3年高考2年模拟1年原创备战2017高考精品系列之英语：专题25 新题型——七选五阅读理解（原卷版）

　　3年高考2年模拟1年原创精品系列

　　专题25 新题型——七选五阅读理解

　　【2017年高考命题预测】

　　预测一

　　“七选五”型阅读理解题，试题模式为：给出一篇缺少五个句子的文章，对应有七个选项，要求同学们根据文章结构、内容，选出正确的句子，填入相应的空白处。《考试说明》对该题型命题目的的表述为“主要考查考生对文章的整体内容和结构以及上下文逻辑意义的理解和掌握。” 预测 文章的篇幅较短，词数多为20～30，兼顾多种体裁，通常有记叙文、说明文、议论文、应用文等，要求考生充分利用所给信息，高效处理信息的能力，还要求考生对文章有更深层次的理解。

　　预测对文章的结构有所了解把握住全篇的文脉即句与句段与段之间的逻辑关系

　　【考点定位】2017考纲解读和近几年考点分布

　　"明确、深刻地理解一篇文章对文章的结构有所了解把握住全篇的文脉即句与句段与段之间的逻辑关系"

　　此题型文章中有5处空白，在阅读过程中，如果不明白文章的主旨和段落主题、作者的写作意图，就很难顺畅地读下去、读明白，自然就很难选出正确答案。而一个空填错势必又影响到对另外一个空的选择。另外，此题有5个空白处，却提供7个选项，因此有2个选项是多余的干扰选项，从而又加大了选出正确答案的难度。 该题型要求同学们从整体上把握文章的逻辑结构和内容上的联系，理解句子之间、段落之间的关系，对诸如连贯性、一致性等语段特征有较强的意识和熟练的把握。

　　如果说通常意义上的高考英语完形填空题是词法和句法范围内的考察，是语言表达的基本单位,属于语言的组织规律,那么阅读填空题就是章法范围内的考查,是语言使用的范畴,属于言语的组织规律,简单地说,前者侧重语言的结构--语法,而后者侧重语言的使用--章法.

　　【考点pk】

　　名师考点透析

　　根据出题形式的不同,填空类题型可以分为句子填空题,段落摘要,带选项的段落摘要等题型。.传统的分题型讲解的方法倾向于把这些题型拆开,这些题型的出题思路大同小异,一旦掌握了这些题目的共性,做题就会变得易如反掌。

　　1．考查内容均为细节

　　每一道填空题的题目基本上都是对原文的一句话或者几句话进行的同义改写,不会出现对多句话或者是整段进行的概括归纳.

　　2．所填答案基本唯一

　　虽然这种考试需要考生自己书写答案,但是所有答案均来自于原文,不需要考生用自己的语言对原词进行改写.极个别情况下会出现词序颠倒,但是基本上不需要考生进行词性.时态.单复数等曲折形式的转换.这是由阅读的目的所决定的,只考查考生的阅读能力,而无意检验考生的写作能力.

　　3．凸显构成语段的方式

　　一是靠句际间意义的结合,二是靠句际间的关联词,逻辑性插入语来连接,我们在分析语段层次时,可以借助句际间的连接词语作出判断,但最主要的还是要真正体会句际间的意义关系,把握作者的思路,从语序上去发现断续点,理清层次,好文章的层次非矴逦?只有层层入手,才能真正理解文章.

　　通过对高考中“七选五”型阅读理原题以及大量同类试题研究可知，此类试题虽然新颖，但是也有其特有的解题规律，主要注重解题的窍门和方法，成功闯关，选准答案的难度并不大。 根据作者归纳的解题方法和窍门，为帮助同学们记忆和使用，特将此方法归结为“通读全文、详读段落、定位选项、通读复检、确定排除”五步解题法。以下就此方法进行分析，希望此方法能为同学们的解题提供助力。

　　步骤一：通读全文，对文章进行快速浏览，寻找主题句，抓住文章结构及文章的写作内容。

　　在阅读过程中，要注意文章的开始与结束段落，尤其是文章的首段及末段末句，因为开门见山与结尾总结的写作方式为常见的写作方式，首段的末句一般是是全文的主题所在，说明本文将探讨哪些内容，并简要指出文章的写作思路，有时甚至会以提纲的形式呈现。首段的末句对于快速掌握文章的主题具有重要意义，如果它是文章的主题句，就可以使读者迅速明确文章情节将如何展开，并对文章的写作主题有了整体的了解。如果末句不是主题句，则需要继续寻找。这时，可以考虑文章的写作方式是否为•结尾总结:式，如两者均可排除，则需在文章中其他段落寻找主题句，但要注意首段 与末段的提示作用。

　　步骤二：详读段落，在短时间内，找出每段写作内容的关键词。明确各段的主题句或主旨大意。

　　文章正文部分通常分为若干小段落。各段落会根据整体文章写作主题展开，对文章主体进行的不同方面的描述。找出各个小段落中的关键词，明确其描述内容，为整体试题的解决做好铺垫。

　　步骤三：定位选项，明确各备选选项的含义，抓住其关键词语，根据文章整体结构与具体内容，将选项填入文中，填写时尤为注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段及句中的衔接标志词。

　　在定位选项时，要特别注意空格上下段的写作内容，以及空格上段尾句和下段首句的结构和意义。将所选项放入空白处，看看是否与上下文构成语义及逻辑上的直接关系，是否符合该处语境。能否承接前后的写作线索。使文章无论内容还是衔接上都能做到通顺。

　　一篇文章作为一个整体，是有其写作的线索与思路的，在选项定位中，要尤其注意文章的写作线索，文章的写作思路的连贯使文章的每个段落、每个句子甚至每个短语均融为一体。如果带入选项后，发现文章写作线索中断或是前后矛盾，应更换其它选项。

　　步骤四：通读复检，将所选答案代入文中，再次通读全文，重点考查逻辑关系和关联结构。 

　　在完成选项定位后，应通读全文，检查文章内容是否完整，语义是否连贯合理、各段落内容是否紧扣主题，语篇结构是否通顺连贯、具有一致性、合乎逻辑，写作思路是否清晰明了，格式以及用语是否恰当贴切，从而判断选择的答案是否正确。同时，我们还应注意对相近选项的对比分析，个别干扰项由于与某个正确选项的内容相近具有很强的干扰性，这时就需要我们认真分析，仔细甄别，排除干扰，从而得出正确选项。

　　步骤五：确定排除，研究多余选项，确定排除理由，最终确定答案。

　　在检查后，应再次查看所排除选项，进一步确定排除理由，以防造成易混选项误选。

　　【三年高考】

　　1高考试题及其解析

　　高考试题

　　Secret codes (密码)keep messages private。Banks, companies, and government agencies use secret codes in doing business, especially when information is sent by computer.

　　People have used secret codes for thousands of years. 36 Code breaking never lags(落后) far behind code making. The science of creating and reading coded messages is called cryptography.

　　There are three main types of cryptography. 37 For example, the first letters of “My elephant eats too many eels” Spell out the hidden message “Meet me.”

　　38 You might represent each letter with a number, For example, Let’s number the letters of the alphabet, in order, from 1 to 26. If we substitute a number for each letter, the message “Meet me” would read “13 5 20 13 5.”

　　A code uses symbols to replace words, phrases, or sentences. To read the message of a real code, you must have a code book. 39 For example “bridge“ might stand for “meet” and “out” might stand for “me.” The message “bridge out” would actually mean “Meet me.” 40 However, it is also hard to keep a code book secret for long. So codes must be changed frequently.

　　A. It is very hard to break a code without the code book. B. In any language, some letters are used more than others. C. Only people who know the keyword can read the message. D. As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them. E. You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out. F. With a code book, you might write down words that would stand for other words. G. Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet.

　　2.【2016·全国新课标II】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　A garden that’s just right for you

　　Have you ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you, where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the sum(总和) of its parts?

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　　. But it doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with looking inside yourself and understanding who you are with respect to the natural world and how you approach the gardening process.

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　　Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns and masses of color. Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers(肥料).

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　　. However, there are a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden. One of them comes from our earliest years.

　　●Recall(回忆)your childhood memories

　　Our model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood. Grandma’s rose garden and Dad’s vegetable garden might be good or bad, but that’s not what’s important.

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　　--how being in those gardens made us feel. If you’d like to build a powerful bond with your garden, start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth.

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　　then go outside and work out a plan to translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden. Have fun.

　　A. Know why you garden

　　B. Find a good place for your own garden

　　C. It’s our experience of the garden that matters

　　D. It’s delightful to see so many beautiful flowers

　　E. Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plants

　　F. You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, too

　　G. For each of those gardens, writer down the strongest memory you have

　　3.【2016·全国新课标III】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Everyone knows that fish is good for health.

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　　But it seems that many people don’t cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn’t difficult.

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　　This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way.

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　　Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should feel that you’re standing at the ocean’s edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn’t fresh.

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　　When you have bought a fish and arrive home, you’d better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don’t cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two. Frozen fish isn’t as tasty as the fresh one.

　　There are many common methods used to cook fish.   20   First, lean it and season it with your choice of spices(调料). Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound. (A larger one will take more time.) Then, it’s ready to serve.

　　A. Do not buy it. B. The easiest is to steam it. C. This is how you can do it. D. It just requires a little knowledge. E. The fish will go bad within hours. F. When buying fish, you should first smell it. G. The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.

　　4.【2016·北京】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的填入空白处。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　The Science of Risk-Seeking

　　Sometimes We decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking.

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　　Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.

　　The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring.

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　　As the quality of Risk-taking was passed from on ration to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.

　　So why aren抰 we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one Killed. A few daring survived, though, along owith a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it.

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　　No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years.

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　　To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.

　　Mean taking some risks, so your brain raisers your tolerance for risk as well.

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　　For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.

　　As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we抣l continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.

　　A. It all depends on your character.

　　B. Those are the risks you should jump to take.

　　C. Being better at those things meant a greater chance of susrvival.

　　D. Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.

　　E. This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.

　　F. However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.

　　G. New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.

　　5.【2016·四川】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Both men and women are living longer these days in industrialized countries. 16

　　In general, they can expect to live six or seven years more than men. One reason for this is biological.

　　One important biological factor that helps women live longer is the difference in hormones between men and women.

