高三英语二轮复习专题能力提升练二十三阅读填句.2 含答案

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高三英语二轮复习阅读理解限时强化练习26(含答案版)

新高考高中阅读强化限时训练26阅读理解+七选五（含参考答案）限时：35分钟满分：50分阅读（共两节，满分50 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分）AWe gather a great deal of incidental knowledge from pets. If we look after them properly we learn what they like and dislike. We do not set out to gain this knowledge purposely, but in attending to our pets we gain it by the way. It is got without our realizing it.In keeping our dogs or cats we learn about various diseases that can affect them，and the cures for these diseases. We learn how much sleep they need and what kind of food keeps them healthy. In looking after our fish we learn about the composition of water. We get to know what kinds of fish can live peacefully together and what kinds are hostile（敌对的）to each other. We learn that animal，fish and birds have a lot of things in common with human beings.If children keep pets their general education is helped by this kind of incidental knowledge. One little incident after another in which their pets are involved adds to their store of learning. It is a more interesting form of learning than that given in the biology lesson in school. People who keep pets should have a sense of responsibility towards them. Children，too，should be taught to be responsible. Pets are completely dependent on their owners and the owners should respond to this dependence by looking after them. Irresponsible behavior towards pets is a form of cruelty.In deciding to keep a pet we take on a task，we make ourselves responsible for providing proper food and shelter for the pet. In a crowded city like Hong Kong, where there is so little room for the exercise required by large pets，we should think twice before undertaking the responsibility of keeping one.( )1. In keeping pets，we learn that .A. pets dislike human beingsB. pets share what we haveC. human beings can gain knowledge by keeping petsD. pets and human beings gather a great deal of incidental knowledge( )2. For children .A. keeping pets adds to their troubleB. keeping pets widens their general knowledgeC. all kinds of knowledge are obtained by keeping petsD. incidental knowledge is more important than general knowledge( )3. In keeping pets，responsibility means .A. depending on themB. taking care of themC. writing to themD. teaching them参考答案：CBBB“You shall not steal. You shall not covet (垂涎) your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s..., nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” (EXODUS)What would you do if you were unemployed, homeless and found a large sum of money? Pauline Nichter, 46 and her husband, Tom, 44, had both lost their jobs and were living in and out of motels (汽车旅馆) with their 11-year-old son, Jason.They were in danger of losing their car for failure to make payments on it.One day last winter, Pauline found a wallet containing a credit card, an airline ticket to New Zealand and $2,394 in cash at a shopping center in the Los Angels suburb (郊区) of Buena Park.“For a second I thought about taking the money,” she said later. “But only for a second. It wasn’t our money and we didn’t want to set a bad example for our son” She delivered the wallet and its contents to the nearest police station, where the owner reclaimed them. Police admitted that they were surprised when the Nichers walked into the police station with the wallet and the money.Word of her honesty quickly got out, and grateful community responded in kind. The Nochers received more than ten job offers and an apartment rent-free for six months. An anonymous (匿名的) donator brought the car payments up the date. Others gave cash. One elderly couple walked into the police station where Pauline had turned in the wallet and asked how much money had been in it . When they were told the amount, the man said, “ Then that’s what they deserve and write out a check for $ 2,400.At a news conference the tearful Pauline said, “ Never in a million years would I havethought this would happen to us. What we have received is far more than what was in the wallet.”( )4. Pauline Nicher and her husband _____.A. were in dangerB. had no carC. were out of workD. live in Buena Park( )5. How did the people in the community react to this event?A. Someone gave them a free house.B. Someone offered them a new car.C. Someone gave them $2,400 in cashD. Some people offered them some job opportunities.( )6. The underline word “reclaim” most probably means______.A. to obtain something usefulB. to express one’s gratitudeC. to find something that was lostD. to take back something that was yours( )7. The underline expression “ …brought the car payments up the date” means that someone_______.A. paid the rest of what they should pay for their carB. renewed their car without charging them for moneyC. bought them a car that was up-to-dateD. paid all the money for their newly-bought car参考答案：CDDACBill Gates’ childhood friends recognized that he was exceptional. Bill especially liked swimming and other sports. One of his summer camp friends recalled, “He was never a nerd or a goof(傻瓜) or the kind of kid you didn’t want your team.. We all knew Bill was smarter than us. Even back then, when he was nine or ten years old, he talked like an adult and could express himself in ways that none of us understood.”B ill was also well ahead of his classmates in mathematics and science. He needed to go to a school that challenged him. Lakeside was Seattle’s best school and was noted for its rigorous(严厉的) academic demands, a place where “even dumb kids were smart”.Lakeside allowed students to pursuer their own interests, to whatever extent theywished. The school prided itself on making conditions and facilities available that would enable all its students to reach their full potential. It was the ideal environment for someone like Bill Gates.In 1968, the school made a decision that would change thirteen-year-old Bill Gates’ life and that of many of others, too.At Lakeside the students gained access to a computer—a Program Data Processor (PDP)--- through a teletype machine. Type in a few instructions on the teletype machine and a few seconds later the PDP would type back its response. Bill Gates was immediately hooked and so was his best friend at the time, Ken Evans, and another student, Paul Allen, who was two years older than Bill.Whenever they had free time, and sometimes when they didn’t, they would dash over to the computer room to use the machine. At fourteen, Bill was already writing short programs for the computer to perform. Early games’ programs such asTic-Tac-Toe, or Noughts and Crosses, and Lunar Landing were written in what was to become Bill’s second language, BASIC.One of the reasons Bill was so good at programs is that it is mathematical and logical. During his time at Lakeside, Bill scored a perfect eight hundred on a mathematics test.( )8. Bill Gates chose Lakeside to go to NOT because ______.A. it had excellent education in SeattleB. it developed students’ potential as much as possibleC. it provided conditions and equipment necessary for studentsD. the environment of the school is very clean( )9. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A. Lakeside was a milestone (里程碑) in the course of Bill Gates’ successB. Bill pursued his interest in mathematics at LakesideC. Bill began to do programming like some early games knownD. Bill’s success is due to his mathematical and logical mind( )10. The word “dumb” most probably refers to _____.A. cleverB. intelligentC. stupidD.absent-minded( )11. The passage is mainly discussing ______.A. Bill Gates’ boyhoodB. Lakeside SchoolC. Bill GatesD. Bill Gates and Lakeside参考答案：DACDDMany people may have watched the film “March of the Penguins”, which shows a real group of birds in Antarctica. Imagine a group of fat black and white birds walking in a line. Suddenly, one penguin loses his balance and falls on the ice. Every time penguins fall down, people laugh. The animals are cute!People like the film very much. So much, in fact, that police in England think that it may be the reason behind a crime. A man went to a zoo in London and stole a baby penguin. Authorities think that the man stole the penguin after seeing the film and believe he wanted to give it away as a Christmas gift.Michael Gauthier-Clerc, an expert studying penguins, thinks that many people like penguins but some people do not understand them. He told The New York Times newspaper, “People love the penguin’s colors, its way of standing straight uprig ht and the way it walks.”These things make penguins seem cute to people, but there are good reasons for all of these things. For example, penguins move from side to side when they walk and may seem to be out of balance. But Doctor Gauthier-Clerc says that the penguins waddle to save energy. The penguin’s colour also has a special purpose. It protects the penguins when they are swimming. From below, larger animals cannot see the penguin’s white underside because it looks the same as the bright sky or ice. A nd from above, other animals cannot see the penguin’s black back against the dark ocean floor.The penguins’ colors protect them in nature. But scientists have found that some of these physical details also have an effect on humans. They make animals seem cute to people. Scientists believe that humans are very sensitive to things that are cute, such as human baby and even objects that may look like parts of a baby.Recent studies show that cute images affect the brain in a special way. A study done at the U niversity of Michigan tested young people’s reactions to images. It found that young people believed a message more if the message was joined by a cute picture. The researchers showed the young people two messages. One was a simple anti-smoking message. The other showed a cute animal telling them that smoking was bad. The conclusion turned out that the young people trusted the cute message more than the simple message.12. In the film “March of the Penguins”, ________.A. a baby penguin is stolenB. a penguin is sent out as a giftC. penguins are cute and attractiveD. penguins have a bad sense of balance13. It can be inferred from the passage that _______ .A. a walking penguin has more energy than a swimming oneB. a penguin walks in a funny way to prevent itself from fallingC. a shop selling baby products are likely to make more moneyD. a website with cute pictures may attract more young visitors14. Scientists have found that the penguins’ color can ________.A. change at different placesB. help them keep warmC. make people have pity on themD. protect them from being hunted15. The study carried out by the University of Michigan shows that _________.A. cute messages mislead peopleB. cuteness influences people’s judgmen tC. humans react to anything that is cuteD. a simple message is more convincing than a cute message参考答案：CDDB第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）Nowadays, many people love to travel. It is very common for people to go on a trip at any time. 16 Perhaps, the reason for its present popularity is that modern people have come to realize the benefits of traveling.Traveling provides many good opportunities for fun, adventure and discovery. When we visit other countries, we gain a better understanding of the people living there. We learn their cultures, history and background. We discover the similarities they have with us. 17 It is interesting to learn from people with different backgrounds.Traveling helps to enrich our lives. 18 When we visit interesting places, we discover and learn many things. We discover new people, surroundings, plants and animals. If we want to make our travel more exciting and challenging, we can plan our own tour and select the specific places we want to visit.Traveling is refreshing. It is a psychological necessity, especially for people who have stressful jobs. 19 Staying at home during the weekend is not enough to make some people feel relaxed.20 it helps them to handle the stress they experience at work better. After the break, they feel more energetic in their work. For many working adults, regular getaways help them keep their energy and enthusiasm they require for their work. Without these breaks, they may suffer from work burn-out.A. Years of hard work finally pays off.B. We also get to know their differences from us.C. It increases our knowledge and widens our vision.D. Some even consider travelling as part of their lifestyle.E. In today’s society, many people suffer great stress at work.F. making periodic (定期的) trips produces better results for them.G. It is indeed a joyful thing to share the experience of a special trip with others.参考答案：DBCEF。

