【英语】2020届二轮复习七选五类型阅读理解专题训练30篇学案

【英语】2020届二轮复习七选五类型阅读理解专题训练30篇学案

‎2020届二轮复习 七选五类型阅读理解专题训练30篇学案 新题型专练（一）‎ A ‎“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu ‎ If you are in a city where everyone rushes, realize that you don’t have to be like everyone else. You can be different. You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic. You can be on your iPhone or Blackberry less, and disconnected sometimes. Your environment doesn’t control your life — you do. I’m not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower. __1__‎ ‎1. Do less.‎ Cut back on your projects, on your task list, on how much you try to do each day. Focus not on quantity but on quality. __2__ Save smaller, routine tasks for later in the day, but give yourself time to focus.‎ ‎2. Have fewer meetings.‎ ‎__3__ And they eat into your day, forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows, and making you rush.‎ ‎3. __4__ ‎ ‎ When you do the important things with focus, without rush, there will be things that get pushed back, and that don’t get done. And you need to ask yourself: how necessary are these things? What would happen if I stopped doing them?‎ ‎4. Practice mindfulness.‎ ‎ Simply learn to live in the present, rather than things so much about future or the past. When you eat, fully appreciate your food. When you are with someone, be with them fully. When you are walking, appreciate your surroundings, no matter where you are.‎ Try these things out. Life is better when unrushed. __5__‎ A. Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary.‎ B. Meetings are usually a “big waste of time”.‎ C. The world likely won’t end if you don’t pass one of the examinations.‎ D. But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt, if they work for your life.‎ E. Remember the quote: if nature can get everything done without rushing, so can you.‎ F. Pick 2-3 important things — or even just one important thing — and work on those first.‎ G. Give yourself more time to get ready and get there.‎ B It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.‎ Most do not fully see this truth. __6__. It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.‎ ‎__7__. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. __8__.‎ ‎__9__. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. __10__. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.‎ A. Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure.‎ B. Life is not a trap set for us by God so that he can condemn (责难) us for failing.‎ C. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn.‎ D. Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning.‎ E. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy.‎ F. We can register to make money and participate in problem solving collaboration (合作) groups.‎ G. What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one.‎ Keys: 1—5 DFBAE 6—10 EGDAC 新题型专练（二）‎ A Ten years ago, I used to be very fit. (1)____ I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days, I didn’t earn very much. I had a job in an office. It wasn’t a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing. ‎ ‎(2)____ The pay was better, but the hours were a lot longer. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didn’t have any time for things like that any more. ‎ There’s a lot of stress in my job. Perhaps that’s why I started drinking more than I used to. For example, I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home, but then I started filling my glass to the top. Then I had another glass, and then another. (3)____ I never used to smoke at all.‎ Two months ago, I had a heart attack. At first I just couldn’t believe it. “I’m too young.” I said. Luckily it wasn’t very serious. I was in hospital a few days and they did a lot of tests. (4)____ He also advised me to work less and get more exercise. But I just haven’t any time! (5)____‎ Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job. Perhaps I could do something like I used to do. But if I do that, I won’t earn as much. I have a family to support. I have to think of them, too. I just don’t know what I should do. What do you think?‎ A. Then, about eight years ago, I got a much better job.‎ B. My job takes everything out of me! ‎ C. I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends.‎ D. Drinking became part of my life.‎ E. I started smoking a lot, too.‎ F. Ten years later, I lost my first job.‎ G. The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less.‎ B People around the world used their computers to buy goods, communicate with others, listen to music, see pictures and learn about different places and ideas. In 2006, more people around the world used new ways to communicate and connect with each other through the Internet. ‎ ‎(6)____ Blog is a short way of saying Web log. Through these personal websites, people can share their experiences, ideas and opinions with anyone on the Internet. ‎ People of all ages have their own blogs. For young people, they are a way to show their writings and other forms of self-expression. ‎ ‎(7)____ These sites include “MySpace”, used mainly by teenagers and young adults. “MySpace” is an online community that lets people share message and pictures with an increasing number of friends. (8)____‎ YouTube is another Internet site that became more popular this year. This website lets ‎ anyone create, share and watch short videos. People can watch almost anything on YouTube: news, sports and entertainment events. (9)____ These include videos of people singing or dancing, or animals doing funny things. Three young men created YouTube almost two years ago as a personal’video sharing service. They recently sold it to Google for more than one half billion dollars. ‎ Games and entertainment also became a larger part of the Internet this year. One Internet social site is called Second Life. (10)____ They get married, build homes, operate businesses, buy and sell goods, work, play and attend school. ‎ A. The blog is one form of communication that enjoys growing popularity. ‎ B. People of all ages use computers to express themselves. ‎ C. It is an online world in which computer users create a new self and live a different life. ‎ D. Many Websites offer free services to create personal Web pages and fill them with writing site on the web. ‎ E. There are music videos, and videos made by people in their own homes. ‎ F. More and more people are buying computers because of the lower price. ‎ G. It is the most popular social networking site on the web. ‎ Keys：（一） 1-5 CAEGB 七选五（二） 1-5 ADGEC 新题型专练（三）‎ ‎ A A good book can be satisfying. If reading is a habit you’d like to get into, there are some ways to develop it.