阅读七选五专练(三)

阅读七选五专练(三)

A

(2016·山西省3月高考考前教学质量检测)

Transportation plays a very important role in people's lives. The automobile is the main form of transportation in some countries. __1__

Cars release 30 percent of the carbon dioxide in the earth's air. Carbon dioxide is released from the tailpipe of a car. __2__ Carbon monoxide is also a damaging greenhouse gas. Cars account for 76 percent of the carbon monoxide in the earth's air.

Cars might be seen as a fast and free way to travel, but at the environment's expense. __3__ Americans support mass transit (公共交通) and electric sources of transportation. They also choose other forms of transportation that do not harm the environment.

We should not ignore how the released emissions have damaged our lungs and environment.

A massive change must be addressed, reducing the amount of driving time around America. __4__ The creation of the automobile has dug America a deep hole. This hole can not be filled in or hidden up. __5__ However, America can choose to stop digging this hole, and choose to select alternatives.

A．There are solutions to this problem.

B．Therefore, they caused a lot of traffic problems.

C．There are many ways to prevent people from driving.

D．This hole will endanger human's life in the near future.

E．This would benefit every citizen and generations to come.

F．However, automobiles are the leading cause to the air pollution problem.

G．Every time an automobile burns a gallon of gasoline it releases 22 pounds of carbon dioxide.

B

(2016·衡阳市高中毕业班联考二)

Tips to Overcome Anxiety

All of us experience anxiety from time to time. You don't want to automatically turn to medication, especially if your worries are temporary. Fortunately, you can do something about it using these four tips to overcome anxiety.

Breathe deeply.

When you get anxious, your breathing quickens, which reduces the amount of oxygen your brain gets. __1__ Take a moment to focus on taking deep belly breaths. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold the breath for 4 seconds, and then release it for 4 seconds. Doing this for 1－2 minutes should help to calm your nerves quickly.

__2__

Whether anxiety has just struck or you are chronically anxious, exercising is sure to help. Physical activity releases endorphin which increases happiness, and reduces cortisol —a stress producing hormone. As soon as you start to feel anxiety hit, go workout or take a walk. Aside from immediate treatment, regular exercise will decrease the amount of anxiety you feel over time.

Meditate or pray.

__3__ When anxious thoughts start to hit, retreat inwards and repeat a positive mantra (祷文) to yourself or pray. Focus entirely on this, and eventually your anxiety will disappear on its own.

Try an herbal remedy.

You don't have to rely solely on chemical filled with medications to relieve your anxiety. __4__ Many scientific studies have shown a strong link between reduced anxiety and taking supplements of St. Johns wort, valerian root, and chamomile. __5__

A．Take some time to exercise.

B．Instead, try an all-natural herbal remedy.

C．Walking is a good way to keep fears and anxieties away.

D．Try one of these supplements before heading for heavier medications.

E．This makes it more difficult to think clearly and form logical reasoning.

F．It's helpful to engage in deep breathing before an anxiety-provoking social situation.

G．Consciously taking your thoughts off your stressor and focusing them inwards on something peaceful will reduce your anxiety and fear immensely.

C

(2016·福州市普通高中毕业班质量检查)

Get a Thorough Understanding of Oneself

In all one's life time it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. __1__

When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate (高估) yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your reach. __2__ It's likely that you think it wise for yourself to stay away from the outer world. Actually, to get a thorough understanding of oneself, you may as well keep the following tips in mind.

Gain a correct view of oneself. You may look forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much, for dreams can never be fully realized. You may be courageous to meet challenges but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts. __3__

Self-appreciate. Whether you compare yourself to a towering tree or a blade of grass, a high mountain or a small stone, you represent a state of nature. __4__If you earnestly (诚挚地) admire yourself you'll have a real sense of self-appreciation.

__5__ In time of anger, do yourself a favor by releasing (释放) it in a quiet place so that