For the last couple of weeks, I had been stuck in front of my computer working on a project that was very important to me. My every waking hour was consumed（消耗） by the project and although I imagined that I would feel happy after completing parts of the project, I was confused to find that instead, I was feeling rather depressed. I tried a range of methods to help cheer myself up. I had a relaxing bath, cooked a delicious meal to enjoy with my family and even watched a lighthearted（轻松地） movie, but to no avail. It was only when I turned to meditation(沉思)for a solution that the answer came to me: turn to nature!
The very next day, I grabbed my camera and a bottle of water and set off to spend a few hours walking in a nature reserve, even though it was pouring with rain. Within a couple of minutes I felt alive again. To be honest, I felt like a young school girl again and had to stop myself from hopping（单脚跳） along the path singing, "I"m singing in the rain", a song I used to sing when I was a child. I think as adults we often try too hard to control our inner children and as a result we restrain(限制) our own spirits, which only leads to depression and stress.
Interestingly, it has been shown that people who spend 40 minutes walking in a nature reserve have a drop in their blood pressure levels, but this does not happen when they spend a similar amount of time walking in a busy city centre.
If you feel a little low in spirit and know that you have spent too much time indoors, relax completely, remove your shoes and let your inner child come out and play.
小题1:The author felt depressed because she __________.| A．couldn"t consume her waking hour. | | B．had not seen a film for a long time. | | C．had not finished her work on time. | | D．had worked on a hard job for too long. |
小题2:The author walked in a nature reserve in the rain in order to__________. | A．take photos. | B．find a solution to the project. | | C．hop along the path. | D．cheer herself up. |
小题3:The underlined part "to no avail" in Paragraph 1 probably means
" __________.".| A．unsuccessful | B．unrelated（不相关的） | C．uninteresting | D．unexpected |
小题4:In the author"s opinion, __________.| A．a bath can make people relaxed. | | B．depression is usually caused by hard work. | | C．walking in a busy city centre harms people"s health. | | D．adults should express their inner feelings freely. |
小题5:The last paragraph mainly serves as a(n) __________.| A．explanation | B．suggestion | C．introduction | D．reminder |
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小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:D
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提出一个建议，当我们疲惫不堪时，走进大自然是最好的选择！
小题1:推理题。通读文章第一段可知作者疲惫的因为是长时间疲劳工作。
小题2:推理题。根据第一段知道那些方法不奏效，只好走进自然，目的都是让自己振作起来。
小题3:猜测词义题。根据下文可知，那些方法都没有起作用。所以选择A
小题4:细节题。根据第二段最后三行可知。
小题5:考查段落大意。最后一段是提出一个建议。 |
核心考点
试题【 For the last couple of weeks, I had been stuck in front of my computer working 】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
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This is love, hand in hand with you, old age to the old.
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a(an) 31 husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.
The 32 had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The 33 was quoting Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an 34 of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to 35 that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would 36 .
And it did, 37 from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks 38 on you.”
“Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said, 39 and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled. 40 the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn 41 a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, 42
then I thought she wanted to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the 43 flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the firm where I am a director. We visited the shell museum 44 I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole 45 passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went 46 with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn 47 me. “What’s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a(an) 48 voice, “do you know something? I don’t….”
“What do you mean?”
“Well… that 49 I had several weeks ago … our doctor … did he tell you something about me? Am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst into 50 .
