高一英语专项训练(七选五、语法填空)

高一英语专项训练

七选五、语法填空

DAY 01

七选五

A recent survey shows that roughly 85 percent of people feel physical symptoms of

stress. ___16___ , and they will help you feel more energetic tomorrow:

?Double your chews

Chewing is a super-important part of the digestion process. Chewing makes it easier for your body

to break down food and turn it into energy. The most proper number of chews per bite is

unclear. ___17___. It will be easy for your body to break down the food and store energy.

?Drink one less cup of coffee

Although caffeine in coffee blocks your brain from receiving adenosine, which causes tiredness, it doesn’t stop your body from producing it. So once the caffeine disappears, it’s the buildup of adenosine that causes you to crash and reach for more caffeine, creating a bad circle. ___18___, but drinking less coffee can help you feel more energetic over the long term.

?Take a few deep breaths

By not breathing deeply enough, you end up sending a signal to your nervous system that increases your anxiety even further. Changing your breathing habits by taking a few long, slow breaths throughout the day reduces the stress response while energizing your cells. ___19___: Simply breathe in through your nose for a count of three and out through your mouth for a count of three. Repeat as necessary.

?___20___

Take some time to reflect on the positive by writing down three things that went smoothly during your day or just items you feel grateful for. This exercise can prepare your mind for what’s going right in your life, hitting the brakes on stress increases while helping to protect your energy reserves.

A. Set down what went well today

B. Try an exercise to achieve this

C. Reflect on your day sometimes

D. Reducing your reliance on it sounds scary

E. Take a look at the small changes you can make today

F. Shallow breathing is one of the annoying side effects of stress

G. However, it’s been suggested that 25 to 40 times will be beneficial

Directions：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Americans are more familiar with the benefits of discipline, in fact, than conscious of them in theory. Anyone who should try to manage a factory, a bank, a railroad, a ship, a military company, or an athletic team, on the principle of having every employee or member of the organization take whatever part in the work, and do it in whatever way seemed 【小题1】（good）in his own eyes, 【小题2】（come）to sudden grief and be mercilessly laughed at. We all know that any enterprise can be successful only if there is coordination of effort, or 【小题3】for short we call team play, and that this can happen only if the nature of each man’s work, and the way he is to perform it, is

arranged with a view to the whole, so that each part 【小题4】（fit）into its place contributes its proper share to the total result. Experience 【小题5】（teach）us that the maximum efficiency is attained 【小题6】the team play is most nearly perfect, and therefore, the subordination（附属，从属）of the individual to the combined action is most nearly complete. Then there is the greatest harmony of action, and the least waste by friction or working at cross purpose. But everyone is aware that such a condition does not come about of 【小题7】. Men do not fit into their places in a team or organization spontaneously. 【小题8】they have and even when they have become familiar with the game or the industry, they are apt（易于）to overestimate their own part in it, or disagree about the best method of attaining the result. Everyone likes to rule, and when Artemus Ward suggested that all the men in a regiment should be made Brigadier Generals at once to avoid jealousy, he touched a familiar weakness 【小题9】human nature. He was not obliged to explain the joke, because no one fails to see the absurdity（荒谬，谬论）of having everybody in command. But that would be exactly the situation if nobody were in command. If there is to be a plan for combined action, somebody must have power to decide what that plan shall be; and if the part of every performer is 【小题10】（subordinate）to the plan. Moreover, that authority must have some means of carrying its directions into effect. It must be maintained by discipline; either by

forcing those who do not play their parts rightly to conform to the general plan, or by eliminating them from the organization.

DAY 02

Flextime is a flexible hours schedule in which employees choose their own working hours, usually working within approximate limits set by the employer or by the government. ___36___ flextime has a clear advantage. ___37___ For example, people can use flextime to create schedules which will allow them to go to school, handle childcare, assist relatives, and perform other tasks. Employees may also use their flextime to create a schedule which optimizes creativity, as in the case of someone who would prefer to work earlier in the day to get more accomplished.

___38___ First, it tends to increase employees’satisfaction. This makes the company a better and more productive place to work. In addition, flextime can allow companies to serve clients for a great portion of the day, as employees will be around at varying hours to answer phones, attend meetings, and so forth.

Most flextime schedules include core time. ___39___ Employees are also usually given an hourly, daily or weekly limit to ensure that they do not violate laws about working hours Or the company is only willing to pay wages for so many hours of work each week.

A classic example of a flexible time schedule is that someone who works four 10-hour shifts a week can take three days off. Flextime can also be combined with flexplace, in which the environment is better than that of the office. ___40___Employers may also allow people to work in untraditional settings such as coffee houses.

A. Employers benefit from flextime a lot.

B. It’s also seen as a family-friendly policy.

C. However, flextime may not be applicable to all fields.

D. It is a period of the day in which everyone is expected to be at work.

E. Many employers all over the world offer this method to their employees.

F. For example, home offices are increasingly popular among many companies.

G. It allows them to make changes to their work schedule which will suit their lives.

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The Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority (少数民族), 1．falls in April, is the most important festival for the Dai people in the Dehong area of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. It is the New Year for the Dai, a festival to send off the old and greet the new.

