高考英语七选五专练

高考英语七选五上下文衔接练习题50题带答案1. You might feel pressured to become someone else - a person that someone else wants you to be. _____. Don't let others define who you are.A. However, it's important to be true to yourselfB. Also, you should listen to others' opinionsC. In addition, you can change yourself easilyD. Therefore, you need to be popular答案：A。

解析：上文提到可能会有压力成为别人想要你成为的人，而A选项“然而，做真实的自己很重要”，这里的“However”表示转折关系，与上文形成对比，强调不应被他人左右而要做自己，在语义和逻辑上起到了很好的衔接作用，使文章连贯。

2. The Internet has brought great convenience to our lives. We can get information, communicate with others and do shopping online. _____. But it also has some problems such as information leakage.A. Moreover, it makes our life more colorfulB. For example, we can study onlineC. At the same time, it has changed our lifestyleD. On the other hand, it has some disadvantages答案：D。

高考英语七选五信息匹配练习题20题含答案解析1. Many people are concerned about the environment. _____, they are taking steps to reduce waste.A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. MoreoverD. Otherwise答案：A。

解析：前文提到很多人关心环境，后面说他们采取措施减少浪费，前后是因果关系，所以选Therefore。

However 表示转折；Moreover 表示递进；Otherwise 表示否则。

解题技巧是根据上下文逻辑关系判断。

语法知识：连词的用法。

2. Technology has changed our lives in many ways. _____, it has made communication easier.A. For exampleB. In conclusionC. On the contraryD. As a result答案：A。

解析：后文举例说明科技让交流更容易，所以选For example。

In conclusion 表示总结；On the contrary 表示相反；As a result 表示结果。

解题技巧是判断句子之间的关系是举例还是其他。

语法知识：短语的用法。

3. Culture plays an important role in society. _____, it helps to shapeour values and beliefs.A. CertainlyB. MeanwhileC. SpecificallyD. Eventually答案：C。

解析：后文具体说明文化在塑造价值观和信仰方面的作用，所以选Specifically。

Certainly 表示肯定；Meanwhile 表示同时；Eventually 表示最终。

解题技巧是理解上下文的具体和概括关系。

人教版高考英语七选五信息匹配练习题20题含答案解析1. 阅读下面短文，从所给的七个选项中选出五个能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Technology has changed the way we live. It has made our lives easier and more convenient. ___, it has also brought some challenges.A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. MoreoverD. OtherwiseE. For exampleF. In additionG. On the contrary答案解析：A。

“Technology has made our lives easier and more convenient.”和“it has also brought some challenges.”之间是转折关系，A 选项“However”表示转折，符合逻辑。

B 选项“Therefore”表示因果关系；C 选项“Moreover”表示递进关系；D 选项“Otherwise”表示否则；E 选项“For example”表示举例；F 选项“In addition”表示此外，均不符合语境。

2. 阅读下面短文，从所给的七个选项中选出五个能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Culture is an important part of a country. It reflects the values and beliefs of the people. ___, different cultures have different traditions and customs.A. For instanceB. In conclusionC. As a resultD. On the one handE. In other wordsF. What's moreG. Similarly答案解析：E。

