七选五任务阅读专项练习10篇-（2022新）人教版高中英语选择性必修第三册.docx

1、七选五/任务阅读期中复习专项练习10篇第一篇Sacrificing Sleep to Get Top Grades Doesnt WorkSacrificing sleep and skipping meals to study in looking for academic excellence actually doesnt work, a new Harvard study has revealed recently.1 . They usually like getting less sleep or adopting poor eating habits, in a search f

2、or top grades. But the new study of 4, 000 British teenagers shows those who display determination, courage and persistence also tend to have healthier lifestyles. Children who study hard are also likely to look after themselves, and cultivate healthy emotional regulation skills, rather than behavin

3、g in ways that are bad for their health. 2 . Studies have shown the harmful effects stress over exams have on young childrens health. 3 . The study also found for the first time a link between high achieving students and helpfulness. The research revealed that those pupils who see themselves as havi

4、ng potential rather than having fixed abilities are more likely to help their peers. 4 . Dr Christina Hinton, a research member at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, said, 5 , but rather cultivating healthy emotional regulation skills and effective learning strategies. Our results suggest. A.

5、 Children struggling for excellence tend to make extra sacrificesB. Children making sleep sacrifices can lead to excellenceC. The findings showed that children who work hard are also likely to develop healthD. High achieving students have more potential than those low achieving studentsE. Having a g

6、rowth attitude appears to have more impacts on the others around themF. A survey found very young children smoke cigarettes and use energy drinks to prepare for their examsG. Getting top grades does not require pushing yourself at all costs第二篇Interview Dressing Tips for High School StudentsMost high

7、 school job seekers arent interviewing for professional jobs. Instead, theyre usually looking for part-time jobs in shops, restaurants, or volunteering.1 . In fact, a teen would look pretty silly in an adult business suit. Here is a guide on what you should and shouldnt wear in an interview.Choose p

8、roper interview clothesWhen youre dressing for a job interview, your clothing should be in good condition, workplace proper.2 . Instead, try not to stand out, and fit into the office culture. Wear dress shirts and slacks(长裤)3 . Paired with dark slacks, its a look that is mature and tasteful, but sti

9、ll comfortable.A tie can make a great impressionJust because high school job interviews are more casual(随意的), you dont have to rule out a tie!4 . A tie can be a great choice for a young man looking to make a good impression.5 You should avoid extreme hairstyles or colors. Also, keep makeup to the mi

10、nimum. No jeans or shorts, or anything especially low cut or too shortkeeping everything professional is a must.A. No tiesB. What not to wearC. After all, looking a little dressed up doesnt hurt anyoneD. Its a perfect time to find your own preferenceE. It is not the time to show your unique style or

11、 personalityF. Accordingly, a teens interview clothes dont have to be very formalG. A simple dress shirt is a perfect choice for a high school job interview第三篇Exploring work possibilities is quite an emotional challenge for people. The desire to simplify the process by focusing on one attractive opt

12、ion, instead of keeping your eyes open for even more possibilities to add to your list, can be very strong. Naturally, wed rather make a decision and get on with our lives.1 However, putting off a decision until after you have done your detective work can pay off in ways you cant even imagine now. S

13、o, learn to explore work possibilities as though it was a treasure hunt. Uncertainty is not the only challenge holding you back.2 You may be unwilling to ask strangers about their work or to ask your colleagues for help because you fear rejection. Or, you may fear failure. Dont let these fears block

14、 your search. Remember that one definition of success is doing your very best to realize your dreams.3 There are three ways to learn about work possibilities that you already know exist and to discover more possibilities.The easiest and quickest way is to read career information materials available

15、on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines.4 They can give you an insiders opinion. Spend your time with people as constructively as possible by asking about the local situation or other things not covered in print materials. The best way to learn about the work is to try it on for size by getting

16、 some related experience.5 That greatly increases your ability to mix and match information later on to discover, or even create, work possibilities that would be ideal for you. A. Identify your own ability.B. Explore as many options as possible.C. We wouldnt like to live with uncertainty.D. The onl

