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Efficient ways to improve your speech
Find it difficult to make a wonderful speech in public ___1___
Use more facial expressions
One psychologist feels that our facial expression is responsible more than anything else for the impression others have of us. A smile in which the eyes participate is extremely communicative. ___2___ People tend to mirror your expression, so try to show how you feel about a topic or an idea through your facial expression.
Get rid of your inner fear
___3___ The way to handle it is to put it to work for you, get into action, as Shakespeare observed, action cures fear. The first is to admit it. Do the thing you fear and it will be the death of fear itself. Another simple aid at the last minute before you begin, is to take a few deep breaths. This will help get the butterflies in formation and also keep your voice under control.
Polish your voice
Our voice is the main instrument we possess for communicating with people. So invest in a tape recorder, practice your speech by speaking it into the microphone and then listen to it. You can even have others join in the evaluation of your strong points and your weaknesses or faults as well. Simply reading a newspaper, a magazine or stories to your children out loud can help. ___4___
Strengthen your memory
Psychologists tell us that most individuals don’t use above ten percent of their inherent capacity for memory. How to enhance the power of memory First, have a burning desire to remember. It’s difficult to recall anything without wanting to do so. ___5___ Our success depends greatly on our ability to concentrate. The next principle is repetition, we learned many things in school by repetition.
A．Step number two is concentration.
B．A frown often brings the same thing in return.
C．Here are some efficient ways to improve your speech.
D．Your emphasis, pausing, pace and even pitch can improve.
E．Reading aloud cannot necessarily help you develop a personal style.
F．The more associations you make with the brain,the easier it becomes.
G．It’s natural to have some tension when you appear before an audience.
Sportsmanship isn’t just about shaking hands after the game. It’s about helping young athletes enjoy the spirit of competition, deal with adversity. ___6___
Character is a word that gets used often, but its true meaning may be hard to explain to a young mind. ___7___ By raising standards early, an athlete can both give and expect mutual respect during their course of competition.
One way to teach the idea of sportsmanship is to let the athlete know that they should do their personal best and to treat teammates and opponents in the same fashion they wish to be treated. ___8___ It also helps them off the field as well.
It’s important to the young athlete to understand that for as many victories as they hope to have, they must face losing if they’re going to play their sport. An effective method is to have a young athlete pick out well-known popular athletes, particularly in their sport or sports of interest, and look up their statistics. ___9___
___10___ Practice and skill building should be offset by times of goofing off (偷懒), perhaps practicing with crazy costumes or with fun music, and not coaching in the traditional sense. This one little thing can do wonders in reminding the athlete not to take anything too seriously and to have fun doing what they have chosen to participate in.
A．Sports are designed to be enjoyable.
B．Having sports is a course of sweat and tears.
C．Sport is a matter of failure and success to some degree.
D．It’s ultimately a choice to hold oneself to a higher standard.
E．This age-old idea will help them become a respected competitor.
F．Here are tips to young players’ sportsmanship and prepare them for their future life.
G．Knowing professional athletes have faced defeat can teach the young competitor to face loss graciously.
My heart went out to the drama teacher I read about in a recent news item. Each parent from her class insisted that she cast their own child as Snow White. This reminded me of my seventh grade musical — “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” I desperately wanted to play the role of Becky, the female lead who was Tom’s girlfriend. ____11____
For starters, Becky had to sing numerous solos, and I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. I also didn’t have long blonde curls like pretty Linda Wright who won the part.
I was assigned the non-singing role of Miss Watson, the Maid. I had to wear an ugly dress. And I had only one line to learn, “That’s what I say.” ____12____ Miss Watson was onstage in quite a few scenes, and got to repeat “That’s what I say” throughout the play.
At last, our production was put onstage. Imagine my surprise when Miss Watson made the audience laugh out loud each time I piped in with “That’s what I say.” I hadn’t known that she — or I — could be funny, or that her character was important in moving the plot along. ____13____
That night, I began to understand that being the star may not be any more fun than being a stand-out in a supporting role. Each person, onstage and backstage, is essential in theater. Without everyone doing their part, the play would be dull as dirt. ____14____ If everyone’s a star then nothing gets done. It’s all noise and chaos.
And so I believe all children should get the opportunity to play Miss Watson, to become someone they didn’t know they wanted to be. ____15____
A．So it is in life.
B．It was not to be.
C．It was anything but a great part.
D．My Miss Watson turned out to be a hit.
E．It took the entire cast to make a good show.
F．There was an advantage, in my opinion, though.
G．I would hope all children could be a hit in life.
Around the world, people are realizing the significant problems caused by plastic waste. In the last 65 years, we have become increasingly dependent on plastic. It’s easy to understand why: it’s cheap to produce, light — therefore easy and cheap to transport — and incredibly strong and durable. ___16___
One popular solution to the problem is to prohibit single use plastics. In the British supermarkets, shoppers are encouraged to make more environmentally-friendly choices in packing and transporting their food. ___17___ Some governments have even promised to ban the use of single-use plastic altogether by the not-too-distant future.
However, such plans may not be beneficial to eliminate (消除) the use of single-use plastic altogether. ___18___ This is not just because of its low cost. It’s also because infection and cross-contamination (交叉感染) are minimized. Plastic packaging is also crucial in the food industry. It ensures that food is safe for consumers.
Another issue is that alternative materials to plastic are often more environmentally harmful than plastic. Take paper bags, for example. ___19___ The process requires cutting trees, the emission of greenhouse gases and the production of poisonous chemical waste. Even more pollution is created when paper bags break down.
Clearly there is a need to reduce plastic waste and its impact on the environment. ___20___ Industries that rely on single-use plastics for people’s health and safety must be considered. Moreover, alternative materials must be evaluated strictly regarding their own environmental impact.
A．But it’s these advantages that also make it so harmful.
B．They are very fragile and rarely reusable, unlike plastic.
C．One of the fields where single-use plastic has a vital role is medicine.
D．However, simply banning their single use may not be the best option.
E．It also boosts the local economy and save costs in managing littering and waste.
