阅读七选五提升练(一)

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(2018·浙江高三高考压轴)

What Is Fear?

Fear is a basic feeling arising when we feel threatened,and can have physical symptoms such as sweaty hands and an increased heart rate.　1　 On the upside... 

Fear means growth.

Fear tells us we are moving towards the edge of our comfort zone.We are doing something unfamiliar and learning new skills.This means we are growing,and growth means that once we go beyond the uncomfortable bit,we will be stronger,better and brighter than before!　2　 

Things are never as bad as they seem.

In most cases,the thing we fear is never as bad as we think it will be.When we are trying to make a decision to do something new,we lack the perspective to see further than the familiar range.　3　 No.If you look back on some of the scary things you’ve had to do in the past,you would now say,“What was so scary about this?!” 

We are always stronger than we think!

Fear can teach us so much about our personal powers.There is no other feeling like the victory you feel that makes you realize you won.　4　 Who cares?You made the leap!This will build your confidence!Think of your yoga practice.We CAN stand on our hands,even though we sometimes doubted it.And it will make us realize that we are so strong! 

Fear is part of life,and doesn’t need to be eliminated.

　5　 We can welcome it;we can cope with it and proceed in spite of it.The best decisions in life art rarely the easiest ones.Or rather,they may seem easy,bat often come with fear.To quit your job is not easy,but if you know it’s the right thing to do,you know what you need to do.Following your heart will not come without fear,but it will come with big rewards. 

A.Face the feeling of fear bravely.

B.And everything unfamiliar is scary?

C.Catch every opportunity to be successful.

D.We don’t need to remove fear from our lives.

E.So when you feel fear approaching,say thank you!

F.You succeeded,even though not every try is perfect.

G.But it can be a useful feeling when it comes to keeping us safe.

B

Sometimes kids and teens try drugs to fit in with a group of friends.Or they might be curious or just bored.Someone may use illegal drugs for many reasons,but often because they help the person escape from reality for a while.A drug might temporarily make someone who is sad or upset feel better or forget about problems.　1　 

Drugs don’t solve problems,of course.And using drugs often causes other problems on top of the problems the person had in the first place.　2　 This means that the person’s body becomes so used to having this drug that he or she can’t function(正常运转) well without it. 

　3　 Stopping can cause withdrawal(戒毒) symptoms,such as throwing up,sweating,and shaking.These sick feelings continue until the person’s body gets adjusted to being drug free again. 

If someone is using drugs,you might notice changes in how the person looks or acts.　4　 However,it’s important to remember that depression or another problem could be causing these changes.Somebody using drugs might: 

●lose interest in school

●become moody,negative,bad-tempered,or worried all the time

●ask to be left alone a lot

●sleep a lot (maybe even in class)

●get in fights

　5　 This could be a parent,other relative,teacher,coach,or school counselor.The person might need professional help to stop using drugs.A grown-up can help the person find the treatment needed to stop using drugs.Another way kids can help kids is by choosing not to try or use drugs.It’s a good way for friends to stick together.