课时18 阅读理解七选五(4)
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(2016·四川卷)
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Both men and women are living longer these days in industrialized countries.__1__ In general, they can expect to live six or seven years more than men.One reason for this is biological.
One important biological factor that helps women live longer is the difference in hormones between men and women.__2__ Between the ages of about 12 and 50，women produce hormones that are involved in fertility (生育能力)．These hormones also have a positive effect on the heart and the blood flow.In fact，women are less likely to have high blood pressure or to die from heart attacks.
__3__They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infections.This means that women generally get sick less often and less seriously than men.The common cold is a good example：women, on average，get fewer colds than men.
__4__Scientists are still not exactly sure how genes influence aging, but they believe that they do.Some think that a woman's body cells have a tendency(倾向)to age more slowly than a man's. Others think that a man's body cells have a tendency to age more quickly.__5__
A．However, women, on average, live longer.
B．The biological factor plays an important part.
C．Women are also helped by their female genes.
D．The female hormones also protect the body in another way.
E．Recent research seems to support both of these possibilities.
F．Therefore, women are more healthy than men and can live a better life.
G．Hormones are chemicals which are produced by the body to control various body functions.
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What to expect at high school
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Are you super worried about what to expect at high school? Well, guess what? Everyone is! The following tips will help guide you safely through your first day!
►Understand that you'll be moving a lot.
Depending on the school you're at, there could be more subjects and you'll have more classrooms! __1__ Be ready to move around and remember what classrooms they are in.
►Understand the newness of high school.
There are usually more strict teachers and more classrooms! Don't worry. __2__ More friends and more freedom (hopefully)! There will be a lot of differences, so go along with it and don't feel nervous about the change.
►__3__
Stay away from students who have higher grades than you! They're older and you will be an easy target, so watch your back! If they do try to threaten you or anything, tell your parents or teachers to help you with it.
►Be prepared for the dining room.
Make sure you have friends to sit with, or you'll look lonely and feel lonely. Make some new friends to sit with. __4__
►Remember to stay good in school.
__5__ You don't need an “A” for everything, but an “F” on everything is not good! Spend enough time on study and take notes during class.
A．One for every subject.
B．Put your books in order.
C．Know who to watch out for.
D．There are some advantages!
E．Try to eat healthily on your first day.
F．Try to make a good impression on the teachers.
G．Do your homework and make sure you study hard!
B
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A strong memory depends on the health and vitality(活力) of your brain.They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this old saying simply isn't true. __1__
Give your brain a workout.Memory, like muscular strength, requires you to “use
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it or lose it”．The more you work out your brain, the better you'll be able to process and remember information. __2__
Don't skip the physical exercise.While mental exercise is important for brain health, that doesn't mean you never need to break a sweat.Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp.It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss.
Get enough sleep.There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get by on and the amount you need to function at your best. __3__
Keep stress in check.Stress is one of the brain's worst enemies.Over time, stress destroys brain cells.Studies have also linked stress to memory loss.
Have a laugh.__4__ That holds true for the brain and the memory, as well as the body.Unlike emotional responses, which are limited to specific areas of the brain, laughter engages multiple regions across the whole brain.
__5__ Just as the body needs fuel, so does the brain.You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, “healthy” fats and lean protein will provide lots of health benefits, but such a diet can also improve memory.For brain health, though, it's not just what you eat—it's also what you don't eat.
A．Eat a brainboosting diet.
B．Play games with memory.
C．Laughter is the best medicine.
D．But oversleeping is not good for your brain.
E．Even skipping a few hours makes a difference!
F．You have to shake things up from time to time!
G．The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change.
C
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Everyone wants love, money, success and so on in life. Yet too many people fail to achieve their goals, and nearly all of them are for the same reason. Generally speaking, getting what you really want out of life is just a matter of the following simple steps.
You have to decide what it is you want the most. But do not make a list of wishes. __1__ If you're not sure about where you want to go, you'd better think it over first
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and not hurry to perform.
__2__ This will be your map for getting from “where you are now” to “where you want to go”. You know what you want, and what steps you are going to take to get it. For example, if you want a better job, start with a skill assessment and maybe some extra training. You'll need to sell yourself and your skills to your new employer.