F．Bans on single-use plastic items like drinking straws are also coming into place.
G．According to a research, they require four times more energy when produced than a plastic bag.
Adolescence is a crucial period when the subject experiences a process of growth, the development of his own personality, and the discovery of himself.
____21____
They are often upset when their children praise the homes of their friends and regard it as a slur on their own cooking, or cleaning, or furniture, and often are foolish enough to let the adolescents see they are annoyed. ____22____ Such a loss of dignity and descent into childish behaviour on the part of the adults deeply shocks the adolescents, and makes them resolve that in future they will not talk to their parents about anything private.
Disillusionment(幻灭感) with the parents, however good and adequate they may be both as parents and as individuals, is to some degree inevitable. Most children have such a high ideal of their parents, unless the parents themselves have been unsatisfactory, ___23___ Parents would be greatly surprised and deeply touched if they realized how much belief their children usually have in their character and infallibility(一贯正确), and how much this faith means to a child. If parents were prepared for this adolescent reaction, and realized that it was a sign that ___24___ , they would not be so hurt, and therefore would not drive the child into opposition by resenting and resisting it.
Victorian parents believed that they kept their dignity by retreating behind an unreasoning authoritarian(专制的) attitude; in fact they did nothing of the kind, but children were then too cowed to let them know how they really felt while___25___ , but on the whole this is a healthier attitude both for the child and the parent. It is always wiser and safer to face up to reality, however painful it may be at the moment.
A．in contemporary societies we tend to go to the other extreme.
B．They may even accuse them of disloyalty or make some spiteful remarks.
C．which almost eliminated the disillusionment via sincere talks.
D．But how do parents feel about their kids’ independence shown out
E．adolescents came to terms with their unreasoning demands.
F．that it can hardly stand up to a realistic evaluation.
G．the child was developing valuable powers of observation and judgment.
How to Improve Your Memory
Can’t find your cars keys Forget your grocery list You’re not alone. Everyone forgets things occasionally. ____26____ Consider the following ways to sharpen your memory.
Include physical activity in your daily routine.
For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic(有氧的) activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, such as jogging—preferably spread throughout the week. ____27____
Stay mentally active.
Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities help keep your brain in shape—and might keep memory loss at bay. Do crossword puzzles. Play bridge. Take alternate routes when driving. ____28____Volunteer at a local school or community organization.
____29____
You’re more likely to forget things if your home is messy and your notes are disorganized. Take don tasks. appointments and other events in a special notebook, calendar or electronic planner. You might even repeat each entry out loud as you jot it down to help strengthen it in your memory. Keep to-do lists current and check off items you’ve completed.
Manage chronic(慢性的) diseases.
Follow your doctor’s treatment recommendations for medical conditions, such as depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and hearing loss. ____30____ In addition, review your medications with your doctor regularly.
A．Get organized
B．Learn to play a musical instrument.
C．Various medications can affect memory.
D．Still, memory loss is nothing to take lightly.
E．Set aside a place for your wallet, keys, glasses and other essentials.
F．The better you take care of yourself, the better your memory is likely to be.
G．If you don’t have time for a full workout, squeeze in a few 10-minute walks throughout the day.
While everyone’s image of their dream home looks a little different, most people will agree that their ideal neighbourhood is filled with friendly faces. Getting to know your neighbours takes time and effort. ____31____
Nick Tebbey, national executive officer of Relationships Australia, says spring is the perfect season to start getting to know your neighbours. “When the weather starts warming up we’re all spending more time outdoors.” It makes sense that the best way to get to know a neighbour is to first make sure they actually know you’re neighbours. ____32____“ There are always opportunities to make a connection and they can be as small as a nod,a wave or a friendly good day,” says Tebbey.
To put yourself in the way of these opportunities, Tebbey suggests timing your outings to take place“when other people are out and about as well”. When it comes to actually introducing yourself to your neighbours, Tebbey notes it’s important to do what feels comfortable, whether that’s leaving a note on a building notice board or chatting to someone while you wait for the elevator.____33____
Once you’ve introduced yourself to a neighbor, you can start conversations. ____34____“ If they’re gardening, ask what they’re planting–be interested in what people share.”Tebbey says. And once someone tells you their dog’s name or where they’re about to go on holiday, try your best to keep that in mind so you can continue the conversation next time you cross paths.
“It’s not about grand gestures or sharing everything about yourself with your neighbours. ____35____” Tebbey says.“ It’s small but meaningful interactions and taking interest in each other’s lives,but without any sense of expectation.”
A．In fact, it’s almost the opposite.
B．It doesn’t have to require a lot of effort.
C．It’s vital to ask questions and remember people’s answers.
D．However, it can potentially be easier than you may expect.
E．Should you start to feel uncomfortable, you could invite another.
F．And the easiest way to do that is with short, repeated interactions.
G．The less anxiety you feel, the more likely you are to commit to them.
You’ll make new friends in each stage of your life. Some of them will come and go, while others will last for the rest of your life. ____36____
There are many benefits of having strong friendships. According to experts, many people regret not keeping friendships going and end up living a life with no close friends or even enduring mental and physical sufferings. ____37____ People who have healthy friendships tend to enjoy life more and may even live longer.
____38____ There are a lot of ways to make new friends that can stay with you for the rest of your life. Look for people who share things with you. If you have kids, join a mom’s group, or sign your child up for classes where you’ll naturally meet other parents. ____39____ You share your career and will have a lot to talk about while also having built-in opportunities to spend time with each other.
Sometimes it’s a good idea to let a friendship go, even if you’ve been friends for a long time. If one party isn’t making an effort to keep things going, it can lead to feelings of hurt and betrayal, and it might be time to let things cool off and pursue other friendships. ____40____ Besides, it can encourage you to focus on the partnerships that are healthy and where both of you are committed to keeping it going for your entire life.
A．Lifelong friendships are what most people desire.
B．You don’t have to be mean or harsh to get this done.
C．If you are lacking in good friendships, it’s not too late.
