1、A(2015浙江省高三第二次五校联考)AYou cant always be in control of everything.BYou cant accomplish things without support.CGood things usually dont come quickly.DNot everyone will support you along the way.ESometimes bad things happen to good people.FDeath is a part of life.In the game of life，if it often seems l
2、ike youre on the losing end of things，youre not alone.Life can be one giant confusing problem filled with ups and downs.When you feel like youre experiencing more downs than ups，sometimes it helps to get a little tough love once in a while.Thats why we put together this list of 5 hard truths that wi
3、ll help you grow.1_Great accomplishments in our lives normally dont come easy.And if you think about it，would you have it any other way？Theres a basic psychological principle called instant satisfaction，which means that we expect to get rewards instantly.But sometimes you need to fight the impulses
4、your brain throws at you and trust that the journey youre on is the right one.2_In life，theres no shortage of doubters，haters，and pessimists.Overcoming this hard truth is simple: dont listen.Choose to stick with your guns，trust your instincts，and forget about people who dont support your goals and p
5、assions.3_Listen，letting go is hard，especially if youre a gogetter.But if you want to continue to grow，there are times when you need to give up and let things unfold how theyre meant to be，instead of controlling them.This doesnt mean your mentality for everything should be “wait and hope”You can sti
6、ll strive for greatness，but put the work in and then let go with complete faith that the universe will make things right for you.Youll be amazed at how well it works.4_Nothing can prepare us for the earthshattering pain of losing a loved one.The hard truth of life is that its a viscous cycle.However
7、，theres something you can do to make losing someone you love a lot less painful: make them a part of your life right now.Dont put off making that phone call or paying a random visit to a friend or family member you havent seen in a while.Treat every moment with your loved ones as if its your last，an
8、d you wont have any regrets.5_Suffering is part of life.But heres the cool thing: it makes us stronger.Theres a randomness to how the world works thats really hard to understand.We see evidence of this every day，and it can really make you question the future of mankind.How you choose to view the wor
9、ld is up to you.Just remember，the truth，however hard，will set you free.1解析：选C。根据下文提到Great accomplishments in our lives normally dont come easy.伟大的成就在我们生活中是来之不易的，故选C，好的事情不会来的太快。2解析：选D。根据下文提到In life，theres no shortage of doubters，haters，and pessimists.生活中到处充满了怀疑者、仇视者和悲观者，故选D，不是每个人都支持你。3解析：选A。根据下文提到Lis
10、ten，letting go is hard，especially if youre a gogetter.there are times when.，instead of controlling them.看，生活中放手是非常难的，尤其你是个志在必得的人，有时你需要放手，而不是控制它们。故选A，你不能控制一切。4解析：选F。根据下文提到Nothing can prepare us for the earthshattering pain of losing a loved one.The hard truth of life is that its a viscous cycle.失去爱人的
11、痛苦是我们所没有防备的，生活的事实是个循环，故选F，死是生活的一部分。5解析：选E。根据下方提到Suffering is part of life.But heres the cool thing: it makes us stronger.痛苦也是生活的一部分，但这些冰冷的事情会让我变得更坚持，故选E，有时坏的事情会发生在好人身上。B(2015浙江省宁波市十校高三3月联考)AEnjoy lifes process，not just lifes rewards.BHave a self you respect.CTurn disappointments into strengths.DBeco
12、me involved in something bigger.EResolve all the problems without delay.FCommit yourself to others.Five Secrets of Living Life to the FullestI believe that men and women through the ages who have led successful lives have captured these five secrets of living life to the fullest.1_This means having
13、a deep sense of responsibility for your thoughts and actions.It means keeping your word，and being faithful to yourself，family and work.It means believing in what you do and working hard.It means setting your own internal standards，and not comparing yourself to others.Its not a question of being bett
14、er than someone else；respect and honesty demand that you be better than you thought you could be.2_ Believe in others，and take time to achieve their dreams.A wise man said，“If you want one years prosperity，grow grain.But if you want ten years prosperity，grow men and women.” You can build into the li
15、ves of your family，friends and colleagues by providing nutrients of gratitude and encouragement，and by investing your time and energy in their aspirations.3_ Individuals who live with abandon have discovered that personal trials make them more sensitive and loving，while building endurance and charac
