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高二英语小猫钓鱼专项训练A. relativelyB. theoriesC. apparentD. restrictedE. meatpackingF. economistsG. threatenedH. sufficientI. consumersJ. reversingK. nativeSection B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.At the heart of the debate over illegal immigration lies one key question: are immigrants good or bad for the economy? The majority of Americans think they’re bad. Yet most (1) believe that immigration, both legal and illegal, provides a small net increase to the economy. Immigrants provide cheap labor, lower the prices of everything from farm produce to new homes, and leave (2) with a little more money in their pockets. So why is there such a(n) (3) disagreement between the opinions of immigrants’ impact on the economy and the reality? There are a number of familiar (4) Some argue that people are anxious and feel (5) by an inflow of new workers. Others highlight the strain that undocumented immigrants place on public services, like schools, hospitals and jails. Still others emphasize the role of race, arguing that foreigners add to the nation’s fears and insecurities. There’s some truth to all these explanations, but they aren’t quite (6) To get a better understanding of what’s going on, consider the way immigration’s impact is felt. Though its overall effect may be positive, its costs and benefits are distributed unevenly. David Card, an economist at UC Berkeley, notes that the ones who profit most directly from immigrants’ low-cost labor are businesses and employers— (7) plants in Nebraska, for instance, or agricultural businesses in California. Granted, these producers’ savings probably translate into lower prices at the grocery store, but how many consumers make that mental connection at the checkout counter? As for the drawbacks of illegal immigration, these, too, are concentrated, because (8) low-skilled workers suffer most from the competition of foreign labor. According to a study by George Borjas, a Harvard economist, immigration reduced the wages of American high-school dropouts by 9% between 1980 and 2000. Among high-skilled, better-educated employees, however, opposition was strongest in states with both high numbers of immigrants and (9) generous social services. What worried them most, in other words, was the fiscal (财政的) burden of immigration. That conclusion was reinforced by another finding: their opposition appeared to soften when that fiscal burden decreased, as occurred with welfare reform in the 1990s, which (10) immigrants’ access to certain benefits.The Power of VA. positionedB. resolutionC. suspectedD. lightweightE. challengeF. generatedG. journal H. eventually I. accurate J. raised K. critically Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. The Power of VBirds of a feather may flock together, but why they fly together in V formation has never been known for certain. Now, with the help of 14 northern bald ibises (欧洲秃鹃) equipped with (1) sensors on a 600-mile migration from Austria to Italy, researchers are suggesting that the explanation is one that was long (2) but never proved: the formation helps the birds conserve energy .Reporting in the (3) Nature, the scientists write that the ibises (4) themselves in spots that were aerodynamically optimal (空气动力学上最佳的)—allowing them to take advantage of swirls (旋涡) of upward-moving air (5) by the wings of the bird ahead. Since the lead bird got no lift advantage, the ibises regularly switched leaders.“We’ve been wondering for years whether flapping birds can save energy by following each other,” said Geiffrey Spedding, a researcher at the University of Southern California, who was not involved in the study. “The answer is yes.”The scientists, led by Jim Usher wood of the Royal Veterinary College in England, said a major (6) was obtaining the data. The ibises hatched (孵) at Zoo Vienna in March 2011 and (7) as part of a conservation project aimed at reintroducing the (8) endangered species to its natural range in Europe. Some of the study’s authors served as human foster parents, taking the young birds on training flights in Salzburg, Austria. The humans rode in a paraplane, a type of lightweight aircraft, and the birds followed. Eventually, the foster parents taught the birds their 600-mile migration route from Salzburg to Orbetello, Italy, by flying alongside them. The birds wore custom-made data loggers (电子自动记录器) that allowed the researchers to track flapping, speed and direction. Weighing less than an ounce, the devices included a memory card and a GPS unit, among other things. It is (9) to about one foot and refreshes five times per second—the (10) necessary to track the birds’ positions in relation to one another. The new study does not say how much energy the ibises saved through the V formation, but small gains could be useful over long migrations, experts say.Gaston LerouxA. presentB. detectiveC. kidnappingD. basisE. moderateF. wildlyG. created H. stage I. formed J. gently K. prisonersGaston Louis Alfred Leroux was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. In the English-speaking world, he is best known for writing the novel The Phantom of the Opera (Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, 1910), which has been made into several film and (1) productions of the same name, such as the 1925 film starring Lon