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Getting outside of your comfort zone may be tough at first, but facing unfamiliar challenges can make you happier and more fulfilled in the long run. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the best, most effective strategies for stepping out of your comfort zone and adding more excitement to your life.
Do small daily activities that you normally wouldn’t do.
Challenge yourself in small ways every day. ____1____ Once you’ve made stepping out o your comfort zone into a daily routine, it’ 11 be much easier to handle bigger challenges.
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If you’ re stuck in a boring life, break the pattern! Look for things in your life that feel repetitive or monotonous (单调的). If you always go to the same coffee shop each morning, try the other one across the street instead. Changing up your routine helps bring new experiences into your life.
Do some research to get more information.
You’ll be more comfortable trying new things if you’re informed. This new activity might feel like you’ re facing a big question mark at first. To answer all your questions, go online and read about it. ____3____, and can even help you get excited for the change! Make sure the information you find is reputable to ensure you’ re knowledgeable and prepared.
Break the activity down into small steps.
____4____ If you’re feeling frightened by the challenge you’ve picked, make it a multi-step process that will let you slowly climb that mountain. Conquering your fears gradually can help ease you into new challenges. ____5____. You start in the shallow end and work your way to the deepest part of the pool with time!
A．Think of it like learning how to swim
B．Change your usual habits to mix it up
C．This will leave you feeling a little less lost
D．You don’t have to do the activity all at once
E．You could start up a conversation with a stranger
F．Keep those positive possibilities at the front of your mind
G．Look for ways to step outside of your comfort zone by taking tiny actions
There is a definite link between gratitude and happiness. ____6____ Let’s take a look at the positive benefits of gratitude and how you can learn to develop gratitude in your daily life.
What happens to our bodies when we’re grateful
Much scientific evidence has shown that gratitude has far-reaching effects on our health. When people are thankful and are happy with things as they are, their physical health reflects that. ____7____ Researchers over the years point to lower stress, reduced pain and improved immune systems as a result of being thankful. ____8____ It increases self-confidence, enhances positive emotions and makes us more optimistic. when we feel deeply grateful, our bodies are producing all sorts of wonderful chemicals.
Activate gratitude regularly
The best way to make gratitude a habit is not to wait for special moments. Some people have been told by their specialists they can keep stress and anxiety at bay by keeping a gratitude journal, journaling every day is also correlated with an increase in happiness.
____9____ Just pay attention. Start identifying things you might value too lightly. Then, take a moment to be thankful for then. Be sure to consider positive actions and events that might seem small. For example, be thankful for the warm cup of tea you are enjoying,
Do gratitude exercises
During busy workdays when we are pressed for time, there are doable ways to fit gratitude into your schedule. ____10____ Take a walk and be thankful for each item you see: trees, flowers, the sky, birds. Get a magazine or old photos and make a collection of everything you’re grateful for.
A．They’re more likely to exercise, eat better, and take care of their health.
B．Your goal is to add this science-backed habit to increase your happiness.
C．Gratitude has a strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well.
D．Happiness is about how good you feel and how satisfied you are with your life.
E．Choosing to be thankful may well be an accessible way to boost your happiness.
F．Apart from journaling, here are other possible activities to help you stay on track.
G．But if you’re not ready for that kind of commitment, there’s an easy way to begin on the road to being grateful.
Selecting the right career is not as simple as it looks. Mainly in high school, most of the students are focused on finding the best college without even thinking about where they will land after completing college.
____11____ It is one of the common questions every student comes across in the early days. Most of the students answer based on what they have learned about a career from their teachers or parents or elders. Besides, there are students who make up answers or are totally unaware of what they want to achieve.