16、ter.They have learned that achievements worth remembering are stained with the blood of diligence and etched(铭记) with the scars of disappointment.The pages of history are filled with the heroic stories of courageous men and women who triumphed over disabilities and adversities to demonstrate victori
17、ous spirits.4_ We live in a goaloriented society that wants problems resolved now.We want threeminute oatmeal，onehour dry cleaning，and instant success.But to live with abandon，we must live one day at a time，enjoying the little victories，realizing that life is an endless journey in selfdiscovery and
18、personal fulfillment.It means taking time to hug your kids，kiss your spouse，and let the other fellow ahead of you on the freeway.5_ I do not believe you will live happily if you set out to live life for yourself alone.Choose a cause bigger than you are and work at it in a spirit of excellence.It wil
19、l become a part of you as you see your goals through to the end.Measure success not by what youve done，but what you could do.【解题导语】本文主要描述了5个可以丰富生活的法则。关注自己、忠于他人、化失望为力量、享受过程、追求更高的目标。1解析：选B。由本段的信息This means having a deep sense of responsibility for your thoughts and actions.It means keeping your word，a
20、nd being faithful to yourself，family and work.可知作者强调的是要对自己的思考和行为负责，对自己、家人、工作也是这样。也就是B中的尊重自我，故选B。2解析：选F。由本段信息Believe in others，and take time to achieve their dreams.可知要相信他人，帮助他们去实现梦想。由You can build into the lives of your family，friends and colleagues by providing nutrients of gratitude and encouragem
21、ent.可知可以通过感激、鼓励和家人、朋友、同事处理好关系，建立自己的生活，故选F。3解析：选C。由本段最后一句The pages of history are filled with the heroic stories of courageous men and women who triumphed over disabilities and adversities to demonstrate victorious spirits.可知历史的书页上记载了勇敢战胜挫折和磨难，展现胜利精神的男士和女士的故事，故选C。4解析：选A。由本段信息But to live with abandon，
22、we must live one day at a time，enjoying the little victories，realizing that life is an endless journey in selfdiscovery and personal fulfillment.可知我们每天都在过日子，明白生命是一趟不断发现自我，获得个人满足感的旅程，故选A。5解析：选D。由本段信息Choose a cause bigger than you are and work at it in a spirit of excellence可知选择更高的目标，然后为之不断奋斗，故选D。C201
23、5浙江省温州市高三第二次适应性测试(二模)ATrack your page count.BKeep a record of your time.CTeam up and read socially.DTake advantage of technology.ESet a goal to encourage yourself.FTreat yourself in one way or anotherHow to Train Yourself to Read MoreBetween work，a social life，your family，television and the Internet
24、，it can be difficult to find time to read more.Reading is important，however，for a range of reasons: It improves cognitive(认知) ability，enriches vocabulary，helps with spelling and increases general knowledge.Just having an intention to read more wont guarantee you actually do it，though.You need a seri
25、es of strategies，exploring a way to train yourself to read more.1_You dont need expensive training programs or software to train to read more; all you really need is a timer.Consider how much free time you have in a day，then set aside part of that time for reading.Make sure this is a feasible(可行的) g
26、oalstart small，say，30 minutes.Each day，use your timer and read for the amount of time you set.After a week，increase your time.The increase doesnt have to be much，perhaps an additional 15 minutes.As weeks go by，continue adding the same small amount to your reading time.Before you know it，youll be rea
27、ding for two or three hours per day.2_Before you begin training to read more，take a week or two to measure how many pages you read on average per week.Once youve gotten an idea of your baseline reading amount，increase it slowly.Try to read at least an additional 510 pages per week.Youll probably be
28、able to sneak these pages into your normal schedule without too much effort.You could，for example，read when you find yourself waiting or during meals if youre alone.Or you could try turning off the television a little earlier each day.Keep track of how many pages youve read each week so you can see
29、your progress.3_ Technology doesnt have to be the enemy of the written word; in fact，you can make use of your electronic devices.Invest in an ereader，if you can，or use a tablet to read books.This will save you having to carry around a heavy book，and because you can put multiple books on an ereader o
30、r tablet，youll always have plenty to read.You can also load books onto your smart phone so that you can read when you have a few spare minutes.4_Although you might begin training to read more with excitement or enthusiasm，these can quickly disappear if you dont devise a method of rewarding or motiva