Chaney, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1986 musical. It was also the (2) of the 1990 novel Phantom by Susan Kay. Leroux went to school in Normandy and studied law in Paris, graduating from the law school in 1889. He inherited millions of francs(法郎)and lived (3) until he nearly reached bankruptcy(破产). Then in 1890, he began working as a court reporter and theater critic for L’Écho de Paris. His most important journalism came when he began working as an international correspondent for the Paris newspaper Le Matin. In 1905 he was (4) at and covered the Russian Revolution. Another case where he was present involved the investigation and deep coverage of an opera house in Paris, which was later changed into a ballet house. The basement consisted of several cells that held (5) in the Paris Commune(巴黎公社), which were the rulers of Paris through much of the Franco-Prussian war.He suddenly left journalism in 1907, and began writing fiction. In 1909, he and Arthur Bernède (6) their own film company, Société des Cinéromans to simultaneously publish novels and turn them into films. He first wrote a mystery novel in 1908 whose title was Le mystère de la chambre jaune (The Mystery of the Yellow Room), starring the amateur detective Joseph Rouletabille. Leroux’s contributions to French (7) fiction is considered a parallel to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s in the United Kingdom and Edgar Allan Poe’s in America. In 1910, The Phantom of the Opera first appeared serially (before publication as a novel) and received only (8) sales and somewhat poor reviews. The story of a man’s (9) a beautiful young lady in a Paris opera house did not achieve international reputation until the American actor Lon Chaney (10) the title role in the silent-film version of 1925. And Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical The Phantom of the Opera (1986) made Leroux’s novel famous worldwide.No Destination Is The Wrong Place to GoA. variousB. wondersC. offerD. relatedE. seeminglyF. exposedG. explorationsH. actuallyI. realJ. uniqueK. staringNo Destination Is The Wrong Place to GoEveryone has a list of destinations they promise themselves to visit during their lifetime. People travel for endless reasons, whether it’s to experience different cultures, see natural (1) of the world, or learn about heritage. All these ideas are exciting options, because in every situation, you will be (2) to something unfamiliar and life-changing.I recently had a discussion with someone about my study abroad experience. They listened as I recounted my (3) around Italy and my additional travels. “I would love to do something like that,” they said, “but I feel like everyone goes to Europe now. It’s not really that (4) anymore.”I was pretty shocked by such a statement. Since when was traveling anywhere not cool enough? Naturally, the older you get, the more people you’re going to know, especially those who have traveled to (5) parts of the world. However, does standing underneath the Eiffel Tower have less value to me because so many travelers have done the exact same thing? Or climbing and taking a picture at the top of the Florence Duomo also means the decreased value? My answer: absolutely not. Reading travel blogs and (6) at photographs is helpful and enjoyable, but nothing close to (7) experiencing that place. The truth is, every new destination is unique, and it’s nearly impossible to make a “wrong” decision. It is important to focus on your own personal journey, not the experience of others. Every city, state, and country, has thousands of different things to (8) . The places you will visit all have fascinating people, different kinds of delicious food you’ve never tried before, and unbelievable history that will blow your mind. Traveling will nevertheless change you and leave an imprint on the way you see the world --- no matter where you go. Whether the destinations we desire are (9) simple or obscure(不清楚的)in the eyes of others, every experience has its own unique value. Keep your adventures (10) while also taking advantage of the opinions and advice of others. In every new destination, you will find a new part of yourself. Truly, no destination is the wrong place to go.Peter Molan, a doctor from New Zealand,...A. destroyB. likelyC. beneficialD. riseE. doubtF. reliefG. drop H. moderation I. alternative J. stuff K. entirelyPeter Mo la n, a doctor from New Zealand, is a specialist in stomach disorders (不适). He offers his patients a simple but effective (1) to taking medicine: honey. Dr. Molan claims the active component in honey is an antibacterial agent called UMF. There is some (2) in the medical world as to whether UMF can (3) bacteria completely, but research clearly shows that people with stomach problems experience some (4) soon after taking honey.Is this yet another case of science simply giving credibility (可信性) to what we havealready known? After all, it is common knowledge how comforting hot water laced with (掺加) honey and lemon can be for sore throat sufferers. In accepting the (5) effects of honey, however, a few reservations should be borne in mind. Firstly, the popular belief that honey is healthier than sugar isn’t (6) well-founded. Like all foods, honey can be healthy if eaten in (7) but it may also have some disadvantages. Honey contains the same number of calories as other types of