‎ ‎● Realize that reading is enjoyable if you have a good book. If you have a difficult book and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a task. (1)____ ‎ ‎● Set time. You should have some time during every day when you’ll read for at least 5 to 10 minutes. (2)____ For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch and even dinner if you eat alone. ‎ ‎● Always carry a book. (3)____ When I leave the house, I always make sure to have my car keys and one book at hand. The book stays with me in the car, and I take it into the office and to appointments and pretty much everywhere I go.‎ ‎● (4)____ Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. Don’t lie down unless you’re going to sleep. There should be no television or computer near the chair, and no music or noisy family members / roommates. If you don’t have a place like this, create one. ‎ ‎● Reduce television / the Internet. If you really want to read more, try cutting back on time on TV or the Internet. (5)____ Still, every minute you reduce of the Internet / TV, you could use for reading. This could create hours of book reading time. ‎ A. Go to bookstores.‎ B. Find a quiet place.‎ C. This may be difficult for some people.‎ D. Wherever you go, take a book with you.‎ E. Have some good tea or coffee while you read.‎ F. It means you will read no matter how busy you are.‎ G. If this happens, give up the book and find another one that you’ll really love.‎ B Healthy habits for living longer By keeping your daily habits healthy, you can add years to your life. Here are some tips for living longer.‎ Keep daily habits healthy. Many of us are set in our daily habits. We eat the same meal, wear the same clothes, take the same route to work and work the same old job. But what we sometimes ‎ fail to recognize is the huge influence that our daily habits can have on our health. It is very important for us to keep our daily habits healthy. (6)____‎ Take some exercise every day. Daily exercise does improve our health. In fact, studies show that daily exercise can add three years to our life. Opportunity for exercise is everywhere—just be creative. Whenever we can, walk to work. (7)____ It’s really that simple.‎ Eat a healthy breakfast. Researchers have found that those who eat an early morning meal are less likely to be too fat and get diseases compared with those who don’t. (8)____‎ All in all, eating breakfast is a great and healthy way to start our day.‎ Have enough sleep. (9)____ Failing to get at least seven hours of sleep appears to increase the risk of major illnesses including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many more.‎ Get chances to communicate. (10)____ Any social communication can positively affect our physical and mental well-being because we can have more time and chances to communicate with others. All of these can add years to our lives.‎ A. A lack of quality sleep can shorten our life.‎ B. Exercise also helps us keep away from illnesses.‎ C. If we live or work in a tall building, just take the stairs.‎ D. Breakfast-eaters also report feeling better both mentally and physically.‎ E. There’s an old saying that says a good friend is cheaper than treatment.‎ F. Finding time for structured exercise can be pretty much impossible for many people.‎ G. By making just a few small changes and sticking to them, we can add a few years to our life.‎ KEYS： 七选五 1-5 GFDBC 6-10 GCDAE 新题型专练（四）‎ A The way you spend your morning can add a certain flavor to the rest of your day. Here are some healthy lifestyle habits to start your day in a better way.‎ Listen to Music.‎ ‎(1)____ Listening to music as you get ready and start your day will create positive energy and a soothing sense of peace. Music can pormote other healthy lifestyle habits, adding a sense of peace to a yoga workout, putting a spring in your step on a morning walk, or refresh your mind.‎ ‎(2)____‎ Many people shower in the morning though we often rush through it. Why not take a few extra minutes to take a shower? As you let the warm water loosen your muscles, think about the challenges that lie ahead, focus on what you have to be grateful for in life, and remember this warm feeling.‎ ‎(3)____‎ For those of you who start the day on a cake and coffee, read this! Breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day for a very good reason: A healthy meal in the morning can balance your blood sugar levels and give you the nutrients you need to handle physical and mental stress. Be sure to have plenty of protein and fruit, not just junk food!‎ Keep Your Journal! ‎ Journaling has many health benefits and can lead to increased self-awareness. Take a few minutes to focus on what you hope to achieve. (4)____ Writing once a day can help you feel focused, process negative emotions, and solve problems. ‎ Morning Walk.‎ ‎(5)____ A morning walk can get you ready for your day, help you sleep better at night and lower your stress level, and reduce your risk of numerous health conditions.‎ A. Relax in the shower B. Eat a Balanced Breakfast.‎ C. Don’t skip your breakfast.‎ D. Taking physical exercise regularly is a good way to keep fit.‎ E. Music can reduce stress and have a positive effect on health.‎ F. You can just write about what you are grateful for right now.‎ G. Many people walk in the morning because of its health benefits.‎ B How to love your parents Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.‎ ‎(6)_____ A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might still wander at unknown corner in an unknown world.‎ Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you are off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, or talk to a friend. (7)_____‎ Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. (8)_____ Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?‎ Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. (9)_____ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.