1、第五部分 特色题型专题十八阅读填句高考试题Passage 1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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013新课标全国)Business is the organized approach to providing customers with the goods and services they want.The word business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services.Most businesses seek to make a pro
2、fit(利润)that is,they aim to achieve income that is more than the costs of operating the business.1. Commonly called nonprofits,these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers.2.Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning,direction,and control of the o
3、perations of a business.3. One is the establishment (制定)of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment,materials and supplies; and accounting.4. The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments.Direction is concerned primarily with
4、supervision(监管)and guidance by the management in authority.5.A.Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standards for work.B.In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management.C.Examples of nonprofit businesses includ
5、e such organizations as social service agencies and many hospitals.D.However,some businesses only seek to earn enough to cover their operating costs.E.Planning in business management has three main aspects.F.In the theory of business management,organization has two main aspects.G.The second aspect r
6、elates to the application of these policies by departments.答案及剖析:1.D上文介绍了什么是营利性商业机构。由下文“Commonly called nonprofits”,可知此处应表示语意的转折,介绍非营利性商业机构。故选D项。2.C上文提到了非营利性商业机构,此处应是对上句进行进一步的阐释和扩展。故选C项。3.E上文解释了商业管理,下文具体介绍商业管理中规划所包含的三个方面,因此本句应指出商业管理中的规划包括三个方面的内容。4.G前一句为第一个方面,后一句为第三个方面,因此本句应介绍第二个方面,故选G项。5.A本段第一句介绍了商业
7、管理中的三个技巧:planning,direction和control。本句前已提到前两个技巧,因此此处应该是有关control的内容。故选A项。Passage 2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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013新课标全国)Public Speaking TrainingGet a coach1.,so get help.Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses,here
8、 are some things to look for when deciding the training thats right for you.Focus on positivesAny training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well.Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you arent doing
9、well.2.,so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldnt do.3.If you find a public speaking course that looks as though its going to give you lots of dos and donts,walk away! Your brain is so full of what youre going to be talking about.4.As far as were
10、concerned,there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking.Your audience can be your friends.You are a special person not a cloneMost importantly,good public speaking training should treat you as a special one,with your own personal habits.5. Your training course should help you brin
11、g out your personality,not try to turn you into someone youre not.A.You arent like anybody elseB.You already do lots of things wellC.Turn your back on too many rulesD.Check the rules about dos and dontsE.Whatever the presentation,public speaking is toughF.The one thing you dont want is for them to f
12、all asleepG.So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse答案及剖析:1.E由下文“so get help”可知,此处指遇到困难的事情。故选E项。2.B由本段标题Focus on positivies以及下文so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldnt do可知答案为B项。3.C由下文中的“dos and donts”以及“no hard
13、 and fast rules”等信息可知应选C项。4.G由上文“你的大脑已装满了要谈的内容”可知,此处指“强行记住整套规则只会使事情更糟”。故选G项。5.A由本段标题You are a special person not a clone及本段中的“a special one”可知应选A项。Passage 3根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013北京)UrbanizationUntil relatively recently,the vast majority of human beings lived and died withou
14、t ever seeing a city.The first city was probably founded no more than 5,500 years ago.1. In fact,nearly everyone lived on farms or in tiny rural(乡村的) villages.It was not until the 20th century that Great Britain became the first urban society in historya society in which the majority of people live
15、in cities and do not farm for a living.Britain was only the beginning.2. The process of urbanizationthe migration(迁徙) of people from the countryside to the citywas the result of modernization,which has rapidly transformed how people live and where they live.In 1900,fewer than 40% of Americans lived
16、in urban areas.Today,over 82% of Americans live in cities.Only about 2% live on farms.3.Large cities were impossible until agriculture became industrialized.Even in advanced agricultural societies,it took about ninety-five people on farms to feed five people in cities.4.Until modern times,those livi
17、ng in cities were mainly the ruling elite(精英) and the servants,laborers and professionals who served them.Cities survived by taxing farmers and were limited in size by the amount of surplus food that the rural population produced and by the ability to move this surplus from farm to city.Over the pas
18、t two centuries,the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country.5.Today,instead of needing ninety-five farmers to feed five city people,one American farmer is able to feed more than a hundred non-farmers.A.That kept cities very small.B.The rest live in small towns.
19、C.The effects of urban living on people should be considered.D.Soon many other industrial nations became urban societies.E.But even 200 years ago,only a few people could live in cities.F.Modernization drew people to the cities and made farmers more productive.G.Modern cities have destroyed social re
20、lations and the health of human beings.答案及剖析:1.E结合上一句以及下一句的内容可知,此处是按时间顺序叙述城市化的进程的,且E项中的“only a few people could live in cities.”与下一句中的“nearly everyone lived on farms” 相呼应。2.D上一段的后半部分提到英国在20世纪成为第一个城市化社会,本段第一句提到英国仅仅是开端,由此可知不久以后许多其他工业国家也成为了城市化社会。3.B结合前两句中提到的82%和2%可知,此处应叙述其余的人居住在何处。4.A根据前两句的内容,尤其是“Large
21、 cities were impossible”可知,受农业社会的限制,当时的城市规模很小。本段后半部分提到的当时的城市规模受限于剩余食物的数量也是线索提示。5.F上一句中提到工业革命打破了城市和农村的平衡,再结合下一句中的“one American farmer is able to feed more than a hundred non-farmers.”可判断此项正确。Passage 4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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013辽宁)ForgivenessTo forgive is a virtue,but no one has eve
22、r 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 r
23、ecent research.1. Try the following steps:Calm yourself.2. You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature,or someone you love.Dont wait for an apology.Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize.They may have wanted to
24、 hurt you or they just dont see things the same way.3. Keep in mind 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 focusi
25、ng on your wounded feelings,learn to look for the love,beauty and kindness around you.4. If you understand your offender,you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness,fear,and even love.You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.Dont forget to forgive
26、 yourself.5. But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do 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 offenders angle.E.For some people,forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F.To make your an
27、ger die away,try a simple stress-management technique.G.If you wait for people to apologize,you could be waiting an awfully long time.答案及剖析:1.B本句起到承上启下的作用,根据“Try the following steps.”可知答案,B项以问句的形式引出下文。2.FCalm yourself与F项中的To make your anger die away,try a simple stress-management technique.从意思到结构都是一
28、致的,故应选F。3.G根据上文中的Dont wait for an apology.可知,G项中的If you wait for people to apologize.与上下文一致。4.D根据If you understand your offender以及from your offenders point of view可看出,作者告诉我们要“从冒犯者的角度看问题”。故应选D。5.E本段标题为Dont forget to forgive yourself与E项中的forgiving themselves一致,并且E项与后面的句子之间正好是转折关系。故应选E。Passage 5根据短文内容,
29、从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2012新课标全国)Kids health:Four steps for fighting stressEverybody gets stressed from time to time.1. Some ways of dealing with stresslike screaming or hitting someonedont solve (解决) much.But other ways,like talking to someone you trust,can lead you to solving your prob
