1、能力提升题组训练(B).阅读理解AClimate affects healthWhen it comes to the effects of climate change,we usually think of melting icebergs(冰山) and rising sea levels.But few would imagine it could actually impact our mental health as well.A recent study by ecoAmerica and the American Psychological Association found
2、just that.It was discovered that disasters linked to climate change could cause shock due to personal injuries,loss of a loved one,damage to property or even the loss of livelihood.When the negative emotions caused by these events eventually go away,they may be replaced by longer-term mental impacts
3、.For example,both suicides and suicidal thoughts more than doubled among people in Louisiana,US,after Hurricane Katrina happened in 2005,according to the report. Nearly half of the people living in the affected area developed anxiety or a mood disorder such as depression.However,disasters alone aren
4、t the only causes of climate change-related mental health problems.Changes in climate also harm agriculture,infrastructure(基础设施) and livability(宜居度),which in turn affect jobs and quality of life.As a result, some people are forced to leave their homes and become so-called climate refugees.These effe
5、cts can lead to a loss of personal and professional identity,or cause feelings of helplessness and fear.The effects can also have an impact on physical health.High levels of stress and anxiety are linked to conditions such as a weakened immune system.In addition,climate change is influencing the way
6、 communities interact(互动).Both long-term effects such as droughts and extreme weather,such as hurricanes, have been shown to make people more aggressive according to earlier studies.But there is no need to panic.The authors of the report suggested several strategies people can use to cope with the n
7、egative mental impacts of climate change.Susan Clayton,lead author of the report and a professor of psychology at the College of Wooster,US,said the most important thing is to encourage social connections,make people feel more secure and give them greater access to information.Another important fact
8、or is being prepared.“The fact that most of us ignore climate change makes the effects worse because we dont really know what to expect and it seems scary and unknown”,Clayton told The Washington Post.“But if we inform ourselves that thats what is likely to happen in our area,we would be more prepar
9、ed and in control of the situation.”she added.1.The article mainly talks about .A.the negative emotions caused by natural disastersB.why certain people react to climate change differentlyC.the effects of climate change on mental health and some possible solutionsD.how the study of negative feelings
10、led to a better understanding of climate change2.Which of the following people could be called a climate refugee?A.A farmer who lost his kids in Hurricane Katrina.B.A fisherman who gave up his home due to rising sea levels.C.A man who experienced a typhoon suffering from depression.D.A woman who is
11、extremely afraid of stormy weather.3.We can learn from the last four paragraphs that .A.climate change has become a widely recognized public issueB.the public needs immediate access to information about climate changeC.the threat of climate change is not as big as it seemsD.the influence of climate
12、change could be reduced if people prepared more语篇解读:本文是议论文。本文指出气候对人体的影响及相关应对措施。答案及剖析:1.C主旨大意题。全文指出气候改变对人体尤其是精神方面的影响及应对措施。故C项 正确。2.B推理判断题。由第四段“As a result,some people are forced to leave their homes and become so-called climate refugees”可知,由于天气变化被迫弃家而去的一些人称之为climate refugees,可推知B项正确。3.D推理判断题。由后四段尤其是最
13、后两段的具体描述和倒数第三段的论断可知D项正确。B(2018四川广安、遂宁、内江、眉山一诊)It is true that the tea comes from a plant known as Camellia sinensis.The different types of tea depend upon the region in which it is grown, harvesting time and the procedure of processing.Basically, there are four major classes of tea: white, oolong, g
14、reen and black tea.One of the least processed and, the purest forms of tea are the white tea.This tea type has very low content of caffeine and appears a light color, as the name also indicates and a mild flavor.Due to the presence of high amount of healthy chemicals, it is helpful in fighting skin-
15、related health problems and in getting a fair color of skin.Another tea type is the oolong tea, also called as wulong tea at some places which has very rich flavor and has a sweet fragrance.It is fermented (酝酿) but to a limited level because of which, the caffeine content in it is about 15% of what
16、is in a cup of coffee.Drinking this tea proves to be useful in treating obesity, which is reducing the weight. As opposing to oolong tea, the black tea is fully fermented, as a result of which it has caffeine of approximately 20% of what is present in a cup of coffee.If you consume black tea every d
