1、Unit 1 Laughter is good for you课时练12篇阅读1篇完形学生用书P359(单独成册) 阅读理解A(2020池州重点高中摸底)The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important part in keeping
2、 you healthy.Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their
3、happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy
4、. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as its for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly he
5、lps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and
6、 bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了幽默、大笑和玩耍给人们的健康带来的好处。1What does the underlined word “infectious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?APlaying an important role.BKeeping people in
7、high spirits.CQuickly influencing other people.DPreventing illness from spreading.C解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段第四句“When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness.”可知，当人们分享笑容时，人们的关系更亲密，人们也会更加快乐。故infectious的意思为“迅速影响其他人”。2What can laughter increase according
8、to the author?ACognitive ability.BGood relationships.CA sense of humor.DHappiness and trust.B解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness.and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.”可知，在作者看来大笑能使
9、人们之间的关系更亲密。3What does the author think the old should do?AThey should have a good rest.BThey should play like children.CThey should prevent cognitive falling.DThey should take part in physical play.D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第三、四句“However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to m
10、ake play be part of their life as its for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness.”可知，作者认为老年人应该参与身体活动。4Which of the following would be the best title for the text?AHumor, Laughter and Play for HealthBAlways Keep Our Body HealthyCHave an Active and Happ
11、y LifeDLet Our Body and Mind RelaxA解析：标题归纳题。根据最后一段“Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.
12、”可知，这篇文章的主旨是幽默、大笑和玩耍有利于健康。B(2020石家庄重点高中摸底)I can proudly say that last year I broke the record for the oldest person in the world to ride a roller coaster. Im 105, but I feel younger. Even the doctor agrees Im in good condition. Im a bit deaf and my legs feel weak, but they are the only issue.I rode
13、the Twistosaurus at Flamingo Land, which spins you round quite fast. I didnt choose to go on that. Id have preferred a really fast one that went upside down. But I was told I couldnt ride something like that, because it would affect my blood pressure and I might have some danger.I wasnt nervousI don
14、t get frightened of anything. I was securely fastened, so I knew I wouldnt fall out. The roller coaster ride went on for three or four minutes, and it couldnt be a better experience. And I raised a lot of money for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance fund, which was fantastic.Peop
15、le were saying Id got a place in the Guinness World Records. Later, someone came to present me with the certificate. I had it on the wall in my living room, with another one I got a year earlier.My recordbreaking ways really began a couple of years ago, with the ice bucket challenge. It turned out t
16、hat I was probably the oldest person in the world to do it, and the video was very popular. After that, I started to think about what else I could do to raise money for different charities.Im not sure if anyone admires all the fun Im having. They just say Im daft and thats about it. But Ive had many
17、 good days and many exciting times. Ive had a really good life. I dont think Ive wasted any of it.【解题导语】本文讲述了世界上玩过山车年龄最大的老人的经历。他已经105岁，获得了吉尼斯世界纪录证书；此外，他还参加过“冰桶挑战”，为慈善组织募捐。他认为自己没有浪费人生，过得很充实。5Why didnt the author choose to go on riding the Twistosaurus?ABecause he was told not to do so.BBecause he con
18、sidered it too gentle.CBecause he thought it spun too fast.DBecause he was in a bad physical condition.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I didnt choose to go on that. Id have preferred a really fast one that went upside down.”可知，作者没有选择坐Twistosaurus，是因为他想要坐真正的快速翻转的过山车，即他认为Twistosaurus太过平缓，故B项正确。6How did the author m
19、ost probably react while riding the roller coaster?AHe really enjoyed himself.BHe was very worried at first.CHe couldnt think much about it.DHe got frightened as it started moving.A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The roller coaster ride went on for three or four minutes, and it couldnt be a better experience.”可知，乘
