1、七选五1、Things You Should Stop Doing to Be Successful Are you a happy person? How often do you think of reasons why everyone around you is successful though they are not better than you in general? What do you do wrong? Here are some things you should stop doing to be successful. _ Different people may
2、 interpret(解说) “success” in different ways: some of them measure it in money, other ones in positive changes to people around them and the world in general._Dont worry about what other people think but come after what makes you happy. Do not believe anything without questioning it. _They are critica
3、l(批判性的) thinkers, and they understand that we all are ruled by our prejudices, so they will always question new information. Do not worry about all unpredictable things that may happen to you. If you want to be successful, stop thinking about everything that MAY happen to you._Be ready to improve an
4、d change your deeds and decisions when things suddenly dont go according to your plan. Do not care about what other people think of you. _Your attempts to become “good” for everyone will turn into nothing but new worries, stresses, and problems.Successful people do not concentrate on the quantity of
5、 people to please, but worry about their quality and focus on developing friendships with people they really care about.A. Do not wait for the “right time” to do anything.B. Do not let others decide what “success” is for you.C. Successful people do not just accept any new information to be true.D.As
6、 far as we all know, its impossible to please all the people who surround us.E. Successful people never ignore or avoid problems,no matter how big and awful they seem.F. If you want to be successful, do not let others force their interpretation of success on you.G. Try to feel comfortable with the r
7、eality and accept the fact your future cant be predicted.2、 It can be truly terrifying to fall into a frozen lake._In fact, there is more time to help you survive than you think. As you first enter the freezing water, you should breathe quickly at once. Remember to get control of your breathing and
8、not to move around._This means that it takes about one minute to gain control of your breathing, and ten minutes to move before you get too cold. The final one is to remind you that it will take one hour before you become unconscious. Take the first minute to fully focus on your breathing. Slow it d
9、own, and then look around to see if you can locate the thickest area of ice. When you locate the ice, stretch your arms over the surface, and then begin the flutter kick(浅打水)until your body becomes horizontal with the surface. _ It is possible that you can live for several hours after passing out. T
10、his, however, does require some planning. ou only have about 10 minutes before your muscles and nerves become too cold to work. Besides, what if you feel too weak to go on and you cannot get out?_The point is to make sure your coat can freeze to the ice, so that if you lose consciousness, you will k
11、eep your head out of the water. _A. It can help to remember the “1-10-1 principle”.B. However, if you remain calm, it can save your life.C. Remove any clothing or heavy objects that are weighting you down.D. Thus you will remain visible for rescue, even if you pass out.E. Kick hard and use your arms
12、 and hands to climb out of the water.F. Remember that you should always stay off ice thats only 3 inches.G. Place your arms over the surface of the ice and remain still.3、The UK has many strange traditions. This tradition comes Shrove Tuesday, or, as many like to call it, Pancake Day. The day falls
13、on the last Tuesday of February this year. As contestants run, they have to toss the pancake in the air so that it flips and lands back in the pan on the other side. The winner is the first to reach the finish line, although they should also be careful to make sure that the pancake is complete and t
14、hat it hasnt broken along the way.One of the most famous pancake races is the Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race. This takes place on the morning of Shrove Tuesday in London, outside the Houses of Parliament. One team is made up of Members of Parliament, and the other is made up of journalists. Most o
