七選五（二）

1、 2016高考英語(yǔ)-閱讀七選五集訓(xùn)（一） 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Passage 1 16 Scientists and experts have proved the uniqueness of finger-prints and discovered that no exactly similar pattern is passed on from parents to children, though nobody knows why this is the case. The ridge（隆起）structure on a pe

2、rsons fingers does not change with growth and is not affected by surface injuries. Burns, cuts and other damage to the outer part of the skin will be replaced in time by a new one, which bears a reproduction of the original pattern. 17 Some criminals make use of this fact to remove their own finger-

3、prints but this is a dangerous and rare step to take. Finger-prints can be made very easily with printers ink. They can be recorded easily. 18 Because of the simplicity and economy of this system, finger-prints have often been used as a method of solving criminal case. A suspected man may deny a cha

4、rge but this may be in vain. 19 . When a suspect leaves finger-prints behind at the scene of a crime, they are difficult to detect with the naked eye. 20 Some of the marks found are incomplete but identification is possible if a print of a quarter of an inch square can be obtained.A. Special techniq

5、ues are used to “develop” them.B. A fingerprint is an impression of the ridge structure.C. It is only when the inner skin is injured that the arrangement will be destroyed.D. With special methods, identification can be achieved successfully within a short time.E. Some criminals may leave their finge

6、rprints at the scene of a crime.F. His finger-prints can prove who he is even if his appearance has been changed by age or accident.G. Every human being has a unique arrangement of the skin on his fingers and this arrangement is unchangeable.Passage 2Americans use many expressions with the word “dog

7、”. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. 16 However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dogs life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. 17 They say that to

8、 be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog. 18 This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be succe

9、ssful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things. 19 People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyar

10、d dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is

11、worse than his bite.Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. 20 A. Still, people say every dog has its day.B. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.C. So

12、me people are compared to dogs in bad ways.D. Dogs are their best friends and they are loyal to people.E. There are many other expressions waiting for you to explore.F. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs.G. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside a

13、nd give them good food and medical care.Passage 3Watching a sporting event with family and friends under the sun is a great experience in summer. 16 In the United States, heat exposure led to 8,000 deaths between 1979 and 2003. Luckily, a little prevention can go a long way towards making sure of an

14、 enjoyable day.Know the dangerHeat-related illnesses do not require record-breaking temperatures to occur. 17 The bodys temperature can reach 106 or 107 degrees Fahrenheit on a 90-degree day, creating a potentially deadly situation. Factors such as age, weight or a medical condition can influence pe

15、ople.Drink plenty of water 18 Sweating is your bodys key way to keep cool, so drink water to stay well hydrated(含水的) before you feel thirsty. A cool beer may sound perfect on a hot day, but drink responsibly. Alcohol stops the bodys cooling system and causes you to go to the bathroom frequently. 19

16、Wear light-colored and loosely fitting clothing, so air can go around your body and help keep you cool. A hat is a must to help you keep cool, since your head contains many blood vessels(血管), and sun block(防曬乳) is always a good idea.Take action What should you do if you are suffering from the heat w

17、hile watching your favorite event?Get up and go. It is a simple piece of advice, but could make the difference between a quick recovery and something more severe that requires medical attention. The ideal thing is to move yourself from the position youre in to an area that is a little cooler. 20 A.

18、Dress for the occasionB. Weather-related causesC. In hot weather, it is essential to stay hydrated.D. You may miss a little of the action, but it beats missing a lot.E. But when you add sun exposure to the crowds, the results can be deadly.F. It is also important to take advantage of services the eq

19、uipment provides.G. Temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit can be dangerous.Passage 4Everyone has feelings of anxiety, nervousness, tension and stress from time to time. Here are a few ways to help us manage them. 16 We all think we know how to relax. But calming down in front of the TV o

20、r computer isnt true relaxation. Depending on what youre watching or doing, it could even make you more nervous. The same is true for alcohol, drugs or tobacco. They may seem to relieve anxiety or stress, but its a false state of relaxation thats only temporary. What the body really needs is a relax

21、ation techniquelike deep breathing, tai chi or yogathat has a physical effect on the mind. Get enough sleep, nutrition and exercise. Get the right amount of sleep for your neednot too much or too little. Eat wellchoose fruit, vegetables, low-fat proteins and whole grains for long-term energy instead