30、lem or at least feeling better.Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed:(1)Get support.When you need help,reach out to the people who care about you.Talk to a trusted adult,such as a parent or other relatives.2. They might have had similar problems,such as dealing with a test,or th
31、e death of a beloved pet.(2)Dont take it out on yourself.Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves.Oh,dear,thats not a good idea.Remember that there are always people to help you.Dont take it out on yourself.3.(3)Try to solve the problem.After youre calm and you have
32、support from adults and friends,its time to get down to business.4. Even if you cant solve it all,you can solve a piece of it.(4)Be positive.Most stress is temporary(暂时的).Remember stress does go away,especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.These steps arent magic,b
33、ut they do work.And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time,youll help yourself feel better even faster.5.A.Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.B.Notice your friends feelings and find a way to help them.C.Different people feel stress in different
34、ways.D.Ah,it feels so good when the stress is gone.E.You need to figure out what the problem is.F.And dont forget about your friends.G.Then,find a way to calm down.答案及剖析:1.C根据第一句每个人不时地会感到有压力,而不同的人感受压力的方式是不同的。先讲每个人的共同点,再讲不同点,故C合乎逻辑。2.F根据前句“.reach out to the people who care about you.”和后一句“They might
35、have had similar problems”,可知此空填F。3.A根据前句“Remember that there are always people to help you.Dont take it out on yourself”可知,下句应为向别人求助,故选A。4.E根据本段主题句“Try to solve the problem”和“its time to get down to business”可知应先找出问题是什么,故选E。5.D根据前一句“youll help yourself feel better even faster”可知此空应为表示没有压力之后的心情,故D合适
36、。Passage 6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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2012辽宁)How 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
37、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 mak
38、ing 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 alway
39、s start the conversation.Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.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
40、.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 en
41、joy your 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.Be cheerful.B.Do things together.C.Do not wait to be spoken to.D.Try not to find fault with your fr
42、iends.E.Making new friends comes easy for some people.F.For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.G.So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.答案及剖析:1.E由but前面的更换生活、工作、学习环境和后面的.the process is difficult.可获知答案。2.C从后面的You can always start the conversation可知。3.B由该段的内容可知B项正确。4.G
43、从该段的内容可知,不要以任何形式敦促新朋友,让友谊自然发展。5.D由该段内容可知,要给朋友自己的空间,不要去试图改变他们,不要挑剔朋友的毛病。Passage 7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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2012北京)EmpathyLast year, researchers from the University of Michigan reported that empathy, the ability to understand other people, among college students had dropped sharply ove
44、r the past 10 years.1. Today, people spend more time alone and are less likely to join groups and clubs.Jennifer Freed, a co-director of a teen program, has another explanation. Turn on the TV, and youre showered with news and reality shows full of people fighting, competing, and generally treating
45、one another with no respect.2.There are good reasons not to follow those bad examples. Humans are socially related by nature.3. Researchers have also found that empathetic teenagers are more likely to have high self-respect. Besides, empathy can be a cure for loneliness, sadness, anxiety,and fear.Em
46、pathy is also an indication of a good leader. In fact,Freed says, many top companies report that empathy is one of the most important things they look for in new managers.4.“Academics are important. But if you dont have emotional(情感的) intelligence, you wont be as successful in work or in your love l
47、ife,” she says.Whats the best way to up your EQ(情商)? For starters, let down your guard and really listen to others.5.To really develop empathy, youd better volunteer at a nursing home or a hospital, join a club or a team that has a diverse membership, have a “sharing circle” with your family, or spe
48、nd time caring for pets at an animal shelter.A.Everyone is different, and levels of empathy differ from person to person.B.That could be because so many people have replaced face time with screen time,the researchers said.C.“One doesnt develop empathy by having a lot of opinions and doing a lot of t
49、alking,”Freed says.D.Humans learn by exampleand most of the examples on it are anything but empathetic.E.Empathy is a matter of learning how to understand someone elseboth what they think and how they feel.F.Good social skillsincluding empathyare a kind of “emotional intelligence” that will help you
50、 succeed in many areas of life.G.Having relationships with other people is an important part of being humanand having empathy is decisive to those relationships.答案及剖析:1.B据下文spend more time alone and.可知,B项在此合适,由B项描述人们用看电视、上网的时间取代了会面的时间。2.D该段描述电视上打架、竞争等不友好镜头,而D项描述人们仿效的这些根本无同情心。3.G据上文Humans are sociall
51、y related by nature人生来就处在社会关系中,而G正是说的人与人之间关系的话题。4.F该段空格前句说同情心是一些大公司雇用经理的重要品德之一,而与F中that will help you succeed.正相符。5.C正好回答whats the best way to up your EQ(情商)这个问题。Passage 8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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2011新课标全国)Money MattersParents should help their children understand money.1. So you ma
52、y start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things,candy or toys,for example.1.The basic function of moneyBegin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the t
53、hings he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy,give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier (收银员).2. When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money,you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.2.Money lessonsApproach money lessons with o
54、penness and honesty.3. If you must say no to a childs request to spend money,explain,“You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or,if the request is for many different things,say,“You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”3.4.Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a pro
55、ducta name-brand butter and a generic (无商标产品),for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.5. If he chooses the cheaper brand,allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later,you may explain how the more expen
56、sive choice leaves less money for other purchases.A.Wise decisionsB.The value of moneyC.Permit the child to choose between them.D.Tell your child why he canor cannothave certain things.E.Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.F.Talk about how the money bought the thing af
57、ter you leave the toy store.G.The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.答案及剖析:1.G据下文中所谈的何时和孩子们交谈关于钱的问题“So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things.”可知此处是谈教育孩子的时机,G项符合。2.F在第二段中谈钱的功能,特别是第二段中第二句“It is important to show y
58、our child how money is traded for the things.”。所以和孩子重点谈钱是如何用来购物的。3.D据下文中如何拒绝孩子的要求“You have enough toy trucks for now.”和让孩子作出对物的选择“You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”可得出答案为D。4.A归纳段意。据下文中主题句“You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that
59、 you can save money.”可知本段是关于作出明智的决定。5.C下文中说“If he chooses the cheaper brand.”所以空白处C项符合,让孩子去作选择。Passage 9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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2011辽宁)Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful,but as we age,we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very
