2023高考英语专题复习七选五题型专项训练（含解析）

高中英语 2023高考专题复习 选择性必修二（人教版）
七选五题型专项训练
Your computer, pad, or Smartphone holds a wealth of information. If you know what to look for, you have access to an unlimited number of learning resources. When used correctly, the Internet is a tool that can greatly enlarge your knowledge.
Take part in an online language course. ___1___ Other websites like universities offer comprehensive (综合的) language courses at a low price. Find a language course that best fits your needs and begin studying to increase your understanding.
___2___ Online, you can use flashcards and work sheets at little-to-no cost. You can also communicate with other language learners through forums (论坛). Use study resources to further strengthen your knowledge of the language, especially if you’re struggling in your online course.
Listen to foreign music for practice. You may not be able to travel to your country of choice, but you can listen to native speakers. ___3___ Look up the words of a foreign song beforehand and listen to it several times. With every repetition, you’ll recognize more words.
Read books issued in the public. Every year, new books can be got to read for free once their copyright has been out of date. In most European countries and the United States, books are issued into the public about 70 years after the author’s death. ___4___
Listen to audio books. Most books issued into the public can be got as a free audio book. If you’d prefer a popular novel, you could buy an audio book instead. ___5___ If you work online, you can turn one on and enjoy the storyline while multi-tasking.
A．Turn to the Internet for study resources.
B．After this point, you can read e-books at no cost.
C．You can receive free distance learning at little-to-no cost.
D．Audio books are a great way to absorb a novel when you’re busy.
E．Some online educational resources offer basic language classes for free.
F．Many respected universities offer free online lecture series on a variety of subjects.
G．Few activities are as beneficial for learning as listening to a native speaker language.
Too much sitting is bad for you!
Most of us are guilty of excess sitting. We sit at school, at our computers and in front of the TV, moving only to change from one seat to another. Some studies suggest that people who sit all day reduce their life expectancy by around two years compared to those who are more active.____6____ It is clear that constant sitting at home, at school and in the workplace is harmful to health.
A school in Minnesota decided to experiment with a new ‘standing classroom’ design. They removed the standard desks and replaced them with high tables. These new tables are at chest level and have a swinging footrest. ____7____The students appear to be more attentive, more alert and able to concentrate better. At the beginning of the experiment, there were no chairs, but the school has now added some high chairs because not all of the students wanted to stand all day.
____8____ Results show that their time is now divided fairly equally between when they stand, when they walk around the classroom and when they sit, with each of the three activities accounting for about one third of their time.
Other schools are now calculating the costs and benefits of using standing desks. Many are keen to improve their students’ results, and they carefully consider all their performance and attendance data before making a final decision. Parents also need to be consulted as they may have doubts about the effect of these changes on their children. Some schools even organise after-school events where parents, students and teachers can experience a lesson in the newstyle standing classroom.____9____ A classroom with traditional desks and chairs costs less than half that of a ‘standing classroom’.
Dr Khan is unsure how much teenagers can change. He believes that, at that age, they have firmly established habits and they don’t want to do things differently. ____10____He adds that a mix of standing desks and traditional seating ensures that all students can work in the way that suits them.
A．They might be reluctant to stand for lessons and they should be allowed to choose whether to stand or sit.
B．Today’s teenagers are particularly at risk because of the hours they spend using digital technology.
C．Today, schools face a huge challenge to reduce the amount of time students spend sitting.
D．As well as the expected health advantages, teachers have noticed other improvements.
E．Medical researchers have found evidence that sitting for long periods increases the risk of obesity and diabetes.
F．Students are happy with their new environment and especially enjoy the background music, which has been added to improve their learning.
G．It is essential that everyone understands the value of these changes as they are expensive to introduce.
Characteristics of an excellent scientist
The Free Dictionary defines (定义) a scientist as a person having professional knowledge on one or more sciences, especially natural science or physical science.
___11___. Let’s look at some characteristics of an excellent scientist.
Curiosity.
___12___. Scientists such as Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse discovered things mainly because they wanted to know how things work. If a scientist doesn’t have the drive to ask questions or even wonder, then he/she never gets to the first stage of the scientific process.
Patience.
___13___. There are very few jobs that take longer than this one. Even if you think you have received some education on science, you still have a lot of scientific research to do. If you’re an instant-gratification (及时满足的) type of person, this may not be the best choice for you.
Ethical (道德的) qualities.
In order to truly discover and use knowledge for the greater good, a scientist must have a desire to improve people’s life as well as the environment and living things, since they are all linked and they can affect one another in the long run. A scientist must report findings honestly regardless of personal or outside commercial (商业的) interests. Sticking to an old belief contradicted (反驳) by evidence is dishonest. ___14___.
Working habits.
An excellent scientist even takes notes of the smallest observation, keeping it in mind and recording it. ___15___. He/She also needs to communicate thoughts on paper and verbally. Networking skills connect him/her with colleagues working on similar projects where he/she may discover something new.
A．Becoming a scientist takes a long time.
B．An excellent scientist must be very curious about things.
C．It also defines a scientist as someone who uses scientific methods.
D．However, that belief shouldn’t be changed without powerful evidence.
E．He/She can work well alone or in groups, depending on what’s needed.
F．To make discoveries in human knowledge, you have to think differently.
G．One of the main places that many scientists work in is the research laboratory.
Two hundred years after Charles Darwin’s birth, studies have found new details of his life at the University of Cambridge. Six leather-bound ledgers(皮革账本) discovered in the university show this. ___16___
He lived in the most expensive rooms provided for a rich student at his time. ___17___ He had someone to clean his room, make his bed and take care of the fire in his bright rooms. He hired a dishwasher, a clothes washer and a man who cleaned his shoes. A tailor(裁缝), hatter and barber made sure he was well presented. A chimney cleaner and a coalman kept his fire going. Christ’s College’s basic food was meat and beer. ___18___.