During the festival which lasts for three or four days, people 2．(dress) in their best clothes and take part in a 3．(various) of rich and colorful activities. Dragon boat racing, fireworks displays and other 4．(performance) such as peacock dance are held on the first day. And the most popular event is water-splashing on the second day. People splash water on each other, 5．(hope) to take away sickness and disasters. The wetter you get, the 6．(lucky) you will be. The last day is usually for the young people to play games as a way 7．(express) their love for each other.

The Water Splashing Festival 8．(vivid) exhibits the Dai’s respect 9．water and the culture of music and dance, food, and costumes. It is also a cultural bridge between Xishuangbanna and Southeast Asian countries that share 10．same festival culture of water-splashing.

DAY 03

Are you sometimes stressed? Singing is a simple and effective way to reduce stress. It is

beneficial mainly in the following three aspects.

Physical Benefits

___16___ This is especially recommended for the elders and those who have some form of disability in their voice. However, it is important to find a capable instructor to employ good singing techniques so as not to further damage vocal cords (声带) or lungs.

Singing also helps to improve your posture (姿势). Most people think that singing begins and ends with their mouth. ___17___ Singing practice will get you used to the proper body position of standing and help you form the good habit of standing straight.

Emotional Benefits

Singing helps in reducing your depression and lowering your stress level. When you sing, your body releases chemicals that make you feel happy, easing the tension and helping you to relax. ___18___ Social Benefits

The social benefits of singing are huge. ___19___ So people who suffer from stage fright are advised to sing in front of family and friends before a live performance.

Singing is also very good for improving your communication skills. It is said that singing to babies helps to prepare their brains for language and may lessen the risk of language problems

later in life. ___20___ The time spent in group singing, whether in a choir or at karaoke, creates a deep and lasting bond of friendship.

A. Try to regain your memory by singing.

B. First, it can help build up your confidence greatly.

C. When you sing, you can give your lungs a workout.

D Singing helps you to strengthen your immune system.

E. For adults, singing also enlarges your circle of friends.

F. In fact, the position of each body part affects your voice.

G. So, start to sing your favorite song next time you are feeling upset.

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I remember reading a statement by a psychiatrist who said that if you ever feel depressed, the best thing to do 11．to

do something for someone else. Why? Because it gets you focused outward, no t12．. It’s hard to be depressed13．serving someone else. Ironically, a by-product of helping

others is feeling wonderful yourself.

I remember sitting in an airport one day, waiting for my14．(fly). I was excited because I had been upgraded to a 15．ticket. And in first class, the seats are 16．(big), the food is edible, and the flight attendants are actually nice. In fact, I had the best seat on the entire plane. Seat 1

A．Before boarding, I noticed a young lady who had several carry-on bags and was holding a crying 17．. Having just finished18． a book on doing random acts of 19．(kind), I heard my conscience ( 良心) 20．to me, “You scumbag. Let her have your ticket.” I fought these promptings for a while but eventually caved in.

DAY 04

What’s the purpose of building patience abilities? In a word, happiness. Better relationships, more success. But indeed it takes efforts to build them successfully. ___36___. Thus, when the big ones come, we will have developed the patience we need for hard times.

Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience. We, human beings, are still constructed with our old reptilian (爬行动物似的) brain that protects our physical and emotional survival. On the emotional survival side, we want our way to get ahead, to achieve, to “look good.” Let’s

just face it. ___37___ So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the

addictive quality of the opposite of patience—anger, impatience, blaming and shaming. We all have them. And we can grow beyond them.

Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain. Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions—we try to change the other person, situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort. But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that’s the source of our pain, but how our mind is set. ___38___

Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts. Most of us don’t really realize it when we are feeling even the smallest—but very present—painful feelings. ___39___ But to really care for ourselves, get curious about what’s actually happening in the moment inside you. Focusing on what’s actually happening, you can notice the worry of not wanting what’s happening, the resistance.

___40___ When you find yourself impatient, or angry with yourself, you can remind yourself that you are growing, and that, “Sure, this is understandable; this is what happens to me when I’m bothered.” You can say to yourself, “It’s true. I don’t like this; this is uncomfortable, but I can tolerate it.”

A. Practice positive self-talk.

B. So the solution to pain is an inside job.

C. Patience abilities benefit you in many ways.

D. Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times.

E. We ignore the fact that we’re in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem.

F. The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming.

G. Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances.

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Up to 82 percent of children with healthy mothers are not easy to be obese（肥胖的）, according to research. A mother, 21．has a healthy weight, exercises regularly, eats a healthy diet, doesn’t smoke and only 22．(drink) wine in moderation, is significantly less likely 23．(have)a fat child, scientists say.

And research suggests it could be more to do with nurture(养育)24．nature, as a mother's

lifestyle appears 25．(direct) linked to the health of her child. When both mother and child

follow a healthy lifestyle, the risk of obesity 26．(reduce)even more, the study of more than

24,000 children found.

