高考英语冲刺强化训练： 七选五阅读（含答案）.docx

1、 1 高考英语冲刺强化训练： 七选五阅读 A Until the 1980s, scientists were trained to ignore animal pain, according to the belief that the ability to feel pain was associated only with higher consciousness. However, today, scientists view humans as a species of animals, and largely accept that many species are capable

2、 of some level of self-awareness. 1 _ If you hit another person in the face, you can estimate their pain level by what they do or say in response. 2 Gradually, scientists have developed a set of indicators of pain response in non-human animals. Demonstrating a response to a negative stimulation and

3、displaying protective behavior of injured areas are two major signs. 3 Some researchers argue lobsters (龙虾) are too dissimilar to vertebrates (脊椎动物) to feel pain. Nonetheless, lobsters do satisfy all of the standards for a pain response. Lobsters guard their injuries, and learn to avoid dangerous si

4、tuations. They are even believed to possess some level of consciousness. In result, today most scientists agree that injuring a lobster causes physical pain. Due to growing evidence that the lobsters may feel pain, it is now illegal to boil lobsters alive or keep them on ice in some countries. Even

5、in locations where boiling lobsters remains legal, many restaurants prefer more humane methods. 4 To satisfy picky diners, more restaurants rule out the cruel cooking methods. Currently, the most humane tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device electrocutes (电击) a lobster. 5 The foll

6、owing process of cooking is sure to cause no pain. In contrast, it takes about 2 minutes for a lobster to die from boiling water during which time pain lasts. ABut huge disagreement exists. BThe creature instantly loses consciousness in half a second. CIt beats the former method by saving chefs effo

7、rt in cleaning the creature. DIts difficult to assess pain in other species because we cannot communicate as easily. E. People are coming to realize that other species might also enjoy the luxury of emotion. F. Except for moral consideration, many chefs believe stress negatively affects the flavor (

8、味道) of the meat. G. Legal prohibition becomes the major consideration for restaurants when choosing a cooking method. B Movies have documented America for more than one hundred years. Since Thomas Edison introduced the movie camera in 1893, amateur and professional movie-makers have used moving pict

9、ures to tell stories and explain the work of business and government. 6 By preserving these movies, we will save a century of history. Unfortunately, movies are not made to last. 7 Already the losses are high. Only 20% of US feature films from the 1910s to 1920s survive. Of the American features pro

10、duced before 1950, about half exist. For independently produced works, we have no way of knowing how much has been lost. 2 For many libraries and museums, the hardest step in preserving movie collections is getting started. The Movie Preservation Guide is designed for these organizations. 8 These in

11、stitutions have collections of moving pictures but lack information about how to take care of them. The guide contains basic facts for “beginners”professionals trained in history but unschooled in this technical area. The guide grew from user workshops at Duke University. At the sessions, beginners

12、talked with technical experts about what they needed to know to preserve and make available their movie collections. 9 Following the advice, the guide describes methods for handling and storing moving pictures that are practical for research institutions with limited resources. 10 The guide has been

13、 translated into Chinese, Japanese and Korean. A“Keep it simple!” was the advice of the discussions. BTheyll be damaged within years if not properly stored. CThese organizations are the first to save American movies. DIt is organized in chapters and includes case studies and charts. E. It introduces

14、 movie preservation to nonprofit and public institutions. F. They show how generations of Americans have lived, worked and dreamed. G. They store the original movies and new ones under cool-and-dry conditions. C Can creativity be taught? Thats a question without a simple yes or no answer. Creativity

15、 may not be able to be taught directly, but what you can get better at is frequently targeting at the circumstances of life which bring up the greatest chances for true creative expression. 11 , but more like something which manifests （显现） itself inside those who learn to develop it and create the r

16、ight conditions for it. Limit your selection of tools to only the most vital. 12 . Youll be sharper than someone who merely fights with a larger set of tools. Learn how to be resourceful. 13 . Creativity is not just about creating something new but making old things work better as well. Think of cra