___19___ Later he described this time as the most joyful of his happy life. That large sum(金额) would have been fairly common for a student at Cambridge in the 19th century. The bills were paid by his wealthy father, Robert Darwin, a doctor.
In those days Cambridge was full of rich students living a pretty good life and Darwin was just one of them. Thanks to the richness, he was able to hire servants to help with the daily life. ___20___ He would be out shooting, collecting beetles, doing his scientific hobbies or visiting friends. He played cards and drank wine at night, just like students always have.
A．And thus he had plenty of time for socializing or private study.
B．The findings were published on the Internet.
C．So he paid five and a half pence extra each day to have vegetables.
D．He had several people to help him to deal with the daily housework.
E．He enjoyed the kind of comfortable university life that most of today’s students can only dream about.
F．When you look at the ledgers, you can find there were many rich students in Cambridge.
G．Darwin’s bill topped 636 pounds during his three years of study at Cambridge.
There are over 7,000 languages in the world, each of which has its own features and advantages. Any individual language is perfectly capable of enabling communication. ___21___.
Show Formality With A Pronoun
There are plenty of ways to show respect in English, but what English is missing is the formal “you”. But English has a single, widely accepted second-person pronoun. This is also why English doesn’t have a standard form for addressing more than one person.
___22___. Back in the days of Old English, the word “thou” was the singular you and “ye” was the plural you. By the 13th century, these two had shifted, so “thou” was the informal you and “ye” was the formal one. But over the past several centuries, the pronouns shifted again: “ye” became “you” and replaced both of them.
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How many vowels (元音) does English have Well, if you look at the alphabet, it has only five: A, E, I, O and U. Six if you throw in Y. But if you actually listen to English, there are a lot more. English tries its best to reflect this in its writing system, but the fact of the matter is that people learning English through reading are going to struggle to figure out what vowels sound like. When you throw in different dialects and clusters (群组) like “trough, though, tough”, you can see how tricky a language this really is. ___24___.
You could say, then, that there’s nothing on this list English “can’t” do. We probably won’t wake up tomorrow and suddenly have a completely different word order, but the Englishes spoken 10, 50 and 100 years from now will all differ from the ones we speak today.___25___.
A．Represent All Its Vowels In Writing
B．Express The Standard Form Of Respect
C．One of the strange things, though, is that English used to have both of these
D．However, there are two things English can’t do but other languages can
E．English needs to keep moving to stay alive and it’s exciting to think about where it could go
F．When you only know English, you’re getting a limited look at what language as a whole can do
G．This differs a lot from a language like Spanish, which for the most part has only one sound per letter
Fun Ways to Learn English Faster
Read, read, read.
One of the easiest things you can do to learn English faster is to read as much as you can. ____26____This will make your vocabulary better and it will also help you learn grammar and slang(俚语).
◎Watch movies.
Watching movies will also help you improve your English, by helping you to hear what it sounds like and also helping you to learn new words. ____27____Once you have a basic vocabulary，try to keep the subtitles(字幕)off and focus on listening for the words you do know and guessing the words you don’t know from what is happening on the screen.
◎Find an online pen-pal.
Pen-pals are people trying to learn your language that you write letters (or emails) to and they write back. You write half of your letter in your native language so that they can practise and half in English so that you can practise. ____28____
◎Singsongs.
Learning and singing songs is another good way to make your English better. ____29____ It will also help increase your vocabulary. Find a song you like, learn it, and learn what the lyrics(歌词)mean.
◎ ____30____
You can also just make friends with English language speakers online and chat, email, and Skype together in order to practise your English. You can find online friends by joining fan communities or through language-learning communities.
A．Make a friend.
B．Join a fan community.
C．Read things all the time.
D．You can talk about whatever you want!
E．You can start watching with subtitles on.
F．This will help you improve your pronunciation.
G．Newspapers are a good way to learn the basics of a language.
Rethinking Obesity(肥胖症)
In principle, it sounds simple: eat less and move more. This dietary advice for dealing with obesity has been around for decades. ____31____ So why hasn’t this approach to weight control worked
One possibility is that we haven’t tried hard enough. Perhaps we have lacked the discipline and willpower to maintain healthy dietary and exercise habits—a challenge made more difficult today for those surrounded by inexpensive, tasty highly processed foods.
____32____ In a recent paper, my colleagues and I question the basic assumption of whether taking in more calories than you burn really is the primary cause of obesity. We argue that we are driven to overeat because we are getting fatter.
The key to how this works in obesity is insulin (胰岛素) processed, rapidly digestible carbohydrates (碳水化合物食品) raise our insulin level too high. ____33____ A few hours after eating a high-carb meal, the number of calories in the blood stream falls suddenly, so we get hungrier sooner after eating.
The two opposing views of cause and effect in obesity have very different implications for how to prevent and treat weight problems. The usual approach focuses on how much to eat, with prescriptions (处方) for daily calorie intake. ____34____ Higher-fat foods may help get rid of body fat, a possibility supported by clinical trials comparing high-fat diets with low-fat ones.
This way of thinking might help explain why calorie restriction usually fails long before a person with obesity approaches an ideal body weight. A low-calorie, low-fat diet further restricts an already limited supply of energy to the body, worsening hunger without addressing the underlying tendency to store too many calories in body fat. ____35____
Although much more research will be needed to test this idea, it is time to question the basic assumptions about cause and effect calories and weight gain that have controlled our thinking.
A．Yet, worldwide obesity rates just keep going up.
B．In our view the emphasis should be place a on what to eat.
C．It is important to control the amount of food consumed by us.
D．Obesity is a disease that affects 650 million adults worldwide.
E．Or perhaps the problem is the focus on “calorie balance” itself.
F．Weight loss becomes a battle between mind and metabolism(新陈代谢).
G．This causes fat cells to take in to many calories, leaving fewer for the rest of the body.
Maybe this is your first time to travel. Having the know-how to best manage your trip will help you to really enjoy the experiences you encounter along the way. ____36____.