sugar, and it can cause blood-sugar levels to (8) quickly. Secondly, eating too much honey on an empty stomach can cause discomfort. That is why it’s best to (9) the stomach with some fiber first, for example, by following a main meal with a dessert that incorporates honey. Thirdly, under no circumstances should a baby’s dummy (橡皮奶嘴) be dipped in honey before the baby sucks it, as this is just as (10) to cause tooth decay as any other sugary treat.Football’s Best BoysA. shineB. categoryC. fieldD. relativelyE. pairF. sincereG. worth H. traditionally I. fascinated J. worthy K. highlighted Football’s Best BoysLet’s admit it: half of the fun of watching football matches is the eye candy. While many fans enjoy the sport itself, lots are (1) by the charming players. So, which is your favorite type? Appearance countsA number of players pay great attention to personal style. Cool haircuts always (2) well with the handsome faces on the field. For instance, you can’t make a “hottest players” list without mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal’s 30-year-old captain is the most expensive soccer player in history, and it looks like he’s (3) every cent—his perfect physique (体格) and athletic abilities are priceless. Ney mar, 23, is another star in this (4) There is no doubt he is quite an attractive young man, with his sharp features (面部特征) and dreamy eyes. And hopes are always high that he will lead his team to glory (荣耀).Winning personality Some players may not have gorgeous faces, but their (5) personalities make them attractive. Take 28-year-old Lionel Messi for example. Although the Argentine superstar has had a (6) disappointing year on the (7) , you can’t change the fact that he’s a witty guy with a strong personality. Uniqueness is attractive But soccer isn’t only a beauty pageant (选美比赛). Players who don’t have (8) handsome faces certainly have an equal chance to (9) , as long as they offer fans something to remember.In an interview with The Independent newspaper, Mario Balotelli called himself “the coolest, funniest and best-looking player in the Italy squad (团队).” He certainly has a unique look, which is (10) by his ever-changing,funky hairstyle. The 25-year-old star also has a reputation for a quick temper and great stamina. One spark from him can change the course of a game.Nine Stars Who Narrowly Escaped DeathA. teaseB. toughC. knockedD. temporarilyE. smashedF. closeG. accident H. conscience I. obvious J. suffered K. narrowlyWe’re used to hearing about celebrities(名人)who have almost died of overdoses --- this story has become all too familiar due to stars like Heath Ledger, Cory Monteith and Whitney Houston. But what about those celebrities who almost died while going about their day-to-day business? Believe it or not, there are several stars who have (1) escaped death and lived to tell the tale. In 2001, Sharon Stone almost died when she suffered a brain hemorrhage(脑溢血). Although she made a full recovery, the process was (2) “I came out of the hospital with short and long-term memory loss. My lower left leg was numb(麻木的). I couldn’t hear out of my right ear. The side of my face was falling down. The doctor comforted me, saying that I was just (3) suffering from these symptoms. But I thought that I would never be fine.” said Stone. When Eric Roberts was just starting to establish himself as an actor, he was involved in a serious car (4) that left him comatose(昏迷的)for three days with many of his bones (5) Although he survived, his left-hand ring finger was permanently disabled and his facial features were roughened as a result. Because of such a(an) (6) change in his looks, after the accident, Roberts was often offered such roles in films and TV series as bad guys who often (7) and bully others. Rapper Cent was shot nine times at a range(靶场)in front of his grandma’s house. He was hit in the hand, arm, hip, both legs, chest, and face. The deadliest wound was the one at his chest (8) to his heart. “After I got shot nine times and didn’t die, I started to think that I must have a destiny in my life. When George Lucas was in high school, George Lucas almost died after a severe car accident. The successful filmmaker was driving home from school when a car (9) into the side of his vehicle. Lucas (10) from several broken bones and two collapsed lungs, and fortunately, he survived this accident which nobody should have survived. He was hit broadside by a car that was going about 90 miles per hour. “I should have been dead,” Lucas said.The Super-Power of SmilingA. distinguishB. thankfullyC. improvingD. cooperationE. impressiveF. imitateG. colleague H. communicating I. cheerfully J. opposite K. shareThe Super-Power of SmilingStudies show that children smile around 400 times a day. This number is more than (1) compared to the 20 smiles grown-ups give to the world per day.As we grow up, we begin to smile less and less. In the age of technological and digital advancements we tend to connect with others online, (2) our emotions and feelings with emoji, rather than engage in face-to-face interactions. But to be honest, when was the last time you (3) “smiled at someone” ---– a friend at the gym, a (4) at work or even a complete stranger in the supermarket? Smiling is a basic human expression that lets us (5) our emotions with others. People who smile more are more likable and