2022屆高考英語(yǔ)二輪復(fù)習(xí)七選五閱讀十四篇

1、2022年高考英語(yǔ)七選五閱讀十四篇（難度中）The Psychology of SpendingHave you ever stayed up chopping your hands“ during the Double Eleventh Shopping Festival? Does possessing the latest iPhone 12, designer purse or limited sneakers really brighten your day?Dr. Thomas Gilovich, psychology professor at Cornell University

2、, has studied the topic for over 20 years. According to Dr. Gilovich, “We buy things to make us happy, and we succeed, but only for a while. New things are exciting to us initially, but then we adapt to them. 2Dr. Gilovich has found that our satisfaction with possessions fades over time. Yet our hap

3、piness over things weve experienced increases.Why experiences are the better investment?3A trip, an adventure or a hobby etc. tend to bring the participants together and unite them over a shared interest. According to Gilovich, uWe consume experiences directly with other people. As a result, these e

4、xperiences typically create a positive link and good feelings toward the other person or people.Your experiences become a part of your identity.You might be someone who loves taking cooking classes. 4 They wont know you as someone who owns the latest kitchen equipment.Experiences provide lasting mem

5、ories.Planned experiences are frequently something we expect. Then when the moment arrives, if we enjoy the time involved in the activity, were left with fbnd memories. These memories will often last a lifetime. Even our worst trips, on many occasions, are later committed to memory with laughter.Mat

6、erialism VS Meaningful Experiences5 Why not spend them on things that will make the greatest difference to our lives 一meaningful experiences?More than likely, youll strike your friends and family as a great cook.Most of us possess limited resources.The research showed that people who spent money on

7、experiences instead of possessions were happier.Activities can bond individuals.He has concluded that we are spending our money on the wrong things.Old questions as they seem, one psychologist thinks that he might have the answer.In other words, once the novelty （新鮮感）of our newest purchase wears off

8、, we begin looking for something else to buy to make us happy.二Most people know that chocolate is made from cocoa and that the origins of chocolate can be traced back to Central and South America. 1 but how did chocolate go from being the food of the gods to being the food of love?2 They established

9、 the first cocoa plantation and used the cocoa beans as the main ingredient in a dark, bitter drink that we would call “chocolate”. The Mayas believed that chocolate had mystical properties. 3 In fact, cocoa beans were used as a form of currency that was worth its weight in gold.Spanish conquistador

10、 Hernando Cortez was the first European explorer to realize cocos commercial possibilities. 4 in 1529, Cortez returned Spain and introduced chocolateas a drink mixed with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamonto European society.It caught on, especially with the nobility. As its popularity spread, people foun

11、d new ways to make and use chocolate. 5 Whether it is in delectable desserts or crunchy candy, people all over the world are still in love with chocolate.But cocoa also had commercial value.But not all the people all over the world love cocoa.For centuries, the native there regarded cocoa as a gift

12、from the gods.When he arrived in the New World in 1519, he soon established his own cocoa plantation.Around A. D. 600, the Mayas were the main aboriginal group in Central America.These days, chocolate is enjoyed as both a tasty treat and a romantic indulgence.Doctors said cocoa plays an active part

13、in medicine.Adeles new album, 30”, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, Easy On Me： This song arouses feelings not easily put into words, but we can probably agree it is a sad song. Yet sad music does pull us in and lift us up.Lets start with a biol

14、ogical theory. When we experience real-life loss, or empathize （體會(huì)）with anothers pain, certain hormones are released within us. 2 They do so by making us feel calmed and supported. Feeling Adeles pain, or recalling our own, may cause such chemical changes within us.Psychologically, a key reason we e

15、njoy sad songs is that they profoundly move us. Feeling moved can come from us suddenly feeling closer to other people. Indeed, when we have listened to “30”, we may turn to reaction videos to see how others feel. 3 And it boosts our feeling ofbeing moved and triggers feelings of comfort and belongi

16、ng.4 Adeles songs allow us to view the pleasure in terms of the meaning she helps us make. Adele takes hard life experiences and makes sense of them. This is what much sad art does. It takes the pain and suffering of the world and gives it meaning. As philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once put it, som

17、eone who has a why to live can bear almost any how.Ultimately, we listen to Adele9s songs when we want to recall, reflect, or belong. They let us feel her sadness, share our suffering, and connect with others. To all of us, Adeles songs say: 5You are not alone in your pain.Music speaks louder than w