D．You can also make friends with people you work with.
E．So making time for your friendships is vital to a healthy life.
F．Sign up for a dancing class to meet those with the same passion.
G．While this can be sad, it can actually improve your quality of life.
Scientists visiting tiny Henderson Island in the South Pacific recently made an alarming discovery. ____41____They calculated there were 38 million pieces of plastic. “This is not an issue to ignore. We need to do something now to protect the sea.” said one scientist.
Plastic waste in the sea has long been known about, but only now are we discovering the true extent of the problem. Plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose, so all the plastic ever produced still exists somewhere. Around 95% of plastics made are not recycled, and large amounts enter the sea. Currents(洋流) collect this waste in large circular systems called “gyres”. ____42____
The problem gets worse as plastic breaks down into very small pieces, or “micro plastic”, ____43____ Humans also eat these fish, and micro plastic has even been found in tap water around the world. The plastic on Henderson Island accounts for just 2 seconds’ worth of global annual plastic production. That production will be three times by 2050.
____44____ While diving in Greece, young Boyan Slat noticed there was more plastic waste than fish. He decided right then to dedicate his life to solving this problem. Boyan thought, why move through the sea when the sea can move through you So he started The Ocean Cleanup project, which places very long floating barriers in the Pacific. Currents then concentrate the waste naturally so it can be collected and recycled. He hopes to reduce the patch by 50% in just five years.
“Sea plastic is a symbol of the negative effects of our lifestyle and technology,” he says. “____45____ Protecting the sea from plastic is a good place to start!”
A．it goes unnoticed and finds its way to human bodies.
B．This is eaten by fish and leads to massive species loss.
C．To work with the currents would help collect the waste.
D．Our aim should be to create a new lifestyle for this century.
E．However, there are some young minds working to clean up the sea for future generations.
F．Although remote and previously untouched by humans, the island was covered in plastic waste.
G．One of the largest is in the Pacific Ocean, an area now known as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”.
I know that facing uncertainty at work can be stressful, particularly in the current economic climate. While I don’t know the particulars of your situation, I can provide some general advice to help reduce the chance of being laid off.
Start by demonstrating your skills and value to your company. ___46___ Meanwhile, show your talents on high-priority assignments. Provide regular progress updates on the financial impact directly related to your work. And share your accomplishments with your directors. ___47___
Next, take steps to make sure you are seen as vital to your clients. Often employers consider the impact layoffs will have on customer relations. ___48___ However, it may leave a lasting impression on management and colleagues who may be very helpful in your future career.
___49___ To prepare for a layoff, take practical steps, such as updating your resume (简历) and LinkedIn profile to highlight any promotions, new skills, projects, and educational achievements. Make use of your network on LinkedIn and other virtual platforms to connect with people in your field.
Financial preparations are also strongly advised. Review your budget and cut it where you can. ___50___ Make sure you know the requirements for unemployment in your state as well as the anticipated benefit amount so that you can work that into any budget plans. And if possible, consider applying for new opportunities.
A．It will allow you to increase your savings.
B．They may not be aware of all that you’ve done.
C．A layoff may come as a shock to any employer.
D．While you plan for the best, prepare for the worst.
E．Of course, these steps may not always prevent a layoff.
F．One of the best ways to do that is by growing your skills.
G．This may mean volunteering for tasks that others don’t want to do.
参考答案：
1．C
2．B
3．G
4．D
5．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四种能够提高演讲能力的有效方法：使用更多的面部表情；摆脱内心的恐惧；改善说话的声音；加强记忆。
