Day 10-冲刺高考英语阅读理解七选五20天集训

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I have sometimes given money to beggars. ___1___ Please let me explain why.

First, for every dollar that we give to a beggar, the more profitable we make begging and,

comparatively, the less profitable we make working. This is bad, for we want people to work, not

beg. Working is productive while begging is at best neutral and often a burden. Second, the beggar

who receives the money might spend it on alcohol or drugs. ____2____

When I went to elementary school, I remember that I was very moved by a song named

"Streets of London". The song tells a heartbreaking story about some of London's poorest, an old

man in particular. Not long ago, however, when I heard the song on the radio, it struck me that the

man in the song does not live that horrible a life after all. Judging from the lyrics of the song, the

man has shoes, and occasional access to a newspaper. ____3____ So why should you give money

to the beggar in the developed world instead of the starving child in Africa?

It might be harsh to claim that it is immoral to give money to Western beggars. After all, it

seems reasonable that you can spend the money as you like. ____4____ If our aim is to benefit

ourselves, then giving money to beggars is not suitable. If our aim is to benefit others, then giving

money to beggars is also wasteful.

In seeking to help others, we should not merely give to those who are geographically close to

us and whose appearance arouses our sympathy. ____5____ To achieve this, we should first

decide how much we are willing to spend helping others, and then donate money to the most

efficient charity.

A. Many people die of hunger in Africa.

B. True as it might be, we should spend our money wisely.

C. Why not donate money to those in need of financial aid?

D. Upon reflection, however, I have come to change my mind.

E. You almost certainly spend money helping the wrong people.

F. In a world where thousands die of hunger every day, that's a pretty comfortable life.

G. Rather, we should aid those who are the least responsible for the situation they're in.

Some people put their bicycles away once they learn how to drive a car. For many people,

bicycling is not just an easy way of getting around town but also an exciting sport. ____1____.

One kind of race is the time trial. Each racer leaves the starting line at a different time and

heads hard for the finish line. The cyclist who covers the distance in the shortest amount of time

wins the race. ____2____, because the bicycles are spread out and are not likely to run into each

other.

Another kind of race is more difficult. A few city blocks are closed to traffic. Then all the

racers line up in a tight pack and begin racing at the same time. ___3___. The race requires more

than speed. It also requires skillful handling of the bicycle as it runs at full speed around other

bicycles. The racer who completes all the laps first is the winner.

____4____. Racers have to cover anywhere from 35 miles to almost 3,000 miles. The race

course may be a straight stretch of road or a long series of roads across the country. The prize goes

to the first person who crosses the finish line.

Between races cyclists stay in condition by doing exercise that builds their strength so that

they can keep riding for long periods of time. ___5___ , they often join bicycling groups and

become licensed racers. Then they can enter special races all over the country. If you’re a cyclist,

keep practicing. You could become a star.

A. As cyclists become more experienced

B. A time trial is a very safe race for beginners

C. Serious cyclists often arrange to take part in races

D. Road races are usually the longest cycling contests

E. Most people will seize possible chances to get around town

F. They cover many laps, going around and around the city blocks

G. When cyclists needn’t to build themselves up for those special races

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