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”
| 小题1: | | A．hardworking | B．challenging | C．loving | D．convincing |
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| 小题2: | | A．plan | B．idea | C．decision | D．hope |
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| 小题3: | | A．speaker | B．driver | C．listener | D．passenger |
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| 小题4: | | A．result | B．start | C．process | D．act |
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| 小题5: | | A．agree | B．avoid | C．assume | D．admit |
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| 小题6: | | A．remain | B．change | C．respond | D．continue |
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| 小题7: | | A．properly | B．especially | C．right | D．straight |
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| 小题8: | | A．common | B．unusual | C．ugly | D．great |
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| 小题9: | | A．surprised | B．frightened | C．disappointed | D．discouraged |
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| 小题10: | | A．Before | B．During | C．After | D．For |
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| 小题11: | | A．suggested | B．cancelled | C．denied | D．delayed |
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| 小题12: | | A．otherwise | B．but | C．yet | D．so |
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| 小题13: | | A．neighbors | B．tourists | C．children | D．employees |
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| 小题14: | | A．when | B．unless | C．because | D．though |
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| 小题15: | | A．plan | B．vacation | C．business | D．week |
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| 小题16: | | A．smooth | B．bad | C．wrong | D．well |
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| 小题17: | | A．stared at | B．glared at | C．glanced at | D．pointed at |
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| 小题18: | | A．loud | B．excited | C．sad | D．doubtful |
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| 小题19: | | A．checkup | B．makeup | C．buildup | D．cutup |
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| 小题20: | | A．tears | B．cheers | C．anger | D．laughter |
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Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment．
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water．Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you can take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control．
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials．But the final goal should be “green gyms”．They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers．Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces．There is no special requirement for you to start your membership．And best of all, it’s free．
小题1:The author thinks the golf is resource-hungry because of the following EXCEPT that_____．| A．Golf wastes large areas of countryside | | B．Golf runs out of much water | | C．Keeping golf court in good condition needs too much energy | | D．Golf is bad for people’s health |
小题2:According to the passage, which of the following is an environment-friendly sport?| A．hiking in the hills | | B．swimming in the pool | | C．playing basketball in the gym | | D．motor racing in the desert |
小题3:The reason why the author uses power walking as an example mainly is because _________．| A．it improves our health | B．it is an outdoor sport | | C．it uses fewer resources | D．it is recommended by experts |
小题4:The purpose of the author’s writing this passage is to ______．| A．show us the function of major sports | | B．encourage us to go in for green sports | | C．discuss the major influence of popular sports | | D．introduce different types of environment-friendly sports |
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Why do some people flush when they drink alcohol? This effect is a common reaction to alcohol among East Asians. It affects about 36 percent of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans.
For many, even a small amount of alcohol can cause unpleasant effects. Most commonly, their face, neck and sometimes their whole body turn red. People might also feel uncomfortable and sick to their stomach. They might experience a burning sensation, increased heart rate, shortness of breath and headaches.
The cause is a genetic difference that they are born with called an ALDH2 deficiency (缺乏). It prevents their bodies from treating alcohol the way other people do. But the effects might be more serious than just a red face. Researchers warn of a link between this condition and an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus (食道) from drinking alcohol.
The more alcohol people with this deficiency drink, the greater their risk is. In Japan and South Korea, for example, many people have the deficiency but still drink heavily. Researchers found that these drinkers develop a form of esophageal cancer six to ten times more often than those without the deficiency.
Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. It can be treated when found early, but once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply. The researchers estimate that at least five hundred forty million people have the deficiency, about eight percent of the world’s population.
Philip Brooks is a researcher at the National Institute in the United States. He says it is important to educate people about the link between the alcohol flushing effect and esophageal cancer. He says doctors should ask East Asian patients about their experiences with facial flushing after drinking alcohol. Those with a history of it should be advised to limit their alcohol use. They should also be warned that cigarette smoking works with the alcohol in a way that further increases the risk of esophageal cancer.
小题1:The underlined word “flush” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”.| A．walk unsteadily | B．appear unpleasant | | C．turn red in the face | D．talk more than usual |
小题2:The second paragraph is mainly about _________.| A．the cause of the effects of alcohol | B．unpleasant effects caused by alcohol | | C．the advantages of drinking alcohol | D．Asians and alcohol |
小题3:We can infer from the passage that _________.| A．the ALDH2 deficiency may be passed on from generation to generation | | B．about 36 percent of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans are heavy drinkers | | C．unpleasant effects occur only when people with this deficiency drink a lot | | D．only some East Asians have the ALDH2 deficiency |
小题4:Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because _________.| A．it can’t be treated at all | | B．it is hard to be discovered early | | C．people are usually addicted to alcohol | | D．it is hard to cure once it has developed |
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Passing Your Love On
Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an air hostess approached me and asked, “Would you mind 36 your seat? A couple would like to sit together.” The only 37 seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts（石膏绷带）, a black-and-blue face, and a sad 38 . “No way am I going to sit there,” I thought immediately. But a soft voice spoke, “She needs help.” Finally, I 39 to move to that seat.
