高考英语七选五阅读原创练习26篇
2016-05-30卢宇周怡伶曹红志
卢宇 周怡伶 曹红志
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。
（一）
Positive thoughts
Before you read any further， will you do me a quick favor？ Find a mirror， take a look at yourself， and pay attention to the thoughts and feelings that run through your head. Dont feel silly. Its okay. And Ill still be here when you get back（promise）.
Done？ Lets continue. How did that feel？ Did your brain think positive thoughts like， “I look super cute today！”or did you put yourself down because you hate your thighs（大腿）， hips（臀部）， arms， or（insert body part here）？ If I had to guess， I imagine most of you put yourselves down. 1
You care
You cant put a price tag on genuine care and concern.
2 There are few things more attractive than compassion（同情）.
You are fascinated with the world
3 The endless asking of the question“Why？” means you will never run out of things to learn about， read about， and talk about.
Giggle， giggle， giggle， snort！
Laughing is one of the best calorie-burning activities ever. Keep sharing giggles with everyone you come across because there is already enough darkness in the world. 4
You give thanks
Your gratefulness shows that you appreciate the people who help you and the blessings in your life. If we cant be thankful for what we do have， what makes us think obtaining what we dont have will make us feel any better？ Your thankfulness is incredibly attractive.
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There is nothing more attractive than a person who is 100% comfortable in his or her skin. Love your body. Walk with confidence. Hug yourself because you are beautiful. Love yourself because you are wonderful. Smile because you deserve it.
I hope you enjoyed this list of reasons why you are attractive.
A. You are who you are.
B. Be a source of light instead.
C. You have the strength of character.
D. Here are some reasons why you are attractive.
E. Imagine all of the lives you have touched by the simple act of caring.
F. Curiosity about the world and everything in it is a super attractive trait.
G. Your strength to keep on living and study true to yourself speaks highly of your character.
（本题由湖南省永州市祁阳一中卢宇老师和周怡伶老师原创）
（二）
Now to keep those friends in your life， there needs to be a level of commitment or“return of investment（投资）”on your part as well. At the very least， you need to try to be a good friend yourself. Keep your friendship strong with these friendly reminders in mind.
Make time for friendships. If you cherish a persons friendship， make time for him or her， whether it is just a phone call， an email or a weekly get-together. Make a note to call your friends regularly. 1 Then call your friends when you are free. Schedule a regular once-a-month lunch at the same time and the same place.
Remember： a true friend doesnt run away when changes occur. A true friend is the one who stays true through it all-marriage， parenthood， new jobs or new homes. 2
3 Friendships fade away if there isnt a balance between give and take. Be sensitive to how much your friend can and cant offer you-be it time， energy or help-and dont overstep the boundary.
Be a good listener. It can be the hardest thing in the world to listen as your friends are seeking your advice or opinion. To be a good listener， follow this advice. Keep eye contact. Offer nods and murmurs to show that you understand your friends views. Dont distract. 4 They will hear the lack of interest in your responses.
Be in your friends corner if he or she is not there. If you are at a gathering at which someone speaks little of your friend， defend him or her against gossip or criticism（批评）. 5 Sooner or later， news of your loyalty（忠诚）will travel back to your friend， and it will deepen your friendships.
A. Be patient with your friends.
B. Make sure that you arent being a burden to a friend.
C. The situation may have changed but that doesnt mean the person has.
D. Also make sure that your friends phone number are stored into your phone.
E. Say， “Mary is my friend， and it makes me feel bad to hear you talk this way.”
F. Dont write or read emails， nor watch television while you are on the phone to your friends.
G. In order to maintain a relationship thats healthy and beneficial to the both of you， it's important to find a balance within the friendship.
（三）
Teachers play an important role in the growth of students. Teachers Day seeks to celebrate the contribution made by teachers in the life of their students some of the usual activities performed on this occasion are dance， drama， games and so on. Both teachers and students enjoy the time with equal enthusiasm.
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Songs and dance： One of the best forms of entertainment is either singing or listening to songs. You may organize singing competition on Teachers Day. 2 The talented students in your school would be delighted to take the golden opportunity to show their talent. Then， give away attractive prizes to winners.
Drama（戏剧）： If you are planning to throw a party for your teacher on the special occasion， dramatic activities can form a part of the celebrations. 3
Games： Games， both indoor and outdoor， can be organized on Teachers Day. You may organize cricket and football games with students and teachers participating in them.
Chatting： There are very rare moments when students and teachers sit at the same platform and have an informal chat. Teachers Day is an occasion when students and teachers can have free flowing discussion， whether about each others positive and negative traits or academic thoughts.
4 ： Teachers Day is a chance for the students to extend their gratitude to their teachers. On this occasion， you may show our heart-felt thankfulness to your teachers， by giving speeches， dedicating quotes（引用）， organizing parties and so on.
Honoring teachers： 5 You may also organize an award function， wherein you may honor your teachers with different titles.
A. Thanksgiving
B. Purchasing suitable presents
C. You may also organize dance performances.
D. It gives them an opportunity to come closer to each other.
E. Students are eager to express their thankfulness to their teachers by means of singing songs or performing dance.
F. Such an activity would give students a wonderful chance to display their acting skills while participating in drama.
G. Some of the schools and colleges reward the teachers for their invaluable efforts towards the betterment of the students.
（四）
One of the most important things to remember about anxiety coping is that coping actually happens inside of you. There are many strategies to help you cope， but what will eventually help you cure your anxiety forever is your own mental strength. 1 .
Still， the following will help promote better coping， and give you an opportunity to control some of the issues that lead to anxiety symptoms：
Exercise Exercise is not just about getting fit. The overwhelming majority of those that experience anxiety do not engage in enough physical activity， and many experts believe that this is one of the issues that causes anxiety. 2 . Its incredibly important for controlling stress and anxiety， and incredibly important for coping.
Meditation and Yoga Both meditation and yoga have the potential to improve your ability to cope with stress. 3 . Many people believe the spiritual qualities of meditation and yoga are also helpful for curing anxiety.
