2019高考英语七选五考前冲刺练习---科教科普类

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1.Many of us tend to compare ourselves to other people. 31 When you compare yourself to your friend or coworker occasionally, there’s nothing wrong with it, as such a comparison helps you become better and stay motivated to reach your goals. However, if you are constantly comparing yourself to others, it’s a red flag.If you compare yourself to a previous time in your life and you believe that your past was better than your present, it’s a sure sign you unconsciously compare yourself to others. 32 Focus on your present and enjoy new happy and bad moments in your life instead of past ones.Do you want to make more money because your friend has a higher paycheck than you? You think that your neighbors, friends, and coworkers have a better life because they can afford to buy a new car. But, are you sure that they really can afford all those things? After all, they might have lots of debts and financial problems. 33Probably you often say something like ‘Your hair is more beautiful than mine’ or ‘You’re so slim and I’m so plump since I can’t drop those extra pounds.’ You should never ever say such things. 34 You are special and you are absolutely beautiful no matter your age, weight and height.Many of us are trying to stop comparing ourselves to others, but at the same time many of us don’t even know that we have such a bad habit. 35 Remember, no one is perfect. Stay grateful, love yourself and enjoy your present life.A. When you compare, you find your strengths and weaknesses.B. Learn how to love your body, accept yourself and love yourself.C. People who are constantly comparing themselves to others are more likely to succeed.D. Your past was not as good as you may think now.E. Comparing yourself to others has its advantages and disadvantages.F. Comparing brings insecurity and makes us miserable.G. Moreover, money will never make you happy, remember it.2．What I learned watching dentist at workI would like to be a dentist in the future. 31 The patient, tender dentist comforted me, a 7-year-old girl at the time, and persuaded me to stop crying and to accept my treatment.32 Recently, our teacher gave us the homework of experiencing a kind of job on the weekend.I chose without hesitation to live a day as a dentist at my friend’s older brother’s workplace.I got to Dr Tan’s clinic at 7:45 am, 15 minutes before office hours be gan on Saturday. Dr Tan, who has been a dentist for five years, sat in his consulting room with a mask on his face and waited for his patients. I didn’t really understand his diagnoses or treatments, but I could see that Dr Tan was a responsible doctor. He explained conditions and therapies (治疗方案) to patients at length to remove their doubts. He paused operations to let patients rest if the treatment was taking too much time. 33 Dr Tan worked for almost the whole morning without a break. He only made a phone call to his wife to remind her to have an antenatal (产前) examination. Yes, he will be a father in five months, but he still cannot keep his wife company at the weekend. 34 They try to ease others’ pain anytime and anywhere, despite the cost to their own time and life.As the last patient said goodbye to Dr Tan in the afternoon, my visit came to an end. I now feel that I understand more about doctors. 35A. My dream has finally come true.B. They are the heroes I admire most.C. Doctors are ordinary people, yet they are also angels.D. It helps me to reduce stress, find friends and learn new skills.E. I thought it was a dream that was almost impossible to fulfillF. That’s all because of a dentist I came across during my childhood.G. He also gave a doctor’s advice to his patients carefully before they went out the door.3.Most trips will involve some walking, even if the main activity is cycling or horse riding. 31 However, if you are going to walk 16 -19 km or more a day with a pack on your back, daily for several days, your feet and body will suffer if you have not prepared yourself beforehand.1．Preparation32 . Start with gentle walks of 3 - 5 km a day on easy-going areas. Build this up to 16 -19 km, walking on local footpaths once or twice a week, wearing your boots and carrying your pack.Think about your overall physical fitness if you are overweight, or if you have been ill or arerecovering from an injury. You need to be sure that this won't cause health problems or severe discomfort.2. Care of your feetNever underestimate the importance of comfortable feet on a walking trip; uncomfortable or sore feet can make your trip truly miserable, so it is worth taking care of them properly.33 . Keeping your feet clean will make you more comfortable and washing them every day is advisable. Dry feet well after washing.3. Deciding on footwear34 . Badly fitting boots can cause discomfort and blisters(水泡), and this will be enough to ruin your day. Boots should give good ankle support, and this is especially important for mountain walking. 35 .For extreme conditions, such as snow and ice, jungle or desert, you will need specially designed boots.A. A short hike is within most people's capabilities.B. The most important criterion (标准)with walking boots is that they fit you properly.C. Take short walk daily for several days, and your feet and body will improve a lot.D. Remember that the same boots will not necessarily be suitable for every trip.E. During the expedition, keep your toenails cut short, so that your boots don't press on them.F. If you are not an experienced walker, get in some training walks as part of your preparation.G. To prepare for your walking trip, you have to wash your feet every day for several days.4.Nowadays, the problem of generation gap becomes more and more serious. Based on the survey by our school, the poor relationship between parents and their children is very common. 31 0r, do the strict family rules affect their relationship?Firstly, in most of the families in the US, both of the parents have to go out for work in order to earn more money to provide better environment for their lovely children. Unfortunately, this causes the rare communication between them and their children, since these parents always take rest during leisure time. These parents and children cannot know deeply about each other Then friction (摩擦）is easy to appear.32 Secondly, parents who ask their children to be absolute obedient to them is also one of the grave causes of generation gap between them. Therefore, these children are not willing to communicate with their parents and most of these parents are not active to talk with their children. 33 Andthis is a fundamental skill in building relationships.To solve these problems, the busy parents should devote their spare time to communicating with their children actively so as to improve their relationship. At the same time, they can also observe their children's behavior in order to understand their children's personality and reduce the quarrel between them.34 No doubt that can give a better image to their children since it can make their children feel free to chat with their parents. Then it is easy for the parents to approach their lovely children. Therefore, a close and harmonious relationship between parents and children appears.In conclusion. to have a close relationship between parents and children, the parents should devote their leisure time to talking with their children and observing their children's personality and give their children the approaching images 35A . Therefore, a wide generation gap comes into being.B. Thus, misunderstanding between them often occurs.C. Are these problems caused by the busy parents?D. Who are these problems more upsetting to?E. If so, this terrible phenomenon, generation gap, cannot occur any more.F . In fact most parents and children experience at least a little tension.G. Besides that, the parents should try to give up their absolute power in family.5Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs.__11__，buy the best-fitting, best-built running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit.__12__．As always, you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day.__13__，it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. __14__. After two weeks, start timing yourself.__15__．Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.A．After six daysB．For a good marathon runnerC．Before you begin your trainingD．With each day, increase the distance by a half mileE．If they still feel good, you can begin running in themF．Time spent for preparation raises the quality of trainingG．Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time6Food is life; it gives us the nourishment (营养) we need to stay alive and be healthy.__11__ Brian Wansink, a professor at the University of Illinois, says we also eat certain foods because they make us feel good, and remind us of happy memories. Wansink calls this kind of food comfort food. For some people, ice cream is a comfort food. For others, a bowl of noodles makes them feel good.__12__ Professor Wansink believes that we connect food with important times, feelings, and people in our lives.“When I was a child, my mother made delicious soup; I loved it.__13__ And it helps me feel better，” says one of Wansink's co­workers.Do men and women choose different comfort foods? Wansink's research at the University of Illinois says “yes”．In his study, the favourite comfort for both men and women was ice cream. After this, men usually preferred hot, delicious foods like soup or noodles.__14__ Men and women like to eat comfort foods when they are happy, but women eat these foods more when they are sad or worried.__15__About 40 per cent of the comfort food in Wansink's study were healthy main dishes or soup and vegetables. It shows, says Wansink, that a comfort food can taste good and be good for you.A．Not all comfort foods are junk food.B．Where can we buy this sort of food?C．Sweet foods are also their preference but not the favourites of women.D．How does a food become a comfort food?E．Usually, we eat because we are hungry or need energy.F．Women liked sweet things such as chocolate and cookies.G．Now, I often have this kind of food when I am tired or worried7．Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact,the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock.__11__ Here's how to make one.●__12__ In order to make a change, you need to decide why it's important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or room-mates about the change you want to make.●Rethink mornings.Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider rearranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags.__13__That's a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.●Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you're tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found.__14__●Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you've tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record.__15__If not, take another look at other methods you could try.A．Get a sleep specialist.B．Find the right motivation.C．A better plan for sleep can help.D．And consider setting a second alarm.E．If the steps you take are working, keep it up.8Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important yet the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job？” __11__ There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in person, door-to-door approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time. __12__He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of a ship complaining he couldn't sail because a crew member was sick. Without stopping to think, thelad(少年) offered to take his place. __13____14__If the lad had gone home to ponder(考虑) his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well.Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum (称心的) jobs. When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying. __15__ And within a year this person had become the general manger of the company.A．This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself.B．People find jobs in an infinite number of ways.C．It's almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisements in newspapers.D．Take the young man who wanted to be a sailor for example.E．But there was one person who landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the company's faults.F．He spent the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.G．It is very difficult for some people to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.9The secret of raising happy childrenRaising children is a job that is never quite done. But here are a few simple tips that may help you to raise happy children.Share your feelings.Of course, everyone may occasionally feel angry or awkward.__11__ Instead, you should try to show your children that you aren't just a parent but also a human being. Not only will your children feel closer to you, but they may feel safe enough to share their negative emotions with you.Play a game in the park.__12__ Not only will you all be working out, but you will be spending quality time together, too. In this way the relationship between you and your children can be greatly improved.Bond with your children.If your child is crying for attention, don't just keep silent or go for a drive outside. Instead, take your child in your arms and waltz (跳华尔兹舞) around the room. The more exaggerated (夸张的) your movements, the better.__13__ The child will feel safer and more secure, making him or her happier andhealthier in the future.__14__The evening meal is often the only time of a day when the family can get together in one place.__15__ Use the time to share news of your day, make weekend plans and enjoy one another's company. Research shows that children who dine with their family at least twice a week are less likely to smoke and use drugs and they tend to get better exam results.A．Set dinner time.B．Have a family game time.C．So make dinner a family affair.D．It isn't a good idea to hide it from your children.E．Get the whole family together for a game of football in the park.F．Organize a three-legged race and challenge another family to a friendly competition.G．The waltzing will give your child something new to focus on, so the crying will stop.10Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm and reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell. But other people keep their anger inside.__11__ This is called repressing anger.For many years, many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person's health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones (激素)．They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure or sugar in the blood, etc.__12__ Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger openly and violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.__13__ They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “__14__ Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humour in the situation that has madeyou angry.__15__A．Expressing anger violently is more harmful than repressing it.B．Doctors say the solution is to learn how to deal with anger.C．They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.D．In general the person feels excited and ready to act.E．They say anger may cause you cancer.F．Do not express your anger while angry.G．They cannot or will not express it.答案：1第二节：31-35 BCEAF【答案解析】31. B 逻辑顺承句。

2019年高考英语七选五押题预测4篇(名师押题预测+实战训练，建议下载练习)A第一节根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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This is the little book that J.K. Rowling dread it up on a train ride to London and spent years working on it. She sent the book to many publishers until one finally agreed to publish it. Harry potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was published in the United States in 1998. The book became a quick success, winning the UK National Book Award ( 1997 ) and the Gold Medal Smarted Prize ( 1997 ). 36People were amazed that a small “children’s book”was so popular, even among adults. Six books later, the series has found its place in pop culture.37 The arguments between lovers and haters end up resembling a wizard’s fight. For example, some people have criticized the series for its description of magic.38 The famous literary critic Harold Bloom wrote an article titled “Can 35 Million Book Buyers Be Wrong? Yes.”He has said that “the book is not well written”and that Harry Potter lacks an “imaginative vision”.Do n’t go thinking that all literary critics are down on Harry, though. 39 He believes that there is no better place to start in exploring Rowling’s richly inspired alternative world than this book and it is meant to be enjoyed and shared.So, it see ms for every unfavourable “spell”cast there’s a supportive “spell”cast in return. 40We say, read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and judge it for yourself.A: People grew up with Harry.B: Who should win this wizard’s fight?C: Author Ted Gaia has tons of good things to say.D: Harry Potter series has both big fans and haters.E: It also made it Soto the New York Times Bestseller list.F: Harry Potter was on its way to becoming more than just kid books.G: Some people wonder whether being popular is the same as being quality literature.36._______ 37. ______ 38. _______ 39. _______ 40. _______B第一节根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

1 / 202019-2020学年度最新全国高考英语七选五专题练习及答案Word 版（附参考答案）一The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. __1__ By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds. 1．Curiosity Your children need to be deeply curious. __2__ Ask kids, “ What ingredients (配料) can we add add to to to make make make these these these pancakes pancakes pancakes even even even better better better next next next time time ”and and then then then try try try them them them out. out. out. Did Did Did those those ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time? 2．Creativity True True creativity creativity creativity is is the the ability ability ability to to to take take take something something something existing existing existing and and and create create create something something something new new new from from from it. it. __3__ There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity. 3．Interpersonal Skills Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what's going on inside our our own own own head, head, head, but but but what what what about about about others? others? others? Being Being Being able able able to to to read read read people people people helps helps helps kids kids kids from from from misreading misreading misreading a a situation and jumping to false conclusions. __4__ “Why do you think she's crying ？”“Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face ”“If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel ？”4．Self Expression __5__ There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas —music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another. A ．Encourage kids to cook with you. B ．And we can't forget science education. C ．We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways. D ．So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don't yet exist? E ．Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill. F ．We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories. 文章大意：本文为一篇说明文。

2019年高中英语七选五专题练习(名师精选试题+专题训练，值得下载练习)ForgivenessTo forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.Don't wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize.that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view.it.A. Why should you forgive?B. How should you start to forgive?C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.D. Try to see things from your offender's angle.E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.2、How to pick a great book to readThe world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you’ll really like? Here are some tips:What makes you happy?interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and you’re more likely to enjoy reading a book if you’re already interested in its subject.Fact or fiction?Some books are entirely made up and imagined. Those are called fiction books. Novels and short stories are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you image something beyond your own experience.to life from the first trip to the moon to the exploration of the deepest oceans. Try both fiction and non-fiction books to see which you like better.Find a family favorite.about what they liked about it and share your thoughts, it’s a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book you’ll enjoy!Ask an expert.and the names of some books you already enjoy. Your librarian can help you find other books that you’re sure to love.Launch a book swap(交换).you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for books swaps in your area. It’s a great way to build your personal library for free!A. Ask them and give it a read.B. Many of them read novels from st art to finish.C. Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books?D. If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.E. They tell stories using facts but that doesn’t mean they’re bori ng.F. Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.G. Your local library is a great place to find books that you’ll love, and you don’t haveto search all by yourself.3、Are you tired of feeling like you don’t know what people are talking about? Do people laugh at you forEducate yourself.Keep in mind that education isn’t something you are forced to do in school for diplomas(学业证书).to read every day. Reading will open up your mind to a variety of new ideas and experiences.Expand your horizons ( 眼界).you an open mind and teaches you about the universe. You will be able to understand other cultures. You will also be able to understand that there is so much to see and do anywhere.Doing puzzles will keep your brain working and increase your mental ability. Drawing, painting and other arts improve your problem-solving skills. Learn to do speed math. The hard thinking that is required for math will make your brain work hard and help you think better and faster .Develop your personal skills.Talking about things that no one else can understand does not make you smart. Being smart is theyour explanations. Practicing kindness in the face of challenges is a sign of intelligence. Being kind to people will allow you to be close to their lives and experiences.A. Exercise your brain.B. Get into good habits.C. Practice explaining things to others.D. Also, visit new places as much as you can.E. It’s an understanding of the world around you.F. Intelligence isn’t just something you are born with.G. The more intelligent you are, the more questions you will ask.4、Living with a roommate can often seem important and complicated. Sharing a tiny space withBe respectful. 