高考英语二轮复习练习：专题五 阅读七选五2.5 Word版含解析

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Passage 1
(湖南十三校第一次联考)
Every culture has its own unwritten list of behavior that is acceptable.Every society also has its taboos，or types of behavior that are considered a violation of good manners.
The word taboo comes from the Tongan language and is used in modern English to describe verbal and nonverbal behavior that is forbidden or to be avoided.__36__They tend to be specific to a culture or country，and usually form around a group’s values and beliefs.What is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another.
Verbal taboos usually involve topics that people believe are too private to talk about publicly，or relate to one’s manner of speaking.In many cultures，for example，it is considered bad manners to discuss subjects such as sex or religion in public.In some countries，too much volume of one’s voice may annoy people.__37__
__38__For example，one of the biggest differences among many Western，Asian，and African cultures is the use of eye contact.In the US，people make eye contact when they talk to others.__39__In many Asian and African cultures，however，children are taught to lower their eyes when talking to their elders，or those of higher rank，as a way to show respect.
Certain gestures made with the hands can have very different meanings depending on the country you are in.Crossing your middle finger over your forefinger is the sign for good luck in many Western countries.__40__Also，in some Asian countries，moving your hands a lot while talking，or “talking with your hands”，is considered unsuitable.
Behavior that is acceptable and non­offensive in one culture can be highly offensive in another.When visiting a foreign country，be aware of some of the basic differences，as this will help to ensure a more enjoyable trip.
A. Nonverbal taboos usually relate to body language.
B．In Vietnam and Argentina，however，it is a rude gesture.
C．In spite of what some people may think，taboos are not universal.
D．Cancer is a taboo subject and people are frightened to talk openly about it.
E．Learn a country’s customs so that you don’t hurt the local people unconsciously.
F．They might think that someone who is speaking or laughing loudly is rude or aggressive.
G．If a person avoids eye contact，others might think they are being dishonest or unconfident.
语篇解读　本文主要讲不同国家习俗方面的禁忌，以及肢体语言、手势语的不同运用。
36．解析：　上句是对taboo的定义，下句讲它们通常是一个国家或一种文化所特有的，通常是围绕着一个团体的价值观和信仰而形成的。由此可以推断，C项(尽管一些人可能这样认为，但禁忌不是通用的)符合语境，起到承上启下的作用。
答案：　C
37．解析：　本段主要讲一些人对禁忌的看法，比如一些私人问题不能在公共场合谈论等。根据设空前一句中的too much volume of one’s voice may annoy people可知，在一些国家，说话声音太大会惹恼别人，F项(他们可能认为大声说笑是粗鲁的或充满挑衅的)正好是对上一句的解析。
答案：　F
38．解析：　根据设空后一句中的eye contact可知，本段主要讲眼神接触在不同文化中有不同的要求，属于肢体语言。故A项(非语言禁忌通常和肢体语言有关)符合语境。
答案：　A
39．解析：　本段讲的是眼神接触的作用，根据关键词eye contact可知，G项与该段主题一致。
答案：　G
40．解析：　本段介绍手势语在不同国家的含义。上一句介绍了把中指和食指交叠起来，在很多西方国家意味着好运。下文应该介绍其他国家对此不同的理解，B项“然而在越南和阿根廷，这是一个粗鲁的手势”符合语境。
答案：　B
Passage 2
(东北三校二模)
Top Ways to Spend the Holiday Season with Pets
Taking a nap is a great way to refresh during the holidays，and a nap with your dog or cat (or both) is an excellent bonding opportunity.
Holiday time is here.The decorating，the shopping，the cooking，the cleaning，the wrapping...__36__
In the season’s craziness，our furry family members tend to get ignored or over­stimulated (过度刺激的)．__37__But they don’t have to：be sure to pay attention and give them a break from the activity when they need it and add them to the fun when they don’t.
•Rest time.
If your pet seems stressed，have a safe place for him away from activity.Cats should have a quiet，cozy spot to sleep with food，water，and their litter box.__38__Be sure to have a soft area for sleep，a toy or two，water，and some food.But you might need a nap，too，to refresh for holiday festivities.So use this time to take one together.
•__39__
Many Christmas tree farms welcome pets on a leash (皮带)．Your pet will just love being with you outdoors while you share one of the season’s most honored traditions—picking out the perfect tree.Just be sure to call the farm first to confirm that pets are welcome...and you have a new annual tradition.
• Go have a catch.
Give your pup a good run and wear him out ahead of when company visits.__40__This way，he’ll be happy and relaxed when greeting guests.Dog parks are ideal as pups can run，chase tennis balls，and socialize with others.Always remember to walk to and from the park with your pup on a leash and poop bags in hand.
A．Keep pets on a leash.
B．Dogs love playing catch.
C．Dogs might also need one.
D．But where do our pets fit in?
E．Pick out the family Christmas tree.
F．As a result，pets can experience restlessness and anxiety.
G．Many pets would love to be included in some of the activities.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。如何在假期和宠物一起度过一段美好时光？作者给我们提出了几条建议。
36．解析：　根据空格前面“The decorating，the shopping，the cooking，the cleaning，the wrapping...”可知，我们通常在假期会把时间花在装饰、购物、烹饪、打扫等事情上，D项表示“但我们把宠物置于何地？”与上文衔接紧凑，符合语境。
答案：　D
37．解析：　根据上句“In the season’s craziness，our furry family members tend to get ignored or over­stimulated (过度刺激的)．”可知，此处应选F项，指“这样的话，宠物可能休息不好或焦虑”，与上句构成因果关系，符合语境。
答案：　F
38．解析：　根据上句“Cats should have a quiet，cozy spot to sleep with food，water，and their little box.”及下句“Be sure to have a soft area for sleep，a toy or two，water，and some food.”可知，此处指宠物和人都需要有舒适的地方来休息。故C项“狗也需要一个这样的地方”能够承接上文，符合语境。
答案：　C
39．解析：　文章倒数第二段主要介绍了作者建议我们带着宠物去挑选圣诞树。故E项“挑选家庭圣诞树”符合题意，适合做本段标题。
答案：　E
40．解析：　根据本段标题中的关键词“catch”和空格处后的“This way，he’ll be happy and relaxed when greeting guests.”可知，B项“狗喜欢玩接球”符合语境。
答案：　B
Passage 3
(辽宁大连双基测试)
Of all the things that can be stolen from you—your possessions，your youth，your health，your words，your rights—what no one can ever take from you is...
●How you feel about yourself.
It takes a long time to learn how to NOT judge yourself through someone else’s eyes.__36__
●Your attitude towards life.
The last of your freedom is to choose your attitude in any given circumstance.Choose to be happy and positive.It is not always easy to find happiness in ourselves，but it is always impossible to find it elsewhere.__37__
●__38__
The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate，but in what you give away.And 99 percent of the time you get what you put in，so give freely.If you want to be happy，make those around you happy.
●Your knowledge and life experiences.
Character and wisdom are formed over time.__39__Your best stories will come from overcoming your greatest struggles. So keep standing，keep learning，and keep living.
●Your choice to move on enthusiastically.
__40__Don’t let someone or something that didn’t make it in your life continue to hurt you.Learn the lesson，forget the pain，and move on.
A．Your attitude towards yourself.
B．Your ability to spread love and kindness.
C．They come with loss，lessons，and successes.
D．But once you do，the world is yours for the taking.
E．So smile all the way and walk away from negative people.
F．Don’t let past relationships and old mistakes ruin your future.
G．Holding your uniqueness in high regard is necessary to success.
语篇解读　本文介绍了五种任何人从你身上都拿不走的东西。
36．解析：　根据本段主题句“How you feel about yourself”可知，本段主要阐述“人们对自我的一个测评(认知)”；空前说“学会不用他人的眼光来看自己需要很长时间”，紧接着空处应起承上作用，故选D，表示“但是你一旦你这么做了，世界都随之属于你”。
答案：　D
37．解析：　根据本段主题句“Your attitude towards life”可知，本段主要阐述“你对生活的态度”，结合空前一句可知，选E项“一直微笑并远离那些消极的人”。
答案：　E
38．解析：　此处为本段的主题句。根据下文内容“生活的长度不在于你拥有多少，而在于你给予他人多少”可推出，本段的中心是“你传递爱与善良的能力”。
答案：　B
39．解析：　此处选上下文衔接句。空前讲“你的品质和智慧都是随着时间而形成的”，空后说“克服最大的苦难你就会过得精彩”，由此可推断出，空处选C项“它们的形成伴随着失败、教训及成功”，起承上启下的作用。
答案：　C
40．解析：　根据本段主题句和下文“Don’t let...Learn the lesson，forget the pain，and move on”可推断，空处选F项“不要让过去的关系和错误毁掉你的未来”。
答案：　F
Passage 4
(陕西西北九校二模)
When we are grown­ups，it’s quite natural to look back on our different stages of life and remember who was there to see us through.__36__While some people’s high school friendships gradually end，mine have stuck with me through every bit of life since.And I suppose high school friends are the friends you’ll build the strongest relationships with.
__37__Whether it is the bad haircut or the braces (牙箍) you wear，your high school friends help you through it all.They tell you that you look wonderful when you cannot go out in public with that hairdo.__38__
They understand the most about you.High school friends know you better than anyone else.They can just look at you and know how you’re feeling. You cannot hide much from them.__39__And they’d rather help deal with the problem at hand than let it go.So even when you don’t want to hear it，prepare yourself—because they’re not going to stop trying until you’re back to your normal self.
They make for the best reunion. Reunions are harder to organize when friends live across the country.However，with high school friends，it’s easy to enjoy the time together—you can often pick up just where you left off，no matter how long ago that was.Friendships can be hard to keep.__40__
A．We could depend on our friends all the time.
B．They are with you through your embarrassing stages.
C．They can sense something is off when you’re the slightest bit strange.
D．For me，I often think about my fantastic group of high school friends.
E．They build up your self­confidence to get you through each tough situation.
F．Let’s pray the flower of friendship would always bloom brightly in our hearts.
G．But it never seems like hard work with the ones you’ve known and loved for long.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章向读者介绍了在成长过程中友谊的珍贵。
36．解析：　根据空后的“While some people’s high school friendships gradually end，mine”“high school friends”可知，此处的内容应是有关作者自己在高中时与朋友之间的友谊的，故D项符合语境。
答案：　D
37．解析：　根据下文中的“Whether it is the bad haircut or the braces (牙箍) you wear，your high school friends help you through it all”可知，朋友能帮你度过尴尬的阶段，故B项符合语境。
答案：　B
38．解析：　根据E项中的“build up your self­confidence” “each tough situation”与上文中的“They tell you that...that hairdo”的对应关系可知，E项符合语境。
答案：　E
39．解析：　根据空前的“You cannot hide much from them”及空后的“And they’d rather help deal with the problem at hand than let it go”可知，此处讲的是即使你只有一点点的异样，你的朋友也会察觉得到并帮助你应对遇到的困难，故C项符合语境。
答案：　C
40．解析：　本空为全文最后一句，应该是对文章内容的总结提炼。全文总体阐述了友谊的珍贵。根据空前的“Friendships can be hard to keep”以及G项中的“But it never seems like hard work”与上文中的“hard”的对应关系和语义上的连贯性可知，G项符合语境。
答案：　G
七选五专题突破(一)
Passage 1
(辽宁省部分重点高中第三次统考)
When apologizing，chances are that you’ve uttered the phrase，“I never meant to hurt you.”__36__
In a talk, Caroline Myss，a spiritual seeker and researcher，took on the topic of forgiveness and healing.She explained why “I never meant to hurt you” is never a sufficient apology，no matter who it comes from.
“Picture that person coming up to you and saying, ‘I’m sorry I did this.__37__And can we just call it a day？’” Caroline says.As tempting as it can be to move on and bury the hatchet (和解)，that type of apology won’t sit well with the person on the receiving end.“That whole little thing —‘I never meant to hurt you’— that’s the thing you can’t forgive”，she says.“It goes right to your soul，that sick feeling.”
Instead, Caroline says it’s important to approach the conversation differently. Ultimately, it’s about offering more than an apology.__38__
“Let’s redo the scene，” Caroline says.“The person comes up to you and says，‘I need to tell you something.__39__ It was guilt.I heard my conscience tell me not to do this but I didn’t listen. And I now know that my actions redirected the course of your life.This is not an apology.I am confessing(忏悔) my soul to you.__40__’”Even saying those words on stages makes Caroline visibly emotional，and she points out that this is how deeply within the soul apologies are supposed to resonate.And that’s what heals.
A．Here is my apology.
B．But it doesn’t matter to you.
C．I’m asking now for your forgiveness.
D．I consciously knew what I was doing.
E．But you know I never meant to hurt you.
F．It’s about sharing a soul­to­soul confession.
G．However，it’s not a suitable way to apologize.
