专题练习
Passage 6 ✅
精析 P389
I was giving my 5-year-old a bath one night when she looked out of the window at our fence and announced, “You know, Mamma, sometimes, looking at trees helps you to think.” __1__ What a deep observation from a little child! “You are right,” I encouraged her. “What are you thinking about?”
Lately, there have been a lot of changes going on in my life at work. Business has been hard and I have been doing a lot of consultation with customers who haven’t been able to afford help. __2__ I have a need and a desire to help, but I often say “Yes” when my wallet should be saying “No”!
The last few years have been such a struggle for so many of my customers from so many walks of life. __3__ Worse yet, I always have a voice in the back of my head that says if I don’t relax or learn a better way to deal with stress, cancer might come near!
So when my daughter said that sentence, I promised to spend more time in nature. __4__ It is so healing. I have spent a few gym days for hikes in the hills above my house. __5__ I am always more clear-headed after that. So I plan on spending some time this summer in southern California, enjoying thinking at the base of an old, wise tree — with my daughter, of course.
A. I struggle with this.
B. What she said is so true.
C. I just sat in surprise and silence.
D. I have trouble sleeping, sometimes.
E. Have you ever sat in a park and stared at a tree?
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Passage 7 ✅
精析 P389
If you are interested in studying at an American university, you have probably heard about the Test of English as a Foreign Language. __1__ It is the most widely used language assessment exam for American universities.
Many foreign students are frightened of the TOEFL because it is risky. __2__ But a low TOEFL score will limit your choices for financial aid and admission to top schools.
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Plan ahead—It takes a long time to improve your TOEFL score. Many students study just before the test. Raising your score will take months of hard work. You will have to spend a lot of time and energy.
Master the basics first—__4__ You should have at least an upper-intermediate English level before you attempt the test. If you score very low marks, study the fundamentals for a few months and come back to the TOEFL later.
Get a study guide—It is easy to find study guides. Pearson, Barron’s, ETS, and Kaplan all produce quality materials. Take a practice test once or twice a month.
__5__—Using TOEFL practice materials all the time will make you crazy. You can improve your TOEFL score by making English part of your daily life. Some simple ways are listening to podcasts, watching movies and reading newspapers.
The bottom line is: the best way to do well on the TOEFL is to know English well. Throw yourself into English on a daily basis and improvement is sure to follow.
A. The test is widely known as the TOEFL.
B. Good test results on the TOEFL will open many doors.
C. Many students take the TOEFL before they are ready.
D. Use outside resources.
E. Here are some tips for getting started with TOEFL.
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Passage 8 ✅
精析 P390
You should make thorough plans before you undertake a camping trip. Just follow these simple camping guidelines to make your trip safe and rewarding.
Selecting an appropriate tent.
__1__ When determining the size of your tent, you should take into account the number of campers as well as the camping equipment necessary for your trip. There should be enough room in the tent for the camping equipment. __2__
Importance of food.
While camping, you will need enough food to give you enough energy for your outdoor work. __3__ You should use a two burner stove to do all your cooking. Insist on simplicity in cooking and use vegetables and ready-made food during your trip to minimize cooking time.
Adequate sleep.
__4__ Nights are generally cooler than the days so you need to have enough warm clothes to feel comfortable enough to sleep during the night. When buying a sleeping bag, check that you feel comfortable in it. Extra air mattresses may be included in your camping equipment to make your bed more comfortable.
__5__ Bear these camping guidelines in mind and make sure you are fully prepared to enjoy your camping trip.
A. All campers should have adequate sleep during the night.
B. Thus you must have an efficient arrangement for food preparation.
C. The best camping trips are had by those people who prepare the best.
D. The comfort level in a tent determines the success of a camping trip.
E. The size is the most important thing you should carefully consider when choosing a tent.
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Passage 9 ✅ 27min
精析 P390
A person’s nose is important for breathing and smelling. __1__ Some people are able to “lead other people by the nose”. For example, if a wife “leads her husband by the nose”, she makes him do whatever she wants him to do. __2__ They will not change their opinions or positions on anything. If someone is “hard-nosed”, chances are that he will never “pay through the nose”, or pay too much money for an object or service.
It is always helpful when people “keep their nose out of other people’s business”. They do not interfere. The opposite of this is someone who “noses around” all the time. __3__ He is considered “nosey”. Someone who “keeps his nose to the grindstone” works very hard. This can help a worker “keep his nose clean” or stay out of trouble.
One unusual expression is “that is no skin off my nose”. This means that a situation does not affect or concern me. We also say that sometimes a person “cuts off his nose to spite his face”. That is, he makes a situation worse for himself by doing something foolish because he is angry. More problems can develop if a person “looks down his nose” at someone or something. __4__ This person might also “turn up his nose” at something that he considers not good enough. This person thinks he is better than everyone else. “He has his nose in the air”.
__5__ They refuse to obey orders or do any work. Maybe these students do not know the correct answers. My mother always told me, if you study hard, the answers should be “right under your nose” or easily seen.
A. This kind of person is interested in other people’s private matters.
B. In school, some students “thumb their nose” at their teacher.
C. Some people are said to be “hard-nosed”.
D. The nose is also used in many popular expressions.
E. The person acts like something is unimportant or worthless.
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Passage 10 ✅
精析 P391
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes. Identity theft is a crime in which your personal information is stolen by someone and is used in an illegal way. When your identity is stolen, the thief often does fraud with that. He may get a credit card in your name and spend it carelessly without paying the bills; __1__ and you have to be responsible for the traffic accidents he causes...
Why is identity theft becoming so common? __2__ And the wealth of personal details people post on social networks such as Facebook also makes it easier for identity thieves to obtain personal information.
Many people are not aware of the problems caused by this crime. They wake up from their careless attitude only when they become a victim and suffer the damages caused by this crime.
__3__ and this is why it is important that every person should become cautious when using the Internet. The following tips may prevent you from identity theft.
First, make sure your computer has an updated anti-virus and firewall system installed. Second, only enter your credit card details on secure sites, or websites that you’ve used before. Third, __4__ Your date of birth, names of schools attended, phone number or the names of your parents are often required to verify an identity, and thieves can use this information too. Fourth, avoid sharing files as this gives other people access to your hard drive. Fifth, never open suspicious e-mails from unknown source. Last but not least, create complex passwords using a combination of numbers and keyboard symbols and __5__.
A. The popularity of the Internet and computers provides a gateway for the identity theft.
B. avoid giving away too much personal information on social networking sites.
C. He may get a driver’s license in your name.
D. change your passwords on a regular basis.
E. There is no cure for identity theft except prevention.
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