attractive, seem more confident and competent. For instance, in sales or negotiations, smiling helps to build a more personal and trustful environment that leads to better possibilities for (6) In addition, smiling has the secret superpower to rewire our brains. The brain has a natural tendency to think negatively. (7) we can break the pattern of negative thinking by smiling more. As we smile more, we teach our brains to look for and focus more on the positive rather than the negative things in life. Over time, we end up being more productive, creative and innovative, thus (8) our performance in work and life.To benefit from the power of smiling, we need to break the habit of not smiling often enough and start smiling more. How? By faking it. It sounds a bit strange but actually the brain cannot (9) a fake smile from a real one. This makes fake smiles as effective as real ones, having the same positive influence on our well-being .Like yawning, smiling is also contagious (传染的)because people automatically (10) facial expressions of others. By starting to smile more we also help others smile more, and we influence both ours and other people’s happiness.AdvertisementsA. averageB. valuesC. typicalD. associationE. estimateF. earnG. illegally H. commercials I. advertisers J. especially K. invested AdvertisementsMost American magazines and newspapers reserve 60 percent of their pages for advertisements. The New York Times Sunday edition alone may contain 350 pages of advertisements. Some radio stations devote 40 minutes of every hour to (1) Then there is television. Most television ads today consist of brief advertising spots(节目时段), ranging in length from a few seconds to several minutes. According to one (2) Americans sit through three hours of television commercials in all each week; moreover, most manufacturers prefer to broadcast their ads at night, (3) during 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. when most families have their dinners and enjoy TV programs. Sporting events are now (4) advertising events. Some athletes receive most of their money from advertisements. On (5) a top-ranking basketball player can (6) $3.9 million by playing ball games. If you think that to be an extremely high salary, then the following fact may be more than you can imagine --- to be frank, (7) can even pay him nine times that much to promote their products. There is no escape. Advertisements are displayed on walls, buses, and trucks. They decorate the inside of taxis and subways -- even the doors of public toilets. According to an report published by the city’s advertising (8) the estimated amount of money spent on advertising worldwide in 1990 was $275.5 billion. Since then, the money (9) in advertising has increased to more than 500 billion dollars recently. Big money! What is the effect of all of this? One analyst put it this way: “Advertising is one of the most powerful socializing forces in the culture. Ads sell more than products. They sell images, (10) goals, concepts of who we are and who we should be. They shape our attitudes and our attitudes shape our behavior.”An Unexpected DilemmaA. harvestingB. bushC. blossomD. moistE. coveringF. productiveG. ideal H. sweet-smelling I. regular J. branches K. enormous An Unexpected Dilemma(进退两难的境地)“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known in my neighborhood. I had never thought that my tomato tree should have caused such a(an) (1) problem. One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $ 1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, (2) many other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren’t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn’t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of (3) roses for most of the year. Bushes must be pruned(修剪)in early spring, leaving ugly woody (4) until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just onelittle tomato plant. A big mistake! Soil conditions made just (5) for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and (6) fertilizing(施肥)have turned the little plant into a tall (7) The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves. Now the task I face in (8) the fruit is twofold: First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yellow for not being (9) enough and lack of sunlight. Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To destroy a wonderful and (10) tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say good bye to several expensive and treasured roses.Is Pasta Good for You?A. variousB. describeC. avoidingD. completelyE. moderationF. favoriteG. likely H. note I. reviewed J. backward K. contributesIs Pasta Good for You?Many people consider pasta bad for maintaining a healthy weight. Modern food experts often suggest (1) pasta and other carbohydrates (碳水化合物), such as white rice and potatoes. That suggestion is bad news to many people. After all, rice is a staple of many Asian countries; potatoes are a staple of some Eastern European diets; and pasta is a staple of the Italian diet and a (2) of people everywhere. However, a new study brings great news to pasta lovers around the world. The study suggests that pasta doesn't make you fat. In fact, the study says pasta may even reduce the chances of obesity. In other words, pasta may make it less (3) that you will become overweight. However, we should (4) that