高三英语二轮复习专题二强化练(十三)

强化练(十三)词汇线索与逻辑关系题解题指导：一要关注词汇线索——词汇复现和代词指代。

二要辨清逻辑关系——并列、递进、顺承、转折、总分、解释、因果、过渡、例证等。

Aduring the past years.If you find yourself beginning to feel negative impacts from the news, now is the time to start putting protective steps into place.Control consumption.1.______ Alternatively, you may have noticed a pattern you are experiencing —for example, do you tend to feel more negative impacts if you read the news when you're tired or just before bed, or during periods of increased stress? If so, you may wish to limit exposure at certain times of day or in particular contexts.Take ownership of your emotions.2.______ It is your right to feel how you do.In doing so, acknowledge that you have control over your reactions.This can help you feel more empowered to act positively.3．______ If you're being disturbed by negative news coverage, try to find some other resources to focus on.For instance, during the current pandemic (流行病), the WHO suggests focusing on recovery stories.Seek support.Contact support groups or health care professionals.It's important to recognize the value of positive social support and to recognize that seeking help is a positive and strong step.These contacts can also help you find other helpful resources.4.______What works for one person may not be the best approach for another.Everyone is an individual.5.______ Do not hesitate to seek professional help to guide you through this process.A.Focus on the positive.B．Take time to find what works for you.C．Always remember that you are not alone.D．Never blame yourself for negative emotions.E．It's also important to invest time in selfcare.F．This includes taking some time out from the media.G.Staying informed and educated is particularly important.[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。

二轮复习高考英语阅读理解训练经典题目(附答案)

二轮复习高考英语阅读理解训练经典题目(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解An aspirin a day keeps the doctor awayDr. Tim Johnson discusses evidence of a daily dose of aspirin's benefits. That's not the saying, but doctors have agreed, for about a generation, that an aspirin a day is good for you. It may reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes by 20 percent or more.The US Preventive Services Task Force, an independent group convened by the Department of Health and Human Services, has published guidelines that it says should end the confusion.The key points:⒈Men should start a daily aspirin at age 45, mainly to protect against heart attacks.⒉Women should start at 55, mainly to protect against stroke.⒊For both sexes, a baby aspirin-typically 81 milligram a day-will do the job. There is no evidence that a large dose makes a difference.⒋And both sexes should stop by age 80, unless their doctors say otherwise. As you get older, there's a greater risk of bleeding in the brain or the digestive system, a risk that is small but can be deadly in some cases.If people start taking aspirin as the guidelines, doctors say their risk of heart attacks will drop by about 20 percent. "People may ask themselves 'Am I at risk for a heart attack or a stroke?'" said Dr. Randal Thomas, director of cardiovas-cular health at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota "If you are age 45 and male, if you're above age 55 and female, the answer is most likely yes, and you will most likely benefit from taking a small dose of aspirin a day.（1）What might Dr. Tim Johnson think of taking an aspirin a day?A. It is useless for the old.B. It will keep the doctor away.C. It is beneficial to health.D. It will have harmful side effects.（2）What can we learn from the guidelines?A. The aspirin has the same effect on both men and women.B. A large dose of aspirin will cause bleeding in the brain.C. People should start taking aspirin at age 45.D. It will be a waste if you take more than 81 milligram of aspirin a day.（3）What might be Dr. Randal Thomas attitude to the guidelines?A. Critical.B. Supportive.C. Cautious.D. Doubtful.（4）What is the text mainly about?A. How to keep the doctor away.B. How to reduce the healthy risk.C. What are benefits of aspirin.D. Who should take aspirin and when.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍类"谁应该在什么时候服用阿司匹林"。

高考英语二轮复习阅读训练及答案

高考英语二轮复习阅读训练及答案高考英语二轮复习阅读训练1：What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.46. We can infer from the first paragraph that ________.learning better at school shows power in your jobthe better you are at school subjects, the more helpful they are in your career.learning each subject well is an ability in many jobs.we should think about how to find our career47. From the passage we learn that if a students school performance is not good, he will _____.A. have no hope in his future workB. be hopeful to find a suitable jobC. regret not having worked harder at schoolD. have an opportunity of a new beginning in his future work48. All the subjects may have direct value for job hunting except _________.A. mathematicsB. EnglishC. historyD. technical drawing49. The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Paragraph 3) probably means “_________”.A. heavy- handedB. the bestC. importantD. skilled50. The passage mainly discusses ___________.A. The relationship between school performance and careerB. how to get a jobC. How to show strengths in your workD. working experience and knowledge at school二轮复习阅读训练答案：46- 50 BDCAA高考英语二轮复习阅读训练2：In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity, others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.I have taught many children who held the belief that their self –worth relied (依赖) on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life – and – death affairs. In their single – minded pursuit (追求) of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner andpays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to se ek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesnt matter because I really didnt try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that ones self – respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve (缓解) can we discovera new meaning in competition.41.What does this passage mainly talk about?petition helps to set up self – respect.B.Opinions about competition are different among people.petition is harmful to personal quality development.D.Failures are necessary experiences in competition42.Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?A.It pushes society forward.B.It builds up a sense of duty.C.It improves personal abilities.D.It encourages individual efforts.43.The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means .A.those who try their best to winB.those who value competition most highlyC.those who are against competition most stronglyD.those who rely on others most for success44.What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those witha desire to fail ?A.Ones worth lies in his performance compared with others.B.Ones success in competition needs great efforts.C.Ones achievement is determined by his particular skills.D.Ones success is based on how hard he has tried.45.Which point of view may the author agree to?A.Every effort should be paid back.petition should be encouraged.C.Winning should be a life – and – death matter.D.Fear of failure should be removed in competition.二轮复习阅读训练答案：41.B 42.A 43.C 44.A 45.D。

(课标通用)高考英语二轮复习：高考倒计时(第23天)及答案解析

【创新设计】（课标通用）2018高考英语大二轮复习高考倒计时第23天Ⅰ.常考句型【句型1】As an old saying goes，“...”＝It's an old saying that...“俗话说，……。

”仿写：俗话说，诚实为上。

①As an old saying goes，“Honesty is the best policy.”②It is an old saying that honesty is the best policy.【句型2】in the following ways“……用下列方法……”仿写：我用下列方法广交朋友。

I make many friends in the following ways.【句型3】...for three major reasons.“……有三个主要理由。

”仿写：人们学英语有三个主要理由。

People learn English for three major reasons.Ⅱ.话题写作富饶的祖国河山根据下面表格信息，写一篇介绍西藏的短文，词数在100～120。

【审题】说明文时态以现在时为主，人称以第三人称为主。

一、将短文中可能用到的关键词、短语或句式结构翻译成英语。

1．×××位于……，是一个……的城市。

××× lies in / be located inLocated in...，×××is one of...2．属于belong to3．有……人口have / with a population of4．面积/占地……平方公里It covers/ has a total area of...square kilometers.5．有……年悠久的历史have / with a long history of...6．以……著名be famous for7．被誉为be known / honored as8．自从……解放以来Since the liberation of ×××Since ××× was liberated，...9．在……方面取得很大的进步have made great progress in...10．见证了令人瞩目的进步have witnessed significant progress11．吸引许多外国游客attract many foreign visitors二、以下是本篇文章的主要内容，根据所给汉语，完成下列句子。

高三英语二轮复习阅读理解限时强化练习25(含答案版)

