Reading and Optional Choices

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

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We usually say that people have five senses. Senses are the way that we learn what is happening around us. The five main senses are： sight， hearing， touch， taste， smell. ___1___ This part of the body receives information and then this information is sent to the brain. For example， we use eyes to see the things around us. ___2___ That is to say， eyes control sight and ears control hearing. Skin controls touch. Taste depends on tongue while smell depends on nose. Besides， there are also other senses， which are as these five senses. There is a sense of balance， which stops us from falling down. We also have senses of hunger， thirst and cold.

___3___ That may sound strange， but touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. However， by holding it in your hands， you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. ___4___ When you feel these things about the ball， you really see it.

Have you ever wondered why some people like very loud music？ They must like to feel the sounds of music as well as to hear them. “Don’t touch！” This is what all children often hear， and they soon learn what it means. ___5___ But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say， “Do touch！” There you can feel better， reach out and touch. Then you will really see.

A. No one knows why.

B. With ears we hear sounds.

C. Most museums are just for looking.

D. You can feel how heavy the ball is.

E. Each sense depends on a certain part of body.

F. If you want to know it better， reach out and touch it.

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It’s the start of a new academic year and there’s every reason to go back to school—or at least master a new skill.

Start with art. If you’ve always regarded yourself as a bit of a Picasso， consider joining an art class. ___1___ For example， you’ll meet like-minded people and become more confident.

Speak a foreign language. Just back from holiday and feeling ashamed of your trying to speak Spanish to waiters？ ___2___ Research shows that learning a foreign language can possibly make dementia （痴呆） happen at a later time and that it still benefits even if you take up a foreign tongue later in life.

___3___ Signing up for a healthy cooking course will teach you about nutrition as well as how to rustle up （很快制作） delicious meals. In this way， you may give your family a big surprise with your carefully prepared dishes.

Take photos to feel good. Joining a photography course to take better pictures could improve your mental （心理上的） health. According to researchers， taking a photo a day and posting it online is beneficial. ___4___ Besides， they may see the world differently and get out of their usual routine.

Pick up an instrument. Scientists find that playing an instrument engages practically every area of the brain at once. Just like other physical exercises， regular practice in playing instruments strengthens the brain functions. ___5___ Researches about the benefits of playing instruments have improved our understanding of mental function.

A. Be a master cook.

B. It helps people to connect with others.

C. Pick up your courage and believe in yourself.

D. Raising your language skills can be what you need.

E. Trying your hand at it has many positive mental effects.

F. Besides， expressing yourself musically can lower stress levels.

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I love visiting new cities and going to places of interest. Recently， I visited the German city of Leipzig and it was a really amazing trip！ Leipzig is quite a big city， and there’s so much to do and see. ___1___

The Museum of Fine Arts

___2___ But I really enjoyed my visit to Leipzig’s Museum of Fine Arts. I saw lots of different types of artworks in the museum—from pieces that are over 400 years old to modern art！ I like learning about different artists from different times. It was certainly a cool way for me to spend a rainy afternoon here！

The St Nicholas Church

___3___ The church has connections to both famous musicians and important events. I had heard a lot about this history， so it was amazing to finally visit the church in person.___4___ There were beautiful paintings on the wall and it was very peaceful to stay here.

Leipzig Zoo

In my opinion， Leipzig has one of the best zoos in the world！ The zoo is huge， and there are so many different animals—including tigers， elephants and even koalas！ ___5___ There’s a flowing river and you can travel down it on a boat. It is really cool！ I’d love to visit Leipzig Zoo again one day.

A.I was really impressed！

B.My classmates invited me to go there.

C.The best part of the zoo is the wildlife area.

D.These are the top three places I love most.

E.This is a church with a very interesting history.