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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Kids seem to spend endless hours on smartphones,computers and tablet computers these days.The best thing parents can do to prevent it is to encourage youngsters to spend more time outdoors in the sunlight.
There has been a massive rise around the globe in short-sightedness—or myopia(近视) as it's officially known—over recent decades.Myopia or shortsightedness is becoming more common.Lack of natural light seems to be the key issue.“The main factor seems to be a lack of exposure to direct sunlight,because children who study a lot and who use computers or smartphones or tablet computers a lot have less opportunity to run around outside and are less exposed to sunshine and because of that children seem to be at more risk of developing short-sightedness.”
Professor Hammond says,“It may be that there's no coincidence that in East Asian countries,the most myopic ones all relate to the maths league tables(排名表).These kids are being pushed with very intensive education from a very young age and spend a lot of time indoors studying everything close up.Therefore the concern is that all close work—like playing with the iPad and iPhone—carries the potential that it could make them more short-sighted.”
The best thing to do,experts say,is to get children playing outside as much as possible.In a perfect world,probably on average across the week and the weekend,two hours a day outdoors is protective of becoming short-sighted in children.Healthy diet is really also important—in terms of getting oily fish,green vegetables,green leafy vegetables as much as possible.
“What we need to look at is ways of modifying the impact that these activities have on their visual development,”Professor Hammond said.“There are eye drops and other treatments to slow myopia progression.But in terms of preventing myopia itself,there isn't any data out there at the moment in terms of the question,‘Could the drops we use slow progression or stop myopia developing at all?’”
【语篇解读】 本文讲述的是长时间在室内玩手机、电脑或埋头学习会导致青少年近视率上升,专家建议多让孩子们参加户外活动有助于保护视力。
1.What does the underlined word“that”in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Much natural light.
B.Running around outside.
C.Computers or smartphones.
D.Less exposure to sunshine.
D 代词指代题。根据画线词所在句“...because children who study a lot and who use computers or smartphones or tablet computers a lot have less opportunity to run around outside and are less exposed to sunshine and because of that children seem to be at more risk of developing shortsightedness.”可知,此处that指“很少有机会在外面跑步,很少接触阳光”。故选D。
2.What does Professor Hammond think of short-sightedness among East Asian children?
A.It appears quite by chance.
B.It is not serious enough.
C.It largely relates to iPad or iPhone.
D.It connects with their study pressure.
D 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知,哈蒙德教授认为东亚儿童的近视与他们的学习压力有关系。故选D。
3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.The myopic students will decrease in the future.
B.Researchers have found methods to reduce myopia.
C.It's still a hard job to control the children's myopia.
D.Researchers needn't collect any more data on myopia.
C 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,控制孩子们的近视仍然是一项艰巨的工作。故选C。
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Common Troubles of Students
B.Problems Caused by short-sightedness
C.Staying Outdoors More to Keep Good Eyesight
D.The Importance of Protecting Kids
C 标题归纳题。根据第一段第二句“The best thing parents can do to prevent it is to encourage youngsters to spend more time outdoors in the sunlight.”可知,多待在户外有助于保持良好的视力。故选C。
B
It is back-to-school time in the United States, which for many is bittersweet.The bitter part is saying goodbye to carefree, unscheduled summer days.The sweet part is saying hello to a new school year and school friends.
However, going back to school can also be a stressful time for children and families.Every kid must make the change from easy summer life to routines, schedules and homework.Parents might also stress about spending extra money for a new school year.They often need to pay school fees or to buy new school clothes, sports equipment, musical instruments and school supplies.
Back-to-school stress is different for different ages.Younger children may feel scared to leave their families.Making new friends and dealing with bullying can also cause stress for students.Older students may stress about their appearance, grades and getting into college.
A 2019 survey by the American Psychological Association found that teens in the US are now as stressed as adults.A high percentage of the teens surveyed say they are stressed about getting into a good college (83%) or deciding what to do after high school (69%) and financial concerns for their family (65%).
However, parents, teachers and children can all help to make the transition back to school easier.
Mary Anne Aidala began teaching in the New York school system in l967.She retired 39 years later, in 2006.She is an award-winning teacher.She advises parents to focus on the basics—get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, and turn off electronics before bedtime.
“Well, the first thing they (parents) have to do is to get them (children) on a schedule of sleep habits.And they should also make sure they have a good breakfast to keep their brains alert.And maybe before they go to sleep every night they should start to read them a story or do something educational: so, they can start to reactivate their brains into using them.”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了重新回到学校家长和孩子都会面临一些压力和不适应,Mary Anne(玛丽·安妮)建议家长重点关注基本状况——保证充足睡眠,吃健康食品,并在睡前关掉电子产品。
5.How do most kids generally feel when their summer holiday is over?
A.Easy and energetic.
B.Excited and nervous.
C.Fully occupied and tired.
D.Scared and stressed.