Other goals will require a bit more thought. Some will really get you lost and you don't know how to get there. __3__ For reading is a valuable source of inspirations.
The final step is to carry it out. __4__ Take the steps you outlined on your road map and keep going on all the time. If you run into some people who are against you, simply ignore them.
__5__ Keep trying. Whatever you do, do not lose heart before you have what you desire in your hands. Never think that you can't turn your dream into a reality.
A．Do what you have planned.
B．Hold a right attitude to what you've achieved.
C．Never give up the goal.
D．Try to focus on one thing at a time.
E．Not to worry, though, books can be of great help.
F．Make an action plan with care.
G．Form a good habit, whatever the result may be.
D
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Learning English can be a difficult task. While many people learn English in the classroom, the vast majority of English learning takes place outside of it.
__1__， it is important to know how it is used in everyday life. One of the best things you can do is to read. First ask yourself what you enjoy reading in your native language. If the subject matter is interesting to you, you will he more likely to keep going.
Read a variety of different media in English, from magazines to novels. __2__， New York Times is going to take a more formal approach to the English language than somebody's personal blog.
Consider your English level when selecting reading material. __3__， but do not
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frustrate yourself needlessly by selecting a complex text. You can choose to be a sidebyside reader, with the English text on one page and its translation on the other page, if you have only been studying English for a couple of years.
__4__. So do not look up every word you don't know as you read. It will only slow things down and make the reading process much less fun. Instead, rely on what you have already known. When you come across a difficult word or phrase, use context clues to guess at its meaning. Write down or underline any words or phrases you cannot figure out. When you have finished reading, go to your list of new words. Now you can get your dictionary and look them up one by one. __5__. You will be more likely to keep reading the interesting subject.
A．Challenge yourself
B．To better understand a language
C．When you want to learn English, try New York Times
D．Turn them into flash cards, keep them in mind and use them
E．Putting a dictionary at hand is a good way of learning English
F．Your reading goal is to briefly understand what the piece is saying
G．English usage will depend on the content and the audience
E
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It's the time of year when graduates are looking forward to putting constant exams behind and moving on to more exciting stage of their lives. But is the digital age, not everything is so easily left behind, because they have created a digital footprint that's often not easy to cover up. However, there are various actions they can take to make that online presence more appealing. __1__
Clean up your Facebook account
Clean up your Facebook page and get rid of anything that could be considered offensive or held against you. Remember, the test is no longer “Would you want grandma to see it？” but “__2__”
Use a professional looking photo
__3__， so make sure that first impression is a good one. Again, what worked at school is unlikely to impress the employers. Also, be consistent and use the same photo on all your online platforms.
__4__
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While it's important to make the transition(过渡) from school to the workplace, you don't want to leave everything behind. Make a point of keeping in touch with your school friends, teachers, professors, sports coaches, or anyone who could be helpful to you as you establish a career.
Be yourself
Nobody can be more like you than you. __5__. Turn your social networking pages into your own personal website, and start marking your own individual brand!
A．Grow your network
B．Search your memory
C．A picture is worth a thousand words
D．Whom would you want to see it
E．Would you want a future employer to see it
F．Make sure your online presence is representative of who you really are
G．Here are a few suggestions that you might want to pass on.
F
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Ways to be Efficient
People these days work hard for a living. __1__. But not everybody can accomplish things as efficient as they want. Here are three ways to help you be more efficient with your work.
· Take it down efficiently
__2__. With the help of modern technology you can have your calendar, diary and more the palm of your hand. As for me, I am a bit old fashioned. I carry around a notebook and a pen to keep track of things.
·__3__
Follow your list of things to be done. Focus on only one thing each time. Plan and think things through. Always do your best for every task, whether it is big or small. Take pride in your work and you will gain the reputation as an efficient learner.
·Lessons learned
Mistakes and failures can teach you about the things that you should avoid and the thing that you need to improve on. Look back to your past experiences and analyze your development. Take note of the times you failed terribly. __4__. Once you know
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these, you can work on finding ways to overcome them and improve yourself in the process.
On the other hand, your great moments of success, can make you realize your strengths. These strengths, like talents and gifts, are your tickets to being more efficient. Recognize these strengths. __5__.
