新高一英语专题阅读理解专项练习：WeekNine生活哲理
Week Nine 生活哲理一、阅读理解（共20小题；共40.0分）AFrederick Buechner talks about looking back at high school years. He remembered what all his classmates hoped and dreamed of becoming. "In my class, as at any school,"he says, "there were students who had a real talent for something. Maybe it was for writing or acting or sports. Maybe it was an interest and a joy in working with people.Sometimes it was just their capacity for being so alive that made you more alive to be with them. Yet now, a good many years later, I have the feeling that more than justa few of them are spending their lives at work in which none of these gifts is beingused."Matt Lamb could have been one of those people. Until 1987, Matt owned and ran his own restaurant in Chicago. But that year, a doctor told Matt that he had a fatal disease.So he closed the restaurant and pursued his true passion, painting.Soon, Matt's art drew national attention. He became quite successful. Only after Matt had found success in his dream career did doctors discover that they had misdiagnosed him. He wasn't going to die after all.A misdiagnosis(误诊) may have saved him from a life of meaninglessness. Not that owningone's own small business is in any way unworthy, but it simply was not Matt's true passion. In his heart, he wanted to paint, and he would never be truly happy until he pursued that dream, wherever it finally led him.Those beautiful dreams we have for the rest of our lives too often don't materialize.And, again too often, we look back dissatisfied with the direction we took or the place we finally reached.You don't get to choose how you're going to die or when. You can only decide how you're going to live. That decision is too important to put off another day.1. We can infer from what Frederick says that .A. most people don't use their giftsB. every student has a gift for somethingC. you are alive when working with peopleD. many people are working without talents2. Why did Matt give up his restaurant business?A. Because he couldn't make a lot of money.B. Because he was told he would die soon.C. Because he found no passion for cooking.D. Because he wanted to become a doctor.3. The example of Matt reflects that .A. anything unexpected may happenB. where there is a will, there is a wayC. misfortune may be an actual blessingD. a slow sparrow should make an early start4. According to the writer, Matt was truly happy .A. when he attracted attention from othersB. when he owned his own small businessC. when he knew he wouldn't die soonD. when he realized his dream of painting5. The writer's purpose of writing this passage is to expect people .A. to decide how to live their lifeB. to give up dreams and be practicalC. to make correct decisions in lifeD. to live a happy life every dayBJinesh was around 7 or 8 years old when I first met him. He was a soft spoken boy froma southern place in India.Everyone carries some load; Jinesh too had one. Camouflaged in his smile was somethingI don't know what it means to carry. But there he was going around with courage I haveseen only in a few. He wore a mask, required of people who experience chemotherapy(化疗), for he was battling a cancer.First time I smiled and said a "Hi" and Jinesh gently responded back. He was preparing to leave for his hometown. His father was kind enough to share his son's treatment.I could do nothing to offer comfort, just a smile and a couple of words. They wereoff. I never thought our relationship would grow in the next few years.A few months later they were again in the hospital for a follow up. I came across themat the restaurant and I recognized that little face, now without the mask.I said a "Hello" and asked the "little man" whether he recognized me. It was an honorthat he remembered me... Our journey grew further. I spent many minutes with him and we exchanged phone numbers. I promised I would visit him later and carried on. He was staying next to our hospital.What could I gift a boy like Jinesh? I decided on a pack of colors. What could I expect in the room of a small boy undergoing chemotherapy? As I entered he was beaming witha smile and I felt small before his ability to take life as it comes. I relearnt thatthe most important things in life are not things.He started showing me the drawings and crafts he had done, for he done quite a bit of them and decorated his room. How many times do I fail to decorate my life?On July 7, 2012 Jinesh breathed last after his battle. I still find it hard to think that it all happened. He was calm enough to say "Goodbyes" to people he knew during his last days.Jinesh is one of the real-life heroes.6. The underlined word "camouflaged" may mean .A. expressedB. judgedC. pretendedD. hidden7. By saying "our journey grew farther" the writer meant .A. their friendship continued to developB. they went on a trip to a distant placeC. they talked for a long time togetherD. they went for a walk in the distance8. Why did the writer feel small before Jinesh?A. Because Jinesh could know the future of his life.B. Because Jinesh accepted the challenges of life bravely.C. Because Jinesh took nothing in life seriously.D. Because Jinesh decorated his room with his drawings.9. Facing death, Jinesh remained .A. nervousB. upsetC. calmD. pitiful10. Why does the author writer the passage?A. To describe a boy's negative attitude towards life.B. To explain the reason for making friends with a child.C. To recall an unforgettable experience in hospital.D. To introduce a brave child facing death.CDo you consider yourself a good or a bad decision-maker? If you answer "bad", you might simply be choosing the wrong time of day to make your decisions.When was the last time you made an end-of-the-day business decision or a late-night online purchase only to regret it the next day? Most of us are guilty of some regrettable decisions from time to time, but researchers may now have an explanation for these poor choices. Psychologists and researchers call the newly identified phenomenon "decision fatigue". They suggest that each time we make a decision, we use up some of our willpower, that ability to control our own actions and say "No".After making many decisions, our willpower is then used up, leading us to make increasingly poor choices. Roy Baumeister, social psychologist on the topic hasconducted a series of experiments. These experiments proved that willpower roles likea muscle and can actually be fatigued with use. As a result, when fewer decisions areinvolved, there is less decision fatigue.But in a world with endless choices, everywhere from the coffee shop to the classroom, how can we avoid decision fatigue and choose wisely? Baumeister found that the most successful people have learned how to conserve their willpower by adapting their habits and routines.What can we learn from them?Make your mornings countWhen possible, make all major decisions in the morning while your mind is fresh and before fatigue takes over. When you face problems that must be dealt with, handle the situation early in the day in order to avoid a harsh word or an error in judgment.Avoid crisesDon't wait until the last minute to pay your bills, finish a project or make needed repairs. Use your willpower to avoid a crisis rather than just get through one.Sleep on itTrying to decide on something like a new apartment or can be draining. As with any major financial agreement, it's best to sleep on it before making any final decisions.Know yourselfBaumeister shared a final common denominator among those who avoid decision fatigue."The best decision makers are the ones who know when not to trust themselves." he said.11. According to the passage, you may make a better decision .A. at midnightB. in the morningC. in the afternoonD. in the evening12. People suffering "decision fatigue" may .A. make a wiser decision in businessB. make a good online bargainC. make a poor choice easilyD. make a good use of their willpower13. The writer develops the third paragraph by .A. telling storiesB. giving examplesC. making an experimentD. making a comparison14. In the opinion of Baumeister, best decision makers are those .A. who don't always believe in themselvesB. who sleep to avoid final decisionsC. who get up in the early morningD. who pay their bills at the last minute15. What might be the most suitable title for the passage?A. Making More Decisions Every Day May Hurt Your BrainB. Deciding Constantly May Affect the Quality of Your DecisionsC. Thinking Carefully before Making a Decision Will Benefit YouD. Choosing a Suitable Time to Decide Is Really Important to YouDA friend of mine was sitting in the living room one day when his cat dragged in a little"gift" in its mouth—a dead animal of some sort. Taking a closer look, he was dismayed to recognize the dead animal to be a bunny that belonged to a little girl who lived next door. Her name was Bonny. My friend felt terrible, believing his cat had killed Bonny's bunny.My quick-thinking friend came up with a plan. Removing from the cat's mouth the dead animal, which by now was a dirty mess, he put it in the kitchen sink. With a little warm water and some shampoo, he tried to clean up the dead bunny as best he could.Then he took a hair dryer (a "hare dryer" actually) and blow-dried the bunny until it looked pretty good.Finally, he took the dead bunny out to the neighbor's rabbit cage and placed it back in the cage. He stood him up so that he