B 细节理解题。根据第一段后两句“The bitter part is saying goodbye to carefree, unscheduled summer days.The sweet part is saying hello to a new school year and school friends.”可知,暑期结束,孩子们内心苦乐参半,苦涩的部分是正要告别无忧无虑的夏日假期,甜蜜的部分是向新学年和学校朋友问好。说明孩子们既兴奋又紧张,故选B。
6.Why are some parents stressed out at the beginning of a new school year?
A.They are anxious about school violence.
B.They need to buy more clothes for children.
C.They have an extra expense besides school fees.
D.They are confused at the demand of musical instruments.
C 细节理解题。根据第二段后两句“Parents might also stress about spending extra money for a new school year.They often need to pay school fees or to buy new school clothes, sports equipment, musical instruments and school supplies.”可知,家长也可能会因为新学年的花费而感到有压力。他们经常需要支付学费或购买新的学校服装、运动器材、乐器和学习用品。故选C。
7.What can we learn from what Mary Anne Aidala says?
A.Children should form a good habit of going to bed early.
B.Nutrition must be put in the first place in children's diet.
C.Bedtime stories are helpful in developing children's good qualities.
D.Parents can do some simple things to help relieve children's stress.
D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“She advises parents to focus on the basics—get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, and tum off electronics before bedtime.”可知,她向父母建议了一些可以做到的简单的帮助孩子缓解压力的方法,故选D。
8.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.Lessening school burden on children
B.Living a happy and healthy school life
C.Dealing with back-to-school stress
D.Getting school life back to normal
C 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述关于重新回到学校家长和孩子所面临的压力和不适应。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五
“Keeping the body in good health is a duty,otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”This saying by Buddha is a life motto of highly healthy people. __1__ The following four habits will significantly improve your health.
They are organized and disciplined.
If you want to be healthy,you should try to become organized. __2__ It will help you succeed in everything and do things on time.
__3__
In our busy lives,it's very easy to ignore the healthy habits that keep us feeling great and eating right.Highly healthy people usually have a habit to prioritize(优先考虑)their health.They are particular about their nutrition.They always avoid fast food because they find it very harmful.
They have an exercise schedule.
Exercise and other physical activities are not only good for you,but they are also a fun way to spend time. __4__ That's why they set aside time for exercise in the mornings or evenings.Due to the high level of self-organization,they easily stick to the exercise schedule.They think that active lifestyle and regular sports will help them live longer.
They get enough sleep.
Sleep plays an important role in immune(有免疫力)function,memory,learning and other important functions. __5__ It is very important to wake up and go to sleep at the same time,because your body works according to a certain rule.
A.They take care of their health.
B.Lack of sleep can affect your immune system.
C.That's why healthy people value a good night's sleep.
D.They develop effective habits to keep good well-being.
E.Highly healthy people always find the right balance.
F.Highly healthy people use sports as a tool to keep the body in a good form.
G.Being organized may lead to feeling more in control and having more mental energy.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。就如何保持健康提出四条实用的建议。
1.D 题空前的This saying by Buddha is a life motto of highly healthy people.句意为“佛陀的这句话是高度健康的人的人生座右铭”。D选项They develop effective habits to keep good well-being.中的They指上文中的highly healthy people。故选D。
2.G G选项Being organized may lead to feeling more in control and having more mental energy.中的Being organized和此段小标题中的are organized相呼应且符合小标题的主旨,故选G。
3.A 此题空填段落主旨句。此段落小标题下文中的Highly healthy people usually have a habit to prioritize their health.与A项They take care of their health.相呼应,故选A。
4.F F项Highly healthy people use sports as a tool to keep the body in a good form.中的sports与本段小标题中的exercise schedule和下文的set aside time for exercise in the mornings or evenings相呼应。故选F。
5.C C项That's why healthy people value a good night's sleep.中的a good night's sleep与本段小标题中的get enough sleep相呼应。故选C。
Ⅲ.完形填空
I work as a waiter at a hotel.Last night,an elderly white,seemingly __1__ couple entered the restaurant.My co-worker greeted and seated them in a friendly way.We usually take charge of our own __2__,but when we are busy,we help each other out.
I was __3__ the customers at another table when the elderly husband __4__ to me that they were ready to order.I usually find it __5__ when people go out of their way to make their order,especially when we are super busy.But once I took the couple's __6__ I understood why.
The husband began ordering,stuttering (结巴) to a degree I'd never heard before.It was very clear that he had a __7__ disorder.I could tell the wife had told her husband very extensively what she wanted,as a(n) __8__ for him to practice ordering.It took him quite a while to order.Meanwhile,she was just sitting there,looking proud and __9__ despite her husband's endless stuttering.
Honestly,the whole thing just did something to me.It was beautiful and made me realize that a huge part of love is __10__,patience and support.She could have made the order and made things a lot easier for her husband and avoided the __11__ from other tables,but she didn't.However,she supported him and was proud to see him __12__ the order.
