高中英语信息匹配

信息匹配（共1小题）
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Winter begins in the north on December 22nd．People and animals have been doing what they always do to prepare for the colder months，Sqzeirrels，for example，have been busy gathering nuts from trees．__________
They examined differences between red squirrels and gray squirrels in the American state of Indiana．The scientists wanted to know how these differences could affect the growth of black walnut(黑胡桃）trees．__________The black walnut tree is also a central part of some hardwood forests．
Rob Swihart of Purdue University did the study with Jake Goheen，a former Purdue student nowat the University of New Mexico．The two researchers estimate that several times as many walnuts grow when gathered by gray squirrels as compared to red squirrels．Gray squirrels and red squirrels do not store nuts and seeds in the same way．Gray squirrels bury nuts one at a time in a number of places．________So some nuts remain in the ground．Conditions are right for them to develop and grow the following spring．Red squirrels，however，store large groups of nuts above ground．
________But Professor Swihart says their numbers began to decrease as more forests were cut for agriculture．Red squirrels began to spread through the state during the past century．The researchers say red squirrels are native to forests that stay green all year，unlike walnut trees．They say the cleaning of forest land for agriculture has helped red squirrels invade（涌入）Indiana．_________

A．Gray squirrels are native to Indiana．

B．But they seldom remember where they buried every nut．

C．Red squirrels bury nuts in a different way．

D．The black walnut is the nut of choice for both kinds of squirrels．

E．Jake Goheen calls them a sign of an environmental problem more than a cause．
F．Scientists are  worried  that they will drive away the gray squirrels．
G．Well，scientists have been  busy gathering information about what the squirrels do with the food they collect．

For some people, choosing which sports to play throughtout high school is hard because they have never really played an organized sport before and aren’t sure what they’ll enjoy most. _______
_______  If you’re great at soccer but would rather play football because you think it’s more fun, then give it a go (just make sure it’s cool with mom and dad)!
Sports are meant to be fun. _______ What’s the worst that can hppen? If you get cut， you can always try another sport. And sports like track don’t typically cut participants from the team. You can still participate even if you’re not in the team for the competition.
Some sports, like lacrosse or field hockery, require evey person on the field to be working well together. ___
Sports like tennis, track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and wrestling are all sports where individual performances are tallied(计分) into team scores. ______ However, for the most part it’s possible to win a solo event in these sports and still have your team lose or vice-versa(反之亦然).
No one knows you better than you do. Maybe you enjoy the spotlight. Maybe you get annoyed by the way teammates act. Luckily, there are many individualized sports to choose from.

A．No matter what your problem is, you have to make the decision that is best for you.

B．Sure, certain people perform much better than others but superstars don’t necessarily make a good team!

C．Many people are attracted to team sports.

D．Of course there are exceptions, like relays in track and swimming.

E.For others it’s tough because their friends don’t like to play the same sports.
F.Besides swimming, try canoeing, fishing, sailing, skiing, and, if you’re feeling particularly daring, surfing.
G.If there is a sport you really enjoy but you aren’t sure if you can make the team, try out anyway.

Nowadays a vegetarian lifestyle is becoming more and more popular. Leading health experts agree that maintaining a vegetarian diet is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our families.
  . A well planned vegetarian diet provides us with all the nutrients we need and avoids fat, cholesterol(胆固醇) and the pollutants found in animal flesh, eggs, and dairy products. And it can provide protection against various kinds of diseases, including the three biggest killers: heart disease, cancer, and strokes. The American Dietetic Association states that vegetarians have lower rates of death from heart disease, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension(高血压) . .
Scientists have also found that vegetarians have stronger immune systems than their meat eating friends.    Vegetarians live, on average, 6 to 10 years longer than meat eaters.
  . Animals raised for food consume the vast majority of their calories simply in order to live, just as we do. We feed more than 70 percent of the grains and cereals we grow to farm animals, and almost all of those calories go into simply keeping them alive, not making them grow. Only a small amount of the calories consumed by farm animals are actually turned into the meat that people eat .So it’s really a huge waste, isn’t it? Try your best to find tips for maximizing(最大化) the health benefits of a vegetarian diet.   

A．All of these diseases are more likely to happen to meat eaters

B．Living on plants also saves energy

C．Growing all the crops needed to feed animals requires massive amounts of water and land

D．This means that they are less likely to be affected by everyday illnesses like the flu.