22、 of the short bursts that come from too much sugar or caffeine. 17 In that way, your brain and body can operate at their best. Connect with others. 18 Doing things with those we feel close to deepens our bonds, which allows us to feel happier and less upset about things. If you feel worried or nervo

23、us about something, talking about it with someone who listens and cares can help you feel more understood and better able to deal with it. Youll be reminded that everyone has these feelings sometimes. Youre not alone. 19 Heading out for a walk in the park or a hike in the woods can help anyone feel

24、peaceful. Choose somewhere you feel safe so that you can relax and enjoy your surroundings. Walking or hiking can offer additional benefit or exercise. Invite a friend or twoor a family memberalong and enjoy feeling connected to people as well. Think positively. A great way to keep our minds off the

25、 worry track is to focus our thoughts on things that are good, beautiful and positive. 20 ASpend time with your friends or family. BExpress yourself to others. CConnect with nature. DKeep away from stress and anxiety. EAllow yourself to dream and wish for the best. FExercise to send oxygen to every

26、cell in the body.GChoose a correct way to relax.Passage 5If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows this, and nobody would think of questioning the fact. _16_ When someone says that he has a g

27、ood memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by exercising it regularly, either consciously or unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough opportunity to become strong. _17_ One of them exercises his arms and legs

28、 by playing tennis, while the other sits in a chair or a motor car all day. If a friend complains that his arms are weak, we know that it is his own fault. _18_, many of us think that his parents are to blame, or that he is just unlucky, and few of us realize that it is just as much his own fault as

29、 if it was his arms or legs that were weak. Not all of us can become extremely strong or extremely clever; but all of us can, if we have ordinary bodies and brains, improve our strength and our memory by the same meanspractice. Have you ever noticed that people who cannot read or write usually have

30、better memories than those who can? _19_ Of course, because those who cannot read or write have to remember things:they cannot write them down in a little notebook. They have to remember dates, time and prices, names, songs and stories; so their memory is the whole time being exercised. _20_, learn

31、from the poor: practice remembering. A. What do you think of it?B. Yet many people do not seem to know that the memory works in the same way.C. But if he tells us that he has a poor memoryD. So if you want a good memoryE. When someone else says that he is poor in the healthF. Why is this?G. The posi

32、tion is exactly the same as that of two people.Passage 6Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesnt mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or the other, youll have to stand up and say problem, I dont want you in my life. 16 Problems with friends, parents, girlfriend

33、s, husbands, and children the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings.But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your probl

34、ems.Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help. 17 Talking helps you move on and let go.Write your problems. 18 When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system. You can tr

35、y throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life.Dont lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, dont lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family you should still have faith. 19 Your prob

36、lems arent the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, therere another one million people whose problems are huger than yours. 20 Your problems might just seem big and worse, but in reality they can be removed.Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, alway

37、s has a way out.A. But the truth is that when you talk about it, youre setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you. B. When we have a problem, a pressing, critical, urgent, life-threatening problem, how do we try and solve it?C. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them,

38、 why cant I?D. Of course, weve been fighting troubles ever since we were born.E. We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack.F. Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you dont want a real person to talk with.G. With faith and hope, you can rebuild ev

39、erything that you lose.Passage 7 16 Sometimes they try to get out of a class to escape a teacher they dont like. Here is some advice to solve this problem. Ask yourself, “What can I learn from this teacher?” Even if you dont worship (崇拜) his or her personality or lectures, dig deep until you find a

40、subject in which he or she is very knowledgeable. Focus on that part of the teachers personality, and use him or her as a tool for learning. Not only will you gain more knowledge in that subject, but a closer relationship with your teacher may help you understand one another better. 17 Talk to stude

41、nts who are doing well in the class and ask them for tips, tools, and a plan of action to get along with the teacher better. 18 If you still cant get along, make an appointment with the school guidance counselor (輔導(dǎo)員). He or she will offer many tips and suggestions for you to get out of difficult te

42、acher relationships. 19 That means they can help you and your teachers get rid of the bad impression on each other. 20 Your parents can meet with your teacher and try to work it out.Teachers are there for more than just homework, and they know about more than just their subject matter. They can help

43、 you learn how to function as an adult and a lifelong learner.Undoubtedly, these will be a few teachers along the way who you will always remember and who might change your life forever.A. Sometimes a guidance counselor can act as a mediator between you and the teacher.B. If youre too shy to talk to

