2023年高考英语七选五专题练习（共8篇，附答案）
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2023年高考英语任务型阅读（信息回填）专题练习（附答案）
1.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
You might havenoticed how everyone is obsessed with their screen during family gatherings or bondingwith friends. Disconnecting from devices might be challenging, but there are waysto spend time with your friends without using them. With the right activities youcan connect more with them and have fun.
If you wantto spend quality time with each other, you and your friends need to sacrifice yourscreen time. 1． It could also be one of the house rules when you aretogether. However, everyone in the group must be willing to cooperate or else thepurpose might be defeated.
By turningoff your devices it would focus the atmosphere more on your bonding. Everyone couldfeel more welcomed and invited. 2．
So what arethe alternatives other than staring at the screen Before the trend of high-techdevices a board game had always been the source of entertainment when a group offriends wanted to have some fun, 3． Though they have digital versionsyou might not want to miss the opportunity to actually interact (互动) with your friends face to face.
Another helpfulway to start a conversation with your friends is through playing question games. 4． But don't worry. There are many different versions of question gamesyou can search online, such as Never Have I Ever questions.
5． While it is importantto enjoy your get-together, going into a purposeful conversation is also necessary.You don't know what your friends are going through, and making room for a heart-to-hearttalk might be what they need.
A. It is better for you all to agreeon this matter.
B. So why not bring these classic activitiesback
C. You and your friends could attendmore to each other.
D. Being interactive is the key inbonding with your friends.
E. Turning off your devices could bethe first step you can do.
F. Entertainment isn't the only wayto interact with your friends.
G. The main idea of this kind of gameis to take turns in involvement.
2.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。
How would you feel if you were sharinga personal story and noticed that your friend wasn't really listening You probablywouldn't be too excited. Without active listening, people often feel unheard andunacknowledged. 6．
Listen without making judgements.Most people tend to judge others during conversations. 7． If you let youropinions come into play, they may ruin the conversation. However, if you enter adiscussion with the goal of understanding someone else's opinion, they will wantto have deeper discussions with you.
8． Physically showingthat you're listening doesn't come naturally for everybody. But if someone is readyto open up to you, and you sit back with your arms crossed without saying a word,they're not going to say much. To encourage someone to keep talking, focus on thespeaker by turning your head and body to face them and by making eye contact.
Ask questions. Asking questionsis one of the best ways to show you're interested. If someone is telling you abouttheir ski trip，don't respond with "That's nice." 9． Instead, youcan ask, "How long have you been skiing " or "What was your favoritepart of the trip " The person will think highly of you because you have askeda few questions.
Think before responding. After thespeaker has finished talking, a good listener may take some time before responding.Simply take a few seconds to think or say, "Give me a second to think aboutthat." Doing so either makes the speaker first feel you're listening to whatthey're saying. 10． In this way, it will make the speaker feel comfortableas they see you processing what they've said.
A.Use positive body language.
B.Pay attention to the speaker's judgement
C.That would show a lack of interest and disrespect.
D.Give the speaker a chance to correct your understanding.
E.But judging isn't helpful when you're having a conversation.
F.Then they will know you want to be thoughtful in your response.
G.That's why it's important for everyone to learn how to be a better listener.
3.根据短文内容。从短文后的选项中选出能填入空自处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Destination Unknown
Cheap "blind box" plane ticketsbecome a popular choice for travel.
A promotion offering $15 plane tickets isbeing advertised by an online travel platform. While such a low price soundsamazing, there is just one rule. 11． Labeledas a "destination blind box" on the site, tickets are bought througha rather simple booking procedure. Passengers provide their travel information,select a departure airport and then pay their money to book the ticket. 12． But once they "lock in" theirtickets, there's no money going back.
"Plane ticket blind box" is nowa hot topic on the online platforms. Henry Fan, a marketing expert said,"I believe young people are a big target group for this promotion, becausethey not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off theirlives through these types of commercial activities, 13． What matters is that it suggeststhat one has 'adventurous' and 'life-loving' qualities."
Many netizens share the screenshots (截图)oftickets they have drawn. 14． Someothers claim it is too rare to draw a ticket that is ideal.