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　　Between the ages of about 12 and 50, women produce hormones that are involved in fertility(生育能力). These hormones also have a positive effect on the heart and blood flow. In fact, women are less likely to have high blood pressure or to die from heart attacks.

　　18   They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infections. This means that women generally ger sick less often and less seriously than men. The common cold is a good example: women, on average, get fewer colds than men.19    Scientists are still not exactly sure how influence aging, but they believe that they do. Some think that a woman’s body cells have a tendency(向) to age more slowly than a man’s. Others think that a man’s body cells have a tendency to age more quickly. 20   A．However, women, on average, live longer. B .The biological factor plays an important part. C. Women are also helped by their female genes. D. The female hormones also protect the body in another way. E. Recent research seems to support both of these possibilities. F. Therefore, women are more healthy than men and can live a better life. G. Hormones are chemicals which are produced by the body to control carious body functions.

　　6.【2016·浙江】下面文章中有5处（第61-65题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（ABCDE和F）中选出符合各段意思的小题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

　　A. Get involved in student activities

　　B. Your voice is actually super important

　　C. There is a significant increase of opportunities

　　D. Stay in active communication with your friends

　　E. Get smart about the people who you spend your time with

　　F. Your major does not matter as much in your first of college

　　Five Things Nobody Told Me about College

　　As I type this , I am in my university dorm room. A year ago, when I was awaiting to hear the results of my college applications, I often went to websites for some type of

　　insider look on what college would be like. However, there’s only so much that prep books, websites, and older friends can teach. Here are the top 5things nobody

　　told me about college:

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　　Nobody entering a university knows exactly what they want to study. If they tell you otherwise, they’re lying and will probably change what they want to purse within the first quarter of attendance . During my first quarter at University of California, Riverside (UCR),I

　　thought that I wanted to study Political Science with its focus on International Affairs, so that’s what I applied for. However, once I worked with statewide and local government, I realized that a better fit for me would be Public Policy, and now I am in the process of changing my area.

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　　In college, there are so many good chances for you to meet your expectations. However, there is a very important difference between wanting to do something and applying for something. In order for you to take advantage

　　of the conferences, research, internships ,and fellowships that your university offers, apply! Step into your academic advisor’s office, introduce yourself, and begin making the valuable connections that are necessary to help during the rest of your college career. Great things happen when you step out of your comfort zone, and you would be surprised on how many chances exist if you just ask.

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　　College is where you meet your birdesmaids,

　　neighbors, and potential bosses. The relationships you develop now will probably be linked to the ones you value later, so be wise about the people who you invest yourself in . You are only one person, and you do not have time to waste on people who would rather cause drama or mess up with your purpose. Surround yourself with uplifting individuals who challenge you to be better while loving you for who you are, and be patient

　　to the people who are the complete opposite of that description.

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　　As a first-year, I was afraid to make any noise towards campus issues that I noticed. It was not until I became involved in student government that I gained the confidence to handle projects that I created with the help of ASUCR Office of the President. During my first quarter, I spoke directly to the Chancellor, asking him for support towards my initiavives, met with the Vive Chancellors, and coorerated with my teaching assistances to begin my undergraduate research protect. Nothing good will happen when you are silent.

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　　At my high school, there were about only four active club and organizations that students could be a part of. Imagine my surprise when I stepped foot onto UCR’s campus, where over 400 organizations exist, ranging from political organizations to karate club. You are not paying all or your tuition(学费)to merely go to class, study,pass tests and graduate. Make something worthy out of your experience. Create that you will want to tell your grandchildren one day. It all begins here, by signing up to join an organization.

　　2015年高考试题

　　阅读新题型

　　1.【2015·北京卷】第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分。共 10 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的填入空白处。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　This Way to Dreamland

　　Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what’s happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy._71__They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.

　　But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. __72__ Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?

　　So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?

　　First, understand that some opportunities(机会) for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams.__73_ And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while you’re daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another task—preferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings.

　　It’s also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate. “Mindfulness”, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep.__74__

　　Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away.____75_

　　Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.

　　A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.

　　B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.

　　C. Without wandering minds, we wouldn’t have relatively, Coke or Post-it notes.

　　D. At one time, daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.

　　E. It involves slow, steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.

　　F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike sleep dreams, which may be hard to understand.

　　G. Therefore, it’s a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you’re

　　in the daydream zone.

　　2. 【2015·新课标全国II】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs.

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　　, buy the best-fitting running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit.

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　　. As always, you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.

　　During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day.

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　　, it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run.

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　　. After two weeks, start timing yourself.

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　　. Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.

　　After six days

　　For a good marathon runner

　　Before you begin your training

　　With each day, increase the distance by a half mile

　　If they still feel good, you can begin running in them

　　Time spent for preparation raises the quality of training

　　Now you are ready out a goal of improving distance and time

　　3. 【2015·新课标全国I】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Building Trust in a Relationship Again

　　Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences, 36 .

　　Trust is a risk. But you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.

　　Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been stolen from, lied to , misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust anymore, 37.

　　It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.

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　　having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.

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　　If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.

　　You didn’t lose “everything”. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life. 40 instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.

　　Learn to really trust yourself.

　　It is putting confidence in someone.

　　Stop regarding yourself as the victim.

　　Remember that you can expect the best in return.

　　They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.

　　This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.

　　Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened.

　　2017年高考试题

　　Evaluating Sources (来源) of health Information

　　Making good choices about your own health requairs reasonable evaluation. A key first step in bettering your evaluation ability is to look carefully at your sources of healthy information. Resonable evaluation includes knowing where and how to fins relevant information, how to separate fact from opinions, how to recognize poor reasoning, and how to analyze information and the reliability of sources.

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　　Go to the original source. Media reports often simplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, and determin whether it was based on good science. Think about the type of study.

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　　Watch for misleading language. Some studies will find that a behaviour “contributes to” or is “associated with” an outcome; this does not mean that a certain course must lead to a certain result.

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　　Carefully read or listen to information in order to fully understand it.

　　Use your common sense. Ifa report seems too good to be true, probably it is. Be especially careful of information contained in advertisements.

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　　Evaluate “scientific” statements carefully, and be aware of quackery(江湖骗术).

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　　Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but each of us needs to find a healthy lifestyle that works for us.

　　Developing the ability to evaluate reasonably and independently about the health problems will serve you well throughout your life.

　　A. Make choice that are right for you.

　　B. The goal of an ad is to sell you something.

　　C. Be sure to work through the critical questions.

　　D. And examine the findings of the original research.

　　E. Distinguish between research reports and public health advice.

　　F. Be aware that information may also be incorrectly explained by an author’s point of view.

　　G. The following suggestions can help you sort through the health information you receive from common sources.

　　【2017·辽宁卷】 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡

　　上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:

　　· Schedule yearly exams.

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　　Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.

　　· Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses.

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　　Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.

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　　Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.

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　　As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.

　　·

　　Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.

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　　Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.

　　A. Eat your greens.

　　B. Eye care should begin early in life.

　　C. They can properly protect your eyes.

　　D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.

　　E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.

　　F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.

　　G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

　　【2017·全国新课标I】（共3小题，每小题3分，满分15分）

　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　The jobs of the future have not been invented, 36 By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.  1. Curiosity  Your children need to be deeply curious. 37 Ask kids, “What ingredients (配料) can we add to make these pancakes even better next time” and then try them out. Did those ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?  2. Creativity 

　　True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it. 38 There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their Creativity.  3. Interpersonal Skills 

　　Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what is going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. 39 “Why do you think she is crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?” 4. Self Expression 

　　40 There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas ¡ª music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.  A. Encourage kids to cook with you.  B. And we can’t forget science education.  C. We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.  D. So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don’t yet exist?  E. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.  F. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.  G. Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill. 

　　2017·新课标全国卷Ⅱ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Tips for cooking on a tight schedule

　　From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don't cook more often: ability, money, and time. __36__ Money is a topic I'll save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule：

　　moments when I think cooking is a pain are when I'm already hungry and there's nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already? __37__

　　2. Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread? __38__ It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.

　　3. __39__ This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.

　　Hopefully that gives you a good start. __40__ And don't let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!

　　A. Try new things.

　　B. Ability is easily improved.

　　C. Make three or four instead.

　　D. Understand your food better.

　　E. Cooking is a burden for many people.

　　F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.

　　G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.

　　2017年高考试题

　　【2017北京卷】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的填入空白处。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Urbanization

　　Until relatively recently, the vast majority of human beings lived and died without ever seeing a city. The first city was probably founded no more than 5,500 years ago.

　　71_ . In fact, nearly everyone lived on farms or in tiny rural (乡村的) villages. It was not until the 20th century that Great Britain became the first urban society in history--- a society in which the majority of people live in cities and do not farm for a living.

　　Britain was only the beginning.

　　72_

　　.The process of urbanization--- the migration (迁移) of people from the countryside to the city--- was the result of modernization, which has rapidly transformed how people live and where they live.

　　In 1990, fewer than 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. Today, over 82% of Americans live in cities. Only about 2% live on farms. 73

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　　Large cities were impossible until agriculture became industrialized. Even in advanced agricultural societies. It took about ninety-five people on farms to feed five people in cities.

　　_74

　　. Until modern times, those living in cities were mainly the ruling elite(精英) and the servants, laborers and professionals who served them. Cities survived by taxing farmers and were limited in size by the amount of surplus food that the rural population produced and by the ability to move this surplus from farm to city.

　　Over the past two centuries, the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country.

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　　. Today, instead of needing ninety-five farmers to feed five city people, one American farmer is able to feed more than a hundred non-farmers.

　　A. That kept cities very small.

　　B. The rest live in small towns.

　　C. The effects of urban living on people should be considered.

　　D. Soon many other industrial nations become urban societies.

　　E. But even 200 years ago, only a few people could live in cities.

　　F. Modernization drew people to the cities and made farmers more productive.

　　G. Modern cities have destroyed social relations and the health of human beings.

　　【2017全国新课标II】根据根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。

　　Public Speaking Training

　　·Get a coach

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　　，so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that's right for you.

　　·Focus on positives

　　Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren't doing well.

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　　, so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn't do.

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　　If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it's going to give you lots of dos and don'ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you're going to be talking about.