新高考高中阅读强化限时训练25阅读理解+七选五（含参考答案）限时：35分钟满分：50分阅读（共两节，满分50 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分）AThe time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings changes. The languages of the world’s main culture are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures. Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing? The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever. The future of the world’s language depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allow them to quietly disappear?Time will have the last word.( ) 1. Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only _______languages in the world.A. 4,000B. over 3,000C. around 3,000D. no more than20( ) 2. In “the languages of the world’s main culture s are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures.” the verb “replace” means “_______”.A. to put something back into a correct placeB. to use a second thing in place of the first thingC. to find good place for somethingD. to decide how important something is( ) 3. The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a major world language, _______.A. radio and television would all use the languageB. it would be easier for them to share their ideasC. lesson s at schools would be taught in the languageD. people would respect their own culture more参考答案：CBBBHave you wondered why different animals or pests have their particular colours? Colours in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves.Birds, especially seagulls are very fond of locusts (飞蝗), but birds can’t easily catch locusts because locusts change their colours together with the change of the colour of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But when crops are ripe, locusts take on exactly the same brown colour as crops have. Some other pests with different colours from plants are usually easily found and eaten by their enemies. So they have to hide themselves in terror for lives and appear only at night.If you study the animal life in any part of the world, you will find the main use of colouring is to protect them. Bears, wolves and other beasts move quietly through forests. They are usually invisible to the eyes of hunters, because they have the colour much like the barks of trees.An even more strange act remains to be noticed. A kind of fish living in seas can send out a kind of very black liquid when it faces danger. While the liquid is over, its enemies cannot find it, and it quickly swims away. Thus, it has existed up to now though it is not powerful at all.( ) 4. Locusts are pests but they aren’t easily wiped out by their enemies because _______.A. they are powerful enoughB. they are dangerous to their enemiesC. they take on the same colours as cropsD. they fly very fast( ) 5. The pests that have different colours from plants usually appear at night because _______.A. their enemies can easily find them and eat themB. they have the habit of coming out in darknessC. it’s easy for them to destroy plants in darknessD. birds take their rests when night comes( ) 6. What does the underlined word “invisible” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Can’t be seen.B. Can be seen.C. Can’t move.D. Can’t change.( ) 7. A certain fish living in seas has lived through millions of years because_______.A. it is the most powerful in the seaB. no other fishes can swim as fast as it canC. it can send out a kind of liquid which makes its enemies unable to find itD. the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies参考答案：CAACCCaptain James Cook was a great explorer. Before he started exploring, maps of the Pacific Ocean were almost empty. He visited hundreds of islands across the Pacific Ocean and put them in the correct places on the map. He made maps of the coastlines of Australia and New Zealand. James Cook was born in England in 1728. His parents were poor farm workers. When James was 18, he found a job on a coastal ship. He worked on the ship until he was 27 years old, and then he joined the navy. He fought in Canada in a war against France, and he mapped some of the eastern coasts of Canada. In 1768 King George made him Captain of a ship and sent him to the Pacific. He was gone for nearly three years. When he returned, he was regarded as a national hero.He started his third voyage in 1776. On this trip he visited Hawaii. He was the first European to set foot on this beautiful island. Then he mapped the western coastof North America. After that he returned to Hawaii. Unfortunately there was some trouble between the Hawaiians and the white men and they started fighting. In the end Captain was killed in a clash with the local.( ) 8. In which order did James Cook do the following things?a. Fought against France.b. Made maps of some of the eastern coast of Canada.c. Mapped the coast lines of Australia and New Zealand.d. Mapped the coast of North America.e. Was made Captain of a ship.f. Work on a coastal ship.A. f a b e d cB. f a b d e cC. f a b e c dD. a b e c f d( ) 9. He started exploring when _______.A. he worked on a coastal shipB. he was 18 years oldC. he was sent to the PacificD. he served in the navy( ) 10. Which of the following is NOT true?A. He made the first maps of the Pacific Ocean.B. He went on three long important voyages in his life.C. He was the first English man to reach Hawaii.D. He was respected by his people.( ) 11. He was considered a national hero because of _______.A. his experience in CanadaB. his being the first European to visit HawaiiC. his heroic deathD. his devotion to exploration on the Pacific Ocean参考答案：CDADDWhen you search Google or use Amazon, you might assume the results you see are the same as those viewed by your friends, family and other Internet users. But you’d be wrong. Websites and social networks track your location and search history and make assumptions about your age, race, sex and political views. They then show ads they believe to be the most relevant, in order to maximize clicks, but personalizewhich results you see by eliminating what they think is irrelevant.This is sold to the public as positive, making each web session relevant and interesting, yet it is leading researchers to fear this could widen divides between the North and South, rich and poor, and young and old. For example, in terms of wealth, if users are only ever shown particular products and job advertisements based on how much they earn or where they live, these users will never be given the opportunities to increase their wealth, or how much they spend on items.Princeton University has created bots（自动程序）, each with their own fake profiles. These bots have different fake ages and sexes, earn different levels of money, are virtually(虚拟地) based in various locations around the world and have different interests. By using these bots to scan and research the web, the researchers hope to create a picture of not only what each of them sees, but also what sites they are missing out on.According to lead researcher, Arvind Narayanan, “Our goal is a web privacy census（普查）which will be a comprehensive map of who are collecting what information, what they are inferring from it, and who they are sharing it with. It is an important step in our final goal of figuring out how users are treated based on that information.”Personalization also has its benefits. Shopping sites such as Amazon and eBay can scan a user’s search and purchase history to offer suggestions. This can help find similar, cheaper items or items that are more suited to their needs at a glance. It’s also possible to disable personalized ads and results. Google’s search engine lets you switch off personalization, for example.Researchers from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and Yahoo felt the issue was so potentially damaging, and they have also created a way to “burst the filter(过滤) bubble”. They believe that just because people have opposing views on certain topics it doesn’t mean they won’t share interests with others.( ) 12. The underlined word “eliminating” in Paragraph 1 probably means“_______”.A. decoratingB. removingC. personalizingD. protecting( ) 13. Princeton University created bots to ______.A. explain why different websites are personalizedB. offer users some advice on how to protect privacyC. assess how personalization is affecting Internet usersD. stress the advantages and disadvantages of personalization of websites( ) 14. Which of the following websites have done something to cut off personalization?A. Google and YahooB. eBay and GoogleC. Amazon and eBayD. Amazon and Yahoo( ) 15. What is this passage mainly about?A. Different websites are doing something to offer quality service.B. Personalized ads and search results could be creating different web pages.C. Personalization of different sites will lead to users’ privacy being violated.D. Personalization of shopping sites makes online shopping more convenient.参考答案：BCAB第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）What makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? 16 We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle. 17 Mental exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. 18 If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.19 According to some psychologists, if parents are always tellinga child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did.” or“20 ”A. A healthy body contributes to one's intelligence.B. Parents should also be careful about what they say to young children.C. What people want to express is like this.D. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent.E. It needs exercise.F. You are such a smart child.G. These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.参考答案：GEDBF。