2 Respect your roomie's need for space and quiet sometimes. Respect the requests your roommate makes of you, even if you think those requests are silly. Respect your loommates things, from their laptop to their milk in the fridge.important for you to communical with your roommate in a genuine，clear, constructive way as often as possible.Offer to help in little ways, from adding their towel to your load of laundry to saving a piece of pizza from your own delivery when your roommates up late somewhere else finishing a lab report. A little generosity can go a long way without costing you too much money or effort.Be firm on what's important. You won't be a good roommate if you compromise too much of yourself and what you need. Be firm on what's important to you. The things that matter most to you are the things that help define who you are.what you communicate about what you value most.A. Try to be generous.B. Be clear and communicative.C. Generosity comes in various forms.D. What can you do to be a good roommate?E. Respect yourself, or no one else will respect you.F. Respect comes in all forms in a roommate relationship.G. Being firm in some areas of your life is healthy and productive.5、The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we've never been before. But just as in face - to - face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should beFor anything you're about to send：ask yourself, "Would I say this to the pcreon's face?" If theIf someone in the that room is rude to you，your instinct (本能）is to fire back in the same manner.try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it's a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it's a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it，think twice before saying anything . Having good manners yourself doesn't give you license(特许)to correctto those that you have offended.It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age，sex and marital status(婚姻状况）.Unless you know the person very well, and you ate both comfortable with sharing pcreonal information , don't ask such questions.A. Everyone was new to the network once.B. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake，point it out politely.C. It's natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.D. The basic rule is simplet treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.E. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.F. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.G. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you'd feel comfortable saying the words to the person face.6、spending just a few minutes each day massaging (按摩) your baby can help to increase the bond, interaction and communication between the two of you. But how do you start? Tina Allen, an internationaIly respected educator, author and expert in the field of infant massage therapy, shares her advice.relax. Choose a familiar place that is warm, quiet and with few distractions. The best time for massage is· Be comfortable. Relax, enjoy and have fun. Position yourself so that you are comfortable. Be sureListen to your baby. He or she will give you the signals to let you know his or her comfort level.· Know when not to massage. Avoid massage when your infant is sleeping, crying, ill, has a fever orneeds, seek further guidance as to what would he tire safest approach to use.A. Choose the best time and place.B. Send your baby to hospital immediately.C. So the massage time is of great importance.D. For a stomach massage. wait 30 minutes after eating.E. Be sure your hands are warm and clean before you begin.F. Infant massages can be a wonderful tool for increasing your communication.G. Some babies prefer the morning, while others prefer the afternoon or before bedtime.7、Taking good notes is a time-savin6 skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook.or doingThe following methods may work best for you.Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.Write your notes in your own words.Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记法). When you do this, be sureA. Use words, not complete sentences. .B. There are three practical note-taking methodsC. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. First; the simple act of writing something down makes it easierfor you to understand and remember it.E. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.F. You will' also want to develop your own methods for taking notes.G. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.8、We all face quantities of stress in a daytoday living, whether at work, at home, or anywhere in between. __1__ Here’s how stress can help us on an everyday basis.•Sharpening your memory.Did you ever notice that sometimes when you are stressed, your memory seems to improve? Remember that test you passed where the answers seemed to come out of nowhere? __2__ It’s because of stress hormones (荷尔蒙) that increase your alertness when it’s most needed.•__3__Successful employees turn stress into motivation. Have you ever noticed that you get the least amount of work done when you have the fewest deadlines? Too little stress can affect how much you actually get done. When you take risks and choose to get over the difficulty, it improves your mental toughness and self-confidence.•Helping you resist the attack of illness.__4__ Believe it or not, the right kind of stress can help your body’s defenses against illness. When you get sick, stress causes you to make hormones that battle threats to your health. That burst of stress is helpful to your immune system when your body faces a threat.•Making your life more interesting.Think about some stressful situations that we consciously put ourselves in to make life more interesting and enjoyable, like asking someone out on a first date, conquering a known fear, or learning something new. These may not immediately come to mind when you think of stress because of the positive outcomes. __5__ A．Helping you get an advantage at work.B．Helping you get through difficult time.C．This will happen whenever you are stressed.D．That’s one way your brain responds to stress.E．You need a healthy immune system to help fight off diseases.F．But they’re the types that can help you achieve fulfillment and happiness.G．But handled properly, stress can have many benefits for the body and mind.9、Most of you love watching movies. They can be funny, sad, imaginative, inspiring, and so muchmore! There are so many possibilities and so many great movies to watch!responsible for coordinating(协调) aspects of the film like budget and scheduling. The producer plans out how the project will be carried out and he usually starts by hiring a director!convey to its audience and will then assemble(聚集) all the other people who will be needed, such as costume-designers, makeup artists, special effects crew, stuntmen, cameramen, and, of course, actors!filming is completed, the director must then work with editors to piece them all together, deciding which takes to use and adding in any special effects or touch-ups.The entire process from acquiring the script to editing the scenes generally takes months or evenA. Scenes are also usually not shot in order.B. The actual filming can be a slow process.C. The way that movies are made has changed a lot over time.D. It gets bought by a movie studio or a producer.E. The producer plays a very important role in making a movie.F. In movies, the director’s job is to bring the script to life on camera.G. People can watch and enjoy it in the theatre.10、After a long, harsh(严酷的)winter, it is time to clean your house thoroughly. When it comes to spring-cleaning, you can try green spring-cleaning instead of using harsh chemicals, of course. ___1____Here are several tips that can help you achieve your spring-cleaning goal.The first thing you should do is to open windows to provide good air circulation throughout the house. ___2___For the task of removing dust, it is best to use a soft cloth to remove the dust rather than other things like a feather dustier which tends to spread it around. If you must use a cleaner of some sort, you can add a few drops lemon juice into half a cup of warm water.Are you tired of looking through dirty windows? Create a mixture of tow spoons of white vinegar with 4.55 liters of water, and the simply spray it on the w indows. Don’t worry about streaks(痕迹). ____3_____.___3____ If you have some fresh stains on your carpet, spray soda on small spots while using cornmeal(麦片)on the larger ones. Instead of spending money on those carpet deodorizers, you can sprinkle some baking soda on the carpet and let it sit for 30minutes before you vacuum it(用吸尘器清扫).Green spring-cleaning will save you some money. ___5___ Most importantly, you can have great fun and a sense of achievement!A. Nature plays a very important role in spring cleaningB. It will also help with the protection of the environmentC. You can use old newspapers to wipe off them instead of wet towelsD. This will help make you energetic enough for tasks aheadE. In this way, you can bring nature indoors and be eco-friendly at the same timeF. It is undoubtedly worthwhile to try all the tips aboveG. Another result of the harsh winter conditions is your carpet11、While going through life with the pursuit of money on our mind, we're often told that money can'tHumans are very sensitive to change. When we get a rise, we really enjoy it. But some studies have shown that in North America, additional income beyond 75,000 dollars a year stops impacting day-to-dayrelationships.So surely money can't really buy happiness. Well, recent studies suggest that the problem mayfeel happier. As for the people who spend money on themselves, their happiness is unchanged.dividing the amount up among employees, allowing them to contribute to a charity of their choice, increased their job satisfaction. Similarly, individuals that spend money on each other, as opposed to themselves, not only increase job satisfaction, but improve the team performance.on others is the important aspect of increasing your happiness.A. The same principle has been tested on teams and organizations as well.B. Money has more effect on the vast majority of people in the long run.C. Instead of buying things for yourself, try giving some of it to other people and see how you feel.D. And if so, how can we use it to our advantage?E. Almost everywhere we look in the world, we see that giving money to others is positively related to happiness,F. And while you're saving up for these greatest experiences, don't forget the daily joys in life.G. In fact, people who win a lottery often report becoming extremely unhappy.12、A Canine Reading BuddyDogs and people have developed a special bond over time. Recently, however, some dogs have taken a different role in people’s lives—therapy dogs.schools and libraries. They are there to help children become better readers.Reading programs that use therapy dogs have been in existence for more than ten years. All therapy dogs of this program are registered with an organization that tests the dogs to make sure they have the rightAt the start of a reading therapy session, a child and a dog are introduced. The pair is allowed to settlejob without interfering(干涉). Sometimes, a handler may ask a question that encourages the child to work with the dog to help the child feel more comfortable.Not every child will be able to be part of a reading therapy program that uses dogs. A few children might be allergic to dogs or afraid of them; some children might have cultural traditions that prevent them fromFor dogs that love human companionshiop and a quiet place to rest, being part of a reading therapy program can be a great way to spend a few hours each day. The readers benefit too, gaining confidence and learning that reading aloud can be a relaxing experience.A. How do the therapy dogs benefit from it?B. But therapy animals also serve in many other areas.C. As the child reads, the dog usually lies quietly and listens.D. When reading to an animal, some children may become relaxed.E. In these circumstances, other animals are available, such as cats and parrots.F. A therapy dog is more of a companion and is trained to help people in different ways.G. A dog’s handler also takes a class and must pass a test to work in the therapy program.13、Coming to a university as an international student can be understandably exciting._1_But there can be dark clouds on the horizon that can dampen（减少，抑制）the spirits of any brave adventures.What can be a big stressor for international students is finding housing if you are not going to be living on the campus._2_You want to make a good and informed decision so that you can simply enjoy your stay rather than suffer through it because of a bad housing situation. One of the most important qualities of housing is proximity,or in layman's（外行人）terms,location!