There are different surveys around the states. 52% of the students find the right career option only after joining college graduation or at the end of the college graduation. ____12____ High school is the best time to make the right career plan. Depending on the plan, high schoolers can join the right course, get the right training, and build the tight skills. All of these can lead them to the right career path. ____13____
Before high schoolers find the right path, they can learn and explore different career options. Most of the time students change their minds multiple times after they are introduced to a new career option. They are also likely to switch as they start finding different career options related to their interest. ____14____ You can explore different occupations, learn various things about different sectors, and many more. During that stage, students are more curious about learning new things. ____15____ And investigating different occupations and sectors encourages them to become more curious about their future goals.
A．Success doesn’t happen by chance.
B．In fact, it’s never too early to start career planning.
C．Limiting yourself to one career is not a good choice.
D．They are bound to land in the desired industry finally.
E．Most people blame others if they fail in their life or in their career.
F．High schoolers are often asked what they wish to do when growing up.
G．High school students should look into what they want to achieve in their career.
Ways to Help the Troubled Monarch Butterflies
The monarch butterfly (帝王蝶) is considered an endangered species. Scientists say the dropping number of monarchs is due to climate change, loss of living places and the use of pesticides — chemicals that kill insects — and herbicides — chemicals that kill plants. ____16____
One of the quickest and best ways to help is to plant milkweed on your land. Milkweed is a kind of plant that has white juice. Monarch butterflies eat milkweed and lay their eggs there. ____17____ However, not all milkweed is the same. It is important to choose the right kind of milkweed. Planting tropical milkweed in the United States is a problem because it is not native to the country. It blooms or flowers for longer periods of time. This can make it harder for monarchs to know when it is time to migrate (迁徙).
Other plants, especially those with flowers that have honey, can be helpful to adult monarchs. These plants can be good-quality food for the butterflies. ____18____ Invasive plants can do more harm than good to monarchs. It is a good idea to include plants that flower late in the growing season. These plants can help give monarchs the energy they need for their yearly migration in autumn.
____19____ Chemicals can harm insects, including monarchs. They can also harm birds. Natural or organic poisons may also be harmful. Use them after dark, when butterflies are not as active. When the morning arrives, the product will be dry and not as effective. The butterflies will be safe.
Another way to help monarchs is to create a butterfly water feeding area. Add water to sand in a sunny area. ____20____ Butterflies can rest on the stone, take in the sun and drink the water from the pool. And you can sit and enjoy the beautiful monarchs.
A．They need milkweed to survive.
B．Find an appropriate place for milkweed.
C．Set a flat rock in the middle of the area.
D．You can grow your own ones from seeds.
E．Be sure to choose plants that are native to your area.
F．Next，think about the chemicals you use in your own garden.
G．But there are things that people can do to help the beloved black-and-orange insects.
While we enjoy the convenience the modern technology has brought to us, there has been a growing realization that while we may have innumerable followers and friends on social media, those in the real world are far more limited. Sharing feelings and problems in real conversations and confrontations is increasingly hard. Therefore, we feel lonely. The only way to break away from it is to reconnect with the self and the people who surround us. ____21____. Here’s what we can do.
Connect with your own self
____22____. Developing a conscious and mindful approach is an essential element towards ensuring there is no disconnectedness from people who surround you and the life you build for yourself.
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Learning to say ‘no’ to the people and activities that are beyond your ability. Doing this does not mean you are being unfriendly or irresponsible. It is a necessary reallocation of energies to provide emotional help to oneself and others.
Do the things you love
Invest in yourself by engaging with your interests and passions. ____24____, but taking care of what you need is also essential.
Make time.
____25____. Learn to make full use of it and invest time in the people you love and care about. Career goals are often not enough to provide complete fulfilment. Building meaningful relationships is vital.
A．Draw boundaries
B．Offer help whenever possible
C．Do not allow time to become something missing
D．This requires us to relook, reconsider and adapt
E．Life is always full of opportunities and challenges
F．Self-awareness is a key to understanding your needs and desires
G．It is significant to work towards being available for people around you
A new government report has some bad news about sea levels on the U.S. coastline. ____26____ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and six other agencies created the report.