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The film section will feature panel discussions, experimental films, and new film—making practices. Some galleries will also present digital technology artworks like AR, VR, and NFTs.SINGAPORE BIENNALEWhen: JulyThe Singapore Biennale is a dynamic event that encourages folks to see art in a new light through interactive installations and exhibitions. The highlights include art tours, air performances, a film installation and various exhibitions.SINGAPORE NIGHTWhen: AugustDuring this party-like night festival, the Bras Basah-Bugis business street lights up for this multi-dimensional art festival with diverse light installations(装置). Building walls provide larger-than-life canvases(画布)for shows; underground tunnels are brilliant with lights. Art and creativity blossom through a passion for experiments.1．What can visitors do in ARTWALKA．Try out global cuisines. B．Join in interactive activities. C．Organize walking tours. D．Visit museums and galleries.2．What can we learn about ART SGA．It is the biggest Asian festival. B．It features air performances. C．It covers a variety of art forms. D．It showcases high technology. 3．When should visitors go to Singapore if they want to enjoy light shows A．In January. B．In March. C．In July. D．In August.BA 63-year-old Chinese carpenter’s tra ditional skills have become an unexpected Internet hit as he creates woodwork with a single piece of wood, without glue, screws or nails. Wang De wen, known as “Grandpa Amu” on YouTube, has been praised as the modern day Lu Ban, awell-known Chinese structural engineer during the Zhou Dynasty, thanks to his rich carpentry(木工手艺) knowledge.Grandpa Amu’s most popular video, which shows him making a delicate wooden arch bridge, has gone viral on YouTube, gaining more than 40 million views. “If you do something, you have to love it, and you have to be interested in it; however, being interested doesn’t mean there’s only happiness and no pain.” Grandpa Amu shared when talking about his excellent carpentry skills.His most popular works include a folding stool, a model of the China pavilion from the 2010 Shanghai Expo, and an apple-shaped interlocking puzzle, known as a Lu Ban lock. Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon(榫卯) technique, which means no nails or glue are involved in the entire process of building the arch bridge.The master carpenter has also made several wooden toys for his grandson using the same technique. His young grandson’s favorites include a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble blowing machine. Attracting over 1.17 million fans on Y ouTube, Grandpa Amu’s videos so far have gained more than 200 million views.His wonderful woodworking skills, using the same mortise and tenon joints found in the Forbidden City, were developed from the age of thirteen as a way of supporting his family in East China’s Shandong Province. “The grandson is so happy, as there have been so many fine and unique toys made by grandpa from an early age,” commented one netizen; while another said “It’s amazing. I hope these traditional crafts can be passed on!”；4．Why is Grandpa Amu regarded as the modern day Lu BanA．For his simple words. B．For his popular videos.C．For his carpentry skills. D．For his excellent arch bridge.；5．What do Grandpa Amu’s remarks mean in Paragraph 2A．Theory is from pracitce. B．Success depends on love. C．Excellent skills lie in hard work. D．Happiness comes from interest.；6．What is the unique feature of Grandpa Amu’s craft worksA．No nails or glue. B．Delicate design.C．The apple shape. D．The wooden material.；7．What message does this text mainly conveyA．Being popular means more fans. B．Perfect skills earn more money. C．Supporting family needs more skills. D．Traditional crafts deserve passing on.CUntil 13, Parker Liautaud was an ordinary kid. That changed after he met polar explorer Robert Swan. They began an email correspondence which turned into a friendship that eventually saw the then 14-year-old invited to join a trip to the Antarctic. He said yes almost instantly. Friends and family, to whom he’d so far shown he had no particular inte rest in outdoor pursuits, particularly polar ones, were thrown into total confusion, to say the least. He ate lots of chicken, spent a long time in the gym, and proved them wrong.The following year, Liautaud cooked up a more ambitious plan: to become the youngest-ever person to go to the North Pole. He found a new partner, Doug Stoup, and through a mixture of charm and luck raised the roughly $150,000 needed for the record attempt. Then disaster struck. The early months of the year, when the two set out, were among the warmest on record. The North Pole, which is essentially a GPS location on a constantly-drifting collection of ice sheets, became virtually inaccessible, surrounded by pieces of uncovered ocean.A trip which had intended to raise awareness of melting ice caps had been delayed by melting Ice caps. " We would get up, battle throughthese difficult conditions for 150 hours, then wake up the next morning and find that we were further away from the Pole than we’d started the previous morning, he sai d. After 14 days’ trying, they admitted defeat. Liautaud came home and decided to try again the next spring. Conditions were cold but perfect, and he and Stoup reached the Pole in no time. While it might not have made him the youngest North-Poler, the success did give Liautaud a platform to continue advocacy against climate change, through his campaigning website. His view is that it's his generation that must push hardest for cuts in carbon emissions. He has already contributed to research projects carried out by the International Atomic Energy Agency and will soon set up two stations to record weather data.8．How did Liautaud's family react to his decision to go to the Antarctic A．They made fun of it.B．They turned a deaf ear to it .C．They were puzzled about it.D．They tried to talk him out of it.9．What prevented Liautaud and Stoup from reaching the North Pole A．The movement of the iceB．The lack of fundsC．The severe weatherD．The failure of the equipment10．Why was Liautaud determined to go to the North PoleA．To push his physical limitsB．To become the youngest North-PolerC．To finish a research project for his websiteD．To support environmental protection11．Which of the following words can best describe Liautaud as a young manA．Demanding B．Responsible C．Generous D．CooperativeDIf you ask something of ChatGPT, an artificial-intelligence(AI) tool, you may immediately get the responses, completely certain and often wrong. The questions raised by technologies like ChatGPT cause much more tentative answers. But they are ones that managers ought to start asking. One issue is how to deal with employees’ concerns about job security. Worries are natural. An AI that makes it easier to process your expenses is one thing; an AI that people would prefer to sit next to at a dinner party quite another. Being clear about how workers would redirect time and energy that is freed up by an AI helps foster acceptance. So does creating a sense of agency: research conducted by MIT Sloan Management Review and the Boston Consulting Group found that an ability to override an AI makes employees more likely to use it.Arthur Jago of the University of Washington and Glenn Carroll of theStanford Graduate School of Business investigate how willing people are to give rather than earn credit—specifically for work that someone did not do on their own. They showed volunteers something attributed to a specific person — an artwork, say, or a business plan — and then revealed that it had been created either with the help of an algorithm or with the help of human assistants. Everyone gave less credit to producers when they were told they had been helped, but this effect was more pronounced for work that involved human assistants.The picture that emerges from such research is messy. It is also dynamic: just as technologies evolve, so will attitudes. But it is crystal-clear on one thing. The impact of ChatGPT and other AIs will depend not just on what they can do, but also on how they make people feel.；12．What should managers take into consideration when using technologies like ChatGPTA．Skills used for them. B．Issues caused by them.C．Accuracy ensured in them. D．Alternatives discovered for them.；13．What can we learn about employees’ attitude towards AI from Paragraph 2A．They find it can make their work more complicated.B．They think it is a threat for AI to replace them at work.C．They consider it’s normal for AI to finish all their work.D．They feel it’s vital for them to acknowledge its abilities.；14．What did the volunteers think of a task accomplished with AI algorithmA．They thought little of it. B．They were unaware of it.C．They spoke highly of it. D．They felt envious about it.；15．What does the passage mainly talk aboutA．The limitation of AI. B．The importance of Chat GPTC．The relationship between AI and humans. D．The practical application of Chat GPT.参考答案本文是一篇应用文。