A．One at a time
B．Pay great attention to your plan
C．It is not necessary to keep track of everything
D．They run from one task to the other just to get things done
E．Making a list of your tasks will help you finish things on time
F．These moments can tell you the habits that make you inefficient
G．They will help you to be excellent in the tasks that you are given
G
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No matter what type of business you run, it has to deal with things that go wrong from your customer's point of view. Complaints can be a great source of information for organizations to make corrections as well as further improvements. __1__
▲ You should listen actively to what the customer has to say by maintaining comfortable eye contact. __2__
▲ __3__ It's important for you to know that your apology must appear sincere to the customer, and not an empty excuse. And also you should show the customer you've accepted the responsibility and provide him with choices or assure the customer you'll do something about his complaint.
▲ Talk with the client and discover the best means to resolve his problem. __4__ In this case it's important to let your customer know an estimation(估计) of how long it will take to take action on his complaint.
▲ A simple “thank you” is one way to let the customer know you appreciate the time and effort they've taken to inform you about a problem with your company's service or product that you need to know about.
▲ Create a procedure for recording different types of customer complaints. __5__
A．Listen to your customer's complaints and you can improve your service.
B．There will be times when you'll be unable to resolve the issue
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immediately.
C．When receiving a complaint, you should apologize for the failure the customer has identified.
D．They are a valuable source of information to determine various root causes that need to be addressed within your company.
E．So it's important to learn to deal with customer complaints efficiently.
F．Don't feel ashamed of the failure in your service or products.
G．You should also show your customer that you do understand him by giving full attention.
H
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A good laugh is like a mild workout. It exercises the muscles, gets the blood flowing, decreases blood pressure and improves sleep patterns and the immune system. __1__
Don't take life too seriously. We all have obstacles in life and we all make mistakes. __2__ In fact, if you can laugh lightheartedly at your own fault, you'll find that you give yourself that extra happiness and confidence increase that can get you over any obstacle.
Find the humor in a bad situation. Sure, there are some situations where you are really sad. __3__ The next time you feel the stress levels rising, take a minute to think about the funny side of the situation and laugh over the things you cannot control. This will lower your blood pressure, blood sugar levels and heart rate.
Remind yourself of funny moments from the past. Perhaps a friend told you a great joke the other day or your children or pets did something amusing. __4__ Sometimes just reliving a funny moment can cause the endorphins(内啡肽), natural painkillers, to kick in.
__5__ As the saying goes, laughter is contagious(会传染的). So make a point of seeking out positive people who aren't afraid to laugh at themselves and are good at finding humor in life's situations. Young children are especially skilled at finding laughter and joy in everyday moments.
A．Take control over your emotions.
B．There is no reason to blame yourself for it.
C．However, most situations in life have funny sides.
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D．Surround yourself with fun people who like to laugh a lot.
E．The following are some ways to enjoy more laughter and joy in your life.
F．Studies show that people with pets have lower levels of depression and stress.
G．Call on these memories frequently, especially when feeling sad, angry or stressed.
I
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All around the world, people are working hard to make their cites safer and more pleasant for pedestrians (行人). Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streets narrower, put in traffic lights and speed bumps (减速带) and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school.
Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane, Australia, named David Engwicht. His book Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. __1__ Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.
But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. __2__ People need to take back their streets. Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhoods. __3__ He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.
While Engwicht was writing his book, he learned how neighbors in the city of Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on their street. They put old couches, tables, and planters in the street. __4__ When the police arrived, they saw how these illegal actions made the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and“calm”the traffic.
Engwicht says we should think about streets as our “outdoor living room”. __5__ In the future, streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.
A．Cars and pedestrians crowded the street.
B．Calming the traffic is just the beginning.
C．Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly.
D．He says that in the past, streets belonged to everybody.
E．It's hard to take measures to solve the traffic problems.
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F．Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches.
G．Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation.