‎ Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. (10)_____ Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have the right to harm you.‎ A. Forgiveness is the key.‎ B. Tell them you love them every morning.‎ C. Parents will in turn express their love to you.‎ D. After this, share your feelings with your parents.‎ E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.‎ F. Please remember parents are as important as friends.‎ G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.‎ Keys:1—5 EABFG 6—10 BDAEG 新题型专练（五）‎ A How to Be Confident We are all human and have weaknesses. Even if your physical appearance or social skills aren’t what you wish they were, that doesn’t have to stop you from being confident. (1)_____‎ ‎*Make a list of special talents you have, or things you do that are good—morally or otherwise. It doesn’t have to be a specific skill；it can be an approach or an attitude that you hold through life. (2)_____ Are you very patient with people? Do you always see the humorous side of things? Are you always there for your friends?‎ ‎ *(3)_____ When you feel strongly about something, speak loudly and clearly and make eye contact with people. People will judge you all the time, and usually they’ll misjudge you anyway, so why bother trying to live up to their opinions at all?‎ ‎ *Take care of yourself. Eat a healthy diet and get enough exercise. Don’t abuse your body, don’t overload it, and don’t deny it any of the things it needs. At the same time, don’t obsess(沉迷). (4)_____ Those things are only band-aids and make-up. Confidence comes from within. In order to be confident, you must value yourself and understand that your well-being is important. ‎ ‎ *Improve your posture. (5)_____ Don’t drop your shoulders. Make sure that your back is straight, your shoulders are square, and your chest sticks out slightly (but stay loose, otherwise you’ll appear stubborn and nervous). Good posture also helps with deep breathing, which helps with feeling calm and relaxed. ‎ ‎ A. But smiling at yourself in the mirror helps you to love yourself, thus making you a bit more confident. ‎ ‎ B. Buying all the moisturizers (润肤霜) and creams will not bring you closer to who you want to be. ‎ ‎ C. It is surprising how powerful the simple step of taking action can be. ‎ ‎ D. Do you always stay calm, cool and collected, even in hurried situations?‎ ‎ E. Having good posture can actually make you feel more confident. ‎ ‎ F. Know that you have important things to say and do. ‎ G. Here’s how to believe in yourself. ‎ B ‎ (6)_____ It is a new term in today’s tourism industry. But in an age of growing environmental awareness, it is not too difficult for us to imagine and understand this new form of holiday. ‎ ‎ Ecotourism, which is considered as a kind of responsible tourism, is typically defined(定义)as travel to places where special and unusual plants, animals and cultural heritages(遗产)are the main attractions. (7)_____Therefore,programs concerning the protection of some natural and cultural spots also form a part of ecotourism. ‎ ‎ Ecotourism is developing at great speed. According to a recent report by the World Tourism Organization, ecotourism in recent years has enjoyed an annual growth of about 5％worldwide. (8)_____ They include bird watching, hiking, diving, photography and taking part in various kinds of local cultural events. ‎ ‎(9)_____ However, it looks like some smaller towns and country areas may well become the new destinations for people to visit tomorrow because they are rich in ecological, cultural and historical resources. Ecotourism has been gaining increasing recognition and popularity mainly for the relaxing, natural and vivid experience it offers to tourists. People are attracted to nature and long to be close to it. However, a conflict between nature and human beings is unavoidable. (10)______‎ ‎ A. The definition of ecotourism is beyond words. ‎ ‎ B. It takes ecology and culture into consideration. ‎ ‎ C. You may not be very familiar with “ecotourism”. ‎ ‎ D. More than 80 activities have been listed for ecotourism. ‎ ‎ E. People can have great fun enjoying nature through ecotourism.‎ ‎ F. Big cities are still the major places that attract tourists in our society today.‎ G. How to protect natural resources while taking advantage of them is of great importance.‎ Keys:Passage A ‎ 答案：1. G 2. D 3.F 4.B 5. E ‎ Passage B ‎ 答案：1.C 2.B 3.D 4.F 5.G 新题型专练（六）‎ A I was interested to read a newspaper article about a new concept in old people’s homes in France. The idea is simple. but revolutionary—combining a residential home for the elderly with a nursery school in the same building. (1)_____ In the afternoons, the residents enjoy reading or telling stories to the children, and if a child is feeling sad or tired, there is always a kind lap to sit on and a cuddle(拥抱). There are trips out and birthday parties too. ‎ ‎ (2)_____The children are happy because they get a lot more individual attention, and respond well because someone has time for them. They see illness and death and learn to accept them. The residents are happy because they feel useful and needed. They are more active and more interested in life when the children are around and they take more interest in their appearance, too.‎ ‎ (3)_____There are many reasons for this, including the breakdown of the extended family, working parents with no time to care for aging relations, families that have moved away, and smaller flats with no room for grandparents. But the result is the same — increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old people who have no contact with children. And more old people who are lonely and feel useless, along with more and more families with young children who desperately need more support. (4)_____‎ ‎ That’s why intergenerational programs, designed to bring the old and the young together, are growing in popularity all over the world. (5)_____Using young people to teach IT skills to older people is one obvious example. Using old people as volunteer assistants in schools is another, perhaps reading with children who need extra attention. ‎ A. The advantages are enormous for everyone concerned. ‎ ‎ B. There are examples of successful attempts all over the world. ‎ ‎ C. Nowadays there is less and less contact between the old and the young. ‎ ‎ D. However there are some similarities between the old and the young. ‎ ‎ E. The children and the residents eat lunch together and share activities. ‎ ‎ F. No previous experience can we use to communicate between them。