语篇解读　本文援引了Garoline Myss的话向读者阐明了用“我从没想过要伤害你”来道歉是不够的。
36．解析：　根据下文的内容尤其是“She explained why ‘I never meant to hurt you’ is never a sufficient apology，no matter who it comes from”可知，此处讲的应是用“我从没想过要伤害你”这句话来道歉的不足，故G项“但是，这并不是一种合适的道歉的方法”符合语境。
答案：　G
37．解析：　根据本段内容可知，此处是Caroline Myss让大家想象一下有人用“我从没想过要伤害你”来向你道歉时的情景，故E项符合题意。
答案：　E
38．解析：　根据上文的“it’s about offering more than an apology”以及下文的“This is not an apology.I am confessing (忏悔) my soul to you”可知F项“It’s about sharing a soul­to­soul confession”与之相呼应，表示道歉应该是心灵对心灵的忏悔。下文中的“within the soul”亦是提示。
答案：　F
39．解析：　根据空后的“It was guilt.I heard my conscience tell me not to do this but I didn’t listen...”可知，此处讲的应该是当时所做的错事方面的内容，故D项符合语境。
答案：　D
40．解析：　根据上文中的“As tempting as it can be to move on and bury the hatchet (和解)．..”可知，向别人道歉的目的是获得别人的谅解，故C项符合语境。
答案：　C
Passage 2
(山西八校第一次联考)
Self­confident people face their fears head­on and they know that no matter what obstacles come their way，they have the ability to get past them.Wouldn’t it be amazing to have this kind of self­confidence? Guess what? You can.__36__
Stay away from negativity.
__37__This is a tough one，but it’s time to seriously consider getting away from those individuals who put you down and shred your confidence.Even a temporary break from Debbie Downer can make a huge difference and help you move toward more self­confidence.
Be positive.
Put some positive enthusiasm into your interactions with others and hit the ground running，excited to begin your next project.__38__Instead，begin to focus on solutions and making positive changes.
Don’t accept failure.
Never give up. Never accept failure and get rid of the negative voices in your head.There is a solution to everything.__39__Make this your new mantra (真言)．Succeeding in a difficult or unpleasant situation is a huge confidence booster (激励)．
__40__
Learn everything there is to know about your field，job，presentation—whatever is next on your “to conquer” list.If you are prepared，and have the knowledge to back it up，your self­confidence will rise very quickly.
A．Be prepared.
B．Create a great list.
C．Get out of your comfort zone.
D．Stop focusing on the problems in your life.
E．Therefore，why would you want to stop trying?
F．Here’s how you can learn to be confident of all you do.
G．Evaluate your inner circle，including friends and family.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了提高自信的一些方法。
36．解析：　根据空前的“Wouldn’t it be amazing to have this kind of self­confidence？Guess what？You can”及下文罗列的内容可知，此处需填一个起承上启下的作用的句子，故F项“这是你可以学会对你所做的所有事情感到自信的方法”符合语境。
答案：　F
37．解析：　根据小标题“Stay away from negativity”以及G项中的“friends and family”与空后句子中的“those individuals”的对应关系可知，G项符合语境。
答案：　G
38．解析：　根据小标题“Be positive”及空后的“Instead，begin to focus on solutions and making positive changes”可知，空处所填内容与其后面的内容之间存在转折关系，故D项“不要再关注你生活中的问题”符合语境。
答案：　D
39．解析：　根据空前的“Never give up.Never accept failure and get rid of the negative voices in your head.There is a solution to everything”可知，空处所填内容与上文存在因果关系，故E项“因此，你为什么想要放弃努力呢？”符合语境。
答案：　E
40．解析：　根据最后一段中的内容尤其是“If you are prepared，and have the knowledge to back it up...”可知，本段介绍的提高自信的方法是要做好准备，故A项符合语境。
答案：　A
Passage 3
(南昌十校二模)
Want to live in a perfectly clean environment and make it shine brightly？__36__Then you will not need to purchase expensive cleaning products.
Clean the toilet with Coke.It’s amazing how powerful Coke might be as a toilet cleaner.__37__You’ll save your health by not consuming chemicals that Coke contains and save money by not purchasing professional cleaners.Pour some cola over the stains and leave it all for a few hours.Then let water wash the toilet!
Remove water stains with orange peels.You’ve just eaten an orange.__38__Do not throw away those orange peels.You can use the skins to clean stainless steel.Your appliances will shine again after you rub (擦) them with the skins.The peels can easily make those stubborn stains disappear in a second.
Use banana peels to polish leather furniture.Experts claim that banana peels are great for polishing leather sofas and armchairs.Banana skins are rich in oils and have the right texture to do the task.__39__Afterwards，remove the leftover with a cloth.This trick is simple and cheap.Use it if you want your leather furniture to look brand new again.
__40__Why would you want to buy one when you can make your own product that is cheap and non­toxic (无毒的)？Just pour 2 liters of slightly warm water into a deep bowl.Then add 50ml white vinegar and half a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid.Shake the bowl and then fill up a plastic spray with the mixture.Use it to clean windows and millors.Make your glass surfaces clean and shiny.
A．Wait a minute!
B．Make your own glass cleaner.
C．Follow the steps given below.
D．Of course your answer is “yes”．
E．They leave no marks or scratches.
F．Instead of drinking it，use it to clean the toilet bowl.
G．They are economical and safe to use on all of furniture.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。想生活在一个干净的生活环境中、让一切光洁发亮吗？那就按照以下步骤来做吧。无需购买昂贵的清洁用品，只需要一些小妙招。
36．解析：　根据空前的“Want to live in a perfectly clean environment and make it shine brightly？”和空后的“Then you will not need to purchase expensive cleaning products”以及接下来列举的几条小妙招可知，C项“跟着以下步骤做”能起到承上启下的作用。
答案：　C
37．解析：　本段讲的是用可乐清理厕所，故F项“你可以不喝可乐，而是用之清洁马桶”符合语境。
答案：　F
38．解析：　根据下文中的“Do not throw away those orange peels”可知，吃了橘子后，稍待片刻，不要扔掉橘子皮，你可以用之清理不锈钢。
答案：　A
39．解析：　根据上文中的“Banana skins are rich in oils and have the right texture to do the task”可知香蕉皮富含油脂，材质也非常适合擦拭皮质，使污痕或划痕统统不见。
答案：　E
40．解析：　根据下文中的“you can make your own product that is cheap and non­toxic (无毒的)．..”“Use it to clean windows and mirrors.Make your glass surfaces clean and shiny”可知，本段讲的是如何自制玻璃清洁剂，故B项符合语境。
答案：　B
Passage 4
(安徽百所重点高中二模)
All of us know that a balanced diet strengthens the immune system.__36__.The following strategies will help you to jumpstart healthy eating habits.
Morning must­haves
Researchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese (肥胖的) than those who skipped this meal.To enjoy the most benefits，the researchers recommended eating whole­grain foods for breakfast as they are rich in fiber.__37__.
Main meal wisdom
If you need to consume meat，choose fish instead of red meat.Studies have linked high consumption of red meat with cancers such as breast and colorectal cancer as well as heart disease mainly because red meat is very high in saturated (饱和的) fats.__38__.
Food preparation
__39__.As such，cooking methods such as steaming, baking，grilling，boiling or stir­frying are advised.
__40__
Some people like to eat a large meal after a hard day’s work.However，large meals late at night can cause indigestion that influences sleep.So it is a very good idea to have a low­calorie fiber drink just before leaving the office.It is also not a good idea to regularly have a late­night meal as this could overburden the digestive system.
Remember，minor changes in our eating habits can lead to major changes in our health.
A. Light nights
B．Fewer night snacks
C．Fish，in contrast，contains more heart­healthy fats
D．Drinking bean milk supplies the body with plant protein
E．Experts always suggest preparing food with as little oil as possible
F．But most of us fail to obtain adequate nutrients (营养) due to our troubled lifestyles
G．Fiber aids in stabilizing blood sugar，controlling appetite and keeping the heart healthy
语篇解读　本文为说明文。作者介绍了养成健康饮食好习惯的几种策略。
36．解析：　依据首句中的“均衡饮食能增强免疫系统”可知，F项中的“但是我们大多数人由于混乱的生活方式没能获得充足的营养”与之对应，并引出下句。
答案：　F
37．解析：　研究者推荐早餐吃富含纤维素的全谷类食物，故接下来应该说明纤维素对人体的好处。
答案：　G
38．解析：　该段主要涉及吃正餐的学问，即多吃鱼肉少吃红肉。红肉中含有大量饱和脂肪，故选C项“相反，鱼肉中含有更多的有益于心脏健康的脂肪”与之作对比。
答案：　C
39．解析：　该段主要涉及食物烹饪建议，从后句中的“蒸、烘、烤、煮或炒”这些烹饪方法可知选E与之匹配。
答案：　E
40．解析：　根据后文可知该段主要讲晚上吃大餐会影响消化，再结合上文几个小标题考虑，“晚餐少食”最佳。
答案：　A
七选五专题突破(二)
Passage 1
(济南模拟)
While you are travelling abroad，cultural mistakes are more serious than linguistic mistakes，which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill feeling between individuals.__36__
● Touching Someone
__37__In Mediterranean countries，if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to them or if you don’t greet them with kisses or a warm hug，you’ll be considered cold.But backslap(拍背)someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea，and you’ll make them uncomfortable.In Thailand，the head is considered sacred—never even pat a child on the head.
●Talking over Dinner
In some countries，like China，Japan and some African nations，the food is the thing，so don’t start chatting about your day’s adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner.
__38__It’s not because your group is unfriendly，but because mealtimes are for eating，not talking.
● Removing Your Shoes or Not
Take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you uncivilized，but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia，Hawaii，or the Pacific Islands and you’ll be considered disrespectful.So，if you see a row of shoes at the door，start undoing your laces.___39__
Once you are on the ground of a different country，remain highly sensitive to native behavior.__40__And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive—like queue jumping.After all，this is a global village，and we are all very different.
A．Personal space varies as you travel the globe.
B．Asians consider removing shoes impolite at home.
C．Never be completely surprised by anything.
D．The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.
E．Look out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.
F．If not，keep the shoes on.
G．You’ll likely be met with silence.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，讲述了一些出国旅游时应当注意的文化上的错误。
36．解析：　该空是一个总结句，用来引出下面要提到的话题，起承上启下的作用。
答案：　E
37．解析：　结合小标题“Touching Someone”及下文提到的不同国家对于触碰有不同的习俗可知，不同的地方对个人空间的理解各不相同。
答案：　A
38．解析：　上文介绍在中国、日本和一些非洲国家，吃饭时不要闲谈。由此可知，吃饭时要保持沉默，只有G项与此相关。
答案：　G
39．解析：　该空与前一句是相反的情况，上文提到“如果你在门口看到一排鞋子，就松开你的鞋带”，接下来就应当描写与之相反的情况。
答案：　F
40．解析：　从空后的“And don’t...like queue different”可知，此空与该句表并列关系，也应是“不要……”。
答案：　C
Passage 2
(陕西省高三教学质量检测试题)
How to Choose a Topic for Your Paper
No matter what research paper you write，the first and most important step is to choose the topic.__36__Here are some tips for you to follow.
To choose a good topic，you’ll have to ask yourself some important questions.Is there enough research available on this topic? Is the topic new and unique enough that I can offer fresh opinions? Is it related to my subject and future occupation?
__37__Writing about something you enjoy certainly shows in the final product，making it more likely that you will be successful in writing a paper about something you enjoy.
If you are writing a research paper for a class，consider the other students.__38__How can you keep your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing about the same thing?
Ask your professor or classmates for advice, if you’re struggling to come up with a “right” topic.__39__Sometimes asking professors for help may seem frightening，but if they are worth anything as a professor，they want you to be successful in your work，and will do what they can to make that happen.
If you choose a topic，begin researching，and realize that it isn’t the right decision for you for some reason，don’t worry! __40__Although it requires a bit more time，yet changing your topic will make your writing more efficient.
A．Have a clear picture of organization in mind.
B．Be courageous and change it.
C．Is it likely that they will also be writing about your topic?
D．However，many students are discouraged by this first step.
E．Take a trip to your local library or university library.
F．Choose a topic that you have very strong emotion in.
G．They are likely to have great ideas.
语篇解读　本文主要介绍了如何选择论文主题。
36．解析：　根据上文的“the first and most important step is to choose the topic”可推知，此处应表示“可是很多学生在第一步就受挫”，所以选D项。
答案：　D
37．解析：　根据下文的“Writing about something you enjoy certainly shows in the final product，making it more likely that you will be successful in writing a paper about something you enjoy”可知，本段主要讲要对自己的选题有兴趣，这样才有可能写好，所以选F项。
答案：　F
38．解析：　根据上文的“consider the other students”及下文的“How can you keep your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing about the same thing”可知，论文选题要考虑到其他学生是否也会选同一话题，所以选C项。
答案：　C
39．解析：　根据上文的“Ask your professor or classmates for advice，if you’re struggling to come up with a ‘right’ topic”可推知，老师或同学可能会给你一些好的建议，所以选G项。
答案：　G
40．解析：　根据上文的“it isn’t the right decision”及下文的“changing your topic will make your writing more efficient”可知，发现选题不合适时要有足够的勇气去替换它，所以选B项。
答案：　B
Passage 3
(河南洛阳高三第一次统考)
Choosing the right college for you is not so easy.You should have a general idea of what you want and don’t want.The idea can guide you to find what fits your needs best.__36__
Think about what major you want to study in college.If you know that，just look at colleges that have your major.__37__So think carefully about your major and interests before choosing one.
Where the college is located matters.Anyone who tells you the location isn’t important is lying.__38__If you look forward to working in the publishing industry，New York may be your best bet.If your parents want you to stay close to home，please don’t consider anywhere that requires a plane ticket to get to.
Think about how much you can afford.Are your parents paying for your education? If so，how much are they willing to spend? Do you have to contribute anything? Financial aid and scholarship exist，but don’t count on anything.__39__These are all things to consider before you fall in love with a college.
