1、课时作业.阅读理解A(2020陕西省百校联盟TOP20联考)Scientists from around the world examined whether supplements marketed are good for brain health, particularly in those aged over 50. Despite the claims of some supplements that they could improve cognitive (认知的) skills, no clear evidence was found to back this up.The r
2、eport said, “For the handful that have been researched, several welldesigned studies of supplements for brain health found no benefit in people with normal nutrient levels. Its unclear whether people who lack nutrition can benefit their brains by taking a supplement. The pills failed to protect agai
3、nst dementia (痴呆) and did not slow the process or improve the symptoms of the disease and the report said that a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables, being physically active and getting sufficient sleep were linked to better brain function.”The value of the food supplement market in Britain is
4、 expected to reach more than 1 billion by 2012 and supplements sold on the high street for brain performance cost up to 26 for 60 pills. And Caroline Abrahams, the charity director at Age UK said that people were better off spending money to improve diets.The report did find evidence suggesting that
5、 supplements could benefit people diagnosed with lacking vitamin. It added that these should only be taken if advised by a doctor because some supplements could interact with medicines or contain high levels of nutrients, which could be deadly. Supplements were not strictly controlled in the way tha
6、t medicines were and may not contain highquality ingredients or what was on the label, the report said.The Health Food Manufacturers Association, which represents the British supplement industry, said that the report was based on the American market. In Britain products could only make claims approv
7、ed by the European Food Safety Authority, such as the zinc (锌) contributed to normal cognitive functions, a spokesman said.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了科学家们发现补充剂并不能增强大脑健康和对抗痴呆症，同时给出了相应的建议。1What is the finding of the scientists about the supplements?AThey bring about no positive effect.BThey break the balance
8、of normal life.CThey get people to get addicted to them. DThey are hardly suitable for the younger.答案：A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“no clear evidence was found to back this up”和第二段中的“found no benefit in people with normal nutrient levels . The pills failed to protect against dementia (痴呆) and did not slow .”可知补充剂没
9、有什么积极的效果，故选A项。2The author uses the third paragraph to show people should_.Abe aware of their needs clearlyBchange their daily diets regularlyCtake control of the market strictlyDmake use of their money properly答案：D推理判断题。根据这一段中列出的英国食品补充剂市场的高价值、补充剂高价格以及最后引用Caroline Abrahams的话“better off spending money
10、 to improve diets”可知，作者借此说明要合理使用金钱，故选D项。3What should people do if they do need to take supplements?AFollow professional suggestions.BBe sure of the vitamins they lack.CRefer to the instructions of the labels.DAvoid taking together with other medicines.答案：A细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It added that these should onl
11、y be taken if advised by a doctor”可知只有在医生的建议下才应该服用它们，听取专业的建议，故选A项。4What do the British authorities think of the report?AAnnoying. BUnacceptable.CWorrying. DFavorable.答案：B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的内容可知，这份报告是基于美国市场而不是英国。而在英国，产品只能通过欧洲食品安全认证，由此推断可知，这份报告不被英国官方认可，故选B项。B(2020石家庄市重点高中高三毕业班摸底考试)Its not easy feeling like
12、 youre always under the spotlight being judged for each little mistake you make. Your mind is in an endless circle playing what you said and did over and over again. You wish you had a time capsule (时间囊) to go back and make things change if you find mistakes. You fear what others will think about yo
13、u and that they will reject and dislike you. You seek to be socially perfect.Academically, you work long endless hours just to make those excellent marks. Although most would say “its good to have high standards”， they have no idea about the internal hell you put yourself through to achieve perfecti