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　　. As far as we're concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.

　　·You are a special person not a clone

　　Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits.

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　　. Your training course should help you bring out your

　　personality, not try to turn you into someone you're not.

　　A. You aren't like anybody else

　　B. You already do lots of things well

　　C. Turn your back on too many rules

　　D. Check the rules about dos and don'ts

　　E. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is tough

　　F .The one thing you don't want is for them to fall asleep

　　G. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse

　　【2017全国新课标I】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

　　选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Business is the organized approach to providing customers with the goods and services they want. The word business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services. Most business seek to make a profit(利润) - that aim to achieve income that is more than the costs of operating the business.

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　　Commonly called nonprofits, these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers.

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　　Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business.

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　　One is the establishment (制定)of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting.

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　　The third relates to the establishment of standards of word in all departments. Direction is concerned primarily with supervision(监管)and guidance by the management in authority.

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　　A. Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standards for work.

　　B. In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management.

　　C. Examples of nonprofit business include such organizations as social service agencies and many hospitals.

　　D. However, some businesses only seek to enough to cover their operating costs

　　E. The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.

　　F. In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.

　　G Planning in business management has three main aspects.

　　【2017辽宁卷】根据短文内容，从下框的A～F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。

　　Forgiveness

　　To forgive is a virtue,but no one has ever said it is easy.When someone has deeply hurt you,it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate.However,forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial

　　to your physical and mental health.People who forgive show less sadness,anger and stress and more hopefulness,according to a recent research.

　　71 Try the following steps.

　　Calm yourelf. 72 You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature or someone you love.

　　Don’t wait for an apology.Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. _73__Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.

　　Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者).Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain.Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings,learn to look for the help,beauty and kindness around you.

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　　If you understand your offender ,you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’s point of view.

　　Don’t forget to forgive yourself. _75__ But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don’t do it.

　　Why should you forgive?

　　How could you start to forgive?

　　Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.

　　Try to see things from your offender’s angle.

　　For some people,forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.

　　To make your anger die away,try a simple stress-management technique.

　　If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.

　　2017年高考试题

　　2017·辽宁卷 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　How to Make Friends

　　Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self­worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend.

　　__71__ But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.

　　1. Associate with others.

　　The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.

　　2. Start a conversation.

　　Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.

　　__72__

　　You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.

　　3.

　　__73__

　　Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.

　　4. Let it grow.

　　It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.

　　__74__

　　The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.

　　5. Enjoy your friendship.

　　The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.

　　__75__

　　Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.

　　A. Be cheerful.

　　B. Do things together.

　　C. Do not wait to be spoken to.

　　D. Try not to find fault with your friends.

　　E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.

　　F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.

　　G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.

　　2017·课标全国卷

　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Kids' health: Four steps for fighting stress

　　Everybody gets stressed from time to time.

　　__71__

　　Some ways of dealing with stress—like screaming or hitting someone—don't solve (解决) much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.

　　Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed：

　　(1) Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to a trusted adult, such as a parent or other relatives.

　　__72__

　　They might have had similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.

　　(2) Don't take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear, that's not a good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself.

　　__73__

　　(3) Try to solve the problem. After you're calm and you have support from adults and friends, it's time to get down to business.

　　__74__

　　Even if you can't solve it all, you can solve a piece of it.

　　(4) Be positive. Most stress is temporary (暂时的). Remember stress does go away, especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.

　　These steps aren't magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time, you'll help yourself feel better even faster.

　　__75__

　　A．Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.

　　B．Notice your friends' feelings and find a way to help them.

　　C．Different people feel stress in different ways.

　　D．Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone.

　　E．You need to figure out what the problem is.

　　F．And don't forget about your friends.

　　G．Then, find a way to calm down.

　　2017·北京卷

　　根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Empathy

　　Last year, researchers from the University of Michigan reported that empathy, the ability to understand other people, among college students had dropped sharply over the past 10 years. __71__ Today, people spend more time alone and are less likely to join

　　groups and clubs.

　　Jennifer Freed, a co­director of a teen program, has another explanation. Turn on the TV, and you're showered with news and reality shows full of people fighting, competing, and generally treating one another with no respect. __72___

　　There are good reasons not to follow those bad examples. Humans are socially related by nature. __73__ Researchers have also found that empathetic teenagers are more likely to have high self­respect. Besides, empathy can be a cure for loneliness, sadness, anxiety, and fear.

　　Empathy is also an indication of a good leader. In fact, Freed says, many top companies report that empathy is one of the most important things they look for in new managers. __74__“Academics are important. But if you don't have emotional(情感的) intelligence, you won't be as successful in work or in your love life，”she says.

　　What't the best way to up your EQ(情商)？For starters, let down your guard and really listen to others. __75__

　　To really develop empathy, you'd better volunteer at a nursing home or a hospital, join a club or a team that has a diverse membership, have a “sharing circle” with your family, or spend time caring for pets at an animal shelter.

　　A．Everyone is different, and levels of empathy differ from person to person.

　　B．That could be because so many people have replaced face time with screen time, the researchers said.

　　C．“One doesn't develop empathy by having a lot of opinions and doing a lot of talking，”Freed says.

　　D．Humans learn by example—and most of the examples on it are anything but empathetic.

　　E．Empathy is a matter of learning how to understand someone else—both what they think and how they feel.

　　F．Good social skills—including empathy—are a kind of“emotional intelligence”that will help you succeed in many areas of life.

　　G．Having relationships with other people is an important part of being human—and having empathy is decisive to those relationships.

　　【两年模拟】2015、201名校模拟题及其答案解析

　　1.【河南省重点中学协作体2016届高三第二次适应性考试】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that.

　　36.When I started my Ph.D. program, I felt like the dumbest person in every class. I couldn’t believe how many smart people were there. I didn’t know if I could measure up to their intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too.

　　You are unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hamburger Helper , don’t compare yourself to your sister who is a chef(厨师). I’m sure you can do many things that she can’t.  37 You are you. You are not your sister. 

　　You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesn’t exist. What’s perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong.   38.

　　  39.Our sense of self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesn’t make them true.    40.

　　A. You have the power to change your future.

　　B. So focus on your own passions and talents.

　　C. You are not the only one who feels this way.

　　D. If you love yourself for who you are, other people will notice.

　　E. You need to change your thought patterns.

　　F. One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t believe a negative thought you think!”

　　G. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you. 

　　2.【江西师大附中、鹰潭一中2016届高三下学期第一次联考】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　____36

　　When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.

　　The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 

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　　The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 

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　　It included such items as automobiles and new houses.

　　By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching” level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction－the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body－this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of goods and services, many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care, and entertainment. 

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　　On this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?

　　A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice. 

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　　In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels.

　　A. Then a third level appeared.

　　B. Different people have different wants on each level.

　　C. There are several levels of wants in one’s life.

　　D. When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears

　　E. At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure.

　　F. Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing.

　　G. Human wants seem endless.

　　3.【河南省焦作市2016届高三第一次模拟】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Five Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder

　　No matter how hard we work, it seems that there is never enough time to get all the important tasks done. Rather than working longer, consider working smarter, not harder. Here are some ways to work smarter:

　　Make a careful plan. Just like every organization needs a business plan, an efficient worker needs a work plan.

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　　Schedule your tasks throughout the days, weeks, and months, but do it ahead of time.

　　Set your goals. As a part of your work plan, you should set clear and measurable goals. Goals should state which tasks are to be completed and when they get completed. Rather than setting firm deadlines, which can lead to pressure and stress, allow a period of time to reach goals.

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　　Develop a consistent daily work schedule and stick to it! If a typical workday consists of some writing tasks（emails, reports）, one-on-one meetings, and processing data, set aside specific time each day to accomplish each kind of tasks.

　　Delegate（授权）effectively.

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　　The person who tries to do everything himself or herself not only is overloaded and overstressed, but is bad for their colleagues, by not allowing them to be challenged and grow by taking on important duties.

　　Don’t make work harder than it actually is. Much of the pressure is produced by ourselves.

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　　We feel like we should do more. Remember that tasks should be completed step by step. Focus on each step rather than on the entire project, which can help us cut down on feelings that we are “overwhelmed”.

　　A. Stick to your plan.

　　B. We set unrealistic goals or standards for ourselves.

　　C. Also, take time to reward yourself for achieving a goal.

　　D. Organize your workday.

　　E. We cannot expect to complete the tasks quickly.

　　F. Learn which tasks can be delegated and which need personal attention.

　　G. It is a well-thought-out plan to help guide and direct work activities.

　　4.【广东省深圳市2016年高三第二次调研】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多

　　余选项。

　　Television is everywhere around us. Yet it is great for learning English. The pictures make it easier to understand than radio and because you can see who’s talking, and get a better idea of what people mean. Just watch their “body language”! Watch programs that you find enjoyable and entertaining.

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　　Here’s the english-at-home.com guide to learning as much as possible while watching English television:

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　　Learning English should be fun –– not something that you have to force yourself to do. If you have a passion for football, watch matches or the sports news.

　　Keep a notebook near to your television.

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　　This is especially useful. You can look for programs with sub-titles in your own language.

　　Try to watch English television regularly. Even if you can only watch 15 minutes a day, you’ll be amazed how much you learn.

　　Don’t worry if you don’t understand everything. English television is normally aimed at native English speakers.

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　　If the programs that you’re watching are full of unknown words, just concentrate on understanding the general meaning.

　　Keep a note of television programs and presenters that you find easy to understand and try to watch them regularly.

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　　Soon you will impress your friends with your English skills.

　　A. Don’t watch the programs too easy for you.

　　B. Better watch programs that you find interesting.

　　C. Programs often include many difficult words.

　　D. English learning has little to do with watching TV.

　　E. Whatever you watch will help you improve your English.

　　F. Doing this will increase your confidence in learning English.

　　G. You can take down any new words or expressions that you hear.

　　5.【湖南省师大附中、长沙一中、长郡中学、雅礼中学2016届高三四校联考】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项

　　为多余选项。

　　I just realized that while children are dogs-loyal and affectionate-teenagers are cats.