E. Vegetarian diets are the only diets that work for long term weight loss
F. It’s never too late to turn over a new page.
G. Healthy vegetarian diets support a lifetime of good health.

A. Cleaned Up Our Streets B. Made Us Healthier C. Helped Promote the Record Industry D. Guided Us to Travel Abroad E. Encouraged Teens to Communicate F. Changed How We Talk

 
TV That Changed the World
The Simpsons____________
University of Pennsylvania Linguistics professor Mark Liberman wrote in 2005," The Simponshas apparently taken over from Shakespeare and the Bible as our culture's greatest source of idioms and catchphrases.” Liberman's comment sounds crazy---at least until you remember there's a Millhouse quote for every occasion .Even the gatekeeper of language, the Oxford English Dictionary has found a spot for Homer Simperson's trademark "D'oh!"
America's Most Wanted ____________.
The show has helped arrest over I,100 fugitives(逃犯）since its debut in 1988.Many people thought highly of the series as they could enjoy a safer community.
Glee________________
Fox scored a sleeper hit with the musical series in 2009.But the show's real impact came between airings. As most of the record industry failed .the Glee recordings found staggering success on iTunes .By the end of 2011, the cast had sold more 11 million albums and another 36 million single tracks. Meanwhile, the 2011 concert tour grossed more than $40 million.
Sex and the City__________
A 2011 Ohio State University study found that undergraduates who viewed an episode of Sex and the City were more than twice as likely to talk to their partners about sexual-health issues.
ER ____________
ER did more than make George Clooney a superstar. It also changed the way America ate. In three 2004 episodes, the show focused on the doctors' orders for a teenager with high blood pressure: exercise, and eat more fruits and vegetables. While the plot sounds humdrum, it scared viewers straight. In 2007, researchers from the University of Southern California's medical school found that viewers who caught these episodes had started walking or exercising more, eating more fruits and vegetables, or getting their blood pressure checked. How can anyone say watching TV is bad for you?

七选五(共5题，每题2分，满分10分）
If I ask you, “ How do you feel about success?”  What will be your answer?  Most people will say:   _  I want more of it. I deserve it. I am working towards it. Why are those feelings so common?   When they think of succeeding they think of material comforts, they think of happiness, and they think of honor. Certainly, being successful can include all of these things and more.
Now here’s a personal question: What is success? You see, personal success comes in many different forms.   If you want to be successful in your life, then the very first thing you should do is to take the time to decide exactly what that means to you. Never mind what it means to anyone else. What does it mean to you?
_    _Society seems to base the whole idea of being successful on how much money a person earns. But many so-called successful people are very unhappy in their personal life.
So you should have a personal idea of what being successful means to you.    This is the only way to make your success truly meaningful.

A．I feel great about it.

B．Then set right goals.

C．You will feel more successful immediately.

D．Your idea of being successful might not be the same as mine.

E.Think about what being successful would feel like.
F.To some people, being successful means earning a lot of money.
G.Because most of the people feel that being successful is a good thing.

Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently. ________
First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. _______ What you need to do is to find listening resources. The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The Real Player from Real Media.com. The Real Player allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.
Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (受阻) by limited understanding. ________
Here is some of the advice I give my students:
• Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.
• Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times.
• Do not translate everything into your native language.
• _______ Don't concentrate on detail until you have understood the main ideas.
• Listen to something you enjoy.
I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn't understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. _______ Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts. Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didn’t pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.

A．What should you do?

B．But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!

C．However, after several weeks, I got used to the grammar rules.

D．The most important thing is to listen as often as possible.

E．This method usually resulted in confusion.
F．Listen for the general idea of the conversation.
G．But you can’t follow a native English speaker at all!

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Personal Forgiveness

ㅤTaking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step，but don't beat yourself up about them. To err （犯错）is human.（1）＿＿＿＿You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.

ㅤIn a journal or on a piece of paper，put the heading "Personal strengths."（2）＿＿＿＿ Are you caring？Creative？Generous？A good listener？Fun to be around？They don't have to be world ﹣changing，just aspects of your personality that you're proud of.

ㅤAt the top of a second page，put the heading"Acts of kindness." On this one，list all the positive things you've done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework，when you did the ironing without being asked，or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day.（3）＿＿＿＿

ㅤYou could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list.（4）＿＿＿＿That way，you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact，don't wait until you've made a mistake to try this—it's a great way to boost self﹣confidence at any time.

