1、高考英语二轮复习备考：七选五阅读专题训练Task 1Australias native and unique wildlifekoalas are under constant threat from human activity and natural disasters. 1 Therefore， protecting the unique species is important.So， what is so special about koalas and what makes them so “cool”？ 2 Or could it be their laid-back appea
2、rance due to the fact that they are herbivores（食草动物） and mainly feed on juicy eucalyptus leaves， which take a lot of time and energy to digest.What is amazing is that because they often live in a dry and hot environment， they drink very little water. 3 Well， scientists have discovered that these wil
3、d mammals lick running water off the smooth surface of a tree trunk when it is raining. This phenomenon is called “stem flow”.Valentine Melba， the lead author of the research from the University of Sydney， told the BBC， “I think the main message is that behavioral observations in the wild are very i
4、mportant to establish what is normal and what is unusual， and to truly understand what animals need. 4 ”5 However， these sleepy creatures do need a drink sometimes. And if were to encourage them to grow well， we need to conserve their habitat.A. So， how do they survive？B. If we watch them carefully，
5、 they will tell us.C. These adorable-looking creatures appear friendly and easy to control.D. Maybe it is their ability to sleep for up to 22 hours a day.E. A lot of koalas lost their lives in the bushfires in 2019.F. The word “koala” means “no drink” or “no water”.G. Its no wonder that people are c
6、oncerned about the future of the species.Task 2On a hot summer day， nothing tastes better than a nice slice of watermelon. Understanding the best growing conditions for watermelons will help you grow this wonderful fruit.1 The plants do all the work. They grow great in the south during warmer season
7、s， so if you live in the north， you can follow the given tips to succeed.Firstly， you should start early varieties in the house and plant transplants （移植物） instead of planting seeds directly into the soil. Watermelons prefer sandy soil over others. 2Another tip is that the transplanted watermelon se
8、edlings （幼苗） should be planted 2 to 3 feet apart. You should definitely include 7 to 10 rows between. 3 But dont start them too early because large growing watermelon seedlings dont do well when transplanted.When thinking about how to grow watermelons， you want to be sure that you keep the area free
9、 from weeds. A good， shallow hoeing （锄地） is best. 4 And you certainly dont want to cut any shoots off the main plant. Another thing to think about when considering how to grow watermelons is that they need plenty of water. You should especially give them water when it gets dry， as it often does in t
10、he dead of summer.5 If the bottom where it sits in the soil is yellow， the watermelon is probably ripe for you to enjoy.A. You do not want to disturb the roots.B. Growing watermelons is not that difficult.C. The plants should be started indoors and then put outside.D. Growing watermelons takes about
11、 120 days from start to finish.E. You can also transplant a seedling that has been started indoors into the soil.F. Growing watermelons also requires space as the plants spread on the ground.G. Growing conditions for watermelons include lots of sunshine during the day and warm nights.Task 3Studying
12、abroad is full of adventures. To get the most out of your time with your host family， check out our tips.Be open and communicative.You are allergic to peanuts， dont like seafood， or have a fear of dogs of all sizes？1 They should know the most important facts about you from your paperwork， but some t
13、hings cannot be stressed enoughespecially when it comes to health issues.Accept the differences.You will probably have to get used to different food and house rules that are not the same as back home. Remember： different， new， and not the same dont have to mean bad. Things are done in other ways aro
14、und the world. As long as everything works， this is a good thing of the learning experience. 2 Get to know your host family.Be interested in what your host family works， eats， or does for fun. Ask questions， be curious， and try to learn about and from them. Its the best way to discover a different c
15、ulture and practice your vocabulary. 3Mind your manners.4 Keep your room clean. Dont leave the dishes in the sink or the empty milk jugs in the fridge. Help carry the groceries from the car to the house. Do not sleep all day Sunday and complain that theres no breakfast ready when you wake up.5If you
16、 dont like the radio station in the car or the show everyone is watching on TV， take a deep breath and dont complain. After a few weeks or months， you can go back to your old life and have loads of good stories and memories to share.A. Lets face it.B. Respect the schedule.C. Remember that its all te
17、mporary.D. Tell your host family about it right away.E. Participating in activities is a great bonding experience.F. You do not live in a hotel and your host mom is not your maid.G. But respect personal space and dont force a relationship with your host family.Task 4I was giving my 5-year-old a bath
18、 one night when she looked out of the window at our fence and announced， “You know， Mamma， sometimes， looking at trees helps you to think.” 1 What a deep observation from a little child！“You are right，” I encouragedher. “What are you thinking about？”Lately， there have been a lot of changes going on
19、in my life at work. Business has been hard and I have been doing a lot of consultation with customers who havent been able to afford help. 2 I have a need and a desire to help， but I often say “Yes” when my wallet should be saying “No”！The last few years have been such a struggle for so many of my c
20、ustomers from so many walks of life. 3 Worse yet， I always have a voice in the back of my head that says if I dont relax or learn a better way to deal with stress， cancer might come near！So when my daughter said that sentence， I promised to spend more time in nature.4 It is so healing. I have spent
21、a few gym days for hikes in the hills above my house. 5 I am always more clear-headed after that. So I plan on spending some time this summer in southern California， enjoying thinking at the base of an old， wise treewith my daughter， of course.A. I struggle with this.B. What she said is so true.C. M
22、y health is on the downside.D. I decided to stop the busy life.E. I just sat in surprise and silence.F. I have trouble sleeping， sometimes.G. Have you ever sat in a park and stared at a tree？七选五阅读专题训练 答案Task 1415 EDABF/15 BFCAD15 DAGFC/15 EAFBG完形填空专题训练Task 115 CBCDC 610 BAACD1115 AADBATask 215 DDABB 610 BABCD1115 BCBCDTask 315 BADBC 610 DABDA1115 CACBCTask 415 DACBC 610 DBDBB1115 ADBCC