14、on. If you dont achieve the desired goal you feel as though you have failed, but youre far from failing, you just dont see it that way. So instead you are telling yourself that youre stupid and not smart. The pressure you place on yourself weighs you down and you wear the “not good enough” label eac
15、h and every day.You not only have high standards for yourself but you also have them for others. If people dont perform up to your expectations, then you think them incompetent. This causes a lot of frustration because you cant trust anyone to get things right. So instead of being a team player you
16、fly solo (单飞) and try to do two or three jobs at once. Your unrealistic expectations cause you to criticize and judge others and that leads to problems in other areas of your life.The attempt to be perfect is called perfectionism and its damaging our emotional and mental health. We strive for perfec
17、tion with our body, in our performance, and in our relationships. In a society that overstates mistakes, is it any wonder that so many young people attempt the impossible task of being perfect?We all have flaws, fears and make mistakes, and thats perfectly OK. Its our imperfections that make life in
18、teresting and they help us grow into a stronger and more adaptable person. We dont have to be a stronger and more adaptable person. We dont have to strive to achieve the impossible goal. We are designed to be perfectly imperfect.篇章导读：本文是一篇议论文。过度追求完美不仅影响身心健康，还会对别人苛求进而产生很多问题。我们注定不完美，我们要接受自己的不完美。5Where
19、 is this text most likely from?AA diary. BA novel.CA magazine. DA guidebook.答案：C推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文是一篇议论文，主要观点是：过度追求完美影响身心健康和人际关系进而导致其他问题，因此我们不必追求完美。据此可推知，本文最可能摘自杂志，故C项正确。6Which of the following is a perfectionist most likely to agree?ABe generous with praise.BNobody is perfect.CThere is no best, only b
20、etter.DA contented mind is an everlasting feast.答案：C推理判断题。根据第四段第一句中的“The attempt to be perfect is called perfectionism”可推知，“没有最好，只有更好”是典型的完美主义者的观点，故C项正确。A项“不要吝惜赞美”、D项“知足常乐”均不属于完美主义，故排除。7What can we infer from Paragraph 4?AThe society is partly to blame for perfectionism.BMore and more people are tol
21、erating mistakes.CMany young people find it impossible to be perfect.DIts unusual for a society to seek perfectionism nowadays.答案：A推理判断题。根据第四段尾句“In a society that overstates mistakes, is it any wonder that so many young people attempt the impossible task of being perfect？”可知，在这个过分夸大错误的社会里，有那么多的年轻人尝试
22、变得完美这一不可能完成的任务是不足为奇的。据此可推知，社会应当对完美主义承担一定的责任，故A项正确。8What does the author think of imperfection?AIts unbearable.BIts part of our life.CIt deserves to be overcome.DIt does harm to our mental health.答案：B推理判断题。根据末段内容尤其是最后一句“We are designed to be perfectly imperfect.”可推知，作者认为不完美是我们人生的一部分，故B项正确。.七选五(2020惠州
23、市高三第一次调研考试试题)How to Cultivate Confidence?When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to appear at every corner, maybe youll hear this advice: Be more confident. _1_ Take the belief that you are precious and capable, also known as selfesteem. Confidence turns thoughts into action. I
24、t comes from the genes you are born with, the way people get used to treating you as well as the choices you make. While it isnt possible to completely separate these three factors, the personal choices we make obviously play a major role in confidence development. As a result, by keeping certain pr
25、actical tips in mind, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence._2_ If youre looking for a longterm change, consider the way you think about your abilities and talents. Do you think they are fixed at birth, or that they can be developed? These beliefs matter because they can infl
26、uence how you act in the face of setbacks. If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that your talents are locked in the place, you might give up, assuming youve discovered something youre not good at. But if you have a growth mindset, and think your abilities can improve, a challenge will become an oppo
27、rtunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience (神经科学) supports the latter. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. _3_Practicing failure is a must. Failure happens. _4_ J. K. Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers before one picked up Harry Potter. The W
