1、模块6Unit 1Laughter is good for you(A卷).单项填空1(2016南京学情调研)Your _ as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of reflecting on how you learn.AoperationBgrowthCperformance DcharacterC解析: 句意:如果你能养成一种经常思考如何学习的习惯, 那么作为一个学生, 你的表现一定会很棒的。 performance“表现”; operation“操作, 手术”; growth“增长”; character “人物,
2、 角色” 。 2We all agree that even it is _ possible, human cloning should not be allowed in the world for it challenges our value system.Aconstantly BpreviouslyCtechnically DessentiallyC解析: 句意:我们大家一致认为, 即便技术上可行, 克隆人类在世界上也不应该被允许, 因为它挑战了我们的价值体系。 technically “技术上”, 符合句意。 constantly “持续不断地”; previously“以前,
3、先前”; essentially “本质上, 从根本上” 。3We dont mean he is not fair, but we do feel that its difficult for him to remain _ where his son is concerned.Apositive BsensitiveCobjective DeffectiveC解析: 句意:我们不是说他不公正, 但是我们确实觉得让他在牵涉到他儿子的事情上保持客观是很难的。 objective表示“客观的”, 符合句意。 4_ this job, he will have to be faced with t
4、he challenging situation he has never experienced before.ANo matter who will take onBWho takes onCWhoever will take onDWhoever takes onD解析: whoever/no matter who引导让步状语从句, 句中谓语动词用一般时表将来时。 句意:无论是谁承担这份工作, 他都会面临从未经历过的挑战。 B项含有疑问意味, 与句意不符合。 5(2016泰州二中检测)Will you be able to finish the report before Friday?
5、I cant _ anything, but Ill try my best.Aguarantee BtransformCprepare DsayA解析: 答句句意:我不能做出任何保证, 但我会尽力的。 guarantee“保证, 担保” 。 6They said economic growth is the basis for _defense capability, which is in turn an important indicator of overall national strength.Aadding BdecreasingClessening Dstrengthening
6、D解析: 句意:他们说经济增长是加强国防能力的基础, 而这反过来又是综合国力的重要标志。 strengthen“加强; 增强” 。 7(2016南京盐城二模)Do you know the story of the cowherd and the weaving maiden?Of course. Their love story was_ as an example for hundreds of years in China.Ataken up Bkept upCpicked up Dheld upD解析: 句意:你知道牛郎和织女的故事吗?当然。 在中国上百年来, 他们的爱情一直作为典范而
7、传颂着。 hold up as an example奉为楷模。 take up占用; keep up保持; pick up捡起。 故判断选D。 8If you have a good understanding of English and want to _ and sharpen your language skills, studying idioms can be a good way to do so.Amake up Bpolish upCbuild up Dtake upB解析: polish up在此处表示“提高, 改善” 的意思。 make up“组成; 编造; 弥补”; b
8、uild up“树立, 建立; 增进, 加强”; take up“占据; 拿起” 。 9A person with a happy, easygoing _ is more likely to succeed in the future.Anature BappearanceCbehavior DtalentA解析: 句意:一个有着快乐、随和天性的人在未来更可能成功。 nature“本性, 天性”, 符合句意。 appearance“外表”; behavior“举止”; talent“才能”。 10(2016南通高三调研)I tried to work on,but I got so tire
9、d that I could no longer _Akeep out Bhold outCcome up Dcome downB解析: 考查动词短语辨析。句意:我试图继续工作,可是我太累了,不能再坚持了。keep out“阻止进入”;come down“下来,降落”;come up“走进,发生,开始,上升”;hold out“坚持,维持”。11The airport to be completed next year _promote tourism in this area.Ais helping Bwill helpChelped Dhas helpedB解析: 此处to be comp
10、leted next year是一个非谓语动词短语作the airport的后置定语; 根据标志词next year及句意“明年将竣工的机场” 可知谓语动词表示将来动作, 故选B。 12Tony said he had run out of his money and asked for 1, 000 dollars on the phone.Do tell him to be economical. After all, _Ariches have wings Bmoney doesnt grow on treesCno pains, no gainsDpenny wise, pound f
11、oolishB解析: Tony 在电话里说他已经把钱花完了, 要1 000美元。 务必告诉他要节俭。 毕竟, 钱不是树上长出来的。 riches have wings“金钱有翅, 财富易失”, no pains, no gains “不劳则无获”, penny wise, pound foolish“小事聪明, 大事糊涂”, 均不符合语境。 13The reason _ I have to go is _ my mother is ill in bed.Awhy; why Bwhy; becauseCwhy; that Dthat; becauseC解析: The reason why.is
12、that.“的原因是” 。 14The speaker had to get his voice_ so as to make himself_Arisen; hearing Braised; hearingCraised; heard Darisen; heardC解析: 因为rise, arise是不及物动词, 不能使用被动结构, 所以第一空用raised, 构成get sth. done结构; 第二空考查make oneself done的用法, 所以用heard。 15(2016泰州二模)The wedding dress of the Princess is noble and el
