山东大学第二附属中学2020年中考英语二轮复习练习 七选五

七选五文章(1)What makes a group smart and able to solve problems successfully and produce good solutions? Oh, wemayask: what makes a group intelligent? A groups IQ (智商), we might think, would be simply the average intelligence (平均智力) of the groups members, or perhaps the intelligence of the groups smartest member. _1_A groups intelligence comes outfromcommunications that go on within group. A groups intelligence can be calculated, and like the IQ grades of a single person, and it can predict the groups performance on lots of kinds of tasks perfectly. Just like a single persons intelligence can be trained and developed._2_. Here are some suggestions on how to guide the development of smart groups:_3_ The smartest groups are made up of people who are good at reading one anothers social signs. _4_Groups who take the time to discuss how they will work together are more well-organized and successful.As a group member, it is alsoveryimportant for you to share (分享) the floor in the formal (正式的) meetings. The members who just control the discussion or who stay away and dont say much make the intelligence of the group lower. But in thesmartgroup, members connect directly with each other, not just with group leader. _5_ Outside of formal meetings, the smartest groups spend a lot of time communicating, too. All members can have a coffee break at the same time, leading them to do their work more professionally and feel more pleased with their jobs.A But some scientists have found that this isnt so.B Personally, you can choose group members carefully.C And then its better for you to talk about the“how”.D It can be increased by training.E A groups intelligence can also be increasedF They always take an active part in every small conversation that could be added to main discussion.G Each group member should have the same chance to exchange information in the formal meetings.(2) Tigers are fierce animals. They are the bosses of the Asian jungles with their cleverness, quickness and strength. _ As a mother, the Chinese-American writer Amy Chua is definitely a tiger. Her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (虎妈战歌) tells of the strict upbringing she gave her two children. _ Her kids were not allowed to watch TV or play video games. They were not allowed to hang out with other kids after school. They had to be the top students in their classes. And they had to practice the piano and violin for hours every day. _ She admits this caused a lot of tears and anger but she has few regrets (后悔). Chua says, like her, most Asian mothers are tigers because they believe their children can achieve a lot if theyre pushed hard enough. _ They care more about their childrens self-esteem (自尊). They dont want to push their kids too hard for fear of hurting their feelings. American mothers encourage their children to find their own path. So, is a tiger mom better than a pussycat? Perhaps it depends on the differences between Asian and Western cultures. _ Some kids need to be pushed while others respond to a gentler hand. To growl or to purr? There is no easy answer.A. Mothers should be tigers instead of pussycats.B. As a result, her kids became successful. C. She says American mothers are really pussycats.D. Its not possible for the kids to be perfect.E. It may also depend on the child himself.F. She thinks that being strict is the only way to develop a childs potential (潜力) and to make them strong, independent and successful.G. A pussycat, on the other hand, is a homebody that comforts us with its gentle warmth and calms us with its purring.(3)Have you ever wondered what an American high school is really like? This article will describe a typical (典型的) high school and its students.A typical American high school has several large buildings and enough space for about 1,500 students. _1_When students first arrive at school, they go straight to their lockers to put away or get their textbooks and to hang up their outdoor clothes. As American textbooks are expensive, students would rather loan(租借) than buy them. Students must pay back if they lost any of them._2_They usually take a yellow school bus or walk to school if they live close enough. Sometimes their parents drive them to school. When they turn 16 years of age, most take a free driving class at school for one term. If students earn passing grades in the class and also pass their state drivers exam, they can begin driving themselves to school.Each day, students take six or seven classes. They must take science, math, English and social studies._3_In some schools students are required to take one or more of the following special classes: health education, physical education or foreign language studies. Students move to different classrooms for each subject. _4_There is a five-minute break between classes, to give the students the time to hurry to their next class._5_After school more than half of the students are involved in after-school activities. These activities include sports-especially football, basketball, baseball and soccer or clubs, such as yearbook, speech, school newspaper, photograph or student government.A They can choose art, homemaking, fashion design and other classes.BThis is because each teacher has their own classroom.CEvery student is given a locker.DThe regular school day usually ends early in the afternoon.E They all like choosing some interesting classes after school.FAmerican students have different types of school transport.G Different countries have deterrent culture.