Make sure you’re going to spend time with the right people.The cool thing about college is that each different one attracts different kinds of people.For the first thing in your life，you get to choose where you get to spend your time and who you get to spend it with.__40__Make sure that the people you’re with for four years are your kind of people.
A．College is about learning what you love.
B．You’d better choose a major that is popular.
C．Go to the college with some people you like.
D．Are you willing to go into major debt over a school?
E．Remember，above all，it’s the people that make the place.
F．If you don’t like cold weather，stay away from northern schools.
D．These guidelines will help figure out what college you want to go to.
语篇解读　本文主要介绍了几个关于如何选择大学的问题。
36．解析：　承接上文“The idea can guide you to find what fits your needs best”可推知，空处同时起到了承接下文的作用，所以选G项。
答案：　G
37．解析：　由下一句“So think carefully about your major and interests before choosing one”可知，要根据自己的兴趣选择专业，所以选A项。
答案：　A
38．解析：　根据本段首句“Where the college is located matters”可知，大学所在地的选择很重要，所以选F项。
答案：　F
39．解析：　根据“Think about how much you can afford”和“Financial aid and scholarship exist，but don’t count on anything”可推知，选择大学要对学费有所考量，所以选D项。
答案：　D
40．解析：　根据“Make sure you’re going to spend time with the right people”和“For the first thing...spend it with”可推知，选择大学要考虑将会遇到的同学，所以选E项。
答案：　E
Passage 4
(贵州贵阳普通高中高三监测)
As you know，it is a quite different experience being around positive people versus negative ones. If you are determined to be more positive yourself，here are some ways you can do so：
1．Failure is part of learning.__36__.They understand that failure is an event，and doesn’t define who they are.Negative people are emotionally disabled by failure because they allow it to define who they are.__37__.
2．__38__.Because they are team players，positive people will get behind and support ideas that are not theirs—even if they might disagree with them.Negative people have a hard time fully supporting ideas that they feel won’t be successful.When an idea that wasn’t theirs doesn’t succeed，they are sure to give their teammates the “I­told­you­so”expression.
3．You’re so good！__39__.They pay close attention to others when others do well，and they are quick to tell them.Negative people say，“Why would I praise people for things they are supposed to do？” Most importantly，it’s not about the praise.__40__.The simple praise can strengthen relationships and motivate the person to do even better.Positive people don’t underestimate (低估) the power of encouraging words.
A．Positive people are all talkative
B．Teamwork makes the dream work
C．Positive people like to spread positivity
D．Negative people know about failure very much
E．It’s about showing the other people that you notice them
F．Positive people view failure as an opportunity to learn and get better
G．They fail to understand that it’s part of the learning and growing process
语篇解读　本文主要介绍了成为一个积极乐观的人的方法。
36．解析：　根据上文中的“Failure is part of learning”可推知，积极乐观的人能够从失败中学习，从而成长，所以选F项。
答案：　F
37．解析：　空处与上文中的“They understand that failure is an event，and doesn’t define who they are”形成对比，由此可推知，消极的人不能真正理解失败的含义，从而不能从中得到学习，有所进步，所以选G项。
答案：　G
38．解析：　根据下文中的“Because they are team players，positive people will get behind and support ideas that are not theirs—even if they might disagree with them”可推知，团队协作很重要，积极的人会互相支持以实现梦想，所以选B项。
答案：　B
39．解析：　根据空前一句“You’re so good”可推知，积极乐观的人说积极的话语，传递正能量，所以选C项。
答案：　C
40．解析：　根据上文的“Most importantly，it’s not about the praise”及下文的“The simple praise can strengthen relationships and motivate the person to do even better”可推知，积极乐观的人赞扬别人表明他们在乎对方，从而可以改善人际关系，激励他人做得更好，所以选E项。
答案：　E
七选五专题突破(三)
Passage 1
(云南高三年级八校跨区调研考试)
Ways to Stop Doubting Yourself
What if I don’t pass this test? Are my friends just hanging out with me because they feel bad for me？__36__Stop! The self­doubt stops right here. Here are some ways to beat negative self­talk and start believing in yourself.
●Be Aware.
The first step towards overcoming anything is to become aware of it.By becoming aware that we are doubting ourselves，we can sooner confirm it and put a stop to it.As we realize our self­doubt，we will get quicker at confirming and stopping it.See？__37__
●Take a Break.
Sometimes it is our mind that goes against us.Whenever you find yourself having doubts，take a break.__38__Ask yourself what made you get into this goal.It will get you to realize why you started it in the first place.
●__39__
Too often we determine how we feel about ourselves according to what other people feel about us.Our self­worth is just dependent upon what we think of ourselves.So we must break free of the chains that tell us our self­worth is recognized by other people.
● Find Support.
__40__Find support through friends and read other inspirational websites. Sometimes we all need to hear something that will get us moving again.We just need to reach out to others who understand us.
A．Take It Slow.
B．Free Yourself.
C．Give yourself time to think.
D．It’s not always easy doing things alone.
E．This is already a step in the right direction.
F．What if I never figure out my life’s purpose?
G．Because once you give up，no one can help you.
语篇解读　本文主要介绍了停止怀疑自己的几种方法。
36．解析：　空前面是两个问句，后面是Stop，所以本空也需要填一个问句，故选F项。
答案：　F
37．解析：　由空前的“当我们意识到自我怀疑时，我们将及时确认并且及时制止”可知，此处表示这已经是朝着正确方向前进的一步了，所以选E项。
答案：　E
38．解析：　根据前一句“Whenever you find yourself having doubts，take a break”可知，无论你什么时候发现自己有疑问，休息一下，所以空处应是“给自己思考的时间”，故选C项。
答案：　C
39．解析：　本段的最后一句“So we must break free of the chains that tell us our self­worth is recognized by other people”说明应该“解脱自己”，所以选B项。
答案：　B
40．解析：　根据“Find support through friends and read other inspirational websites”可知，空处应是“独自做一些事情是不容易的”，所以选D项。
答案：　D
Passage 2
(广东七校联合体高三第二次联考)
It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflicts as much as possible and live in peace with others.__36__If you have done all your best to avoid conflicts and you are still arguing，then read these effective tips on how to avoid conflicts.
Don’t get in the center of the conflict.
Sometimes people can get in the center of conflicts due to their enthusiasm for offering help.Frankly speaking，it is very unwise，because it can make you the main figure of the conflict.__37__You should focus on your own life issues.
Be kind.
__38__Life is full of conflicts and disagreements，and that’s why you should find more conservative ways of dealing with them.For example，kindness can lessen the conflict.
Try to be a peacekeeper.
Peacekeepers tend to cooperate with people without bad emotions which usually lead to arguments and even conflicts.“__39__”This saying is the life motto of a natural­born peacekeeper. Don’t worry if you are not a natural­born peacekeeper；you can gain this skill during life.
Walk off.
When the conflict is gathering pace and you can’t manage to control yourself，you should choose to handle the situation in another way.By all means，try to keep yourself away from stress.___40__You should get away from the situation for a while.
A. The greatest victory is a battle not fought.
B．Conflicts are unavoidable，so try to accept them.
C．Weak people usually desire others to offer help and support.
D．Let other people solve their problems without your presence.
E．It is helpful to put some distance between yourself and the opponent.
F．When someone pushes you to the limit，try to act kindly towards this person.
G．Arguing can either break your friendship or affect your relationship to some degree.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，介绍了几种有效避免冲突的建议。
36．解析：　根据空前一句“It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflicts as much as possible and live in peace with others”可知，尽量避免冲突是十分有必要的；据此可以判断，空处承上启下，介绍冲突的严重危害，引出文章主题，故G项正确。
答案：　G
37．解析：　根据空后一句“You should focus on your own life issues”可知，作者建议把注意力集中在自己的事情上；据此可以判断，空处建议“让其他人自己解决他们自己的问题”，故D项符合文意。
答案：　D
38．解析：　根据该段标题“Be kind”可知，该段主要阐述“和善待人”的建议，这与F项中的“try to act kindly towards this person”照应，故F项符合文意。
答案：　F
39．解析：　根据空后一句“This saying is the life motto of a natural­born peacekeeper”可以判断，空处是调解人的一句格言。A项意为“最伟大的胜利是一场没有战斗的斗争”，符合文意，故A项正确。
答案：　A
40．解析：　根据空前一句“By all means，try to keep yourself away from stress”可知，这里作者建议要远离冲突，离开对手；据此可知E项符合文意。
答案：　E
Passage 3
(福建福州普通高中毕业班综合质量检测)
Which is much more significant to you when you are finding a job? Working experience or an advanced degree？Well，I believe diverse people have different answers.__36__Here are some reasons：
Above all，most of jobs don’t require such a high degree，which means just some work, such as theoretical physics，archaeology，or literature，needs high academic qualification.__37__For example，when you are offering a department manager post，and there is a man who has already been a manager for three years but only has a master’s degree and an inexperienced person with a doctor’s degree，which one would you choose? Definitely the first one for the manager who doesn’t acquire a doctor’s degree but has rich working experience.
__38__For instance，Bill Gates，who was the richest man in the world and one of the most successful merchants.What a wise choice when he decided to abandon studying so that he could gain more working experience instead of a doctor’s degree! Or Steve Paul Jobs，who discontinued his study at the age of nineteen in order to become a member of a computer company just like Bill Gates.__39__
__40__Maybe you shouldn’t have to gain an advanced or high degree, but that doesn’t mean nothing. Probably a bachelor’s degree is still necessary in this fiercely competitive society.
All in all，I think rich working experience is much more important than an advanced degree.
A．However，a degree is still required for most people.
B．Meanwhile, rich working experience will draw more attention.
C．Secondly，plenty of experience will bring you success much earlier.
D．In my view，either working experience or an advanced degree counts.
E. As for me, I will say working experience without hesitation.
F. As a matter of fact，more people with rich working experience become successful.
G．From all of these，we can see that an advanced degree isn’t so necessary as working experience.
语篇解读　本文是一篇议论文，论述了工作经验是工作成功的最重要的因素这一论点。
36．解析：　根据空处位置可知，空处承上启下，根据该段第二句“Working experience or an advanced degree”可知，空处提出自己的观点并引出下文，故E项与此处匹配。
答案：　E
37．解析：　根据本段最后一句“Definitely the first one for the manager who doesn’t acquire a doctor’s degree but has rich working experience”并结合空后所列举的例子可知，该例旨在证明丰富的工作经验在应聘时更受欢迎，故B项与此处匹配。
答案：　B
38．解析：　根据空处所在的位置可知，空处为本段的主题句；根据本段列举的比尔·盖茨放弃学业创业成功和乔布斯在十九岁时辍学这两个例子可以判断，本段旨在说明丰富的工作经验能促使人早日成功，故C项正确。
答案：　C
39．解析：　根据该空所在的位置可知，该空总结本段大意；由空前列举的比尔·盖茨和乔布斯这两个例子可以判断，高学历不如工作经验重要，故G项正确。
答案：　G
40．解析：　根据空所处在的位置可知，空处为本段的主题句；由本段最后一句“Probably a bachelor’s degree is still necessary in this fiercely competitive society”可知，在这个竞争激烈的社会中，学历仍然是有必要的。据此可以判断，本段主要陈述学历对于大部分人来说还是需要的，故A项正确。
答案：　A
Passage 4
(云南省第一次高中毕业生复习统一检测)
Courage is a personality quality that everyone possesses，but it sometimes fades because of bad experiences or memories.__36__.By identifying the source of any lack of courage and actively changing your behavior，you can build courage.
Determine your specific fears.People are often reluctant to admit that they are afraid of something and this may be weakening their confidence and courage.In order to begin building courage，you need to determine your specific fears.__37__.This may help you to develop a plan to overcome them and build your courage.
Recognize your courage.Just as it’s important to identify your fears，you should also recognize that you also possess courage in many situations.__38__.It can help you to figure out how to apply this quality to situations in your life that cause timidity (胆怯)．It can also help you to develop your behavior and begin building courage in every aspect of your life.
Develop a concrete plan to build your courage. Once you’ve identified your specific fears and recognized situations where you exhibit courage，write out your plan to build your courage and update it when necessary.__39__，for it helps you stay on track if you have setbacks and see your progress over time.
Avoid comparing yourself to others. Every person is different and comparing yourself to other people can minimize your self­confidence. Focusing on yourself and not comparing yourself to others is essential to build your confidence and courage.
__40__.Two characteristics of courageous people are that they not only have confidence，but also believe in their ability to succeed and overcome fears.By cultivating and projecting confidence in yourself，you set yourself on the path to build and maintain courage.
A．Part of building your courage is taking risks
B．Embrace the positive and avoid the negative
C．Write a list of your fears as you figure them out
D．Having a clear strategy you can follow is important
E．Take the time to acknowledge that you are courageous
F．Have confidence and believe in your ability to be courageous
G．Having courage is necessary to succeed in many situations in life
语篇解读　本文是说明文，告诉我们如何拥有勇气。
36．解析：　上文提到由于不好的经历或记忆，一个人的勇气有时会消减，但勇气是每个人都拥有的性格特点，故此处应承接上文继续讲述勇气对每个人的重要性。
答案：　G
37．解析：　本段主题是确定你害怕的东西(fears)，且根据空前的“determine your specific fears”可知，C选项最合适。
答案：　C
38．解析：　本段主题是要承认自己的勇气，E选项中的“acknowledge that you are courageous”意为“承认你有勇气”。
答案：　E
39．解析：　本段主题为制订计划，D项中的strategy意为“策略”，与下文的“it helps you stay on track”中的it相呼应。
答案：　D
40．解析：　根据下文中的“they not only have confidence，but also believe in their ability to succeed and overcome fears”可知，本段讨论信心。
答案：　F
七选五专题突破(四)
Passage 1
(甘肃省兰州市高考诊断)
What makes people successful？Take a look around and talk to your friends and seniors who are very successful，you will see all of them have adopted certain values which have proved important for their success.