1. Be a sun riser
___37___. Having the best sights and locations all to yourself is special. If you are into your photography, getting some photos at sunrise will be great due to the sun's light at this hour.
2. Cash stash!
Cash is king. For an emergency, having some extra cash stashed away in a few places is a good way to cover yourself.
A couple hundred pounds or dollars or whatever is worth having stashed. This way if you ever lose your purse or if your credit cards cease to function, you will be covered with your stash! ATMs run out of cash occasionally too._____38_____, in a rolled up sock, in your toiletries bag(旅行洗漱包), or maybe in a small hidden compartment of your main luggage bag.
3. Meet the locals
You should try to make an effort to avoid other travelers for long periods of time. ___39___. Basic English is spoken in a lot of countries or you could even learn some basic sentences in their language. So don't panic. It’s much easier to communicate with others than you might have imagined, use your body language and gestures.
4. Have patience!
If you are one to worry about every little hing, then don't! Whatever life throws at you, it's a waste of energy to be annoyed and angered at most things for any longer than a few seconds.What if you miss your flight ____40____.
A．Start conversations with local people instead.
B．Below are some tips which can help get you started.
C．Your extra cash can be stored away in secret, in your shoes
D．Your journey might prove to be a different route but that's life.
E．There's nothing more beautiful to watch than the sunrise in the early morning.
F．Not to worry, stay a little longer, maybe you can rebook for free or at little cost.
G．Don't be too embarrassed, just have some humility, laughing at yourself and smile.
Ways to Get Your Kids into Nature
Being in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits. There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your children’s lives, even if you live in the city.
Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parent’s excitement can be spread to the children, and when you show respect for nature, your children follow suit. ____41____. “I don’t know! Let’s find out together.” is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling. Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children.
____42____. If you have to carpool(拼车) in the morning, turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window. The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds. After all, even views of nature from the car window are calming and beneficial.
Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time. Time in nature is an essential investment in your children’s health and well being. If you view nature time as essential to good health, you will be more likely to engage in it. ____43____， nurturing creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents.
Look at the stars. Visit your local observatory, and then drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing(天体观察) with a blanket and telescope. Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. ____44____.
Plant a small garden. ____45____. Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature, so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth.
A．Limit electronic devices while driving
B．Encourage questions you don’t know the answers to
C．If you want to raise your healthy, well balanced children
D．If you have the space, help your children plant a few vegetables
E．It will teach teamwork, pride in the community, and family togetherness
F．If your child is interested, encourage him to get involved in the community
G．Allow yourself to think about it, and talk to your children about that wonder
Planning a family trip Let the professionals handle it.
In the ever-evolving world of travel, using a travel professional to decode your family vacation options can really pay off. Here are several things to bear in mind:
Is it travel time
Before the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. While the pace of change has slowed, keeping track of the global landscape can still be incredible. ____46____ He or she uses his or her experience and skills to make even the most complicated travel schedule a reality.
Know how it works.
____47____ Some get paid by travel suppliers such as a hotel or restaurant. Others charge consulting fees sometimes determined by the number of people traveling and the complexity of the trip. Still, others rely on a combination of both. Families also benefit from top agents’ access to upgrades and value-added options. Should your trip take an unwelcome turn, a good agent will have your back to help with canceled flights, health challenges or the need for a last-minute shift in the travel schedule.
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If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus. ____49____ They’ll know how to book the best cabins, sort through meal and activity options and provide insight into how each member of the family might make the most of the sailing.
Spend your time well.
Whether you’re traveling with the kids or with the extended family for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration, you no doubt hope to return with treasured memories rather than tales of a trip gone wrong. ____50____
With more families learning and working from home, a good agent can help zero in on destinations and lodging options that can maximize your current lifestyle.
A．Choose a specialist.
B．Choose a destination.
C．This is where a travel agent can come into play.
D．Travel agents can provide you with a rewarding holiday.
E．Travel agents earn money by offering their service in various ways.
F．Travel agents benefit a lot from their planning the travel route for you.
G．Those professionals can select the brand that best matches your travel expectations.
How to Create Your Own Family Traditions
Sometimes we follow certain family traditions because we simply have nothing else to put in its place. However, when there are changes in the family, it forces us to examine our old traditions. So how do you find new traditions to introduce？
____51____ There’s no point throwing the baby out with the bath water, so think of any traditions from your past that you do want to carry on. You can pick out the best and leave those you are not so fond of behind.
Tailor (制定) around your family’s likes and interests. It is a sure-fire way to ensure everyone is going to enjoy themselves and maybe even continue the tradition. Whatever your family enjoy, you can personalize your tradition to involve the elements that the whole family enjoy. ____52____
Search the world for ideas. ____53____ It doesn’t mean you can’t adopt a foreign idea just because it isn’t your culture. No matter what the foreign traditions are, there’s no reason why you can’t make them yours also.
Do what your friends do. One way to find ideas is to ask friends what they do. ____54____ And the conversation with them could even bring an invitation to join them in their traditions.
____55____ Finding the right traditions that work for your family can take some time to figure out. For it to become a tradition, it needs to be continued year after year. So, before you make the final decision, try it out for fit for a few years and think about how it will work in the future.
A．Keep it achievable for the long term.
B．Take the best of the old, and leave the rest.
C．Take inspiration from your family members.
D．There are different cultures and traditions around the world.
E．So it doesn’t matter if it looks different to other families.
F．However, family traditions mean something special to your family.
G．Generally, they could help come up with local activities and suggestions.
How to Plan the Graduation Trip
Graduation is around the corner, and so is the trip of your lifetime. There are many amazing reasons to plan your perfect graduation trip. You may want a break from school.____56____. Or you may want some quality time away from your regular schedule with your friends. Whatever the reason, taking a graduation trip is a great boost for you before you leave your home and head to the big world. Here are some expert tips for planning the trip of your life.