"If it wants to be a profitableactivity, the release of the tickets must have been planned ahead and is not asrandom as it seems. 15． Themarketing campaign may also be aimed at the fast sale of some tickets from lesspopular airlines that were originally not that expensive. If they sell a largequantity of tickets, the company may still earn a profit even though the priceis low," said an expert in tourism.
A. It will not havepopular airlines.
B. It doesn't matterif they finally go or not.
C. The promotion hasbecome a hot topic om social media.
D. The upcomingholiday is expected to be a major travel period.
E. If the date anddestination are unsuitable, users may ask for refund
F. Some even teachthe booking procedure under the free canceling policy.
G. The purchaser isnot told where the flight is heading or when it will take off。
4.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。
An ice boat, or iceboat, is a boat fitted with skis or runners and built to travel over ice in much the same way that sailboats do on the water. 16． Today, used mainly as racing vehicles, modern iceboats are supported by skate-like steel runners which enable them to hold the ice at high speed.
Traveling over ice by boat was firstly undertaken for the purpose of transporting goods and equipment. The first recorded ice sailing for pleasure or sport took place in Europe, and the use of iceboats for commercial purposes soon died altogether. 17．
Most iceboats are built for one person only. 18． There are different classes of the iceboat, the most well-known being the International DN class and the Skeeter class. Distinctions between classes are determined primarily by size and mast height.
People have done a lot to significantly reduce friction(摩擦) aerodynamically(空气动力学地). 19． The runners are angled in such a way as to counter the lateral force of the wind on the sails. Once a certain level of force has been reached, the iceboat is pushed forward with such force that it actually goes faster than the wind.
High speed and cruel weather can combine to create a dangerous environment. 20． This has led to the adoption of a set of strict rules and guidelines that all who engage in ice yachting, sailing, or racing are expected to be familiar with and follow at all times.
A. Safety is a very high priority.
B. They are of great use in colder places.
C. However, there are larger boats designed for two or more.
D. The newly designed iceboat can reach extremely high speeds.
E. Therefore, people are very cautious when using an ice boat.
F. The earliest iceboats were patterned after traditional sailboats.
G. The only exception to this was their use in transporting lighthouse workers during the winter.
5.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。
You may have witnessedthis yourself, but I know when I'm walking outdoors or walking in a greenenvironment, I feel less stressed, a sense of calm. And the walk doesn't needto be a major hike nor for hours on end. 21．
Listen carefully tohear the birds singing and the wind rustling(沙沙作响)in the leaves of the trees or hear the running water. 22． Keepyourself from listening to music on this particular walk. You should be sure tohave all your senses available to hear the sounds of nature.
Look at the variationsof the color green in the forest or colors within the body of the water you areexperiencing. How many different shapes of leaves do you see Are there waves inthe water you are viewing or is the water still and calm 23．
When you're outside—whether it's in a forest, on a beach or simply outside your home-takea moment to breathe in deeply, smelling and tasting the air; place your handson a tree or a finger in the water to experience the feel of nature.
24． It is a combination ofall these senses you have opened by participating in this experience.
If you cannot gooutdoors-either due to the time of day or night, weather or physical limitations—there are options to still gain this experience. 25． Itis best to experience forest bathing in person, but it's always good to have asecond option.
A.The last sense is the state of mind.
B.The green forest is the best place for walking.
C.Log onto a video or look for apps with views of forests or oceans.
D.Make sure to take notice of the shape, color and size of your surroundings.
E.If you are walking alone, it is more likely that all your senses can beactivated.
F.A 10- to 15-minute walk can help with your mood and psychological well-being.
G.If walking on sand near the water, listen to the sand surrounding yourfootsteps.
6.阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
On May 7, 2008, three men robbed a bank in a city called Waldorfof Maryland in the USA. They drove away in a van with a bag of money. Theythought they had escaped. But the bank had put a pack of chemicals in the moneybag, and the pack exploded. 26． Soon afterward, the police arrestedone of the robbers. How did the police find him so quickly DNA from therobbers' blood was found on the bag of money.
