高中高一下册七选五英语模拟培优试卷(带答案).doc

高中高一下册七选五英语模拟培优试卷（带答案）
Group discussions are a great way to get things done. You can explore a topic, come up with a plan of action, or solve an issue, just to name a few. ____1____ Don’t worry. Here are some tips for you.
Allow everyone to introduce themselves. To start a group discussion, you will want to make sure everyone is comfortable. A good way to break the ice is to let everyone introduce themselves. Then, for a classroom setting, what could be a better icebreaker activity? ____2____
Establish some ground rules. Before launching into the discussion, make sure everyone knows the rules of conduct. Rules can be established as needed. Here are some general ones. Advise everyone to treat one another with respect. ____3____ Remind everyone to be aware of time. Encourage people to consider their comments seriously, and to avoid becoming defensive if someone disagrees.
Explain the topic. ____4____ Even if the participants know what that topic is, give them a quick refresher before the discussion begins. You can introduce the topic by asking questions. You can also quickly introduce the idea. Say something like, “ As you know, today in class we’re going to discuss gun control. ”
____5____ You do not want to ask questions with a simple “ yes ” or “ no ” answer, especially not initially. Your questions should encourage people to share meaningful thoughts and ideas. Questions can be confusing to the participants. Many participants may not know the answers right away themselves, so encourage them to think during discussion.
A．Encourage everyone to participate.
B．Ask open-ended questions to begin.
C．Make sure people know not to interrupt.
D．Not sure how to get your own group discussion started?
E．Usually, a group discussion will be based around a central issue.
F．You could, for example, have everyone share their favorite ice cream flavor.
G．You may invite each person to share what they have got from the discussion.
How to Keep Your Pet Healthy
You love your pets, and of course, you want to keep them happy and healthy. It’s important to provide a good environment. Also, make sure your pets stays healthy. ____6____.
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Diet is the beginning of keeping your pet healthy. When you first get a pet, do your research to find out the most suitable diet and do your best to follow it strictly. For example, cats are carnivores, so try to pick the food with the highest levels of protein.
Provide plenty of fresh water every day.
____8____. For most pets, that means providing a bowl or dish of water that you change out at least once a day. Pets need to stay hydrated to be healthy.
Provide baths as needed.
Bathing keeps your pet clean, and for animals that like water, it can make them much happier to provide baths as needed. How often you bathe your pet really depends on the species. ____9____. Other animals, like birds, may need baths or showers several times a week or even every day.
See your veterinarian (兽医) for a checkup and vaccinations (接种疫苗).
Just like you need to go to the doctor for regular checkups, your pet does, too. Providing regular checkups allows your vet to catch problems early before they develop into worse conditions. ____10____. Talk to your vet about which ones are proper for your pet.
A．Provide a suitable diet
B．Exercise is healthy for your pet
C．Here are some ways to keep your pets healthy
D．For example, dogs often need baths at least once a month
E．Besides, vaccinations can help keep your pet happy and healthy
F．No matter what kind of pet you have, it will need water in some form
G．While your pet will play with toys on its own, it will enjoy playing with you much more
Habits to Be a Highly Effective Student
Some students are able to get straight A’s and at the same time serve as the president of three clubs. However, some students struggle to keep their GPA (Grade-Point Average) above a 3.0. And they seem to spend all of their time in studying. Although it’s true that everyone’s IQ is different, good study habits are very important. ___11___
___12___ If you haven`t had a planner(规划薄), get one. Many people use their computers and smartphones to make a schedule. The problem with that approach is that they are major distractions(分心的事物). Instead, get an old-fashioned paper and pen planner.
Create a weekly schedule. ___13___ Include time that will be spent eating, sleeping and doing anything not related to school work. That way you know exactly how much you can accomplish each day.
Take frequent, short breaks. Taking a break from studying for 15 minutes every hour will help keep you refreshed. ___14___ If you don’t take a break, you may find yourself daydreaming or even falling asleep. Take some time for some water, a snack or a quick chat with a friend.
Take care of yourself. During final exam week, it is common for students to fall behind on sleep and meals. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep and have regular meals. Studying while hungry or sleepy is ineffective and will slow you down in the long run. Also try to make time for friends and family. ___15___   .
A．Keep things organized.
B．Keep away from your computers.
C．Of course, not everyone needs breaks.
D．Our brains are not meant to work for hours nonstop.
E．Having a good support system will help with all the stress.
F．Here are several habits you should adopt to get good grades.
G．Then under each day, make a list of things to do each hour.
The Growing Popularity of Cycling
Once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned when we were kids, ____16____
Cycling（骑行）has become more and more popular in recent years, what makes people ride their bikes once again?
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening the leg muscles helps to increase your speed. ____17____ A long ride in the countryside could help you to clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind-but there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to commute（通勤）or get about town. ____18____ If you do drive into work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a tough problem, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler.
Then, on the train, there are changes at stations and other commuters speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. ____19____ And if you’re worried about safety, there are special cycle paths in many major cities.