_3_Read on for some helpful housing tips to make your international stay as pleasant as possible!First of all, check out how close the options you are looking at from the campus where you will be studying.It is up to you if you want or need to be close enough to campus to keep it in walking distance._3_You want to be prepared for all emergency situations, and having easy access to public transportation is a smart choice.The next thing you need to check out is the location's proximity to places that you will need to visit often,like grocery stores and drug stores._5_But if you do the work ahead of time,you can have the best and safest experience possible when getting to your international destination.A. It's difficult to have to consider all the things.B. You are on your way to a new land and even grander adventures.C. You'd better set about looking for accommodations where you'll work.D. You should check out the location to major points of transportation,too.E. Housing is an important part of your adventure that can make or break your trip.F. You also ought to check out the area of the property you are considering renting.G. The location of the house is the most important in ways that are often overlooked.goes;Little killer whale Willy is captured and sent to a marine park to be trained.The whale trainers find it sotricks far more wonderfully that any other whale trained by other whale trainers.adventures and risks and Willy eventually gets back his free in the open sea. The closing scene of the movie goes to a great length of the director’s effort to level it high up as a film to touch deep into people’s heart,inLater, people get to know that the real whale who stars in the movie is still leading a Willy’s life in a Mexican sea park. That annoys the public and people want the entertainment industry to give up some of theirMexican park had to eventually surrender to the public and children and fund for the whale’s free life in the open ocean.A. Willy balloons up in his self-pride for himself to be a performing whale.B. And also it has brought in so huge profits for the film studio which produced it.C. It wins large seas of tears from wildly-beating hearts of young kids and adults as well.D. Jessie and Willy are planning to fight for a larger share of the gain from all the performances.E. And there Willy encounters little Jessie and a close friendship soon develops between the two.F. Kids and adults launch countless campaigns and demonstrations of varied scales all across the US to protest.G. To his great shock, Jessie overheard by chance that the owner is plotting to kill Willy for the vast amount of insurance profit.参考答案1、BFGDE2、DEAGC3、FEDAC4、DFBCG5、DGEAB6、AGEFD7、DFEAG8、GDAEF9、DFBAG10、EDCGB11、DGCAE12、FGCEA13、BEGDA14、BEGCF。

高考英语七选五练习李仕才1、Besides summer break, the best time of the year for most students is spring break. This is a week-long vacation where students can get away from all schoolwork as well as the cold weather. Spring breakis usually filled with parties and beaches, but there are many other things you can do.1Make a plan.2 Set up a time to sit down with your friends and figure out what everyone wantsto do.This will prevent you from worrying about any scheduling problems during spring break.3 Spring break is a great time to make memories with some of your closest friends; however, itcan become a bad thing if you go down there with people you are not familiar with. You need to makea list of who you want to spend the week with and stick to the list.Save money. Plan way ahead to start saving money for spring break. When the school term starts, markdown which week is spring break and create a plan to save a certain amount of money before that time.4Be safe. Even though this is not really a part of the fun, it can help you keep the fun. One of theworst things that can happen is that you, or someone you know, gets hurt or in trouble.5 Nothingcan kill a good feeling more than tragedy（悲剧）.A.What is spring break like?B.Select good friends to join you.C.This allows you to afford what you want to do.D.Be sure to keep everyone's safety in mind and act responsibly.E.Before thinking about having fun,you have to have a game plan.F.These are just a few of the safety tips needed for a student at school.G.The following will help you have a good time during your spring break.【参考答案】GEBCD2、 Exam anxiety is something that almost every person experiences during his or her student life.1 However．if students spend all their time feeling anxious, a lot of valuable time wouldbe wasted．In this competitive world；exams cause a tot of nervousness to students. For some. exam anxiety encourages them to work harder．while for others it may be the root for poor performance. leading to failure in exams and lack of confidence．2 They will have a low opinion of themselves even if they have prepared well.One of the most important methods of avoiding exam anxiety is 3 Studying regularly for a few hours helps increase the confidence of students．If students are not able to handle anxiety. they can talk to their teachers and friends to relax themselves 4 Creating a peaceful a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at home can be equally helpful.5 Students tend to avoid sleep or they don’t have meals due to anxiety. but it is harmful to their study and health. It’s better that students should plan their time reasonably and take proper breaks between studyingA．In fact．some students ale anxious by natureB．to communicate with othersC．Little anxiety helps one concentrateD．To sleep and eat well is equally importantE．to prepare well in advance ．F．Fairing to handle it may result in poor academic performanceG Parents also avoid putting pressure on their kids to do well【参考答案】CAEGD3、Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth. There are hundreds of kinds of sharks. Most are about two meters long. The dogfish shark, however, is less than twenty centimeters in length. A shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals.1 Sharks eat fish, other sharks, and plants that live in the ocean.Sharks grow slowly. About forty percent of all sharks lay eggs.2 Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies as humans do. Some sharks are not able to reproduce until they are twenty years old. Most reproduce only every two years. And they give birth to fewer than ten young sharks. For this reason, overfishing of sharks is of special danger to the future of the animal.Sharks are important for the world’s oceans. They eat injured and diseased fish. Their hunting activities mean that the numbers of other fish in ocean waters do not become too great. 3 People hunt sharks for sport, food, medicine and their skin. Experts say the international marketfor some kinds of sharks has increased because many parts of a shark are valuable.Collectors pay thousands of dollars for the jaws of a shark.4 The skin of a shark can beused like leather.In Asia, people enjoy a kind of soup made from shark fins. Experts say a fisherman can earna lot of money for even one kilogram of shark fins. Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth,but some sharks are in danger of disappearing from Earth.5A. The others give birth to live young.B. They are a threat to other forms of life in the ocean.C. This powerful sense helps sharks find their food.D. Sharks are valuable to us and we can make full use of them.E. Shark liver oil is a popular source of Vitamin A.F. This protects the plants and other forms of life that exist in the oceans.G. If too many sharks in one area are killed, that group of sharks may never return to normal population levels.【参考答案】C AFEG4、iPads vs. TextbooksWhat if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips? In the first month ofthe Apple iPads release, 25million were sold! People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook. 1To begin with, iPads are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books,but with an iPad schools can update them for free. 2 Schools don’t have to s pend $500every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated.3 Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multiple textbooks. Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is an iPad, which only weighs1.33 pounds and can hold all of a student’s textbooks.Third, schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the apps actually make iPads moreefficient. 4 Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.Lastly, iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. 5 With iPads, they find it easier to get their homework done.In conclusion, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads. iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm of their hands.A. Second, iPads cost less and are more popular.B. These tablets are perfect for busy students.C. Therefore, they can use the saved money for other programs.D. Moreover, in high school, textbooks have an average of 4.8 pounds each.E. iPads have already replaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.F. Schools have every reason to do away with their school books and switch to iPads.G. iPads absorb the need to buy calculators, dictionaries, and other items that are found within the device.【参考答案】FCDGB5、A new article in The Wall Street Journal has given us a deeper understanding of the relationship between what we earn and how we feel.1 Well, not true. People with higher incomes are happier than those who struggle to get by. To put a smile on your face with your money, you need to spend it strategically. Here are some ways to better spend your bank notes.Buy experiences, not material things.2 People think that experiences are only going to provide temporary happiness,but they actually provide both more happiness and more lasting value that help you better manage your life.3Anything you buy,including a product you think is special will become just another object.Buying small things can give us frequent small pleasures that are different each time they occur,as they forestall（抢先）adaptation.4It’s also important to consider how what you’re buying will affect how you spend your time.For example,you may have to spend a very long time on the road if you get a big house in the suburb,which will totally lower overall life satisfaction.Try giving it away.Elizabeth Dunn,associate professor of psychology at the University of BritishColumbia in Canada,found that in countries as diverse as Canada,South Africa and Uganda,giving away money consistently made people happier.5A.Buy what you like.B.Be sure to buy time,too.C.More money,more smiles?D.Money can’t buy happiness,right?E.Buy lots of little things,rather than one big thing.F.With no much money to spare,people tend to stick to material goods.G.This was even true for people who were ly poor themselves.【参考答案】DFEBG6、Public Speaking Training●Get a coach1 , so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there a ll ready tooffer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for w hendeciding the training that's right for you.●Focus on positivesAny training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focuson the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence m ore thanbeing told that you aren't doing well. 2 , so good public speaking tr aining shoulddevelop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.● 3If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it‟s going to give you lots ofdos and don'ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you‟re going to be talking about.4 . As far as we‟re concerned, there are basically no hard and fastrules about publicspeaking. Your audience can be your friends.