1、【专题训练】阅读七选五专题训练九第二节(共5小题；每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,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。（1）It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without. We live in a consumer society where there is an enormous demand for commercial products of all kinds. Moreover, an increase in industrial produc
2、tion is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment. 36 Many people believe that nuclear energy provides an inexhaustible and economical source of power and that it is therefore essential for an industrially developing society. 37 Firstly, nuclear power except for accidents, is
3、 clean. A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff. The nuclear reactor represents an enormous step in our scientific evolution. Whatever the anti-nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primit
4、ive sources of fuel.However, opponents of nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to civilians. 38 There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America, in Britain and, and of course, in Russia. The possibility of incr
5、eases in the cost of uranium in addition to the cost of greater safety provisions could price nuclear power out of the market. In the long run, environmentalists argue, nuclear energy wastes valuable resources and disturbs the ecology to an extent which could bring about the destruction of the human
6、 race. 39 In spite of the case against nuclear energy outlined above, nuclear energy programmes are expanding. 40 However, it is doubtful whether this growth will or can continue. After weighing up the arguments on both sides, it seems there are good economic and ecological reasons for sources of en
7、ergy other than nuclear power.A. Nevertheless, primitive sources of fuel are more economical.B. Thus, if we wish to survive, we cannot afford nuclear energy.C. Such an increase means an abundant and cheap energy supply.D. There are a number of other advantages in the use of nuclear energy.E. Further
8、more, it is questionable whether eventually nuclear power is a cheap source of energy.F. Such an expansion assumes a continual growth in industrial production and consumer demand.G. Therefore, with nuclear energy projects expanding, the cost of the nuclear energy will increase.（2）Scientists use a te
9、st called Digit Symbol Substitution to assess everything from dementia(痴呆) to brain damage. Hartshorne, the lead author of the study, employed the test in his study of how intelligence changes over time. 36 Most adults are bad at memorizing bits of information without context. A classic example is t
10、hat youll have an easier time remembering a story about someone who bakes than a person with the last name Baker. _37_ A 2011 study found humans are best at learning new names in our early 20s.The human brain has a remarkable capacity to identify faces, and scientists are just beginning to learn why
11、. On average, our ability to learn and remember new faces appears to peak shortly after our 30th birthday. 38 Dont worry. A 2015 study suggests that our ability to sustain attention improves with age, reaching its peak around age 43.Dating is tough. One of the reasons could be that were generally ba
12、d at reading other peoples emotions until we reach our late 40s. 39 Performance peaked for people aged around 48.Ever wonder why you always lose at Scrabble(拼字游戏)? 40 According to peoples scores on multiple-choice vocabulary tests, most of us dont reach our peak wordsmith(词语大师) abilities until were
13、in our late 60s or early 70s. A. Having trouble focusing? B. Good news: Your best days may be ahead.C. Young people dont appear to be as burdened by this issue, though.D. He found that participants performance generally peaked in their late teens.E. Participants were asked to describe the emotion th
14、e person in the photo felt.F. Adults approaching mid-years may have the greatest capacity to remain focused.G. The results suggest that no matter what your age is, theres always a new peak on the horizon.（3）Whether youve been in college or youre looking forward to going to university in the future,
15、you and your family are likely to spend some time worrying about the cost of your college education. 36 However, that will pay off for years to come. Earning scholarships is a great way to help you. The Financial Aid Office at Illinois State helps students identify scholarship opportunities every da
16、y. Here is some advice to help you. 37 Have you asked your high school or community college financial aid office about scholarships at your school? Many schools have a list of several scholarships right there. 38 Check with community organizations, banks and credit unions, and large employers who ma
17、y offer scholarship opportunities in your area.Find your “hook” 39 . Your unique characteristics can help your scholarship applications stand out. Pay special attention to awards that mention your best qualities, whether thats academic achievements, leadership, community service, or something less c