“The sea level rise is upon us,” said Nicole LeBoeuf, director of NOAA’s National Ocean service. ____27____ “That’s because the United States coasts are home to a lot of economic activity and 40 percent of the U.S. population,” LeBoeuf explained.
____28____ “The greatest rise in the U.S. will be on the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast. The West Coast and Hawaii will be below the average,” said William Sweet, who is the report’s lead writer. The report predicts 0.6 meters of sea level rise in St. Petersburg, Florida. But the study predicts just 0.36 meters in Los Angeles, California.
Cities, such as Annapolis, Maryland, and Miami Beach, Florida, already experience a few minor floods every year during high tides, but those will be replaced by several “moderate (中等的)” floods a year by about 2050. “Higher sea levels mean more floods,” Sweet said, “____29____ And many of our major metropolitan (大都市的) areas on the East Coast are going to be increasingly at risk.”
Climate change is the major cause of the sea level rise. ____30____ To avoid the potential consequences of the sea level rise, great efforts should be made to reduce the negative effects of climate change.
A．She warned that the cost would be high.
B．But climate change can be slowed down.
C．Sea levels rise more in some places than others.
D．Some cities won’t be affected by the sea level rise.
E．Areas that haven’t been flooding are starting to flood.
F．People today are greatly concerned about this problem.
G．It says they’re expected to rise by at least 0.25 meters in the next 30 years.
In recent years, there has been a great deal of discussion about empathy(共情). It has been argued that a lack of empathy has led to several social problems. ____31____ It is a complex construct. According to psychologist Mark Davis, there are three important types of empathy. Let’s explore each type and the possible impact of each.
Perspective-Taking
This is a more cognitive(认知的) form of empathy, and it involves being able to see things from others’ perspectives. ____32____ Our research shows that perspective-taking is very important in social interactions and for leaders because they need to understand the people they lead and manage to motivate them effectively.
Empathic Concern
It is what we most commonly think of as being empathic. This is being able to “read” other people’s emotions and feelings and to feel appropriate concern for them. Counselors and therapists need it to deeply understand clients’ feelings but not actually experience the other’s emotions. ____33____
Personal Distress
This is indirectly experiencing others’ emotions. If they are happy, we feel happy; if they’re sad, we cry with them. ____34____
____35____ In reality, we all have some level of each of the types of empathy. The key is to understand how we are empathic with others and realize the strengths and limitations of each type of empathy.
A．It is partly emotional and partly cognitive.
B．We need experience personal distress, but too much of it may not be a good thing.
C．Yet empathy isn’t as simple as “more empathy is better”.
D．This helps us understand where other people are coming from—their attitudes, viewpoints and emotions, to some extent.
E．Empathy is not just the ability to understand someone’s feelings.
F．These types of empathy represent different aspects of our personalities.
G．This is the reason to teach the next generation what it means to have empathy.
Some people are confident and full of wisdom while remaining true to their beliefs, which comes from self-awareness. Now we’ll share how to develop self-awareness so you can practice mindful living.
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Self-awareness is a continuous process that involves constant changes. Those with a growth mindset may be more likely to experience change more frequently. So, make it your goal to often pause and think about who you are and where you are and build toward where you’re going.
Be more of a listener
The most common mistake that a lot of us make is that we always want to be heard. But how can we better understand ourselves if we don’t take the time to listen and accept feedback from others ____37____. Listening will give you a true sense of how other people perceive your character, giving you a better understanding of who you are.
Take a 3rd-person point of view of self- awareness
When someone has made mean remarks about you, you likely feel hurt. But have you tried taking the perspective of a 3rd-party ____38____. Negative thoughts can prevent you from having a sense of self-awareness.
