高考英语二轮复习闯关导练第二部分阅读理解技巧与体裁演练课时18阅读理解七选五41224154.docx

1、高考英语二轮复习闯关导练第二部分阅读理解技巧与体裁演练课时18阅读理解七选五41224154课时18阅读理解七选五(4)【典题演练】(2016四川卷)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。Both men and women are living longer these days in industrialized countries._1_ In general, they can expect to live six or seven years more than men.One reason for this is biological.O

2、ne important biological factor that helps women live longer is the difference in hormones between men and women._2_ Between the ages of about 12 and 50，women produce hormones that are involved in fertility (生育能力)These hormones also have a positive effect on the heart and the blood flow.In fact，women

3、 are less likely to have high blood pressure or to die from heart attacks._3_They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infections.This means that women generally get sick less often and less seriously than men.The common cold is a good example：women, on average，get fewer colds than men.

4、_4_Scientists are still not exactly sure how genes influence aging, but they believe that they do.Some think that a womans body cells have a tendency(倾向)to age more slowly than a mans. Others think that a mans body cells have a tendency to age more quickly._5_AHowever, women, on average, live longer

5、.BThe biological factor plays an important part.CWomen are also helped by their female genes.DThe female hormones also protect the body in another way.ERecent research seems to support both of these possibilities.FTherefore, women are more healthy than men and can live a better life.GHormones are ch

6、emicals which are produced by the body to control various body functions.【能力提升】 A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。What to expect at high schoolAre you super worried about what to expect at high school? Well, guess what? Everyone is! The following tips will help guide you safely through your

7、first day!Understand that youll be moving a lot. Depending on the school youre at, there could be more subjects and youll have more classrooms! _1_ Be ready to move around and remember what classrooms they are in. Understand the newness of high school. There are usually more strict teachers and more

8、 classrooms! Dont worry. _2_ More friends and more freedom (hopefully)! There will be a lot of differences, so go along with it and dont feel nervous about the change. _3_Stay away from students who have higher grades than you! Theyre older and you will be an easy target, so watch your back! If they

9、 do try to threaten you or anything, tell your parents or teachers to help you with it. Be prepared for the dining room. Make sure you have friends to sit with, or youll look lonely and feel lonely. Make some new friends to sit with. _4_Remember to stay good in school._5_ You dont need an “A” for ev

10、erything, but an “F” on everything is not good! Spend enough time on study and take notes during class. AOne for every subject.BPut your books in order.CKnow who to watch out for. DThere are some advantages!ETry to eat healthily on your first day.FTry to make a good impression on the teachers.GDo yo

11、ur homework and make sure you study hard!B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。A strong memory depends on the health and vitality(活力) of your brain.They say that you cant teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this old saying simply isnt true

12、. _1_Give your brain a workout.Memory, like muscular strength, requires you to “use it or lose it”The more you work out your brain, the better youll be able to process and remember information. _2_Dont skip the physical exercise.While mental exercise is important for brain health, that doesnt mean y

13、ou never need to break a sweat.Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp.It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss.Get enough sleep.There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get by on and the amount you need to function at y

14、our best. _3_Keep stress in check.Stress is one of the brains worst enemies.Over time, stress destroys brain cells.Studies have also linked stress to memory loss.Have a laugh._4_ That holds true for the brain and the memory, as well as the body.Unlike emotional responses, which are limited to specif

15、ic areas of the brain, laughter engages multiple regions across the whole brain._5_ Just as the body needs fuel, so does the brain.You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, “healthy” fats and lean protein will provide lots of health benefits, but such a diet ca

16、n also improve memory.For brain health, though, its not just what you eatits also what you dont eat.AEat a brainboosting diet.BPlay games with memory.CLaughter is the best medicine.DBut oversleeping is not good for your brain.EEven skipping a few hours makes a difference!FYou have to shake things up

17、 from time to time!GThe human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change.C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。Everyone wants love, money, success and so on in life. Yet too many people fail to achieve their goals, and nearly all of them are for the same reason. Generally speaking, get

18、ting what you really want out of life is just a matter of the following simple steps.You have to decide what it is you want the most. But do not make a list of wishes. _1_ If youre not sure about where you want to go, youd better think it over first and not hurry to perform._2_ This will be your map

19、 for getting from “where you are now” to “where you want to go”. You know what you want, and what steps you are going to take to get it. For example, if you want a better job, start with a skill assessment and maybe some extra training. Youll need to sell yourself and your skills to your new employe

20、r.Other goals will require a bit more thought. Some will really get you lost and you dont know how to get there. _3_ For reading is a valuable source of inspirations.The final step is to carry it out. _4_ Take the steps you outlined on your road map and keep going on all the time. If you run into so

21、me people who are against you, simply ignore them._5_ Keep trying. Whatever you do, do not lose heart before you have what you desire in your hands. Never think that you cant turn your dream into a reality.ADo what you have planned.BHold a right attitude to what youve achieved.CNever give up the goa

22、l.DTry to focus on one thing at a time.ENot to worry, though, books can be of great help.FMake an action plan with care.GForm a good habit, whatever the result may be.D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。Learning English can be a difficult task. While many people learn English in the classroom,

23、 the vast majority of English learning takes place outside of it._1_， it is important to know how it is used in everyday life. One of the best things you can do is to read. First ask yourself what you enjoy reading in your native language. If the subject matter is interesting to you, you will he mor

24、e likely to keep going.Read a variety of different media in English, from magazines to novels. _2_， New York Times is going to take a more formal approach to the English language than somebodys personal blog.Consider your English level when selecting reading material. _3_， but do not frustrate yours

25、elf needlessly by selecting a complex text. You can choose to be a sidebyside reader, with the English text on one page and its translation on the other page, if you have only been studying English for a couple of years._4_. So do not look up every word you dont know as you read. It will only slow t

26、hings down and make the reading process much less fun. Instead, rely on what you have already known. When you come across a difficult word or phrase, use context clues to guess at its meaning. Write down or underline any words or phrases you cannot figure out. When you have finished reading, go to y

27、our list of new words. Now you can get your dictionary and look them up one by one. _5_. You will be more likely to keep reading the interesting subject.AChallenge yourselfBTo better understand a languageCWhen you want to learn English, try New York TimesDTurn them into flash cards, keep them in min

28、d and use themEPutting a dictionary at hand is a good way of learning EnglishFYour reading goal is to briefly understand what the piece is sayingGEnglish usage will depend on the content and the audienceE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。Its the time of year when graduates are looking forward

29、 to putting constant exams behind and moving on to more exciting stage of their lives. But is the digital age, not everything is so easily left behind, because they have created a digital footprint thats often not easy to cover up. However, there are various actions they can take to make that online

30、 presence more appealing. _1_Clean up your Facebook accountClean up your Facebook page and get rid of anything that could be considered offensive or held against you. Remember, the test is no longer “Would you want grandma to see it？” but “_2_”Use a professional looking photo_3_， so make sure that f

31、irst impression is a good one. Again, what worked at school is unlikely to impress the employers. Also, be consistent and use the same photo on all your online platforms._4_While its important to make the transition(过渡) from school to the workplace, you dont want to leave everything behind. Make a p

32、oint of keeping in touch with your school friends, teachers, professors, sports coaches, or anyone who could be helpful to you as you establish a career.Be yourselfNobody can be more like you than you. _5_. Turn your social networking pages into your own personal website, and start marking your own individual brand!AGrow your networkBSearch your memoryCA picture i