1、20122016年 阅读理解7选5Passage 1 2016全国卷，10分 词数：298Secret codes （密码） keep messages private. Banks, companies, and government agencies use secret codes in doing business, especially when information is sent by computer.People have used secret codes for thousands of years. 1 Code breaking never lags （落后） fa
2、r behind code making. The science of creating and reading coded messages is called cryptography.There are three main types of cryptography. 2 For example, the first letters of My elephant eats too many eelsspell out the hidden message Meet me. 3 You might represent each letter with a number, for exa
3、mple. Lets number the letters of the alphabet, in order, from 1 to 26. If we substitute a number for each letter, the message Meet me would read 13 5 5 20 13 5.A code uses symbols to replace words, phrases, or sentences. To read the message of a real code, you must have a code book. 4 For example, b
4、ridge might stand for meet and out might stand for me. The message Bridge out would actually mean Meet me. 5 However, it is also hard to keep a code book secret for long. So codes must be changed frequently.A. It is very hard to break a code without the code book.B. In any language, some letters are
5、 used more than others.C. Only people who know the keyword can read the message.D. As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them.E. You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out.F. With a code book, you might write down words that would stand for ot
6、her words.G. Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet.Passage 2 2016全国卷，10分 词数：320A garden thats just right for youHave you ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you, where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the su
7、m(总和) of its parts? 1 . But it doesnt happen by accident. It starts with looking inside yourself and understanding who you are with respect to the natural world and how you approach the gardening process. 2 Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns and masses of c
8、olor. Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers (肥料). 3 . However, there are a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden. One of them comes from our earliest years.Recall(回忆)your childhood memoriesOur model of what a gard
9、en should be often goes back to childhood. Grandmas rose garden and Dads vegetable garden might be good or bad, but thats not whats important. 4 how being in those gardens made us feel. If youd like to build a powerful bond with your garden, start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your yo
10、uth. 5 . Then go outside and work out a plan to translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden. Have fun. A. Know why you garden B. Find a good place for your own garden C. Its our experience of the garden that matters D. Its delightful to see so many beautiful flowersE. Still others ma
11、y simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plantsF. You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, tooG. For each of those gardens, write down the strongest memory you havePassage 3 2016全国卷，10分 词数：269Everyone knows that fish is good for health. 1 But it seems that many people dont
12、cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isnt difficult. 2 This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way. 3 Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should
13、 feel that youre standing at the oceans edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isnt fresh. 4 When you have bought a fish and arrive home, youd better store the fish in the refrigerator if you dont cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two. Froz
14、en fish isnt as tasty as the fresh one.There are many common methods used to cook fish. 5 First, clean it and season it with your choice of spices (调料). Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound. (A larger one will take more time.) The
15、n, its ready to serve.A. Do not buy it.B. The easiest is to steam it.C. This is how you can do it.D. It just requires a little knowledge.E. The fish will go bad within hours.F. When buying fish, you should first smell it.G. The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.Passage 4 2016北京，
16、10分 词数：360The Science of Risk-SeekingSometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. 1 Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how ou
17、r brains work.The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 2 As the quality of risk-taking was passed from one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.