1．上文“Find it difficult to make a wonderful speech in public (觉得在公共场合发表精彩演讲很难吗？)”引出话题“演讲很难”；同时结合后文的四个小标题“Use more facial expressions(使用更多的面部表情)”、“Get rid of your inner fear(摆脱内心的恐惧)”、“Polish your voice(改善说话的声音)”和“Strengthen your memory(加强记忆)”可知，后文在讲述提高演讲的几种具体方法，故此处空格的内容应起到承上启下的作用，C选项“Here are some efficient ways to improve your speech.(以下是一些提高演讲水平的有效方法。)”符合语境。故选C。
2．由第二段的小标题“Use more facial expressions(使用更多的面部表情)”、上文“A smile in which the eyes participate is extremely communicative.(蕴含眼神的微笑非常具有交流性。)”和后文“People tend to mirror your expression, so try to show how you feel about a topic or an idea through your facial expression.(人们倾向于表达和你一样的表情，所以试着通过你的面部表情来表达你对某个话题或想法的感觉。)”可知，本段主要讲述面部表情在演讲中的重要性。B选项“A frown often brings the same thing in return.(皱眉往往也会带来同样的回报。)”中的“A frown”也是面部表情，并与上文的“A smile”相对应，符合语境。故选B。
3．由第三段的小标题“Get rid of your inner fear(摆脱内心的恐惧)”和后文“The way to handle it is to put it to work for you, get into action, as Shakespeare observed, action cures fear.(处理它的方法是让它为你工作，付诸行动，正如莎士比亚所说，行动可以治愈恐惧。)”可知，此段主要讲述如何摆脱内心的恐惧。G选项“It’s natural to have some tension when you appear before an audience.(当你出现在观众面前时，很自然会有一些紧张。)”中的tension就是后文中it所指代的内容，与fear表达的意思一致，放在句首用于引出后文，符合语境。故选G。
4．由第四段小标题“Polish your voice(改善说话的声音)”和上文“Our voice is the main instrument we possess for communicating with people.(我们的声音是我们与人交流的主要工具。)”与“Simply reading a newspaper, a magazine or stories to your children out loud can help.(只需大声给孩子读报纸、杂志或故事就可以了。)”可知，本段主要讲的是如何改善说话的声音，D选项“Your emphasis, pausing, pace and even pitch can improve.(你的重点、停顿、速度甚至音高都可以提高。)”承接上文，表示通过前文的给孩子大声读报纸、讲故事等方式可以提高说话的重点、停顿等，符合语境。故选D。
5．由第五段小标题“Strengthen your memory(加强记忆)”和上文“First, have a burning desire to remember. It’s difficult to recall anything without wanting to do so.(首先，有一种强烈的记忆欲望。如果没有记忆的欲望那回忆东西是很难的。)”可知，本段主要讲述如何加强记忆，上文中的First表示第一点，又因后文“Our success depends greatly on our ability to concentrate.(我们的成功很大程度上取决于我们的专注能力。)”与上文表述内容不一致，说明此处讲的是另外一点，A选项“Step number two is concentration.(第二步就是专心致志。)”承接上文，Step number two是First的顺延，同时concentration又与后文中的concentrate相对应，符合语境。故选A。
6．F
7．D
8．E
9．G
10．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了体育精神在于帮助年轻运动员享受竞争精神，处理逆境，并给年轻运动员培养体育精神提出建议，为他们未来的生活做好准备。
6．根据上文“Sportsmanship isn’t just about shaking hands after the game. It’s about helping young athletes enjoy the spirit of competition, deal with adversity.(体育精神不仅仅是赛后握手。这是关于帮助年轻运动员享受竞争精神，处理逆境)”可知，此处阐述了体育精神的真正意义，接下来应该是具体的建议，使运动员们能够领会体育精神。该小题位于第一段末，并且下文就是给年轻运动员的具体建议。由此可知，F.Here are tips to young players’ sportsmanship and prepare them for their future life.(以下是关于年轻球员体育精神的建议，为他们的未来生活做好准备)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选F项。
7．根据上文“Character is a word that gets used often, but its true meaning may be hard to explain to a young mind.(性格是一个经常被使用的词，但它的真正含义可能很难向年轻人解释)”可知，性格的真正含义很难向年轻人解释，该空需要对这个词进行解释。由此可知，D. It’s ultimately a choice to hold oneself to a higher standard.(最终这是一种让自己达到更高标准的选择)就是对性格的解释，并且与下一句中的raising standards(提高标准)意义一致，符合语境。故选D项。
8．根据上文“One way to teach the idea of sportsmanship is to let the athlete know that they should do their personal best and to treat teammates and opponents in the same fashion they wish to be treated.(教授体育精神的一种方法是让运动员知道他们应该尽自己最大的努力，并以自己希望被对待的方式对待队友和对手)”及下一句“It also helps them off the field as well.( 这对他们在场外也有帮助)”可知，E.This age-old idea will help them become a respected competitor.(这种古老的观念将帮助他们成为一个受人尊敬的竞争者)能够承上启下，符合语境。其中“This age-old idea”指第一句中的“the idea of sportsmanship”；“will help them…”与下一句中的“also helps them…”呼应。故选E项。
9．根据上文“It’s important to the young athlete to understand that for as many victories as they hope to have, they must face losing if they’re going to play their sport. An effective method is to have a young athlete pick out well-known popular athletes, particularly in their sport or sports of interest, and look up their statistics.(对年轻运动员来说，重要的是要明白，即使他们希望获得多少胜利，如果他们要参加这项运动，他们必须面对失败。一个有效的方法是让一个年轻的运动员挑选出知名的受欢迎的运动员，特别是在他们感兴趣的项目中，然后查阅他们的统计数据)”可知，本段在讲年轻运动员要明白，失败是不可避免的，要正视失败。由此可知，G. Knowing professional athletes have faced defeat can teach the young competitor to face loss graciously.(知道职业运动员曾面临失败可以教会年轻的运动员优雅地面对失败)能够承接上文，符合语境。通过查看数据，知道那些杰出专业运动员也曾面对失败，可以教会年轻的运动员优雅地面对比赛输赢。故选G项。
10．根据下文“This one little thing can do wonders in reminding the athlete not to take anything too seriously and to have fun doing what they have chosen to participate in.(这一件小事可以提醒运动员不要把任何事情看得太严肃，要做自己选择参与的事情，并从中获得乐趣)”可知，本段在讲运动也可以很快乐，不应只是苦练。由此可知，A. Sports are designed to be enjoyable.(运动的目的就是让人愉快)作为段首主题句能够启领下文。故选A项。
11．B
12．F
13．D
14．A
15．G
【导语】本文是一篇叙议结合的文章。作者通过小时候一次戏剧表演中成功扮演了一个小角色的经历告诉我们生活中每个孩子都有机会取得成功。