13、egant. _ is the beauty of this style that it will be popular with young women.ASuch BItCWhat DThatA解析: 句意:公主的婚纱很高贵、很优雅。 这种风格是这么地美以至于它会很快受到年轻女士的欢迎。 这里用such.that.结构, such代指这种情况,修饰名词, so后面要接形容词或副词, such放在句首, 后面用倒装句, 故选A。 .阅读理解Extracts(摘录) From Information Booklet For Car Ferry PassengersCAR DECKSCar dr
14、ivers are advised to use the handbrake before leaving their cars, to lock all doors and to take with them all belongings that may be needed during the crossing.CURRENCY EXCHANGEWe regret that there are no facilities aboard for the exchange of cheques of any kind but most European currencies(notes bu
15、t not coins) together with Euro cards and various types of international credit cards are accepted for payment in restaurants, shops, cinemas, etc. and to carry out other transactions(交易) on board. PASSENGER FACILITIES ON BOARDThe following are a small selection of those available.PROMENADE DECK(散步甲
16、板): Here you can enjoy a pleasant stroll, go for a jog, or sit or lie back in the sunshine in adaptable reclining seats(躺椅). We would however suggest passengers that decks may be slippery in wet or freezing weather.VIEWING BRIDGE: This is situated below the Captains Bridge and offers a view over the
17、 bow of the ship. The viewing bridge is reached from the promenade deck via the foremost stairway.A LA CARTE RESTAURANT: This serves the same breakfast buffet as the main dining room. Scandinavian and international specialties are available at lunch and dinner times. No reservations required.DUTYFRE
18、E SHOP: This is a supermarket offering Scandinavian and international goods, foodstuffs, spirits, tobacco goods, sweets etc.OPENING TIMES: The opening times of the various shops, restaurants and other facilities are shown on the relevant entrance doors as well as on the boards in the main halls on D
19、ecks 4.【解题导语】本文是一篇从渡船信息小册子上摘录的一些有用的信息, 其中包括了汽车渡江、货币兑换、开始时间等信息。 1Passengers to the A La Carte restaurant _. Acan enjoy a buffet free of chargeBcannot reserve a place for lunch or dinnerCcan have the full menu whenever they likeDcan sit wherever they like when they come inD解析:细节理解题。 根据A LA CARTE RESTA
20、URANT部分的No rerervations required.可知这家旅店的顾客可以呆在船上的任何位置, 故选D。 2According to the information given, the promenade deck can be used for _Aexercise and relaxation Benjoying the view over the seaCtaking exercise in all kinds of weatherDspending the nightA解析:细节理解题。 根据PROMENADE DECK(散步甲板)部分的Here you can enj
21、oy a pleasant stroll, go for a jog, or sit or lie back in the sunshine in adaptable reclining seats(躺椅). 可知在这个地方游客可以自由地休息和进行锻炼, 故选A。 3Which of the following car ferry passengers might have trouble or difficulty on the ferry? AA British standing on the viewing bridge below Captains Bridge.BAn Austral
22、ian taking with him all his belongings in the car.CA Canadian with only banknotes from his own country.DA German going for a walk on promenade deck.C解析:细节理解题。 根据CURRENCY EXCHANGE部分的We regret that there are no facilities aboard for the exchange of cheques of any kind but most European currencies (not
23、es but not coins) together with Euro cards and various types of international credit cards are accepted for payment in restaurants, shops, cinemas, etc. and to carry out other transactions (交易) on board. 可知本船上只可以使用欧洲的货币和信用卡, 故选C。 .任务型阅读(2016宿豫中学高三测试)Naturally regulate your sleepwake cycleMelatonin(褪