31、ting yourself.These rewards dont have to be large or expensive.You could reward yourself with something，such as chocolate or a small gift，each time you hit a reading goal，whether this is number of pages or amount of reading time.Or，if youre feeling charitable(有善心)，donate a small sum of money to your
32、 favorite cause each time you hit your goal.5_Reading is mainly an individual activity，but there are social sides you can tap into to keep you motivated to read more.Join a local book club，and if your library or town doesnt have one，start your own.Share with other book lovers or learn more about you
33、r favorite books by joining sites such as Goodreads，PaperBack Swap or BookLamp，if you decide to participate in websites for book enthusiasts.However，be sure that your reading time isnt eaten up by surfing the Internet.【解题导语】本文为说明文，主要介绍了如何能够读更多的书。1解析：选B。空格下段的大意，如何抽出时间进行阅读，关键词是timer，reading与B项中的keep a
34、 record of your time对应，故选B。2解析：选A。空格下段的大意是记住你读书的页数与A项中的“Track your page count”对应，故选A。3解析：选D。根据下段讲述的是阅读的方法technology和D中的关键词technology对应，可知选D。4解析：选E。根据下段的大意：当自己取得进步时，适当鼓励自己和E中的encourage相对应。故选E。5解析：选C。考查上下文顺承关系。根据下段的段意是阅读可以是与团队一起的与C项中的team up，socially相关联，故选C。D(2015严州中学高三仿真考试)AImproper body language res
35、ults from nervousnessBBody movement should command attentionCUse images with a few words for notesDMake a video of the presentationEMake quick improvementFTry to gesture naturallyImprove the Public Speaking With Body LanguageA successful public speaker does not only focus on what to say，but the phys
36、ical message of presentation.Some call this “body language”It includes posture，eye contact and gestureshow you move your hands or arms.Charles LeBeau，a professor of public speaking tells about how to do it well.1_Presenters may not feel at ease because theyre doing a presentation.They may worry abou
37、t their poor English，and their lack of confidence.Theyre trying to figure out the grammar and what to say.Theyre having all kinds of difficulty doing presentation，and also controlling their body.They may move from side to side.Besides，its not a good idea for a presenter to stand perfectly still.In f
38、act an audience can lose interest in a speaker who does not move.2_With posture，the typical problem is that they are often moving back and forth，and theyre not facing the audience.They dont catch the audiences attention.They are only trying to talk from notes，facing the white board or the screen wit
39、h slides rather than talking to the audience.Same thing with eye contact.Besides，some experts advise moving your body to a different place for each idea.Stay in place until you finish making that point.Then move to the next place on the stage or in the room.3_Images should help communicate the point
40、 you want to make.Writing a few words with the image on your slide instead of sentences helps you remember that point.If you can figure out what images to use that will communicate your message，because the images will communicate faster and more clearly than words.Then you can look at the audience w
41、hile speaking.4_Holding on to notes makes it more difficult for a speaker to have a proper gesture.Mr.LeBeaus book，“Speaking of Speech，” discusses this.He says gestures should support the point the speaker is making.For example，when talking about three ideas，hold up three fingers to introduce them.T
42、hen hold up one finger while explaining the first idea，two fingers for the second，and so on.5_It can help you see from a different angle，you may clearly see：“Oh，My！I had no idea that I looked like that！My posture！Im moving all over the place.Look at my hips.Its going back and forth and back and fort
43、h.And my eye contact！All of these other goofy things that Im doing without noticing it，or thinking that well，its not such a big deal.”Once you see what you are doing，you may change more quickly.So you can do your presentation again，and work on changing，then you can compare，and see that you can make
44、quick improvement.An important part of public speaking is practice.When you practice remember these important tips: Be aware of your posture，eye contact，and gestures.Record yourself using a phone，tablet，or camera.Watch yourself and plan what you will do to improve.【解题导语】本文写了如何让你的报告更加出色，可以加入肢体动作、图片和视
45、频等。1解析：选A。由后文Presenters may not feel at ease because theyre doing a presentation.They may worry about.以及Theyre having all kinds of difficulty.controlling their body.They may move from side to side.可知不合适的肢体动作是由紧张导致的，故选A。2解析：选B。由In fact an audience can lose interest in a speaker who does not move.They dont catch the audiences attention.可知合适的肢体语言会让观众们感兴趣，所以应该重视，故选B。3解析：选C。后文提到了图片，可知此处应该有介绍，故选C。4解析：选F。由后文的介绍，可知应该自然的表达，故选F。5解析：选D。由后文的介绍可知这里会有一个视频的介绍，故选D。
