1、阅读理解+七选五限时组合练6(限时35分钟).阅读理解AAdult Education CoursesComputer StudiesTechnology is advancing at a rapid pace,and we rely more and more on computers for everything from cooking to organizing our taxes.This six-week course will give you an understanding of computer fundamentals,including the use of soft
2、ware packages(Word,Excel and PowerPoint) and how to use the Internet.Start:May 2,2019Time:Wed.7 pm-9 pmCost:$300Length:6 weeksPlace:Sydney CollegeWoodworkLearn the basics of woodworking with simple hands-on projects to build your confidence and skills.Each lesson explores a different area of woodwor
3、king that will provide you with the skills needed for any woodworking project.Flexible learning allows you to choose only the lessons that interest you.Start:April 15,2019Time:Mon.5 pm-7 pmCost:$30 per lessonLength:12 weeksPlace:Adult Learning CentreWeb DesignThis course provides advanced training i
4、n software,design,and coding for the Web.Students must have already completed a recognised basic Web design course or have at least 2 years relevant work experience.Students completing the course will receive the diploma in Advanced Web Design.Start:June 1,2019Time:Weekdays 9 am-4 pmCost:$4,990Lengt
5、h:40 weeksPlace:University of TechnologyArtThis practical course is intended to help established(著名的) artists take their creativity further.From sketching and colour,to composition(构图),painting and experimenting with style,you will study and explore an engaging variety of creative media and subject
6、matter.Start:April 21,2019Time:Thur.3 pm-6 pmCost:$750Length:15 weeksPlace:City Art1.Which courses are suitable for beginners?A.Web Design and Art.B.Computer Studies and Art.C.Woodwork and Web Design.D.Computer Studies and Woodwork.2.Which course awards students an official certificate?A.Art.B.Woodw
7、ork.C.Web Design.D.Computer Studies.3.How much will a student who attends only half of all the Woodwork lessons pay in total?A.$ 30.B.$ 180.C.$ 250.D.$ 360.BI decided to ski to the North Pole.It was after I met with an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people to join a team to ski 350 miles t
8、o the North Pole.Back in 1996,there had never been a woman from the UK who had accomplished this challenge.I wondered what it would be like to survive in temperatures cold enough to freeze your flesh in seconds,so I sent off the application form.The application form full of pictures of male explorer
9、s arrived.The words “Are you man enough for the ultimate(极限的) challenge?” made me angry and even more determined to join the team.Over 500 individuals applied for a place in the team,and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to pick the best group.In one test,there
10、 was a huge rope ladder we had to climb,and I froze at the top because I have a fear of heights.I thought my hopes were fading as most other applicants sailed past,leaving me behind.But two others helped me over,and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing individuals,but g
11、reat team players,and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team.I had revealed my weakness,and in a place like the Arctic,you have to be yourself,as there is nowhere to hide.These personalities of seeking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master.I re
12、alized that by being myself,I could succeed.I was eventually selected for the team.I got to be aware that I could achieve more than I ever imaginedmore importantly,by sharing my story with others,I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal more of their abilities.4.How did the
13、author react out on seeing the advertisement?A.She got cross.B.She was determined.C.She got frightened.D.She was uninterested.5.What did the organizers view as the most important in the selection of new hands?A.Personality.B.Individual ability.C.Spirit of teamwork.D.Courage to challenge.6.What does