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课时18 阅读理解七选五(4)
【典题演练】
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章指出，平均而言女人比男人更长寿。其中的原因是什么呢？作者从荷尔蒙、基因等方面给出了解释。
1．A [解本题可用关联逻辑法。空格前说“如今在工业化国家男人和女人寿命都更长”，而空格后说“大致来说，她们比男人能多活六七年”，根据逻辑推断，空格处应该选A项“但平均而言，女人寿命更长”。本设空类型为过渡句类。]
2．G [解本题可用词汇锁定法。空格前首次提到了荷尔蒙，由此可推测该空应该是对hormones进行解释，故选G项。本设空类型为细节理解类。]
3．D [解本题可用句意判断法。本段继续说女性的身体优势。空格后的They是解题关键，综观各选项，只有D项的主语The female hormones可以是they所指内容，故选D项。本设空类型为段落主题句类。]
4．C [解本题可用词汇锁定法。由空格后的genes可锁定C项中的female genes，代入后，符合语境，可作为本段的主题句，故选C项。本设空类型为段落主题句类。]
5．E [解本题可用设题位置法。本空位于段落最后，可推测应该是前文叙述的总结。空格前谈了人们的两种想法，E项“最近的研究似乎对这两种观点中的这些可能性都予以支持”与语境吻合，故为答案。本设空类型为段落总结类。]
【能力提升演练】
A
【语篇导读】 本文讲的是在高中的期望，并提出了一些好的建议。
1．A [根据空格下一句：准备好四处走动，记住他们在什么教室。可知上句：每个科目都有自己的教室。故选A。]
2．D [根据空格前：通常有更严厉的老师和更多的教师。但是不要担心。在根据空格后：更多的朋友和更多的自由。可知此处表达的意思是：有一些优势。故选D。]
3．C [此处要填的是一个小标题。根据本段内容：远离那些比你年级更高的学生！他们年龄大，你将是他们攻击的目标。可知此标题表达的意思是：知道注意谁。故选C。]
4．E [根据此处的小标题：为餐厅做准备。在根据空格前：确保你有朋友和你一起进餐，否则你将会感到孤单。让一些新朋友和你进餐。可知此空要表达的是：在你的第一天，尽量要健康饮食。故选E。]
5．G [根据空格后一句：你不必每件事都是A，但都是F也是不好的。可知此空是：做你的作业，确保努力学习，可知G项正确。]
B
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【语篇导读】 本文讨论的是如何增强大脑记忆力。就像锻炼身体一样，大脑也是可以通过锻炼变得更强大。
1．G [上文提到：They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this old saying simply isn't true.他们说老人很难适应新的事物，当提到大脑时，科学家们发现这个谚语是不对的，故选G“人类的大脑有令人吃惊的接受和改变的能力”。]
2．F [上文提到：The more you work out your brain, the better you'll be able to process and remember information.你用得越多，你就能记得更多的内容，故选F“你需要时不时来复习”。]
3．E [上文提到：There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get by on and the amount you need to function at your best足够的睡眠是十分重要的，故选E“甚至是遗漏了几个小时都有影响”。]
4．C [根据标题Have a laugh可知选C“笑是最好的良药”。]
5．A [下文提到：Just as the body needs fuel, so does the brain身体需要能量，大脑也需要，故选A“ 吃一些补脑食物”。]
C
【语篇导读】 在生活中每个人都有很多目标，那么如何才能达到我们设立的目标呢？文章中告诉我们只需要做到简单的几步，就可以实现自己的目标。
1．D [该空所在段落讲述的是要把自己的目标确定下来。根据该空的前一句But do not make a list of wishes.不要列出很多的愿望，因为愿望太多反而难以实现。我们一次只要集中注意力做一件事情即可。D项与前一句相对应。]
2．F [根据横线后一句This will be your map for getting from “where you are now” to “where you want to go”. You know what you want, and what steps you are going to take to get it中的“this”是你从“在哪里”到“去哪里”的地图，也就是说this指“计划”，计划在引领着我们实现目标，有了计划我们才知道自己想要的是什么。所以F项“Make an action plan with care.”与本段中心思想是一致的。]
3．E [根据该空的前一句Some will really get you lost without a clue of how to get there.可知，如果没有计划、不知道如何做的话，真的会让你迷失的。根据横线后一句For reading is a valuable source of inspirations.提到了阅读的作用。选项中的E项中though“可是；但是”表示转折，其内容“书会很有帮助”，和上文讲到的“你会迷失”契合，和下句中“书是灵感的来源”相一致。故该空应填E。]
4．A [本段在段落讲的是最后一步：落实执行。再根据本段第一句The final step is to carry it out告诉我们的也是要执行计划，也就是去做我们事先计划好的事情。故A项正确。]
5．C [根据横线后两句Keep trying. Whatever you do, do not lose heart before
