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高中英语名校精选阅读七选五专项训练
专题20.(10套精选含答案)
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Passage 1
(2021·浙江·宁波市北仑中学三模) Some people find hobbies boring or simply think of them as a waste of time. What they do not know is that it can do a lot of good for a person physically, mentally and emotionally. Here are some of the benefits of having an interesting hobby.
1. It can help reduce the stress level in your body. This can be done by diverting (转移) your focus. For example, instead of always thinking of your problems, you can spare some of your time to focus on your hobby.
Physical hobbies like sports are a great way to exercise the body and your mind. 2. It burns the fat stored in your body and helps reduce the cholesterol (胆固醇) levels. It also promotes better blood circulation which is good for the heart. What is important is that sports not only benefit the body, but also help in making your mind more alert and sharp. 3.
Having a hobby allows you to acquire new skills and discover your hidden talents. Finding the right hobby may be difficult but as a tip, you can try different activities initially until you realize what your interests actually are. And as you learn more about your chosen hobby, you can develop or enhance your skills. For example, chess can make your analytical skills better.4.
Cultivating hobbies will eventually lead you to meeting like-minded new people. You could gain new friends while playing your favorite sports like golf, tennis or basketball. You encounter a lot of people especially in outdoor activities such as the golf course or courts.
5. It is bound to contribute towards the development of a better you and so, hereafter, even if you do not have a hobby, do make the effort to develop one.
A.Doing your favorite hobby gives you time to relax.
B.Art hobbies like painting can improve your creativity.
C.Getting into physical activities promote good health.
D.As you can see, cultivating a hobby is a great idea to improve yourself.
E.Your hobbies can also help with your job applications to various companies.
F.Your hobbies may not improve your quality of life unless you are interested in it.
G.Most hobbies also need strategy to attain your goal and this keeps your brain working.
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(2021·山东济南·一模) The dictionary defines “hobby” as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. Hobbies are a great way to forget about your worries. 6.So the stuff you do outside your money-making business is important.
Bird watching could be a great hobby for you. 7.They can include listening for bird calls, finding and identifying birds by sight. There are bird-watching clubs if you want to make it a social activity. If you have kids, it's an ideal hobby to share with them. Children enjoy being able to spot birds and can learn identifications quickly.
8.Working in the soil can be a particularly rewarding hobby. You get some great side benefits from it, like improving the value of your home, making your living environment more pleasant and attractive, and growing food you can eat.
Making beer is complex and variable enough to be interesting. The basic reward of a good bottle of beer is easy to enjoy and from there you can create your own personal variety. If you're someone who likes to experiment, this could be a fun hobby for you. 9.
Taking photos is an easier hobby to get into than before. 10.Now a good digital camera means you can get into photography with low cost and low risk. Starting with the camera on your phone will get you knowledgeable about the basics of how light works. You can also learn about more complex camera features from how-to videos.
A.The activity combines several senses.
B.This hobby has grown in popularity in recent years.
C.Gardening involves creativity and time outside in nature.
D.Developing film used to be time-consuming and expensive.
E.Studies have looked at how hobbies make you better at your job.
F.Plus, you'll always have a great homemade gift to give friends and family.
G.In fact, a lot of research has looked at the stress-reducing properties of hobbies.
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(2021·宁夏·银川一中模拟预测) At six years old, Jerry Morrison is already shooting for the stars. “There are so many sights to see. They look so beautiful,” he said. “I want to live on another planet,” Jerry told his uncle, Joey Jefferson, who is now a mission operations engineer at NASA.11. It started with a space shuttle toy his mother gave him when he was a kid.
Jefferson, who lives in California, and Jerry, who lives in Florida, meet up a few times a year.
12. “What kind of planet would you live on ” Jerry asked his uncle. “Of course everybody’s going to say Mars, right Are you gonna say Mars ” Jefferson replied. No, Jerry wants to live much farther from Mars: on a planet called Kepler-425b. 13. “There are a lot of planets that we get to find, and so we need people like you to keep doing what you’re doing,” Jefferson told Jerry.
Jefferson wants his nephew to not only hold on to his curiosity but also share what he learns with others. 14. As a kindergartner last year, he taught a lesson to the fifth graders in his school about the planets of the solar system. “It was a big opportunity for me,” Jerry said. “It was awesome.”
Jerry said he learns about space from his uncle. “You’re learning so much by yourself, too, and you’re teaching me as well,” Jefferson said. 15. “You can do whatever you want, but in the future, I think you’re going to go to Kepler-452b.”
A.And Jerry has already gotten the chance to do that.
B.Jefferson also fell in love with space at an early age.
C.Every time he looks up at the stars, it’s like opening a door.
D.He learns a lot from his uncle, more than he could imagine.
E.NASA announced its discovery of the Earth-like planet in 2015.
F.Their conversations always focus on their shared love for space.
G.He hopes Jerry will do and continue to learn about the things that he loves most.