looked very natural there in his little box.The next morning, my friend looked out the window and noticed a crowd of people gathered around the rabbit hutch. Everyone seemed to be talking and pointing. My friend decided to go over and act like any normal curious neighbor and find out what was going on.When he got there, Bonny's mother said to my friend, "You won't believe what has happened! It's a miracle! Bonny's bunny passed away a few days ago, and we buried that little bunny right over there..."A lesson:Have you ever tried to cover up one sin with another? Covering up only makes matters worse. When we get caught doing something wrong, for example, we may attempt to cover it up with a lie. But just like Bonny's bunny, the result is never what we expected.We end up looking foolish. We would have been better off admitting we were wrong and accepting the results.16. The underlined word "dismayed" may mean .A. worriedB. pleasedC. puzzledD. disappointed17. What does the word "he" refer to ?A. The boy.B. The bunny.C. The cat.D. The friend of the writer.18. Why did the writer's friend stand the bunny up?A. To frighten the cat away from the cage.B. To prevent it being mistaken as a dead one.C. To make it look alive normally.D. To give his neighbor a pleasant surprise.19. What is a miracle for Bonny's mother?A. Her bunny was missing from the cage.B. Her bunny was killed by a cat.C. Her bunny was clean in the cage.D. Her dead bunny came back into the cage.20. By writing the story, the author advises us .A. never try to hide your mistakeB. never tell a lie to othersC. never treat animals badlyD. never kill an animal二、完形填空（共20小题；共30.0分）If there's one word that describes the life of a single parent, it's busy. I thought I'd never have a moment of 21 again. But here I sit in a quiet house,wondering how time could have 22 passed by so quickly.I remember one particular week when I thought I'd 23 what littleremained of my reason."Mom, you went to Noel's stuff last week. You have to 24 my dancing performance this Friday.""No way, Serena!" 25 Nik. "Mom is going to my gymnastics meet."With my head spinning, I told all three kids to sit down. I walked to the living room,26 what was sure to become one of our 27 . Finally, I managedto organize our schedules so that I could attend all the three events. Everyone seemed28 with the results, but I was 29 tired. That was Sunday.Monday, I 30 to get myself to one meeting and the kids to another.Tuesday was Nik's gymnastics meet. I arrived in time to see him 31 inthe event. Wednesday night meant school for me and a 32 dinner forthe kids. Thursday night was Noel's ballet practice, and Friday night brought Serena'sperformance.Now the days of rushing are 33 me. And the truth is, I miss themterribly. Three months ago, I watched Serena walk across the 34 to receive her college diploma. I reflected back to the daily dullness of what felt like the boring and overwhelming(势不可挡的) 35 of our lives. But those days really were 36 . They were filled with tender moments and simple pleasures, like sharing my son's 37 in his success, watching my daughter 38 on a stage and helping my teenager get her hair just right.Those are the parts of being a parent that make all the chaos 39 .Yes, life with children can be difficult, especially 40 you're on your own. Yet very soon, sooner than you think, you'll be asking, "Where has the time gone?" And the house will be quiet. Too quiet.21. A. rest B. thought C. work D. sleep22. A. totally B. possibly C. really D. exactly23. A. expect B. receive C. lose D. hide24. A. comment B. record C. teach D. watch25. A. answered B. argued C. complained D. asked26. A. fearing B. expecting C. realizing D. ending27. A. fights B. routines C. arguments D. habits28. A. patient B. strict C. satisfied D. connected29. A. slightly B. mysteriously C. physically D. emotionally30. A. managed B. promised C. decided D. intended31. A. fight B. compete C. fail D. attempt32. A. delicious B. big C. quick D. formal33. A. for B. over C. with D. behind34. A. stage B. yard C. meadow D. ground35. A. freedom B. pace C. fame D. wealth36. A. dull B. poor C. valuable D. long37. A. reward B. regret C. interest D. pride38. A. shine B. tremble C. sing D. stand39. A. troublesome B. annoying C. worthwhile D. tiring40. A. unless B. though C. since D. when答案一、阅读理解1. A2. B3. C4. D5. A6. D7. A8. B9. C 10. D11. B 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B16. A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. A二、完形填空21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B26. A 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. A31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B36. C 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. D。
2022年高二英语专题阅读理解专项练习：WeekNine社会生活 Word版含答案
Week Nine 社会生活一、阅读理解（共14小题；共28.0分）ANEW YORK: New York on Thursday, 13 Sept, became the first city in the United States to enforce a limited ban on super-sized soda drinks blamed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg for fuelling a national obesity crisis.The Board of Health's formal approval of the ban-proposed by Bloomberg and praised by health campaigners, but hotly opposed by soft drinks manufacturers—was not considered a surprise.The city health commissioner, Thomas Farley, called the vote "historic".However, Liz Berman, president of Continental Food and Beverage and head of the New Yorkers for Beverage Choices lobby group, described the "discriminatory ban" as a "fix"."It's sad that the board wants to limit our choices. We are smart enough to make our own decisions about what to eat and drink." she said in a statement.However, there is nothing to stop people from buying as much soda as they like by refilling smaller containers. Also, the ban does not extend to drinks sold in supermarkets or any dairy or fruit drinks, many of which also contain huge quantities of sugar.Diet and alcoholic drinks are also exempted. The measure, which could face legal challenges from the soft drinks industry, takes effect in six months.According to official statistics, some 6,000 people in New York die each year from obesity-linked problems. One in eight adult New Yorkers has diabetes, which can be worsened by sugar consumption.Boosting the mayor, the newly-built basketball stadium for the Brooklyn Nets announced it will immediately adopt the rules, well ahead of the March 12 deadline.The measure generated a stormy debate, including 38,000 comments written to the Board of Health. Polls showed a majority of people opposed the ban.1. Why does New York enforce the limited ban on super-sized soda drinks?A. Because it is believed that soda drinks are of harm to health.B. Because it is believed that soda drinks cause the nation overweight.C. Because too many people don't like drinking soda drinks.D. Because super-sized soda drinks block the sugar consumption.2. What's the attitude of the consumers towards the limited ban?A. Supportive.B. Opposed.C. Neutral.D. Not mentioned.3. What can we infer from the passage about Liz Berman?A. She is in charge of the production of soda drinks all over the country.B. She is very angry that the city government limits what to eat and drink.C. She takes the limited ban on super-sized soda drinks as an unfair one.D. She is smart enough to know what she eats or drinks.4. The underlined word "exempted" means in the 7th paragraph.A. relievedB. unfairC. upsetD. limited5. When will the limited ban be carried out according to the passage?A. This September.B. This November.C. The coming January.D. The coming March.BFor Durjana, panhandling by forcing a long-tailed monkey to perform on the sidewalks of Jakarta and letting it interact with passersby for small change is nothing more than a way to make a living.This lifestyle has proven to be a risk to both Durjana and the people who walk past him and his monkey. And the welfare of the animal is also in severe danger.Durjana admits he is worried about the risks, but tries his best to be responsible. He gives the monkey some over-the-counter medicine at the first signs of the flu, hoping it will cure the animal."If the monkey starts to sneeze and look unfit, I try to cure it with any kind of medicine that we humans consume to cure the flu, but I give it half the normal dosage," he said, unaware that a simple sneeze can release an infectious disease into the air.Tuberculosis and variety of other diseases can be transferred from a monkey to a human, and that includes humans that don't come in physical contact with the monkey.Aside from tuberculosis or herpes, another zoonosis, a human can contract rabies if bitten by a diseased monkey.But there is no easy way for Durjana, and the hundreds of monkey-handlers on the streets to know if their monkeys are carrying a fatal disease."Some diseases are not visible on the surface and can be seen only by health tests, and that's why the Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) was conducting health checks for the monkeys," said David van Gennep, executive director of AAP, a Netherlands—based rescue center and sanctuary for primates and other exotic mammals, during a recent visit to Jakarta.6. How do monkey-handlers make a living?A. By performing on the sidewalks.B. By entertaining the passersby.C. By walking past the passersby.D. By letting the monkeys interact with passersby.7. What can we infer from the words Durjana said?A. He knows exactly what risk the monkey can bring.B. He is quite sure how to cure the monkey of its disease.C. He doesn't hope to spend much money on the weak monkey.D. He isn't aware of the severe disease the monkey may bring.8. How many kinds of diseases can a monkey bring to a human?