15、f them take part in the race wearing their work suits! The race is shown on the news and is covered on TV all around the world. It raises awareness for the charity Rehab, which works with people with disabilities and others who suffer from social exclusion in the UK.Another important aspect of the r
16、ace is the official starter. This is seen as an important role and is usually given to a British news presenter. But whoever is chosen usually has a hard time trying to control the racethe MPs are known for cheating every year!A.One of those is pancake racing.B.1he race is a competition between two
17、teams.C.That is the person chosen to announce the start of the race.D.Some schools or businesses hold special Pancake Day events.E.And as well as a bit of fun, the race is also held for a good cause.F.Pancakes in the UK are large and thin and can be topped with juice.G.In a typical pancake race, con
18、testants have to run holding a frying pan with a pancake in it.4、 Parents are often frightened to talk to their kids about money. In fact kids need to understand how to save and manage their money. Proper preparation for your children, even at a young age, can start them down the path of a successfu
19、l financial life. _ Talk early and often. Children start learning about money long before their first savings account, job or credit card._Avoiding the subject until your child needs a bank account can make the conversation confusing. Everyday activities are teachable moments._An ATM stop offers a c
20、hance to explain that money doesnt actually come from a machine. You can discuss earned income, investment (投资)returns and even inheritance. Opening hills is a chance to talk about payment for services,credit card debt and interest rates. Children need to be taught about debt, specifically loans and
21、 credit cards. Talk about giving. Children should learn that money doesnt always need to be used for them._ Dont just write the charitable check. Get the kids involved in the process by asking them to pick and check charities. Websites like www, charity navigator, org and www. guide. star. org provi
22、de information and ratings. _ If they open a savings account, they can place their savings in the bank to earn a small amount of interest. Besides, they can learn about fees, account maintenance(维护) and even interest. It can provide a motivation(动机) for them to save money. You can offer them a prize
23、 if they put the money into savings.A.It can also provide help for others.B.Open a checking and savings account.C.Children are eager to know about money.D.Parents should help their children know how to use money.E.Here are some tips that might help you teach your kids about money.F.A trip to the gro
24、cery store is a good time to explain price comparison and value.G.Begin the conversation even before theyre in school by talking about work and money.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。Many of us deal with the rush every morning in preparation for work or school, but it doesnt have to be thi
25、s way. With a little time management, these steps can help you cut down on your morning stress.Create an evening preparation routine. _These simple tasks will take you less than 30 minutes to complete each evening and will save you a huge headache every morning.Get a good nights sleep.Make sure you
26、start winding down for bed at a reasonable hour to allow enough time for a healthy nights sleep._If needed, set a bedtime reminder alarm on your alarm clock. Always keep the temperature in your bedroom comfortably cool._An extra 30 minutes in the morning will make a difference. As long as you go to
27、bed on time, waking up 30 minutes earlier should seem natural after just a few days. Use this time to think, shower and eat breakfast.Plan a realistic day.Writing things down means you dont have to worry about forgetting to do them._Write down anything that cannot be put off to the following day._Ge
28、tting up to face a new day is far more satisfying when you have something to look forward to. Make sure you manage your time better so that you have time to do something you love on a daily basis.A. Morning stress is very common.B. Schedule something you love daily.C. Never fill your mind with unnec
29、essary worries.D. Make a summary of what you did in the daytime.E. Wake up 30 minutes earlier.F. Iron your clothes, locate your keys, plan a nutritious breakfast, etc.G. Most people require between seven and eight hours sleep each night.6、 How to Create Trust in a RelationshipTrust in a relationship