Positive Thinking Learning to think positive is also an important step in learning to cope with your anxiety. It may sound a bit“new age，”but the truth is that anxiety really does cause very negative thinking. 4 . These really will have an impact on your ability to cope with stress.
5 It Its also important that you accept your anxiety rather than run away from it. Anxiety may cause you to have fears - but many people also fear anxiety， and that fear can actually make your anxiety works. Learn to talk about it openly， and dont try to hide when youre suffering. The more youre able to find your anxiety less intimidating， the easier it will be for you to overcome it.
A. Learning to Accept
B. Overcoming your anxiety
C. Everyone has it， but it often requires taking care of your body and retraining your mind for how you should react to anxiety and stress.
D. These things may not cure anxiety on their own， but they will help you learn to control the way anxiety affects you.
E. There are ways to train yourself to think positively， including faking positivity， writing in a positivity journal， and spending time with more positive people.
F. Physical activity improves the immune system， releases calming neurotransmitters（known as endorphins）， tires the muscles， and burns away stress hormones.
G. They teach healthier breathing， and poor breathing is one of the issues that makes anxiety symptoms worse， especially during anxiety and panic attacks.
（五）
Kids have the reputation（名声） of being picky eaters. Trying to encourage your kids to eat a bit healthier can be difficult. The following are some ways for you to help your kids eat more healthily.
Get rid of the junk. Adults do the grocery shopping， so if the cabinets are filled with chips， sugary cereals， ice cream， soda， fatty meats，and pastries， it is due to the adults in the household.
1 If children have healthy food in the house， that is what they will eat.
Be a good role model. It is not news that kids model behavior after their parents—even starting during infancy（婴儿期）.
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3 Many families do not eat meals together - especially dinner. With busy work schedules， sports or music practices and fitting in homework， it can be difficult to find time to eat together. However， studies show that when families eat together， children eat better.
4 Studies have shown that if you allow your kids to get involved in the choosing， preparing and cooking of foods， theyre more likely to choose healthy and nutritious foods.
No more special“kid meals”； everyone eats the same meal.
5 In some cases， parents try to customize（定制） the dinner for each child！ But this sort of accommodation teaches kids that they do not have to try something new or different—instead，they will get what they know they will like.
A. Eat meals together.
B. Get everyone involved in making healthy meals.
C. It is thus the job of the adults to provide healthy and wholesome food.
D. Everyones taste is different， so it is difficult to cook a meal that suits everyones appetite.
E. Some parents get into the habit of essentially preparing two meals： one for the adults， and one for the kids.
F. Use this opportunity to work on demonstrating（示范）a good attitude and good eating behaviors for your children to imitate（模仿）.
G. This approach avoids power struggles over dinner by setting up a system in which the child is not forced to eat anything.
（二至五篇由广东佛山市南海执信中学黄欣欣老师原创）
（六）
How to get motivation for study？
Do you need motivation for doing your homework？ 1
Get Perspective
When you consider homework a drag， it might help to think about the reason why you do it. The work you do now really is important， even though its probably hard to see sometimes.
2 . You see， you may not believe that youll need your algebra（代数） skills later in life， but algebra sets the stage for understanding principles of science， economics， and business.
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Most students have a special talent in one particular area， so they enjoy doing homework in that topic. Just pick one area you love and become the self-appointed expert in your school. Get a serious attitude！ Think of yourself as the best at that topic， and then make it a reality. Once you do so， you will gain“confidence”in yourself and enjoy doing homework.
Get Competitive！
If you think youre at a disadvantage to other students， you can turn things around by getting a competitive attitude. 4
Try to surprise everyone， including the teacher， by doing outstanding work.
Get Your Eye on the Prize！
If you get bored thinking about homework， you may need to focus on setting and reaching goals. For instance， if you are having trouble getting started on a big science project， then divide your project into steps and reward yourself each time you finish a step successfully. 5 .
A. Get an Attitude
B. Get Confidence
C. Algebra is not easy for everyone to learn， but it is very useful.
D. In fact， it is real work that will form the foundation for your future.
E. If you feel like homework is pointless， you may find inspiration in the following tips.
F. Think of every project as a challenge and start to do your assignment better than anybody else.
G. Just focus your eye on the prize and try to make it happen， which will help achieve your dream.
（七）
Its never too late to develop great study habits. Want to improve your grades and school performance？ 1 .
Write Down Every Assignment
2 . It doesnt matter what tool you use， but its absolutely important to your success to write down every single assignment， due date， test date， and task.
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Miscommunication is one factor that can cause bad grades， despite good efforts on your part. At the end of the day， make sure you understand every assignment. Be sure to ask questions and find out what format（格式）you should use when you write a paper or what type of questions might appear on your exam. The more questions you ask， the more prepared youll be.
Set up a Study Zone at Home
Take time to think about your real needs for the perfect study place. After all， if you cant concentrate， you certainly cant expect to learn very well. 4 . Some need a completely quiet room when they study， but others actually study better listening to quiet music or taking breaks. Just find a place to study that fits your specific personality and learning style.
Try not to put things off
When you put things off a lot， you will lose many chances that once belonged to you. 5 Start with trying to make a voice inside， which tells you to stop every time you set aside the homework. Just say to yourself that itll be more fun to play a game， eat， or watch TV when we know better. Dont fall for it！
A. Students are different.
B. Ask More Questions
C. Communicate With Your Teacher
D. How to end up putting things off？
E. How to look for some more chances？
F. Look at the list of good habits and start making some changes in your routine.
G. You may write down your assignments in a planner or keep a to-do list in a notebook.
（八）
How to read and remember
How often have you read a book from start to finish， only to discover that you havent remembered very much of the information it contained？ This can happen with any type of book that contains information you really want or need to remember.
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Have sticky notes（便利贴）and a pencil on hand as you read. Try to get in to the habit of keeping supplies on hand for this active reading technique.
Stay alert for important or key information. 2 These are often statements that sum up a list， trend， or development in reading. In a piece of literature， this may be a statement that predicts an important event or a particularly beautiful use of language. After a little practice， these will start to jump out at you.