●You are a special person not a clone.Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one,with your own personal habits. 5 . Your training course should help you bring outyour personality, not try to turn you into someone you're not.A. You aren’t like anybody elseB. You already do lots of things wellC. Turn your back on too many rulesD. Check the rules about dos and don’tsE. Whatever the presentation(呈现), public speaking is toughF. The one thing you don’t want is for them to fall asleepG. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse【参考答案】EBCGA7、Holiday gift buying can feel a little empty，when all of those endless lists，long lines at the shopping center and dollars spent lead to a 5minute excitement of flying wrapping paper（包装纸）.1 The following tips can help make gift giving more meaningful for both the giver and the receiver.1．Know the personThe most important thing in the exchanging of gifts is that it shows you really know the person well，and you really care about him.22．Donate（捐）in their name3 Research suggests that happier people give more to others, and that giving more makes people happier. Moreover，charity related happiness is highest when people give in a way that promotes social connection. So，try giving to the less fortunate in someone’s name this holiday season.3．Give handmade goods or hand-me-downs4 A study suggests that people feel that homemade items show more love，and love is what theywant to express to the gift receiver.Family heirlooms (传家宝) may be another good gift choice. A study found that when families hand downeven a very depersonalized thing—money—to the generations，the symbolic value of the cash is greaterthan the numerical value alone.4．Provide chances for involvementIf there’s a golden rule of gifts，though，it’s this：5 People who receive experiential gifts，such as concert tickets or a zoo membership，feel more connected to the gift giver than people who received material gifts.A．But it doesn’t have to be that way.B．Give experiences rather than objects.C．The new and store bought is not always best.D．That is always beyond their expectation.E．That mean s satisfy another’s pleasure.F．Giving gifts to friends or to charity is linked to happiness.G．Start listing every person you plan to give a holiday gift.【参考答案】AEFCB8、Let children learn to judge their work. 1 If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and the language those around him use. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s. 2 They learn to do without being taught to walk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicycle, compare their own performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes.But in school we never give a chance to find out his mistakes and correct them by himself. 3 We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not.If it is a matter of the right answer, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. 4 Why should we teachers waste time on such routine work? 5 Let the children learn what all educated people must some day learn, how to measure their own understanding, and how to know what they know or do not know.A. Children leant to do all the other things in the same way.B. Let him correct his own papers.C. Point out his mistakes.D. We do it all for him.E. We allow him to learn from other children.F. A child learning to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time.G. Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find th e way to get the right answer.【参考答案】FADBG9、 Why does gratitude matter?Gratitude doesn’t just feel good. 1 Like other positive emotions, feeling grateful on a regular basis can have a big effect on our lives. Brain Research shows that positive emotions are good for our bodies, minds, and brains.Positive emotions help us see more possibilities and take in more information. They increase our ability to develop skills. 2Positive emotions balance negative emotions out. People who often feel grateful and appreciative are happier, less stressed, and less depressed. Gratitude is like a U-turn on complaining or thinking about what we don’t have. 3 When we feel grateful, we might also feel happy, calm, joyful, or glad.Gratitude can lead to positive actions. When we feel grateful for someone’s kindness towards us, we may be more likely to do a kindness in return. 4 Thanking people can make it more likely that they’ll do a kindness again.5 When we feel and express heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to people in our lives, it creates loving bonds, builds trust, and helps you feel closer.When we make it a habit to feel grateful and appreciative, it increases our awareness of good things as they happen. That set of attitude of gratitude has positive effects on our mood.A. It might make you suffer a lot.B. One positive emotion often leads to another.C. Gratitude helps us build better relationships.D. Making a habit of gratitude can also be good for us.E. In addition, they help us to learn and make good decisions.F. Find out who you appreciate and what the reasons might be.G. Your gratitude also can have a positive effect on someone else’s actions.【参考答案】DEBGC10、Five Ways to Control Your AnxietyHow can you find some enjoyment and keep your anxiety in control? Try the following five steps for a less anxious you.Stop comparing yourself to others.When you compare your life to others’, you are giving up your p ower. People have success or failures at different points in their lives. You might think others have better lives, but you don’t have the full story. Next time you begin to compare yourself to someone else, tell yourself this, “I only compare me to me.” 1Be grateful.Gratitude is the secret to a happier, less anxious you. 2 When you practice gratitude, you start training your brain to pay attention to all the wonderful things about your life and doing so improves your mood little by little.3Going after perfection sets you up to feel defeated. Accept that you will have days that are far from perfect and learn to laugh at the funny things that go wrong at the wrong time. Life is so much more enjoyable when you expect less of it.Move your body. 4I’m sure you’ll feel better--especially if you exercise regularly. Doing exercise will give you a sense of achievement that you can use to deal with other difficulties in your life.Connection with other people.If you struggle with anxiety, you may not feel like putting yourself into social situations, but isolating(使孤立)yourself socially is the worst thing you can do. Connecting with others can help you realize everyone has struggles and that people are there for you. 5 Connection can help you improve your mood.A. Forget perfect.B. Don’t forget perfect..C. It is scientifically proved that exercise can improve your mood.路漫漫其修远兮，吾将上下而求索- 百度文库D. See a friend, call a family member or just smile at strangers passing by.E. Pen and paper can provide you with a special place to express your feelings.F. When you take time to enjoy all the good things, you can’t help but feel good.G. Only by competing with yourself to be a better you can you get where you want to be. 参考答案GFACD11。

阅读理解（科普知识类+健康环保类）七选五+语法填空Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2018·广东深圳新安中学期中)Self­driving vehicles will rely on cameras，sensors and artificial intelligence(AI) to recognize and respond to road and traffic conditions，but sensing is the most effective for objects and movement in the neighborhood of the vehicle.Not everything important in a car’s environment will be caught by the vehicle’s camera.Another vehicle approaching at high speed on a collision(碰撞)track might not be visible until it’s too late.This is why vehicle­to­vehicle communication is undergoing rapid development.Our research shows that cars will need to be able to chat and cooperate on the road，although the technical challenges are considerable.Applications for vehicle­to­vehicle communication range from vehicles driv ing together in a row，to safety messages about nearby emergency vehicles.Vehicles could alert each other to avoid collisions or share notices about passers­by and bicycles.From as far as several hundred metres away，vehicles could exchange messages with one another or receive information from roadside units (RSUs) about nearby incidents or dangerous road conditions through 4G network.A high level of AI seems required for such vehicles，not only to self­drive from A to B，but also to react intelligently to messages received.Vehicles will need to plan，reason，strategize and adapt in the light of information received in real time and to carry out cooperative behaviours.For example，a group of autonomous vehicles might avoid a route together because of potential risks，or a vehicle could decide to drop someone off earlier due to messages received，a foreseen crowding ahead.Further applications of vehicle­to­vehicle communication are still being researched，including how to perform cooperative behaviour.1.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.The reasons for the accidents by self­driving vehicles.B.The research about applications for self­driving vehicles.C.The importance of artificial intelligence of self­driving vehicles.D.The reasons for developing communica tion between self­driving vehicles.2.What does the underlined word “alert” mean in Paragraph 2?A.Alarm.B.Condemn.C.Ignore.ern.3.What can we learn about roadside units (RSUs)?A.They classify the vehicles on the road.B.They can improve bad road conditions.C.They take over the passing vehicles.D.They serve as efficient information stations.4.What is the best title for the text?A.When Do Vehicles Communicate?B.The Reasons Why a High Level of AI Is ImportantC.Vehicle­to­vehicle Communicatio n Is ComingD.What Do Applications for Vehicle­to­vehicle Communication Need?B(2018·陕西宝鸡中学一调)The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Copenhagen is offering a free meal to any guest who is able to produce electricity for the hotel on an exercise bike linked to a generator(发电机).The idea is to get people fit and reduce their carbon footprint.Guests will have to produce at least 10 watt hours of electricity —roughly 15 minutes of cycling for someone of average fitness.Guests staying at Plaza Hotel will be given meal tickets worth 36 once they have produced 10 watt hours of electricity.The bicycles will have smart phones attached to the handlebars measuring how much power is being generated for the hotel.The plan，a world­first，will start on 19 April and run for a year.Only guests staying at the hotel will be able to take part.Frederikke Toemmergaard，hotel spokeswoman，said，“Many of our visitors are business people who enjoy going to the gym.There might be people who will cycle just to get a free meal，but generally I don’t think people will take advantage of our programme.”Copenhagen has a long­standing cycling tradition and 36% of locals cycle to work each day，one of the highest percentages in the world，according to the website environmental website recently voted Copenhagen the world’s best city for cyclists.“Because Copenhagen is strongly connected with cycling，we felt the bicycle would work well as a symbol of the hotel’s green profile(形象).”If successful，the electric bicycle meal programme will be spread to all Crowne Plaza hotels in the UK，the hotel said in a statement.5.What is the main purpose of the free meal programme?A.To promote the hotel’s green concept.B.To make the city known to the world.C.To attract people to the hotel restaurant.D.To get guests to stay longer at the hotel.6.How can a participant get a free meal?A.By becoming a professional cyclist.B.By cycling to produce some electricity.C.By linking a smart phone to a bicycle.D.By monitoring his or her carbon footprint.7.Who are most likely to enter for the programme?A.The poor local people.B.The environment activists.C.Health­conscious hotel guests.D.Visitors fond of Copenhagen food.8.According to Paragraph 3，Copenhagen has one of the world’s .A.best chain hotelsB.greenest natural environmentsC.longest bike pathsD.highest rates of people cycling to workⅡ.