2016届高考英语多维精练：七选五阅读14

　　【多维精练】第二节 （共小题；每小题分，满分0分）

　　Passage 1

　　The wildly spread news on the Internet that civil servants salaries are being raised was "confirmed"

　　Raising the salaries of public servants has been a sensitive issue for years.

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　　Apart from their salaries, public servants are seen as a group that enjoys some tempting welfares. They enjoy government-subsidized housing, free healthcare and better education for their children.

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　　However, the prices of consumer products, including essentials - from vegetables and fruits to pork and beef - have risen considerably over the past decade.

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　　As prices keep rising, unchanged salary means the decline of their incomes. Some government employees' pay checks, accidentally leaked from time to time, also indicate they are not paid as well as many people believe.

　　It is unfair for civil servants not to be paid according to the importance of the work they do.

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　　But it does not mean that all government employees, especially the ordinary ones, have illegal sources of income. The country is making continuous efforts to fight corruption and promote frugality(节俭).

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　　It especially matters for those at the mid and lower levels who depend entirely on their salaries for a living. It will also mark a big step toward building a normal pay-rise mechanism tuned to national economic growth and prices.

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　　People believe that public servants are very well rewarded.

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　　Any news about public servants’ pay rise will draw criticism

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　　Government employees' salaries have not been raised since 2003.

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　　And there is a nearly 10-fold increase in housing prices in some big cities.

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　　The wage adjustments will be warmly welcomed by China's large army of public servants.

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　　Some argue that some civil servants have access to "gray incomes" apart from their normal salaries.

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　　Some people even think government employees also get an opportunity to make “grey incomes”.

　　Passage 2

　　One of the best ways to change your looks and improve your health is to lose excessive weight. There are plenty of tips, hints and various techniques to help you cope with the problem.

　　Say good-bye to sugar

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　　. Sugar is added to most products to make them more addictive. People like the sweet taste and get used to eating pretty soon. Do not use sugar at all or minimize its amount while cooking.

　　Enjoys fruits and vegetables

　　Eating fruits and veggies is absolutely necessary when you are on a diet and need minerals, vitamins and other nutrients to stay energetic and alert.

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　　because we tend to snack on fast food instead. In order not to get bored with vegetables and fruits, be creative and invent something new, such as colorful salads or smoothies.

　　Get enough sleep

　　It has been scientifically proved that people who do not get enough sleep eat more.

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　　. It is stressful for the whole organism to stay up late at night. Go to bed before midnight. Avoid snacking on fatty and sugary foods before bedtime. Stop drinking caffeinated drinks a few hours before you go to bed so that you could fall asleep easier.

　　Reduce the amount of meat you consume

　　Eating less meat is good for a variety of reasons.

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　　. One of the most expected recommendations you might hear from a specialist is that you should reduce the amount of consumed meat if your goal is weight loss.

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　　Being physically active is good for you and not boring at all. It does not require any special skills or equipment. Practice sports for entertainment. Only then will you be able to fully enjoy it and keep on exercising further.

　　A．They need calories to stay alert

　　B．We need to burn excessive calories to keep healthy

　　C．Nowadays it is close to impossible to find foods that would not contain sugar

　　D．People used to be healthier many years ago only because they could not afford meat

　　E．Exercise for Fun

　　F．Exercise regularly

　　G．Most of us would avoid fruits and vegetables

　　Passage 3

　　Most people know that chocolate is made from cocoa and that the origins of chocolate can be traced back to Central and South America.   16

　　   but how did chocolate go from being the food of the gods to being the food of love?

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　　They established the first cocoa plantation and used the cocoa beans as the main ingredient in a dark, bitter drink that we would call “chocolate”. The Mayas believed that chocolate had mystical properties.   18

　　   In fact, cocoa beans were used as a form of currency that was worth its weight in gold.

　　 Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez was the first European explorer to realize coco’s commercial possibilities.  19 

　　  in 1529, Cortez returned Spain and introduced chocolate——as a drink mixed with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon——to European society.

　　 It caught on, especially with the nobility. As its popularity spread, people found new ways to make and use chocolate.   20 

　　   Whether it is in delectable desserts or crunchy candy, people all over the world are still in love with chocolate. A. But cocoa also had commercial value. B. But not all the people all over the world love cocoa. C. For centuries, the native there regarded cocoa as a gift from the gods. D. When he arrived in the New World in 1519, he soon established his own cocoa plantation. E. Around A. D. 600, the Mayas were the main aboriginal group in Central America. F. These days, chocolate is enjoyed as both a tasty treat and a romantic indulgence. G. Doctors said cocoa plays an active part in medicine.

　　Passage 4

　　Tips for the perfect selfie（自拍）

　　You can take a selfie with a hand - held digital camera or mobile phone and later share it on the Internet. So selfies have been especially popular over the years.

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　　Love them or hate them, selfies show no sign of stopping.

　　After all, the selfie is the most important way to show off on holiday. Everyone has his own way to take the holiday selfies. How can you take the best holiday selfies?

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　　◆‘Food chew’style

　　Want to let everyone know how exciting your holiday food choices are?