30、 leads to feelings of connectedness and safety. It is built on each person understanding the other, being honest and making a sincere effort to keep the relationship strong._ By matching your actions to your words, you will create more trust in a relationship. If you are all talk and have no action,
31、 the other person will begin to lose faith in you and not believe you when you say you are going to do something. Your words must go with your actions.Keep the other person informed. Open communication builds trust._ Making him guess what you want does not create trust 一 it creates confusion, false
32、assumptions and misunderstandings. Be open with each other and include one another in your plans and decision-making.Stop thinking about the past and live in the present. When you keep records of what the other did in the past that upset you, you will never be able to move forward and have a trustin
33、g and healthy relationship. Trust is earned, and it works both ways._ If you are unable to do this, trust will never be achieved, and the relationship will suffer._You may have fallen into a pattern of lying to cover up your wrongdoing. Continuing on this path will come to no good. When asked a ques
34、tion, be as truthful in your answer as you humanly can. The truth may or may not meet with your partners approval, but this is necessary in order to rebuild trust in your relationship.Work on creating trust with one another at all times._ Consider it your job to be open and trustworthy and work on i
35、t. The more time you give the relationship, the more opportunities you will have to show your trust and honesty. Be mindful of each others attempts to be honest, and trust will build over time.A.Tell the truth.B.Ask questions.C.Do what you say you are going to do.D.It does not happen overnight and t
36、akes time.E.Be willing to forgive each other and move on.F.Let the other person know how you feel and what you are thinking.G.Without trust in your relationship, failure is sure to follow.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。How to Do Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThe man-on-the-street interview
37、 is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the spot._But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic a
38、nd develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America,you might ask,“ Why do you think environmental protection is important in America?” _Hit the streets with confidence._Say,“Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was
39、wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to get people to warm up.Move on to the next pennon if someone tells you she is not interested in talking on camera. Dont get discouraged._Each interview that you get on the street shouldnt be longer than ten minutes. A
40、s soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you wont be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. _If your n
41、ews station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, dont leave work without them.A.Limit your time.B.As you approach people, be polite.C.If you dont own a camera, you can buy one.D.For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.E.To get good and useful r
42、esults, ask them the same question.F.That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.G.With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.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。 A great number of people can get injured or even killed resulting from a human
43、 stampede (蜂拥).The bad thing is that a peaceful group of people can quickly turn into a crazy panicked crowd._If you are in a crowd, the most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings and mentally notice the exits. No matter where you are, make sure you always know how to g
44、et out._If you are in a crowd of moving people, wet or uneven ground can be slippery or dangerous, causing you to fall. Be aware of the general atmosphere of the event, as panic situations can often be expected. When in danger, a few seconds can make all the difference. If you find yourself in the m