The study examined the medical history and lifestyles of more than 24,000 children aged

nine 27．fourteen, born to almost 17,000 women in the US. Researchers looked at the link between overall mother health and likelihood of a child 28．(be) obese.

The mother's health was judged on her height-to-weight ratio(比例), her diet, amount of

physical 29．(active), smoking status and how much alcohol she drank. A healthy weight and diet, regular exercise, no smoking and moderate drinking all reduce the chance of a woman

having 30．obese child.

DAY 05

On December 22, 2016 I landed in the land of the “American Dream.”_____36_____ Here is one of the things I’ve struggled with during my almost one year in the States.

____37____ My uncle and aunt joked that I brought rain from Saigon to America. Saigon, where I come from, is the old name of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Vietnam is a tropical country where it rains most of the year. Before going to the U.S., actually, I had no idea what to expect about its weather, but the big rain on my arrival gave me the first expectation of what the weather here might be like.

California is known for having a great climate — more sunshine, cooler in summer and warmer in winter. _____38_____ However, having been here for a pretty long while now, I have experienced various forms of climate in California.

____39____ Most of the time I was living in Silicon Valley, where the weather is a bit colder than where I study in Orange County. But I was really surprised to find chill-to-the-bone weather in San Francisco — a big shift from Silicon Valley in only about an hour’s drive. How strange!

____40____ The worst is that I get n runny nose whenever I wake up in the morning. Because I am allergic to the cold and windy weathers, I keep sneezing badly, and even more badly if I get caught in the cold. I think that my body needs more time to get used to this climate, but as many people said, I am luckier to be in California where I don’t have to fight with extreme weathers as in other stales.

A. I am sensitive to weather change.

B. Such strange weather has affected my health.

C. So the amount of rain this year is considered unusual.

D. LAX airport in California welcomed me with a big rain.

E. So I quickly get used to the unchangeable climate in California.

F. The weather varies widely depending on where you are in the state.

G. Since then, I have discovered tons of dilemmas about life in America.

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Many athletes have been told that smiling while 31．(sweat ) will make our efforts feel easier. A marathon runner smiled widely through the final miles of his fastest-ever marathon ； afterward, he said what he had hoped 32．(be) that the smiling would ease him to the finish line； But there has been little solid scientific evidence to support this idea. In recent years several past

studies 33．( examine)whether deliberately smiling can make changes to how people feel psychologically during races, 34．few have looked at the physical effect 35．sports

performance.

Researchers decided 36．(gather) a group of experienced recreational runners and have them alternatively smile broadly as they ran. Many of the runners found it difficult to smile throughout the whole session, though. Their smiles became 37．(increase) fixed and unnatural. Such false smiles make 38．(few) facial muscles (肌肉)start working than the sincere version and most likely result in less 39．(relax) and performance improvement. So the key to using a happy smile to make you 40．better runner may be to smile sincerely and often near a race’s end, but in 30-second bursts, rather than constantly.

DAY 06

If you're going abroad for college, you might be thinking about how to get yourself a safe and cozy home for the years ahead. Of course, dormitories are always a good place to start. but some large state colleges require juniors to live off campus due to the limited number of dorm rooms.

___16___

How to find a house

___17___. If you are just a freshman or don't know many people, don't hesitate to approach some upperclassmen in your classes or clubs. More often than not, upperclassmen have more experience with renting and are more familiar with the area your school is in.

Another good idea is to talk to seniors who are currently living off- campus. These seniors' landlords will most likely be looking for new tenants (房客) after graduation.

Also, registered realtors（房地产经纪人）might be able to find you a place for a fee. In addition, Facebook groups can also provide some useful information.___18___.

Roommates

Having roommates can not only save us some money, but also give us valuable com-panionship. However, remember that finding the right roommates for you is the most important thing, other than safety concerns.___19___, definitely do not lie about your preferences, schedule, or habits, even if talking about them could make you uncomfortable. On the other side, also remember to ask your potential roommates to tell you about themselves in detail.

___20___,please do everybody a favor by being upfront about it. Constantly running into conflicts with your quiet roommate is definitely the last thing you want.

A. If you are a party animal

B. While looking for roommates

C. Get along well with your roommates

D. When having a chat with your roommate

E. First, you can ask your friends who are already living off campus

F. However, be really careful if you get in touch with strangers through the internet

G. Nonetheless, renting an apartment can give you some hands-on experience with living

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When scholars of international relations predict that the 21st century will be a “Chinese century”, they are full of reasons. 41．America remains the only superpower, China is responsible for an important share of global change. Since 42．start of the financial crisis in 2008, for example, China has accounted 43．45% of the gain in world GDP. In 1990 about 750 million Chinese people lived in extreme poverty; today fewer than 10 million do. Its GDP per person, in terms of purchasing-power, 44．(rise) ten times since 1990.

