任务阅读-七选五专项练习12篇-（2019）新外研版高中英语必修第三册.docx

1、任务阅读专项练习12篇-必修第三册Unit1Knowing me, Knowing you第一篇A famous saying goes: Dont judge a book by its cover. It reminds us that when deciding its value1 This is what the Love My Body movement is all about. Its message is that we should value ourselves for who we are. But its easier said than done. Many peo

2、ple still dont feel confident in themselves and their appearance.2 Not comparing your body to others is a good first step. An expert points out that comparing only forms a standard we think we need to reach, and if we fail, it will lead to our feelings of disappointment. 3 When someone says somethin

3、g nice, accept it happilydont push it away or play it down. And praise others too. If you think someone looks nice, or someone has a good idea, tell them. It can lift them up. 4 -walking, yoga, playing sport or otherwise. You can be a great human without thinking about your shape or size, says Esthe

4、r Field, another famous expert. After a knee operation, I attended the gym and realized how strong and able my body was, even though it was fat. So, thank it very much. Finally, the only person who can truly affect your body positivity is you. 5 but dont give up. You will succeed sooner or later. Re

5、member that everyone is short of confidence sometimes. And as David Fad says, Dont feel sorry for who you are and what you want as a person. Love what you look like. A. Learn to take praise. B. somethings appearance should not be the most important thing. C. So what can a person do to improve the lo

6、ve of their own body? D. a books cover is not important. E. Thank your body for what it can doF. So how do self-respect and body confidence problems affect everyone? G. Becoming comfortable with yourself is unlikely to be done one night, 1._ 2. _ 3_ 4. _ 5. _第二篇How to Make FriendsFriendship is a ver

7、y important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes oft

8、en leave us without a friend. 1. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.Associate with others. The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new peop

9、le. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places. Start a conversation. Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 2. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in rela

10、ting with other people.3. Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.Let it grow. It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your n

11、ew friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 4. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. Enjoy your friendship. The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 5. Try not to chan

12、ge them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A. Be cheerful. B. Do things together. C. Do not wait to be spoken to. D. Try not to find fault with your friends. E. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch. F. So y

13、ou will need to give your friend time to react to you. G. Making new friends comes easy for some people. 1._ 2. _ 3_ 4. _ 5. _Unit2Making a difference第一篇Heres an imaginary question for you: would you rather leave your home country and never be allowed to return, or never leave your home country ever

14、 again?Its a difficult one! Lets consider the beauty of being at home and the thrill of travelling. I left my home country, Germany, when I was seven to move to England with my family. Now at the age of 21，Ive left my second home country, England, to work as an English language assistant in Switzerl

15、and. 1. New friendsI dont know about you, but I love getting to know new people. Moving abroad is the perfect opportunity to extend your friendship circle and make it global. 2 Theyll also be able to give you a new perspective on life as they share their view of the worldwhich is likely to be very d

16、ifferent from your own! Time to open your mind and see the world.3 You may learn a language in the classroom environment and learn it well, but nothing compares to fully burying yourself into a foreign language, participating in real-life conversations and picking up authentic slang and sayings from

17、 the locals. 4 Food, glorious food!The world has so much to offer when it comes to food, so make the most of this new cultural experience and let your stomach guide you. Why not try something completely new? Tingle those taste buds. 5 Perhaps you can surprise your friends back home youre your newfou

18、nd cooking skills when you see them next.A. The opportunity to master a new language.B. The advantage of mastering a new language.C. Is it always an exciting experience moving abroad?D. Even better still, let the locals teach you how to make it.E. You also fully experience the culture tied to the la

19、nguage.F. These new friends will show you the most fun things to do in your new home.G. What are the benefits of leaving the home country for a new adventure abroad?1._ 2. _ 3_ 4. _ 5. _第二篇How to cultivate your sense of happiness? Relieving stress and anxiety might help you feel betterfor a bit. Mar

20、tin E. P. Seligman, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and a pioneer in the field of positive psychology, does not see ridding negative emotions as a path to happiness. What makes life worth living, he said, is much more than the absence of the negative. 1 To cultivate the c

21、omponents of well-being, which include engagement, good relationships, accomplishment and purpose, Dr Seligman suggests the following four exercises based on research at the Penn Positive Psychology Centre, which he directs, and at other universities. Identify Signature Strengths. Write down a story

22、 about a time when you were at your best.2 Reread it every day for a week, and each time ask yourself: What personal strengths did I display when I was at my best? Writing down your answers puts you in touch with what youre good at, Dr Seligman explained. The next step is to consider how to use thes

23、e strengths to your advantage, intentionally organizing and structuring your life around them. 3 Set aside 10 minutes before you go to bed each night to write down three things that went really well that day. Next to each event answer the question, Why did this good thing happen? Instead of focusing

24、 on lifes lows, which can increase the likelihood of depression, the exercise turns your attention to the good things in life, so it changes what you attend to, Dr Seligman said. Make a Gratitude Visit. Think of someone who has been especially kind to you but you have not properly thanked. 4 Then ar

25、range a meeting and read the letter aloud, in person. Its common that when people do the gratitude visit both people weep out of joy, Dr Seligman said. Why is the experience so powerful? It puts you in better touch with other people, with your place in the world. Respond Constructively. 5 That is, i

