1、英语七选五冲刺练习（一）How to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship（关系）and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship（陪伴）, improves self-worth and promotes（改进） good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into
2、 a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend 1 . But for many of us the process（过程） is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. Associate（与有关） with others. The first step to making friends is ass
3、ociating 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. Start a conversation Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 2 You can always start the conv
4、ersation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating（联系） with other people. 3_ _ Choosing friends with common（共同）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. L
5、et it grow. It is a good thing to stay in touch（保持联系）. However, try not to press(施压) 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. Enjoy your friendship The best
6、 way to enjoy 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
7、 fault with（挑毛病）your friends. 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（对作出反应）to you. （二）Youre probably most familiar with college dictionaries, often called abridged dictionaries.
8、 Although abridged means shortened, these dictionaries contain more than 150,000 entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users. 1._.Websters New Riverside University Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language are
9、 college dictionaries.Unabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000 entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories (etymologies词源). 2._. Unabridged dictionaries include the Oxford English Dictionary and the Random House Dictionary of the English Language. 3._. Some entrie
10、s also include plurals and capitalized forms, synonyms,antonyms, and derivatives. Americanisms and etymologies may be provided along with usage notes, cross-references, and idioms. If you prefer using the dictionary on a computer, you can obtain CD-ROM versions of many major dictionaries. In additio
11、n, you can access numerous dictionaries, such as Websters Dictionary, on the Internet. 4._. Online dictionaries also offer additional features, such as word games, language tips, and amusing facts about words. Some online dictionary services allow you to access numerous dictionaries, both general an
12、d specialized, in on search. 5._. For example, there are dictionaries for the specialized vocabularies of law, computer technology, and medicine. In addition, there are dictionaries of synonyms, clichs, slang, and even regional expressions, such as the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE).
13、 There are also dictionaries of foreign languages, famous peoples names, literary characters names and place names.A. Specialized dictionaries provide in-depth information about a certain field.B. These dictionaries, possibly in several volumes and mostly found in libraries, areexcellent sources for
14、 scholarly inquiries.C. But dictionaries these days do not judge how a word should be used. They simply describehow people use them, and Random House, for example, have free online services.D. Online dictionaries allow you to enter a search word to see a definition, and sometimes even an illustratio
15、n.E. College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations, biographical andgeographical names, foreign words and phrases, and tables of measures.F. A dictionary entry has many elements: multiple definitions, syllabication, preferred spelling and pronunciation, and part-of-speech labels.
16、G. Many of the 10,000 new words in the Eleventh Edition of the Collegiate Dictionary involve computers.（三）Guide for TeenagersThe teenage years can be tough, and its normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings dont go away or become so intense that you cant handle them, you may be su
17、ffering from depression. 1 . Try not to isolate yourselfWhen youre depressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. 2 Spend time with friends, especially those who are activ
18、e. Keep your body healthyMaking healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. Ever heard of a runners high? Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps! 3 As for food, make sure yo
19、ure feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid alcohol and drugs.You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a mood boost, even if just for a short time. However, substance use can not only make depression worse, but can cau
20、se you to become more depressed. 4 . You will need special treatment for your substance problem. 5 .Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your parents about, see a doctor.
21、A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If youre dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust. A. Ask for help if you are stressed.B. Even a short walk can be beneficial.C. Turn to your parents for
22、help.D. As you get out into the world, you may find yourself feeling better.E. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse-not better-in the long run.F. The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.G. Help is available and you have more power than you think. （四）Pronunciation
23、TipsThese English pronunciation tips will help you get the most out of your Pronunciation Power program. 1 For example, “threw” and “through”, although spelled differently, are pronounced the same. Also, identical（相同的） letters or letter clusters（字母组合） in words do not always produce the same sound. F
24、or example, the “ough” in “though” and “through” represents a different sound in each word. 2 Imagine a sound in your mind before you say it. Try to visualize（想象)）the positioning of your mouth and face. 3 Listen to and try to imitate the Pronunciation Power instructor. In addition to listening for s
25、pecific sounds, pay attention to pauses, the intonation（语调） of the instructors voice and patterns of emphasis. 4 The English language has many different dialects, and words can be pronounced differently. It is important, however, that you pronounce words clearly to ensure effective communication. Fi
26、nally, the Pronunciation Power program is a tool to help you. But you must practice what you are learning! Remember that you are teaching your mouth a new way to move. You are building muscles that you do not use in your own language. 5 Use the program to exercise your mouth a little bit each day.A.