24、黑激素) is a naturally occurring hormone(激素)that helps regulate your sleepwake cycle. Melatonin production is controlled by light exposure. Your brain should produce more in the evening, when its dark, to make you sleepy, and less during the day when its light and you want to stay awake. However, many
25、aspects of modern life can disturb your bodys natural production of melatonin and your sleepwake cycle.Spending long days in an office away from natural light, for example, can impact your daytime wakefulness and make your brain sleepy. Then bright lights at nightespecially from hours spent in front
26、 of the TV or computer screencan hold back your bodys production of melatonin and make it harder to sleep. However, there are ways for you to naturally regulate your sleepwake cycle, improve your bodys production of melatonin, and keep your brain on a healthy schedule.Increase light exposure during
27、the dayRemove your sunglasses in the morning and let light onto your face.Spend more time outside during daylight. Try to take your work breaks outside in sunlight, exercise outside, or walk your dog during the day instead of at night.Let as much light into your home/workspace as possible. Keep curt
28、ains and blinds open during the day, move your desk closer to the window.If necessary, use a light treatment box. A light treatment box can create sunshine and can be especially useful during short winter days when theres limited daylight.Improve melatonin production at nightTurn off your television
29、 and computer. Many people use the television to fall asleep or relax at the end of the day. Not only does the light hold back melatonin production, but television can actually excite the mind, rather than relaxing it. Try listening to music or audio books, or practicing relaxation exercises. If you
30、r favorite TV show is on late at night, record it for viewing earlier in the day.Dont read from a backlit device at night (such as an iPad). If you use a portable electronic device to read, use an eReader that is not backlit, i. e. one that requires an additional light source such as a bedside lamp.
31、Change your light bulbs. Avoid bright lights before bed, use lowwattage bulbs instead.When its time to sleep, make sure the room is dark. The darker it is, the better youll sleep. Cover electrical displays, use heavy curtains or shades to block light from windows, or try an eye mask to cover your ey
32、es.Use a flashlight to go to the bathroom at night. As long as its safe to do so, keep the light to a minimum so it will be easier to go back to sleep.TitleNaturally regulate your sleepwake cyclePassage outlineSupporting detailsDeciding factorMelatonin, a hormone that 1._ naturally, helps regulate y
33、our sleepwake cycle. 2._ melatonin in the evening makes you sleepy, while less melatonin during the day makes you 3._.Disturbing 4_Long days in an office away from 5._ light.Long hours in front of the TV or computer screen.6._ to increasing light exposure7._ off your sunglasses in the morning.Spend
34、more time outside during daylight.Keep curtains open and sit close to the window.Use a light treatment box especially in 8. _.Methods of improving melatonin productionListen to music 9._of watching TV.Avoid 10._from a backlit device.Use lowwattage bulbs.Use heavy curtains to make the room dark.Use a
35、 flashlight to go to the bathroom.答案:1.occurs2.More3.awake4.aspects5.natural6Approaches/Solutions7.Take8.winter9.instead10.readingUnit 1Laughter is good for you(B卷).完形填空(2016南通调研)The fighting for success always begins with a target. But too many people _1_ through life like sleepwalkers. Each day th