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.9. Why CAN'T many monkey-handlers on the streets know whether the monkeys carry a deadly disease?A. They don't have access to health tests.B. Some diseases are hard to find for common people.C. The monkey-handlers are not so clever.D. The monkeys are unwilling to be checked.10. Where is the general office of AAP?A. In Jakarta.B. In the USA.C. In Netherlands.D. In Australia. CWe use language every day to express our emotions, but can this language actually affect what and how we feel? Two new studies from Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, explore the ways in which the interaction between language and emotion influences our well-being.Putting Feelings into Words Can Help Us Cope with Scary SituationsKatharina Kircanski and colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles investigated whether verbalizing a current emotional experience, even when that experience is negative, might be an effective method for treating for people with spider phobias. In an exposure therapy study, participants were put into different experimental groups and they were instructed to approach a spider over several successive days.One group was told to put their feelings into words by describing their negative emotions about approaching the spider. Another group was asked to "judge" the situation by describing the spider using emotionally neutral words. A third group was told to talk about an unrelated topic (things in their home) and a fourth group received no intervention. Participants who put their negative feelings into words were most effective at lowering their levels of physiological arousal. They were also slightly more willing to approach the spider. The findings suggest that talking about your feelings—even if they're negative-may help you to cope with a scary situation.Unlocking Past Emotion: The Verbs We Use Can Affect Mood and HappinessOur memory for events is influenced by the language we use. When we talk about a past occurrence, we can describe it as ongoing (I was running) or already completed (I ran). To investigate whether using these different wordings might affect our mood and overall happiness, Will Hart of the University of Alabama conducted four experiments in which participants either recalled or experienced a positive, negative, or neutral event. They found that people who described a positive event with words that suggested it was ongoing felt more positive. And when they described a negative event in the same way, they felt more negative.The authors conclude that one potential way to improve mood could be to talk about negative past events as something that already happened as opposed to something that was happening.11. What has an influence on people's happiness?A. Language.B. The interaction between language and emotion.C. Emotion.D. The ways people are living.12. Which group proves the first conclusion?A. Group One.B. Group Two.C. Group Three.D. Group Four.13. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Negative past events may be changed by talking in opposite words.B. Some unpleasant past experience expressed differently will improve one's mood.C. What is happening now can influence our past emotion.D. What happened in the past may still affect us even for long.14. How does language affect one's emotion?A. By influencing the current experience and the past memory.B. By putting feelings into our memory and unlocking past emotion.C. By verbalizing a current emotional experience.D. By influencing our memory for events.二、完形填空（共20小题；共30.0分）BANGKOK-A speed boat carrying dozens of foreign tourists near Thailand's popular resort island of Koh Phi Phi sank on Monday in abnormally rough seas, police and witnesses said.All 41 people aboard 15 . The boat was carrying 37 Asian and European16 and four Thai crew members when it 17 in the Andaman Sea, Marine Police Lt-Col Panya Chaichana said. The boat was headed to Phuket Island, another popular tourist 18 .Navy ships, fishing boats and other nearby vessels 19 to the scene and were able to rescue everyone 20 , Panya said. William Ihaka, a 43-year-old Australian tourist who was21 those rescued, told The Associated Press the experience was 22 ."The sea was very 23 … the water kept coming over the front of the boat, and there was so much 24 coming over the front that the boat started 25 with water," Ihaka said. The crew "told us to put life jackets on, and about five minutes later, the boat sank. So we all jumped off. We were 26 in the sea." Another 27 passenger traveling with Ihaka, 39-year-old Elizabeth Hickey, said she was " 28 and frightened.""We were both seated at the 29 , and the water hit us before it 30 anyone else," she said. "We could see the waves, and we just knew that it was going to 31 , we knew that the boat was going to sink."Colin Dallimors, a 48-year-old British tourist, said the first giant 32 swamped the boat and stopped the engine, then another wave struck soon after, dealing a 33 blow."Everyone was trying to 34 . The boat sank, the boat went down," Dallimors said. "I've never seen anything like that."Thailand's Meteorological Department had predicted strong rain and high waves in the area on Monday.15. A. died B. survived C. killed D. fainted16. A. tourists B. settlers C. soldiers D. workers17. A. broke B. crashed C. sank D. sailed18. A. journal B. sea C. ship D. destination19. A. raced B. drove C. rose D. ran20. A. in person B. on purpose C. by accident D. on board21. A. before B. behind C. among D. under22. A. terrifying B. satisfying C. exciting D. amusing23. A. gentle B. calm C. shallow D. rough24. A. wind B. water C. fish D. storm25. A. filling up B. coming up C. putting up D. drying up26. A. dying B. drowning C. floating D. drinking27. A. American B. Australian C. British D. Chinese28. A. excited B. scared C. amazed D. upset29. A. front B. back C. side D. indoors30. A. beat B. struck C. defeated D. hit31. A. go up B. go away C. go off D. go down32. A. lightning B. thunderstorm C. wave D. attack33. A. good B. extreme C. disastrous D. strong34. A. stay out B. pick out C. get out D. turn out三、阅读理解（共4小题；共8.0分）Loneliness has been linked to depression(抑郁) and other health problems. Now, a study says it can also spread. A friend of a lonely person was fifty-two percent more likely to develop feelings of loneliness. And a friend of that friend was twenty-five percent more likely to do the same.Earlier findings showed that happiness, obesity(肥胖) and the ability to stop smoking can also spread like infections within social groups. The findings all come from a major health study in the American town of Framingham, Massachusetts.The study began in 1948 to investigate the causes of heart disease. Since then, more tests have been added, including measures of loneliness and depression.The new findings involved more than five thousand people in the second generation of the Framingham Heart Study. The researchers examined friendship histories and reports of loneliness. The results established a pattern that spread as people reported fewer close friends.For example, loneliness can affect relationships between next-door neighbors. The loneliness spreads as neighbors who were close friends now spend less time together. The study also found that loneliness spreads more easily among women than men.The average person is said to experience feelings of loneliness about forty-eight days a year. The study found that having a lonely friend can add about seventeen days. But every additional friend can decrease loneliness by two and a half days.Lonely people become less and less trusting of others. This makes it more and more difficult for them to make friends—and more likely that society will reject(排斥) them.John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago led the study. He says it is important to recognize and deal with loneliness. He says people who have been pushed to the edges of society should receive help to repair their social networks.35. As an average person, if you make 2 more friends, how many days a year might you suffer from loneliness?A. 48 days.B. 43 days.C. 65 days.D. 17 days. 36. What can we infer from the passage about lonely people?A. They can overcome loneliness themselves.B. They will decrease loneliness day by day.C. They need help to get back to normal social life.D. They can help others to repair their social networks.37. What's the best way to help lonely people according to this passage?A. Bring them together.B. Make friends with them.C. Help them stop smoking.D. Help them loose weight.38. Which of the following would be the topic of the passage?A. Loneliness and social net work.B. Social Networks and friendship.C. Loneliness and diet.D. Help A Lonely Person.答案一、阅读理解1. B2. D3. C4. A5. D6. B7. D8. B9. B 10. C11. B 12. D 13. B 14. A二、完形填空15. B16. A 17 (暂无答案) 18. D 19. A 20. D21 (暂无答案) 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A26. C 27 (暂无答案) 28. B 29. A 30. D31. D 32. C 33. C 34. C三、阅读理解35. B36. C 37. B 38. A。
高考英语一轮阅读完形天天练9第九周段落大意题
［典型例题2］(2021年全国乙卷·24) These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in
Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.