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新高考高中阅读强化限时训练23阅读理解+七选五（含参考答案）限时：35分钟满分：50分阅读（共两节，满分50 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分）AWhat’s best to read this year?Secrets I Know(Random House Children’s Books, ages 3-7)This tale written by Kallie George and pictured by Paola Zakimi follows a young girl and her little friend as they move from rain to sunshine, from pleasant loneliness to sweet friendship, and finally from adventures on earth to an exploration of the sky above. The colors of Zakimi’s pencil drawings are calming and George’s poetic text tells her story with simple language.Pandora (Clarion Books, ages 3-7)The award-winning author Victoria Turnbull tells the story of a little fox Pandora. Pandora lives alone. She makes herself a handsome home, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky -- a bir d with a broken wing. Little by little, the bird helps Pandora feel less lonely. Turnbull’s watercolor and colored pencil drawings make this story of friendship and growth an atmospheric delight.Prince and Pirate(G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Younger Read ers, ages 5-8)A different kind of friendship is described in this book, by Charlotte Gunnufson with pictures by Mike Lowery. Prince and Pirate are a pair of mismatched fish put into the same aquarium（水族馆）. At first it seems that they’ll never learn to be friends. It’s only when both take pity on a frightened dogfish that they learn the benefits of cooperation, and soon all three fish become good friends.The Giant Jumperee(Dinal Books, ages 3-5)The story was written by the award-winning British author Julia Donaldson. When Rabbit hears a loud voice bellowing（吼叫）threateningly from inside a cave, he gathers Cat, Bear and Elephant to help him decide what to do. But it’s Mama Frog who fearlessly confronts（面对）the unknown creature. Helen Oxenbury’s soft waterco lors create a beautiful countryside and her characterizations of the animals are impressive.( ) 1. Who pictured the book Pandora?A. Kallie GeorgeB. Victoria TurnbullC. Paola ZakimiD. Charlotte Gunnufson( ) 2. Which book tells a story about courage?A. PandoraB. Secrets I KnowC. Prince and PirateD. The Giant Jumperee( ) 3. What do the four books have in common?A. Their publishers are the same one.B. Their characters are all animals.C. They all have pencil drawings.D. They are all for younger readers.参考答案：BDDBOne evening last summer, when I asked my 17-year-old son, Ray, for help with dinner, his response surprised me, “What’s a colander（漏勺）?” he asked.I could only blame myself. Nobody’s hands went in the sauce except my own. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing with holes in it, I wondered what else I hadn’t prepared Ray for. I felt confident that I’d raised a self-reliant boy, as we all try to do. But could he boil water? Sew on a button? Wash his clothes without turning them pink? No, no and no. Suddenly it hit me: He’d be leaving the house in a year to attend college. No way was I going to set a spoiled prince into the world.As parents, while we focus on our child’s confidence and character, we perhaps don’t always consider that we are also raising someone’s future roommate, boyfrien d, husband, or father. I wanted to know that I’d raised a boy who would never ask the woman in his life, “What’s for dinner?” So I came up with a plan: I would offer Ray a private home economics course. I was delighted to find that he didn’t say no.For two hours, three days a week, Ray was all mine. One day, as his tomato sauce reduced on the stove, he washed and seasoned a chicken for toasting. Then he rolled out the piecrust（馅饼皮）and filled it with apples, all while listening to my explanation on the importance of preheating an oven.Three of my four grandparents were tailors, so Ray was genetically programmed to quickly master the basics, like mending a split seam or refastening a button. One day we covered Advanced Laundry, in which I taught him never to mix a red sweatshirt with white shirts or put sweaters in the dryer. I knew that he would rather have been shooting hoops in the driveway than learning to mend socks with his mother -- he tried to beg off sewing lessons, even though I insisted that one day, someone would find the sight of him fixing his own shirt very attractive -- but it couldn’t be denied that he was learning, and more than just housekeeping. “I appreciate more what you do as a mom,” he told me one day.Ray now understands the finer poin ts of cooking, and more important, he realizes there’s nothing masculine（男子气的）about being helpless. Not only can he make his own dinner, he can make it forhis family, too. That’s what I call a man.( ) 4. Hearing her son’s question, the author felt _______.A. shockedB. angryC. disappointedD. calm( ) 5. We can learn from the text that Ray ________.A. made great progress in cookingB. preferred sewing to cookingC. was unwilling to take the course at firstD. always thought it attractive to do housework( ) 6. The underlined part “more than just housekeeping” shows that Ray _______.A. fell in love with houseworkB. did other work in the houseC. acknowledges the author’s effortsD. began to be more independent( ) 7. What would be the best title for the text?A. Are Women Programmed for Housework?B. Should Boys Be Involved in Housework?C. I’m Proud I’ve Raised a Curious SonD. A Present for My Future Daughter-in-law参考答案：AACDCNorth and South Koreans face a widening language divide caused by 70 years of separation. That is creating some communication problems for the two countries' first joint Olympic team as it prepares for 2018 Winter Games in Pyeong Chang, South Korea.So, the joint women's hockey team has created its own dictionary. The three-page document translates important hockey terms from English into South Korean, and then into North Korean. Canadian Sarah Murray is the team's coach，She says the document has helped everybody communicate. Team Korea was formed just two weeks ago after the two Koreas decided to suddenly cooperate during the Olympics. Twelve players from North Korea were then added to the23rmember South Korean team.South Korea has incorporated many English words and phrases into its language. North Korea has removed foreign words and created substitutes from Korean words. To many South Koreans, the substitutes sound funny.Language experts say about one-third of the everyday words used in the two countries are different. The divide is wider with technical language, like that used for medical and sports industries. For example, South Korean hockey players use the English word "pass," but their North Koreanteammates say "yeol lak" or "communication." North Koreans say "nahl gay soo”meaning "wing player." South Koreans call that position "wing" like in English. South Koreans say "block shot" while North Koreans say "buhduh make," or "stretching to block. "Murray admits that there are still some problems in communication even with the new dictionary. She said her South Korean assistant coach plays an important part in bridging the divide. Some in South Korea have criticized the partnership. They argue that the addition of players from North Korea players may prevent South Korean players from playing as much. One early public opinion study found that about 70 percent of South Koreans opposed the joint team.However, that opposition appears to be lessening as the Olympics near,( ) 8. What factor mainly causes the communication barriers for North and South Joint Hockey Team?A.The team was suddenly formed in a hurry.B.They are devoted to preparing the Winter Olympics.C.There exists a gap between the two language.D.They have been separated from each other for 70 years.( ) 9. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.South Korean players are so critical of the joint Olympic team.B. There are altogether 35 players in the joint Olympic team.C. Murry from Canada doubts tiie three-page document in their communication.D. North Korean assistant coach plays an important role in their communication.( ) 10. How do the joint team solve the communication problems?A. South Korean brings in English words but North Korean created substitutes from Korea.B.They translate important hockey terms from English into South K orean.C.They translate important hockey terms from Sou Korean into North Korean.D. They use English to bridge the language gaps with the help of their own dictionary.( ) 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the joint hockey team?A.SupportiveB.NegativeC.ObjectiveD.Subjective参考答案：CBDCDDo you still get free plastic bags (塑料袋) from the supermarket (超市)? Things will change soon.To protect (保护) the environment, supermarkets in China will stop providing (提供) free plastic bags after June 1st. If you don't want to pay money to buy them, you'll have to bring your ownshopping bag.What kind of bags will be the best to bring? Students in Kunming Xinying Middle School have some good ideas.Recently 54 students of the school held an activity in which they made their own environmentally-friendly shopping bags.Most students used old clothes to make their bags. They painted pictures like the Olympic rings on them.But Wang Shuncheng, a Junior 2 boy, chose a different material (材料). He made his bag with old newspaper. Is a newspaper bag strong enough to hold shopping? Wang says it is, "No problem. I put six bottles of water in the bag," he said. "It's strong enough!"Chen Lisi, a girl, had a more traditional way to make her bag – she weaved (编织) a bamboo basket. It was not an easy job. With her grandfather's help, Chen spent a whole afternoon making it. She also weaved wool (毛线) flowers on the basket.Making bags was not all the students did. They had another job: to persuade their parents and relatives to use environmentally-friendly shopping bags instead of plastic ones. The school will show the bags so that shops and stores can get inspiration (灵感) from the students' work.( ) 12.From the passage, we can infer(推测) that ___________.A. Plastic bags will not come into our life any more.B. When you go shopping after June 2nd, you have to bring a shopping bag.C. Plastic bags are bad for the environment.D. No one will use plastic bags after June 2nd.( ) 13. What does “persuade” in the last paragraph mean?A. 劝说B. 阻止C. 保证D. 反对( ) 14. Supermarkets in China stop providing plastic bags because _________.A. they want to save moneyB. markets want to make more moneyC. plastic bags are very expensiveD. they want to protect the environment( ) 15. Which of the following is not right from the passage?A. People may use other material to make shopping bags.B. The students’ work may bring inspiration to the supermarkets.C. You can’t use plastic bags in supermarkets any more after June 1st.D. The newspaper bag made by Wang Shuncheng seems strong.参考答案：CADC第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）We all face quantities of stresses in day-to-day living, whether at work, in the home, or anywhere in between. 16 Here’s how stress can help us on an everyday basis.◆Sharperung your memory.Did you ever notice that sometimes when you are stressed, your memory seems to improve? Remember that test you passed where the answers seemed to come out of nowhere? 17It’s because of stress hormones (荷尔蒙) that increase your alertness when it's most needed.◆18Successful employees turn stress into motivation. Have you ever noticed that you get the least amount of work done when you have the fewest deadlines? Too little stress can affect how much you actually get done. When you take risks and choose to get over the difficulty, it improves your mental toughness and self-confidence.◆Helping you resist the attack of illness.19 Believe it or not, the right kind of stress can help your body's defenses against illness. When you get sick, stress causes you to make hormones that battle threats to your health. That burst of stress is helpful to your immune system when your body faces a threat.◆Making your life more interesting.Think about some stressful situations that we consciously put ourselves in to make life more interesting and enjoyable, like asking someone out on afirst date, conquering a known fear, or learning something new. These may not immediately come to mind when you think of stress because of the positive outcomes. 20A. Helping you get an advantage at work.B. Helping you get through difficult times.C. This will happen whenever you are stressed.D. That's one way your brain responds to stress.E. You need a healthy immune system to help fight off diseases.F. But they're the types that can help you achieve fulfillment and happiness.G. But handled properly, stress can have many benefits for the body and mind.参考答案：GDAEF。

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题组练(二)(限时:45分钟)Passage1(2024山东烟台一模)When Lin Zhanxi first introduced mushroom cultivation(培育) to the Gobi Desert residents of Ningxia,he didn’t expect such a phenomenal success.1.inventor of juncao,a method that uses grass cuttings as substrate(培育基) for growing eatable and medicinal mushrooms,has long been committed 2. expanding the method in poverty relief.In the 1980s,as a professor at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University,Lin experimented with grass instead of logs to grow mushroom s because logs weren’t 3. (ready) available for many rural households,while grass,4. leaves and roots can be used for ecological management,is an essential multi-functional agricultural resource.In 1986,Lin made it,and soon his method 5. (adopt) by 51 counties in Fujian.When juncao was made a key project in the pairing-off cooperation between Fujian and Ningxia in 1997,Lin advocated 6. (take) advantage of abandoned cave dwellings(窑洞) for growing mushrooms in Ningxia.The project double d the farmers’ yearly income that year.The success made juncao 7. (promote) in 506 China’s counties and it was then introduced to 106 developing countries.This world-famous innovation 8. (bring) welfare to millions of people so far.What touched Lin most during his journey to other countries to help develop juncao technology was that a foreign minister even named his daughter after juncao in honor of China’s 9. (assist).“I feel I have a new mission 10. (shoulder),even after China wins its battle to reduce poverty.I can still foresee the importance of juncao in helping farmers better their situation and improving the ecology and the environment around us,” he said.Passage2(2024江苏南京二模)China National Traditional Orchestra(乐团) launched its youth theater group in Beijing on Sunday.At the opening,centering around “Bringing Chinese stories to the world”,the group’s new productions and touring plans for this year 1. (announce).In January,the orchestra,QFun Theater and Guangzhou Opera House coproduced a children’s play BenCaoGangMu.From this cooperation,the orchestra and QFun Theater decided to create a youth theater group,2. (aim) to integrate traditional Chinese music with theater and tell Chinese stories 3. the angle of children and teenagers.The young members of the newly 4. (establish) theater group performed BenCaoGangMu at the event,as well as poetry recital ASpringMorning and choir singing LookingfortheMoon.“Art can help children open up their curiosity and 5. (imagine).I hope there will be a place where children’s creativity can be 6. (true) inspired and exercised.That is 7. we decided to establish this youth theater group,” said Zhao Cong,head of the orchestra.This year,the theater group plans to launch 8. international tour to bring BenCaoGangMu to the world.The group’s new 9. (origin) play TheBookofOdes,combining traditional Chinese music and magic tricks,will also be produced later this year.Now all the members 10. (prepare) hard for their play.Passage3(2024福建泉州三模)Located in Guanghan city of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province and covering an area of 12 square kilometers,Sanxingdui Site is the remains of the ancient Shu culture,which dates back 1. 4,800-2,600 years ago,and is considered to be one of the 2. (great) archaeological (考古的) discoveries in the 20th century.This particular discovery is a strong proof of the 3. (exist) of the ancient Shu State and the integrative pattern of the multi-cultures of the Chinese nation.In fact,as a cultural site,Sanxingdui had come into the notice of archaeologists in as early as the 1930s,and 4. (exploration) were made soon.It all began 5. a farmer called Yan Daocheng dug out a number of treasures 6.(accidental) in the spring of 1929.In the summer of 1986,thousands of rare treasures were unearthed from two large newly-discovered sacrificial pits (祭祀坑).Theunearthed objects are unique in shape and superior in techniques,7.(confirm) the extraordinary creativity of the ancient Shu people and their desires 8. (connect) with and understand the universe.After sleeping for 3,000 years,their awakening has shocked the world.When oureyes 9. (catch) by the creations of the ancient Shu ancestors,it is 10. encounter with a civilization lost for 3,000 years.Passage4(2024福建福州三模)China unveiled(公布) a list of the country’s top 10 scientific achievements for 2024.It featured breakthroughs in basic research 1. (range) from space science to agriculture.China completed the in-orbit construction 2. its space station,with two manned spaceships and two 20-tonne-level lab modules 3. (send) into orbit.The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope(FAST),also known as the “China Sky Eye”,achieved a number of 4.(discovery),including a new repeating fast radio burst it detected.In October,China 5. (launch) a solar exploration satellite called Kuafu-1 into space to settle the mysteries of the sun,producing 6. (it) first solar image in November.In the field of agriculture,Chinese researchers identified yield-related genes in corn and rice,7. allows for their grain output to be increased by about10 percent and 8 percent,respectively.This year’s list of the country’s top 10 scientific advances is the 8.(twenty-nine) annual event of its kind.The goal of the list is to showcase China’s 9. (late) achievements of basic research in some fundamental fields 10.encourage Chinese scientists and engineers to work hard for achieving quality self-reliance in science and technology.Passage5(2024河北保定二模)The Chief Executive Officer of Beijing Aiqi Technology Yang Zhang has revived the Chinese cultural practice of using the mortise and tenon(榫卯) technique for construction which is on the edge of extinction.He used the ancient mortise and tenon technique 1. (construct) the Turret of Palace Museum at a 1:81 mini scale.The choice of “Turret of Palace Museum” as the theme for the mini building block project 2. (base) on several factors.3. (locate) in the Forbidden City of Beijing,this architectural treasure boasts the most delicate design and elegant shape among Chinese royal buildings.It was historically responsible4. protecting the palace.The complex layout of the turret posed5. unprecedented (史无前例的) technical challenge for Zhang and his team of designers and developers.Unlike conventional building block6. (toy),Zhang aimed to create a model made7. (entire) of authentic mortise and tenon components.The entire process of design took nearly five years,with hundreds of design iterations and continuous adjustments.The mortise and tenon technique,8. is the primary construction method used in ancient Chinese architecture and represents the core of 9.(tradition) Chinese woodworking,is gaining increasing 10. (recognize) among the public.答案：题组练(二)Passage1[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。

