A

(2016·河北省衡水中学高三一调考试)

Laziness is a state of inaction. It is something that you do, not something that you are. Being lazy means you have no __1__ to do anything.Many people are __2__ themselves to be someone who is lazy. In this article, I am going to __3__ with you something that will help you see this state of inaction in a(n) __4__ way.

Lazy people are often seen as useless. __5__， are they really being lazy or are they acting lazy?Acting lazy is suggesting that your laziness is __6__. But being lazy suggests that it lasts long. Many people are not really lazy; they __7__ are people who are temporarily acting that way.

So what __8__ a person to be inactive? The answer is a lack of goals. If you give someone a good enough __9__ to do something, he will do it. People who don’t __10__ to do anything just haven’t found a good enough reason to do it. __11__ students don’t study because they don’t see the __12__ in studying. If you give them a reason, a strong enough reason, they will take __13__. For example, if you are too lazy to go to the gym, would you go if someone __14__ you a million dollars to go? If you are too lazy to clean out the garage, would someone __15__ a gun to your head help you take action? The reason can be positive or negative __16__ it’s strong enough to induce (引起) action.

The bottom line of knowing how to __17__ laziness comes down to finding enough reasons to take action. Action will __18__ success while inaction will result in __19__. To motivate someone who is lazy, what you need to do is to help him find enough __20__ to work towards a certain goal.

1.A.courageB.question

C.time D.motivation

2.A.agreeing B.denying

C.considering D.refusing

3.A.argue B.share

C.compete D.compare

4.A.different B.interesting

C.ordinary D.primary

5.A.Otherwise B.Besides

C.However D.Therefore

6.A.correct B.false

C.temporary D.inspirational

7.A.simply B.occasionally

C.often D.hardly

8.A.stops B.causes

C.discourages D.demands

9.A.worry B.gift

C.fear D.purpose

10.A.want B.devote

C.take D.come

11.A.Hardworking B.Lazy

C.Young D.Confused

12.A.point B.success

C.situation D.difficulty

13.A.part B.place

C.action D.control

14.A.lent B.owed

C.borrowed D.offered

15.A.firing B.pointing

C.shooting D.hiding

16.A.so that B.as soon as

C.in spite of D.as long as

$来&源：17.A.win B.fight

C.overcome D.ban

18.A.result from B.fight for

C.ask for D.lead to

19.A.influence B.failure

C.pressure D.happiness

20.A.reasons B.money

C.energy D.confidence

B

(2016·广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试二) Eco­tourism involves people traveling to beautiful but environmental sensitive places. Such trips are __1__ carried out with an experienced guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining __2__ as more people search for new travel experiences.

Eco­tourism has many benefits. First, all the __3__ spent by the tourists is used to__4__the important environmental spots they visit. Second, it helps__5__to better understand the environment, thereby __6__their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more__7__ of the local culture.

Compared to__8__tourists, eco­tourists use energy more efficiently, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to__9__it. These behaviours have a __10__ and lasting effect on the local environment.

Two things are needed to make eco­tourism a/an __11__. First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires considerable effort, both eco­tourists and locals must be __12__ in their commitment to improving the environment.

Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, __13__and shops. One great achievement of eco­tourism has been the __14__ of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals__15__in their natural surroundings. Green travel also __16__ local people’s quality of life, especially children’s.

Peru is one country using eco­tourism to promote respect for the __17__. It’s now able to take better care of its rainforests because of a/an __18__on more sustainable (可持续的) travel. __19__ this, local people’s living­standards have improved. Many others are now following Peru’s __20__ and using eco­tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.

1.A.finally　B.usually

C.suddenly D.roughly

2.A.pleasure B.satisfaction

C.popularity D.freedom

3.A.money B.time

C.energy D.effort

4.A.pollute B.protect

C.purchase D.explore

5.A.scientists B.hunters

C.guides D.visitors

6.A.approving B.confirming

C.enriching D.supporting

7.A.respectful B.aware

C.uncertain D.independent

8.A.rich B.curious

C.lazy D.normal

9.A.use B.recycle

C.copy D.restrict

10.A.challenging B.disappointing

C.positive D.risky

11.A.success B.adventure

C.tool D.symbol

12.A.polite B.sincere

C.doubtful D.grateful

13.A.mines B.factories

C.schools D.hotels

14.A.ban B.result

C.decline D.appearance

15.A.close B.safe

C.friendly D.active

16.A.influences B.examines

C.balances D.improves

17.A.environment B.law

C.economy D.hosts

18.A.effect B.theory

$来&源：C.focus D.discussion

19.A.But for B.According to

C.In spite of D.In addition to

20.A.example B.rule

C.advice D.tradition

A

语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。主要说明了懒惰是一种无所事事的状态，分析了懒惰的原因，并提出了相应的改进措施。