3 Place the flag in position to indicate the beginning of the statement. For instance， the sticky part of the flag can be used to underline the first word. The "tail" of the flag should stick out from the pages and show when the book is closed.
If you own the book“follow up with a pencil.” You may want to use a very light pencil mark to underline certain words that you want to remember. 4
Once you have finished reading， go back to your flags. Reread each passage that you have marked. You'll find that you can do this in a matter of minutes.
5 Keep track of all your readings by creating a collection of note cards. These can be valuable at test time.
A. Make notes on a note card.
B. Try to take notes while reading.
C. Mark each important statement with a sticky flag.
D. There is much important information in your book.
E. Learn to identify meaningful statements in your book.
F. This is helpful if you find that there are several important points on one page.
G. Now you can remember the important facts of a book by the following simple methods.
（六至八篇由广东汕头市金砂中学纪乐佳老师原创）
（九）
Why C Students are More Successful
A grade students think life is all academic. 1 In todays world， it is the C-grade students who are more successful than A grade students.
In the words of Albert Einstein： “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.”Then Why“A”Students Work for“C”Students and Why“B”Students Work for the Government？
C Students Understand That There is no Notion（概念）as Perfection
2 They take the help of their mistakes and rely on feedback to better their work.
C Students Follow Their Ambitions
Instead of attending extra tuition or co-curricular classes， C students spend their time in following their ambition by gaining first-hand experience. 3 They value experience gained through performing work， rather than memorizing the theoretical textbook definition of work experience.
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C grade students have a tendency to come up with simpler solutions to problems. As Robert Heinlein states， “Progress isnt made by early risers. Its made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something”.
C Students are Not Blind Followers
Rather than following a well-structured path， like the education system blindly， C students question the belief based on which the system is built， and may come up with their own agenda in case they don't agree with the way the system works. Steve Jobs， for example， dropped out of college， and co-founded Apple Inc.
C Students are Not Defeated By Failure
C students understand the value of struggle. Hence， they dont falter（蹒跚）easily when failure comes in their stride.
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A. However， reality portrays a different picture.
B. C Students Define Success By Their Own Terms
C. C Students Find Simpler Ways to Complete Tasks
D. And they take failure as a stepping stone towards success.
E. A grade students always put themselves on the top of pyramids in life.
F. C students believe in completing work rather than achieve perfection in it in the first go.
G. It could be through part-time jobs or selecting career-related subjects that help them in their work.
（本题由宁夏石嘴山市第一中学魏勇老师原创）
（十）
3 simple saving tricks for kids
How good a saver are you？ Is it easy to save money or is it tough？ Here are some simple tricks to help you save money.
★ Set Savings Goals！
How much should you save each month？ 1 For example， you want to buy a new bike and you have to save $100 of the bikes price. It can be tough to earn $100 in a short amount of time. Thats why money-smart kids have savings goals – and stick to them. If you saved $25 each month， you could buy that bike in four months！ And if you saved $50 each month， you could buy that bike in two months！ 2
★ Cut your expenses.
3 List what you bought， when you bought it， how much it cost， and why you bought the item. Your money diary will teach you something about yourself. For example， you may find that you spend $5 a week on snacks from vending machines at school. Are those snacks worth that money？ Or would you rather save that money for something else？ Dont eat the snacks， and you get closer to buying the bike.
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Okay， youve got some money and youre ready to buy a DVD. Youve saved that money， so make it work for you. Remember to shop smart！ Check out prices. You can buy that DVD plenty of places. 5 Look for sales and coupons（优惠券）. If you save a dollar， which means you can spend it on something else.
A. Save First， Not Last！
B. Be a smart shopper.
C. That depends what youre saving for.
D. The more you can save， the quicker you get what you want.
E. Figure out where you can get the best buy for your money.
F. Get a notebook that you use only to keep track of your money.
G. Money-smart kids who stick to their savings goals make things happen！
（本题由广东南海执信中学雷霜老师原创）
（十一）
How to Become Self Educated
Can you educate yourself？ Of course you can. It requires a willingness to learn， the self discipline to stay focused and a level of interest.
Be curious. 1 . By asking questions， you can find out a lot of things that many people don't know and won't ever know.
2 . There will be times when you feel really uncomfortable， out of your depth and perhaps even upset when trying to learn new things. This can happen especially when your beliefs and values are challenged. These are the very times when you should keep pushing yourself to learn and to become wiser about whatever it is youve been avoiding.
Read English literature and improve your grammar as much as possible. 3 ， don't assume that authors from your own country are the only ones worth reading. By extending your reading to elsewhere in the world， youll discover that even with one language， the thinking is diverse and the ways of seeing the world are wonderfully varied.
Read daily.？Without fail， always read something， and make it substantial.Read world history and learn about different cultures. Understanding history is a key to understanding the present. It is one of the finest ways of self-educating. Read about others who self-educate. 4 .
5 . Self-education requires very good self-discipline（自律）. You won't have people chasing you to meet deadlines， to get the answers right or to do your studying. It's all down to you and youll need to keep yourself motivated. In itself， developing self-discipline is a very crucial part of self-education.
A. Challenge yourself.
B. Learn to be self-disciplined.
C. A curious mind seeks to be educated.
D. Read English from different parts of the world
E. Read， watch and see things that you dont know anything about.
F. Extend your learning beyond what school or college teaches you.
G. You will get a lot of tips and ideas for how to continue your own journey of self-improvement.
（十二）
How to Increase Your Willpower
Willpower is necessary to complete many trying tasks. 36 . There are ways you can work on increasing your willpower over time.
37 . If youre defeated by the enormity of a task， it's more difficult to succeed. You won't be able to sustain your willpower if you feel like youre setting impossibly high standards for yourself. You can increase your willpower by breaking down difficult tasks in small， manageable parts.
Set reasonable deadlines. 38 . No one can function without a schedule. Set deadlines that you can reasonably achieve and stick to them.