高考英语《七选五10篇》练习题含答案（2023春·贵州遵义·高一校联考期中）Being responsible outside of classManage your time wiselyManaging your time will greatly help you become a better and more-productive student. Time-management skills are highly valued by teachers. ____1____.Study for tests and exams ahead of time____2____. If your teacher hasn’t specified(详细说明)how he or she arranges tests and exams and which materials will be covered, you’ll need to ask your teacher outside of class. That way you’ll be able to fully prepare for the test more efficiently(有效率地).Get help if your grades fall behindWhether you miss an important class, have trouble with certain concepts, or are dealing with a stressful family emergency, there’s a chance that your grades might fall at some point. ____3____. Remember that you don’t have to feel dissatisfied with grades if you’re actively absorbed in your studies.____4____If you fail to finish your homework, turn in a paper on time, or show up to your task on time, it’s no one’s fault but your own.____5____. Accepting responsibility is a major mark of maturity(成熟), in part because taking your responsibility can help you stay focused and decide what to do in the future.A．Try to stay balancedB．You shouldn’t excuse for your faultC．Take responsibility for your words and actionsD．Every teacher designs tests and exams differentlyE．If this happens, it’s important to get help at onceF．You don’t have to write out every word your teacher saysG．They can help ensure that you prepare well for tests and exams（2023秋·广东中山·高一中山纪念中学校考阶段练习）Maybe you are an average student. ____6____ This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how: Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. ____7____Find a good place to study. ____8____ Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. ____9____ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. ____10____ The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.A．This will help you understand the next class.B．Look around the house for a good study area.C．They help you remember your new knowledge.D．You probably think you will never be a top student.E．Your home is quite different from school in many ways.F．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.G．A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.（2023秋·陕西西安·高一长安一中校考期末）How to Fit in at High School?Entering high school can be a great challenge. You will meet lots of new things in a new school. ______11______ In this guide, your problems will hopefully be solved and you will soon find yourself confident and happy at high school.Make a good first impression. ______12______Get to know your classmates and keep active in every lesson. Reach out to other students. Everyone is looking for a new friend，so just go up to someone who looks nice and say hello.Be yourself. If you are having trouble fitting in, just stay who you truly are. Don’t bother yourself about your appearance. Forget about other students’ grades.______13______Listen to your teachers. Pay attention in class and try your best to understand what the teachers are trying to teach you. ______14______Everyone gets confused sometimes. Other students may feel just as nervous as you do. If you get the courage to raise your hand, other students may look up to you._____15_____You’re going to have to be independent and find your feet in the new environment. It may be hard, but sooner or later you will be fine. Be open to new opportunities. Consider joining clubs and make friends there. Not being interested at first doesn’t mean that you won’t be interested once you try it out.A．You are who you are.B．Make friends and join clubs.C．Be kind, polite and truly do your best.D．Try to do homework at least an hour per day.E．If you have a question, don’t be afraid to ask.F．Don’t forget who you were before high school.G．You’ll find it hard to balance your study and friendship with the homework piling up.（2023春·高一课时练习）Money Tips for Teenagers: Your Future Self Will Thank YouStarting good money habits now will put you ahead for the rest of your life.Understand the power of time.You probably aren’t making much money right now, but that doesn’t matter. ___16___ Let’s look at an example: At the end of your summer job, you have $1,000. You put your money in the bank. The bank will pay you interest (利息) at an annual rate of 5%. You don’t use one cent for 50 years. At the end of those 50 years, you will have $11,467.4.____17____The power of habit is almost as important as the power of time when it comes to money. If you start the habit of saving money now, that habit will always be with you. Every dollar you get, whether it’s a gift, an allowance (零钱), or pay from a job, get into the habit of saving it. ___18___ But if you started saving much more than that at an early age, it wouldn’t seem hard to you because it’s just a habit.Avoid FOMO.FOMO is fear of missing out. When you’re a teenager, it’s easy to think everyone is having more fun than you are. And sometimes, people are having more fun than you. That’s true no matter how young or old you are. ___19___If you ask people older than you what their biggest financial (经济的) regret is, a lot of them will tell you that they wished they had started getting serious about money much earlier than they did. ___20___A．Time flies.B．What matters is time.C．Start a money saving habit.D．Start now so you don’t have that same regret.E．The older you get, the harder it can seem to save your money.F．What’s the most important is to save money as much as possible.G．It’s important, though, not to give up what you want most for what you want now.（2023春·山东临沂·高一统考期中）It sometimes feels difficult for some people to find out a proper way to express gratitude in daily life. ____21____ Christina Costa, a psychologist who has studied the positive effects of gratitude on the brain, offers advice about how to be thankful for the smallest of things—and how to be better at showing gratitude easily.____22____ Make it a habit to put down the things that you’re thankful for. “Set up a timer. I like writing in my journal in the morning because that sets my day up best. Or do it on your phone. Make it as easy as possible,” says Costa.Write a letter. Think of someone in your life who you have not had the chance to thank, says Costa. “Why are you grateful for that person? Think of a specific example when they helped you. Then send them a letter, an email. ____23____”If you’re having trouble finding someone to thank, think small. “The smaller you start, the more you will start seeing things you’re grateful for.” says Costa. Say “____24____ You think, I’m going to write about this later in my gratitude journal. I’m so grateful to him.”There’s a difference between saying “thanks to” and “thanks for.” “Make sure you are giving thanks to something and not for something.” says Moore. ____25____ Being grateful “to” something or someone indicates a direct relationship. It reminds you of your connection with and responsibility to that person or thing.A．Start a gratitude journal.B．Use your phone to record gratitude.C．But experts say it doesn’t have to be so hard.D．Or even better, deliver the letter in person and read it to them.E．A bus driver stopped to make way for children to cross the road.F．Being grateful “for” something can be a little vague (模糊的) or general.G．A bus driver picks you up and he’s really nice or waits for a minute for you.（2023春·高一课时练习）Have you ever wondered what you can do visiting Disney in Florida? There aretwo activity possibilities associated with Disney in Florida.