20、坐过山车持续三到四分钟，作者认为这是一次再好不过的经历了。据此可推知，作者在坐过山车时很享受，故A项正确。7What do you know about the author from paragraph 4?AHe was eager to get certificates.BHe disliked showing off his success.CHe was the oldest person in the world.DHe set a record the year before last year.D解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“last year”和第四段的内容，尤其是尾句“
21、I had it on the wall in my living room, with another one I got a year earlier.”可知，去年作者把这张吉尼斯世界纪录证书挂在客厅的墙上，还有一张是一年前挂的。据此可知，作者在前年也创造了一项纪录。8Which word can best describe the author?ACooperative.BOptimistic.CGenerous. DIntelligent.B解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But Ive had many good days and many exciting times. Ive
22、 had a really good life. I dont think Ive wasted any of it.”并结合文章描述的作者105岁还创造吉尼斯世界纪录可知，作者认为自己有过许多美好的日子和许多激动人心的时刻，他过得很好，没有浪费人生；据此可推知，作者是一个乐观的人，故B项正确。 完形填空(2020江西重点中学协作体联考)I got on the bus to go to school as normally do. Today, however, was quite _1_As we approached the next stop, a little girl got on
23、.She _2_ her wallet to find the $2 to pay the driver, but I could _3_ by her expression that she didnt have the correct _4_. Therefore, I stood up, took out $2 from my wallet, and paid _5_ the girl.Then I walked back and sat down.The girl _6_ me, sitting down next to me.She said “thank you” in a swe
24、et little voice and we began to chat.I found out that she was trying to get to State Street.I felt _7_ to think about a girl in such a young age _8_ around in the city with no money or guardian.When my _9_ approached, I instructed her to get off with me and she agreed.As we got to the _10_， the litt
25、le girl took my hand, and I _11_ her across the street to safety. _12_， I had some spare time, so I _13_ the girl to State Street, gave her $5, told her how to get home, and said goodbye. As I _14_ out my hand to shake, she ran to me and gave me the biggest and _15_ hug.We waved each other goodbye a
26、nd she looked at me with the sweetest blue eyes, and then she skipped away _16_ the street. Although my new friend, Emily, was just a 9yearold girl, she gave me _17_ that will take her many years to understand.As we hugged, none of us said a word; _18_ , I knew that our hearts had met and a _19_ was
27、 made.No age can limit the _20_ of ones heart or the love that they can give.【解题导语】作者热心帮助了一个在公交车上遇到的小女孩，小女孩给了他大大的拥抱。作者感悟到任何年龄都不能限制一个人内心的力量或他们所能给予的爱。1A.frighteningBdisappointingCdifferent DcrazyC解析：根据句中however表示转折可知今天与以往不同，下文叙述了事情经过。故选C项。frightening令人恐惧的；disappointing令人失望的；different不同的；crazy疯狂的。2A.ob
28、served BtouchedCpresented DsearchedD解析：根据空后“her wallet to find the $2”可知女孩上车后从钱包里找钱付车费，根据当时情境可知选D项。 observe观察；touch触摸；present提出；search寻找。3A.tell BhearCimagine DbaseA解析：女孩的表情告诉“我”她没有正好的钱付车费，指从她的表情看出。故选A项。4A.ticket BaccessCpermit DfareD解析：此处指女孩没有正好的钱付车费，指车费。故选 D项。5A.for BoffCback DtoA解析：pay for sb.指为某
29、人付款，此处指“我”为女孩付了车费。故选A项。6A.followed BpushedCnoticed DexcusedA解析：“我”为女孩付车费后，女孩跟随“我”，然后坐在了“我”旁边表示感谢。故选A项。7A.tired BboredCtroubled DinspiredC解析：根据句中“around in the city with no money or guardian”可知作者对这个小女孩没有钱和监护人自己在城市坐车感到不安，根据常识选C项。tired疲倦的；bored无聊的；troubled不安的；inspired能力卓越的。8A.chatting BlookingCplaying
30、DwanderingD解析：此处指女孩自己在城市里坐车闲逛，wander around徘徊，闲逛。故选D项。9A.company BstoreCcenter DstopD解析：根据下句“get off with me”可知是作者到站了。故选D项。10A.corner BcrossroadsCdestination DshopB解析：根据“across the street to safety”可知他们走到十字路口过马路。故选B项。11A.made BhurriedCled DfreedC解析：此处指作者带领小女孩安全过马路，故选C项。12A.Usually BLuckilyCGenerally
31、 DPersonallyB解析：幸好“我”有些空闲时间，所以“我”陪伴小女孩去她的目的地，表示“幸运的是”。故选B项。13A.accompanied BtreatedCinvited DinstructedA解析：此处表示“我”有时间，所以陪伴女孩去她的目的地，指陪伴女孩。故选A项。14A.pulled BcarriedCmade DheldD解析：此处指“我”伸出手和女孩握手，hold out伸出。故选D项。15A.toughest BtightestCsoftest DstrongestB解析：女孩跑过来给了“我”一个最大最紧的拥抱，指紧紧的拥抱。故选B项。16A.across Bover
32、Coff DdownD解析：此处指女孩沿着街连蹦带跳地走了，down the street沿着大街。故选D项。17A.something BanythingCnothing DeverythingA解析：这个9岁的女孩给了“我”她多年之后才会明白的东西，用于肯定句。故选A项。18A.otherwise BhoweverCbesides DthereforeB解析：“我们”拥抱时谁都没说话，然而“我”知道“我们”的心相遇而且还建立了一种联系，表示转折。故选B项。19A.connection BcontributionCconclusion DdecisionA解析：此处指“我”和小女孩之间建立了
33、一种联系。connection联系，关系；contribution贡献；conclusion结论；decision决定。故选A项。20A.strength BpowerCforce DenergyA解析：任何年龄都不能限制一个人内心的力量或他们所能给予的爱，指内心的力量。故选A项。 strength力量；power权力；force武力；energy能量。课时练22篇阅读1篇七选五1篇语法填空学生用书P361(单独成册) 阅读理解A(2020滁州高三联考)Laura Sides was a psychology major at the University of Nottingham in 2