Reward yourself. Its important to stay on task and take responsibility for your actions. However， its also important to know how to reward yourself for good behavior. No ones willpower is strong enough to keep going without a treat now and then.
Develop good habits. Stress is a major killer of willpower. When were overworked and frustrated， we give in to behaviors wed rather work against. 39 .
Seek support. No one can do everything. If you want to sustain your willpower， seek out support from others. Talk to your friends and family members about what youre trying to accomplish. 40 . If youre trying to cut back on drinking， for example， ask that your family members not drink in front of you.
A. Ask them to support you along the way
B. Break things down into manageable parts
C. This means knowing your limits and setting appropriate goals
D. Journaling can help increase willpower as you can see a log of your progress
E. If you want to increase your willpower， you need to make deadlines for yourself
F. By developing good personal habits， were more likely to stay on track when stressed
G. If you want to lose weight， quit smoking， or achieve certain career goals， willpower is vital
（十三）
How to Deal With Stress
Life can be stressful； sometimes youll have to deal with stress positively. Stress can have a variety of causes such as family problems， job problems， financial difficulties， poor health， or even the death of someone close to you. 36 .
37 . Targeted exercise goes a long way toward increasing your endorphin（内啡肽）levels - responsible for feelings of happiness. Carve out time during your busy day to exercise to both keep your body healthy and as a natural outlet for your stress. You should notice the difference.
Get enough sleep. 38 . If youre not getting enough sleep， your body will use stress to keep you active and alert in the absence of stored energy.
Learn to relax. 39 . Dont expect your stress to immediately disappear； it can take time. In most cases， try not to fixate on the stress itself while youre relaxing. Think of nothing in particular. Let your body tell your mind that everything is okay.
40 . Acknowledge the positive in your life and begin to re-establish some balance in your emotional register. Avoid focusing on only the bad things that happened during your day， but consider the good as well.
A. Eat properly
B. Exercise regularly.
C. Avoid negative thinking.
D. Take responsibility for making your life what you want it to be..
E. Give your body the sleep it wants， and your stress levels will repidly decline.
F. Relaxing your body， by whatever natural means， is a great way to reduce stress.
G. It is important to recognize the causes， take steps to deal with the root of the problem， and deal with the symptoms.
（十四）
How to Get Happy when Youre Sad
Everyone feels sad sometimes. In many cases， sadness is a normal human reaction to different life changes and events. The good news is that everyone also has the capacity to feel happiness and that there are things you can do to unlock that capacity and feel better.
Laugh and smile. 36 . In addition， laughing releases endorphins（内啡肽）， those brain chemicals that enhance your mood.
Have a good cry. Even though you may not want to cry because you are trying to feel better and want to feel happy again， sometimes crying can improve your mood. If you feel the urge to cry， let the tears out when you feel like it. 37 .
38 . Talking to a friend about your sadness can help lessen the pain because you will know that someone cares about you and your feelings. Talking out loud can also help you“air out”your emotions and clarify exactly what you are feeling because it requires you put those feelings into words.
39 . See a movie， go for dinner， or head out for a bike ride with friends. Along with distracting yourself， social interaction outside will help you get out of your own head for a few hours.
Spend time with a pet. 40 Research has shown that spending time with dogs increases the concentration of endorphins， chemicals that interact with the receptors in your brain to improve your mood.
A. Talk to a friend
B. Go out and socialize
C. Write down your feelings
D. The act of crying might make you feel better and more relieved
E. Here are some examples of ways in which you can distract your mind
F Studies have shown that the very act of smiling can improve your mood and make you feel happier
G. If you don't feel like being social with other human beings， consider spending time your lovely pet！
（十五）
How to Be a Successful High School Student
Being successful in high school comes with little patience as well as motivation. 36 ， but the hard work always pays off at the end. When you graduate you want to graduate with honors， you want to also be remembered as a diligent school worker. So remember， become a successful student， for that will determine your success in the future.
Make good use of your schedule. They give it to you for a reason. You should make sure to write down other stuff youll need to remember. In order to be a successful high school student， you need to have the ability to stay on top of all your activities.
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Get involved at your school. You dont have to wear spirit colors everyday or be a cheerleader to do this. 38 . Not only will it bond you with other people， but its always good to have a collective unity over a student body. It shows that you care about the learning environment that youre in
39 . Dont worry about cliques， whos friends with whom， who the popular people are， etc. The best thing to do is to just be friends with everyone. Be confident and be yourself. The more comfortable you become with a more diverse group of people， the more people will like you.
40 . It cannot be stressed enough that theres already too much on your plate to worry about trivial stuff like this. High school is only a competition with yourself. Everyday you should only be trying to get better. Focus on yourself. Focus on what youcan do to make yourself better. Then， most importantly， go for it！.
A. You will have many choices
B. Make friends with everyone.
C. Dont compare yourself with others
D. All you need to do is to stay on top of things
E. It may be hard during the school year， and also tiring
F. Figure out what your hobbies are and find a club that matches that.
G. Use your schedule to stay organized and follow through with your plans.
（十六）
Many of us try to build a very strong bond with someone， but we often forget to realize some simple things. Whether you realize what your own view of an ideal relationship is or are the type of person that doesnt remember those simple things， this article contains some ways to create your own ideal relationship.
Have the ability to love. 36 . But you really can't get love unless you give it sincerely to your partner.Love without conditions and make this the strong base of your very own ideal relationship.
37 . By this you can have the sweetest relationship even if its a long distance one. To get your partner trustworthy， also become the trusted one by yourself. You never know your own cheating may come on your way back！
Have patience with your partner. That is one of the most important things to remember in an ideal relationship. 38 . Try to keep yourself calm while having arguments.Things can be handled and solved much easily by having patience.
Keep your promises. If you are not able to keep them， dont really make them. 39 .