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随堂训练A.HowinnerbeliefscanhelpB.WhyarehabitssoimportantC.HowtodeveloppositivehabitsD.ImproveyourlifeE.YoucandoitF.ActionplanThesinglemostimportantfactorthatcontributestosuccessiswhatyoud oeverysingleday.Itisassimpleasthat.Yourhabitswilldeterminewhetheryoua resuccessfulornot.Ifyouhavestrongandhealthypositivehabits,itdoesnotma tterwhetherornotyoufailtodaybecauseyouareguaranteedtosucceedinthel ongrun.1.________Becauseyourepeatthesameactionsandthesamebehaviorseverysingle day,asinglepositiveactionwillnotchangeyourlife,butthesameactionrepeate d1,000timeswillhaveasignificantimpactonyourlife.Forexample,ifyougotot hegymonetime,youwon’tseeabigdifferenceinyourlife.However,ifyougotot hegym1,000timesoverafive-yearperiod,youwillseeabigdifferenceinyourbody.The sameprincipleappliestofinance,health,relationships,work,career,andscho ol.Simplepositiveactionsrepeatedeverysingledaywillhaveagreatimpactony ourlifeinthelongrun.2.________There’snothingeasierthandevelopingpositivehabits.Yousimplyhaveto doeverysingledaytheactionyouwanttomakeahabit.Ifyouwanttodevelopth ehabitofrunning,runalmosteveryday.Ifyouwanttodevelopthehabitofeatin ghealthily,eathealthilyeveryday.Ifyouwanttodevelopthehabitofreading,re adeveryday.Habitsarecreatedbyrepetition.Themoreyoudoanaction,theeas ieritbecomesinthelongrun.3.________Ifyouwanttobesuccessfulinchangingyourhabits,youshouldthinkabout changingyourinnerbeliefsaboutyourhabits.Forexample,youroldbeliefwas:“Ilovecigarettebecauseitmakesmefeelgoodandrelaxed.Ineedcigarettetobe happyandrelaxed.”Ifyoukeepthisbelief,youwon’tbeabletokeepyourresolut iontostopsmokingforverylong.Instead,youshouldadoptthisnewbelief:“Ilov eyogabecauseitmakesmefeelgoodandrelaxed.Cigaretteispoisonousandde stroysmybody.Yogamakesmehappy.”Youshouldanalyzeyourbeliefsandmak esuretheywon’tstopyoufromchangi ngyourhabits.Thesameistruewhenyou trytoformpositivehabits.Ifyouwanttostarteatinghealthyfood,herearesome positivebeliefsyoushouldstartthinkingabout:“Healthyfoodisverygoodform yhealth.ItgivesmealotofenergyandIfeelverygood.”4.________It’snowtimeforyoutodevelop positivehabitsinyourlifeandavoidyourne gativehabits.Writedown3positivehabitsthatyouwouldliketodevelopand3negativehabitsthatyouwouldliketogetridof.Foreachpositivehabit,writedow nexactlywhatactionsyou’regoingtotakeeverysingledayinordertodevelopth enewhabit.Fore achnegativehabit,writedownexactlywhatactionsyou’reno tgoingtotakeinthenextweeks.Herearesomepositivehabitsthatwillleadtosu ccess:exercise,healthyfood,reading,saving,studying,healthyrelationships, hardwork,etc.Herearesomenegativehabitstogetridof:gambling,drugandal coholabuse,overeating,shyness,etc.5.________Everybodycanchange.Allittakesiscourageandcommitment.Deciderig htnowtoimproveyourlifebychangingyourhabits.Takeactionrightnow!Don’t beafraid.Yes,youwillprobablymakemistakesalongtheway.Butneverforgetth atsuccessisguaranteedforyouifyouhavepositivehabitsinyourlife.Ifyourefus etoquit,successwillbeyours.【文章大意】本文主要讲述了积极的习惯养成的重要性以及如何养成积极的行为习惯。

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2014高考英语二轮阅读理解基础精品训练题（23）及答案阅读理解--------AThere is a saying in France that states, "The government could fall, the Louvre （卢浮宫）could be broken into or creatures from other planets could land on earth, but if any of these things happened during the Tour de France, no one would notice." The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world．It begins in July and runs for three weeks．Cyclists who race in the Tour de France ride in six legs or stages of the race, and they have between one to four days of rest between each leg of the race．The rider who completes all six legs of the race in the shortest overall time wins．The Tour de France began as a publicity stunt for the French sports newsp aper, L’Auto．Hcnri Desgranges, who worked for L’Auto, came up with the idea for "the greatest bike race in the world, "and on July 1,1903, the first Tour de France began．Sixty cyclists began that first leg of the race which started in front of the Alarm Clock Cafe just outside of Paris．This first leg look them 467 kilometers to Lyon．The first Tour de France received an astonishing 2,000 francs．Maurice Garin, the most popular cyclist in France at that time, won the first Tour de France．It took him 94 hours and 33 minutes to ride all 2,428 kilometers of the race．This time was three hours faster than the second -place rider．Over the weeds during which the race was run, the idea of the Tour de France slowly caught the imagination of the people of France．The race has been run every year since that time, except during the years of World War I and World War Ⅱ．The Tour de France has developed several special honors for which racers compete．Above all, the highest honor is the "yellow jersey"．Mr．Desgranges introduced the yellow jersey in 1919 to show the leading racer each rider's total time in order to find the racer with the lowest time．That racer wears the yellow jersey during the day's race．Other honors include the "green jersey " which isgiven to the rider who sprints the best by riding the fastest over short distances, and the "polka dot jersey" for the best rider in the mountains along the route．1. Who wins the Tour de France?A. The first cyclist to finish the race．B. The cyclist with the most points．C. The cyclist with the polka dot jersey．D. The cyclist with the shortest overall time．答案解析：答案为D。

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《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破23第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题后所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并将答案填写在答卷上。

AThe Accommodation Office (Room 114)The Accommodation Office is the place to find everything concerning accommodation during your studying at this university. It offers a free advisory service and a wide range of handbooks and checklists covering the full range of housing available. In addition, the office also offers other services such as the allocation of places in local residences and the provision of information regarding privately owned accommodation.Opening Hours ： Monday through Friday ： 1:30 pm 〜4:30 pmPhone： (412) 396 -6754 Fax： (412) 396 _6752Medical Center (Room 115)The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care for students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.Opening Hours ： 24 hours from Monday to SundayPhone： (412) 396 -6649 Fax； (412) 396 -6648Food Service (Room 127)Tasty nutritious meals and a wide variety of snacks are available from the cafeterias on campus. Maybe you are not familiar with different cafeterias her e and find it difficult to get a good meal. Don’ t worry! The Food Service can provide you with specific information on the food available here and offer meal plans based on your individual needs.Opening Hours； Monday through Friday ； 30 pm 〜5: 30 pmPhone； (412) 396 -6899 Fax： (412) 396 -6890Library (Room 215)There are various books and reference materials on every subject here including literature art and math. Besides books there are also photo-copying video, audio—visual and computing facilities. Our collection is big and our main task is to help you solve problems on making use of the library. Opening Hours ； Monday through Friday ： 8:30 am 〜5:30 pmPhone： (412) 396 -6312 Fax： (412) 396 -670656. Jack can adjust himself to the weather but he is having a lot of difficulties in getting used to the diet at the college cafeterias. Which of the following should he choose to ask for help?A. Medical Centre.B. Food service.C. Room 1 15.D. Phone 396 -6312,57. Which of the four persons needs to go to Accommodation Office?A. Richard is a foreign student majoring in medicine.B. John is fond of sports. Unfortunately he injured his leg while he was playing football this morning. C, Mary is going to leave university next year. She is preparing her papers.D. Lucy lives far away from the university so she needs to find a new place to live in,58. What can students do in Room 215?A, Get information on the food available. B, Have lessons on math.C. Find books on literature.D. Ask for medical care.59. Whom do you think the author most probably write to?A. Anyone who is new in the university.B. Someone who wants to get information.C. A new comer who visits the university.D. A person whose child is studying here,【文章大意】本文是篇应用文，介绍大学里各个办公室的工作任务和工作时间以及联系方式。