七选五If you don’t have a travel­friendly DVD player，or you want your vacation to be spent away from the screen—bring along these games and ideas for young kids.9Give the kids a map and a highlighter，and have them follow the route you take.If you want to get a little fancier than a sketch book and colouring pencils，then a laptop coloring desk is a great way for kids to keep occupied and make postcards to send to friends and family.Try a game20 questions：You think of a person or object，and your opponent(s) asks you 20 yes­or­no questions to try to figure out who or what you’re thinking of.The memory game：“I’m going to the World’s Fair and in my suitcase I packed...”10 .Beginning with A，the first letter of each new item must start with the next letter of the alphabet.Back seat bingo：Before you leave，draw up a grid (格子) for each passenger filling each of the squares with a different sight to cross off. 11 .Pack plenty of snacksTry to vary the snacks between healthy，filling choices and less healthy treats.12 .Sweet snacks provide all important bargaining tools to prevent back seat fights and constant “Are we there yet？”.You could even try to involve the children in making the snacks beforehand，especially if you’re baking.Being involved in the creation will make them even more interested in the snacks during the car journey.Choose a family friendly audiobookPack a selection of audiobooks to entertain the whole family through the journey.If you’re on a long trip，opt for Harry Potter so you’ll never run out of story.13Kids imitate the noises they hear in places such as home，street，farm，or zoo.After 20 minutes of that，you may want to try the quiet contest—whoever can be the quietest and the longest wins a prize.If you’re very lucky after this game，you could just have some sleeping children on your hands.A.Avoid loud noiseB.Hold a sound contestC.But some healthy treats are enoughD.Bring along plenty of writing materialsE.Players take turns adding a new item to the listF.You could even add the motivation for a prize for the winnerG.Try to pack enough that you can disperse(分散) them throughout the journeyⅢ.语法填空(2018·安师大附中安庆一中阶段性测试)For many years，I 14. (convince) that my suffering was due to my size.I believed that when the weight disappeared，it would take old wounds，hurts and rejections with it.Many weight­conscious people also mistakenly believe that 15. (change) our bodies will fix everything.Perhaps our worst mistake is believing being thin equals being loved.We dream about 16. it will be like when we reach thelong­awaited goal.We make every effort 17. (realize) this dream.Then，at last，we find ourselves there.But we often gain back what we have lost.Even so，we continue to believe that next time it will be different.Next time，being thin will finally fulfill its promise of everlasting 18. (happy)，self­worth，and，of course，love.It took me 19. long while to know that there was something more for me to learn about beauty.Beauty standards vary 20. culture to culture.In Samoa a woman is not considered to be attractive unless she weighs more than 200 pounds.More 21. (important)，if it’s joy that we want，why put our energy on the size of our body？Why not look inside？We have to find a way to live comfortably inside our body and make friends with others 22. cherish ourselves.When we change our attitudes toward 23. (we)，the whole world changes.答案精析Ⅰ.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。

七选五专题练习（附参考答案）一The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. __1__ By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.1．CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious. __2__ Ask kids, “ What ingredients (配料) can we add to make these pancakes even better next time？”and then try them out. Did those ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?2．CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it. __3__ There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.3．Interpersonal SkillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what's going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. __4__ “Why do you think she's crying？”“Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face？”“If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel？”4．Self Expression__5__ There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas—music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A．Encourage kids to cook with you.B．And we can't forget science education.C．We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.D．So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don't yet exist?E．Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.F．We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.G．Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.文章大意：本文为一篇说明文。

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Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” ____36____ According to recent studies，the answer is a big YES，if the air quality in your camping area is good.___37___ If the air you’re breathing is clean-which it would be if you’re away from the smog of cities-then the air is filled with life-giving，energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of doors，your body will learn to breathe more deeply，allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉)and your brain.Recently，people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈)._____38_____ In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green，growing things can reduce stress，lower blood pressure，and put people into a better mood(情绪).Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients Who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead. ______39______ It gives us a great feeling of peace.___40___While the sun's rays can age and harm our skin, they also give is beneficial Vitamin D. To make sure you get enough Vitamin D—but still protect your skin— put on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and that's plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day's worth of Vitamin D.A. Fresh air cleans our lungs.B. So what are you waiting for?C. Being in nature refreshes us.D. Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.E. But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?F. Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care.G. All across the country, recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。

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1How to make friendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. __1__ But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1. Associate with others.The first step to make friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.2. Start a conversation.Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. __2__ You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.3. __3__Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.4. Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. __4__ The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.5. Enjoy your friendship.The best way to enjoy friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. __5__ Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A．For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.B．Do things together.C．Making new friends comes easy for some people.D．Do not wait to be spoken to.E．Try not to find fault with your friends.F．Be cheerful.G．So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.2Advice for high school studentsAs a person who is graduating from high school very soon, I have some suggestions for students in high school or students who are soon going to be high school students. __11__ I am sure others can benefit from reading them and will not make similar mistakes like me.__12__ Do not value first impressions highly. Don't dismiss a person or an idea too early just because you immediately get a bad impression. You will miss many opportunities because of that. Although something seems bad at the first impression, it does not mean it is bad all the time. Try to give everything a fair chance.Don't try to please everybody.There is no way you can please everybody or get everybody to agree with you. __13__ It is a huge waste of time.Have respect for authority.No matter how much you may dislike them, just remember that teachers and parents care about you and they are only doing their jobs. __14__ Don't argue with them and don't just obey them.Realize high school is not the real world. The real world isn't a closed environment. __15__ What is rewarded in high school such as popularity and agreement is different from what is rewarded in the real world. If high school isn't working out for you, you may find yourself better at handling the real world.A．Do not be too quick to judge.B．So just learn to say the word “No” a lot.C．Listen to their advice and consider it carefully.D．Many of these are based on regrets that I have.E．Bad habits are hard to break and remain with you for a long time.F．Don't spend any effort trying to please others who will never like you.G．It is free society where people accept responsibility for their actions.3Ways to make a great first impressionYou have heard it a million times already, but it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression. Here are some easy ways to impress your classmates or teachers.__11__Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left. __12__Be on timeWhen meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression. __13__ It is better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic.Introduce yourself and ask for namesMake sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their names in a polite way. __14__ This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone you are with.Make good conversationTo get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you. __15__ A person will feel more comfortable with someone they can relate to(产生共鸣)．A．Use body languageB．Have a proper handshakeC．Repeat the names and use them later in conversation.D．As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early.E．It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby.F．You'll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression.G．However, don't have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite.4The eyes are the window into the soul. Having a pair of bright, clear eyes is very important, so we should protect our eyes throughout our lives.__11__ Don't read while lying down or walking. Relax after every hour of reading. Keep a distance from the TV set when you watch TV and give your eyes a rest every 30 minutes. Don't stare at (盯着看) the sun or try to read in the darkness. __12__ This can damage your eyes easily.Get your eyes checked often. Not many people have this habit, but it is necessary. If you feel thatthere is something wrong with your eyes, get them checked quickly. __13____14__You can close your eyes for a few seconds or look into the distance for one or two minutes.A small break will relax your eyes and help to stop you from getting eye problems.Be careful when you choose your glasses.__15__Make sure your glasses are right for you. If they don't feel right, get your glasses changed.A．Rest your eyes whenever you can.B．Develop good reading habits.C．Glasses that aren't suitable for you could bring you trouble.D．Even if you're wearing sunglasses, never look directly at the sun.E．Eye problems can be found and treated early with regular checks.F．Drink green tea every day as a way to protect your eyes against eye problems.G．