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基础组Passage 1
限时：8分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：社会生活类 难度：难词数：264
[2016·衡水中学期中]While you may be doing everything right, ignoring just one or two steps in the process may keep you from getting a job, especially in this fierce market. Here is a checklist that covers some of the major links in the jobsearch chain.
1.Prepare a good résumé. Make sure it is uptodate and tailored to the types of jobs you are seeking for. __1__ If you cannot afford a career coach, give your résumé to friends or family members to check. Have copies of your résumé printed so that you are ready to hand them out at interviews.
2.Pay attention to your clothes. Check your wardrobe to ensure that you have the appropriate professional dress, including shoes, ready for interview. __2__
3.__3__ Don't isolate yourself from others for days. Network through email messages, phone calls, appointments and meetings, keep you in touch with the outside world and prevent you from becoming depressed. You are more likely to succeed through the people you know via networking. It is important to network with as many people as possible on a facetoface basis.
4.Follow up properly. It is quite common to apply for job and never hear back from the company. If you know someone at the company, take measures, such as following up with a phone call a week or so after you apply. __4__
Finally, recognize that looking for a job is rather difficult. __5__ Staying in touch with family, friends, professional networks and fellow job seekers can help you to maintain a positive attitude and a sense of perspective.
A．Take a look at your interviewing skills.
B．Exploit the opportunities of networking.
C．Have someone else look at your résumé.
D．Even at the best of times, a job hunt is often about rejection.
E．Often surf the Internet for more information.
F．Tidiness in your dress and appearance is necessary.
G．Check whether that person will put in a good word for you.
文章介绍了求职过程中要注意的一些细节问题：要认真准备简历，注意着装，多参加社交活动、建立关系网，还要适时地跟进用人单位的反馈等。
1．C [本段主题为“Prepare a good résumé”，关键词为résumé。C项“Have someone else look at your résumé.”谈到了该信息。设空下一句提到如果没有钱请职业咨询师，就让你的朋友、家人检查一下简历，这是对该空(找人帮忙看看你的简历)的进一步解释，故选C项。]
2．F [该部分阐述了参加面试时要注意穿着，关键词为“clothes, professional, appropriate”。这与F项中的“Tidiness in your dress and appearance...”一致。]
3．B [根据下文中“Network through email messages, phone calls, appointments and meetings, keep you in touch with the outside world...”可知，本段的关键词为“network”，故B项(从关系网中发掘机会)与本段的主题相符合。]
4．G [设空处前一句中提到“If you know someone at the company...”由此推测G项中的“that person”指代的就是“someone”，符合上下文语境。]
5．D [该段说的是求职的艰难(rather difficult)，D项中所说的“...a job hunt is often about rejection.”(求职常常被拒绝)，是对该主题的进一步说明，由此可知选D项。]
Passage 2
限时：7分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：介绍说明类 难度：中词数：252
[2016·武邑中学期中]
How to Sleep Better
If you're having trouble getting good sleep through the night (turning, waking up more than once, for example), this text will tell you what you can do to ensure a peaceful night's sleep.
1．Get on schedule. Changing your sleeping time by more than an hour can severely disturb your sleep quality. __1__ For example, if you normally wake up at 6 a．m. on weekdays to get to work, you might go to bed around 10 p．m., because that's when you start to feel sleepy, and it's also a good time to ensure 8 hours of sleep. If, on the weekend, you sleep until 9 a. m．， you probably won't be able to fall asleep that night until 1 a．m.
2．__2__ Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep. Digestion slows down while asleep, and a full stomach may interrupt sleep. Similarly, you should avoid going to bed with an empty stomach, as a completely empty stomach may equally disturb your sleeping patterns.
3．__3__ Exposure to light during the time when you're supposed to be sleeping can disrupt your body's internal clock. Turn your light off, or use a very dim night light. __4__ They include windows, LED clocks, computer lights and cable boxes.
4．Change your sleeping position.
You may think that it's impossible to control what position you sleep in since you aren't fully aware of what you are doing, but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference. __5__
A．Try to avoid all sources of light.
B．Keep the room as dark as possible.
C．Make note of unusual circumstances.
D．Be mindful of what you eat or drink before bed.
E．Sleep is considered to be adequate only when there is no daytime sleepiness.
F．In other words, sudden change of sleeping time will affect your “biological clock”．
G．So if you wake up in the middle of the night, make an effort to have a comfortable position.