It is evident that successful people take initiative (主动性)．When they find something needs to be done，they never hesitate to do it.__36__.They weigh immediately what has to be done and then do it with pleasure，thus strengthening their reputation.
Successful people do things with great enthusiasm，especially when they believe in what they are doing.They are motivated by their own satisfaction and the joy they get from doing their work.__37__.
They do not fear failure.Failures and disappointments in life are unavoidable.__38__.Successful people pick themselves up after a fall and try again with more determination and commitment and learn from each failure.They associate with those they can learn from and enjoy the company of those appreciating their achievement.
Having a good IQ often gets a person what he wants but it’s really the EQ that keeps him there and helps him enjoy a high reputation.__39__.By giving respect to others，they command respect for themselves.
__40__.It’s better to praise others and win favor with them.So instead of complaining about a situation，successful people always try to solve it.
A．Successful people never complain
B．Successful persons don’t make excuses
C．They work hard even when no one is watching
D．They believe that responsibility is taken，not given
E．It’s failure that teaches us much more than success
F．It’s hard to be successful if you don’t trust the people around you
G．Successful people are polite to everyone and treat others with respect
语篇解读　本文主要介绍了成功人士所具有的共同特征。
36．解析：　根据本段第一句“It is evident that successful people take initiative (主动性)”可知，成功的人往往积极主动，而不是被动接受任务，所以选D项。
答案：　D
37．解析：　根据上文中的“They are motivated by their own satisfaction and the joy they get from doing their work”可知，因为成功人士能够从工作中得到满足和乐趣，所以他们会自己努力，不需要别人监督，故选C项。
答案：　C
38．解析：　根据下文中的“Successful people pick themselves up after a fall，try again with more determination and commitment and learn from each failure”可知，E项“正是失败教会我们更多，而不是成功”符合语境。
答案：　E
39．解析：　根据下文中的“By giving respect to others，they command respect for themselves”可知，G项“成功人士礼貌待人，尊敬他人”符合语境。
答案：　G
40．解析：　本段主要讲的是成功人士不抱怨，总是努力解决问题，故选A项作本段的主题句。
答案：　A
Passage 2
(贵州省普通高等学校招生适应性考试)
Many arguments teenagers have with their parents are about one thing：independence.As you get older，you’ll want to do more stuff on your own，without your mom and dad tagging along with you.The arguments generally start when your parents think you aren’t ready for extra responsibility while you think you are.Arguing with your parents isn’t the best solution at all，but the best solution is gaining trust from your parents.__36__
Understand that it’s not your parents who do not want you to have independence. They want the best for you and think you’re not ready or you’ll hurt yourself if you have the freedom to do whatever you want.Show your parents you can be sensible.__37__If you can’t get home by 9：30，they’ll never let you out after 10：00.
Agree with them some “friends time” and some “family time” so that they know you won’t be spending your whole weekend out with your friends.__38__They won’t imagine you getting into trouble if they know how they are.
__39__They won’t feel much worried letting you go off on your own if they know what you’re up to.Call in and tell your parents that you’re OK from time to time.The less they worry about you，the more independence you’ll gain.
__40__ If they find out，all that trust will be destroyed and then you’ll never get the extra independence you ever wanted.
A．Show your parents how independent you are.
B．Never lie to your parents about where you’re going.
C．Remember to ask for your parents’ help if you need it.
D．Always tell your parents where you are，and who you’re with.
E．Generally speaking，they won’t be worried about increasing your independence.
F．And before you enjoy the “friends time”，introduce your friends to your parents.
G．Agree a time you’ll be home with your parents，and always make sure you keep to it.
语篇解读　本文论述了解决青少年想要独立而经常和父母发生矛盾这一问题的四个方法。
36．解析：　根据该空位置可知，该空承上启下，既总结第一段大意，又引出下文；而第一段主要陈述“青少年想要独立，但经常和父母发生矛盾，解决这一问题的关键是取得父母的信任”，再结合下文的整体内容可知，E项符合文意。
答案：　E
37．解析：　根据空处后一句“If you can’t get home by 9：30，they’ll never let you out after 10：00”可知，如果你无法在9：30之前回家，他们将不会让你在10：00之后外出；据此可知，空处陈述“和父母商定一个你到家的时间，一直保证按时到家”，故G项正确。
答案：　G
38．解析：　根据空处前一句中的“Agree with them some ‘friends time’”可知，空处讲述在享受和朋友在一起的美好时光之前，你可以向父母介绍朋友以免父母担心，故F项正确。
答案：　F
39．解析：　根据空处所在位置可知，空处是该段的主题句；通读该段内容可知，该段主要说要告知你的父母你的情况，据此可知，D项符合文意。
答案：　D
40．解析：　根据空处后一句“If they find out，all that trust will be destroyed and then you’ll never get the extra independence you ever wanted”可知，一旦被父母发现，你们之间的信任会遭到破坏，你便无法获得想要的独立；据此可以判断，空处表示“不要在自己的行踪方面向父母撒谎”，故B项正确。
答案：　B
Passage 3
(衡水中学高三大联考)
How to Be More Creative Every Day
Creativity isn’t something you either have or don’t have.In fact，it is something like playing the saxophone.__36__So read on to know how.
●Be more curious.
It’s important to seek out new viewpoints every day.__37__To involve this in your daily life，make sure to keep an open mind when you’re presented with an idea，and be curious as to what else is around the corner.
● Give yourself space.
Letting every piece of information into your brain drags you from being creative.Try to apply a level of space into your everyday life.__38__It helps to lead your thinking patterns away from potential distractions (使人分心的事物)，leaving much room to have creative ideas.
●Try something new.
Frequent thinking patterns，in effect，cause you to be more likely to think the same things or make the same decisions over and over unless you get out of your comfort zone.__39__Though not always easy，it does open up a whole new world of thinking!
●__40__
Social media has created an environment where we’re constantly shown whether we’ve succeeded in the form of likes or comments，which leads us to doubt ourselves.However，creativity is a journey，and you’re learning every step of the way.Honestly，you’ll learn much more from that than a straight win anyway.So be confident and tell yourself you have already done well enough.
A．Learn from failure.
B．Remind yourself you’re good enough.
C．The 8 pm —8 am phone ban is a great way to begin.
D．Getting physical really helps to sort out your brain space.
E．But it’s not easy to feel or be automatically creative either.
F．Thus you can think and approach things from another angle.
G．Using your skills in a different area is a great way to think outside the box.
语篇解读　本文介绍了几种如何使自己变得更有创造力的方法。
36．解析：　上文提到它有点像吹奏萨克斯，设空处应该介绍如何像萨克斯，主语应该与上文一致，但意义上转折，以便引出下文的建议。
答案：　E
37．解析：　本段主题是更好奇。设空前提到每天寻找新的观点很重要，F项(这样你可以从不同的角度思考和处理问题)与上文一致，也与下文的to keep an open mind相照应。
答案：　F
38．解析：　本段主题是给自己空间。本段第一句提到进入大脑的每一条信息都会阻碍你的创造性，并建议每天给自己留一定空间。空格后提出，这有助于让你的思维模式远离潜在的干扰，给创造性的思维留下更多的空间。C项(晚8点到早8点的手机禁令就是一个好的开始方式)符合上下文语境。
答案：　C
39．解析：　本段主题是尝试新事物。G项(在不同的领域使用你的技能是跳出框架思考的一个好方法)与主题一致。
答案：　G
40．解析：　本题考查段落主题。本段第一句提出在社交媒体上，我们成功与否常常会以喜欢或评论的方式呈现出来，这让我们总是怀疑自己。其中的关键词doubt表明一种不自信，再结合最后一句So be confident and tell yourself you have already done well enough.可知，本段的主题是要让自己自信。
答案：　B
Passage 4
(豫南九校评估)
You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers，or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else.__36__However，it can also be a great part of your college experience.Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.
Be clear from the beginning.
Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning.Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up.__37__It’s not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away，and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.
__38__
This may seem simple，but it’s probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts.Don’t you think he’ll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know，you just stepped over the line.Don’t borrow，use，or take anything without getting permission first.
Be open to change.
You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school.__39__As the term progresses，realize things will change for both of you.Be comfortable settling things that unexpectedly come up，setting new rules，and being flexible to your changing environment.
Follow the golden rule.
__40__No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year，you can take comfort in knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.
A．Respect your roommate’s things.
B．Let your roommate know about your preferences.
C．Treat your roommate like you’d like to be treated.
D．Living with a roommate is really a wonderful thing.
E．Having a roommate surely has its challenges.
F．You should correct your bad habits first.
G．And the same should happen to your roommate，if all goes well.
语篇解读　本文介绍了如何和大学室友保持良好的关系。
36．解析：　设空前提到这可能是你第一次和别人分享自己的生活空间，空后的However表示转折，提到这可能也是你大学经历中很棒的一部分，因此，E项(有一个室友一定会有挑战)符合语境。
答案：　E
37．解析：　根据本段标题Be clear from the beginning.(从一开始就要说清楚)及设空后的communicating what you need is one of the best ways可知，与室友交流你的需求是处理问题的最好方式，故B项(让室友了解你的偏好)符合语境。
答案：　B
38．解析：　根据设空下的borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game以及Don’t borrow，use，or take anything without getting permission first.可判断出，使用室友的东西前要得到允许。故A项(尊重室友的东西)符合语境。
答案：　A
39．解析：　根据此段的标题Be open to change.可知，要乐于接受改变；再根据设空后的things will change for both of you可知，同样的情况也会发生在你室友身上。故G项符合语境。
答案：　G
40．解析：　根据设空后的．..you can take comfort in knowing...and treated your roommate with respect.可知，如果你能像一个成年人一样，尊重室友，你会感到欣慰。故C项(像你想被对待的那样去对待你的室友)符合语境。
答案：　C
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(东北三省四市教研联合体高考模拟试卷)
Graduate Developer
Who you are
You’re a creative person who’s brilliant at making smart decisions and even better at communicating them. You are passionate about software and not only like to learn about it at university，but you like to get involved in your own projects at home too.You eat code for breakfast，lunch and dinner，and you’re always looking to learn and improve.You love working with like­minded peers and aspire to work with the best software developers in the industry.
What you study
You are a final­year/Honours/Master/PHD student or a recent graduate (past two years )with a Distinction/High Distinction in Computer Science, Computing or Software Engineering.
What you will do
You’ll develop reliable and highly flexible systems in the market. The kind of software that ensures we buy and sell faster amd more efficiently than anyone else.You will have full responsibility for designing and improving our systems，both technically and functionally to improve our trading success.At Optive we have no shortage of interesting and important work to do，so rest assured that you’ll be working on something that will add real value to the business.
Qualifications
You are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
Salary
$75,000 plus super plus performance driven profit share.
语篇解读　本文是一则招聘广告，介绍了对求职者的要求和工资等相关信息。
1．You will be well­accepted if you are________.
A．creative and devoted to Software Engineering
B．loving working with people from different majors
C．communicative and passionate in your university life
D．enjoying eating code instead of delicious family dinner
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“You’re a creative person who’s brilliant at making smart decisions and even better at communicating them. You are passionate about software and not only like to learn about it at university，but you like to get involved in your own projects at home too”可知，具有创造性并且热爱软件工程的人会很好地被接受。
答案：　A
2．The Graduate Developer will probably be wanted as________.
A．an Australian final­year Computing Engineering student
B．a master­degree graduate majoring in trading
C．a PHD student as a permanent resident in Australia
D．a recent graduate with honours in Computer Science
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第二段“You are a final­year...Computing or Software Engineering”可知，A项符合招聘的要求。
答案：　A
3．You are not required to________in the future job.
A．design Optive systems
B．ensure trade success
C．work on something valuable
D．develop the flexible market system
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第三段的“so rest assured that you’ll be working on something that will add real value to the business”可知，文中没有提及工作有无价值，只是说工作会给公司带来价值。
答案：　C
B
(安徽师大附中高三阶段性测试)
Whenever something looks interesting or beautiful，there is a natural desire of us to capture (捕捉) and preserve it—which means，in this day and age，that we are likely to reach for our phones to take a picture.
Though this would seem to be an ideal solution，there are two big problems associated with taking pictures. Firstly，we are likely to be so busy taking pictures that we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest encourage us to take a photograph in the first place.And secondly，because we feel the pictures are safely stored on our phones，we never get around to looking at them，so sure are we that we’ll get around to them one day.
The first person to notice the problems was the English art critic (评论家) ，John Ruskin.He was a keen traveler who realized that most tourists make a poor job of noticing or remembering the beautiful things they see. He argued that humans have a natural tendency to respond to beauty and desire to have it，but there are better and worse expressions of this desire.At worst，we get into buying souvenirs or taking photographs.But，in Ruskin’s eyes，there’s just one thing we should do— attempting to draw the interesting things we see，regardless of whether we happen to have any talent for doing so.
