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2024年新教材高考英语第二轮专题
七选五 原创题组练
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Passage 1
Today we talk about what happens when a big animal runs loose in a small area.The expression is to be “a bull in a china shop”.
China is fragile,meaning very easy to break.Imagine a large bull running loose in a china shop.All the fragile plates,bowls,and tea cups in the shop would be on the floor and broken in a million pieces. 1 Wherever they go,they create a mess.
This can happen on purpose or by accident.If you are behaving wildly in a small space and are breaking things here and there,you are acting like a bull in a china shop. 2 Maybe you are just very big or your body movements are not very graceful.
3 When a person feels out of place and deals too roughly with a delicate problem,they can say they feel like a bull in a china shop.
This expression can also mean you handle a delicate situation badly. 4 Instead you add fuel to the fire.This means you make the situation worse.
It is widely believed that this expression came from real animals causing real damage at outdoor markets in the 1800s.Word expert says that many languages have a similar expression,but maybe they use a different animal,for example an elephant. 5
A.But maybe you don’t mean to.
B.You don’t react calmly and carefully.
C.This expression is used in other ways.
D.This expression can describe a person or a situation.
E.And an elephant would also do a lot of damage in a china shop.
F.So,when you act like a bull in a china shop,you create damage.
G.So the expression describes a person who is awkward and clumsy.
Passage 2
Gardening requires a lot of physical labor.The activity can extend from light exercise to heavy labor.All that bending,lifting,digging,carrying and moving burns calories and builds muscles.
But it can also injure the body. 1 Even the strongest and healthiest of gardeners can hurt themselves.For people who are less physically fit or who have health conditions that limit movement or cause pain,gardening may seem impossible.But there are ways to grow plants that are gentle on the body.
Taking simple care in the way you lift and carry the objects you need can prevent injury. 2 You can stand with your feet as far apart as your shoulders to keep your balance.If bending at all is too difficult,or if you garden while seated,grow plants in raised beds that are as tall as your chair or the middle part of your body.
Use wheelbarrows(手推车) to transport heavy supplies.It is easy to overestimate your ability to carry heavy loads. 3 When you carry weight on your own,hold heavy objects to your chest,keeping your back as straight as possible.Plant containers can be very heavy.It is best to set them where you want them before you fill them.
4 You also can use pads to protect your knees.If you have hand pain or difficulty holding onto things,many tools now come with improved grips(手柄).You can also update your existing tools with grips and wraps made to fit them.
Most importantly,take it slow and easy. 5
A.The result can lead to injury.
B.That lessens the work a great deal.
C.Move around on a garden seat with wheels.
D.Limit gardening periods to between 60 and 90 minutes.
E.Remember to bend at the knees when lifting heavy bags.
F.A gardener’s back can start to hurt and so can their knees.
G.A few minutes of gentle stretching helps to prepare muscles for work.
Passage 3
The holiday season is a time for celebrating with friends and family.It is often called the “giving season” because during the holidays people give gifts and have celebrations. 1 However,there are ways to reduce the amount of waste you create.
The concerns about paper waste have caused many people to look at other choices for wrapping a present.You can use reusable bags for gifts.Keep gift bags and other decorations that you receive. 2 You can also wrap gifts in old maps,pages from magazines,and art paper.The person receiving the gift could use the wrapping for something else.
For many people,sending holiday cards is a tradition.However,now many people use digital,or electronic cards.There are so many digital options now. 3 Those who want to send traditional cards might choose ones printed on recyclable paper.
For decorating the home,experts again say people should think of reusing and recycling. 4 One expert suggests using old holiday cards as decorations.If you use holidays lights and they are old,experts suggest using newer energy-saving types of lights.
If people want a Christmas tree,the question is often fake or real The greener choice would be buying a real Christmas tree from a local farm.The trees are grown for the purpose of being cut,and new ones are typically replanted every year. 5
When having a celebration,avoid single-use plastics.If single-use seems unavoidable,choose ones that are made from things like bamboo.And donate your unused food to an organization that helps those in need.
A.So the cycle continues.
B.People get just as much joy out of it.
C.This is where gifts are wrapped in cloth.
D.Unfortunately,this can lead to a lot of waste.
E.You can reuse them the next time you give a gift.
F.Buying local means that it did not use much fuel to get to you.
G.Natural greenery can be used to make a room beautiful and smell nice!
Passage 4
When we are struggling,when we have a hard time focusing,or when we have a hard time in general,we may turn to others for help. 1 Well,today we offer you some advice.
2 That is the idea behind Kendra Levin’s self-help book The Hero Is You.When you make yourself the hero of your own life,you not only gain focus but also purpose.
