备战2021届高考英语阅读之七选五(一) 附答案

备战2021高考英语阅读之七选五（一）
（A）
Music makes you more creative.36．, they come up with more creative solutions, according to researchers. It may be because music improves your brain’s flexibility. Another reason may be that it relaxes you enough for the creative juices to flow. But don’t play music too loudly.
Music can help during surgery. 37．. After surgery, it helps reduce pain. An analysis of 73 studies confirmed that listening to music before, during or after surgery reduces anxiety and pain levels, which in turn means less pain medication.
38．Studies have found that when you’re running, biking or walking, you’ll go farther with music on. Music relieves your discomfort and motivates you to stay on. The effect is so obviously great that the author of a review examining the psychological effects of music on exercise called music “a type of legal performance-improvement drug”.
Music aids sleep. Listening to music before bed can help you fall asleep faster and wake up less often during the night. 39．. In one study, seniors with sleep problems who listened to 45 minutes of soft slow music before bed reported a 35 percent improvement in their sleep.
Music gets you to ignore the passing of time. Scientists have shown repeatedly that people judge a period of waiting shorter when music is playing. Businessmen use that to their advantage, playing music so you stay longer and spend more. For instance, more drinks and food are sold in bars and restaurants when music is played. 40．, grocery sales increase by 38 percent.
A．In this case, you’ll feel more relaxed in the morning
B．And if the background music is slow
C．Then you play a piece of brief music
D．When people listen to happy music than when they sit in silence
E. When music is played varying from a tune to another
F. Music makes you get rid of the idea of quitting a workout
G. Listening to music before surgery has been shown to ease anxiety
（B）
Much meaning can be conveyed clearly with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak.
Do you have such kind of experience? 36 , but not too long. And if he is sensing that he is being stared at, he may feel uncomfortable.
37 . If you are looked at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel angry toward other's stare with you that way. Eyes do speak, right?
38 . But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex. If a man glances at a woman for more than 10 seconds, his intentions are obvious, that is, he wishes to attract her attention to make her understand that he is admiring her. In fact, continuous eye contact occurs between lovers only, who will enjoy looking at each other tenderly for a long time to show affection that words cannot express.
However, the normal eye contact for two people engaged in conversation is that the speaker will only look at the listener from time to time, in order to make sure that the listener is attentive.
39 , as if he tries to control you, you will feel uncomfortable. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim, since he believes in the false idea that to look straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication. 40 .
Evidently, eye contact should be done according to the relationship between two people and the specific situation.
A．Quite the contrary
B．The same is in daily life
C．In a bus you may look at a stranger
D．Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude
E. This shows the listener is interested in your speech
F. If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking
G. Sometimes it doesn't matter to look at someone too long
（C）
Financial Education-Awareness Dilemma
When it comes to financial education, the majority of today's youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world. 36．Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all, as money transaction is an essential part of our
day-to-day life.
Suppose you have $100 in a saving account that pays simple interest at the rate of 2%per year. lf you leave the money in the account, how much will you have accumulated after 5 years: more than $102, exactly $102, or less than $102? The test might look simple, but only half of the people surveyed gave the correct answer.
37．The explanation goes as follows: People with low levels of financial literacy suffer from that lack of knowledge at every stage of their lives. Researchers on this subject say people with a high degree of financial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement. 38．On the contrary, people who have a lower degree of financial literacy tend to borrow more, accumulate less wealth, and pay more in fees related financial products. They are less likely to invest, more likely to experience difficulty with debt, and less likely to know the terms of their mortgages and other loans. Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. 39．What is the solution? 40．Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools. Likewise, parents should engage in regular, constructive conversations about money matters. This will give their kids a solid foundation for financial well-being, which will keep on giving returns throughout the course of their lives.
A．Financial education must start early.
B．However, they miss an important point.
C．Why does each of us have to face a financial challenge?
D．Why does financial literacy matter so much in our society'?
E. Rich people are generally better educated on financial management.
F. Besides, these people have more than double the wealth of people who don’t.
G. For example, they frequently make late credit card payments, overspend their credit limit, etc.
（D）
It's Alarming: What Wakes You Up Each Morning?
How do you wake up in the morning? If you set an alarm on your phone or clock that sounds like this: beep beep beep? 36．Sleep inertia is another term for grogginess(昏睡), which means a person has a heavy feeling when waking up, and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping,
37． A recent study says yes. The answer is music. Researchers say alarms that have a
melody—like the beginning of this song—can help people feel fresher in the morning.
The study, carried out by researchers in Australia, involved 50 people. The study subjects answered questions about the alarm sound they like to wake up to, how they feel about that sound and how they feel when they wake up. 38．However, it is early days and more work is needed to fully know the answer.
So, what makes musical alarms better for waking up? The researchers think the music may be more successful in reducing grogginess because it has several tones, compared to the single tone of a "beeping" alarm. 39．And is there a kind of music that is best to wake up to? There may be 40．However, no matter how you wake up, experts say, the amount of sleep you get also matters a lot.
A．Can musical alarms work wonders？
B．So, is there a better way to do the trick？
C．This can help you fall asleep more quickly and easily.
D．Alarm sounds that are tune full and easy to hum or sing along with may be good choices.
E. The researchers found that people who wake up to musical alarms reported feeling more awake and alert.
F. The changes over time between the music tones may help increase a person's attention when waking from sleep.
G. That hard, unpleasant sound may be making it harder to shake off the sleepy feeling in the morning known as grogginess.
（E）
How to Choose the Right University Degree for You
Choosing the right university degree is perhaps one of the biggest decisions that you'll make in your life. If you are in the process of applying to university and aren't sure which degree to opt for, here are some things you can do to help you make the right choice.
_____36_____
Many teens who are in the process of applying to university end up being pressured by parents or other family members to apply to study subjects that they are good at but don't really enjoy. __37__ Remember, it's always easier to improve your knowledge and skills around a
certain subject if you are truly passionate about it.
Get some work experience
There's nothing like actually experiencing something to help you determine what you might want to do. __38__ But you may be able to spend a day in the office or workplace shadowing people who work in those careers and asking them questions.
Think about your future goals
When you think about your future goals, don't just think about the work that you want to be doing - consider the other goals that you have for your life as well. __39__ If so, a career as an English teacher or a translator might be the perfect option for you. Perhaps you want a job where you can help others every day; medicine, nursing or counseling could be an ideal choice. __40__ Then degrees in film, art, and architecture are great choices.
A. Consider what you like.
B. Do you want to travel a lot?
C. You don't have to be employed.
D. Think about what you're good at.
E. Maybe you want to have many fans.
F. Try not to let others push this on you.
G. Maybe you're a very creative person.
参考答案：
A
DGFAB
1．根据后文they come up with more creative solutions, according to researchers. It may be because music improves your brain’s flexibility. Another reason may be that it relaxes you enough for the creative juices to flow.可知他们会想出更有创意的解决方案。