C 推理判断题。用题干中的in too many driveways 在第二段中找到“But don’t expect it to show up in too many driveways.（别期望在太多人家的门前车道上见 到它。）”，接下来的两句就是说明其原因或理由，由 其中的“It’s expected to cost ＄279,000（估计要27.9万 美元）”可推断，价格太贵。对比各选项，只有C项正 确。
D 细节理解题。由最后一段第二句“Michael
Kelsey Paris…said a robot could be extremely
useful given rising concerns about cattle theft.” 可知，Michael Kelsey说，鉴于人们对偷牛的担 忧不断上升，机器人可能会非常有用。因此机 器人帮助照看牛，可以防止牛被偷。故选D项。
A 段落大意题。本段首句是导语，扼要地提示本消 息的核心内容，从第二句起介绍了相关数据，两个座 位，四个车轮，还有机翼，以及试飞的飞行时间、速 度，地面行驶速度，油耗等的相关数据，仅阿拉伯数 字就达6处。即本段主要是介绍了这种汽车，故选A项 。本段并没有指出其优缺点，更未提及其潜在市场和 设计者，故排除选项B、C和D。
2022版高考英语(人教通用)大一轮复习真题研练：Week 9 Monday Word版含解析
Week 9MondayTask 1：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
(2022·浙江，A)“Did you hear what happened to Adam last Friday？”Lindsey whispers to Tori.With her eyes shining，Tori brags，“You bet I did.Sean told me two days ago.”Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about？It just happens to be yours truly，Adam Freedman.I can tell you that what they are saying is (a) not nice and (b) not even true.Still，Lindsey and Tori aren't very different from most students here at Linton High School，including me.Many of our conversations are gossip(闲谈)．I have noticed three effects of gossip：it can hurt people，it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction，and it can cause social pressures in a group.An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked ually，gossip spreads information about a topic—breakups，trouble at home，even dropping out—that a person would rather keep secret.The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is，the juicier the gossip it makes.Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie.People often think of gossipers as harmless，but cruel lies can cause pain.If we know that gossip can be harmful，then why do so many of us do it？The answer lies in another effect of gossip：the satisfaction it gives us.Sharing the latest rumor(传言)can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others don't.Similarly，hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “in group.”In other words，gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority(优越感)．Gossip also can have a third effect：it strengthens unwritten，unspoken rules about how people should act.Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group.Translated into high school terms，this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said，then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention.The do's and don'ts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation.The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news，think about why you want to gossip and what effects your“juicy story”might have.【语篇解读】本文是一篇谈论文。
新高一英语专题阅读理解专项练习：WeekSixteen科普小品
Week Sixteen 科普小品一、阅读理解（共20小题；共40.0分）AIs the universe getting darker? One group of scientists believes so. Their research suggests the birthrate of stars has declined(下降) over the past few billion years.In the largest study of its kind, astronomers used special telescopes to survey star-forming galaxies. They looked at the light, gas, and dust from stars to see how fast they form and how their conditions change over time. They found that star production has been declining over the past 9 billion years.Stars are bright balls of hot gas held together by gravity. They form when clouds of dust and gas in the universe become unstable and fall down under their own gravity.The center of this material becomes dense and hot, causing a nuclear reaction. When that happens, the cloud begins to shine as a star.Research suggests that star formation began around 13.4 billion years ago. But it was the period between 11 billion and 9 billion years ago that star production really boomed, producing roughly half the stars in the universe. Now, star formation is at only one-thirtieth of that rate.You might say that the universe has been losing lights for a long time. Cosmic output is now only 3 percent of what it used to be at the peak of star production, says David Sobral, a researcher from the Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh, UK.If star production continues declining as it has, astronomers guess that only 5 percent more stars will form over the remaining history of the universe.That doesn't mean the sky will turn dark anytime soon. The life of a single star can last billions of years. But it does mean that fewer stars are forming now than when the universe was younger."While these measurements provide a sharp picture of the decline of star formationin the universe," says Philip Best of the Institute for Astronomy, "they also provide perfect samples to show the even more basic mystery which we are continuing to work to solve: Why?"1. Studying star formation, scientists don't mainly research .A. the star's distanceB. the star's lightC. the star's dustD. the star's gas2. The third paragraph mainly discusses .A. the power of gravityB. the course of forming starsC. the materials in the universeD. the effect of dust in the sky3. Stars in the sky were formed mainly .A. before 13.4 billion yearsB. during 13.4 billion-9 billion yearsC. during 11 billion-9 billion yearsD. after 9 billion years4. The last paragraph implies that scientists will research .A. why the universe begins to become brighterB. why the universe has a shorter remaining historyC. why the sky turns dark at nightD. why fewer stars are formed at present5. The passage mainly tells us that .A. the birth of new stars has greatly declinedB. the universe has a limited historyC. the sky is becoming darker and darkerD. the star will disappear in the universeBWould you wear clothing made from food products or jewelry made of human hair? Some people would. Ask German fashion designer Anke Domaske, whose clothes made from milk are becoming popular. Milk fabric has been around since the 1930s, but at that time, the milk was combined with chemicals. Domaske's fabric. QMilch, is the first man-madefiber made without chemicals. She developed it by removing a milk protein from dry milk.She then heated it and spun it into yarn. It takes about six liters of milk to produce one dress. According to Domaske, the fabric feels like silk, doesn't smell and can be washed.Would you prefer bedtime slippers made of bread? Twin brothers and designers R & E Prasaliauskas have created a unique slipper made completely of bread. The slippers can be ordered in white, gold, and black. They also have styles for both adults and kids. And yes, the bread slippers can be eaten if you get hungry for a late-night snack.What do you do with your empty instant noodle packages? One young woman came up witha creative solution-she made a dress! With 196 packages and a few chopsticks, Karinafrom Virginia created a winning project called "wearable art".Jewelry made of human hair may sound strange to us today. But it was once a very popular item. During the 1600s, bracelets made with human hair were given as signs of affection.Britain's Queen Victoria gave gifts of jewelry made of her own hair.People also commonly wore jewelry containing hair from loved ones who had died. Hair jewelry remained popular until the early 1900s, when a short haircut called the "bob"became fashionable. Today, although only a few artists know how to make it, hair jewelry is appearing again. The unique jewelry can now be found in traditional and modern styles.Without a doubt, these kinds of creative ideas promise to keep fashion interesting!6. What is the peculiar character of QMilch?A. It doesn't give out a smell.B. It can be washed and ironed.C. It doesn't contain chemicals.D. It feels like Chinese silk.7. What does the underlined word "it" refer to?A. Cloth.B. Man-made fiber.C. Dry milk.D. A milk protein.8. What is true about the bread slippers?A. They can be eaten.B. They are colorful.C. They have many styles.D. They are called "wearable out".9. Why does the writer mention Queen Victoria?A. To praise Queen for her long hair.B. To prove the value of hair jewelry.C. To show Queen's love of jewelry.D. To give an example of hair jewelry.10. The passage is mainly about .A. some popular delicious foodB. some fantastic ideas for something to wearC. some strange things people make and wearD. some fashionable clothes people wearCSmart and speedy, dolphins are known for their ability to learn all kinds of amazing skills and tricks. In the US, dolphins have even been used to find underwater mines-dangerous bombs hidden at sea during wars and often left there. But now, specially designed robots will replace dolphins on these dangerous tasks.Boats passing above underwater mines can easily set off the bombs, which could injure passengers and crew. Once located, though, they can be safely disabled. Underwater mines are hard for humans to find-but for a dolphin, all it takes is a click.Dolphins click their tongues to notice what's around them in dark waters. Typically, dolphins use their echolocation(回声) to find friends and food, and to keep safe from enemies. The US Navy has learned to use dolphins' special skills to help protect people too.But dolphins must have a lot of training before starting their tasks. This training usually takes seven years and requires a lot of work. So the Navy has created a robot that can be built in less time than it takes to train a dolphin.The robot—called the Knifefish—has been designed to find mines by using radar technology to copy dolphin echolocation. Knifefish won't require the support that dolphins need, such as nearby boats with human handlers, or a constant supply of fish to eat.Right now, 24 of the Navy's 80 dolphins are used to find mines. When a dolphin senses an object that could be a mine, it swims back to the boat and presses a red ball with its nose.Human divers are then sent to prove that the dolphin has found a mine that needs to be disabled. The dolphin is rewarded with food.The Navy hopes to replace its dolphin mine-discovering team with robots within five years. But the dolphins will still be an important part of the Navy. They will be sent to other jobs once the robots take over the job.But people that have worked with the dolphins are grateful for their past help with the mines. Scott Young says, "Without the dolphins, we would probably still be out there trying to clear those waterways."11. What does the underlined word "they" refer to?A. Bombs.B. Boats.C. Robots.D. Passengers.12. Why do Americans prefer not to use dolphins?A. Because they can't judge the shape of an object.B. Because they can't be trained to work quickly.C. Because they can't tell the friends and enemies apart.D. Because they can't understand the orders exactly.13. If dolphins find a mine, they will .A. remove it carefullyB. set if off themselvesC. return and push a red ballD. come back to ask for fish14. The attitude of Scott towards dolphins is .A. pitifulB. regretfulC. fearfulD. grateful15. The main idea of the passage is that .A. robots replace dolphins for dangerous undersea tasksB. dolphins are trained to find mines