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you have what you desire in your hands.继续努力，无论做什么，都不要失去信心。说明本段是在鼓励我们无论如何都不要放弃。故C项正确。]
D
【语篇导读】 本文为一篇说明文，介绍了如何更好地学习英语。
1．B [根据该空后半句可知，要知道在日常生活中如何使用一门语言，就要更好地理解它。这样的表述衔接比较合理。故选B。]
2．G [根据该空前句可知，阅读英语时选择面要广，因为英语的使用会因内容和所面向的读者群体而有所不同，故选G。]
3．A [根据该空后的句子可知，需根据自己的英语水平选择阅读材料，可以挑战自己，但不必选择复杂的文章而使自己沮丧，故选A。]
4．F [根据该空后面的信息可知，阅读时查字典会减慢速度而且会使阅读无趣，你要根据已有的知识来阅读文章，学会用上下文猜测生词，重要的是了解文章大意，故选F。]
5．D [根据该空前两句可知，阅读后可以查阅和学习单词，并把它们加以运用，故选D。]
E
【语篇导读】 本文属于说明文阅读，介绍了大学毕业生在找工作的时候，如何清除以前在网络上留下的不好的痕迹同时提出了一些如何给未来的老板留下好印象的建议。
1．G [根据横线前一句However, there are various actions they can take to make that online presence more appealing.我们可以做很多事情让我们在网络上的信息更加吸引人。以及下面几段的标题，说明本句是一个过渡句，主要是引出下面的建议。所以G项“Here are a few suggestions that you might want to pass on下面是一些你想要表达的建议”恰好符合这一要求。]
2．E [根据前一句Remember, the test is no longer“Would you want grandma to see it”要把自己在网络上的信息都清理掉，如果有不良的信息，看见这些信息的不是你奶奶，而是你的老板，那么就可能留下不好的印象。所以E项“Would you want a future employer to see it？”与上下文一致。]
3．C [本段的标题是Use a professional looking photo使用一个看起来很职业的照片。这个照片的目的是让未来的老板看见，并留下很好的第一印象。一张照片可以说明很多问题。故C项“A picture is worth a thousand words”符合串联。]
4．A [根据本段第一句，虽然你现在正处于人生的过渡期，但是也不要什么都扔掉了。再根据第二句Make a point of keeping in touch with your school friends, teachers, professors, sports coaches, or anyone who could be helpful to you as you establish a career.你还要和你的朋友、老师、教授等等人保持联系，因为这些人可能会帮助你在事业上取得成功。也就是说你要构建自己的人际关系网络。故A正确。]
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5．F [根据本段标题Be yourself说明本段主要讲述的是做你自己。选项中只有F项“Make sure your online presence is representative of who you really are.要确保网络上呈现的是真正的你。”与本段主题一致。]
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【语篇导读】 本文为说明文，关于如何提高工作效率给出了三点建议。
1．D [根据空后面的一句“But not everybody can accomplish things as efficient as they want.”可知：人们忙碌地想要完成一个又一个的任务，但鲜能有人如所愿地高效完成，故选D。]
2．E [根据副标题“Take it down efficiently”和空后的语句可知：记下要做的事是一个提高效率的方法，故选E。]
3．A [根据第三段大意及“Focus on only one thing each time.”可知：该段主要强调一次专注于一个任务，一个一个地完成，故选A。]
4．F [从前句“Take note of the times you failed terribly.”和该段的主题“Lessons learned”可知：是从失败的经历中吸取教训，故选F。]
5．G [根据上文“your great moments of success, can make you realize your strengths”和“Recognize these strengths”可知，选G。这里是强调成功的经历会使你更好地去完成以后的任务。]
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【语篇导读】 文章是关于顾客投诉的。无论经营哪一行业，都需要处理顾客遇到的问题。消费者的投诉往往会反映出许多问题，因此，有效地处理投诉很重要。
1．E [根据上句：对组织的修改和进一步提高来说，投诉可以是一个伟大的信息来源。可知下句：有效处理顾客抱怨是很重要的。上文陈述投诉的意义，下文讲述如何处理。因此本空选E项，起承上启下的作用。]
2．G [根据You should listen actively可知面对投诉不仅要聆听，更要给予足够的注意力，do understand him by giving full attention衔接自然。故选G。]
3．C [根据下文的your apology must appear sincere和show the customer you've accepted the responsibility and provide him with choices可知C项作本段的中心句。]