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Before you start your research on your trip, it will be a good idea to set your budget. You have to estimate the cost of flights, accommodations, food, taxi rides, gifts, and so on.
Adding a 10％ buffer (缓冲) to each line item won’t harm you in any way if you end up spending a little more. ____58____.
Research destinations
Once you have set your budget, start to explore various destinations within your budget. ____59____. You might need to explore a place in-depth, go to a place with lots of sports and activities, or a place where you want to relax while enjoying it. Please read the reviews of the travelers who have enjoyed the destination trip and find out about their attractions, dining, and sights.
Get your documents ready
Don’t wait until the last moment to have your documents in order. Take enough time to work on all your proper forms and documents beforehand. ____60____
A．Create your budget
B．Try your best to save money
C．Check out what kind of destinations would suit you
D．You may want to celebrate all the hard work in a fun way
E．It’s always important to check the reviews before you go somewhere
F．Also, it would be an excellent idea if you set aside some money for emergencies
G．Also, check if the paperwork needs to be done while entering your chosen destination
How To Fight Back-To-School Anxiety
August is the time to prepare for a new school year.____61____These simple tips can help you or someone you love deal with the year ahead.
____62____ Like any new activity, a new school year is always easier when you’re prepared for it. Get your class schedule in advance so you know exactly what to expect that first day. Make sure you’re prepared with all the supplies you’ll need. If you’ll be attending a new school, get familiar with the campus in advance of the first week.
Talk about it. Change is never easy, and can often be scary. If you have feelings of fear or anxiety about the upcoming school year, it’s important to express them.____63____If you’re unsure who to talk to, here are many free resources available for you.
Do what you love.____64____Whether you’re a bookworm or social butterfly, it’s easy to feel depressed or anxious when you’re trying to be something you’re not. Find activities, clubs or organizations that truly interest you. Chances are, when you do, you’ll find a sense of belonging that’s completely genuine.
Get help. It’s not abnormal for any teen to feel stressed about an upcoming school year. But if your feelings of anxiety or depression are affecting your ability to eat, sleep or function on a daily basis, it’s time to seek professional help.____65____
A．Get ready.
B．Stick to a tight schedule.
C．When you’re a teen, fitting in is important.
D．It is common for people to feel stressed after holiday.
E．For teens, the “back-to-school” period can be especially troubling.
F．A parent or adviser can help you find an expert to help you get through the upcoming year.
G．Speaking with a parent, friend or adviser can be a perfect way to start finding solution together.
Cook in the kitchen
Earlier last month, my parents and I had a free day — a rare event for us. ____66____
For our weekend menu, we decided to make smoked pork. I found this recipe online. It looked interesting and the steps were simple. So we decided to make it for dinner one weekend.
First, according to the recipe, the pork needed to be salted. The process would take a long time. ____67____ Mom first thawed (解冻) the pork and then spread salt, sugar and pepper or the surface, After that, she wrapped the pork in a plastic film (塑料薄膜) and refrigerated it for two days.
____68____ To make smoked dishes indoors, we needed to use aluminum foil (铝箔). After searching for it for a long time, we finally found the foil in the cupboard.
After that, Dad was responsible for slicing (切片) the pork, Mother was responsible for preparing the ingredients (佐料). I was responsible for spreading the black tea and sugar for smoking on the aluminum foil and then a layer of baking paper. ____69____ After more than ten minutes of smoking and a few minutes of frying, the smoked pork was complete.
____70____ When combined with an apple vinegar sauce, the meat was even more delicious.
A．It was easy for me to make the food.
B．Pork is the main meat source of our food.
C．We decided to cook together in the kitchen.
D．Finally, I put the pork on the smoking shelf.
E．So, Mom started working on it early the night before.
F．Two days later, the pork was ready for the next steps.
G．The pork was very delicious and contained the special smell of black tea.
Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. You've probably heard that drugs are bad for you, but what does that mean and why are they bad
Medicines Are Legal Drugs
__71__ you already know about one kind of drugs. Medicines are legal drugs, meaning doctors are allowed to prescribe them for patients, stores can sell them, and people are allowed to buy them.
Illegal Drugs
When people talk about a "drug problem", they usually mean abusing legal drugs or using illegal drugs, such as cocaine（冰毒）and heroin to get “high”.
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Illegal drugs aren't good for anyone, but they are particularly bad for a kid or teen whose body is still growing。 Illegal drugs can damage the brain, heart, and other important organs. Cocaine, for instance, can cause a heart attack - even in a kid or teen. While using drugs, people are also less able to do well in school, sports, and other activities. It's often harder to think clearly and make good decisions. ____73____
Why Do People Use Illegal Drugs
Sometimes kids and teens try drugs to fit in with a group of friends. ___74___ Someone may use illegal drugs for many reasons, but often because they help the person escape from reality for a while.
___75___ And using drugs often causes other problems on top of the problems the person had in the first place. Somebody who uses drugs might need professional help to slop using drugs. A grownup can help the person find the treatment needed to stop using drugs. Another way kids can help kids is by choosing not to try or use drugs.
A．Why Are Illegal Drugs Dangerous
B．Are Illegal Drugs Dangerous for People
C．Drugs don’t solve problems, of course.
D．Or they might be curious or just bored.
E．When you are not feeling well or right,
F．If you've ever been sick and had to take medicine,
G．People can do dangerous things when they use drugs.
Ahh... Fish, chips and mushy peas! There is nothing more British than fish and chips. Freshly cooked, boiling hot fish and chips, topped with salt and seasoned with vinegar, packed in newspaper and eaten out-of-doors on a cold and wintry day — it simply cannot be beaten!
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Both Lancashire and London claim to be the first to invent this famous meal. Chips were a cheap, basic food of the industrial north while fried fish was introduced in London’s East End. ____77____ So was born our national dish of fish and chips!