36、ey follow familiar _2_, never asking, “What am I doing with my life?” And they dont know what theyre doing because they lack _3_Goalsetting is a focus of the _4_ to move in a certain direction. Begin with a clear _5_ of what you want. Write down your goals and date themputting them into _6_to make t
37、hem clearer to you. Rather than concentrating on _7_ objects to acquire and possess, focus on satisfying your desires to do, to produce, to contribute, which gives you a true sense of _8_ we all need.Its important to picture yourself _9_ your goal. What often happens is that _10_ tend to picture the
38、 terrible consequences of failure, while winners picture the _11_ of success. Ive seen it among athletes, business people and public speakers.Ive done it myself. I was afraid of _12_ travel. Friends showed me statistics contrasting air and highway _13_, but it made no difference, because I had read
39、too many articles describing _14_ scenes and imagined these scenes vividly. I had programmed myself, without realizing it, to _15_ planes.Then one summer I had the _16_ to fly on a private plane with friends. I didnt want to miss a great _17_. So I spent two weeks imagining a smooth flight and easy
40、_18_When the day arrived, I was _19_ to go. To everyones surprise, I got on the plane and flew with them without hesitation. I loved _20_ minute of it, and I still use the techniques I employed that day.【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。 人生有了目标, 生活才有方向感、成就感。 然而不同的人想象目标的方式不一样, 有人悲观, 有人乐观。 作者通过自己的亲身经历告诉人们给自己积极的暗示能够帮助人们达
41、成目标。 1A.runBmarchCwander DhurryC解析: 句意:但是太多人就像梦游者一样一辈子浑浑噩噩。 A项意为“跑”; B项意为“前进, 行军”; C项意为“漫步, 漫游”; D项意为“催促, 匆忙” 。 根据语境“like sleepwalkers” 可知, 大部分人没有目标, 如梦游者一样地生活。 故选C项。2A.routines BguidesCexercises DteachersA解析: 句意:每一天他们都做着类似的日常工作, 从来没有问过“我的人生究竟应该怎么过?” A项意为“例行公事, 日常工作”; B项意为“指导”; C项意为“练习”; D项意为“老师” 。
42、根据语境“Each day they follow familiar” 可知, 这些人每天重复着类似的事情, 没有目标, 没有反思。 故选A项。 3A.experiences BactionsCmethods DgoalsD解析: 句意:他们不知道他们正在做些什么, 因为他们缺乏目标。 A项意为“经历”; B项意为“行动”; C项意为“方法”; D项意为“目标” 。 根据上文“The fighting for success always begins with a target. ” 以及下文中多次出现的“goal” 可知, 那些没有生活目标的人不知道自己在做些什么。 故选D项。 4A.li
43、ght BwillCbreath DbloodB解析: 句意:设立目标就是要集中精力去朝某个方向前进。 A项意为“光”; B项意为“意愿”; C项意为“呼吸”; D项意为“血, 血液” 。 根据下文“focus on satisfying your desires to do” 可知, 此处表示“愿望, 意愿” 。 故选B项。 5A.impression BtheoryCidea DskyC解析: 句意:一开始要清楚地知道自己想要什么。 A项意为“印象”; B项意为“理论”; C项意为“想法, 主意”; D项意为“天空” 。 根据上文可知, 作者一直在强调的是要有自己的目标, 此处表示一开始就
44、要明确自己的所求。 故选C项。 6A.words BheartsCbags DpocketsA解析: 句意:把你的目标写下来, 给每一个目标制定一个日期将这些目标转化成文字, 从而使自己更明确自己的目标。 A项意为“文字, 话语”; B项意为“心脏”; C项意为“袋子”; D项意为“口袋” 。 根据语境“Write down your goals” 可知, 此处是指把目标写下来, 转化成文字。 故选A项。 7A.mental BcheapCboring DvaluableD解析: 句意:不是集中注意力去获取并拥有有价值的东西, 而是要竭力去满足自己想要去做、去创造、去贡献的愿望, 这将会给我们
45、一种真正需要的满足感。 A项意为“精神上的”; B项意为“便宜的”; C项意为“令人厌倦的”; D项意为“有价值的” 。 根据语境可知, 空格处应与“contribute” 形成对比, 并与“acquire and possess” 相呼应, 只有D项符合语境。 故选D项。 8A.humour BsatisfactionCdirection DjusticeB解析:参考上题解析。A项意为“幽默”; B项意为“满足”; C项意为“方向”; D项意为“正义” 。 此处与前面“satisfying” 相呼应, 表示满足感。 故选B项。 9A.setting BwritingCaccomplishin
46、g DseekingC解析: 句意:想象自己完成目标很重要。 A项意为“设置”; B项意为“写, 写作”; C项意为“完成”; D项意为“寻找, 探寻” 。 根据下文“while winners. of success” 及作者所举的自己乘飞机的经历可知, 作者认为想象自己成功(即能完成目标)很重要。 故选C项。 10A.losers BheroesCadults DchildrenA解析: 句意:常见的是, 失败者经常想象失败的后果, 而成功者则想象成功的回报。 A项意为“失败者”; B项意为“英雄”; C项意为“成年人”; D项意为“儿童”。 根据下文“while winners pict