11．根据空格前的句子“I desperately wanted to play the role of Becky, the female lead who was Tom’s girlfriend.(我非常想扮演贝基这个角色，她是汤姆的女朋友)”可知，作者非常想扮演贝基这个角色，但是根据空格后的句子“For starters, Becky had to sing numerous solos, and I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. I also didn’t have long blonde curls like pretty Linda Wright who won the part.(首先，贝基要唱很多次独唱，而我却不会唱歌。 我也没有像赢得这个角色的漂亮的琳达·赖特那样有长长的金色卷发)”可知，因为作者自身的条件，她演贝基这个角色是不可能的。由空格前后的内容可知，空格处的句子是一个承上启下的句子，所以B项“It was not to be.(这是不可能的)”符合题意。故选B项。
12．根据空格后的句子“Miss Watson was onstage in quite a few scenes, and got to repeat “That’s what I say” throughout the play.(沃森小姐在舞台上有好几场戏，在整出戏中她都要重复说‘那就是我说的’)”和下文“Miss Watson was onstage in quite a few scenes, and got to repeat “That’s what I say” throughout the play.(沃森小姐在舞台上有好几场戏，在整个剧中都要重复“我就是这么说的”)”可知，作者虽然扮演的是个小角色，但是，作者认为对她来说是好事，因为她只需要说一句台词“那就是我说的”。所以F项“There was an advantage, in my opinion, though.(不过，在我看来，这还是有好处的)”符合题意，空格后的句子是对空格处句子的解释。故选F项。
13．根据空格前的句子“Imagine my surprise when Miss Watson made the audience laugh out loud each time I piped in with ‘That’s what I say.’ I hadn’t known that she — or I — could be funny, or that her character was important in moving the plot along. (想象一下，每当我插嘴说‘我就是这么说的’时，沃森小姐都能让观众哄堂大笑，我有多惊讶。我不知道她——或者我——可以很有趣，也不知道她的这个角色在推进剧情中很重要)”可知，作者扮演的沃森小姐很受欢迎、很成功。所以D项“My Miss Watson turned out to be a hit.(我的沃森小姐很受欢迎)”符合题意。故选D项。
14．由空格前的句子“Each person, onstage and backstage, is essential in theater. Without everyone doing their part, the play would be dull as dirt.(在戏剧中，台上和后台的每个人都是必不可少的。如果没有每个人都各司其职，这出戏就会枯燥乏味)”可知，作者认为在戏剧中，台上和后台的每个人都是必不可少的。而根据空格后的句子“If everyone’s a star then nothing gets done. It’s all noise and chaos.(如果每个人都是明星，那么什么都做不了。到处都是噪音和混乱)”可知，作者把演戏和生活联系在一起，生活中也不可能人人都是明星。所以，空格处的句子应该是一个承上启下的句子，A项“So it is in life.(在生活中也是如此)”符合题意。故选A项。
15．由第四段的句子“Imagine my surprise when Miss Watson made the audience laugh out loud each time I piped in with ‘That’s what I say.’ I hadn’t known that she — or I — could be funny, or that her character was important in moving the plot along. (想象一下，每当我插嘴说‘我就是这么说的’时，沃森小姐都能让观众哄堂大笑，我有多惊讶。我不知道她——或者我——可以很有趣，也不知道她的这个角色在推进剧情中很重要)”可知，作者扮演的沃森小姐很受欢迎、很成功。再由空格前的句子“And so I believe all children should get the opportunity to play Miss Watson, to become someone they didn’t know they wanted to be.(所以我认为所有的孩子都应该有机会扮演沃森小姐，成为一个他们不知道自己想成为的人)”可知，作者认为所有的孩子都应该有机会扮演沃森小姐，也就是说所有的孩子都有机会成功。所以G项“I would hope all children could be a hit in life.(我希望所有的孩子都能在生活中成功)”符合题意。故选G项。
16．A
17．F
18．C
19．G
20．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了塑料的优点以及存在的问题。
16．根据上文“Around the world, people are realizing the significant problems caused by plastic waste. In the last 65 years, we have become increasingly dependent on plastic. It’s easy to understand why: it’s cheap to produce, light — therefore easy and cheap to transport — and incredibly strong and durable.(在世界各地，人们正在意识到塑料垃圾造成的严重问题。在过去的65年里，我们越来越依赖塑料。原因很容易理解：它的生产成本低，重量轻——因此运输容易和便宜——而且难以置信的坚固和耐用)”可知，上文提到了塑料的优点，后文则说明了塑料带来的问题，可知本句与上文构成转折，故A选项“但也正是这些优点让它如此有害”符合语境，故选A。
17．根据上文“One popular solution to the problem is to prohibit single use plastics. In the British supermarkets, shoppers are encouraged to make more environmentally-friendly choices in packing and transporting their food.(一个流行的解决方案是禁止使用一次性塑料。在英国的超市里，消费者被鼓励在包装和运输食品时做出更环保的选择)”以及后文“Some governments have even promised to ban the use of single-use plastic altogether by the not-too-distant future.(一些政府甚至承诺在不久的将来全面禁止使用一次性塑料)”可知，此处讲述禁止使用一次性塑料的措施，F项“Bans on single-use plastic items like drinking straws are also coming into place.(对吸管等一次性塑料物品的禁令也将出台。)”符合语境，故选F。
18．根据上文“However, such plans may not be beneficial to eliminate (消除) the use of single-use plastic altogether.(然而，这些计划可能无助于完全消除一次性塑料的使用)”以及后文“This is not just because of its low cost. It’s also because infection and cross-contamination (交叉感染) are minimized. Plastic packaging is also crucial in the food industry. It ensures that food is safe for consumers.(这不仅仅是因为它的低成本。这也是因为感染和交叉污染被最小化了。塑料包装在食品工业中也至关重要。它确保食品对消费者是安全的)”可知，后文提到了感染和交叉污染被最小化，可见塑料在医药中也有重要作用，故C选项“一次性塑料发挥重要作用的领域之一是医药”符合语境，故选C。
19．根据上文“Another issue is that alternative materials to plastic are often more environmentally harmful than plastic. Take paper bags, for example.(另一个问题是，塑料的替代材料往往比塑料对环境的危害更大。以纸袋为例)”以及后文“The process requires cutting trees, the emission of greenhouse gases and the production of poisonous chemical waste. Even more pollution is created when paper bags break down.(这一过程需要砍伐树木、排放温室气体和产生有毒化学废物。当纸袋损坏时，会产生更多的污染)”可知，本句是在说明纸袋替代塑料所存在的问题，讲述原因，故G选项“根据一项研究，它们在生产时需要的能量是塑料袋的四倍。”符合语境，介绍纸袋对环境危害更大的原因，与下文是并列关系。故选G。