28、right brothers built on historys failed attempts at flight before designing a successful airplane. Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges in constructive ways. _5_ So, think of a challenge you want to take on, realize its not go
29、ing to be easy, accept that youll make mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do. Youll feel the excitement, knowing that whatever the result, youll have gained greater knowledge and understanding.ABut what is confidence?BSo can confidence be easily cultivated?CEveryone is possible to encounter
30、failure.DBeing a talented person is quite necessary.EThey learn to try different strategies and persevere.FBelieving in your abilities to improve is the first step.GIt also turns out that people with a growth mindset are better at dealing with challenges.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了两条非常实用的培养自信心的建议：第一，相信自己的
31、能力可以提高；第二，从失败中汲取经验教训。1A前一句给出要更加自信的建议，后一句是说相信自己是有价值的，有能力的，这也被称为自尊，故A项“但是什么是自信？”符合语境，衔接上下文。2F根据文章结构和设空处所在位置可知，设空处为该段的主题句。第一段最后一句是说要记住几条实用的建议，第二段第一句话应该是第一条建议，并结合该段的内容可知，本段主要讲述要相信自己的能力可以提高，故F项“相信你的能力能提高是第一步”符合语境。3G根据上文中的“But if you have a growth mindset . grow with study and practice.”可知，如果你有成长的心态，认为你的能
32、力可以提高，一项挑战将变成学习和成长的机会，你大脑里的联系就会更强并且随着学习和练习而增加，由此可知，设空处应是进一步说明有成长心态的人的优势，故G项符合语境。4C设空前一句是说失败很常见；设空后两句又举例说明一些名人在成功前遭遇的失败，故C项“每个人都有可能经历失败”符合语境，衔接上下文。5E设空前一句是说那些经常失败但一直坚持的人会更有能力积极应对挑战，故E项“他们学着尝试不同的策略并坚持不懈”符合语境。.语法填空(2019宁夏自治区银川一中高三月考)The British have many traditions but there is nothing more quintessent
33、ial (典型的) than taking afternoon tea. We know the British have a love affair with drinking tea, _1_ more than 160 million cups drunk every day, but it was the invention of afternoon tea that turned tea drinking into _2_ popular pastime.This sociable feast involves drinking good quality tea _3_ (comfo
34、rt) while nibbling (小口吃) on nice sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and a selection of small cakes. And, of course, it can only happen in the afternoon! Afternoon tea, _4_ (design) as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, dates back to the 1840s. It went on to become a _5_ (fa
35、shion) social occasion for the upper classes.Now there is a resurgence (复苏) in its _6_ (popular) in the UK and it is available to anyone who can afford it. _7_ it can be enjoyed at home, the best way to experience it is at a smart hotel of caf. But if youre thinking of visiting such a place _8_ (enj
36、oy) a plate of sweet and tasty treats with a steaming hot brew, remember the rules you must follow to avoid _9_ (ask) to leave.Writer Henry James once noted that “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour devoted to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Im sure once you try it, you _1
37、0_ (agree).1_2._3._4._5_6._7._8._9_10._篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要向读者介绍了英式下午茶。1with考查介词。本题考查“with名词过去分词”的复合结构，故填with。2a考查冠词。单数可数名词前常用不定冠词，表泛指，且popular的读音是以辅音音素开头，故填a。3comfortably考查词性转换。修饰drinking good quality tea，应用副词，故填comfortably。4designed考查非谓语动词。逻辑主语Afternoon tea与动词design之间为被动关系，故用过去分词作后置定语，故填designed。5fa
38、shionable考查词性转换。由不定冠词a和social occasion可知，应填形容词形式，即fashionable，故填fashionable。6popularity考查词性转换。代词its后接名词，故填popularity。7Though/Although/While考查连词。根据前后句逻辑关系可知，这里引导让步状语从句，故填Though/Although/While。8to enjoy考查非谓语动词。这里用不定式作目的状语，故填to enjoy。9being asked考查非谓语动词。动词avoid后接动名词作宾语。逻辑主语you与ask之间存在被动关系，故用被动结构，故填bein
39、g asked。10will agree考查动词的时态。once “一旦”引导的从句用一般现在时，主句应用一般将来时，故填will agree。.书面表达假如你叫周凯，你的美国笔友Paul给你发来一封电子邮件，在邮件中Paul询问你在中国关于吸烟的情况。请你给Paul回一封邮件，内容如下：1中国大部分人已认识到吸烟的危害，越来越多的人已开始戒烟；2中国还没有在公共场所禁止吸烟的法律，但有多种标志提醒人们不要吸烟；3希望政府采取措施帮助人们戒烟。注意：1邮件需包括全部要点；2词数100左右；3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。精彩范文Dear Paul，Glad to hear from you.
40、 I have learned something about smoking in our country and Id like to answer all your questions. As far as I know, more and more people have realized smoking does great harm to health. As a result, they have made up their minds to give up smoking. It is a pity that we dont have a law banning smoking in public places, but there are signs reminding people to limit smoking in public places. Im sure our government will take measures to help people to do so. Thats all I know about smoking in our country. Hoping that it will be helpful to you. Keep in touch and best wishes! Yours，Zhou Kai
