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专题15.(10套精选含答案)
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(2020·黑龙江·宾县第二中学高二期末) I lived in Port Stewart, one of the small villages on the coast. I rented a small room at the top of an old two-storey Victorian house. From its window I could look out on the grey, ever-restless ocean,36.
An old retired couple lived in two rooms on the ground floor. Mr. Paul was in his eighties and I remember him going for his nightly walk accompanied by his walking stick. 37. I heard him occasionally in his own-room. His wife would sit quietly in the kitchen beside the fire constantly knitting(织毛活)and offering me cups of tea as 1 came in from the pub or back from studying.
38.I was not surprised, aware even then that age can be cruel. But what moved me most was his rapid worsening, the fact that I never again saw him walking bent double against the wind.
39.The fact that I was only aware of this old man's illness through his rasping( 刺耳的) cough and his wife's nursing him gave the house an air of heavy sadness.
One evening, I came in from the cold and went straight to the kitchen to heat myself at the fire. Mrs.Paul sat alone. There was a silence I couldn't under-stand. 40. “Would you like a cup of tea ” I asked. She looked up slowly and l remember her old but still quite beautiful face as she said calmly and without emotion: “My husband is dead.”
A.Mr. Paul became ill suddenly.
B.Late into the night I could hear him coughing.
C.His walking stick was always lying in the hall.
D.She was friendly and enjoyed a cup of tea with me.
E.It took her some time to acknowledge me coming into the room.
F.I never saw the old man at any other time apart from on these walks.
G.I can still remember the view from the window and the constant changes in the sea.
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Passage 1
(2021·全国·二模)Having a safe and comfortable home can be the most important for those suffering from an illness, injury, or disability. However, after you or a loved one arrives home from the hospital or a care center, it can be hard to know where to begin. ____1____.
Remove obstacles.
Everyday things in your home can be dangerous obstacles for the aging, ill, or disabled. ____2____. Take away any loose carpeting, securely fasten doormats and fix rough or uneven edges where possible. If you require wheelchair access, ensure furniture is spaced far enough apart for easy movement, and remove unnecessary things.
Purchase and fix appropriate aids.
____3____, get his or her permission to purchase and fix equipment and aids to assist in everyday living. This might include wheelchair slopes (斜坡) at main entrances, handrails (扶手) in the bathroom and toilet.
Consider housing changes.
Not every home will be fit for wheelchair access. Sometimes, a slope at the entrance is not enough. ____4____. Consider your options around allowing for wider hallways and doors and easy flow from room to room.
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Being a wheelchair user or having limited mobility can make reaching everyday items challenging. Rather than put yourself at risk by climbing or reaching, spend time putting everything you need within reach. The kitchen is a great place to start. Reposition plates, bowls, knives, spoons and so on in low cupboards.A.If your loved one is content
B.Make your home convenient
C.Make everyday items accessible
D.In that case, significant changes may be required
E.View your loved one’s home, or yours, with a critical eye
F.If you are creating a disability-friendly home for a loved one
G.Here are a few helpful tips that may put you on the right path
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(2021·江苏·二模)Improving your family life can help make your family members closer and prevent conflicts from getting in the way of everyone's happiness. But at times it seems difficult. ____6____ Here are some concrete steps to make your life more enjoyable.
Do household chores (杂务) together. ____7____ However, sharing household responsibilities can help everyone in your family feel happy. Try to make it as fun as possible, such as by playing music or having contests. Besides, divide chores up into age-appropriate categories. After dinner, the youngest could wipe the table, the oldest could fill the dishwasher, and you could put away leftovers.
____8____ When someone expresses an opinion, don't interrupt them before they can finish speaking. Maintaining respectful communication channels will strengthen your bond.
Express love and appreciation frequently. Little verbal (口头的) and nonverbal gestures of affection go a long way. ____9____ If your sibling is doing their homework and there's an empty glass on their desk, ask them, "Hey, can I get you more water "
Respect your parents' need to protect you. While children need increasing degrees of freedom as they get older, remember that your parents are in charge. Their job is to keep you safe and give you the tools you'll need to take care of yourself when you' re an adult. If your parent doesn't allow you to go out without an adult or makes you go to bed early, remember that they have your best interests in mind. ____10____A.Why do you feel so
B.Where do you start
C.Few people actually enjoy that.
D.Chores mean more responsibilities.
E.Respect what your family members say.
F.Don't yell to get your way if they say no!
G.Find small ways to show you care for each other.
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(2021·福建漳州·一模)How to Handle Conflicts as a Child
Improving your family life can help make your family members closer and prevent conflicts from getting in the way of everyone’s happiness. Here are some tips.
_____11_____. While you need increasing degrees of freedom as you get older, remember that your parents are in charge. Their job is to keep you safe and give you the tools you’ll need to take care of yourself when you’re an adult.