‎ ‎ G. It's a major problem in many societies. ‎ B In your life, you may have many unforgettable events like winning a prize, going abroad… (6)_____‎ I was always dreaming of swimming like a fish! At that time, I was so jealous when I saw people swimming. (7)_____ Later, one summer afternoon, I followed my school buddies to a river, accompanied by my brother. I remember how eagerly I kicked off my shoes and jumped into the cool water. Truthfully, I was not sure what to do but struggle in the water. Luckily, a young swimmer nearby happened to find me and soon I was pulled out. Being out of water, I felt I was transported to the wonder world. Realizing that I was safe and well, I burst into tears. ‎ ‎ (8)_____ I went for another try with my brother. But I feared that 1 would never become a good swimmer. I stepped carefully into the swimming pool but when the water came up to my stomach, I lost my balance again and fell into the water. I found myself further away from my brother than I thought. The King of Terror was approaching! Desperately, I kept my eyes wide open and tried to seize my brother by the arm, once, twice, three times…I was shouting and waving my arms exhaustedly. At last, my brother was able to reach out his hand to touch me. I got saved again. ‎ ‎ (9)_____ But motivated by the desire to swim, I made my third attempt. I felt my legs paralyzed on the bank when I faced the big swimming poo1. Watching the happy swimmers in the water,1 was inspired. Why not have a last try? I took a deep breath and confidently went forward. As l was going deeper into the water, I made great efforts to control my thought, so I could keep the balance. (10)_____ I was able to swim! Yes, I was able to swim! All of a sudden, a feeling of satisfaction was running high.‎ A. But for me, the most unusual event is learning how to swim. ‎ ‎ B. I would never go swimming again after two unpleasant experiences. ‎ ‎ C. Don’t be afraid of the hardships in front of you. ‎ ‎ D. Anyway, my dream never ended. ‎ ‎ E. I told myself that l would be one of them one day. ‎ ‎ F. To my amazement, I made it!‎ ‎ G. I always believe “Where there is a will, there is a way.”‎ Keys:Passage A 答案： 1.E 2.A 3.C 4.G 5.B Passage B 答案： 1.A 2.E 3.D 4.B 5.F ‎ 新题型专练（七）‎ A Four Habits of the Wisest People Intelligence may be somewhat innate, but wisdom can most certainly be learned. Here’s how to wise up at any age.‎ ‎　　(1)_____ Studies show that people who stay connected to others demonstrate higher levels of wisdom than those who are more isolated. Make an effort to join a new club, connect with friends on Face-book, or invite an old friend or a new co-worker for coffee. Next time you’re at a party or gathering, choose someone who’s standing alone and make a conversation. (2)_____‎ ‎(3)_____ A wise person understands that it is impossible to know everything and that life can take unexpected turns. Recognizing your errors can lead only to greater wisdom. Admitting that there are times when you could be mistaken will go a long way in improving your reputation as someone whose advice can be trusted.‎ They read the news. You cannot make balanced choices unless you understand world circumstances and the experiences of others. If you haven’t read a daily paper or news online yet, start by going through a single front-page article from a major respected news source, such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, or Washington Post, from start to finish, every day. (4)_____ Eventually, try to get through the main articles of a full newspaper every day.‎ They tap into their self-knowledge. You’ve learned a lot just by being alive, but have you taken time to review all that you’ve learned? Try this exercise: writer down your three biggest failures and three greatest successes. For each, review the events that led up to it and what lesson you took away from experience. (5)_____‎ A. They practice being open-minded.‎ B. They work at being social.‎ C. They’ve learned how to say, “I could be wrong.”‎ D. While current events are important, both fiction and nonfiction books can allow you to explore new ideas and points of view E. This is not time for regret or pride; the goal is to look at each experience, good or bad, as more fuel to enrich your wisdom.‎ F. Don’t just scan or skip over it; read every word.‎ G. People generally love to talk about themselves; you, on the other hand, have a harder job: to listen closely.‎ B Laptop computers give us easy access to our emails, the Internet, or anything else you would use a computer. (6)_____ Here are some suggestions on how to select a laptop or a notebook computer:‎ ‎(7)_____‎ You are looking for a laptop that suits your needs well, so if you are frequently traveling or are going to be transporting your laptop to different locations frequently, you must want to get a laptop that is light and not one that is big and bulky.‎ Consider what kinds of computer software programs you will be using on your laptop or notebook computer.‎ This will help you determine what kind of operating system would be best for you. Options include getting the Windows operating system on your laptop or getting a Mac notebook.‎ ‎(8)_____‎ If you are performing more simple applications such as surfing the Internet and creating World documents, you don’t need a computer with the most processing power. These lower processing power computers are often referred to as netbooks.‎ Consider how you will be connecting to the Internet.‎ If you’ll be using an Ethernet cable to connect to a home network, you will want a notebook with a wired Ethernet port. (9)_____‎ Consider the battery life.‎ If you will be moving around frequently and need to use your computer in places where you can’t plug it in, be sure to get a laptop with a longer battery life.‎ Consider the security features.‎ Some notebooks come with additional security features. (10)_____‎ If you will be multi-tasking and using multiple computer programs at the same time, be sure to get a notebook with more RAMs and a faster processor than normal.