Children have lost touch with nature and the outdoors in just one generation! Recently a campaign encouraging children to put away - and play outside has been organized. The campaign, said to be the biggest _____, has been launched with the ______of a documentary film, Project Wild Thing. It tells the story of how, ______ an attempt to get his daughter and son outside, film-maker David Bond______ as marketing director for nature. The call to renew a__＿with nature comes from about 400 organizations, from playgroups to the National Health Service. Children are being ____to take back their "wild time",__＿30 minutes of screen use for outdoor activities. The organizers____that giving up 30 minutes of television and computer games each day in exchange for outdoor playwill increase the __＿of fitness and alertness and improve children"s well-being.
According to the chairman Andy Simpson, right now, time spent outdoors is ___,activity levels are declining and the ability to identify common species has been ____ "With many more parents becoming ____ the dominance（统治地位）of screen time in their children"s lives, and growing scientific evidence that a decline in____ time is bad news for the health and happiness of our children, we all need to become marketing directors for nature. We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids" development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a ____，”said Mr. Simpson.
In Mr. Bond"s opinion, the reasons why kids, ____ they live in cities or the countryside, have become ____from nature and the outdoors are complex. " We need to make more space for wild time in children"s daily routine, ____ this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted. It"s all about finding ____ on your doorstep and discovering the sights, sounds and ____ of nature一maybe in a back garden, a local park, or just green space at the end of the road."
| 小题1: | | A．subjects | B．screens | C．stages | D．scenes |
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| 小题2: | | A．ever | B．likely | C．then | D．even |
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| 小题3: | | A．outcome | B．direction | C．exposure | D．release |
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| 小题5: | | A．behaves | B．acts | C．treats | D．regards |
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| 小题6: | | A．connection | B．commitment | C．contract | D．campaign |
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| 小题7: | | A．pulled | B．forced | C．urged | D．warned |
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| 小题8: | | A．providing | B．taking | C．swapping | D．preparing |
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| 小题9: | | A．allow | B．admit | C．acquire | D．argue |
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| 小题10: | | A．amounts | B．levels | C．degrees | D．standards |
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| 小题12: | | A．developed | B．shown | C．tested | D．lost |
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| 小题13: | | A．delighted with | B．guilty of | C．concerned about | D．desperate for |
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| 小题14: | | A．free | B．active | C．spare | D．normal |
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| 小题16: | | A．while | B．though | C．as | D．whether |
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| 小题17: | | A．escaped | B．disconnected | C．suffered | D．protected |
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| 小题18: | | A．freeing | B．forbidding | C．seeking | D．serving |
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| 小题19: | | A．imagination | B．fortune | C．wildness | D．solution |
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| 小题20: | | A．senses | B．voices | C．features | D．smells |
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小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:D