这可能是因为音乐提高了你大脑的灵活性。

另一个原因可能是它能让你足够放松，让你的创造性思维得以流动。

由此可知，本句是在说明当人们听着快乐的音乐时，他们会更有创造力。

故D选项“当人们听着快乐的音乐，而不是静静地坐着”符合上下文语境，故选D。

2．根据后文After surgery, it helps reduce pain. An analysis of 73 studies confirmed that listening to music before, during or after surgery reduces anxiety and pain levels, which in turn means less pain medication.可知手术后，它有助于减轻疼痛。

一项对73项研究的分析证实，
在手术前、手术中或手术后听音乐可以降低焦虑和疼痛水平，从而减少止痛药。

由此可知，本句是在说明手术前听音乐可以缓解焦虑。

故G选项“手术前听音乐已被证明可以缓解焦虑”符合上下文语境，故选G。

3．根据后文Studies have found that when you’re running, biking or walking, you’ll go farther with music on. Music relieves your discomfort and motivates you to stay on.可知研究发现，当你跑步、骑自行车或走路时，你会随着音乐走得更远。

音乐可f以缓解你的不适，激励你坚持下去。

由此可知，运动时听音乐能让人坚持下去，走得更远，打消放弃的念头。

故F选项“音乐能让你打消放弃锻炼的念头”符合上下文语境，故选F。

4．根据上文Music aids sleep. Listening to music before bed can help you fall asleep faster and wake up less often during the night.可知音乐辅助睡眠。

睡前听音乐可以帮助你更快入睡，减少夜间醒来的次数。

由此可知，音乐有助于睡眠质量的提高，那么结果就是人们早上醒来会感到更放松。

故A选项“在这种情况下，你会在早上感到更放松”符合上下文语境，故选A。

5．根据上文Scientists have shown repeatedly that people judge a period of waiting shorter when music is playing. Businessmen use that to their advantage, playing music so you stay longer and spend more.可知科学家们已经反复证明，当音乐响起时，人们会判断等待的时间变短了。

商家利用这一点，播放音乐，让你待得更久，花得更多。

以及后文grocery sales increase by 38 percent.可知杂货店的销售额会增加38%。

由此可知，在酒吧和餐厅播放的背景音乐如果是舒缓的，那么人们会停留更久，消费更多，从而导致杂货店的销售额会增加38%。

故B选项“如果背景音乐是慢的”符合上下文语境，故选B。

B
【答案】CBDFA
1．根据上文Do you have such kind of experience?再根据下文but not too long. And if he is sensing that he is being stared at, he may feel uncomfortable.但不要太久。