‎ A. If you plan on connecting to the Internet from multiple places such as cafes or libraries, choose a computer that is Wi-Fi compatible.‎ B. Consider how you plan on using the laptop.‎ C. Laptops have many different sizes and features so you have to focus on what is important to you as a user.‎ D. Consider the size of the notebook computer E. It is likely that other notebook and laptop users will have opinions about available products, so try to take them to heart when weighing your options.‎ F. Consider upgrades and limitations.‎ G. It’s possible to require an extra password to gain access to the operating system.‎ Keys: A. BGCFE B. CDBAG 新题型专练（八）‎ A Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes. Identity theft is a crime in which your personal information is stolen by someone and is used in an illegal way. When your identity is stolen, the thief often does fraud with that. He may get a credit card in your name and spend it carelessly without paying the bills; (1)_____ and you have to be responsible for the traffic accidents he causes…‎ Why is identity theft becoming so common? (2)_____. And the wealth of personal details people post on social networks such as Facebook also makes it easier for identity thieves to obtain personal information.‎ Many people are not aware of the problems caused by this crime. They wake up from their carefree attitude only when they become a victim and suffer the damages caused by this crime. ‎ ‎(3)_____ and this is why it is important that every person should become cautious when using the Internet. The following tips may prevent you from identity theft.‎ First, make sure your computer has an updated anti-virus and firewall system installed. Second, only enter your credit card details on secure sites, or websites that you’ve used before. Third, (4)_____. Your date of birth, names of schools attended, phone number or the names of your parents are often required to verify an identity, and thieves can use this information too. Fourth, avoid sharing files as this gives other people access to your hard drive. Fifth, never open suspicious e-mails from unknown source. Last but not least, create complex passwords using a combination of numbers and keyboard symbols and (5)_____.‎ A. The popularity of the Internet and computers provides a gateway for the identity theft.‎ B. Avoid giving away too much personal information on social networking sites.‎ C. There is one solution to the problem.‎ D. He may get a driver’s license in your name.‎ E. Change your passwords on a regular basis.‎ F. There is no cure for identity theft except prevention. ‎ G. He may borrow money from the bank in your name. ‎ B When you have a question about something, where do you go? For many people the answer is simple. They go online to a search engine like Google or Yahoo. But what about people in rural ‎ or underdeveloped areas who may have no way to get on the Interne? Luckily, Rose Shuman, a business and international development consultant in California, has found a way for them.‎ ‎(6)_____ Question Box is a service that provides answers---free of charge--- for people who cannot search the Internet directly. The users of Questions Box might be those who might not be able to read, or simply have no access to the Internet.‎ ‎(7)_____ People used a metal call box with a push-to-talk button to connect to a live operator. As Rose Schuman explained,” You just push a big green button on the box which will connect you directly to our operators who are sitting in front of computers, and speak your language.(8)_____ And they’ll look it up in English or in Hindi, or whatever the main language is, and translate the answer right back for you.”‎ The service is currently offered in two villages. The latest version of the box uses mobile phone technology and solar panels in case the electrical power fails. Rose Shuman says the aim was to make the box as easy as possible for users, ‎ ‎“Rather than try to bring a lot of difficulties to them and expect them to spend a lot of time to learn how to use the Internet, the idea was to make a technology that even Grandma could use.”figuring that Grandma could probably walk up to a box and push a button,” added Shuman. ‎ In April, Question Box expanded to Uganda. Forty community workers with mobile phones connected villagers to call center operators in Kampala.(9)_____ They wore T-shirts that said “Ask me.” ‎ ‎(10)_____ So Question Box teamed up with a local technology company to store information on a local server. That way, the researchers in Kampala could quickly search the database for answers when users ask about current events and many other subjects. ‎ A. Question Box began three years ago in India.‎ B. Her amazing solution is “Question Box”.‎ C. Some modern technologies have been used for improving the service. ‎ D. The workers went around telling people about the service.‎ E. You can ask them any sort of question you want,‎ F. But Internet service in Uganda proved slow and undependable.‎ G. Those who asked questions wanted to make progress in their studies. ‎ Keys:A篇 DAFBE B篇BAEDF 新题型专练（九）‎ A There are simple ways to organize and clean sports gear（设备）. It just takes a little extra effort, along with some tricks. Here are some tips.‎ Organizing sports gear For children playing different sports, have gym bags in different colors for each sport－basketball gets green, soccer gets red, baseball gets blue. (1)_____ As for what to do with the soccer ball or baseball bat that comes home, keep items contained to one spot in the garage. Overhead shelves and nets work well for out-of-season items, too. They are out of the way but still in sight.‎ Cleaning sports gear Most items can go in the washing machine. Use warm water, and always air-dry. For padded items with plastic, put them in a mesh laundry washing bag or a pillow case with a zipper. (2)_____‎ ‎●Gym bags ‎(3)_____ It’s body odor. You played soccer, or basketball, or fencing, and you sweat. Prevent odor from building up by putting used fabric softener sheets in the bag, or spraying the inside of the bag with aerosol deodorant. This also works well for padded helmets, where sweat gathers.‎ ‎●Water bottles Water bottles often get a moldy, damp smell after a sports season or two. If you have really cleaned it, if you’ve used a scrub brush, you may have scratched the plastic. (4)_____Try using vinegar, which is safe and environmentally friendly, to kill mold and mildew.