47、ure” 的对比可知, 此处表示失败者。 故选A项。 11A.records BawardsCeffects DrewardsD解析: A项意为“记录”; B项意为“奖, 奖品”; C项意为“效果, 影响”; D项意为“回报” 。 根据上文“the terrible consequences of failure” 的对比可知, 此处表示成功的回报。 故选D项。 12A.land BairCsea DdesertB解析:句意:我害怕乘飞机旅行。 A项意为“土地, 陆地”; B项意为“空中, 天空”; C项意为“大海”; D项意为“沙漠” 。 根据下文“Friends showed me sta
48、tistics contrasting air” 和“planes” 可知, 作者害怕乘飞机旅行。 故选B项。 13A.speed BcostCsafety DcomfortC解析: 句意:朋友们向我展示了空中运输和公路运输安全性的数据对比, 但是这对我来讲毫无意义, 因为我之前读了很多关于飞机坠毁的文章, 并能够想象得到那些场景。 A项意为“速度”; B项意为“成本, 费用”; C项意为“安全”; D项意为“安慰, 舒适” 。 根据语境“but it made no difference” 可知, 此处表示朋友们向作者证明高空旅行的安全性, 以打消其恐惧心理。 故选C项。 14A.crash
49、 BmountainCocean DforestA解析: A项意为“撞车事故, 崩溃”; B项意为“山”; C项意为“海洋”; D项意为“森林” 。 根据上文“I was afraid” 可知, 作者被之前看到的关于飞机坠毁的文章吓到了。 故选A项。 15A.cut off Bput offCpay off Dstay offD解析: 句意:我自我设定要远离飞机, 而我自己并没有意识到这一点。 A项意为“切断”; B项意为“推迟”; C项意为“偿还”; D项意为“远离” 。 根据上文作者害怕高空旅行可知, 作者对飞机避而远之。 故选D项。 16A.plan BopportunityCcoura
50、ge DstrengthB解析: 句意:接着有一个夏天, 我有一个和朋友乘坐私人飞机的机会。 A项意为“计划”; B项意为“机会”; C项意为“勇气”; D项意为“力量” 。 根据上文可知, 作者害怕乘飞机旅行, 所以不可能主动去计划乘飞机, 故排除A项; 根据下文作者花两个星期来想象乘飞机会顺利可知, C项也不符合语境; D项在文中没有涉及, 也可排除。 故选B项。 17A.train BplaneCvacation DlectureC解析:句意:我不想错过这个很不错的假期。 A项意为“火车”; B项意为“飞机”; C项意为“假期”; D项意为“讲座” 。 根据上文可知, 作者对空中旅行有恐
51、惧心理, 故排除B项; A、D两项与文章无关, 故排除; 此处表示“假期” 。 故选C项。 18A.landing BtravellingCgoing DoperatingA解析: 句意:因此我花费了两个星期想象飞机会顺利航行, 并平安着陆。 A项意为“着陆”; B项意为“旅行”; C项意为“去”; D项意为“操作, 动手术”。 此处与上文成功者想象着成功后的回报相呼应, 指作者想象着飞行顺畅, 并平安着陆, 与之前想象的飞机坠毁形成对比。 故选A项。 19A.unwilling BsorryCafraid DeagerD解析: 句意:当那一天来临时, 我迫不及待地去了。 A项意为“不乐意的”
52、; B项意为“遗憾的”; C项意为“害怕的”; D项意为“迫切的” 。 根据下文“To everyones surprise, I got on the plane and flew with them without hesitation. ” 可知, 作者很想去乘那架飞机。 故选D项。 20A.a BeveryCthe DsomeB解析: 句意:我享受那次飞行的每一分钟, 而且我现在还在用那天我用的技巧。 根据“loved” 和“and I still use the techniques I employed that day” 可知, 作者当时很享受飞行的每一分钟。 故选B项。 .阅读
53、理解A(2016南京模拟)BETHPAGE, N. YThe Dec. 5 broadcast, starring Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer, was a “real experiment” .It was the first day of camera blocking for a rehearsal (排练) of National Broadcasting Companys live broadcast of the original stage version of Rodgers and Hammersteins The Sound of
54、Music. Inside a Long Island studio, a pop star, a group of kids and a wellknown actor were rehearsing scenes on a copy of a grand estate(庄园) in Salzburg, Austria.As the youngsters ran through So Long, Farewell, a tune they would perform as the children of Captain von Trapp, True Blood star Stephen M
55、oyer cast as their widower dad, running through lines with Carrie Underwood, who was playing Maria, the brighteyed novitiate (见习修女) who became the childrens tutor and, eventually, the Captains wife. Around the corner, Broadway darling Audra McDonald, winner of five Tony Awards, performed as the Moth
56、er Abbess, Marias guardian (监护人). Fellow Tony winners Laura Benanti and Christian Borlethe Captains charming companion, Elsa, and their buddy Maxwere just outside the studio.This The Sound of Music would mark the first time that a wellknown Broadway musical had been performed live since a 1955 produ
57、ction of Peter Pan starring Mary Martin, who played Broadways original Maria. Another Rodgers and Hammersteins show, Cinderella, was written for the small screen, where it was performed live in 1957starring the young Julie Andrews, who later played Maria in the screen adaptation of The Sound of Musi
58、c.When choosing their cast, the producers were cautious about“using movie people who are used to performing take after take” . “Moyer has a musical theater background, ” the producer Craig Zadan noted, “and Underwood has done a million live concerts. ” Still, Zadan said, “There is a fear factor. The
