第19讲 阅读理解七选五（练）-2024年高考英语一轮复习讲练测（新教材新高考）（原卷版）.docx

第19讲 七选五（模拟精练+真题演练）根据文章选择正确的选项1. （2023年江苏省盐城中学高三模拟考试试卷）The Upside to Being OutsideResearch shows that being in nature makes people feel good, whether theyre roughing it in the wilderness for days or just hanging out at a local park for a while. One study was conducted in the city of Birmingham, Alabama. Researchers found that most participants mood and well-being improved significantly when they spent time in urban parks, even though the average visit was only around half an hour. 1 For example, scientists in the United Kingdom studied the impact of the “30 Days Wild” campaign. It challenged people to interact with nature for 30 days by enjoying earthy activities like feeding birds and planting flowers. Participants were measurably happier and healthier throughout the challengeand for months afterwards, too. 2 How does nature boost peoples happiness? Scientists say that spending time in natural settings reduces stress and anxiety, which benefits mental and physical health. Research shows our brains are more relaxed in natural settings.To most people, its not news that nature can be calming. But multiple studies have found that spending time in nature also has some more surprising benefits, like improving creativity and problem-solving. 3 Another found that exposure to nature helped people score better on tests. Thats more proof that going outside is a smart move!What accounts for the connection with cognition and creativity? It could be that a good dose of nature acts as a cure to information overload. Everyday life involves a lot of multitasking. Some scientists theorize that spending time in nature enables our brains to rest and recover from mental tiredness. 4 Naturally, scientific studies dont cover everything thats great about the great outdoors. 5 From recreation and exercise to happiness and creativity, there are lots of upsides to getting outside.AOne study revealed that people were better at figuring out puzzles after a four-day camping trip.BAccording to many scientific studies, theres a good chance itll make you happier, healthier, and more creative.CWhats more, the lift people get from nature is long lasting.DLots of people enjoy fun activities outside, like swimming, riding bikes, or climbing trees.EWhen the only light youve seen all day is the glow of a screen, it might be a good idea to switch it off.FThis means that whether youre studying or playing video games, heading outside to give your brain a break might help you get to the next level.GSo, kicking back in a park is a bit like treating your mind to a restful mini vacation.2.（广东省揭阳市普宁市2023年高三联考试题）Recycling is good for our planet, but it can be confusing. Can I recycle plastic bags? What about pizza cartons? Toothpaste tubes? Which bin should I use? There are so many questions, and more than half of Americans are unsure about how to recycle. 6 Heres a handy four-step guide on how to recycle effectively:Know what to put in the recycling bin. Keep it simple and focus on the most commonly recycled items, such as paper, glass, aluminum and plastic. 7 Dont use the recycled symbol as a guide. “The number on the container is really for people to identify the type of resin (树脂). Thats not helpful for the common consumer,” said Cody Marshall, a strategist at nonprofit Recycling Partnership. 8 It is really important to know what you cannot put in your bin. You can always check with your city or at BeRecycled.org. If you live in the US, just plug in your postcode to search. Recycling companies struggle with the same problem items: hoses (软管), cords, needles and clothing, according to Marshall, so dont put those items in your bin.Wash or clean items. Do a quick clean to make sure there is no food left in containers before you put them in the bin. 9 Save food for composting (堆肥) in your garden.Dont bag it. Unless you live in a place that requires it, like New York City, keep the recyclables lost in the bin. “A lot of the time, its not safe for our employees to tear those bags open, or it takes too much time,” said Keller. “ 10 ”AKnow what is not recyclable.BThe answers are not hard to find.CA lot of bagged stuff goes right to the landfill.DPlastic bags can be used again or returned to grocery stores.EIf you really dont know if an item is recyclable, then just throw it in the garbage.FThis is really important if you only use one bin because food items could ruin paper.GHard plastics like water and soft drink bottles or anything like these can be recycled.3.（2023年湖南省长沙市湖南师范大学附属中学试题）Have you ever heard someone say, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, or give you advice about why its vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast. 11 Is it really that important? In a sense, it really matters. Energy restorationThe word “breakfast” comes from “breaking the fast” the idea of ending the period in which we didnt eat during the night. The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves to heal our bodies. 