DNA consists of genetic material that is found everywhere in ourbody, such as in our blood, skin, and saliva. It is our genetic fingerprint.All people have similar DNA, but no two people have the exact same DNA.
27． Thetesting works like this: After a crime occurs, the police collect evidence froma crime scene. Some of this evidence may be DNA samples, such as hairs or blood. 28． The database is computerized, and it has millions of DNAsamples in it. These DNA fingerprints are taken from people all over thecountry who have been arrested or convicted of crimes. If the DNA in theevidence matches someone's DNA fingerprint, that person is probably guilty ofthe crime. But if the evidence does not match, the person is probably innocent.
29． If DNA evidenceis not collected or stored properly, for example, the tests may give wrongresults. But it is still more reliable than other types of evidence. Witnessesmay identify the wrong person. Lawyers, jurors, judges, and the police can makemistakes. DNA testing is usually accurate. 30．
A. DNA testing isnot perfect.
B. The policethen set up a DNA database in the country.
C. The robbersdropped the bag, got out of the van, and ran away.
D. The robbersdidn't think the chemicals were anything dangerous.
E. How is DNAused to identify a criminal when a crime has been committed
F. The policethen compare this DNA to DNA samples from an official database.
G. It is the bestway we have to prove that someone is guilty or innocent of a crime.
7．任务型阅读
iPad vs textbooks
Whatif you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips In thefirst month of the Apple iPads release, 25million were sold! People all overthe world use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finestqualities is the ability to be a textbook. .
Tobegin with. iPads are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schoolshave to buy new books, but with an iPad schools can update them for free. . Schools don't have to spend $500every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated.
.Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multiple textbooks. Heavybackpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is aniPad, which only weighs 1. 33 pounds and can hold all of a student's textbooks.
Thirdly,schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have morecapabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the appsactually make iPads more efficient. . Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPadscan easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.
Lastly,iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because thesedevices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. . With iPads, they find it easier to get theirhomework done.
Inconclusion, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch toiPads. iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in thepalm of their hands.
A. iPads absorb the need tobuy calculators, dictionaries, and other items that are found within the device.
B. Schools have every reasonto do away with their school books and switch to iPads.
C. Moreover, in high school,textbooks have an average of 4. 8 pounds each.
D. iPads have alreadyreplaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.
E. Therefore, they can usethe saved money for other programs.
F. Secondly, iPads cost lessand are more popular.
G. iPads are perfect for busystudents.
8．任务型阅读
Readingbooks can exercise your brain. Kids who started reading at an earlier age go onto perform better on certain intelligence tests, such as analyses of theirvocabulary size. As one gets older, it might help slow down or even ceasecognitive decline. Many Americans don't read frequently. It'stime to reverse this trend to give your brain gray matter a good workout.
Whenyou have some down time—you're waiting for a friend, sleeping lightly on theway from or to work, or doing a task that doesn't require your fullattention—you can open your text instead of pulling up your favorite smartphonegame. While paper is still the clear winner in thecourt of public opinion, science hasn't proven that physical books are betterthan digital ones.
Academicresearch has mostly focused on the ability to remember. A study took place in alaboratory setting： Students all read thesame text, but some looked at the words on paper and others viewed an on-screenPDF. It turned out that no meaningful difference between the two media existed.As for audiobooks, they affected the brain gray matter somewhat differently.
Ultimately,if you hope to get a reading habit going, you shouldn't dismiss paper digital,or audio— Don't be afraid to change things up dependingon the occasion.
A. Audiobooks still affectyour thoughts and feelings.
B. Go with what makes themost sense for your needs.
C. Words on a page canimprove the emotional intelligence.
D. This brings about a greatdebate: pages vs screens vs audio.
E. Keep a book, e-reader, oraudiobook app on you as you go about the day.
F. Despite this, the overallbook-reading time for Americans is on the decline.
G. However, they stimulatedthe brain just as deeply as black-and-white pages.
答案
1．E；2．C；3．B；4．G；5．F 6．G；7．E；8．A；9．C；10．F
11．G；12．E；13．B；14．F；15．A 16．F；17．G；18．C；19．D；20．A
21．F；22．G；23．D；24．A；25．C 26．C；27．E；28．F；29．A；30．G
31．B；E；C；A；G 32．F；E；D；G；B
1.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
You might havenoticed how everyone is obsessed with their screen during family gatherings or bondingwith friends. Disconnecting from devices might be challenging, but there are waysto spend time with your friends without using them. With the right activities youcan connect more with them and have fun.