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　　You feed it, train it, and boss it around. It puts its head on your knee and gazes at you as if you were a Rembrandt painting. It bounds indoors with enthusiasm when you call it. However,

　　around age 13,

　　your adoring little puppy(child) turns into a big old cat(teenager). Then when you tell it to come inside, it looks amazed, as if

　　wondering who died. Instead of following your doorsteps, it disappears.

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　　Not realizing that the dog is now a cat, you think something must be desperately wrong within. Since you're the one who raised it, you assume that you did something wrong. Now you're dealing with a cat. Filled with guilt and fear, you redouble your efforts to make your pet behave.

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　　Call it, and it runs way. Tell it to sit, and it

　　jumps on the counter.

　　Instead of continuing to act like a dog owner, you can learn to behave like a cat owner. Put a dish of food near the door, and let it come to you.

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　　You sit still, and it will come, seeking that warm, comforting lap it has not entirely forgotten. Be there to open the door for it. One day your grown-up child will walk into the kitchen,

　　give you a big kiss and say, "You've been working hard all day. Let me get those dishes for you."_40

　　A. It's so easy to be a dog owner.

　　B. Children as cats can turn to their parents.

　　C.

　　You won't see it again until it gets hungry.

　　D. Then you'll realize your cat is a dog again.

　　E. Teenagers can understand and appreciate their parents' love.

　　F. But remember that a cat needs your help and your affection, too.

　　G. However, all the efforts made before now produce the opposite of the desired result.

　　6.【山东省实验中学2016届高三上学期第三次诊断】As the old saying goes, laughter is the best medicine.

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　　. However, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects is has on the human body. They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.

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　　. People watched funny films while doctors checked their heart, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, makes the heart beat quicker and makes people breathe deeper; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet.

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　　Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs.

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　　. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemical in the brain which diminishes both stress and pain.

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　　. They try to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.

　　A. Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body.

　　B. Until recently, few people took the saying seriously.

　　C. Therefore, people are taught to laugh.

　　D. The group that tolerated (忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program.

　　E. As a result, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics.

　　F. Laughter is closely related to good health.

　　G. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.

　　7.【湖北省武汉市武昌区2016届高三元月调研】How to relax your mind

　　Nowadays，people everywhere seem to find less and less time available to them, and more and more things to achieve. It’s quite common to find people running around like headless chickens meeting deadlines that they create. One doesn’t have to live this way, in stress and struggle. 36

　　Breathing – I can’t stress enough the importance of learning how to breathe properly, and not only when you’re stressed, but at all times that you can. Learning how to breathe properly at all times is essential. You should try to deepen and lengthen your breath to lower the stress level and promote relaxation. 37

　　Relaxing – We often think that just going to the gym and working out is the right way to go to relax ourselves. 38 A good hard workout is good from time to time, but you are still running at full steam ahead and not giving yourself time to relax. So lighting some fragrant candles, taking a slow hot bath or a shower, or meditating for even 10 minutes will do wonders to help you relax your mind and get out of the stress zone.

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　　So calling or meeting up with a person who can listen and empathize with us, is often a great way to relax. It’s important that we don’t go into victim mode and get too negative. When we let out our frustrations, it should be done in a positive manner, and with lightheartedness, even joking about the stress we’re under.

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　　– Probably one of the most difficult skills at first to master, but in the end one of the most rewarding to learn in our fast-paced society is the attitude of gratitude. We can do some gratitude list making right on the spot to get out of our heads and away from all that we wished we had but don’t, and to be thankful for all that we do have. I swear learning how to do this will relax you in a way that will change your life for the better.

　　Hopefully this article helped you to find an answer to your question about how to relax your mind from stress. Try these techniques and let us know, what works best for you.

　　A. Be thankful to your friends.

　　B. Be grateful for what you have.

　　C. But this pace doesn’t do much for our mind or stress levels.

　　D. You can either lie down on the floor or sit comfortably to relax yourself.

　　E. In this article we will present a few tips on how to relax your mind from stress.

　　F. In addition, deeper breathes help to get rid of harmful substances in your lungs.

　　G. Sometimes we need to just let out our frustrations and worries to a close friend.

　　8.【2016届河北省保定市高三期末调研】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Indoor air pollution belongs to one of the top five environmental health risks. It is a fact that air pollutants in your home may be containing harmful particles(颗粒) for our health. It is a wise way to control it.

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　　What are the pollutants that come in indoor air pollution?

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　　Those particulate matters include dust, smoke and other particles which are generated from the combustion(燃烧)appliances such as cooking stoves. It can also contain tiny organism such as viruses, bacteria, dust mites.

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　　Building material can also bring pollutants such as paints, cleaning products, pesticides(杀虫剂) and so on. How to deal with indoor air pollution?

　　There are some ways you can do to deal with your indoor air pollution.

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　　However, if the contaminants come to the outdoor environment, you have to find an alternative. This cleaning device(装置)can be a good option for your problem.

　　Air cleaning device is designed to be able to remove virtually all the pollutants contained in the indoor environment. There are basically two types of air cleaning device, whole house air and portable air cleaning device. Portable air cleaner is ideal for small room or specific area.

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　　A. Generally, indoor air pollution contains pollutants, such as particulate matters and gaseous pollutants.

　　B. However, it is better to know the harmful particles that come in the air in your home.

　　C. The gaseous pollutants are mostly generated from the process of combustion including vehicle exhaust, gas cooking stoves, and also tobacco smoke.

　　D. The first thing you can do is to give ventilation(通风) for your home with clean outdoor air.

　　E. Indoor air pollution contains many harmful chemical matters.

　　F. Meanwhile, whole house air cleaner can cover larger area in your home.

　　G. On the contrary, large air cleaner can get rid of all the pollutants.

　　9.【广东省惠州市2016届高三上学期第三次调研】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　When we think about the dreams we have, it is surprising to see how many people failed even if they could have succeeded. So today I’m going to tell you five ways to kill your dreams.

　　Believe in overnight success.

　　Everyone knows the story of a tech guy who built a mobile app and sold it for a lot of money. ___16___ If you investigate further, you will find that he is well educated and has been working on the project for 20 years. Therefore, your overnight success is always a result of what you’ve done in your life.

　　___17___

　　Constantly, people around you always have opinions on which path you should take. But whichever way you choose, there are other ways you have to pick as well. And one day you need to solve those problems yourself.

　　Decide to rest when success is guaranteed.

　　When your life is going great and everything is set—time to rest. Actually, when you’re growing towards a peak, you need to work even harder and find yourself another peak. If you were content with what you’ve accomplished, it would stop you from a greater success. ___18___

　　Believe the fault is someone else’s.

　　I constantly see people saying, “I created this great product, but the market is so bad.” If you have dreams, it’s your responsibility to make them happen. Yes, the market may be bad. But if no one bought your product, surely there is something there that is your fault. ___19___

　　Believe that the only things that matter are the dreams themselves.

　　Achieving a dream is a short moment, but your life is not. ___20___ And the only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey.

　　A. When we face difficulties, believe in ourselves.

　　B. The overnight success inspires so many people.

　　C. The story may seem real, but I bet it’s incomplete.

　　D. Be responsible for your own dreams.

　　E. Life is never about the goals themselves.

　　F. There’s no time to settle down.

　　G. Believe someone else has the answers for you.

　　10.【四川省资阳市2016届高三上学期第二次诊断】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Do you have a spare room in your house? Do you like to share your drive way in front of your garage with others? Both of these can help you make money.

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　　Perhaps the best-known example of a company in this field is Airbnb – an American web business which allows you to rent out your spare room to holidaymakers. It says it operates in 34,000 cities and it has 800,000 listings of rooms and apartments.

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　　A British company is doing something with parking spaces. JustPark’s founder, Anthony Eskinaizi, says, “when I had the original idea, I spotted a driveway close to a sports stadium. It would have been so convenient if I could have just parked in the driveway rather than in a commercial car park.”

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　　Around 20,000 people have advertised their spaces on the website, and he says around half a million drivers use it.

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　　They are people who run things like traditional hotels and commercial car parks. They are afraid of ending up losing money.

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　　Regulations for these new businesses are unclear. How will renting out your driveway affect your neighbour? Because this a new business world, those rules aren’t there yet.

　　A. And there is another problem.

　　B. A commercial car park is inconvenient.

　　C. And his great idea has proved a success.

　　D. But the new business of renting has its competitors.

　　E. They seem to have occupied the majority of the market.

　　F. But the government says no to the new business of renting.

　　G. Many people are benefiting from this new business of renting.

　　11.【浙江省杭州市五校联盟2016届高三年级上学期第一次诊断】下面文章中有5处 （第61～65） 需要添加小标题。请从（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题， 并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

　　A. Decide to settle when growth is guaranteed.

　　B. Follow other people's paths.

　　C. Blame others for the fault.

　　D. Have faith in overnight success. 

　　E. Only pay attention to the dreams themselves.

　　F. Believe someone else has the answers for you.

　　FIVE WAYS TO KILL YOUR DREAMS

　　I dedicated the past two years to understanding how people achieve their dreams. When we think about the dreams we have, and the footprint we want to leave in the universe, it is striking to see how big of an overlap there is between the dreams that we have and projects that never happen. So I'm here to talk to you today about five ways how not to follow your dreams.

　　61. ______

　　You know the story, right? The tech guy built a mobile app and sold it very fast for a lot of money. You know, the story may seem real, but I bet it's incomplete. If you go investigate further, the guy has done 30 apps before and he has done a master's on the topic, a Ph.D. He has been working on the topic for 20 years. This is really interesting. I myself have a story in Brazil that people think is an overnight success. I come from a humble family, and two weeks before the deadline to apply to MIT, I started the application process. And, voila! I got in. People may think it's an overnight success, but that only worked because for the 17 years prior to that, I took life and education seriously. Your overnight success story is always a result of everything you've done in your life through that moment.

　　62. ______

　　Constantly, people want to help out, right? All sorts of people: your family, your friends, your business partners, they all have opinions on which path you should take: "And let me tell you, go through this pipe." But whenever you go inside, there are other ways you have to pick as well. And you need to make those decisions yourself. No one else has the perfect answers for your life. And you need to keep picking those decisions, right? The pipes are infinite and you're going to bump your head, and it's a part of the process.

