阅读选择（七选五）
揭阳市
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项（选项中有两项为多余选项），并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Chuck was in my high-school English class. 36 So, when he told me he had been accepted into the journalism program at the University of Missouri, I wasn’t surprised.
During the first year at college, Chuck stopped by school a few times. We talked about our work together several years before. We had raised money together for twenty-three sick and abandoned babies. 37 . It was an activity that in some ways changed our formal relationship into a friendship.
In his second year in college, it was discovered that Chuck had lung cancer and had only a short while to live. So he left school and came home to be near to his loved ones.
About six weeks later, Chuck died. 38 The youngest of nine children, Chuck was talented and full of promise. More importantly, he was a good person, a just man.
When I went to his funeral, his father asked to speak with me. He told me that before Chuck’s death, he chose six items to bury with him. 39 He told me that Chuck had always kept the piece because he liked the message I had written to him at the bottom of the last page. In that little note, I affirmed his talent as a writer and I encouraged him to be responsible for the gift.
40 His taking my note with him forever offered me a great opportunity for influencing students’ lives. I felt inspired with a sense of purpose that was greater than ever: teachers have the power to affect hearts and minds for a long time.
A. It was a great loss for everyone, especially for his family.
B. Chuck helped to raise several thousand dollars.
C. Whenever I forget my purpose, I think of Chuck.
D. He was a writer of great promise.
E. My spirits were lifted up as Chuck was filled with the joy of life.
F. One of them was an essay he had written in my class some years before.
G. I was touched and grateful to Chuck who gave me a special gift that would change my life.
36-40.DBAFG
广州市
第二节 ( 共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10分 )
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It was the 2015 “super storm” in New South Wales that restored my faith in people.
During a break in the weather, I stupidly decided to drive into town to buy some groceries. However, as I left the supermarket and drove back, the weather took a turn for the worse. 36
Having nowhere to go, I spotted a young man in his front yard assessing the situation. He quickly waved to me to come and park in his driveway. 37
The man, who introduced himself as Trent, then invited me to wait inside his house with his wife, Kayti and their two daughters. I told him I was concerned about the damage to my car, as the continuing rain was starting to turn into hail (冰雹). Trent then grabbed a blanket from his garage and covered my car. 38 Fortunately, his efforts saved my car from being damaged by the hail.
By 11:00 a.m., the electricity and phone services had both gone. 39 Trent made me a cup of tea and Kayti gave me a towel to dry myself off. The three of us chatted while waiting for the weather to get better. I learned that Trent had lost his job and was struggling to feed the family.
When the hail stopped, I shook Trent’s hand and kissed Kayti goodbye. 40 I was very moved by their kindness and it renewed my faith in people.
As I went out the door, I asked Trent for two of his business cards. My father has since called to offer him a job as a clerk at his company.
A. It began pouring so heavily that I was forced to stop.
B. The couple were so modest as I thanked them for their help.
C. I was surprised that he didn’t ask for anything in return for his assistance.
D. I was grateful to escape the running water that was about to drown my car.
E. I tried driving faster to escape the heavy downpour that was sure to come.
F. As a result, I couldn’t contact my parents, despite knowing they’d be worried.
G. He was wet but he didn’t seem to mind being out in the wild weather on my behalf.
东莞市
二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）
Four simple ways to stay positive Trying to stay positive，both in good times and bad，is a great way to improve your quality of life．Try these four methods on a daily basis． Don't think a lot about negativity． Of course，staying positive 24 hours a day，seven days a week is a bit difficult．Letting things get to you is normal，and it's actually healthy to cry or express frustrations once in a while． It's when those negative moments control your life that your emotional balance is at risk． (1) However，don't give that sadness another second in your day． (2) What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside．Fill yourself with good，healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and limit snacking．Exercise is equally of great importance．Take a few days out of your week for at least a half an hour of activity，and try to stick to a routine． (3) Be kind to others． (4) Making someone's day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face，but also yours as well．Remember to smile and treat each person with pity and respect．Good deeds are contagious （传染的），and your positive attitude may spread among others． Take it one day at a time． Being positive isn't an instant thing．It's a steady effort that we follow every hour of every day． (5) Instead，focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better． A．Eat healthy and stay fit． B．Take your lunch breaks outside． C．Don't worry about what the future may bring． D．Gratefulness helps you appreciate life in bad times． E．Good feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessness． F．Take a few minutes to feel sad and accept what happened． G．Even going outside for a walk and enjoying the sunshine improves your mood．
1．F．推理判断题．根据后文However，don't give that sadness another second in your day可知你可以花几分钟难过和接受发生了什么；故选F． 2.A．推理判断题．根据后文What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside．Fill yourself with good，healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and limit snacking可知要吃的健康并保持健康；故选A． 3.G．推理判断题．根据前文Take a few days out of your week for at least a half an hour of activity，and try to stick to a routine可知即使出去散步，享受阳光也能改善你的心情；故选G． 4.E．推理判断题．根据后文Making someone's day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face，but also yours as well．Remember to smile and treat each person with pity and respect可知良好的情绪来自于善良和无私的行为；故选E． 5.C．推理判断题．根据后文Instead，focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better可知不要去担心未来会发生的事；故选C．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了四个简单的方法让你保持积极．七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子．
潮州市
第二节（共5小題，每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Silk Road was a historical network of trade routes that connected China and the Mediterranean Sea，allowing cultural and economic interaction between the East and the West. Begun in the 2nd Century B C” the Silk Road carried goods，ideas, and even illness for thousands of miles between great civilizations for more than a thousand years. 16 It was the creation of Germany’s Ferdinand von Richthofen, who traveled to China several times in the second half of the 19th Century.