The girl was named Kathy. She had been in a car accident and 40 was on her way for 41 .
When the snack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to 42 that Kathy would not be able to 43 herself. I considered 44 to feed her but hesitated, as it seemed too 45 to offer a service to a 46 . But then I realized that Kathy’s need was more 47 than my discomfort. I offered to help her eat, and 48 she was uncomfortable to accept, she 49 as I expected. We became closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five-hour trip, my heart had 50 , and the time was really 51 spent than if I had just sat by myself.
I was very glad I had reached 52 my comfort zone to sit next to Kathy and feed her. Love 53 flows beyond human borders and removes the fears that keep us 54 . When we stretch to serve another, we grow to live 55 a larger and more rewarding world.
| 小题1: | | A．leaving | B．changing | C．taking | D．giving |
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| 小题2: | | A．comfortable | B．suitable | C．available | D．favorable |
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| 小题3: | | A．heart | B．expression | C．action | D．thought |
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| 小题4: | | A．decided | B．wanted | C．regretted | D．promised |
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| 小题5: | | A．immediately | B．lately | C．recently | D．now |
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| 小题6: | | A．treatment | B．travel | C．pleasure | D．business |
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| 小题7: | | A．know | B．say | C．realize | D．recognize |
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| 小题8: | | A．eat | B．feed | C．choose | D．support |
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| 小题9: | | A．offering | B．needing | C．stopping | D．trying |
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| 小题10: | | A．impolite | B．far | C．close | D．fast |
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| 小题11: | | A．girl | B．neighbor | C．passenger | D．stranger |
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| 小题12: | | A．unusual | B．direct | C．important | D．shameful |
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| 小题13: | | A．when | B．although | C．since | D．as |
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| 小题14: | | A．refused | B．wondered | C．cried | D．did |
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| 小题15: | | A．warmed | B．jumped | C．broken | D．cheered |
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| 小题16: | | A．good | B．worse | C．better | D．bad |
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| 小题17: | | A．below | B．through | C．across | D．beyond |
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| 小题18: | | A．seldom | B．never | C．hardly | D．sometimes |
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| 小题19: | | A．separate | B．independent | C．silent | D．upset |
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One day a few years ago a very funny thing happened to a neighbor of mine. He is a teacher at one of London’s big medical schools, He had finished his teaching for the summer term and was at the airport on his way to Russia to give a lecture.
He had put a few clothes and his lecture notes in his shoulder bag, but he had put Rupert, the skeleton (人体骨骼) to be used in his lecture, in a large brown suitcase (箱子). At the airport desk, he suddenly thought that he had forgotten to buy a newspaper. He left his suitcase near the desk and went over to the shop.
When he got back he discovered that someone had taken his suitcase by mistake. He often wonders what they said when they got home and found Rupert.
小题1:Who wrote the story?| A．Rupert’s teacher. | B．The neighbour’s teacher. | | C．A medical school teacher. | D．The teacher’s neighbour. |
小题2: Why did the teacher put a skeleton in his suitcase?| A．He needed it for the summer term in London. | | B．He needed it for the lecture he was going to give. | | C．He wanted to take it to Russia for medical research. | | D．He wanted to take it home as he had finished his teaching. |
小题3:What happened at the airport?| A．The skeleton went missing . | B．The skeleton was stolen . | | C．The teacher forgot his suitcase. | D．The teacher took the wrong suitcase . |
小题4:Which of the following best tells the teacher’s feeling about the incident?| A．He is very angry . | B．He thinks it rather funny . | | C．He feels helpless without Rupert. | D．He feels good without Rupert . |
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