小题4:D
小题5:B
小题6:A
小题7:C
小题8:C
小题9:D
小题10:B
小题11:A
小题12:D
小题13:C
小题14:B
小题15:A
小题16:D
小题17:B
小题18:A
小题19:C
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试题分析：现在越来越多的孩子喜欢呆在室内看电视玩电脑，去户外的时间越来越少，很多组织鼓励孩子有一些户外玩耍时间，文章介绍wild time给孩子们带来的好处。
小题1:考查名词辨析：A. subjects科目，B. screens屏幕，C. stages阶段，舞台，D. scenes场景，从下文的：_＿30 minutes of screen use for outdoor activities.可知这个活动是鼓励孩子远离屏幕，选B
小题2:考查形容词副词：A. ever曾经，和最高级连用，表示“迄今为止”，B. likely可能，C. then 然后，D. even甚至，这个活动据说是迄今为止最大的。选A
小题3:考查名词辨析：A. outcome结果，B. direction方向，C. exposure暴露，D. release释放，发行，这个活动是随着一个纪录片的放映而发起的。选D
小题4:考查介词辨析：A. by通过，B. on在…上面，C. for为了，D. in在…里面，词组：in an attempt to试图做…，电影制片人David Bond是试图让他的孩子到外面玩，选D
小题5:考查动词辨析：A. behaves行为，举止，B. acts表现，C. treats对待，D. regards认为，这个故事讲诉的是电影制片人David Bond是怎么做自然的市场主任的，act as担当，选B
小题6:考查名词辨析：A. connection连接，B. commitment承诺，奉献，C．contract合同，D. campaign活动，重新和自然联系的活动是来自400个组织的。选A
小题7:考查动词辨析：A. pulled拉，拔，B. forced强迫，C. urged强烈要求，D. warned警告，孩子们被强烈要求重新找回户外玩耍时间，选C
小题8:考查动词辨析：A. providing 提供，B. taking拿走，C. swapping 交换，D. preparing准备，将30分钟的屏幕时间换成户外活动时间，选C
小题9:考查动词辨析：A. allow允许，B. admit承认，C. acquire获得，D. argue争论，认为，组织者认为放弃30分钟的屏幕时间做为户外活动的交换可增加健康水平和提高孩子的幸福感。选D
小题10:考查名词辨析：A. amounts数量，B. levels水平，C. degrees程度，D. standards水平，组织者认为放弃30分钟的屏幕时间做为户外活动的交换可增加健康水平和提高孩子的幸福感。选B
小题11:考查副词辨析：A. down向下，B. up向上，C. over 在…上方，D. off离开，从下文的句子：activity levels are declining and the ability to identify common species has been __47__可知花在户外的时间在下降，选A
小题12:考查动词辨析：A. developed发展，B. shown展示，C. tested检测，D. lost失去，孩子们识别普通物种的能力在下降，选D
小题13:考查形容词辨析：A. delighted with对…高兴，B. guilty of对…内疚，C·concerned about关心，D. desperate for渴望，越来越多的父母担心屏幕时间的的统治地位。选C
小题14:考查形容词辨析：A. free自由的，B. active活泼的，积极的，C. spare空闲的，D. normal正常的，越来越多的科学证据表明活动的时间的减少对孩子的健康和快乐是有害的，选B
小题15:考查动词辨析：A. go去，B. bite咬， C. look看，D. fit适合，give…a go试一下，选A
小题16:考查连词辨析：A. while当…时候，然而，虽然，B. though虽然，C. as正如，D. whether是否，和or连用，可以表示“无论…还是…”，不管孩子是在城市还是乡村的，为什么他们和自然户外失去联系的原因是复杂的。选D
小题17:考查动词辨析：A. escaped逃跑，B. disconnected 失去联系，C. suffered 遭受，D. protected保护，为什么他们和自然户外失去联系的原因是复杂的。选B
小题18:考查动词辨析：A. freeing释放，B. forbidding禁止，C. seeking寻求，D. serving服务，释放这一代孩子去做这里体验，选A
小题19:考查名词辨析：A. imagination想象，B. fortune运气，财产， C. wildness野蛮；原始；荒芜，荒凉，D. solution结论，这是关于在门口寻找荒原的感觉，选C
小题20:考查名词辨析：A. senses感觉，B. voices声音，C. features特征，D. smells闻，发现自然的风景，声音和味道，选D |
核心考点
试题【Children have lost touch with nature and the outdoors in just one generation! Re】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
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My son starts school today. It"s going to be and new to him for a while. And I wish you would sort of treat him . You see, , he"s been king of his own room. He’s been of the back yard. I have always been around to his wounds, and to comfort his feelings. But now things are going to be .
This morning, he is going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow. To live his life in the world he has to live in faith and love and courage. , World, I you would sort of take him by the hand and teach him that things he will have to know. Teach him, but gently, if you can. Teach him that for every scoundrel (恶棍) there is a hero; that for every dishonest politician, there is a leader; that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach him the wonders of . Give him quiet time to the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hills. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to . Teach him to his own ideas, everyone else tells him he is wrong. Teach him to sell his strength and brains to the highest bidder（出价人）, but never to put a price on his . Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob（暴徒） and to stand and if he thinks he"s right. Teach him gently, World, but don"t him, because only the of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order, World, but see what you can do. He is such a nice little fellow.
