备考2019年高考英语一轮复习测试：任务型阅读(七选五)

1、备考 2019年高考英语一轮复习测试：任务型阅读（七选五）1 . （ 2018?北京）任务型阅读Why Do We Get Angry?Anger seems simple when we are feeling it, but the causes of anger are various. Knowing these causes can make us examine our behavior, and correct bad habits. The main reasons we get angry are triggering （触 发） events, personality tr

2、aits （特征）, and our assessment of situations. Triggering events for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of pages. However, here are some examples: being cut off in traffic, a deadline approaching, experiencing physical pain, and much more.The reason why someone is triggere

3、d by something and others are not is often due toone's personal history and psychological traits.Each person, no matter who they are, has psychological imbalances. People who have personality traits that connect with competitiveness and low upset tolerance are much more likely to get angry. Also

4、,sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting condition, but rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.Sometimes even routine occurrences become sources of pre-anger, or anger itself. Sometimes ignorance and negative （消极的 ） outlooks on situations can create anger.Howe

5、ver, anger can easily turn violent, and it is best to know the reasons for anger to appear in order to prevent its presence. With these main reasons in mind, we can evaluate our level of anger throughout the day and prevent cases of outbursts by comprehending the reasons for our feelings.A. Our atti

6、tude and viewpoint on situations can create anger within us as well.B. But some types of situations can help us to get rid of the occurrence of anger.C. Anger is rarely looked upon as a beneficial character trait, and is usually advised to reduce it.D. Anger is a particularly strong feeling and mayb

7、e people think that they have reasons to feel angry.E. Having these personality traits implies the pre-anger state, where anger is in the background of your mind.F. Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a critical eye.G. Not everyone acts

8、 the same in response to events, and that is why what triggers one person may or may not trigger another.2 .任务型阅读Life is kind of like a party. You invite a lot of people, some leave early, some stay all night, some laugh with you, some laugh at you, and some show up really late. But in the end, afte

9、r the fun, there are a few who stay to help you clean up the mess. And most of the time, they aren't even the ones who made themessThey are the ones who matter most. Here are four things real friends do differently:They face problems together. A real friend is someone who sees the pain in your e

10、yes while everyone else still believes the smile on your face.Just look for someone who will face them with you.Your word means everything. If you say you're going to do something, DO IT! If you say you're going to be somewhere, BE THERE! If you say you feel something, MEAN IT! If you can

11、9;t, won't, and don't, then DON'T LIE. Real friends keep promises and tell the truth upfront.They accept each other. Trying to change a person never works. A real friend is someone who truly knows you and loves you just the same.Be yourself and people will love the real you. If you feell

12、ike changing something about your friend, ask yourself what change you can make in yourself instead.They support each other's growth changes. Our needs change with time. When someone says, “ You've changed, ” it's not always a bad thing.Don't apologize for it. Instead, be open and si

13、ncere, explainhow you feel, and keep doing what you know in your heart is right,A. They keep their promises.B. No one is happy all the time.C. They make time for each other.D. Don't change so that people will like you.E. Sometimes it just means you've grown.F. These people are your real frie

14、nds in life.G. Don't look for someone who will solve all your problems.3 .任务型阅读Common public speaking problemsThe use of “ I feel ” , “ I think ” and “ maybe”In the question-and-answer session of the speaking competition, many contestants began their answerswith uncertain expressions like“ I fee

15、l ” , “ I guess ” , “ I hear ” , “ omrdasybseh”ow athnadt “ perhapsthe person is only speaking from his or her point of viewWork on keeping your answers brief and to the pointInstead of the empty- sounding “ I guess ” ,using facts, together with a clear conclusion based on those facts, is far more l

16、ikely to be popular with an audience.Using only one speaking style“ Don't stick to the same tone For example, when they spoke about their dreams some soundedromatic. Others used humor. Very few used several different styles together. Try mixing more than one style, rather than just sticking with

17、 the same one.Irresponsible answersPublic speaking is different from personal conversations. You're responsible for your wordsSoyou should think twice before you talk. Don't belike the student who, when asked about his opinion on book piracy （盗版）,started by saying he supported it.Talking aro

18、und the topic rather than directly answering itYou should focus on one point and give a clear solution. The key is to work out what question is being asked. Is it asking you to discuss a certain topic or to present your own point of view?Use one or two arguments together and give a strong conclusion

19、A. It can be boring. Try to mix it up.B. Also work on delivering them with calmness and confidence.C. Even though you want to answer quickly, you don't want to sound foolish.D. This lacks the support of facts and seems not to be reliable for the judges and audience.E. Remember that judges are no

20、t judging you on whether they agree, but on your ability to say what you think clearly.F. Confidence is extremely important in public speaking as it lets a speaker sound more convincing.G. Deliberate gestures and affected （做作的） expressions of feelings are improper in a successful speech.4 .任务型阅读List