20．根据上文“Clearly there is a need to reduce plastic waste and its impact on the environment.(显然，有必要减少塑料垃圾及其对环境的影响)”以及后文“Industries that rely on single-use plastics for people’s health and safety must be considered. Moreover, alternative materials must be evaluated strictly regarding their own environmental impact.(必须考虑到为人们的健康和安全而依赖一次性塑料的工业。此外，必须严格评估替代材料对环境的影响)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出一味地禁止塑料不是最好的选择，因为必须考虑到为人们的健康和安全而依赖一次性塑料的工业。故D选项“然而，简单地禁止一次性使用可能不是最好的选择”符合语境，故选D。
21．D
22．B
23．F
24．G
25．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要叙述了孩子在青春发育过程中的变化及其实质，父母和孩子之间出现的常见问题和应对措施，并指出处理不当可能带来的危害和不良后果。
21．根据上文“Adolescence is a crucial period when the subject experiences a process of growth, the development of his own personality, and the discovery of himself.(青春期是主体成长、发展自身个性、发现自我的一个关键时期)”结合下文描述父母对待孩子青春期的表现，推知空处应引出话题。D选项“但是父母如何看待孩子表现出来的独立性 ”符合上下文语境，故选D。
22．根据上文“They are often upset when their children praise the homes of their friends and regard it as a slur on their own cooking, or cleaning, or furniture, and often are foolish enough to let the adolescents see they are annoyed.(当他们的孩子称赞他们朋友的家时，他们常常感到不安，认为这是在诋毁他们自己的烹饪、清洁或家具，而且常常愚蠢地让孩子看到他们的烦恼)”和下文“Such a loss of dignity and descent into childish behaviour on the part of the adults deeply shocks the adolescents, and makes them resolve that in future they will not talk to their parents about anything private.(大人的这种丧失尊严和孩子气的行为使青少年深感震惊，并使他们下定决心以后不再和父母谈论任何私事)”可知，上下文都陈述了父母不适当的反映。由此推知，空处话题和上下文一致。B选项“他们甚至会指责他们不忠或说一些恶意的话”符合文意，even表明和上文的递进关系，下文的“Such a loss of dignity and descent into childish behaviour”指代空处内容。故选B。
23．根据上文“ Most children have such a high ideal of their parents, unless the parents themselves have been unsatisfactory,(大多数孩子对父母的理想如此高，除非父母本身不令人满意)”推知，下文应陈述这种高期待带来的后果，并且构成such...that...固定句型，F选项“以至于它几乎经不起现实的评估”符合语境，紧密承接上文，故选F。
24．根据上文“If parents were prepared for this adolescent reaction, and realized that it was a sign that(如果父母对青少年的这种反应有所准备，并意识到这是一种迹象)”可知，that引导同位语从句对sign进行解释说明，因此空处是对sign的解释；结合下文“they would not be so hurt, and therefore would not drive the child into opposition by resenting and resisting it.(他们就不会受到如此大的伤害，因此也就不会因为怨恨和抗拒而把孩子推向对立面)”推知，这种迹象就是孩子们正在发展观察和判断能力。而正是这些观察和判断力让父母对孩子产生怨恨和抗拒。G选项“孩子正在发展有价值的观察和判断能力”符合题意，是对sign的解释。故选G。
25．根据上文“Victorian parents believed that they kept their dignity by retreating behind an unreasoning authoritarian(专制的) attitude; in fact they did nothing of the kind, but children were then too cowed to let them know how they really felt(维多利亚时代的父母认为，他们靠一种毫无道理的权威态度来维护自己的尊严；事实上，他们什么也没做，但孩子们被吓得不敢让父母知道自己的真实感受)”和while可知，前后形成对比。A选项“在当代社会，我们倾向于走向另一个极端”符合上下文两个时期的对比关系，符合文意，故选A。
26．D
27．G
28．B
29．A
30．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何提高记忆力。
26．上文“Everyone forgets things occasionally. (每个人都会偶尔健忘。)”说明每个人都会偶尔健忘，选项D“不过，记忆力丧失是不可轻视的。”承接上文，转折语义，虽然每个人都会偶尔健忘，但是，记忆力丧失是要重视的，引出下文“Consider the following ways to sharpen your memory. (考虑以下方法来提高你的记忆力。)介绍提高记忆力的方法。故选D项。
27．小标题“Include physical activity in your daily routine.(在日常生活中增添体育活动。)”和上文“For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic(有氧的) activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, such as jogging—preferably spread throughout the week. (对于大多数健康的成年人，美国卫生与公众服务部建议每周至少进行150分钟的适度有氧运动，比如快走，或者每周进行75分钟的剧烈有氧运动，比如慢跑，最好在一周内分散进行。)”说明本段通过具体措施，建议生活中应增添体育运动，选项G“如果你没有时间进行全面锻炼，每天挤出几个10分钟的散步。”承接上文，介绍如果时间不允许，怎样进行体育锻炼。故选G项。
28．小标题“Stay mentally active.(保持思维活跃。)”上文“Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities help keep your brain in shape—and might keep memory loss at bay. Do crossword puzzles. Play bridge. Take alternate routes when driving. (就像体育活动有助于保持身体健康一样，精神刺激活动有助于保持大脑健康——还可能防止记忆力丧失。做填字游戏。打桥牌。开车时应选择交替的路线。)”建议要保持思维活跃，并举例说明，选项B“学习演奏一种乐器。”承接上文，是列举的另一个保持思维活跃的例子。故选B项。
29．下文“You’re more likely to forget things if your home is messy and your notes are disorganized. Take don tasks. (如果你的家很乱，你的笔记杂乱无章，你更容易忘记东西。)”说明如果家里很乱，没有条理，就容易忘记。选项A“有条理”符合本段主题，适合做小标题，建议做事要有条理，能提高记忆力。故选A项。
30．上文“Follow your doctor’s treatment recommendations for medical conditions, such as depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and hearing loss. (按照医生的治疗建议治疗疾病，如抑郁症、高血压、高胆固醇、糖尿病、肥胖和听力损失。)”谈到按照医生的治疗建议治疗疾病，选项C“各种药物会影响记忆力。”承接上文，说明治病吃药对记忆力有影响，引出下文“In addition, review your medications with your doctor regularly. (并且，定期与医生检查你的药物。)”与选项存在因果关系，因为药物会影响记忆力，所以要定期检查。故选C项。
31．D
32．F
33．E
34．C
35．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲怎样建立一个良好的邻里关系。
