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1、 阅读理解(2018烟台诊断)Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for other people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany.“Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impact grandparents health. This link could
2、 be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past when help with childcare was important for the survival of the human species，” said Sonja Hilbrand, one of the researchers.The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70. Overall, after accounting for grandparents age and general state
3、 of health, the risk of dying over a 20year period was onethird lower for grandparents who cared for their grandchildren，compared with grandparents who provided no childcare.Caregiving was associated with a longer life even when the care receiver wasnt relative. Half of all childless seniors who pro
4、vided support to friends or neighbors lived for seven years after the study began, while nonhelpers lived for four years on average.“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society. Caregiving may be thought also as an activity that keeps caregive
5、rs physically and mentally active，” said Professor Bruno Arpino.Arpino noted, however, that caregiving is not the only activity that can improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working, being in social clubs, or volunteering.“Child
6、ren should take_into_account their parents needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare，” he suggested.“It is very important that every individual decides for himself/herself, what proper amounts of helpmeans，” Hilbrand said, adding, “As long as you do no
7、t feel stressed about the intensity(强度)of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”【解题导语】德国柏林一项研究发现，祖父母适当地帮忙照顾孙辈比不照顾孙辈的老年人寿命长。1What is the caregiving study based on?AHuman evolutionary history.BDemand of modern society.CSocial contact between relatives.DDa
8、ta on many elderly people.D解析：推理判断题。根据文章第三段第一句可知，这一发现是从对500多个70岁以上的老人的数据分析得来的。故选D项。2In Arpinos opinion, childcare_Ais sure to keep old people away from illnessesBallows old people to live a more meaningful lifeCcreates more job opportunities for old peopleDmakes social activities inaccessible to old
9、 peopleB解析：推理判断题。根据题干中的“Arpinos opinion”定位至文章第五段中的“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society.”可知，看护小孩让看护人觉得生活有了目的，因为他们觉得自己对他人和社会是有用的，也就是说，看护小孩可以使他们感觉生活得有意义。故选B项。3What does the underlined part “take into account” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?
10、ALimit.BIgnore.CFavor. DConsider.D解析：词义猜测题。根据第六段中的“too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities”及下文的“.their parents needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare”可知，过多的照看责任会使老人无法从事其他有意义的活动，所以孩子应考虑老人的需求、意愿和渴求，同意他们照顾孩子的时间长度
11、和强度的选择。由此可猜测，take into account意为“考虑”，与consider意义相近。故选D项。4What does the last paragraph tell us?AGrandparents can do anything in their own interests.BGrandparents should share more social responsibilities.CProper amounts of childcare do good to grandparents.DCaregiving guarantees every grandparent a l
12、onger life.C解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity(强度) of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”可知，只要你帮忙的强度不会让你感到有压力，这对他人、对你自己都是有好处的。由此可知，适当地照顾小孩对祖父母有好处。故选C项。 七选五(2018临沂模拟)College visits are important.1._. Also, before
13、 you commit years of your life and thousands of dollars to a school, make sure youre choosing a place that suits you best. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit. Explore on your own2_. So try to walk the extra miles and get the complete picture of the campus on your own
14、. When you visit the student center, academic buildings and residence halls, take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards(告示板). They provide a quick and easy way to see whats happening on campus. Eat in the dining hall and sleep in the dormYou can get a good feel for student life by eating in the
15、dining hall. Is the food good? Are there adequate healthy options? And if its at all possible, spend a night at the college. 3._ 4._If you know what you want to study, have a conference with a professor and students in that field. Youll get to observe other students in your field and see how engaged
16、 they are in classroom discussion. They will give you an opportunity to see if the major really matches you. 5._Lastly, if youre comparing several schools, be sure to record your feelings during the visit. They may help you carry on further study before making your final decision.AYou cant get the “feel” of