　　63. ______

　　So when your life is going great, you have put together a great team, and you have growing revenue, and everything is set — time to settle. When I launched my first book, I worked really, really hard to distribute it everywhere in Brazil. With that, over three million people downloaded it, over 50,000 people bought physical copies. When I wrote a sequel, some impact was guaranteed. Even if I did little, sales would be okay. But okay is never okay. When you're growing towards a peak, you need to work harder than ever and find yourself another peak. Maybe if I did little, a couple hundred thousand people would read it, and that's great already. But if I work harder than ever, I can bring this number up to millions. That's why I decided, with my new book, to go to every single state of Brazil. And I can already see a higher peak. There's no time to settle down.

　　64. ______

　　I constantly see people saying, "Yes, I had this great idea, but no investor had the vision to invest." "Oh, I created this great product, but the market is so bad, the sales didn't go well." Or, "I can't find good talent; my team is so below expectations." If you have dreams, it's your responsibility to make them happen. Yes, it may be hard to find talent. Yes, the market may be bad. But if no one invested in your idea, if no one bought your product, for sure, there is something there that is your fault. Definitely. You need to get your dreams and make them happen. And no one achieved their goals alone. But if you didn't make them happen, it's your fault and no one else's. Be responsible for your dreams.

　　65. ______

　　Once I saw an ad, and it was a lot of friends, they were going up a mountain, it was a very high mountain, and it was a lot of work. You could see that they were sweating and this was tough. And they were going up, and they finally made it to the peak. Of course, they decided to celebrate, right? I'm going to celebrate, so, "Yes! We made it, we're at the top!" Two seconds later, one looks at the other and says, "Okay, let's go down." Life is never about the goals themselves. Life is about the journey. Yes, you should enjoy the goals themselves, but people think that you have dreams, and whenever you get to reaching one of those dreams, it's a magical place where happiness will be all around. But achieving a dream is a momentary sensation, and your life is not. The only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey. That's the best way.

　　12.【安徽省“皖南八校”2016届高三第二次联考】 Learning another language is an exciting trip into a new world, and it can take some time and effort to get there. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to make your adventure go a lot more smoothly.

　　Learn a little every day.

　　One of the keys to learning another language is practicing a little bit every day.

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　　Studying for long periods can wear you out and limit your focus. Starting with small but regular sessions is the best way to keep your grammar and vocabulary fresh in your mind.

　　Practice out loud.

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　　Pronunciation is key to learning another language and to making yourself understood by native speakers.

　　Read sentences aloud from books or magazines in the language you' re studying, or just read over your grammar exercises while you're practicing. You'll start to get used to the way the new words sound and feel.

　　Close the books.

　　From films to international websites, there are dozens of ways to encounter（遇到）other languages in the real world.

　　38 Listen to international radio stations-many of them are streaming over the Internet-or look up the websites of newspapers in the language you're studying. You can keep learning another language while surfing the web or having a movie night with your friends!

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　　Learning another language takes determination and perseverance, so keep practicing! Remember to review the basics as well as new vocabulary and grammar, since everything you learn will build on the foundation you start with.

　　Luckily, you have a great reason to keep up the hard work.

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　　A. Be optimistic.

　　B. Keep it up.

　　C. Eventually, they'll just come naturally.

　　D. Remember to explore some of them when you're learning another language.

　　E. Learning another language can broaden your horizons and introduce you to new people

　　and parts of the world.

　　F. Get a feel for the language by saying words and phrases out loud while you practice.

　　G. Reserve an hour to practice each day and stick to your schedule

　　13.【河南省郑州市2016年高三上学期第一次质量预测】Every scientific field uses the scientific method to conduct experiments. Performing experiments is very important in the field of psychology （心理学）. Before beginning a study, however, any scientist who wishes to perform an experiment should be familiar with the steps of the scientific method.

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　　◆ Form a hypothesis （假设）. It is an educated guess about what will happen during the study.

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　　Coming up with a hypothesis before you start can help guide your experiment.

　　◆ Plan out a study. Planning out the experiment is essential because the psychologist needs to know if they have time, materials, and testing area prepared beforehand. This step also helps the scientist to determine if they will be performing descriptive or experimental research. The ideal situation is to always perform experimental research.

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　　Descriptive research simply collects data regarding the problem and forms a hypothesis according to the data.

　　◆ Collect data.

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　　If the data collected is not recorded and organized, the entire efforts of the study may be wasted. The best way to do this may be to record the proceedings so that no details are lost.

　　◆ Analyze the data.

　　Once all the data has been collected and organized, it must be analyzed. Using previous research or scientific information about the problem, the psychologist must apply the new data gathered.

　　◆ Publish the information learned. The final step of the scientific method in psychology is publishing the results of the study.

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　　Most psychological experiments are published in scientific journals.

　　A. It is based on scientific facts, not just opinions.

　　B. Read on to find out how to use the scientific method in psychology.

　　C. Before psychologists start the experiment, they must plan out the steps.

　　D. This helps other psychologists to learn about and use the new information.

　　E. The scientific method has proved to be an effective way to conduct research.

　　F. To fully understand the study, each part of the experiment must be recorded.

　　G. Sometimes, however, this is impossible and descriptive research will have to be used.

　　14.You know that you have everything to be thankful for：a loving family，a pretty good job，and a healthy working body．Still，you keep feeling that what you have just isn’t enough．Sure，you can be happier by making some life changes．

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　　It will make you more likely to start enjoying that sunshine instead of complaining about sunburn．

　　Live in the present．

　　The people who are the happiest with their lives are able to enjoy and embrace the present moment．

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　　Focus on what the day will bring you instead of what happened yesterday or what you’ll be able to change about tomorrow．

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　　Though your life may not be perfect in the moment，there are surely some things that you can be very grateful for，whether it’s your loving family，your amazing friends，your health，your cool new job，or your amazing home．You probably don’t have all of these things but surely there are a few things you can remind yourself to be grateful for every single day．

　　Stop comparing yourself to others．

　　Stop thinking about how big your neighbor’s house is，how great your friend Jack’s job is，or how perfect your best friend’s relationship is．You’ll never get anywhere if you compare yourself to others．

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　　Hang out with people who are content with their lives．

　　Surround yourself with people who are good influences．They will show you that there are a variety of ways to be happy，and will maybe even give you some tips for how to approach difficult situations．40

　　They are more likely to come up with some reasons to be unhappy．

　　A．Be grateful for what you have．

　　B．What if there is a major obstacle standing in your way?

　　C．Take some time to enjoy exactly what you’re doing right now．

　　D．The easiest way to be content with your life is to adj ust yourself positively．

　　E．Avoid people looking for reasons to be upset with their life．

　　F．But if you drop comparing completely，you’ll only be doing yourself a favour．

　　G．Get regular exercise with friends every day．

　　1.【吉林省吉林大学附属中学2016届高三上学期第四次摸底】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　How to Survive Exam Stress

　　Exam time is one of the most stressful in school, whether it is high school, college or graduate school. Even the best students feel the pressure. The first sign of a problem while preparing for an exam is worry.

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　　If we can get rid of worries, or at least control them, then we’re in a much better position to do well on our tests. Take the following steps to survive exam stress and increase your overall performance as a result.

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　　What causes you anxiety when you are studying? Too much noise? Then move to a quieter place. Delayed work? Catch up with your studies a couple nights before. That way you can save the final night before the exam to review and get a good night of sleep.

　　The second way to deal with worry is to replace thoughts. Suppose you wake up at three in the morning and you’re worried about an exam. What do you do?

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　　Doing something productive might allow you to sleep better when you finally do go back to bed.

　　Another way to replace negative thoughts is to do something physically active. Work out. Take a quick walk or a nice run.

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　　For example, I might worry about the exam having surprise questions that I’m not prepared to answer. But I can put those thoughts aside by reminding myself that I’ve taken many exams and I’ve handled surprise questions before.

　　The third option is to treat the symptoms. Keep things in perspective. Think of one final exam that causes you the most anxiety. Now think of the worst thing that could happen. If you’ve prepared, then likely the worst grade you could get is a C. And, if you’ve been applying what we’ve been talking about, then you’ll likely do no worse than a B.

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　　A. How bad is that really?

　　B. The first is to delete the causes.

　　C. Another idea is to think positive thoughts.

　　D. Worry robs us of energy, focus and motivation.

　　E. How about getting up and studying for an hour?

　　F. What we should do is to think positively and get rid of it.

　　G. So we are supposed to make our effort to improve our surroundings.

　　2015年模拟题

　　1.【海南省嘉积中学2015届高三下学期大测（三）】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:

　　When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, But it will force you realize what is happening to your time.　

　　Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, Concentrate on the subject.

　　Make good use of your time in class. 　3　Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.　

　　Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.

　　If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.　

　　Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over-worried.

　　You will probably discover them after you have tried these.　

　　A. This will help you understand the next class.

　　B. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

　　C. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

　　D. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.

　　E. Plan your time carefully.

　　F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.

　　G. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

　　2.【全国百强校】山东省枣庄第八中学南校2015届高三11月月考】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。（10分）

　　In your life, you may have many unforgettable events like wining a prize, going aboard．

　　I was always dreaming of swimming like a fish! At that time, I was so jealous when I saw people swimming．

　　Later, one summer afternoon, I followed my school buddies to a river, accompanied by my brother．I remember how eagerly I kicked off my shoes and jumped into the cool water．Being out of water, I felt I was transported to the wonder world．Realizing that I was safe and well, I burst into tears．

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　　I went for another try with my brother． But I feared that I would never become a good swimmer．I stepped carefully into the swimming pool but when the water came up to my stomach, I lost my balance again and fell into the water．At last, my brother was able to reach out his hand to touch me．I got saved again．

　　．But motivated by the desire to swim, I made my third attempt．I felt my legs paralyzed on the bank when I faced the big swimming pool．Watching the happy swimmers in the water, I was inspired．Why not have a last try? I took a deep breath and confidently went forward．As I was going deeper into the water, I made great efforts to control my thoughts, so I could keep the balance．

　　I was able to swim! Yes, I was able to swim! All of a sudden, a feeling of satisfaction was running high．

　　A．But for me, the most unusual event is learning how to swim．

　　B．I would never go swimming again after two unpleasant experiences．

　　C．Don’t be afraid of the hardships in front of you．

　　D．Anyway, my dream never ended．

　　E．I told myself that I would be one of them one day．

　　F．To my amazement, I made it!

