Day107选5阅读(2)

1、Day 107 选 5 阅读 (2)Passage 1文体：说明文词数： 258限时： 7 分钟Trust has been considered as the basis of any relationship, includingfriendship. No relationship can last long with a lack of trust. Not many ofyour friends will have real faith in you as you would like to believe.1Sometimes, it takes years, even a com

2、plete lifetime, to trust someone. However, how do we know if our friends have faith in us?2 With whom will you share things that you dontwant everyone to know? It would be with a close friend, whom you trust as much as you trust yourself. Whom do you look up to for advice when youneed it the most? I

3、t has to be either your parents or your friends.3This is a shining example of trust. You only seek advice from people you hold in high regard and find dependable. The friends who trust you will never forget to include you in the important decisions of their life.Arguments and heated discussions are

4、a part of every relationship,and this is also true for friendship.4While some people find itdifficultto forgive and forget, your friends willnever have problemsmoving on. It is because they trust you and believe that you will nevercause any pain to them on purpose.There are times in life when you fi

5、nd yourself a lonely soldier.5Your friends will never let you down and will strongly stand for you when you need encouragement. You can determine that they trust you and believe in your beliefs, if they side with you when you need them the most.A.People can be extraordinarily jealous sometimes.B.You

6、 know they will never pass on a wrong suggestion.C.In fact, winning trust is, by far, the most challenging aspect of relationships.D.Two people can t have the same reactions to a situation and different opinions do exist.E.No matter how close you are to your friends, you cantake that comfort level f

7、or granted.F.If your friends share their secrets, there a sgood possibility that they have much faith in you.G.However, people fortunate to have been blessed with true friends are never alone in any battle.Passage 2文体：说明文词数： 255限时： 7 分钟Parents are often scared to talk to their kids about money. In f

8、act kids need to understand how to save and manage their money. Proper preparation of your children, even at a young age, can start them downthe path of a successful financial life.1Talk early and often.Children start learning about money long before their first savings account, job or credit card.

9、2 Avoiding the subject until your child needs a bank account can make the conversation hasty and confusing. 3A trip to the grocery story is a good time to explain price comparison, value and inflation. An ATM stop offers a chance to explain that moneydoesn actually come from a machine. You can discu

10、ss both earned income, investment returns and even inheritance. Opening bills is a chance to talk about payment for services, credit card debt and interest rates. Children need to be taught about debt, specifically loans and credit cards.Talk about giving.Children should learn that money doesn t alw

11、aysbeusedneedfortothem 4 Don t just write the charitable check. Get the kids involved in the process by asking them to pick and check charities.Website like http ： / and provide information and ratings.5If they open a savings account, they can place their saving

12、 in the bank to earn a small amount of interest. Besides, they can learn about fees, account maintenance(管理费 ) and even interest. It can provide amotivation for them to save money. You can offer them a prize if they put the money into savings.A.It can also provide assistant to others.B.Open a checki

13、ng and savings account.C.Children are eager to know about money.D.Everyday activities are teachable moments.E.Parents should help their children know how to use money.F.Here are some tips that might help you teach kids about money.G.Begin the conversation even before they work and money. re in schoo

14、l by talking aboutPassage 3文体：说明文词数： 280限时： 7 分钟If you have ever been in a school play or even made believe you were a doctor, detective, or a space traveler, you know the enjoyment that acting brings. Almost all of us have the wish to play the part of someoneor somethingelse. 1In the ancient world,

15、 acting was often associated with religious ceremonies and other special occasions. As far back as 2200 B.C. trained Chinese actors performed ceremonial dances in costumes and makeup atharvest festivals. 2 To the dance was gradually added pantomimethe imitation of movements and gesturesas well as th

16、ewearing of masks, the singing of chants, and finally the use of dialogue.While acting was coming into its own in the ancient Chinese classical theatre, it was doing the same in the western world, in Greece. From about 500 B.C.on, acting became a highly specialized art in Greece. Greek actors, howev