China’s amazing 45．(perform) has greatly affected the world’s economic output. The

Economist has worked out a geographic center of the global economy by 46．(take) an average of each country’s latitude and longitude(经纬度), 47．(measure) by its GDP. At the height of America’s control, this point 48．(previous) sat in the north Atlantic. But China has pulled it so far east 49．the global center of economic gravity 50．(be) now in Siberia.

DAY 07

School life is a very important part of one's life. It provides opportunity for study and

discipline (自律）.It is also a preparatory period for entering public life.

___16___ . Good qualities such as honesty and discipline are developed in pupils. They show good behavior in the classroom，playground，library and other places.

School is a meeting place for students and teachers. School life is generally a period of youth. In school，all the students study together. ___17___. They read together，play together and sit together. At this time，they have early dreams which will come true as they grow older.

___18___ Students take part in games and competitions. School also gives opportunity for the budding (薪露头角的)poets，scientists，writers，doctors and painters. It is in school that the students enjoy the pleasure of achieving their goals.

Teachers are those who guide the students on the right path. In school，teachers try to lead students away from bad thoughts.___19___.

In the library，in class and in competitions，students get chances to improve themselves. Above all，in examinations they try to show their best sides. Thus，they get the opportunity to take part in more activities. ___20___. But some students are satisfied with bad friends and try to avoid the influence of their teachers. Those students will miss the joys of their school life.

A. They forget their joys and sorrows.

B. School is the right place to realize early dreams.

C. School helps students understand discipline better.

D. School has clearly a healthy influence on students.

E. And at the same time，they teach them good qualities.

F. School life is of great importance to both students and parents.

G. School provides chances for students to fill their brain with knowledge.

语法填空

The summer solstice (夏至) has been widely recognized as a festival throughout the world.

The word solstice originates (起源) from the Latin sol and sistere, 51．(mean) “sun-standing”. 52．the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky. It is one of the great turning points of the year, when the sun is at its 53．(high) point in the sky during a year.

Today, the day is celebrated around the world. In England thousands gather to welcome the sunrise on the summer solstice. Throughout Europe groups light a fire and stay up all night to welcome the dawn. In Paris, the day 54．(mark) with free concerts during the every year’s Fête de la Musique. When it comes 55．the U. S., the city of Santa Barbara in California holds the county’s biggest 56．(celebrate) that lasts a full three-day time. On the East Coast, New York

City 57．(tradition) welcomes the summer solstice with a music concert at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine.

In the southern part of China, eating lychees (荔枝) during the summer solstice 58．(be) a long tradition because eating lychees will cause less “heat” to the body. There is a saying in Shandong province 59．goes, “eating dumplings on the winter solstice day and

eating 60．(noodle) on the summer solstice day.”

DAY 08

About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke French when they met people from other countries.Today most people speak English when they meet foreigners. ___36___ There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language.Why is this?

___37___ One of them is that English has become the language of business.Another important reason is that popular American culture(1ike movies，music，and McDonald’s)has quickly spread throughout the world.___38___

Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? ___39___ It’s important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common.Our world has become very global and we need to communicate with one another.On the other hand，English is a fairly complicated language to learn and it brings its culture with it.Do we really need that?

Scientists have already tried to create an artificial language that isn’t too difficult and doesn’t include any one group’s culture.It is called Esperanto.___40___ Maybe the popularity of English won’t last that long either.Who knows? There are more people in the world who speak Chinese than any other language.Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language.

A.People like English.

B.But it hasn’t become popular.

C.It has brought its language with it.

D.There is no doubt about the question.

E.This is why English was widely spoken.

F.It has become the new international language.

G.There are many reasons why English has become so popular.

语法填空

Global warming could make humans shorter, warn scientists who are said 61．（find）evidence that it caused the world’s first horses to shrink nearly 50 million years ago.

In fact, a team from the universities of Florida and Nebraska says it has found a link between the earth 62．（heat）up and the size of mammals — horses. The scientists used fossils to follow the evolution（进化）of horses from their earliest 63．（appear）56 million years ago.

“As temperatures went up, 64．（they）size went down, and vice versa; at one point they were as small as a house cat,” said Dr. Jonathan Bloch, curator of the Florida Museum of Natural History. The scientists say that the current warming could have the same effect 65．mammals — and could even make humans 66．（small）.

Horses 67．（start）out small, about the size of a small dog like a miniature schnauzer.68．is surprising is that after they first appeared, they then became even smaller and then dramatically increased in size, and that 69．（exact）agrees with the global warming event. “It had been known that mammals were small when it was warm,70．we hadn’t understood that the temperature really was driving the evolution of body size,” Dr. Bloch said in the Science journal.

DAY 09

Since the 1980s eco-tourism has grown and grown. It is the fastest growing type of tourism.

If done well, eco-tourism has several advantages. It is kinder to the environment. ___36___This means that more natural habitat is protected and that the resources for building come from

sustainable (可持续的) sources.Another advantage is that people in the developed world through eco-tourism get to experience places of great natural importance as well as communicating with local people. ___37___

However, there are some disadvantages of eco-tourism. It is felt by some environmentalists that any human activity will cause disorder in the routine of animals. ___38___

Another problem for local people is that they are expected to pose for cameras and dance etc. for money. ___39___The tourists are destroying the culture that they are paying to protect.