12 So, in that way, a healthy breakfast makes sense. Weight managementThere are also many often-quoted studies which seem to link a state of obesity with skipping breakfast. 13 In a US study, 50,000 people were monitored over seven years, and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI, which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight.Better brain function 14 Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language. A review of 54 studies found that eating breakfast can improve memory, though the effects on other brain functions were inconclusive. However, one of the researchers says there is reasonable evidence that breakfast does improve concentration. Whats most important is what we eat for breakfast. High-protein breakfasts have been found particularly effective in reducing food cravings and consumption later in the day. However, studies found that there is no agreement on what type of breakfast is healthier. 15 ABreakfast helps us refill the exhausted stores.BThis feast is necessarily gives us a new start.CWeight-loss is likely to cause them health problems.DBreakfast has been found to affect more than just weight.EThus, it is suggested that a healthy breakfast can regulate and lose weight.FMany people are recommended to manage their weight by skipping meals.GBreakfast types dont matter as much as simply eating something.4.（2023年湖南省长沙一中高三试题）In the face of wildlife loss and habitat destruction, its easy to feel powerless to improve. But any action you take, no matter how small, will help restore the world to its natural balance. Here are 4 things you can do to help wildlife.Think twice before landscaping. 16 But unless youre confronting a genuine safety issue, remember that whats unpleasant to you is sweet home to squirrels, birds, worms and other animals that you might not even know are there. If you must landscape your yard, do so in a way that wont drive away native wildlife.Keep your cats indoors.Its ironic that many people who claim to love wildlife have no problem allowing their cats to roam freely outside. Cats are animals, too. 17 Outdoor cats, however, dont think twice about killing wild birds. In case youre thinking about “warning” the birds by attaching a bell to your cats collar, dont bother: Birds have an inborn tendency to flee loud, startling noises, not jingling pieces of metal.Dont feed any animals but birds.That deer that wanders into your backyard might look hungry and helpless. 18 Giving food to animals accustoms them to human contact, but not all human beings are as warmhearted as you are. Feeding wild birds, on the other hand. is OK as long as you dont have outdoor cats and you provide a meal in keeping with the birds natural diet. 19 Clean up litter (not only your own).If youre concerned about protecting wildlife, you know better than to litter. But its not enough to keep your own yard or picnic area clean. You should go the extra mile and pick up cans and bottles left by other people. 20 AChoose nuts and seeds rather than processed bread.BIt seems cruel to keep them shut up inside the house.CHowever, if you feed it, you wont be doing it any favors.DMost people dont want wild animals to destroy their roses.ESmal animals can easily get trapped in or injured by this litter.FIf you have the space, establishing a “mini meadow (草地)” as a border or boundary area is another effective way to attract birds, as well as beneficial insects.GIf you have just purchased a house or a piece of land, you might be tempted to chop (砍) down unsightly trees.5.（2023年浙江省丽水市三校联考试题）Garden lights are extremely important. 21 We have prepared the ultimate guide that aims to provide you with all the information that you could possibly need. So, what are you waiting for? Lets get started.The first thing that you need to do is to use LED lights that are known for their low heat emission. It would also help reduce the attraction to flies or insects. 22 Hence, you need to go for a lower heat emissions option. The lights are good for the environment and help you save energy costs. Next, you have to install light shields (保护罩) for creating a physical barrier between the outdoor elements and lights. By getting light shields, you get to increase the protection of your expensive outdoor lights. 23 Dont forget to take the accurate measurement of the lights when shopping for light shields. When it comes to using garden lights, location is everything. 