　　G．I always believe “Where there is a will, there is a way”．

　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Question: My 14-year-old son is very disrespectful to my husband and me, and we don’t know what to do about it. We tell him to get home before dark, but he is often late, and then we wait, worry and sometimes get close to calling the police. And so what happens when he does come home? We have a big argument. Can you help us?

　　Answer: Your son should, of course, come in before dark, not because you say so, but because it is his responsibility and because you would worry about him if he didn’t come home when he promised. 1________________

　　Just tell him that he has to be home on time if he wants to go out next time — and that this is his choice, not yours.

　　His disrespect is part of a bigger issue. Your son desires independence because the young always do when they hit puberty (青春期), somewhere between 13 and 16. New hormones (荷尔蒙), a new ability to think in abstractions and a new need to pull away from their parents all contribute to this desire. 2_________________

　　Your son may also be acting up because your discipline hasn’t kept up with his growth. A child hates to be corrected when his parents use the same words and same tone of voice they used when correcting him a year ago. 3___________

　　He won’t even argue with you too much, as long as you listen to his rants (咆哮) and consider his reasons when you have to say no. These are all signs that you know that your respect is as important to him as his respect is to you. 4__________ This doesn’t accomplish anything and is bound to worsen your relationship.

　　Your child not only needs your respect, he also needs you to encourage his dreams, no matter how strange they are. 5___________ Now is the time to lower your expectations, give as few orders as possible (but stick to the ones you give), pay more attention to your son’s good behavior than his bad, and give twice as many smiles as you get.

　　A. But don’t worry.

　　B. He wants you to react to him at the age he is today.

　　C. But don’t argue about it.

　　D. If you don’t listen and consider, he won’t hear a word you say.

　　E. So boys and girls are so eager to spread their wings.

　　F. They need your sympathy for him when things go wrong, rather than fix them or tell him what he should have done.

　　G. He is growing physically, mentally, emotionally and even morally.

　　4.【宁夏回族自治区银川一中2015届高三第四次模拟】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。

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　　. There are two pens which can write this book. One is writing growth, the other is writing caducity(衰老）. One is describing success, the other is presenting failure. In others words, one is drawing happiness and the other is showing sorrow as well.

　　Life is like a heavy truck, so happiness and sorrow are like the wheels. No cross,no crown. No pain, no joy. 2

　　. One is that to live a day is to leave a day. The other is that to live a day is to enjoy a day. Just one word difference, it has reflected the complete reverse(相反的） state of psychology. Life is like the course which is investing（投资） all the time. 3

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　　When you have it, you should use it well and make it develop great actions. Please remember, the active attitude creates wonderful life, or the negative attitude waste lifetime.

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　　. When she was about to knock at the door, she heard someone speaking in the room. A little girl said," Would you like some braised(炖熟的） pork today?" Another girl said, "No. I would like some toasted chicken." Following the words, the lady knocked at the door and went into the room. 5

　　. To her surprise, there were only some pieces of thin and dry bread, two cold potatoes and a jar of water on the table. The lady asked them what was the matter . They said that they imagined that, so poor food was turned into many kinds of delicious food.

　　When the lady left the family, she had newly understanding of happiness.

　　A. She saw them sitting at a table.

　　B. Everybody wishes to live a happy life.

　　C. There are two different minds.

　　D. Life is like a book.

　　E. One day , a rich lady went to visit a poor, but happy family.

　　F. Happy life exists everywhere.

　　G. Therefore, for one sense, life is the capital.

　　5.【山东省潍坊市2015届高三第一次模拟】

　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Do you have a spare room in your house? Do you like to share your driveway in front of your garage with others? 9 Many people are benefiting from this new business of renting．

　　Perhaps the best-known example of a company in this field is Airbnb—an American web business which allows you to rent out your spare room to holidaymakers．It says it operates in34，000 cities and it has 800，000 listings of rooms and apartments．10

　　A British company is doing something with parking spaces．JustPark’s founder，Anthony Eskinazi，says，“when I had the original idea．I spotted a driveway close to a spots stadium．It would have been so convenient if I could have just parked in that driveway rather than in a commercial car park．” 11

　　Around 20，000 people have advertised their spaces on the website，and he says around half a million drivers use it．

　　12 They are people who run things like traditional hotels and commercial car parks．They are afraid of ending up losing money．

　　13 Regulations for these new businesses are unclear．How will renting out your driveway affect your neighbour? Because this is a new business world，those rules aren’t there yet．

　　A．They seem to have occupied the majority of the market．

　　B．Both of these can help you make money．

　　C．And there is another problem．

　　D．And his great idea has proved a success．

　　E．But the new business of renting has its competitors．

　　F．There are many ways to earn money．

　　G．A commercial ear park is inconvenient．

　　6.【2015·东北三校第一次联考】

　　Do you struggle with business writing? Are teams and individuals asking for help with their business writing skills?

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　　Since 1990,we have been helping employees and managers write better.

　　Everything written in business reflects the image of the company and the writer.37

　　This means organizing ideas well, checking that the language is accurate and that the presentation is professional.Writing successfully is always the result of careful planning.

　　Before you start writing, you need to decide why you are writing and what you hope to achieve.This will help you decide what to include in your writing and whether to write an e-mail, a letter or perhaps a report.

　　Meanwhile, think about readers.38

　　The structure of what you write can guide readers and help them understand the content of your writing so that they can respond.

　　While you are writing, you need to think about how you organize your ideas.Writing a report may involve presenting data and linking complex ideas; writing a memo (备忘录may involve describing a situation and dealing with ways of improving it.You need to understand how to construct paragraphs.39

　　After you have finished writing comes the very important process of revising, checking and correcting.

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　　You will find plenty of useful information about effective business writing.In our courses, participants get tools, tips, techniques, job aids, and follow-up resources to help them write better.

　　A.Contact us.

　　B.Assess your skills here.

　　C.It will help you choose appropriate structures.

　　D.A range of words can be used to link your ideas.

　　E.Spelling mistakes should be checked and corrected.

　　F.So it is very important that writing is done to the highest standards.

　　G.Here comes the good news.

　　7.【山东省实验中学第三次诊断考试】

　　May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United States．This is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fall．But according to a recent report，there is a great change．Acceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever．1__ ．

　　These days，college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common

　　applications make the process easier．2___ On the other hand，deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much time．Students may not like being put on waiting lists．Also，common colleges work more to get the students they accept to accept them．Some colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnight．Some universities send gifts． 3_____

　　For many families，the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money，

　　especially this year；the weak economy makes parents nervous．4____．The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected student’s loans．So lately，top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students．

　　5_____The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go down．This will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finish high schoo1．The number is not expected to start rising again until 2015．

　　A．Besides，top colleges are facing changes in the population．

　　B．What contributes to it?

　　C．But a mistake can be costly if it happens．

　　D．But top colleges ignore them．

　　E．They have international students who know English．

　　F．It can mean several acceptances to choose from．

　　G．They cannot afford college as planned．

　　How to protect your ears

　　You and your friends are leaving a concert on a Friday night.When you get outside, your ears are ringing.You have to shout to be heard.　16

　　So no harm done…right?

　　Not quite.Temporary buzzing may be easy to ignore, but repeated exposure to loud noise will eventually cause serious--- and irreversible(无法治愈的)--- hearing loss.A new study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston shows that one in five people between the ages of 12 and 19 are experiencing slight hearing loss, and one in 20 have mild hearing loss.17

　　But the good news is that there plenty of ways you can protect your ears from further damage — and still listen to the music you love:

　　Ask around.Put your earbuds in or your headphones on, and then ask a friend next to you whether or not he or she can hear what you’re listening to.18

　　Turn it down.

　　Buy noise-canceling headphones.A pair of earbuds or headphones that fits comfortably will limit outside noise so that you can hear your music better at lower volumes.

　　Take breaks.19

　　So when listening to music, take your headphones off for 15 or 20 minutes and let your ears enjoy the quiet.

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　　You can buy a cheap pair at any drugstore as an easy way to lower volume at concerts — or while playing or practicing your own music — without changing the quality of the sound.

　　A.Use earplugs.

　　B.Keep the volume below 70 percent.

　　C.If the answer is yes, your music is too loud.

　　D.Like every other part of your body, your ears need rest.

　　E.But by morning, your hearing is totally back to normal.

　　F.Unfortunately, there’s no way to get back hearing you’ve already lost.

　　G..The exposure to noise is louder and longer than in any previous generation.

　　9.【河北省邯郸市2015届高三上学期1月份教学质量检测】

　　This is the season for giving.Looking to get in touch with your generous side? Learn these four habits of truly thoughtful gift givers.

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　　Considerate gift giving is as much about planning as it is about how well you know the person.Take time to think about his or her personality and interests to figure out how he or she will get the most value.

　　2.They don’t focus on cost.

　　The practice of thoughtful giving offers a wealth of benefits, but that doesn’t mean givers should focus on expensive gifts.37

　　It seems that having more cash could actually reduce compassion(同情).And isn’t compassion what this time of year is all about? So don’t take it too hard if you don’t have a lot to spend.38

　　3.They make gifts personal.

　　Gifting is an opportunity to let a person know how much you appreciate and love him, and show how well you know him.39

　　Book a massage (按摩), take them to a wine tasting event, or get a couple of tickets to a concert or show.If you’re buying for a parent, taking their kids for an evening could be the best gift of all.

　　4.They think about the presentation.

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　　See what you have around your house to customize (自定义) packaging.You can use pretty towels to cover something like a bottle of wine.You can also tie on a decoration that fits the theme of your gift.

　　A.They plan ahead.

　　B.Instead, get creative.

　　C.They enjoy giving more than receiving.

　　D.In fact, thoughtful gift givers don’t concentrate on the cost of presents.

　　E.Thoughtful gift givers pay attention to detail, including how their gifts are packaged.

　　F.Make a list of your ideas ahead of time to make sure you find the perfect fit for everyone.

　　G.If you’re buying for someone who seems to have everything, consider gifting an experience.