effectivelyC. robots will help dolphins underwaterD. dolphins do dangerous tasks deep in the seaDThe iPhone has become one of the most popular mobile phones in the United States. An 18-year-old student in California has used his knowledge of the device to create his own business. And he has gained national honor for his work.Vincent Quigg is the chief executive officer of TechWorld. His company is kind of likea hospital for iPhones. "I'm 18 years old. I'm a college student. And I'm the CEO andfounder of TechWorld, where we specialize in customizing and repairing iPhones."Vincent Quigg launched TechWorld while in high school."My mom became single a couple of years ago and I had to grow up. And in order to keep my lifestyle, I had to find different ways to stay financially ahead of the game to keep my phone, keep a car, and all that stuff."An organization called the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, or NFTE, helped the young man get started. Both he and his mother, Carla Quigg, admit that he had a hard time developing a business plan. "He quit the class, which I was very disappointed."At the time, Vincent worked for the electronics store BestBuy. He says people always came into the store with broken electronic devices. He decided that repairing those devices was what he wanted to do. He not only re-registered for the NFTE class, but he also won the organization's national competition for best young entrepreneur.His business has grown through word-of-mouth. Vincent says he now fixes up to 10 phones per week. He earns about $1,500 each month in sales.TechWorld has two other employees. Kacee Wheeler is one of them. "He's such an amazing kid, and you always see his wheels turning with ideas every day. And it's really inspiring for him to be so young and pushing and have the drive. It's amazing to me."Kacee Wheeler works on the technical side of the business. Vincent Quigg now deals with finances and planning. He says he wants to continue to grow his business. His biggest goal, he says, has always been to work for himself.16. What does Vincent's TechWorld do?A. Repair iPhones.B. Give tips on online buying.C. Sell mobile phones.D. Buy phones for customers.17. According to the passage, NFTE is an organization to .A. provide business classes on repairing phonesB. provide lessons for people to win a businessC. provide money for young enterprisersD. provide young people with more business chances18. Vincent founded TechWorld based on .A. the lessons he learned at NFTEB. the encouragement of his motherC. his experience in an electronic storeD. his dream in his childhood19. What does Vincent want to do in the future?A. Work on the technical side of the business.B. Inspire young people to achieve their dreams.C. Make TechWorld famous around the world.D. Become a boss of himself forever.20. The main idea of the passage is that .A. a student launches a hospital for iPhonesB. a student drops out to start a companyC. a student is expected to become a JobsD. a student deals with financial problems二、完形填空（共20小题；共30.0分）Astronomers can now see farther into space than ever before, thanks to some very high-tech tools. In 2009, NASA launched Kepler, a spacecraft that orbits the sun insearch of 21 planets. Kepler, named after a famous 17th-centuryastronomer, has a powerful telescope 22 on a field of stars in thenorthern 23 . So far, it has found 3,000 possible planets.Every six seconds, Kepler takes a 24 of the stars. Once a month, Kepler sends its data back to the scientists on Earth. As part of the Kepler MissionTeam, Howell 25 studies the data. The team is looking for certaintelltale 26 of planets. For instance, if a star looks like its"trembling", it could mean that the star is being 27 back and forthby a planet's gravity. Another sign is a change in a star's 28 . Whena planet passes in front of its star, the star's brightness 29 . Thischange can help astronomers measure a planet's size.In December 2011, astronomers made an awesome discovery. They 30 a planet, which they call Kepler 22b, 31 its star at just the rightdistance for 32 —not too close and not too far. This means water couldexist 33 the planet and temperatures there could34 life. Planet hunters everywhere 35 , but they haven'tstarted packing quite yet. The planet is 600 light years away.To figure out for sure if a planet is 36 , scientists need to study its atmosphere, the layer of gases that 37 its star's rays. Thereis no way of 38 it from such a distance-yet.Each 39 Howell's team makes brings us closer to find another planet just like ours, with water and living things. Of course, we don't know40 the "living things" will be like—they could be as simple as a single cellor as complex as a human being. But Howell believes that we will find another Earth-likeplanet during our lifetime.21. A. big B. active C. distant D. strange22. A. focused B. looked C. depended D. centered23. A. region B. sky C. pole D. area24. A. mark B. chance C. note D. picture25. A. closely B. slowly C. secretly D. sadly26. A. shades B. routes C. signs D. images27. A. pulled B. waved C. rolled D. lifted28. A. shape B. weight C. size D. light29. A. increases B. dims C. disappears D. rises30. A. visited B. photographed C. spotted D. named31. A. orbiting B. moving C. monitoring D. surrounding32. A. travel B. sunshine C. air D. life33. A. in B. on C. at D. for34. A. burn B. kill C. support D. harm35. A. celebrated B. disappointed C. feared D. worried36. A. close B. small C. wide D. habitable37. A. covers B. blocks C. filters D. mixes38. A. forming B. absorbing C. escaping D. measuring39. A. discovery B. mistake C. promise D. difference40. A. how B. what C. where D. when答案一、阅读理解1. A2. B3. C4. D5. A6. C7. B8. A9. B 10. C11. A 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A16. A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. A二、完形填空21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A36. D 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. B。
高一英语阅读理解(人生百味)专项训练及答案及解析
高一英语阅读理解(人生百味)专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人生百味类1．阅读理解Experts note that an unhealthy lifestyle can put you at great risk of heart disease and stroke. So doctors urge us to eat healthy foods, get exercise, stop smoking and limit our alcohol intake. But there is something else you can do. And it is free and easy. Smile!Dr. Chockalingam, a heart disease specialist in Columbia, advises his patients to smile. He says a smile may be one way to help your heart. "When we smile, the brain wiring changes. The chemicals that are released are more positive." He says smiling is the first step in fighting physical and emotional stress and its sometimes harmful effects on human health. This is not just New Age advice. Several studies support his opinion.When you feel stressed or under pressure, your body releases many natural hormones (荷尔蒙) including adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone. It increases sugar in the bloodstream. If you are truly in danger, these hormones can help you. They are part of what we call our fight-or-flight response. However, when we are stressed for a long period, these stress hormones are ever-present in our bodies. And that, medical researchers warn, may lead to health problems.Researchers say the connection between stress and heart disease is still unclear. However, they claim that when people are stressed for long periods of time, they may have an unhealthy lifestyle, which can lead to health problems.Dr. Chockalingam says a smile may be one way to help. He tells his patients to smile 20 times an hour. To some, that might seem like a lot of smiling. Or some might even feel foolish ... smiling for seemingly no reason. But a smile does not involve drugs. It is not invasive like a surgical operation. It is free and it has no bad side effects."Once people smile, they are relaxing. This relaxation directly lowers blood pressure, improves sugar levels in the blood. If we are smiling, we are breaking that link between stress and health." And it just may provide a little extra protection to everyone's heart health.（1）Which of the following agrees with Dr. Chockalingam's opinion?A.Smile has the same effects as laughter.B.Smile can be used to take the place of medicine.C.Smile is better than any healthy lifestyle to health.D.Smile can make our body produce beneficial chemicals.（2）What can we know about the mentioned stress hormones?A.They can lower our blood pressure.B.They will surely lead to heart diseases.C.They can benefit us when we are in danger.D.They will make us live an unhealthy lifestyle.（3）Why does Dr. Chockalingam think smiling is helpful to our health?A.It can make us relax.B.It increases sugar levels.C.It has little bad side effects.D.It can happen for no reason.（4）What can be the best title for the text?A.A Thorough Analysis of the Causes of Heart DiseasesB.One Thing You Can Do Right Now to Help Your HeartC.One Thing That Is Closely Connected with Stress HormonesD.The Clear Connection Between Unhealthy Lifestyles and Heart Diseases【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，哥伦比亚的心脏病专家Chockalingam博士建议多保持微笑，他认为微笑可能是帮助心脏的一种方式。
(英语)高一英语阅读理解(人生百味)常见题型及答题技巧及练习题(含答案)含解析
（英语）高一英语阅读理解(人生百味)常见题型及答题技巧及练习题(含答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解人生百味类1．阅读理解When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn't very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn't catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, "Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish." I remember being even more upset then because, "I'm not a fish!" I didn't know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does?As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish don't have any eyelids (眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes. The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them.When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, "We all need to think like sales people." But it didn't completely make sense. My dad never once said, "If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman." What he said was, "You need to think like a fish." Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.（1）Why was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine?A. He could not catch a fish.B. His father was not patient with him.C. His father did not teach him fishing.D. He could not influence a fish as his father did.（2）What did the author's father really mean by saying "to think like a fish"?A. To read about fish.B. To learn fishing by himself.C. To understand what fish think.D. To study more about fish.（3）According to the author, fish are most likely to be found .A. in deep water on sunny daysB. in deep water on cloudy daysC. in shallow water under sunlightD. in shallow water under waterside trees（4）After entering the business world, the author found .A. it easy to think like a customerB. his father's fishing advice inspiringC. his first boss's sales ideas reasonableD. it difficult to sell services to poor people（5）This passage most likely comes from .A. a fishing guideB. a book about salesC. a novel on childhoodD. a millionaire's story【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）D（4）B（5）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，作者小时候同父亲钓鱼，作者父亲的关于钓鱼的建议给了作者在钓鱼，尤其是后来的销售工作中的一些启示。
