1、2021高考英语复习之真题重点词汇短语及练习（十七）2016年北京卷七选五重点单词、语块1 unnecessary nnessri adj. 不必要的；多余的2 reward rw:d n. 回报3 weigh the risk and the reward 权衡风险和回报4 sth. seems worth doing 似乎值得做某事5 reference refrns n. 参考6 the same reference standard 相同的参考标准 7 scare ske(r) vt. 惊吓；使害怕8 expert eksp:t n. 专家 9 take risks 冒险10 risk
2、-taker rsktek(r) n. 冒险者11 hunt hnt vi. 打猎12 explore kspl:(r) vi. 探索；探险13 survival svavl n. 生存；存活14 a greater chance of survival 更大的生存机会15 quality kwlti n. 品质16 risk-taking risktek n. 冒险17 generation denren n. 代，一代18 be passed from one generation to the next 一代一代传下去19 end up with 以结束20 adventure dven
3、t(r) n. 冒险21 a sense of adventure 冒险意识，冒险精神22 tolerance tlrns n. 忍耐力23 a tolerance for risk 对风险的忍受力24 airplane eplen n. 飞机25 daring der adj. 勇敢的；敢于冒险的26 survive svav vi. 生存；存活27 type tap n. 类型；种类28 as a result 结果，因此29 develop dvelp vt. 发展；形成30 a range of 一系列的31 character krkt(r) n. 性格32 exist gzst v
4、i. 存在33 love car racing 喜欢赛车34 depend on 取决于35 no matter where 无论哪里36 risk-seeking rsksi:k adj. 追求冒险的；喜欢冒险的37 range rend n. 范围，区间38 willingness wlns n. 愿意；乐意39 teenage ti:ned adj. 青少年的40 during ones teenage years 在某人的青少年时期41 hunger hg(r) n. 渴望42 differently dfrntli adv. 不同地 43 face a nervous situati
5、on 面对紧张的情况44 risk-seeker rsksi:k(r) n. 喜欢冒险的人45 (be) related to 与相关的46 continue to do sth. 继续做某事47 hit vt. 到达（某地）48 hit the mountains 攀登高山49 wave wev n. 海浪；波浪50 shallow l adj. 浅的课后练习（一）The Science of Risk-SeekingSometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh t
6、he 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 our 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 h
7、unting, 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.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
8、 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 racing, or maybe you hate it. 3 No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to ta
9、ke 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 your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well. 5 For the risk-seekers, a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes activ
10、e, 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, the 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.
11、 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 away from your family and into the bigger world.F. However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks an
12、d rewards.G. New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation参考答案：FACEG课后练习（二）Money MattersParents should help their children understand money. 1 so you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for exampl
13、e.1. The basic function of moneyBeing explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the
14、 cashier（收银员）. 2 When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.2. Money lessonsApproach money lessons with openness and honesty. 3 If you must say no to a childs request to spend money, explain, ”You have enou
15、gh toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say. “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”3. 4 Begin at the grocery store. Pick put similar brands of a producta name brand butter and a generic(无商标产品),for example. You can show your child how to make choic
16、es between different brands of a product so that you can save money. 5 If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explains how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.A. Wise decision.B. The value of money.C. Permi
17、t the child why he canor cannothave certain things.D. Talk yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.参考答案：GFDAC