45、iddle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down._Take advantage of any space that may open up and try to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker. _一It gives you movement and protects your chest. If you fall, get up quickly. If you fall
46、and cannot get up, keep moving by crawling in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms and curl up (蜷缩)._Sometimes, finding a right posture can save your life.A. Make yourself aware of the type of ground you are standing on.B. Do not lie on you
47、r stomach or back, as this dangerously exposes your lungs.C. If you are stepped on, you should shout for help.D. Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd.E. Keep your hands up by your chest, like a boxer.F. Stretch your arms to the full length so that you can make more space to move in the c
48、rowd.G. Whats worse is that the stampede can be caused while there seems no actual danger.9、 You should always seek professional medical help as soon as you are able to, but following correct first-aid steps can be the difference between life and death. Here are some suggestions about how to care fo
49、r an unconscious(不省人事的) person. Determine responsiveness. If a person is unconscious, try to awake him by gently touching his hands and feet or by speaking to him. _ Check for breathing and a pulse. If the person is unconscious and unable to be awoken ; look for a rise in the chest area._ Feel for a
50、ir using the side of your face. If no signs of breathing are clear, check for a pulse. If the person remains unresponsive, prepare for CPR(心肺复苏). Unless you suspect a spinal(脊柱的) injury, carefully roll him onto his back and open his airway._ If the person begins to vomit, move him over to his side t
51、o help prevent choking._ Check these three things frequently as you give the person first-aid CPR. Airway. Does the person have a clear airway? Breathing. Is the person breathing? Circulation. Does the person show a pulse at major pulse points? Make sure the person is warm as you wait for medical he
52、lp._ However, if the person has heatstroke, do not cover him or keep him warm. Instead, try to cool him by fanning him anddamping him.A.Remember your ABCs of CPR.B.Listen for the sound of air coming in and out.C.Cover a towel or a blanket over the person if you have one.D.The ABCs of CPR refer to th
53、e three critical things you need to look for.E.Perform chest compression 30 times and rescue breathing twice as part of CPR.F.If you suspect a spinal injury, leave the person where he is, provided he is breathing.G.If he does not respond to any activity,sound,or touch,determine whether he is breathi
54、ng.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。 Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healt
55、hy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight: Schedule yearly exams._. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including
56、eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses. _. Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products._. Expe
57、rts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. _. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care o
58、f contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. _. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more s
59、erious condition.A.Eat your greens.B.Eye care should begin early in life.C.They can properly protect your eyes.D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E.Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F.Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G.This frequent eye activity increa
60、ses the risk for eye tiredness. 答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：B; F; C; G; D解析：本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了为了取得成功,应该停止做的四件事1. B 此处是本段小标题。根据其他小标题的句式及该段落中的首句和最后一句可以推知B项符合语境。2. F 根据上文中的Different people may explain success, in different ways和下文中的Dont worry about what other people think but go after what makes you happy” 可知应选F项。3.C
61、根据小标题Do not believe anything without questioning it和C项中的not just accept any new information tobe true”与该段中的question new information相呼应可知,此处应选C项。4. G 本段主要讲的是要担心可能会发生在你身上的预见的事情,根据空前讲的如果你想要成功,就不要去想任何或许会发生在你身上的事情”可知,这里应进一步说明,故选G项。5.D 根据小标题Do not care about what other people think of you及D项中的please all t