60、 annoying thing.1. Read on for some techniques worth trying.1.2.People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease(早老性痴呆症),according to a recent study.3. Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a
61、 friend will do.Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better.In other words,keep your brain looking forward.2.Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose(葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and p
62、hysical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels.In fact,exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.4.3.Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online,join a drawing club,or learn to play cards.A study found that mental stimulation(刺激)limits the weakening effects of a
63、ging on memory and the mind.But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time.5. Or go dancing with your friends.A.Focus on the future.B.This can be especially harmful to the aged.C.It should be something like learning gardening.D.So take a
64、few minutes each day to do some reading.E.But dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with life-changing events.F.Luckily,research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.G.In other words,when you take care of your body,you take care of your brain.答案及剖析:1.F由前一句.and that can be a very
65、annoying thing.以及下文列出的几项技巧可推知应选F。2.A根据该段最后一句In other words,keep your brain looking forward.可推知选择A。3.E由下一句Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do.可知。4.G据前一句In fact,exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.可知应选G。5.C据前一句.is when you learn
66、 something new and are physically active at the same time.的界定,以及后一句列举的一个例子Or go dancing with your friends.可推知此处应选C项,与后面的例子并列。Passage 10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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2011北京)Public Speaking and Critical ThinkingWhat is critical thinking?To a certain degree,its a matter of logic(逻辑)of being
67、 able to spot weaknesses in other peoples arguments and to avoid them in your own.It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence.In the broad sense,critical thinking is focused,organized thinkingthe ability to see clearly the relation
68、ships among ideas.1. The greatest thinkers,scientists,and inventors have often taken information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas.That,too,is critical thinking.2. As the class goes on,for example,you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing yo
69、ur speeches.While this may seem like a purely mechanical(机械的) exercise,it is closely connected with critical thinking.If the structure of your speech is loose and confused,chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused.If,on the other hand,the structure is clear,there is a good chanc
70、e your thinking is too.Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have.3.What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking.4. As you work on expressing your ideas in clear,accurate language,you will improve your ability to think clearly and accu
71、rately.5. As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class,you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.If you take full advantage of your speech class,you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances.This is one reason p
72、ublic speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.A.Rather,it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.B.This may seem like a lot of time,but the rewards are well worth it.C.It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect
73、 speech.D.It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world,only reorganized ideas.E.If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class,the answer is quite a lot.F.The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number
74、of ways.G.As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speech-making,you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.答案及剖析:1.D由前一句.critical thinking is focused,organized thinking.以及下文The greatest thinkers.to produce new ideas.That,too,is critical thinking可知应选D。2.E由下句A
75、s the class goes on.organizing your speeches.可得出。3.A最后两句总结全段内容。由上句.not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have.可知。A项中,Rather和shaping the ideas都是衔接的关键词。4.F下句“.improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.”是对上句的解释,故选F。5.G由上一句和下一句的结构来看,都是As开头的句型,故选G。构成As you work.As you study.As y
76、ou learn.三个句子。Passage 11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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2010新课标全国)Q & AQuestion:I have recently got a senior position within my company.One of my new tasks is to make monthly progress reports on my department in front of other senior officials.During my first meeting,I presented and then o
77、pened the floor to questions.1. My first reaction was to answer defensively.Later,I realized that I shouldnt have felt that way.But how can I keep cool and effectively answer questions in this type of settings?Answer:Congratulations on your new position!Presenting in front of your peers(同事)is a hard
78、 task in itself,and it becomes much more difficult when a question-and-answer period is required.Question-and-answer periods are a great way to clarify the message and strengthen key points.2.3.When a person is asking a question,show interest and a desire to understand the question by listening and
79、asking for clarification.Buy time.When facing a hard question,most people cant give an answer immediately.Buy time by repeating the question in your own words.4. These techniques allow you to quickly organize your thoughts as well as to make sure you will be correctly answering the question.Suggest
80、a private meeting.A one-on-one meeting is a calmer setting than speaking in front of your peers.5.A.Show your true interest.B.Restate the question with respect.C.Some ideas can be quite concrete.D.There were many difficult questions.E.It can also be more effective in exchanging ideas.F.You may also
81、ask for clarification on the question.G.Here are some ideas that can help you prepare for your next meeting.答案及剖析:1.D由前一句“.I presented and then opened the floor to questions.”以及下句“My first reaction was to answer defensively.”可知应选D。2.G由前一句“Question-and-answer periods.and strengthen key points.”以及下文可知
82、下面要概括一些建议,故选G。3.A由下文“show interest and a desire.”可得出。4.F由前一句“Buy time by repeating the question in your own words.”以及后一句可知,此处与前一句构成“These techniques”。5.E此处应填a private meeting的益处,故选E。Passage 12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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2009辽宁)1.Home can be a great place for children to study. Its impo
83、rtant to provide a workspace of their own where they can read books or just write a letter to their friends.Location (位置)2. Kitchen and dining room are not so well suited for regular study,since books and pens get in the way of the day-to-day uses of those areas. Set up a place where a child can set
84、tle in and leave papers and pens at hand without having to clear everything away each night. For a child that likes being alone, set aside a corner of his bedroom, but keep it separate from things like games, music and other hobbies not related to studying.Keeping Things in OrderParents should encou
85、rage their child to spread out, but to leave it neat and orderly when he isnt using his workspace. Ownership is very important for self-respect 3. The workplace should be personal, but not another part of the playroom.4. Encourage the whole family to help build a supportive environment that children
86、 need for success in school. Give them a good example of how to deal with problems, how to manage time and get things done in the right way.5. Study will be more enjoyable and effective when supported by the whole family.A.Attitude Is EverythingB.Bring Organization into Your HomeC.Here are several w