Treat yourself
____39____, which shifts the shape of who you essentially are. Whatever situations you are in, your goal should always be to come back to yourself. That’s why you should plan to treat yourself well for your mental and physical wellbeing. Take yourself out and enjoy your favorite meal quietly. Or sit or sleep the whole day and do nothing at all. ____40____
A．Spend time with yourself
B．Keep checking within yourself
C．Life can be pretty challenging
D．Self-awareness typically comes in periods of calm
E．The journey of self-awareness requires self-examination
F．This way, you will be able to avoid being over-critical of yourself
G．Be ready to take in all perspectives that different individuals have about you
In our daily lives, we need to look at where we focus our time and energy. ____41____—our health, our children, problems at work, the national debt, or the nuclear war. We could separate those from things in which we have no particular mental or emotional involvement by creating a “Circle of Concern”.
____42____, it becomes apparent that there are some things over which we have no real control and others that we can do something about. We could identify those concerns in the latter group by limiting them within a smaller Circle of Influence.
Proactive (积极主动的) people focus their efforts on the Circle of Influence. ____43____. The nature of their energy is positive, enlarging and magnifying, causing their Circle of Influence to increase.
Reactive people, on the other hand, focus their efforts on the Circle of Concern. ____44____, the problems in the environment, and circumstances over which they have no control. Their focus results in blaming and accusing attitudes, reactive language, and increased feelings of sadness.
____45____—to be a better listener, to be a more loving marriage partner, to be a better student, to be a more cooperative and dedicated employee. Sometimes the most proactive thing we can do is be happy, just to genuinely smile. Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice. There are things, like the weather, which our Circle of Influence will never include. But as proactive people, we can carry our own physical or social weather with us. We can be happy and accept those things that at present we can’t control, while we focus our efforts on the things that we can.
A．Our time and energy are limited
B．We each have a wide range of concerns
C．They focus on the weakness of other people
D．They work on the things they can do something about
E．As we look at those things within our Circle of Concern
F．There are so many ways to work in the Circle of Influence
G．Now that it’s a good idea to focus on your Circle of Concern
Sometimes it seems like there are never enough hours in the day. But with a bit of time management, you can make time for the things you need to do, like housework. Here are some tips on how to manage your time for housework.
___46___ Don’t try to do too much in one day or week. Spread out your housework over a period of days or weeks so that it doesn’t seem so overwhelming. “I’m going to clean the entire house today” rarely goes well and will just make you feel defeated.
Make a list. Once you know what needs to be done, make a list of the tasks and prioritize them. ___47___ You can also create checklists for things throughout the house so you can just move from one task to another.
Try to clean as you go. Have you ever noticed dishes are easier to wash if you wash them off immediately This doesn’t mean that you have to clean up every single thing as soon as you finish using it. ___48___ This will save you time in the long run and help keep your house more organized.
Use your time wisely. ___49___ For instance, if you are vacuuming(用真空吸尘器)，move all the furniture in the room first so that you don’t have to keep stopping and starting. Don’t dust before you vacuum; you’ll just have to redo everything later.
Reward yourself. When you’ve finished all your tasks, give yourself a pat on the back or a good treat like a good cup of coffee. This will help you stay motivated and look forward to the next time you have to do housework. ___50___
A．Set realistic expectations.
B．Set aside some time each day or week for housework.
C．But if you can, try to put things away and tidy up as you go.
D．Make sure you use your time wisely and take breaks between tasks.
E．Make sure you are using your time efficiently while you are cleaning.
F．Housework is always going to be a bit of a heavy task, but it shouldn’t be terrible.
G．This will help you focus on what needs to be done first and prevent you forgetting anything.
In this article, we want to present why nature conservation and the promotion of sustainable development principles are important.
Environmental protection prevents natural disasters. Nature struggles for balance. This is how forests absorb CO2, grow and change it into oxygen. This provides an opportunity for life and also slows down climate change. The destruction of forests greatly changes the climate of entire regions, or even causes powerful floods. ____51____
Environmental protection stimulates research and technological innovation. The idea for the first flying machine was inspired by bird observation. The rainforest is the richest source of many medicines. Almost every animal and plant has its own technical secrets. ____52____ With the disappearance of ecosystems and wildlife species, the base for scientific research and technical improvement is nowhere to find.