　　10.【2015届河北保定市高三调研试题】

　　Different Cultures

　　The cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot.1__

　　The origin of the eastern cultures is mainly from two countries: China and India.Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers-the Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India.____2___

　　When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plain-the Mesopotamian Civilization.This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.3___ Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters.When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over, the Atlantic Ocean.So the American culture doesn't distinguish from the European culture a lot。

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　　Take the language system for example.In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system

　　Other causes like human race difference counts as well.But what's more.due to the far distance and the steep.areas between the East and West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries.So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no-interference（干扰） from the other.

　　The differences are everywhere._ 5

　　But different cultures make the world of 21st century more colorful.The cultural gap should not be the obstacle (障碍)

　　to the civilization of human being.It ought to be the motivation of our going farther.

　　A.Let us work together to keep a variety of culture.

　　B.One important thing is to learn about other cultures.

　　C.And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture.

　　D.At the same time, some other differences add to the cultural differences.

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　　This is because the culture systems are two separate systems on the whole.

　　F.They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.

　　G.They are obvious and affect people's ways of thinking and their views of the world.

　　11.【北京市东城区2015届高三上学期期末教学统一检测】

　　Reforestation

　　Around the world there is an increase in the demand for reforestation.This is because the consumption of the forests has affected not only the animals living in the area but also the people.And reforestation is about the rebuilding of the forests that have been severely destroyed.It can offer a lot of benefits when the recreation is successful.

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　　This includes collecting seedlings(幼苗) that are native in the area to make sure that there is a natural reconstruction of the area.Some additional trees which are not native in the area also need to be planted.2

　　The importance of having multiple species of trees is considered to make sure that the needs of other species that will live and grow in the area are met.

　　Destroying a forest is easy but rebuilding it is really hard.3

　　The plan must include accurate spacing on plants and trees.This is to ensure that they won’t cover each other while they grow.4

　　The forest greatly helps in the reduction of the air pollution.Trees are responsible for the production of oxygen and absorption of carbon dioxide.5

　　It is there for a reason just like everyone else on this planet.

　　There cannot be a better way to restore the balance of nature than to increase the forest area.We must remember that the forest is a natural habitat of wide variety of animals and plants.In this manner, there is no substitute for reforestation.

　　A.And global warming will speed up the destruction of forests.

　　B.Keep in mind that you can’t just plant the seedlings anywhere.

　　C.Recreations won’t work until all these details have been considered.

　　D.So a good plan is needed to make the reforestation a successful one.

　　E.The forest also protects us from typhoons and other natural disasters.

　　F.There are many things to be done when it comes to this type of effort.

　　G.It is important to make sure that they are suited to the climate and the type of soil.

　　【一年原创】

　　原创试题及其解析

　　1.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　How to Be a Good Pet Owner

　　Pet-sitting can be very rewarding and profitable. This is certainly something you should think about doing if you love animals. Here's the information you will need to get started.

　　1.Give them food and water.

　　Any living being needs water in order to survive.

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　　It’s best to change the water daily to keep it clean.

　　Give your pet the food meant specifically for that type of pet. It helps even more if it’s the same food it ate before you got it.

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　　Do not overfeed or not give it enough food

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　　Typically a pet’s habitat should be clean, so it is a good environment for the animal. Clean it at least once a week or any other times if necessary, otherwise the animal will get sick more, feel unhappy, and may even become more aggressive .

　　3. Socialize with your pet.

　　Always pay attention to the animal.

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　　Some pets suffer separation anxiety when their owners are away. They may chew or scratch up furniture in their anxiety. Try to avoid this.

　　4. Make sure your pet is healthy.

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　　Bad teeth and refusing to play or even eat could mean something is wrong. Try to get your pet to the vet at least once a year! Your pet will thank you for giving it a healthy lifetime.

　　A. Bathe your pet and keep it clean.

　　B. Always give your pet the right amount of food.

　　C. Pets are mainly meant for companionship.

　　D. You’d better check the water first with your hand.

　　E. But make sure the water is fresh and clean.

　　F. Often check for signs of illness.

　　G. Clean the cage of your pet often enough.

　　2.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　How do actors and actresses emorize hundreds of lines? Memorizing lines takes practice and constant repetition. However, there are a few ways to make the memorization process run smoothly and quickly.

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　　For most performers, there is no quicker way of memorizing lines. To learn lines, an actor must recite the play loud over and over again. Most rehearsals (彩排encourage this by running through the lines or having a “read through”. By the time opening night arrives, most actors have spoken their lines hundreds of times.

　　Listen to your cast members.

　　Sometimes inexperienced actors spend rehearsals looking at fellow performers, waiting patiently to say their next line.

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　　This will help the actor learn his lines better because the context of the dialogue is absorbed.

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　　Because there is often not enough rehearsal time, many performers find ways to listen to the play’s dialogue during everyday activities. They use a tape recorder or an MP3 player to listen to the lines from each relevant scene (剧情). Some actors prefer to record the lines of all the characters, including their own. Others like recording the lines of fellow cast members(参演人员and they leave a blank space so that they can insert their dialogue while listening to the recording.

　　Think positively and don’t panic.

　　Most actors will experience stage fright before the opening night. Actors forget lines now and then. When it happens, however, most of the time the audience never notice. If you forget a line in the middle of your performance, don’t freeze. Stay in character. Keep the scene going to the best of your ability. If unfortunately you forget a line once, you will probably never forget that line ever again.

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　　A. Record your lines.

　　B. Practice makes perfect.

　　C. Read lines loud and repeat them.

　　D. Read lines loud and remember them in a short time.

　　E. Sometimes embarrassment is the toughest method of memorization.

　　F. Then, they not only listen carefully, but they also speak all of the lines.

　　G. Instead, they should be listening carefully, responding in character at all times.

　　3.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Everyone knows that exercising is really good for you. It improves your health, and leaves you feeling really relaxed and energetic. Everyone also knows that

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　　, as we try to juggle everything we need to do in a day.

　　It really is difficult to find time to go to the gym. Who actually has an extra 2 hours a day to exercise when

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　　? Sometimes exercise can seem like a real schlep (累赘), mostly because it just doesn’t fit into your schedule comfortably.

　　Most health experts advise you to exercise at least 30 minutes a day to stay fit and healthy. Okay, so 30 minutes isn’t so much, but that still doesn’t make it easier to find 30 minutes! The good news is that research has shown us that if you only exercise for 10 minutes 3 times a day

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　　Did you know that? Think about a cash tin — if you keep putting coins in, by the end of the day, it all sums up. That is the same as exercising throughout the day.

　　Now that

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　　, but rather 10 minute intervals, what do you do, and how can you incorporate this you’re your current lifestyle easily?

　　This is where you need to start getting creative. Quit those weight loss plans, pills, and diets and try a different, much easier approach to feeling energized and more productive.

　　Are you ready to change the way you think about exercise and unleash your imagination and creativity? The point is, you don’t need to be in a gym with all the best equipment to build your muscles and tighten your tummy –

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　　A. finding time to exercise is impossible

　　B. it is just as effective as 30 minutes continuously!

　　C. It is less effective than 30 minutes continuously!

　　D. it is the movement that counts, not the machinery!

　　E. you don’t even have time to get through your daily tasks

　　F. you know you don’t need to find 30 minutes continuously

　　G. finding time to exercise is one of the biggest challenges we face

　　4.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Tips on How to Improve Your Self-Confidence

　　Do you have trouble building up your self-confidence?Everybody has trouble building up one’s self- confidence in today’s world. The key is to be persistent and to find the ways to improve your confidence so you can be successful in life. Here are some suggestions to increase your confidence in your life.

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　　It is important to know what you are good at. Taking a skills assessment test is a great way to determine your strengths and weaknesses. Once you realize your skill sets, the next step is to focus on those things that you are good at doing.

　　2. Remember your successes.

　　Many people downplay(不重视their successes and focus on those things they struggle with. This is a mistake.

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　　Do not downplay the positive parts of your life. Stop focusing on the negative parts of your life and instead concentrate on your past achievements.

　　3. Think about your future.

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　　Do not live your life for others. Spend a lot of time and energy thinking through what you really want in life and decide what you really want to achieve. Once you determine what you want to accomplish, then write it down and use it as motivation.

　　4. Talk to others.

　　It is important that you talk to other successful people in order to get a better perspective of your life. Listening to other people’s challenges and accomplishments can go a long way in feeling better about yourself.

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　　A. If so, you are not alone.

　　B.Success is a sign that you once worked hard.

　　C. Know your weaknesses and strengths.

　　D. Be aware of what you are not good at.

　　E. Take time to think about what you really want out of life.

　　F. You can also learn how to find ways to overcome your obstacles in your life.

　　G. Always remind yourself of your past accomplishments however small they are.

　　5.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Every mom or dad knows how it’s difficult to cope with a baby who doesn’t want to sleep.You can do some chores while your little one is sleeping. There are a few things that you may want to try when your baby won’t sleep.

　　1. Rocking

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　　Almost every nursery contains a rocker for this reason. For instance, I rocked my daughter and I really loved each moment of it.

　　2. White noise

　　If your baby has trouble falling asleep, it can be a difficult time for the whole family. It may sound strange, but white noise can work wonders to calm your baby.

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　　I recommend you to try sounds such as ocean waves, the wind rushing through the trees or the sound of rain. Soft music can also be calming to your child.

　　3. Sleeping pattern

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　　It’s very important to have your child on a schedule and have a sleeping pattern. This way, your baby will sleep regularly and it will make your day and night easier to plan.

　　4. Pretend to asleep yourself

　　While it’s not very effective way to help your baby sleep, if you don’t know what else you can do, this way is worth trying. When you’re lying down with your little one, pretend to be asleep yourself and see if it works.

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　　A. It can help your little one be more ready for a sleep.

　　B. It can help your baby grow healthier and brighter soon.

　　C. One of the best ways to help your baby sleep is rocking.

　　D. Your baby needs naps and you as a parent need them too.

　　E. When you play music loudly enough, your baby will sleep quickly.

　　F. When your house is quiet and everyone is quiet, your baby may fall asleep too.

　　G. One of the reasons you baby has trouble sleeping is because they don’t have a schedule.

　　6.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Everyone wants to be happy, but do you know the secret about it? Here I’d like to share with you some happiness from the kind bear Winnie the Pooh.