本文讲述如何才能有更好的睡眠质量，作者提到四点建议。
1．F [根据上文的“Get on schedule. Changing your sleeping time by more than an hour can severely disturb your sleep quality.”可知要遵循一定的时间表入睡，而改变睡眠时间可能会影响你的睡眠质量，这与F项意思一致。]
2．D [根据下文的“Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep.”可知，吃饭后至少要过三个小时再去睡觉，故选D项(注意你睡前所吃或喝的东西)。]
3．B [根据下文的“Exposure to light during the time when you're supposed to be sleeping can disrupt your body's internal clock.”可知，光线会扰乱你的生物钟。故选B项(尽可能保持房间黑暗)。]
4．A [根据上一句“Turn your light off, or use a very dim night light.”可知，要关闭所有的灯或使用光线暗的夜灯，故选A项(努力避开所有的光源)。下文的“windows, LED clocks, computer lights”等都是光源。]
5．G [根据上一句“You may think that it's impossible to control what position you sleep in since you aren't fully aware of what you are doing, but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference.”可知，控制你的睡姿是有可能的，并且会产生不错的效果，故选G项(所以如果你半夜醒来，尝试着换个舒服点的姿势)。]
[长难句分析]'You may think that it's impossible to control what position you sleep in since you aren't fully aware of what you are doing, but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference.你可能会认为控制睡觉的姿势是不可能的，因为(在睡眠中)不能完全清楚你的姿势，但是这是可能的，并且会产生很大的差别。
句式分析：此处为but连接的并列句。第一个分句中，that引导宾语从句，宾语从句中，it为形式主语，真正的主语是后面的动词不定式(to control...); since引导原因状语从句；还有两个由what引导的宾语从句，一个作control的宾语，另一个作介词of的宾语。
Passage 3限时：8分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：社会生活类 难度：难词数：318
[2016·衡水中学期末]Maybe you're feeling down because of the financial crisis. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed (难以承受的) by holiday tasks. Or maybe you're just having an unpleasant day. If so, you can make yourself happier—right now.
1.Boost your energy.
Stand up and pace while you talk on the phone or, even better, take a tenminute walk outside. __1__ The activity and sunlight are good for your focus, your mood, and the retention of information. Plus, because of “emotional infection”， if you act energeticly, you'll help the people around you feel energetic, too.
2.__2__
Take ten minutes to think about all the things in your life that are going right, about all the things that other people do to help you, about all the things that you're thankful for. In the disorder of everyday life, it's very easy to focus on the negative and to lose sight of what really matters.
3.Reach out to friends.
__3__ Having warm, close bonds with other people is the KEY to happiness, so take time to stay in touch.
Somewhat surprisingly, socializing boosts the moods not only of extroverts (外向者), but also of introverts (内向者)．
4.Create a calmer environment.
Clear some physical and mental space around yourself by sorting papers, pitching junk, cleaning a closet, answering a few emails, filing, or even just making your piles neater. A large stack of little tasks can feel overwhelming, but often just a few minutes of work can make a sizeable decrease. __4__ For example: never postpone any task that can be completed in less than one minute.
5.Rid yourself of a troublesome task.
Answer a difficult email, do a mission you've been putting off, or call to make that dentist's appointment and finish the regular check which has been missed for several times.__5__
A．Count your blessings.
B．Think about your future.
C．Go to the doctor's for some advice.
D．Try to get in the habit of using the “one minute rule”．
E．Make a lunch date or send an email to a friend you haven't seen in a while.
F．Research shows that when people move faster, their metabolism (新陈代谢) speeds up.
G．Crossing a boring chore off your todo list will give you a big rush of energy and relief.
本文提出五点建议，能够使你在紧张的压力之下快乐起来。
1．F [根据上文的“Stand up and pace while you talk on the phone or, even better, take a tenminute walk outside.”(打电话时站起来走动走动，能到户外散步十分钟则更好。)可知选F项(研究表明，当人快速活动时，新陈代谢会加快)。]
2．A [该段说的是不要忘了感恩发生在自己身上的幸运的事情，由此可知A项(常怀感恩)为本段的主题句。]
3．E [本段的标题是“Reach out to friends.”故E项(如果有段日子没见某个朋友，不妨约个饭局或发封电子邮件)与标题相符。]
4．D [根据上文提到“A large stack of little tasks can feel overwhelming, but often just a few minutes of work can make a sizeable decrease.”可知，很多繁琐的事情加在一起会让人没了头绪，喘不过气。但是，常常只需几分钟，就可能解决掉很大一部分。故选D项(要努力养成利用“一分钟规则”的习惯)。空后的“in less one minute”也是提示。]
5．G [上文提到的“Answer a difficult email, do a mission you've been putting off, or call to make that dentist's appointment and finish the regular check which has been missed for several times.”都是说处理掉令人头疼的事情。故选G项(解决掉很多烦心事中的一件会让你突然浑身是劲，心情轻松)。]
[长难句分析]'Take ten minutes to think about all the things in your life that are going right, about all the things that other people do to help you, about all the things that you're thankful for.花十分钟想想生活中所有顺当的事，想想别人对你的所有帮助，想想所有让你心怀感恩的事情。
句式分析：这是一个祈使句，三个about与think构成固定短语，每个about...结构之后都包含一个that引导的定语从句。
Passage 4
限时：6分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：健康生活类 难度：中词数：252
[2016·冀州中学猜题]Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to
heart
disease,
stomach problems,
headaches,
emotional problems and possibly cancer.