18、ords.These help us to tackle loss and pain.We can also think at the spiritual level.Few people are aware sad music makes us feel good.This lets us share an emotional experience with others.This may make us better prepared for when real loss strikes.For a long time, sports have been viewed as a way t

19、o stay healthy and in shape, but their importance goes much further.From a social standpoint, sports are a powerful tool that brings people together and creates a sense of community.1 As an international student, playing pick-up basketball at the gymwas the fastest and easiest way to make friends.As

20、 a student, I had very challenging classes and occasionally had to deal with bad homework or midterm grades. I learned that I am not always going to get the results that I want, but no matter what, I have to persevere and not give up.2In addition to that, exercising is a great way to get out of the

21、stressful college life that is all about homework, presentations, and group projects.3 I personally think that I would go crazywithout going to the gym at least three times a week.The reason most students do not play sports is because they feel lazy about it and dont have the energy for it. 4 As a m

22、atter of fact, exercise pumps more oxygen through your blood andmakes your entire system more active.5 Besides just being fun, sports can help you perform better in school, relax moreand worry less, deal with setbacks, work better with others and increase your energy.To sum up, playing college sport

23、s has some serious benefits.In short, playing sports can help students become more energetic.They helped me get on very well with my teachers and classmates.In fact, playing sports helps students relax and reduce their anxiety.Sports gave me a positive attitude where I see falling as a way to learn.

24、They develop connections that bond together people from all walks of life.However, the belief that the intense exercise will leave you exhausted is wrong.五Art is all around us. It can be found everywhere, including fancy galleries, peoples living rooms, and on the sides of buildings. So, why is art

25、important?It promotes expression and creativity. As humans, we9re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication. Its a way for them to express themselves before they,re able to speak. In fact, participation in the arts may even assist kids with language, motor skills, and visual l

26、earning development.2. When someone applies for a job, there are certain skills they need to have like dataanalysis or bookkeeping. However, many employers also understand the very important need fbr the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define. Some examples include a persons

27、ability to adapt to change, think creatively, or collaborate with team members.It provides historical context. 3. This is why people dedicate their lives to studying caveart, Shakespearean plays, and so much more. When we take the time to dive into art created in the past, we can learn about other g

28、enerations and eras. We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it. 4.In therapy （療 法）settings, art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss. 5, In one important study, children between 6 and 12were

29、 asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting. This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing.These are its major benefits.Children love to draw, sing, and dance.Ar

30、t and human history go hand-in-handHow does it have an impact on our life?It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.It can help people handle both their past and present problems.Similarly, future generations will learn about our current events by the art we leave behind.When Ken was in high

31、school, he did well and had a strong sense of accomplishment. However, when he was in college, his grades were not so outstanding among academically gifted students much like himself, if not better. Often he feels depressed and is withdrawing from people and activities. The literature generally has

32、found that many of us tend to let our self-worth be contingent upon external events (such as academics and physical attractiveness). 2 As a result, our feelings about ourselves can end up being in the hands of others.Obviously, we all want to experience things that make us feel good. But when we hav

33、e contingent self-worth, we might engage in activities that make us feel worthy while avoiding activities that make us feel unworthy. 3 Instead of working hard to meet our goals, well try to avoid failure. And if we do fail one day, we might abandon our goals, lose motivation, or make excuses to hel

34、p ourselves feel better.4 If our self-worth is contingent upon being successful at work, we might only choose jobs that are easy. That way we never fail and ensure that we always know that we are worthy. Or, maybe we only think were worthy if we weigh less than 130 pounds. We might undereat or engag

35、e in unhealthy eating practices just to make sure that we feel good.Self-worth is an important psychological construct that affects not only how we think about ourselves but it also has an impact on our psychological health and functioning. So, give up the idea of seeking approval from others. 5 Doi

36、ng so reminds us to be fully aware of who we are.That may pose potential dangers.Unfortunately, he is no exception.When our self-worth depends on those, its unstable.Lets cite some examples to further demonstrate that.Lets dive into the cause to learn more about self-worth.Actually, hes always been

37、labeled as “other peoples child”.Instead, learn to base your self-worth on internal contingencies like virtues and faiths.No matter what profession or occupation you hold you will need to work with others to meet your goals. Group work is a great way to showcase your own skills while getting help fr

38、om your teammates in areas where you might not be as strong.1Clarify the team expectations so everyone is on the same page.2 Its likely that each teammate has a different idea about whafs expected of them, as well as what everyone else needs to be doing. It9s essential that the team discuss these ex