Levin based her idea on the teachings of American writer Joseph Campbell and his Hero’s Journey.Campbell studied stories from many different time periods and many different cultures.He found that many stories had something in common:a hero who goes on a journey. 3
Making ourselves the hero in our own story helps us in many ways.For one,it can give us hope as stories often do. 4 We love stories because stories are all about hope and the belief that after something bad happens to you,you get some value out of it.
It’s important and valuable for all of us to see ourselves as heroes on a journey.And the reason for that is that we need to have a sense of purpose.We need to have a sense that what we’re doing matters and that it’s leading towards something. 5
It’s really important and valuable to use the hero’s journey as a tool for seeing yourself as a hero and seeing this moment in your life as just that—a moment,rather than this is just how life is going to be forever.
A.Turn yourself into your own hero!
B.We may even wish we had a hero to help us.
C.That’s one of the reasons that we love stories.
D.Our life’s journey is ongoing and ever-changing.
E.This can be a powerful tool for anyone facing a difficult time.
F.Levin reminds us that the hero’s journey is not a one-time thing.
G.The hero overcomes a great challenge and comes home changed for the better.
Passage 5
The aging process affects the human body in many ways.One thing that happens to all of us as we age is muscle loss.Some experts say muscle loss begins around age 50.But others say it can start as early as age 30.Experts may not know exactly when muscles loss starts. 1
Now,the good news!Lost muscles are not gone forever.Although muscle loss may be a natural part of aging,you can do some things to slow it down.It is better to start building muscles when you are younger and in good health. 2
But what exactly is “strength training” Simply put,strength training is any activity that makes one’s muscles stronger.But let us first talk about some of the health benefits of strength training.
Develop strong bones.Strength training puts pressure on your bones. 3 This pressure can increase the thickness or density of bones.This can reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis—a disease that weakens bones,making them easy to break.
Manage your weight.Strength training can help you to take control of your weight and even lose weight. 4 But muscle increases your metabolism,and a higher metabolism helps you burn more calories.
Improve your quality of life.Strength training can improve your ability to do everyday activities.For example,having stronger muscles makes it easier to lift and move things. 5 So,your risk of falling or getting injured may be lessened.As we age,this can greatly add to your quality of life.Regular strength training,when combined with other kinds of exercise,may help older adults think and learn better.
A.And that is a good thing.
B.Muscle weighs more than fat.
C.And give your muscles time to recover.
D.Strong muscles can improve your balance.
E.But it is never too late to start strength training.