__1__ Some people express anger openly in a calm and reasonable way. Others burst with anger and scream and yell. But still other people keep their anger inside. They cannot or will not express it. This is called repressing anger.
For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person's health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases some hormones (荷尔蒙). They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. __2__
Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous.
They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.
__3__ They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “__4__ Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.” Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. __5__
A．They say that laughter is much healthier than anger.
B．Expressing anger violently is more harmful than repressing it.
C．Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger.
D．Anger may cause you a cancer.
E．Do not express your anger while angry.
F．Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time.
G．In general the person feels excited and ready to act.
生气是很伤身体的一种情绪，它会带来很多健康问题，因此人们要学会如何处理愤怒的情绪。作者建议人们要冷静地对待问题，发现其中的幽默之处，最好要学会大笑。
1．F [根据下文中的“Some...Others...”可知，本段是说愤怒是一种常见的情绪，不同的人有不同的表达方式。故选F项。]
2．G [空前的“They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc.”都是在描写人们生气时的生理反应。故选G项(总的来说，生气的人会感到兴奋，随时准备行动)。]
3．C [根据下文内容可知，本段讲的都是医生建议的处理愤怒情绪的方法，故选C项。]
4．E [根据下文“Wait until your anger has cooled down...”可知，此处建议不要在生气的时候表达愤怒的情绪，先使自己冷静下来。故E项符合语境。]
5．A [根据上文的信息词find humor可知，此处建议人们学会大笑。故选A项。]
Passage 5
限时：5分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：人际交往类 难度：中词数：246
[2016·武邑中学仿真]The act of giving gifts is a gesture of friendship, love, celebration and thanks. With a little planning, your gifts will be remembered for years.
__1__ Put a reminder in your diary one or two weeks before the occasion so that you can start doing your shopping. If your receivers live very far away and you need to mail the gift, then advanced planning is even more important. It will make sure that your gift gets to them on time.
Don't give based on what others give you. We often hear people say “She's spending $100 on me, so I should spend $100 on her”. __2__ Your gifts should be based on what is on your heart for your receivers. Don't worry about whether your receivers are going to give you something back or how much they are spending on your gifts.
Respect your budget. __3__ Gifts given with sincerity are appreciated even more than expensive items. By planning how much you need to spend on your gifts and assigning a dollar amount to each desired gift on your list, yon'll be better prepared to shop within your budget.
Be aware of wrappings. __4__ A tastefully wrapped gift with materials that can be reused or recycled shows your care for the environment.
Present your gift with respect. __5__ And when you do, present your gift by holding with both your hands as though you were holding it on a silver platter.
A．This thinking completely ruins the value of giving gifts to each other.
B．Beautiful gifts don't necessarily need to rely on ribbons or boxes.
C．The cost of your gift will not be the main factor in its success.
D．The best way to present a gift is always presenting it in person.
E．This is adopted from Asian culture to show respect and care.
F．You shouldn't buy gifts which are out of your budget.
G．Keep a schedule of the special dates.