14、the author think of womens showing weakness?A.Beneficial.B.Shameful.C.Merciful.D.Disturbing.7.Whats the intention of the author in writing this passage?A.To inspire us to prepare for our future goal.B.To advise women to turn to others.C.To make suggestions to her team members.D.To encourage people t
15、o explore the unknown.CMarch 3 makes World Hearing Day.This years theme is “Check your hearing!” Many experts and health organizations,including those who pay attention to the hearing-impaired(听力受损的),are working to help people realize the importance of protecting their hearing and avoid hearing loss
16、.When we talk about music,what kind of feelings does it bring?Excitement.and relaxation.But what if the music lasts for hours?We interviewed a group of musicians based in Beijing during the weekend.They all claimed that hours of exposure to loud music can cause discomfort.One added that band members
17、 prefer to play at maximum volume and forget the harm that loud music can bring about.The same thing not only occurs to musicians.Its also not rare for daily users since listening to loud music on loud sound equipment has become a part of modern lifestyle.According to the WHO,the practice has put mo
18、re than a billion people throughout the world,aged 12-35,at risk of losing their hearing.We also interviewed some headphone users in the street,and the majority of them said that they were not heavy users but admitted that they used headphones for hours on the subway and in the office or home.Its ea
19、sy for these people to gradually increase the volume without awareness,especially in a noisy environment.Often,headphone users fail to realize theyre listening to audio at unsafe levels until serious hearing problems suddenly occur.There are tons of reasons for hearing loss,including loud acoustic (
20、听觉的) sources,drug abuse,and diseases.Experts suggest frequent medical checks and prevention measures.Whether congenital(先天的) or acquired,loss of hearing is usually irreversible.“Once the hearing loss occurs,its already too late to be changed back to what it was before,” said Yang Shiming,an expert o
21、f the Chinese PLA General Hospital.“Early prevention,early identification and early treatment.If everyone could do these things,hearing loss and its harm could be kept to a minimum,” Yang said.Of course,this applies to every one of us.8.What might be a reason for hearing loss?A.Listening to music.B.
22、Taking medicines.C.Ignoring sound pollution.D.Using headphones.9.What does Yang Shiming advise people to do about hearing loss?A.Get rid of drug abuse.B.Make prevention ahead of time.C.Stop playing music in bands.D.Choose music with the help of musicians.10.Which can best explain “irreversible” unde
23、rlined in the last paragraph?A.Incurable.B.Unavoidable.C.Unbelievable.D.Invisible.11.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Preventing Hearing LossB.Reasons for Losing HearingC.The Origin of World Hearing DayD.Raising Awareness of Protecting HearingDCan I talk about salary at work?In a word:yes
24、.As HR company Insperity put it in a recent blog post:Can your employees discuss their salaries or wages with their co-workers?Yes.Even if you have a company policy against it?Yes.The freedom to discuss your salary at work is a protected right under federal labor law.The National Labor Relations Act
25、 of 1935 protects your right to discuss the conditions of your employment,including issues related to safety and pay,even when youre not protected by a union.Talking about salary with colleagues can be uncomfortable,since theres such a taboo about discussing money matters,but its an important step t
26、owards achieving equal pay for equal work.One barrier,however,arises from how we think of our own financial worth.Too many people I talk to wrongly consider their salary as a reflection of their worthiness,a statement about their skills,experience,or value.At the end of the day,if we can all separat
