1、课时作业2English around the world.阅读理解AAccording to recent reports, perfectionism is on the rise, especially among young people. This is a very bad thingperfectionism is linked to anxiety, depression and many other problemsbut the lucky thing is that were no longer talking as if it were something to be
2、proud of. In todays winnertakesall economy, perfectionism is an entirely forgivable suffering. But it is a suffering, because perfectionism is the belief that anything short of the very best is a shameful failure. It makes people be a miserable (痛苦的) high achiever, or worse: some studies suggest its
3、 actually a barrier to high achievement.One common response to perfectionism is to encourage the sufferer to see that his fears are exaggerated (夸大的), and that things wont really be so bad if he fails the exam, gets criticized for his work performance or lets the house get messy. Perfectionism means
4、 a life spent unhappily leaning (倾斜) into the future, because no matter how well you perform on any given challenge, theres always the next one to stress you out. So it makes sense to help people see when that next challenge arrives, an imperfect performance wouldnt mean catastrophe.Yes, it helps yo
5、u worry less about whatll happen if you fail to meet your too high standards next week, or next year. The problem, though, is that this is still a futureoriented way, as it allows the perfectionists mind to keep secretly hoping that when that moment arrives, youll do perfectly after all. Therefore,
6、a better way is to let you realize that its not that your attempts to live perfectly might fail, but that they have failed: perfection is already a lost cause. From childhood until today, youve been failing to learn countless skills, develop countless friendships, and achieve countless goals, only b
7、ecause attention is limited. Focusing on anything means not focusing on almost everything.Life naturally contains some types of failure, which makes it strange to call it a “failure” at all. If everyone is sure to miss the target, clearly the trouble is with the target.本文是一篇议论文。作者认为完美主义是有害的，并给了几条克服完
8、美主义的方法和建议。1What can we know about perfectionism from Paragraph 1?AIt can give people a great sense of achievement.BIts a result of the winnertakesall economy.CIts a necessary quality of successful people.DIt can be harmful to peoples mental health.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的This is a very bad thingperfectio
9、nism is linked to anxiety, depression and many other problems可推知，完美主义对人的心理健康有害。2What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?ARealizing being imperfect is nothing serious.BRegarding perfectionism a shameful failure.CLeaning into the future if you fail this time.DPerforming well on any
10、given challenge.答案：A解析：指代对象题。根据第二段的So it makes sense to help people see when that next challenge arrives, an imperfect performance wouldnt mean catastrophe.并结合划线词的前后文可知，这里的it指代第二段提到的建议，即让完美主义者意识到即使不完美也没什么大不了的。3According to the author, a better solution to perfectionism is to realize that _.Awed bett
11、er not set too high targetsBits wrong to try to go after perfectionCits already too late to learn countless skillsDour attention should not be easily drawn away答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的a better way is to let you realize that its not that your attempts to live perfectly might fail, but that they have faile
12、d: perfection is already a lost cause.可知，更好一点的方法是让完美主义者意识到追求完美本身就是错误的。4Whats the writers purpose of writing the text?ATo tell us how to deal with failures.BTo give suggestions on perfectionism.CTo analyze the suffering of perfectionists.DTo explain different attitudes to perfectionism.答案：B解析：写作意图题。综
13、合全文内容可知，作者介绍了完美主义的危害，并给出了克服完美主义的方法，故可知答案。BJulie Plumley knows firsthand how open space and being around animals can help someones sense of wellbeing. Having grown up on a farm, she knows exactly how it offered its own kind of treatment. Plumley, along with her husband and her son, now runs Ryelands
14、Farm in Dorset, a working farm on 30 acres of land with a range of livestock (animals) used for animalassisted treatment. “We work with young people who are challenged the most in life，” she says. “Nearly all of them are excluded from school or learning centers, in care or on the edge of care.”She w
15、orks with around 20 schools across Dorset and Somerset. “Many of these children turn to us because they want to see the animals. Once they get here, they feel safe and free.” Most come once a week for around four hours, but the farm also runs fulltime programs for 20 hours which are funded by school
16、s.Plumleys team have a range of qualifications and backgrounds, including teaching, special educational needs and occupational (职业的) treatment. They use a flexible model to deliver their work. Plumley believes that a sense of purpose and value, which she recalls feeling as a child while helping out
17、on the farm, is key to helping young people. “These kids need to feel that they are needed and farming gives them a place to show their value，” says Plumley. The farms run equine (马科的) treatment sessions and onetoone sessions where children build a positive relationship with a horse. They will see h
18、ow their behavior is mirrored in the process. In this way, children may quickly pick up on their problems and gradually change their life attitude.Plumley says, “Children tend to come for a sixweek period. But if they stay for a year, we can see considerable changes in school, outside of school and