F.The experts suggest warming up before strength training.
G.But they do know that being inactive can speed up the process.
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七选五 原创题组练
Passage 1
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了a bull in a china shop(牛闯瓷器店)这个典故的使用语境及其由来。
1.G 段中过渡句。上文描述一头大公牛在瓷器店里乱窜。店里所有易碎的盘子、碗和茶杯都会掉在地上摔得粉碎。下一句讲,无论他们走到哪里,都会制造混乱。所以选G项(所以这个典故描述的是一个笨拙不灵活的人),承上启下。
2.A 段中过渡句。上句描述如果你在一个狭小的空间里表现得很疯狂,到处打碎东西,你就像一只闯进瓷器店的公牛。下文讲也许你只是块头很大,或者你的身体动作不太优雅。因此选A项(但也许你不是故意的)。
3.C 段首主旨句。此处承接上段,进行了转折,空格处是本段的主旨句。当一个人在处理一个微妙的问题时感到格格不入,他们可以说自己像一头公牛在瓷器店里。因此选C项(这个典故还有其他用法)。
4.B 段中过渡句。上句表示这个典故也可以表示你把一个微妙的情况处理得很糟糕。下句则表示反而你是火上浇油。这意味着你让情况变得更糟。因此选B项(你的反应不够冷静和谨慎)。
5.E 段尾总结句。上文主要说的典故中的公牛,而设空处上句表示许多语言都有类似的表达,但可能它们用的是不同的动物,比如大象。因此E项(大象在瓷器店也会造成很大的破坏)符合语境。
Passage 2
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。园艺需要大量的体力劳动。这种活动可以从轻度运动扩展到重体力劳动。但是它也会伤害身体。本文介绍了避免伤害身体的一些方法。
1.F 段中过渡句。第一段讲,园艺可以燃烧卡路里和锻炼肌肉。本段第一句进行了转折,表示它也会伤害身体。因此选F项(园丁的背部会开始疼,膝盖也会疼)。与下句“即使是最强壮、最健康的园丁也会伤到自己。”相一致。
2.E 段中过渡句。上句讲道在搬运你需要的物品时,稍加小心就可以防止受伤。下文是避免受伤的做法,E项(记得提重物时膝盖要弯曲)与下句内容相一致,故选E项。
3.A 段中过渡句。本段介绍的是为了避免受伤,可以使用手推车运输重型物资。上句讲道,人们很容易高估自己搬运重物的能力。因此选A项(结果可能导致受伤)。
4.C 段首主旨句。下句讲道,你也可以用护膝来保护膝盖。因此空格处要填的也是一项保护措施,故选C项(坐在带轮子的花园座椅上四处走动)。
5.D 段尾结束句。上句讲道,最重要的是,慢慢来,放轻松。因此选D项(将园艺时间限制在60到90分钟之间)。
Passage 3
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。庆祝节日的时候,人们赠送礼品,装饰家居会造成一些浪费,本文介绍了减少浪费的一些方法。
1.D 段中过渡句。上文讲道,节日是与朋友和家人一起庆祝的时候。它通常被称为“送礼的季节”,因为在节日期间人们赠送礼物并举行庆祝活动。因此填D项(不幸的是,这会导致大量的浪费)。与下句“然而,有一些方法可以减少你制造的浪费。”相一致。
2.E 段中过渡句。上文讲道,出于对纸张浪费的担忧,许多人开始寻找其他包装礼物的选择。你可以用可重复使用的袋子装礼物,保留你收到的礼品袋和其他装饰品。因此选E项(下次你送礼物的时候可以重复使用)。
3.B 段中过渡句。上句讲道,现在有太多的数码的选择了。因此选B项(人们从中得到的快乐也一样多),与下一句“那些想要送传统卡片的人可以选择用可回收纸印刷的卡片。”相对应。
4.G 段中过渡句。上句讲道,对于装饰家居,专家们再次建议人们考虑再利用和循环利用。下文表示,一位专家建议使用旧的节日卡片作为装饰。因此空格处也是装饰家居的一种好方法,因此选G项(天然的绿色植物可以使房间变得漂亮,闻起来很香)。
5.A 段尾总结句。本段是关于圣诞树的选择。上文讲道,这些树是为了砍伐而种植的,通常每年都会重新种植新的树木。因此选A项(如此循环往复)。
Passage 4
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。当我们遇到困难的时候,我们可能会向别人寻求帮助。我们甚至希望有一个英雄来帮助我们。本文介绍了如何让自己像故事中的英雄人物一样变得强大。
1.B 段中过渡句。当我们遇到困难的时候,我们可能会向别人寻求帮助。结合全文可知,这里要引出hero一词,因此选B项(我们甚至希望有一个英雄来帮助我们)。与上句相一致。
2.A 段首主旨句。下文讲道,这就是Kendra Levin的自助书籍《英雄就是你》背后的想法。当你让自己成为自己生命中的英雄时,你不仅获得了专注,而且获得了目标。因此选A项(把你自己变成你自己的英雄)。
3.G 段尾总结句。上文讲道,Campbell研究了许多不同时期和不同文化的故事。他发现许多故事都有一个共同点:英雄踏上了旅程。因此选G项(英雄克服了巨大的挑战,旅程结束回到家后变得更好了)。
4.C 段中过渡句。上文讲道,让自己成为自己故事中的英雄在很多方面对我们都有帮助。首先,它可以像故事一样给我们带来希望。下文说,我们喜欢故事,因为故事都是关于希望和信念的,在你遇到不好的事情后,你会从中获得一些价值。因此选C项(这就是我们喜欢故事的原因之一)。
5.E 段尾总结句。上文讲道,(视自己为英雄的)原因是我们需要有一种目标感。我们需要意识到,我们所做的事情是重要的,而且是朝着某个方向发展的。因此选E项(对于任何面临困难时期的人来说,这都是一个强大的工具)。
Passage 5
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。随着年龄的增长,我们的肌肉开始萎缩。虽然肌肉损失可能是衰老的自然部分,但我们可以做一些事情来减缓它,本文介绍了力量训练的一些好处。
1.G 段尾总结句。上文讲道,随着年龄的增长,我们的肌肉开始萎缩。专家们也不知道肌肉萎缩的确切时间。承接上句,这里选G项(但他们确实知道,不活动可以加速这一过程)。
2.E 段尾总结句。上文讲道,虽然肌肉损失可能是衰老的自然部分,但你可以做一些事情来减缓它。最好在你年轻健康的时候开始锻炼肌肉。下一段首句提到“strength training”,因此填E项(但是开始力量训练永远不会太晚)。
3.A 段中过渡句。上句讲道,力量训练给你的骨头施加压力。下句讲道,这种压力会增加骨骼的厚度或密度。因此选A项(力量训练是一件好事),承上启下。
4.B 段中过渡句。上文讲道,力量训练可以帮助你控制体重,甚至减肥。下文讲道,但是肌肉会增加你的新陈代谢,而更高的新陈代谢会帮助你燃烧更多的卡路里。因此选B项(肌肉比脂肪重)。
5.D 段中过渡句。上文讲道,力量训练可以提高你日常活动的能力。例如,拥有更强壮的肌肉可以更容易举起和移动东西。因此选D项(强壮的肌肉可以改善你的平衡),与下文“因此,你摔倒或受伤的风险可能会降低。”相一致。
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