27、 Read these words over and over again and try to learn them by heart.B. This can be just as important as the pronunciation of sounds.C. Learn to practice what you hear, not what you see.D. So you should force yourself to do what you really dont like to do.E. Do not confuse pronunciation of words wit
28、h their spelling!F. It is like going to the gym and exercising your body.G. Think about how you are going to make the sound.（五）What is the purpose of reading or studying? If you cant remember what you read or study, it will be a waste of time. 1 One useful aid that does help you remember what you st
29、udy is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading.Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, No, thank you, Im just looking.? Both you and she know that if you arent sure what you want, you are not likely to find it. But suppose you say instead, Yes, thank you
30、. I want a pair of sun glasses. She says, Right this way, please.” Its quite the same with your studying. If you choose a book, just looking for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just thatnothing. 2 Your reasons will vary; they will include reading or studying to find out more about, to u
31、nderstand the reasons for and to find out how_3 Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, I want to know why Stephen Vincent Benet happened to write about AmericaBecause you know why you are reading or studying, you relate the information to your purpose and remember it bet
32、terReading is not one single activity. 4 As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and accurately. But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read. You have a kind of mental conversation with the authorThis additional process of thinking about what you read inc
33、ludes evaluating it, relating it to what you already know, and using it for your own purposes. 5 One part of critical reading, as you have discovered, is distinguishing between facts and opinionsFacts can be checked by evidence. Opinions are ones own personal reactionsAnother part of critical readin
34、g is judging sources. Still another part is drawing accurate inferences.A. This is an effective studying way. B. In other words, a good reader is a critical reader.C. You remember better when you know what youre reading.D. At least two important processes go on at the same time.E. It is important fo
35、r students to have a positive attitude to their study.F. But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it.G. Perhaps you have already discovered some good ways to keep yourself from forgetting （六）Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.
36、_1 _ Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.Allow them to study in blocks of time，such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle._2 _ Ideal
37、(理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.Never allow your children to study in front of the television，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，s
38、et up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing._4 _ Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair._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
39、study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.APick a place where your children can study properly.BHold them to the schedule they create for themselves.CFinally，spend time with your kids when theyre studying.DKeep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement，too.EInst
40、ead，use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.FTry to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.GOne of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.（七）Here are some ideas on how to read newspaper articles quickly and ef
41、ficiently so that you can read a whole newspaper quickly and get as much information as possible in the shortest time._1_ It sums up the news-article and gives hints about the content and the point of view in the article.Look at the pictures and information in any “boxes”. _2_Read the lead paragraph
42、 and the second paragraph carefully: look for the topic sentence in each. The lead paragraph is usually the first paragraph of the article. _3_ The second paragraph may sometimes contain the main idea of the article if the first paragraph is just to “hook” you.Read the last paragraph carefully. The
43、conclusion sums up the way the ideas in the article have developed and may contain a new idea.Skim through the rest of the article, looking for and underlining the topic sentence in each paragraph.Always question as you read. “Reading is an active thinking of the text.” _4_Use the context to guess t
44、he meaning of any words you do not know, rather than using a dictionary. _5_ Sometimes, you can also use other clues like the prefix or the word root or other grammar clues.Note the sources of information given. All this will help you assess the reliability of the information and overcome any diffic
45、ulty in the article.A. The context: the sentence before, the sentence after or the whole paragraph.B. Skim through the rest of the article.C. They also give an idea of the main topic in the news-article.D. It will sum up the article and contain the key information in the article.E. Ask questions abo