1.选D　根据语境可知，懒惰意味着你没有做任何事情的动力。根据文章最后一句中的“To motivate someone who is lazy”可推知，此处应选motivation，意为“动机，兴趣”。故选D。

2.选C　根据语境可知，许多人认为自己是个懒惰的人。consider sb. to be sth./sb.为固定用法，意为“认为……是……”，符合句意。故选C。

3.选B　根据语境可知，此处表示，在此文中，“我”将与你分享一些东西让你认清这种不作为的状态。share with为固定搭配，意为“与……分享”，符合语境。故选B。

4.选A　根据下文所讲的内容可知，此处表示“我”将以不同的方式让人认识这种不作为的状态。A项意为“不同的”，符合语境。故选A。

5.选C　根据语境可知，懒惰的人常常被认为一无是处。然而，他们是真的懒惰还是表现得懒惰呢?前后表示转折，且用逗号隔开，故应用转折副词however连接。故选C。

6.选C　根据语境可知，不愿意做事表明你是一时懒惰，但是一直懒惰却表明懒惰是经常性的。由“But”一词可知，此处应与“lasts long”形成对比，且与下文“temporarily acting that way”照应。故此处应指“暂时的”，C项符合语境。故选C。

7.选A　根据语境可知，许多人并不是真的懒惰，他们只是暂时想懒散一下罢了。此处与上文中的“really”形成对比。A项意为“只是”，符合语境。故选A。

8.选B　根据下文“The answer is a lack of goals.”可知，此处指的应该是其原因，即是什么让一个人变得不作为呢?B项意为“引起”，符合语境。故选B。

9.选D　上文说一个人不作为是因为缺乏目标 ，此处表示如果你给某个人足够明确的目标去做些事情，他一定会去做。D项意为“目标”，符合语境。故选D。

10.选A　根据语境可知，不想做事的人只是没有找到一个足够好的理由去做事。A项意为“想要”，符合语境。故选A。

11.选B　上文主要讲的是懒惰的人及其懒惰的原因。根据上下文可知，不学习的学生应该是懒惰的学生。故选B。

12.选A　根据语境可知，懒惰的学生不学习是因为他们没有看出学习的意义。the point in doing sth.意为“做某事的意义”，符合语境。故选A。

13.选C　根据语境可知，如果你给他们一个理由，一个有足够说服力的理由，他们肯定会采取行动。此处与上文的“he will do it”相照应。take action为固定搭配，意为“采取行动”，符合语境。故选C。

14.选D　句意：比如，如果你太懒惰了以至于不想去体育馆，那么，有人主动给你一百万美元你愿意去吗?D项意为“主动提供”，符合语境。故选D。

15.选B　句意：如果你太懒惰了以至于不愿意清理车库，那么有人拿枪指着你的头会让你采取行动吗?point ...to意为“把……指向……”，符合语境，故选B。

16.选D　根据语境可知，无论原因是积极主动的还是消极被动的，只要理由充分，就足以让你采取行动。D项意为“只要，如果”，引导条件状语从句，符合语境。故选D。

17.选C　上文分析了懒惰的表现和原因，文章最后一段讲的是如何克服懒惰情绪。根据语境可知，此处应表示如何克服懒惰，归根结底是要找到足够的理由采取行动。C项意为“克服”，符合语境。故选C。

18.选D　根据语境以及逻辑关系可知，行动会带来成功。D项意为“导致，引起”，符合语境。故选D。

19.选B　根据语境可知，此处应与上半句中的“success”形成对比，表示“不作为将会导致失败”。B项意为“失败”，符合语境。故选B。

20.选A　根据语境可知，为了激发懒惰的人，你需要做的就是帮助他找到足够的理由朝着目标奋斗。A项意为“理由”，在上文也多次出现，符合语境。故选A。

B

语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。近几年生态旅游越来越受到大家的青睐，文章重点陈述了生态游的好处。

1.选B　根据下文“Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining”可知，这样的旅行通常在有经验的导游帮助下进行。A项意为“终于”;B项意为“通常”;C项意为“突然”;D项意为“粗糙地”。故B项正确。