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(2020·江西·南昌市八一中学三模) This summer, I, along with several other international students, traveled to the region of Berounka and found a lovely camping place beside the river. At night, I shared a tent with three girls from Brazil, the United States, and Belgium. 16. I didn’t know what to bring, just my sleeping bag and some warm clothes. And with the light of the campfire burning all night, I was unable to sleep until 1 o’clock.
Later that morning, when we were all on the raft and ready to leave, I was told to sit in the middle because I’d never used a paddle (桨)before. 17. Once we set off, my US friend showed me how to use a paddle. I found it wasn’t so hard---it just made my arms really tired. I listened carefully to what my friends were saying at the same time looking around at the beautiful scenery. 18.
Suddenly, the raft turned over and we all fell into the water. My friends managed to reach the other side of the river quickly, but they couldn’t catch me. I felt panicked but wanted to get out of the water as soon as I could. 19.
At last, I finally made it to a rock near the riverbank. I was so delighted and asked my friends to take a photo of me. 20.From then on, I tried rafting almost every summer. My experience taught me that we should try new things and get to know new people, even if it means facing danger.
A.I’d never camped outside before.
B.I heard my friends cheering me up loudly.
C.I shared what I brought with my three roommates.
D.So I grasped my paddle and swam stoutly(勇敢地,坚决地).
E.I held on tightly to my paddle, not daring to move one bit.
F.I had fallen into the river, but I fell in love with this sport too.
G.Tree-filled mountains, the clear blue sky, and wooden cottages surrounded me.
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(2020·安徽·一模) It can be difficult to start a hobby. You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one that requires costly equipment.21.To find a low-cost hobby, pick something that is interesting to you, doesn't require a lot of materials, and is available to you in your area.
Begin a collection. Many different collections can be started with little or no cost.22.Look for rocks, plant leaves and flowers, or insects you can preserve and keep. Another way is to begin to collect an object in your house, such as saving bottle-caps.
23.Youtube contains quantities of music you can listen to for free. Besides, you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services including Pandora and Spotify. By exposing yourself to new music, you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums.
Learn a game. Games are similar to sports and often benefit from being shared in the community (团体). Game groups will often supply board games at no cost to you. In addition, libraries and schools may have video game groups for children and adults. You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you.24.
If these things fail to attract you, ask experts about how to begin. Find hobbyists and ask those who are experienced in your potential hobby for the minimum cost of materials you need to start.25.You'll be surprised that you don't need as much equipment as you imagined.
A.Listen to music.
B.One way to do this is to go outside.
C.Ask yourself what your favorite music is.
D.How and where to find one collection is up to you.
E.Use the site to see what groups are in your area.
F.The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money.
G.This will help you judge whether or not a hobby fits into your budget.
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(2018·四川·双流中学一模) Do you have a hobby Something you look forward to spending your time with Something you love to do 26. Or making model airplanes. Sketching. Or making useful things out of waste material. It could be a musical instrument that you love playing. Or singing and dancing.
There are many things that a hobby can give you, apart from an enjoyable time. Sashay was a shy boy but through his interest in model airplanes he learned the value of sticking to a task until it was finished. His model airplane club brought him to get into touch with similar souls.27.
Having a hobby helps you relax and get away from the routines of school.28. You really need this well deserved one, too! It gives you focus, self dependence, confidence and builds your personality. This is an opportunity to lose yourself in an enjoyable activity, away from the pressure of school, so at the end of it, you feel relaxed and yet, mentally charged.
Your hobby defines you.29.And it also shows you what you are good at, and how far you can go, when you apply yourself.
30..For a hobby is: Happiness: something which you look forward to doing. Opportunity: to nurture and develop your special and unique skills and celebrate them. Believe in yourself: makes you understand your strong advantages and improves your confidence. Best in you: brings out your best—for in each one of us there is a best that is only ours. YOU gives you a unique character, and makes you YOU!
A.So go ahead and develop a hobby.
B.It gives you a break.
C.It proves your ability.
D.Hobbies show your character.
E.It shows your special skills.
F.It could be collecting something.
G.He learned to make friends for the first time.
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(2021·湖北·襄阳四中二模) Hobbies play an important role in our life. Most people have a lot of free time available but seldom use it gainfully.31.There are many hobbies from which you can pick and you can choose one that suits your talents.
Once you have decided to start a hobby, it will be wise to go through a list of popular hobbies and choose one that is close to your heart and can make you feel confident. Some of the most popular hobbies that people generally take to are reading, listening to music, gardening, fishing, sports, music, exercise and computer-related activities. Each of these hobbies can give you great benefits. 32.
Learning a new hobby is really a wonderful experience. As you progress, you will be living in a new world and learning new skills. You will begin to discover your hidden talents that you didn’t know. You will start reading more about your hobby, meeting other hobbyists with similar interests, exchanging views and building friend circles both near and far. 33. In these games you will get the opportunity to meet others on a regular basis and develop great relationship.
34.They can help you keep good health and remain fit. On the other hand, if you are young and take a great interest in sports, you can develop your skills and finally get financially rewarded too. Similarly, gardening provides the hobbyist with enjoyable pastime and opportunity for relaxation. At the same time they get the rewards of their labor.
