【专题训练】阅读七选五专题训练八及答案

【专题训练】阅读七选五专题训练八

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分,满分10分)

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

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A cobra (眼镜蛇) was set free on September 10 in a park in Xiangtan City, South China’s Hunan Province. 36 And they began hunting for the deadly creature to try to prevent it from hurting anyone.

In the name of mercy, some people free caged animals, including foreign species, mostly bought from pet shops or markets. 37 Last April, someone freed hundreds of foxes and raccoon dogs in a Beijing suburb, causing economic losses to animal farmers and endangering the safety of local residents.

38 Besides, today people are increasingly aware of the importance of environmental protection and biodiversity. But it is necessary to ensure that acts of freeing captive animals do not violate laws or harm the interests of the public. 39

In order to regulate the release of captive animals, the government revised the law on wildlife conservation in 2016. According to the updated regulations, no individual or organization should harm the public interest by freeing captive animals. 40

A. Such news has frequently appeared in recent years.

B. Local police immediately arrested the troublemaker.

C. Freeing captive animals is an act that deserves respect in China.

D. However, their warm-hearted kindness often causes serious consequences.

E. Freeing a cobra in a park reflects the troublemaker’s ignorance of other people’s lives.

F. It is important to protect animals including those set free by people.

G. And any creatures set free should be local species that have no threat to local biodiversity.

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The holiday season is supposed to be the most festive and fun time of the year, but all those plans and expectations of joy can turn tougher and more stressful than they sound. This is especially true for those of us who struggle with mental illness.

36 Sometimes you’re forced to spend time with family you rarely see and don’t always get along with. Or you are off from work, with more time to think troubling thoughts. Or you are put into party situations that you don’t like.

When you have a routine, it’s easier to manage whatever mental struggles you may face, and when that routine is broken, it can trigger(引发)things you may not be ready to face. 37

It was during the holidays when I hit a low moment and, with the help of my mother, decided to seek help for my eating disorder.

Around the holidays, I often feel like I’m supposed to be everywhere w i t h e v e r y o n e.

38 To fight this, I’ve developed a mantra(咒语): it’s not selfish to take time for yourself.

Take a walk in nature. Talk to a friend you trust. Sit out one of the holiday gatherings in favor of some personal time. 39

Trying to spend all of your time pleasing everyone else is not only exhausting—it’s impossible. And you know what? 40

A. I know it has for me.

B. The holidays break your routine.

C. There are many things crowding in your mind.

D. I will accompany my friends to go wherever they like.

E. I have the added guilt of knowing it’s the season of giving

F. Just do whatever helps you calm down and gives you a break from the stress.

G. If you take a little time for yourself, you will be much better

company for those around you.

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It would be hard to overlook the influence that television once held o v e r f a m i l y l i f e.