本文讲述了应如何正确挑选礼物和赠送礼物，以表达感谢、友谊或祝愿。
1．G [根据下文的“Put a reminder in your diary one or two weeks before the occasion so that you can start doing your shopping.”可知，此处是说应将特殊日期提前写进日程表。故选G项。]
2．A [根据本段主题句“Don't give based on what others give you.”以及空后的“Your gifts should be based on what is on your heart for your receivers.”可知，礼物应该是表达真心实意的，不应该根据别人送你什么你就送对方什么。故选A项(这种想法会完全破坏了互赠礼物的意义)。]
3．C [根据空后的“Gifts given with sincerity are appreciated even more than expensive items.”可知，真心送的礼物比昂贵的礼物更受对方喜欢。故选C项(礼物的费用并不是其成功的关键)。]
4．B [根据本段主题句和下文的“A tastefully wrapped gift with materials that can be reused or recycled shows your care for the environment.”可知，本段是说礼物的包装不需要很华丽，但要有意义、有品位。故选B项(漂亮的礼物不需要依靠丝带和盒子)。]
5．D [本段反复出现present一词，可知本段讲述的是如何送礼物，选项中只有D项提到送礼物，故选D项。]
[长难句分析]'And when you do, present your gift by holding with both your hands as though you were holding it on a silver platter.当你送礼物时，应双手奉上，就好像你用银盘托着它一样。
句式分析：主句是一个祈使句，when引导时间状语从句，as though引导方式状语从句。
能力组
Passage 1
限时：7分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：日常生活类 难度：中词数：273
[2016·衡水中学模拟]If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all. __1__ So challenge the following limits：
1．Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously.
If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. __2__ But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “Go on, I'm not scared！”
2．__3__
Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.
3．Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.
__4__ A simple 9minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.
4．Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.
Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers—try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they're going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class.__5__
A．You should do it continuously.
B．Someone may hang up on you.
C．You don't need to go to the gym.
D．Running in the gym may be a better choice.
E．Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.
F．Take a class for a hobby you want to develop.
G．You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.
每个人都有提高的空间，如果不改变自己，你也就无法改变你的生活境况。只有努力战胜预想的极限，我们才能发现自己真正擅长什么。文章向我们介绍了如何挑战人生极限。
1．G [根据上文“If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all.”可知此处是解释我们为什么要挑战极限，故选G项(如果你坚持处在舒适的位置，那么你不会有任何提高)。]
2．B [根据空前的“...spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call.”以及空后的“But don't stop on the first try！”可知此处是说可能有人会挂掉你的电话，但是不要放弃。故选B项。]
3．F [根据本段中的“...taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.”可知，这一段主要介绍通过参加业余爱好培训班来挑战自我，故选F项。]
4．C [根据空后的“A simple 9minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself.”可知，此处是说没有必要去健身房。故选C项。]
5．E [根据上文“Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers—try to connect with the service staff.”以及“Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class.”可知，本段说的是通过旅行来挑战自我，故选E项。]
Passage 2
限时：7分钟
体裁：议论文 题材：大学生活类 难度：难词数：237
[2016·冀州中学期中]More and more students are attending university these days. __1__ With tuition on the rise, how does a student avoid massive debt while investing in an essential education? Luckily a growing student body means more options and more opportunities for debt relief for the freshmen.
The quickest way to get into trouble is to overlook the basic financial affairs that will come up during a college career. Tuition will be the first concern for most and maybe the most fixed of all expenses. __2__ Once tuition is accounted for, living expenses should be estimated too. Rent, bills, groceries... these costs can vary greatly. Choosing wisely in these items can literally save a fortune.
__3__ Keeping these costs down will lower debt. But students should certainly be aware of the terms of any loan they sign up for. Most institutions offer counseling (咨询) and will provide students with options for financing.
Knowledge is a great help and the more one knows about a longterm loan, the better. __4__ With the aid offered by the student loan, most can finish their education better.
The student loan is not the only way to pay for education these days. A growing number of students are paying tuition with parttime
employment.
The additional earnings can be used for everything from tuition to groceries.
Bills will add up but any income will certainly help to ease the burden.__5__
A．The budget is the bottom line.
B．Student debt grows faster than the student enrollment.
C．So choosing a school that fits a budget is important.
D．Experience gained from parttime work may also be valuable in future job searches.
E．Some debt may be unavoidable but fortunately, in the long run the investment pays off.
F．Avoiding student debt is believed to be more challenging than making the grade.
G．Most student debt comes directly from the loans taken to pay for tuition and living expenses.