Ruskin said，“Drawing can teach us to see：to notice properly rather than gaze absent­mindedly. In the process of recreating with our own hands what lies before our eyes，we naturally move from a position of observing beauty in a loose way to one where we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.”
Ruskin deplored the blindness and hurry of modern tourists，especially those who prided themselves on traveling around the whole Europe in a week by train，“No changing of places at a hundred miles an hour will make us stronger，happier，or wiser.There was always more in the world than men could see，if they ever walked slowly；they will see it no better for going fast.The really precious things are thoughts and sights，not pace.”
语篇解读　本文主要讨论了旅游中如何享受美景以及游客普遍存在的问题。
4．According to Paragraph 2，when taking pictures，people tend to________.
A．forget to appreciate something attractive on the spot
B．find it hard to learn skills of taking good pictures
C．find a good way to keep things in their minds
D．have a chance to meet the challenge of new technology
解析：　考查细节理解。根据文章第二段的第二句“Firstly，we are likely to be so busy taking pictures that we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest encourage us to take a photograph in the first place”可知，人们忙着拍照而忘了欣赏风景。
答案：　A
5．According to Ruskin，what should travelers do to best express their appreciation of and desire for something beautiful?
A．To speak it out openly.
B．To photograph it instantly.
C．To purchase it immediately.
D．To paint it directly.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第三段的最后一句“But，in Ruskin’s eyes，there’s just one thing we should do— attempting to draw the interesting things we see，regardless of whether we happen to have any talent for doing so”可知，Ruskin认为，旅游者把自己看到的美景直接画下来就是对美景欣赏的最好表达。
答案：　D
6．From the fourth paragraph，we can infer that Ruskin encourages us to be________.
A．considerate and determined
B．active and adventurous
C．creative and thoughtful
D．sensitive and ambitious
解析：　考查推理判断。根据第四段的“In the process of recreating with our own hands...we acquire a deep understanding of its parts”可推知，Ruskin鼓励我们要有创造性，对景观要有深刻的理解。
答案：　C
7．The underlined word “deplored” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to“________”．
A．appreciated　　　　　　 B．criticized
C．favored D．ignored
解析：　考查词义猜测。根据最后一段的“the blindness and hurry of modern tourists”并结合Ruskin的主张可推知，deplore意为“批判，不赞成”。
答案：　B
C
(湖南六校联盟高三联考)
I told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles from my house to the town centre but unfortunately there is a big hill on the route. He replied, “You mean fortunately.” He explained that I should be glad of the extra exercise that the hill provided.
My attitude to the hill has now changed.I used to complain as I approached it but now I tell myself the following.This hill will exercise my heart and lungs.It will help me to lose weight and get fit.It will mean that I live longer.This hill is my friend.Finally I comfort myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationary exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free.I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill.
Problems are there to be faced and overcome.We cannot achieve anything with an easy life.Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree.Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote，“The character cannot be developed with ease.Only through experiences of suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared，ambition inspired and success achieved.”
One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity. From time to time we all face hardships，problems，accidents and difficulties.Some are of our making but many are no fault of our own.While we cannot choose adversity，we can choose our attitude towards it.
Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs cut off following a flying accident.He was determined to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aviators in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans.He was an inspiration to others during the war.He said，“Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do this or that.That’s nonsense. Make up your mind，and you’ll never use crutches or a stick，and then have a go at everything.Go to school，and join in all the games you can.Go anywhere you want to.But never，never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible.”
The biographies of great people are full of examples of how they took steps to overcome the difficulties they faced.The common thread is that they did not become depressed.They chose their attitude.They chose to be positive.They took on the challenge.They won.Nevertheless，there is still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity.
语篇解读　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。“我”骑自行车去镇中心时要经过山地，“我”经历了从开始的抱怨到将山地当作锻炼契机的过程。人生之旅也是如此，我们要有战胜生活中的艰难的勇气。
8．Which of the following is true according to the author of the passage?
A．Those who want to achieve success can’t expect to live an easy life.
B．Climbing hills on bicycles is the best way to take exercise.
C．Going to a gym is greatly beneficial to people’s health.
D．People’s attitude to hardships is the only factor of their success.
解析：　考查推理判断。根据第三段的第二句“We cannot achieve anything with an easy life”可知，简单容易的生活不会使我们取得成功；据此可以推断，想要成功就不要期望过容易的生活，故A项正确。
答案：　A
9．By quoting what Douglas Bader said，the author intends to tell us “________”．
A．Failure is the mother of success
B．A bad workman quarrels with his tools
C．Nothing is difficult to the man who will try
D．If you risk nothing，you will have nothing
解析：　考查目的意图。根据第五段Douglas Bader所讲的“Make up your mind，and you’ll never use crutches or a stick，and then have a go at everything...impossible”可知，Douglas Bader认为面对困难应当勇敢尝试，不要听信别人所言的太困难或不可能，没有什么克服不了的困难；据此可以判断，作者引用Douglas Bader的话旨在说明，对于勇于尝试的人来说，世界上没有克服不了的困难。
答案：　C
10．Following this passage，the author will further talk about________.
A．how his friend helped him to change his attitude towards the challenge he faced
B．why it is important to keep optimistic in the face of trouble
C．what steps to take to change your attitude towards the difficulties you face
D．what great people have in common
解析：　考查推理判断。根据文章最后一句“Nevertheless，there is still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity”可知，如何改变面对困难的态度仍然是一个问题；据此可以判断，下文将就此问题作进一步的阐述。
答案：　C
11．Which of the following can best function as the title of the passage?
A．Different attitudes towards misfortune
B．Face difficulties with a smile
C．Nothing is impossible
D．Life is full of adversity
解析：　考查标题判断。通读全文可知，本文作者通过叙述将骑自行车经过的山地视为锻炼的机会及Helen Keller和Douglas Bader的故事说明，成功的关键是面对困难的积极态度。故B项最能概括主题。
答案：　B
D
(贵州省普通高等学校招生适应性考试)
A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven­day Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration.That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last year’s Spring Festival.About 374,000 trips were organized by travel agencies，a 2.5 percent increase.
The administration also reported growth from individual and high­end (高端的) travelers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities，inland cities—such as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—became important source markets.With many Chinese now traveling abroad for Spring Festival，their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.
“Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to experience local cultures and services，including staying in private homes, appreciating plants and watching monkeys in hot springs，” Li Xuejing，the agency’s marketing manager，said.
A Chinese tourist surnamed Guo，who was vacationing on an island in the Philippines，said：“I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.”
Another choice is Britain.Though the devaluation (货币贬值) of the pound is a factor，Britain’s rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.
语篇解读　本文是一篇新闻报道。国家旅游局统计，在今年春节期间去海外旅游的游客人数比去年同期有所上涨。文章分析了这一现象的原因。
12．How many trips were made to foreign countries during the Golden Week of this Spring Festival holiday?
A．6,150,000. B．2,500,000.
C．7,000,000. D．374,000.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第一段的第一句“A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven­day Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration”可知，在春节黄金周期间，中国大陆赴海外旅游的人次达到6 150 000，故A项正确。
答案：　A
13．What can we learn about some inland cities in Guangxi?
A．They’re reported to have become important attractions.
B．They’re famous for all kinds of plants and monkeys.
C．They have the best hot spring in the world.
D．They belong to coastal source markets.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第二段第一句中的“in addition to top and coastal cities，inland cities—such as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—became important source markets”可知，广西壮族自治区的许多城市也成了重要的旅游地，故A项正确。
答案：　A
14．What would Miss Guo do on her vacation according to the text?
A．Go shopping for gifts.
B．Study foreign cultures.
C．Relax and enjoy herself.
D．Chat with her relatives.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第四段的“I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives”可知，这位郭姓游客认为现在她的旅游目的是放松和享受而不是购物或为亲人挑选礼物；据此可知，她在旅游期间会放松和享受。
答案：　C
15．Where does the text probably come from?
A．A guide book. B．A newspaper.
C．A scientific magazine. D．An advertisement.
解析：　考查文章出处。通读全文可知，文章第一段的第一句为文章主题句；结合下文内容可知，文章属于新闻报道，符合新闻报道文体的结构特征：先写明报道主题，接着分析原因。
答案：　B
Ⅱ.七选五
(安徽合肥高三第一次教学质量检测)
You’re growing up. That means you’re probably experiencing lots of changes, all at once. Your body is changing.It might even seem as if your entire self is changing.It can be confusing and even scary.__1__And it’s good!
Growing up means that you can do more，learn more，and start to make your mark on the world. In order for that to happen，your body produces chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow. Hormone levels change constantly，rising and falling.__2__But it’s partly to blame for intense emotions，surprising reactions，and mood swings.
Because of the way your brain develops，it is somewhat ruled by emotions now and through your teen years. As a result，growing up can seem like an emotional roller coaster！__3__
● Take care of yourself.If you eat right，sleep enough，and get good exercise，your brain will be much more able to deal with the stress.
●__4__When you feel your moods swinging or you’re upset，or confused，some quiet time will allow you to gather your thoughts and get calmer.
●Practice relaxing your body and deep breathing when you wake up and when you go to bed.__5__Plus，when stuff happens during the day，you’ll be able to calm yourself quickly with a deep breath or two before you react. Your body is changing.
A．Take a timeout.
B．But the truth is，it happens to every teen.
C．Work out regularly to keep physically fit.
D．This changing is needed for your body’s development.
E．It will help you fall asleep—and start the morning right.
F．Here are a few things you can do to make the ride smoother.
G．Usually，these feelings settle down when you realize what is going on.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了青少年如何应对成长过程中的一些变化。
1．解析：　由空前的“confusing and even scary”和空后的“good”可知，空处在这里起承上启下的作用，所以选B项。
答案：　B
2．解析：　由空前一句可知，荷尔蒙的水平一直在不断地改变，忽高忽低；D项中的“This changing”与空前的“change”相对应，所以选D项。
答案：　D
3．解析：　空前的“an emotional roller coaster”与F项中的“make the ride smoother”相对应，且由下文列举的几个要点可知，F项符合文意。
答案：　F
4．解析：　由本段中的“一些安静的时间将使你集中精神，安静下来”可知，A项正确。
答案：　A
5．解析：　空前的“Practice relaxing your body and deep breathing”与E项中的“It”对应，空前的“when you wake up”与E项的“start the morning right”对应；空前的“when you go to bed”与E项的“fall asleep”对应。
答案：　E
阅读限时练(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(湖南长沙高三年级统一模拟考试)
In between running one of the world’s largest charitable agencies and acting as Microsoft’s technology advisor，Bill Gates manages to find time to read books，both long and short.Now Gates—who has been labeled a “greedy” reader—has released a list of his favorite books. All of the books are standout reads，according to the billionaire，most of which are focused on business and economy.
Here are Bill’s top four picks ( with parts of his full review of each book)．
Business Adventures，by John Brooks
Brooks’ collection was published in 1969 and remains one of Gates’ favorites.He re­read it again this year，labeling it the best business book he has ever read.
“Shortly after we met, Warren Buffett lent me this collection of business articles from The New Yorker from the 1950s and 1960s.I loved them as much as he did.Brooks’ insights( 洞察力)into business have aged beautifully，and they are as true today as ever.”
Capital in the Twenty­First Century, by Thomas Piketty
Piketty’s novel hit the shelves in August 2013 and sparked much discussion concerning income inequality throughout this year.Gates also got to sit down with Piketty himself after reading the non­fiction work to discuss the topic.
“As I told him，although I have concerns about some of his secondary points and policy prescriptions，I agree with his most important conclusions：inequality is a growing problem and governments should play a role in reducing it.”
How Asia Works, by Joe Studwell
Studwell’s work，which was published in May 2014，addresses how countries such as Japan，South Korea and China have continued to achieve high growth，and why other countries have failed to do the same.
“The agriculture section of the book was particularly insightful.It provided ample food for thought for me as well as the whole Agriculture team at our foundation.And it left us thinking about whether parts of the Asian model can apply in Africa.”
Making the Modern World：Materials and Dematerialization，by Vaclav Smil
Smil’s books are a constant favorite of the Microsoft’s founder—one of his books makes Gates’ list almost every year.“Making the Modern World” came out late in 2013 and explores the global use of materials，from silicon to wood and plastic.
“If anyone tries to tell you we’re using fewer materials，send him this book.With his usual skepticism and his love of data，Smil shows how our ability to make things with fewer materials—say，soda cans that need less aluminum—makes them cheaper，which actually encourages more production.”
语篇解读　本文介绍了比尔·盖茨喜欢阅读的四本关于商业和经济的书。
1．The books mentioned in the text are all about________.
A．charity in the world
B．business and economy
C．poverty in the world
D．Bill Gates’ life experience
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第一段的最后一句“All of the books are standout reads，according to the billionaire，most of which are focused on business and economy”可知，比尔·盖茨喜欢的这些书都是优秀读物，其中大部分书与商业和经济有关，故B项正确。
答案：　B
2．Of the books，________is best praised by Bill Gates.
A. How Asia Works
B. Capital in the Twenty­First Century
C. Business Adventures
D. Making the Modern World：Materials and Dematerialization
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第三段的第二句“He re­read it again this year，labeling it the best business book he has ever read”可知，Business Adventures这本书是最受比尔·盖茨称赞的，故C项正确。
答案：　C
3．Gates once had a personal discussion with the author of______.
