1、选修七 Unit 3 高考提能练阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2016太原市第二学段测评)Companies can save millions in healthcare costs simply by encouraging their employees to exercise a little bit.Researchers report that obese employees have higher healthcare costs, but they can lower those expenses by exercising just a couple
2、of times a week without even losing any weight.Feifei Wang and his colleagues at the University of Michigan studied 23,500 workers at General Motors.They estimated that getting the most obese workers to exercise would have saved about $790,000 a year, or about 1.5 percent of healthcare costs for the
3、 whole group.Companywide, the potential savings could reach $7.1 million per year, according to their report published in Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.Of the whole group of workers, about 30 percent were of normal weight, 45 percent were overweight, and 25 percent were obese. A
4、nnual healthcare costs averaged $2,200 for normal weight, $2,400 for the overweight, and $2,700 for obese employees. But among workers who did no exercise, healthcare costs went up by at least $100 a year, and were $3,000 a year for obese employees who were sedentary (久坐的)But adding two or more days
5、 of light exercise at least 20 minutes of exercise or work hard enough to increase heart rate and breathing lowered costs by on average $500 per employee a year, the researchers found. “This indicates that physical activity behavior could lessen at least some of the negative effects of excess body f
6、at, and in consequence, help lower the increasing healthcare costs，” Wang and his colleagues wrote.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。公司要降低保健方面的费用，那就应该大力提倡员工多花时间锻炼身体。1The researchers believe companies can spend far less on healthcare costs by_.Aencouraging employees to lose weightBlimiting the number of obese employeesC
7、persuading employees to do physical activitiesDlimiting the employment of sedentary workers解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Companies can save millions in healthcare costs simply by encouraging their employees to exercise a little bit.”可知，公司要想在保健方面减少支出，就得鼓励员工多锻炼。故C项正确。2What does the underlined word “obese” in Pa
8、ragraph 2 mean?AToo strong.BToo tall. CToo big. DToo fat.解析：选D词义猜测题。根据第一段第二句“Researchers report that .losing any weight.”以及第二段第二句“They estimated that .for the whole group.”可知，obese 意为“臃肿，肥胖”。故D项正确。3Who were those that the researchers studied?ASome workers from a carmaking company.BSome students from
9、 the University of Michigan.CA group of obese patients in a Michigan hospital.DThe most obese group of workers at General Motors.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Feifei Wang .General Motors.”可知，研究对象是一家汽车制造公司的员工。故A项正确。4How much could General Motors save a year according to Wangs study?A$790,000.B$7.1 million.C$52
10、.67 million. D$11.75 million.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Companywide, the potential savings could reach$7.1 million per year, according to their report .”可知，B项正确。B(2016秦皇岛市高三质检)Shark KeeperGet close and very personal with the Aquariums largest exhibit and its biggest predators (捕食性动物) with the new Shark Ke
11、eper program! After each participant prepares to feed the sharks and other fishes in the 120,000gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit, they will then get the onceinalifetime chance to feed our sand tiger sharks! Participants will also experience a tour of other behindthescenes animal care work areas
12、and take home a reallife shark tooth.Program Outline：Greeting from the educatorEducational program: misunderstandings about sharks, biology, pictures, shark tooth comparisons, animal overviews, what to expect during the experience.Behindthescenes food preparationBrief overviews of safety and policie
13、sFeedingSchedule：Mondays, Thursdays and SaturdaysSession: 3：40 pmLength: 60 minutesRequirements: All participants must be 16 and over.Price: $50, plus admission (Members: $ 45). Space is currently limited to three participants per scheduled session.How to Book：Phone: 631 208 9200Online: When purchas
14、ing your admission ticket, please select the Shark Keeper addon under the Aquatic Adventures section of the shopping cart.Guests with Special Needs：Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center makes every effort to accommodate guests with special needs. Please be aware that to participate in this progra
15、m, guests must be able to navigate the animal habitat spaces with minimum assistance, and must be able to understand and take direction in English from staff members. To ensure the best experience, please contact the call center at 631 208 9200 to discuss your individual needs.Cancellations (取消)：The