大学生的数量在不断增长，学费也在随之增长。大学生如何处理学费、贷款、兼职、消费等经济问题呢？本文将就此展开讨论。
1．B [B项中的“student enrollment”与空前的“More and more students are attending university these days.”吻合，而空后也提到了学生债务问题。故B项起到了承上启下的作用。]
2．C [根据空前的内容可知，此处说的是解决学费问题的方法，故C项(因此选择一所符合预算的学校很重要)符合语境。且C项的句式与本段最后一句“Choosing wisely in these items can literally save a fortune.”相似。]
3．G [根据空后内容可知本段谈的是关于贷款的注意事项，空后的“these costs”指代G项中的“tuition and living expenses”，故选G项。]
4．E [上句为本段主题句，据此可知，本段讨论的是学生贷款前应该多了解相关知识。E项中的“...in the long run the investment pays off.”与下句中的“With the aid offered by the student loan, most can finish their education better.”内容相符。故选E项。]
5．D [根据空前的内容可知本段讨论的是学生可以通过兼职来缴学费，由此可知此处应该也是在讲兼职的好处。故选D项。]
[长难句分析]'The quickest way to get into trouble is to overlook the basic financial affairs that will come up during a college career.陷入(债务)问题最快的方式就是忽视在大学中将出现的基本的有关财务的事务。
句式分析：that引导定语从句，修饰先行词the basic financial affairs；主句中使用了两个动词不定式短语，to get into trouble作定语修饰way, to overlook the basic financial affairs作表语。
Passage 3
限时：6分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：社会生活类 难度：中词数：232
[2016·衡水中学仿真]More and more passengers are complaining about texting and driving. If a texting driver is making you nervous but you're not sure how to bring the topic up, here are some ideas：
1.__1__ You can say, “I'm sorry, but I get really nervous when people text and drive.” Wait to see how the person responds. Most people will admit it's probably not a good habit or they'll at least put down the phone.
2.The subtle approach. __2__ You can say, “Would you like me to type for you since you're driving？” Or, since many states are handing out tickets for texting and driving, you could say, “I've seen a lot of policemen out today. You might not want to text right now.”
3.__3__ If your whole group thinks a driver is dangerous, make a plan together. Take away the driver's car keys: It's what you're supposed to do with drunk drivers, and studies show that texting drivers are even more dangerous. If several people boycott (联合抵制) a driver, he or she will get the message.
4.The lifesaving approach. If someone continues to text and drive, avoid riding with that person. __4__ A little shame makes people think twice about bad habits.
__5__ Get out of the car as soon as you can. Next time that driver gives you a ride, say, “No, thanks.”
A．The direct approach.
B．The group approach.
C．The conservative approach.
D．As we all know, it's not just young drivers who text.
E．Let texting drivers know you're rejecting their service.
F．If a driver absolutely won't stop texting or laughs at you for being nervous, don't argue.
G．If you don't feel comfortable telling a driver to quit texting openly, try to tell them indirectly.
司机驾驶时发短信会使乘客感到紧张和不安，文章向我们提供了规劝这些司机不要开车时发短信的方法。
1．A [从空后的内容来看本段介绍的是一种乘客直接提出不满的方式。故选A项。]
2．G [与上一段相比，本段强调用间接的方式提醒驾驶者开车时不要发短信。故选G项(如果你觉得直接告诉司机“不要发短信”不合适，就试着间接告诉他们。)]
3．B [B项的“group approach”与本段中的“If your whole group...”和“If several people boycott a driver...”相呼应。故选B项。]
4．E [E项“Let texting drivers know you're rejecting their service.”与空前的“avoid riding with that person”相呼应。]
5．F [F项中的“don't argue”与空后的“Get out of the car as soon as you can.”相呼应。]
[长难句分析]'If a driver absolutely won't stop texting or laughs at you for being nervous, don't argue.如果司机完全不停止发短信，再或者他嘲笑你的不安，不要和他争论。
句式分析：该句中主句为一个否定祈使句，从句为if引导的条件状语从句。
Passage 4
限时：6分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：知识类 难度：中词数：262
[2016·枣强中学预测]Americans use many expressions with the word “dog”．People in the United States love their dogs and treat them
well.___1___However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life.The expression, to lead a dog's life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.
Some people say we live in a dogeatdog world.___2___ They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog.This means they have to work very, very hard.Such hard work can make people dogtired.And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
___3___This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life.To be successful, people often have to learn new skills.Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks.They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
___4___ People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want.Mean dogs are often used to guard this property.They bark or attack people who try to enter the property.However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad.We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather.The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year.A rainstorm may cool the weather.But we do not want it to rain too hard.___5___
A．Still, people say every dog has its day.
B．We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.
C．Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways.
D．Dogs are their best friends and they are loyal to people.
E．There are many other expressions waiting for you to explore.
F．That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs.
G．They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside
and give them good food and medical care.
