（2019）新外研版高中英语必修第三册七选五专训阅读十篇.docx

1、2021-2022高中英语七选五专训阅读十篇一Ive always been interested in why we do the things we do, so last year I decided Id like to study psychology. Most courses I found, however, were either too expensive, too long or were impossible to combine with work. I was about to give up 1._.At first, I had no idea what the

2、y were talking about, but they explained that a MOOC is a Massive Open Online Coursea new type of course offered completely online to thousands of people, which is designed so that anyone can follow it, regardless of age, location or education2._. You can search for hundreds of different subjects, a

3、nd can usually watch a short introduction video to get an idea of what the course is about.3_. At first, I didnt know what to expect or how much time I might spend studying. Each week there were video lectures to watch and readings to do as well as some short assignments. The lectures were really in

4、teresting and easy to follow, and it was great to be able to watch them again or pause them to go and do something else. Most MOOCs have online forums (论坛), too, where students can discuss what they are learning. These are often really fascinating because there are so many different opinions, 4._. I

5、f you read everything on the forums, you wont have time to finish the lectures!5_. There is a huge range of courses on offer in hundreds of subjects, and you have the chance to learn new things and be in contact with many different types of people, all from the comfort of your own home. Why not chec

6、k out a MOOC and start learning something new today?Abut they are very timeconsumingBall you need is an Internet connectionCwhen a friend suggested that I try a MOOCDI chose a sixweek Social Psychology courseEit is difficult to find a course to combine with workFBut the advantages of MOOCs for busy

7、people today are obviousGIn fact, that seems to be one of the problems of this new way of studying1C2B3D4A5F二.七选五阅读Babies have the charm to melt anybodys heart instantly; no one escapes the twinkling eyes or the innocent smile. Just their presence will cheer you up, make you forget your worries and

8、tempt you to indulge in their world. 1._ Though I dont have any answer to the question, I wonder as to what makes their aura so desirable. And I think there is something we can learn from the young ones.Forgive and Forget Babies can laugh and giggle all day because they dont keep hatred for anyone.

9、2._Do you think theyve constructed an evil plan against you because you refused them candy last time? Probably not, life moved on and so did they. So why do we hold on to our past and refuse to let go of the emotional baggage? Does it do us any good except prevent us from laughing to the fullest?3_E

10、ndless questions of young kids can sometimes be enough to drain the adult mind. They are always busy wondering how things work or why things are the way they are, leaving no room for boredom. Their curiosity gives them an exponential learning curve; they pick up new things quickly and do not refuse

11、to change.Unconditional Love4_ They dont judge you before they come running into your knees and they dont walk away if you dont give them the same in return. They have no expectations from you and simply do what their heart desires. If you want a hug, they ll give you a hug; if you want two, theyll

12、give you two. So how does the adult world become so materialistic that we decide what we give based on what we think we might receive?Living life to the fullest is not a difficult task; you just need to have the right attitude and an open mind. 5._A. Keep smile every day B. Neverending Curiosity C.

13、What can we do to free from these worries?D. Why do we adore the young ones so much?E. So dont envy the peaceful life of a baby, start living it yourself!F. Kids have a hug and a kiss for anyone and everyone who wants one.G. Their heart is pure and their mind empty to laugh out loud and enjoy the mo

14、ment.1D2G3B4F5E三Every minute, every single day, about a truckload of plastic enters our oceans. 1._ And to date, only 9%of that has been recycled.We buy a bottle of water, drink it for a few minutes, and toss(扔、抛)its permanent packaging “away”. We eat potato chips, finish them, then throw their perm

15、anent packaging “away”. We buy produce, take it out of the unnecessary plastic wrap, then throw its permanent packaging “away”The cycle is endless, and it happens countless times every single day. 2._ As far as we try to toss a piece of plasticwhether its into a recycling bin or notit does not disap

16、pear. Chances are that it ends up polluting our communities, oceans or waterways in some form.For years, weve been told the problem of plastic packaging can be solved through better individual action. 3._ But the truth is that we cannot recycle our way out of this mess.Recycling alone will never sto

17、p the flow of plastics into our oceans; we have to get to the source of the problem and slow down the production of all this plastic waste. Think about it: if your home was flooding because you had left the tap on, your first step wouldnt be to start mopping. Youd first cut the flooding off at its s

18、ourcethe tap. 4._We need corporationsthose like CocaCola, Unilever, and Starbucks that continue to produce throwaway plastic bottlesto step up and take their responsibility for the mess theyve created. 5._We will continue to do our part, but its time for the worlds largest corporations to do theirs.

19、A. This is their problem to deal with.B. Plastic pollution is becoming very serious.C. But here is the problemthere is no “away”D. In many ways, our plastic problem is no different.E. We think that if we simply recycle, were doing our part.F. Its impossible for us to get rid of plastic pollution com

20、pletely.G. Since the 1950s, some 8.3 bn tons of plastic have been produced worldwide.答案：15 GBFAE四Three in five people in the UK hold a library card. For some, theyre a shelter from the stresses of daytoday life. 1._ If youre considering joining your bean library, now is the time to do so. And if you

21、 need any more encouragement, here are several reasons why you should.Most libraries in the UK allow members of the general public to come and go as they like. 2._ You can also take out a library card and borrow books for free, although you will inevitably face a fine for late returns.3_ Imagine jus

22、t how many books you have at your fingertips with a library card? There are lots of modern ones, as well as originals, and you can continue to expand your learning and vocabulary all the time. Is a priceless experience, especially for kids, and also a great way to level the educational playing field

23、.Libraries develop with times. They have changed greatly since decades ago. 4._ Some libraries have apps so you can see when your books are due back and even reserve books in some cases. There are also libraries which let you access books in digital formats on your mobile devicepretty cool.Libraries