A. Capital in the Twenty­First Century
B．Business Adventures
C. How Asia Works
D. Making the Modern World：Materials and Dematerialization
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第五段的第二句“Gates also got to sit down with Piketty himself after reading the non­fiction work to discuss the topic”可知，比尔·盖茨和Capital in the Twenty­First Century这本书的作者坐下来交谈过，故A项正确。
答案：　A
4．In How Asia Works，the author analyses________.
A. why African agriculture cannot develop fast
B．how they can apply Asian economic model in African countries
C．why Asia is slow in agricultural development
D．how some Asian countries have rapidly grown in economy
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第七段中的“addresses how countries such as Japan，South Korea and China have continued to achieve high growth”可知，How Asia Works主要介绍了一些亚洲国家如日本、韩国和中国是如何快速发展经济的，故D项正确。
答案：　D
B
(湖北武汉武昌区高三年级调研考试)
I felt like I had clicked my heels three times and come to a country away from home every morning as I walked through the doors at the Embassy of Australia in Washington.Musical Aussie accents and Aboriginal art exhibits made me wonder if I had entered without a visa. In fact I was a temporary employee，a public affairs unpaid intern (实习生) for three months during the summer in order to engage myself in the culture of the country where I planned to study the next spring.
During the summer I read the Australian news every day.Working at the embassy allowed me to escape the US for six hours per day and learn about what was going on across the planet.After reading the daily Australian and US news I usually helped prepare a PowerPoint presentation for school kids who visited the embassy as part of a school activity.Depending on whether an embassy event was going on，I would attend weekly meetings to listen to planning and see what I could do to help.Usually there were smaller tasks to be done such as creating visitors’ guides.
The most fantastic event in which I participated was the visit of the Australian Prime Minister.As the only American among countless Australian media and staff，I felt comfortable and was kept busy taking pictures and recording doorstop interviews at famous sites such as the Capitol.As an intern，you will not be exposed to top­secret information，but you are on the inside when it comes to special events.
Government work is a useful addition to one’s experience.As an embassy employee you will gain invaluable knowledge while spending your summer in a culturally diverse workplace.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者为了要到澳大利亚学习提前在位于华盛顿的澳大利亚驻美国大使馆实习的经历。
5．What is the author talking about?
A．Her embassy internship.
B．Her trouble in finding a job.
C．Her foreign culture experience.
D．Her preparation for future employment.
解析：　考查主旨大意。根据全文大意可知，作者主要讲述了她在位于华盛顿的澳大利亚驻美国大使馆实习的经历。
答案：　A
6．Why was the author in the Embassy of Australia for three months？.
A．To apply for a visa.
B．To prepare to study in Australia.
C．To record musical Aussie accents.
D．To appreciate Aboriginal art exhibits.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第一段最后一句中的“in order to engage myself in the culture of the country where I planned to study the next spring”可知，作者实习的原因是让自己融入澳大利亚的文化中，因为明年春天她要去那里学习，故答案为B。
答案：　B
7．What was the author forbidden to do when the Australian Prime Minister visited America?
A．Record doorstop interviews.
B．Know top­secret information.
C．Take pictures of special events.
D．Stand among the Australian staff.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段最后一句中的“you will not be exposed to top­secret information”可知，实习生不会接触到绝密信息。
答案：　B
8．What can we infer about the author’s daily routine at the Embassy ?
A．It is tiring. B．It is boring.
C．It is exciting. D．It is relaxing.
解析：　考查推理判断。根据第三段第一句中的“The most fantastic event”以及最后一段中的“a useful addition”和“gain invaluable knowledge”可知，作者对这次经历的描述是非常积极和正面的，因此可以推断出，在大使馆工作是令作者兴奋的。
答案：　C
C
(河北石家庄高三复习教学质量检测)
Despite being used by 1.34 billion people each year，traveling on the Tube in London can actually be quite lonely.
One citizen，however，is trying to change this.“You get on the Tube and it’s completely silent and it’s weird，”says Jonathan Dunne，who has started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges (徽章) with the words “Tube chat？” last month，encouraging passengers in London to get talking to one another.“I handed out 500 badges during rush hour in a city of 8 million，expecting most of them to be thrown away，but after about 24 hours it completely snowballed ，” he says.Dunne and his “Tube chat” campaign have since been reported by media across the world，seeing TV interviews in Sweden，Brazil and the UK，as well as countless website，newspaper and magazine appearances.
Although Dunne says he’s received mostly positive feedback，not everyone agrees with his idea.Londoner Brian Wilson responded with a campaign of his own，handing out 500 badges with the words “Don’t even think about it” on them.Michael Robinson,24，a student from London，agrees.“Being on the Tube is the only peace and quiet some people get on their journeys to and from work.It doesn’t need to be spoiled by people coming up and chatting to you，”he says.
“People assume that I just walk up and talk to strangers，which I don’t，but it’s been a great way to meet people you would never have normally spoken to，”Dunne says.
So if you ever end up using public transport in the West，why not say hello to the person next to you? Just make sure to check for a badge first.
语篇解读　每年乘坐伦敦地铁的乘客众多，可是人们仍然感到孤独；为此Jonathan Dunne发起了一个旨在鼓励乘客相互交谈的运动，此举引起了世界媒体的关注。尽管如此，人们对此仍有不同的态度。
9．How did Dunne encourage London passengers to talk with each other?
A．By putting up posters on the tube.
B．By advocating his idea on the media.
C．By offering passengers special badges.
D．By starting a dialogue with passengers.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第二段的“who has started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges (徽章) with the words ‘Tube chat？’”可知，Dunne用给乘客们分发写着“Tube chat？”的徽章来鼓励乘客聊天，故C项正确。
答案：　C
10．How is Dunne’s campaign getting along?
A．It has caught international attention.
B．It has become a worldwide campaign.
C．Most passengers have refused to accept it.
D．Wilson has made great efforts to promote it.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第二段的“Tube chat” campaign have since been reported by media across the world，seeing TV interviews in Sweden，Brazil and the UK，as well as countless website，newspaper and magazine appearances”可知，Dunne和他的“Tube chat”运动引起了世界各种媒体的关注，故A项正确。
答案：　A
11．According to Michael Robinson，what should tube passengers do?
A．Hand in their feedback in time.
B．Walk up and talk to strangers.
C．Stop using public transport.
D．Enjoy the peace quietly.
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第三段的“Being on the Tube is the only peace and quiet some people get on their journeys to and from work.It doesn’t need to be spoiled by people coming up and chatting to you”可知，Michael Robinson认为乘伦敦地铁是人们上下班时享受安静的时刻，而不是交谈的时刻，故D项正确。
答案：　D
12．What can be the best title for the text?
A．Tube Chat or Not
B．Lonely Travel in the London Tube
C．Silence on the Tube
D．Tube Passengers Wearing Badges
解析：　考查标题判断。通读全文可知，文章第二段介绍Dunne和他的“Tube chat”运动引起了世界各种媒体的关注；第三段介绍一些人持不同的观点；最后一段建议如果要跟陌生人打招呼，先看看他有没有徽章。据此可以判断，文章主要介绍了人们对于是否在伦敦地铁相互交谈持不同的观点，故A项最能概括文意。
答案：　A
D
(陕西省高三教学质量检测一)
Our success，satisfaction and general happiness in life is not dependent on what happens to us but how we deal with it.
You will probably know from personal experience what a difference your attitude can make when，for example，you’re returning faulty goods or making a complaint.An open，polite and friendly approach，expecting a satisfactory result，normally results in one as people tend to respond with a similar attitude.If，however，you present an argument with an angry，accusing tone，expecting trouble，there is little doubt that this is what you’ll get!
Some people see the world through a filter of optimism and some through a filter of pessimism (悲观) which largely comes down to having a positive or negative (消极的) attitude.People who are suffering from a negative attitude primarily think that something can’t be done; they talk about problems，see all the difficulties，find fault with and criticize other people and focus on all the things they would like but haven’t got.On the contrary，people blessed with a positive attitude think that anything is possible.They look for ways to solve the problems，they see the good in everybody，and they are grateful for all the good things in their lives.
Whether suffering from or blessed with your attitude，this is not something that is put on us from the outside.We are very much responsible for our own attitude.We all start out with a “clean” board but this can get muddied by our experiences in life.As children we are made fun of and even get bullied (欺侮) and rejected，start to experience doubt and lose our self­confidence.If this continues into adulthood，it can result in a bad attitude in later life.
语篇解读　本文展现出了积极的人生态度的重要性。
13．It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that people are likely to treat others________.
A．the way they are treated
B．better when they are satisfied
C．worse when they are in trouble
D．the way they consider appropriate
解析：　考查细节理解。根据第二段的整体内容尤其是“as people tend to respond with a similar attitude”可知，你以什么样的态度对待他人，他人也会用同样的方式对待你。
答案：　A
14．According to the writer，what affects people’s life attitude?
A．The situation they face.
B．The people around them.
C．Their expectations of life.
D．The way they view the world.
解析：　考查推理判断。根据第三段的整体内容并结合最后一段中的“We are very...We all start out with a ‘clean’ board but this can get muddied by our experiences in life”可知，人们看待世界的方式会左右他们对事物的态度，人们的人生经历对人生态度又有影响。
答案：　D
15．What is the purpose of the writer in writing this passage?
A．To show how to avoid a negative attitude.
B．To show the importance of a positive attitude.
C．To share his positive attitude with his readers.
D．To describe the effects of a negative attitude.
解析：　考查写作意图。根据第一段“Our success，satisfaction and general happiness in life is not dependent on what happens to us but how we deal with it”并结合全文的内容可推知，作者写本文的目的在于表明积极的人生态度的重要性。
答案：　B
Ⅱ.七选五
(深圳一模)
Choosing the Right Path to Be a “Better” Person
Life is a constant exercise in self­improvement.In the rush to achieve，the idea of being “better” can become lost sometimes.You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way.__1__
Explore your talents.
Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests.So it’s often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you.
__2__For example，people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club，but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might be.Determining who you enjoy being around may help you know what you’ll enjoy.
__3__
No matter how much money you make，you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hate.It’s important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.
If you’re particularly unhappy at your job，consider why.__4__If you feel your job isn’t meaningful，or isn’t in line with your values，consider finding another job.
Experience something new.
Research has shown that when we’re in our comfort zone，we aren’t as productive as we are when we step just beyond it.__5__Because of that，we may react slowly to our own positive experiences.It’s important to have new experiences and interactions with others，even when those are a little scary.Doing so can help you achieve more.
A．Do what you love.
B．Here are some tips for you.
C．Register in a class you’re interested in.
D．Human adapt very quickly to positive events.
E．It’s possible that some changes may change your feeling.
F．Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities.
G．Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life.
语篇解读　人生就是不断自我提升的过程，有时我们急于取得成功，却迷失了自我。本文就如何提升自己给出了一些建议。
1．解析：　上文提到你可能想知道如何用更简单的方式提升自己，下文则给出了一些建议。由此可知，设空处承上启下。B项符合语境。
答案：　B
2．解析：　本段最后一句提到，判断你喜欢跟谁在一起有助于你了解自己喜欢什么。由此可知，F项符合语境。
答案：　F
3．解析：　本题考查标题句。根据该标题下的It’s important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.可知，花时间做自己喜欢的事很重要。由此可知，A项(做你喜欢的事)符合语境。
答案：　A
4．解析：　上文提出如果特别不喜欢现在的工作，考虑一下原因，下文则提出考虑换一份工作。由此可知，E项(有时候作出一些改变也可以改变你的心情)符合语境。
答案：　E
5．解析：　本段主题是体验新事物。空格后说，正因为如此，我们可能对自己的积极的经历反应迟钝。D项(人类对积极的事件适应很快)正好解释了下文的现象。
答案：　D
阅读限时练(三)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(湖南十三校第一次联考)
With fast food and convenience at our fingertips on every corner and at every turn，it is becoming increasingly hard to stay in shape.Staying healthy has been more and more difficult for many of the common people.To oppose this we would like to arm you with four ways of staying healthy and feeling great.
You really are what you eat.
It’s true，and there’s no way around it.You can’t be sitting there staring at that plate of fried chicken，hoping that you will feel amazed later in the day.We have to be in reality about what we eat.If we are putting dead and fried food in our bellies，what is going to come out is exhausted energy and illness.
Enjoy the sun.
Enjoy the sunshine，or the wind or cold for that matter.In other words，get outside.Take a walk.Do it every single day.You don’t have to be doing intense and heavy runs day in and day out，but you do need to be moving.
You see，a healthy metabolism (新陈代谢) will only come from an active lifestyle.Those who have a sedentary living，sitting in office chairs or hardly moving，will have bodies adapted to that lifestyle.But if your body thinks that it needs to burn，then it will get in the habit of burning.
Shop around the outside of the grocery store.
This is becoming more and more of a popular saying among health­food advocates.The inner passages are far more likely to be filled with preservatives (防腐剂) and chemicals to keep those boxed and packaged foods fresh for long periods of time. Yet eating fresh fruits，vegetables, unprocessed meats and so forth will keep nutrient­dense foods going through your body.The more living items you consume，the more help they will be able to be to your immune system and your total body health.
Water.
Yes，simply and without end，water.You need this for every single function that your body performs.When you get up in the morning，before you put anything else on your tongue，drink a quart or two.Build up the amount you consume each day. An option for water instead of other pick­me­ups.Day by day your body will realize that you are going to be more thoroughly hydrating，and it will keep you feeling healthy as you can be.
语篇解读　随着触手可及的快餐以及便捷舒适的生活方式越来越普及，现在的人们想保持身材已并非易事；对于大多数普通人来说，保持健康也变得愈加困难。本文就如何保持健康给出了一些建议。
1．According to the author，what makes it difficult to keep healthy?