(4)It is a very common thing for a person to have a good friendMy good friend is DianaShe is a rich and proud girl_1_ so nobody wants to be her friend one day after school，I was waiting for Diana when Vivien came up to meShe gave me a biscuitI accepted it_2_ and from then on，I began to spend more time with Vivien than with DianaI felt a little uneasy After a few days，I went to see Diana for some snacks when Vivien came and sat with meShe offered me a sandwich_3_ She walked awayI was angry with Diana for being so rude and thoughtless“Never mind，”Vivien said“Im used to it” After school，I tried to catch up with Diana_4_ but she would not listen to meShe said，“Go and join your dear VivienI know you make new friends and forget the old ones”For the next few weekswe did not talk to each otherThenone day，Diana came to Vivien and me，saying，”Im really sorry about what I didIm a spoiled(宠坏的)girl，but I also need good friends just like youWould you please forgive(原谅)me?”Vivien and I looked at each other and smiled_5_A She also offered one to Diana，but Diana refused itB She often thinks that she is too good for anyoneC From then on，Diana，Vivien and I have been best friendsD We talked and joked.E While walking home，I tried to correct her attitude.F Every child needs a real friend.G She is pride of having such a good friend.(5)Saying no starts smallAll right then-just one more piece Words every girl has said when they are faced with the delicious cheesecake._1_It isnt just girls. Most of us find it hard to say no to something attractive, however, scientists now say that willpower is very important to success and a happy life. Scientists in different countries have been studying the effects of willpower on peoples lives for a long time. The results are similar, according to an article on February 7 in the Guardian, a famous British newspaper. In one experiment, scientists told young children that they could either have a marshmallow(圆形软糖) now, or two marshmallows in 15 minutes._2_ Scientists then continued studying the children as they grew up. They wanted to see if some children always had stronger willpower. They also wanted to see how having stronger willpower affected their lives. _3_Oppositely, the children who had shown weaker willpower at that young age were more likely to be in low-paid jobs, to be overweight, to have social problems. But there is hope, Roy F Baumeister, an American social psychology(心理学) professor(教授) told the Guardian. Baumeister says we can train our willpower just like we train our muscles.-_4_ You could start by making yourself stand up straight, speaking in complete sentences, or using a computer mouse with the other hand. Scientists have found that people who manage to change little habits often perform much better in laboratory willpower tests. _5_Dont try to do too many things at the same time, or when you dont have enough energy, for example when you are ill. If you already feel tired, you can try to recharge(恢复) your willpower with a good nights sleep and by eating well.A You should have a goal every day.B Waiting obviously needed more willpower.C Even a little practice can strengthen our overall self-control if we do it regularly.D It showed that willpower is the most important to success and a happy life.EYears later, scientists found that the children who had waited for two marshmallows were all healthier, happier and richer adults.FLike muscles, willpower can get tired.GOf course, many of us know we may eat the whole thing in the end. (6) Making a good job choice is almost as good as choosing a good life. _ For my job, there are three important things that I will consider: The first one that I must work in an area I like is most important to me. Someone once said if you find a job that you enjoy, then you wont have to work another day._ I would like to be the most valuable member there. All this is possible only if I like what I do. The second one is that the area of my work must lead me to solve some new and hard problems._ In order for this to happen, the work must provide enough problems. More than just working to live, I enjoy making a difference and trying my best for the whole progress. I would also like to be well remunerated for my hard work, so I can lead a comfortable life with this hard-won money. Then I can provide the best for my family. The third important thing is that I would like to work in an area that would help other people. The work in my mind is in fields such as the army, training or management. In such areas, I can help to develop the abilities of others and bring out their best. _ When I become old, I would like to look back with a great sense of satisfaction that thousands of people have become better persons through my work. I accept the idea that no one should make a choice of a job suddenly or quickly. _Then, he should decide how he works towards it. He should study the proper courses, read the books and speak to knowledgeable persons in that field before making a job choice. A good choice will most probably lead to a better life.A He should decide what he wants to be in the long run.B I would like to stay in the same area for a long time.C A good job choice probably makes people solve a lot of problems.D So, choosing a job is one of the most important decisions to make in life.E It is possible for him to live better.F It would be a most satisfying job to help young people to become the bestthey can be.G I would like to work in an area where I can be more creative. (7) Lets suppose it is a common day of 2060. _ Trips to the