18、So why arent we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car
19、racing, or maybe you hate it. 3 No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 4 To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so you
20、r brain raises your tolerance for risk as well. 5 For the risk-seekers, a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, well continue to hit the mountains, t
21、he waves or the shallow end of the pool.A. It all depends on your character.B. Those are the risks you should jump to take.C. Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.D. Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.E. This is when you start to move a
22、way from your family and into the bigger world.F. However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.G. New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.Passage 5 2016四川，10分 词数：278Both men and women are living longer these day
23、s in industrialized countries. 1 In general, they can expect to live six or seven years more than men. One reason for this is biological.One important biological factor that helps women live longer is the difference in hormones between men and women. 2 Between the ages of about 12 and 50, women prod
24、uce hormones that are involved in fertility(生育能力). These hormones also have a positive effect on the heart and the blood flow. In fact,women are less likely to have high blood pressure or to die from heart attacks. 3 They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infections. This means that
25、women generally get sick less often and less seriously than men. The common cold is a good example:women, on average, get fewer colds than men. 4 Scientists are still not exactly sure how genes influence aging, but they believe that they do. Some think that a womans body cells have a tendency(倾向)to
26、age more slowly than a mans. Others think that a mans body cells have a tendency to age more quickly. 5 A. However, women, on average, live longer.B. The biological factor plays an important part.C. Women are also helped by their female genes.D. The female hormones also protect the body in another w
27、ay.E. Recent research seems to support both of these possibilities.F. Therefore, women are more healthy than men and can live a better life.G. Hormones are chemicals which are produced by the body to control various body functions.Passage 6 2015新课标全国，10分 词数:330Building Trust in a Relationship AgainT
28、rust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences. 1 Trust is a risk. But you cant be successful when theres a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately, weve all been victims of betrayal. Whet
29、her weve been stolen from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply cant trust anymore. 2 Its understandable, but if youre willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there. 3 Having confidence
30、in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.4 If youve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But theres a difference between being a victim and living with a victim mentality. At some point in all of our lives
31、, well have our trust tested or violated.You didnt lose everything.Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life. 5 Instead, its a healthy way to work through the expe
32、rience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.A. Learn to really trust yourself.B. It is putting confidence in someone.C. Stop regarding yourself as the victim.D. Remember that you can expect the best in return.E. Theyve been too badly hurt and they cant bear to let it happen again.F. Thi
33、s knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.G. Seeing the positive side of things doesnt mean youre ignoring what happened.Passage 7 2015新课标全国，10分 词数：251Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. 1 ,
34、buy the best-fitting, best-built running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-
