2015山西高三第二次四校联考英语试题试卷及答案(3)

A. cold-blood B. bad-tempered  
C. really crazy D. extremely upset
30. Nick abandoned the electronic arms and legs because ________.
   A. his family couldn’t afford them B. his classmates didn’t like them
   C. they were too heavy to handle   D. they affected his appearance
31.Which of the following statements is true?
A. Nick’s parents were very strict with him.
   B. Nick’s family accepted his disability at his birth.
   C. Nick’s mother was to blame for his disability.
   D. Nick learned to be independent at a young age.
D
The practice of magic includes special words, actions, and objects. Most magic involves a person called a magician, who claims to have supernatural powers. 
Magic words. To work most magic, the magician sings or speaks special words in a certain order. These words are called incantations or spells. Some spells form prayers to monsters, spirits, or other supernatural forces. Many societies believe the magic will not work unless the magician recites the spells perfectly. Other magic words have no meaning, though they supposedly possess power when spoken by a magician. 
Magic actions accompany the words spoken in performing much magic. Many of these movements act out the desired effect of the magic. For example, a magician trying to make rain fall may sprinkle water on the ground. The magician’s combined words and actions form a ceremony . 
Magic objects include certain plants, stones, and other things with supposed supernatural powers. Any such object may be called a fetish. But this term often refers to an object—for example, a carving or a dried snake—honored by a tribe for its magic powers. Many tribes believe fetishes have magic power because spirits live in these objects. 
Many people carry magic objects called amulets to protect themselves from harm. Many amulets are stones or rings with magic symbols. 
The magician. In some societies, nearly everyone knows how to work some magic. In other societies, only experts practice magic. Magicians may be called medicine men, medicine women, shamans, sorcerers, or witch doctors. In many societies, magicians must inherit their powers. In others, any person may become a magician by studying the magical arts. 
Many societies believe magicians must observe certain rules and taboos (forbidden actions) for their spells to work. For example, they may be required not to eat various foods or to avoid sexual activity for a certain period before the ceremony.
32. What do magic words mean to people in some societies? 
A. They have the power to kill devils.  
B. They can be used whenever they want. 
C. They have no effect at all.
D. They have power if a magician recites the right spells.
33. People believe magic actions will have an effect if they are accompanied by ______. 
A. medicine B. the spells  
C. magic objects   D. stones or rings with magic symbols
34. According to the passage what kind of person can become a magician? 
A. Only men. 
B. Only those studying the magical arts. 
C. Almost all the people in some societies. 
D. Only those inheriting their powers.
35. What’s the best title of the passage? 
A. How Magic Works     B. How to practice magic 
C. The Power of Magic D. The choice of magicians 
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How to Improve Eyesight Naturally
Eyes are important for everybody. You must take care and try everything in your hand to keep them in good condition. Here are some of the tips to improve your eyesight naturally.
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Strain is known to be a factor in many health conditions and eyestrain is no exception. Try meditation, yoga or other methods of stress relief to improve your vision and overall health.
Try palming.
Sit upright in a comfortable chair.     37     Cup your hands so that there is no pressure on your eyes. Let your fingers rest across your forehead. There should be no light entering your eyes. Palming should be done for a period of 5 to 10 minutes to start. Palming should be relaxing. It may help to do palming in a darkened room.
Avoid sugar as much as possible.
    38     It will unpleasantly affect your eyesight, which affects the eyes by producing a larger amount of insulin (胰岛素) in the blood. Therefore you shouldn’t be having much fruit juice or something that contains a lot of sugar.
Exercise your eyes.
The only exercise most eyes get is that daily rubbing we give them when we're tired or suffering from eyestrain. But eye exercises are actually good for your eyes and can improve your vision.     39     Blink as fast as you can for a few seconds then close your eyes tightly, open and repeat. Do this exercise 3 to 4 times daily.
Eat healthy. 
You probably hear that statement all the time but eating the right foods are necessary to good health.     40     Foods that are high in fiber, vitamin C, D and beta carotene as well as other vitamins and minerals can help improve your vision. Here are a few foods that can be beneficial to good vision: carrots, eggs, blueberries, spinach, kale, grapes, and fresh garlic.
A. Reduce eyestrain.
B. Keep your eyes moist.
C. Sugar is your eye’s worst enemy.
D. Give your eyes a workout with the following exercise.
E. You may not be aware that your diet affects your vision but it does.
F. Close eyes and cover them with the palms of your hands.