17、ay, you will be able to regulate the cholesterol (胆固醇) levels in the body and also keeping your circulatory system healthy.It also adjusts cardiovascular (心血管的) function.The last tea type is the green tea that is mostly preferred by many people owing to its multiple health benefits.Similar to the wh
18、ite tea, this tea also has less caffeine that is only 5% 10% of caffeine in one cup of coffee.This type of tea is also good to maintain the cholesterol and blood sugar levels within the acceptable range.In addition, they help in preventing tooth rot and other teeth-related illness.So, you can choose
19、 that variety that you find good with regard to its taste and health benefits.4.Which are you advised to drink if you want to become more beautiful?A.White tea. B.Oolong tea. C.Black tea. D.Green tea.5.What does the underlined word “regulate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Decrease. B.Increase. C.Im
20、prove. D.Adjust.6.The similarity of white tea and green tea is that .A.they can prevent tooth rot B.they can keep the cholesterol levelsC.they can contribute to losing weightD.they can contain low doses of caffeine7.What is the best title of the passage?A.The benefits of tea. B.Main varieties of tea
21、.C.The differences of tea. D.Main functions of tea.语篇解读:本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍饮用四种不同茶叶,即白茶、乌龙茶、绿茶和红茶对人体的保健作用。答案及剖析:4.A细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句Due to the presence of high amount of healthy chemicals, it is helpful in fighting skin-related health problems and in getting a fair color of skin.可知,喝白茶有助于皮肤变得白皙。5.D猜测词义题。根
22、据后面的宾语the cholesterol(胆固醇)levels及keeping.healthy和It also adjusts.可猜测出regulate与adjust同义,意为“调节,调整”。6.D细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句Similar to the white tea, this tea also has less caffeine that is only 5%10% of caffeine in one cup of coffee.可知,白茶和绿茶中的咖啡因含量少,这是两者的共同之处。7.A主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍的是饮茶的好处。故选A项。.语法填空(2018福建厦
23、门质检)Last year,I met my friend Steve at a party.He invited me to take part in a teaching project over the winter break in Cambodia.The more he talked about it,the more 1.(interest) I became.I left the party 2. (think) I might actually do it.My immediate excitement gave in to 3. (excuse) as the weeks
24、passed.The trip would be expensive,I 4. (have) less time to spend with my family over the winter break,and I hadnt really traveled before.Most of all,I was terrified of taking the risk.On the day I made my decision,I suddenly 5. (feel) as if I had opened my eyes 6. (final) and seen myself clearly.I
25、had moved away from home,almost graduated from college 7. overcome several small-scale fears.I could not let fear get in the way of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.So I took the challenge.Before the trip,I hadnt known 8. I wanted to do after graduation.Now I am planning on teaching English abroad.I
26、 am still amazed by my experience and thankful for everything it has taught 9. (I).Now I am not afraid to take on challenges and have faith 10. myself.语篇解读:本文为记叙文。去年我的朋友史蒂夫邀请我在寒假期间去柬埔寨任教,我欣然接 受了。答案及剖析:1.interested考查形容词。本题采用了“The more.,the more.”句型。设空处作系动词became的表语,故用形容词形式。2.thinking考查非谓语动词。think与主语I
27、之间为逻辑上的主动关系,故答案为thinking。3.excuses考查名词复数。根据下文可推知借口不止一个,故设空处填excuse的复数形式excuses。4.would have考查时态。设空处表示过去将来的事情,故用过去将来时。5.felt考查时态。设空处表示过去的情况,故用一般过去时。6.finally考查副词。设空处需用副词作状语。7.and三个动词为递进关系,故用and连接。8.what“ I wanted to do”为宾语从句,该从句缺少宾语且表示“事物”,故用what引导。9.me考查代词。设空处需用代词宾格形式作taught的宾语。10.in考查介词。have faith
28、in为固定短语,意为:信任。.短文改错(2018西宁检测)I was lucky enough to study abroad as an exchange student,but this allowed me to improve my language skills and found out more about the local culture.It was my active participation which helped me make the friends in a foreign country.Instead staying in my room,I got ou
29、t of the house so as not to be homesick.Ill never forget the times when I first went camping with my friends.I also tried something entire new such as a dance class and a walking club.In addition,I tried to make my voice hearing as much as I could.As a result,everyone wanted to know something about
30、myself.Consequently,I made much good friends!答案:I was lucky enough to study abroad as an exchange student, this allowed me to improve my language skills and out more about the local culture.It was my active participation helped me make the friends in a foreign country.Instead staying in my room,I go
31、t out of the house so as not to be homesick.Ill never forget the when I first went camping with my friends.I also tried something new such as a dance class and a walking club.In addition,I tried to make my voice as much as I could.As a result,everyone wanted to know something about .Consequently,I made good friends!剖析:此处是并列顺承关系,故but改为and。与前文的to improve并列。此处是It be.that强调句型。make friends“交朋友”为固定搭配。instead of“代替”,固定搭配。此处指“时间”,故times改为time。此处是副词作状语。此处hear与宾语voice是动宾关系,故用过去分词作补语。作介词宾语而非强调自身故用代词宾格形式。修饰复数可数名词friends用many。