35、check the fit. 2 . As always, you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. 3 , it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile an
36、d a half per run. 4 . After two weeks, start timing yourself. 5 . Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.A. After six daysB. For a good marathon runnerC. Before you begin your trainingD. With each day, increase the distance
37、 by a half mileE. If they still feel good, you can begin running in themF. Time spent for preparation raises the quality of trainingG. Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and timePassage 8 2015北京，10分 词数：356This Way to DreamlandDaydreaming means people think about something p
38、leasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of whats happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy. 1 They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things. But daydreamers are
39、 also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. 2 Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions? So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool? First, underst
40、and that some opportunities (机会) for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams. 3 And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while youre daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another task preferably somethin
41、g simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings. Its also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate. Mindfulness, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep. 4 Finally, you never know what wo
42、nderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away. 5 Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves. C. Without wandering minds, we wou
43、ldnt have relativity, Coke or Post-it notes.D. At one time, daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.E. It involves slow, steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike sleep dreams, which
44、may be hard to understand.G. Therefore, its a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when youre in the daydream zone.Passage 9 2014新课标全国，10分 词数：297The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. 1 By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the f
45、uture holds.1. CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious. 2 Ask kids,What ingredients(配料) can we add to make these pancakes even better next time?and then try them out. Did those ingredients make the pancakes better?What could we try next time?2. CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to ta
46、ke something existing and create something new from it. 3 There are a dozen different things you can do with them.Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.3. Interpersonal SkillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge fo
47、r kids.We know whats going on inside our own head, but what about others?Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. 4 Why do you think shes crying?Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?If someone were to do that to you, ho
48、w would you feel?4. Self-expression 5 There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas music, acting, drawing, building, photography.You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A. Encourage kids to cook with you.B. And we cant forget science education.C. We can give kids chan
49、ces to think about materials in new ways.D. So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that dont yet exist?E. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.F. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.G. Being able to communicate ideas in a
50、meaningful way is a valuable skill.Passage 10 2014新课标全国，10分 词数：320Tips for Cooking on a Tight ScheduleFrom my experience, there are three main reasons why people dont cook more often: ability, money, and time. 1 Money is a topic Ill save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about
