高中英语七选五专题练习及解析（时间：100分钟，满分：100分）（一）How to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. 1 But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.Associate with others.The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 2 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.3Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.4 .The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 5 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A. Be cheerful.B. Do things together.C. Do not wait to be spoken to.D. Try not to find fault with your friends.E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.（二）The benefits of keeping a journal (日志)If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. 6 Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.◆It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn’t write it down? 7 But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I’m away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go.I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.◆It helps you review all the lessons you’v e learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you’ve learned and the ideas you’ve gotten.8 You can use the ideas to propel (鞭策) yourself forward.◆9 After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how f ar you’ve gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.◆It helps you expand your ideas. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. 10 In the end, you will expand your ideas.A. I often experienced that myself.B. It trains you to express your thoughts.C. It allows you to see your progress over time.D. Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.E. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.F. And to be honest, I can’t imagine what my life would be like without it.G. Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.（三）Everyone can benefit a lot from reading books. The following is about the various benefits of reading books.11 Whenever you read something, you learn information that you otherwise wouldn’t have known. It can be a fact about history or a theory you didn’t know existed. If you want to learn new words, reading books is a great way to enlarge your vocabulary.12 Similar to solving puzzles, reading books allows your mind to practice its processing skills. Going without books for too long will turn your mind into a whirl(混乱).One of the primary benefits of reading books is its ability to develop your critical thinking skills. 13 Wherever you are faced with a similar problem in real life, your mind is able to put its mystery-solving skills to atest.One of the real benefits of reading books is that the information in it can be accessed over and over again. For example, reading a cookbook allows you the luxury of reviewing the procedures whenever you need to. 14 Don’t even think about writing the information down because you may lose the paper you wrote down on sooner or later.These are just some of the wonderful benefits of reading books. 15 If you can’t even go outside, you can download free e-books on line and read them on your computer. That way, you can set how advantageous reading can be for yourself.A. Reading books keeps your mind active.B. You can improve your memory by reading.C. Reading books provides you with new knowledge.D. Following a recipe from a cooking show will be difficult.E. Reading mystery novels, for example, sharpens your mind.F. Reading keeps your mind in good condition.G. Why don’t you drop by the bookstore or library and pick a book up?（四）How to Deal with Being Taken for GrantedFrom an early stage in your life, you are taught to respect others, and do kind things for them. However, in some cases, people begin to take advantage of your kind nature, expecting more from you. 16 If you feel as if there are people in your life who take you for granted, it’s time to protect yourself.Know that you have the right to feel respected. Social and cultural pressures may encourage you to believe that it’s rude to say “no” to others when they ask you for things. You may also have been taught to feel that your work is less valuable than others’ and does not deser ve acknowledgement. 17 Everyone has the right to be respected and appreciated, and it isn’t wrong to want to be treated that way.Identify what has changed in the relationship. If you feel taken for granted, it may be because you once felt valued by the person who is now taking you for granted. It might also be because the knowledge that you should feel appreciated but do not. 18 It can also help you find a solution for the relationship.19 You know that you don’t want to feel taken for granted. Bu t what do you want? It will be hard to see any change in your situation if you feel vague dissatisfaction but have no clear ideas on what would improve it.20 Once you know the change about the relationship clearly, you’ll be able to take better action to get you there.A. Think about what you want.B. Practice what you want to say.C. These things can lead to you feeling taken for granted.D. Try making a list of things that you would like to see the change about the relationship.E. If you feel taken for granted by others, you need to communicate that to the other person.F. Such people may repeatedly ask you for favors without returning any favors or showing you any respect.G. Whatever the cause is, identifying what has changed your interactions with the other person can help you feel better.（五）We’ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and it’s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.All the things that you have been through, all the people you have met and interacted with can have an impact on your attitude. If you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a poor attitude towards life, there is no need to worry. 21Identify and understand what you want to change.The first step towards change is clearly understanding what needs to be changed. 22 When it comes to changing your attitude, you need to do an honest and in-depth self-evaluation so you could point out exactly which of your traits need to be improved or totally changed.23Find someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and encouragement to move beyond your temporary failures in your journey towards becoming a better person.Choose the right company.As they say, “Bad company corrupts good character.” You don't expect yourself to be able to change if you go on surrounding yourself with people who possess all the negative traits that you want to change. Consider befriending new people, especially those who are optimistic and have a healthy attitude towards life. 24 Believe that you are able to change.25 If you don’t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life can change, it just won't happen—you will either never start, or give up quickly that you won't have even given yourself the opportunity to succeed.A. Look for a role model.B. There is always an opportunity for change.C. Setting clear goals is the key to success in any endeavor.D. Think about how your attitude change will affect your life.E. The greatest obstacle is our inability to trust in what we can do.F. Your effort to change will be easier with these people as friends.G. Fix your mind on the things that would come as a result of your attitude change.（六）You have the education and the work experience. 26 However, to have a successful job interview, these are still several things you should do.1). Know about the company where you are trying to get a job. Find out what the company does and who their competitors are.2). 27 Most interviewers will ask a question relating to your strengths and weaknesses. Before the interview, examine the job you are applying for and determine the top skills needed for that position. For instance, if you are applying for a job as a telephone operator, it’s more i mportant that you have strong communication skills than that you are tidy.3). Have evidence. 