24、 are one of very few spaces left in towns and cities where members of the public can come together and actually be and feel like a community. They have notice boards to offer services like exercise classes or learning centers. 5._A. Libraries help people learn.B. Libraries help educate the kids.C. T

25、hey create a great sense of community.D. You can go in, settle down and read a book without being charged a penny.E. Most libraries now have computers and allow people to borrow CDs and DVDs.F. Libraries help us save money as we re borrowing books rather than buying them.G. For others, particularly

26、the homeless and people in poverty, they are a lifeline to the world.1G2D3A4. E5C五Childrens Games in Ancient ChinaUnlike the children nowadays, the children during ancient times didnt have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain themselves. 1._ Lets take a look.Kicking stone ballsDuring the Qing

27、Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in winter to keep warm. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet.Flying kitesKites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper.

28、Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. 2._ For example, the swallowshaped kite is a wellknown Beijing style.Playing hideandseekHideandseek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. Even nowadays, many children like playing it.

29、There are two ways to play. One way is covering a childs eyes while other kids run around to tease him. 3._4_The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. Folk artists manipulate puppets behind the screen, narrating stories

30、and accompanied by music.Setting off fireworks Fireworks have a history of more than 2，000 years. It is said that there was a beast named Nian in ancient China. 5._ After gunpowder was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joints. Fireworks are still set off during Chinese Spring Festival.A. Wa

31、tching shadow plays.B. Each of them has special features.C. Different materials are used to make the kite.D. Shadow plays were the popular entertaining form in ancient times.E. To scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make them explode.F. The other way is that one child must try to find

32、 those who have hidden.G. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood.答案：15 GBFAE六Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. Given that its so easy to take up the sport, a lot of beginners jump right into running without actually knowing wha

33、t it takes to establish a healthy routine. 1._ If you are just starting out, avoid the following things to help you increase your chances of running success.Doing too much too soonOne of the biggest mistakes beginners make is doing too much too soon. Picking up a new hobby like running is no doubt e

34、xciting. Runners need to ease into the sport before increasing the distance. 2._3_Beginners might think they need to run nearly every day to meet their fitness or weightloss goals, but this couldnt be further from the truth. 4._ especially for beginners whose muscles and bones havent yet been condit

35、ioned for such intense (剧烈的) exercise. So its important to give your body ample rest between workouts. Follow a training plan that includes rest days.Comparing yourself to others5_ Youre excited about running, so you are probably reading running blogs, magazines and message boards where you might st

36、art to feel inadequate about your own running pace. Instead of getting down on yourself, remember that every runner was once a beginner and use their success as motivation!ANot taking rest daysBNot running every dayCAs mentioned, a healthy routine is what they attach importance toDRunning is a deman

37、ding activity which can be really hard on your bodyEWhen starting out with running, its tough not to compare yourself to othersFIt will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue with your new running routineGMany make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (干扰) with training or l

38、ead to injury1G2F3A4D5E 七Penguins are flightless birds that spend half their time on land and half in the water.1_ They have dark and white feathers, and their wings have evolved into flippers(脚蹼)Most penguins feed on fish, squid and other forms of sea life caught while swimming.2_ They are mostly f

39、ound in groups that include thousands of penguins. Penguins each have their own unique mating call, and they use that to locate their mate and chicks in such a large group.Although almost all penguin species are native to the Southern Hemisphere, they are not found only in cold Antarctica. 3._ Sever

40、al species are even found in the temperate zone, and one species, the Galtpagos penguin, lives near the equator(赤道)Unfortunately, many penguin species worldwide are facing threats. The biggest is climate change and global warming. As the earth warms up, the sheets of ice have melted, and the algae(藻

41、类) that grow under the ice decrease. The algae are eaten by tiny creatures called zooplankton. When there is a drop in zooplankton, it affects the fish that depend on it. 4._Another major threat is from oil spills. If coated with oil, penguins cannot float or swim in water. Also, if oil is swallowed

42、, penguins will die from poison. 5._AThese birds are very social.BIn fact, only a few of them live so far south.CPenguins are highly adapted for life in the water.DThe biggest threat for penguins comes from humans.EThey have a tendency to live in a community together.FAs a result, penguins have less

43、 fish to eat and thus starve.GOthers include overfishing, illegal egg harvesting, and natural enemies.1C2A3B4F5G八Most of us grab a cup of coffee and a quick bite in the morning and eat more as the day goes on. 1._ However, more and more studies on health suggest we may be doing it all backward.2_ It

44、 suggests that we should start our day with a big breakfast and follow it with a smaller lunch and a light supper. More research is needed, but a series of experiments in animals and humans have pointed in the same direction: 3._“I always tell people not to eat close to bedtime，” said a doctor in th

45、e United States. “Try to eat earlier in the day.”Having the largest meal in the morning appears to have advantages for weight control compared with having a large meal in the evening, said one of the researchers. Our body uses insulin(胰岛素)to process the sugars in foods, she explained. The action of

46、the hormone (激素)appears to be at its peak performance early in the day. “If you give a healthy individual a big meal in the morning, the blood glucose(葡萄糖)might stay high one or two hours before coming back to normal，” Dr. Kahleova added. “Now, you give the same big meal to the same healthy individu

47、al at night. 4._Doctors call this evening diabetes(糖尿病)”Dr. Kahleova said that the message is simple. Its just like the old proverb: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.” Good as it is, this piece of advice may be hard to follow. Nowadays, family life and social gettogethers often sit down to a big meal at the end of the day. 5._ADoctors have already taken note.BThe blood glucose wil