___26___,and the other is Disney Cruise Line, docked in Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic Coast. This article provides some ideas to help you out.Choose when you want to go. Disney recommends going during the spring and fall. The best times to go to Walt Disney World are:Mid-November through mid-December (except the week of Thanksgiving).The weather is usually cool but pleasant, the Christmas decorations are up, special events are running, and the attendance is usually moderate. Expect crowds on Saturdays, especially at the Magic Kingdom.___27___, but this doesn’t necessarily translate into huge crowds during early December.Second week of January through mid-February. It’s cool at this time of year.___28___.However, some rides will be closed at this time of year. The first week of January can be busy due to extended holiday vacations and the Walt Disney World Marathon. Avoid any holiday weekends.First three weeks of May.___29___. Crowds and hotel prices are suitable. Memorial Day weekend will be more crowded, but often not as bad as you might expect.___30___. It will be extremely hot, and this is peak hurricane season. Plan on taking afternoons off and visiting water parks. Crowds are low. Off-site hotels usually have their rock-bottom deals during this period, and Disney has offered “free dining” packages in this time frame each year since 2005.A．One is Walt Disney World in OrlandoB．So many tourists go there to enjoy themselvesC．The weather is warm in MayD．Disney’s resorts typically fill up early for all of DecemberE．Make a decision on what you want when visiting Florida DisneyF．This is one of the least busy times of year and hotel prices are lowerG．Late August and entire month of September (even Labour Day weekend)（2023·高一课时练习）Traveling abroad is becoming increasingly popular these years. Some people are afraid of making linguistic (语言的) mistakes while traveling. Actually, cultural mistakes may be more serious, which can lead to serious misunderstanding. ____31____ .●Touching Someone____32____ In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to him or if you don’t greet him with kisses or a warm hug, you’ll be considered cold. However, if you backslap (拍背) someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea, you’ll make him uncomfortable.In Thailand, the head is considered sacred — never even pat a child on the head.●Talking over DinnerIn some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, food is important, so don’t start chatting about your day’s adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner. ____33____ It’s not because your group is unfriendly, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking.●Removing Your Shoes or NotTake off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you rude, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and you’ll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your shoelaces. ____34____.Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior. ____35____ And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive — like queue-jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.A．If not, keep the shoes on.B．You’ll be likely to meet with no response.C．Never be completely surprised by anything.D．Personal spaces are different among countries.E．As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”F．Watch out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.G．The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.（2023春·广东东莞·高一东莞市东华高级中学校考期中）3 Ways to Create an Exercise HabitA lot of people want to know how to get motivated to work out and build an exercise habit that sticks. Of course, wanting to make exercise a habit and actually doing it are two different things. Changing your behavior is difficult. ____36____. But there are some strategies that can make it easier to stick with an exercise habit. Develop a routine to make starting easier.____37____. That means they are also behaviors that you start over and over again. If you can develop a routine that makes starting your workout mindless and automatic, then it will be much easier to follow through. You can start building your own routine by adding your exercise habit on top of a current habit or by setting a schedule for yourself.____38____The best way to make exercise a habit is to start with an exercise that is so easy that you can do it even whenyou can’t get motivated to work out. Struggling to find motivation to go for a run? ____39____. That’s all you have to do to consider today’s workout a success. Often, this little start will be enough to get your motivation flowing and help you finish the task.Focus on the habit first and the results later.____40____. Most people start with some type of goal. “I want to lose 20 pounds in the next 4 months.” Or, “I want to squat (蹲举) 50 pounds more six months from now.”This is the wrong approach. What matters most in the beginning is establishing a new normal that you will stick to, not the results that you get.A．Living a new type of lifestyle is hard.B．Start with an exercise that is very small.C．Never work out while you are running low on willpower.D．Habits are behaviors that you repeat over and over again.E．Just fill up your water bottle and put on your running shoes.F．If you don’t consistently get started, then you won’t have a habit.G．The typical approach to diet and exercise is to focus on results first.（2022秋·广东梅州·高一广东梅县东山中学校考阶段练习）Being prepared and knowing the right things you have to do during the flood will give you a greater chance to be safe and survive. You should keep something like the following in mind.___41___Finding out how long the flood is expected to last will help you take proper measures. So do listen to the weather report. Don’t pay attention to rumors (谣言).Prepare and keep necessary supplies that will be usable and will last you long enough.Make sure that necessary items during the flood are ready. ___42___ They are candles, the radio, extra batteries, cash, phones, medicines, extra food, emergency cooking equipment, and bottled water.Know the emergency numbers in your place.In case of emergency conditions where you need further help, you will be able to ask for help. ___43___ Stay in a safe place.___44___ If your house is well-built and won’t be affected by flood, then it may be the best place to be in during a storm. Be aware of the flood signal in your place to help you decide on where to stay and react to the condition. ___45___ Do check everything that might be blown away or turn loose.A．Know about the latest weather conditions in your area.B．We’ll keep the weather information updated all day.C．Important items prepared for that will help you survive.D．You can dial 911 or communicate with the right department.E．The flood often comes with the strong wind.F．Stay away from low-lying places which may be swept away by storm waves.G．Run down to the sea as quickly as possible even if further flooding is likely to occur.（2023春·广东清远·高一阳山县南阳中学校考阶段练习）How similar are language and music?Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. ____46____ Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.Both language and music have a writing system.In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes (音符) to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. ____47____ By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition (作品) of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.____48____You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.Both share emotion.____49____ Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. ____50____ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics (歌词).A．Both are expressive.B．Both vary with culture.C．How do you know that I am angry?D．We use language to express our thoughts.E．Similarly, music is part of many people’s lives.F．So just as you read English, you can read music.G．In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.参考答案：1．G 2．D 3．E 4．C 5．B【导语】本文是说明文。