4．B [根据下句：要是这样的话，让顾客知道对抱怨采取措施需要多长时间是很重要的。从这里可知谈论的是解决办法及时间问题。故选B。]
5．D [上文建议制订一套应对顾客投诉的程序，此处应讲其意义所在。故选D。]
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【语篇导读】 本文属于说明文，告诉我们大笑对健康很有好处，同时文章中还给出了一些让我们更快乐有更多笑声的三个建议。
1．E [根据前一句A good laugh is like a mild workout. It exercises the
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muscles, gets the blood flowing, decreases blood pressure and improves sleep patterns and the immune system.说明大笑对我们有很好的作用，那么在生活中我们应该更多大笑。另外从下文三个黑体字部分可知这些都是让我们有更多笑声的方法。所以E项“The following are some ways to enjoy more laughter and joy in your life”属于上下文的过渡句。]
2．B [根据前句We all have obstacles in life and we all make mistakes.在生活中我们都会遇见障碍也都会犯错。犯错是生活中很正常的一件事情，所以我们不要因此而责备自己。故B项“There is no reason to blame yourself for it.”符合上下文串联。]
3．C [本段的标题是Find the humor in a bad situation.在糟糕的情景中找到幽默的一面。告诉我们当我们遇见困难时，要学会从中找到有趣的一面，让自己开心快乐。再根据横线前一句Sure, there are some situations where you are really sad当然，有一些我们真的很难受的情况。那么我们要从这些令人难受的情景中找到有趣的东西。故C项符合上下文。]
4．G [本段的标题为Remind yourself of funny moments from the past.让自己想起过去那些的有趣的时刻，因为那些时刻对我们的情绪有很好的影响。所以我们要经常想起这些时刻，尤其是在我们悲伤难过的时候。选项中只有G项内容与本段中心思想一致。]
5．D [根据横线后两句As the saying goes, laughter is contagious(会传染的). So make a point of seeking out positive people who aren't afraid to laugh at themselves and are good at finding humor in life's situations.可知笑是会传染的，要让我们周围都是一些快乐的人，让自己快乐的人来感染我们。让我们一起快乐起来。所以D项“Surround yourself with fun people who like to laugh a lot.”与本段中心思想一致。]
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【语篇导读】 本文属于记叙文，现在的街道主要起交通的作用，但以前的街道不仅仅是行车，而且还是人们交流的地方。本文中介绍了人们努力让街道回归最初的作用。
1．D [根据横线后两句Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.可知孩子在街上玩耍，邻居在街上聊天。再根据第三段第一句But now, streets are just for cars and trucks.现在的街道是车辆的天下。那么以前的街道就是大家的。故D正确。]
2．G [根据横线前一句People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors.人们待在家里摆脱噪音和危险的交通，于是我们和邻居失去了联系。我们要更多的使用街道与邻居朋友进行交流。再根据横线后一句People need to take back their streets.人们需要回到街上去。说明应该增加街道的功能。故G项正确。]
3．F [根据横线前一句Engwicht travels around the world helping people think
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differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhood.他四处奔走宣传，要求人们不仅仅把街道当成交通的工具，而应该发挥更多的作用。本句继续解释她的努力，所以F项“Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches.除了书之外，他还发表了很多演讲。”与上下文一致。]
4．C [根据横线前一句They put old couches, tables, and planters in the street.叙述荷兰人把旧家具放在路上，减慢车速以增加道路的安全性。所以C项“Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly.汽车仍然可以通过，但是要慢点开”与上下文一致。]
5．B [根据后一句In the future, streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.未来街道将成为孩子们更安全的地方，邻居们会再次成为朋友。说明前面一段最后一句“... to make cars slow down, and‘calm’ the traffic.”中的calm the traffic只是刚刚开始。故B正确。]
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