江苏省江阴市高考英语专项训练：任务型阅读及信息匹配(7)及答案

任务型阅读（A）

请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单

词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。

Have you heard or read stories about people who are sick and have been healed by listening to music? Is it a miracle or a successful form of medicine? Can listening to music relieve pain?

Around the world，music therapy(疗法) is being used to treat different medical conditions and illnesses. Some of the ways people use music therapy are to reduce pain，such as in childbirth or during cancer treatments，or to stimulate brain activity after an injury or money loss. Music therapy has also been successful in aiding children to overcome disabilities. Children can move their bodies with the music and stamp along to the beat.

Why is music a useful therapy? Music is soothing and relaxing．but it also stimulates our brains. Emotionally and physically, we respond to the sounds of music. But the complexity of music(the different tempos，rhythms，melodies and harmonies) provokes(激发)the biggest response. Thus，classical music is most typically used for therapies due to complex sounds and patterns. Although rap or hip hop might be fun to listen to，it’s unlikely that such styles of music would produce the same kind of therapeutic effect Playing a musical instrument rather than simply listening to music can also be therapeutic for some people，helping relieve stress and anxiety

Have scientists been able to prove that music can heal disease? Music has been shown to reduce pain in cancer patients by increasing the release endorphins(内啡肽). Endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers，and when we listen to music，our brains respond by releasing these natural painkillers. It has also been known to contribute to the brain development of the babies who have just been born and even babies still in the mother’s womb. Certain types of music have also been found to lower blood pressure and slow a person’s heart rate. Many people are hopeful that music could replace the need for some medications(药物)that are normally used to treat certain illnesses. At present，music therapy is used in a variety of settings such as hospitals，rehabilitation centers，nursing homes，day cares，and schools.

Although music therapy is not yet considered a mainstream treatment，it is recognized more and more as a useful addition to traditional treatment. So next time you are feeling low or stressed out，put on some relaxing music and let the music heal you.

1 Heals

2 uses／application

3 work

4 Conclusion

5 stimulate

6 disabilities

7 favorite／preference

8 relieving

9 newborn 10 addition

（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

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

A. How inner beliefs can help

B. Why are habits so important

C. How to develop positive habits

D. Improve your life

E. You can do it

F. Action plan

The single most important factor that contributes to success is what you do every single day. It

is as simple as that. Your habits will determine whether you are successful or not. If you have strong and healthy positive habits, it does not matter whether or not you fail today because you are guaranteed to succeed in the long run.

61. _________________________________

Because you repeat the same actions and the same behaviors every single day, a single positive action will not change your life, but the same action repeated 1,000 times will have a significant impact on your life. For example, if you go to the gym one time, you won’t see a big difference in your life. However, if you go to the gym 1,000 times over a five year period, you will see a big difference in your body. The same principle applies to finance, health, relationships, work, career, and school. Simple positive actions repeated every single day will have a great impact on your life in the long run.

62. _________________________________

There’s nothing easier than developing positive habits. You simply have to do every single day the action you want to make a habit. If you want to develop the habit of running, run almost every day. If you want to develop the habit of eating healthy, eat healthy every day. If you want to develop the habit of reading, read every day. Habits are created by repetition. The more you do an action, the easier it becomes in the long run.

63.__________________________________

If you want to be successful in changing your habits, you should think about changing your inner beliefs about your habits. For example, your old belief was: “I love cigarette because it makes me feel good and relaxed. I need ciga rette to be happy and relaxed.” If you keep this belief, you won’t be able to keep your resolution to stop smoking for very long. Instead, you should adopt this new belief: “I love yoga because it makes me feel good and relaxed. Cigarette is poisonous and destroys my body. Yoga makes me happy.” You should analyze your beliefs and make sure they won’t stop you from changing your habits. The same is true when you try to form positive habits. If you want to start eating healthy food, here are some positive beliefs you should start thinking about: “Healthy food is very good for my health. It gives me a lot of energy and I feel very good.”64. ____________________________________

It’s now time for you to develop positive habits in your life and avoid y our negative habits. Write down 3 positive habits that you would like to develop and 3 negative habits that you would

like to get rid of. For each positive habit, write down exactly what actions you’re going to take every single day in order to develop the new habit. For each negative habit, write down exactly what actions you’re not going to take in the next weeks. Here are some positive habits that will lead to success: exercise, healthy food, reading, saving, studying, healthy relationships, hard work, etc.. Here are some negative habits to get rid of: gambling, drug and alcohol abuse, overeating, shyness, etc..

65. _____________________________________

Everybody can change. All it takes is courage and commitment. Decide right now to improve your life by changing your habits. Take action right now! Don’t be afraid. Yes, you will probably make mistakes along the way. But never forget that success is guaranteed for you if you have positive habits in your life. If you refuse to quit, success will be yours.