17、y way you can fail is to do nothing.E. Talk to people who are knowledgeable about the work.F. The following is what you should do to explore work possibilities.G. Fear is most likely the biggest emotional challenge to successful career building.第四篇We are here to share these essay writing suggestions

18、 in case you wish to write an essay for your own benefit. Writing your own statement of personal belief can be a powerful tool for self-reflection. It can also be a wonderful thing to share with family, friends, and colleagues. 1 .Be distinctive. Take your belief out of the events that have shaped y

19、our core values. Consider moments when belief was formed or tested or changed. 2 . Your story need not be heart-warming or anxiousit can even be funnybut it should be specific to you. Make sure your story is tied to the essence of your daily life philosophy and the shaping of your belief.Be brief. 3

20、 . Thats about three minutes when you read aloud at your natural pace. So consider focusing on the core belief. In addition, write about what you do believe, and not what you dont believe. Remember to avoid statements about religious beliefs.4 . Make your essay about yourself; speak in the first per

21、son. Avoid speaking in we. Tell your personal belief; this is not an opinion about social ideals. 5 . We recommend you read your essay aloud to yourself several times, and each time edit it and improve it until you find the words, tone, and story that truly arouse your feelings, which can attract ot

22、hers then.Keeping the above in heart and putting them into action, you will realize writing an essay just seems like an easy task. A. Be personalB. Be appealingC. Your statement should be between 500 and 600 wordsD. Its important to know how to tell a story about yourselfE. Write in words and phrase

23、s that are comfortable for you to speakF. Think of your own life, and tell the things you know that no one else doesG. To guide you through this process, we offer some simple suggestions for you to follow第五篇How to Introduce Yourself Before Giving a SpeechGreet the audience and state your name.If you

24、re giving a speech, its important to state your first and last name.1 2 Dont stare down or at some aimless point in the corner of the room. If you dont like the thought of looking into that many eyes, look at their eyebrows or nosesthey wont be able to tell the difference.Share some relevant informa

25、tion about yourself. After you provide your name, share why you and the speech are relevant, making sure you provide something believable.3 If youre giving a speech about the importance of eating organic foods, tell people that youre a scientist, chef, or environmental professional. If youre giving

26、a speech about child development, be sure to include that you are a child psychologist.Communicate effectively. From the very start, make sure your voice is loud enough for everyone to hear you. You can even ask the audience if you are speaking loudly enough for all to hear.4 Move your body.5 Stand

27、up tall, move your shoulders back, and keep your hands free, using them to gesture when necessary. You can walk around to show the crowd how comfortable you are and to make yourself look less stiff.A. Make eye contact with a few people.B. Focus just on what you are going to talk about.C. Stand with

28、good posture(姿势), and move freely while you speak.D. As you say hello and give your name, remember to speak clearly and confidently.E. It depends on the context of the conversation, but start off by telling something about yourself.F. People will not be able to understand you or respect what you are

29、 sharing if they cannot hear you.G. The sort of information you share will depend on the audience and the subject youll talk about.第六篇If you want to have a garden full of life and motion, you have to attract some wildlife.Its not as difficult as it may sound. Your garden will attract insects, bugs,

30、birds and mammals.1 You will make yourself happy and at the same time you will provide a living space for these beautiful creatures. All you need to do is to follow this advice and you will have the garden of your dreams. If you think your garden has to be messy and untidy, youre wrong. You need wav

31、es and long-living plants and strong curves of hedges(树篱) and paths.2 Its important to provide everything animals will need to live in your garden. Provide food.3 Planting native plants is what you have to do in order to attract wildlife. Plants like roses, honeysuckle and lavender attract different

32、 insects like bees and butterflies. Hummingbirds are fans of fuchsias and geraniums. Trees and shrubs that produce fruit, berries and seed are good sources of food for your little friends. Provide some shelters for wildlife. You need to plant evergreen plants, too, because they are a suitable place