　　1._______36______

　　“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” It’s easy to get locked into a reactive mindset. You just follow along with whatever is happening. ____37_____.You react to whatever is going on. You tend to feel powerless and like you are just drifting along in life. So in order not to get lost in your circumstances, you should be the one who takes action first and takes the lead.

　　2. Keep conversations simple and positive.

　　“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?”___38___ Of course, everyone wants positive, focused talks where it is interesting to listen, communicate and exchange ideas.

　　3. Appreciate the little things.

　　“Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.”

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　　. If you just allow yourself to be happy when accomplishing a big goal or when you have some great luck, you will make life harder than it needs to be. Instead, focus on appreciating things that you may take for granted.

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　　. It might not sound like much. But this simple two- minute exercise can help you to uncover a lot of the happiness that is already in your daily life.

　　A .What do people want in a conversations and relationships?

　　B. You do the same as people around you do.

　　C. Listen to all the things you can’t hear, and don’t bother

　　D. Take two minutes and find things in your life you can appreciate right now.

　　E. Learn to be active. Take the lead.

　　F. Daily happiness is to a large part about appreciating the small things.

　　G. Send others balloons whenever possible

　　7.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Do you remember the last time you read a book, or a magazine? ___36___ If you’re one of those who don’t make a habit of reading regularly, you might be really out. Here are some benefits of reading.

　　1. Stress Reduction

　　No matter how much pressure you have at work, in your personal relationships, or other issues in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. ____37___

　　2. Knowledge

　　Everything you read fills your head with new information, and you never know when it might come into use. ___38___Besides, you might lose everything else —your job, your money, even your health, but knowledge can never be taken from you.

　　3. Vocabulary Expansion

　　The more you read, the more words you gain exposure to. ___39___Then you might become more knowledgeable and well-spoken, which can increase your self confidence and even help you get promotions more quickly.

　　4 Better Writing Skills

　　Exposure to well-written work has a great effect on your own writing. In other words, writing styles of other authors will influence your own work. ___40___

　　Now that reading has so many benefits, step away from your computer and go hunting for something new to read!

　　A. That is why beginners always learn how to write by reading the works of others.

　　B There are also many sources online where you can download free e-books.

　　C. A well-written novel can bring you pleasure, and allow you to relax.

　　D. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are for your life.

　　E. As a result, this will gradually enlarge your everyday vocabulary.

　　F. Is checking e-mails or updating microblog your daily reading habit?

　　G. This goes hand-in-hand with the expansion of your vocabulary.

　　8.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　What is the purpose of reading or studying? If you can’t remember what you read or study, it will be a waste of time.

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　　One useful aid that does help you remember what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading.

　　Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, “No, thank you. I’m just looking.”? Both you and she know that if you aren’t sure what you want, you are not likely to find it. But suppose you say instead, “Yes, thank you. I want a pair of sun glasses.” She says, “Right this way, please.” It’s quite the same with your studying. If you choose a book, “just looking” for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just that—nothing.

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　　Your reasons will vary; they will include reading or studying “to find out more about”, “to understand the reasons for” and “to find out how”.

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　　Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, “I want to know why Stephen Vincent Benet happened to write about America”. Because you know why you are reading or studying, you relate the information to your purpose and remember it better.

　　Reading is not one single activity.

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　　As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and accurately. But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read. You have a kind of mental conversation with the author.

　　This additional process of thinking about what you read includes evaluating it, relating it to what you already know, and using it for your own purposes.

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　　One part of critical reading, as you have discovered, is distinguishing between facts and opinions. Facts can be checked by evidence. Opinions are one’s own personal reactions. Another part of critical reading is judging sources. Still another part is drawing accurate inferences.

　　A. This is an effective studying way.

　　B. In other words, a good reader is a critical reader.

　　C. You remember better when you know what you’re reading.

　　D. At least two important processes go on at the same time.

　　E. It is important for students to have a positive attitude to their study.

　　F. But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it.

　　G. Perhaps you have already discovered some good ways to keep yourself from forgetting.

　　9. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项

　　Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control hard to find just when you want it most．

　　But there are ways to increase your willpower．

　　Don’t try to change your economic situation, win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning. Set one clear, specific goal and make a realistic plan to achieve it．Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don’t spread yourself too thin．

　　Whatever your goal is, don’t expect to achieve it overnight．

　　If you are trying to kick a coffee habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of promising never to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements. These successes help your willpower grow．

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　　Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have risen, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses. Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find a support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information.

　　If possible, change your environment to encourage positive behavior．Want to get in shape? Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home．Quitting smoking?

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　　A. Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult．

　　B. Improve your willpower by a support network．

　　C. Change your environment to change your life．

　　D. Focus on one goal at a time．

　　E. Changing your behavior requires more than willpower．

　　F. Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up．

　　G. Real success takes time．

　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesn’t mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or the other, you’ll have to stand up and say – problem, I don’t want you in my life.

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　　Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children – the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings.

　　But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems.

　　Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help.

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　　Talking helps you move on and let go.

　　Write your problems.

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　　When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system. You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life.

　　Don’t lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, don’t lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family… you should still have faith.

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　　Your problems aren’t the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, there’re another one million people whose problems are huger than yours.

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　　Your problems might just seem big and worse, but in reality they can be removed.

　　Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a way out.

　　A. Of course, we’ve been fighting troubles ever since we were born.

　　B. When we have a problem, a pressing, critical, urgent, life-threatening problem, how do we try and solve it?

　　C. Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you don’t want a real person to talk with.

　　D. But the truth is that when you talk about it, you’re setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you.

　　E. We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack.

　　F. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them, why can’t I?

　　G. With faith and hope, you can rebuild everything that you lose.

　　11. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　First Job Search Tips

　　Keep in mind that you may not get the first job you apply for, or the second... A job search can take time, especially if you don't have much experience. Here's how to ensure you're a top-notch candidate for the jobs you are applying for.

　　Be Persistent. Wait a few days, then follow-up your application with a phone call to the hiring manager reiterating your interest. If you have applied in person, stop in again and mention that you are really interested in the opportunity.

　　Don't Stop. Don't apply at one place and wait for the phone to ring. Complete as many job applications as you can, and consider a variety of positions.

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　　. Applicants who are only available for limited hours are less likely to get hired than those who are flexible as to when they can work. For example, one candidate for a summer job told the employer that they were only available on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Compare that to another applicant who selected "any" on the Hours Available section of the job applicant and you can see why the second applicant got the job.

　　Use Your Connections.

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　　. Does your mom shop regularly at the store where you'd like to work? If so, have her mention that you're looking for a job. That's how I got my first job and how my brother got his first job at the drug store across the street.

　　Dress Appropriately. When applying for jobs, dress as though you had the job. If you're applying for a retail position, for example, visit the store before you apply to see what the staff is wearing.

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　　. When in doubt, dress up, not down.

　　Don't Give Up. Job searching isn't easy, especially when you don't have much experience or many skills.

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　　. Your first job will be a stepping stone to your next job - and to your future career.

　　A．Don’t stop to look for a job.

　　B．The more you apply, the better chance you have of finding a job.

　　C．Be Flexible.

　　D．It will give you an idea as to how you should dress.

　　E．You shouldn’t apply for different jobs at the same time．

　　F．If you have a connection, use it.

　　G． Keep trying and keep applying and you will find a job.

　　12. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　THINK 'ADDING VALUE' (and you'll get more money)

　　Most people either 'like' their job, 'loathe' their job or 'love' their job. Everyone wants to make more money regardless of how they feel about their job. The secret to making more money is, focus on adding value. Think less of what you can have or acquire. _____36______You don't always have to do more though we always can do more. What you might consider is 'doing different'. Let me explain.

　　1. Do you choose to be happy at work? It's a choice. And you can do it. It's a lot of 'mind over matter'. Mind what's important and the rest doesn't matter. ______37______ When you choose to be happy, you will affect others in the workplace.

　　2. _______38_______Michael's definition of a 'drag' is, a person who 'drastically reduces all good.' Of course, they have a bad attitude. If you're this kind of person, you can change. Start being positive. Start by giving subtle and honest praise to co-workers. If you've been a 'drag', don't go to work tomorrow being Pollyana. Just start looking for authentic reasons to give others some praise. It will set you apart from everyone else. People will perceive you as being more caring and more interested in them. Your influence will skyrocket especially if you're in an environment where there is little praise and encouragement.

　　3. CHOOSE what you are going to think. Most people have relinquished control of their brains to CNN, ABC, NBC, 'the way things are', society, drama, negativity and the like. It's time to take back charge of your brain. Get your focus directed. Like Paul said in the bible, "Think on these things. Things that are true, are of a good report, are honorable, are positive." _____39_____If you have nothing to read that is positive, send me your email address and I'll send you a free copy of my 'Powerful Attitudes' e-book. Read a little every morning. It will positively and powerfully affect the rest of your day.

　　When you change you, you will add value in your workplace. Like the late great business philosopher, Jim Rohn said, "You can take out the garbage at McDonalds and earn minimum wage. But if you take out the garbage and whistle as you do it every day, you're likely to earn 50 cents more per hour."

　　Add value to your workplace by controlling your own attitude. _______40_______.

　　A. Start your day by reading something positive.

　　B. Think more of what you can do, produce or create.

　　C. Just be yourself and create a strong self image.

　　D. Are you a 'drag'?

　　E. Your attitude and your happiness is important.

　　F. Fall in love with it.

　　G. You will advance faster and in time, make a lot more money.

　　13. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how.

　　1) Plan your time carefully. _____________36______________. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. then decide a good, regular time for studying. Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize everything that is happening to your time.

　　2) Find a good place to study. ___________37___________. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.

　　3) Make good use of your time in class. ___________38__________. Really listening in class means that you don’t have to work too much later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

　　4) Study regularly. _____________39________________. Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, reading that material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.

　　5) ________40_________. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember what you have just learned in class. The world won’t end if you don't pass a test, so don't be overly worried.

　　There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

　　A．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say.

　　B．Look around the house for a good study area.

　　C．When you get home from school, go over your notes.

　　D．Work hard at your subjects

　　E．When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do.

　　F．learn from other students when you meet some problems.

　　G．Develop a good attitude about tests.