51、 how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule: 1. Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when Im already hungry and theres nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to
52、cook? Do you have the right materials already? 2 2.Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread? 3 It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort fo
53、r a future meal. 3. 4 This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you ha
54、ve to take control of your food and your schedule. Hopefully that gives you a good start. 5 And dont let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!A. Try new things.B. Ability is easily improved.C. Make three or four instead.D. Understand your food bet
55、ter.E. Cooking is a burden for many people.F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.Passage 11 2014北京，10分 词数：323Evaluating Sources (来源) of Health InformationMaking good choices about your own health requires reason
56、able evaluation. A key first step in bettering your evaluation ability is to look carefully at your sources of health information. Reasonable evaluation includes knowing where and how to find relevant information, how to separate fact from opinion, how to recognize poor reasoning, and how to analyze
57、 information and the reliability of sources. 1 Go to the original source. Media reports often simplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, and determine whether it was based on good science. Think about the type of study. 2 Watch for misleading langua
58、ge. Some studies will find that a behavior contributes to or is associated with an outcome; this does not mean that a certain course must lead to a certain result. 3 Carefully read or listen to information in order to fully understand it. Use your common sense. If a report seems too good to be true,
59、 probably it is. Be especially careful of information contained in advertisements. 4 Evaluate scientific statements carefully, and be aware of quackery (江湖骗术). 5 Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but each of us needs to find a healthy lifestyle that works for
60、 us. Developing the ability to evaluate reasonably and independently about health problems will serve you well throughout your life.A. Make choices that are right for you.B. The goal of an ad is to sell you something.C. Be sure to work through the critical questions.D. And examine the findings of th
61、e original research.E. Distinguish between research reports and public health advice.F. Be aware that information may also be incorrectly explained by an authors point of view.G. The following suggestions can help you sort through the health information you receive from common sources.Passage 12 201
62、4辽宁，10分 词数：350 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 healthy eyes. Here are five suggestion
63、s for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:Schedule yearly exams. 1 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 eyeglasses.Protect against UV rays
64、 (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. 2 Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 3 Experts recommend that people practice t
65、he 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. 4 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 of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many American
66、s 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. 5 Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A. Eat your greens.B.
67、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 increases the risk for eye tiredness.P
68、assage 13 2013新课标全国，10分 词数：243Business 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 profit(利润) that is, they aim to achieve income that i
69、s 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 operations of a business. 3 One is the establ
70、ishment(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 supervision(监管) and guidance by the manage