31．由上文“While everyone’s image of their dream home looks a little different, most people will agree that their ideal neighbourhood is filled with friendly faces. Getting to know your neighbours takes time and effort. (虽然每个人对梦想家园的印象都有点不同，但大多数人都会同意，他们理想的邻居都是友好的面孔。了解邻居需要时间和精力。)”可知，一般人认为建立一个友善的邻里关系需要很多时间和努力。而D项However, it can potentially be easier than you may expect.(然而，这可能比你想象的更容易。)符合语境。其中it代指前文Getting to know your neighbours，并且根据下文可知，文章主要给一些认识邻居的建议，所以 it can potentially be easier 有启下作用。故选D项。
32．由上文“ It makes sense that the best way to get to know a neighbour is to first make sure they actually know you’re neighbours. (了解邻居的最好方法是首先确保他们确实知道你是邻居，这是有道理的。)”和后文“There are always opportunities to make a connection and they can be as small as a nod,a wave or a friendly good day(总是有机会建立联系，它们可以是点头、挥手或祝好的一天)”可知，这里主要讲通过什么方式让读者和邻居开始接触。而F项And the easiest way to do that is with short, repeated interactions.(要做到这一点，最简单的方法是进行简短、重复的互动。)符合文意，其中do that与上文 make sure they actually know you’re neighbours对应； short, repeated interactions与下文 a nod,a wave or a friendly good day对应。所以本句有承上启下作用。故选F项。
33．由上文“When it comes to actually introducing yourself to your neighbours, Tebbey notes it’s important to do what feels comfortable, whether that’s leaving a note on a building notice board or chatting to someone while you wait for the elevator.(当谈到真正向邻居介绍自己时，Tebbey指出，重要的是要做自己觉得舒服的事情，无论是在建筑物布告板上留下纸条，还是在等待电梯时与某人聊天。)”可知，这里主要讲以一种自己感到舒适的方式向邻居介绍自己。而E项Should you start to feel uncomfortable, you could invite another.(如果你开始感到不舒服，你可以邀请另一个人一起参与聊天。)符合语境，其中Should you start to feel uncomfortable与上文 do what feels comfortable形成转折关系。故选E项。
34．由后文“‘ If they’re gardening, ask what they’re planting–be interested in what people share.’Tebbey says. And once someone tells you their dog’s name or where they’re about to go on holiday, try your best to keep that in mind so you can continue the conversation next time you cross paths.(“如果他们在园艺，问问他们在种植什么——对人们分享的东西感兴趣。”特比说。一旦有人告诉你他们的狗的名字或他们将要去哪里度假，请尽可能记住这一点，以便下次你穿过马路时可以继续对话。)”可知，作者这里讲在自我介绍后怎么开始聊天。而C项It’s vital to ask questions and remember people’s answers.(提出问题并记住人们的答案至关重要。)符合语境。其中 ask questions 与后文ask what they’re planting对应；remember people’s answers与后文keep that in mind对应。故选C项。
35．由上文“It’s not about grand gestures or sharing everything about yourself with your neighbours. (这并不是为了摆出宏伟的姿态或与邻居分享自己的一切。)”和后文“It’s small but meaningful interactions and taking interest in each other’s lives,but without any sense of expectation.(这是一种小而有意义的互动，对彼此的生活感兴趣，但没有任何期待感。)”可知，作者对前一种做法进行了否定，而A项In fact, it’s almost the opposite.(事实上，情况几乎相反。)符合语境，其中opposite与前文grand gestures 和后文small but meaningful interactions对应。故选A项。
36．A
37．E
38．C
39．D
40．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了长期友谊的好处，以及如何发展一段新的友谊，并且注意，该结束的友谊就应果断结束。
36．根据前文“You’ll make new friends in each stage of your life. Some of them will come and go, while others will last for the rest of your life.(你会在人生的每个阶段交到新朋友。其中一些会来了又走，而另一些会伴随你的余生)”结合下文陈述持长期友谊的好处，以及如何保持长期的友谊，所以空处应是引出长期朋友的话题，所以A项“Lifelong friendships are what most people desire.(一生的友谊是大多数人所渴望的)”符合文意。故选A项。
37．根据前文“There are many benefits of having strong friendships. According to experts, many people regret not keeping friendships going and end up living a life with no close friends or even enduring mental and physical sufferings.(拥有牢固的友谊有很多好处。据专家称，许多人后悔没有维持友谊，最终过着没有亲密朋友的生活，甚至忍受着精神和身体上的痛苦)”以及后文“People who have healthy friendships tend to enjoy life more and may even live longer.(拥有健康友谊的人往往更享受生活，甚至可能活得更长)”可知，本段主要在讲保持健康友谊的好处和重要性，所以E项“So making time for your friendships is vital to a healthy life.(因此，为友谊腾出时间对健康生活至关重要)”符合文意，起到承上启下的作用。故选E项。
38．根据后文“There are a lot of ways to make new friends that can stay with you for the rest of your life. Look for people who share things with you. If you have kids, join a mom’s group, or sign your child up for classes where you’ll naturally meet other parents.(有很多方法可以交到可以陪伴你一生的新朋友。寻找和你有共同爱好的人。如果你有孩子，加入一个妈妈的小组，或者为你的孩子报班，在那里你自然会遇到其他父母)”可知，此处是在讲如何交到可以陪伴你一生的新朋友。所以C项“If you are lacking in good friendships, it’s not too late.(如果你缺乏好的友谊，现在还不晚)”符合文意，引出下文。故选C项。
39．根据前文“If you have kids, join a mom’s group, or sign your child up for classes where you’ll naturally meet other parents.(如果你有孩子，加入一个妈妈的小组，或者为你的孩子报班，在那里你自然会遇到其他父母)”以及后文“You share your career and will have a lot to talk about while also having built-in opportunities to spend time with each other.(你们分享自己的事业，会有很多可聊的话题，同时也有内在的机会花时间在彼此身上)”可知，上文陈述和父母交朋友，下文陈述分享自己的事业，由此推知，我们还可以与同事交朋友。所以D项“You can also make friends with people you work with.(你也可以和同事交朋友)”符合文意。故选D项。