87、ays to choose a location.D.Building a Good Home Learning EnvironmentE.Hold a can-do attitude and your child will follow your example.F.Setting up a space in a common area of your home can be a good idea for children.G. A child who learns to organize his space will carry organization into every corne
88、r of his life.答案及剖析:1.D本段说的是:营造良好的家庭学习环境。2.F本段文字是与Location有关的内容,所以为主题句,故选F项。在家中的公共区给孩子确定一个空间是个好主意。3.G学会组织好自己空间的孩子,将会把自己生活的方方面面组织好。符合本段主题。4.A本段论述的是:鼓励全家营造一个鼓励孩子在学校取得好成绩的氛围。“(全家)态度决定一切”可作段落标题。5.E持“能做”的态度,孩子就会效仿,符合前句所述的a good example.in the right way。模拟试题Passage 1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。选项中有两项为多余选
89、项。(2013哈尔滨第六中学高三第三次模拟)Rabbits are easy to raise.The long-eared animals are clean and quiet.They do not need a lot of room.And you do not have to spend a lot of money to feed them.1.One male and two females will produce in a year as many as fifty more rabbits.That is enough to provide a good supply o
90、f meat for a family.2.Rabbit houses are easy to make with wood and wire fencing material.They do not have to be very big.But each rabbit must have its own little room in the house.This is very important.Each room should be about 75 centimeters wide,60 centimeters high and one meter deep.Fencing is u
91、sed for the sides and floor of the rabbit house.The holes in the wire fencing should be about one centimeter square.3. This keeps the rabbit house clean and dry.Rabbits need a lot of fresh air and sunlight.Cover the sides of the rabbit house only to protect it from rain.4. Feeding containers hung on
92、 the outside of the house let the rabbits eat whenever they want.They simply pull the grass and leaves through the holes in the wire fence.Each room should have fresh water.The water containers should be heavy so the rabbits cannot turn them over.5. One month after mating,female rabbits give birth t
93、o about eight babies.In two months,a baby rabbit should weigh about two kilograms.This is big enough to make a meal for a small family.A.Rabbits eat mostly grass and leaves.B.Rabbits are also valuable for their fur.C.Or you can tie the containers to the wire.D.Rabbit meat is high in protein and low
94、in fat.E.Many people enjoy keeping rabbits as friendly pets.F.Wastes from the animals will drop through the holes.G.With rabbits, you get a big return from a small investment.答案及剖析:1.G此部分的And you do not have to spend a lot of money to feed them.与G项内容相一致。2.D此题的关键是“meat”。3.F由空缺前的The holes in the wire
95、fencing should be about one centimeter square.与空缺后的This keeps the rabbit house clean and dry.可推知答案。4.A由此段中的They simply pull the grass and leaves through the holes in the wire fence.可推知答案。5.C此段是阐述的有关盛水的容器的情况。Passage 2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。 选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013长春高中毕业班第四次调研测试)Taking a math test ca
96、n be pretty stressful.Even if you know the material,you can still get the problem wrong.Knowing how to go through your math test and check your work can save you from handing in a test full of mistakes that can be avoided.1.Write it outYou can also check a math problem by writing everything out on p
97、aper.2. Writing out math problems reduces your chances of missing anything to the lowest possible level, which is a common cause of incorrect answers.3.Make sure your answers work by doing the opposite procedure of what your problem calls for,including the answer you got the first time around.In oth
98、er words,you would use the opposite of this addition problemsubtraction(减法)to determine whether or not your answer is the correct one.Plug inYou may find that a variable(变量) isnt good enough or have a problem where you have to solve for a variable.4. This is the only real way to assure yourself that
99、 the answer youve found is correct.Check for a reasonable answer5. For example,if you get an answer in the millions and you know it should be in the thousands,youve likely misplaced a point.Go back through the work on your paper to make sure all of your formulas and calculations are correct.If every
100、thing looks okay,do the problem again and compare the result of the second try to what youve got on the first try.A.Do the oppositeB.Correct the answersC.Plug the variable in the equation(方程)to check it out.D.Therefore youll improve your grades, as well as your math skills.E.It also helps you to fig
101、ure out everything after you have already finished the test.F.If the result of a problem seems to make no sense, it indicates that the answer is incorrect.G.This helps you to know what information you have and what information you need to solve.答案及剖析:1.D根据上句“Knowing how to go through your math test
102、and check your work can save you from handing in a test full of mistakes that can be avoided.”可知,此处应是知道了如何解题及验证答案有助于提高你的成绩和解题技巧。故选D。2.G根据上文“You can also check a math problem by writing everything out on paper.”及学生解数学题的常识性经验可知“把所有的已知条件都列出后,你就会知道该如何解题”。故选G。3.A根据该段内容和关键词 opposite 可知A项与其吻合。4.C根据该段主题Plug
103、 in和该段中的variable一词可知C为正确选项。5.F该段主题“检查答案的合理性”,和F项中的“make no sense”意思一致。故选F。Passage 3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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013辽宁大连高三第一次模拟考试)Ways to save timeWe all wish we had just a bit more time.Just think what you could do with an extra hour or two each day: you could finally stick to an exerc
104、ise routine, or spring-clean the house, or write your novel, or learn the guitar and so on.1. But I can help you find more hours in your day for the things that really matter.1.Get Out of Bed EarlierIf you normally get up at 7:30 a.m.try getting up at 7:00 a.m.That half-hour might not sound like muc
105、h,but it could be time that you use to exercise,to read that book youve been meaning to finish.2.2.Do the Important Tasks FirstOnce you get to work,get the important ones done first(not the easy ones,or even the urgent ones).You can afford to spend at least an hour working on big, important tasks ra
106、ther than on all those little urgent ones.3. The urgent tasks will still get done, and you wont miss the important ones.3.Reduce InterruptionsIf colleagues have a habit of hanging around your desk to chat, or if the phone is constantly ringing, you might find that it takes you half the day to finish
107、 a simple task like writing a letter.Constant interruptions dont just eat up time, they also break your concentration.When youve got a big task to focus on, let your calls go to voicemail.4. Wearing headphones makes it less likely that people will try to strike up a conversation.4.5.A few minutes ch
108、atting, browsing the web, and so on, can easily turn into hours of wasted time over the course of a day.When youre working, work.If your concentration is slipping, take a proper break: go and get a glass of water, or stretch your legs a bit.And if youre facing a difficult task, try breaking it into
109、small steps or stages so that its easier to deal with.A.Stay Focused on Your WorkB.Take Breaks When NecessaryC.If you have an office door, close it.D.If you work like this, youll usually save time.E.Would you want me to make your day longer?F.I cant magically make all your days 25 hours long.G.Or si
110、mply to get your day off to a calm and organized start.答案及剖析:1.F此句含义为“虽然我不能够把你的一天变成25小时,但是我可以帮你找出更多的时间来做重要的事。”2.G句中的try getting up at 7:00 a.m.与G项中的organized start相呼应。3.D根据上下文可知要先处理重要的事情,再处理次要的事情,这样才可能节约时间,故选D。4.C空缺前后都是阐述如何集中注意力工作。5.A最后一段的第一句话When youre working, work.对应了A项内容。Passage 4根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中
111、选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013银川一中高三第二次模拟考试)Many of us are so busy with work,school and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy.What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down,enjoy life and relax yourself.Scheduling Time with
112、 Yourself1. Try to save certain weeknights just for you.If others ask you to do things those nights,just tell them you have plans.Use the time for gardening,reading,exercise,thinking or the ultimate luxury of doing nothing!Monthly Treat.2. It could be on your lunch break,a weekend or it could be lea
