2016高考英语-阅读七选五集训(八)

1、 【多维精练】2016高考英语-阅读七选五集训（八）【多维精练】第二节 （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。Passage 1Guide for TeenagersThe teenage years can be tough, and its normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings dont go away or become so intense that you cant handle them, you may be suf

2、fering from depression. 36 . Try not to isolate yourselfWhen youre depressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. 37 Spend time with friends, especially those who are acti

3、ve. Keep your body healthyMaking healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. Ever heard of a "runners high"? Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps! 38 As for food

4、, make sure youre feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid alcohol and drugs.You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a "mood boost," even if just for a short time. However, substance use can not only make dep

5、ression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed. 39 . You will need special treatment for your substance problem. 40 .Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your p

6、arents about, see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If youre dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust. A. Ask for help if you are stressed.B. Even a short walk can be beneficial.

7、C. Turn to your parents for help.D. As you get out into the world, you may find yourself feeling better.E. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse-not better-in the long run.F. The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.G. Help is available and you have more power than

8、you think. Passage 2 36 The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example to pay its army, to build public facilities and to buy goods from abroad, and only the people of the country can supply the money. 37 That is, a person pays according to the amount of his income. Wheth

9、er he is a merchant, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner, or anything else, he must pay tax if his income is more than a certain amount. This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money direct to the government.Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewelry, tobacco, wine, etc

10、. When they are brought into a country, such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops. 38 People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on things that they and their families need. We need policemen to catch thieve

11、s, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there must be schools and teachers; we want our streets to be kept clean, and the wages of men who do this kind of work have to be paid. 39 And we cannot have an army without paying for it. 40 We have no real cause to complain when

12、 we are asked to pay taxes for the good of ourselves and for our fellow citizens. A. Why must we pay taxes?B. Why do people often complain?C. Taxes, therefore, cannot be avoided.D. Taxes, however, should be cancelled.E. One of the most important taxes is income tax.F. We call it “indirect” tax, beca

13、use it is paid indirectly through the shopkeeper.G. Above all, the country must always be ready to defend itself against attacking enemies.Passage 3Do's And Don'ts Of DonatingGiving up your unused or unwanted stuff is a great way to make space in your home for the itemsthat you do enjoy on a

14、 regular basis 36 Here are 10 do's and don'ts of donating your belongings DO Prep Your Clothes You've thoroughly cleaned out your closets and drawers, and have a mountain of clothing waiting to be donatedBefore you bag up these pieces, inspect each one to ensure that they re in good cond

15、itionMake sure all buttons are accounted for, and that you can't see any stains 37 DON'T Donate Damaged ItemsThe number one rule of donating your stuff is to make sure that it' s in good, useable conditionDont pass along clothes or furniture with rips（裂口 ）or stains, chipped dishes, books

16、 that are missing pages, or games with lost pieces 38 Find a local company that will recycle these items instead DO Donate More Than Just Clothes 39 Stuffed animals, framed pictures, unused candles, small power tools, sports equipment, ornaments, baskets, blenders, dishes, glassware, utensils, silve

17、rware, pots and pans, curtains, blankets, toasters, mixers, pillows, towels, bed sheets, bikes, and exercise equipment are muchsought after donations 40 With a little common sense it's easy to figure out items that are ideal for donationBut unfortunately some people will throw away the contents

18、of their home without a second thoughtAs a gentle reminder, its never a good idea to donate car parts, flammable products, construction materials, weapons, or explosivesANobody wants to inherit your damaged belongingsBFood donations are always in needCDON'T Even Think of Donating These ItemsDNot

19、 sure where to start?EDON'T Donate Large AppliancesFClothes aren't the only household items that can be donatedCWash the items to make them fresh and ready for their new ownerPassage 4Home on the WayPeople need homes: children assume their parents place as home; boarders call school “home” o

20、n weekdays; married couples work together to build new homes; and travelers have no place to call “home”, at least for a few nights. _36_? Dont they have the right to a home? Of course they do. Some regular travelers take their own belongings: like bed sheets, pillowcases and family photos to m

21、ake them feel like home no matter where they are; some stay for long periods in the same hotel and as a result become very familiar with service and attendants; 37 . Furthermore, driving a camping car during ones travels and sleeping in the vehicle at night is just like home - only mobile! And

22、how about keeping relationships while in transit? _38_; some send letters and postcards, or even photos; others may just call and say hi, just to let their friends know that theyre still alive and well. People find ways to keep in touch. Making friends on the way helps travelers feel more or less at

23、 home. 39 .Nowadays, fewer people are working in their local towns, so how do they develop a sense of belonging? Whenever we step out of our local boundaries, there is always another “home” waiting to be found. _ 40_, we can make the place we stay “home”. A. Hostels provide a clean safe place t

24、o stay while you are travelling the worldB. others may simply put some flowers by the hotel window to make things more homelyC. Backpackers in youth hostels may become very good friends, even closer than siblings（手足）D. So how about people who have to travel for extended periods of timeE. No matter w

25、here you go to in the world, hotels are there, tooF. Some keep contact with their friends via internetG. Wherever we are, with just a little bit of effort and imaginationPassage 5 My mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard. 36 Both

26、my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us. My mother has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon. 37 She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very

27、 good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times. 38 Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be busy all the time. A

28、s she has been very busy working every day, she looks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself, but she often buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us.39 She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to co

29、ok herself. She lives a busy yet simple life, without any complaints. Often she says to us, “work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy and gay. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society”. What a piece of good advice this is! 40 This advice o

30、f hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her. A. She enjoys listening to classic music. B. As a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort. C. She loves her students and cares for them. D. She never goes to expensive

31、restaurants to enjoy meals. E. My mother is hard-working and never wastes money. F. I never forget it and always bear it in my mind. G. Can you tell us something about your mother?Passage 6Helping Students Find Their Writing Voices One of the most frustrating things for writing teachers is reading p

32、apers that simply lack style. When all of the research has been completed and all of the sentences are structured well, but the paper still lacks some pizzazz（活力），it can be boring to grade. If you are searching for ways to help your students find their voices, why not try making students themselves

33、the topic of the writing? 36 Who are you? One of the most difficult questions for students to answer is “Who are you?” _ 37_ In doing this, through writing, students will start to see their personalities differently and, hopefully, be able to add a feature to their writing.Dear John38 Encourage them

34、 to write to a famous person theyve always admired, and then the one they absolutely hate. Explore how their language changes between the two letters. When students know their audiences, it is much easier for them to add the kind of personality their audience wants to see39 When students write about

35、 what matters most to them, they will often give you the best writing youve ever seen. Youll get those when you ask questions that hit home. When students have something to say about a given topic, it can be easier for them to get their ideas down and then work on their writing style.Get the words o

36、n paper, and then edit themThe most valuable lesson students can learn is to write first, and edit later. Have students write for five minutes about their topics. If they can get their ideas down on paper, thats 90% of the battle. 40 This can help them realize that, once they have the ideas down, th

37、e rest is just fine tuning（微调）. Once they have this skill mastered, its easy for them to start adding their own personal voices to their papers.A.What matters to you?B. What style is taught in class?C. When they write about themselves, students voices often shine through.D. Writing letters is a grea

38、t way for students to explore their writing style.E. Have your students explore who they are and what makes them unique.F. Voice is that magical quality which is able to make a creative writing idea sing!G. After that, have them edit these ideas into a really strong introductory paragraph. Passage 7

39、_36_When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. _37_.The first and most basic level of wants involv

40、es food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. _38_It included such items as automobiles and new houses. By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching” level. While the other levels involve physical satisfactionthe feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human bodythis level stresses mental needs for reco