A．People are too busy to take exercise.
B．Our life becomes more and more convenient.
C．People are used to living a lazy life.
D．The stores are around our houses.
解析：　推理判断题。根据第一段第一、二句With fast food and convenience at our fingertips on every corner...it is becoming increasingly hard to stay in shape.Staying healthy has been more and more difficult...可知，由于人们生活中的便利舒适越来越多，减少了活动量，从而导致健康水平也在下降。
答案：　B
2. When is the best time to drink water?
A．After getting up in the morning.
B．After finishing your lunch.
C．Before going to bed.
D．After breakfast.
解析：　细节理解题。根据Water.部分的When you get up in the morning，before you put anything else on your tongue，drink a quart or two.可知，最好在早上起床后喝水。
答案：　A
3．What is the best title for the passage?
A．We are what we eat
B．Tips for staying healthy
C．It’s better to shop around
D．Water is very important for our body
解析：　主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句以及下文中的几点建议可知，本文是针对如何保持健康给出的几条建议。
答案：　B
B
(衡水中学高三大联考)
Scientists in Britain have managed to teach bumblebees (大黄蜂) to pull strings to get to food and then pass on what they have learned to others in their colony (群体)—showing a high level of intelligence despite their tiny brains.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London said the experiments，often used to test the intelligence of apes (猿) and birds，showed for the first time that some insects are up to the task，and can also pass skills on through several generations.
The findings add to the evidence suggesting the ability for “culture spread”—the ability to learn and pass on knowledge and skills—may not be exclusive to humans.
In the research，published in the journal PLOS Biology on Tuesday，the scientists were able to train 23 out of a group of 40 bees to pull strings with their legs and feet.
The strings were attached to discs—or artificial “flowers”——containing food at their center but placed under a transparent screen.The bees，spotting the food beneath the screen，learned to pull the “flowers” out by pulling the string with their legs and feet to be able to get to it.
From another group of bees given the chance to solve the task without any training，only two of 110 were successful.
Another group of bees was then allowed to observe the trained bees pulling the strings，and 60 percent of them successfully learned the skill.Finally，trained bees were put in colonies，and the scientists found the technique spread successfully to a majority of the colony’s worker bees.
Lars Chittka，a Queen Mary University professor who guided the project，said the team is interested in figuring out the brain processes behind the bees’ learning and teaching skills.
语篇解读　本文介绍了大黄蜂经过训练可以习得某种技能，还会传播自己所学的技能。
4. What does the underlined word “exclusive” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Ordinary. B．Unique.
C．Beneficial. D．Widespread.
解析：　词义猜测题。第二段中提出，不仅猿和鸟类有学习和传播知识的能力，一些昆虫也有这样的能力。第二段和第三段中的关键词also和add to the evidence提示，这种能力并非人类独有的。
答案：　B
5．What did the researchers find about bees?
A．Bees learn best in insects.
B．Bees are as clever as birds.
C．Bees are born good learners.
D．Bees can be trained to learn skills.
解析：　细节理解题。依据第四段中的the scientists were able to train 23 out of a group of 40 bees to pull strings with their legs and feet可知，科学家发现大黄蜂经过训练可以学会技能。
答案：　D
6．What may the research team focus on next?
A．What else bees can do.
B．Where bees learn skills.
C．How bees teach others.
D．How bees’ brains work.
解析：　推理判断题。根据文章最后一句．..the team is interested in figuring out the brain processes behind the bees’ learning and teaching skills.可知，科研团队对大黄蜂学习和传播技能的大脑思考过程很感兴趣，因此，接下来他们应该会研究大黄蜂大脑的工作原理。
答案：　D
7．What may be the best title for the text?
A．Small Bees，Great Abilities
B．Bees Can Learn and Teach
C．Bees Are Smarter
D．Let Bees Learn
解析：　主旨大意题。综合全文尤其第一段可知，文章主要介绍了一项科学发现，即大黄蜂经过训练可以学习并传播所学技能。
答案：　B
C
(安徽江南十校联考)
Whenever the word “hero” comes to me，I immediately think of three Hs：honorable，hardworking，and happy.When I think more about this word，I picture someone who has accomplished good things for people and tries to do the right thing.Hattie Elizabeth Alexander is one person whom I find to be very heroic.
Hattie was born in Baltimore，Maryland on April 5,1901.During her time at college she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Bacteriology and Physiology.These were just the first steps toward what she was finally going to be remembered for.After college Hattie attended Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and received her medical degree.
After her education，she pursued her career，and after much time and hard work，she drastically reduced the number of infants (幼儿) dying from meningitis (脑膜炎)．Hattie was very dedicated to her work and helped at as many locations as she could.Spending substantial (大量的) time in the laboratory，Hattie successfully developed a cure against the disease，which decreased the death rate to 20 percent.At the same time，she was also a teacher working in Columbia University.
She was a caring lady interested in other people’s lives.When she was teaching at Columbia University ，other members would talk to her about students that were failing their classes，and somehow Hattie could always find convincing reasons as to why they should not be driven away.Later，Hattie became an instructor in Pediatrics at New York City’s Babies Hospital.After many honors ，she became the first woman president of the American Pediatric Society in 1965.This was her last major achievement，for soon after，Hattie died of cancer on June 24,1968.
Hattie is my hero because her positive attitude and strength helped her accomplish great things for others.She gave them her strength by developing medicines against diseases，which，by doing so，made them stronger.This is what makes Hattie Elizabeth Alexander my hero.
语篇解读　本文介绍了作者心目中的英雄——哈蒂·伊丽莎白·亚历山大为社会作出的贡献。
8. According to the passage，Hattie Elizabeth Alexander________.
A. received her Bachelor’s Degree in Johns Hopkins School
B．spent all her time in the laboratory developing cures for illnesses
C．cared a lot about others’ private lives
D．always tried her best to help prevent students from dropping out of college
解析：　细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句．..somehow Hattie could always find convincing reasons as to why they should not be driven away.可知，哈蒂总会尽最大努力阻止学生辍学。
答案：　D
9．The underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably means“________”．
A．slightly B．hardly
C．greatly D．totally
解析：　词义猜测题。根据文章第三段第一、二句以及第三句中的which decreased the death rate to 20 percent可推断出，此处指经过哈蒂的付出和努力，幼儿死于脑膜炎的比例大大下降。故推测，drastically意为“大幅度地；彻底地”，与greatly意思相近。
答案：　C
10．Hattie is considered to be a hero by the author in that________.
A．she was an honorable，hardworking and happy person
B．she was a very dedicated woman doctor with many honors
C．she was a caring lady who helped many students finish college
D．she was the first woman president of the APS
解析：　推理判断题。根据文章第一段的内容可知，作者视哈蒂为英雄是因为她是一个品德高尚、勤奋且快乐的人。
答案：　A
11．Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?
A．An Honorable Woman
B．A Woman Accomplishing Great Things
C．My Hero—Hattie Elizabeth Alexander
D．The First Woman President of the APS
解析：　主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文讲述的是作者心目中的英雄哈蒂·伊丽莎白·亚历山大。
答案：　C
D
(福建泉州检测)
We know a lot about the advantages and disadvantages of reading a hard­copy book vs reading electronically.The problem is，many of us refuse to listen.
Don’t get me wrong：Digital reading has some real advantages.Ask people what they like most about reading on digital screens，and you hear over and over again about convenience.More points for digital reading：e­books tend to be cheaper.There’s also the environmental argument.Think of the trees!
Yet the soundness of this case is arguable.The earth metals to build e­readers are not just rare but highly poisonous.And think about all that energy needed to run servers and cooling fans.And remember，trees are a renewable resource.
Then，there’s the appeal of a hard copy.Many people prefer print when reading both for pleasure and for school or work.Drawing examples from my own research，some of the reasons are aesthetic (美学的)．Others involve a sense of accomplishment，ease of annotation (“I can write on the pages” )，and navigation (“easy to locate where I was” )．Meanwhile，I hear abundant complaints about eye strain (眼疲劳) and headaches when using screens.
Much of what students liked about reading print involved their minds.They say “it’s easier to focus”．Some also acknowledged they took more time with printed text and read more carefully.
But what makes the failure of electronic reading is concentration.More than 92% of those I surveyed said they concentrated best when reading a hard copy.When a digital device has an Internet connection，it’s hard to resist the temptation (诱惑)．
So if digital interruptions don’t threaten your enjoyment or understanding of a text，then medium may not matter.Casual reading like David Baldacci? If you break to check sports scores，there will be little harm done.But just don’t expect to understand Joyce’s novels this way.
语篇解读　文章主要介绍了在网络高度发达的社会中，电子书有愈来愈替代纸质书的趋势，然而作者通过对比两者的优缺点表达了对纸质书的青睐。
12．What is an advantage of reading a hard­copy book?
A．It is cheaper.
B．It is easier to carry around.
C．It helps people think deeper.
D．It provides instant information.
解析：　细节理解题。根据文章第五段中的“...involved their minds...easier to focus...with printed text and read more carefully.”可知，读纸质书能让人更专注、更认真，因此思考更深入。
答案：　C
13．What’s the biggest problem of reading digitally?
A．Environmental concern.
B．Physical discomfort.
C．Lack of concentration.
D．Internet connection.
解析：　细节理解题。根据文章第六段第一句“But what makes the failure of electronic reading is concentration.”可知，电子书阅读的最大问题是缺乏专注。
答案：　C
14．What’s the author’s attitude toward e­reading?
A．Supportive. B．Disapproving.
C．Optimistic. D．Unconcerned.
解析：　推理判断题。根据文章第三至六段尤其是最后一段可知，作者认为，如果电子阅读不会影响你阅读的愉悦感和对文本的理解，那么无可厚非。但是读类似乔伊斯的作品时就不是合适的选择了。由此可推测，作者对电子阅读持不赞成的态度。
答案：　B
15．How is the passage mainly developed?
A．By analyzing possible reasons.
B．By providing typical examples.
C．By listing practical suggestions.
D．By presenting direct comparisons.
解析：　推理判断题。文章的第二段主要讲了电子书的好处，第三段讲了电子书的缺点，第四、五段主要讲了纸质书的益处，第六段讲了电子书的缺点。因此整个文章是通过比较来写作的。
答案：　D
Ⅱ.七选五
(河南开封一模)
How to Use Social Media Positively
Nowadays so common is social media in our society that almost everyone is connected to some form of it，whether it is Twitter，Facebook or even Pinterest.We are in a fast­paced，technologically evolving society and we are addicted to social media.__1__
So how does one ensure a positive online reputation? It’s simple：
Keep it clean.Party photos with alcohol are an absolute no­no.Would you want to have your boss see these photos？__2__Make sure to post contents that you feel positively reflect you，your creativity and your skills.
__3__You have a private Twitter account so you can post anything you want? This is decidedly not the case.Privacy settings make it harder to see your full account，but it’s not impossible.Under no circumstance should you rely on privacy settings as a way to protect inappropriate contents.
Ensure you’re careful and professional.Keep it classy (优等的) ! Discover your brand，or what you want people to think of you.Proper spelling and grammar is always a plus，but it may not be your brand.__4__In this way，you can earn approval.
Follow these simple rules and you’re on your way to building，or restoring an online reputation.Using social media positively doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and use it to express yourself；however，you want to ensure that you’re OK with anyone seeing everything you post.__5__ So your post can get your friends active and happy.
Like it or not，your social networks reflect you—make sure you look like the shining star that you truly are.
A．Try to do everything as well as you can.
B．In fact，we long for social media and need it.
C．Social media is very fast to use but very difficult.
D．Don’t trust privacy settings at all.
E．Be entirely sure about what you’re posting.
F．Once you click post，there’s no looking back.
G．Make sure your post is written personally.
语篇解读　如今，几乎每个人都与社交媒体有某种程度的联系，而本文就如何积极利用社交媒体提出了几条建议。
1．解析：　根据设空前的We are in a fast­paced，technologically evolving society and we are addicted to social media.可知，在这个快节奏的、技术不断发展的社会中，我们都痴迷于社交媒体，下文就如何在社交媒体保持积极的网络信誉提出了几点建议，故B项(事实上，我们渴望和需要社交媒体。)符合语境。
答案：　B
2．解析：　根据设空后的Make sure to post contents that you feel positively reflect you，your creativity and your skills.可知，此处指要确保你发出的帖子能够反映你积极的一面，即要确保你发帖子的内容。
答案：　E
3．解析：　设空处为本段的主题句，根据本段出现的private，Privacy settings及最后一句Under no circumstance should you rely on privacy settings...可知，本段是在提醒人们不要完全指望隐私设置。故选D项，该选项中的privacy settings与之呼应。
答案：　D
4．解析：　根据本段主题句Ensure you’re careful and professional.及本段中的Discover your brand...Proper spelling and grammar...可知，我们要尽力把每一方面都做好。
答案：　A
5．解析：　根据设空前的however，you want to ensure that you’re OK with anyone seeing everything you post可知，你要确保任何人看到你所发出的东西都可以接受，与F项(帖子一旦发出，就不能收回了)形成对比。
答案：　F
阅读限时练(四)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(烟台诊断)
After a long winter，spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring London’s green spaces.
1．Explore London’s parks and gardens
Springtime is the perfect time to explore London’s parks and gardens，when the city’s Royal Parks will be blooming with flowers.Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas(杜鹃花) at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St.James’s Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.