34、004. She first noticed signs of her dads developing dementia(痴呆) when she moved to Nottingham. She said, “Dad was a doctor, so he knew exactly what was happening to him, but people try to hide it when they are ill. Then, I came home for my 21st birthday and arranged to meet him, but he never showed
35、up as hed forgotten. Thats when I knew something serious was happening.”So, aged 21, she decided to leave university and look after him herself. She lived close by, popping in every day to make sure he was eating, and that the house was tidy, before heading off to her work.Besides challenging moment
36、s, there were times when looking after her dad was a pure joy. “Wed wake up. Id ask him what he wanted to do that day, and however ridiculous the adventure, off wed go.”Sadly, in 2009, 5 years later, Laura lost her father. Before he died, Laura went to a hospital appointment with him, where doctors
37、mentioned that his form of Alzheimers was genetic, meaning there was a fiftyfifty chance that she had inherited it. For several years Laura agonised over whether to be tested, finally finding out in August 2017 that she has the APP gene, meaning that, like him, she will develop the condition within
38、a decade.At first, she struggled, feeling as if she lacked purpose. Then, during a sleepless night in the summer of 2018, she decided at around 2 am. to enter the 2019 London Marathon sponsored by the charities Alzheimers Society and Alzheimers Research UK.She hoped to start the conversation around
39、earlyonset Alzheimers and to encourage people to talk about it more openly. “I remember when Dad was ill, people wouldnt know how to react and it all felt very hidden away, but I want to be honest and open.” She added, “The more information we can get, the less of a taboo(忌讳) this will feel. That sa
40、id, the support Ive received so far after going public has been amazingthats what is carrying me through.”【解题导语】Laura Sides在读大学期间，父亲患上了阿尔茨海默病，她休学悉心照料父亲直到他去世；后来她被医生告知自己在十年后也会患上同样的病。短暂的痛苦之后，她便振作了起来，积极面对生活，参加马拉松比赛，并且进行阿尔茨海默病方面的公开演讲，鼓励人们公开谈论这种病，而不是回避它。1Laura noticed her fathers dementia when _.Aher fath
41、er told her his condition in personBpeople nearby informed her of her fathers conditionCher father forgot his own birthday partyDher father forgot to attend her 21yearold birthday partyD解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Then, I came home for my 21st birthday.Thats when I knew something serious was happening.”可知，Laur
42、a的父亲忘记参加女儿的21岁生日会，在那时Laura意识到父亲已患病，故选D。2The underlined word “agonised” in paragraph 4 probably means “_”AexcitedBstruggledCshocked DdelightedB解析：词义猜测题。根据上文中的“there was a fiftyfifty chance that she had inherited it”可知，医生告知Laura，她有百分之五十的患病概率，并结合画线词所在句中的“whether to be tested”可知，此处表示Laura多年来苦苦思索是否去检查一下，
43、与B项词义接近。3Laura started the open talk in the hope of _.Agetting people to talk about Alzheimers openlyBearning some money to help treat her AlzheimersCmaking herself stronger to fight against AlzheimersDraising funds for charities Alzheimers Society and Alzheimers Research UK.A解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词open
44、talk定位到文章的最后一段。根据该段首句“She hoped to start the conversation around earlyonset Alzheimers and to encourage people to talk about it more openly.”可知，作者公开谈论阿尔茨海默病是为了鼓励人们公开谈论此病，故选A。4Which words can best describe Laura?ACaring and positive. BCareful and honest.CPatient and cautious. DDevoted and modest.A解析：
45、推理判断题。通读全文内容可知，Laura在得知父亲患阿尔茨海默病后休学来悉心照料他直至他去世，后来得知自己也会得阿尔茨海默病后，挣扎后便振作起来，先是决定参加马拉松比赛，接着针对这种病进行公开演讲，鼓励人们更加公开地谈论它，而不是回避它。由此可知，作者是一个关心他人且积极向上的人，故选A。B(2020太原一模)New Haven, ConnecticutA surprise awaited students in Yale who showed up for Professor Laurie Santoss class. They got slips of paper that said, “
46、No class today.” There was only one rule for the students unexpected free timeThey were not allowed to study, but to relax. Since exams and papers were coming up, everyone was tired and stressed. At this moment they were touched. With around applause, nine students hugged Santos, and two burst into
47、tears.Yet, cancelling class was not just a break. It was also a challenge, as she was asking them to stop worrying about their grades, even if it was just an hour. One student went to the Yale University Art Gallery for the first time in her four years at Yale. A group of students went to a recordin