ㅤIt's something of a cliché（陈词滥调） that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes.

The thing is，it's true.（5）＿＿＿＿We' re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.

A．	A little self﹣forgiveness also goes a long way.
B．	Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.
C．	They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.
D．	It's just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.
E．	It doesn't mean you have to ignore what's happened or forget it.
F．	Whatever it is，no matter how small it might seem，write it down.
G．	Whatever the mistake，remember it isn't a fixed aspect of your personality.

Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person

ㅤHere's a riddle：What do traffic jams，long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common？There's one answer（1）　 　.

ㅤIn the Digital Age，we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips.However，research suggests that if we practiced patience，we'd be a whole lot better off.Here are several tricks.

ㅤ●Practice gratitude（感激）

ㅤThankfulness has a lot of benefits：Research shows it makes us happier，less stressed and even more optimistic.（2）　 　. " Showing thankfulness can foster self control，" said Ye Li，researcher at the University of California.

ㅤ●Make yourself wait

ㅤInstant gratification（ 满足） may seem like the most " feel good" option at the time，but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run.And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. （3）　 　 .Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake.You'll soon find that the more patience you practice，the more you start to apply it to other，more annoying situations.

ㅤ●（4）　 　

ㅤSo many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate，and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone，we get impatient about the circumstances.You should learn to say to yourself， "（5）　 　. " You'll then gradually become more patient.

A．	Find your causes
B．	Start with small tasks
C．	Accept the uncomfortable
D．	All this adds up to a state of hurry
E．	It can also help us practice more patience
F．	This is merely uncomfortable，not intolerable
G．	They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience

A． The format of magazines enables children to be exposed to a wide variety of subjects． B． Magazines and newspapers provide adults with critical news． C． Being exposed to magazines and newspapers benefits you a lot． D． Keep interesting magazine pictures to give children story ideas． E． Magazines are valuable assets for many people， but in particular to children． F． Magazines and newspapers are expensive now but out of style．

Magazine Articles： More Valuable Than You May Think

   Parents are often surprised when teachers suggest their children read magazines． Read on to learn about the benefits that reading magazines offers to young readers and how to introduce your children to the medium．

   Magazine Benefits

   Magazine articles can provide reluctant readers with a lively， breezy writing style that can inspire them to read more．

   The articles in magazines are generally short， which allows a child to finish reading a feature article without losing interest due to a short attention span． The writing in magazines also tends to be easy to read， especially if it is a children's publication．

   By allowing your child to read magazines at an early age， you are encouraging development of a useful skill．（1） 　 　Getting into the habit of reading periodicals as a child will foster the habit of reading news articles that may continue into adulthood．

   （2） 　　Magazine articles challenge students to think about issues they may have never considered or cause them to rethink their world view． Information is available in a wide variety of reading levels because magazines are written for every audience imaginable． Many publications cover the same material in different writing styles that might make it easier for your child to comprehend．

   Magazine Activities

   Reading magazines as a family can be used to introduce each other to the various interests that each family member possesses． When your children are finished with their magazines， encourage them to pass their issue on to a sibling or other family member．

   Once each family member has finished reading each magazine， you can use them for art and writing projects． These projects are for family members of all ages：

   1． Cut out pictures to help your preschool and kindergarten children learn their alphabet， numbers， and colors．

   2． （3） 　　Paste the picture at the top of a page and have them write a story about what is happening or what the picture represents．

   3． Clip pictures to create a collage． Many teenagers love using their artistic talents to collage．

   （4） 　　The skills that students utilize and strengthen when reading magazines can be applied to higher level reading and other academic subjects． Encouraging your child to read by giving them a magazine subscription could cause them to take the leap from being a reluctant reader to a voracious page﹣turner．

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Color is fundamental in home design-something you'll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you'll love to live in. Do you want a room that's full of life? Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?___36_____, color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.

Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point.___37_____, they can get a little complex. But good news is that there're really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones.

____38____.They're the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.

Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves.___39_____.They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.

The large color decision in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you're looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant.___40_____.