17、zy possibilities as well as practical ones. You might find inspiration for a workable solution in one of your ideas. Dont listen to feedback and keep following your own path. The problem of asking for feedback is that the feedback will be given according to the persons past experience. Others will u

18、nconsciously push you in a direction that they see as best. 14 . Just dont let criticism （even the constructing type） destroy your creativity during the creative process. 15 . Routines are positive if they strengthen a healthy creative consciousness and negative if they destroy that. The key is to d

19、iscover a creative routine that puts you in a more creative mindset. ACreativity is not like a lightning strike BHaving a routine is actually not a bad idea CYou can literally do anything you like with them 3 DResourcefulness is about making the most of what you have to work with E. The more limited

20、 your set of tools is, the more creative the output will be F. This is done with good intentions, but it actually hurts your natural creativity G. While breaking your routine once in a while to force new ways of thinking is good D Every minute， every single day， about a truckload of plastic enters o

21、ur oceans 16 And to date， only 9of that has been recycled We buy a bottle of water，drink it for a few minutes，and toss its permanent packaging“away”We eat potato chips，finish them，then throw their permanent packaging“away”We buy produce，take it out of the unnecessary plastic wrap，then throw its perm

22、anent packaging“away” The cycle is endless，and it happens countless times every single day17 As far as we try to toss a piece of plasticwhether its into a recycling bin or notit does not disappearChances are，it ends up polluting our communities，oceans or waterways in some form For years，weve been to

23、ld the problem of plastic packaging can be solved through batter individual action18 But the truth is that we cannot recycle our way out of this mess Recycling alone will never stop the flow of plastics into our oceans； we have to get to the source of the problem and slow down the production of all

24、this plastic wasteThink about it：if your home was flooding because you had left the tap on， your first step wouldnt be to start mopping Youd first cut the flooding off at its sourcethe tap 19 We need corporationsthose like Coca-Cola，Unilever，Starbucks and Neatl that continue to produce throwaway pla

25、stic bottlesto step up and take their responsibility for the mess theyve created20 We will continue to do our part，but its time for the worlds largest corporations to do theirs AThis is their problem to deal with BPlastic pollution is becoming very serious CBut here is the problemthere is no“away” D

26、In many ways，our plastic problem is no different 4 EWe think that if we simply recycle were doing our part FIts impossible for us to get rid of plastic pollution completely GSince the 1950s，some 83bn tons of plastic have been produced worldwide E Everyone wants to be happy every day, but sometimes w

27、e come across some problems which make us feel bad. There are a few ways that we can use to help ourselves to be happier every day. 21 When looking at your goals, remember to look at how far you have come towards achieving them. When you measure yourself against your goals, you will always have a ne

28、gative feeling. When you measure yourself against where you started, you will be recognizing your achievements, and those deserve to be celebrated. Make gratitude lists. Expressing your appreciation for what you have is an important happiness strategy. 22 . If youre having trouble thinking of things

29、, you may be thinking too small. You need to widen your view. You can think about nature: the trees, the sun and the sound of a running stream. You can also think about people: family and friends with whom you are grateful to have a relationship. 23 . Help other people. There are many benefits that

30、come from helping others, whether helping someone you know or volunteering for a community. 24 . Studies have shown that people who volunteer live longer. Volunteering is also a great tool in the fight against depression because its easier to temporarily forget your problems when you turn your atten

31、tion to the needs of others. 25 . Use these tips in all areas of your life, and you will have a happier life! AYouve probably heard this before. BWe all have much to be grateful for. CBesides, its an extremely pleasing activity. DIts one that is worth doing on a daily basis. E. Measure your progress

32、 not your distance to the goal. 5 F. Be sure to make it a daily practice to celebrate your achievements. G. Volunteering proves to be good for your health and your happiness. F A Diet Without Enough Protein Can Cause Depression Depression is a condition so common, the World Health Organization (WHO)