26、nstead of saying something passive, express genuine excitement. Prolong the discussion by encouraging them to tell others or suggest a celebratory activity. A. The next time someone you care about shares good news, give an active constructive response.B. Write a letter describing what he or she did

27、and how it affected your life, and how you often remember the effort. C. Find the Good. D. To Dr Seligman, the most effective long-term strategy for happiness is to actively cultivate well-being. E. People like you more, relationships go better, and life goes better. F. It doesnt need to be a life-c

28、hanging event but should have a clear beginning, middle and end. G. Well-being consists not merely of feeling happy but of experiencing a sense of satisfaction. 1._ 2. _ 3_ 4. _ 5. _Unit3 The world of science第一篇Many companies today hold meetings to discuss their new plans. As people are paying more

29、attention to the environment problems, more companies are looking for ways to reduce their bad influence on the environment. Many of them achieve this by using a web meeting. 1 Its an easy way of hosting and attending a meeting. Participants (与会者) dont have to leave the office. Each of them will rec

30、eive an invitation with the meeting time and date on it. When the meeting is ready to begin, they must sit before their computers. With a web meeting, all participants can attend the meeting at their own desks. 2 As a result, no fuel (燃料) is used and less time is taken up in attending a web meeting.

31、 Materials for the meeting are e-mailed to all the participants before it begins. 3 For the company, this not only saves the use of paper but also greatly reduces the mailing cost. As a meeting hall is not used, the only power for a web meeting is the power that is used by the computers. Besides, or

32、ganizers dont have to pay for food and accommodation (住宿) for the participants. 4 . In a word, a web meeting is a cheaper, greener, and more friendly way of hosting and attending a meeting. 5 So they can more easily find their working partners who have the same green ideas. In return, they develop g

33、ood relationship with other companies and improve their business. A. The web meeting is a technology that allows people to communicate better over the Internet. B. All these mean that less energy is used. C. Then participants can just read them on the screen. D. Companies that hold web meetings are

34、willing to work hard for a better environment. E. They can be printed by the receivers. F. They dont need to drive a car to travel to and from the meeting. G. Web meetings are quite popular now. 1._ 2. _ 3_ 4. _ 5. _第二篇Recent scientific studies have only underlined the importance of good sleep. But

35、just what can a woman (or man) do to get a good nights rest? 1. Silky (丝滑) SmoothFor silky smooth skin, buy some silky smooth cloth without wrinkling (起皱)!2. . Silk wont leave impressions on the face, those kinds of strange marks that can appear anywhere on the body after sleeping on cotton cloth. S

36、oft cloth can suit your bodys natural shapes and help keep their proper form. 3. Heres a simple way for people who have a hard time falling asleep: try taking a shower! Showering can relax the body and mind, helping the muscles to let go of daily stress. 4. . But most importantly, a shower also help

37、s adjust body temperature. To actually fall asleep, our body temperatures need to drop a little bit. Limits OutIn order to ensure sleep quality, make sure all lights are out in the room. Sleeping in the dark helps remove upset and helps our bodies go into deep sleep, during which the body and mind r

38、epair themselves. 5. .A. Cool DownB. Slow DownC. These three easy tips will help you sleep better at nightD. This kind of cloth doesnt wrinkle quite as roughly as cottonE. Sleeping on your back keeps facial skin laying at a natural angleF. A piece of black cloth covering eyes can help with the proce

39、ss tooG. Even better, it affords an opportunity to remove all makeup before bed1._ 2. _ 3_ 4. _ 5. _Unit4 Amazing art第一篇When it comes to green buildings, we tend to think of new onesthe kind of high-tech, solar-paneled masterpieces that make the covers of architecture magazines. 1 They are the witne

40、ss of the country. And it would be incredibly wasteful to tear them all down and replace them with greener versions. 2 Whats more, it would take an average of 65 years for the reduced carbon emissions from a new energy-efficient home to make up for the resources lost by destroying an old one. 3 But

41、there is an unavoidable fact that nearly half of U. S. carbon emissions come from heating, cooling and powering those aged houses. You cant deal with the climate change without dealing with existing buildings, says Richard Moe, the president of the National Trust. With some exceptions, the oldest ho

42、mes tend to be the least energy-efficient. 4 Houses built before 1939 use about 50% more energy per square foot than those built after 2000.5 Historic ones like Lincolns Cottage can be transformed through efficiency upgrades. They can not only help protect property owners from rising power costs; bu

43、t also, can save the earth.A. But how to change their conditions?B. But the U. S. has more than 100 million existing homes.C. Some effective measures should be taken by the government.D. So some people say that the greenest way is to maintain old ones.E. Fortunately, some relatively simple changes c

44、an green older homes.F. Vast energy and resources went into the construction of those houses.G. The main cause is the cracks that expand over time and let outside air in.1._ 2. _ 3_ 4. _ 5. _第二篇Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the ke

45、y to easy morning wake-up lies in resting your body clock 1. Heres how to make one. 2. In order to make a change, you need to decide why its important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear

46、about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make. Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes

47、, shoes, and bags.3. Thats a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer. Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If youre tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week,