Eco-tourism tries to go to the places far away from other communities. ___40___There is nothing stopping people taking money from tourists as well as doing environmentally unfriendly activities. It seems that the disadvantages often outweigh the advantages of eco-tourism. It might be better to take pictures of animals rather than kill animals, but given the choice the animals would sooner not have people around. It seems whether eco-tourism should be allowed should be judged case-by-case, and that the local people must be considered.

A. These places are often not well policed.

B. People walking through the forest may do much harm.

C. And these activities will also damage the eco-system.

D. It seldom ends people to untouched parts of the world.

E. This is good for both parties: they both can better understand each other.

F. And it encourages developers to consider the natural environment more.

G. It discourages the local people from pursuing their traditional life styles.

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Worldwide, each person 15 years and older consumes 13.5 grams of pure alcohol per day, according to the World Health Organization. 71．(consider) that nearly half of the world doesn’t drink at all, that leaves the other half drinking up their share.

Alcohol can have 72．significant effect on your good looks. First, it dehydrates (使脱水) you. That can leave your skin looking parched and wrinkled. It's also 73．(link) to rosacea, a skin condition causing redness and swelling on your face.

While you’re drinking, your liver (肝脏) 74．(process) a single drink, which is on average an hour but varying for everyone; some of it leaves your body via your breath and sweat.

Another reason 75．drinking can affect your looks has to do with sleep. 76．even a little bit of alcohol can help you fall asleep 77．(rapid), as the alcohol leaves the body, you may suffer the “rebound effect”. Instead of staying asleep, the body enters lighter sleep and wakefulness, which appears to get 78．(bad) if one drinks more. A lack of sleep leads to dark circles, puffy eyes and stress. Keep it up and you’re likely 79．(see) more signs of aging and a much

lower 80．(satisfy) with your appearance.

So the next time you head to the pub for a tipple or two, remember: You could be paying a price for all that fun.

DAY 10

Choosing a major is a very important thing in our life. However, at the same time, it can be extremely challenging. So it's necessary to learn some simple tips that will make your decision much easier. ___36___ And how does that choice affect your future career? We can help guide you in choosing a major.

Your major is your primary field of study in your undergraduate (大学的) program. It is the subject in which you earn your bachelor's degree. After completing a list of general education

courses, you spend the rest of the time studying one subject of your choice. ___37___.

For many students, it's best to try out different classes to figure out a major you'll like, but you need to have a couple of solid choices. ___38___, you should begin taking courses you are required to complete before graduation, so it will decrease your chances of needing to switch majors later because you already know what to expect.

___39___, you should begin thinking about how your field will lead to a job as soon as possible. Consider clubs, research programs and part-time jobs related to potential career choices for your major.

For more career-specific majors like nursing and engineering, the majority of your studies will include skills that can be used in a future job. ___40___The sooner you begin working in a lab, on research projects or helping as a teaching assistant for a professor, the better you'II be able to figure out your career.

A. You have to think of ways to choose a major

B. Be sure that you choose a major that suits your interests

C. Once you have a better idea of which major you like best

D. While your major may or may not lead directly to a career

E. Do some research to find out which majors can help you get that job

F. Roughly one-third to one-half of your courses will be related to your major

G. However, you should still consider doing activities outside of the classroom to better prepare you

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By the end of the year, a 3D-printed bridge will be put to use in China for the first time. Different 81．traditional bridges, its 82．(create) design doesn’t use reinforced concrete. It is made of a new material 83．(design) to weather rain and sun for 84．extended period, and that’s durable enough to meet national construction industry standards. If parts of the bridge become damaged, they can be repaired 85．(separate).

The 15-meter-long footbridge in Shanghai, 86．will have service life of up to 30 years, will take 35 days to build, according to 87．(it) chief architect. The complex curved surfaces of the bridge can only be achieved by 88．(use) 3D printing technology. Based on laboratory testing, it can bear a load of 250 kilograms per square meter.

This isn’t the first time that a 3D-printed bridge 89．(make) in China. In July last year, Tongji University in Shanghai made the world’s first two 3D-printed pedestrian bridges.

90．, that pair of bridges was only built as a demonstration, and not for actual use.

DAY 11

Basketball is a great sport that is not only fun, but also brings children many benefits in different ways. ___16___.

Playing basketball has physical benefits. Children are full of energy—they need to move, jump and run constantly. Basketball will allow them to control that energy in a positive way. It’s a full-body sport. ___17___ Since it’s a fast and dynamic sport, children need to follow the game and the continuous movement of the ball. The ball moves quickly from one side of the court to the other and the kids move at the same pace which helps improve both resistance and speed.

Playing basketball has cognitive (认知的) benefits. Children who practice playing basketball develop skills that help them fight against opponents and move around the court. This sport helps them increase their ability to concentrate. ___18___ Children will learn to assess surrounding

situations and problems that may arise, and then find the best and fastest solution. The fast pace of the game encourages quick decision-making and stimulates their concrete and abstract thinking.