(英语)高一英语阅读理解(人生百味)专项训练100(附答案)含解析
（英语）高一英语阅读理解(人生百味)专项训练100(附答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解人生百味类1．阅读理解In 2015, a man named Nigel Richards memorized 386, 000 words in the entire French Scrabble Dictionary in just nine weeks. However, he does not speak French. Richards' impressive feat is a useful example to show how artificial intelligence works—real AI. Both of Richard and AI take in massive amounts of data to achieve goals with unlimited memory and superman accuracy in a certain field.The potential applications for AI are extremely exciting. Because AI can outperform humans at routine tasks—provided the task is in one field with a lot of data—it is technically capable of replacing hundreds of millions of white and blue collar jobs in the next 15 years or so.But not every job will be replaced by AI. In fact four types of jobs are not at risk at all. First, there are creative jobs. AI needs to be given a goal to optimize. It cannot invent, like scientists, novelists and artists can. Second, the complex, strategic jobs—executives, diplomats, economists —go well beyond the AI limitation of single-field and Big Data. Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI.Are you worried that these three types of jobs won't employ as many people as AI will replace? Not to worry, as the fourth type is much larger: jobs where emotions are needed, such as teachers, nannies and doctors. These jobs require compassion, trust and sympathy—which AI does not have. And even if AI tried to fake it, nobody would want a robot telling them they have cancer, or a robot to babysit their children.So there will still be jobs in the age of AI. The key then must be retraining the workforce so people can do them. This must be the responsibility not just of the government, which can provide funds, but also of corporations and those who benefit most.（1）What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic.B. To mention Nigel's feat.C. To stress the importance of good memory.D. To suggest humans go beyond AI in memory.（2）Which of the following best explains "outperform" underlined in paragraph 2?A. Be superior toB. Be inferior toC. Be similar toD. Be related to （3）Which of the following jobs is the most likely to be replaced?A. The writer.B. The shop assistant.C. The babysitter.D. The psychologist.（4）Which of the following suggestions can the author give about job replacement of AI?A. Limit the application of AI to a certain degree.B. Get more support from the government.C. Apply for the donation from companies.D. Upgrade people's professional skills all the time.【答案】（1）A（2）A（3）B（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，人工智能有取代人类工作的潜力,但是,并非所有工作都会被人工智能取代,有四种类型的工作完全没有风险。
最新高一英语阅读理解(人生百味)专项训练100(附答案)
最新高一英语阅读理解(人生百味)专项训练100(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解人生百味类1．阅读理解Give yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, you'll have no trouble answering these questions.Most of us observed much more as children than we do as adults. A child's day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear; we are numb(麻木的) to new stimulation(刺激), new ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the world around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some students, I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked ahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted they'd felt cold water at first.Another block to awareness is the obsession(痴迷) many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a "ruby-crowned kinglet" and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doing.The pressures of "time" and "destination"（目的地）are further blocks to awareness. I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see what's around them. I asked them what they'd seen. "Oh, a few birds," they said. They seemed bent on their destinations.Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations(感觉）. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life.（1）What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3?A.To avoid jumping to conclusions.B.To stop complaining all the time.C.To follow the teacher's advice.D.To admit mistakes honestly.（2）The bird watchers' behavior shows that they __________.A.are very patient in their observationB.are really fascinated by natureC.care only about the names of birdsD.question the accuracy of the field guides（3）Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey?A.The natural beauty isn't attractive to them.B.They focus on arriving at the camp in time.C.The forest in the dark is dangerous for them.D.They are keen to see rare birds at the destination.（4）In the passage, the author intends to tell us we should __________.e our senses to feel the wonders of the worldB.get rid of some bad habits in our daily lifeC.open our mind to new things and ideasD.try our best to protect nature【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。
新高一英语专题阅读理解专项练习：WeekNine生活哲理
新高一英语专题阅读理解专项练习：WeekNine生活哲理Week Nine 生活哲理一、阅读理解（共20小题；共40.0分）AFrederick Buechner talks about looking back at high school years. He remembered what all his classmates hoped and dreamed of becoming. "In my class, as at any school,"he says, "there were students who had a real talent for something. Maybe it was for writing or acting or sports. Maybe it was an interest and a joy in working with people.Sometimes it was just their capacity for being so alive that made you more alive to be with them. Yet now, a good many years later, I have the feeling that more than justa few of them are spending their lives at work in which none of these gifts is beingused."Matt Lamb could have been one of those people. Until 1987, Matt owned and ran his own restaurant in Chicago. But that year, a doctor told Matt that he had a fatal disease.So he closed the restaurant and pursued his true passion, painting.Soon, Matt's art drew national attention. He became quite successful. Only after Matt had found success in his dream career did doctors discover that they had misdiagnosed him. He wasn't going to die after all.A misdiagnosis(误诊) may have saved him from a life of meaninglessness. Not that owningone's own small business is in any way unworthy, but it simply was not Matt's true passion. In his heart, he wanted topaint, and he would never be truly happy until he pursued that dream, wherever it finally led him.Those beautiful dreams we have for the rest of our lives too often don't materialize.And, again too often, we look back dissatisfied with the direction we took or the place we finally reached.You don't get to choose how you're going to die or when. You can only decide how you're going to live. That decision is too important to put off another day.1. We can infer from what Frederick says that .A. most people don't use their giftsB. every student has a gift for somethingC. you are alive when working with peopleD. many people are working without talents2. Why did Matt give up his restaurant business?A. Because he couldn't make a lot of money.B. Because he was told he would die soon.C. Because he found no passion for cooking.D. Because he wanted to become a doctor.3. The example of Matt reflects that .A. anything unexpected may happenB. where there is a will, there is a wayC. misfortune may be an actual blessingD. a slow sparrow should make an early start4. According to the writer, Matt was truly happy .A. when he attracted attention from othersB. when he owned his own small businessC. when he knew he wouldn't die soonD. when he realized his dream of painting5. The writer's purpose of writing this passage is to expectpeople .A. to decide how to live their lifeB. to give up dreams and be practicalC. to make correct decisions in lifeD. to live a happy life every dayBJinesh was around 7 or 8 years old when I first met him. He was a soft spoken boy froma southern place in India.Everyone carries some load; Jinesh too had one. Camouflaged in his smile was somethingI don't know what it means to carry. But there he was going around with courage I haveseen only in a few. He wore a mask, required of people who experience chemotherapy(化疗), for he was battling a cancer.First time I smiled and said a "Hi" and Jinesh gently responded back. He was preparing to leave for his hometown. His father was kind enough to share his son's treatment.I could do nothing to offer comfort, just a smile and a couple of words. They wereoff. I never thought our relationship would grow in the next few years.A few months later they were again in the hospital for a follow up. I came across themat the restaurant and I recognized that little face, now without the mask.I said a "Hello" and asked the "little man" whether he recognized me. It was an honorthat he remembered me... Our journey grew further. I spent many minutes with him and we exchanged phone numbers. Ipromised I would visit him later and carried on. He was staying next to our hospital.What could I gift a boy like Jinesh? I decided on a pack of colors. What could I expect in the room of a small boy undergoing chemotherapy? As I entered he was beaming witha smile and I felt small before his ability to take life as it comes. I relearnt thatthe most important things in life are not things.He started showing me the drawings and crafts he had done, for he done quite a bit of them and decorated his room. How many times do I fail to decorate my life?On July 7, 2012 Jinesh breathed last after his battle. I still find it hard to think that it all happened. He was calm enough to say "Goodbyes" to people he knew during his last days.Jinesh is one of the real-life heroes.6. The underlined word "camouflaged" may mean .A. expressedB. judgedC. pretendedD. hidden7. By saying "our journey grew farther" the writer meant .A. their friendship continued to developB. they went on a trip to a distant placeC. they talked for a long time togetherD. they went for a walk in the distance8. Why did the writer feel small before Jinesh?A. Because Jinesh could know the future of his life.B. Because Jinesh accepted the challenges of life bravely.C. Because Jinesh took nothing in life seriously.D. Because Jinesh decorated his room with his drawings.9. Facing death, Jinesh remained .A. nervousB. upsetC. calmD. pitiful10. Why does the author writer the passage?A. To describe a boy's negative attitude towards life.B. To explain the reason for making friends with a child.C. To recall an unforgettable experience in hospital.D. To introduce a brave child facing death.CDo you consider yourself a good or a bad decision-maker? If you answer "bad", you might simply be choosing the wrong time of day to make your decisions.When was the last time you made an