1、t do you any good. Instead, the purpose of this thinking time is to extract (获得) lessons which you can bring to the following day.2Make a commitment to apply the lessonsAfter you extract the lessons, you should make a commitment to apply them. To do so, find some actionable things you can do to appl
2、y the lessons. Next, remind yourself to do them. You may write them down if you want to.3“Close” your dayAfter you have spent the time thinking about the day and extracting the lessons, make a decision to “close” the day. You are done with it; dont think about it anymore.4Bring only the lessons to t
3、he next day and nothing elseAfter you “close” a day, you should not bring anything out of it to the next day except for the lessons you extract. Focus on applying the lessons to the present. This way you will be able to start your day without the burden of yesterday.【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了如何开始你新的一天。【难句
4、分析】Instead, the purpose of this thinking time is to extract (获得) lessons which you can bring to the following day.分析:本句是一个主从复合句,其中which引导定语从句,修饰先行词lessons。译文:相反,这个思考时间的目的是获得你可以带到第二天的经验。1What will happen if we think too much about the past?AThere will be a disaster.BThere will be good results.CWe won
5、t have a peaceful mind.DWe surely wont finish todays task.答案与解析:C考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“We think about the mistakes we made in the previous day, how things went wrong, and how we felt bad about it. No wonder it becomes difficult to focus on the current day”可推知,如果我们对过去想得太多,我们将不会有一颗平静的心。2When should we draw l
6、essons from the past mistakes?AAt the end of a day.BWhen we make mistakes.CAt the beginning of a day.DWhen we regret making mistakes.A考查细节理解。根据“Take time to evaluate your day”中的“At the end of a day, take some time to think about it”“the purpose of this thinking time is to extract (获得) lessons which
7、you can bring to the following day”可知,我们应该在一天结束的时候从过去的错误中吸取教训。3Why should we extract lessons from the past day?ATo set them down.BTo consider them again.CTo make a better decision.DTo apply them to the present.D考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“Focus on applying the lessons to the present. This way you will be able t
8、o start your day without the burden of yesterday”可知,我们从过去的一天获得经验以供现在使用。BFor children, eating with their families is not only about preventing bad outcomes it is also about developing good ones. Several studies have looked at the longterm effects eating with families has on children. Experts say that
9、 these studies do not seem to prove a causeandeffect relationship. However, they do suggest a strong correlation.About three years ago, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) looked at data from nearly three quarters of the worlds countries. Among its findings was the fact
10、that students who shared a main meal with their families were less likely to skip school.Children who eat a main meal with their families are also less likely to be badlybehaved. That is a finding of a study by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University in New
11、 York. In the CASA report, titled “The Importance of Family Dinners ”, researchers say, “Teens who have frequent family dinners are more likely to say their parents know a lot about whats really going on in their lives .” They also claim that when teens say they feel closer to their parents, they ar
12、e less likely to behave badly.Another study from the University of Montreal found that children who ate with their families experience longterm physical and mental health benefits. These children were physically in better shape and drank fewer sugary soft drinks. They also seemed to have better soci
13、al skills.One researcher, Linda Pagani says that there is “a handful of research suggesting a positive link between eating family meals together frequently and child and adolescent health”. Pagani says that mealtimes shared with parents “likely provide young children with firsthand social interactio
14、n, discussions of social affairs and daytoday concerns”. She adds that they may likely help the children have better communication skills with others.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了与家人一起进餐对孩子的好处,这不但能防止不良后果的发生,而且能帮助孩子形成好的习惯。这种关系已被多项科学研究所证明。【长难句分析】1.Several studies have looked at the longterm effects eating with f
15、amilies has on children.本句是主从复合句,句子看似简单,但理解起来有一定的难度。主句是Several studies have looked at the longterm effects,其后是省略了关系代词的定语从句,修饰先行词longterm effects。有几项研究探索了与家人一同进餐对孩子的长期影响。2Among its findings was the fact that students who shared a main meal with their families were less likely to skip school.这是一个复合句。t