2.选C　根据下文“more people search for new travel experiences”可知，更多的人寻求新的旅游体验，所以这种旅行受到大家的欢迎。A项意为“快乐，令人高兴的事”;B项意为“满意”;C项意为“普及，受欢迎”;D项意为“自由”。故C项正确。

3.选A　根据下文“is used to ________ the important environmental spots they visit”可知，游客所花的钱被用于重要的生态景点。A项意为“金钱”;B项意为“时间”;C项意为“精力”;D项意为“努力”。故A项正确。

4.选B　根据语境并结合选项可知，游客所花的钱被用来保护生态景点。A项意为“污染”;B项意为“保护”;C项意为“购买”;D项意为“探索”。故B项正确。

5.选D　根据常识可知，应该是生态旅游有助于游客更好地了解自然环境。A项意为“科学家”;B项意为“猎人”;C项意为“向导”;D项意为“游客”。故D项正确。

6.选C　根据上文“better understand the environment, thereby”可知，生态旅游帮助游客更好地了解自然环境，因此能够丰富他们的知识。A项意为“批准”;B项意为“确认”;C项意为“丰富”;D项意为“支持”。故C项正确。

7.选A　根据上文可知，生态游帮助游客了解、保护自然环境，对当地的文化是一种尊重。A项意为“尊敬的”;B项意为“意识到的，知晓的”;C项意为“不确信的”;D项意为“独立的”。故A项正确。

8.选D　根据空格前的“Compared to”及语境可知，此处指与一般游客相比，生态游客能更有效地使用资源、节约用水等。A项意为“富有的”;B项意为“好奇的”;C项意为“懒惰的”;D项意为“一般的，正常的”。故D项正确。

9.选B　根据语境可知，他们想办法循环利用资源，目的是减少垃圾的产生。A项意为“使用”;B项意为“循环利用”;C项意为“复制”;D项意为“限制”。故B项正确。

10.选C　根据上文及空格后的“lasting effect on the local environment”可知，这些行为对当地环境有积极持久的意义。A项意为“具有挑战性的”;B项意为“令人失望的”;C项意为“积极的”;D项意为“危险的”。故C项正确。

11.选A　根据上文提到的两点可知，人们需要做到这两点才会让生态游成功。A项意为“成功的事/人”;B项意为“冒险”;C项意为“工具”;D项意为“象征”。故A项正确。

12.选B　根据下文“their commitment to improving the environment”可知，生态游客和当地居民必须承诺在改善环境方面能够真诚。A项意为“礼貌的”;B项意为“真诚的”;C项意为“怀疑的”;D项意为“感激的”。故B项正确。

13.选D　根据常识并结合选项可知，绿色旅游给当地人提供了在公园、宾馆和商店工作的机会。故D项正确。

14.选C　本段列举绿色旅游的好处。根据下文“Former hunters can now work as guides”可知，以前的狩猎者现在可以做导游了，所以生态旅游的一个成就就是非法狩猎行为有所减少。A项意为“禁令”;B项意为“结果”;C项意为“减少，下降，衰退”;D项意为“外表”。故C项正确。

15.选B　根据上文可知，生态旅游使非法狩猎行为减少了，以前的狩猎者现在做导游，这样有助于保证动物的安全。A项意为“亲密的”;B项意为“安全的”;C项意为“友好的”;D项意为“积极的”。故B项正确。

16.选D　本段列举绿色旅游的好处。根据最后一段中的“local people’s living­standards have improved”可知，绿色旅游也可以提升当地居民的生活质量。A项意为“影响”;B项意为“检查”;C项意为“平衡”;D项意为“改善，提高”。故D项正确。

17.选A　根据下文“following Peru’s ________ and using eco­tourism to preserve their environment”可知，提升对环境的尊重意识。A项意为“环境”;B项意为“法律”;C项意为“经济”;D项意为“主人”。故A项正确。

18.选C　根据语境可知，此处指秘鲁将重点放在可持续旅游上。A项意为“影响”;B项意为“理论”;C项意为“中心点，焦点”;D项意为“讨论”。故C项正确。

19.选D　根据语境可知，此处指除了能更好地保护雨林之外，生态游还有一个优势，即提高了当地人的生活水平。A项意为“要不是”;B项意为“根据”;C项意为“尽管”;D项意为“除……之外”。故D项正确。

20.选A　根据语境可知，此处指许多国家都效仿秘鲁，利用生态游保护环境。follow one’s example意为“仿效某人”，符合语境。故A项正确。B项意为“规则”;C项意为“建议”;D项意为“传统”，均不符合语境。