27、e our self-worth from our salaries a bit more,itll become easier to talk frankly with our colleagues.Asking about money outright can be tough,so one trick Ive picked up along the way is to ask for your colleagues to confirm or deny.For instance,you might volunteer your salary first and ask “Does tha
28、t sound about right to you?” by way of comparison.Or,lets say youre interviewing for a promotion to become a manager.You might ask a fellow manager about the kind of salary you should expect by saying,“Im seeing salaries for this kind of position ranging from $65,000 to $70,000does that seem accurat
29、e to you?” This way,even if your colleague isnt comfortable sharing their salary outright,they can help you identify if your expectations are on point or way off.12.What makes co-workers uncomfortable to talk about salaries?A.The safety issue.B.The federal labor law.C.The wrong idea about salaries.D
30、.The reflection of their worthiness.13.What does “taboo” underlined in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.A prohibited practice.B.A religious belief.C.A general agreement.D.A social custom.14.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4?A.One of my interview experiences.B.My way of asking about salary.C.The metho
31、d of raising questions.D.An example of getting promoted.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.How to Discuss Salaries at WorkB.Ways of Talking about SalariesC.Do Salaries Stand for Self-worth?D.Can Salaries Be Talked about at Work?.七选五Studies have shown that drinking water on empty stomach ca
32、n help increase metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate up by 30%.16.You know what that means right?Quicker weight loss!17,then you will be able to digest food faster and maintain a slim figure despite eating those extra calories.However,this doesnt guarantee you to bite down on all that junk food.Furthermore,you wi
33、ll need to add in around four litres of water into your daily routine for best results.Constipation(便秘) is just one of the most painful conditions which also results in remains of poisonous substances inside the body.But do you know that one of the other benefits of drinking water is that it helps t
34、o clear out your bowels?The colon (结肠),which is in part responsible for bowel movements,requires water to function properly.18.Drinking water on empty stomach especially if its hot,can improve the health of our nervous system.Early morning,the stomach is most receptive.At this moment,if you love cof
35、fee,which makes central nervous system excited,your nervous system will be affected from the get-go.19.It can properly supply water to your nervous system,which will help it function properly.Again,if you are likely to suffer migraine(偏头疼),then water can help fight it off.20.So just by increasing yo
36、ur water intake,you are basically preventing your chances from suffering another headache attack.This is especially so when you are drinking water on empty stomach,as your body didnt get any liquid when you were asleep.A.If your metabolic rate is higherB.Just have a glass of warm water insteadC.When
37、 your skin is properly containing combined water insideD.This means that the rate at which calories are burned increases by nearly one thirdE.So just drink down a glass of water and sit on your toilet for a clean colonF.Your doctor might have already told you that headaches happen due to lack of wat
38、erG.Besides,we all know that having a healthy appetite is good for overall health【帮你拓知识】核心知识,词块记忆at a rapid pace 快速地computer fundamentals 计算机基础established artists 著名艺术家psychological test 心理测试get cross 生气,恼怒at maximum volume 以最大音量tons of reasons 许多原因drug abuse 药物滥用prevention measures 预防性措施apply to sb
39、.适合某人incurable adj.不能治愈的arise from.产生于financial worth 财务价值by way of comparison 通过比较outright adv.公开地,当场on point 很合适way off 差距很大weight loss 减肥bite down on.吞下,吃掉remains n.剩余物;剩饭菜poisonous substances 有毒物质receptive adj.乐于接受的from the get-go从一开始basically adv.基本上;从根本上说答案与解析阅读理解+七选五限时组合练6.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍
40、了四门针对成年人的课程,即计算机课程、木工手艺、网页设计和艺术。1.D细节理解题。根据“Computer Studies”部分中的“an understanding of computer fundamentals”可知,该课程提供计算机的基础内容;从“Woodwork”部分中的“the basics of woodworking”可知,该课程提供木工手艺的基础内容,由此可知答案为D项。2.C细节理解题。根据“Web Design”部分中的“Students completing the course will receive the diploma in Advanced Web Desig
41、n.”可知,该课程会给完成课程的学生颁发结业证书,另外三门课程均未提及颁发证书,故答案为C项。3.B数字计算题。根据“Woodwork”部分中的“Time:Mon.5 pm-7 pm”可知,该课程每周一开一次;根据该部分中的“Cost:$30 per lesson”可知,每次课程花费30美元;再根据该部分中的“Length:12 weeks”可知,该课程持续12周,即12次课程。由此可知,上完全部课程需要$3012=$360,上一半的课程需要180美元。【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者申请参加去北极的滑雪队,并成功成为其中一员的故事。4.B细节理解题。由第一段第一、二句“I d
42、ecided to ski to the North Pole.It was after I met with an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people to join a team to ski 350 miles to the North Pole.”可知,作者看到这个广告后就下定决心要滑雪去北极,故答案为B项。5.C推理判断题。由第三段最后一句“But two others helped me over,and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for
43、amazing individuals,but great team players,and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team.”可知,团队组织者挑选新队员时认为队员的合作精神最重要,故答案为C项。6.A推理判断题。根据第四段内容,尤其第二句“These personalities of seeking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master.”可推知,女性展示软弱是有用的,故答案为A项。7.D推理判断题
44、。根据最后一段,尤其是“.I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal more of their abilities.”可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励人们去探索未知的世界,故答案为D项。【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听力受损的原因以及如何预防听力受损。8.C推理判断题。由第三段中“The same thing not only occurs to musicians.at risk of losing their hearing.”这一信息可知,由于长期暴露于嘈杂的声音中而导致全球10亿多年
45、龄在12至35岁的人有丧失听力的风险。由此推知,忽视噪声污染可能导致听力丧失,故选C项。9.B细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Early prevention,early identification and early treatment.”这一信息可知,Yang Shiming建议人们通过提前预防来应对听力丧失,故选B项。10.A词义猜测题。根据画线词后一句“Once the hearing loss occurs.what it was before”可知,一旦听力受损,回到以前的状态已为时太晚,即听力丧失通常是不可挽回的,故画线词与A项意义相近。11.D主旨大意题。通读短文内容可知,文章围
46、绕听力受损这一主题展开,分析了听力受损的原因,并给出了预防建议,以提高人们保护听力的意识。故D项是最佳标题。【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要阐述这样一个问题:是否可以在工作中讨论薪水?答案是讨论薪水虽然让人不舒服,但是受到法律保护。同时作者也分享了一些问别人薪水的技巧。12.C推理判断题。由第三段中“Talking about salary with colleagues can be uncomfortable,since theres such a taboo about discussing money matters,”可知,和同事谈论薪水让人不舒服,因为忌讳谈论金钱问题。由此可
47、推知:是错误的薪水观使得谈论薪水一事令人不舒服,故答案为C项。13.A词义猜测题。由画线词所在句的前一部分“Talking about salary with colleagues can be uncomfortable,”可知,和同事谈论薪水会让人不舒服,由此可知since从句应表示原因“人们普遍忌讳谈论金钱问题”,即taboo表示“禁忌”之意,故答案为A项。14.B段落大意题。第四段主要讲述作者和同事谈论薪水问题的技巧,故答案为B项。15.D主旨大意题。本文主要阐述“是否可以在工作中讨论薪水”这一问题,答案是讨论薪水虽然让人不舒服,但是受到法律保护,同时作者分享了一些问别人薪水的技巧,故
48、最佳标题是D项。.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。空腹喝水可以提高身体的新陈代谢,清理肠道,改善神经系统,也可以帮助消除偏头痛。16.D根据空前“Studies have shown that drinking water on empty stomach can help increase metabolic rate up by 30%.”可知:研究表明,空腹喝水,(人的)代谢率会上升30%。D项(这意味着卡路里燃烧率也上升了大约三分之一)正好与前一句衔接,故选D项。17.A根据空后“then you will be able to digest food faster and mainta
49、in a slim figure despite eating those extra calories”可知,尽管摄入了额外的卡路里,你还是可以更快地消化食物,保持苗条的身材。而A项(如果你的代谢率更高)正好可以解释为什么摄入额外的卡路里还可以保持苗条的身材,故选A项。18.E根据空前“The colon,which is in part responsible for bowel movements,requires water to function properly.”可知结肠在一定程度上负责肠道蠕动,它需要水才能正常工作。而E项(所以,喝一杯水,坐在马桶上清理结肠)符合语境,故选E项
50、。19.B由前一句“.if you love coffee,which makes central nervous system excited,your nervous system will be affected from the get-go.”可知,如果你爱喝咖啡,这会使中枢神经系统兴奋,你的神经系统会从一开始就受到影响。再由空后“It can properly supply water to your nervous system,which will help it function properly.”可知“这可以为你的神经系统提供适当的水,将有助于神经系统正常工作。”由此推知B项(就只喝一杯水来代替咖啡)与前后句呼应,故选B项。20.F由后一句“So just by increasing your water intake,you are basically preventing your chances from suffering another headache attack.”可知只要增加水的摄入量,基本上可以预防你再次遭受头痛发作。而F项(你的医生一定告诉过你因为缺水才会头痛)与语境相符。