Day 127选5阅读4.docx

1、Day 12 7选5阅读4Day 12 7选5阅读(4)Passage 1文体：说明文 词数：377 限时：8分钟Family ValuesTo understand a nation, you should first get to know its minimum unitfamily. 1 In the US, upon reaching an appropriate age, children are encouraged, but not forced, to “leave the nest” and begin an independent life. 2 Parents do n

2、ot arrange marriages for their children, nor do children usually ask permission of their parents to get married. Young adults meet their future spouses(配偶) through other friends, at jobs, and in organizations and religious institutions. Although children choose their own spouses, they still hope the

3、ir parents will approve of their choices. Parents feel that children should make major life decisions by themselves in many families. A parent may try to influence a child to follow a particular profession but the child is free to choose another job. 3 A son may deliberately decide not to go into hi

4、s fathers business because of a fear that he will lose his independence in his fathers workplace. This independence from parents is not an indication that parents and children do not love each other. Strong love between parents and children is universal and this is no exception in the American famil

5、y. 4 It is not like we Chinese. Parents are rulers and masters. We Chinese love our parents with fear and total respect. In America, children always have their own opinions and even can talk about some sensitive problems with their parents, like family financial situation, the relationship between m

6、other and father, and even sex. 5 Therefore, it is contrary that, on one hand, Americans admire independence and equality that they dont want to make sacrifice to make up a family, but on the other hand, Americans think highly of family in their value system. A.In the American family, children and p

7、arents are equal. B.It can reflect the traditional values and customs of a nation. C.When it comes to big problems, children do not have to always follow their parents ways. D.After children leave home, they often find social relationship and financial support outside the family. E.Although American

8、s pay much attention to independence and equality, they dont believe in making sacrifice. F.Sometimes children do precisely the opposite of what their parents wish in order to declare their independence. G.Many of them are expected to leave what could be lifes most important decisionmarriage almost

9、entirely up to luck. Passage 2文体：说明文 词数：252 限时：7分钟How to Sleep BetterIf youre having trouble getting good sleep through the night (turning, waking up more than once, for example), this text will tell you what you can do to ensure a peaceful nights sleep. 1.Get on schedule. Changing your sleeping tim

10、e by more than an hour can severely disturb your sleep quality. 1 For example, if you normally wake up at 6 a.m. on weekdays to get to work, you might go to bed around 10 p.m., because thats when you start to feel sleepy, and its also a good time to ensure 8 hours of sleep. If, on the weekend, you s

11、leep until 9 a.m., you probably wont be able to fall asleep that night until 1 a.m. 2. 2 Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep. Digestion slows down while asleep, and a full stomach may interrupt sleep. Similarly, you should avoid going to bed with an empty stomach, as a compl

12、etely empty stomach may equally disturb your sleeping patterns. 3. 3 Exposure to light during the time when youre supposed to be sleeping can disrupt your bodys internal clock. Turn your light off, or use a very dim night light 4 They include windows, LED clocks, computer lights and cable boxes. 4.C

13、hange your sleeping position. You may think that its impossible to control what position you sleep in since you arent fully aware of what you are doing, but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference. 5 A.Try to avoid all sources of light. B.Keep the room as dark as possible. C.Make no

14、te of unusual circumstances. D.Be mindful of what you eat or drink before bed. E.Sleep is considered to be adequate only when there is no daytime sleepiness.F.In other words, sudden change of sleeping time will affect your “biological clock”. G.So if you wake up in the middle of the night, make an e

15、ffort to have a comfortable position.Passage 3文体：说明文 词数：233 限时：7分钟Although different universities in the US have different admissions policies, most determine admission based on several standards, including a students high school course of study, high school Grade Point Average(GPA), participation i

16、n activities, SAT or ACT exam scores, a written essay, and possibly a personal interview. The university admissions office considers whether a student has taken courses in high school that, have prepared him or her for more difficult coursework. A students high school GPA is also considered. 1 Each

17、letter grade is assigned a number of points: A=4 points, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F=0 point. A GPA is calculated by adding all of the points earned for each course grade and dividing the total points by the total number of courses taken. 2 Universities prefer to see applications from high school students w

18、ho have engaged in activities in their spare time, such as clubs, athletic teams and student government. 3 Most students in the US take the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT during their final year of high school. Each university sets a minimum SAT or ACT score that a student must achieve in order to be

19、 admitted. These are standardized quantitative examinations. The SAT tests critical reading, math and writing skills. 4 Students are often required to write an essay as part of the application process. 5 The applicants may also be required to have a personal interview with a representative from the