71、ment 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 include such organizations as social servic
72、e agencies and many hospitals.D. However, some businesses only seek to earn enough to cover their operating costs.E. The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.F. In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.G. Planning in business manage
73、ment has three main aspects. Passage 14 2013新课标全国，10分 词数：302 Public Speaking TrainingGet a coach 1 , so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training thats right f
74、or you. Focus on positives Any 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 well. 2 , so good public speaking training should develop those in
75、stead 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 concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about
76、public speaking. Your audience can be your friends. You are a special person not a clone Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. 5 . Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into som
77、eone youre not. A. You arent like anybody else B. You already do lots of things well C. Turn your back on too many rules D. Check the rules about dos and donts E. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is tough F. The one thing you dont want is for them to fall asleep G. So trying to force a who
78、le set of rules into it will just make things worsePassage 15 2013辽宁，10分 词数：350ForgivenessTo forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever 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
79、beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent 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
80、 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 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 ups
81、et 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 focusing 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
82、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 yourself. 5 But it can rob you of your self confidence if you dont do it.AWhy should you forgive?BHow should you start to forgive?CRecognize the ben
83、efits of forgiveness.DTry to see things from your offenders angle.EFor some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.FTo make your anger die away, try a simple stressmanagement technique.GIf you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time. Passage 16 2012新课标全
84、国，10分 词数：339 Kids health: Four steps for fighting stressEverybody gets stressed from time to time. 1 Some ways of dealing with stress like screaming or hitting someone dont solve(解决) much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling bet
85、ter. 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 the death of a belove
86、d 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 support fro
87、m 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, but t
88、hey 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 differen
89、t 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. Passage 17 2012北京，10分 词数：385 EmpathyLast year, researchers from the University of Michigan reported that empathy, the ability t
90、o understand other people,among college students had dropped sharply over 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 r
91、eality shows full of people fighting, competing, and generally treating 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. Be
92、sides, empathy can be a cure for loneliness, sadness, anxiety, and fear.Empathy 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 emoti
93、onal (情感的) intelligence, you wont be as successful in work or in your love life, 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 t
94、hat has a diverse membership, have a sharing circle with your family, or spend 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
95、.C. One doesnt develop empathy by having a lot of opinions and doing a lot of talking, Freed says.D. Humans learn by example and most of the examples on it are anything but empathetic.E. Empathy is a matter of learning how to understand someone else both what they think and how they feel.F. Good soc