16、hat引导的是同位语从句,说明fact的具体内容;who引导定语从句修饰students。同时主句是一个完全倒装句,是表语和系动词前置引起的全部倒装。 其发现之一是与家人共进正餐的学生逃学的可能性更小。4What does the underlined word “correlation” mean?Aeffect BcauseCoutcome DtieD考查词义猜测。文章第一段中谈到,研究似乎并没有证明两者之间有着必然的因果关系,但是作者笔锋一转,引出它们之间还是有一定关系(tie)的。下文也从多个角度说明了这种联系。5In which aspect can eating together
17、influence children according to the OECD?AAcademic performance. BPhysical health.CMental health. DSocial skills.A考查推理判断。根据题干的OECD把线索定位到文章第二段,第二段最后一句说明与家人共进正餐的学生逃学的可能性更小,所以可推知,是否一起进餐对学生的学业水平有影响,故选A项。6How do children benefit from eating family meals together according to Pagani?ABy having healthy food
18、 and drinks.BBy forming good eating habits.CBy becoming more social.DBy understanding their parents life.C考查细节理解。根据文章最后一段中的“likely provide young children with firsthand social interaction, discussions of social affairs and daytoday concerns”“they may likely help the children have better communicatio
19、n skills with others”可知,Pagani认为跟家人一起进餐能让孩子亲身接触社交,并参与对社会事务的讨论等,这很可能帮助孩子跟他人更好地交流。由此可知,Pagani认为孩子可以通过跟家人一起用餐来提高自己的交际能力,故选C项。7What is mainly talked about in the passage?AEasy tips on eating family meals.BBenefits of family dinners to children.CLinks between eating together and child health.DFindings of
20、 studies about enjoying family dinners.B考查主旨大意。这篇文章的主题是与家人一起进餐对孩子的好处,故B项概括得最为全面。C湖北八中联考Coke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886, making it a rather true and tested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries. This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your c
21、oke than usual.1. Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster (除锈剂). If you have a bunch of small rusty objects, put them in coke overnight and give them a good scrub in the morning. Coke helps to break down the rust, making cleaning much easier. Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with i
22、t or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.2. Like the previous item, the citric acid (柠檬酸) in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner. This is especially useful for car windows. Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window, then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matte
23、r from the sugar in the drink. As coke is full of sugar, you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses, or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.3. For those of you who live in areas where skunk (臭鼬) smells can be an issue from time to time, one can of coke added to water with detergent (清
24、洁剂) really helps to break the smell down. If you have been sprayed, stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke wait for a few minutes, then wash yourself with a shower. Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!4. Pots can some
25、times get black on the bottom. The black is almost impossible to remove; this is caused by overcooking. To remove the black and renew your pot, pour in a can of coke (or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch) and put it on the stove on a low heat. After an hour or so, wash the p
26、ot as normal.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了可口可乐在日常生活中的一些妙用。【亮点句积累】Coke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886, making it a rather true and tested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries.(第一段第一句)可乐于1886年被可口可乐公司引进,这使它成为在200多个国家中几代人的相当真实且被验证过的最爱。8What does the underlined word “scrub” in Pa
27、ragraph 2 probably mean?AStart. BCleaning.CShake. DExample.B考查词义猜测。根据第二段内容可知,如果你有一堆生锈的小物件,把它们放在可乐里泡一个晚上,第二天早上好好清洁一下,铁锈就能被除去。由此可推知,scrub意为“清洁”,故选B项。9What is important while using coke to clean car windows?AUse a dry cloth.BRub the window lightly.CDont pour too much coke.DClean the sugary matter thoro
28、ughly.由第三段最后一句“As coke is full of sugar, you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses, or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.”可知,用可口可乐清洗车窗时,把含糖物质完全擦干净很重要,故选D项。10For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?ATo get rid of the black on the pot.BTo break down the rust.
29、CTo remove smells.DTo clean windows.由第四段第一句“For those of you who live in areas where skunk (臭鼬) smells can be an issue from time to time,one can of coke added to water with detergent (清洁剂), really helps to break the smell down.”可知,为了去除异味,可乐应与其他物质混合,故选C项。11What type of writing is this text?AAn advertisement. BA review.CA news report. DA practical guide.D考查推理判断。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了可口可乐在日常生活中的一些妙用;由此可推知,本文最有可能是一篇生活指南,故选D项。D西宁检测For more than twenty years scientists have been searching for signs of life on other planets. Most of these searches have been done over the radio. The hope
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