21、ening to others requires entering actively and imaginatively into the situation and trying to understand a frame of reference different from your own, and yet so many of us don't listen properly as we should. Listening means more than just sitting silently while someone else talks.Here are some

22、ways to become a better listener.Make sure you actually hear fully what your friend is saying, and you can't cut your friend off verbally carelessly. While you might intend to help move the conversation along your friend might feel as if what he has said needs to be continually talked over or so

23、unds anything but interesting.Nod to encourage the conversation along. A better option to let your friend know you're interested in what he says is just to nod along from time to time. Sometimes you nod along but then start thinking about something unrelated to what he could say.Turn out backgro

24、und noise. If you're easily distracted by laughter, glasses clinking, children crying, you might need to work extra hard to focus only on your friend.Don't hesitate to tell them that thebackground noises are getting in the way. If you can't focus, try moving to another area.Don't tex

25、t or look at your phone!For you see, when you're sitting in front of someone, he is themost important person in your world at that moment.A. Stop the speaker whenever you have a question.B. Practice silence when someone else is talking.C. If necessary, ask your friend to repeat himself.D. Whoeve

26、r is calling or texting can wait until you're done with your conversation.E. It means trying to see the problem the way the speaker sees it.F. In this case, try to push away your thoughts until you're absorbed in what your friend is saying.G Remembering ideas from previous conversations prov

27、es that your attention is kept and encourages your friend to continue.5.任务型阅读Perhaps at one point in time, it was acceptable to start any letter or e-mail with “ ToWhom It MayConcern. ” S_tarting your cover letter or e-mail for a job this way might give off the impression thatyou didn't do your

28、research on who you're writing toAfter all, people who address other people by their names when writing and speaking to them tend to be more pleasant.It can be used in letters of recommendation or reference, formal complaints (抱怨)made to a company, letters of introduction, and letters of interes

29、t.Grammarly uses the example of needing to write a letter of recommendation, for a colleague who willhave to make several copies to distribute to interviewers “ In most cases, though, try to narrowfocus rather than cast a broad net,notes Grammarly.Ask yourself-.mWaihl ocodnoceesrnth?isIfeyoucan hone

30、stly answer 'Anyone, 'then feel free to use“ To Whom( It TMhaeysCe oanrecethrne. thing”s youshould never say in your cover letter. )If you do happen to find that using “ ToWhom It May Concern ” is appropriate, don't make grammarmistakes, for example, letters or punctuation.A. However, it

31、 maybe interesting.B. Those times have changed, though.C. Making mistakes in writing will surely get you low scores.D. It's also very impersonal, which some employers might not appreciate.E. In that circumstance, sending and receiving letters is more of a formal greeting.F. You might want to tak

32、e note of other common errors you might be committing, too.G. But according to Grammarly, there are four times when it's OK to use this greeting.6.任务型阅读No personal success, achievement, or goal, can be realized without self-discipline.It is theability to control one's impulses, emotions, des

33、ires and behavior. To possess it is to make the decisions, take the actions, and carry out your plan regardless of the obstacles, discomfort, or difficulties, that may come your way.How to develop self-discipline? We'll explore it together.Start with baby steps. No process takes place overnight.

34、So, begin by making the decision to goforward and learning what it takes to get there.Learn what motivates you and what your bad triggers are.Sometimes it is very difficult tofight off urges, so know the areas where your resistance is low and how to avoid those situations. Remove the temptations and

35、 surround yourself with encouraging items such as motivating slogans and pictures of what you want to achieve.Make certain behaviors a routine. Once you have decided what's important to you and which goals to strive for, establish a daily routine that will help you achieve them.They can put you

36、in a negativeframe of mind and hinder （阻碍）your self-discipline. A poor attitude can also be a bad habit.Michael Jordan has always maintained that his greatness as a basketball player came as much from his willingness to work hard at this craft, as it did his craft, as it did his talent. It was his d

37、esire through discipline and focus that made him one of the best basketball players ever. If it worked for him, it could certainly work for the rest of us.A. What is self-discipline?B. Engage in sports activities.C. Get inspiration from those you admire.D. You can begin by learning about yourself?E.