18、ommon. Think about why a donor wants to assist you in paying for your education. Most scholarship providers want to encourage a particular behavior. Companies may want to attract future employees.Develop a routine Every scholarship is different in terms of when you can apply, what you need to turn i
19、n, when the winner is announced, and how the money is given to you. 40 There isnt a single application or search engine that allows you to find and apply for everything. Visit the website for the Office of Student Financial Aid for lists of scholarship opportunities. Go through the lists to find the
20、 ones that match you best and keep track of when you can apply for them.A. Typically, scholarship applications open in the late fall or early spring for the next school years awards, but that also varies depending on the donors.B. While youre searching, consider what makes you special as a student.C
21、. There is no doubt that college education is a necessary step to get yourselves prepared for the future.D. Believe in yourselves.E. Begin in your own backyard.F. Local awards can often be easier to get as the application pools are smaller and less competitive.G. Its no secret that college is one of
22、 the biggest investments.（4）Imagine that you are in a remote village somewhere with no medical clinic. 36 Once the doctors get to you, they examine you and take blood samples, but they wont be able to help you until they take the samples back to the hospital to find out what is wrong. 37 Thanks to e
23、ngineer Andy Ozcan, many people may never be in this situation. He has invented an app that turns your mobile phone into a diagnostic (诊断的) tool.Ozcans invention is important because it is very accurate and easy to use. In many remote places, even if doctors have microscopes and other instruments to
24、 help them make diagnoses, there may still be other problems. Many doctors, for example, dont have enough training to correctly interpret what they see. 38 With Ozcans mobile phone app, health workers can take a special photo of a blood sample and send it to a central computer at a hospital. The com
25、puter will then automatically interpret the photo and send a diagnosis back in a few minutes. 39 His technology only requires a mobile phone and an Internet connection. As more than four billion people already have cell phones, the cost of establishing the diagnostic system is fairly low.By inventin
26、g a medical tool that uses existing technology-mobile phones-Ozcan has developed a medical tool that is both practical and economical. Therefore, it can be effectively almost anywhere. 40 A. Another reason that Ozcans invention is important is that it is inexpensive.B. Even though you may only have
27、a simple infection (感染), you might die because of the delay.C. People are trying to reduce the cost of this new medical tool.D. Ozcans simple, cost-effective tool might just save millions of lives around the world.E. This tool has become much more popular all around the world.F. You become very sick
28、 and must wait days until a mobile medical unit arrives to help.G. As a result, they may diagnose illnesses incorrectly.（5）When people have a choice of whom to work with, likability can sometimes matter a little bit more than ability, said Tiziana Casciaro, an associate professor at the University o
29、f Torontos Rotman School of Management, who researches likability in the workplace. 36 These strategies can help: 37 You can induce a sense of similarity with almost anybody by finding things you have in common. They may not be apparent right away, so be observant. Great salespeople do this all the
30、time by studying potential customers for bits and pieces of their lives they can relate to.Like someone and theyll like you right back 38 Flattery (奉承) can convey fondness, but she doesnt recommend using the fake kind, even though it may work. Casciaro said, Flattery that is completely made up is ex
31、hausting and morally blameworthy. Instead, let a praise come from a real place. 39 For instance, I really appreciate what you did yesterday.When you give people praises, it goes a very long way towards their liking you back.Be a familiar presenceHumans like things that are familiar, so just seeing y
32、ou around in person makes you more likable to others. This concept gives a whole new meaning to the idea of face time, Casciaro said. 40 If not, just try to talk to people as much as possible in person during work hours, she advised. You want to maximize rich interactions and cut down on the drier o
33、nes, like texts and phone calls. Be sure to be seen.A. Ask a lot of questions.B. See the positive in a person and express it to him.C. People like to guess what others think about them.D. What can you do to increase your chances of being liked?E. Find the common points that link you with another person.F. Its almost irresistible that we like people who seem to like us.G. Go to after-work drinks if you have time and you would find the outing enjoyable.参考答案：(1) 36-40 CDEBF(2) 36-40 DCAEB(3) 36-40 GEFBA(4) 36-40 FBGAD(5) 36-40 DEFBG
