1、阅读理解+七选五专项训练三 阅读理解 A Giving is one of the main ways of understanding the value of moneybut it often gets ignored. When we pay close attention to what we want for Christmas or birthdays and spending lots of money on our loved ones, why not take the time to teach your sons or daughters a little bit ab
2、out giving back? Here are 4 activities which can help your children know what the real meaning of “giving” is. Donating(捐赠) Online Because your children have seen all the fun and games from the charity organization Children in Need fundraising, its the perfect time to show them how easy it is to don
3、ate money to charity online and how rewarding this can be. If they have a Go Henry card, they can even do this themselves directly using their own money earned from playing the games that develop intelligence(智力) Time: Saturday every week Giving Things to Charity Giving their extra things to charity
4、 can help kids see how much value their things have. Explaining the money from selling their things and helping others can make them feel how lucky they are. Time: Sunday every week Volunteering Within the Community(社区) Whether its clearing rubbish from a park or visiting the elderly, volunteering i
5、s certainly the most direct way for your children to understand what we mean when we say “giving”. This really helps understand the value of giving some of their time. Time: Monday every summer vacation Getting Them to Actively Raise Money for Something Help them discover something they really care
6、about and get their mind set on how they could raise some money for people in need. Making cakes and selling them at school, selling some of their own things or even washing the neighbours cars are great ways in which children can make a difference to something they care about. Time: Tuesday every w
7、inter vacation () 1. Who is the text mainly written for? A.Guides.B.Parents.C.Teachers.D.Tourists. () 2. What is special about Donating Online? A.It is held every day. B.It allows selling cakes online. C.It requires volunteers ID cards. D.It accepts the money earned from playing games. () 3. Which o
8、f the following can most help understand the value of giving time? A.Donating Online. B.Giving Things to Charity. C.Volunteering Within the Community. D.Getting Them to Actively Raise Money for Something. B Antioxidants(抗氧化剂) in coffee are thought to help protect against strokebut too much must rais
9、e blood pressure, which increases the risk, according to Japanese researchers. Similarly, green tea could also be beneficial for preventing the shocking event, caused when a blood vessel in or serving the brain is blocked. The study looked at the drinking habits of more than 83,000 healthy adults, a
10、ged 45 to 74, whose health was tracked for 13 years on average. They found that people who drank at least one cup of coffee a day had about a 20 per cent lower risk of stroke, compared to those who rarely drank it. To get an equal effect, about four cups of green tea a day were required. All results
11、 were adjusted to take into account differences between the groups in age composition, gender, smoking, alcohol, weight, diet and exercise. Dr Yoshihiro Kokubo, lead author of the study, published in the journal Stroke, said, “The regular action of drinking tea and coffee, largely benefits cardiovas
12、cular(心脏血管的) health.” Their results for coffee were similar to that of “study of studies”, presented at a European conference, which found that one to three cups a day was associated with a 14 per cent reduction. For three to six cups, there appeared to be a similar but weaker association, but there
13、 was no benefit from drinking six or more. Exactly why coffee and green tea appear to lower stroke risk is unclear, although antioxidants are thought to be at work. However, the science is by no means cut and dried. Caffeine raises blood pressure, and there have been indications that too much coffee
14、 can raise stroke risk because of this. Dr Dale Webb, from the Stroke Association, said, “We welcome this study which suggests that the benefits of antioxidants in coffee and green tea may offset the potential harm from caffeine.” He thought the results show higher consumption of green tea and coffe
15、e might reduce the risks of stroke. “We would like to see further research to understand these findings,” he said. () 1. What may lead to a stroke according to the first paragraph? A. Lower blood pressure.B. Drinking a cup of coffee a day. C. Blocked blood vessels in the brain.D.Antioxidants. () 2.
16、What can we infer from the passage? A. The study mainly focuses on middleaged people. B. Drinking one cup of coffee a day benefits health. C. Those who seldom drink coffee are healthier. D. Drinking tea contributes to stroke. () 3. What was the attitude of Dr Dale Webb towards this study? A. He saw
17、more findings of this study unsatisfiedly. B. He understood the difficulty of this study. C. He appreciated the achievements of this study. D. He was disappointed to find no following research. () 4. What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. Drinking Coffee Raises Blood PressureB. Drinking Te
18、a Reduces Stroke C. Drinking Coffee Equals Drinking TeaD. Drinking Tea or Coffee Properly Matters C Bingewatching(疯狂观看) your favourite TV series is bad for your brain, a neurologist has warned. Dr Randall Wright, based in Texas, said the need to watch episode(一集) after episode has a similar effect o
19、n the brain to gambling. Whats more, Dr Wright added that sitting in front of the screen for hours creates an “unhealthy environment” The past time often leads to social isolation(孤立), snacking on junk food and a lack of exercise and sleep, which, over time, is bad for the brain, he said. But he sai
20、d it is possible to get rid of the side effects of being a couch potato with four tips. When you let auto play start the next episode so you can find out what happens next, your brain receives positive feedback, Dr Wright wrote in an article for the Houston Methodist Hospital. This instant satisfact
21、ion is similar to gambling(赌博), where even after a win, you are not satisfied and want to continue playing. With bingewatching, you are not satisfied with stopping after episode five and want to continue watching. This cycle coupled with the snacking can lead to unhealthy changes in your brain and b
22、ody over time. Dr Wright said, “Bingewatching itself is not bad. It becomes problematic when watching a third, fourth or fifth episode replaces healthy activities.” Dr Wright suggested exercising before a bingewatching TVor even in between episodesbecause activity helps the brain generate new cells.