___19___ Since it’s a team sport, basketball promotes sociability, coexistence and respect among peers. It’s ideal for shy children because they will have to learn to interact with other players. This is important both to get better at the sport and to have more fun. They will also learn important values like cooperation, teamwork and competitiveness.

___20___ In fact, there are many other benefits. The most important thing is that it’s a very

fast and fun sport. This tends to make the vast majority of children enjoy it.

A. Playing basketball just has entertaining benefits.

B Playing basketball has social and emotional advantages.

C. These are not all of the advantages of playing basketball.

D. This means that it strengthens muscles in their whole body.

E. It also makes them more aware of the environment around them.

F. This sport promotes healthy development in children for a number of reasons.

G. However, there are some disadvantages when children keep running on the court.

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Reuters reported that the scientist’s efforts got rewarded when the twin chickens were cloned in the lab after years of experiments. This breakthrough 91．(possible) enabled people to bring their adored pets back to life. 92．, it bothered him from time to time that their health was in poor condition because they were 93．(able) to resist illnesses. This drawback 94．(cast) him down. Merely two weeks later, the clones and their carrier died, 95．struck frustration into his heart. He retired before he attained his ambition and became a member of an opera chorus to relieve his depression.

Shortly afterwards, the media published a conservative 96．(argue) objecting to cloning owing to moral problems, and suggested commercial profits from cloning 97．(forbid).

When 98．(interview), the scientist stared at the decorations on the ceiling, thinking for a while, and then said, " I’m not in favour 99．any arbitrary assumption, but 100．(undertake) cloning does differ from the straightforward procedure of making loafs out of flour. Until we accumulate enough exact knowledge, any practice is in vain and is bound to fail.”

DAY 12

It can be truly terrifying to fall through ice on a frozen lake．___16___In fact，there is more time to help you survive than you think．

As you first hit the freezing water，you will almost breathe quickly at once．Remember to get control of your breathing and not to move around．___17___This means that it takes about one minute to gain control of your breathing，ten minutes to move before you get too cold．The

final one is to remind you that it will take one hour before you become unconscious．

Take that first minute and fully focus on your breathing．Slow it down，and then look around to see if you can locate the thickest area of ice．When you locate the ice，stretch your arms over the surface，and then begin to flutter-kick （上下打水）until your body becomes horizontal with the surface．___18___

It is possible that you can live for several hours after passing out．This，however，does require some planning．You only have about 10 minutes before your muscles and nerves become too cold to work．Besides，what if you feel too weak to go on and you cannot get out？___19___The point is to encourage your coat to freeze to the ice，so that if you lose consciousness，you

will keep your head out of ice．___20___

A．It can help to remember the "1-10-1 principle"．

B．However，if you remain calm，it can save your life．

C．Remove any clothing or heavy objects that are weighting you down．

D．Thus you will remain visible for rescue，even if you pass out．

E．Kick hard and use your arms and hands to climb out of the water．

F．Remember that you should always stay office that's only 3 inches．

G．Place your arms over the surface of the ice and remain still．

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Stand in line at any grocery store or sit in any hospital waiting room, and you see people staring at their phones, probably catching up on news or just relieving their boredom. This seems harmless enough. But could being on our phones affect our101．(able) to connect with the people around

us?102．new study aimed to answer that question.

Researcher Kostadin Kushlev and his colleagues asked pairs of college students，103．were strangers to each other104．(come) into a small lab waiting room-either with orwithout their phones. They were told that the researchers were running a bit late and theyneeded to wait. While waiting, their faces were105．(secret) videotaped. Afterwards, thestudents106．(report) how they felt and how much they interacted(互动)with the otherparticipants.

The researchers studied videotapes of the faces of airs who interacted，107．(measure) how often they smiled. The108．(result)?People with phones exhibited fewer smiles overall. They spent 30% less of the time smiling109．people without phones, signaling less interest in connecting with others. What's more, thirty-two participants with phones didn't interact at all in the waiting room. These findings show that using phones in public 110．(affect) one's interaction with others. Consequently. cell phones should be used wisely.

DAY 13

Are you trying to find ways to be more efficient at your job? If so, please follow these habits of naturally productive people.

They take breaks. ___16___ Studies show that prolonged tasks that require high levels of focus, energy, and attention can cause you to become less productive and focused over time. Take brief mental breaks. Setting aside a little time here and there to release your focus can significantly help maintain it for longer periods of time.

___17___ Settle down, super men and women. While it's fine to pride yourself on your abilities to multitask, it's in your best interest (and your employer's) if you stick to one to-do at a time. Somewhere along the lines, our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better. ___18___ In fact, the more we multi-task, the less efficient and productive we become in all the tasks we are trying to accomplish.

They have a full night's sleep. In school, you may have found that too many students stay up late to finish a paper or study for an exam, but, despite your best efforts, research shows this is not the way to do business. ___19___ Actually, studies have linked insufficient sleep to decreased levels of productivity, unsatisfactory work performance, and poorer safety outcomes.