33、 calls it “a leading cause of disability.” Difficulty in falling asleep, loss of appetite, and loss of ability to concentrate are just a few of the other effects of depression. WHO estimates that worldwide, at any one time, 350 million people suffer from the condition. While life events such as the

34、loss of a spouse or a job may create a happening of depression, many cases come from within and are not caused by a life event. Now scientists are working on a new aspect of cure: nutrition. 26 The Indian Journal of Psychiartry reports that both before and during a happening of depression, those wit

35、h the condition will show a “poor appetite” 27 Many cases of depression, if not most cases, affect those who dont eat properly. So what does protein have to do with all this? It all comes down to amino acids (氨基酸). Proteins are made up of amino acids, chemicals known as the “building blocks of life.

36、” There are 20 different amino acids. 28 Both the human brain and nervous system use amino acids as a substance that creates a signal from one brain cell to another or one nerve cell to another, thus relaying information between the cells. What the final result then? 29 Since amino acids make up pro

37、tein, a diet which lacks in protein will cause weaker communication between the brain cells. This lessens the signal being sent from one brain cell to the next during a thought. 30 This is why depression can often express itself as anger or aggression. AThe ultimate effect is how we think. BDont rui

38、n your appetite by eating between meals. CSkipping meals itself can create a depressed mood. DA new research suggests that nutrition can lessen some of the risks of depression. E. India is perhaps the worlds leader in researching the connection between diet and depression. F. Many of them are made b

39、y the human body, but nine others, the “essential” amino acids, must be eaten in 6 ones diet. G. The process can lead to twisted signals, which can not only lead to depression, but also, according to many scientists, aggression. G Since the 1980s eco-tourism has grown and grown. It is the fastest gr

40、owing type of tourism. If done well, eco-tourism has several advantages. It is kinder to the environment. 31 This means that more natural habitat is protected and that the resources for building come from sustainable (可持续的) sources.Another advantage is that people in the developed world through eco-

41、tourism get to experience places of great natural importance as well as communicating with local people. 32 However, there are some disadvantages of eco-tourism. It is felt by some environmentalists that any human activity will cause disorder in the routine of animals. 33 Another problem for local p

42、eople is that they are expected to pose for cameras and dance etc. for money. 34 The tourists are destroying the culture that they are paying to protect. Eco-tourism tries to go to the places far away from other communities. 35 There is nothing stopping people taking money from tourists as well as d

43、oing environmentally unfriendly activities. It seems that the disadvantages often outweigh the advantages of eco-tourism. It might be better to take pictures of animals rather than kill animals, but given the choice the animals would sooner not have people around. It seems whether eco-tourism should

44、 be allowed should be judged case-by-case, and that the local people must be considered. AThese places are often not well policed. BPeople walking through the forest may do much harm. CAnd these activities will also damage the eco-system. DIt seldom ends people to untouched parts of the world. E. Th

45、is is good for both parties: they both can better understand each other. F. And it encourages developers to consider the natural environment more. G. It discourages the local people from pursuing their traditional life styles. 7 H School life is a very important part of ones life. It provides opport

46、unity for study and discipline (自律）.It is also a preparatory period for entering public life. 36 . Good qualities such as honesty and discipline are developed in pupils. They show good behavior in the classroom，playground，library and other places. School is a meeting place for students and teachers.

47、 School life is generally a period of youth. In school，all the students study together. 37 . They read together， play together and sit together. At this time， they have early dreams which will come true as they grow older. 38 Students take part in games and competitions. School also gives opportunit

48、y for the budding (薪露头角的)poets，scientists，writers，doctors and painters. It is in school that the students enjoy the pleasure of achieving their goals. Teachers are those who guide the students on the right path. In school， teachers try to lead students away from bad thoughts.39 . In the library，in class and in competitions，students get chances to improve themselves. Above all，in examinations they try to show their best sides. Thus，they get the opportunity to take part in more activities. 40 . But some students are satisfied with bad friends and try to avoid the influ