高考英语七选五真题20（含答案解析）

2021年全国新高考II卷

第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly.36 _________

·Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. 37 _________

38 ___________Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you quite a lot of time in the long run.

· If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. 39_______ A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects. In the former case you may be able to read a chapter. In the latter you may only be able to read one page.

Always keep a pencil and paper beside you. 40 ___________Note also the facts important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You don't have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and one or two words as a reminder .

A. Stop to have a rest now and then.

B. Spend a few minutes looking through the book.

C. This depends on the type of book you are reading.

D. Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed.

E. Make a note of any page which is of special importance.

F. You may find yourself having to leam something by heart.

G Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy.

答案解析：

36. D. 这个选项为接下来的建议提供了一个总述，说明接下来的内容将是一些帮助提高阅读速度的技巧。

37. G. 这个选项与上文提到的确保你舒适的座位和书本与眼睛的距离相呼应，都是关于阅读环境设置的建议。

38. B. 这个选项与下文提到的查看目录、前言、章节标题等相呼应，都是关于在开始阅读之前对书籍的预览。

39. C. 这个选项与下文提到的根据书籍类型决定阅读量的建议相呼应，说明了阅读量的决定因素。