23、 Setting an alarm can be helpful for reminding yourself to go to sleep at a decent time. Spending too much time in isolation can lead to depression, Dr Wright said, so its important to balance TV viewing with socializing. As for the snacks, Dr Wright advises to stay away from salty, fatty, calorific
24、 foods. Research has shown unhealthy eating while bingewatching can lead to piling on the pounds. () 1. Which is NOT the bad effects caused by bingewatching? A.Eating junk food.B.Doing little exercise. C.More social communication.D.Not having enough sleep. () 2. What can be implied from the passage?
25、 A.Bingewatching itself is bad. B.Bingewatching is similar to gambling in some way. C.You are content with watching episode after episode. D.It is unlikely to get rid of the bad effects of bingewatching. () 3. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A.Keeping away from snacks matters. B.We shou
26、ld balance TV viewing with socializing. C.It gives suggestions about dealing with bingewatching TV. D.Setting an alarm reminds yourself to go to bed on time. () 4. What can be the best title for the passage? A.Saying No to Gambling B.Sitting for Long Is Harmful C.Bingewatching, Bad for Brain D.TV Se
27、ries Have Bad Influences on Your Brain D “Film” and “movie” often mean the same thing. Either of the words you use may help others guess where a person lives or is from. First, lets look at the word “film”. One definition(定义) of it is the special material used for taking photographs. But you can als
28、o see a film in a theater. Used this way, “film” and “movie” mean the same thing. And as a verb, to film means to record something with a video camera. Here is an example: “Do you want me to film the important moment so you can remember it?” Now lets turn to “movie”. The worda nouncomes from the phr
29、ase “moving pictures”. Movies and films are recordings of moving pictures that tell a story. Here are some example sentences with the word “movie”: “Do you want to go to the movies tonight?” “If you go to Hollywood in California, you might see a movie star.” In America, it is common to say “the movi
30、es” when you talk about going to a movie theater. Stephen Follows is a writer, producer and film researcher who lives in England. He wrote that people who work in the film industry use “film” more than “movie”. However, he found people who live in America usually say “movie”, while those in Britain
31、use both. “Film” is still more popular in Europe and parts of Africa, but “movie” is best used in America, as well as in Japan and India. So that is why Americans say “English at the movies” and not “English at the films”! () 8. Whats the same meaning of “film” and “movie”? A.The thing we see in a t
32、heater.B.The actors performance in a film. C.The material used for making a film.D.Recording something with a video camera. () 9. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A.The use of the word “movie” B.The definition of the word “film” C.The difference between “film” and “movie” D.The places where
33、 people use “film” and “movie” ()10. In which place do people prefer using “movie” to using “film” according to the text? A.In China.B.In France.C.In America.D.In Britain. ()11. What can be the best title for the text? A.English at the Movies or English at the Films? B.Judge a Persons Identity Just
34、by English Words C.The Difference between American and British English D.Is “Movie” Older than “Film” in the World? 七选五七选五 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 选项中有两项为多余 选项。 Here are five cooking habits that could be costing you important nutrients, causing you to overeator even making you sick. Boiling v
35、egetables A 2015 review showed that boiling vegetables resulted in a high loss of vitamin C._1_ “If youre not drinking a soup, youre missing out on nutrients,” says Nishta Saxena, a dietitian based in Toronto. Washing chicken While your favourite old cookbooks likely tell you to wash a chicken befor
36、e cooking, this outdated advice is a safety risk. Cleaning meat in water may remove some of the bacteria, but its also likely to pass it around your kitchen. _2_ And clean your hands after youve finished the cooking. Removing skins from fruits and vegetables “Large amounts of nutrients are found in
37、the skins,” says Liz Powell, who is a dietitian from Vancouver. “Concern about chemical remains isnt a good enough reason to do the removing. _3_” Mixing everything A smoothie(a mixed drink) is a smart way to eat some greens. _4_ Theyre often short of protein and healthy fat. These things work toget
38、her to keep us feeling full and satisfied. Without them, its not really a balanced meal. Powell suggests adding some foods which contain protein or having a piece of wholewheat(全麦的) bread on the side. Overdressing salads We think we can add anything to salads, and theyll still be a nutritious choice
39、. But its just not true. If youre topping your bowl with dried strawberries and sweet cheese, youve easily added 30 grams of sugar to your socalled healthy lunch. _5_ A.You should choose healthy produce for your family. B.But these kinds of drinks are likely to be unbalanced. C.To stay safe, dont wa
40、sh the meat when preparing it. D.Cabbage, for example, loses about 33% of its vitamin C. E. Nuts are better choices to improve the taste of your greens. F. The skins of potatoes contain more nutrients than its inside part. G. Washing your produce will remove some chemicals from the surface. 1.2.3.4.