moon are being made every day. Taking a holiday on the moon today is as easy as taking a holiday in Europe in the 2020s. At a number of scenery sport（风景胜地） on the moon, many hotels have been built. In order that everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picture window. _ What are people eating now People are still eating food. But many foods now come in pill(药片) form, and the food that goes into the pill comes mainly from green plants. Because people in the world today are many more than those about fifty years ago, most of the earths surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and crops are no longer eaten by pets(害虫). _ Farming, of course, is very highly developed. _ It is possible to run the farm by just using a few computers. People are now largely vegetarians, and they eat only bread, vegetables, fruit and so on and they dont eat meat or fish. You see, as the number of people increases, the number of animals decreases. So people have to be vegetarians. We are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know how to deal with all kinds of illnesses. _ Such would be our life in 2060.A Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment of the young and old.B they want to be healthier.C The harvest is always good.D He feels pretty hopeful about the future.E Of course, things have changed and life is very different.F No one has to be ill any more.G Very few people have to work on the farm. (8) Lets try doing the following experimentWhat to Do： Use string to hang a paper clip or other small object at about chest（胸部）level _ Take three or four steps away from the paper clip _ Try to touch it with the tip of the stickIf you miss，try again，still keeping one eye closedNow try it with both eyes open and see if its easier to doHow it works： In the experiment，you have to judge how far away the paper clip is_ One simple way depends on how much your eye has to focus（聚焦）itselfUsing only one eye，most people will find it difficult to touch the paper clip on the first try，but the brain still gets some information about distancethough not much Your brain can judge distance much better when you look at something with both eyesIn fact，your brain has more than one way to use both eyes in judging distanceFor example，to see anything clearly，you have to make both of your eyes point at the object_ You can feel this happening if you look at the tip of your finger and move your finger toward your nose _ Using that information，the brain can tell how far away any object is，whether it is a basketball or a paper clipA Your brain has several ways of doing thisB Your brain gets information from the eyes about how much they are pointing toward each otherC Now close one eye and walk toward the paper clipD Our brain cant judge the distance of a small object but a big one.E Pick up a stick，such as a broom handleF When you look at a nearby object，your eyes turn inwardG Stand up and jump up and down. (9) My mom isnt fancy like other momsThey wear fancy clothes and drive fancy carsMy mom wears her gardening clothes when she walks me to school When fancy moms laugh，their laughs sound soft and whisperyYou can hear my moms laugh from down the hall_ But before long she starts laughing even harder than before At the talent show，my mom cheers loudly，“Bravo，everyone！Bravo！”instead of clapping politely the way fancy moms do For our class hike（徒步旅行），parents are invitedAt breakfast I go over my rules for Mom，“Please dont whistleDont laugh loudlyNo clappingAnd stay in line” _ My mom wears cutoffs，a floppy straw hat，and her old hiking boots We hike along，all in a lineSoon Mom starts to whistle her hiking songs，Shell Be Coming Round the MountainI shake my head at herShe stops and whispers，“OopsSorry，Jane” We keep hikingEverything is perfect until Our teacher，MsSteele，stops and points，“A snake！”_ “Watch out！It might be poisonous（有毒的）！”MsSteele says The other moms shuttle back some moreHowever，my mom steps forward and says，“HmmLets see what kind it isNope，its not poisonous” I shut my eyesI know whats coming nextMom makes a sudden attack“Got it！”she saysThe other moms scream，not sounding fancy at all Kids gather around as Mom examines the snake“Its OK to touch，”she saysEveryones too scared，but I go first“snakes arent slimy，”I tell themRight away，others line upA couple of the fancy moms come up to touch the snakes tail _ After a while，I look around quicklyEveryones picture is of Mom and me with the snake As we hike back to the bus，I squeeze Moms hand“Im glad I didnt tell you my dont-catch-snakes rule”She smilesBut soon，shes whistling her hiking songs again！ _ Instead，I take a deep breath and sing out tooEveryone joins in，even the fancy momsA All the moms hold their kids hands and back up，except my momB I show her how to laugh quietly and she practicesC I start to make her silent，then stopD I am afraid my mom will make me lose face. E I goes first to touch the snake and other kids follow me.F The other moms show up wearing fancy jackets and sneakersG Later，MsSteele tells us to draw our favorite part of the hike(10)There was a big tree more than a hundred years old living in the middle of a dry land. It gave rest and shelter to hundreds and thousands of travelers. _1_It acted as a connection point of all towns and villages in the nearby area. However, except the big old tree, there was on other trees that can offer rest to the people. The tree has a huge trunk with lots of branches which spread the shadow covering a wide space.One day, two travelers were traveling from a distant p