2020年高考二轮复习：阅读七选五专练(2)

阅读七选五专练(二)

Test 1

(2018·济南5月模拟) We accomplish our goals one step at a time, doing a little each day. So, starting your day on the right foot is most important. __1__

■Get up an hour early.

People who get up early in the morning have a jump on the day. In American English, We like to say, “The early bird gets the worm.” __2__ This expression means that people who rise up early have a head start and, therefore, are more likely to succeed.

■Don't answer e­mail or jump into social media as soon as you get up.

We've all done it. You see a Facebook post from a friend you haven't seen for a long time. He is angry about some political issue and the heated discussion pulls you in. __3__ You hurry out the door so as not to be late for work. This is not the best way to start your day.

■Exercise!

Physical fitness experts and trainers often suggest some form of exercise in the morning because the middle of the day is a busy time for most people. By the day's end, you may not have the time or energy to exercise. __4__

■Th ink about your day at night.

Take time at the end of the day to think back on all the things that have happened. __5__ It may help you to prepare if you take a few minutes to think about what you need to do the next day.

A．And spend a little time to think about tomorrow.

B．Here, if you're a bird, the worm is the reward.

C．In fact, the morning may be the most productive part of your day.

D．Exercising in the morning prevents that from happening.

E．Avoid jumping into social media as soon as you get up.

F．Here are four ideas on how to start your day off right.

G．Before you know it, an hour has passed.

【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。目标是通过每天努力，一步步实现的。每天有一个好的开始十分重要。文章主要介绍了如何正确开始每一天的四条建议。

【长难句分析】This expression means that people who rise up early have a head start and, therefore, are more likely to succeed.(第二段最后一句)

分析：这是一个主从复合句。that引导宾语从句，作means的宾语；who引导定语从句，修饰先行词people。

译文：这个表达意味着早起的人有一个领先的开始，因此也更有可能成功。

词汇积累：accomplish v．实现political adj.政治的

physical adj.身体的energy n．精力，力量

1．答案与解析：F 根据上一句“So, starting your day on the right foot is most important.”和下文的四个小标题可知，此处应是一个承上启下的句子。F项“这是关于如何正确开始你的一天的四条建议”符合语境。故选F项。

2．答案与解析：B 根据上一句“The early bird gets the worm.”可知，此处应具体解释“早起的鸟儿有虫吃”的意义。B项“也就是说，如果你是一只鸟，虫子就是你的奖励”承接上文，符合语境。故选B项。

3．答案与解析：G 根据上一句中的“pulls you in”和下一句“You hurry out the door so as n ot to be late for work.”可知，你在Facebook上看到一位久未谋面的朋友的帖子，他对一些政治问题感到愤怒，你也加入这一激烈的讨论中，等你意识到时，一个小时已经过去了，由此导致的结果就是你怕上班迟到，匆匆地出门。G项符合语境。故选G项。

4．答案与解析：D 上文解释了中午和晚上无法进行身体锻炼的原因，所以此处建议晨练。D项“晨练会避免这种情况发生”承接上文，符合语境。故选D项。

5．答案与解析：A 根据下一句“It may help you to prepare if you tak e a few minutes to think about what you need to do the next day.”可知，A项中的“tomorrow”与此处的“the next day”相匹配，表示花点时间规划一下明天，它可以让你准备得更加充分。故选A项。

Test 2

(2018·临沂高考模拟) Living in society of high pace, faced with so much work and so many challenges, you may find it more and more stressed. __1__.

·Spend some time with the little people in your life

Studies show that being with their families is what children like best. Hang out with your kids, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews to cheer yourself up and bring them happiness too.

·Take a chance

__2__， but fear of rejection prevents you from taking the courage. Sound familiar? According to Working Mother magazine, if being afraid of disappointment keeps you from taking chances, you're actually making yourself less happy by holding back. Next time, go for it. If you get what you wanted, you'll be thrilled.

·__3__

It's not simply having money that matters, it's how you choose to spend it. If you enjoy baking, buying yourself that fancy mixer you've always wanted will certainly cheer you up. But spending your money on other people, research suggests, might make you even happier.

·Doodle (涂鸦)

This one may sound nonsense, but making those little stars, flowers, and smiling faces on