Nearly all of us have a bad habit，whether we ...

Nearly all of us have a bad habit，whether we know it or not. Some people say they want to get rid of(摆脱) it but don’t know the proper ways. Here’s some advice on how to get rid of bad habits.

Make a list.

Write down why you want to stop a certain behavior，how it’s hurting you and how to get rid of it. This will help a lot. Look at that list regularly.

Join in other activities.

It’s wise of you to do something else when you want to stop your bad habits. If you get angry easily，for example，you can practice having a deep breath or going for a walk.

Give yourself a present.

Before you take action against a bad habit，decide what you’ll do to celebrate it if　 you reach your goal.

Keep off bad habits.

If you are fat and want to lose weight，keep junk food out of your house. If you are a heavy smoker with

coffee，turn to tea and keep away from friends who like smoking.

Be patient.

Bad habits develop over years，so you probably won’t be able to get rid of them quickly. In fact，people often give up several times before being successful，so you should be patient.

Find support.

Don’t be afraid to ask for support from friends，family or other people who have the same bad habits as you.When you talk to others，they might be able to provide advice or encouragement that you usually wouldn’t get from yourself.

1.If you want to lose weight，you should.

A.drink more coffee B.refuse the junk food

C.find support from friends D.find a heavy smoker

2.Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A.It’s not easy to get rid of bad habits in a short time.

B.You can write down the reasons for getting rid of bad habits.

C.When talking to others，you can get what you can’t get from yourself.

D.When you want to stop your bad habits，don’t do anything.

3.From the passage you can learn.

A.why we have some bad habits

B.how to get rid of bad habits

C.what to do to have a bad habit

D.where to find some support

高二英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

“Super-agers” have long puzzled scientists, but now researchers say they are unpicking why some people live beyond 80 and still appear to be well.

Researchers say studies show that super-agers appear to adapt more easily to the slings and arrows of life, and are more open-minded and less sensitive. But they have also made another discovery. Looking at the brains of 10 super-agers after they died, Prof Emily Rogalski, from Northwestern University said they discovered these individuals have more of a certain type of brain cell known as Von Economo neurons ( 神经) than average elderly individuals. “We can’t explain how they ended up with more Von Economo neurons or why that is important. But these are a special type of neurons that have only been found in a couple of regions of the brain.”

Studies have shown there are other differences as well. “When we look at the rate of cognitive ( 认知的) thinning in the cognitively average 80-year-olds, their brains are thinning at nearly two and a half times that of the super-agers,” said Rogalski.

Being underweight also seemed to matter, with those who had a very low body mass index after the age of 80 more likely to die. It’s not bad to be skinny when you’re young but it is when you’re old.

The researchers say they have also found that the common bad habits do not necessarily lead to an early grave, with many super-agers saying they smoked and enjoyed a drink. “We ask them why is it that you think you are a super-ager, how did you get here, and there are a couple of funny ladies and they will say, well it’s　 because I have some alcohol with my friends every day at 5 o’clock. Others have never had a drink,” said Rogalski.

However, Rogalski added, that did not mean that people should take up bad　 habits to live longer, noting that some people might have a genetic makeup that allowed them to tolerate smoking and drinking. Nonetheless, Rogalski thinks we can learn from super-agers. “We are getting quite good at extending our lifespan but our health span isn’t keeping up and what the super-agers have is more of a balance between those two, they are living long and living well,” she said.

1.What can we learn about Von Economo neurons?

A.They can be found all over the super-agers’ brains.

B.They lead to super-agers’ easier adaptation to hardships.

C.Super-agers are found to have more of them in their brains.

D.Scientists have discovered how they are produced in brains.

2.Compared to the average elderly, super-agers　 .

A.have better life habits

B.tend to drink more alcohol

C.are usually much slimmer

D.are slower in brain thinning

3.What does Rogalski intend to tell us by the underlined sentence?

A.We should develop good habits to live longer.

B.We should seek to live well while living long.

C.Super-agers should help us extend our health span.

D.Extending lifespan is harder than keeping health span.

4.What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To reveal some secrets of super-agers.

B.To introduce the ways of staying young.

C.To explain the advantages of living long.

D.To describe various habits of super-agers.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Conflict is part of everyday life. It is not always a bad thing --- it can lead to good discussions and improvements in the relationship between two people. However, if it's not handled properly, it can be destructive and can bother your studies or other areas of your life.