本文介绍了美国人常用的与狗有关的一些短语。
1．G [根据“However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life.”可知，前面空格内的内容应该与此相对应，故选G。]
2．F [根据上文“Some people say we live in a dogeatdog world.”以及下文的解释“They say that to be successful”， “人必须要像狗一样的工作”，可知选F。]
3．A [下文中“This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life.”可知是对空格内容的解释，故选A。]
4．C [下文中的关键词unkind, uncaring以及meaner等均提示空格内的内容应该表示的是不太好的一种狗，或者是不太好的一些人。故选C。]
5．B [上文中“Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather.”可知此处讨论的应该是用dog短语来描述天气的内容，故选B。]
Passage 5限时：7分钟
体裁：议论文 题材：科普知识类 难度：中词数：266
[2016·冀州中学一轮检测]
Doctors Say Most Heart Disease Preventable
Heart disease is the number one killer, worldwide, of men and women over the age of 60.But people of all ages die of heart attacks each year.And while death rates have declined in the U．S.and many western European countries, they are on the rise in the developing world.__1__.
No one would have guessed that Barbara Teng would have a heart attack.She was not overweight.She did not smoke or exercise.“In 2004, the week after I turned 49, when I was on a business trip in Chicago, I had a major heart attack，” she said.__2__.She now exercises daily, and monitors her heart health.
Dr Patrice Nickens, who is with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, thinks that heart disease is 82 percent preventable.“__3__，” she said.“Men are also facing the same problem, and the key to staying healthy is knowing your numbers.”
“Your weight, your blood cholesterol, blood sugar and your blood pressure are important numbers that can help you take action and reduce your risk，” she said.
__4__.
“And the steps to take are simple: don't smoke, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, know your numbers and talk to your physician and control these risks，” she said.
AfricanAmericans are at higherthanaverage risk for heart disease and stroke; people don't even know they have it, which increases the risk.Medstar Washington Hospital Center is trying to reach this population.__5__.For example, helping the people monitor their blood pressure.If people realize they are at risk for heart disease, they'll make lifestyle changes: lose weight, exercise, eat the right foods and keep in touch with a doctor.
A．A healthy lifestyle can prevent heart disease
B．So we must cure heart disease
C．It is the leading cause of death for women
D．With the right training, they can play an important role in community health
E．And that changed her life
F．Lack of exercise causes heart attacks
G．Yet most heart disease is preventable
文章主题是：大多数心脏病是可以预防的。
1．G [本段的功能是提出主题，即大多数心脏病是可以预防的，故答案为G项。]
2．E [本空前面提到Barbara Teng在心脏病发作前不抽烟，不锻炼(did not smoke or exercise)，设空处后提到她开始每天锻炼(She now exercises daily)，由此可见心脏病发作改变了她的生活，故答案为E项。]
3．C [根据设空后的“Men are also facing the same problem”可推知本空应为心脏病对女性的影响，C项中的“women”是一种暗示。]
4．A [设空处下面介绍的内容都是生活方式的改变，故答案为A项(健康的生活方式可以预防心脏病)。]
5．D [设空处后的句子(例如：帮助人们监测血压)作为例子用于说明本空的内容，通过逆向思维可推知本题答案为D项(通过正确的培训，他们可以在社区健康方面起很大的作用)。]
强化组
Passage 1
限时：7分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：校园生活类 难度：中词数：186
[2016·武邑中学一轮检测]Choosing a college major is one of the most
important choices you can make about your education and future career. ___1___.What you study in school often determines what career opportunities you will have when you graduate.
There are a number of steps you can take before making a final decision. ___2___， if you enjoy marine life, for instance, you should consider a marine biology major.If you love stargazing, consider becoming an astronomer.
Next, consider the academic subjects in which you excel(优秀)．If you're not strong in math you might be better off not choosing engineering.
___3___.Compare the list of your interests with the list of your talents and see which fields overlap (交叉)．
Once you've established a list of potential career fields, research them further to determine which college majors are most proper.
___4___.If you struggle with these steps, consider looking for outside help.
Choosing a college major you will enjoy is important.You might find college life to be less stressful if you enjoy your classes. ___5___.Perhaps most importantly, choosing the correct major may improve your overall happiness and quality of life.