44、 another student, study his or her actions and behavior in the classroom and try to follow that lead.C. Guidance counselors have the right to blame teachers.D. There must be something good in every teacher for you to learn from.E. Students find it easy to get along well with their teachers.F. If you

45、r relationship problems cant be solved in school, then its time to tell your parents or guardians.G. Students dont always get along well with their teachers. 2016高考英語(yǔ)-閱讀七選五集訓(xùn)（二） 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Passage 1There are thousands of coral reefs(珊瑚礁) in the world; Unfortunately, how

46、ever, they are now in serious danger. More than one-third are in such bad shape that they could die within ten years. 16 Here are the three main causes discovered. The first cause is pollution on land. The pollutants run with rainwater into rivers and streams, which carry the poisons into the ocean.

47、 17 So they will be easily infected(感染) with diseases. 18 Higher ocean temperatures kill the important food source(來(lái)源) for the coralthe algae, the tiny greenish-gold water plants that live on coral. 19 This process has happened more and more frequently in recent years.The last factor contributing to

48、 the disappearance of coral reefs is people. People sometimes crash into reefs with their boats, breaking off large blocks of coral. 20 Moreover, some people even break coral off to collect for souvenirs since it is so colorful and pretty. A. Global warming is another reason.B. Many might not even l

49、ast that long! C. Divers who walk on reefs can also do serious damage.D. Reefs provide a home for 25% of the fish in the ocean.E. Chemicals from the poisons kill reefs or make them weak.F. Steps must be taken now to stop over-fishing and pollution of the oceans.G. When the algae die, the coral loses

50、 its color and it also dies in the end.Passage 2 There are all sorts of good sensible reasons to avoid getting angry. Not only does it make us feel bad, it also makes us do stupid things without noticing the risks and it can be self-destructive ( 毀壞性的). _ 16_ But like all emotions, anger has its pur

51、poses, which can be used for good effects. Anger is a motivating force. In fact anger itself is a kind of positive energy and a powerful motivating force. _17 When we see something as beneficial, we want it more when we are angry. So, when used right, constructive anger can make us feel strong and p

52、owerful and help push us on to get what we want. 18 It may sound like a strange thing to say, but angry people have something in common with happy people. Thats because both tend to expect favorable results. By comparison those experiencing more fear are more pessimistic (悲觀的) about the future and e

53、xpect further terrors. Anger can benefit relationships. Society tells us anger is dangerous and we should hide it .The problem is that when we hide our anger, our partner doesnt know hes done something wrong. And so he keeps doing it. 19 The expression of anger, if reasonable and aimed at finding a

54、solution, can actually benefit and strengthen relationships. Anger provides self-understanding. Anger can also provide understanding into ourselves, if we allow it. Getting angry leads to a positive outcome. Anger help discover our own faults. If we can notice when we get angry and why, then we can

55、learn what to do to improve our lives. 20 A. And that doesnt do our relationship any good.B. Anger can turn us on and thus push on towards our goals in the face of problems and barriers.C. Anger reduces violence.D. Angry people are more optimistic.E. Most of us treat our anger as though its unreason

56、able, unshowable and unmentionable.F. Thats because its a very strong social signal that a situation needs to be solved.G. Anger can encourage self-change. Passage 316 A team gets better. A kid practices more and swims a personal best or learns a new move on the basketball court. In 2006, two things

57、 happened that got me thinking about changein sports and in life.17 Agassi was a terrific player who won 60 titles, including eight major championships. But his greatest accomplishment might have been how much he changed during his career.When he was young, Agassi was a showoff who seemed to care on

58、ly about himself. He didnt train very hard, but he won matches because of his tremendous talent. 18 He fell from No.1 in the world ranking to No.141.So Agassi changed. He trained harder and become a world-class player again. 19He was nicer to fans and opponents. He stopped thinking just about himsel

59、f and started thinking about others. Through his Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, he raised more than $60 million to help disadvantaged kids around his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. He even started a school, the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, for at-risk kids.20 But they do happen. Ju

60、st remember Andre Agassi. It wasnt easy, but he changed, and changed for the better.A. More important, he changed as a person.B. Finally, everyone should remember that being an excellent player is a tough job.C Changes such as those can be difficult.D. Sports are all about change.E. Eventually, thou