Ⅱ. 阅读七选五(每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
How to prepare for an exam is a big question that you always ask yourself. Here are some tips that may help you.
• Never fear or hate exams and be confident. Some students study well but still may be much afraid of exams and as a result, they get stressed and won't be able to get good marks. 1()You have to be confident and it is of great help for you to gain success.
• Prepare a good timetable. Prepare a timetable before you start studying. 2()Difficult subjects can be given more time and easier ones less, but most importantly you should spare some time for rest.
• Select a proper atmosphere for studying. Studying atmosphere plays a very important role. 3()So pick a place where you feel comfortable. That is where you feel relaxed and can pay attention to what you are doing. Make sure that while you are studying a subject you are focusing on it only. So keep the books of other subjects out of sight so that you won't be upset about all the things you have to learn.
• Take notes while studying. This is a very important point. While studying, take brief notes. The notes should be short and clear to make the review easier. 4()Yet don't try to cover everything in it.
• 5()On the night before an exam you have to sleep well, at least 6 hours and not more than 8 hours. Remember this will have a great effect on your exam. And stick to your regular diet.
A. Sleep well and eat well.
B. So try to present answers in points.
C. This should include all the subjects.
D. This will be of great use to your coming exams.
E. Good notes should include the most important points.
F. Can anyone study well while others around are watching TV?
G. So leave all your fears and free your mind before an exam.

语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。作者就如何为考试做准备给出了几条可行的建议。
1.G 根据上文(一些学生学习很好,但仍然可能很害怕考试,因此,他们会感到紧张,无法取得好成绩。)可知,G项(所以在考试前,抛开恐惧,放松心态。)承接上文,符合语境,故选G。
2.C 根据上文(在开始学习前准备一个时间表。)可知,C项(这应该包括所有科目。)承接上文,符合语境,且该项中的This指上文“时间表”,故选C。
3.F 根据上文(学习氛围起着非常重要的作用。)和下文(所以选择一个你觉得舒服的地方。)可知,F项衔接上下文,符合语境,故选F。
4.E 根据上文(为了使复习更容易,笔记应简明扼要。)和下文(但不要试图涵盖所有内容。)可知,E项衔接上下文,符合语境,故选E。
5.A 本空是段落主题句,根据上文各主题句可知,此处应该用短小精悍的祈使句。根据下文(考试前一晚你必须睡个好觉,至少6小时,不超过8小时……保持日常饮食。)可知,A项符合语境。故选A。

技法指导
主旨大意题——总结主题
[典题示例]
Some parents will buy any high-tech toy if they think it will help their children, but researchers said puzzles help children with math-related skills.
Psychologist ... found children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop better spatial skills ...
The researchers ... children who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age.
The children who played with puzzles performed better ...
... both boys and girls who played with puzzles had better spatial skills. However, boys tended to play with more complex puzzles than girls ... more active during puzzle play than the parents of girls.
The findings were published in the journal Developmental Science.
What is the text mainly about? ()

A.A mathematical method.
B.A scientific study.
C.A woman psychologist.
D.A teaching program.
[技法分解]
第一步:根据首段点题和文中表“转折、让步、总结”的词汇定位主题句。细读首段,抓取关键词but定位主题句。
第二步:通过各段落主题句的对比以及末段验证确定文章主题。结合各段段落主题句是否支持主题,并细读末段加以验证,得出文章主题是关于益智玩具有助于数学相关技能发展的研究。
第三步:比对选项可知B项正确。

B