____20____ It can help you to reduce your carbon footprint. Not pumping out poisonous gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, to get about town, for their wallet, for the environment, or a combination of all of them-the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A．and many preferred bicycle tours.
B．Cyclists face neither of these issues.
C．You save money on fuel or train fares by cycling.
D．and many still keep this skill with ease into adulthood.
E．Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.
F．And its benefits aren’t just physical, but mental as well.
G．Cycling is a fantastic way to burn a few calories and save some money.
Looking back on my application process, I summarize the things that helped me when applying to Harvard. So continue reading for my top tips!
1. Be yourself.
I followed many “dos and don’ts” at first. However, once I started writing more authentically about myself, I was able to write a better essay. In fact, every part of the application is an opportunity for you to paint a picture for the admissions committee. What matters to you? What do you like to study? What motivates you? What kind of student are you? What responsibilities would you take on in college? ____21____
2. Start early.
____22____ At this time, you have multiple tasks to handle and completing each application requirement will take time. For example, securing a good recommendation letter will be easier if you ask your teachers a month before they are due than if you ask them a few days before a deadline. You must also request transcripts, edit and revise your essays, and keep attending and doing well in your classes! How can you accomplish so many tasks? ____23____
3. ____24____
While you won’t be able to review some elements of your application, like your letters of recommendation, you should sill reflect on what you think your teachers will highlight about you. ____25____ For example, in your personal statement, you might have highlighted one of your life experiences that has shaped you greatly. Is your transcript missing an academic passion that has been significant to you? Where else can you share it? Mapping these experiences and strengths onto different parts of your application is a good strategy, because it helps maximize the often limited word counts of your application.
A．Make a map.
B．Select your experiences.
C．This is especially important during your senior year!
D．So see the application as a chance to show who you are.
E．Therefore provide impressive materials to convince them.
F．I suggest setting concrete goals to accomplish every week.
G．Similarly, think about what you’ll say in each part of your application.
Good study habits play an important role in raising confidence and getting higher marks in exams. Of course, it’s usually hard to build lasting study habits at first, but it won’t be too long before your new good habits become part of your routine.____26____
Set a daily study time. Studying for a test begins well before you reach exam day.____27____By reserving a specific time each day for studying, it can be easier to focus, because you won’t have to worry about any other things competing for your attention.
Arrange your study space. Choose an area that is clean, well-lit, and free of distractions. Avoid sitting in front of the television or around a busy part of your home. Some people like to study in the library or coffee shop.____28____
Turn off your electronics. Electronic devices are a big distraction, so remember to turn off your phone and television. Keep your cell phone away from you, as it will distract you. ____29____When you need to use your computer while studying, stay away from social media, emails, and off-topic websites.
____30____Plan a small reward for each day you study, such as time playing your favorite game, a piece of candy, or money to set aside for something you really want. Think of a weekly reward for meeting each daily goal that week, such as a few hours with your friends.
A．You should set aside time every day to study.
B．Only check your messages during break time.
C．Reward yourself for meeting your study goals.
D．Leave yourself enough time for games or time with friends.
E．To better your study habits, you can employ efficient ways of studying.
F．Break the information down so you’re only dealing with a little each day.
G．But this may not work for you if you’re easily distracted by movement or noises.
All parents know that young children are always energetic, eager to run, jump and play. Turning that natural energy into competitive sports can help keep kids active and healthy as they grow. Competitive sports such as soccer， track， basketball and swimming can also help kids learn important life lessons about teamwork and fair play. ___31___ .
Learning How to Compete
Joining in sports teaches children and teenagers how to compete in the real world. As they grow older, they'll face competition in school, in the workforce and other areas of life. But these competitions don't have to be negative（负面的）or unhealthy. ___32___ .
Understanding the Value of Exercise
___33___   .In addition，many children who are active in sports are encouraged to eat healthier foods，such as fruits and vegetables.
Improving Self-respect
Improved self-respect is another benefit of competitive youth sports._____34_____ . Even when he doesn't win, he can learn a valuable lesson: that you can't win every time.
Losing with his team can also increase self-esteem, as he learns to hold his head high and feel proud for trying his best.
___35___
Youth sports can help stop negative behavior, such as joining a gang（帮派）, because competitive sports provide a way of expressing their energy, friendship and controlled attacking behaviour. Teens who have positive influences and friends feel less of a need to join in risky behaviors.
A．Reducing Risky Behavior
B．Developing Character Values
C．Here are the benefits of competitive sports for youth
D．If you try your hardest, you have a better chance to succeed
E．When a child wins a game with his team, he feels recognized
F．Taking part in competitive youth sports burns calories and helps to keep slim
G．Playing sports can help kids understand how competition works in a friendly environment
The Science of Risk-Seeking
Sometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. ____36____ Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work?
The reason why any of us take any risks al all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. ____37____ As the quality of risk-taking was passed from one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.
So why aren’t we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. ___38___
No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. ____39____ To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.
___40___ For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.
As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we’ll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.
A．It all depends on your character.
B．Those are the risks you should jump to take.
C．Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.
D．Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.
E．This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.
F．However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.
G．New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.
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