高中英语选择性必修三 新新同步课时强化训练Unit 2 Reading and Thinking—Comprehending

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Current Attitudes Towards Physical FitnessRecently we were told by a student that ①setting aside some time for improving his physical fitness would be a total misuse of his working hours.He tried to convince us that he would be no better served by a fitness program than by learning to play bridge.The college and his preparations for a career were his only purposes.This student’s opinion is one of the many feelings that people hold about their personal involvement in a physical fitness program.Many people，including college students of all ages，spend little time on physical fitness programs.There are various reasons.However，what about the majority who could do much more but do so little？Does one of the following statements sound like you?“I know it’s important，but I just don’t have time right now.”“I’m already fit，and with my schedule，I’ll have no difficulty staying that way.”If one of the following comments fits you，perhaps you are failing to see the broader values of maintaining(维持) a high level of physical fitness.“Everyone in the dorm runs at night.②That’s why I run.”“This weekend will be cool and nice.Saturday looks like a good day for a personal record.”If you see your own attitude ③represented by one of the comments，we would suggest that you reexamine your approach to fitness and its ability to positively influence other aspects of your life.Keep in mind that all people are different and some may progress faster than others.In the final analysis，we think that although fitness will not ensure that you will live longer，it can help you enjoy the years you do live.靓句运用于写作①Being a volunteer is the right thing I have been looking forward to doing.(2019·全国Ⅰ，书面表达)②That’s why we must train hard this time.(2019·全国Ⅱ，书面表达)③I was impressed by the festival held by our school last year.(2019·全国Ⅲ，书面表达) Period One　Reading and Thinking—Comprehending品句猜词——请预读下列课文原句，并猜测句中加黑词汇的意思。1．For example，some of them may become involved in tobacco or alcohol abuse，which can lead to physical and mental health problems.滥用2．Thirdly，there is the “reward”， the good thing or feeling we get from the routine.回报；奖励；报酬3．The reward makes us much more likely to continue the cycle，and the bad habit of relying on unhealthy snacks is formed.依靠；依赖4．To facilitate a positive change in our bad habits，we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them.促进　(仔细)检查5．For example，we could try to replace a negative routine with something more positive.消极的6．...and if we are not successful straight away，we often become pessimistic and give up.悲观的eq \x(Step 1　Fast­reading)1．What is the passage mainly about?A．How teenagers become more independent.B．How teenagers make choices.C．How teenagers feel relaxed.D．How teenagers change their bad habits.答案　D2．Read the passage and match the main idea of each part.Para.1 A．Young people have the power to build a healthy life full of good habits.Para.2 B．It’s easy for some teenagers to form bad habits.Paras.3－4 C．To change a bad habit，a teenager must make many attempts.Para.5 D．Something about the three stages of the habit cycle.Para.6 E．We should change our bad habits and create good habits using the habit cycle.Para.7 F．To change the bad habits，a person must repeatedly take many small steps.答案　Para.1　B　Para.2　C　Paras.3－4　D　Para.5　E　 Para.6　F　Para.7　Aeq \x(Step 2　Careful­reading)Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.1．We can learn from the first paragraph that .A．all teenagers will form bad habitsB．some bad habits may cause more serious habits when teenagers grow upC．all teenagers will be involved in alcoholD．most teenagers refuse to change their bad habits答案　B2．The saying “We are what we repeatedly do” shows something about .A．forming a habitB．avoiding tobaccoC．making a choiceD．the fact that a habit is easy to change答案　A3．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A．We can use the habit cycle to change our bad habits.B．We can use the habit cycle to create good habits.C．We can use the habit cycle as a magic pill.D．We can’t use the habit cycle as a delete button.