Make sure you get enough sleep every night.5Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.__1__ Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.Allow them to study in blocks of time，such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle. __2__ Ideal(理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.Never allow your children to study in front of the television, for that will encourage passive activity. __3__You'll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you've set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing. __4__ Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair at this place.__5__ This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.A．Pick a place where your children can study properly.B．Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.C．Finally, spend time with your kids when they're studying.D．Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.E．Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement too.F．Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.G．One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.6How to celebrate World Environment DayWorld Environment Day is a yearly event held to raise global sense of the need to protect our world. __11__ People consider it a climax(高潮) of environmental activities being performed all year round by UNEP. Be a part of the celebrations to make our world cleaner, greener and brighter.Find out what the WED environmental theme is internationally for the year. For example, in 2011, it is the International Year of Forests, thus the front page focuses on forests and trees on the site. If the theme inspires you, consider planning your event around the theme. __12__Check out the activities that are already planned in your area, region or country. You might like to join in what has been planned, or even help out if you're early enough to become a part of the volunteers for the event. __13__Consider holding your own WED event. __14__ You could enthuse your neighbourhood street, your friends, your local community, your school, a group of businesses, or the media to become involved too.__15__ Do a study of your energy usage, your living habits and your use of unsustainable(不可持续的) products and make a list of ways you intend to control your unsustainable activities and habits and replace them with sustainable ones.A．You will expect extra exciting activities.B．Use the Internet to search for WED events near you.C．If you don't mind a little planning and effort, why not organize your own event?D．Make today that you choose to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.E．Check out which country is the host country for WED.F．If you have another environmental theme that you're really into, that's okay too!G．Known as WED for short, it is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)7Here are some top tips for world travellers.Travel light. __1__ It's no fun carrying a huge bag around a foreign city. Don't take too many clothes and avoid heavy books and electrical equipment.__2__Always keep your passport on you in an inside pocket or special travel belt. There may be thieves about. It's a good idea to make a photocopy (复印件) of your passport and travel documents.Transport sense. Don't let go of your bags on the train. __3__There are always thieves on public transport. If you want to sleep, tie your bag to your arm. When you take a taxi, it's a good idea to ask for the driver's permit. Many foreigners pay too much money because they take unofficial taxis.Keep clean. It's a good idea to wear dark clothes because they hide the dirt while white clothes attract it! Make sure you have plenty of clean underclothes and deodorant (除臭剂). __4__ __5__You should always be polite and respectful towards the locals. Even if you find their habits and behaviour a bit strange, you shouldn't show your feelings. Remember, you're their guest.A．Be polite.B．Keep your documents safe.C．You should carry a spare bag.D．You don't want to smell bad!E．Keep them with you at all times.F．Make sure your bag isn't too heavy.G．It's a good idea to wear similar clothes to the local people.8Earthquake can strike without warning. But many injuries and deaths from this kind of natural disaster can be prevented if people follow these safety tips.If you're inside a building, stay there! One of the most dangerous things to do in an earthquake is to try to leave a building. __11__ Drop to the ground. Get under something that is not easily damaged. Hold on to it until the shaking stops. You can also get to a corner formed by two walls with your arms over your head. If you're in bed when the earthquake hits, stay there and protect your head with a pillow.__12__ Don't take shelter under a tree, street lights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop as quickly as possible and stay away from overpasses (立交桥), buildings, bridges or anything else that might fall or collapse beneath you. __13__If you are trapped in ruins, cover your mouth with a handkerchief or a piece of clothing. Use your cellphone to call for help if possible. Don't shout. __14__ Tap(敲) on a pipe or the wall so rescuers can find you.Be prepared for aftershocks. __15__ However, sometimes they even happen months later.Therefore, if you are not in a safe place after the first shock, you should move quickly but carefully to a safer place.A．Don't move about or kick up dust.B．If you're outside, go to an open space.C．Shouting can cause you to breathe in dust.D．Don't park your car under a tree or any tall object.E．Take a good hold of your cellphone in the building.F．They can happen in the first hours after the earthquake.G．Most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out.答案：1 文章大意：本文就如何交友以及如何保持友谊提供了一些建议。

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一I started working at Pizza Hut in December 1989, when I wasa freshman in high school. All new employees started by washing dishes and busing tables. If they proved their ability, they learned to make pizzas, cut and serve them on wooden paddles and take orders.1 I couldn’t keep up, and piles of dishes formed on all sides of me. Every time the pile decreased, the call came back to help clear tables out front, and I returned with more dirty dishes.My shift (轮班) was supposed to end at 9 p.m., but when I asked to leave, the manager, Jeff, shook his head. “Not until the work is done,”he said. “You leave a clean station. 2 However, I worked until after 10 that night.I stayed on dish duty for weeks. My heart sank every time I arrived at work and saw my name written next to “dishes” on the position chart. I spent my shifts behind those steel sinks. I hated every minute I spent on dish duty. 3One slow mid-week night, when I managed to catch up on dishes and clean out the sinks early, I asked Jeff when I could do something different. “Do you know why you’re still doing dishes?”he asked. “Because you keep complaining about it.”4 But, he promised, if I continued to leave a clean station and not complain, next week he would put me on the “make table,” where pizzas were put together before being put into the oven.A few days later, when I reported for my after-school shift, I sawmy name penciled not in the “dishes” box but in the “make table” box. 5A. I was excited.B. Some write on a chalkboard.C. I was angry and thought about quitting.D. Nobody likes to work with a complainer, he said.E. And I wasn’t afraid to let everyone around me know it.F. On my first night, the dishes piled up after the dinner rush.G. The people who make a difference in your life come in all types.二You don’t really need much to start running. Once you have shoes, socks, something to listen to and something to clock your time, you’re just about set. 1 Whether you choose a standard watch, a high-tech GPS watch or your iPhone doesn’t matter.1. Choose a shoeDon’t be influenced by brand names. Instead, try on four or five running shoes, jog around the store and let your feet decide. In a sweeping review of the science on running shoes and injuries, researchers found that the most important feature of a running shoe is —comfort. That’s it. 22. Choose a pair of socks3 Blisters from unsuitable socks are painful and could affect you for days. You want a breathable, comfortable sock. Some running socks are made from a special material that draws moisture (湿气) away from your feet.Look for a sock without thick (or any) seams (缝) and decide if you want a no-show sock or one that covers the back of your ankle. 4 T est them out to see how they perform when you run and sweat before buying more pairs.3. Choose a playlistRunning should feel like a reward. If you’re a runner who likes the quiet of running, then pick a quiet path and go run. But many people like a combination of upbeat music or books on tape to accompany them on the run. 5 They often read their own audiobooks and leave you laughing so much you forget the pains of running.A. Choose a shoe that feels good.B. Consider trying books by comedians.C. Here’s how to pick the right running equipment.D. It can prevent bacteria from accumulating on your feet.E. Try socks on in the store, and pick one or two that you like.F. While most runners focus on shoes, socks can be important too.G. When it comes to the timing tool, just pick the one that works for you.三Where the Easter-egg tradition comes fromThe association between Easter and eggs runs deep. The hatching of a chick is both seasonally and metaphorically (比喻地) appropriate for a springtime holiday of rebirth. But the link’s origins could be a lot more ordinary.1 . One possible origin: the strict fasting rules of the time, which banned eating any animal product during Lent (the period of 40 days before Easter).2 . So Christians would hard-boil and store their eggs for later, according to Henry Kelly, a professor of medieval (中世纪的) studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. Some of those eggs would be given to the poor, and villagers brought them as Easter gifts to their manorial lords (领主). Eggs could also bebrought to church as a Good Friday offering.3 , at which point the household of Edward I brought 450 eggs to be colored or covered in gold leaf to be distributed, according to The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain by Ronald Hutton.4 , as colored eggs made flashier gifts between commoners.As new ideas about middle-class family life formed in Europe and the U.S. in the late 1800s, religious holidays came to include customs for children. 5 . Soon enough they were colored, hidden and hunted by kids all over the place, including at the White House, which held its first Easter Egg Roll in 1878.A. Easter eggs were a natural fitB. Hens, however, kept laying anywayC. And the tradition wasn’t limited to royalsD. There are Easter celebrations around the worldE. Decorating them began in Britain around 1290F. One of the Easter egg games is the Easter Egg HuntG. To look for the beginnings of the Easter egg, start in medieval Europe四Work Smarter Not HarderIn Dan Pink’s Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself he closes the book with a long, excellent list of “Work Smarter Not Harder” type advice for people who want to start working for themselves.1 Below are my favorites.●Make a “to don’t”list. Prepare a list that contains all the things you shouldn’t waste your time on —useless tasks, unnecessary meetings, worthless phone calls, and so on. 2●Carry a notebook and pen. Thomas Edison did i t. VirginiaWoolf did it. And so did Charles Darwin. They carried a notebook with them everywhere and wrote down ideas that popped into their heads. 3 Trust me: This is a fantastic way to explore ideas and to weave creativity into the fabric of your life.● 4 Become a learning machine. Ask questions. Take smart people to lunch. Read. Read some more. Listen to audiobooks. Take classes. Added benefit: This makes life more interesting. Yet another benefit: Studies have shown that people who make constant learning part of their lives end up living longer.