41、5. 答案与详解 阅读理解 A13 BDCB14 CBCDC14 CBCCD811 AACA 七选五15 DCGBE 详解 A 【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。 文章就如何帮助孩子理解“给予”的真正含义向父母 们介绍了四种活动。 1. B解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“why not take the time to teach your sons or daughters a little bit about giving back? Here are 4 activities which can help your children know whatthe real meaning o
42、f givingis”可知,这些活动可以让父母帮助孩子知道“给予”的 真正含义,应该是以父母为对象的。故选 B。 2. D解析: 细节理解题。 根据 Donating(捐赠) Online 部分中的“If they have a Go Henry card, they can even do this themselves directly using their own money earned from playing the games that develop intelligence(智力)”可知,孩子们可以使用自己从玩开发智力的游戏中 得到的钱直接在网上捐赠。因此,网上捐赠接受玩智
43、力游戏得到的钱。故选 D。 3. C解析:细节理解题。根据 Volunteering Within the Community(社区)部分中的 “Whether its clearing rubbish from a park or visiting the elderly, volunteering is certainly the most direct way for your children to understand what we mean when we say giving ”可知, 在社区内帮助清理垃圾、看望老人等志愿服务可以让孩子理解“给予”的真正含义。 故选 C。 B
44、【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明喝咖啡或绿茶可以降低中风的风险,但过量 也会导致血压升高,因此,要适量饮用咖啡或绿茶。 1. C解析:细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Similarly, green tea could also be beneficial for preventing the shocking event, caused when a blood vessel in or serving the brain is blocked.”可知,当大脑中的血管发生堵塞的时候,可能会导致中风。故选 C。 2. B解析:推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“They found that
45、people who drank at least one cup of coffee a day had about a 20 per cent lower risk of stroke, compared to those who rarely drank it.”可知,每天至少喝一杯咖啡对身体健康有好处。故选 B。 3. C解析:观点态度题。根据最后一段第一句“Dr Dale Webb, from the Stroke Association, said, We welcome this study which suggests that the benefits of antioxid
46、ants in coffee and green tea may offset the potential harm from caffeine.”可知,Dale Webb 博士对这 项研究的成果持赞赏态度。故选 C。 4. D解析:标题归纳题。根据文章内容可知,本文主要讲述了最新的研究表明,适当 饮用一定量的咖啡或绿茶能降低中风的风险。D 项意为“适当饮用咖啡或茶很重要”, 体现 了本文的主旨,适合做标题。故选 D。 C 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了刷剧对人的大脑有害,并提出了克服 刷剧危害的建议。 1. C解析: 细节理解题。 根据第二段中的“The past time o
47、ften leads to social isolation(孤 立), snacking on junk food and a lack of exercise and sleep, which, over time, is bad for the brain, he said.”可知,疯狂刷剧可能会带来的危害有:导致人们社交孤立,吃过多垃圾食品,缺乏 运动和睡眠等,而“more social communication”不是其危害。故选 C。 2. B解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This instant satisfaction is similar to gambling(赌博),
48、 where even after a win, you are not satisfied and want to continue playing.”可 知,Dr Wright 认为刷剧就如同赌博一样,赢了一场不满足还想再玩。故选 B。 3. C解析:段落大意题。根据最后一段中的“Setting an alarm can be helpful for reminding yourself to go to sleep at a decent time its important to balance TV viewing with socializing. As for the snack
49、s, Dr Wright advises to stay away from salty, fatty, calorific foods.” 可知,本段是对如何克服刷剧提出的建议。故选 C。 4. C解析:标题归纳题。通读文章可知本文主要介绍的是刷剧对大脑有害,并在最后 一段提出了克服的建议。故选 C。 D 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章从定义、词性、用法和使用地域等方面将“film” 和“movie”这两个词进行了比较,说明它们的相同和不同之处,以及它们的使用情况。 8. A解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But you can also see a film in a theater
50、. Used this way, film and movie mean the same thing.”可知,当我们说“在电影院里看电影” 的时候, “film”和“movie”意思是一样的。故选 A。 9. A解析:段落大意题。根据第三段中的“Now lets turn to movie”可知,此 段介绍“movie”这个词的来历,并举出几个使用“movie”这个词的语境的例句,可见这一段是 介绍“movie”这个词的用法。故选 A。 10. C解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“people who live in America usually say movie, while thos