Learn to accept faults. 40 . Dont try to judge your partner. If you think that he or she is having some bad sides then you should keep in mind that they also have the good ones！
A. Trust your partner.
B. It is very usual to have some faults in nature.
C. Be able to convey your feelings to your partner.
D. Be patient if he or she is not able to give you time.
E. Its much better not to make promises then just breaking them
F. So its better to be your own role model in the case of relationships.
G. The most amazing gift on earth is to love someone and to be loved back.
（十七）
How to Adapt to American Culture
1 ， especially those adjusting to American culture. American culture is fast and furious（强烈的）in comparison to many nations； but a few simple steps can help you adjust to American culture with relative ease.
Learn the language. If you already have some understanding of English， you can improve your skills by being absorbed or by taking supplemental （补充的） conversational English courses at a local learning center or college.
2 . Many communities（社区）， especially large ones， have groups that meet periodically from various cultures. You might also look for areas of town with specialized markets and businesses where you can find friends from your culture.
Mix your customs with American customs. There are some unbreakable bans in America， just as in other countries. 3 . However， dont feel as if you have to divorce yourself from the customs and practices of your homeland.
Join an international organization if youre a college student. College campuses（校园）offer an especially rich environment for various cultures and the blending（混合）of them. 4 .
5 . Not only will reading any of the variety of American culture books help you adapt， you can also practice your English skills at the same time.
A. Read about American culture
B. Find food that reminds you of home
C. Adjusting to a new culture can be difficult for anyone
D. Take advantage of multicultural clubs and events on campus
E. So its good to familiarize yourself with those in order to adapt
F. Seek out communities from your culture with which you can find refuge（庇护）and assistance
G. American culture is unique because it is formed and developed under certain conditions
（十八）
How to Be a Good Citizen
Good citizens are actively involved in their community and in the betterment of their fellow citizens. They take pride in where they live and strive to make it a better place. 1 . But for some of us process is difficult. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to be a good citizen.
1. Get a good education.
One of the best things you can do to help your community is to get a good education. When youre well educated， you can get better jobs and contribute more to the economy. You can also be better informed and make good decisions when it comes to voting and other civic activities. 2 .
2. Work hard.
No matter what job you have， working hard is an important part of being a good citizen. When you work hard， you provide services to others and you earn money. 3 .
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Its important to take care of your body and stay as healthy as possible. When you get sick， you put others at risk and you take up valuable space in doctors offices and hospitals that could go towards someone else. Exercise， eat right， and make sure you stay current on all your shots.
4. Vote.
Its easy to feel disinterested and only vote during the really major elections， but its very important to vote in every election you can. Running the country goes beyond which party is currently in power. 5 ， who often play a much more major role in what changes happen in the country.
A. Stay healthy.
B. Share your good fortune.
C. This helps you too keep those skills fresh.
D. Being a good citizen comes easy for some people.
E. Both contribute to a stronger economy in your area.
F. You also need to vote for your direct representatives.
G. Pay attention in school， get good grades， and try to go to college
（十九）
How to Become More Intelligent
Becoming more intelligent is a matter of perspective because there are many types of intelligence. From emotional intelligence to intellectual ability， psychologists outline an array of characteristics that make a person intelligent. Despite these various types， there are a few things you can do to help increase your overall intelligence in a variety of areas.
Read often. By doing so， you can increase your knowledge of words， grammar， narratives and information. In the course of reading， you will encounter words you do not know. 1 .
2 . It will help reinforce（巩固）your own knowledge of them. For example， if you just read a book about car mechanics， then you should explain your findings to someone else. This will help you solidify your learning.
Study a particular subject until you master it. 3 ， but having a lot of specific knowledge about one thing can help you become an expert on a topic. For example， if you really like poetry， make a point to read all of the works of a particular poet.
4 . Exercise can increase your metabolism and mental function， which can help you absorb information more readily.
Reflect on the things that youve learned. 5 ， and feel free to explain your findings to others. This will help you move things from your short-term memory into your long-term memory， which will increase your overall intelligence.
A. Exercise frequently.
B. Ask for a helping hand.
C. Explain concepts to others
D. It is putting confidence in someone.
E. Take time to review new facts you've learned
F. Looking these up can expand your vocabulary
G. It is good to have well-rounded knowledge about many things
（十一至十九篇由广东吴川市第三中学李华军老师原创）
（二十）
A letter to the architect
Dear Sanders，
I have read in the newspaper today that you are to be the architect for the new Bankstown cinema. I hope you will not mind me writing to ask if you have thought about the needs of disabled customers. In particular I wonder if you have considered the following things：
◆ Adequate access for wheelchairs. It would be handy to have lifts to all parts of the cinema. The buttons in the lifts should be easy for a person in a wheelchair to reach， and the doors be wide enough to enter. 1 As disabled people have to use the lifts， this makes them feel they are not as important as other customers.
◆ 2 It would help to fit sets of earphones to all seats， not just to some of them. This would allow hearing -impaired customers to enjoy the company of their hearing friends rather than having to sit in a special area.
◆ 3 For disabled customers it would be more convenient to place the toilets near the entrance to the cinema. It can be difficult if the only disabled toilet is in the basement a long way from where the film is showing. And if the doors could be opened outwards， disabled people would be very happy.
◆ Car parking. Of course， there are usually spaces specially reserved for disabled and elder drivers. 4 ， it is easier for disabled people to get to the film in comfort.
Thank you for reading my letter. I hope my suggestions will meet with your approval. Disabled people should have the same opportunities as able-bodied people to enjoy the cinema and to do so with dignity. I am sure many people will praise your cinema if you design it with good access for disabled people. 5
Yours sincerely，
Alice Major
A. Toilets.
B. Disabled people should be respected.
C. Earphones for people who have trouble hearing.
D. If they are close to the cinema entrance and/or exit.
E. Just accept disabled people for who they are， and give them encouragement.
F. But in some cinemas， the lifts are at the back of the cinema in cold， unattractive places.
G. I will also make the cinema owners happy if more people go as they will make higher profits！
（二十一）
Chinese New Year Travel Tips
Traveling China during the period of Chinese new year has both advantages and disadvantages. 6
◆ The main advantages
* Most of the Chinese will be at home with their families and there will be less people at tourist attractions.
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* You will be able to see authentic celebrations such as fireworks Dragon Dancing， Lion Dancing， NiuYangge （traditional dance in northern China） and other interesting celebrations.