___20___ You know the countless benefits of exercise. It also seriously improves your mood by releasing something to relieve stress and increase your brains productivity. Even 30-minute bursts of moderate-to-high physical activity just three to four times a day can go a long way in helping you accomplish your personal and professional goals.

A. They value fitness.

B. Pressing pause Is Important.

C. They prefer to do more every day.

D. However, research shows the opposite.

E. They don't try to do everything at once.

F Enough sleep makes great contribution to efficient work.

G. Poor sleep or lack of sleep carries some pretty negative rewards.

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Louis Cha, better known by his pen name Jin Yong, was a Chinese wuxia novelist and

essayist, 111．co-founded the Hong Kong daily newspaper Ming Bao in 1959 and 112．(serve) as the first editor-in-chief. He was Hong Kong’s most famous writer.

His wuxia novels have 113．widespread following in Chinese communities worldwide. His 15

works 114．(write) between 1955 and 1972 earned him a reputation as one of the greatest and most popular wuxia writers ever. By the time of his 115．(die) he was the best-selling Chinese author, and over 100 million copies of his works have been sold worldwide. His works have the unusual ability 116．(go) beyond geographical and ideological barriers separating Chinese communities of the world, achieving 117．(great) success than any other contemporary writer. Most of his works 118．(translate) into many languages so far, including English, French, etc. Even the asteroid (小行星) 10930 Jinyong (1998 CR2) is named 119．him.We cannot thank him more for 120．he has done in novel literature.

DAY 14

Helping your daughter say no to pressure

You are her greatest influence

___16___. It may seem that they aren’t listening, but they truly are. When parents stay involved in their daughter’s lives, tell them their views and values, they lend to make belter choices for themselves.

Be straight about what cannot be done

Parents need to work out what is and what isn’t negotiable(可协商的). ___17___. You have to do something. With things like drinking alcohol and when it comes to her personal safety, you have to let her know what is and isn’t OK.

Seek advice from friends and experts

___18___, yet when our children reach adolescence we seem to think we need to parent alone. Similarly, let her know that it is OK if she seeks advice from other adults such as her adviser or counselor(法律顾问).

___19___

Quite often we like to talk the talk but we have to walk the walk. Your daughter will learn so much from how you manage yourself and how you behave and respond, and similarly how you handle pressure. Be aware of behavior changes

If your daughter becomes troubled with dieting, her phone keeps ringing or she begins spending too much time on the Internet, it may indicate that something goes wrong in her world. ___20___. You also need to be a bit more aware of what might be going on in her world.

A. Be your daughter’s role model

B. If everything is non-negotiable, you will have conflicts

C. These are indicators that you need to have a conversation

D. If you expect her not to drink or smoke, she may follow you

E. Parents need to know their big influences on their daughters

F. Ask your daughter to consider the media and social influences

G. Parents will actively learn how to look after their newborn baby

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It seems that the old tradition of children getting a bedtime story before sleeping is disappearing in Britain.A new study shows that around a third of parents do not read bedtime stories to their children.The study by https://www.360docs.net/doc/202515259.html, also finds that up 121． 50 percent of children would prefer to watch TV or play computer games than read a story.Researchers further discovered that

five percent of British children under seven do not even own 122． book.Parents came up

with 123．(vary) reasons why they did not read to their little children.The researchers questioned hundreds of parents，thirteen percent of 124． blamed a lack of time.Besides，some parents said their children were simply not interested.

The researchers 125．(work) with British pop star Natasha Hamilton to try and change this since last month.They have launched a bedtime story－writing 126．(compete) for children under seven.Ms Hamilton said，“I'm really excited to see all the different story ideas and can't wait to see 127． the kids come up with.128．(choose) a winner is not going to be easy.” She spoke about her own joy .129． a mother in reading bedtime stories，saying，“I have three kids.I know just how enjoyable reading bedtime stories to my kids is.” A spokesman from https://www.360docs.net/doc/202515259.html, said，“We appreciate how important 130． is for parents and kids to spend quality time together，and bedtime stories are a great way to do this.”

DAY 15

I’ve seen every shape, color and creative package of job application possible. But I’ve never seen one that actually scared me. But then recently, something happening shocked me. ___16___, safety guards at Eastern Illinois University asked all the students to leave a building.

“There was no return address. It was poorly written and poorly addressed to the university. There were misspellings,” school spokeswoman Vicki Woodard said on Saturday. “There was some tape over it. ___17___.” The unusual size, no return address, misspellings in the address and the tape holding torn parts together were enough to bring in the local bomb experts. They examined the package with X-rays and blocked off nearby streets—only to discover the envelope contained only an application for admission to the school.

___18___. Would you think that young student would be a great addition to your university? Would you want that person working for you—representing your company? ___19___, with a baseball cap on, and then asking, “You don’t have any jobs, do you?”, I am always amazed. I also see college graduates wandering at career fairs in slippers and coffee-stained T-shirts, handing out resumes (简历) in hope of getting a well-paid job. These people are usually not hired.