46、ut the headline and preview.F. Read the headline carefully.G. Ask the six basic questions: when, where, who, what, how and why.（八）Question: I have been learning English for about 7 years. 1 And I still cannot make myself understood in English. However, I love learning English. How can I learn Englis
47、h well? Please help me.Answer: Many people have asked me this question. 2 Here I will give you some tips for learning English.3 First of all, you must want to learn. If you are not interested in learning English, no class will help you and no book will help you. So you have to be honest with yoursel
48、f. Ask yourself, “Do I really want to learn English?” If you cant answer “yes” to this question ,it is better for you to set English aside until you are ready and willing to learn.Set goals.(目标)To learn English well, you must set some goals. 4 It will also help you to see your progress. Ask yourself
49、, “What are my goals? What areas would I like to improve?” Think about what your goals are, and review once in a while to see that you are making progress toward your goals.Practice, practice and practice.After you have set your goals, you have a better idea of what you need to practice. Just like t
50、he athletes whose goal is the Olympics must train daily, you as a language learner must practice language every day to make progress toward your goal. 5 A. Want to learn.B. I think it is not easy to learn it well.C. Make friends with some Americans online.D. Reading is a very good way to learn new w
51、ords.E. The answers are as different as the people asking the question.F. The more you practice, the more progress you will make.G. Having goals will help you remember what areas you want to work on. （九）My mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, s
52、he works hard. 1 Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us.My mother has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon.2 She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excelle
53、nt quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times.3 Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be bus
54、y all the time. As she has been very busy working every day, she looks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself, but she often buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us. 4 She just eats a plain meal outside when she
55、is too busy to cook herself. She lives a busy yet simple life, without any complaints.Often she says to us, “work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy and gay. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society”. What a piece of good advice this is!
56、5 This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her. A. She enjoys listening to classic music.B. As a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort.C. She loves her students and cares for them.D. She never goes t
57、o expensive restaurants to enjoy meals.E. My mother is hard-working and never wastes money.F. I never forget it and always bear it in my mind.G. Can you tell us something about your mother? （十）Tips on how to save moneyIts important for you teenagers to know how to save money. You know that the money
58、 you save can be for rainy days and be used to pay through your college education. If you think its a difficult task and dont know how to do it, please do as the followings. 1 My dad always tells me that if one doesnt respect money, it will never respect you. Hence, its important that you keep a rec
59、ord of your daily expenses. Make it a habit to write down all that you have spent. And when you find out the total expenses at the end of the month, you will realize what you have spent more money in doing. 2 Open a savings account.Opening a savings account is a better way to save money. You can set
60、 a goal; say (for example), the money is for a new notebook or for college, and then save, until you have enough money to buy a notebook or until you go to college. 3 Do not carry much cash.Do you have the habit of not leaving a store without buying anything? The only way to stop that is carrying le
61、ss money around with you. Go to the store with the minimum amount of money, which will not even help you buy a drink. 4 Save the changes.Save the changes that you get back. If you have gone to a shop to buy something and get back some changes, then do not spend them. 5 And youll be surprised at the
62、huge amount of money after days.Follow these tips above, and thus you can save a lot of money. And surely, theyll help you to be more responsible in your life.A. Keep a record of your daily expenses.B. After a few days, youll get rid of this habit.C. Instead, you can save them in your piggy bank.D.
63、By that time, you will realize the importance of saving money.E. Saving money builds your financial power and personal freedom.F. Next month, you will automatically try and save more in that part.G. Nowadays in the developed and developing countries, people are all working for the sake of earning money.参考答案1、ECBGD 2、EBFDA 3、GDBEA 4、ECGBF 5、GFADB 6、GBEAC 7、FCDGA 8、BEAGF 9、BCEDF 10、AFDBC 第 9 页