The whole thing also reminds me that life isn't always __13__ for everyone.These rich people seemed to have everything,but they also have __14__ they have to face daily.But I've learnt that life isn't about waiting for the storm to __15__,it's about learning to dance in the rain.
【语篇解读】 本文为一篇夹叙夹议文。作者描述了这样一个故事:一对看起来十分阔绰的年长夫妻来到了酒店餐厅。看到患有语言障碍的丈夫结结巴巴地下完单,妻子非常自豪。这对夫妻间的真爱使作者明白了一个道理:爱的大部分是接受、耐心和支持。生活并不总是一帆风顺,与其等待暴风雨过去,不如学会在雨中跳舞。
1.A.blind B.wealthy
C.courageous D.nervous
B 考查形容词辨析。blind盲目的,瞎的;wealthy阔绰的,富有的;courageous勇敢的,有胆量的;nervous紧张的。根据下文中These rich people seemed to have everything.可知,这对老夫妇看起来比较富有。故选B。
2.A.dishes B.meals
C.bookings D.tables
D 考查名词词义辨析。 dishes餐具,菜肴; meals膳食; bookings预订; tables桌子。根据下文I was ________ the customers at another table可知此处要用table表示餐桌。句意:通常我们只为自己负责的桌子提供服务,但有忙时,我们互相帮忙。故选D。
3.A.reacting to B.cheering up
C.waiting on D.looking after
C 考查动词短语辨析。reacting to对……作出反应;cheering up使高兴,使振作;waiting on招待,服侍;looking after照顾。由下面的at another table可知,当我在另一张桌子上招待顾客时,那位年长的丈夫向我示意他们可以点菜了。故选C。
4.A.signaled B.shouted
C.explained D.said
A 考查动词辨析。signaled表示;示意;shouted呼喊; explained解释; said说话。由下文的that they were ready to order可知,此处表示丈夫向我示意能点菜了。故选A。
5.A.natural B.impolite
C.heartbreaking D.impressive
B 考查形容词辨析。natural自然的;impolite不礼貌的;heartbreaking心碎的;impressive感人的,给人以印象深刻的。句意:每当有客人不厌其烦地点餐,尤其是当我们特别忙的时候,我总觉得是不礼貌的。由especially when we are super busy可知,作者认为,在服务员都很忙时点餐是不礼貌的。故选B。
6.A.menu B.order
C.tip D.bill
B 考查名词辨析。menu菜单;order订单;tip提示; bill账单。根据下文The husband began ordering可知此处表示点餐。故选B。
7.A.stomach B.heart
C.speech D.breath
C 考查名词辨析。stomach胃;heart心;speech演讲,讲话;breath呼吸。根据The husband began ordering,stuttering to a degree I'd never heard before.可知,丈夫有语言障碍。故选C。
8.A.excuse B.tradition
C.target D.way
D 考查名词词义辨析。excuse借口;tradition传统; target目标;way方式,方法。根据for him to practice ordering可知,妻子已详细告诉丈夫要点什么,以此种方式来训练他点餐。故选D。
9.A.absent-minded B.satisfied
C.attractive D.strict
B 考查形容词辨析。absent-minded心不在焉的; satisfied满意的;attractive吸引人的; strict严格的。由前面的looking proud可知,尽管她丈夫说话口吃很严重,妻子只是坐在那里,看上去很骄傲,非常满意。故选B。
10.A.thankfulness B.forgiveness
C.pity D.acceptance
D 考查名词辨析。thankfulness感谢;forgiveness原谅; pity遗憾;acceptance接受。从后面的patience and support可知,眼前所发生的让我意识到,爱在很大程度上就是接受、耐心和支持。故选D。
11.A.smiles B.stares
C.greetings D.questions
B 考查名词辨析。smiles微笑;stares凝视,注视; greetings问候,打招呼;questions问题。她本可以帮丈夫点餐,让事情变得容易一些,同时也避开其他桌位的目光,但她没有那样做。stare最合适。故选B。
12.A.analyse B.take
C.complete D.fail
C 考查动词辨析。analyse分析;take拿,取;complete完成;fail失败。相反,她支持丈夫,为他完成下单而感到自豪。故选C。
13.A.normal B.painful
C.hopeful D.smooth
D 考查形容词辨析。normal正常的;painful痛苦的; hopeful有希望的;smooth顺利的,平稳的,光滑的。句意:这一切也提醒我,生活对每个人并不总是一帆风顺的。根据下文的but可知此处表示生活并不总是顺利的。故选D。
14.A.danger B.problems
C.criticism D.choices
B 考查名词辨析。danger危险;problems问题,难题;criticism批评;choices选择。根据they have to face daily可知,这些富人似乎什么都有,但他们也有每天都要面对的问题。故选B。
15.A.pass B.strike
C.direct D.change
A 考查动词辨析。pass通过,经过;strike撞击; direct管理,指挥; change改变。句意:但我懂得了,生活不是等待暴风雨过去,而是学会在雨中跳舞。故选A。
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