end-of-the-day business decision or a late-night online purchase only to regret it the next day? Most of us are guilty of some regrettable decisions from time to time, but researchers may now have an explanation for these poor choices. Psychologists and researchers call the newly identified phenomenon "decision fatigue". They suggest that each time we make a decision, we use up some of our willpower, that ability to control our own actions and say "No".After making many decisions, our willpower is then used up, leading us to make increasingly poor choices. Roy Baumeister, social psychologist on the topic hasconducted a series of experiments. These experiments proved that willpower roles likea muscle and can actually be fatigued with use. As a result, when fewer decisions areinvolved, there is less decision fatigue.But in a world with endless choices, everywhere from the coffee shop to the classroom, how can we avoid decision fatigue and choose wisely? Baumeister found that the most successful people have learned how to conserve their willpower by adapting their habits and routines.What can we learn from them?Make your mornings countWhen possible, make all major decisions in the morning while your mind is fresh and before fatigue takes over. When you face problems that must be dealt with, handle the situation early in the day in order to avoid a harsh word or an error in judgment.Avoid crisesDon't wait until the last minute to pay your bills, finish a project or make needed repairs. Use your willpower to avoid a crisis rather than just get through one.Sleep on itTrying to decide on something like a new apartment or can be draining. As with any major financial agreement, it's best to sleep on it before making any final decisions.Know yourselfBaumeister shared a final common denominator among those who avoid decision fatigue."The best decision makers are the ones who know when not to trust themselves." he said.11. According to the passage, you may make a better decision .A. at midnightB. in the morningC. in the afternoonD. in the evening12. People suffering "decision fatigue" may .A. make a wiser decision in businessB. make a good online bargainC. make a poor choice easilyD. make a good use of their willpower13. The writer develops the third paragraph by .A. telling storiesB. giving examplesC. making an experimentD. making a comparison14. In the opinion of Baumeister, best decision makers are those .A. who don't always believe in themselvesB. who sleep to avoid final decisionsC. who get up in the early morningD. who pay their bills at the last minute15. What might be the most suitable title for the passage?A. Making More Decisions Every Day May Hurt Your BrainB. Deciding Constantly May Affect the Quality of Your DecisionsC. Thinking Carefully before Making a Decision Will Benefit YouD. Choosing a Suitable Time to Decide Is Really Important to YouDA friend of mine was sitting in the living room one day when his cat dragged in a little"gift" in its mouth—a dead animal of some sort. Taking a closer look, he was dismayed to recognize the dead animal to bea bunny that belonged to a little girl who lived next door. Her name was Bonny. My friend felt terrible, believing his cat had killed Bonny's bunny.My quick-thinking friend came up with a plan. Removing from the cat's mouth the dead animal, which by now was a dirty mess, he put it in the kitchen sink. With a little warm water and some shampoo, he tried to clean up the dead bunny as best he could.Then he took a hair dryer (a "hare dryer" actually) and blow-dried the bunny until it looked pretty good.Finally, he took the dead bunny out to the neighbor's rabbit cage and placed it back in the cage. He stood him up so that he looked very natural there in his little box.The next morning, my friend looked out the window and noticed a crowd of people gathered around the rabbit hutch. Everyone seemed to be talking and pointing. My friend decided to go over and act like any normal curious neighbor and find out what was going on.When he got there, Bonny's mother said to my friend, "You won't believe what has happened! It's a miracle! Bonny's bunny passed away a few days ago, and we buried that little bunny right over there..."A lesson:Have you ever tried to cover up one sin with another? Covering up only makes matters worse. When we get caught doing something wrong, for example, we may attempt to cover it up with a lie. But just like Bonny's bunny, the result is never what we expected.We end up looking foolish. We would have been better off admitting we were wrong and accepting the results.16. The underlined word "dismayed" may mean .A. worriedB. pleasedC. puzzledD. disappointed17. What does the word "he" refer to ?A. The boy.B. The bunny.C. The cat.D. The friend of the writer.18. Why did the writer's friend stand the bunny up?A. To frighten the cat away from the cage.B. To prevent it being mistaken as a dead one.C. To make it look alive normally.D. To give his neighbor a pleasant surprise.19. What is a miracle for Bonny's mother?A. Her bunny was missing from the cage.B. Her bunny was killed by a cat.C. Her bunny was clean in the cage.D. Her dead bunny came back into the cage.20. By writing the story, the author advises us .A. never try to hide your mistakeB. never tell a lie to othersC. never treat animals badlyD. never kill an animal二、完形填空（共20小题；共30.0分）If there's one word that describes the life of a single parent, it's busy. I thought I'd never have a moment of 21 again. But here I sit in a quiet house,wondering how time could have 22 passed by so quickly.I remember one particular week when I thought I'd 23 what littleremained of my reason."Mom, you went to Noel's stuff last week. You have to 24 my dancing performance this Friday.""No way, Serena!" 25 Nik. "Mom is going to my gymnastics meet."With my head spinning, I told all three kids to sit down. I walked to the living room,26 what was sure to become one of our 27 . Finally, I managedto organize our schedules so that I could attend all the three events. Everyone seemed28 with the results, but I was 29 tired. That was Sunday.Monday, I 30 to get myself to one meeting and the kids to another.Tuesday was Nik's gymnastics meet. I arrived in time to see him 31 inthe event. Wednesday night meant school for me and a 32 dinner forthe kids. Thursday night was Noel's ballet practice, and Friday night brought Serena'sperformance.Now the days of rushing are 33 me. And the truth is, I miss themterribly. Three months ago, I watched Serena walk across the 34 to receive her college diploma. I reflected back to the daily dullness of what felt like the boring and overwhelming(势不可挡的) 35 of our lives. But those days really were 36 . They were filled with tender moments and simple pleasures, like sharing my son's37 in his success, watching my daughter 38 on a stage and helping my teenager get her hair just right.Those are the parts of being a parent that make all the chaos 39 .Yes, life with children can be difficult, especially 40 you're on your own. Yet very soon, sooner than you think, you'll be asking, "Where has the time gone?" And the house will be quiet. Too quiet.21. A. rest B. thought C. work D. sleep22. A. totally B. possibly C. really D. exactly23. A. expect B. receive C. lose D. hide24. A. comment B. record C. teach D. watch25. A. answered B. argued C. complained D. asked26. A. fearing B. expecting C. realizing D. ending27. A. fights B. routines C. arguments D. habits28. A. patient B. strict C. satisfied D. connected29. A. slightly B. mysteriously C. physically D. emotionally30. A. managed B. promised C. decided D. intended31. A. fight B. compete C. fail D. attempt32. A. delicious B. big C. quick D. formal33. A. for B. over C. with D. behind34. A. stage B. yard C. meadow D. ground35. A. freedom B. pace C. fame D. wealth36. A. dull B. poor C. valuable D. long37. A. reward B. regret C. interest D. pride38. A. shine B. tremble C. sing D. stand39. A. troublesome B. annoying C. worthwhile D. tiring40. A. unless B. though C. since D. when答案一、阅读理解1. A2. B3. C4. D5. A6. D7. A8. B9. C 10. D11. B 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B16. A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. A二、完形填空21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. D。
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⾼⼀英语阅读理解专项练习2Week Two 兴趣爱好⼀、阅读理解（共18⼩题；共36.0分）AIf you are genuinely interested in an activity, it soon takes the form of a hobby. The more expertise you have in your hobby, the more are the chances that you can make money with it.The most appropriate examples of hobbies and interests that make money and relate to the computer world can be found in the field of computer games testing and computer hacking.If you take pleasure in playing PC games, finding the glitches or bugs(errors) in them, you are the right man. The software companies, which create and sell computer games, pay fortunes to people like you who could help them improve their products. Have you ever seriously thought that this time-consuming and unproductive hobby could be the one that will make money for you?There was a time when one could easily distinguish between the hobbies for women and men, but not any more. In today's free world, where muscle power is surpassed by mental muscles, everyone is free to follow his or her own interests. A man's interest could be others' idea of boredom and vanity. Some people like indoor activities that can be carried on within their homes. On the other hand, many people like to get involved in outdoor activities. Both the activities have a fair chance of developing into hobbies that make money.There are people who know how to make their hobbies earn some bucks for them. You may find that any hobby pursued to the perfection becomes an art. People always pay for perfection. Among the interests, hobby and money, first comes the interest, which encourages you to strive and master a hobby. If it holds true with you, now, it is time to extend yourself and make some money.1. In what condition can you make money with your hobby?A. When you are interested in an activity.B. When you have your own hobby.C. When you have enough skills.D. When you have enough special knowledge in PC games.2. What field can you make money easily concerning with the hobbies and interests according to the passage?A. Finding glitches in daily life.B. Helping computer companies improve products.C. Creating and selling computer games.D. Finding bugs in the software companies.3. What does the author mean by saying "… muscle power is surpassed by mental muscles, …"?A. Anyone can have his/her own interests and hobbies.B. There are differences between women and men.C. Knowledge is more powerful than physical strength.D. Some like indoor activities better than outdoor activities.4. The underlined word "bucks" means in the last paragraph.A. moneyB. hobbiesC. interestsD. encouragements5. What can be the best title of this passage?A. Hobbies That Make MoneyB. Interests Or HobbiesC. Distinguish Between Interests and HobbiesD. Expertise in Your HobbiesBQuestions like this happen to be popular at job interviews. More often people are embarrassed to talk about their favorite hobbies and interests and seem to be surprised.Though, the most important task for the interviewer is to evaluate the candidate's specific competencies for the job, when asking about your hobbies and interest he keens to dig deep into your personal life.Why do they ask "What are your favorite interests and hobbies"?The employer has a simple yet vital reason for putting forward this question. They want to get a broader perspective about you. Your life outside work may tell a lot about you.while describing your hobbies and interests.Ideally, you should describe a hobby or interests that add value to the job in consideration.