1、届高考英语冲刺集训Day 13 7选5阅读5Day 13 7选5阅读(5)Passage 1文体：说明文 词数：315 限时：8分钟As is known to all, many things can be measured in terms of data. Sometimes data can indeed tell the truth. With the help of data we can easily know the price of a can of Coke in the supermarket or the result of a football match. 1 Wh
2、at is more important, is that data seem to be fairer than words and statements. If the data are true, we dont have to worry about being cheated. Nowadays, as lies exist in the world, data are expected to tell the truth. Therefore, many of us would rather believe data. On the other hand, if we judge
3、things only by data from the so-called specific research, arent we a little too narrow-minded? Many people often treat the so-called specific data unwisely just to make sure that they are making the right decisions. 2 For example, how can you tell that he or she isnt a good student just because he o
4、r she doesnt get high marks in the final examination? 3 For example, the degree of your feeling happy in your life, the depth of love between you and your friends, and the faith you have in your country. We can only feel them in our hearts but can never express them in data. There is no doubt that a
5、nalyzing the exact data is important to the assessment of an actual event. But data should be dealt with wisely. We often get wrong data which mislead us. 4 Remember, data have no feeling but we humans have. Data do not mean much to people if we do not have the ability to analyze the data with the k
6、nowledge and confidence to judge whether they are true or false. 5 Data are data, after all. Life is much more colorful than the pale data. So give the cold data a warm heart and well find that the world is far more wonderful than the pale data can describe. A.We should try our best to be wise think
7、ers. B.Data can make our life easier and more comfortable. C.But sometimes we may find that data arent everything. D.Sometimes our hearts and minds are more sensitive than data. E.Now and then the so-called specific data puzzle us very much. F.The exact data should come from the assessment of an act
8、ual event. G.There are many things in our life which cannot be measured by data. Passage 2文体：说明文 词数：229 限时：7分钟Scientists have found that although our genes and circumstances matter, a huge number of the variations in happiness between us come from our choices and activities. The following are simply
9、 several areas that tend to make a big difference to peoples happiness. 1 . Notice the world around youHave you ever felt there must be more to life? Good newsthere is. And its right here in front of us. 2 . Learning to be more mindful and aware does wonders for our well-being, whether its on our wa
10、lk to work, in the way we eat or in our relationships. It helps us get in tune with our feelings and stops us settling on the past or worrying about the future. Keep learning 3 . It exposes us to new ideas and helps us stay curious and engaged. It also gives us a sense of accomplishment and helps de
11、velop our self-confidence. There are many ways to learn new things throughout our lives. We can share a skill with friends, join a club, learn to sing, play a news sport and so much more. 4 Feeling good about the future is really important for our happiness. We all need goals to motivate us and thes
12、e have to be challenging enough to excite us, but also achievable. 5 . Choosing meaningful but realistic goals gives our lives direction and brings a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when we achieve them. A.Have goals to look forward toB.We just need to stop and take noticeC.Try to feel good
13、 when making choicesD.Learning affects our happiness in lots of positive waysE.Importantly, they are all areas that are within our controlF.When something is troubling you, do something you really enjoyG.If we try to attempt the impossible, this creates unnecessary stressPassage 3文体：说明文 词数：262 限时：7分
14、钟There are many costs involved in going to college including tuition, books, housing, entertainment and food. To avoid getting yourself into a difficult situation, here are five practical money tips for you, the college students. Dont eat out all the time. It may be convenient to eat out frequently,
15、 but it can end up costing you a lot of money. Start keeping track of how many times you eat out every week or month. 1 Use your credit card for emergencies only. With all of the expenses associated with going to college, it can be very easy to build up a lot of credit card debt. 2 It is easy to ove
16、rspend and spend without thinking when youre paying by credit card, but when you pay in cash, things are different. 3 The profit margins(利润率) at college and university bookstores can be as high as 50%. The main reason why students buy books from these bookstores is convenience. But if you plan ahead
