1、阅读七选五模拟检测(二)说明文题组(共 5篇，限时 50分钟)AHow to Make a Chinese Hot PotEating a Chinese hot pot is a very common experience.People gather around the pot, dipping their food, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings (调味品) and enjoying each others company._1_.Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup.Ther
2、e is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own.A simple soup can be made by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices._2_.Choose any food that you e
3、njoy.Some common choices for a Chinese hot pot include thin pieces of beef, pork, lamb and so on.You can make your hot pot using the more traditional method of using the meats and seafood that are local to you.Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables._3_.Mushrooms of all kinds are also co
4、mmon to Chinese hot pot preparations._4_.At home, a single hot pot would work well up to 8 people depending on the size of the pot.Make sure everyone is sitting in a circle and has easy access to everything on the table.Prepare a separate small dish for each guest to mix their seasonings._5_！AFinall
5、y, arrange the seating reasonablyBNow comes the turn to enjoy your hot potCIt will guarantee that the items will cook quickly and fullyDHere are some easy steps to make a Chinese hot pot at homeEFor more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuanFPopular choices include: cabbage, pea leave
6、s, winter melon and tomatoGIt usually lasts a couple of hours because you are cooking and eating in small parts语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 。 吃 火 锅 在 中 国 是 常 见 的 ， 本 文 介 绍 了 做 火 锅 的 步 骤 。1选 D 根据该空位置并结合本文标题“How to Make a Chinese Hot Pot”可知，空格处承上启下，引出下文对如何做火锅的叙述，故 D项与此处匹配。2选 C 根据前一句中的“cut a variety of me
7、ats and fish into thin slices”可知，要将各种肉和鱼切成薄片，据此可以判断，这样就能保证食物能很快煮熟，故 C项正确。3选 F 根据前一句“Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables.”可知，同时要选择、清洗并准备一些蔬菜，据此可以判断，空格处列举常见的用于火锅的蔬菜，故 F项正确。4选 A 根据空格处所在位置可知，空格处为该段主题句；根据第二、三段第一句中的“Firstly”“Then”并结合该段内容可知，该段介绍做火锅的最后一步：合理安排好座位，故A项正确。5选 B 根据空格处所在的位置并结合语境可知，
8、在火锅的各种准备工作完毕后，就应该开始享受了，故 B项正确。B4 Time Management HabitsTime management is a skill that takes time to develop and is different for each person._1_ Here are 4 time management habits.Start the day with the most important work.As soon as you settle into your desk in the morning, get started on your most
9、 important work._2_ The next thing you know is that two hours has gone by, but you havent done any of the important things, and the rest of your day is crowded with meetings and calls._3_Answering peoples requests immediately forces you to adjust to their schedules and puts you off course.In additio
10、n, it doesnt give you time to fully think out your replies.Allow yourself some time to consider peoples requests, and give them solid answers.Put everything on the calendar (日历)Your calendar shouldnt be limited to big meetings and deadlines._4_ If you dont write down unimportant activities, theres a
11、 good chance that youll let other tasks get in the way.Leave your cellphones out of the bedroom.When youre asleep, your brain is working hard to organize your memories and thoughts, but your body feels totally relaxed.As youre waking up, that combination makes it among your most creative points in t
12、he day._5_ Adding a cellphone to that equation gets in the way of that creative flow.ADont make replies immediately.BUse it to schedule every little thing.CNever answer all peoples requests.DYou just need to find what works best for you.EIts perfect for coming up with new ways to settle problems.FTh
13、ey start their days early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their days.GIf you start by checking social media, youll end up wasting half your morning.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 。 文 章 介 绍 了 四 种 好 的 管 理 时 间 的 方 式 。1选 D 上句提到：时间管理需要时间来发展，而且对每个人都不一样，与此承接的是 D项，意为“你只需要找到最适合你的方法” 。2选 G 上句提到：早上一坐到
14、办公桌前就开始做最重要的工作，与此承接的是 G项，意为“如果你一开始就看一些社交媒体，你最终会浪费半个早上” 。 3选 A 该段内容与回复有关，七个选项中提到回复的是 A项，意为“不要马上回复” 。4选 B 上句提到：你的日历不要仅限于记录重大的会议和最后期限。下句提到：如果你不记录下不重要的活动，你很有可能受到其他事情的妨碍。由此可知应选 B项，意为“用你的日历安排每件小事情” 。5选 E 上句提到：这种结合会让你在醒来时最有创造力，与此承接的是 E项，意为“这个时刻是想出解决问题的办法的最好时刻” 。C(2017杭州高级中学模拟)Experiencing bad dreams every
15、night can be frightening for anybody.Bad dreams can disturb sleep._1_ Thats why one should take steps to stop them as soon as they happen every day.Studies have shown that when a person is under some sort of physical or mental stress, hes more likely to get bad dreams and disturbed sleep._2_ For exa
16、mple, if youre overworked, learn to take things slow.Besides, an unpleasant experience that a person is unable to get over can make the person suffer from bad dreams._3_ In such a case, receiving treatment and dealing with the unpleasant experience is the only way to stop bad dreams.Eating fatty and
17、 highprotein (高蛋白质的) foods is also known to cause bad dreams in some people._4_ Taking a light dinner of soups and salads is the best, both for health and for stopping disturbed sleep in some cases._5_ For example, your bedroom should be the most comfortable place in the world.So remove all electron
18、ic equipment including televisions.In addition, if you have negative (消极的) thoughts, it can have side effects on the kind of dreams you have.So from now on try to be a happy and positive person.AFirst, we need to know the bad effects of bad dreams.BFor example, death of a very close one can result i