●Guard your calendar. Make sure your time is focused on your one or two top priorities (优先解决的事物). Ask yourself: “Is this how I want to be spending my time right now?”Remember: You are your calendar. 5●Respond to calls and e-mails quickly. Even if your response is, “I’ll get back to you,”try to get back to people within 24 hours. They’ll appreciate the politeness.A. Learn.B. Be quick, but don’t hurry.C. So treat your calendar with respect.D. Try to begin your day the same way.E. Page through the notebook occasionally.F. Then place it next to your “to do” list and stick to it.G. Frankly, the list is so good I think everyone would benefit from it.五Learn How to Have a Learning VacationGoing on a vacation to learn a skill you have long wanted to pick up sounds like a good getaway, but be cautious, said John Spence, the president of a travel company in Calif. “If you don’t pick the right skill for you, or go in with unrealistic expectations,your precious tim e off won’t be enjoyable,” he said.Here, he shares his advice on planning a learning vacation that you won’t regret taking:FOLLOW YOUR PASSION (热情). 1 . They include cooking, photography, art history, farming or a sport such as diving or horseback riding. To get the most out of the trip, choose something you’re passionate about.2 ? With whatever skill you intend to learn, figure out whether you want an immersion (沉浸) or only to occupy a part of your trip. It’s possible to learn cooking basics, for exampl e, by taking a weeklong course at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. Another option is to attend several half-day classes at the school and have more free time to explore the destination itself. “3 , so make sure that it’s what you really want,” Mr. Sp ence said.CONSIDER YOUR BUDGET. No matter the skill, you can learn it by taking a vacation in a wide range of price ranges. 4 . If you want to learn scuba diving (水肺式潜泳), for example, heading to the Maldives will cost several thousand dollars per person, while a scuba diving trip to the Florida Keys is a more wallet-friendly choice.DON’T FORGET THE CHILDREN. 5 , provided that they are fun. “Yes, you want your kids to learn, but you don’t want them to be bored by overloading them with too much information,” Mr. Spence said.A. A LITTLE, OR A LOTB. Don’t be influenced by others’ interestsC. WHAT SKILL DO YOU WANT TO LEARND. Learning vacations can be great family trips, tooE. The options for what you can learn on your vacation arelimitlessF. Having a clear idea of your budget will help you home in on the right tripG. Spending your entire break devoted to learning something new can be stressful六Astronauts drink their own pee (尿) —after it’s been cleaned.1 Many experts, though, argue that recycling pee and other waste is an excellent and safe solution when there isn’t enough fresh water to go around.2 All of the water that astronauts use to drink, brush their teeth, or make coffee comes out of one limited container that has to be resupplied from Earth. To help conserve water, the waste from sinks, toilets, and even the pee from lab animals on board flows into a recycling system. First, the water goes through a series of filters (过滤器) to get rid of large particles (微粒) and impurities. Then, chemical reactions remove poisonous chemicals and kill any bacteria or viruses. 3Chris Hadfield, who lived on the space station for five months, says, “Before you feel uncomfortable with the thought of drinking your leftover wash water and your leftover pee, keep in mind that the water that we end up with is purer than most of the water that you drink on a daily basis at home.”Astronauts, however, tend to be more adventurous than the average person. On Earth, cities in very dry parts of the world have attempted to introduce wastewater purification systems. 4 Citizens recoiled (退缩) in disgust. Despite scientific evidence that the water is clean, many people just can’t get over the fact that it once flowed through a toilet. In the 1990s, activists in San Diego and Los Angeles campaigned against “toilet totap”water. 5 In a survey of 2,000 Americans, 26 percent agreed with the statement: “It is impossible for recycled water to be treated to a high enough quality that I would want to use it.”A. And you wouldn’t be alone.B. And the disapproval remained strong.C. What comes out is clean enough to drink.D. On the International Space Station, water is a precious resource.E. Lots of people feel sick at the thought of drinking recycled wastewater.F. Though some of these programs have succeeded, others failed miserably.G. Would you pick up a glass of water that’s been through a wastewater cleaning system?七Four things I have learned as a language assistant in Italy1. How to be self-sufficient (自立的)Living in a foreign country is definitely difficult, but doing things such as going shopping and opening a bank account abroad can make you more confident in relying on yourself. 12. A new viewpoint on my home country2 Working in Italy, I’ve realised how differently they do th ings here, and in some ways it’s given me a deeper appreciation of my home country. For example, in Italy, spending time with friends and family is just as important as going to work and concentrating on a career. I think I should take a leaf out of the It alians’book. 33. A better idea of what to do in lifeMy experience in Italy has inspired my love for travel and writing articles for various student and travel magazines hasmade me rediscover my passion for writing. 44. A love of art, history and cultureItaly is a country so rich in history that it’s easy to becomea lover of the stories of how this wonderful country came to be.5 As a country steeped in religion, Italy has religious art almost everywhere. I already enjoyed art and history before I came to Italy, but coming here has definitely made me love them more deeply.A. Art is also a large part of Italian culture.B. I will enjoy the time I have with my family more.C. It’s rare in Italy to have native language teachers in schools.D. But there are many positives that I will take from Italian life.E. I am also enjoying teaching, and my love for teaching has also been strengthened.F. Even using Italian to buy a few tomatoes has brought me a real sense of achievement.G. It’s natural when you’re in a foreign country to compare it to the one you comefrom.八Several ways I get motivated to do housework●Set my timer! I have developed a habit of setting my timer when I’m doing my Monday once-over or my daily tidying routines. 1 When my timer goes off and I look around, it just proves that housework does not need to be an all-day unpleasant experience.●Start with the easiest task to get some motivation. Mine is usually folding the blanket on the sofa, straightening the pillowsand picking up the toys in the living room.● 2 If I can clear off the dining room table, then I’ll clean off that counter top. And so on. And so forth.●Talk on the phone. 3 Talking on the phone makes chores go so much faster and suddenly the bathroom has also been cleaned!●Promise myself a reward. It’s usually a cup of high-quality coffee. 4 By the time I’ve finished my routine, I usually feel so good that I don’t even enjoy my reward.●Use TV commercials. If I’m having a truly terrible and tiring day, I do what I call the commercial method. 5 Then during commercials, I force myself to get up and to do a little 5-minute something.A. Last time it was a cookie.B. Deal with one tiny zone at a time.C. Listen to my favorite music while working.D. I love to see if I can beat my previous records.E. I allow myself to lay around and watch TV all day.F. I put on my earphone and call my sister to catch up.G. I’m never on the phone with my sister for just 15 minutes.九Talk shows are television programs in which a host sits down with entertainers, newsmakers, and other people, to talk. 1 This type of program, sometimes known as a chat show, was one of the earliest formats (形式) created for television. Early hosts, such as Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, Steve Allen, and Garry Moore, combined interviews with short humorous pieces of acting, musical performances, and improvised (即兴创作) audience participation. 2 The audience would be entertained by the anecdotes of the stars or the improvised funny remarks of the host.By the late 1960s, the format became more focused on the interviews themselves. Hosts such as Dick Cavett, David Frost, Mike Douglas, and Tom Snyder all became household names through their personal interview styles. Guests on these programs were encouraged to do more than simply promote an upcoming film or musical album. Cavett and Snyder were especially skillful at the “talking heads (发言者头部特写)”format. 3By the 1980s, the talk show format had once again changed from academic interviews to aggressive arguments, with hosts such as Jerry Springer, Phil Donahue, Maury Povich, and Oprah Winfrey often booking controversial guests. Several of the controversial shows did not last for long. 4Modern talk shows are usually run at night hosted by such names as David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Craig Ferguson. They are often a combination of musical performances, audience interaction, and short celebrity (名人) interviews. Celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres or Rachael Ray often host talk shows, since they can be produced quickly. 5A. The refore, they won’t affect the talents’ other work.B. There are a wide variety of talk shows on television.C. Local television stations also produce their own versions.D. They drew their guests into lengthy academic discussions.E. Others focus on a discussion between the host and the guest.F. The key was to invite popular stars for live interviews with an intelligent host.G. Others changed their formats back to the traditionally friendly guest / host relationship.十How to Bring a Friendship BackWhether from lifestyle adjustment, conflict, or the development of different interests, everyone sees a friendship fade from time to time. Maybe you’ve come around and want to see an old disagreement solved. 1 Fortunately, there are clear and constructive steps you can take to indicate your interest in reconnecting and begin the process of bringing a friendship back.Take the first step.2 If you want to reconnect, make yourself available and invite your friend to meet with you. A phone call or an email is quick, easy, and respectful way to convey your interest in speaking or spending time together.3The depth of your previous friendship, and the degree to which you’ve grown apart are important factors (因素) when considering how you should approach an old friend. For example, if you simply haven’t seen or spoken with someone in a while, reach out casually. A message on an online media platform that you both use may work.Don’t worry about how long it’s been.Don’t feel as though your friendship has ended or become less important. Friendships often change when people get married, move, or have kids. If you’re missing an old friend, there’s a good chance your friend misses you as well. 4 Be persistent (坚持不懈的), but not over-eager.If your friend doesn’t respond, you c an try to convey your hopes to reconnect again. 5 Allow time in between contact. If they simply don’t respond, accept the fact that they may not be ready or willing to reconnect at present.A. Don’t rush though.B. Reach out in the right way.C. Don’t wait for your friend to reach out.D. It is always appropriate to try to reconnect.E. The more personal approach will indicate your interest in reconnecting.F. Maybe you simply want to reduce the distance between you and an old friend.G. Take care not to make them feel as though they are under pressure to respond.。