19、their whole presence.” Our treatment appears to be working. Research has found that young people attending care farms show a significant reduction in selfreported mental and health risks and behavioral regulation difficulties.本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要介绍了Plumley结合自己的亲身经历，开办关怀农场为一些问题孩子提供特殊的治疗服务。5What may help Jul
20、ie run Ryelands Farm well?AHer childhood experience.BThe challenges in her life.CHer training in learning centers.DThe support from young children.答案：A解析：细节理解题。由第一段的Having grown up on a farm, she knows exactly how it offered its own kind of treatment.可知，Julie Plumley小时候在农场的经历帮助她能很好地经营农场。6What can we
21、 learn about Julies farm from Paragraph 2?AIt is intended for animal lovers.BIt draws support from many schools.CIt is famous for its fulltime programs.DIt invites children to explore the countryside life.答案：B解析：细节理解题。由第二段的She works with around 20 schools across Dorset and Somerset以及.but the farm al
22、so runs fulltime programs for 20 hours which are funded by schools.可知，Julie Plumley经营的农场获得了许多学校的支持。7The programs of Julies farm help children by _.Aoffering them horses to keepBhelping them get their value in lifeCmaking them reflect on their problemsDteaching them practical knowledge in a fun away答
23、案：B解析：细节理解题。由第三段的Plumley believes that a sense of purpose and value.“These kids need to feel that they are needed and farming gives them a place to show their value，”可知，在农场的体验可以帮助孩子们感觉自己被需要，展现自己的价值。.七选五Social skills are often thought of as a set of skills that allow people to communicate and relate
24、with others. _1_ These skills are often the way to determine a persons status, consider people as potential friends, and evaluate them for employments or promotions in the workplace.In most Englishspeaking countries, verbal (言语的) skills are an important aspect of social skills. _2_ Specifically, one
25、 should master the skill of saying the appropriate thing at the appropriate time, as well as speaking in an educated but reasonably understandable manner.People with good verbal skills in the US are thought to speak with a clear voice, speak appropriately in a situation, and have confidence in their
26、 voice. Poor skills might be read as saying the wrong thing, speaking too softly to be heard or too loudly to be tolerated. _3_The other aspect of social skills is nonverbal. Standing up straight, making eye contact, making appropriate gestures, leaning toward the person one is speaking to, and smil
27、ing appropriately can all define good nonverbal skills. _4_ People who smile too much may not be trusted, and leaning too far forward into someone elses personal space may be considered rude._5_ A nod of the head, commenting occasionally, and clearly taking in someone elses ideas are valuable during
28、 the whole conversation. Most people dont simply want to be talked to; they want to be talked with.APeople with good nonverbal skills listen well.BHowever, overdoing such things will work oppositely.CBody language is also an aspect of nonverbal social skills.DThey include both verbal and nonverbal f
29、orms of communication.EIt is quite difficult to overcome communication difficulties in daily life.FVerbal ones mean someone wisely knows when to say, what to say, and how to say.GBesides, those who only speak on boring topics are thought to have poor social skills.本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了社交技巧包含语言和非语言两个方面的内容。1
30、D解析：该项位于段中，与上文存在逻辑上的指代关系，即They指代上文中的social skills。2F解析：此空设于段中，是一个过渡句，与上下文呼应。该句中的Verbal ones与上文中的verbal skills相呼应；另外，该句中的“when to say, what to say, and how to say”照应下文中的saying the appropriate thing at the appropriate time, as well as speaking in an.manner。3G解析：该项位于段尾，与上文存在逻辑上的递进关系，根据上下文可知，上文说明了比较差的语言
31、技能的表现形式，此处进一步说明了仅谈论一些无聊的话题也被认为是社交能力差的表现。4B解析：该项位于段中，与上文存在逻辑上的转折关系，根据上下文可知，上文说明了良好的非语言技能的几方面内容，比如在交谈时与他人眼神交流等等，然而做得太过会起反作用，与下文提到的“笑得太多可能会被认为不靠谱等”相吻合。5A解析：该项位于段首，是本段的主题句，本段主要讲拥有良好的非语言技巧的人善于倾听。.语法填空Highheeled shoes are the fashion choice for many women around the world. However, a new study proves that
32、 _1_ (wear) high heels over a long period of time can permanently injure the body.At Stanford University in California, a team of _2_ (research) tested the knees of women when they walked in flat shoes, 3.8cm high heels, and 8.9cm high heels. The results send a warning to women who often wear high h
33、eels that they risk permanent damage _3_ their knees. High heels put knees in _4_ awkward position, making them function like damaged joints._5_ (recent), the Daily Express newspaper reported a survey of 1,200 women _6_ shows how popular high heels are. Among them, 88% said highheeled shoes make the
34、m look more stylish and _7_ (slim)Many women ignore health problems and the pain of wearing high heels to look good. As a doctor, Tim Allardyce regularly treats women with problems _8_ (cause) by wearing high heels, and he said, “The odd angle at which the feet _9_ (hold) in high heels increases the
35、 downward pressure on the knees by 25%, which _10_ (have) harmful effects on our health.”本文是一篇说明文。研究表明：穿高跟鞋会给女性身体带来永久性的伤害。1wearing解析：考查非谓语动词。根据句子结构可知，此处考查动名词作主语，故填wearing。2researchers解析：考查名词。根据句子结构可知句子缺主语，且空前有a team of修饰，可知此处应为名词的复数形式，故填researchers。3to解析：考查介词。根据语境可知，damage和介词to搭配，意为“对的伤害”。4an解析：考查冠词
36、。此处为泛指，表示“一种尴尬的姿态”，且下文的awkward以元音音素开头，故填an。5Recently解析：考查副词。根据句子结构可知，此处在句中作时间状语，表示“最近”，且在句首时单词的首字母应大写，故填Recently。6which/that解析：考查定语从句。根据语境可知，此句为定语从句。定语从句中缺少主语，先行词为“a survey of 1,200 women”，故填which或that。7slimmer解析：考查形容词的比较级。根据语境可知，高跟鞋可以使女性看起来更时髦、更苗条，故填slimmer。8caused解析：考查非谓语动词。根据语境可知，此处过去分词作后置定语修饰problems，表示“穿高跟鞋引起的问题”，故填caused。9are_held解析：考查动词的时态和语态。根据语境可知，the feet和hold之间是被动关系，表示“双脚被束缚在高跟鞋里”，且直接引语中的时态为一般现在时，故填are held。10has解析：考查动词主谓一致。根据句子结构可知，which引导的非限制性定语从句指代前面的整个句子，且此句的时态为一般现在时，故填has。