96、ial skills including empathy are a kind of emotional intelligence that will help you succeed in many areas of life.G. Having relationships with other people is an important part of being human and having empathy is decisive to those relationships.20122016年 阅读理解7选5 答案Passage 1 文章主要介绍了与密码学相关的一些情况。1.D
97、根据后面一句Code breaking never lags(落后) far behind code making可知，此空该选D（只要有密码的存在，人们就会试图去破解它们）。2.E 根据后一句的For example, the first letters of My elephant eats too many eels spell out the hidden message Meet me.可知，此空该选E（你可以拼写每个单词的第一个字母来隐藏信息）。3.G 上一段介绍了第一种密码类型，本段介绍的是第二种类型，再根据空后的内容可知，空处选G（另外一种隐藏信息的方式是用符号来代表字母表中的
98、特定字母）。4.F 由前一句的a code book和空后的bridgemight stand for.me.可知，此空该选F（有了密码书，你就可以写下代表其他单词的单词）。5.A 本段介绍的是密码书，根据空后的转折可知，此处该选A（没有密码书是很难破解密码的）。Passage 2 本文介绍了如何种植一个正好适合你的花园。1.F 根据文章首句及下文的But it doesnt happen by accident可知，这里是在讲你是否曾去过一个花园但是它不是偶然发生的。故F项You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own gar
99、den, too符合语境。2.A 根据下文中的a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden可知，本段的主题应与你想要种植花园的原因有关，故选A项。3.E 根据上文的Some people may think.和Others are concerned about.可知此处表达的是人们种植花园的不同原因，而E项中的Still others may simply enjoy.与上下文衔接自然，故选E项。4.C 根据上文的.but thats not whats important和下文中的how being
100、in those gardens made us feel可知此处讲的应是什么是重要的，故C项符合语境。5.G 上文的the gardens of your youth以及下文的your childhood memories与G项中的those gardens和the strongest memory you have相呼应，故选G项。Passage 3 本文介绍了如何用简单的方法购买鱼和烹制鱼。1.G 由第1空后的句意表示转折可知，转折前的句子在语意上应该保持一致，即说明吃鱼对健康的益处。故选G。2.D 空前一句提到对鱼的选购、储存和烹制并不困难，空后一句讲本文是关于如何以一种简单的方式购买
101、和烹制鱼的，故选D这只需要一点点知识就能做好。3.F 段落的支撑细节始终围绕主题句展开，本段中第二、三句围绕如何通过嗅觉来鉴别鱼是否新鲜，因此可以判断F项正确。4.A 第4空前提到，浓烈的气味说明鱼已不新鲜，故不能买这种鱼。据此可知A项正确。5.B 本段的主题为如何烹制鱼，下文讲到了烹制鱼的步骤：首先，洗净鱼；其次，添加调料；最后，将装有鱼的盘子放入蒸锅中，蒸8至10分钟即可食用（以重约为一磅的鱼为例）。故选B项最简单的方法是蒸。Passage 4 本文讲的是有关冒险的科学的探索方面的内容。1.F 选项F中的weigh risks and rewards与上文的weigh the risk a
102、nd the reward相呼应，故F项符合语境。2.C 选项C中的Being better at those things与上文的were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring相呼应，因此选C。3.A 前文说人们有各种不同的性格，因此你可能喜欢赛车，或者讨厌赛车，故A项这完全是由你的性格决定的符合语境。4.E 根据上文的your willingness.teenage years及下文的hunger for new experiences.可知E项符合语境。5.G 根据空后的For the risk-seekers.becomes active可
103、知，此处讲的是面对紧张的局面时我们的大脑会有不同的反应，故G项符合语境。Passage 5 文中分析了女性比男性长寿的原因。1.A 根据空格后的In general, they can expect to live six or seven years more than men可知，空格处讲的是平均来看，女人的寿命更长。同时，空格处所表达的内容与文章第一句构成转折关系。所以A项正确。2.G 此处为过渡句，解释什么是荷尔蒙并谈及它的作用。所以G项正确。3.D 由空格后的They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infectio
104、ns可知，该段讲的是荷尔蒙的其他功能。所以D项正确。4.C 由空格后的Scientists are still not exactly sure how genes influence aging.Some think that a womans body cells have a tendency(倾向) to age more slowly than a mans可知，本段主要讲了基因与衰老的关系。所以C项正确。5.E 空处的前两句谈及了两个观点。所以E项正确。【长难句解读】Scientists are still not exactly sure how genes influence
105、aging, but they believe that they do. 分析：这是一个并列句。句中but连接两个有转折关系的分句，第一个分句中how引导宾语从句，第二个分句中that引导宾语从句。译文：科学家们仍不清楚基因怎样影响衰老，但是他们相信基因是会影响衰老的。Passage 6 本文介绍了三种策略，帮助我们重新建立信任关系。1.B 根据上句信任是我们从过去的经历中获取的一种行为和下句信任是一种冒险可知，此空选B，本句是对第一句话的进一步解释：信任是信赖某人。2.E 上句说有时，人们压根儿就无法再信任（别人）了，下句说这是可以理解的，由此可推测本句应是解释人们无法信任别人的原因。故选
106、E。3.A 由下文的对自己有信心能帮助你做出更好的选择可知，空处应是说学会真正信任自己，故选A。4.C 由本段最后一句在我们生活的某个节点，我们的信任会受到检验或遭到亵渎可知，此处应选C，即不要认为自己是个受害者。5.G 副词Instead表示转折。根据语境可推测这里应是说看到事物积极的一面并不意味着你无视已经发生的事。故选G。 Passage 7 本文介绍了参加马拉松训练需要采取的循序渐进的策略和技巧。 1.C 根据上文中的requires careful preparation和下文中的buy the best-fitting, best-built running shoes可知，此处指
107、的应是在开始训练前需要购置合适的跑鞋，故选C。2.E 根据上文中的to double-check the fit可知，应选E。E项中的still feel good是关键信息。3.A 根据上文中的During the first week及下文中的take a day off to rest可推知,此处指六天后休息一天，故选A。4.D 根据上文中的set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run及下文内容可知，此处指的应是每天增加半英里，故选D。5.G G项中的improving distance and time与上文中提到的延长跑步距离，记录
108、跑步时间等内容相呼应，故选G。Passage 8 本文主要介绍了如何有效利用空想来培养创新的想法。1.B 空前一句和空后一句都是空想家不好的外在表现，主语都是They，故答案为B项。2.C 选项C中的relativity, Coke or Post-it notes与空前的greatest ideas and achievements和空后的such ideas and inventions相对应，故答案为C项。3.A 选项A中的also helps与空前一句中的help对应，且两句话主语形式统一，都说的是进入空想状态的条件，故答案为A项。4.E 本段主要谈如何避免空想。选项E中的It指代上句