◆ Disadvantages
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* Northern China is extremely cold and most of China is cold.
◆ Some tips on traveling China during Chinese New Year
* Trains will be crowded during the period of Spring Festival， so try to avoid travelling by rail if at all possible.
* Arrange your itinerary beforehand， and make reservations for flights and hotels in advance.
* Collect as much information on Chinese New Year celebrations in the city you are going to stay， such as firework shows， temple fairs and other celebrative activities for the locals.
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* Learn enough about cultures of Chinese New Year， and get familiar about what Chinese locals will do during the festival.
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1. Which places are warm destinations to experience Chinese New Year？
Yunnan Province in Southwestern China， Sanya， Hong Kong in the south of China
2. What are closed during Chinese New Year？
Government offices， factories such as clothing factories， some small restaurants， and shops will be closed.
3. Can I eat out on New Years Eve？
Yes， but to book in advance is the best way. Some restaurants and hotels offer unique meal of New Years Eve. If you want to have a traditional Chinese New Years Eve meal， just book it ahead.
A. FAQ about Chinese New Year.
B. Public transportation is very crowded.
C. How do Chinese people celebrate the New Year.
D. It is a great opportunity to observe the local customs.
E. It is wise to weight up if the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
F. Spring Festival， also known as Chinese New Year， is the most important traditional festival in China.
G. Chinese New Year usually comes on the coldest days of the year in China， so tourists are advised to bring enough warm clothes.
（以上两篇由广东开平市开侨中学齐永波老师原创）
（二十二）
Time management， we believe， is the solution to our business： If we could organize our time better， wed be happier， and more effective. But were wrong， and it damages our careers and the rest of our lives. 1 .
1. You Just Get Busier
Research shows that if you increase peoples awareness of time by placing a big clock in front of them they do more stuff. It makes sense that by getting more done， wed feel more in control. 2 . In our unlimited world， we will never be able to get on top of everything. If we do more as a result of better managing our time， we just become busier.
2. 3
As we seek to maximize our time， we devide it into ever-smaller parts. But when we devide our attention across a thousand mini activities， we prevent ourselves from engaging deeply or thinking properly. Think about your past few weeks.In maximizing our time， we rob our moments of their color.
3. Youre Less Effective
Harvard researcher Teresa Amabile has shown that increased focus on time reduces our problem-solving abilities and our ability to produce imaginative solutions. We dont think as well under the shadow of the clock. 4 .
5 —one that starts from the recognition that， in our overloaded world， the greatest shortage is not of time but of attention.
A.Your Attention Suffers
B. Here are three reasons why
C. Trying to be better at scheduling your time
D. However， that works only in a limited world
E. Now its time for us to develop a different strategy（策略）
F. We need more thinking， creativity， and problem solving
G. Stop because it doesnt make you happier or more productive
（本篇由广东阳江市阳东区第一中学张顺均老师原创）
（二十三）
You may think that sailing is a difficult sport， but it is really not hard to learn it. 1 . But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind.
First， you must ask yourself， “Where is the wind coming from？ Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side？” You must think about this all the time on the boat. 2 .
Lets start with the wind blowing from the behind. This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction. Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat. 3 . Then it will catch the wind best.
4 . In this case， you must keep the sail half way outside the boat. It should be at a 45° angle to the boat. It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind， but it shouldnt flap （摆动）. It shouldnt look like on a flagpole. If it is flapping， it is probably out too far， and the boat will slow down.
Sailing into the wind is not possible. If you try， the sail will flap and the boat will stop. You may want to go in that direction. It is possible， but you cant go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and then in another. 5 . When you are tacking， you must always keep the sail inside the boat.
A. This is called tacking.
B. The wind is usually strong.
C. You do not need to be strong.
D. It should be at a 90° angle（角度）to the boat.
E. When the wind is blowing ahead， sailing is difficult.
F. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.
G. If the wind is blowing from the side， it is blowing across the boat.
（本题由广东深圳市布吉高级中学陈新润老师原创）
（二十四）
If you are planning a trip to Sanya， the southernmost city on Hainan Island， I guess shopping at the worlds largest duty-free store will be included in your not-to-miss list.
Before you start your shopping， you should know the following information.
1. Who is allowed to shop at Sanya DFS？
Domestic（国内的）and foreign visitors who are above 16 years old， and will fly out of Hainan Island， but not in an outbound（出境的）travel， including Hainan residents.
Foreigner visitors and visitors from Chinas Hong Kong，Macao and Taiwan， who are above 16 years old， and in an outbound travel flying from Sanya Phoenix Airport， instead of Haikou Meilan Airport.
2. 1 ？
Domestic visitors can buy things at the store with ID cards and their flight numbers. Foreign visitors have to show their passports or other valid documents， along with flight numbers. 2 ， if you choose to fly from Haikou Meilan International Airport， you have to finish you purchase one day ahead of your flight time， and for the Sanya Phoenix Airport passengers， it is 6 hours before your flight time.
3. 3 ？
The unit price of the goods you bought should be no more than 8，000 RMB（$1，302）， and the accumulative total price of all the goods you bought should be no more than 8，000 RMB.
4 . Cosmetics（化妆品）and candies are limited to eight pieces for one person. Perfume， jewelry， pens， clothing， toys and sporting goods are limited to five pieces， while other items， four pieces.
4. How many times can you buy per year？
For Hainan residents， you can enjoy the tax-free purchase once a year. 5 .
A. How to shop
B. Where to shop
C. However， you have to remember that
D. How many items can you buy at one time
E. For non-Hainan residents， it is twice a year
F. Each visitor can only buy one piece at a time
G. Also， there are limitations in quantity at purchase
（本题由广东佛山市南海区第一中学高小荟老师原创）
（二十五）
How to Make Your Life More Meaningful
As you go about your daily routine， you may occasionally wonder how to make your life feel more meaningful. Sometimes， it feels as though each day is occupied with work and chores.
1 ，starting with simple changes and working up to life-altering moves.