48、g studio and played a new song. More people were outside, and more were smiling. Thats why about 1，200 students were taking Santoss class, called “Psychology and the Good Life”， the largest class in Yales 317year history. Even nonYale students had the chance to take Santoss class. It was offered as
49、an online course and she immediately became an Internet hit.Skyler Robinson, one of her students, was at a loss for a while about what to do during his break, and then decided to take a nap. “It was a great nap，” he commented. Santos designed the class after she realized that her students kept busy
50、through long days that seemed far more depressing and joyless than her own college years. “They feel theyre in this crazy rat race. Theyre working so hard that they cant take a single hour off. Thats awful.”The ideas behind the class are simple. Santos said, “It is the hope that science can help stu
51、dents find peace among all the stresses and difficulties they face at college.” The lessons include showing more gratitude, performing acts of kindness and increasing social connections. The students really wanted to learn to lead a happy life in a sciencedriven way. Santos also noted the psychologi
52、cal happening of “miswanting”， which led people to work towards the wrong goals in life.One week, Santos asked students to exercise. Another week, she wanted them to get more sleep. They worked hard to keep some new habits. Social science research led to many new understandings of how people find ha
53、ppiness. She thinks her class can change Yale, or rather, not just Yale.【解题导语】耶鲁大学心理学教授Laurie Santos取消课程，让学生去放松。她这样做是希望科学能帮助学生在大学里面对压力和困难时找到平静。5How did students respond to the cancelling class?AThey expressed their concern.BThey were at a loss what to do.CThey showed gratitude to the teacher.DThey w
54、ere eager to study individually.C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“At this moment they were touched. With around applause, nine students hugged Santos, and two burst into tears.”可知，学生得知取消课程这一消息后，非常感动，并且对老师表达了感激之情。故选C。6How can we know Santoss class was popular?AFrom the attendance in her class.BFrom the subject she t
55、aught.CFrom the long history of Yale.DFrom the release of the online course.A解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Thats why about 1，200 students were taking Santoss class.the largest class in Yales 317year history.”可知，Santos的这门课是耶鲁大学有史以来出勤人数最多的一门课，由此可知她的课程非常受欢迎。故选A。7What can students learn from Santoss class?ATo develo
56、p good study habits.BTo let exercise become their routine.CTo better understand how to find happiness.DTo do something joyful during the stressful time.C解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The students really wanted to learn to lead a happy life in a sciencedriven way.”和第五段中的“Social science research led to many new un
57、derstandings of how people find happiness.”可推知，Santos的课程可以教学生们更好地理解如何寻找快乐。故选C。8What can we infer from the text?ASantos had a more stressful time in her college.BStudents would be in rat race after Santoss class.CSantoss influence can reach a wider range of people.DSantos is going to cancel more clas
58、ses for better effects.C解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“She thinks her class can change Yale, or rather, not just Yale.”并结合全文内容可知，Santos的课程不仅仅能影响耶鲁大学，也能在其他地方产生影响。故选C。 七选五(2020大连高三双基测试)Have you ever had times questioning yourself and feeling discouraged? If you answer yes, what youve experienced is negative selfta
59、lk. 1._. You say to yourself untrue things like, “Im not good enough. Im a disappointment.” These false beliefs stop us in our tracks. So, how do you stop the negative selftalk?2._Know youre special. You are “One of a kind！” There is no other person that thinks exactly like you. When you begin to si
60、ncerely believe how special you are, its easier to fight the negative selftalk.Change your associationsYour negative selftalk comes from your environment. You didnt just accidentally wake up one day thinking of bad things about yourself. It may be because someone, somewhere in your life has told you
61、 negative things about you and whether you accept it or not, you believe them. However, if you surround yourself with the right people, they will build you up, inspire you and make you feel better. 3._Change your dialogueRead and say all the wonderful things about yourself at least 5 times per day.