A．Your teacher is there to help with just this sort of dilemma
B．Then you can get an idea for what courses you'll need to take
C．It may even be more important than where you attend college
D．Your future career choices may rely heavily on what you study in college
E．You might also avoid the unpleasantness that comes with changing your major
F．If you are good at English you might choose to become an author or a journalist
G．Begin by making a list of your personal interests and careers which correspond with them
本文讲述了选择大学专业时需要注意的几点事项，结合实际情况就此问题给出了几点相关的建议。
1．C [根据上文中“Choosing a college major is one of the most
important choices”中的“important”，再结合选项C中的“even be more important than...”可知答案为C。]
2．G [根据上文中“There are a number of steps you can take...”可知下文开始讲述第一步是什么。下文中“if you enjoy..., if you love”可知此处谈的是“兴趣与爱好”，故选G。]
3．F [根据上文中的主题句“consider the academic subjects”可知下文讲述内容与学科有关系，再结合“If you're not strong in math”可确定答案为F。]
4．B [上文中提到“you've established a list of potential career
fields, research them further”那接下来便是明白你要上哪些课程了。故选B。]
5．E [根据上文的句式“You might find college life to be less stressful”可以去选项中找到与该句式相同的选项为答案，再者空格前的内容与选项E的内容正好有反义词，故答案是E。]
Passage 2
限时：6分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：社会生活类 难度：中词数：219
[2016·武邑中学月考]How do you stay true to yourself when you're surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? It's not easy! ___1___ Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life.
___2___
Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter—your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you.Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else.
Don't fear people
___3___The reason why most people don't take risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them.If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.
Value yourself and your choices
When you do, others will too.Own the choices you make in your life.___4___When you believe in yourself, in time, others will believe in you too.Show confidence in your choices and what you stand for whether others agree or not.
Focus on appreciation
No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for.All successful people ask: What am I grateful for? How can I improve my situation and use the tough time to inspire others?
___5___
These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and productivity.
A．Focus on your own talents and strengths
B．Never let others' opinions guide your choices
C．Treat every person like they are important.
D．When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you.
E．Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.
F．Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you'll lead a successful life.
G．However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.
在周围满是亲戚、朋友的意见和建议时，如何保留你自己的观点和看法不容易，本篇就此话题提出了四点建议。
1．G [上文中表明，在众多他人的干扰下，拥有自我不容易，但下文中又对此问题提出四点建议，故该空起承上启下过渡作用，故选G。]
2．B [根据下文中讲述的内容，可以概括整段主题内容的句子为B。]
3．E [根据主题“Don't fear people”以及空后面的“The reason why most people don't take risks，...”可以知道选E。]
4．D [根据下文“When you believe in yourself, in time, others will believe in you too.”，对应此内容的只有D项。]
5．F [本段主题是appreciation，因此要选择的内容要围绕主题展开，故选F。]
Passage 3
限时：7分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：社会生活类 难度：易词数：301
[2016·衡水中学热身]
How to Form a Habit
There are so many things we do in our daily lives that have become a “habit”．__1__How you answer the phone is a habit. The way you sit in the car when you drive is a habit. Have you ever tried to change the way you do something, after you've done it in a certain way for so long? It's easy to do as long as you think about it. The minute your mind drifts
to something else, you go right back to the old way of doing things. __2__ It's a way of doing things that has become routine or commonplace.
To change an existing habit or form a new one can be a tedious (单调乏味的)
task.
Let's pick something fairly easy to start with, like spending 15 minutes in the morning reading the Bible. If you want to turn something into a habit that you do every day, you have to WANT to do it.__3__ Make a firm decision to do this on a daily basis.
Imprint (铭刻) it in your mind. Write several notes to yourself and put them in places where you will see them. By the alarm clock, on the bathroom mirror, on the refrigerator door, in your briefcase, and under your car keys are good places to start.
After the newness wears off, then you will have to remind yourself, “Hey, I forgot to...”. Keep using the notes if you have to. __4__ Some people say it will take over a month to solidify (变得稳固) it and make it something you will do without having to think about it. I tend to agree with the last statement. Two to three weeks will help you to remember, but thirty days or more will make it a part of your everyday routine. __5__
A．What is a “habit” anyway?
B．Is doing things in an old way good?
C．Brushing your teeth is a habit.
D．Forming a bad habit is easy.
E．It takes 16 to 21 times of repeating a task to make it a habit.
F．If you don't, you will find a way to do everything but that.
G．That's something you won't necessarily have to think about before you do it—habit.
这篇文章主要讲述了如何养成一个好的习惯。
1．C [根据下文的“How you answer the phone is a habit. The way you sit in the car when you drive is a habit.”可知，此处应与下文是并列关系，对上文的“habit”举例说明。]
2．A [根据空后的“It's a way of doing things that has become routine or commonplace.”可知，这是对habit的解释，故空处应选A项。]
3．F [此处与上文的“If you want to...”形成并列的两个方面，故选F。]
4．E [根据下文的“it will take over a month to...”可知答案。]
5．G [根据上文的“make it a part of your everyday routine”可知，下文是总结句，故选G。]
Passage 4
限时：7分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：社会生活类 难度：中词数：242
[2016·冀州中学期末]Want to feel healthier and have lots of energy each day? __1__You don't have to make big changes in your lifestyle in order to improve your health. You can do it without actually noticing it. Read on to find out smart little things you should do to feel better every day.