高考英语七选五信息匹配练习题20题(带答案) 1.The Internet has become an important part of our daily life. We can use it to get information, communicate with others, and even do shopping. _____. For example, some people may waste too much time on it, or be influenced by false information.A. However, it also has some disadvantagesB. It brings us a lot of convenienceC. Everyone likes using the InternetD. There are many useful websites答案：A。

解析：前文讲述互联网成为日常生活重要部分，能做很多事，后面说有人会在上面浪费时间或受虚假信息影响，这是在说互联网的缺点，A选项中的However表示转折，引出后面的缺点内容，从逻辑关系上符合题意。

2.In modern education, new teaching methods are being constantly explored. Teachers are no longer the only source of knowledge. _____. This way, students can learn more actively and independently.A. Students should listen to teachers carefullyB. Instead, students are encouraged to explore knowledge by themselvesC. There are many textbooks for students to studyD. Examinations are very important in education答案：B。

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”。

主题语境--人与自我第一练七选五Passage1-4突破练-保分必拿限时：14 分钟Passage1语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--生活与学习词数：约225three simple techniques.1 When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free.2 Don't worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won't work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. 3 Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle — as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.The third technique is to try printing out a triple-spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. 4 As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. 5 The resulting blank space invites you to revise.A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.C. The second draft of the essay should be better.D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.F. Many beginning writers don't leave enough space to revise.G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.Passage2语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--积极的人生态度词数：约225 Work, family and world events can be so stressful that it feels like optimism and joy are far out of reach. Anyone can get stuck in a bad mood _but you don't have to stay there! 1Once you're in a mood you need to shake, start by going to your happy place. 2 If not, keep a photo on your phone or computer of a beautiful, favorite place and take a moment to imagine you are there. What's the weather like? Whatdoes the air smell like? What are you doing while you're there? How does being there make you feel? You'll instantly feel calmer, lost in the daydream or the memory of your happy place.We can make our situations worse by keeping thinking about negative thoughts. 3 " Bad things always happen to me, " becomes "What lesson can I learn from this situation?" "I wasted the whole day," becomes "I still have 5 more hours left to make today a great day!"Whether it is going for a coffee at your favorite cafe, or catching a movie in the theatre, make sure that once a week you schedule some "me" time. 4 That may mean getting less done during the day, but you deserve to take a mental break, regularly. So give priority to the time you need to recharge.5 Whether it's a rare bit of easy traffic on your way to work or a break in the weather, you won't have time to complain about the negative things because you're so busy being grateful.A. You can also volunteer at your local shelter.B. It helps focus on the present and clear your mind.C. Thankfully, there are ways you can get back on track.D. If you're able, get into nature and breathe the fresh air.E. Relieve your stress and refresh your mind, body and spirit.F. When a negative thought flashes, replace it with a positive one.G. When a negative attitude takes over, shake it off by practising gratitude.创新练-高分必抢限时：19 分钟Passage3语篇类型：记叙文主题语境：人与自我--个人经历词数：约320 To put into words my time in Antarctica and South Georgia is nearly impossible. I had always described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but as soon as I stepped foot on the continent, I immediately knew I needed to return.1 About 50% of the passengers of our expedition (远征) had been to Antarctica at least once before. This goes to show just how magical of a destination it is.That all your senses will be stimulated is the best way I can describe the time on the white continent. How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs! The icy water moving through your body as you take the infamous Polar Plunge. The learning of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past. 2Antarctica makes you feel so small and insignificant, in the best way. 3 You get front row seats to witness the most incredible show: nature. It is as much beautiful as cruel. For example, when you see a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick, your heart aches. Then your expedition guide regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March wouldhave very slim chances of surviving the upcoming winter. The cycle continues, and you're left wondering who to root for.Things move fast in Antarctica, and every month offers something really unique and special to see. In March, the weather is a bit more unpredictable, and the sea ice is beginning to form again. 4 In two more weeks, expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice.The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process. 5 The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them into hiding under freezing water.These animals, arguably the cutest you will ever see, survive such unfavorable environments. It's absolutely incredible to witness the challenges, the skill, the efforts, all of it. I am forever grateful to have been a visitor.A. The list goes on.B. But this is not always the case.C. Our voyage was the last of the season.D. I was not the only one who felt this way.E. I, years later, did return to this fascinating place.F. They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive.G. Everything has a purpose, and the cycle of life is evident.Passage4语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--健康的生活方式词数：约215routine. 