113、ving work early.Maybe you get a spa treatment,go see a movie,have a haircut,play golf or whatever treat youre always thinking about but rarely get to.Schedule it in and it will happen!Buy Tickets in Advance.Sports,theater,concerts or any other event you would enjoy.Schedule the plans with a friend l
114、ater.3. 4. Huh?Yes,many of us stay at work late on a regular basis.If this is you, make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a week,if not more. And then enjoy that time!Leave work at work.Join a Group.Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and ho
115、me:singing groups,gardening groups,astronomy societies,book clubs,biking clubs,ski clubs,etc.What are you interested in?Strike while the iron is hot.5. If you cant find a club,consider starting one yourself!A.Schedule a treat for yourself once a month.B.Listen to your favorite music!C.Look up a club
116、 in your area today and join!D.Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!E.Evenings with Yourself.F.Take an Adult Education Class.G.Leave Work on Time.答案及剖析:1.E文中Try to save certain weeknights just for you.与E项内容相一致。2.A空格前的Monthly Treat与A项内容对应。3.D由此段首句Buy Tickets in Advance可
117、推知。4.G根据文中的make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a week可推知。5.CC项内容对应与此段首句Join a Group。Passage 5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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013北京东城区第二学期高三统一测试)Ive been writing for most of my life.The book Writing Without Teachers introduced me to one distinction and one practice
118、that has helped my writing processes greatly.1. Though you need to employ both while you are writing to get to a finished result,they cannot work in parallel no matter how much you might like to think so or even try to do so.Trying to criticize(批评) writing on the fly is possibly the single greatest
119、barrier to writing that most of us often come across.If you are listening to that 5th grade English teacher correct your grammar mistakes while you are trying to seize upon a fleeting(稍纵即逝的)thought,the thought will die.If you catch the fleeting thought and simply share it with the world just in raw
120、form,no one is likely to understand it.2.The practice that can help you to get rid of your bad habits of trying to edit as you write is what Elbow calls “free writing.”In free writing,the objective is to get words down on paper non-stop,usually for 15-20 minutes.No stopping,no going back,no correcti
121、ng,no deleting.3. As the words begin to flow,the ideas will come from the shadows wildly and you just let themselves be noted down on your paper or your screen.4. Most likely,you will believe that this will take more time than you actually have and you will end up staring blankly at the pages as the
122、 deadline draws near.Instead of staring at a blank,start filling it with words no matter how bad they are.Halfway through your available time,stop and rework your raw writing into something closer to finished product.5.A.Try to find faults in the raw writing.B.The goal is to get the words flowing.C.
123、Write down the words coming to your mind with caution.D.The distinction is between the creative mind and the critical mind.E.Move back and forth and the final result will most likely be far better.F.Now you have raw materials that you can begin to work with the critical mind.G.You must learn to crea
124、te first and then criticize if you want to make writing the tool for thinking.答案及剖析:1.D下文阐述了两种写作思想的不同。2.GG项是对上文的总结,如果你想使写作成为思考的工具,你必须先创作再批评。3.BB项对应于空格后的As the words begin to flow。4.FF项在此起着承上启下的作用。5.E由文中的Halfway through your available time, stop and rework your raw writing into something closer to fi
125、nished product.可获知答案。Passage 6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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013青岛二中高三阶段测试)If you are hungry,what do you do?Have your favorite meal and stay quiet after that.1.But it never lets you know,because you keep it busy thinking about your friends or favorite stars.So it silently serves your nee
126、ds and never lets itself grow.When mind loses its freedom to grow,creativity gets a full stop.This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next?”“Why cant I think?”2. Why reading but not watching TV?It is because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from chi
127、ldhood.Since it develops other aspects of our life,we have to get help from reading.Once you read a book,you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you.3. Now this seed is unknowingly used by you to develop new ideas.If it is used many times,the same seed can giv
128、e you great help to relate a lot of things which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams!This is nothing but creativity.4. Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words.So guys,do give food for your thought
129、s by reading,reading and more reading.5.Go and get a book!A.The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed.B.Why not do some reading while you are hungry?C.Just like your stomach,your mind is also hungry.D.Now what are you waiting for?E.Hunger of the mind can be actually solved th
130、rough wide reading.F.Reading can help you make more friends,too.G.Also this makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary.答案及剖析:1.C文章前两句先讲述了我们饥饿时的反应,接下来引出我们的思想也会饥饿。2.E联系下一句Why reading but not watching TV?我们知道,作者在这里讲述,要解决思想的饥饿我们要阅读。3.A空格后的Now this seed is unknowingly used by you to develop new
131、ideas.与A项对应。4.G从Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words.我们知道,作者认为读书对于我们的词汇量的增加也是大有裨益的。5.D上面论述了读书的种种好处,最后得出结论,不要等待,开始读书吧。Passage 7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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013甘肃新课改高考适应性训练)Many people think of guys a
132、s being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image. Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 1. You appreciate yo
133、ur body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. 2. Here are some ideas:Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basket
134、ball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 3.Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physique (体形) doesnt just
135、happen.4. A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.Respect your body! Practicing good habitsregular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes and so on can help you build a positive
136、 body image.5. Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit(智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.A.Use this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at. B.Be yourself. C.Having a positive body image mean
137、s feeling satisfied with the way you look. D.Just explore talents that you feel good about. E. It takes hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet. F.The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed. G.So,what can you do to develop a positive body image?答案及剖析:1.C该句前面叙述身体印象是你对自己的身体
138、和外表的评价。该句后面叙述了你欣赏自己身体的能力,也接受了它的缺陷,那这一句则应该是“拥有一个积极的身体印象意味着你对你的外表感到满意”。这样使得表述在逻辑层次呈现递进关系。2.G这是一个过渡性语句。后文在不同方面讲述了如何建立积极的身体印象,所以此处应该是引入性的语句,即“那么,你如何培养一个积极的身体印象呢?”3.D这一段介绍了你要正确认识自己的特长,比如运动和非运动的。此处是总结性语句,即要挖掘自己的才能。4.E这也是一个引入性语句,前一句讲述好的体形不是一下就形成的,此处根据逻辑联系,应该是“而是需要努力、经常锻炼和一个健康的饮食的”。5.B这是一个标题性语句。本段的意思是,身体是自我
139、的一部分,要认识到自我的独特性,即做你自己。Passage 8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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013吉林实验中学高三下第二次模拟)Getting 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 an
140、d 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
141、 television, as that will encourage passive activity.3.Youll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After youve 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 comfort
142、able chair.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.