59、re wont be autotuning here; if someone hits a bad note, youre going to hear it. Someone could make a mistake or forget lyrics (歌词). Were throwing them in front of a national audience, and anything may happen.Moyer admitted, “Theres no way not to feel the pressure. Weve still got two weeks to go, and
60、 were in good shapewe all know what were doing. But, that doesnt mean that things wont go wrong, because they will. If I make a mistake, so be it (顺其自然). Thats the challenge and the thrill of live theater. ” 1The“real experiment” in Paragraph 1 refers to_Athe actors and actresses working with each o
61、ther for the first timeBthe experiment in the Long Island studioCperforming the musical live in the theaterDthe updated adaptation of the original musicalC解析: 推理判断题。 根据第一段内容和最后一段的“Thats the challenge and the thrill of live theater.”可知, real experiment 是指把音乐之声搬进剧院进行现场演出。 2Which of the following is TR
62、UE according to the passage?ABroadways original Maria was played by Julie Andrews.BThere were many famous stars in the live show.CStephen Moyer was inexperienced in musicals.DCinderella was another live performance produced by Craig Zadan.B解析: 细节理解题。 根据第三段的True Blood star 和Broadway darling以及 Fellow
63、Tony winners 可知B项正确。 根据第四段的Mary Martin, who played Broadways original Maria可排除A项; 根据第四段的Another Rodgers and Hammersteins show, Cinderella可排除D项; 根据第五段的“Moyer has a musical theater background” 可排除C项。 3According to Zadan, his worries about the live show lie in the possibility of_Aunexpected problems on
64、 stageBaudiences doubtful attitudesCnot preparing enough ticketsDactors and actresses lack of experienceA解析: 推理判断题。 根据倒数第二段内容可知, Zadan担心演出时会发生临时状况, 如跑调、出错、忘记歌词等。 4How does Stephen Moyer feel about the first performance?ANervous but optimistic.BSatisfied but cautious.CRelaxed but doubtful.DPuzzled bu
65、t enthusiastic.A解析: 推理判断题。 根据最后一段的“Theres no way not to feel the pressure.”和“If I make a mistake, so be it(顺其自然)” 可推知, Moyer 虽对首演感到有点紧张, 但也不乏乐观。 B(2016浙江省高三第二次五校联考)Can you be too beautiful? It is hardly a problem that most of us have to botheras much as we might like to dream that it were the case.Y
66、et the blessings and curses of beauty have been a longstanding interest in psychology.Do those blessed with shiny faces and an attractive body live in a cloud of appreciationor does it sometimes pay to be ordinary?Combing through decades of findings,social psychologists Lisa Slattery Walker and Tony
67、a Frevert at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have reviewed all the evidence to date and their conclusions are not what you might expect.At the most basic level,beauty might be thought to carry a kind of halo(光环) around it; we see that someone has one good quality,and by association,our
68、 deep mind may assume that they have other good ones too.Even in the courts,a pleasing appearance can work its magic.Attractive criminals are likely to get less strict sentences,or to escape punishment entirely; attractive plaintiffs(原告),meanwhile,are more likely to win their case and get bigger fin
69、ancial settlements.“Its an effect seen everywhere,” says Walker.But if beauty pays in most circumstances,there are still situations where it can have opposite results.While attractive men may be considered better leaders,for instance,hidden sexist prejudices(偏见) can work against attractive women,mak