2．Enjoy the entertainment at spring festivals
There are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring.Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival，the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival; head to Shakespeare’s Globe，which hosts open­air Shakespeare performances from late April until early October.
3．Get active
Warmer weather means there’s no excuse for staying indoors，so go for a walking or cycling tour of London.Alternatively，walk the Thames Walkway，which follows the river all the way from central London into the countryside; make the most of London’s “Boris Bikes”，which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour.If you’re really looking for a challenge，sign up for the famous London Marathon，held annually in April.
4．Take to the waters
Whether cruising (航行) along the Thames River，hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice，there are lots of fun ways to get on the water in London.Held every year since 1829，the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from England’s most famous universities to compete against each other，and draws huge crowds of watching people.
语篇解读　作者介绍了四种在伦敦享受春光的方式。
1．If you are interested in British culture，you are advised to________.
A．visit Richmond Park
B．row a boat in Hyde Park
C．attend the London Festivals
D．walk the Thames Walkway
解析：　细节理解题。根据Enjoy the entertainment at spring festivals部分可知，伦敦春季有许多节日和活动，如the cultural exhibitions (文化展览)，the London Literature Festival (伦敦文学节)等，这些活动及节日与英国文化有关。
答案：　C
2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A．You can see Buckingham Palace from St.James’s Park.
B．London’s Boris Bikes are free to use for a whole day.
C．Outdoor Shakespeare performances are held only in spring.
D．The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race has a history of over 200 years.
解析：　细节理解题。根据Explore London’s parks and gardens部分最后一句．..or hire a deckchair in St.James’s Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.可知，在圣詹姆斯公园租一个折叠躺椅，看着白金汉宫，即能从圣詹姆斯公园看见白金汉宫。
答案：　A
3. According to the writer，which of the following activities challenges you most?
A．Watching Boat Race.
B．Joining in London Marathon.
C．Cruising along the Thames River.
D．Cycling around London.
解析：　细节理解题。根据Get active部分最后一句If you’re really looking for a challenge，sign up for the famous London Marathon，held annually in April.可知，如果你真的想要挑战一下，就参加每年四月举办的著名的伦敦马拉松。
答案：　B
4. The writer wrote the text in order to________.
A．introduce tourist attractions in London
B．stress the importance of exploring London
C．suggest ways to enjoy spring in London
D．show the beauty of spring in London
解析：　推理判断题。根据第一段．..spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring London’s green spaces.可知，春天是在伦敦观光和踏青的理想时间，下文介绍了具体的活动方式。因此，本文的写作目的是推荐一些在伦敦享受春光的方式。
答案：　C
B
(安庆二模)
As a child，I was generally happy，singing and dancing to my favorite songs，smiling and laughing with my friends and family.But as far back as second grade，I noticed a “darkness”about me.I didn’t enjoy participating in many things.
In middle school，things in my life began to get even worse.I began withdrawing from everything I once enjoyed.I was always tired.Everything was horrible.Finally，midway through eighth grade，I was told I had a chemical imbalance，diagnosed (诊断) with clinical depression，and had to take medicine.It took months for me to feel the effects of the medicine.
When I began to feel happy again is when I realized that I had to take the responsibility for getting better myself，rather than relying on medicine.Aristotle said，“To live happily is an inward power of the soul，” and I believe that this quote describes what I had to do to achieve happiness.Happiness is a journey.Everyone seems to need different things to be happy.
“The essentials (要素) to happiness are something to love，something to do，and something to hope for，”a quote from William Blake sums up what I believe people need to realize to be truly happy in life.People need love.I feel they need their family and their friends more than anything else in the world. People need work to do，something to make them feel they are making a difference in the world.People need to know that more good is to come in the future，so they continue to live for “now” instead of constantly worrying about the bad that could come.Love and hope are happiness.
语篇解读　作者根据自己克服抑郁症的经历总结出了幸福生活的要素。
5．What do we know about the author in Paragraph 2?
A．He hated going to sleep because he couldn’t sleep well.
B．He spent months recovering from the clinical depression.
C．He was diagnosed with clinical depression in Grade Seven.
D．He suffered a great deal from clinical depression.
解析：　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I began withdrawing from everything I once enjoyed.I was always tired.Everything was horrible.Finally，midway through eighth grade，I was told I had a chemical imbalance，diagnosed (诊断) with clinical depression，and had to take medicine.”可知，在中学时，作者受到临床抑郁症的折磨。
答案：　D
6．Who helped the author to be happy again?
A．The author’s friends.　　　 B．Aristotle.
C．The author himself. D．William.
解析：　细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句“When I began to feel happy again is when I realized that I had to take the responsibility for getting better myself，rather than relying on medicine.”可知，作者并不是依赖药物而是靠自己克服病症，重新快乐起来。
答案：　C
7．Which of the following about being truly happy is unnecessary in the author’s opinion?
A．Love. B．Ambition.
C．Hope. D．Work.
解析：　细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第一句可知，作者认为幸福的要素包括爱、希望和工作。
答案：　B
8．What may be the best title for the text?
A．The Essentials to Happiness
B．Ways to Overcome Shortcomings
C．Everyone Needs to Be Happy
D．Happiness Is Love
解析：　主旨大意题。通读文章，作者根据自己克服抑郁症的经历，总结出幸福生活的要素，文章最后一段具体阐述了要素的内容，由此可知A项契合文章主旨。
答案：　A
C
(河南开封一模)
Almost everyone stood when the bride walked down the aisle in her white gown，but not the wedding conductor，because she was fixed to her chair.
The nuptials at this ceremony were led by “I­Fairy” ，a 4­foot ( 1.5­meter) tall seated robot with flashing eyes and plastic pigtails (辫子)．Sunday’s wedding was the first time that a marriage had been led by a robot，according to manufacturer Kokoro Co.
“Please lift the bride’s veil (面纱) ，” the robot said in a tinny voice，waving its arms in the air as the newlyweds kissed in front of guests.
The wedding took place at a restaurant in Hibiya Park in central Tokyo，where the I­Fairy wore a wreath of flowers and directed a rooftop ceremony.Wires led out from beneath it to a black curtain a few feet away，where a man clicked commands into a computer.
Japan has one of the most advanced robotics industries in the world，with the government actively supporting the field for future growth.Industrial models in factories are now standard，but recently Japanese companies are making a push to inject robots into everyday life.
Honda makes a walking child­shaped robot，and other firms have developed them to entertain the elderly or play baseball.Kokoro，whose corporate goal is to “touch the hearts of the people，” also makes giant dinosaur robots for exhibitions and life­like android models that can smile and laugh.The company is a subsidiary (附属公司) of Sanrio Co.，which owns the rights to Hello Kitty and other Japanese characters.
“This was a lot of fun.I think that Japanese have a strong sense that robots are our friends.Those in the robot industry mostly understand this，but people mainly want robots near them that serve some purpose，” said bride Satoko Inoue,36，who works at manufacturer Kokoro Co.
The I­Fairy sells for about 6.3 million yen ( $ 57,000) and three are in use in Singapore，the US and Japan，according to company spokeswoman Kayako Kido.
语篇解读　文章介绍了能主持婚礼的机器人I­Fairy，包含了它如何主持婚礼以及其市场前景。
9．The underlined word “nuptials” in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by________.
A．conductors B．brides
C．robots D．weddings
解析：　词义猜测题。根据第三段“Please lift the bride’s veil，” the robot said in a tinny voice，waving its arms in the air as the newly­weds kissed in front of guests.可知，机器人主持的是婚礼。由此可猜测，nuptial的同义词是wedding，意为“婚礼”。
答案：　D
10．The robots made in Japan can do the following EXCEPT________.
A．entertain the senior people B．play baseball
C．look after children D．laugh
解析：　细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段中的entertain the elderly or play baseball...life­like android models that can smile and laugh可知，机器人可以娱乐老人、打棒球或大笑。原文中的the elderly就是A项中的the senior people。
答案：　C
11．What can we learn from what bride Satoko Inoue said?
A．A robot has been widely used to serve the people in Japan.
B．It’s very interesting to work with a robot in her company.
C．Japanese consider a robot can do many things like their friends.
D．People need robots that can help them in some ways.
解析：　推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段中的people mainly want robots near them that serve some purpose可知，人们需要机器人能够在某些方面帮助他们。原文中的want对应D项中的need，serve some purpose对应help them in some ways。
答案：　D
12．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．I­Fairy ，a Robot Conducts Wedding in Tokyo
B．The Development of Robots
C．All Kinds of Robots in Japan
D．Wedding Customs in Japan
解析：　主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了在日本机器人如何主持婚礼，并介绍了机器人的发展前景。
答案：　A
D
(湖南长郡中学模拟)
It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams，the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life，but manners on the road are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel.It is all right to have a tiger in a cage，but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.
Road politeness is not only good manners，but a good sense.It takes the most cool­headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving.On the other hand，a little politeness goes a long way toward reducing the possibility of quarreling and fighting.A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of goodwill and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions.But such behavior of politeness is by no means enough.Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
However，misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.A typical example is the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.
An experienced driver，whose manners are faultless，told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in a traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings.Unfortunately，modern drivers can’t even learn to drive，let alone master the roadmanship (公路驾车技能)．Years ago，experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give­and­take (互谅互让) from all road users.It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
语篇解读　随着车辆的增多，很多司机都有可怕的路怒症，甚至不知道什么是文明交通。专家们呼吁，司机应该互谅互让，将文明驾驶牢记在心。
13．The passage mainly talks about________.
A．traffic jams B．good manners
C．road politeness D．modern drivers
解析：　主旨大意题。根据文章第二段第一句Road politeness is not only good manners，but a good sense.及第三段第一句However，misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.可知，本文主要围绕道路文明礼貌行为展开论述。
答案：　C
14．Troubles on the road are often caused by________.
A．traffic jams
B．the behavior of the drivers
C．the great speed of modern life
D．terrible road conditions
解析：　推理判断题。根据文章第一段第二句Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel.可知，大家都知道，平时非常绅士的人在开车的时候也会变成一只猛虎。再根据文中对道路上司机们的种种行为的描述可判断，公路上的麻烦主要是由司机的行为引起的。
答案：　B
15．According to the writer，a good driver should________.
A．encourage children to cross the road whenever they want to
B．beat back when forced to face rude driving
C．be able to recognize politeness when he sees it
D．join in a traffic stream quickly however other people feel
解析：　细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后 一句Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.可知 ，在看到礼貌行为时，一个好司机应当能够对此有所认知。
答案：　C
16．It is not always right for drivers to________.
A．master the roadmanship
B．neglect politeness when they see it
C．give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politeness
D．encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want to
解析：　细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.可知，给老人让路，让他们随意过马路的礼貌行为是不对的。
答案：　D
Ⅱ.七选五
(山东六校联考)
A good training partner can be a great asset (有用的人) to your training but if you get stuck with a bad one，it could lead you down the road to frustration.__1__Here are a few things to look out for：
Dependable.Choose someone who you are sure will show up for every scheduled workout or who will call you if they can’t make it.It is a drain (消耗) on your valuable energy especially before training to have to constantly remind your partner.
Attitude.Get a partner with a positive attitude.This is very important. If they constantly say that something is impossible or that they can’t or you can’t do something，you may end up believing them.__2__
Open mind. Get a partner with an open mind.Someone who has to do things his or her way all the time，will not listen to you and will not change his or her mind isn’t a good partner.__3__The leader should take into account the needs and feelings of the other partner not totally ignoring them.
Spotting.Get someone you feel comfortable with spotting you.One of the main roles of a training partner is spotting and if you don’t trust them，there’s not much point in having them around to help.
__4__If you are a beginner，try to find someone who knows what they are doing. You will get more out of your training than if you train with another beginner.
While there are a number of advantages of having a training partner，there are also advantages of working alone.__5__
A．Training level.
B．Similar strength levels.
C．Be selective when choosing a training partner.
D．Find someone with a similar training goal as you.
E．In every partnership，one person will tend to be the leader.
F．Do not train with someone who is satisfied with no improvement.
G．In the end，it is really up to you whether or not you need a training partner.
语篇解读　本文为说明文，涉及体育运动话题。作者在文中介绍了挑选一个好的健身伙伴需要考虑的几个因素。
1．解析：　根据上文“A good training partner can be a great asset (有用的人) to your training but if you get stuck with a bad one，it could lead you down the road to frustration”可知，健身伙伴有好有坏；再结合下文的“Here are a few things to look out for”可知，C项“挑选健身伙伴时要仔细斟酌”承上启下，符合语境。
答案：　C
2．解析：　根据上文中的“Attitude.Get a partner with a positive attitude...”可知，挑选健身伙伴时要考虑对方的态度，选择那些态度积极的人做伙伴，而不要和那些不求上进的人结为健身伙伴，故选F。
答案：　F
3．解析：　E项中的“the leader”与空后的“The leader should take into account the needs and feelings of the other partner not totally ignoring them”相照应，故选E。
答案：　E
4．解析：　根据下文的“If you are a beginner，try to find someone who knows what they are doing.You will get more out of your training than if you train with another beginner”可知，选择健身伙伴时还要考虑个人训练水平，挑选那些比自己水平高的人作为健身伙伴。
答案：　A
5．解析：　根据上文的“While there are a number of advantages of having a training partner，there are also advantages of working alone”可知，G项“最终，你是否需要健身伙伴真的要由你自己来决定”符合语境。
答案：　G