19、n bad dreams.CThey may also make a person feel stressed throughout the next day.DBad dreams occurring because of this can be stopped if the diet is changed.EReading something you enjoy can make you feel relaxed and help you sleep better.FBesides these, there are many other things a person can do to
20、have a good nights sleep.GTo stop bad dreams, its necessary to find out the causes of stress in life and remove it.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 。 文 章 主 要 介 绍 了 做 恶 梦 的 原 因 及 避 免 做 恶 梦 的 方 法 。1选 C 该空前一句介绍的是做恶梦会影响睡眠，后一句说那就是为什么我们应该想办法避免做恶梦。由此可知，应选 C项“做恶梦还会让一个人第二天一整天都感到有压力” 。2选 G 根据该空前一句及后面的例子可知，应选 G项“为防止做
21、恶梦，我们需要找到生活中压力的起因并消除这些压力” 。3选 B 结合该空后一句中的“In such a case”可知，该空内容与一个例子有关，故选B项“例如一位很亲近的人的去世会导致做恶梦” 。4选 D 第四段内容与日常饮食有关，D 项中的“the diet”是个提示，故选 D项“由不良日常饮食引起的恶梦可以通过改变饮食来避免” 。5选 F 该空后所举的几个例子是避免做恶梦的其他方法，故选 F项“除了这些，还有其他很多办法可以保证一晚的好睡眠” 。DRebuilding your broken friendshipWhen things are going great with your f
22、riends, life is good.When things are not going so great, life turns bad.If you are sure that the friendship is important to you, you will have to fix the broken friendship._ 1_ Follow our tips to see how it can be done._2_If you think she is still mad and might get angry with you, or she might need
23、more time to calm down, sending a letter or email might be the best choice.If your friend is hurt and expecting an apology or to hear from you, it might be a good idea to make a phone call or visit in person.Examine the causes of your broken friendship._3_ Was it something one of you said or did, or
24、 was there a fight about something? Did someone lie?Talk with your friend.It is very important that you straighten things out with your friend as you attempt to repair the friendship._4_ It can really help friends understand what the other person is thinking or feeling.Be sincere and honest about yo
25、ur feelings, and your friend will do the same.Leave the fight in the past.Its common for many people to hold grudges (怨恨) when it comes to past arguments.If you want your friendship to get stronger, you have to put the fight behind you._5_ Only in this way can your friendship last longer.AA friend i
26、n need is a friend indeed.BThink what made you become friends.CBut how can you fix the broken friendship?DDecide how you want to approach your friend.EOpen communication is important to any relationship.FWhen future conflicts come up, dont bring up the old fight.GThink about everything that might ha
27、ve gone wrong and analyse it.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 。 文 章 介 绍 了 如 何 修 复 与 朋 友 之 间 关 系 的 几 种 方 法 。1选 C 结合该空上下句可知，该句内容与如何修复与朋友的关系有关，且 C项中的“broken friendship”与上句中的“broken friendship”承接，故选 C项。2选 D 根据下文中的“sending a letter or email” “make a phone call or visit in person”可知，该空所在段内容与如何接近朋友有关，故选 D项，意为“你决定
28、想怎样接近你的朋友” 。3选 G 该空后的几个问题都与事情为什么会变糟有关，再根据该段的主旨句中的“the causes of”可知，应选 G项。4选 E 根据该段的主旨句可知，该段在介绍如何与朋友交流，再根据该空后“It can really help friends understand what the other person is thinking or feeling.”可知，应选 E项。5选 F 该空上一句介绍了如何对待之前的争吵，即“you have to put the fight behind you”，与此承接的是 F项，意为“以后有不和时，不要提及以前的争吵” 。EPl
29、aying sports offers you more than just physical benefits._1_ The benefits are the same whether or not youre good at sports.Therefore, if you are not good enough to play competitively on a school team, you can play sports with your friends.Making new friends.Playing sports enables you to create frien
30、dships you otherwise might not have formed._2_ You play together happily and gradually know each other.Many times, the friendships you create on the field remain strong when you are not playing sports.Understanding the value of health.Participating in sports improves your health in many ways._3_ Thi
31、s gets you thinking about what to eat and how to treat your body so as to achieve the highest performance levels.Thus, playing sports can lead to better eating habits and prevent you from becoming too fat.Building team spirit.Sports provide you with the important chance of learning how to work in a
32、team._4_ By working together you will learn each others strengths and weaknesses and will be better able to decide and work out the best plan for the team.This will without doubt help you in your future life and job as well._5_ Playing a sport requires a lot of time and energy.Some may think this wo
33、uld take students attention away from schoolwork.However, the opposite is true.Sports require memorization, repetition and learning skills that are directly relevant to schoolwork.ABecoming active in class.BDoing better in your studies.CClearly, sports will improve your fitness.DTo be a good athlete
34、, you must take care of yourself.ESports can help you academically and socially as well.FEveryone has to work together to achieve a common goal.GSports bring together teens from different schools and backgrounds.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了体育运动的好处。1选 E 根据该空上一句中的“more than”可知，该空内容与运动会带来的其他好处有关，E项中的“help”和“as
35、well”是个提示，故选 E项，意为“运动还能在学业和社交上对你有益” 。2选 G 下一句提到：你们在一起快乐地运动，渐渐地认识了对方。由此可知应选 G项，意为“运动会让来自不同学校和背景的青少年相识” 。3选 D 下一句提到：这使你考虑该吃什么和如何对待自己的身体以达到最高的表现水平。空格后的 This指代的是要照顾好自己，由此可知，应选 D项，意为“为了成为一名好的运动员，你必须照顾好自己” 。4选 F 下一句中的“working together”与 F项中的“work together”承接，故选 F项，意为“为了实现一个共同的目标，所有人需要团结合作” 。5选 B 该段内容与运动和学习有关，而且主要说明了运动也能促进学习，故选 B项，意为“学习上会做得更好” 。