70、ing them less likely to be hired for highlevel jobs that require power.And as you might expect,goodlooking people of both sexes run into envyone study found that if you are interviewed by someone of the same sex,they may be less likely to employ you if they judge that you are more attractive than th
71、ey are.More worryingly,being beautiful or handsome could harm your medical care.We tend to link good looks to health,meaning that illnesses are often taken less seriously when they affect the goodlooking.When treating people for pain,for instance,doctors tend to take less care over the more attracti
72、ve people.And the bubble of beauty can be a somewhat lonely place.One study in 1975,for instance,found that people tend to move further away from a beautiful woman on the pathwayperhaps as a mark of respect,but still making interaction more distant.“Attractiveness can convey more power over visible
73、spacebut that in turn can make others feel they cant approach that person,” says Frevert.Interestingly,the online dating website OKCupid recently reported that people with the most beautiful pictures are less likely to find dates than those with less perfect pictures.Ultimately,Frevert points out th
74、at focusing too much on your appearance can itself be harmful if it creates stress and anxietyeven for those already blessed with good looks.“If you are crazy about attractiveness,it may affect your experience and interactions,” she says.Its an outdated saying,but no amount of beauty can make up for
75、 a bad personality.As the writer Dorothy Parker put it so elegantly:“Beauty_is_only_skin_deep,but_ugly_goes_clean_to_the_bone.”【解题导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要告诉我们美丽的不利方面,美貌带给人们的许多不利因素。5. From Paragraph 1,we can learn that _Asome may be bothered by their unattractive appearanceBmost people are not afraid of being
76、 too beautifulCwe might always dream about being bothered by othersDbeing too beautiful can be a problem bothering everyoneB解析:细节理解题。根据题干关键词Paragraph 1,再根据选项B中的关键词afraid of being too beautiful与第一段中的第一、二句话Can you be too beautiful? It is hardly a problem that most of us have to bother中的problem,bother,
77、too beautiful等相吻合,故选B。6. Which is the benefit for beautiful people?AAn attractive plaintiff has more chances to get away with punishment.BWomen with pleasing appearance will always be considered as better leaders.CGoodlooking people are often regarded as having many good qualities.DBeautiful crimina
78、ls are more likely to persuade the judge and win the case.C解析:细节理解题。根据题干关键词the benefit for beautiful people找到文章的对应段落是第四、五段,其中第四段中的At the most basic level,beauty might be thought to carry a kind of halo(光环) around it; we see that someone has one good quality的beauty和good quality相吻合,故选C。7The writer men
79、tioned the underlined sentence in the last paragraph to _Apersuade us to pay more attention to our looks from now onBsuggest that beauty can help make a better personalityCencourage us to focus more on improving our personalityDask ugly people to have more confidence in their personalityC解析:推理判断题。根据
80、题干关键词the underlined sentence in the last paragraph找到文章最后一段的Its an outdated saying,but no amount of beauty can make up for a bad personality.可推断是鼓励人们提高自己的个性品质。故选C。8What might be the best title for the passage?ANegative Sides of BeautyBSexist PrejudiceCBlessed with BeautyDBeauty vs UglinessA解析:标题归纳题。A.Negative Sides of Beauty美丽的不利方面;B.Sexist Prejudice性别偏见;C.Blessed with Beauty拥有美丽;D.Beauty vs Ugliness美丽和丑陋。通读全文,并根据文章的第二、三、四段等可推断文章主要介绍的是美丽的不利方面,故选A。