20、admissions office. A.A student who fails a required course must repeat the course. B.A GPA is a figure representing a students accumulated grades. C.Each admissions office determines the length and content of the essay. D.For example, a GPA of 3.0 is a “B” average for all of the courses taken. E.A s

21、tudent graduates after he or she has successfully passed all the required courses. F.The ACT tests English, math, reading, science reasoning and optional writing. G.Voluntary participation in these activities shows students have learned valuable life lessons. Passage 4文体：说明文 词数：234 限时：7分钟Americans u

22、se the term “college students” to refer to students either in colleges or universities. Not only that, Americans almost never say “going off to university” or “when I was in university”. That sounds British. 1 College, university：whats the difference? 2 Both offer undergraduate degrees in the arts a

23、nd sciences, for example. And both can help prepare young people to earn a living. But many colleges do not offer graduate studies. Another difference is that universities are generally bigger. 3 Another place of higher education, especially in technical areas, is an institute, like the Massachusett

24、s Institute of Technology. Yet even an institute of technology can offer a wide choice of programs and activities. Modern universities developed from those of Europe in the Middle Ages. The word “university” came from the Latin university, describing a group of people organized for a common purpose.

25、 4 In England, colleges were formed to provide students with places to live. Usually each group was studying the same thing. So college came to mean an area of study. The first American universities divided their studies into a number of areas and called each one a college. This is still true. 5 For

26、 example, Harvard College is the undergraduate part of Harvard University. Programs in higher learning can also be called schools, like a school of engineering or a medical school within a college or university. You know, learning all these terms is an education in itself. A.There are more universit

27、ies than colleges in the USA.B.A college can also be part of a university. C.“College” came from collegium, a Latin word with a similar meaning. D.They offer more programs and do more research. E.Universities and colleges offer students different opportunities. F.Colleges and universities have many

28、things in common. G.Instead, they say “going off to college” or “when I was in college”. 答 案 及 解 析Passage 1【语篇导读】本文介绍了美国家庭的价值观，他们崇尚独立和平等，虽然不愿意为家庭做出牺牲，但是在他们的价值体系中，家庭仍然是不可或缺的。1.B 【解析】根据文章的标题 Family Values 以及上文的 To understand a nation，you should first get to know its minimum unitfamily.可知，要了解一个国家，你首先应该

29、了解其最小的单位家庭。家庭能够反映一个国家的传统价值观和习俗。故选B项。2.D 【解析】由上文的to“leave the nest”and begin an independent life.可知，在美国，到了合适的年龄，孩子们就被鼓励但不是被迫离开家开始独立的生活。在孩子们离开家以后，他们常常在家庭之外找到社会关系和经济援助。故选项D符合题意。3.F 【解析】根据上文的 A parent may try to influence a child to follow a particular profession but the child is free to choose another

30、job.以及下文的 A son may deliberately decide not to go into his fathers business because of a fear that he will lose his independence in his fathers workplace.可知，为了宣布自己独立，有时孩子们会做与父母的愿望恰恰相反的事情。故选项F正确。4.A 【解析】由下文的 It is not like we Chinese.Parents are rulers and masters.可知，不像我们中国人，父母像统治者和主人一样高高在上。在美国的家庭里，孩

31、子和父母是平等的。故选A项。5.E 【解析】由下文的 Therefore，it is contrary that，on one hand，Americans admire independence and equality that they dont want to make sacrifice to make up a family可知，虽然美国人崇尚独立和平等，但是他们不想为了家庭而牺牲个人。故选项E符合题意。Passage 2【语篇导读】本文讲述如何才能有更好的睡眠质量，作者提到四点建议。1.F 【解析】根据上文的 Get on schedule.Changing your sleep

32、ing time by more than an hour can severely disturb your sleep quality.可知要遵循一定的时间表入睡，而改变睡眠时间可能会影响你的睡眠质量，这与F项意思一致。2.D 【解析】根据下文的 Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep.可知，吃饭后至少要过三个小时再去睡觉。故选D项(注意你睡前所吃或喝的东西)。3.B 【解析】根据下文的 Exposure to light during the time when youre supposed to be sleeping can disrupt your bodys internal clock.可知，光线会扰乱你的生物钟。故选B项(尽可能保持房间黑暗)。4.A 【解析】根据上一句 Turn your light off,or use a very dim night light.可知，要关闭所有的灯或使用光线暗的夜灯。故选A项（努力避开所有的光源）。下文的 windows，LED