It’s funny how a clean shirt and pair of pants, an enthusiastic smile and direct eye contact can change the economy immediately. ___20___.

A. If you dress well and behave politely

B. Just the whole appearance was rather strange

C. I wonder what you would think of that application

D. Good manners and politeness are usually ignored nowadays.

E. When I see people walking into business companies in torn shorts

F. After a doubtful looking package addressed to the college was discovered

G. It’s also funny how a well-prepared application will get you into your favorite university

Many people believe that they will be happy once they 131．(arrival) at some specific goal they set for 132．(oneself). However, more often than not, once you arrive "there", you will still

feel 133．(dissatisfy), and move your "there" vision to yet another point in 134．future. By always chasing after another "there," you are never 135．(real) appreciating what you already have right "here." It is important for human beings 136．(keep)sober-minded (沉着冷静的) about the age-old drive to look beyond the place 137．you now stand. On one hand, your life is enhanced by your dreams and aspirations.

138．the other hand, these drives can pull you farther and farther from your enjoyment of your life right now. By 139．(learn) the lessons of gratitude and abundance,you can bring yourself closer to fulfilling the challenge of living in the present,140．can help you enjoy the moment you have.

DAY 16

We automatically assume that as adults, we’re wiser than when we were children. However, actually we can learn a lot from our childhood self. For example, we can learn to develop optimism about the future. Do you remember how excited you used to be just before Christmas? ___36___ Reintroduce that childlike wonder into our daily experiences.

We can learn to dream big and imagine the impossible. How often have you heard a child say something like “One day, I’m going to be an astronaut”? Our adult minds immediately laugh at

this idea and think about all the logical reasons as to why this might never happen. ___37___ We minimize our chances of attaining what we dream about. It is okay to dream big just as our childhood self did.

___38___ Our childhood self looked at possibilities and believed we could achieve them successfully. If we wanted to build a tree house, we’d go about thinking about how to make it happen instead of focusing on all the reasons it might not happen. In this way we can fill our life with possibilities rather than regrets.

We can learn to be playful and silly sometimes, ___39___Children spend a large amount of time escaping from reality to mess about and have fun. Make time for your childhood self to come out and play. Run around the garden, wear a silly hat or spend time laughing. ___40___.

A. Don’t imagine things could go wrong.

B. We can learn to hold a “can do” attitude.

C. That feeling of great joy is hard to beat.

D. Most children tend to think in a positive way.

E. All of these activities can make us feel happy and alive.

F. We employ self-limiting beliefs without even realizing it.

G. All work and no play makes a person very dull and upset.

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When people 1．(face) with health or nutrition questions, it is 2．(increasing) common to go online and diagnose themselves. But the Internet is full of conflicting health warnings with no regulations to get rid of the wrong advice, some of 3．is extremely dangerous! Also, search engine’s rank results from popularity rather than accuracy, 4．solid facts can be tricky to find. It is worth 5．(check) if the writer of an online piece is properly qualified as an expert. Anyone can call 6．(they) a “diet expert”“nutritionist” and even a “doctor” --- given it could refer to qualifications like a Ph

A．But remember, only officially

7．(recognize) practicing doctors as well as dietitians have degrees in giving

medical 8．(suggest). So if you are unsure and still wondering 9．the chocolate diet really does work or not, then it pays to make 10．appointment with your dietitian or doctor. The truth is out there, and you just need to look in the right place.

DAY 17

Stress occurs when you feel that demands placed on you — such as work, school or relationships —are beyond your ability. ___11___ However, untreated long-term stress can result in serious health conditions including anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system. ___12___ Everyone is different, and so are the ways they choose to manage their stress. Some people prefer pursuing hobbies such as gardening, playing music and creating art, while others find relief in more solitary (独自的) activities: meditation, yoga and

walking. ___13___

Do some exercise. The research keeps growing — exercise benefits your mind just as well as your body. We keep hearing about the long-term benefits of a regular exercise routine. But even a 20-minute walk, run, swim or dance session in the midst of a stressful time can give an immediate effect that can last for several hours.

___14___ It may seem difficult to get away from a big work project, a crying baby or a growing credit card bill. But when you give yourself permission to step away from it, you let yourself have time to do something else, which can help you have a new perspective or practice techniques to feel less overwhelmed. It’s important not to avoid your stress (those bills have to be paid sometime), but even just 20 minutes to take care of yourself is helpful.

Smile and laugh. Our brains are interconnected with our emotions and facial expressions. When people are stressed, they often hold a lot of the stress in their face. So laughs or smiles can help relieve some of that tension and improve the situation.

Try meditation. Meditation and mindful prayer help the mind and body to relax and focus. Mindfulness can help people see new perspectives, develop self-compassion and

forgiveness. ___15___ Much like exercise, research has shown that even meditating briefly can bring immediate benefits.

A. Take a break from the stressor.

B. Get some social support from whatever sources you can access.

C. Too much stress can affect body systems and cause mental problems.

D. Here are four healthy techniques that may help reduce stress in the short- and long-term.