28 But if you can tell the interviewer about a time you organized an event, it make the fact much more solid4). Prepare questions to ask about the company and the job.29 When you are under pressure, it can be difficult to think straight. Preparing before the interview will make it easier to give answers to those tough questions. But you can’t think of every question they might ask.30 Remember, first impressions are lasting.A. An interview is a stressful eventB. So relax and be confidentC. Good organizational skill are more than importantD. Know your competitorsE. Know yourselfF. Now all you need is the jobG. It’s easy to say you have good organiza tional skills（七）Successful female singers tend to have slim figures and pretty faces. But even if British singer Adele Adkins, 27, doesn’t quite fit into this image, it hasn’t stopped her from a smashing success. Adele’s album 25 sold 3.48 million copies in the first week of its release, making it the biggest-selling album of 2015. 31First and foremost, Adele’s voice plays the most important part in making her popular.32 As the Chicago Tribune commented, she sings about her personal struggles sincerely with emotional words that invite everyone into her world. The pain and longing in her songs satisfy a universal need for love. It is this sense of ‘we’ve been here before’ that makes Adele.But music is not all that matters. 33 In a comedy show, Adele was shown to be the one who could make quarrelling relatives at the Thanksgiving dinner table put their differences aside. She collected many life-long fans with her girl-next-door charm.34 Jillian Mapes wrote about this on the N ew York magazine site Vulture: “Adele is among the first plus-size female cultural idols（偶像）to reach the highest level of success without having to make herself the butt（笑柄）of fat jokes…She’s shaped like me and like two-thirds of American women.”35A. In other words, Adele sends a feminist (女权) message by being who she is.B. Adele is not just a woman but an everywoman.C. What is behind the soaring popularity?D. Adele’s hard work also matters.E. Do you want to know more about the life of Adele?F. Adele’s easy-going personality is also a plus.（八）Lifestyle changes are a process that takes time and requires support. Here are five tips from the American Psychological Association to help you make lasting, positive lifestyle and behavior changes.Make a plan that will stick.Your plan is a map that will guide you on this journey of change. 36 want to exercise more? Detail the time of day when you can take walks and how long you’ll walk. Write everything down, and ask yourself if you’re confide nt that these activities and goals are realistic for you.Start smallAfter you’ve identified realistic short-term and long –term goals, break down your goals into small, manageable steps that can be measured. If your long-term goal is to lose 20 pounds within the next five months, a good weekly goal would be to lose one pound a week. 37Change one behavior at a time.Unhealthy behaviors develop over the course of time, so replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones requires time. Many people run into problems when they try to change too much or too fast. 3839Whether it is a friend, co-worker or family member, someone else on your journey will keep you motivated and accountable. Perhaps it can be someone who will go to the gym with you or someone who is also trying to stop smoking.Ask for support.Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen strengthens your commitment. If you feel unable to meet your goals on your own, consider seeking help from psychologists. Making changes takes time and commitment, but you can do it. 40 Minor missteps on the road to your goals are goals are normal and okay. Resolve to recover and get back on track.A. Find a partner.B. Communicating with your friends.C. When making your plan, be specific.D. Just keep it in mind that no one is perfect.E. To improve your success, focus on one goal or change at a time.F. By taking steps gradually you’ll feel successful in meeting your goal.G. Careful planning means setting small goals and taking one step at a time.（九）Much meaning can be conveyed clearly with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak. 41 In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not for too long. And if he sensed that you are staring at him, he may feel uncomfortable.The same is true in our daily life. If you are stared at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you. 42 . Eyes do speak, right？Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. 43 . If a man stares at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to look away from her, his intentions are obvious. He wishes to attract her attention, and let her know that he is admiring her.However, when two persons are engaged in a conversation, the speaker will only look into the listener’s eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking. 44 If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking as if he trying to control you, you will feel awkward. A poor liar usually expose s himself by looking too long at the victim. He wrongly believes that looking straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication. 45Actually, eye contact should be made based on specific relationship and situation.A. On the contrary, it will give him away.B. Do you have such a kind of experience?C. That’s what normal eye contact is all about.D. Actually, continuous eye contact is limited to lovers only.E. After all, everybody likes to be stared at for quite a long time.F. But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.G. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way.（十）How Not to Be AwkwardNot at all us are outgoing and ready to take the world by storm. 46 This usually happens when a person is still in his or her teen years and going through the socialization process. So, what can a person do to overcome this tendency to be awkward? Let’s try to find answers to the questions.Stay in shape and dress up wellSometimes, awkwardness could be due to being overweight. When you are large in size, you tend to get very self-conscious. So, in order to avoid this, get into the habit of exercising every day. 47 If you look as if you have just stepped out of a 1980’s film when actually it is 2011, there is no doubt that you are bound to feel awkward about yourself?Be optimisticAnother effective tip on how not to feel awkward is to always keep a smile on your face. 48 On the other hand, a smiling, happy and positive think person is appreciated by everybody. So, smile when you meet acquaintances or even strangers, say a cheerful “Hi!” and automatically some of your awkwardness will disappear completely!Participate in team activitiesThis one really helps. Awkwardness generally develops when a person remains isolated from others. So ,in order to change this situation, join groups. 49 Joining people in book reading sessions as well as debates will help remove your awkwardness. Choose any activity of your choice, such as playing team sports or joining a dance class, and soon you will find your comfort level around people increasing day by day!Develop your personalityBeing a book-worm or an Internet addict will not get you anywhere. For self-improvement, take up a hobbythat adds meaning to your life. Learn singing or try adventure sports. 50A. Learn how to end a conversation.B. Secondly, have appropriate clothes on.C. For instance, if you are a reading lover, join a book club.D. If you look sad, nobody will actually like being with you.E. Something as simple as listening to music will do wonders too.F. Many among us are shy and may even feel kept apart from others.G. Awkwardness could be because you do not have anything in common to talk about.高中英语七选五专项练习及解析（时间：100分钟，满分：100分）（一）1----5 E C B G D（二）6----10.F A G C E（三）11----15 C F E D G（四）16----20.F C G A D（五）21----25.B C A F E（六）26----30 F E G A B（七）31----35 C G F B A（八）36----40 C F E A D（九）41----45 B G F C A（十）46----50 F B D C E。