17、er, still wore masks, and their motions were largely fixed by custom. 3Modern acting, by contrast, gives the individual actor great opportunity to develop his or her personal talents for serious, comic, or musical drama. The names, faces, and styles of famous movie actors are knownworldwide. 4 A spe

18、cial form of acting takes place in radio drama, which was highly popular before television. In radio drama the actorsface an unique challenge. They are unseen by their audience. So they must rely on voice alone to make their characters real to the listener.5 Only forty percent of Broadway actors are

19、 employed, most ofthem for only part of the year. Those who become stars need not onlytalent, but determination. They must not be easily discouraged. Otherwise, they might give up before the opportunity for stardom presents itself.A.The origins of acting are in the act of remembering.B.Drama in Gree

20、ce began with festivals honoring Dionysus.C.It is believed that this was the first step in the development of acting.D.Historical records indicate that this desire is as old as civilization itself.E.Acting is not, as many people think, a quick, easy road to fame and riches.F.Broadway and television

21、provide other stages on which actors can display their talent.G.Consequently, they had little opportunity to demonstrate their individual personalities.Passage 4文体：说明文词数： 271限时： 7 分钟How to Keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you1Do not h

22、ide things from them, and do not lie. Don t be afraidto say things that aren t very flattering about you. Getting them to trustyou is the most important element in any relationship. If there sthere s nothing there. So please be honest and they ll learn to open uyou.Make sure you give them respect. N

23、owrespect isnjust simplytreating her or him nicely. There s a lot more to it. You have to learn toadjust to their liking.2Dont just think about yourself; think aboutwhat your partner needs out of it as well.3 Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make

24、them feel you are someone they canreally count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to count on you when needed. Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them, and joke with

25、them. Laughtermay seem silly, but it s the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparksalive.4Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust.And always communicate how you feel, even if it s something that upsetyou. Instead ofscreaming, talk to them.5Itimportantstocommunicate th

26、is to them, so do not keep it bottled up.A.Show them your personality.B.Be an honest person with them.C.Make sure you are encouraging to your partner.D.Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.E.Don t start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.F.Basically, learn to study your partne

27、rs moods, wants and needs.G.If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner.答案及解析Passage 1【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，围绕“信任 ”展开，结合生活实际情况介绍了在生活中如何才能知道我们的朋友是否信任我们。1.C【解析】下文提到需要很多年、甚至终生才能信任某人，显然填入内容与赢得信任相关，因此答案选C 项。2.F 【解析】上一句问到 “如何知道朋友信任我们 ?”显然填入句是方法之一，抓住下一句中 share things 不难确

28、定答案选 F 项。3.B 【解析】该段第一句提及 for advice 寻求建议，并提到你想征求他人意见时最想找的是你的父母或朋友， 此处是给出原因： 你知道他们不会害你。故选 B 项。4.D 【解析】抓住前一句中 Arguments and heated discussions，不难推知答案选 D 项。5.G【解析】上文说人生中有时候你会感到孤独，下文则说真正的朋友绝不会让你失望或沮丧， 显然需填入表示转折关系的语句， 因此答案选 G 项。Passage 2【语篇导读】文章指出孩子需要学会节省并支配钱，因此父母不要避开这个话题，之后就父母关于钱如何教育孩子给出了几点建议。1.F【解析】填入承

29、上启下的语句，根据下文的几个小标题可以看出是给出的几点建议，因此答案选F 项。2.G【解析】下一句谈及了避谈该话题的弊端，显然此处填入G 项。3.D【解析】填入句需要总结段落大意，通读该段，文中列举了生活中教孩子的几个时机，由此不难确定答案选D 项。4.A【解析】空缺处之后谈及charitable check，并给出慈善机构的网址，由此推测此处表示将钱用于帮助别人，答案选A 项。5.B【解析】根据下文段落第一句中open a saving account不难确定答案选B 项。Passage 3【语篇导读】本文介绍表演的乐趣。1.D【解析】该空前面一句说“几乎每个人都有表演的欲望”，D 项中的 desire 即指这种欲望。2.C 【解析】根据该空后面的gradually