* Select those activities that can give you an edge over others as a candidate. One good example:If you have applied for a managerial position but do not have prior managerial experience, you may talk about you were skilled to manage and initiate community service or any such social involvement.* Don't use a general statement to describe your hobbies, such as, "My hobbies are listening to music, watching television, etc". Such an answer distracts the attention of the employer and will not make the impression you want. Further, you may lose the chance for keeping the interest in you.* Try to balance in listing individual hobbies as well as being part of group activities.Most importantly, be honest and back up whatever you say about your hobbies. You may even tell an interesting story—being straightforward is always better.6. What does the underlined word "this" refer to in the first paragraph?A. More often people are embarrassed to talk about their hobbies and interests.B. The question "What are your favorite interests and hobbies".C. Dos and Don'ts while describing your hobbies and interests.D. Being straightforward is always better.7. Why does the interviewer hope to hold an interview?A. To know whether the interviewees' hobbies and interests are right.B. To dig deep into the interviewees' personal life and their privacy and know them more.C. To judge whether the interviewees' competencies meet the interviewers' needs.D. To compare all the interviewees and see whether they are different greatly.8. Which of the followings can be filled in the blank in the passage?A. Dos and Don'ts.B. Order your thoughts.C. What should you do.D. What should you know.9. What should you pay more attention to in a good description of your hobbies and interests?A. Your description of your hobbies and interests should add value to the job you are seeking.B. Your statement to the interviewer should attract them.C. Your should be honest to describe your hobbies and interests.D. Your statement to the interviewer should be straightforward.10. What is the best policy of your interview?A. To select the activities you are familiar with as your hobbies and interests.B. To give a detailed statement to describe your hobbies.C. To balance in listing individual hobbies along with teamwork.D. To be honest when describing your hobbies and interests.CTolstoy once called boredom "The desire for desires". It may be an acute, desperate sense of wanting something, anything to think about, or it may be a continuing feeling of ennui((法)厌倦) that goes throughout your day-to-day, forcing you to subconsciously(潜意识地) fill up the empty spaces in your time with unfulfilled donkeywork. If either situation rings true, you need a hobby.Most people don't even realize that they don't have a hobby—they know they have interests, but because those interests don't necessarily contribute to income or security, they get mentally pushed to the back burner as a "someday" self-promise. Interests may fascinate you, but a hobby means you're doing something about it—it gives you something to think about, something to talk about, and something to look forward to. Some hobbies may even generate some income.Choosing a hobby is simple—just think of something you love or have always wanted to know more about, and go from there. Of course, you may have too many potential interests allbottled up waiting for the "some day", so how do you decide? There's a Jewish proverb that says "When a habit begins to cost money, it's called a hobby." If that doesn't narrow it down enough, consider how the different types of hobbies fit into your lifestyle and interest.Take "making" as an example. The "making" hobbies are the opposite of "collecting" hobbies. Sure, you'll need to accumulate a certain amount of tools and materials, but the main focus on the hobby is the output instead of the input. Crafters have these hobbies in the bag—scrapbooking, knitting, painting and needlepoint are all very typical and easy to learn, but "making" hobbies also include things like baking, poetry, photography and blogging. The common thread being that when you have finished practicing your hobby for the day, you are left with something that wasn't there before—it came to life right in your hands. Your friends would prefer if you chose baking instead of poetry.11. When all the following situations appear EXCEPT , you need a hobby.A. that you have a strong desire of wanting somethingB. that you are feeling very tired all day long with meaningless workC. that you think you have too much work to deal withD. that you have a wish to kill your spare time12. What is the difference between hobbies and interests?A. Hobbies may sometimes bring in income while interests may not.B. Interests may get in secure income while hobbies may not.C. Most people have hobbies or interests that can benefit themselves.D. Interests may attract your attention while hobbies may not.13. What can you do to choose your hobby?A. Change your habit into your hobby earlier.B. Keep your potential interests for the "some day".C. Decide what you have always wished most.D. Consider the different types of hobbies first.14. What do you need to develop your "making" hobbies?A. Practice skills and abilities for your hobby.B. Enough tools and materials to make an input.C. Things like baking, poetry, photography and blogging.D. A certain number of tools and materials to make an output.DWhy do people buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it's worth every penny.People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it is by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money.Art is for enjoyment. Art is meant to be shown. Don't ever feel pressured into buying something you won't enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Don't buy something that doesn't attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you don't like the artwork at all, don't buy it!Art improves your environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral(必需的) part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractive.Art makes a statement. The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul.Art enriches your life. Love—even the love of a work of art—contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan(寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend precious time and resources on it?Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art needn't cost an arm and a leg.Happy art collecting!15. What's the purpose of the passage?A. To advise us to buy an expensive artwork.B. To remind us to be sensible when buying an artwork.C. To teach us how to choose works of art.D. To explain the benefit of art to people.16. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.B. Whether it is fashionable at present.C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.17. Which of the following words best describes a work of art placed in a house?A. Ordinary.B. Attractive.C. Necessary.D. Unique.18. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means that .A. art can show what you look likeB. art is an expression of yourselfC. a mirror has a feature similar to artD. a mirror can be a piece of true art⼆、阅读理解（共4⼩题；共8.0分）It's certainly not unusual for little girls to enjoy playing dress-up, but a third-grader in Omaha, Neb., is taking the hobby to a whole new level.Stella Ehrhart may be only 8 years old, but she sure knows her history. Every day she goes to class at Dundee Elementary School dressed as someone, usually a woman, of historical significance(意义)."On the second day of the second grade, she decided that the next day she was going to dress as someone different. It's been so much fun to see where she's going with it. She isn't doing it to take the focus away from anyone. She is just doing it to be creative." Kevin Ehrhart, her father, told ABCNews."I'm just so proud of how creative she is. I work at the Children's Theater here in Omaha, so out of necessity I've taken her into my acting classes. She's been in acting classes with me since a young age," Kevin Ehrhart said. "It's just fun to see her develop creativity. As a father, it's just fun to share that with her."Kevin Ehrhart is an actor, director and teacher at a local theater, where Stella has appeared with him on stage. She actually has a big debut(⾸次演出) tonight, playing the role of Rhoda Penmark from "The Bad Seed" together with a close family friend, Laura Marr, the artistic director of the Circle Theater.Laura Marr also had a hand in inspiring Stella to dress up as these historical figures. She gave her the book "100 Most Important Women of the 20th Century" and now Stella uses it to carefully research which woman she wants to portray(扮演) the next day."I don't know if we're that different, but I have always tried to follow up on what the children seem to be interested in. If it comes from their own initiative(主动性), they're going to put a lot more energy into it," Kevin Ehrhart said. "Just listen and pay respect to those ideas the children have. It's amazing to see how the smallest idea just grows into a more solid and complete experience."19. Stella Ehrhart enjoy playing dress-up probably because she .A. admires the great women very muchB. enjoys presenting her advantages in publicC. wants to show her beauty to other peopleD. hopes to develop her personal creativity20. When Stella Ehrhart was very young, she .A. showed her gift for actingB. did very well at her lessons at schoolC. was dressed up as someone by her parentsD. began to work as an actor in a local theater21. What probably made Stella Ehrhart interested in dressing herself up as someone?A. Her father's job.B. Her teacher's cation.C. Her friend's gift.D. Her natural character.22. Kevin Ehrhart believes that .A. children can do whatever they like toB. parents should meet their children's need as much as they canC. parents should help their children with their schoolworkD. children's interests may lead to a bright future答案⼀、阅读理解1. D2. B3. C4. A5. A6. B7. C8. A9. A 10. D11. C 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D16. A 17. C 18. B⼆、阅读理解19. D 20. A21. C 22. D。