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1、高考英语阅读七选五考前限时专练（50分钟5篇）passage 1Adeles new album, “30”, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, “Easy On Me.” This song arouses feelings not easily put into words, but we can probably agree it is a sad song. _16_ Yet sad music does pull us in and lift

2、us up.Lets start with a biological theory. When we experience real-life loss, or empathize (体会) with anothers pain, certain hormones are released within us. _17_ They do so by making us feel calmed and supported. Feeling Adeles pain, or recalling our own, may cause such chemical changes within us.Ps

3、ychologically, a key reason we enjoy sad songs is that they profoundly move us. Feeling moved can come from us suddenly feeling closer to other people. Indeed, when we have listened to “30”, we may turn to reaction videos to see how others feel. _18_And it boosts our feeling of being moved and trigg

4、ers feelings of comfort and belonging._19_ Adeles songs allow us to view the pleasure in terms of the meaning she helps us make. Adele takes hard life experiences and makes sense of them. This is what much sad art does. It takes the pain and suffering of the world and gives it meaning. As philosophe

5、r Friedrich Nietzsche once put it, someone who has a why to live can bear almost any how.Ultimately, we listen to Adeles songs when we want to recall, reflect, or belong. They let us feel her sadness, share our suffering, and connect with others. To all of us, Adeles songs say: _20_A. You are not al

6、one in your pain.B. Music speaks louder than words.C. These help us to tackle loss and pain.D. We can also think at the spiritual level.E. Few people are aware sad music makes us feel good.F. This lets us share an emotional experience with others.G. This may make us better prepared for when real los

7、s strikes.passage 2For a long time, sports have been viewed as a way to stay healthy and in shape, but their importance goes much further.From a social standpoint, sports are a powerful tool that brings people together and creates a sense of community. _16_ As an international student, playing pick-

8、up basketball at the gym was the fastest and easiest way to make friends.As a student, I had very challenging classes and occasionally had to deal with bad homework or midterm grades. I learned that I am not always going to get the results that I want, but no matter what, I have to persevere and not

9、 give up. _17_In addition to that, exercising is a great way to get out of the stressful college life that is all about homework, presentations, and group projects. _18_ I personally think that I would go crazy without going to the gym at least three times a week.The reason most students do not play

10、 sports is because they feel lazy about it and dont have the energy for it. _19_ As a matter of fact, exercise pumps more oxygen through your blood and makes your entire system more active._20_ Besides just being fun, sports can help you perform better in school, relax more and worry less, deal with

11、 setbacks, work better with others and increase your energy.A. To sum up, playing college sports has some serious benefits.B. In short, playing sports can help students become more energetic.C. They helped me get on very well with my teachers and classmates.D. In fact, playing sports helps students

12、relax and reduce their anxiety.E. Sports gave me a positive attitude where I see falling as a way to learn.F. They develop connections that bond together people from all walks of life.G. However, the belief that the intense exercise will leave you exhausted is wrong.passage 3Art is all around us. It

13、 can be found everywhere, including fancy galleries, peoples living rooms, and on the sides of buildings. So, why is art importantIt promotes expression and creativity. As humans, were naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication. _16_ Its a way for them to express themselves bef

14、ore theyre able to speak. In fact, participation in the arts may even assist kids with language, motor skills, and visual learning development._17_. When someone applies for a job, there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping. However, many employers also understand t

15、he very important need for the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define. Some examples include a persons ability to adapt to change, think creatively, or collaborate with team members.It provides historical context. _18_. This is why people dedicate their lives to studying cave

16、 art, Shakespearean plays, and so much more. When we take the time to dive into art created in the past, we can learn about other generations and eras. We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it. _19_.In therapy (疗法) settings, art also provides an opportun

17、ity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss. _20_. In one important study, children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting. This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were i

18、nstructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing.A. These are its major benefits.B. Children love to draw, sing, and dance.C. Art and human history go hand-in-handD. How does it have an impact on our lifeE. It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.F. It can help people han

19、dle both their past and present problems.G. Similarly, future generations will learn about our current events by the art we leave behind.passage 4When Ken was in high school, he did well and had a strong sense of accomplishment. However, when he was in college, his grades were not so outstanding amo

20、ng academically gifted students much like himself, if not better. Often he feels depressed and is withdrawing from people and activities. _16_The literature generally has found that many of us tend to let our self-worth be contingent upon external events(such as academics and physical attractiveness

21、). _17_ As a result, our feelings about ourselves can end up being in the hands of others.Obviously, we all want to experience things that make us feel good. But when we have contingent self-worth, we might engage in activities that make us feel worthy while avoiding activities that make us feel unw

22、orthy. _18_ Instead of working hard to meet our goals, well try to avoid failure. And if we do fail one day, we might abandon our goals, lose motivation, or make excuses to help ourselves feel better._19_ If our self-worth is contingent upon being successful at work, we might only choose jobs that a

23、re easy. That way we never fail and ensure that we always know that we are worthy. Or, maybe we only think were worthy if we weigh less than 130 pounds. We might undereat or engage in unhealthy eating practices just to make sure that we feel good.Self-worth is an important psychological construct th

24、at affects not only how we think about ourselves but it also has an impact on our psychological health and functioning. So, give up the idea of seeking approval from others. _20_ Doing so reminds us to be fully aware of who we are.A. That may pose potential dangers.B. Unfortunately, he is no excepti

25、on.C. When our self-worth depends on those, its unstable.D. Lets cite some examples to further demonstrate that.E. Lets dive into the cause to learn more about self-worth.F. Actually, hes always been labeled as “other peoples child”.G. Instead, learn to base your self-worth on internal contingencies

26、 like virtues and faiths.passage 5No matter what profession or occupation you hold you will need to work with others to meet your goals. Group work is a great way to showcase your own skills while getting help from your teammates in areas where you might not be as strong. _16_Clarify the team expect

27、ations so everyone is on the same page. _17_ Its likely that each teammate has a different idea about whats expected of them, as well as what everyone else needs to be doing. Its essential that the team discuss these expectations and agree on one universal list of expectations that everyone will fol

28、low._18_ No one likes a teammate who barely contributes to the project. Take on an equal part of the work, and speak up if you realize you arent doing your fair share. Not only will your group mates appreciate your work ethic, it will show your supervisor or instructor that youre a good team player.

29、Direct your concern toward the problem, not your teammates. Dont accuse or blame anyone on your team for causing the conflict, even if you believe they did. _19_ Have your team work through conflict, using it to their benefit.Focus on the success of the group, not your personal success. When youre o

30、n a team, everyones success depends on each member working toward a common goal. _20_ Keep your focus on your teams success, and your own success will follow.A. Make sure you do an equal share of the work.B. Volunteer to take on extra work when necessary.C. Treat the teams accomplishments as a group

31、 success.D. Our guide will show you how to boost your teamwork skills.E. State the issue youre having, then listen to what everyone has to say.F. Instead, keep all of your comments focused on the issue and how your team can solve it.G. This can include explaining the expectations or asking questions if you find them unclear.【答案】passage 1、 16. E 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. Apassage 2、 16. F 17. E 18. B 19. G 20. Apassage 3、 16. B 17. E 18. C 19. G 20. Fpassage 4、 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. Gpassage 5、 16. D 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. C学科网（北京）股份有限公司