____78____ Mr. Lees sold fish and chips from a wooden shelter in the market. Later he moved the business to a permanent shop across the road. However in London, it is said that Joseph Malin, a Jewish immigrant, opened a fish and chip shop in Cleveland Way within the sound of Bow Bells in the 1860s.
Fish and chip shops were originally small family businesses, often run from the front room of the house and were commonplace by the late 19th century. Through the latter part of the 19th century and well into the 20th century, the fish and chip trade expanded greatly to satisfy the needs of the growing industrial population of Great Britain. Fish and chips became vital to the diet of the ordinary people. ____79____
In 1999, the British consumed nearly 300 million servings of fish and chips. That equates to six servings for every man, woman and child in the country. ____80____ — That’s eight for every one Burger King restaurant, making British Fish and Chips the nation’s favourite take-away.
A．It quickly became a favourite of the workers.
B．People soon decided to put fried fish and chips together.
C．John Lees owned a restaurant and sold the famous pairing.
D．So how, when and where did this British dish come about
E．There are now around 8,500 fish and chip shops across the UK.
F．Some shops had to employ doormen to control the queue at busy times.
G．The first fish and chip shop in Lancashire is thought to have opened in 1863.
The Slow Food Movement started in Rome, Italy in 1986. When a new McDonalds was opening near a beautiful historic place, some people stood outside the restaurant and shouted, “We do not want fast food. We want slow food!”
____81____ One day Carl went to a restaurant to eat a traditional meal. But the food didn‘t taste the same as he remembered. He learned that the peppers were shipped from abroad because the prices were low. This deeply concerned Carlo.
Carlo wanted people to care about where their foods came from and how their foods made their culture special. So he started a group to encourage this idea. It soon became the Slow Food Movement. ____82____
First, what is good food Good food is fresh. The vegetables are eaten close to the place where they are grown. The fish hasn’t been sitting for days before it is eaten. Good food is seasonable. ____83____ Good food satisfies the senses. It should look good, smell good and taste good. And finally, good food is cultural food. Each country has special foods that make it different.
Second, food should be clean. Today, there are great concerns about the way people grow and produce food. Farmers use chemicals to kill insects and feed plants. But the chemicals can also harm the natural environment around farms.____84____Clean food means food that does not harm our bodies or the environment.
And third, the price of food should be fair. ____85____ All people should be able to purchase healthy food. The people who grow and make food should be paid fairly for their work. They should work in safe, healthy conditions.
A．Food should not cost too much money.
B．Its goal about food is divided into 3 parts: good, clean and fair.
C．Over time, they can cause health problems in people too.
D．That was how the Slow Food Movement came into being.
E．It should be grown at the best time of the year for that food.
F．Today the Slow Food Movement has already expanded out of Italy.
G．This event wasn’t the only thing that started the Slow Food Movement.
Is Fresh Air Really Good for You
We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” ___86___ According to recent studies, the answer is a big YES, if the air quality in your camping area is good.
___87___ If the air you’re breathing is clean—which it would be if you’re away from the smog of cities—then the air is filled with life-giving, energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉) and your brain.
Recently, people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈). ___88___ In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and put people into a better mood(情绪).Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead. ___89___ It gives us a great feeling of peace.
___90___While the sun’s rays can age and harm our skin, they also give us beneficial Vitamin D . To make sure you get enough Vitamin D—but still protect your skin—put on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and that’s plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day’s worth of Vitamin D .
A．Fresh air cleans our lungs.
B．So what are you waiting for
C．Being in nature refreshes us.
D．Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.
E．But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said
F．Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care.
G．All across the country, recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.
Life isn’t always a walk in the park. ___91___ These tips are small things that happy people do to make life just a little bit better, and now you can too.
1. They turn mistakes into lessons.
___92___ While it’s easy to be upset when a new job just isn’t working out or a relationship falls apart, focusing on learning from what went wrong will help you turn a mistake into something productive.
2. They go offline.
Addiction to social media sites is a bad habit, and looking at pictures of other people’s amazing vacations and delicious desserts isn’t doing anything for you. Make a promise with yourself to remove them every day—you can read a book or call a friend. ___93___
3. They ignore the small stuff.
Bad days happen. ___94___ You accidentally fall over a banana skin...There are plenty of cases where anger, disappointment, and anxiety are totally reasonable reactions, but they don’t have to be your final reactions. Learning to let go of the little things you can’t control will allow you to focus better on the positive aspects of life.
4. They plan trips.
Even if you can’t afford an overseas trip, there are plenty of affordable ways to get out there and see the world. Experiencing a new culture or food or a change in scenery is a great way to bring a little extra happiness into your life.
5. ___95___
Instead of waiting for opportunities to fall into your lap, take control. Putting yourself out there can feel like a challenge, but once you take a risk, you will certainly be rewarded.
A．They ignore risks.
B．They take chances.
C．Mistakes are an inevitable part of life.
D．So how do happy people get through a rough day
E．You spill coffee down your shirt before you are running out of the door.
F．So who can you turn to for help when you plan trips
G．Just staying away from the Internet allows you to live your life instead of watching other people live theirs.
Studying abroad is a worthwhile and often life-changing experience, but be sure to check out these 3 disadvantages of study abroad—before you start planning.
Disadvantage 1:Cultural Barriers
Communication is essential to efficiency. ____96____It’s important to know the level of fluency that will be expected of you, both from your teachers and peers and the locals with whom you’ll be communicating abroad.
In addition,you may find yourself jolted(受挫) by the sudden shift in culture. Everything from food and religion to transportation systems and style of dress may differ from those in your home country. ____97____ If you are not properly prepared to cope with these differences, they can lead to great stress.
Disadvantage 2:You’re On Your Own
Navigating a foreign destination on your own can be an intimidating experience. Some of you may experience certain aspects of independence for the very first time. ____98____
Because some of the worst symptoms of culture shock can result from the realization that you no longer have your friends and family alongside you, it’s important that you’re fully prepared for this transition.