We all have different styles of approaching conflict. Some of us avoid, others compete, give in,adjust or cooperate. Each of these styles has its strengths and weaknesses. So it’s important to know how you approach conflict. Remember that blaming others and refusing to take responsibility for your role in a conflict can only worsen the conflict and lead to more anger, frustration （挫折），or fear. On the other hand, making the effort to listen without judgement, trying to understand the other party's needs, and searching for solutions in which everyone wins lead to healthy conflict resolution and may result in positive change. If you find that you can't work it out with the other person, you may want to seek the help of a neutral party, to help you work through the conflict.

Whether you use the services of a third-party mediator or negotiate a solution between yourselves, the following principles are important to constructive conflict resolution: address the conflict before it becomes much more complex; separate the person from the problem; focus on interests rather than sticking to your position; commit to finding a mutually （相互地）beneficial outcome; avoid blaming others; listen actively; keep the lines of communication open; focus on the future.

Be aware of the possibility that you may just have to agree to disagree. Not all conflicts can be resolved. For most people, values are negotiable and they are not always in line with the values of others. In a diverse community like we have now, we must accept and be respectful of difference.

1.What would be the best title for the passage?

A.How to Resolve Conflict. B.Different Ways for Conflict.

C.Conflict Might Be a Good Thing, D.Not All Conflicts Can Be Resolved.

2.What does the underlined part "a neutral party” in the second paragraph refer to?

A.Supports that can back someone up all the time.

B.People not supporting either side in a disagreement.

C.A group of people who have the opinions in common.

D.Judges that uphold justice when dealing with conflict.

3.The second paragraph is mainly developed by ___________.

A.making comparison B.giving examples

C.listing figures D.explaining facts

4.Which does the author agree with according to the passage?

A.Conflict can lead to your worsening health if you disregard it.

B.Conflict can result in improved relationship if dealt with properly.

C.Conflict can develop better if you blame the other part of the conflict.

D.Conflict can help you if you compete with the other part of the conflict.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Listening to a radio broadcast in a foreign language is difficult for many of us. We may have studied the language for several years, and are able to read it, perhaps even write in it. But listening and understanding the spoken language require special skills. Some people have a natural ability that helps them to learn a language quickly, while others must study for a long time. Everyone, however, can improve his or her listening skills with practice.

We are good listeners in our own language because we have had years of practice. We understand the grammar and the language. We know what to expect a person to say to us in almost any situation. We have been in similar situations many times, and we have heard it all before. We can understand it, even if we do not listen carefully.

But this is not true with a foreign language. We must listen with our full attention. And we must try not to let the cultural style of our language affect our understanding of the foreign language. Listening to a foreign language broadcast is easier if we know something about it. There are clues that can help us. One clue is the time of a day. Morning programs usually contain many short items of news, information or entertainment. The items are short because most of us are getting ready to go to work in the morning. Often we do not have time to listen to long programs. Evening programs are different. There is time for more details about the subjects discussed.

We can get a clue about the program from the music at the beginning, but we must be familiar with the music of the foreign culture. The kind of music—serious and slow, or fast and light—can tell us what kind of program to expect. The name of the program can give us good information about what it will contain.

Another good clue is the broadcaster. The more we listen to the same person, the easier it will be to understand him. His speaking style will become familiar to us. Further, the broadcaster provides clues to the organization of the broadcast at the beginning of the program. The broadcaster usually gives us the highlights of the program to prepare us for the details that will follow.

1.We are good listeners in our own language because______.

A.we have a natural ability to learn language B.we have practiced it for years

C.we listen to our own language more carefully D.our own language is much easier

2.If you don’t have enough time, you can listen to______.

A.morning programs B.familiar programs

C.evening programs D.programs with soft music

3.You can know the information of the program according to_____.

A.its music B.the broadcaster

C.its name D.the time of the program

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

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.选项中有两项是多余的.

1._____

Most of us have one or a few bad habits that we’d like to get out of. But how do you do it? I have a few suggestions that have help you and people around me. Here are some tips that can help you to finally get out of that bad habit.

__2.__.If you tell people around you that you will stop smoking or start to exercise three times a week, then they will check up on you. And you will feel you have to keep your promise because it is let out into the world.

Avoid temptations （诱惑）. ___3.__. Places where you are likely to spend too much money . Things in your cupboard that will not help you to get healthier and you should not have at home at all. And people that drag(拉) you down and back into your old ways.

__4.__ . It may seem like a good idea to change your life all at once. In our daily life , stress and lack(缺乏) of energy usually lead to failure. Don’t try to be Superman or Wonder Woman. Take it easy and break one habit at a time.