Exercise
Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning.
__2__ Even doing several easy exercises like walking, sit－ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time! Plus, exercise is good for your health and waistline.
Get enough sleep
Again, due to our busy schedules, we don't get enough sleep each night. If you have trouble falling asleep, avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed.
__3__
Stay productive
When you are productive, you feel happier. When you feel happier, you feel better. Stop watching TV, avoid gossips, and try to do more useful things during the day. __4__ It will help you accomplish your tasks with less stress.
Stay positive
I've always believed that positivity is the key to a longer life. __5__Life is full of stressful situations and it's hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong, but your positive attitude can help you solve any problem and fight any stress faster and more easily. Your positive attitude is especially good for your heart health. Smile, stay positive and live a longer life!
A．Don't forget to make your to－do list in the morning.
B．Also, don't drink tea or coffee too late in the day.
C．Few people can hold a positive attitude to their life.
D．Positive thoughts can help improve your overall health.
E．You don't have to run a few hours or the whole morning.
F．It is a good idea to turn to others for valuable advice.
G．There are a few essential things you should do to achieve this goal.
作者就如何保持健康的身体以及充沛的精力给读者提出了几条建议。
1．G [文章给出了四条保持健康的建议，结合第一段的首句作者给出问句的意义可知，这里是提出解决问题的方法，G项中的“a few essential things you should do”是回答开篇问题的关键。]
2．E [第一个建议是“Exercise”，E项中的“don't have to run a few hours or the whole morning”与之相吻合。]
3．B [第二个建议是有关睡眠的，文中提到睡前应避免做哪些事，B项中的“don't drink tea or coffee”符合文意。]
4．A [第三个建议是“保持高效率”，由该空后的“It will help you accomplish your tasks with less stress.”可知，空处应该是“高效的方法”，因此选A。]
5．D [第四个建议是“Stay positive”，选项中C、D两项都与积极的态度有关，但是文中没有提到其他人是否保持积极的态度，因此排除C项。D项说明了积极的思想与健康的关系，与文意相符。]
Passage 5限时：6分钟
体裁：说明文 题材：节日生活类 难度：易词数：182
[2016·衡水中学预测]Thanksgiving is the time for good food and good drinks. Don't worry about it.__1__ If you plan your day correctly, you can actually burn off your Thanksgiving turkey just by being a great guest or host and embracing Thanksgiving traditions.
●Grocery shop.
Pushing your cart,
bagging groceries and putting groceries away burns approximately 200 calories on a normal day. Add in the craziness of grocery stores at Thanksgiving time and you're looking at an entire serving of turkey burned off without a second thought.
__2__
●Watch something funny.__3__Laughing for 30 minutes burns 100 calories, so pick out a few funny programs and start burning.
●Organize a family－style flag football game. While the turkey's in the oven, get the guests together for some family football. 30 minutes of throwing, catching, running and laughing burns over 250 calories.
●__4__Be a good guest and prepare a dish to bring to the feast. Just 30 minutes of chopping, stirring and combining ingredients can burn 100 calories.
●Clear the table and do the dishes. Did you know that 15 minutes of clearing dishes burns 50 calories? __5__
A．Bring a side dish.
B．A 200－pound person burns about 100 calories per hour just when sleeping.
C．One day of caloric overload isn't going to do anything to your body's overall composition.
D．30 minutes of washing and you will burn over 100 calories right there.
E．Keep doing cooking regularly.
F．This shouldn't be a hard one, seeing that Thanksgiving Day is all about movie marathons and TV specials.
G．For an extra caloric burn,
trade the shopping cart for a basket.
感恩节是豪享美食的时间，你可能会担心自己摄入的热量过多。不过不要担心，文中的建议也许能帮你消耗热量。
1．C [由上文中的“Don't worry about it.”可知C项符合题目要求。]
2．G [本段主题是购物，故应选G项。]
3．F [由主题句“Watch something funny.”可知选F，因为F中提到了“movie marathons and TV specials”。]
4．A [由下文中的“Be a good guest and prepare a dish to bring to the feast.”可知选A(带去一份配菜)。]
5．D [选项D中的“30 minutes of washing”与本段的主题句“Clear the table and do the dishes.”相吻合。]