109、中的Mindfulness，此处是对上句内容的解释，故答案为E项。5.G 选项G中的to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby很好地解决了上句话中提出的问题，同时Therefore很好地把两句话进行了连接，故答案为G项。Passage 9 本文针对如何让孩子适应未来的工作提出了四点建议：要有好奇心、创造性、人际交往技巧和自我表达的能力。1.D 根据第1空后的By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well可知，第1空应填询问方式的问句，因此选D。2.A 本段标题是Curi
110、osity。第一句说，孩子需要有好奇心。第2空后主要介绍在教孩子做薄饼的过程中如何激发他们的好奇心。因此本空选A。3.C 本段标题是Creativity。第一句说，真正的创造性就是用现存的材料创造出新东西的能力。故选C。4.F 本段标题是Interpersonal Skills。第一句说，理解别人的感受对孩子来说可能是一个挑战。根据空后的问题可知，本空选F,家长可以利用故事书中的人物教育孩子，引导孩子学会揣摩别人的心思。5.G 本段标题是Self-expression。根据下句有很多表达想法的方式可知，本空选G, 即能够用有意义的方式表达想法是一种珍贵的技巧。Passage 10 本文就时间紧
111、迫的情况下如何烹饪给出了三条建议。1.B 上文提到人们不常做饭的三大原因：能力、金钱和时间。下面紧接着提到金钱和时间，因此本空谈论的应是做饭的能力。2.G 本段主题句是Think ahead.,故G项与之呼应。3.C 上文提到你在做一条面包吗？,下文提到做更多的东西所花的时间基本上是一样的，故此处指那就做上三四条吧。4.A 本段提到烹饪需要不断尝试、创新才能惊喜不断。故A项切题。5.F 前一句提到那有望给你新的开始，下文提到dont let a busy schedule discourage.，因此F项衔接最好。Passage 11 本文就健康信息的评估来源问题向读者提供了几条建议。1.G
112、从文章篇章结构分析，此处起承上启下的作用。故选G项。2.D 本段的中心句是Go to the original source.,选项D中的关键词语original research与本段主旨相吻合，故选D项。3.F 选项F与该段的主旨相吻合，F项中的also一词也很好地衔接了前一句话，同时从意思上也很好地引出了下文。4.B 选项B中的关键词语an ad与上句中的advertisements相呼应。5.A 根据文章结构分析，此处是本段的主旨句，结合后面的内容可知，本段主要讲的是我们每一个人要作出适合自己的选择，故选A项。Passage 12 视力在我们的日常生活中具有重要作用。超过5%的美国人担
113、心失明，本文给出了五条建议，保证一生视力健康。1.B 根据下句Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check可知，句中的careful与B项中的care对应，babies 6 to 12 months与B项中的early in life对应。故选B。2.C 上句意为：不管是什么季节，戴太阳镜都是极其重要的。C项它们能适当地保护你的眼睛能很好地衔接上文。故选C。3.G 本段主题句是Give your eyes a break.，G项这样频繁的眼睛活动会增加
114、眼疲劳的风险符合本段主题，也直接引出下句专家推荐人们采用20/20/20规则。故选G。4.A 空格处后文的内容是：作为健康饮食的一部分，每天要吃更多的水果和蔬菜。维生素C和E帮助保护视力，促进眼睛健康。所以A项吃绿色食物能够概括本段大意。故选A。5.F F项Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.和空格处上句中的follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses对应。故选F。Passage 13 本文向读者介绍了商业和商业管理的相关内容。1.D 前文介绍了什么是营利性商
115、业机构。由空后的Commonly called nonprofits可知选D，表示语意的转折，介绍非营利性商业机构。2.C 上句提到了非营利性商业机构，则空处应是提供更多的信息，对上句进行进一步的阐释和扩展。故选C。3.G 前句解释了商业管理的概念，下文为商业管理中规划所包含的三个方面，与G项中的three main aspects相一致。故选G。4.E 前一句为第一个方面，后一句为第三个方面，显然本句应介绍第二个方面。故选E。5.A 第二段的第一句介绍了商业管理中的三个技巧，分别是 planning, direction和control。接下来已经介绍了前两个技巧，最后一个技巧control
116、还未提及，所以本空应涉及control的内容。故选A。Passage 14 本文就如何进行公共演讲培训给出了几点建议。1.E 从空格后的so get help(所以寻求帮助)来看，前面所指的事情难度较大。E项符合语境。2.B 空前的doing well与B项中的do lots of things well相对应。3.C 下文说读者要远离那些注意事项，本段标题应为C项，意思是不去理睬太多规则。4.G 上一句指出你的大脑装满了要谈论的内容，所以试图强行塞入一整套规则只会使情况更糟。故选G。5.A 此处是对小标题的解释说明，根据上一句中的a special one可知，A项最合适。Passage 1
117、5 宽恕有益于身心健康，本文对如何宽恕给出了几点建议。1.B B项你要如何开始宽恕呢？与空格后的Try the following steps衔接，符合文意。2.F 根据空格后的内容你可以吸几口气,想些能带给你快乐的事情及本段主题句Calm yourself.可知，F项符合语境。F项中的try a simple stress-management technique与其呼应。3.G 本段前两句说不要等待道歉。很多时候伤害你的人并没有打算要道歉，由此可知，G项符合语境。此外，G项中的wait for people to apologize是关键信息。4.D 结合本段后面的叙述可知，D项尽力从冒犯
118、者的角度看事情符合语境。D项中的see things from your offenders angle与后文的understand your offender相呼应。5.E 空处前面说别忘了要原谅自己，后文说但是如果你不这样做，它会夺走你的自信，由此可知，E项对有些人来说，原谅自己是最大的挑战衔接上下文,符合语境。Passage 16 本文介绍了应对紧张的四个步骤,即获得支持,不独自面对,努力解决问题及积极点儿。1.C 根据下文Some ways of dealing with stress.But other ways.可知，面对压力，人们会有不同的应对方式。C项不同的人对压力的感受方式不
119、同照应下文。2.F 根据下文他们可能遇到和你相似的问题可推知，除了向可信赖的成年人寻求帮助外，还可以向朋友寻求支持，另外由第3个步骤中的you have support from adults and friends也可知此处选F。3.A 根据上文提到的独自面对压力不是个好主意可知,此处A项向他人求助使自己摆脱困境承接上文,符合语境。4.E 根据下文内容可知,解决问题前首先应清楚问题是什么，故选E。5.D 根据上文中的youll help yourself feel better even faster可知,D项符合语境。Passage 17 去年，密歇根大学的研究人员公布了在过去的十年里，共
120、鸣，即理解他人的能力在大学生中急剧下降。文章对这种现象的原因给出了不同的解释并说明了共鸣的作用和怎样提高情商。1.B 文章开头提到.researchers from the University of Michigan reported that.,由关键词researchers及上下文语境可知选B。2.D 空处是对该段的总结，且应与下文呼应，第三段第一句中的examples是线索词，故选D。3.G 前一句说Humans are socially related by nature.，Having relationships with other people is an important part of being human承接上文，故选G。4.F 本段首句提出主题共鸣暗示了有领导才能。空前的句子以公司寻找新经理的例子展开，空后表示转折，说明不具备情商的后果，因此可推知选F。好的社交技能，包括共鸣,是一种可以帮助你在生活的诸多领域获得成功的情商。5.C C项与空前一句中的let down your guard and really listen to others对应，故选C。