62、Look at yourself in the mirror and say, “I am amazing！”4._， and youll believe you are awesome pretty soon.Of course, there are other things to stop negative selftalk. 5._， but if you are determined to think positively in every situation, that will bring a positive change in your life.AThink the same
63、 wayBChange is not easyCChange your positionDIt begins in your brainEChange your state of mindFYoull seek out the right people to help change your thoughtsGYoull start to believe the great things they tell you little by little【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何停止消极的自我对话。1D解析：空前一句是说如果你的答案是肯定的，那么你所经历的就是消极的自我对话。空后是
64、说你对自己说一些不真实的情况，由此可推知，D项“它始于你的大脑”衔接上下文，符合语境。2E解析：根据文章结构和空处所处位置可知，空处为本段的小标题。本段内容都是在描述一个人好的心态的表现，故E项“改变你的心态”最能概括本段内容。3G解析：根据空前一句“然而，如果你结交了正确的人，他们会让你振作起来，激励你，让你感觉更好”可知，G项“你会开始逐渐地相信他们告诉你的美好的事情”衔接上文，符合语境。4A解析：空前一句是说看着镜子中的自己对自己说“我太棒了！”，空后是说你很快就会相信你很棒，由此可知A项符合语境。5B解析：空后表示“但如果你决心在任何情况下都积极思考，这将给你的生活带来积极的改变”。其
65、中but为表转折意义的提示词，故B项“改变并不容易”符合语境，衔接下文。 语法填空(2020安徽省示范高中模拟)Proper exercise is beneficial to our health. As the experts say, swimming is an excellent way to work your entire body. An hour of swimming 1._(burn) almost as many calories as running. There are a host of benefits you may gain from swimming 2.
66、_(regular)One of 3._ biggest benefits of swimming is that it truly works well from head to toe. It can not only increase your heart rate without 4._(stress) your body, but also build up your muscles and 5._(strong). Besides, swimming makes your heart and lung strong. It is so good for you that resea
67、rchers say it may even reduce your risk of death. 6._(compare) with inactive people, 7._(swim) have about half the risk of death. Some other studies have shown that swimming may help lower blood pressure and control blood sugar.The number of persons 8._ experience some level of insomnia(失眠症) is incr
68、easing, so this is excellent newsthe researchers conclude that swimming is a potentially powerful way to relieve stress quickly and promote deeper sleep.Swimming is safe for most people. As with any workout, there are certain risks associated with swimming. If you 9._(injure) or have certain medical
69、 conditions, be sure to check with your doctor before swimming. 10._ general, its a good idea to check with your doctor whenever you start a new exercise program.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。游泳运动和跑步燃烧的卡路里相当，经常游泳的人获益良多，如可以增加心率，增强肌肉和力量，并能让心肺功能增强。1burns解析：考查时态和主谓一致。句意：游泳一小时几乎和跑步一小时燃烧的卡路里一样多。根据句意可知，此句陈述的是一般事实，故用一般现在时
70、；且此句主语为“An hour of swimming”，属于第三人称单数，故谓语动词用burns。2regularly解析：考查副词。句意：经常游泳你将获益良多。空处修饰动名词“swimming”，故用其副词形式。3the解析：考查冠词。根据空后的“biggest”可知，空处应用定冠词the。4stressing解析：考查非谓语动词。根据空前的介词“without”可知，空处应用动名词形式。此处是说，游泳可以让身体在不紧张的情况下提高心率。5strength解析：考查名词。此处是说，游泳还可以增强肌肉和力量。根据空前的“your muscle”可知，空处用名词形式。6Compared解析：考
71、查非谓语动词。此句的主语和动词compare之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，表示“与不活跃的人相比”，故用其过去分词形式。7swimmers解析：考查名词的单复数。句意：与不活跃的人相比，游泳者只有大约一半的死亡风险。分析句子结构可知，空处为此句的主语，表示“游泳者”，故用其名词形式；且swimmer为可数名词，而此处表示群体，故用其复数形式。8who/that解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，此句为定语从句，空处应为引导词，在从句中作主语，先行词为persons，故用who/that引导此定语从句。9are injured解析：考查被动语态。句意：如果你受伤或患某种疾病，在游泳前一定要咨询医生。分析句子结构可知，此句主语和动词injure之间为被动关系，故用被动语态。10In解析：考查固定搭配。in general为固定搭配，意为“总的来说，通常”。句意：通常，无论何时在开始新的锻炼项目之前，向医生核实一下是一个好方法。
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