1、.七选五Reading is really a good way to improve ourselves. _1_ If you dont believe me, please consider these reasons to read more books.1You will optimize your brainpower._2_ Unlike watching television, which requires no thought process, reading is an active learning experience that will keep your mind
2、sharp (even in old age)2_3_If youre looking for entertainment on a budget, you cant beat books. Thanks to the popularity of electronic reading devices like the Kindle and reselling websites like eBay, its never been easier to entertain yourself for hours at a time, for the low cost of a few dollars.
3、3You will reduce stress and get into a good nights sleep.Exposing yourself to artificial light on your cellphone or TV reduces your bodys production of melatonin (褪黑激素), which can make it difficult to get a good nights sleep. _4_ Just replace that with a good book, which is a much better sleepfriend
4、ly alternative.4You will change your life.I firmly believe that if it were not for books, I wouldnt have achieved so much in my life; nor would I have the knowledge, imagination or creativity that I depend on as a writer, business owner, and coach.Do you have the desire to read books now? _5_AYou wi
5、ll entertain yourself at any time.BYou will entertain yourself at a low price.CThe more books you read, the better your life will be.DThis shouldnt come as a shock, and studies suggest reading makes you smart.EI hope these reasons encourage you to unlock your potential with the power of reading.FYou
6、 should know that it is wise to keep a book in your purse or car at all times.GYou would be wise to cut off all electronics at least an hour before bed.本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了我们应该多读书的理由。1C解析：根据上文“读书确实是提高自己的好方法”，再根据空格后的“如果你不相信我说的，请看下面多读书的理由。”可知此空要表达的意思是：你读书越多，你的生活将越好。故选C。2D解析：根据本段标题及空格下句可知此空的意思是“不要对这条理由感到吃惊，研
7、究表明，阅读使人变聪明”。故选D。3B解析：此空是总结性的话。根据段落首句“如果你在花钱找乐子但又预算有限，那么看书就是最划算的自娱自乐的方式。”可知选B。4G解析：根据上文“你总是处在手机或电视的人造光的环境下，身体褪黑激素会降低，这样就很难睡个好觉。”及根据空格下句“用一本好书代替它，这是一种有助于睡眠的更好的选择。”可知此空要表达的意思是“至少在睡觉前一小时关掉所有电子设备，这是一种明智的选择”。根据句意可知选G。5E解析：根据上句“你现在有读书的愿望了吗？”且本句为收尾总结句，可知E项“我希望这些理由可以激励你去通过阅读的力量释放自己的潜力”符合题意。故选E。.翻译下列句子，注意黑体部
8、分要用到本单元的单词、短语或句型，然后将其合并成一篇短文1一天，我看见凯特在街上走着。One_day,_I_saw_Kate_walking_in_the_street.2通常，我们见了面都打招呼。In_general,_we_would_greet_each_other_when_meeting.3我靠近她，上前拍了她的肩膀一下。I_approached_her_and_patted_her_on_the_shoulder.4她背对着我。She_turned_her_back_to_me.5这让我感到不自在。This_made_me_feel_not_at_ease.6很可能她生我的气了。I
9、t_was_likely_that_she_was_angry_with_me./She_was_likely_to_be_angry_with_me.7我想知道她怎么了。I_was_curious_to_know_what_had_happened_to_her.8不管发生了什么，我都会保护她免受伤害。No_matter_what_happened,_I_would_defend_her_from_being_hurt.请将以上句子连成一篇语言流畅、用词准确、逻辑严密的短文。One_day,_I_saw_Kate_walking_in_the_street._In_general,_we_would_greet_each_other_when_meeting,_so_I_approached_her_and_patted_her_on_the_shoulder,_but_she_turned_her_back_to_me,_which_made_me_feel_not_at_ease._She_was_likely_to_be_angry_with_me._I_was_curious_to_know_what_had_happened_to_her._No_matter_what_happened,_I_would_defend_her_from_being_hurt.