143、Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.C.Finally,spend time with your kids when theyre studying.D.Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too.E.Instead,use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.F.Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of
144、reward.G.One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.答案及剖析:1.G本段意思是:给孩子制定一个固定的时间表,每天在一个固定的时间内学习,这样可帮助他们正确安排一天的活动。这一句正好是这一段的主题句,意为“帮助孩子形成良好学习习惯的最好方法之一是设计一个孩子们要遵守的日程表。”2.B根据前文及后面的内容“理想的学习时间是在晚饭后或放学后和晚饭前的时间。”可知此处要用B项表示“让他们遵守自己建立的时间计划”。3.E前面交代,孩
145、子们学习时,不要让他们看电视,根据逻辑关系可知,此处应是:孩子做完作业后,可让他们看电视作为一种奖赏。4.A后文内容是学习地点的问题,所以此处用A项进行引入。5.C这一段介绍:你可以帮助他们学习,这可以增进感情,使学习变得有趣。只有C项可带来此结果。Passage 9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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013北京顺义区高三第二次统练)Seeing with SoundAccording to a British news report, some blind people may finally get a chance to “see”.1.
146、 Dr. Peter Meijer, a scientist at Philips Research Laboratories in the Netherlands, has developed a new system called the vOICe. The three middle letters in vOICe stand for “Oh, I see.”Meijers groundbreaking technology may change the lives of visually impaired (视力障碍) people all over the world.A wear
147、able setup of vOICe system consists of a head-mounted camera, stereo headphones and a notebook PC. The system translates visual images from a camera into complex sounds.2. The program is based on the theory that people can hear certain sounds and learn to translate them into meaningful mental images
148、. Everything has its own unique sound.3. The height of an object or person could be determined by pitch(音调). And a built-in colour identifier speaks out colour names when it is turned on. What the vOICe users have to learn is which sound goes with which object. Meijer says that he is counting on the
149、 brains ability to adapt.4. Within two weeks, most people who experiment with the vOICe system are able to identify objects such as walls and doors. They are also able to identify certain situations, including whether the lights in a room are on or off.5. Meijer thinks that translating will eventual
150、ly become automatic for many users of the vOICe, bringing a form of vision to them for the very first time.A.Brighter areas sound louder than darker areas.B.It then sends these sounds to a person through headphones.C.However,they are not learning to see with their eyes; they are learning to see with
151、 their ears.D.The vOICe system is aiming to treat blindness by translating images from a camera into audio signals.E.Meijer supposes that the brain is interested in the information “content”,but not the information “carrier”.F.To evaluate the new systems effectiveness, a number of visually impaired
152、people were chosen to test the vOICe.G.Over time, some users have even learned to “watch” television or “recognize” the outlines of buildings as they walk.答案及剖析:1.C由下文内容可知,盲人最终会有机会“看”,但不是用眼看,而是用耳朵“看”。2.B上句讲the system 能把images转化为sounds,此处顺承上文“然后再发送这些sounds”。3.A前句谈任何物体都有独特的声音,下句谈人或物的高度可以怎么表示,那么空格处也应该是
153、对前句的举例说明。4.F段落主旨概括题。后面讲到在实验中,人们借助该系统能“看到”许多事物,因此此处选F,对后面内容进行概括。5.G从前后逻辑可以看出。先是做简单的事情,然后是有点难的事情,最后甚至能做很难做的事情。Passage 10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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2013北京丰台区高三第二学期统一练习二)Using a Mobile Phone to Improve Mother and Child HealthPeople around the world are working to expand the uses for mobil
154、e technology in health care. In the world, there are six billion mobile phone users in a population of seven billion people.1. Africa has widespread adoption. Three or four years ago the penetration rates were 20 percent or 30 percent, and now theyre getting upwards of 60 percent in some countries.2
155、. Earlier research has been to look at mobile technology and HIV and AIDS. And so we have some great evidence on the effectiveness of mobiles.During the first week of December, 2012, more than 4,000 people from 50 countries met for the fourth annual mHealth Summit. It brought together experts from w
156、hat the organizers call the mHealth ecosystem. In 2011 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton started a public/private partnership called the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action, or MAMA. There are about 800 women a day and about three million babies a year die from pregnancy and childbirth-related caus
157、es. 3. The messages cover pregnancy and the first year of a babys life. These health messages may also be sent to a pregnant womans husband and mother-in-law.4.Messages can be text or voicemail. You can have a pregnant woman in Bangladesh registered into a system that provides messages that help her
158、 know what to do and when to do certain things. Simple text messages can be important sources of information to people without Internet access. 5. They have to be able to read through thousands of entries that come back to them on Google, for example, and then figure out what that information means
159、to them. And thats not something that someone in a poor and uneducated kind of situation can do.A.They have no access to the relevant information.B.That way they too can understand what needs to be done.C.Millions of messages about baby care are received every day.D.A lot of work has been done to us
160、e mobile technology for health.E.And the most rapidly growing markets are those in developing countries.F.The program sends messages to women to educate them about their health.G.Besides, online users may sometimes not understand all the information available.答案及剖析:1.E上句陈述了全世界的移动电话使用的情况,下句谈的是非洲的使用变化
161、。非洲的国家都是发展中国家,因此,顺理成章选E。2.D段落主旨概括题。本段说的是:已经有将移动电话技术用于艾滋病治疗的早期研究,并且证明有效。3.FF项讲发送messages。下句解释messages的内容及发送情况,顺理成章。 4.BB项说他们也能知道应该做什么,那么他们就是上句的a pregnant womans husband and mother-in-law。5.G文本信息有这样的好处,还有那样的好处。Besides最合适。Passage 11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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2012北京日坛中学3月检测)As is known to
162、 all,many things can be measured in terms of data.Sometimes data can indeed tell the truth.With the help of data,we can easily know the price of a can of Coke in the supermarket or the result of a football match.1. What is more important,data seem to be fairer than words or statements.If the data ar
163、e true,we dont have to worry about being cheated.Nowadays,as lies exist in the world,data are expected to tell the truth.Therefore,many of us would rather believe data. On the other hand,if we judge things only by data from the so-called specific research,arent we a little too narrow-minded?Many peo
164、ple often treat the so-called specific data unwisely just to make sure that they are making the right decisions.2. For example,how can you tell that somebody isnt a good student just because he or she doesnt get high marks in the final examination?3. For example,the degree of your feeling happy in y
165、our life,the depth of love between you and your friends,and the faith you have in your country.We can only feel them in our hearts but can never express them in data. There is no doubt that analyzing the exact data is important to assessment of an actual event.But data should be dealt with wisely.We
166、 often get wrong data which mislead us.4. Remember,data have no feeling but we humans have.Data do not mean much to people if we do not have the abilities to analyze the data with the knowledge and confidence to judge whether they are true or false.5.Data are data after all.Life is much more colorfu