24 You need to place the garden lights in a location where the outdoor lighting components would be protected from the elements. They should provide sufficient lighting and last a long time at the same time. Finally, you also have to maintain the garden lights system for ensuring that it continues to be properly controlled. Regardless of which type of garden lights you get, you have to ensure that they are well maintained and serviced from time to time. 25 You have no excuse not to get them serviced.AIt is not something that should be taken lightly.BUnexpected elements will cause damage to the lights.CIt can be frustrating to see them taking over the lighting.DPlace them in the correct position to work and last a long time.EThey can make your garden area safer and more beautiful in no time.FYou should seek help from a lighting professional for the best outcome.GThey also help ensure the lights do not shine too bright in just one spot.6.（河南省部分名校2023年高三联合检测）You may dislike your job, but due to financial burdens or lack of other job offers, youre forced to stay where you are. 26 Identify exactly what it is thats causing the aversion (厌恶).Is it the mean boss? Is it the overly competitive co-workers? Is there a new and added responsibility that you cannot handle or are not equipped to do well? Make a pros and cons (优缺点) list of your current job related to work environments, co-workers, management and so on. 27 It will also help you identify what you dont want in your next job if you decide to begin a job search.Make an effort to develop connection. 28 Create meaning in your work by finding ways to feel connected if it feels meaningless. Connecting with others can help you feel more purposeful in your work. Create opportunities to connect with co-workers so that your employment becomes more than just a source of income.Focus on the positive. 29 If youre unsure what to do when you dislike your job, focus on what you appreciate about it and mentally block out the unfavorable aspects. You may dislike your current job, but remaining with it may be the best option if its simply a stepping stone to your professional objectives a few years down the road. 30 However much you dislike your job, just think of the millions of unemployed people who are desperate to find work. While your job may be far from perfect, its still a job. It pays you a wage and offers you a chance to contribute to society.ABe grateful for having a job.BThis will help you sort out a problem.CReduce your stress levels outside of work.DRemember how to carry out your duties well.EAre you having trouble finding purpose in your work?FYou dont really dislike everything about your job right now, do you?GTherere ways to help you determine how to enjoy work when you dislike it.7.（2023年湖北省华中师范大学附中适应性试题）Photography for me has always been a key. It opens up doors, gives me an excuse to travel with more purpose, and lets me see behind the scenes. 31 “Better get back to taking photos. Nice to chat!”What is my advice to beginners? I didnt study photography; Im not formally trained; 32 But thats not what photography is about for me. If you want to be a photographer, be constantly asking yourself the question: “What is the story here?” It doesnt matter if you are shooting a dish at your favorite restaurant or the food waste processing plant that deals with wats left over 33 What does that mean? If Im photographing a dinner party for Social Supply, its important to capture not just the plate of food, but to step back and capture the scene around it. If Im taking photos of a mushroom harvest in Yunnan, I make sure to find an angle that shows just how much theyve harvested, but also a few close-ups of the weathered hands that are carefully sorting. 34 Ive taken hundreds of thousands of photos this year alone. The more you shoot the better you will be. So, start shootinganything and everything, but specially your fiends businesses and projects.Do I have a good camera? Yes, but some people still think that the photos I post from my phone were taken on that camera, so dont confuse a good device with being a good photographer. 35 so start there, and start today.ALet the story guide you.BI have virtually no art experience.CLike anything, photography requires practice.DPhotography becomes an incredible drive to explore.ESome of my favorite photographers just use their phone.FIt also helps to slip out of awkward small talk at parties.GI feel deeply connected with whatever is captured through my camera lens.8.（2023年吉林省吉林大学附中高三试题）When a heavy storm hit, residents of the floating community of Schoonschip in Amsterdam had little doubt about whether they could ride it out. They tied up their own stuff, and checked in with neighbors to ensure everyone had enough food and water. 36 , rising along with the water and going back to its original position after the rain stopped. A fl