Disadvantage 3:____99____
Travel expenses, tuition, books, room and board, bills, transportation, and overall cost of living can add up quickly when living abroad.____100____
Consider that you’ll likely want to go out and explore your new home in addition to studying, so be sure to set aside plenty of cash for tourism, transportation, and entertainment, as well as for emergencies.
A．Studying Abroad is Expensive
B．Language barriers exist in every country.
C．Make sure your study abroad college or program is accredited(可信任的).
D．Research cultural and regional norms and expectations before you go.
E．This culture shock can lead to feelings of anxiety and homesickness.
F．Depending on where you choose to study abroad, your expenses can vary greatly in cost.
G．Perhaps you’ve never lived on your own or have yet to travel outside of your home country.
Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. ____101____ Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.
____102____ Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious when they’re in poorly lit places — and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.
Mind the colors. ____103____ In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.
____104____ People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.
Downsize the dishes. ____105____ We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tail, skinny glass.
A．Slow down while cooking.
B．Don’t forget the clock or the radio.
C．Open the curtains and turn up the lights.
D．Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites.
E．Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat.
F．They depend on how much time you spend designing.
G．You can make your environment work for you instead of against you.
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. ___106___ And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopeful presents.
___107___ Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
___108___ This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. ___109___
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. ___110___ Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.
A．This isn’t usual though.
B．It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
C．You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.
D．If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.
E．It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.
F．The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.
G．This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
People get used to saying “bless you” or “gesundheit” when someone sneezes. No one says anything when some coughs or blows their noses. ___111___ What do those phrases actually mean, anyway
___112___ The ancient Romans would say “Jupiter preserve you!”, which means “good health to you” and the Greeks would wish each other “long life”. The phrase “God bless you” is due to Pope Gregory, who spoke it out in the sixth century.
Another term “gesundheit” comes from Germany, meaning “health”. ___113___ It entered the English language in the 20th century, brought to the United States by German-speaking immigrants.
Actually every country has its own way of wishing sneezers well. Arabic people say “Alhamdulillah!” which means “praise be to God”. Some countries have special sneezing responses for children. When a child sneezes in China, he/she will hear “bai sui”. ___114___
For the most part, the various sneeze responses originated (起源) from ancient superstitions (迷信). Some people believed a sneeze caused the soul to escape the body through the nose. Saying “bless you” would stop the devil from claiming the person’s soul. ___115___ They also misunderstood that the heart temporarily stopped during a sneeze (actually it doesn’t), and that saying “bless you” was a way of welcoming the person back to life.
A．It means “may you live100 years”.
B．What are the differences among them
C．So why do sneezes get special treatment
D．The idea is that a sneeze often comes ahead of illness.
E．Therefore, they would say “bless you” when someone sneezed.
F．Wishing one well after he sneezes probably originated centuries ago.
G．However, some believed evil spirits used the sneeze to enter a person’s body.
Does Drinking Alcohol Make You Gain Weight
If you are trying to maintain a healthy weight, the first step is to look at what you’re eating regularly and assess whether it helps you meet your nutritional goals. ___116___ What you drink is a big factor as well, so there are a few things you may want to know about alcohol intake and body composition.
Alcohol’s high in calories.
In general, alcohol is high in calories. ___117___ When you look at mixers like juices, soda, cream, whipped cream or coconut milk, the calories in an alcoholic beverage can be really high.
___118___
Hormones（荷尔蒙）play a crucial role in the healthy functioning of all the body`s tissues and organs. Drinking alcohol can impair the functions of the brain parts that release hormones and the functions of the tissues targeted by those hormones, which can result in a range of health issues.
Alcohol makes it harder to get quality sleep.
___119___ However, consumption of alcohol—especially in excess—has been linked to poor sleep quality and duration. In fact, individuals who are dependent on alcohol commonly experience insomnia（失眠）symptoms.
It can make you feel hungry.
After a couple of drinks, you're more likely to grab whatever quick and easy snack without really thinking about it. ___120___ First of all, alcohol can cause blood sugar levels to dip. Also, it's found that alcohol affects an area of the brain that controls appetite and this can cause intense hunger after drinking.
There's also evidence that excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, mental illness, and other problems.
A．It's not unusual for people to use alcohol as a sleep aid.
B．Protein and carbohydrates have 4 calories per gram but alcohol has 7.
C．Those hunger pangs are caused by a couple of different things.
D．But it`s not just about food.
E．Alcohol keeps your body from burning fat.
F．Those intense hunger cues can make you reach for high-calorie foods.
G．It messes with your hormones.
When you need to find a solution to a design problem, you could ask yourself, “What animals or plants face a similar problem in their lives, and how do they handle it ”____121____ Termites (白蚁) in Africa control the temperature and air currents in their nests by having thick walls and air spaces in the top part. The Eastgate Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe was designed in a similar way, with thick overhangs shading the windows, and all the offices connected to a big chimney letting hot air escape. This allows it to stay cool while using much less air-conditioning.____122____
Engineer Nakatsu also asked himself the same question.____123____ A keen birdwatcher, Nakatsu realised that kingfishers also experience an abrupt pressure change when diving into the water, but their beaks allow them to pierce through the water smoothly. His team found that putting a long, pointed nose on the train greatly reduced the loud booms in the tunnel and allowed it to run faster.
Having a big picture of the world we live in also helps us understand how technology can be used to protect instead of destroy it.____124____ On the other hand, plastic packaging creates a lot of waste and pollution. One company has come up with an alternative material made of com husk waste and some big companies are starting to use it.
____125____ Nakatsu worries that children today do not have the opportunity to touch and feel nature. He advises that students in university should study more than one narrow field so that they do not just have one fixed way of thinking.
A．In nature, everything gets recycled.
B．To mimic (模仿) nature, we must be familiar with it.
C．It turns out that natural beauty often has a logical reason behind it.
D．Large cities full of people are often compared to ants’ colonies (群).
E．This idea was used to arrange hundreds of mirrors at a solar power plant.