39、pectations and agree on one universal list of expectations that everyone will follow.3 No one likes a teammate who barely contributes to the project. Take on an equalpart of the work, and speak up if you realize you arent doing your fair share. Not only will your group mates appreciate your work eth

40、ic, it will show your supervisor or instructor that youre a good team player.Direct your concern toward the problem, not your teammates. Dont accuse or blame anyone on your team for causing the conflict, even if you believe they did.4 Have your team workthrough conflict, using it to their benefit.Fo

41、cus on the success of the group, not your personal success. When youre on a team, everyones success depends on each member working toward a common goal.5 Keep your focus on your teams success, and your own success will follow.Make sure you do an equal share of the work.Volunteer to take on extra wor

42、k when necessary.Treat the teams accomplishments as a group success.Our guide will show you how to boost your teamwork skills.State the issue youre having, then listen to what everyone has to say.Instead, keep all of your comments focused on the issue and how your team can solve it.This can include

43、explaining the expectations or asking questions if you find them unclear.Swap. Don*t Shop!You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesnt end with bottles, cans, and paper.Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources (資源)to make, and buying loads of new clothing (or throwing out old clot

44、hing) is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-youYe-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor? 1. It*s the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.A successful s

45、wap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. Its really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.Invite 5一10 people so you have a nice selection.2, and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrolla

46、ble.3. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their new clothes home.Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.4. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be tha

47、t everyone must try on the clothes before they take them一things always look different when you put them on.Set a starting time. Maybe you say go”, or turn on a certain song, or whatever 5. Anddont forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it*s a party!A Less people than thatHold a clothin

48、g swapIf two people are competingJust keep music playing throughoutDonate whatever clothes are left overHave everyone put their clothes in the right spotsTell everyone to bring clean clothes in good conditionAn increasing number of people want to do their part to save the planet due to the worsening

49、 problems caused by global warming. However, you can do several immediate things to be on the way to living green.Recycling is the top way to start and isnt hard to do today. 2 Even though recycling bins arent hard to find, they seem to be enjoying that way. It simply takes a few minutes to wash the

50、 cans and bottles before you place them into the recycling bin.In fact, most people read their daily newspaper and throw it in the garbage when they are done with it. But, there are many other uses you can make of your newsprint besides reading it.3 If youre tired of seeing small marks on your windo

51、w after you clean them with towels, try old newspapers.One more thing for you to live green is to begin walking a bit more. Lots of people routinely drive short distances merely to buy stuff at their local market. If you just walk to the store, not only could it take less time, because you wont have

52、 to locate a parking lot, but youll help to save our planet by not burning those fuels. 4When people make up their mind to try green living, its easy to make a few lifestyle adjustments that will benefit our environment. 5 You only have to look for it.Is cleaning windows with towels more convenient?

53、Have you tried cleaning windows using newspapers?Also, take the chance to join in a car pool if possible.Unfortunately, people assume going green is a struggle.Yet many people still throw glass products everywhere.You can have access to online information on a low-carbon life.You can share the ideas

54、 on green living with your online friends.十Why is it that we always seem to pick the slowest line in a supermarket or store? Basically, the reason is simple: the chances are against us. To explain, imagine that you are in a store where there are three lines. If there are more lines, your chances of

55、getting into the speediest queue are even less.Interestingly, some people have come up with theories and formulas to calculate this kind of thing. 2 A pioneering queuing theorist was an engineer named Erlang. He wanted to figure out the best number of telephone operators to have at the telephone exc

56、hange in the early 1900s. Taking into consideration the average number of phone calls in an hour and the average call length, Erlang came up with formulas to determine the best number of operators that should be on duty at any given time. 3 On top of that, his work established the basis for queuing

57、theory, which became a new branch of mathematics.The theories first invented by Erlang are still used today in a variety of commercial settings, including call centers and traffic engineering. 4 While there are many options available regarding lining up, it appears that a snaking-line approachwhere

58、people stand in a single line and wait for the next available clerk一is the most efficient.5 Research shows that this option isabout three times faster than using separate lines, which is the approach that is most commonly used but not that efficient for anyone in a rush.This is the method that most

59、banks use.People who do this type of research are generally known as queuing theorists.His formula was soon accepted by telephone companies, including the British Post.You only have a one-in-three chance of picking the quickest line, so most likely youll be wrong.The research he conducted even helps

60、 modern businesses provide satisfactory services to the public.Businesses know just the tricks for distracting their customers from the long lines they9re waiting in.Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout lines to get all customers through without delay.十一In any survey of self-made