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1、专题强化练(五)阅读七选五Passage 1(2019山东临沂高三模拟)The man who could see the futureThe ability to predict the future is a rare talent.American author Isaac Asimov (19201992), one of the great science fiction writers of his age, had such a talent._1_Now that were here, lets see what he got right.来源:学&科&网_2_ Asimov
2、thought computers would cause a revolution comparable to the industrial revolution of the 19th century. Specifically, he said that “mobile computerized objects” would be an important part of everyday life.Here, he clearly predicted our world of smartphones, tables and other devices.He also had a gre
3、at deal to say about space exploration._3_How did Asimov develop his special sense of future developments？_4_ He read the newspapers and magazines sold in his parents candy store.His scientific interest gained sharper focus at Columbia University in New York.Asimov went to study chemistry, but becam
4、e bored with pure laboratory science.Instead, he thought hard about the social implications(作用) of science.He wanted to communicate his ideas to the public._5_ Asimov had his finger on the pulse(脉搏)of both scientific and social change.He had a clear vision of what was coming around the corner for hu
5、manity in his works like the Galactic Empire series(银河帝国系列)“His predictions are absolutely fascinating，” Calum Chase, an English writer, told BBC News.“He was a genius.”AAs a smart boy, Asimov taught himself to read at the age of five.BSpace exploration really can make our life more convenient and c
6、omfortable.CBack in 1983, he was asked to predict what the world would look like in 2019.DOn the role that computing would play in the future, he was amazingly accurate.EAsimov has developed a great interest in computer programming since childhood.FAs an author, his books would feature the theme of
7、social change caused by technology.GThe International Space Station proves his prediction that we would not simply visit space but seek to stay there.Passage 2(2019河南新乡高三质量检测)Why Stand in Line on Black Friday?Standing in line is a pain.At the post office.At the box office.At a restaurant._1_The firs
8、t spot outside some Best Buy stores is usually claimed (认领) weeks in advance, often by a person in a tent.Shoppers at Walmart will print out maps of the store, with circles around their primary targets._2_“These queues are quite different than the usual annoying ones we come across day to day at the
9、 ATM or in the subway，” said Richard Larson, a professor at MIT who has spent years studying line behavior.“Once a year，” he said, “the lines are exciting.Theyre the kind you might tell your grandchildren about.” _3_ Billie LeClere, 45, was first in line on Thursday at Walmart in Manchester, Iowa.Sh
10、e said she was a regular Black Friday shopper.But this year, she came with a specific purpose: to get a good deal on a new TV.She and her husband had recently separated, and he had taken the old TV earlier that day.“The marriage died, not the TV，” she said._4_ “Its going to be nice to have something
11、 thats newerand its mine, not his.”_5_ The following are two of the typical results.The “gotta have it” atmosphere makes people more anxious.Sometimes the behaviour of the queue turns violent.Therefore，lines test patience，personal space especially on Black Friday, when the crowds can be overwhelming
12、 (势不可挡的)AShoppers are excited to buy gifts.BBut on Black Friday, its an experience.CMoreover, the crowds are queuing for good deals.DMany families are queuing to chat with each other.EThe experience gave her a sense of accomplishment.FThey are trying to turn the experience into an adventure.GThe beh
13、aviour of people in lines has inspired decades of research.Passage 3(2019山东青岛高三模拟)We all have days, or even weeks, on the job when our productivity declines.But if your output has been steadily decreasing, it could be because youre wasting time rather than focusing on key tasks at hand._1_Turn off y
14、our cellphoneIf youre eager to stop wasting time at the office, silence your cellphone._2_Turn on your phone only during breaks.Organize your calendarIts easy to waste time when you dont have a preset schedule outlining your days at work.But if youre guilty of not maximizing your time at the office,
15、 itll help to create a daily calendar with blocks of time for various tasks.Organize your space_3_If your desk is in a mess, carve out some time to get it organized.Throw away papers you dont need, file essential documents in some sort of order, and make your supplies more accessible.Build in breaks
16、Sometimes we waste time at work by talking to colleagues, checking text messages, or surfing the internet because our minds need a break from the constant work.If that sounds like you, then youd better schedule some breaks during the day but powering through otherwise._4_The more time you waste at work, the more your manager and peers are l