A．	While all of them are useful
B．	Whatever you're looking for
C．	If you're experimenting with a color
D．	Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with
E．	It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces
F．	So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time
G．	Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways

A Few Tips for Self﹣Acceptance

We all want it …to accept and love ourselves．But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach．（1） 　 　Here's a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction．

●（2） 　　Do not follow the people who make you feel not﹣good﹣enough．Why do you follow them？Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs？Know that your life is your own；you are the only you in this world．

●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made．We are often ashamed of our shortcomings，our mistakes and our failures．（3） 　　You will make mistakes，time and time again．Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better，why not offer yourself a compassionate （有同情心） response？"That didn't go as planned．But，I tried my best．"

●Recognize all of your strengths．Write them down in a journal．Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness．List all of your accomplishments and achievements．You have a job，earned your degree，and you got out of bed today．（4） 　　

●Now that you've listed your strengths，list your imperfections．Turn the page in your journal．Put into words why you feel unworthy，why you don't feel good enough．Now，read these words back to yourself．（5） 　　Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements．See how awesome you are？

A．	Feeling upset again？
B．	Where do you start？
C．	Nothing is too small to celebrate．
D．	Remember， you are only human．
E．	Set an intention for self﹣acceptance．
F．	Stop comparing yourself with others．
G．	When does the comparison game start？

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Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways      . Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.    .Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.    .
The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
●     .
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.      .

A．Use words, not complete sentences.

B．There are three practical note-taking methods.

C．You must write your notes on separate paper.

D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.

E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.
   Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.
Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle.       Ideal (理想的)study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.
Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity.      You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.
    Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.
    This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.

A．Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.

B．Pick a place where your children can study properly.

C．Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too.

D．One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.

E. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.
F. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.
G. Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying.

Article writing has been a way of conveying information through the web. If you’ re a writer, being able to let them stay on your article for more than two seconds is already a success. Your writing style can create more readers for your content if you know how to catch the attention of readers.
Be Direct-to-the-Point
Website writing differs from print writing. People do not want to spend much time on a website because they want to get the information they need.
Be Informative
Articles for web content are briefly written. They flesh out the information without decorations. Be sure that your articles are not confusingly worded. Make sure you organize your facts logically so that your reader can effectively process them.
Be Conversational
Be conversational so that readers can grasp what you mean in your article. With quality content, engage your readers so that your article will have that personal and human touch.
Be Connected
Most article writers just place sentences that state a certain fact to form a paragraph. However, in readers’ hopes, these writers fail to establish a human connection. So it is important to make the connection smooth and not abrupt.

A．Stay away from decorations when writing online content.

B．Most readers like to read articles that“speak”to them.

C．Connection will allow the readers’ minds to effectively process what is written.

D．Get to your point directly so that your readers can process the information.

E. Here are some important points to consider before writing online.
F. Article writing is a fun way of establishing a connection with a reader and a writer.
G. Complex sentences tend to wrongly lead your reader and make them confused.

Britain’s high streets are dying slowly
Twenty years ago, the prosperous high street(繁华商业区) was the heart of most cities. It was crowded with customers.  ____ Nowadays, high streets are declining, with very few shops and shoppers. With about 14 shops down every day, Britain’s high streets are dying little by little.
____ It’s fairly easy to understand. To start with, people are spending less because of the economic recession(衰退). On top of that, more and more people are using the Internet to do their shopping. And it is not easy for shopkeepers in the high streets, either. ____ Finally, there are the out-of-town retail parks with free car parking that sell just about everything at very low prices.
What can be done? Prime Minister David Cameron has hired Mary Portas, a British business woman and star of TV show Mary Queen of Shops, to bring some life back into Britain’s high streets. She's talked about creating “magnets(磁石)” to attract people back to the centre. ______ In one town, a bicycle rickshaw(人力车) service is delivering people's shopping to their homes. ____, where children can be cared for while parents are shopping.
Members of the public have also voiced their opinions. “My ideal shopping center is one where there’s a wide selection of attractive looking shops, with cheap parking and good public transport links,” said a 28-year-old man. “I’d like to see Night Shopping evenings where shops are open through to 10 pm or later,” said a 22-year-old girl.

A．They have to pay increasing high rents.

B．But he is not the only one to solve the problem.

C．But that’s all changed.

D．In another town, they set up a nursery,

E. In another town, they set up night shopping centers,
F. They can make a fortune overnight.
G. Why are high streets in such a desperate situation?