If you wantto spend quality time with each other, you and your friends need to sacrifice yourscreen time. 1． It could also be one of the house rules when you aretogether. However, everyone in the group must be willing to cooperate or else thepurpose might be defeated.
By turningoff your devices it would focus the atmosphere more on your bonding. Everyone couldfeel more welcomed and invited. 2．
So what arethe alternatives other than staring at the screen Before the trend of high-techdevices a board game had always been the source of entertainment when a group offriends wanted to have some fun, 3． Though they have digital versionsyou might not want to miss the opportunity to actually interact (互动) with your friends face to face.
Another helpfulway to start a conversation with your friends is through playing question games. 4． But don't worry. There are many different versions of question gamesyou can search online, such as Never Have I Ever questions.
5． While it is importantto enjoy your get-together, going into a purposeful conversation is also necessary.You don't know what your friends are going through, and making room for a heart-to-hearttalk might be what they need.
A. It is better for you all to agreeon this matter.
B. So why not bring these classic activitiesback
C. You and your friends could attendmore to each other.
D. Being interactive is the key inbonding with your friends.
E. Turning off your devices could bethe first step you can do.
F. Entertainment isn't the only wayto interact with your friends.
G. The main idea of this kind of gameis to take turns in involvement.
2.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。
How would you feel if you were sharinga personal story and noticed that your friend wasn't really listening You probablywouldn't be too excited. Without active listening, people often feel unheard andunacknowledged. 6．
Listen without making judgements.Most people tend to judge others during conversations. 7． If you let youropinions come into play, they may ruin the conversation. However, if you enter adiscussion with the goal of understanding someone else's opinion, they will wantto have deeper discussions with you.
8． Physically showingthat you're listening doesn't come naturally for everybody. But if someone is readyto open up to you, and you sit back with your arms crossed without saying a word,they're not going to say much. To encourage someone to keep talking, focus on thespeaker by turning your head and body to face them and by making eye contact.
Ask questions. Asking questionsis one of the best ways to show you're interested. If someone is telling you abouttheir ski trip，don't respond with "That's nice." 9． Instead, youcan ask, "How long have you been skiing " or "What was your favoritepart of the trip " The person will think highly of you because you have askeda few questions.
Think before responding. After thespeaker has finished talking, a good listener may take some time before responding.Simply take a few seconds to think or say, "Give me a second to think aboutthat." Doing so either makes the speaker first feel you're listening to whatthey're saying. 10． In this way, it will make the speaker feel comfortableas they see you processing what they've said.
A.Use positive body language.
B.Pay attention to the speaker's judgement
C.That would show a lack of interest and disrespect.
D.Give the speaker a chance to correct your understanding.
E.But judging isn't helpful when you're having a conversation.
F.Then they will know you want to be thoughtful in your response.
G.That's why it's important for everyone to learn how to be a better listener.
3.根据短文内容。从短文后的选项中选出能填入空自处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Destination Unknown
Cheap "blind box" plane ticketsbecome a popular choice for travel.
A promotion offering $15 plane tickets isbeing advertised by an online travel platform. While such a low price soundsamazing, there is just one rule. 11． Labeledas a "destination blind box" on the site, tickets are bought througha rather simple booking procedure. Passengers provide their travel information,select a departure airport and then pay their money to book the ticket. 12． But once they "lock in" theirtickets, there's no money going back.
"Plane ticket blind box" is nowa hot topic on the online platforms. Henry Fan, a marketing expert said,"I believe young people are a big target group for this promotion, becausethey not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off theirlives through these types of commercial activities, 13． What matters is that it suggeststhat one has 'adventurous' and 'life-loving' qualities."
Many netizens share the screenshots (截图)oftickets they have drawn. 14． Someothers claim it is too rare to draw a ticket that is ideal.