‎ ‎●Hats The easiest way to clean a baseball cap is to put it in the dishwasher. Then take it out and air-dry it. If you want to make sure the cap keeps a rounded shape, dry it over a coffee can. (5)_____ Another option is to use shampoo, which is designed to break down body oil.‎ A. As we all know, they smell B. It’s necessary to clean a sport gear after every practice.‎ C. You can also put it on a blown-up balloon.‎ D. This protects the machine, and the equipment from getting scratched.‎ E. Those tiny little scratches are where bacteria can get, and cause that smell.‎ F. Don’t let children stuff clothing in their bags.‎ G. So when they’re rushing from one activity to the next, it’s easy to grab the correct gear.‎ B When you’re in the market to buy a cheap laptop, there are many factors to consider. Do you want to go with a refurbished（翻新的）laptop or a new one? Are you willing to give up some features for a cheap laptop? (6)_____‎ Decide what features you need. If you are only going to be using your new laptop for word processing, connecting to the Internet, and email, you can save much more than someone who will need a laptop capable of supporting gaming etc. (7) ______‎ Do you want a Netbook or a Notebook? Netbooks are the new option for smaller, cheaper laptops. (8)_____ However, they are limited in their functionality. If you know what you will be using your new laptop for, you can get the one that best suits your needs.‎ Choose an appropriate processor. (9)______ If you go with a cheap laptop, you should make sure the processor is fast enough to support your everyday work.‎ Check the memory. Just as with the processor, cheap laptops are generally going to have less memory. If you are using your new laptop in a limited way, this may be just fine for you. Be sure to check that the memory will be enough for your everyday uses.‎ ‎(10)_____ If you’re looking for a cheap laptop that will store a lot of information, definitely pay attention to the hard drive capacity. You may be able to get a great deal but may have to pay for it with limited storage space.‎ A. Find a cheap laptop B. Check the hard drive capacity.‎ C. The processor will determine how fast your laptop will run.‎ D. They usually start at around $ 300 and are much easier to transport.‎ E. By knowing what features you need, you can significantly cut the cost.‎ F. All of these can influence your decision when you buy a laptop.‎ G. When in the market to buy a cheap laptop, looks aren’t always a major factor.‎ Keys:A: GDAEC B: FEDCB 新题型专练（十）‎ A We all know that we should use smart study strategies for learning. (1)_____ The tips below come from scientific studies.‎ Reduce Your Cell Phone Use It should come as no surprise that spending too much time on the cell phone can affect your grades. (2)_____‎ Studies show that there is a relationship between cell phone use, anxiety, and student performance. Increased time on the phone seems to be linked to increased feelings of anxiety, and that leads to lower student performance.‎ ‎(3)______ Students who spend more time on phones, in other words, tend to be less active-which also causes a build-up of stress and anxiety.‎ In fact, science also suggests that students who take part in aerobic exercise(有氧运动)benefit from better long-term memory. (4)_____ By reducing the anxiety in your life and getting in better physical shape, you’ll free up your brain to learn and retain!‎ Use Music and Actions The more active you become when it comes to studying, the more you will be able to commit the information to memory. (5)_____ And singing new vocabulary helps you recall more readily, according to one study. It’s certainly worth a try!‎ Another study shows that you can benefit by taking your class notes by hand instead of using a keyboard to type your notes. The act of writing words out by hand enhances the comprehension of concepts.‎ A. But what is the science behind effective study strategies?‎ B. But the relationship between phones and grades is not simple.‎ C. If you’re studying foreign languages, it seems that singing is helpful.‎ D. It’s just a good policy to limit time on cell phones and increase physical activity.‎ E. Common sense tells us that students need to get enough sleep to perform well in school.‎ F. Long-term memory is the goal for truly learning from the material that you cover in class.‎ G. Another relationship has been noticed between increased time on cell phones and a decrease in physical activity.‎ B The last school bell rings and your kids are off for the summer. For most kids, those thoughts of schoolwork and lessons are a distant memory that they won’t be thinking about again until fall. (6)_____‎ Have your kids hit the library.‎ ‎(7)_____ If they don’t have a library card, get them one. Many local libraries sponsor summer reading clubs that keep your kids wanting to read. Be sure to let your kids pick their own books out; summer is for fun reading.‎ Have your kids read every day.‎ Ask your kids to read outside in the sun. Join in with them, and read aloud their favorite books, no matter how many times you have read them. (8)_____ Nothing will stimulate a child to read more than to have adults reading with them.‎ ‎(9)_____‎ If you are planning a family trip, have them check out the map. Let your kids go online and research where you are going. Have your kids check the weather report in the newspaper or what big event is happening and then have them report back on them at dinnertime. Have your kids check out magazines or websites for recipes that can be prepared.‎ Improve your kids’ writing skills.‎ Learning to express your thoughts in writing in a logical manner is a skill that is often lost. To help your kids, have them write about things during the summer. If your kids love something such as animals, have them write reports about them to share with the family. (10)_____‎ A. Find other ways to encourage the kids.‎ B. However, it’s important for them to continue some learning.‎ C. Reading in the sun is bad for their eyes.‎ D. If you are going on a trip, have your kids keep a travel journal.‎ E. Improve your kid’s planning skills.