38、 If you try to do too much at once, you could injure yourself and have a seatback.F. Meanwhile, get rid of some of your bad, self-defeating habits, whatever they may be.G. It does mean learning how to focus your mind and energies on your goals until they are accomplished.7 .任务型阅读How to Make PlansMos

39、t people get seared when talking about planning or writing plans.And you need to plan forsuccess as planning redly works and inspires you to go straight ahead. However, how to create effective plans is still a problem. Don't worry, and just follow the steps below.Step 1What plans have you had in

40、 the past? Probably, in some of your plans, you haven't ended up where you thought you were going to end up, Get a good understanding of what you have done and what you haven't done in the past. It is a primary foundation for your new plan. If having no plan, just take actions and make plans

41、 right now.Step 2 Think about the What - IfsWhen you are building your plans, you should consider where you are going and make clear the What -Its, Because not everything just goes smoothly as you believe.Step 3 Document the plansWhen starting to make plans, you should try to write them down. It is

42、of key importance for the future.In addition, make sure you have the plans fully written out with all the key elementsconcerned, including details.Step 4 Update the plansAccording to your written plans and actual situation, you should check out the plans you have completedand haven't completed.M

43、ake sure all the assumptions are there and work out the details. Afterhanging on for some days, planning will be getting simpler and easier.A. Review historical plansB. Make new plans immediatelyC. Actually, people are more likely to succeed in a planned wayD. And you need to continue what you haven

44、't done and update itE. Not all people can memorize every word they said and thought wellF. And what you should do next is to check your plan monthly or quarterlyG. For your benefits, you need to make Plan A and Plan B in case of changes and contingencies（ 偶发事件）.8 .任务型阅读The goal of homework is t

45、o help students remember and understand what they learned in school that day.It can also help teach them independence and time-management and planning skills, which are keys to success in the real world.Here are some successful habits of how to do a good job of homework.Set the stage.Your children n

46、eed a quiet spot to do their homework.This should be the same place every day, whether itis at the kitchen table or at their desk in their room.You can take the time to work on a quiet task ofyour own, whether it's paying bills, reading the newspaper, or planning the next day.Time it right.Homew

47、ork for young children should be done when your children get home from school, because theinformation is still fresh in their minds and they have enough energy. Have your kids eat some snacks and talk about their day with you.Then have them start their homework.It's not your homework: it's t

48、heirs.You need to be involved in homework to see what your children are learning and how well they know what they need to know.But guide them if they are struggling. You want them to get the feeling ofpride and accomplishment on their own.Let your children know how grown up it is for them to have ho

49、mework and how proud you are of them.Try to instill （ 灌输） into them that it is“ fun ” to be able to do the assigned tasks. Let them show you theirwork, praise them for finishing their homework, and always do it with a smile.A. Be hopeful and confident.B. Get excited and be positive.C. Be nearby whil

50、e they do their homework.D. Be sure not to do the homework for your children.E. That means the television is shut off, even for you.F. A small amount of homework also has a great influence on students.G. Arrange other activities for later in the day so kids can get their homework done first.9 .任务型阅读

51、Summer is the perfect time to relax.As you plan for your trip,here are some tips on how toprotect yourself. Fight against the mosquitoes in the hot spots.There are many mosquito-borne illnesses in tropical regions,which are traditionally vacation hot spots.Therefore,mosquito repellent （驱蚊剂）that cont

52、ains DEET should be an essential item in your travel bag.In lesser-developed countries there is less equipment for clean water and public health.If you can't avoid unhealthful water,make sure you bring along a tea or coffee making pot that will boil water for you.You'd better buy a case or t

53、wo of water and check that all bottle caps are sealed to assure the bottled water isn't just a refilled bottle of dirty tap water.Always protect your feet.It's best to wear slippers in the shower,but if you must be barefoot,put a towel down on the floor.You should never walk barefoot in any

54、area of a foreign country,including your hotel room.Be sure to eat safe fruits.They may have been washed in the same water,or wiped with the same rag used to clean work surfaces in kitchens.The best advice is to bring your own peeler （削皮器）so that you know that somethingclean has been applied to the

55、fruit.Enjoy the smell of roadside stands,not the food.Unless the food is piping hot when served,it's best to stay away from roadside stands,no matter how good the smell of the food might be.If you are concerned about whether a restaurant is clean,order the food to go.A.Don't trust the local

56、waterB.Any fruit served fresh may be pollutedC.Look out for any water not served in a bottleD.The boxes may be cleaner than the plate or fork on the tableE.You should know how to keep yourself away from dirty fruitsF.They are necessary to avoid coming back with a major illness from your tripG.Parasi

57、tes （寄生虫） can enter the skin of your feet and travel to different parts of the body10 .任务型阅读Happiness begins from appreciationIf you are feeling that life just cannot be any worse for you, it can be challenging to think positive. When stressed, depressed, upset or otherwise in a negative state of mi

58、nd because you are aware that misfortune keeps occurring, it is important to shift those negative thoughts to something positive. It is often very hard to think positive when so many things are negative, but be sure that someone, somewhere is worse off than you. If you start with one small, positive

59、 thing and appreciate itduring the course of your day, you will begin to move into a more positive situation and people will start showing up in your life. With appreciation, you will find that over time, you will change your outlook and choose to be happy, regardless of the events around you. Begin and end each day with a“ Thank you for this wonderful, glorious day!”When you see th