高考英语外刊阅读天天练：七选五专题模拟训练十三.docx

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1、高考英语外刊阅读天天练：七选五专题模拟训练十三Until recently, no one had heard of this game with the crazy name. If you havent played it yourself, youve probably at least heard of pickleball. Heres how the game is played._1_ Its played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly lowered tennis net, using square paddles and

2、 a small perforated plastic ball thats similar in size to a tennis ball, but much lighter. _2_Unlike tennis, you can score only when its your turn to serve. _3_ Be sure to hit with enough force or youll end up with a falafelpickleball slang for a shot that falls short of the net. Matches can be play

3、ed in doubles or singles, and games are played to 11points. Lose with a score of 11-0 and youve been “pickled”!Whether you play regularlyand consider yourself a “pickler”or only once in a while, its a very social game and a perfect way to make new friends._4_Part of the appeal is that pickleball is

4、easy to learn and you dont have to be super athletic to pick it up. Playing the game can improve your hand-eye coordination and increase reaction time. _5_ Its a great aerobic work-out, and because its a low-impact sport, its easy on your joints.【Readers Digest USA(October, 2023)】A. Its a sport that

5、s bringing folks together. B.You dont need to join a league or have a pickleball court to get in on the action.C.Pickleball takes components from tennis, badminton and table tennis.D.And because you can vary the intensity, pickleball suits serious athletes and weekend warriors alike.E.Since the ligh

6、ter ball doesnt bounce as much, its easier to get a rally going. F.Fans range from kids to seniors, with those ages 18to34 making up the fastest-growing player group.G.The goal is to keep the ball in the air, and if your opponent fails to return the ball over the net, you get the point.How great wou

7、ld it be to have robot assistants like the ones from our favorite cartoons and sci-fi shows? Well, AI chatbots like ChatGPT are getting us there. Here are a few:Manage your inboxAI can sort through your emails in a flash, identify important messages and even compose responses on your behalf. _1_2_Tr

8、y a prompt like:“I have 36 hours in Atlanta. Can you suggest a travel itinerary that includes must-try restaurants and music venues?”Give (or get) homework help_3_It wont do their homework for them, but it can explain concepts and walk them through a math solution.Plan mealsYou could say, “Give me 1

9、0 ideas for dinner that arent burgers.” _4_ Learn EnglishThe AI app Elsa can teach English to those who speak other languages. _5_【Readers Digest USA(October, 2023)】A.Plan a tripB. Get design ideas.C.You can check them before theyre sent if youd like.D. When the app is done with its job, you can sha

10、re the notes with others.E.Socratic is an AI app that can help students with math problems and other homework. F.Simply talk to it in English, and it will correct your pronunciation and give you tips on how to speak more fluently.G.Or, if you have limited ingredients in your fridge, you could ask fo

11、r “five meal ideas that use carrots and onions.”Whether you like it or not, fall is here. _1_And all these thingsthe anxiety, the promise and even the ruminationmake it the ideal season to build resilience. Autumn is the season when we can work on our acceptance of uncertainty. _2_ Psychologists hav

12、e found that the thought of change underlies a great deal of anxiety. Some of us struggle with “intolerance of uncertainty” more than others. A massive amount of research has been showing that intolerance for distress, for discomfort, for impermanence, for uncertainty, predicts bad outcomes in the l

13、ong run._3_And its changeable. One way to build tolerance is to lean into itto cultivate uncertainty rather than run away from it. A feeling of exhilaration can also come from experiencing something new or uncertain, which in turn builds resilience.Leaning in to uncertainty means putting aside your

14、routines and your planning, which is called “cushions that make us feel like we have control.” Bike through a neighborhood youve never been to without a map. _4_ Go for a walk on a day when it just might rain. You might get lost or soaked or be unable to see any stars. You might feel uncomfortable o

15、r as if youre wasting your time. _5_【Readers Digest USA(October, 2023)】A.This kind of mindfulness has been shown again and again to reduce stress and increase well-being.B.But those small moments of uncertainty will build exposure to, a tolerance toward and perhaps even an appreciation of times when

16、 you dont know whats ahead .C.For many of those who struggle with seasonal depression in the winter months, the fall is the beginning of their symptoms. D.If youre always trying to avoid difficult feelings, you might end up also cutting yourself off from love and richness and sweetness.E.But intoler

17、ance of uncertainty is a part of being human; everyone has it on some level. F.That means embracing that unsettled feeling we may have as we move out of our warm-weather routines.G.Set out during one of these lengthening autumn nights to find somewhere dark enough to do some stargazing.CEGADCAEGFCFEGB学科网（北京）股份有限公司