2022年高考英语人教版第二轮复习知识点精讲解密17七选五(习题)(四)(原卷版).docx
9. 2020届湖南省湘潭县一中高三5月模拟How long does a year last? 16. But your parents might say that a whole year can pass “in the blink of an eye”. Why does time seem to pass faster as we get older?17. This physical change causes the rate at which we take in and process new information to decline. Babies, for example, move their eyes much more often than adults because theyre processing images at a faster rate. They take in a lot of information and do many things in a single day. 18. However, as peoples brains degrade over time, fewer images are processed in the same amount of time. Therefore, older people receive less information during a day than younger people. This causes things to seem as though theyre happening more quickly.19. People may measure time by the number of memorable events that can be recalled within a certain period. Have you ever noticed that when you recall your firsts (first day of school, first family vacation, first birthday party, etc.), they seem to be in slow motion? Thats because when something is a “first”, there are many exciting things to remember. Recalling these memories makes you feel like they took forever.For many adults, life is routine. When they look back, they might feel like there are not many novel (新奇的) things to remember. 20. A. Children might say that a year lasts forever.B. Therefore, time seems to be moving faster to them.C. Different people have different feelings toward time.D. This makes them feel like a single day lasts for a long time.E.As we grow older, we become less interested in new things.F.According to scientists, our brains degrade and change over time.G.In addition, people may also “feel” time differently due to psychological reasons.10. 2020届广东省茂名市高三第二次综合测试As the COVID-19 forces students to stay home, online learning has seen a sharp rise among students. Since late January, China has delayed starting the new school semester and encouraged students to study at home over safety concerns.Besides what has been arranged by your schools as your study routine, what can you gain from online learning?16. To successfully learn online, you need to dedicate a significant amount of your time, consistently attend the program, concentrate while studying and fully stick to your learning process, just as you would do for a regular course.To stay on track with your online course, always keep in mind what you hope to complete by the end of it.17. Estimate how much time each task will take to complete. Keep detailed notes and review them often.A study plan is important to online learning.18. Online learning needs to be well organized. Create a study calendar that will help you remember all the important dates like online exams or deadlines for your assignments.When you feel yourself losing concentration, consider taking a short break or sopping for the night.19. Taking online courses can be very convenient for many people.20. It requires time management skills, self-discipline, willpower and motivation.A. Make a goal.B. It can also offer you a good experience for self-learning.C. Most importantly, you need to plan ahead with a good calendar system.D. Online course companies also adopted special measures to meet students demands.E.However, it may be challenging for some to successfully complete their online courses.F.A to-do list is useful to carry out your study plan and to stay on track with your studying.G.It is better to wait until you are able to start afresh rather than waste your time trying to focus.11. 2020届黑龙江省大庆实验中学高三综合训练 Sleep has become a big deal in working life. Thanks to high-profile figures including Arianna Huffington, sleeping is no longer seen as a sign of weakness among competitive colleagues.16. A US study has found that in areas where the sun sets earlier, people sleep longer and this translates into higher earnings. In the long term, just one extra hour of sleep a week increases wages by 4.9%. 17. But dont move house the higher wages correspond almost exactly with higher house prices. Actually, if you want to sleep more, there are better ways to do it than moving house just buy better curtains.18. Each extra hour of sleep should be taken away from working time. So how can sleeping earn you money? The answer is productivity. The biggest effects come through employees who work on commission. If you go to work well rested, you are livelier and happier, and can sell more to increase your earnings.Even small amounts of sleep deprivation (缺乏) can have large effects. Another study found that sleeping six hours a night for two weeks produced the same results in cognitive tests as being totally sleep-deprived for up to two days straight. 19. If you struggle to get eight hours of sleep a night, a siesta(午休)can have a “reset” effect, and your productivity improves afterward.Lack of sleep has already been shown to be worse for productivity than being overweight or underweight. So, why are you still reading this? 20. A. You should go back to bed.B. But a mid-afternoon nap can help.C. Therefore, you should get enough sleep.D. This goes against conventional economics.E.Research shows that more sleep can lead to us earning more money.F.So if you live in an area that gets darker earlier, you should be richer.G.You are supposed to get down to business as quickly as possible.12. 2020届陕西省宝鸡市高考三模Anxiety is tough to deal with at the best of time. Its even tougher when were in the midst of apandemic (大流行病) that is causing chaos around the globe. Here are some simple steps that will help you take back control of the situation.Stay away from the news. Constantly reading, watching, or checking the news only makes your anxiety grow stronger. 16. Before you know it, your work breaks turn into checking the latest news on coronavirus (冠状病毒) on your phone. Because its easier to nip (阻止) a bad habit in the bud, try to limit the amount of time you spend watching the news.Distract (使分心) yourself. 17. We cant panic about coronavirus and at the same time be absorbed by a work project. So next time a worrying thought creeps into your mind, try to distract yourself. lt can be with work, taking a shower, or even watching a silly YouTube video.Choose what you focus on. Its a difficult time, because were isolated and many of us feel lonely and helpless. Instead of thinking about social isolation and the difficulties, which can make us depressed, you are supposed to change the focus. Is there something youve always wanted to do but have never had the time?18. Could you sign up for a self-improvement webinar (在线研讨会) that allows you to gain life skills?19. Even though were socially distancing ourselves from other people, this doesnt mean that we should be socially isolating ourselves. Make use of technology and FaceTime or Skype with the people you care about.Remember:thoughts are mental events that will pass. Consider practicing some mindfulness meditation. Focus on your breaths going in and out of your lungs while gently letting go of thoughts.20. A. Stay connected.B. Keep optimistic.C. Your curiosity can turn into a habit.D. It will help to do something you like.E.Our minds cant hold two thoughts at once.F.Doing this can calm you and it can ground you.G.That can be a project at home or a new language,for example.