16、re is a 72hour cancellation policy. Any cancellation made within 72 hours will not be refunded. Noshows will not be refunded or rescheduled. Guests arriving late (after the required program checkin time) will not be permitted to participate in the program and will not be refunded or rescheduled. We
17、encourage guests to arrive at the Aquarium with plenty of time to park, enter, and check into the program. Adventurers should report to the main entrance at least ten minutes ahead. The sessions will begin quickly at the scheduled time. Please plan accordingly.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了如何参与一项喂养鲨鱼的活动。5After joinin
18、g the program, you will_.Afeed sharks once in a lifetimeBget a real shark tooth as a souvenirCmeet the biggest predators of sharksDdraw some pictures of sharks解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段的“Participants will also experience a tour of other behindthescenes animal care work areas and take home a reallife shark too
19、th.”可知，参与者能够得到一颗真实的鲨鱼牙齿作为纪念，故B项正确。6As a guest with special needs, you are expected to_.Amake sure of your individual needsBmove around the center aloneCfollow the directions of staff membersDseek as much assistance as possible解析：选C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“. and must be able to understand and take direction in
20、 English from staff members.”可知，作为有特殊需要的顾客，需要遵守工作人员的指示，故C项正确。7If you want to give up the program, youd better_.Areport it to the center 10 min. before the sessionBmanage your plan again within 72 hoursCexpect to refund from the centerDreport the center 3 days in advance解析：选D细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的“There is
21、a 72hour cancellation policy.”可知，最好提前三天报告，故D项正确。8What information can we learn from the program?AYou can book the program online.BThere is no limit to the age of participants.CYou need to pay $95 at least for the program.DA session is scheduled for 3 children every week.解析：选A细节理解题。根据“Requirements: A
22、ll participants must be 16 and over.”可知B项错误；“Price: $50, plus admission (Members：$45). Space is currently limited to three participants per scheduled session.”可知C、D两项错误；由Online可知A项正确。C(2016豫东、豫北十所名校联考)A new report says almost 900,000 foreign students registered at US.universities during the school y
23、ear 20132014.That is an increase of eight percent over the year before.America has more of the worlds 4.5 million international students than any other country. Nearly half of this record number of foreign students are from Asia, mainly China.The study also demonstrates that since 2000, the number o
24、f international students in the US.has grown by 72 percent.Students from China are mainly responsible for this trend.Eric Xu, a Chinese student at Columbia University, says studying in the US.is a valuable experience.“In the US.they emphasize class discussions and your opinion. You can debate with o
25、thers and with your professor or teacher, and that is an atmosphere I want to experience.”While attendance by Chinese students rose by almost 17 percent over the past year, other countries also saw a major increase. Kuwaits college student population rose by 42 percent and that of Brazil, by 22 perc
26、ent.Other countries with more international students than earlier are Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela.The report says the Middle East and North African area are the fastest growing in international student population. It shows an increase of 20 percent in students registered at universities.Rajika
27、Bhandari, a writer of the report, says, “International students contribute significantly to US.campuses through their global perspectives and by providing international exposure to those American students who may never have the opportunity to study overseas.”Evan Ryan, Assistance Secretary of State
28、for Education, says the enrollment (注册，报名) of students from abroad also adds to the US.economy through payments for tuition, housing and other costs.Meanwhile, about 290,000 US. students went to study abroad in 20122013 for educational credit, and China is at the number five host country for US.stud
29、ents，hosting over 14,000 American students.语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。据报道，20132014学年美国留学生达到90万人，比20122013学年增加了8%，这些留学生主要来自亚洲，特别是中国。留学生的学费、租房等消费促进了美国经济的发展。9The number of foreign students in the school year 20122013 in the US. is about _.A833,000 B4,160,000C26,800 D12,900解析：选A推理判断题。根据第一段可知，20132014学年在美国的留学生约有90万人
30、，比上一年增长了8%，由此可推知，20122013学年在美国的留学生的数量只有A项最接近。10What does the underlined word “demonstrates” in the third paragraph mean?ARequires. BWarns.CShows. DPredicts.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据该句中的“study”并结合本句结构可知，that从句作画线词的宾语。句意：自从2000年以来，美国的留学生数量已经增加了72%，由此可推知，画线词意为“表明”，即研究表明。故C项正确。11What can we know from Rajika Bhandar