‎ F. Encourage your kids to read by taking them to the library during the summer.‎ G. Pick a time every day when you all stop and read as a family together.‎ KEYS:ABGDC BFGED 新题型专练（十一）‎ A Why Do Autumn Leaves Change Color?‎ We all enjoy the colors of autumn leaves. (1)_____ To answer this question, we first have to understand what leaves are and what they do.‎ Leaves are nature’s food factories. Plants take water from the earth through their roots and take carbon dioxide from the air. (2)_____ Plants use the sugar as food for energy. The way plants turn water and carbon dioxide into sugar is called photosynthesis(光合作用). Chlorophyll(叶绿素)helps make photosynthesis happen. Chlorophyll gives plants their green color.‎ As summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter. (3)_____‎ During winter, there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis. Trees will rest and shut down their food-making factories. There is no chlorophyll in the leaves. As the bright green fades away(逐渐消失), we begin to see yellow and orange colors. (4)_____ We just can’t see them in summer because they are covered by the green chlorophyll.‎ The bright reds we see in leaves are made mostly in autumn. In some trees, like maples(枫树), sugar is kept in the leaves after photosynthesis stops. (5)_____ The brown color of trees like oaks is made from the wastes which are left in the leaves.‎ All these things make the beautiful colors we enjoy in autumn.‎ A. Small amounts of these colors have been in the leaves all the time B. Why do people prefer autumn leaves to summer leaves?‎ C. Plants use sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into a kind of sugar.‎ D. Have you ever wondered how and why an autumn leaf changes color?‎ E. Yellow and orange colors attract many of us in autumn F. This is how trees “know” when to begin getting ready for winter G. Sunlight and the cool nights of autumn make the leaves turn into a red color.‎ B Leading a healthy life doesn’t only mean going to the gym and working out. It further means taking care of your body and making it easy to manage healthy choices in day-to-day life. (6)_____ Here are a few tips to lead a healthier life.‎ Drink lots of water:‎ Water is very essential for our body to function. Most of us do not know that over 60% of our body is made up of water. It is very much needed in our body as it carries out body functions, removes waste and carries nutrients and oxygen around our body. We should take lots of water every day as we lose water through daily activities. (7)_____‎ Eat lots of fruits:‎ ‎(8)_____ Eating lots of fruits benefits our body with vitamins and minerals. For example－oranges give more health benefits than vitamin C pills. In order to lead a healthy life one must eat a plateful of nutritious fruits every day.‎ Exercise:‎ Exercising daily brings great benefits to our body. Exercising increases the life span, lowers the risk of diseases, leads to higher bone density and helps in weight loss. (9)_____‎ Enough sleep:‎ Sleep is a must for healthy life as our body needs rest after a day of hard work. If you don’t get enough sleep you tend to eat more. (10)_____ So try to avoid these problems and let your body heal, get enough sleep.‎ Quit smoking:‎ Smoking is not good for health, as it leads to lung cancer, kidney cancer, heart attack and so on. Health risks cannot be decreased by smoking light cigarettes. To enjoy a healthy life, quit smoking.‎ A. Drinking more water helps in losing weight too.‎ B. We should keep ourselves from drinking dirty water.‎ C. Increase of physical activity will lead us to a healthy life.‎ D. Some entertaining games can make you refreshed.‎ E. Our body will take us through the various phases of life.‎ F. Even you may face earlier ageing and dark circles beneath your eyes.‎ G. Healthy eating is a must to have a healthy lifestyle.‎ Keys: DCFAG EAGCF 新题型专练（十二）‎ A As those with experience know, children with special needs can require extra help during the holidays. (1)_____ Here are some suggestions that may help.‎ Allow the child to have as much of their routine as possible. A treasured stuffed animal by the child’s side can go a long way towards helping him or her feel centered in the busy holiday rush. A beloved blanket can help a child who feels upset feel secure.‎ Parents like their children to look good, but remember that sensory issues can cause a child discomfort, which can lead to a breakdown. (2)_____ Soft cottons and velours(天鹅绒) are comfortable. Avoid nylon and netting. Not all children with special needs have a problem with these, but if yours does, sacrifice fashion for peace of mind for you both.‎ Limit holiday parties and try to keep to a regular bedtime. Have familiar foods available for the child, amid all the other holiday choices. If entertaining at home, help the child go through his or her toys and put away the most important ones. (3)_____ Another alternative is to set out toys in a common area that are okay to share.‎ ‎(4)_____ Crowds and noise can be bad for kids with autism(自闭症). If you must shop, stick to smaller of gifts. For the child with autism, who may have a limited attention span, set him up for success. (5)_____‎ The holidays can be a magical time. With a bit of planning, the holidays can be memorable and successful for your child.‎ A. These are toys no one else can use.‎ B. Concentrate on the fun the gifts rather than the quantity C. Compromise with clothes that look good, but feel good, too.‎ D. The more toys you have, the happier they will feel.‎ E. The lack of routine, novel situations and unexpected guests can throw off their peace.‎ F. Pay special attention to what your child likes most.‎ G. Try to avoid taking the child for shopping during this time of year.‎ B These days, it’s easy t live in a place for years without ever knowing your neighbors. (6)_____ You can ask a neighbor to take care of your cat, dog, or other pets while you’re away from home. You can borrow milk, eggs, tools, and other things you might need in an emergency from your friendly neighbors. A friendly neighbor might offer to pick something up for you at the store. Neighbors who you can trust and who trust you are a valuable resource. Here are some instructions for you:‎ Welcome new neighbors to the neighborhood by bringing over a housewarming gift or food. (7)_____‎ Attend neighborhood events, such as barbecues and community yard sales. Ask other people in the community when such events occur. Mingling with other residents of the neighborhood will provide many opportunities for friendships to spring up.