People take up hobbies for interest, enjoyment and relaxation. Over a period of time, you might develop outstanding skills and get financially rewarded.35.
A.This will change when you play games like golf, basketball or tennis.
B.Once you start, you seldom think of giving it up.
C.Physical hobbies like sports and gardening can be very rewarding.
D.This will be more so if you take up games like golf, basketball or tennis.
E.Most importantly, the main aim of having a hobby is for personal satisfaction.
F.They would rather chat with their friends than use their talents and start a hobby.
G.Although these hobbies can benefit you a lot, you may not keep them forever.
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(2018·辽宁·二模) Most people have practiced some form of hobby at a point in their lives, whether it is some form of sports, playing a musical instrument, creating art, cooking or something else. There are many different reasons and skills for taking up a hobby.
Realize you have more time than you think.
This is probably the one thing that keeps most people back from practicing a hobby. 36. But we waste so much time on social media, television commercials and worrying about life which we could have used to practice a hobby. Schedule some time for a hobby into your day. Plan ahead and just do it.
Involve other people.
Why Well, have you ever noticed that you stick to something longer when you feel that you cannot let another person down So, get someone to jog with you, or make music with you, or share recipes with you. Plus, you will inspire them to keep on practicing their hobby.37.
Put your money where your mouth is.
38. So give out a bit of your budget lo your hobby of choice so that you cannot blame a lack of “materials” for not doing anything.
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For me, this has been the most important step in going out and doing a hobby. If you jog, decide which races you want to do this year. If you practice music, organize a concert.
Find the pleasure in what you do.
As with most things, starting of getting something ready to start can be difficult. But don’t give up.40.
A.It is a total win-win.
B.Work towards something.
C.Think of a hobby that might interest you.
D.Others’ help will definitely do you good.
E.You think that you don’t have enough time to even start.
F.The fact is that people spend money where their heart is.
G.Once you have started you’ll find the beauty and relaxation in it.
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Passage 1
(2019·全国·高考真题) In an online class, developing healthy patterns of communication with professors is very important. 1. While I have only listed two of each, there are obviously many other situations that can arise. Students should be able to extend the logic(逻辑) of each to their particular circumstance.
Do’s
2. Questions about subject content are generally welcomed. Before asking questions about the course design, read the syllabus(教学大纲) and learning management system information to be sure the answer isn’t hiding in plain sight.
Participate in discussion forums(论坛), blogs and other open-ended forums for dialogue. 3. Be sure to stay on topic and not offer irrelevant information. Make a point, and make it safe for others to do the same.
Don’ts
Don’t share personal information or stories. Professors are not trained nurses, financial aid experts or your best friends. If you are in need of a deadline extension, simply explain the situation to the professor. 4.
Don’t openly express annoyance at a professor or class. 5. When a student attacks a professor on the social media, the language used actually says more about the student. If there is truly a concern about a professor’s professionalism or ability, be sure to use online course evaluations to calmly offer your comments.
A.That’s what they are for.
B.Turn to an online instructor for help.
C.If more information is needed, they will ask.
D.Remember that online professors get a lot of emails.
E.Below are some common do’s and don’ts for online learners.
F.Everyone has taken a not-so-great class at one time or another.
G.Ask questions, but make sure they are good, thoughtful questions.
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(2021·山西太原·模拟预测) No one doubts that students should study language, math and science in high school, but some may object to the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students' future and are not worth the time and effort.6.
Art and music are precious cultural legacy (遗产), which brings us pleasure and enjoyment. Have you ever been touched by Beethoven's famous Fate Symphony Have you ever been shocked by the colorful starry night produced by Vincent Van Gogh in his painting Art and music are not only images and sounds, but something beyond them. 7.
Art and music help make students more creative. Artists and musicians are considered the most creative people in the world. It's because art and music sharpen their senses and provide a different view for them to see the world.8.Yuan Long ping, the father of hybrid rice as well as an excellent violin player, is a good example.
9. Middle school students, who typically carry heavy burdens of study, will definitely benefit from it.
10. They can bring students pleasure, creativity and relaxation.
A.Many great scientists benefit from art and music.
B.What benefit can art and music bring to students
C.They are the products of passion and human wisdom.
D.I don't think we should waste time learning these subjects.
E.Enjoying art and music is also a good way to relax.
F.In a word, art and music should absolutely be included in the middle school courses.
G.In my opinion, however, it's necessary for middle school students to study art and music.
专题20.答案
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1.A
2.C
3.G
4.B
5.D
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6.G
7.A
8.C
9.F
10.D
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11.B
12.F
13.E
14.A
15.G
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16.A
17.E
18.G
19.D
20.F
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21.F
22.B
23.A
24.E
25.G
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26.F
27.G
28.B
29.E
30.A
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31.F
32.B
33.D
34.C
35.E
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36.E
37.A
38.F
39.B
40.G
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1.E
2.G
3.A
4.C
5.F
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6.G
7.C
8.A
9.E
10.F
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