China’s powerful Han Dynasty began expanding its trade routes towards the West in the years around 100 B.C. 17 Some shipments made it through to Europe and to northern and eastern Africa, through the port of Alexandria.
As its name suggests, the Silk Road was home to large amount of silk, which made its way from China to the Mediterranean and，to Rome. It wasn’t only silk，however, that was carried along the Silk Road 18 Chinese traders brought delicate porcelain plates and thin but durable paper money. Romans brought delicately carved pottery (陶器）and jewelry to China.
19 Merchants carried shipments from major center, and then others carried the foods farther on the route. Many merchants traveled in groups, called carvans (商队). Many carvans and individual merchants traveled with bodyguards because theft along the routes was not uncommon.
Several cities along the Silk Road became major trading centers. Some of the more famous of these were Alexandria，Karakorum, Antioch，Constantinople, and Persepolis. Local taxes placed on goods traveling along the route were quite common. 20
A. The name，however，is a modem idea.
B. Diseases also spread along the Silk Road.
C. It sent silk and other goods to other civilizations.
D. Merchants would prepare some supplies in advance.
E. Goods did not travel with the same person all along the route.
F. As a result, many goods traveled only part of the way due to the high cost
G. Many other things made their way from the East to the West, or from the West to the East.
16~20 ACGEF
清远市
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How many of you feel that you really should be working harder? At the same time, how many of you wish you had more time to have fun and enjoy yourself? So how can you solve this paradox（悖论）?
16 Sometimes a tight schedule can leave you feeling burnt out. On the other hand, spending most of your time on leisure（悠闲）often means you don’t end up getting anything done. So how can you achieve a balance between work and leisure?
The first step is to improve the quality of the activities you currently do for both work and leisure. By doing this, you can get a lot more out of the activities using less time. 17 Focusing on what is really important will allow you to put your time into things that are truly productive or enjoyable (or both).
18 Having the time to do things simply isn’t enough. Certain tasks require a lot of your focus and energy. By trying to raise your energy levels, through proper diet and exercise, it is easier to focus on these tasks rather than waste time.
The third step is to separate your work from leisure time. When you have a project that demands much of your time, you tend to sacrifice leisure time to continue working. In this case you'll feel burnt out. It’s better to guarantee yourself certain time to leisure. 19 .
Achieving the balance between work and leisure can be difficult But it is not only nice but absolutely necessary for both your productivity and enjoyment. Understanding that is most important, 20 .
A. Thus you can give yourself plenty of time to relax when you need to.
B. Hopefully, you can now strike a balance between work and leisure.
C. This will allow you to gain more working experience.
D. Solving this problem can be difficult for you.
E. The second step is to increase your energy.
F. Many of your activities are not so important.
G. It is a piece of cake to deal with both.
16-20：DFEAB
广东省华附、省实、广雅、深中期末联考
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Identical twins are born when an egg divides into two, resulting in the birth of two children with identical genes. 36 Some believe, however, that there is also a close connection between twins in the way they think, not just in the way they look. Twins finish each other’s sentences, and share the same tastes in clothes or music. Some have argued that identical twins have mysterious, even psychic, powers.
Although many identical twins claim to know what the other is thinking, there is no evidence to suggest that this is because of special powers. 37 Most of us have met up with a brother or sister, or close friend, and immediately asked, “What’s wrong?” because we have unconsciously recognized, in their facial expression, that they are upset in some way. Signs we would miss in a stranger’s behavior are instantly obvious in the way those close to us act. It is hardly surprising that twins notice the way their brother or sister’s facial expressions or body language gives away how they feel. Indeed, the closeness of their bond is likely to improve this ability over the years.
The media is full of stories in which a twin senses her brother or sister to be in trouble. 38 Damien Croft developed a bad headache one evening and, concerned, felt the need to phone his brother to check if everything was OK. When there was no reply, he drove to his brother’s home, only to find him unconscious, having had an epileptic fit (癫痫症) and fallen from a ladder while decorating. On the face of it, his sixth sense had saved the day. 39 Damien knew his brother was decorating, and knew that he was prone to epileptic fits. Subconsciously concerned, he had just imagined the worst-case situation. 40
A. We all know such twins are often very similar in appearance.
B. The fact that something awful had happened was only a coincidence.
C. In contrast, there are many other stories which can be more easily explained.
D. In truth, of course, the events might also be explained in more ordinary terms.
E. Recent studies show the reasons of all those cases of mysterious happenings between identical twins.
F. In a recent, widely-reported case, for example, a young man survived a horrific fall thanks to a feeling his twin is supposed to have had.
G. A more believable explanation is that, like any pair of people who have grown up together, they are just good at understanding the thought processes behind what their twin does.
36-40 AGFDB
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