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AWe thought we had it all---a beautiful house, three healthy children and one more on the way,two cars, a couple of four-wheelers for entertainment---and we loved it. Then, the market turned and my husband’s job at a construction company was gone. The company was closing down for good.We both started looking for jobs right away, but there weren’t any to be found. With each passing day we were getting increasingly worried and we continued to work together in order to pull our family through. The more we pulled together, the closer we got. I felt feelings of admiration for my husband that I hadn’t felt in years.That’s why it was so hard for me to watch him blame himself for our p resent situation. I continually asked him to stop, but he seemed to want to punish himself for not having a job.Finally, one afternoon I pulled him aside and said, “We have four healthy children and each other. That’s what’s important. That makes you a rich man.”“But what if we lose the house? They’ll hate me—you’ll hate me,” he replied.I smiled at him and put my hands on both sides of his face to make him look me in the eye. “No matter where we live I will be happy –as long as I have you.” I smiled aga in. In all the struggling together I had found that deep love for him that I had on the day we said “I do”.I could see his shoulders and neck relaxed. He held me close and we were able to talk and plan and dream together in a way that we hadn’t for quit e some time. It was a turning point for us as a couple and a family.We are still struggling for out better life, but I consider us well-off because we have something that money can’t buy and no one can take away from us.1．The underlined sentence in the second paragraph means that________.A．they became closer as they struggled togetherB．they hoped to find jobs in the same companyC．neither of them had the courage to ace difficultyD．they were trying to make their relationship closer2．We can learn from the passage that________.A．they both found good jobs at last.B．both of them were worried about joblessness.C．her husband was to blame for the unemploymentD．they didn’t love each other when they got married3．Which of the following can best describe their present life?A．Bitter but easy. B．Comfortable and happy.C．Hard but warm. D．Well-off and relaxing.4．The best title of the passage might be________ .A．We Have It All B．We Find It AgainC．A Perfect Couple D．A Hard TimeBDrinking a lot of water does not do any good to the body, according to two experts in the United States. In fact, they warn, drinking too much water could be, in certain cases, harmful.In a study, Dr Stanly Goldfarb and Dr Dan Negoianu, both of the Renal, Electrolyte and Hypertension Division at the University of Pensylvania, the United States, have denied the popular belief that drinking a lot of water clears body toxins（毒素）better, improves skin, and helps reduce weight.Dr Goldfarb and Dr Negoianu say that they found little proof to back the public opinion that drinking 8 glasses of water every day benefits health. At the same time, they fond little proof of harm in drinking 8 glasses of water every day.It is widely believed that in some cases-such as athletes, people who live in hot, dry environments, and those with certain medical conditions-drinking a lot of water indeed helps, but no studies have been done to prove the benefits of this practice in average, healthy people, the website reports.The study at the University of Pennsylvania also examined reports that some people experienced increased headaches when their consumption（消耗）of water was low. In one smallstudy, which the doctors reviewed, the group drinking the most water reported fewer headaches than the control group, “but the difference in the number of headaches was o small between the two groups as to be considered unimportant.”The researchers concluded that there is no scientific proof to support that average, healthy people need to drink at least 8 glasses of water each each day.The website says that, according to an Indian doctor, drinking too much water is harmful. If water enters the body more quickly than it can be removed, problems can occur.5．What’s the key message delivered in the passage?A．Drinking too much water might bring harm.B．Whether to drink enough water makes no difference.C．Drinking too much water may cause headaches.D．Average, healthy people should drink more water.6．We can learn from the passage that 8 glasses of water every day_______ .A．proves good for the body B．has scientific proof of harmC．is sure to reduce headaches D．is generally considered necessary7．Who may agree that drinking lots of water helps to lose weight?A．The two experts. B．The Indian doctor.C．The general public. D．The website.8．According to the passage, we know that_______.A．the website is developed by an Indian doctorB．the study was carried out by two experts with an Indian doctorC．the two experts performed the study at the University of PennsylvaniaD．drinking 8 glasses of water every day can cure certain diseasesCAs A/H1N1 continues to spread, experts from the Centers for Disease Control to the World Health Organization to neighborhood doctors are calling on the people to practice smart flu prevention techniques. Here are some tips to keep body improved and immune（免疫）system ready to fight infection.Wash Your HandsAnd wash them often, in hot soapy water, and for the amount of time it takes you to sing “Happy Birthday” twice.Get Enough SleepThis means slightly different things to different people, but try to get 8 hours of good rest each night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.Keep HydratedDrink enough water each day to clear poisonous matter from your system and keep up good moisture（湿度）production in your body.Eat Immune-Improving FoodsKeeping you body strong and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. Fatty foods can slow your metabolism（新陈代谢）, make you feel inactive, and weaken your immune system. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.Avoid AlcoholAlcohol is likely to decrease your resistance to infections and further damages the immune system. So avoid alcoholic drinks to keep your immune system strong.?Proper exercise-for example walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week-supports the immune system by increasing circulation, oxygenating the body, removing poisonous material through sweat, and reducing tension and stress. So get moving!Avoid Contact with Sick PeopleIf you’re coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth(and then wash your hands),and if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and avoid physical contact.Know When to Get HelpA/H1N1 can look like regular flu, so don’t feel like you necessarily are infected if you’re exhibiting flu-like symptoms（症状）. But do go to your doctor if you live in an area where there are recorded cases, or if your symptoms are very serious.9．To fight A/H1N1 infection, it’s helpful for us to_______ .A．sing “Happy Birthday”while washing handsB．eat more fatty foods and colorful fruitsC．keep away from alcoholic drinksD．refuse communication with patients10．A suitable title for paragraph 7 might be _______.A．Support the Immune System B．Keep Physically ActiveC．Get Enough Sweat D．Walk to Reduce Stress11．The passage seems to suggest that we should_______.A．get enough sleep after eating fatty foodsB．wash hands with soap after a cough or sneezeC．drink more water after drinking alcoholD．see a doctor immediately if you have flu-like symptoms12．What can help clear poisonous matter from the body?A．Washing your hands. B．Eating fatty foods.C．Getting enough sleep. D．Drinking enough water.DProviding small classes for at least several grades starting in early primary school gives students the best chance to succeed in late grades, according to groundbreaking new research from a Michigan State University scholar.The research by Spyros Konstantopoulos, a professor of education, is the first to examine the effects of class size over a period and for all levels of students. The study appears in the American Journal of Education.He is also a member of a group for the Department of Education’s Instiute of Education Sciences that will give official advice on class size to the states. He said the advice will mirror his research: the best plan is to provide continuous small classes(13 to 17 students) for at least several years starting in kindergarten or first grade.“For a logn time states thought they could just do it in kindergarten or first grade for one year and get the benefits,” He said. “I don’t believe that. I think you need at least a few years in a row where all students, and especially low-achievers, receive the treatment, and then you see the benefits later.”His research used data from the Project Star study in Tennessee that analyzed the effects of class size on more than 11,000 students in primary and middle school. He found that students who had been in small classes from kindergarten through third grade had actually higher test scores in grades four through eight than students who been in larger classes early on.Students from all achievement levels benefited from small classes, the research found. “But low-achievers benefited the most, which narrowed the achievement gap with high –achievers in science, reading and math, ”he said.Although the study didn’t consider classroom practices, he said the reason for the narrowing gap is likely due to low-achieving students receiving more attention from teachers.“This is especially important in poorer schools because teacher effectiveness matters more in schools with more disadvantaged and low-performing students, ” he said.13．The professor argues about ________ .A．the size of the classB．the period of the classC．the attention from teachersD．the achievements of students14．The result of the research shows that _________.A．small classes for one year in early grade are enoughB．continuous small classes help students achieve moreC．it’s best to attend small classes in kindergartenD．small classes do equal good to students of all levels15．What can we infer from the passage?A．High achievers will not benefit from small classes.B．Continuous small classes have not been widely accepted.C．Low-achievers should be separated from high-achievers.D．Teachers’attention matters less than classroom practices.16．The underlined word “This”in the last paragraph refers to _______.A．the gap between low and high achieversB．continuous small classesC．classroom practices in later gradesD．the Project Star SturdyEIs it time to kick Russia out of the BRICs （金砖四国）? If so, it may end up sounding like a famous ball-point pen maker-BIC. An argument is being made that Goldman Sach’s famous marketing device（策略）,the BRICs, should really be the BICs.“Is Rus sia really worth the name BRICs?” asks Anders Aslund, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, in an article for Foreigh Policy. Aslund, who is also co-author with Andrew Kuchins of “The Russian Balance Sheet”, thinks the Russia of Putin and Medvedev is just not worthy of inclusion alongside Brazil, India and China in the list of future economic powerhouses. He writes:“The country’s economic performance has fallen to such a weak level that one must ask whether it has any say at all on the global economy, compared with the other members of its group. I have just returned from Moscow, which is always dull around this season. For the last seven years, Russia has taken very few measures to improve its economy. Instead, the state has been living on oil and gas. ”Economically, Aslund has the numbers on his side. The International Monetary Fund figures that the Russian economy will fall by 6.7 percent in 2009, while Vhina will grow 8.5 percent and India 5.4 percent. There is less of a case for Brazil, with a fall of 0.7 percent, but it is still doing far better than Russia.But the BRICs are not just about economy. As is mentioned above, it is a marketing device to encourage investors to focus on the big promising players. From an investment standpoint, it could be argued that Russia is leading the BRICs. Its stock（股票）market is up 128 percent this year while around 80 percent is for the other three.At very least, however, Russia’s economic underperformance and stock market outperfoumance does suggest it is indeed one of the group.17．According to the passage, which country will enjoy the biggest increase in 2009?A．China. B．Russia. C．Brazil.D．India.18．According to Aslund, Russia shouldn’t be a BRIC partly because_______.A．Russia’s economic performance is far worse than the other threeB．Russia’s leaders are not good at managing economyC．Russia has taken effective measures to improve its economyD．Russia will no longer attract investors from other countries 19．From the passage we know that ________.A．Anders Aslund is working for the Russian governmentB．Russia outperfoumed the other three countries in stock market C．most people disagree Russia is included in BRICsD．the BRICs would end up being the BICs sooner or later 20．The author seems to ________.A．suggest it’s time to kick Russia out of the BRICs?B．feel worried about the economy of the BRICsC．think Russia is worth being one of the groupD．show disappointment to Russia’s economy1—20 ABCAA DCCCB DBABB BAABC。