"If it wants to be a profitableactivity, the release of the tickets must have been planned ahead and is not asrandom as it seems. 15． Themarketing campaign may also be aimed at the fast sale of some tickets from lesspopular airlines that were originally not that expensive. If they sell a largequantity of tickets, the company may still earn a profit even though the priceis low," said an expert in tourism.
A. It will not havepopular airlines.
B. It doesn't matterif they finally go or not.
C. The promotion hasbecome a hot topic om social media.
D. The upcomingholiday is expected to be a major travel period.
E. If the date anddestination are unsuitable, users may ask for refund
F. Some even teachthe booking procedure under the free canceling policy.
G. The purchaser isnot told where the flight is heading or when it will take off。
4.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。
An ice boat, or iceboat, is a boat fitted with skis or runners and built to travel over ice in much the same way that sailboats do on the water. 16． Today, used mainly as racing vehicles, modern iceboats are supported by skate-like steel runners which enable them to hold the ice at high speed.
Traveling over ice by boat was firstly undertaken for the purpose of transporting goods and equipment. The first recorded ice sailing for pleasure or sport took place in Europe, and the use of iceboats for commercial purposes soon died altogether. 17．
Most iceboats are built for one person only. 18． There are different classes of the iceboat, the most well-known being the International DN class and the Skeeter class. Distinctions between classes are determined primarily by size and mast height.
People have done a lot to significantly reduce friction(摩擦) aerodynamically(空气动力学地). 19． The runners are angled in such a way as to counter the lateral force of the wind on the sails. Once a certain level of force has been reached, the iceboat is pushed forward with such force that it actually goes faster than the wind.
High speed and cruel weather can combine to create a dangerous environment. 20． This has led to the adoption of a set of strict rules and guidelines that all who engage in ice yachting, sailing, or racing are expected to be familiar with and follow at all times.
A. Safety is a very high priority.
B. They are of great use in colder places.
C. However, there are larger boats designed for two or more.
D. The newly designed iceboat can reach extremely high speeds.
E. Therefore, people are very cautious when using an ice boat.
F. The earliest iceboats were patterned after traditional sailboats.
G. The only exception to this was their use in transporting lighthouse workers during the winter.
5.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。
You may have witnessedthis yourself, but I know when I'm walking outdoors or walking in a greenenvironment, I feel less stressed, a sense of calm. And the walk doesn't needto be a major hike nor for hours on end. 21．
Listen carefully tohear the birds singing and the wind rustling(沙沙作响)in the leaves of the trees or hear the running water. 22． Keepyourself from listening to music on this particular walk. You should be sure tohave all your senses available to hear the sounds of nature.
Look at the variationsof the color green in the forest or colors within the body of the water you areexperiencing. How many different shapes of leaves do you see Are there waves inthe water you are viewing or is the water still and calm 23．
When you're outside—whether it's in a forest, on a beach or simply outside your home-takea moment to breathe in deeply, smelling and tasting the air; place your handson a tree or a finger in the water to experience the feel of nature.
24． It is a combination ofall these senses you have opened by participating in this experience.
If you cannot gooutdoors-either due to the time of day or night, weather or physical limitations—there are options to still gain this experience. 25． Itis best to experience forest bathing in person, but it's always good to have asecond option.
A.The last sense is the state of mind.
B.The green forest is the best place for walking.
C.Log onto a video or look for apps with views of forests or oceans.
D.Make sure to take notice of the shape, color and size of your surroundings.
E.If you are walking alone, it is more likely that all your senses can beactivated.
F.A 10- to 15-minute walk can help with your mood and psychological well-being.
G.If walking on sand near the water, listen to the sand surrounding yourfootsteps.
6.阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
On May 7, 2008, three men robbed a bank in a city called Waldorfof Maryland in the USA. They drove away in a van with a bag of money. Theythought they had escaped. But the bank had put a pack of chemicals in the moneybag, and the pack exploded. 26． Soon afterward, the police arrestedone of the robbers. How did the police find him so quickly DNA from therobbers' blood was found on the bag of money.
DNA consists of genetic material that is found everywhere in ourbody, such as in our blood, skin, and saliva. It is our genetic fingerprint.All people have similar DNA, but no two people have the exact same DNA.
