2021高考英语二轮专题复习专题强化练八阅读理解之七选五Ⅰ

专题强化练(八)　阅读理解之七选五(Ⅰ)

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(2020·海南高三诊断性测试)

Four Ways to Make Someone Else Smile

If you make even one person smile today，you can help make this world a better place.Here is a list of ideas to help you.What are you waiting for?

Send a handwritten letter

Today，almost everything is sent via Internet.__1__．Putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make a positive connection.Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could really make someone's day—all for the price of a stamp!  

Volunteer

Requiring some time and research to find the perfect project，volunteering is one of the nicest things you can do.Whether you assist at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk，the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is incredible.__2__．And it doesn't necessarily have to take up all your time—it could be once a week or a couple of times a year.

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Whether you're creative or not，taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them.__4__，the receiver will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your precious time into.Some ideas could include a card，painting，drawing，song，poem or cake!

Say “I love you” to someone you care about

It can be anyone—your mum or dad，grandparents，family member，or any friend.And you don't even have to say “I love you”．Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you，or remind your mum that you love her.__5__．

A．Buy a special gift for a loved one

B．Even if you think you're not creative

C．Make something for a special person

D．It's a surprise to receive a letter through the post

E．Though the gift you purchase may not make any difference

F．There are so many opportunities，so you are sure to find one that is right for you

G．Sometimes，in our busy lives，we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us

【语篇解读】　本文介绍了四种让他人开心和微笑的方法。

1．解析：根据本段标题Send a handwritten letter及空前的“Today，almost everything is sent via Internet.”可知，如今，手写信很不常见，D项“It's a surprise to receive a letter through the post”符合该处语境。故选D。

答案：D

2．解析：根据空前的“Whether you assist at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk，the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is incredible.”可知，F项“There are so many opportunities，so you are sure to find one that is right for you”符合该处语境。

答案：F

3．解析：本空是段落标题，根据下文“Whether you're creative or not，taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them.”可知，C项“Make something for a special person”符合该处语境。C项内容中复现了下文中的“make something for someone”，故选C。

答案：C

4．解析：根据空前的“Whether you're creative or not”及空后的“such a unique gift”可知，空处对应“创造力”这一话题，并与空后内容构成让步关系，故B项“Even if you think you're not creative”符合该处语境。creative属于原词复现。故选B。

答案：B

5．解析：根据本段标题可知，爱要说出来，空前的remind一词提示，空处应是说我们应该向别人表达爱意、情感。故G项符合该处语境。

答案：G

B

(2020·广东化州第一次模拟考试)Chinese culture values family bonds very much.Family members don't just gather during the holidays.In fact they often live under one roof all year round.__6__Families in the East and West are very different from each other.

In most East Asian cultures，extended families are common. __7__According to the Atlantic，90 percent of children in Shanghai and 70 percent of children in Beijing were cared for by their grandparents. Chinese people believe that “a grandparent is a treasure to their family”.   

In many Western countries，most families are nuclear families  (小家庭)．These are solely made up of children and their parents.

Additionally，the duties parents have toward their children can also differ__8__

It's normal for parents to pay for their children's college，help them find a job，or buy them an apartment.Chinese adults also follow their parents' opinions when making major life decisions，more often than not.

In most Western countries，however，kids usually move out of the house after they turn 18.                  

__9__Also，if they choose to keep living with their parents after becoming an adult，it can be seen by some as a failure on their part.    

While the East cares more about close family bonds，the West values privacy and independence.__10__Families will always be a source of love，warmth，and care for people around the world.

A．These families have three or even four generations living together.

B．Nuclear families are the most common type in China.

C．In China，many parents look after their children all the way into adulthood.

D．Different cultures have different family values.

E．But in the end，home is best—east or west.

F．Many young people going to college often need to take out loans and work part­time jobs in order to pay for tuition and rent.

G．Both Easterners and Westerners value quality family time.

【语篇解读】　本文是一篇议论文。对比说明了中西方对待家庭关系的不同观念。

6．解析：根据第一段前后对比Chinese culture和Families in the East and West中的家庭成员联系观念的描述，可知此处是说两者之间文化不同，观念不同，故选D。

答案：D

7．解析：根据第二段主旨句中的“extended families”，可知是包含了很多后代家庭在内，再根据“...were cared for by their grandparents”可知这些家庭会住在一起生活，故选A。

答案：A

8．解析：根据第五段“It's normal for parents to pay for their children's college，help them find a job，or buy them an apartment.”(父母为孩子支付大学学费，帮助他们找工作，或者为他们买房子，这些都是很正常的)可知，在中国许多的父母是把孩子从小照顾到成年，故选C。

答案：C

9．解析：根据第六段“kids usually move out of the house after they turn 18”可知成年后小孩就会搬出去住，那么就要自己承担学费和房租，以及第七段“it can be seen by some as a failure on their part”可知，否则就会被看作是失败，故选F。

答案：F

10．解析：根据上一句描述东方更关心亲密的家庭关系，而西方则重视隐私和独立；下一句又表达家庭永远是爱、温暖和关心世界各地人们的源泉，可知无论在东方还是西方，家都是最好的地方，故选E。

答案：E

C

(2020·武汉高三质量监测)Sports performance can be influenced by many different things.__11__

There are many physical factors (因素) that play a part in sports performance.__12__The natural talent and strength of the players will make a difference.Also，it is important to get enough sleep before you are in a sports event.__13__Eating good meals is also important.When you are hungry，you cannot perform the same.You might be thinking about food when you should be thinking about the game.