62、he people与该段中的the quantity of people to please相呼应可知,应选D项。 2答案及解析：答案：B; A; E; G; D解析：【1题详解】横线前一句告诉我们掉进冰冷的湖泊里非常可怕,但是只要我们保持镇定,就可以救回性命。会有比你认为的更多的时间逃生。B项“However, if you remain calm, it can save your life.”符合上下文语境,所以选择B项。【2题详解】横线后一句“This means that it takes about one minute to gain control of your breath
63、ing, ten minutes to move before you get too cold.”在解释“1-10-1 principle”,C项“It can help to remember the “1-10-1 principle”.符合上下文语境,所以选择A项。【3题详解】横线前一句“When you locate the ice, stretch your arms over the surface, and then begin to flutter-kick(上下打水)until your body becomes horizontal with the surface.”告
64、诉我们伸展胳膊打水直到你的身体露出水面,然后再努力从水里爬出来。E项“Kick hard and use your arms and hands to climb out of the water.”符合上下文语境,所以选择E项。【4题详解】横线后一句“he point is to encourage your coat to freeze to the ice, so that if you lose consciousness, you will keep your head out of ice.”告诉我们这样做可以让上衣结冰,让我们的头部在水面之上,保持呼吸。G项“Place your
65、 arms over the surface of the ice and remain still.”意为“让胳膊在冰面之上保持不动”,与后句语义一致,所以选择G项。【5题详解】横线前一句“you will keep your head out of ice.”告诉我们这样做可以让上衣结冰,让我们的头部在水面之上,保持呼吸。路过的人就会看见我们,也会过来救我们。D项“Thus you will remain visible for rescue, even if you pass out.”与前句一致,所以现在D项。 3答案及解析：答案：AGBEC解析：1.A 上文提到“英国有许多舒怪的传统
66、。”，下文提到“这 个传统来自忏悔日”。由此可知，所填的是引出下文的句子，A项“其中之一是薄饼节。”符合语境。2.G 根据下文的“As contestants run，”可知，上文应该 提到比赛，G项“In a typical pancake race，”可引出下文。3.B 根据下文的“One team.”和“the other”可知，有两 个参赛队，所以选B项。4.E 根据下文的“它提高了对慈善机构康复的认识”可 知，此处介绍的是该项活动的目的，所以选E项。5.C 根据上文提到的“official starter(官方的发令员）”可知.C项是对上文的解释。 4答案及解析：答案：1. E2.
67、G3. F4. A5. B解析： 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了家长应该如何帮助孩子养成良好的管理金钱的习惯。1.E 根据下文的小标题以判断出,这些都是给家长的一些建议,E项能统领下文,故E项符合语境。2.G 根据此段的小标题Talk early and often”可知,要尽早并经常和孩子谈一些钱的事情,G项内容与其一致。3.F 根据本段的小标题和空后的An ATM stop、Opening bills等细节可以判断出,这些都是一些日常活动,并且对孩子养成合理的用钱习惯是有教育意义的,F项中的A trip to the grocery store与其内容一致。4.A 根据空前的Children
68、 should learn that money doesnt always need to be used for them可知,孩子应该了解到钱并不总是给他们使用的,这也就暗示了 它也可以给别人提供一些帮助,这与A项在意思上表达一致。5.B 根据下文的If they open a savings account.可知,如果他们开一个储蓄账户的话,也可以养成好的用钱习惯, 这与选项B内容一致。 5答案及解析：答案：F; G; E; C; B解析：本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何摆脱掉早起造成的慌忙压力。 本段的主旨是Create an evening preparation routine(
69、形成夜晚做准备的规则),而熨衣服,放好钥匙,准备营养早餐等具体描述符合语境,故选F。 根据前文Most people require between seven and eight hours sleep each night. If needed, set a bedtime reminder alarm on your alarm clock. (大部分人需要7-8小时的睡眠,如果需要设定个闹钟)与G确保你睡眠时凉爽舒适形成语义上的并列,故选G。 根据Wake up 30 minutes earlier(起床早30 分钟)与E利用这些时间思考,沐浴和吃早餐符合逻辑,故选E。 根据Plan
70、a realistic day(安排较实际的一天),而C不要用那些不必要的忧虑填满你的脑袋符合逻辑,故选C。 根据you have time to do something you love on a daily basis.(做一些你日常喜欢做的事情)与B安排你喜欢做的事情具体描述符合语境,故选B。 6答案及解析：答案：1. C2. F3. E4. A5. D解析： .本段强调在与人相处中要言行一致,因此C项是本段主旨句。.根据第三段的第一句话和第四句话可知,要让他人知道你的计划和决策,不要让他猜测你想什么,故F项正确。.根据空前的Trust is earned, and it works
71、both ways”可知,E项中的forgive each other与它相呼应。要维持好关系,双方要愿意彼此原谅对方,继续生活。.本段主题是双方要实话实说,不能有所隐瞒,包括做的坏事,因此A项作为本段小标题最合适。.本段主题是建立关系需要双方投人时间,故选D。 7答案及解析：答案：D; G; B; A; F解析：语篇解读本文是一篇说明文,文章就“如何进行街头采访”给出了一些建议。答案解析1.D下文提到“但是有了这些技巧,你的首次街头采访会容易些”。由此可知空格处应该是指“对新手来说,这似乎是一个具有挑战性的工作”。D项符合语境。2.G上文是一个以why开头的问题,G项意为“有一个像这样的问题
72、,你不会仅仅得到yes或no的回答”。误解分析:易误选E项。E项中“ask them the same question造成了干扰。但是前半句“为了得到好的且有用的结果”与文意没有联系。3.B根据下文中“Excuse me”,可知这里的建议应该是提问时要有礼貌,而B项中的polite与其相呼应。4.A 根据下文“Each interview that you get on the street shouldnt be longer than ten minutes.”可知这一段的建议是要限制采访的时间, 故A项符合语境。5. F 上文提到“A safe number of interviews
73、 to conduct is about six to ten. 而F项中“That number of interviews.”与其相呼应,故F项符合语境。 8答案及解析：答案：G; A; D; E; B解析： 9答案及解析：答案：GBFAC解析： 本文为说明文,介绍了几点急救知识。1.G G项与空处前一句均是If条件句,空处前一句提到如果那个人没有意识,可以轻轻地碰他的手和脚,或者是跟他说话,这与G项中的sound和touch相对应。G项讲述了某人没有反应的话应当如何处理。2. B 本段主要讲了要检查呼吸和脉搏,B项与之对应,且上下文中的 Check for, look for, Feel
74、 for 与B项中的 Listen for 构成排比。3. F 根据上文中的Unless you suspect a spinal(脊柱的) injury可知,这里位该说如果你怀疑是脊柱受伤,那么应该如何解决,F项则回答了这一问题。故选F。4.A 根据空后的Check these three things与Airway,Breathing和Circulation三个词的首字母可以推断应从A项和D项中选择;另外D项与下文衔接不当,故选A。5. C 根据段落上旨句和空后.句提到的然而,如果那个人中暑了,则不要盖着他或者给他保暖可以推断,本空应该是给那个人保暖的具体做法,因此C项恰当。 10答案及解
75、析：答案：B; C; G; A; F解析：1.B 细节句。根据上文 Schedule yearly exams.和下文 Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age.及B选项中的 Eye care 和 early in life 可知选 B 项。2.C细节句。戴太阳镜预防紫外线,它们可以适当地保护你的眼睛, 本句是对上文的总结概括。3.G细节句。三分之二的美国人一天会花费多达7小时的时间来使用电脑或其他数码产品。这种频繁的眼部活动会提高眼睛疲劳的风险。根据句意应选择G项。空前与选项构成因果关系。4.A主旨句。Eat your greens.吃出绿色。下文均与饮食有关,所以选 A项。5.F过渡句。上下文均与戴隐形眼镜有关,所以选择含有关键词wear 的选项。medical guidance与doctors advice也相呼应,故选F。