Find ways to compromise if you're fighting with brothers or sisters. _____12_____ Instead, you should say, “Time out—let’s think of a way we can come to an agreement about this.” Keep yourself cool and find ways you could share a toy or play together with them. _____13_____. You can also ask a parent for help.
Try to see things from your family member’s point of view. Before jumping to conclusions, take a deep breath and try to stay calm. If someone ate your favorite snack or stole your clothes, try to see things from their perspective before getting angry. For instance, if your brothers stole something that belongs to you, such as a jacket, or a watch, say to yourself, “I really don’t think they did this to make me angry. _____14_____.”
Avoid getting involved if your parents are arguing. When your parents have an argument, just let them work it out on their own. _____15_____. Go to another part of the house, listen to music, or find something else to do until they stop arguing. If the argument goes too far and becomes physical, talk to another family member, or other trusted adult.A.Talk to your parents equally
B.Don’t try to be the judge or get involved
C.Respect your parents need to protect you
D.Try not to blame or shame the other person
E.They may be unwilling to talk to you
F.You can state your opinion calmly and clearly
G.They probably just want to wear this to school and look cool
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(2020·广东湛江·一模)The beginning of November means winter is well on its way. ___16___ It's great to stay indoors surrounded by people that make you happiest. I've always felt homes that have the warmest atmosphere are those that feel the most lived in. Here are my personal tips on how to feed that coziness(温馨)into your home this winter.
It makes sense to fill your home with textured(有纹理的)decorations which feel warm and easy. You can throw a textured blanket on your couch or bed. I'm also a huge fan of carpets on top of the wooden floors. Of course, carpets will help to physically warm your space by offering a cozy spot for your feet. ___17___
It's also a good idea to display your creations and collections in your home. My wall was feeling bare one day, so I filled the space with a simple wall hanging. ___18___ Simple, yes, and it makes me feel warm every time I see it. Do any of you have a love for windowsills(窗台)like I do Make use of your windowsill by displaying decorations like feathers, candleholders, rocks... anything you've collected over the years.
___19___ There's a homey feeling that goes along with letting your bed stay unmade for the day, or slipping your shoes off in the middle of your bedroom. Leave your closet door half open; hang necklaces on your wall; leave your curtain over the top of a mirror instead of getting it neatly away. ___20___A.A warm home usually feels casual.
B.I made it from a stick and some string.
C.I'm proud of my gift for creating' wonderful artworks.
D.And the addition can make a space feel warmer, just by looking at it.
E.It's a good habit to take time to get everything well organized at home.
F.To me, there's nothing better than spending a cold evening in a warm home.
G.In a word, if you make your space feel lived in, you'll enjoy living there all the more.
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(2020·四川遂宁·模拟预测)The home humidity (湿度) is a measurement of the amount of vaporized (汽化了的) water in the air of the home. Humidity levels are naturally higher in warmer climates and lower in cooler climates. ___21___Older and less energy efficient homes tend to have lower indoor humidity levels, while modern homes with higher energy efficiency tend to have higher humidity levels.
Both high and low home humidity levels can cause problems. Humidity levels that are too high can affect paint and cause mold (霉菌) . Humidity levels that are too low can cause cracks in your drywall and affect furniture. ___22___
You may wonder what exact level of humidity you should have. Generally, people are most comfortable when home humidity is between 20 and 60 percent. ____23____ It can balance your need for comfort with the conditions that are less likely to damage your house.
___24___ It doesn't require expensive equipment. Just drop three ice cubes into a glass, add water, shake it and wait for three minutes ; if moisture(水汽) does not form on the outside of the glass, you may need to increase humidity. On the other hand, if you notice frequent fogging of your windows, you may have too much humidity in your home.
Daily activities like cooking can add water to the air in your home. If the home humidity level is top high, you can start cooking with pans covered. ___25___ If these basic changes don't help correct the problem, use a dehumidifier.A.This is the ideal humidity level.
B.You must add water on a regular basis.
C.High humidity levels can damage furniture.
D.So do avoid too high and also too low humidity levels.
E.Taking shorter showers may also control the humidity.
F.Home humidity levels can be measured in simple ways.
G.The type of home can also affect the humidity measurements.
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(2021·新疆·三模)After a long day at work, coming home is a breath of fresh air. Home is a comfortable place to sit back and relax. ___26___ Below are a number of things we can do to create a healthy home environment that will help to ease the workday stress and promote our physical and mental health.
Cleaning the house regularly is the first thing we should do. It may seem like a tiring thing to clean but there is a reason for doing so. We can remove dust by cleaning the house. Leaving layers of dust everywhere means that there is a build-up of dust. And where do these layers of dust go ___27___
Making sure the rooms are full of sunlight is also important. We may not realize it but sunlight is an important part of our growth. We all know that sunlight promotes better working conditions. ___28___ Think about using a Parans system where sunlight does not reach. This technology gathers the sunlight by using solar panels. It can send out sunlight wherever we are.