167、l than the pale data.So give the cold data a warm heart and well find that the world is far more wonderful than the pale data can describe.A.We should try our best to be wise thinkers.B.Data can make our life easier and more comfortable.C.But sometimes we may find that data arent everything.D.Someti
168、mes our hearts and mind are more sensitive than data.E.Now and then the so-called specific data puzzle us very much.F.The exact data should come from assessment of an actual event.G.There are many things in our life which cannot be measured by data.答案及剖析:1.B由下句“.data seem to be fairer than words or
169、statements.”可知此处是讲述的data的优势。2.C根据下句的例证可知data也不能说明一切。3.G由下文的举例可知,生活中有些东西是无法用数据衡量的。4.D下一句的“.data have no feeling but we humans have.”给出了暗示。5.A由上句“.to analyze the data with the knowledge and confidence to judge whether they are true or false.”可推知。Passage 12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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2012
170、辽宁协作体高三期末)Cleaning is necessary to enjoy the feeling after you cleanwhen everything is clean and in order.You feel better about yourself because you were productive and accomplished something that is beneficial to everyone in your household.1.2. To make things easier on you if you have a full day of
171、 other activities,clean a little bit at a time.For example,dust all of your furniture one day and then clean your floors the next.Or find something else that needs to be done.Turn on your favorite music(CDs,radios,music videos on TV,etc.).Just let it all out.Dance,sing,and act crazy.3. Have some fun
172、act silly.You might like it.And it makes the tasks more manageable.4. Youll feel more organized when you have a list to follow.The feeling of accomplishment of your goals is also rewarding.And when youve done with the list,reward yourself by doing something fun.Cleaning doesnt always have to be drud
173、gery (苦差事).The biggest tip I can give is not to let things get piled up and disgustingly(讨厌地) dirty.5. Do the things that need to be done routinely so that you wont have even more work to do when you get down to cleaning.A.Cleaning doesnt have to be done in full all at one time,unless you want it to
174、.B.So you should enjoy cleaning your house and make others happy.C.Write down a list of things that are the most important to do for that cleaning session.D.And contrary to popular belief,cleaning can be made fun.E.In fact,leaving things aside is sometimes a good idea.F.You might feel silly,but try
175、not to take yourself so seriously.G.In other words,dont put off cleaning.答案及剖析:1.D下文介绍的就是清洁家庭乐在何处,所以选D,承上启下。2.A本段的clean a little bit at a time给出了暗示。3.F与前面的Dance,sing,and act crazy.及后面的Have some funact silly相呼应。4.C后面的when youve done with the list中的list给出了暗示。5.G前一句的get piled up暗示了答案。Passage 13根据短文内容,从
176、短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2012宁夏银川一中高三一模)Easy Ways to Boost (改善) Your Mood1.Taking an extra moment for yourself will make your day brighter and give you a healthier outlook on life.Here are some simple ways you can bring a little happiness into your life right now:1Go for a walkGrab your dog
177、,best friend,or your significant other and head out on a brisk (轻快的) walk.Just a little bit of exercise can boost your mood and give you a fresh perspective on problems that have been bothering you.Think walks are boring? 2.Take a trip to the mall,or even walk to get some frozen yogurt.Make it a fun
178、 trip and youll surely make it part of your routine.23.After all,laughter is the best medicine.Pick up something that makes you laugh like a funny picture,book,magazine,or a DVD of your favorite comedy.4.Giving yourself time to laugh boosts feel-good endorphins(内啡肽).35.Take a photo of yourself doing
179、 something you enjoy,like roller skating,skiing,swimming,playing an instrument,or being with friends and family.Place the picture on your desk to remind yourself that you lead an amazing life and have lots to be happy about.A.Model behaviorB.Try walking to a place that seems exciting to youC.Ten min
180、utes of relaxation can do wondersD.Even the most optimistic people can use a mood boost every day once in a whileE.Tell someone that youre guaranteed to brighten their dayF.You could even plan a date night out to a comedy clubG.Buy something silly答案及剖析:1.D只有D项对应题目,并展开话题。2.B只有B项对应此段的中心话题“Go for a wal
181、k”。3.G由此段的内容可知作者建议读者可以买一些滑稽可笑的东西,以此来使自己发笑,从而达到愉悦身心的作用。4.F上文的comedy给出了暗示。5.Amodel behavior意为“模范行为”,正好对应最后一段的内容。Passage 14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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2012琼海高考模拟)The person behind you constantly kicks the back of your seat.Your talkative seatmate doesnt understand your need for sleep.And
182、the aircrafts bathroom is a total mess.These situations can make even a short flight unbearable.Hopefully you dont cause these unpleasant experiences for others.1.Always recline (使向后倾斜) your seat slowly.Theres nothing worse than suddenly being hit in the knees by the seat in front of you.In addition
183、,dont keep your seat reclined for the entire flight.Always keep it upright during mealtimes.And remember to put it in the upright position before going to the restroom(or anytime you leave your seat).2. Wait until the meal is done and all the food trays (盘子) have been collected.Its hard for passenge
184、rs to stand up to let you pass when they still have their food trays.And when using the bathroom always clean up after yourselfthe next user will be grateful!Keep your bodyand your possessionsto yourself as much as possible so as not to crowd your in-flight seatmate(s).Share the armrest,especially o
185、n a long flight.Also,be careful not to kick or push on the seat in front of you.While some people enjoy chatting with other passengers during a flight,not everyone does.Some people may want to nap,read or work.3.If you are traveling with someone and want to chat,keep your voices low.4. People can st
186、ill hear through your headphones if the volume is too high.When exiting the plane,if others are having trouble with their carry-on baggage,help them if you can.If you cant help,wait patiently,and dont push past people to get off the airplane.On your flight,remember the golden rule:5.A.Dont leave you
187、r carry-on in the aircraft.B.If the conversation seems one-sided,you should notice it.C.Treat others in the way you want to be treated!D.Avoid going to the bathroom during mealtimes.E.Instead,you can set an example by following these common airplane courtesies(礼貌).F.It is not polite to talk loudly i
188、n the aircraft.G.If using electronic gadgets(小装置),keep the volume down.答案及剖析:1.E此项内容起到了承上(Instead)启下(airplane courtesies)的作用。2.D由下句内容可推知,此处指避免在就餐时间去卫生间。3.B此段首句中的“chatting with”起到了暗示作用。4.G根据下句中的“headphones”和“the volume is too high”可推知。5.C文章最后总结在飞机旅程中如何与人相处,即“己所不欲,勿施于人”。Passage 15根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空
189、白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2012辽宁本溪一中期末)While it is impossible to live completely free of stress,it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it cant be avoided.1.2.When you are nervous,angry or upset,try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity.Running,walking,pl
190、aying tennis,and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.Take care of yourself3. If you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough,or if youre not eating properly,it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations.If stress repeatedly keeps you from sle
191、eping,you should consult a doctor.Make time for yourselfSchedule time for both work and entertainment.Dont forget,play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work.4. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby.Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.5.Stress
