Units1-4 七选五阅读专项练习-2026-2027学年译林版高中英语选择性必修第一册

Units1-4七选五阅读专项练习

Unit 1 Food Matters（饮食与健康）

Passage 1 正念饮食，告别情绪化进食

Many people turn to food for comfort when feeling stressed, lonely or bored. This emotional eating habit does not solve mental problems. (1) ________ It leads to weight gain, poor digestion and even deeper feelings of guilt.

Mindful eating is an effective way to break this cycle. It means paying full attention to every bite you take, without distraction. (2) ________ Instead of scrolling through phones or watching videos during meals, you focus on the taste, texture and smell of food.

Practicing mindful eating helps you recognize your body’s real signals. (3) ________ You can easily tell whether you are truly hungry or just eating to escape negative emotions. Gradually, you will stop overeating unconsciously.

Another benefit is that it improves digestion. When you eat slowly and calmly, your stomach gets enough time to process food. (4) ________ More importantly, it builds a healthy relationship with food.

Changing eating habits takes time and patience. Start with small steps. Put down your screen, chew slowly and enjoy every meal. (5) ________

A. It calms your mind and reduces stress while eating.

B. It only brings temporary pleasure and long-term harm.

C. Fast eating always puts a burden on your digestive system.

D. It helps you distinguish physical hunger from emotional hunger.

E. You will finally gain control over your diet and body.

F. Most people fail to notice the difference between full and hungry.

G. It encourages people to eat various nutritious foods every day.

 

Passage 2 传统发酵美食的健康价值

Traditional fermented foods have existed in almost every culture for thousands of years. From Chinese pickles and yogurt to European cheese, these special foods are more than tasty. (1) ________

Fermentation is a natural process that changes the nutrition of food. During the process, beneficial bacteria grow actively and break down complex nutrients. (2) ________ This makes fermented food much easier for the human body to absorb.

The biggest advantage of fermented food is its function of protecting the gut. The human gut is home to billions of bacteria that support digestion and immunity. (3) ________ They can balance gut flora and improve intestinal health.

However, not all fermented foods are healthy. Some commercial products add too much salt, sugar or preservatives to extend shelf life. (4) ________ Homemade fermented foods with simple ingredients are always the best choice.

In recent years, traditional fermented foods have regained popularity. More people realize that ancient food wisdom fits modern healthy lifestyles. (5) ________

A. They carry unique health benefits discovered by ancient people.

B. These additives may reduce their nutritional value.

C. Fermented foods are rich in active beneficial bacteria.

D. They are widely regarded as the most popular daily snacks.

E. Hard-to-digest substances in food will be decomposed.

F. Thus, traditional food culture is valued once again.

G. People begin to refuse all processed and fermented foods.

 

Unit 2 The Universal Language（音乐与通用语言）

Passage 1 音乐为何能跨越语言打动人心

Music is often called the universal language of mankind. People from different countries can hardly understand each other’s spoken words. (1) ________ This magical power makes music a unique cross-cultural communication tool.

The secret lies in music’s connection with human emotions. All humans share basic feelings: joy, sorrow, excitement and calmness. (2) ________ A soft melody conveys comfort, while a fast rhythm expresses passion and energy.

Besides emotions, music shares universal structural rules. Most music follows fixed rhythm, beat and tone rules. (3) ________ Even without professional music knowledge, ordinary listeners can feel its beauty and mood.

In international events and cultural exchanges, music plays an irreplaceable role. It breaks cultural prejudice and shortens the distance between strangers. (4) ________ It creates a peaceful atmosphere for mutual understanding.

In a word, language divides people, but music unites them. (5) ________ It is forever the most touching universal language in the world.

A. But they can always feel the emotion in music.

B. These consistent rules make music easy for people to understand.

C. Music can directly reflect these common human feelings.

D. It avoids the misunderstanding caused by language barriers.

E. People listen to music mainly to kill spare time and relax.

F. Its charm never fades with time or cultural differences.

G. Learning music helps people master foreign languages faster.

 

Passage 2 背景音乐对学习效率的影响

Many students like listening to music while studying. Some people believe it distracts attention, while others think it improves efficiency. (1) ________ The key lies in the type of music and learning tasks.

Soft, instrumental music without lyrics is beneficial to study. It can mask sudden noises in the environment and create a stable learning atmosphere. (2) ________ It calms nerves and helps students stay focused for a longer time.

However, music with obvious lyrics is harmful for mental work. When you do reading or writing tasks, your brain needs to process language information. (3) ________ This will cause information confusion and reduce learning accuracy.

Loud and fast-paced music is also not suitable for studying. It excites the nervous system and makes people restless. (4) ________ Students will find it hard to concentrate on difficult knowledge points.

Therefore, we should choose music wisely during study. Proper background music is a good helper, but improper choice will become a barrier. (5) ________