七选五专练(三).doc

七选五专练（三）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。AWhen I first met Bud, I knew we were going to be friends, even though he was white and I was black. We first met at the All-City Chorus.1We stood side by side in the chorus, and he always made me look good, even if I missed a note.Bud went to an all-white high school in a beautiful, all-white neighborhood. There were very few big buildings in his community. As a matter of fact, you would have to walk four or five blocks to get to the nearest shopping center.2In his basement, he had a complete mini-gym. In his bedroom, he had a nice desk, complete with reference books and his own little TV on which he could play his video games. 3My family lived in a nice apartment in an all-black housing project. Our project housed many families, so we were used to living in small crowded houses.4There were all kinds of stores nearby. For beauty, we had basketball courts and the rose garden in front of the project building.We were never jealous or looked down on one another, either. We both felt we had lost something because we lived in worlds set apart from others. Buds only contact (接触) with blacks of his age was in the All-City Chorus.5And it was not as interesting as it would have been if he had grown up with people of different groups and races living together. I felt the same way. Both races could learn a great deal from one another, and I knew this because Bud and I surely did learn from each other.A. Buds house was another point of interest.B. Because of this, he felt his life was sheltered.C. We never had to walk far to the nearest store.D. My home and neighborhood were totally different.E. People said we both had the same kind of personality.F. I could sing a little, but Bud really had a very good voice.G. After practice, the two of us would always go to McDonalds.BIf you are a do-it-yourself type of person, then learning how to build a greenhouse will provide you with a lot of satisfaction. You might want to build a greenhouse in order to protect your plants during the time the weather is extremely cold, or you may simply want to get an early start for the spring.1The first thing you need to do is check your local laws. Do you need to get a building permit? Do you have to have your greenhouse plans first approved before you start building?2Once you decide to build your greenhouse, you will need to determine what materials to purchase. Usually the greenhouse covering is constructed from polycarbonate (聚碳酸酯), glass, plastic, or fiberglass.3The frame will usually be made from wood or plastic piping.Usually a larger greenhouse is called a hothouse or glasshouse. A smaller unit is referred to as a cold frame.4At the same time, you have to consider the budget you have available for materials, tools, and so forth.Whatever you do, it is wise to have some kind of understanding of how to build a greenhouse before you begin.5You can also check out a how-to book from your local library or bookstore. However, if you are not certain about how to do it, then you might want to buy a greenhouse kit (成套工具). Inside the kit you will find all of the parts you need and the directions on how to fix them together.A. Use recycled materials.B. Greenhouse plans can be found online easily.C. A greenhouse project is very different from normal gardening.D. These materials allow the sunlight to shine through your greenhouse.E. Be aware of all of these requirements, or you may experience a sad ending.F. You should build your greenhouse based on the amount of space you have available.G. Whatever reasons you have, knowing the basic steps of building a greenhouse counts.CHow to set goalsWhether you have small dreams or great expectations, setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through life. Some achievements can take a lifetime to attain.1No matter what goals you are setting, getting started can be difficult, but well show you how to build up to even the biggest dream.Determine your life goals.2What do you want to achieve: today, in a year, in your lifetime? The answers to this question can be as general as “I want to be happy,” or “I want to help people.” A career life goal might be to open your own business. A fitness goal might be to become fit. These goals can be amazingly broad.Set priorities (优先的事物). At any given moment, you probably have a number of goals all in different states of completion.3If you find yourself with too many goals, youre going to feel lost and are less likely to accomplish them.Keep track of your progress. Writing in a journal is a great way to keep track of both personal and professional progress. Acknowledging the progress made towards a certain goal is key to staying motivated.4Asking a friend to keep you on track can also help you stay focused. 5Once you have achieved goals even major life goals you will want to continue to grow and set new goals for yourself. Once you run your marathon, you should assess what youd like to do next. Do you want to run another marathon, but improve your time? Or do you want to run longer distances?A. Keep setting goals.B. So be realistic about your goals.C. It may even encourage you to work harder.D. Others, however, can be completed in the course of a day.E. Break the big picture down into smaller and more specific goals.F. So deciding which goals are more important than others is important.G. Ask yourself some important questions about what you want for your life.DHow to overcome shynessDoes the thought of talking in front of people make you embarrassed?1Many people in the world suffer from mild to extreme shyness and are struggling to overcome it. Remember that breaking out from that shell doesnt magically happen overnight. It takes time, effort, and of course, the desire to change. Youre on the right track by just reading this article now lets keep going.Figure out your triggers (诱因). Do you become shy in front of new audiences? Or when surrounded by people you know and admire? Try to find out the thoughts that go through your head right before the shyness hits.2Youre okay being around your family, right? Are they different from the strangers around you? Of course not you just know them better and whats more, they know you.Place your attention on others. For 99% of us, we become shy when we think if we speak up or stand out, well embarrass ourselves.3When we stop focusing on ourselves, we stop worrying about our performance. 4You have gotten used to hearing your own voice! Record yourself pretending to have conversations. Sounds ridiculous, sure, but youll notice patterns, when and why you drop off, etc. At the beginning youll feel like an actor, but it will become an old habit. Practice makes habits, you know!Dont compare yourself to others. The more you compare yourself to others, the more you will feel that you are not able to measure up. There is no use comparing yourself to anybody else.5Everyone else has his own confidence problems, too!A. If so, you are far from alone.B. Even if you do, do it realistically.C. Practice speaking clearly to yourself.D. Chances are not all situations make you shy.E. Thats why its important to focus on others.F. Practice placing yourself in not-so-comfortable situations.G. After all, you may never see them again, so who cares what they think about you?答案A. 1-5 FADCB B. 1-5 GEDFB C. 1-5 DGFCA D. 1-5 ADECB解析A篇（家庭、朋友与周围的人）本文是记叙文。一位黑人少年向我们讲述了自己和一位白人同龄人之间的友谊。1. F。由本空前后的the All-City Chorus和We stood side by side in the chorus可知，作者在此讲述他们所参加的合唱团，故F项内容符合此处语境。2. A。由本空后的In his basement和In his bedroom等信息可知，作者在介绍Bud所居住的房子。3. D。由第二、三段内容可知，Bud所在的社区和作者生活的社区大不相同，D项是过渡句，在此起承上启下的作用。4. C。由本空后的There were all kinds of stores nearby可知，C项内容符合此处语境。5. B。由本空前的we lived in worlds set apart from others可知，“正是由于这样的原因，Bud感到自己的生活被隔绝了”。B篇（周围的环境）本文是说明文。文章介绍了搭建温室的步骤。1. G。本空前说的是搭建温室的“原因”，下文内容说的是搭建温室的“步骤”，故选G项。2. E。根据本段中的laws, permit, approved可知，要先“了解搭建温室的相关规定，否则你可能会遭遇不好的结局”。3. D。根据本段开头的determine what materials to purchase及随后列举的材料可知D项符合本段语境。4. F。根据本段中的larger, smaller可知，