Of course，the more a team or a player practices，the more likely they are to perform well.The same person with the same physical abilities might just become better as he practices.    

Researching your competitor can matter a lot in sports performance.Knowing their strengths and weaknesses can help you adjust how you play to give yourself a better performance against them.__14__If you can figure out where to hit the ball in tennis that would confuse your competitor，for example，then this can help you score points.

__15__If someone is very pessimistic about a game，for example，and is sure that he will lose，then he might increase his chances of doing so.If he is very nervous then he might be thinking about that instead of focusing on the game.If he is focused then he might do better，achieving what he didn't even realize he could.His confidence can also affect how the other team views him.

A．It is important to be aware of these factors.

B．It is necessary to get to know your competitor and yourself.

C．Also，there are ways to play something smartly and do better.

D．If you are tired，you may not perform as you normally would.

E．If you have practiced enough to keep fit，you should have a rest.

F．If someone is in good shape，then of course he will perform better.

G．There are many psychological factors that can play a part in how well you perform.

【语篇解读】　本文主要讲述了在体育比赛中哪些因素会影响运动员的表现。

11．解析：根据第二段的首句“There are many physical factors(因素)that play a part in sports performance.”可知，A项中的factors和下文内容相呼应，且含义与上下文联系紧密，即运动成绩受许多不同的因素影响。故A项(了解这些因素很重要)符合此处的语境。

答案：A

12．解析：根据下文的“The natural talent and strength of the players will make a difference.”(运动员们的天赋和力量将会发挥作用)可知，F项中的perform better和下文中的make a difference相呼应，故选F。

答案：F

13．解析：根据上文的“Also，it is important to get enough sleep before you are in a spots event.”可知，在进行体育赛事之前，让运动员得到充足的睡眠是很重要的。故空处应是描述与之相关的内容。D项中的are tired与上文get enough sleep相呼应，且在语义上也承接上文，故D项符合此处语境。

答案：D

14．解析：空后一句描述的是，如果你在打网球的时候知道把击球点放在什么位置能迷惑你的对手的话，这就可以帮助你得分。由此可知，在比赛中还有一些小方法能帮你取得胜利。故空处应是提出这种小技巧。所以C项(此外，还有一些方法可以让你做得更好)符合语境。

答案：C

15．解析：根据下文的三个由if引导的条件状语从句可知，本段主要描述的是心理因素会影响你的表现。故G项能承接下文。文中pessimistic和G项中的psychological factors相对应，故选G。

答案：G

D

(2020·成都第三次诊断)Society tells us that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.But it doesn't have to be that way.A new study published in Human Development points out that using a proper approach to learning can help people of any age take on and rise to new challenges.__16__

Venture outside your comfort zone.As adults，we tend to use similar skills day in and day out：We take jobs in the fields we're already good at，drive the same routes to the same places，and fall into routines we're comfortable with.__17__Switching to something more challenging may have more cognitive benefits.

__18__A fear of making mistakes is another reason why adults are so slow to learn new things；if we try and fail，we can face criticism，lose money，or get fired.That's why it's important to build up a support network of people—at work and at home—who allow you to make mistakes and learn from them.

Make a serious commitment and don't give up.__19__If you can afford it，spending money on a new pursuit—for example，booking a trip to Rome to practice your Italian—might also make it harder to throw in the towel.

Learn more than one thing at once.We tend to zero in on one hobby or one skill.But dividing that time and energy into three or four areas will stretch your brain in all different directions. __20__ For example，maybe you started learning a new language in 2018，and this year you add singing lessons，and next year you try something else.You can add things gradually based on what you can handle.

A．Turn to your friends and family.

B．The following strategies will do the trick.

C．Surround yourself with encouraging people.

D．Telling friends about your new goal can help keep you motivated.

E．But all this familiarity limits the parts of the brain we're using regularly.

F．That doesn't mean you should start all the new challen­ges all at once，though.

G．So feeling comfortable can reduce stress and make you happier and more productive.

【语篇解读】　本文主要介绍了几个迎接新的挑战的策略。

16．解析：文章第二至第五段分别给出了迎接挑战的策略。由此可知，该空承上启下，故选B。

答案：B

17．解析：根据空前一句可知，我们倾向于日复一日地用相似的技能：从事我们擅长的领域的工作，开车走相同的路线，去相同的地方，做我们觉得舒服的事；结合空后的“Switching to something more challenging”可推知，这种熟悉限制了我们正在经常使用的大脑的部分。故选E。

答案：E

18．解析：空处为本段的主题句，通读本段可知，本段讲述的是寻找支持你的人的重要性，故C项符合语境。

答案：C

19．解析：根据该空前一句可知，做出一个严肃的承诺并且不放弃；由此可推知，空处应是表明向谁承诺以及承诺做出后的作用。故D项符合语境。

答案：D

20．解析：根据本段首句可知，一次可以多学点东西；空后一句是说，比如，你可能在2018年开始学一门新的语言，今年你添加了歌唱课，下一年你尝试其他的东西；由此可知，F项“但是这并不意味着你应该一次性开始所有新的挑战”符合语境。

答案：F