1、【专题训练】阅读七选五专题训练六第二节(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）On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “Youre nervous and thats okay. Everyone is afraid of high scho
2、ol.” 36 I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. 37 Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didnt think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack
3、 that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right. 38 With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad
4、. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.Since then, Ive been elected vice president of my class, which wasnt much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions. It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. 39 Make su
5、re you participate in some out-of-class activities because youll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isnt straight As. Most important of all, be who you are, whether youre a “fool”, an athlete, or a lower grader. 40 Now you know the true secrets of high school. A. I didnt
6、 admit it.B. I didnt get any school schedule. C. Dont try to pretend to be someone youre not.D. My schoolbag was really too heavy for me to carry.E. High school is something that any student can overcome.F. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldnt figure out.G. Despite my fears, after the firs
7、t week I finally had my schedule figured out.（2）Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and OrganizationsMany college students dont know what theyre missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colleges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich an
8、d rewarding experience. 36 Check them out and see whats available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations. 1. Meet new people.It can be hard to meet new people in college, especially in your first year. 37 However, in a club, youll find yourself in a small
9、er group of people who likely share your interest. 2. Help your major.There are many student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments. Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining an academic club you will probably have an easier time to
10、 know professors in your departments. 38 3. Learn important leadership skills.Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn importantleadership skills that would look great on job applications. 39 These skills could be event planning, finance management, and so on. Find a club that you
11、love being a part of and if you work hard you might be able to gain such a position.4. 40 Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most out of your time in college!A. Have fun.B. Never waste energy.
12、C. Class sizes can be big.D. Take advantage of your major.E. So dont just walk past those tables during clubs week.F. In a club, you will be able to gain other important skills.G. And you might even get access to study help and other academic advice.（3）Benefits of ReadingRecently Ive been on a huge
13、reading kick, checking out anything I can get my hands on in the library. 36 Here are a few of my favourite ways that reading has improved my quality of life, and will certainly improve yours. Reducing stress.Where I might have had a stressful day, a book can easily refresh me. Fiction is fantastic
14、for this. Reading an awesome fiction book is perfect right before bed time, though sometimes its hard to put the book down if its really good. 37 Improved memory.I have an awful memory. I usually cant remember what Ive eaten for breakfast, let alone things like names and addresses. Yet Ive been find
15、ing that I can remember things much easier when Ive been reading consistently. 38 Not really. But Id say its a pretty safe bet that reading has somehow improved my memory. Increased vocabulary. 39 Its no secret. But did you know that reading increases your vocabulary more than talking or direct teac
16、hing? In fact, language in childrens books is likely to be more fantastic than average conversation. Increased vocabulary is especially important for bloggers or writers. 40 This isnt much of a surprise, considering that reading improves vocabulary and critical thinking. I feel like a better writer,
17、 as Im constantly surrounding myself with works from people who are better than me. Thats why English classes in high school make you read “the classics”. The more you read the better of a writer youll become. A. Still, youll be relaxed.B. Improved writing skills.C. Helping broaden horizon.D. Isnt i
18、t surprising that reading reduces stress?E. Do I have any scientific data to match this up?F.Reading increases your vocabulary and improves your spelling.G. The act of reading every day has helped me in nearly every aspect of my life.（4）Each of us fails from time to time.If we are wise, we accept th
19、ese failures as a necessarypart of the learning process. But all too often, parents and teachers dontallow children to have thissame right. 36 Donnie was my youngest third-grader.Hisfearof failure kept him from classroom games and answering questionshe was afraid he might be wrong. I tried my best t
20、o build hisself-confidence. But nothing changed until midterm, when Mary Anne came. She was a student teacher, young and pretty, and she loved children. 37 One morning, we were working on math problems at the chalkboard. Donnie had copied the problems with pains-taking tidiness and filled answers in
21、 the first row.Pleasedwith his progress, Ileft the children with Mary and went for art materials. When I returned, Donnie was intears. 38 My student teacher looked at me helplessly.Suddenly her face brightened.Then she got a container filled with pencils.“See these pencils, Donnie!” she said gently.
22、“They belong to Mrs Lindstrom and me.See how the erasers are worn! Thats because we make mistakes too. 39 Thats what youmust learn to do, too. ” She kissed him and stood up.“Here,” she encouraged, “Ill leave one pencil on your desk so youll remember that everybody makes mistakes,eventeachers.” Donni
23、e looked up with love in his eyes and a smile. 40 That, together with Mary Annes frequent encouragement, graduallypersuaded him that its all right to make mistakes as long as you erase themand try again.A. Donnie succeeded eventually.B. Hed missed the third problem.C. But we erase the mistakes and t
24、ry again.D.Thepencilbecame Donnies prized possession.E. The following is how our children ever experienced.F. My pupils, Donnie included, allrespected her very much.G. Whenever I see a childstruggle with this kind of pressure, I think of Donnie.（5）How to Deal with Low SpiritsDealing with low spirits
25、 requires action, but taking action when youre blue can be hard. However, you can get there by making positive choices for yourself each day.Write.Each day, write freely about what most bothers you. 36 Just write! Write five things you are most grateful for each day. Gratefulness can help you begin
26、seeing life as half full rather than half empty. Write letters to your friends and family. Write notes to yourself as if you were talking to a much beloved friend.Watch your language. 37 Stay away from negative words. Avoid sayings like, “Nothing ever goes right for me” or “What should I expect? Lif
27、e isnt fair.” Your words can turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy（预言）. Let your self-talk be positive, optimistic and helpful. 38 Taking painting lessons. Start learning how to play the piano, the guitar or the violin. Walk around town taking photographs. Write a childrens story, a novel, a poem or
28、a song. Let your creative self explore and revel（陶醉）in the joy of creation.Start exercising.Exercise can help your body make and give out those “happy chemicals” that keep you feeling good. 39 Start swimming. Start climbing.Eat healthy.The chemicals, or lack of them, in our brain and body can either
29、 make us happy or sad. Buy a juicer and begin making vegetables and fruit drinks. Take multi-vitamin. Make sure you get enough amount of Vitamin C, E, and B. 40 Take action and youll make it!A. Get creative.B. And never be careless.C. Join a local walking club.D.Dont worry about spelling or grammar.E. Your language must always be interesting enough.F. The words you use can sometimes make you down.G. Make it your goal to eat four vegetables and two fruits a day.参考答案：(1) 36-40 AFGEC (2) 36-40 ECGFA(3) 36-40 GAEFB(4) 36-40 GFBCD(5) 36-40 DFACG