2 . It may sound selfish， but nurturing yourself makes your life feel more meaningful. Set aside a certain amount of time per day or week to participate in activities that you enjoy. Read， garden， or play a sport that brings you pleasure.
3 . Surround yourself with friends who have a positive outlook（观点）on life. Your family may not be perfect， but you love them in your own special way. Stop by and visit your parents。
Volunteer. Choose an organization that matches your unique skill set. If you love animals， 4 . Donating your time may seem like a burden， but you will find that you form close relationships with the people you help and other volunteers.
Think positive. When you feel that your life has no purpose， remind yourself of those who care about you and your unique talents. 5 Every person contributes something special to this world.
Get spiritual. Whether you are a Christian（基督徒），Muslim（穆斯林），connecting with a higher purpose will add meaning to your life. Spend time each morning or evening meditating，in combination with yoga or light stretching. Reconnect with your body and soul.
A. Mak more friends.
B. Be kind to animals.
C. Take care of yourself.
D. Focus on your positive traits
E. Spend more time with friends and family.
F. Volunteer to care for cats and dogs at an animal shelter.
G. There are several ways to enrich your life and add meaning.
（本题由云南省丽江市教育局教科所曹红志老师原创）
（二十六）
Online shopping is the process of buying goods and services from merchants over the Internet. Since the World Wide Web came into being， merchants have sought to sell their products to people who spend time online. 1
Consumers can buy a huge variety of items from online stores. 2 Books， clothing， household appliances， toys， hardware， software， and health insurance are just some of the hundreds of products consumers can buy from an online store.
3 For example， when a person shops at a brick-and-mortar（实体）store， she has to drive to the store， find a parking place， and walk throughout the store until she locates the products she needs. 4
In contrast， online shopping helps consumers avoid these disadvantages. A person only has to log onto the Internet， visit the stores website， and choose the items she desires. 5 The shopper can remain in her pajamas（睡衣）as she does her shopping， and the process can be conducted in the early hours of the morning or late into the night. Online stores almost never close.
A. Here are a few ways to stay safe while shopping online.
B. Many people choose to shop online because of the convenience.
C. Shoppers can visit web stores as they sit in front of the computer.
D. Anything can be purchased from companies that provide their products online.
E. The items are held in a virtual shopping cart until she is ready to make her purchase.
F. Many people leave their computers running and connected to the Internet all day and night.
G. After finding the items she wants to purchase， she may often need to stand in long lines at the cash register.
（本题由北京江节明老师原创）
答案与解析
（一）本文主要介绍了人们怎样用一些积极的想法，改变对自己的看法，发掘自己的魅力。
1. D 前文中提到生活中大部分的人只是消极地看待自己的不足而不开心，下文是教大家用积极的心态去发现自己的魅力，D选项是对下文的总启归纳。
2. E 此题设空在段中，起到承上启下的作用。因为小标题为” You care（关心他人），后文中又提到同情心，所以此题选择E项，指出简单的关心可以感动他人。选项E中的caring与前句及标题中的care是词语复现。
3. F此空设在段首，F选项与小标题意义相近，其中选项F中的curiosity与标题中的fascinated是近义复现。
4. B上一句中提到这个世界已经够黑暗（darkness）了，而笑是驱散黑暗的光源（light），故选B。
5. A 本题需要选本段的小标题，根据后文的内容为爱自己，做自己，所以选择A项。“你就是你自己”
（二）本文主要介绍了几种维系友谊的方法与策略。
1. D 根据本空格的前一句“Make a note to call your friends regularly”（记住要定期地给你的朋友们打电话）以及后一句“Then call your friends when you are free”（然后有空的话你就打电话给你的朋友们），可知空格中的内容是与电话或者电话号码有关的。故选D。
2. C 根据本段的标题，可知本段讲述的主要内容是：当发生变故的时候，一个真正的朋友是不会改变的。故可知C正确。
3. B 本空格是本段的标题。从标题的句式上看，只有AB两项才符合（它们都是祈使句）。从内容上看，A选项讲的是“对朋友要有耐性”，而B选项讲的是“保证你自己不要成为朋友的负担”。而根据第三段的内容，可知应选B。