___5.___. You will probably not succeed the first time you do it. You fail and you make mistakes when you make changes and try new things. That’s just life and nothing to feel bad about. What should you do next is to try again.

A. Know what usually gets you into bad habits.

B. Simple tips for getting out of bad habits.

C. See your future in your mind.

D. If at first you don’t succeed, please try again.

E. Tell your friends and family .

F. The reason why we need to make good habits.

G. Don’t break more than one habit at a time.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Whenever we see a button, we are eager to press it because we know something will happen. This is true in most cases, for example on a doorbell and on the “on/off” button on the TV. But some buttons are actually fake, like the “close” button on a lift.

Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they don’t have the patience to wait for the lift doors to shut. But lifts’ “close” buttons are a complete scam (骗局), at least in the US － the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.

It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the US, making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter. Only US firefighters and repairmen can use the buttons to speed up the door-closing process if they have a code or special keys.

But to normal lift riders, the buttons aren’t completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.

“Perceived (能够感知的) control is very important. It reduces stress and increases well-being,” Ellen J. Langer, a psychology professor, said, “having a lack of control is associated with depression（沮丧）.”

Experts have revealed that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose. For example, many offices in the US have fake thermostats (温度调节器) because people tend to feel better when they think they can control the temperature in their workplace.

Pedestrian(行人) crosswalk buttons don’t live up to their names either. Pressing them used to help make the traffic signals change faster, but that was before computer-controlled traffic signals were introduced.

But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are aware of these little “white lies”, they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.

“That habit is here to stay,” John Kounios, a psychology professor, said. “Even though I have real doubts about the traffic light buttons, I always press them. After all, I’ve got nothing else to do while waiting. So why not press the button in the hope that this one will work?”

1.What was the author’s main purpose in writing the article?

A.To analyze the functions of fake buttons.

B.To describe some different kinds of fake buttons.

C.To explore people’s different habits when it comes to pushing buttons.

D.To explain the advantages and disadvantages of fake buttons.

2.In America,the“close”buttons on lifts_______.

A.work only when people press them hard for a while

B.cannot speed up the process of closing the door in any case

C.are fake for the convenience of disabled people

D.were specially designed to give people a sense of control

3.The underlined part“for this same purpose”in Paragraph 6 refers to_______.

A.helping people to build up confidence

B.making people more patient

C.making people with depression feel better

D.giving people perceived control

4.According to John Kounios,people who press fake buttons______.

A.don’t know that what they press is fake

B.should give up this habit

C.consider what they do to be meaningless

D.probably do so to kill time

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

How to Live Well

At a certain point in life, thoughts may come up. How well have you lived?1.How well have you treated those you love and care about? Most of all, however, time seems to slip on without too much self-reflection. Maybe it’s time to slow down and think about what it means to live well.

To live means acting.2.You start action, come up with goals, make plans to help work on the desired outcome, and dive in. Not every action will immediately bring about a successful finish of the project, task or undertaking, but you learn from everything you do.

3.Being busy is an effective cure to loneliness, helps avoid depression and self-pity, and keeps us in a constant state of movement. Again, doing things often puts us in contact with others and that’s also a good thing for humans to make interaction with other humans.

But what happens when you don’t give a project or task your full effort? Are you still living well? Or are you shortchanging yourself, trying to cheat and still get the reward?4.Not only learn to face these, but also try to overcome them.

The truth is that everyone cuts corners now and then. Maybe it is because we lack time, energy, financial or other resources. Sometimes we have to make ends meet by shaving off an item or a step. That doesn’t mean we make a habit of it.5.

A.To live means you participate in life.

B.To have a good life doesn’t mean living well.

C.Keeping busy sometimes is important in life.

D.Sometimes you have to face these in your life.

E.How much have you achieved relative to your goals?

F.What can you do if you suffer from an illness?

G.That really means we should stop and think, in order to live better.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Growing up,we are constantly reminded that young people are heavily affected by technology.We are the”antisocial club”，those who prefer to text our friends in the same room rather than make eye contact with them.And even though never-ending studies reveal to us the extent of our social media addiction,we should at least consider that it’s not only our young people’s problem any more.

There’s the rise of the Instagram mums,who like to post an abundance of cute baby pictures,share their mom feelings along the way and show their wonderful lifestyles.They are the so-called”Facebook mum generation”，a growing group of parents that like to overshare.

While all of this might be fine,and even a little humorous,new research suggests that parents’ technology addiction is negatively affecting their children’s behavior.According to the study,40%of mothers and 32%of fathers have admitted having some sort of phone addiction. This has led to a significant fall in verbal interactions within families and even a decline in mothers’ encouraging their children.