| 小题1: | | A．interesting | B．frightening | C．exciting | D．strange |
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| 小题2: | | A．carefully | B．gently | C．strictly | D．slowly |
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| 小题3: | | A．in the past | B．from now on | C．up to now | D．now and then |
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| 小题4: | | A．boss | B．child | C．pupil | D．caretaker |
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| 小题5: | | A．protect | B．repair | C．treat | D．find |
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| 小题6: | | A．tough | B．different | C．difficult | D．upset |
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| 小题7: | | A．march | B．study | C．adventure | D．research |
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| 小题8: | | A．has to learn | B．is full of | C．means | D．will require |
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| 小题10: | | A．wish | B．request | C．order | D．hope |
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| 小题11: | | A．determined | B．satisfying | C．hardworking | D．devoted |
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| 小题12: | | A．books | B．families | C．world | D．friendship |
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| 小题13: | | A．deal with | B．talk about | C．think over | D．absorb in |
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| 小题14: | | A．succeed | B．defeat | C．cheat | D．compete |
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| 小题15: | | A．come up with | B．put forward | C．be proud of | D．have faith in |
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| 小题16: | | A．as if | B．even if | C．in spite of | D．the moment |
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| 小题17: | | A．heart and soul | B．bad behavior | C．expensive shoes | D．high grades |
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| 小题18: | | A．argue | B．express | C．help | D．fight |
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| 小题19: | | A．praise | B．spoil | C．criticize | D．push |
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| 小题20: | | A．heat | B．burn | C．test | D．exercise |
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We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.
You have to give a speech, and you’re terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble(结巴) over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”
Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion(场合)? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.
小题1:The main idea of this article is that .| A．you can improve your speaking ability | | B．a poor speaker can never change | | C．you should always make a short speech | | D．it is hard to make a speech |
小题2:Paragraph 2 implies that .| A．many people are afraid of giving a speech | | B．many people are happy to give a speech | | C．many people do not prepare for a speech | | D．many people talk to long |
小题3:The phrase “talk over their heads” means .| A．speaking too loudly | | B．looking at the ceiling | | C．looking down upon them | | D．using words and ideas that are too difficult |
小题4:The title for this passage may be “ ”.| A．Do Not Make a Long Speech | | B．How to Give a Good Speech | | C．How to Prepare for a Speech | | D．Try to Enjoy a Speech |
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The secret in re-remembering is to allow the full power of your memory to flow freely without “trying” to remember any one specific (特定的) thing.
I recently sat down to a relaxed and enjoyable dinner with some friends. At the beginning of the meal, a friend told us that his car had just been broken into and his briefcase (公文包) had been stolen. He was frustrated (懊恼的) because his diary and a number of other items important to him were in the briefcase. He said he could remember only four items that were in his stolen briefcase, that he knew there were many more, that he had to give a full report to the police within two hours, and that the more he tried to remember the more blocked he became.
Several of us at the table who were familiar with Memory Principles (规则) then took him through the following exercise; instead of continuing to allow him to think of what he could not remember, we asked him when he had last had his briefcase open. It turned out that it was at the office just before he left work, at which point he suddenly remembered that he had put two important magazine articles in the briefcase. We then asked him when he had last had the briefcase open before leaving home for work. It turned out to have been the night before, and he remembered having put in two more articles as well as a tape recorder, in preparation for the following morning. Finally we asked him to describe the inner (内部的) design of his briefcase, and as he went through a detailed description, he remembered pens, pencils, letters and a number of other items that he had completely “forgotten” before.
Within 20 minutes, he remembered 18 additional items. The secret is to “forget about” whatever you are trying to remember and “relive” all experiences that connect in any way with the item you are trying to remember. This method works at once almost in all cases, and takes the form of a created Mind Map around the “missing” center.
This memory method, like the others, improves your memory as well as your creativity, and in addition gives you confidence when you realize that, no matter what you have forgotten, there is still a chance to solve any memory mystery (谜团)!
小题1:Which of the following shows how the man remembered the items according to the passage?