F．It could be a good solution for the hot and crowded cities in Southeast Asia too.
G．His problem was that the pressure from a bullet train rushing into a tunnel at high speed caused loud noises.
Extreme heat can kill people, even though most of the deaths are preventable. It is reported that in the 24 years between 1979 and 2003 more people died in the United States of extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes. ___126___ The golden rules are to drink plenty of water, dress in cool clothes and stay in the shade if possible.
___127___ Often after many months without rain, a single spark is all that is necessary to create a big fire. Wildfires can move at great speed and will destroy everything in their path. They can quickly change direction, which makes it very difficult for someone on the ground to escape. ___128___ In 2010 such fires in Russia killed 62 people and destroyed about 23, 000 square kilometers. A recent UN report suggests that the growing number of wildfires around the world may be contributing to global warming. ___129___ Climate change causes drought (干旱); drought causes wildfires; and wildfires cause further climate change.
___130___ This is probably due to a natural process, but it is reasonable to assume that this process is being speeded up by mankind’s release into the atmosphere of large amounts of greenhouse gas.
A．How can we survive it
B．Extreme heat can also bring wildfires.
C．It is clear that the world is getting warmer.
D．Very often you can see such a terrible circle!
E．It is also reasonable to realize the man’s effect on the world’s weather.
F．How can people predict extreme heat according to the climate change
G．Great damage can be caused in a short time if quick action is not taken.
How to Do basic first Aid
Basic first aid refers to a temporary form of help given to someone who has been injured or has got sick due to choking, a heart attack, drugs or other medical emergencies. ____131____.
Care for the person who has just gone through serious damage, including both physical treatment and emotional support. ____132____. Let the person know that help is on its way and that everything will be all right. Also you can ask for their names, if they know what has happened, and then about their interests.
____133____. You’d better listen for the sound of air coming in and out, and feel for air using the side of your face. If there are no signs of breathing, place two fingers under the chin (下巴) and gently guide the face pointing upwards to open up their airways.
Perform 30 chest compressions (心肺复苏) and two rescue breaths as part of CPR. ____134____. And then press the chest down about 2 inches at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. After 30 compressions, give two rescue breaths, done by opening the airways, closing the nose and fully covering the mouth hole.
Make sure the person is warm as you wait for medical help. Remove some of your own clothing, such as your coat or jacket, and use it as a cover until medical help arrives. However, if the person has a heatstroke (中暑), do not cover him or keep him warm. ____135____
A．Instead, try to cool him
B．Remember to stay calm
C．Perform first aid immediately
D．Here are some tips for first aid
E．It is important to take the correct chest compressions
F．In the center of the chest, put your two hands together first
G．If a person is in a state similar to sleep, he may need checking for breath
Medicine, law, engineering are noble pursuits, and necessary to sustain life.___136___But, for my first-year self, I was constantly upset with getting good grades, and failed to seek the happiness found in everything else offered by college.
I grew up with a family that valued academics over all else, who gave me a little extra love when I was doing great in my classes, and took it away when I didn’t.___137___ I sometimes feel our parents don’t quite understand the heavy academic weight. There is a difference between trying to always better yourself for yourself, and simply putting too much on your plate until you are tired out from attempting to live up to certain expectations.
It is obviously a fact that everyone who puts themselves through college sees it as a means to an end- making a living.___138___ But few went on to say they were truly passionate about what they study.
___139___ I am definitely not saying that we should throw our books out the window and get down to creative activities all day. However, we should all try to develop a long sighted perspective on how we want to shape our lives. Do things that will shape who we turn out to be, whether we like it or not. Join clubs or work on projects that push us beyond your boundaries. Surround ourselves with people who challenge and excite us.___140___When looking back at the years at school, we will not remember the grades, but we will hold in our memory the connections we made with people, the things that inspired us to create, the times we felt free and part of something bigger than ourselves.
A．Everything will work out as well as expected.
B．We may still feel confused about academic progress.
C．No wonder a majority of students are truly at college.
D．Poetry, romance, love though are what we stay alive for.
E．In reality, it is we who make the choice to kill creative spirit.
F．As a result, my self-worth became tied to my academic success.
G．Live with the fact that failure and loss are sometimes unavoidable in life.
It is not always easy to keep a conversation going in English. You might not be sure about what to say. Or maybe you are afraid that your pronunciation is not good. So how can we continue a conversation in English ___141___
Listen and follow up
First, remember the importance of listening. Listen to the other person attentively, so that you can ask a follow-up question. For example, let’s say the other person tells you, “I just got back from a trip to Canada.” ___142___ Where did you go in Canada What was your favorite place there
How was the food there
Avold simple “yes” or “no” questions
If you want to keep a conversation going, it’s a good idea to ask questions that cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”. If the other person asks you a “yes” or “no” question, try to give a longer answer to help keep the conversation going.
For example, a friend might ask, “Hey, have you seen the new Star Wars movie ” You could just answer, “No, I haven’t.” ___143___ You could answer: “No, but I plan to see it soon. How about you ”
___144___
Do not worry about your pronunciation. If your pronunciation is a little different, the other person will still understand your message if you try speaking slowly and clearly. When you are traveling in an English-speaking country and have some free time, be brave and speak in English with someone who does not look too busy. ___145___
A．Or, you could say more.
B．Be brave and practice often.
C．You can try the following ways.
D．Why did you choose the destination
E．Then you may make a new friend.
F．Correct your pronunciation if possible.
G．You can continue with a question using where, what, why, or how.
Travel Safe
You’ve always wanted to go to Alishan. The Alishan Scenic Area has so many marvelous places to explore. Now you’re finally going to take that trip!____146____
If you choose to work with a travel agency, choose a qualified one. Note what is included in the trip and what is not. If you are not sure, ask questions. Make sure everything is clear before you agree to the trip and pay your money. When you purchase your trip, also buy travel insurance.____147____
If you are arranging your own accommodation, book a safe and legal hotel. For your own safety, choose one that meets the standards of department for tourism administration. After you arrive in the Alishan area and check into your hotel, look around. Locate the emergency exits. ____148____ Check your hotel room, too. Make sure the doors and windows close and lock.