如果他感觉到有人盯着他看，他可能会感到不舒服。

该空承上启下，C选项“在公共汽车上，你可能会看着一个陌生人”切题，故选C。

2．根据下文If you are looked at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you.该空引出下文，是日常生活中常有的事。

B选项“日常生活也是如此”切题，故选B。

3．根据下文But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.可知，该空引出下文，与下文形成转折，D选项“盯着别人看太久似乎是不礼貌的”切题，故选D。

4．下文as if he tries to control you, you will feel uncomfortable.可知，该空引出下文，F 选项“如果说话的人一直看着你”切题，故选F。

5．根据上文A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim, since he believes in the false idea that to look straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication.可知，A 选项“恰恰相反”切题，故选A。

C
【答案】BDFGA
1．根据上文When it comes to financial education, the majority of today's youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world. 可知，今天的大多数年轻人都会把它看作是某些特定的人在金融界谋生的必要条件；再根据下文Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all, as money transaction is an essential part of our day-to-day life.可知，实际上，基础金融教育是所有人的必修课。

故B项（然而，他们忽略了一个重要的问题）串联上下文，符合题意。

故选B。

2．根据下文The explanation goes as follows可知，此句是对一个问题的解释；再分析本段可知，本段主要讲述了金融知识对我们社会非常的重要。

故D项（为什么金融知识对我们的社会如此重要？）适合做本段主旨句。

故选D。

3．根据上文Researchers on this subject say people with a high degree of financial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement.可知，金融知识程度高的人更有可能为退休做打算，这说金融知识程度高的人的一个特点，F项（此外，这些人的财富是那些没有财富的人的两倍多）是其另外一个特点。

故F项是对上文的补充说明，符合题意。

故选F。

4．根据上文Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. 可知，这种财务无知的代价是非常高的。

故G项（例如，他们经常延迟信用卡付款、超支信用额度等）是对上文的具体说明，符合题意。

故选G。

5．根据上文What is the solution?可知，对以上问题的解决办法是什么，以及根据下文Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools.可知，金融教育必须成为我们学校核心课程的一部分。

故A项（金融教育必须及早开始）承接上下文，符合题意。

故选A。

D
【答案】GBEFD
1．根据上文If you set an alarm on your phone or clock that sounds like this: beep beep beep?可知如果你在你的手机或闹钟上设置一个这样的声音：哔哔哔？由此可知，本句承接上文说明，设置“哔哔哔”闹钟的结果是，这种刺耳的、不愉快的声音可能会使你在早晨更难摆脱困倦的感觉。

故G选项“这种刺耳的、不愉快的声音可能会使你在早晨更难摆脱困倦的感觉”最符合语境。

故选G。

2．根据后文A recent study says yes. The answer is music.可知最近的一项研究给出了肯定的答案。

答案是音乐。

由此可知，本句是提问有没有更好的办法来叫醒自己起床，后文则给出回答：那就是音乐。

故B选项“那么, 有没有更好的方法来达到这个目的呢？”符合语境，故选B。

3．根据上文The study, carried out by researchers in Australia, involved 50 people. The study subjects answered questions about the alarm sound they like to wake up to, how they feel about that sound and how they feel when they wake up.可知这项研究由澳大利亚的研究人员进行，共有50人参与。

研究对象回答了以下问题：他们希望醒来时听到的闹钟声音，他们对这个声音的感觉，以及他们醒来时的感觉。

由此可知，本句应当是说明这项研究的结果。

故E选项“研究人员发现被音乐闹钟吵醒的人感觉更加清醒和警觉”符合语境。

故选E。

4．结合上文The researchers think the music may be more successful in reducing grogginess because it has several tones, compared to the single tone of a "beeping" alarm.可知研究人员认为，与“哔哔”闹钟的单一音调相比，音乐有好几个音调，因此可能更能有效地减少昏昏沉沉的感觉。

由此可知，本句承接上文，说明音乐音调变化的好处是有助于提高一个人从睡梦中醒来时的注意力。

故F选项“随着时间的推移, 音乐音调之间的变化可能有助于提高一个人从睡梦中醒来时的注意力”最符合语境，故选F。

5．根据上文And is there a kind of music that is best to wake up to? 可知那有没有一种音乐是最适合起床的呢？由此可知，本句回答上文的关于最适合起床音乐的问题。

故D选项“闹铃声音是完整的调子，易于哼唱或唱歌可能是一个好的选择”最符合语境。

故选D。

E
参考答案：AFCBG。