答案　Ceq \x(Step 3　Post­reading)After reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.As teenagers grow up，they become more independent and start making their own decisions.However，during this period，it can be easy for some of them 1.to form(form) bad habits.These bad habits，if 2.left(leave) unchecked，could lead to more serious ones when they become adults.3.To change(change) bad habits is never easy，even with many attempts.The good news is that we can change our bad habits if we understand 4.how habits work.To facilitate 5.a positive change in our bad habits，we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them.We can do this by 6.combining(combine) the information from our habit cycles with our own positive ideas.We can also use the habit cycle 7.to create (create) good habits.Many of us try to change bad habits quickly，and if we are not successful straight away，we often become pessimistic and give up.In fact，the most successful way to change is not suddenly,8.but over a period of time.To reach the goal of change，a person must 9.repeatedly(repeat) take many small steps.Young people have the power 10.to build(build) a happy and healthy life full of good habits!eq \x(Step 4　Sentence­learning)1．These bad habits，if left unchecked，could lead to more serious ones when they become adults.[句式分析]　该句为复合句。These bad habits could lead to more serious ones是主句；when引导时间状语从句；if left unchecked是状语从句的省略结构，完整句为：if they are left unchecked。[自主翻译]　这些坏习惯，如果不加以控制，在他们长大后会变成更糟糕的坏习惯。2．The good news is that we can change，if we understand how habits work.[句式分析]　该句为复合句。that引导表语从句；在表语从句中if引导条件状语从句；how habits work是名词性从句，作understand的宾语。[自主翻译]　好消息是：如果我们明白习惯的形成原理，我们就能改变它们。3．For example，when we come to an escalator (cue)，our normal routine is to ride it，but we could change this routine into something more positive by taking the stairs instead.[句式分析]　此句是复合句。when引导时间状语从句；but连接并列句。 [自主翻译]　例如，当我们来到自动扶梯时(暗示)，我们日常的做法是乘坐它，但是我们可以通过走楼梯来改变这种日常做法，使之变成更积极的事情。Ⅰ.阅读理解ALife can sometimes seem like an endless series of exhibitions.For those of us involved in the art world，there are times when we’re constantly visiting gallery after gallery，taking in as much as possible and getting to know the works of artists from far and wide.But there are some artists whose works consistently stand out.Some artists’ works stay in the thought and heart of an audience long after the show is over.I’ve noticed over the years that these are often the artists who have understood fully the skill of telling the story behind their art.These artists aren’t just selling paintings—they’re selling an experience.Roxanna Kibsey is one of these artists.Her paintings are often exact descriptions of frozen tundra(冻原) or autumn trees—so bright that they could nearly burn a hole in the canvas.When I met her at an exhibition，she couldn’t wait to tell me about the place in her paintings.“Where I grew up we had nine months of winter every year.It’s really quite a tough place，” she said.She relived a part of her childhood when we chatted in front of her painting.The image brought to my mind memories of driving through the snow­covered countryside during my own first winter in Canada.I could almost hear the crunching ice under my feet as she described to me the countryside she grew up in.Businessmen may have their elevator pitch，but artists，too，need their 30­second story which rolls freely off the tongue.That’s why it’s so important that for each piece you might be exhibiting，you can conjure up(唤起) a story behind it，and tell that story to your audience in a way that helps them connect with your work，and makes them want to buy a piece.1．What kind of artists does the author like?A．Those who have great skills.B．Those who have held many exhibitions.C．Those who paint scenes of their own hometowns.D．Those who tell their experiences through their paintings.答案　D解析　细节理解题。由第一段最后一句“These artists aren’t just selling paintings—they’re selling an experience.”可知，作者认为能够打动观众、给观众以深刻印象的是那些能够通过自己的画作描述自己经历的画家。2．Through Roxanna Kibsey’s painting，the author .A．had a beautiful imaginationB．thought of a serious questionC．brought back his own memoriesD．thought of his own hometown答案　C解析　细节理解题。由第二段最后两句可知，作者看着Roxanna Kibsey的画作，听着她的讲述，不禁联想到自己第一次在加拿大过冬时的情景。3．We can learn from Paragraph 2 that .A．Kibsey’s work reflects her own lifeB．Kibsey had an unhappy childhoodC．Kibsey doesn’t like her hometownD．