27． Thetesting works like this: After a crime occurs, the police collect evidence froma crime scene. Some of this evidence may be DNA samples, such as hairs or blood. 28． The database is computerized, and it has millions of DNAsamples in it. These DNA fingerprints are taken from people all over thecountry who have been arrested or convicted of crimes. If the DNA in theevidence matches someone's DNA fingerprint, that person is probably guilty ofthe crime. But if the evidence does not match, the person is probably innocent.
29． If DNA evidenceis not collected or stored properly, for example, the tests may give wrongresults. But it is still more reliable than other types of evidence. Witnessesmay identify the wrong person. Lawyers, jurors, judges, and the police can makemistakes. DNA testing is usually accurate. 30．
A. DNA testing isnot perfect.
B. The policethen set up a DNA database in the country.
C. The robbersdropped the bag, got out of the van, and ran away.
D. The robbersdidn't think the chemicals were anything dangerous.
E. How is DNAused to identify a criminal when a crime has been committed
F. The policethen compare this DNA to DNA samples from an official database.
G. It is the bestway we have to prove that someone is guilty or innocent of a crime.
7．任务型阅读
iPad vs textbooks
Whatif you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips In thefirst month of the Apple iPads release, 25million were sold! People all overthe world use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finestqualities is the ability to be a textbook. .
Tobegin with. iPads are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schoolshave to buy new books, but with an iPad schools can update them for free. . Schools don't have to spend $500every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated.
.Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multiple textbooks. Heavybackpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is aniPad, which only weighs 1. 33 pounds and can hold all of a student's textbooks.
Thirdly,schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have morecapabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the appsactually make iPads more efficient. . Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPadscan easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.
Lastly,iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because thesedevices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. . With iPads, they find it easier to get theirhomework done.
Inconclusion, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch toiPads. iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in thepalm of their hands.
A. iPads absorb the need tobuy calculators, dictionaries, and other items that are found within the device.
B. Schools have every reasonto do away with their school books and switch to iPads.
C. Moreover, in high school,textbooks have an average of 4. 8 pounds each.
D. iPads have alreadyreplaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.
E. Therefore, they can usethe saved money for other programs.
F. Secondly, iPads cost lessand are more popular.
G. iPads are perfect for busystudents.
8．任务型阅读
Readingbooks can exercise your brain. Kids who started reading at an earlier age go onto perform better on certain intelligence tests, such as analyses of theirvocabulary size. As one gets older, it might help slow down or even ceasecognitive decline. Many Americans don't read frequently. It'stime to reverse this trend to give your brain gray matter a good workout.
Whenyou have some down time—you're waiting for a friend, sleeping lightly on theway from or to work, or doing a task that doesn't require your fullattention—you can open your text instead of pulling up your favorite smartphonegame. While paper is still the clear winner in thecourt of public opinion, science hasn't proven that physical books are betterthan digital ones.
Academicresearch has mostly focused on the ability to remember. A study took place in alaboratory setting： Students all read thesame text, but some looked at the words on paper and others viewed an on-screenPDF. It turned out that no meaningful difference between the two media existed.As for audiobooks, they affected the brain gray matter somewhat differently.
Ultimately,if you hope to get a reading habit going, you shouldn't dismiss paper digital,or audio— Don't be afraid to change things up dependingon the occasion.
A. Audiobooks still affectyour thoughts and feelings.
B. Go with what makes themost sense for your needs.
C. Words on a page canimprove the emotional intelligence.
D. This brings about a greatdebate: pages vs screens vs audio.
E. Keep a book, e-reader, oraudiobook app on you as you go about the day.
F. Despite this, the overallbook-reading time for Americans is on the decline.
G. However, they stimulatedthe brain just as deeply as black-and-white pages.
答案
1．E；2．C；3．B；4．G；5．F 6．G；7．E；8．A；9．C；10．F
11．G；12．E；13．B；14．F；15．A 16．F；17．G；18．C；19．D；20．A
21．F；22．G；23．D；24．A；25．C 26．C；27．E；28．F；29．A；30．G
31．B；E；C；A；G 32．F；E；D；G；B