There are many delicious restaurants around Alishan. Enjoy your food, but protect yourself from food poisoning.____149____ Eat well-cooked, hot food.
____150____ You don’t want to set them down someplace and forget them. On your trip, you’ll likely see things you want to buy. Shop wisely. Compare prices and bargain if you can. Do not buy any imitation goods or illegal wildlife products.
A．As you visit the famous sites of Alishan, keep an eye on your belongings.
B．Always keep a balanced diet and keep away from junk food.
C．But don’t get so excited about your trip that you forget to plan carefully.
D．You may never need them, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
E．Always wash your hands with soap before eating.
F．The trip is bound to be an unforgettable experience.
G．You want to be protected if something unexpected happens and you can’t travel.
Wellness tourism refers to trips that are organized on the principle of wellness.____151____The purpose of it is to allow tourists to enjoy healthy food, spa treatments, exercise, and other healthy experiences. You also get to learn how to take better care of yourself, psychologically and physically.
On a wellness trip you usually visit locations where food and activities support your best health. This is the very foundation on which a wellness trip is built.
When you take a wellness trip, you get a chance to taste many healthy cuisine styles.____152____Nutrition experts will educate you on how to nourish（滋养）your soul and body through a balanced diet. Most of the food will come straight from the farms, ensuring that you only eat fresh healthy food.
____153____You can enjoy water rafting, zip-lining, scuba diving, surfing, and other popular activities. After these adventurous experiences you can have deep relaxation. There are activities that are suitable for the elderly as well, like biking.
However, you can't expect wellness tourism to be a perfectly enjoyable experience.____154____Thus, you have to be able to adjust, act, and respond, so that you keep moving forward. You need to be realistic. A day in the spa will not immediately bring wellness into your life.____155____
Your general attitude toward life has to be positive. This should also go hand in hand with being open-minded and tolerant.
A．There will be difficulties and disappointments.
B．You can make choices according to your personal taste.
C．These trips are wellness experiences that expand your cultural views.
D．Your expectations can never be too high for such a perfect experience.
E．You need to develop goals that you can reach in a given amount of time.
F．Wellness tourism also combines the best physical options: nature and activity.
G．You'll understand the importance of health over flavor when selecting your meals.
How is eating in space different from eating on Earth
If you send astronauts into space, you have to send along food as well. But what do astronauts eat, and how do they eat it Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.
First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养). ____156____ Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy.
____157____ If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well, you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission(task) want their astronauts to eat regularly.
The lack (缺少) of gravity (pull) in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill(洒落/溢出) into the cabin (one of the areas inside a spacecraft). Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or electronic device and damage it. ____158____ A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.
____159____ The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again. ____160____ Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up.
Despite all these requirements, much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.
A．Taste is also important.
B．Finally, weight is an important concern.
C．Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.
D．Believe it or not, they also have fresh fruits and vegetables.
E．Nutrition and practicality(实用) are important things to consider.
F．For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board.
G．Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.
Albert Einstein held a small, round instrument with a glass cover and a shaking needle in his palm. ___161___ Albert’s father called it a compass Albert called it a mystery. No matter how he moved the compass, the needle always pointed to the north.
Something was in the room with him, Albert realized — something he couldn’t see or feel, but that acted on the compass just the same. Puzzled and attracted, Albert listened to his father explain magnetism, the strange force that made the compass needle point north. ___162___ To many children the compass would have been just another toy. To Albert the compass was a miracle he would never forget.
___163___ Born on March 14, 1879, Albert hadn’t looked like other babies. As she cradled her new-son in her arms, Pauline Einstein thought the back of his head looked strange. Was something wrong with Albert Although the doctor told Pauline everything was fine, several weeks passed before the shape of Albert’s head began to look right to her. When Albert was one, his family moved to Munich, where his sister, Maja, was born a year later. ___164___ Where were the baby’s wheels The disappointed two-year-old wanted to know. Albert had expected a baby sister to be something like a toy, and most of his toys had wheels.
At an age when many children have lots to say, Albert seemed strangely backward. The nine-year-old still had trouble putting his thoughts into words. But Albert was a good listener and a good thinker. When he went hiking with his parents and Maja, he thought about his father’s compass and what it had revealed to him. The clear, open grasslands were filled with more than the wind or the pleasant smell of flowers. ___165___ The very thought of it quickened his pulse.
A．They were also filled with magnetism.
B．Albert had always been different from other children.
C．The five-year-old stared at his hand as if it held magic.
D．The invisible force makes the compass more than a toy to all.
E．Looking down at the tiny sleeping parcel, Albert was puzzled.
F．Somewhere, the wind, soft and magic, clicked through tree branches.
G．But nothing he said made the invisible power less mysterious or wonderful.
Traveling means going from one place to another or from one country to another. It is immensely beneficial in many ways. From cutting down on stress to lowering your chances of developing heart disease, the health benefits of traveling are huge. Furthermore, traveling fosters understanding between nations. It is an important factor in establishing world peace. ____166____
Traveling and education both are interrelated. During traveling, a traveler visits different places and comes into contact with people in different regions. Thus it provides the traveler with first-hand knowledge. The knowledge we acquire in schools and colleges is mainly bookish in nature. ____167____ Traveling can remove this gap because true education takes place outside the classroom. Bookish knowledge can be made perfect and meaningful only by traveling.
____168____ The benefit of traveling to a new place is that it forces you to face the unknown and think differently. We have read the majesty of the Himalayas, the vastness of the ocean and the beauty of the Taj Mahal from books. ____169____ It impresses our mind with the vastness, and wonder of nature’s creation. Traveling helps the traveler to know how the wonderful earth is full of natural be