Kibsey’s hometown is beautiful in winter答案　A解析　推理判断题。由第二段可知，Roxanna Kibsey的画作描述了在她的家乡冬天一片肃杀的景象，反映了她的童年生活。BThe effect of drinking coffee on health has long been a subject of conflict and uncertainty.Since the 1980s，some have spoken out against coffee as harmful to health，while others have welcomed coffee for its supposed benefits to health.According to a scientific report，mild coffee consumption，three to five cups per day，can be taken as a healthy dietary pattern，along with other healthful behaviors.The report also says that coffee consumption helps reduce the risk of heart disease and it protects against Parkinson’s disease.According to Dr Donald Hensrud of Mayo Clinic，high consumption of coffee has health risks.Dr Hensrud mentions the dangers of high coffee consumption for people with a certain illness that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body.Some studies said that drinking two or more cups of coffee daily can actually increase the risk of heart disease in these people.According to conclusions from a recent study led by Dr Gregory Marcus，a doctor from the University of California San Francisco，daily moderate consumption of caffeine，less than 4 cups，is not associated with these issues.Until the scientific community reaches a general agreement on the effects of coffee consumption on human health，it will be up to the individual to decide whether the benefits of drinking coffee are greater than the risks.When informed of these possible health benefits and harms of drinking coffee，Harwood，a high school student stated，“Even though there might be some negative effects of drinking coffee，for the most part，coffee drinking sounds good for health.Not to mention I need coffee to stay awake.”4．What is people’s attitude towards the effect of coffee on health according to Paragraph 1?A．Disapproving. B．Tolerant.C．Positive. D．Mixed.答案　D解析　推理判断题。根据第一段第二句可知，一些人抵制，认为咖啡有害健康；而另外一些人则支持，认为咖啡对健康有益，由此可判断出，人们的观点是好坏兼有的。5．What does the underlined word “moderate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Personal. B．Slight.C．Reasonable. D．Heavy.答案　C解析　词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“three to five cups per day，can be taken as a healthy dietary pattern，along with other healthful behaviors”可知，每天3～5杯咖啡，被认为是健康的，再结合画线词所在句中的“less than 4 cups，is not associated with these issues”可判断出，少于4杯属于适量摄入，故moderate的意思应该是“适量的，合理的”。6．What can we infer about Harwood?A．He’ll keep on drinking coffee.B．He loves his high school life.C．He often falls asleep in class.D．He has some health problems.答案　A解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中哈伍德所说的话可知，大多数情况下，喝咖啡对健康有好处。更不用说，他需要咖啡来保持清醒。由此可以推断出，哈伍德还会继续喝咖啡。7．What would be the best title for the text?A．People’s Love for CoffeeB．Coffee’s Effect on HealthC．The Culture of Coffee DrinkingD．The New Findings of Heart Disease答案　B解析　标题归纳题。本文主要讲述的是咖啡对人体健康的影响。适量饮用咖啡对身体有益，过度则影响身心健康。CHave you ever made your life look a little more attractive than it actually is by posting truths on social media? If so，you may be damaging your mental health.The posts we make on social media platforms allow us to look back and see what we did on a given day.But what happens when，in an effort to impress our online friends，photos and videos we post become beautified versions of the things we did?A young girl named Sophia went out to a romantic anniversary dinner with her boyfriend，had a near relationship­ending fight during dessert，then came home and posted，“Had the best time out with the love of my life！”—even with a photo of the meal.No surprise，but according to a new study，Sophia was by no means unique.Two­thirds of users admit lying about their lives on social media with 20 percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 stating that they edit their own stories by frequently lying about relationships and promotions.By beautifying our online stories，we are harming our memories.We start believing the stories we tell rather than remembering what really happened.Soon，the real experience is lost and all that remains is the beautified version of history.Scientists fear that these edited stories will end up changing our memories.It’s well confirmed through research that our own memories are often unreliable and can be easily controlled.Writing down one’s life in the form of a journal，or even on social media can help us keep our memories undamaged，but only if we tell the truth.So recording our experiences through whatever medium，to later recall lessons we learned，is not only acceptable but desirable.In fact，looking back at our own past—however embarrassing or uncomfortable—is not just healthy but can be enjoyable.8．