this research was done in Italy, where eating pasta is very common. The pasta researchers analyzed the diets of more than 23,000 people. Pasta, the researchers found, " (5) to a healthy body mass index (BMI), lower waist line and better waist-hip ratio (比例)."Licia Iacoviello, head of the Laboratory of Molecular and Nutritional Epidemiology at the Institute for Research, says that the popular view these days is that pasta is not a good choice when you want to lose weight. She adds that “some people (6) ban it from their meals." But, she says, "In light of this research, we can say that this is not a correct attitude."However, before you help yourself to a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs, you should know that eating too much pasta will not provide the benefitsresearchers (7) Iacoviello warns that pasta should be eaten in (8) And, as she says, it should be part of a diet that includes (9) common Mediterranean foods such as fresh vegetables and fruits, grains, nuts, olive oil and legumes. The study, which (10) results of more than 300 previous studies on the health benefits ofa Mediterranean diet, seems to suggest that eating a Mediterranean diet is not only good tasting but good for you.What are the Functions of Human Hair?A. servesB. protectsC. appliedD. similarlyE. keepingF. physicalG. considered H. actually I. present J. falling K. decorativeWhat are the Functions of Human Hair?Hair covers most of the human body in different lengths, textures(质地)and thickness. Compared with other primates(灵长类动物), humans have very little hair on their bodies. However, what hair we do have (1) serves various important functions, depending on its location. The primary function of human hair is to insulate(为…隔热)the human body. Hair does this in two ways: it (2) as a physical barrier(障碍物)between external cold air and the skin, and it also traps warm air in between the skin and the hair, (3) the body warmer. Hair also (4) skin from external factors, such as sun damage and chapped(皲裂)skin, from wind damage. It also prevents dust and dirt from (5) on the skin.Hair serves as a buffer(缓冲地带)against friction. This is one of the reasons why hair is (6) on the legs and underarms. It also makes the evaporation of sweat easier so that it won’t stick to the body during (7) activities, which can cause blisters(水泡).Hair is widely used in all mammals for beautification. Male lions have manes(鬃毛), deer have (8) spots and many birds have coloring to tell males from females. Humans, (9) , have hair for the same purpose, which is why men grow facial hair and women do not. Hair is also (10) as an important feature to add beauty, which is why women often have nice hairstyles and why men make great efforts to battle baldness.What Is Emotional EatingA. rewardB. downingC. insteadD. remainE. majorF. negativeG. extent H. overall I. drives J. sharing K. distractionEmotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of to satisfy hunger. We’ve all been there, finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom or (1) cookie after cookie while preparing for a big test. But when done a lot — especially without realizing it — emotional eating can affect weight, health, and (2) well-being. Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings. But understanding what (3) emotional eating can help people take steps to change it. One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it’s caused by (4) feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they’re stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of (5) dessert on Valentine’s Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied to (6) life events, like a death or a divorce. More often, though, it’s the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort or (7) in food. Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a (8) for a job well done. A kid who is given cookies as a way to stop crying may learn to link cookies with comfort. It’s not easy to “unlearn” patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what’s going on. We’re all emotional eaters to some (9) (who hasn’t suddenly found room for dessert after a filling dinner?). But for some people, emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain. The trouble with emotional eating (aside from the health issues) is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it (10) And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you did. That’s why it helps to know the differences between physical hunger and emotional hunger. Next time you reach for a snack, check in and see which type of hunger is driving it.Many of the most damaging and life-threatening..A. smoothlyB. displaysC. exceededD. transmitE. changesF. overcomeG. specific H. relatively I. separated J. feasible K. difficulties Many of the most damaging and life-threatening types of weather—torrential rains, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes—begin quickly, strike suddenly and disappear rapidly, destroying small regions while leaving neighboring areas untouched. One such event, a tornado, struck the northeastern section of Edmonton, Alberta, in July 1987. Total damages from the tornado (1) $250 million, the highest ever for any Canadian storm. Conventional computer models of the atmosphere have limited value in predicting short-lived local storms like the Edmonton tornado。