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　　You can also cut off a piece to show off what’s inside. But don’t have food hanging out of your mouth. Remember, food always looks best before being eaten.

　　◆‘I’ m so adventurous’ style

　　Rock climbing, hiking, surfing, or skiing?

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　　Just let the natural settings make people go “wow”. One commonly used gesture is spreading out an arm to show how thrilled you are. But remember that no one likes a sweaty selfie.

　　◆‘I am cultured tourist’ style

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　　You can also try an optical illusion（视错觉）by making it look like you’re holding up the leaning tower of Pisa, touching the top of the Eiffel Tower, or picking the Sphinx’s nose.

　　A. Just taking a selfie against a famous cultural site makes you look great.

　　B. Some people have no idea where to travel.

　　C. According to a recent survey, haft of the interviewees admitted to taking a selfie while on holiday.

　　D. These adventurous holiday moments are great for a selfie.

　　E. Different cultures have different characteristics of food.

　　F. Hold up some food on your fork or chopsticks.

　　G. Here are some useful posing tips for you.

　　Passage 5

　　The celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd began in the United States in 1970. Earth Day is a perfect time to reflect about what you are doing to help protect the environment. There are many ways that you can celebrate alone and with others.

　　Reduce, reuse and recycle all day long

　　Buy as little as possible and avoid items that come in lots of packaging. Support local growers and producers of food and products----these don’t have to travel as far and so reduce greenhouse gas emissions. __36__. Recycle all the things you do use for the day.

　　Rid litter

　　Many groups use the weekend of Earth Day to clear roadways, highways and neighborhood streets. __37__and villages organize bag pick ups. Once the group has collected the trash and placed the recycled bags along the road, get the village public works department to pick the bags up.

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　　There are many Earth Day song lyrics available on the Internet. Many follow well-known tunes. These make a fantastic classroom activity and help younger children to become interested in environmental topics.

　　Engage others in conversation about your environment concerns

　　Don’t be bossy or pushy. __39__. Encourage them to respond and if they have no opinions or they seem to not know much, help them learn some more by imparting your environmental knowledge in a friendly and helpful manner.

　　Remember: Every day is Earth Day

　　Anything to help our environment is a perfect thing to do on Earth Day and every day. __40__; learn about how you can make a difference to environmental protection all the time. And put it into practice-----every day!

　　Tell people some facts and then explain your feelings about them.

　　Many companies donate gloves and bags for clean-up groups.

　　Don’t restrict yourself to just one day a year.

　　Take your drink container with you.

　　Sing or listen to “Earth”songs.

　　Try to save money and water.

　　Join in group work.

　　Passage 6

　　It’s normal to wake briefly during the night.

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　　But if you’re waking up during the night and having trouble falling back asleep, the following tips may help.

　　Stay out of your head. The key to getting back to sleep is continuing to prepare your body for sleep, so remain in bed in a relaxed position. Hard as it may be, try not to stress over the fact that you’re awake, because that very stress and anxiety encourage your body to stay awake.

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　　If you are finding it hard to fall back asleep, try a relaxation technique such as visualization(想象), or deep breathing, which can be done without even getting out of bed. Remind yourself that although they’re not a replacement for sleep, rest and relaxation still help refresh your body.

　　Do a quiet, non-stimulating activity. If you’ve been awake for more than 15 minutes, try getting out of bed and doing a quiet, non-stimulating activity, such as reading a book. Keep the lights dim so as not to think that it’s time to wake up.

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　　A light snack might relax you, but be careful not to eat so much that your body begins to expect a meal at that time of the day.

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　　If you wake during the night feeling anxious about something, make a brief note of it on paper and delay worrying about it until the next day when you are fresh and it will be easier to resolve.

　　A. Make relaxation your goal, not sleep.

　　B. Put off worries and troubles.

　　C. Use a flashlight to go to the bathroom at night.

　　D. In fact, a good sleeper won’t even remember it.

　　E. Also avoid screens of any kind－computers, TVs, cell phones, iPads.

　　F. You’ll be much more productive and creative after a good night’s rest.

　　G. A good way to stay out of your head is to focus on the feeling in your body.

　　Passage 7

　　Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently.

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　　First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible.

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　　The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealMedia.com. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.

　　Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated by limited understanding.

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　　Here is some of the advice I give my students:

　　●Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.

　　●Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times.

　　● Do not translate everything into your native language.

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　　Don’t concentrate on details before you have understood the main ideas.

　　● Listen to something you enjoy.

　　I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn’t understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion.

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　　Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I did not pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.

　　A. What should you do?

　　B. Listen for the general idea of the conversation.

　　C. But you can’t follow a native English speaker at all!

　　D. But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!

　　E. So, what you need to do is to find listening resources.

　　F. However, after several weeks, I got used to the new environment in Germany.

　　G .Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts.

　　2016高考英语-

　　Passage 1：36 - 40 ACDFE

　　Passage 2：16—20 CGADE

　　Passage 3：16—20 CEADF

　　Passage 4：36---40 CGFDA

　　Passage 5：36---40 DBEAC

　　Passage 6：36—40 DGAEB

　　Passage 7：36---40 CEABG