___29___ Going green will help to remove toxins(毒素)in the air. They also give off oxygen, which can lower stress and improve our moods.
Along the lines of being green, it can also be vital to think about what things we are bringing into the house. Try to avoid specific plastics that are harmful to health. ___30___ They may contain poisonous chemicals that can be breathed in, or simple absorbed through the skin.A.Into our lungs.
B.However, is it as healthy as it can be
C.Is our home as comfortable as it used to be
D.It is also a good idea to add more plants in our house.
E.The same thing applies to things like carpets and paint.
F.Besides, it can reduce both stress and high blood pressure.
G.It is acknowledges that a greener lifestyle is linked to better health.
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(2019·山东临沂·一模)When you have got a lot of stuff,decluttering(整理)your home can be really necessary.Decluttering is just about putting new systems into place in your life.___31___ ,you realize how great you feel about it,and you want to keep going.
Getting rid of things gives you time to look after yourself.___32___ ,or looking for the potato peeler—because everything has a home and you know exactly where it is—you’re free to spend that time on yourself and your family. It’s liberating.
___33___.It has taken you a long time to get everything,and you won’t be able to get rid of it all straight away.If you’re pushed for time,there are easy ways of introducing decluttering into your life.Spend 10 minutes a day decluttering or,if that’s not manageable,declutter three items a week.
Have three piles:one for things you’re going to keep,one for things that are a maybe,and one for things you’re going to give away.You will also need some bin bags,for rubbish.A revisiting pile is important if you’re struggling to get rid of things.___34___.More often than not,you end up saying,actually,I don’t need that.
Stay focused.People often get sidetracked when they’re trying to declutter.They start trying on clothes they had forgotten about,or looking at old photos.Another common mistake is to just move things from place to place,instead of getting rid of them.___35___ .A.Once you start decluttering
B.You need time to reflect on what to keep
C.Don’t expect to declutter everything overnight
D.When you’re not always looking for the scissors
E.If you realise that you own six wine openers,keep only one
F.Start the decluttering process before you move in with a new partner
G.You can just leave things there for a few weeks before a final decision
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(2018·浙江杭州·一模)Make sure your estate(财产) plan keeps up with life changes
Few things are as important as estate planning. If you don’t handle your business while you’re alive, the ramifications(影响) can run deep and wide long after you’re gone.
Estate planning may seem discouraging because it deals with issues of aging. Or maybe you think estate planning is only something folks like Bill Gates do. It’s for everybody. ___36___Here’s how.
What’s an estate plan Think of estate planning as a set of legal documents that spell out who gets your possession when you die, who you want to make medical decisions, who should make financial decisions on your behalf, and more. ___37___
This is not a one-shot deal. It’s great that you finally got your will done, have your medical directives in place, and gave someone power of attorney. ___38___Life is changing. Your documents should keep pace with change.
“Remember to update beneficiaries on life insurance policies after the first spouse(配偶) dies,” says Martin Levine, chief financial officer for 4Thought Financial Group in Syosset.___39___
Get help. This is one time when DIY probably isn’t a good idea. Talk to a financial adviser, preferably one with expertise in estate planning.
___40___ Don’t assume that establishing joint tenancy (sharing ownership in personal property, such as a home) or joint ownership over financial accounts is enough to protect your assets.A.Make no assumptions.
B.But, you’re hardly finished.
C.Decide to do it, and to avoid unexpected consequences.
D.It is difficult to choose a right heir before your death unless they are your closest ones.
E.Ideally, it will make things easier for your heirs(后继人) at a time when they most need it.
F.Finding a reliable agency to deal with your possessions is a wise choice when planning estate.
G.The birth of a child and divorce are other life events that will require updating estate planning documents.
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Passage 1
(2021·浙江·高考真题) You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line that looks fastest.
You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot. 1.
It turns out, it's just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster.
Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay. 2.Any small interruption - a price check, a chatty customer-can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.
If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability:3.So it's not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.
Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line- called a serpentine line - and serve each person at the front with the next available register. 4.This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall.
5.It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck.
A.Why does this always seem to happen to you
B.So why don't most places encourage serpentine lines
C.Some of the may have stood in a queue for almost an hour.
D.The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three.
E.How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line
F.With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach.
G.But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.
专题15.答案
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36.G
37.F
38.A
39.B
40.E
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1.G
2.E
3.F
4.D
5.C
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6.B
7.C
8.E
9.G
10.F
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11.C
12.D
13.F
14.G
15.B
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16.F
17.D
18.B
19.A
20.G
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21.G
22.D
23.A
24.F
25.E
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26.B
27.A
28.F
29.D
30.E
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31.A
32.D
33.C
34.G
35.E
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36.C
37.E
38.B
39.G
40.A
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2.G
3.D
4.F
5.B
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