31、is words?AForeign students are friendly to each other.BInternational students help the US.economy.CNot all American students have the chance to study abroad.DThe presence of foreign students helps the UN.解析：选C推理判断题。根据倒数第三段Rajika Bhandari所讲的话中“those American students who may never have the opportunit
32、y to study overseas”可知，这些美国学生也许不会有机会去海外留学，由此可推知，并非所有的美国学生都有机会去留学。故C项正确。12Foreign students in American schools help the US.economy mainly by _.Atrading with American citizensBtaking parttime jobsCproviding international exposureDpaying for tuition and housing解析：选D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Evan Ryan所说的话中“students
33、from abroad also adds to the US.economy through payments for tuition, housing and other costs”可知，留学生通过支付学费、房租及其他消费促进了美国经济的增长。故D项正确。D(2016平顶山第一次模拟)A restaurant in Tokyo has announced that it will refuse to serve couples on Christmas Eve because their happiness would serve to remind single members of
34、staff of their loneliness. The owner of PiaPia, the restaurant in Tokyo, has placed a handwritten sign in the window of the restaurant that reads, “We will be refusing entry to all couples on December 24, with no exception！”The message is accompanied by an outline of a male figure in blue and a fema
35、le figure in red and a heart with a large red cross through the image. The message suggests that the presence of couples would upset employees having to work on Christmas Eve, stating that romantic dates would cause severe emotional hurt to single members of their staff.Christmas is not celebrated o
36、fficially in Japan and is a regular working day ahead of the traditional celebrations of the New Year. In recent years, however, Christmas Eve has become an important occasion for young couples to exchange gifts and have a meal together, even if they are largely unaware of the religious significance
37、 of the holiday.People on social media sites are largely applauding the restaurants stand against couples, with messages on Twitter and other sites praising, “Good move, Boss! I support you！” and “I wish all restaurants would ban couples on Christmas Eve.”语篇解读：当东方人过起西洋节时，日本东京的一家餐馆在平安夜当天拒绝出双入对的恋人或夫妻入
38、内就餐，说此举是为了保护员工的情绪。13What do we know about PiaPia from the passage?AIt is the biggest restaurant in Tokyo.BIt refuses to open on December 24.CIt bans couples on Christmas Eve.DIt is a good place for a romantic date.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的“We will be refusing entry to all couples on December 24, with n
39、o exception！”可知，选C项。14What is NOT in the handwritten sign in the window?AAn outline of a man figure.BAn outline of a woman figure.CA blue cross through the image.DA red cross through the image.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句“The message is accompanied by an outline of a male figure in blue and a female figure
40、in red and a heart with a large red cross through the image.”可知，选C项。15Which of the following is TRUE according to the last two paragraphs?APeople in Japan dont celebrate Christmas Eve at all.BYoung couples may like dating on Christmas Eve.CStudents at school support the owners announcement.DAll rest
41、aurants in Tokyo ban couples on Christmas Eve.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In recent years .a meal together”可知，年轻夫妻喜欢在平安夜约会，故选B项。C项干扰性较大，根据最后一段中的“People on social media sites are largely applauding the restaurants stand against couples”可知，支持这家餐馆的做法的是社交网站上的人，而不是在校学生，故可排除C项。.阅读七选五(2016呼和浩特市第二次调研)How Can I Fight
42、 Laziness? Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind._1_ Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they ar
43、rive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. S
44、ome people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. _2_Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations (诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide ente
45、rtainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. _3_ Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread i
46、f not dealt with immediately. _4_ Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people._5_ Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help
47、you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.AOne way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.BKnowing how to fight laziness is important.CFinally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.DTo fight family laziness, set an example.EWith strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.FCreate a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.GLaziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.答案：15AGFDC