There is no denying that I get annoyed when receiving the words”I’ll be with you soon” from a parent,when all I want to do is ask one question.But,at the same time,every day leaving the room to wait until my father is finished with his”serious business”(Farmville),has now become the norm.Whether you want to escape your disturbing children for a bit,or want to stay up late flicking through Twitter,know that wanting to do all of these is normal.We-your children-know how addictive it can be and how difficult it is to switch off.But before telling us to put our phones away at the table or even worse,listing statistics of how damaging social media can be for us,maybe lead by example,considering how much time you spend on the phone and how this is impacting your children and your relationship with us.Maybe in this way we can work on our addiction together.

1.From Paragraph 1,we can know that teenagers nowadays_.

A.enjoy socializing with their friends

B.send messages to their friends every day

C.hate to make eye contact with their friends

D.are heavily addicted to their mobile phones

2.What does the author think of mums’ oversharing?

A.Boring. B.Funny. C.Selfish. D.Meaningful.

3.The underlined word”norm”in Paragraph 4 probably means

A.discipline B.standard C.routine D.custom

4.What’s the main purpose of the article?

A.To share the author’s own experience with the readers.

B.To call on parents to get rid of their own media addiction.

C.To reveal that parents are always addicted to mobile phones.

D.To show the author’s dissatisfaction with parents’ phone use.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

How to Live Well

At a certain point in life, thoughts may come up. How well have you lived?1.How well you’ve treated those you love and care about? Most of all, however, time seems to slip on without too much self-reflection. Maybe it’s time to slow down and think about what it means to live well.

To live means acting.2.You start action, come up with goals, make plans to help work on the desired outcome, and dive in. Not every action will immediately bring about a successful finish of the project, task or undertaking, but you learn from everything you do.

3.Being busy is an effective cure to loneliness, helps avoid depression and self-pity, and keeps us in a constant state of movement. Again, doing things often puts us in contact with others and that’s also a good thing for humans to make interaction with other humans.

But what happens when you don’t give a project or task your full effort? Are you still living well? Or are you shortchanging yourself, trying to cheat and still get the reward?4.Not only learn to face these, but also try to overcome them.

The truth is that everyone cuts corners now and then. Maybe it is because we lack time, energy, financial or other resources. Sometimes we have to make ends meet by shaving off an item or a step. That doesn’t mean we make a habit of it.5.

A.To live means you participate in life.

B.To have a good life doesn’t mean living well.

C.Keeping busy sometimes is important in life.

D.Sometimes you have to face these in your life.

E.How much you’ve achieved relative to your goals?

F.What can you do if you suffer from an illness?

G.That really means we should stop and think, in order to live better.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

What will you vote for? English or another language should be in the U.S.? I think that other languages are useful, too. People will get hurt if there was only English. People that speak other languages will get misunderstood.

If it was only English we would not have won World War II. The soldiers used the Navajo language to trick Hitler and soldiers. Hitler was killing all Jewish people, but the soldiers tricked Hitler and saved the Jewish people by using the Navajo language.

In America we have learned new scientific discoveries. If it was only English, we would not find some new scientific discoveries in this world. For example, Severo Ochoa discovered a synthesis of RNA and spoke Spanish.

If people in America speak only English, we won’t comprehend what others are saying and we are unlikely to trade with people speaking other languages.

Without other languages we wouldn’t have books or music from other countries. For example, The Diary of Anne Frank was written in Dutch and had to be translated to English. It’s important to have a book like this because it talks about history from the perspective of Anne Frank, a girl who died in a concentration camp. Only she could have written that story.

God made us speak different languages and nobody can make this world only speak English except God. I think God created different languages because He wanted a variety of people. For example, there are different kinds of animals, plants, cultures and food. Having different languages isn’t bad because all cultures have positive things to give us.

1.The author mentions the soldiers’ story in World War II to show ___________.

A.the soldiers were tricky in the war.

B.Hitler was killing all Jewish people.

C.the diversity of language is important.

D.only English was spoken in the war.

2.If people in America only speak English, what will happen?

A.They can trade with people speaking other languages.

B.They will feel it not convenient to live and work.

C.They will find it unnecessary to speak other languages.

D.They can enjoy books or music written by Anne Frank.

3.How is the passage developed?

A.By giving examples. B.By making a comparison.

C.By presenting opinions. D.By raising questions.

4.What is the author’s attitude towards only speaking English in America?

A.Supportive. B.Subjective. C.Negative. D.Optimistic.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析