‎ ‎(8)_____ It’s too easy to just take off for work and errands and never actually spend time on your own front lawn. Sit on the front porch, lie out on a lawn chair and read, or play with your kids. But even if you have an apartment and no outside property, you can spend time in ‎ community areas. Read your mail at the mailboxes, sit in the lobby, or throw out your garbage at a time when others are doing the same thing.‎ Greet your neighbors each time you see them, and chat with them at every opportunity.‎ Offer to help your neighbors out if you hear they are in a bind（困境）. (9)_____‎ Watch out for your neighbors. If somebody suspicious seems to be doing harm to your neighbors or neighbors’ property, call the authorities or do what you think is appropriate. (10)_____‎ A. Spend some time outside where your neighbors can grow to recognize you and stop by to chat.‎ B. Get to know your neighbors in a friendly manner.‎ C. However, it’s a good idea to become friends with your neighbors.‎ D. If you hear, for example, that one of your neighbors broke a leg, offer to mow his lawn for him.‎ E. Use this as an opportunity to get to know your neighbors and to tell them about yourself.‎ F. Think about how you would like them to act if you were in their situation G. No one likes a yard full of weeds, a house needing paint or buildings in disrepair.‎ Keys:ECAGB CEADF 新题型专练（十三）‎ A The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line. (1)_____ Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.‎ For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “ Would I say this to the person’s face?” If the answer is no, rewrite and reread. (2)_____‎ If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. (3)_____ If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.‎ ‎(4)_____ Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else. (5)_____  At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.‎ It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.‎ A. It’s natural that there some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.‎ B. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.‎ C. Everyone was new to the network once.‎ D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.‎ E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.‎ F. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.‎ G. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.‎ B My mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard. (6)_____ Both 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. (7)_____ She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times.‎ ‎(8)_____ 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. As 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. (9)_____ She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to cook 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! (10)_____ This advice of 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 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?‎ Keys:(A) DBFCG (B ) BCEDF ‎ 新题型专练（十四）‎ A Can’t get out of the office? Try these tips for a healthier, less stressful workday.‎ ‎●(1)_____‎ For upper-body strength: Stand a yard or more from your desk, with your feet together. Place your palms on the edge of the desk a shoulder’s width apart. Lower your chest to the edge of the desk, and push back up. Remember to breathe out on the way up. Do 20 times.‎ ‎●The little mermaid（美人鱼）at work.‎ Sit upright in your chair. Hold your right wrist over your head with your left hand and pull it, stretching your right side. Make sure to keep your shoulders down as you bend. Hold for 10 seconds. (2)_____ Take hold of your left wrist over your head with your right hand and stretch the other way. Repeat five times on each side.‎ ‎●Shoulder spin.‎ A good move for flexibility. Sit tall in your chair and reach your left hand behind your back, between your shoulder blades（肩胛骨）, palm out. Then reach your right hand up toward the ceiling, bend it down, and try to touch your left hand. (3)_____ Hold for 10 seconds. If not,‎ ‎ grab onto your shirt and keep practicing. Switch arms and repeat.‎ ‎●The wooden leg.‎ For lower-body strength: Sit in your chair, extend one leg out straight in front of you and hold for two seconds. Then raise it up as high as you can, and hold it again for two seconds. (4)_____‎ ‎●The magic carpet ride.‎ This works your core and arms. (5)_____ Then place your hands on the armrests, suck in your gut (内脏) and raise yourself a few inches above the seat, using your belly muscles and hands. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds. Rest for 30 seconds. Repeat five times.‎ A. Repeat with each leg 15 times.‎ B. Invisible chair sit.‎ C. Desk push-ups.‎ D. If you can reach it, great!‎ E. Sit in your chair, legs crossed and feet on the seat.‎ F. Return to upright posture.‎ G. Release and raise your arms toward the ceiling again.‎ B Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?‎ Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one. (6)_____ They find that the phones are more than a means of communication－having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.‎ The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity（负面报道）of such ideas. (7)_____‎ On the other hand, signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. (8)_____ This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years.‎ ‎(9)_____The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.‎ As the discussion about the safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. (10)_____ Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label (标签) that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often.‎ A. They will possibly affect their benefits.‎ B. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people.‎ C. What do the doctors worry about?‎ D. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?‎ E. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.‎ F. He couldn’t remember even simple tasks.‎ G. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.‎ Keys:A篇 CFDAE B篇 BEFDG