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专题能力提升练二十三限时20分钟A. Take ActionB. Accept YourselfC. Maintain a DiaryD. Reflect on the PastE. Focus on YourselfF. Give Yourself a BreakHow to Find YourselfDo you often feel lost? Do you think you are living somebody else’s life? If yes, discover ways to find yourself by going through the following article.1. ______If you are thinking how to find yourself when you are lost, then the first thing to do is have a rest from everything—work, personal life and all worldly things. Give time to yourself to think why you seem lost. Is it because of overwork? Is it because you are not leading a life that you want to? Or is it because you are not satisfied with the people or thingsaround you? Try to find answers to these questions to determine the cause behind your restlessness.2. ______For once, instead of being the way others want you to be, be yourself. Look within and find yourself in you. Think about the things that you would want to do if you didn’t have any family obligations or any money issues. Think about the kind of relationship you would want to be in, the place that you would like to stay in, the kind of lifestyle you would like to lead, if you didn’t have the society or peopl e around you, judging all the time. If you really want to know how to find inner peace, then think, what you would want others to describe you as—an honest person? Or adventurous? Or loving, or realistic? Once you look within, you will know the answer and then try to be exactly that.3. ______Thinking deeply about the past, the time or situations when you were the happiest, is another way to find yourself. Think what you were doing or with whom you were, when you were the happiest. This will help you to identify things that you want to do in life that make you happy and also certain people whose company you enjoy.4. ______Knowing yourself and determining what you want to do with your life will not come to you in a day or two. Discovering oneself is anongoing process and it can take months or sometimes even years to truly find yourself. So, it’s important that you maintain a written record of all your feelings and thoughts, which you can go through at a later stage. Pour all your emotions and feelings about life in it and who knows maybe one day going through it, you will find yourself.5. ______Once you have discovered what you want to do with your life, make a move for change and self-improvement. Even if it means taking up small things such as dancing or painting, go ahead and do it. If you want a career change, plan and take steps so that it can take place smoothly. If you are stuck in a bad relationship and find yourself unable to mend it, break away. At the beginning, you may find yourself slightly unbalanced, but with time everything will be fine.It is very important for you to truly find yourself, before it is too late. If you do not find yourself now, you will spend your life with somebody you do not even know, i. e. yourself.【文章大意】文章讲述了每个人都会有迷失自我的时候, 并就如何找回自我介绍了几种简单的方法。

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专题能力提升练二十三限时20分钟A. Take ActionB. Accept YourselfC. Maintain a DiaryD. Reflect on the PastE. Focus on YourselfF. Give Yourself a BreakHow to Find YourselfDo you often feel lost? Do you think you are living somebody else’s life? If yes, discover ways to find yourself by going through the following article.1. ______If you are thinking how to find yourself when you are lost, then the first thing to do is have a rest from everything—work, personal life and all worldly things. Give time to yourself to think why you seem lost. Is it because of overwork? Is it because you are not leading a life that you want to? Or is it because you are not satisfied with the people or things around you? Try to find answers to these questions to determine the cause behind your restlessness.2. ______For once, instead of being the way others want you to be, be yourself. Look within and find yourself in you. Think about the things that you would want to do if you didn’t have any family obligations or any money issues. Think about the kind of relationship you would want to be in, the place that you would like to stay in, the kind of lifestyle you would like to lead, if you didn’t have the society or people around you, judging all the time. If you really want to know how to find inner peace, then think, what you would want others to describe you as—an honest person? Or adventurous? Or loving, or realistic? Once you look within, you will know the answer and then try to be exactly that.3. ______Thinking deeply about the past, the time or situations when you were the happiest, is another way to find yourself. Think what you were doing or with whom you were, when you were the happiest. This will help you to identify things that you want to do in life that make you happy and also certain people whose company you enjoy.4. ______Knowing yourself and determining what you want to do with your life will not come to you in a day or two. Discovering oneself is an ongoing process and it can take months or sometimes even years to truly find yourself. So, it’s important that you maintain a written record of all your feelings and thoughts, which you can go through at a later stage.Pour all your emotions and feelings about life in it and who knows maybe one day going through it, you will find yourself.5. ______Once you have discovered what you want to do with your life, make a move for change and self-improvement. Even if it means taking up small things such as dancing or painting, go ahead and do it. If you want a career change, plan and take steps so that it can take place smoothly. If you are stuck in a bad relationship and find yourself unable to mend it, break away. At the beginning, you may find yourself slightly unbalanced, but with time everything will be fine.It is very important for you to truly find yourself, before it is too late. If you do not find yourself now, you will spend your life with somebody you do not even know, i. e. yourself.【文章大意】文章讲述了每个人都会有迷失自我的时候, 并就如何找回自我介绍了几种简单的方法。

1. 【解析】选F。

根据此段中“. . . then the first thing to do is have a rest from everything—work, personal life and all worldly things. ”可知, 要给自己一段休息的时间。

2. 【解析】选E。

根据此段中“Look within and find yourself in you. ”可知, 要关注你自己。

3. 【解析】选D。

根据此段中“Thinking deeply about the past, the time or situations when you were the happiest, is another way to findyourself. ”可知, 要思考过去。

4. 【解析】选C。

根据此段中“So, it’s important that you maintain a written record of all your feelings and thoughts, which you can go through at a later stage. ”可知, 要记日记。

5. 【解析】选A。

根据此段中“Once you have discove red what you want to do with your life, make a move for change and self-improvement. Even if it means taking up small things such as dancing or painting, go ahead and do it. ”可知, 要采取行动。

A. Punctuality in America.B. Time is limited.C. Americans’ belief about time.D. Opinions on time in different cultures.E. Respect the time of others in America.F. The definition of time in America.1. ______What is time? Is it a thing to be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That’s an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is more than that. Americ ans see time as a valuable resource. Maybe that’s why theyare fond of the expression, “Time is money. ”2. ______Because Americans believe time is a limited resource, they try to conserve and manage it. People in the U. S. often attend seminars or read books on time management. It seems they all want to organize their time better. Professionals carry around pocket planners—some in electronic form—to keep track of appointments and deadlines. People do all they can to squeeze more life out of their time. The early American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed this view best: “Do you love life? Then do not waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of. ”3. ______To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people’s time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time. At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually don’t try that at work.4. ______American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergencyto change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is convenient. Only very close friends will just “drop by”unannounced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear that they might be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think twice about calling after 10: 00 p. m.5. ______To outsiders, Americans seem tied to the clock. People in other cultures value relationships more than schedules. In these societies, people don’t try to control time, but to experience it. Many Eastern cultures, for example, view time as a cycle. The rhythm of nature—from the passing of the seasons to the monthly cycle of the moon—shapes their view of events. People learn to respond to their environment. As a result, they find it easier to “go with the flow” than Americans, who like plans to be fixed and unchangeable.Even Americans would admit that no one can master time. Time—like money—slips all too easily through our fingers. And time—like the weather—is very hard to predict. Nevertheless, time is one of life’s most precious gifts. And unwrapping it is half the fun.【文章大意】本文是说明文, 主要介绍了美国人的时间观。