小题2:What does the underlined word “relive” mean in the passage? | A．go through again | B．get out of | C．get used to again | D．pay attention to |
小题3:What can be the best title for the passage?| A．Forgetting — You can never really forget | | B．Drawing — The better way to remember things | | C．Re-remembering — Remember what you have forgotten | | D．Replacing — Forgetting something instead of remembering |
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Someday a stranger will read your email without your permission or scan the website you have visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.
In fact, it is likely that some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without permission? It might be a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen-----the 21st century is the equal of being caught naked.
Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy and that it is important to reveal yourself to friends, families and lovers at appropriate time and places. But now few boundaries remain. The information you leave everywhere makes it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. Believe it or not, we live in a world where you simply can’t keep a secret. The key question is: does that matter?
When you ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it.
But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny part of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths(收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few refuse to offer personal information like Social Security numbers to get supermarket loyalty cards.
But privacy (隐私) does matter—at least sometimes. It is like health: when you have it, you don’t notice it. Only when it is gone do you wish you had done more to protect it.
小题1:What does the underlined sentence in Para 2 mean?| A．People’s personal information is easily accessed without their knowing it. | | B．In the 21st century people try every means to look into others’ secrets. | | C．People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age. | | D．Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology. |
小题2:Which of the statements will the psychologists probably agree with?| A．Friends should open their hearts to each other. | | B．Friends should always be faithful to each other. | | C．There should be a distance even between friends. | | D．The closer they are, the deeper their friendship is. |
小题3:In the last paragraph but one, the EZ-Pass system and Social Security numbers are used as evidence to show_________.| A．Americans talk a lot but do little about privacy protection | | B．Americans use various loyalty cards for business. | | C．Americans rely more and more on electronic devices. | | D．Americans change behaviors that might disclose their identity. |
小题4:Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?| A．Privacy and Health | B．Privacy Is Getting Lost. | | C．Boundary and Friendship | D．Cherish What You Have |
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A carefree summer vacation can be yours with these easy tips．
1．Fly into Alternate Airports
Most major destinations are served by more than one airport．Flying into a less popular one can result in cheaper tickets．Another added perk of quieter airports? Shorter check-in and security lines，and less waiting around．
2．Use Public Transportation for City Travel to Save Time and Money
When possible，take public transportation from the airport to your hotel．For example，the London-Heathrow express train takes just 15 minutes to get from airport to city and costs under 20 pounds．By contrast，“A taxi costs about 70 pounds and takes 40 minutes，"reports DiScala．
3．Eat Smart，Explore…and Save
Look for ways to take your order in pricey restaurants and you can avoid “Are we about to run out of money?”“Don’t order an appetizer．Don’t drink a lot of booze，” says DiScala．
Also，cover more ground by spreading out your snack places．“Have dessert at a café or ice cream stand, instead of at the dinner restaurant，” suggests DiScala．You’ll see more of the city and decisions about where to go for dinner will be less worrying．
4．Hit the Market
Much like reading the local newspaper，visiting a market gives context to a foreign country．
Even the smallest villages tend to have a weekly open-air market(often on Saturday mornings) , while in larger towns and cities，expect additional market days，as well as big supermarkets．
Markets also sell amazing，wallet-friendly souvenirs．Think about sea salt，local spices or sauces，and regional oils and vinegars． Eatable gifts are almost always appreciated，saving you the stress of finding the“perfect”gift for each person on your list．
小题1:The passage aims to tell the readers how to________．| A．take a plane without waiting for long | | B．spend your holidays abroad economically | | C．eat in a pricey restaurant at the smallest expense | | D．save money to buy eatable gifts in a foreign market |
小题2:What does the underlined word“perk” in Line 4 mean?| A．Special benefit． | B．Strict standard． | | C．Common scene． | D．Extra trouble． |
小题3:Which of the following will best help you save time and money?| A．Choosing a bigger airport． | B．Visiting local markets． | | C．Having dinner at the hotel． | D．Taking an express train． |
小题4:What can be inferred from the passage?| A．Having coffee at a cafe will cost more money． | | B．Souvenirs bought at local markets are expensive． | | C．You will run out of your money if you eat out． | | D．Markets help you understand your tourist destination． |
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