4. F 本段主要讲述的是“要成为一名好的聆听者”。根据本空格下面的句“They will hear the lack of interest in your responses”（他们在你的回应中会听得出你对他们的事缺乏兴趣），可知本句讲述的是“不要在听他们向你倾诉时做别的事情”，故选F。
5. E 根据本空格后面的一句说“你对你的朋友的这一份忠诚迟早都会传到他们的耳中”，可知此句应该是举了一个具体的例子，故选E。
（三）本文主要介绍了几种学生给老师庆祝教师节的活动。
1. D根据本空格的前一句“Both teachers and students enjoy the time with equal enthusiasm”，可知庆祝教师节活动还是一次增进师生感情的机会。
2. C 在本段中，主要是介绍唱歌和跳舞这两项庆祝活动的。由于空格前的一句是介绍了singing songs，故可推断本空格介绍的就是接下来的dance。故选C。
3. F 本段主要介绍的是通过上演话剧来庆祝教师节。而F选项中出现了drama这个关键词，故选F。
4. A 分析本段的大意，由本段中的关键词extend their gratitude to their teachers （表达他们对他们的老师的感谢）可知应选A。
5. G 根据本段的标题Honoring teachers（对老师表示敬意），可知G选项的意思与之匹配。故选G。
（四）本文主要介绍了在日常生活中应该如何应对焦虑的几种策略与方法。
1. C 本段是文章的总起段，主要是把“如何应对焦虑的策略”引出来。由此空格前一句” what will eventually help you cure your anxiety forever is your own mental strength”（最终能帮助你克服你的焦虑的是你自己的意志力）可知，C选项中的内容是承接着这句话讲的。
2. F 本段的标题是” Exercise”，可知本段的内容必定与“练习”“运动”等字眼相关。而在各个选项中，只有F提到了“physical activity”，故选F。
3. G 本段的标题是“Meditation and Yoga”（冥想和瑜伽），而根据常识，可知这两种活动的内容与G选项所描述的一致，故选G。
4. E 本段的标题是” Positive Thinking”，阐述的是通过积极的想法来改善焦虑状态。根据各选项的意思，可知E选项多次出现关键词“positive”，故选E合适。
5. A 此题目要为本段选择一个小标题。分析本段的内容，从第一句中可知作者提出的这个策略主要是要“接受现实”，故A选项的意思与之最匹配。
（五）本文主要讲父母如何纠正孩子的饮食习惯，使孩子能每天吃上健康食物。
1. C 根由空后一句“如果小孩在家吃上健康的食物”可推断，前一句是讲述父母应该为他们的孩子提供健康的食物，故选C。
2. F 由本段的小标题“要做一个好榜样”，可知后面讲述的是父母的表率作用。根据各个选项的意思，可知选F。
3. A 本题选段落的标题。由其后的第一句可知应选A。
4. B 根据本段后面所出现的关键词“get involved in”，可知选B。
5. E 本段的标题说“不要为小孩子们准备特殊的食物，每个人吃同样的食物”，可知选E。
（六）如何做才能更有动力地完成功课？
1. E 结合上下文，该句是过渡句，起承上启下的作用，且E项“you may find inspiration in the following tips.”与下文的各小标题和文章内容呼应，故选E。
2. D 由下文可知，you see....之后接的句子是个例子，此处应该是这个例子对应的观点，D项与之呼应，现在的功课可能是为未来的工作奠定基础，故选D。
3. A 此处缺小标题，需概括下段内容。根据下文内容及中心句“Get a serious attitude！”可知，A符合题意；而 “get confidence”只是有了正确态度的一种结果，不能概括该段，故选A。
4. F因F项中“start to do your assignment better than anybody else”与下一句“Try to surprise everyone，... by doing outstanding work”呼应，故选F。
5. G 此处是结尾句，需有一句话对前文进行总结，G项中“focus your eye on the prize and try to make it happen”刚好可以对该段进行总结，并呼应该段小标题，故选G。
（七）本文介绍了四个学习的好习惯。
1. F 此处是首段尾句，下文是四个学习好习惯，F项刚好能回答前句问题（提高分数的方法），又可引出下文四个学习好习惯，故选F。
2. G因G项中的planner，notebook应该就是该空下一句中tool所指，且上下文能够衔接，此处说了两种记作业的工具，而下句则承接起来，无论使用哪种工具都好，关键是记作业非常重要。故选G。
3. C 此处是该段小标题，应能概括该段主要内容。该段主要讲述的是，交流的重要，交流才能清楚地知道功课的要求和考试的考查方向，而提问题只是交流的一种方法，因此选C不选B。
4. A 此处下文有“Some need...， but others actually...”讲述了不同的学生，需要的最佳学习环境是不同的，因此A符合题意，故选A。
5. D 本段的主要内容是“Try not to put things off”，且此处下文是防止拖延的一种自我暗示的方法，因此D项的问题是和引出下文的方法，同时与小标题呼应，故选D。
（八）如何在阅读中记住必要的信息。
1. G 此处是首段尾句，用于过渡，起承上启下作用，上文提到读者阅读时总会忘记书中重要信息，而下文讲了如何在阅读中记住信息的六个方法，G项正好承上启下，故选G。
2. E 观察全文结构可知，六个方法中，有五个方法的第二句都是祈使句，并对第一句（方法的概括）进行解释。E项中Learn to identify...是对前句中Stay alert for...的解释，且E项中meaningful statements又是后一句these所指。故选E。
3. C 该项中的flag与本段中多次出现的flag呼应，且C项能概括本段的内容，可放在段首作为对第三个方法的概括，故选C。
4. F 该项中this is helpful 应该指前文提到的方法有用，且其中there are several important points on one page与上文to underline certain words呼应，F项可承接上文，说明该方法有用，适于作结尾句，故选F。
5. A 此处是第六个方法的第一句，由文章内容和结构可知，此句应是个祈使句，能概括第六个方法，A项是祈使句，与段中关键词by creating a collection of note cards呼应，故选A。
（九）不要以为差生就没有出路，这个世界，优等生是给差生打工的。
1. A 本句“然而，现实描绘了一幅不同的画面”与下一句“在当今世界，是差生而不是优等生更成功”构成了顺承关系，同样也与首句“优等生认为人生也是学术一样的”形成转折关系。关键词为“不同的”。
2. F 本句“差生认为第一任务是完成任务而不是追求完美”是对该段标题“差生明白完美无定义”的进一步解释说明。关键词为“完美”。
3. G 本句“它可以通过做兼职工作或者选择一些与工作相关的课程”与上一句“差生花费时间获得第一手的经验来实现自己的雄心”形成了递进补充的关系。关键词为“经验”。
4. C 本句“差生寻找更便捷的方法来完成任务”与该段首句“差生倾向于提出更简单的解决方案”构成了总分关系。关键词“简单”。
5. D 本句“他们把失败当作通向成功的垫脚石”与该段标题“差生不会被失败打败”构成了总结归纳的关系。关键词“失败”。
（十）本文主要向孩子们介绍了3种节约钱的方法，包括设定目标、削减开支和理智消费，帮助孩子培养理财技能。
1. C 根据空前的设问“How much should you save each month？”推断，空格处应是对此问题的应答。选项C中的主语that正好指代前句中的问题，翻译为“这取决于你存钱的目的”，故C项符合。
2. D 归纳句的考查。根据空格前两句的表述，“如果你每月节省25美元，那么4个月后你就能买到一部单车。但如果你每月节省出50美元，2个月后你就能购买那部单车了”，归纳出D选项“每次节省的钱越多，就越快得到你想要的”。故D项符合。
3. F 主题句的考查。根据本段内容可知，消费日记记录每笔消费的内容、金额、原因等能帮助孩子反思哪些是不合理消费，从而减少支出。“List what you bought， when you bought it， how much it cost， and why you bought the item”解释了选项中的“keep track of your money”。故F选项符合语境。