Why did Sophia post her story with a photo of the meal?A．To make her post attractive.B．To show her photography skill.C．To convince others of her story.D．To show how enjoyable the meal was.答案　C解析　细节理解题。第二段的“in an effort to impress our online friends”和第三段的“even with a photo of the meal”可知，Sophia发帖时配上吃饭的照片目的是使别人信服她的故事。故选C。9．In what kind of tone did the writer write the text?A．Encouraging. B．Critical.C．Humorous. D．Enthusiastic.答案　B解析　推理判断题。由第一段末句“If so，you may be damaging your mental health.”和第四段首句“By beautifying our online stories，we are harming our memories.”以及最后一段的“but only if we tell the truth”可知，作者对人们美化自己的网络故事持批判的态度，故文章的笔调是批判性的。故选B。10．The last paragraph implies that many people don’t realize .A．recalling the unpleasant past can also be enjoyableB．writing down our life on social media does no good to usC．recording our experiences through media is unacceptableD．recording our experiences through media is beneficial答案　A解析　推理判断题。由最后一段末句可推断出应选A。in fact在句中起强调的作用，作者强调回忆不愉快的过往也可能是令人愉悦的，这就暗示了人们大多没有意识到这一点。故选A。11．What a lesson can be drawn from the text?A．Leaving others a good impression is desirable.B．Editting our online stories weakens our memory.C．Posting our experiences on social media is risky.D．Beautifying our history ends up hurting ourselves.答案　D解析　主旨大意题。全文主要说明了在社交媒体上美化自己的故事会损害我们的健康，因为这样做无异于在撒谎，欺骗别人就是欺骗自己，最终免不了自己受伤。故选D。Ⅱ.七选五Everybody knows the importance of drinking enough water.As we all know，drinking water benefits your skin，muscles and organs. 1 The major reason for that is related to human biological needs.When you’re a baby，you’re 75 percent water.Then，as you get older，you get drier. 2 It helps you lose weight，according to a study from the University of Birmingham.The researchers found that drinking 500ml of water thirty minutes before a meal helped participants(参与者) lose 10 more pounds than those who did not. 3 All participants were advised to improve their diet and physical activity levels.84 overweight adults were involved.Among them 41 were told to “preload” with water，while 43 were told to control their water intake(摄取量) before eating.After 12 weeks，the participants instructed to “preload” with water lost 2.87 pounds more than those in the control group on average.In addition，the participants preloading with water before each of their three main meals every day lost 9.48 pounds over the 12 weeks. 4 Dr Helen Parretti，a lecturer at the University of Birmingham，had this to say of the study： 5 Just drinking 500ml water，three times a day，before your main meals may help reduce your weight...and this could be an easy way for weight loss.Furthermore，it can be important for a person to lose extra weight，making a potential contribution to public health.A．Another reason to drink water is right here.B．But not everyone can always get tap water in some areas.C．The beauty of these findings is that losing weight is simple.D．It also helps prevent certain diseases and improve your mood.E．The study began with a weight management consultation.F．So kids should drink more water instead of Coke to keep healthy.G．In contrast，those preloading once a day or never lost just 1.76 pounds.eq \x(语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个研究发现：三餐前喝水有助于减肥。)1．答案　D解析　根据上句“众所周知，喝水对你的皮肤、肌肉和器官有好处”可知，空处指喝水的另外一个好处，故选D项，意思是“它还能帮助预防某些疾病并改善你的心情”。D项中的It指的是上文中的“drinking water”。2．答案　A解析　根据本段开头的“The major reason for that”和下文的内容可知，空处讲的是喝水的另外一个原因。故选A项，意为“饮水的另外一个原因就在这里”。3．答案　E解析　本段讲述研究结果“饭前半小时喝水可以帮助减肥”。空处应选E项，来引出实验的具体过程。4．答案　G解析　根据上句“另外，每天三餐前都喝水的实验参与者12周减掉了9.48磅”可知，应选G项，意为“相反，那些一天只在一顿饭前喝水或不喝水的人只减掉了1.76磅”，与空前一句进行对比。5．答案　C解析　根据空前的“had this to say of the study”和上文的实验可知，应选C项，意为“这些发现的美好之处在于(告诉我们)减肥很简单”。C项中的“losing weight is simple”与下文中的“this could be an easy way for weight loss”相呼应。语篇解读　作者通过自己跟一位画家的接触以及对她作品的描述，告诉了我们什么样的画家才会打动我们、感染我们。语篇解读　本文讲述的是每天饮用适量的咖啡对身体有益，过度饮用咖啡则会对身体健康造成危害，并引发一些疾病。语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，说明了在社交媒体上美化自己的故事会损害我们的健康，因为这样做无异于在撒谎，欺骗别人就是欺骗自己，最终免不了自己受伤。