【参考答案】61—65、BCAFE

（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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

Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all. It is said that our body movements communicate about 50% of what we really mean while words themselves only express 7%. So , while your mouth is closed, just what is your body saying….

Arms 71 if you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way. 72 if someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy.

Head. When you want to appear confident, keep your head level. If you are monitor in class, you can take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously .

_ 73

Legs. Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If you are at interviews, try to keep them still.

Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. 74 This makes breathing more difficult, which in turn can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable.

Mouth. When you are thinking , you often purse your lips (撅着嘴). You might also use this position to hold back all angry comment you don’t wish to show. 75 .

A. If you are feeling down, you normally don’t sit straight, with your shoulders inwards

B.If you are pleased, your usually open your eyes wide and people can notice this

C.Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep

them close to their bodies.

D.How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet.

E.However, it will probably still be noticed, and people will know you’re not pleased.

F. However , to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little to one

side.

G.Don’ t say too much when you’re happy.

【参考答案】71-75DCFAE

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

首先请阅读下列暑期国际学校的信息：

A．Headington Oxford International Summer School

(12 to 16 years old)

Headington School provides the perfect setting for a truly special summer school experience. Situated only a short walk from the centre of this historic and vibrant city, the Headington Oxford Summer School offers a fantastic mix of English classes, activities and excursions within a truly multinational environment.

B．Abberley Hall International Summer School

(8 to 12 years old)

Abberley Hall is set in 90 acres of private Worcestershire countryside. The

beautiful and secure setting provides a perfect location for our younger students to study, play, and build friendships with other students from around the world.

C．Dean Close International Summer School

(12 to 16 years old)

Dean Close School has been educating students from around the world for more than a century, and has an international reputation for academic and football excellence.

D．SBC Oxford International Summer School

(13 to 16 years old)

The school, one of the UK's most famous preparatory schools, is set in a fantastic location just the 15 minutes, walk from the centre of historic Oxford. With fantastic facilities, spacious sports fields and great grounds, the Summer School at Oxford is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

E．SBC Bournemouth International Summer School

(11 to 15 years old)

SBC Bournemouth is located at the prestigious Canford School, which provides a magnificent location for a fantastic summer school experience. It is just 20 minutes away from the city of Bournemouth, a lovely city situated on England's south coast.

F．Brighton International Summer School

(13 to 18 years old)

Established in 1984, Brighton International Summer School specializes in short English language and activity courses for young learners. Lessons take place at Dorothy Stringer High School, a local British school with over 1，000 British students, for whom there are lots of opportunities to join in sport, art and other cultural activities.

以下是学生信息。请匹配学生与适合他们的学校。

1．Adrik, a Russian boy aged 15, has made up his mind to attend a university in England. He is doing his best to be well prepared so he is considering going to a summer school there. He would like a school with a long history, where he can make progress both in his lessons and football.

2．Aadesh is an Indian student aged 15. He is considering going to a summer school in England, where he can improve his English and at the same time, make some

multinational friends by taking part in as many activities as possible.

3．Sumalee is a 17-year-old girl student in Thailand. One of her friends invites her to go to England in the summer vacation so that they can improve their English. She prefers a school where they can practise English with native speakers and take part in some activities.

4．Li Ping, a Chinese boy at the age of 11, will go to the UK with his parents in the summer vacation. His parents would like him to attend a summer school there and he prefers one located in the country as he is tired of the noise in big cities.

5．Cho, a Japanese teenager living in Tokyo, will go to a summer school in England. She is 12 years old and her parents would like her to choose a school around a city as she is used to city life.

【参考答案】-----C1—5CAFBE

[阅读理解之信息匹配(二)]

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

首先，请阅读以下职位招聘信息：

请阅读以下人员信息，然后匹配人员与相关职位：

1．Theresa Gower (aged 21)

Has just finished college with a degree in mathematics. Studied French in high school. Can drive and has a pleasant, outgoing personality. Is willing to do anything for a few months as long as it is interesting. Caring and patient. Likes animals.

2．Martin Badger (aged 27)

Seven years of working experience as a teacher in a public school and two years in this network corporation. Got degrees both in maths and computer engineering. Tired of the present job in the corporation now. Would like a job back at school, no matter teaching or something else.

3. Carol Simpson (aged 21)

Graduated from high school at 18 with good grades in all subjects, especially maths and science. Now works as a receptionist for an advertising agency but doesn't find it very interesting. Optimistic about things. Gets along well with all kinds

of people and would like to travel.

4．Paul Edison (aged 22)

Has just graduated from a university. Got a degree in French and can speak good Spanish and English as well. Is an ambitious man who really wishes to succeed in his future. Can communicate well with others. Now seeking a suitable post.

5．Mike Lopez (aged 27)

Now employed as a television repair serviceman but wants something better. Speaks Spanish well. Is a good conversationalist and is very intelligent. Will work long hours, day and/or night, but must have weekends free for his family.

【参考答案】-----D1—5DFAEC

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