17、 and do some online shopping, you can save yourself hundreds of dollars per semester.Find financial aid and scholarship programs. They help pay for your education and other expenses. 4 Most of these scholarships just require a simple essay and resume(简历). If youre not maxing out the amount of financ
18、ial aid and scholarships you receive, youre leaving money on the table. Take advantage of student discounts. Ask around to find out about restaurants and entertainment places that offer discounts to college students. 5 College is expensive and is getting more expensive each year. With these tips, yo
19、ull have a better chance of keeping your financial health throughout college. A.Be careful of promotions on campus. B.Buy books online before the semester starts. C.And these costs can quickly add up and make life a nightmare. D.You might be surprised by how much money you spend on food. E.There is
20、probably a scholarship program for your particular major. F.You can get discounts on meals and movie tickets just for having a college ID.G.So instead of making poor decisions with your credit card, save it for a rainy day. Passage 4文体：说明文 词数：270 限时：7分钟We spend so much time with parents and yet most
21、 of it is devoted to routine and common things. You sometimes hear people say that they regret missing opportunities while their parents were alive and that there were things they wish they had spoken about. 1 Here are some good questions to ask your parent or parents. Can you tell me a story about
22、your parents or grandparents? 2 It is also a collection of stories which become your family folklore(传说). Be sure to have some stories about your ancestors that you can pass on to your children. 3 Stories about their adventures, hopes, fears and relationships with friends and parents could be very i
23、nteresting and valuable when they were young. What is the one piece of advice you would like to share with me?Your parents have a lifetime of experience and there are still things that you can learn from them. 4 Whatever it is, it can pass into the family sayings. What thing in your life made you th
24、e happiest or the proudest?Lets talk about the good things in their lives: their achievements, joys and moments of pride. You may yourself feature there. What event had the biggest effect on you?Perhaps it was something to do with a war or a disaster. What was it that made a big impression? See if y
25、ou can learn exactly how they felt and reacted at the time. It might put something you had only ever read about into the personal context of your parents. Next time you see your aging parents, try raising some questions above and then listen carefully. 5 A.You may be surprised at what you learn. B.M
26、ake sure that you seize the chance while you can. C.Time is short and unfortunately we are all getting older. D.They may share something philosophical, funny or silly. E.Can you tell me something about when you were a child?F.Family history is much more than a family tree and a photo album. G.Can yo
27、u tell me a story about me as a child?答 案 及 解 析Passage 1【语篇导读】生活中数据无处不在，它们带给我们便利的同时，我们也要看到其局限性。很多东西不能单纯地用数据来衡量。我们要正确对待数据，不要过分依赖它们。1.B 【解析】根据上下文可知，此段介绍的是数据带给我们的便利。由B项中的关键词 easier 和 more comfortable 可知选B项。2.C 【解析】根据上下文可知，此段介绍的是数据的局限性，数据并不是万能的。故C项符合文意。3.G 【解析】根据下文中的We can only feel them in our hearts b
28、ut can never express them in data.可知，很多东西是无法用数据来衡量的。G项是主题句，统领全段。4.D 【解析】根据上下文可知，我们应该明智地对待数据，错误的数据有时候会误导我们，我们人类有感情而数据没有。因此D项符合文意。5.A 【解析】根据上下文内容可知A项正确，我们应该尽全力成为聪明的思考者。Passage 2【语篇导读】一个人是否快乐虽然与遗传和环境有很大的关系，然而是否快乐在很大程度上取决于你的选择，那么怎样才能快乐起来呢？1.E 【解析】选项E中的they are all areas与前一句中的The following are simply sev
29、eral areas相呼应。故选E项。2.B 【解析】根据小标题Notice the world around you及空后句子中的mindful和aware可知B项符合语境。3.D 【解析】根据小标题Keep learning及空后提到的learning的作用可知选项D符合语境。4.A 【解析】本段的中心词是goals，主要说明我们需要有目标，应该如何选择目标。故A项符合题意。5.G 【解析】根据空前的achievable和空后的meaningful but realistic goals可知G项“如果我们试图尝试不可能(达到的目标)，这会造成不必要的压力”符合语境。Passage 3【语篇
30、导读】这篇文章主要介绍了在校大学生如何在上大学期间节省钱。1.D 【解析】根据此段的Dont eat out all the time. Start keeping track of how many times you eat out every week or month.可知，作者建议不要经常在外边吃饭，要把每周或每月在外边吃饭的次数记下来，这样“你可能会为你花在食物上的钱的数目而感到吃惊”。故D项符合语境。2.G 【解析】G选项中的save it for a rainy day与该段小标题Use your credit card for emergencies only相呼应。故选G项
31、。3.B 【解析】根据此段的if you plan ahead and do some online shopping， you can save yourself hundreds of dollars per semester.可知B项（在学期开始之前在网上买书）符合语境。4.E 【解析】根据此段的Find financial aid and scholarship programs.可知，要寻找经济上的帮助或奖学金项目，这样也可以节省钱。故选E项。5.F 【解析】F项中的get discounts on meals and movie tickets just for having a college ID与该段小标题Take advantage of student discounts相呼应。故F项符合语境。Passage 4【语篇导读】这篇文章主要告诉我们如何与父母敞开心扉，来一场意味深长的谈话。1.B 【解析】根据上句的they regret missing opportunities while their parents were alive and that there were things they wish they had spoken about.可知，他们很遗憾错失了这些机会，所以此空就说明“你应该抓住这个机会”。故选B项。