1 Here are several ways for you to keep moving in hot weather and some tips for safely keeping active in the summer heat.2 Drink 16 to 24 ounces of water, sports drinks, or other liquids around twenty minutes before you begin. Try to avoid drinks that contain caffeine, a chemical substance, because that will cause you to lose water.Choose a proper time in the day to exercise. Avoid the hottest time of the day — between 11 am and 3 pm. 3 Also take care to watch the weather and avoid exercising when humidity (湿度) is high.Dress for the heat. Make sure you wear light breathable clothing before working out in the heat. Some materials like nylon easily absorb sweat and evaporate it much better than cotton. 4 If you become very hot, pour cold water into your hat to help you feel cooler.5 Remember to use a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or higher and apply it every two hours or after you work up a sweat. Avoid getting sunburned because it decreases your body's ability to cool itself down and also increases the risk of skin cancer.A. Wear proper sunscreen.B. Take food and water with you.C. If you exercise earlier, it'll be safer.D. But don't let a heatwave keep you down.E. Choose light colors and also have a hat on.F. And work out early in the morning or late in the day.G. Make sure that you are not thirsty before you exercise.主题语境--人与自我第二练七选五Passage5-8突破练-保分必拿限时：18 分钟Passage5语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--生活与学习词数：约240day, and still feel happy and relaxed. 1• Pick the most important.2 Focus on spending time that for you is fun and productive. I chose the life of an adviser because I like to work with companies, but don't want the life of a big company CEO. My choices are based on the lifestyle I want.• Combine your activities.Many people go crazy trying to figure out how to spend time with friends, family，work,Play, etc. 3 Find ways to enjoy them in a combined manner. Build your social life around people in your work environment. Find people in your company who share common interests and develop your career (职业) around the people and activities you love.• 4You would think learning takes more time from you, but actually there are always new ways of doing things that can save you time on daily tasks, freeing you up for the most important. Always be looking for a new way to gain back an hour here or there.• Lighten up.The world won't come to an end in most cases just because you left a few things undone. Celebrate progress and keep refining (改进) toward a happy productive existence. 5 Every completion is a small victory that adds up in a big way.A. Speed up.B. Be an active learner.C. Stop trying to balance time between them all.D. Make choices about what is meaningful in your life.E. The things you do well usually give you greater joy.F. Perhaps these tips will help you make the most of your time.G. This is why making lists is important in any productivity handbook.Passage6语篇类型：夹叙夹议文主题语境：人与自我--个人经历词数：约270cast their own child as Snow White. This reminded me of my seventh grade musical — "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". I desperately wanted to play the role of Becky, the female lead who was Tom's girlfriend. 1For starters, Becky had to sing numerous solos, and I couldn't carry a tune. I also didn't have long blonde curls like pretty Linda Wright who won the part.I was assigned the non-singing role of Miss Watson, the maid. I had to wear an ugly dress. And I had only one line to learn, " That's what I say. " 2 Miss Watson was onstage in quite a few scenes, and got to repeat. "That's what I say" throughout the play.At last, our production was put onstage. Imagine my surprise when Miss Watson made the audience laugh out loud each time I piped up with "That's what I say". I hadn't known that she — or I — could be funny, or that her character was important in moving the plot along. 3That night, I began to understand that being the star may not be any more fun than being a standout in a supporting role. Each person, onstage and backstage, is essential in theater. Without everyone doing their part, the play would be dull as dishwater. 4 If everyone is a star then nothing gets done. It's all noise and chaos.And so I believe all children should get the opportunity to play Miss Watson, to become someone they didn't know they wanted to be. 5A. So it is in life.B. It was not to be.C. It was anything but a great part.D. My Miss Watson turned out to be a hit.E. It took the entire cast to make a good show.F. There was an advantage, in my opinion, though.G. I would hope all children could be a hit in life.创新练-高分必抢限时：20 分钟Passage7语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--做人和做事词数：约255 It was time for Macy to move. She booked a few house viewings and after looking at three places, she fell in love with one house. But that night a feeling of doubt and uncertainty entered her head. 1 Will the others be cheaper?We've all found ourselves in such situations, whether we're considering job offers or buying a new car. It's a problem that involves mathematics and psychology. And it's got a name: the optimal (最优的) stopping problem. 2 It's askinghow long we spend sampling options to give the optimal chances of a successful final decision.Mathematicians have given us an answer: 37%. The basic idea is that, if we need to make a decision from 100 different options, we should sample and give up the first 37. 