192、can result from disorganization and a feeling that “theres so much to do,and not enough time”.Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result,you may not achieve anything.Instead,make a list of everything you have to do,then do one thing at a time,checking off each
193、task as it is completed.Set out to do the most important task first.A.Do whatever you like and want to doB.You should make every effort to eat well and get enough restC.Make a list of things to doD.Try physical activityE.You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have funF.You could
194、smile to yourself in front of a mirror every dayG.The following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress答案及剖析:1.G本文是总分结构,后文是各种减压方法,所以选G。2.D由下文中的through exercise or physical activity可知答案,而且此段中提到的Running,walking,playing tennis.都属于physical activity(体育锻炼)。3.B本段的中心话题是照顾好自己,所以吃好睡好是照顾好自己的表现。4.E本段围绕的话题是
195、留给自己一些时间,所以休息最符合这一主题。5.C最后一段的theres so much to do,and not enough time及make a list of everything you have to do暗示了答案。Passage 16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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2011北京五中高三上学期期中)To forgive may be wonderful,but no one ever said it was easy.When someone has deeply hurt you,it can be extremely di
196、fficult to let go of your anger.1. Indeed,research has shown that people who forgive report more energy,better appetite and better sleeping patterns.“People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,”says Dr.Frederic Luskin,who wrote the book Forgive for Good.So how do you start the healing?T
197、ry following these steps:Calm yourself.Take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure:a beautiful scene in nature,someone you love.Dont wait for an apology.2. Luskin says,“They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way.So if you wait for people to
198、 apologize,you could be waiting a very long time.”Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean coming to terms with the person who upsets you or forgiving his or her action after your quarrel.3. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain.“Instead,learn to
199、 look for the love,beauty and kindness around you.”Luskin says.4. If you attach great importance to that person,you may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance,fear and even love.To gain others stand,you may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.5. Research
200、has shown that people who forgive make a good show of more energy,better appetite and better sleeping patterns.Dont forget to forgive yourself.“For some people,forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge,”Luskin says.“But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do it.”A.Many times the p
201、erson who hurt you may never think of apologizing.B.Break away from the influence of your offender on you early.C.But forgiveness is possibleand it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health.D.Try to see things from the other persons stand.E.So it is difficult to forgive others a
202、nd even yourself.F.Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.G.Forgiveness is not good for people.答案及剖析:1.C此选项为本段的主题句。由第二句话Indeed,research has shown that people who forgive report more energy,better appetite and better sleeping patterns.可知此处是说原谅别人对一个人的身心健康有益。且本句与上段之间为转折关系,故选C。2.A由空格后Luskin的话:他们可能想伤害你或者他
203、们与你看待事情的方法不一样,所以如果你等待他人向你道歉,可能要等待很长一段时间。可知此处答案为A。3.B由本段中的“Instead,learn to look for the love,beauty and kindness around you.”可知是让“自己”尽早摆脱冒犯者给你带来的影响。4.D由本段中最后一句To gain others stand,you may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.(即你可能想站在冒犯者的立场上给自己写一封信)可知,答案为D(尽量从对方的角度看待问题
204、)。5.F本段话主要讲了原谅别人给自己带来的好处与第一段呼应,因此选F。Passage 17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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2011海南嘉积中学质检)Do you constantly use the computer,whether for learning or entertainment?Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health,but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.1.
205、 Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A,which helps reduce radiation.2.It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate (辐射过滤板) in front of your computers screen.Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of th
206、e electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health.3. The brighter the screen,the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti (仙人掌) near your computer to prevent radiation.Make sure you do a skincare protection before
207、sitting in front of the computer.4. Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.5. An old computer in general,has one to two times more radiations released than a new one within the same distance. A.And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.B.Apply a
208、layer of facial mask to protect yourself.C.And adjust the sound level on your computer.D.The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly.E.The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.F.If possible,purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.G.It a
209、lso helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.答案及剖析:1.E由后一句介绍绿茶的功效可知此处应是与绿茶相关的一句,因此应填The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.2.G空格前一句介绍了绿茶的一种功效,后面紧跟着绿茶的另一种功效,因此选G。3.A由空格后面的The brighter the screen,the higher the radiation there will b
210、e and vice versa(屏幕越亮,辐射越高,反之亦然),可知此处要填的是调整电脑屏幕的亮度,因此选A。4.B由空格前句中的do a skincare protection及后一句的Wash your face可知此处选B。5.F由空格后一句可知旧电脑释放的辐射量比同等距离下新电脑辐射量多一至二倍,因此空格处应填“如果可能,买一台新电脑而不是用旧电脑”。Passage 18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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2011黑龙江哈九中12月月考)May the first is an important date in the college
211、admission process in the United States.This is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fall.But according to a recent report,there is a great change.Acceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever.1.These days,college applicants are app
212、lying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier.2. On the other hand,deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much time.Students may not like being put on waiting lists.Also,common colleges work more to get the students they
213、 accept to accept them.Some colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnight.Some universities send gifts.3.For many families,the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money,especially this year;the weak economy makes parents nervous.4. The recent
214、problems that spread from the housing markets to credit markets have even affected students loans.So lately,top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students.5. The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go down.This will happe
215、n as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finishes high school.The number is not expected to start rising again until 2015. A.Besides,top colleges are facing changes in the population.B.What contributes to it?C.But a mistake can be costly if it happens.D.But top colleges ignore them.
216、E.They have international students who know English.F.It can mean several acceptances to choose from.G.They cannot afford college as planned.答案及剖析:1.B空前一句话表明优秀大学的录取率比以前降低,随后几段解释了出现这一现象的原因,因此选B。What contributes to it?(是什么导致了这一现象?)2.F空格是对前一句的解释,前一句意思是“近来,因为网络及普通申请使得申请上大学更容易,申请者们可以申请更多的学校”。也就是说他们有更多的大学可以选择,因此选F。3.D空格前说了普通大学采取了一系列措施来吸引生源,而那些优秀大学却忽视了这些,导致生源降低。4.G空格前一句:不景气的经济使得父母紧张,他们不能照计划来支付孩子的学费。空格后一句也是有关学费的,因此选G。5.A空格所在段也是对优秀大学录取率降低原因的解释,且空格后也提到了高中毕业生数量也在降低。最后两句意思是:随着最后一批生育高峰期孩子们高中毕业,高中毕业生数量会减少,而且一直到2015年都不会上升。因此选A。