40．根据前文“Sometimes it’s a good idea to let a friendship go, even if you’ve been friends for a long time. If one party isn’t making an effort to keep things going, it can lead to feelings of hurt and betrayal, and it might be time to let things cool off and pursue other friendships. (有时候，结束一段友谊是个好主意，即使你们已经做了很长时间的朋友。如果一方不努力维持关系，可能会导致受伤和背叛的感觉，可能是时候让事情冷静下来，追求其他友谊了)”可知，此处是在讲必要时结束一段友谊。由此推知，空处陈述这样做的原因。所以G项“While this can be sad, it can actually improve your quality of life.(虽然这可能令人难过，但它实际上可以提高你的生活质量)”符合文意，且与下文“Besides, it can encourage you to focus on the partnerships that are healthy and where both of you are committed to keeping it going for your entire life.(此外，它可以鼓励你专注于健康的伙伴关系，以及你们两人都致力于终生保持这种关系的伙伴关系)”构成并列关系。故选G项。
41．F
42．G
43．B
44．E
45．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍科学家们发现了海洋中的塑料垃圾已经非常严重，人们需要做些什么来保护海洋。
41．根据上文“Scientists visiting tiny Henderson Island in the South Pacific recently made an alarming discovery. (科学家们最近访问了南太平洋的亨德森岛，有了一个惊人的发现。)”可知，科学家们到了一个岛上并有了惊人的发现。而下文“They calculated there were 38 million pieces of plastic. (他们计算出有3800万件塑料。)”则告诉我们塑料的总数。选项F“Although remote and previously untouched by humans, the island was covered in plastic waste. (尽管这个岛很偏远，以前也没有被人类接触过，但岛上到处都是塑料垃圾。)”承上启下，与上下文内容一致。故选F。
42．根据上文内容“Around 95% of plastics made are not recycled, and large amounts enter the sea. Currents(洋流) collect this waste in large circular systems called “gyres”.(大约95%的塑料制品无法回收，大量流入海洋。洋流在称为“环流”的大型循环系统中收集这些废物。)”可知，在海洋中，环流在收集这些废物。选项G“One of the largest is in the Pacific Ocean, an area now known as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”. (最大的垃圾带之一位于太平洋，这一地区现在被称为“大太平洋垃圾带”。)”与上文内容一致。故选G。
43．根据上文“The problem gets worse as plastic breaks down into very small pieces, or “micro plastic”.(当塑料分解成非常小的碎片或“微塑料”时，问题变得更糟。)”可知，微塑料会更糟糕。而空后“Humans also eat these fish, and micro plastic has even been found in tap water around the world. (人类也吃这些鱼，甚至在世界各地的自来水中发现了微塑料。)”则暗示空处指的是鱼类会食用微塑料。选项B“This is eaten by fish and leads to massive species loss.(这被鱼吃掉，导致大量的物种消失。)”承上启下，与本段内容一致。故选B。
44．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“While diving in Greece, young Boyan Slat noticed there was more plastic waste than fish. He decided right then to dedicate his life to solving this problem. (在希腊潜水时，年轻的Boyan Slat注意到塑料垃圾比鱼还多。他当时就决定将自己的一生奉献给解决这个问题。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是有人正在拯救海洋塑料垃圾。选项E“However, there are some young minds working to clean up the sea for future generations. (然而，有一些年轻人正致力于为子孙后代清理海洋。)”与下文内容一致。故选E。
45．根据下文“Protecting the sea from plastic is a good place to start! (保护海洋免受塑料污染是一个很好的开始！)”可知，空处指的应该是一个很好的憧憬，而保护海洋免受塑料污染是这一美好未来的良好开端。选项D“Our aim should be to create a new lifestyle for this century. (我们的目标应该是为本世纪创造一种新的生活方式。)”与下文内容一致。故选D。
46．G
47．B
48．E
49．D
50．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些有助于减少被解雇的机会的建议。
46．根据上文“Start by demonstrating your skills and value to your company.(从展示你的技能和对公司的价值开始)”以及后文“Meanwhile, show your talents on high-priority assignments.(同时，在优先任务上展示你的才能)”可知，上文提到展示你的技能和对公司的价值开始，本句承接上文说明这么做的意义：意味着自愿做别人不想做的工作。故G选项“这可能意味着自愿做别人不想做的工作”符合语境，故选G。
47．根据上文“And share your accomplishments with your directors.(和你的主管们分享你的成就)”可知，上文提到和主管分享成就，本句为本段最后一句，说明这么做的原因：他们可能不知道你所做的一切，B选项中They指代上文directors。故B选项“他们可能不知道你所做的一切”符合语境，故选B。
48．根据上文“Next, take steps to make sure you are seen as vital to your clients. Often employers consider the impact layoffs will have on customer relations.(接下来，采取措施确保你被客户视为至关重要的人。雇主通常会考虑裁员对客户关系的影响)”以及后文“However, it may leave a lasting impression on management and colleagues who may be very helpful in your future career.(然而，这可能会给管理层和同事留下深刻的印象，他们可能会对你未来的职业生涯有很大的帮助)”可知，本句承接上文说明“采取措施确保你被客户视为至关重要的人”这一做法对避免裁员的不一定有用，后文与本句构成转折，指出这可能会给管理层和同事留下深刻的印象，他们可能会对你未来的职业生涯有很大的帮助。故E选项“当然，这些措施不一定能避免裁员”符合语境，故选E。
49．根据后文“To prepare for a layoff, take practical steps, such as updating your resume (简历) and LinkedIn profile to highlight any promotions, new skills, projects, and educational achievements. Make use of your network on LinkedIn and other virtual platforms to connect with people in your field.(为被解雇做好准备，采取切实可行的措施，比如更新你的简历和领英简介，突出任何晋升、新技能、项目和教育成就。利用你在LinkedIn和其他虚拟平台上的人际网络与你所在领域的人建立联系)”可知，后文提到为被解雇做好准备，即做好最坏的打算。故D选项“做最好的打算，做最坏的打算”符合语境，故选D。
50．根据上文“Financial preparations are also strongly advised. Review your budget and cut it where you can.(还强烈建议做好财务准备。回顾你的预算，在你能削减的地方削减)”可知，上文提到削减开支，即增加储蓄。故A选项“它可以让你增加储蓄”符合语境，故选A。

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