3 It's a period during which we identify what works and what does not. From the rejected 37%, we choose the best and keep that information in our heads moving forward.Mathematics offers us the best answer to the " optimal stopping problem". But there's just one big issue: Humans are not rational(基于理性的)probability-calculating machines. In fact, the opposite is usually true. 4 In the psychological and economics field, there is an " explore/ exploit trade-off (探索/利用权衡)".This asks whether we should go with a guaranteed "win " ( exploit) or risk going somewhere else for an unknown outcome (explore). The degree to which someone will explore or exploit depends on various factors. 5 Of course, different people are more exploitative or exploitative at different times. Teenagers and traders tend to explore more. Adults and managers exploit more.A. What if the next house is better?B. How much does it cost a month?C. The 37% rule is not some mindless, automatic thing.D. And it ties in with how curious or risk-seeking we are.E. It's then necessary for us to improve our computing power.F. So it falls on psychology to tell us about how we actually behave.G. The mathematical question for Macy concerns maximizing probabilities.Passage8语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--日常生活词数：约300 If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, you know how frustrating their bites can be. 1 , creating an itch that once you start scratching only seems to get worse. Why does a mosquito bite itch and what can we do?Why does a mosquito bite itch?When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart to suck up blood and injects saliva(唾液) into your skin. Mosquitoes’ saliva has lots of proteins in it, some of which our body recognizes as foreign things, and our immune cells spring into action to try to fight them. 2 It's actually the body's response to the foreign mosquito proteins it is trying to fight. That's why some people may only have a mild reaction to bites, while others, more sensitive to the foreign proteins, react with large areas of swelling that are more painful.What helps resist the urge to scratch?"Don't scratch" is the advice that most experts and health professionals give. As hard and sometimes unrealistic as it can sound, scratching inflames(使更棘手)the skin, and the inflammation makes the skin itch more. 3 ,”warned DanielMarkowski, technical adviser for the American Mosquito Control Association, adding that in extreme cases, people can scar themselves.Instead, there are dozens of creams and sprays that promise itch relief as well as home remedies (疗法). Choosing what's right for you can often come down to trial and error. In general, all of the various anti-itch creams are very similar. There is no scientific evidence that these remedies work, and they can come with their own precautions or side effects. 4 5Some people can have serious allergic reactions to mosquitoes, although in practice it is rare, V osshall said. If you experience severe symptoms such as breathing trouble, you should seek medical attention immediately.A. When to seek medical attentionB. What to do with a mosquito biteC. It's not the bite that causes the itchD. The more you scratch, the more they itchE. The little red bumps swell up almost immediatelyF. Scratching can also cause secondary infections and prolong the irritationG. In fact, the best remedy to fight the itch is to prevent a bite in the first place主题语境--人与自我第三练七选五Passage9-12突破练-保分必拿限时：18 分钟Passage9语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--健康的生活方式词数：约220health. 1 It is the fitness level of our body that helps us fight these diseases.2 We need to be fit to have a healthy body. Similarly, if we are healthy we shall naturally be attracted towards maintaining the fitness of our body. Health is the state of our body at a given time. We may not have any disease but still have a weak body, which is ready to be targeted by viruses.3 This does not definitely mean that we are not healthy. It means the fitness level is not in accordance with our age and the climatic conditions we live in.It is important for everyone to devote some time to health and fitness. 4 For instance, we must exercise daily regardless of our age and working style. There are different levels of exercises for different age groups and we must do them according to our own health and age.Additionally, it is important to relax our body. We should have at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. It helps in improving our immune (免疫) system and protects us against diseases. 5 This, in turn, gives us new goals of health and fitness.A. Fitness levels decide the quality of life.B. Health and fitness are interrelated to each other.C. It also helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind.D. For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily.E. If we keep our body fit, we can enjoy life in a better manner.F. There are some activities which everyone should do in our life.G. This makes our body suffer and we catch lifestyle and other diseases.Passage10语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--健康的生活词数：约260on a trail, especially when I'm alone and can let my mind wander where it will. The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. Hiking in nature is not only good for our bodies, but also good for our moods, our minds, and our relationships. 1Hiking keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise. 2 But research suggests that hiking doesn't just make you feel good, it might also keep your brain in top shape.3 Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that hiking can happen almost anywhere and give you that dose of nature you need to stay happy.Hiking can increase our creativity. I'm sure I'm not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions. 4 Studies have found connections between creative thinking and nature experiences, too.Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world. Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we can walk and cover longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. 5 It increases our connection with nature. Developing a positive relationship with the natural world can help us to care about its fate, making us more committed to conservation efforts.A. Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy.B. Hiking and writing have strong connections.C. Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly.D. Here is what science is saying about the benefits of hiking.E. In fact, I've written many of my songs while hiking on a trail.F. This all goes to show that hiking may be one of the best ways to move your body.G. Being a professional writer, I sometimes have trouble taking the time to hike in the middle of my workday.创新练-高分必抢限时：17 分钟Passage11语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--日常生活词数：约235 Houseplants are common in many homes, but they take quite a lot of love and care to grow successfully. 1 However, you can take steps to become a better caregiver.If you're new to growing plants, start with something that's easy to grow. If you choose a desert cactus (仙人掌) as your starter plant, that's fine. 2 That you see a particular species everywhere doesn't mean it's an easy plant to grow. It may be everywhere because it's easy to reproduce in a greenhouse, not at home. Some houseplants that are easy to care for include sweet flag, bamboo, spider plants, etc.3 With too little light, plants will produce small-sized leaves and become leggy. And too much light can result in plants with burn marks and dry leaves. Therefore, you should know what plants need what light and ensure them the right light.Plants also need water to grow. The amount of water plants need depends on the type of the plant.Understanding whateach plant needs will help you water it properly. 4 Even the same species in the same situation in different pots may need water at different times. Treat each plant as an individual.And don't forget fertilizer (肥料). It's important for the growth and development of the plants. Too much fertilizer can result in slow growth and plants just stop growing and start declining if they don't get enough nutrients. 5A. Avoid trying to water plants on a strict schedule.B. Sunlight is the fundamental source of energy on Earth.C. Unfortunately, not every person is born with gardening talent.D. Light, water and nutrients are basic things plants need to survive.E. Just make sure it's an easy plant that you know you can take care of.F. So follow the instructions on the package and feed them with the right amount.G. A good garden store will have different kinds of fertilizers for different types of plants.Passage12语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--生活与学习词数：约245 Sometimes, no matter how much effort you put into preparing for an interview, something goes wrong. Maybe you wake up with a headache or can't take your mind off a pressing personal matter. 1 Luckily, you can use some strategies to recover from a bad job interview.Give yourself time.A bad interview can leave you feeling upset and beating yourself up. Take some time to reflect on the experience. 2 It's easy to become convinced that the interview went even worse than it actually did. Remember, this is only one opportunity, and there will be more.3Once you've spent some time reviewing the interview, ask yourself if there is anything you can learn from your mistakes. Did the interview go poorly because you were late? Were you too stressed? Did you give a wrong answer to a common interview question? 4 You can prepare better for your next interview.Request a second chance.No one wants to ruin an interview, but employers are humans too and understand that people have bad days. If you think you've blown an interview, don't just give up. Although there's no sure-fire success, it's always a good idea to send a thank-you email after your interview, and it can't hurt to explain in the email why you were off your game. 5 Even if you can't save an interview that went poorly, there are things you can do to help reduce the stress. Take a deep breath and move on to the next opportunity.A. Look for lessons.B. Admit your mistakes.C. However, don't think about it for too long.D. Then ask if there is any way you can meet again.E. Showing appreciation may give a positive impression.F. Identifying the exact reason helps you fix the problem.G. Whatever it is, the circumstance may result in a poor performance.主题语境--人与社会第四练七选五Passage13-16突破练-保分必拿限时：17 分钟Passage13语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会--健康搭档词数：约245You'll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym," while another read: " 1 " With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle (微妙) competition.So, how do you find a workout partner?First of all, decide what you want from that person. 2 Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility? Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won't result in a useful response. 3 If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. 4You and your partner will probably have different skills. 5 Over time, both of you will benefit —your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core (核心) of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.A. Your first meeting may be a little awkward.B. A workout partner usually needs to live close by.C. You'll work harder if you train with someone else.D. Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport?E. How can you write a good " seeking a training partner" notice?F. Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other.G. Any notice for a training partner should include such information.Passage14语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会--科技与生活词数：约260colorful images, interesting videos, bite-sized info, easy-to-read stories, viewing other people's lives... All is designed tokeep us addicted. 1 An increasing number of studies indicate that social media can have a negative impact on our relationships IRL (that's "in real life" for non-techies). The good news is that you don't have to go backwards to avoid the dangers of social media. 2Set time limitsTry the Pomodoro Technique. 3 Using this method, you break your workday into 25-minute periods separated by 5-minute breaks. Use an ordinary kitchen timer (to get away from using your phone) to set limits and schedule an activity to do afterwards. Then when the timer rings, step away from your device and turn off those notifications. 4 The infinite scroll (无限滚动) , as it's termed by developers, is specifically designed to keep you aimlessly looking at news feeds and passively taking in everything you see. Before you go online, decide what you're going for and stick to it. In this focused way you can go straight to what you want to see without mindlessly scrolling for things that don't support your intentions.Avoid comparison5 This famous saying has never been truer than when we see other people's seemingly " perfect lives" online. It can leave us feeling that we're simply not good enough. Although comparing ourselves to others is normal human behavior, remember that people's social media pages are not a true reflection of their real life.A. Stay focused.B. Scroll freely.C. Comparison is the thief of joy.D. However, there is a darker aspect.E. No man is happy but by comparison.F. This time-management strategy breaks your time up into periods.G. Instead, you can free yourself from dependence but still enjoy the positive side.创新练-高分必抢限时：16 分钟Passage15语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会--科技发展词数：约240car makers have been shifted from physical controls to touch screens. 1 Instead of lots of physical buttons, you have a single touch screen. You can use it to move between the different controls.The touch screen is a single system for many controls in your car. So simple? Actually, not simple at all, 2 It will always be more challenging to use. It will likely take more time to use for each function.Worse still, the touch screen mayalso put you at greater risk of being in an accident.In a car with buttons and other physical controls, you can often perform the same tasks without looking. 3 And you most likely receive physical feedback (反馈) through your fingers letting you know you've succeeded. Buttons are probably faster than touch screens. With a button, you reach over and easily get your fingers on it.4 They may be effective, but many also require multiple attempts to work. If you've ever asked your phone to do something, you know there are still challenges in speech recognition.However, if you need to use the touch screen to control systems in your car, I have a few suggestions.Get your basic setup running before your car is running down the road. If you have a passenger, let that person control the touch screen. 5A. But this also means extra steps for each action.B. The touch screen is far more complex than buttons.C. New cars are often completely touch screen-controlled.D. Physical controls have great advantages over touch screens.E. Always keep your eyes on the road instead of the fancy screen.F. You know when your hand is in the right place to use the controls.G. Some cars with touch screen controls can respond to voice commands.Passage16语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会--人际交往词数：约240There is no denying that it's hard to cheer up a friend when you can't be by their side. If you're looking for some ways to help your friends through hard times, this article is here to help.Text them to let them know that they're on your mind. 1 If your friends are in need of comfort, send them frequent reminders that you're thinking of them and tell them you miss them. It will let your friends know that they're still a presence in your life even if they're far away.2 This is a classic way to show someone that you care. Surprise them with something special to make their day -arrange for flowers to be delivered to their apartment or mail them one of their favorite records.3 Items like a handmade card will lift their spirits all the same.Provide a humorous distraction(使人分心的事).Next time you see a funny picture online that you know your friends would like, send it to them. Avoid sending something funny during a deep discussion or right after your friends have told secrets to you, though. 4Schedule a virtual(虚拟的)get-together. Make it more of an event than your usual phone call. Watch a movie online together. Pick a recipe and make the food in your respective kitchens. 5 And your friends will feel super valued to know that。

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。

人教版高考英语七选五信息匹配练习题40题【含答案解析】1. 根据短文内容，从七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

My grandfather is a storyteller. He can tell many interesting stories. He often tells stories to us. His stories are about different people and cultures. We love to listen to his stories.__His stories always make us think. He teaches us a lot through his stories. We learn about different values and traditions. His stories also help us understand the world better.A. He is very kind.B. He is very wise.C. His stories are very educational.D. His stories are very funny.E. He is very old.F. His stories are very popular.G. He is very famous.答案：C。

解析：A 选项“他很善良”与上文提到的讲故事的内容关联不大；B 选项“他很睿智”比较宽泛，没有直接体现与故事的关系；D 选项“他的故事很有趣”不够全面；E 选项“他很老”与故事的特点无关；F 选项“他的故事很受欢迎”只是一种结果，没有体现故事的具体作用；G 选项“他很有名”也没有直接涉及故事的特点。

C 选项“他的故事很有教育意义”与后文提到的通过故事学习不同价值观和传统、更好地理解世界相呼应。