33、for wildlife to take shelter.Provide water. Its important to provide water. Some animals can use even your pool to have a bath. Bees love shallow water.4 Its vital to change the water in your pond regularly to avoid breeding mosquitoes. Provide a place for wildlife to raise young. A birdhouse or a p

34、ile of brush can be a nice place for wildlife to raise their young. Its good to have climber-covered walls and fences to increase the possibilities not only for raising children, but also for feeding, nesting, roosting and hibernating.5 Some species will overtake your garden and make it unfriendly.

35、If there are wild cats that threaten the wildlife in your garden, it would be wise to take steps to keep those out. A. Its advisable to have the grass.B. Keep invasive species away.C. Silence wont bother you anymore and you wont be alone.D. Its reasonable to keep native species.E. Kill invasive spec

36、ies as soon as it appears.F. This can be as simple as placing a bird feeder.G. You can have a fountain and a small artificial pond.第七篇Have you ever considered volunteering? It gives you a chance to make contributions. Youll feel a sense of pride that you are volunteering your time, and a local organ

37、isation will benefit, too. But how to volunteer? Follow the three steps before you enjoy it. Pick an organization.1 Youre likely to be happier and volunteer longer at an organization that supports a cause you care about. For example, if youre interested in animal welfare, maybe you want to volunteer

38、 at an animal shelter. Much like job search sites, you can also use volunteer websites like Volunteer Match to help you find volunteer opportunities in your area. If you still cant narrow down where you want to volunteer, start asking people you know where they volunteer.2 Be clear what you can offe

39、r. First identify your skills. For example, maybe you could write brochures for local nonprofits if writing is your style.3 You need to be sure how much time you can give to an organization based on your other commitments. If you try to do too much, youre more likely to give up. 4 Treat the applicat

40、ion like a job. Spend some time preparing for the interview, much as you would for a job interview.5 Ask whats expected of volunteers. For instance, volunteers at a museum may be expected to learn parts of the galleries to give tours. Start volunteering slowly. That is, its better to commit to just

41、a little bit of time at first to see if you like volunteering at the organization.A. Apply and get started. B. Volunteer in person or online. C. Then dont forget to review your weekly schedule. D. Youd better focus on the causes you like very much. E. You may find one of them has the perfect opportu

42、nity for you. F. It is also a time for you to judge whether the organization is fit for you. G. First find an organization thats a good fit for you, and then decide what you have to offer.第八篇Some people feel they dont have time to volunteer, seeing it as an activity that only benefits others.1 This

43、is how volunteering can change your own life. When you volunteer, you are making a direct influence on the people affected by volunteering, but the impact goes far beyond the fact that you are helping people. When you volunteer, you provide connection for others and yourself.2 Volunteering helps lea

44、rn new skills to improve your career outlook. It might be discovering how to use one program well.3 Whatever volunteer experience you gain, there will be many chances to learn new practical, social and communicational skills. They will help you grow as a human being. 4 Volunteering provides you with

45、 a chance to get to know like-minded people. If you have a volunteer job that you both care deeply about, its likely that you will meet those who have a lot in common as well. Whatever your passions and interests are, you can likely find a volunteer organization where youll be able to find your frie

46、nds. With these positive reasons to volunteer, its almost a form of self-care.5 Find an organization involved in something you are crazy about and sign up as a volunteer. You never know just how much it will benefit you in the long term. A. So what are you waiting for?B. However, it can have a huge

47、influence on yourself as well.C. When you volunteer, you easily make friends with other volunteers.D. Good connection with others is the most necessary thing all people need.E. Studies show lasting happiness and lower sadness rates among volunteers.F. Is it great to help those less fortunate while seeing the world at the same time?G. It can also be a chance to practice your second language skills with native speakers.第九篇Scientists Create Speech from Brain SignalsScientists have found a way to use brain signals to make a computer speak the words a person