Protecting the environment is protecting people. The loss of natural resources leads to economic crises, wars or diseases. ____53____ For example, the reduction of the population of bees will affect not only the production of honey, but also the whole food production system. No bees — no honey, no fruit, very few vegetables. This leads to hunger, disease, migration and war.
____54____ We meet with like-minded people. Any local success — the rescue of an endangered population for reserves — becomes a cause for global joy and inspires more participation.
We humans are part of nature and its cycles ourselves. Our impact on ecosystems has noticeable influence on our daily lives. But it can be predicted and avoided if you think with your head and act carefully. ____55____ Even small deeds can improve the state of nature and our life on the planet.
A．People spy on them and copy.
B．We are strongly dependent on it.
C．Respect for ecosystems helps to avoid such troubles.
D．And positive change can be promoted in the same way.
E．Taking part in environmental protection is a source of joy.
F．We consume the world’s natural resources in our daily life.
G．Even small changes in the ecosystem can cause huge disasters.
The New York Times reported that phone calls have made a comeback during the pandemic. Verizon, an American wireless network operator, told the Times that it’s now handling an average of 800 million wireless calls daily during the week. That’s more than double the calls made on Mother’s Day, which is one of the busiest days of the year for phone calls. ____56____ Similarly, AT&T Inc. reported that the number of cell calls has increased by 35%.
____57____ And there’s nothing like creating a big family get-together by cramming everyone on a screen. It’s great that you can see the people you’re talking to.
But sometimes, something gets lost when video is involved. Video calls and apps are “undeniably brilliant,” writes the Guardian. “But there’s a performance involved, distractions, and people coming and going. If you want to actually say something to someone, just call them. ____58____”.
If you are old enough, you might remember having one phone for the whole family. “The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” Luke Fermandez, a computer-science professor at Weber State University says. “With smartphones, we have gained mobility and privacy. ____59____”
But now so many of us are turning back to our phones to find family. In Dickinson, the city council members shared the city phone book in late March to call residents to check in. Council member Katie Pinkie wrote in the Dickinson Press, “They shared stories of faith, friendly and health. The people I called to check in on ended up helping me more. ____60____ “What would happen if we all used this time of the social distancing to reconnect the old-fashioned way ” Landline or mobile phone, start dialing.
A．Before Caller ID, you did not know who was calling.
B．Many of us are also talking to our families on video chat.
C．Everybody had a handle on everyone else’s business field.
D．However, the value of the home has been reduced considerably.
E．Nothing can beat a comforting human voice straight into the ear.
F．They gave me a sense of purpose for the week and unknowns ahead.
G．In addition, the length of calls is up 33% now compared to an average day before the outbreak.
Cycling is a healthy and fun activity that can be enjoyed by anyone. It is also cheap and very good for the environment. Are you wondering whether you should start cycling
It will improve your cardiovascular（心血管的）health. ____61____ That's because when you're cycling, your heart will beat much faster than it usually does, which is something that promotes good heart health.
It will strengthen and tone your muscles. Working out regularly will help you to keep a lean body. When you are cycling you are not only exercising the muscles in the front of your legs, but also in your back, arms, and core. ____62____ A number of studies have shown that the more someone cycles, the healthier their muscles are.
____63____ There is a lot of scientific research that supports the idea that exercising helps to decrease stress levels. Therefore, if you find that you are getting stressed too often, then you should consider purchasing a bike and going for a cycle two to three times a week.
It improves your brain power. Cycling is an activity that helps with the formation of brain cells in your hippocampus（海马体）, the area of your brain that is used for memory and starts to decline once you pass thirty. ____64____ Researchers also have found that just a 5％ increase in cardiorespiratory（心肺的）fitness from jumping on a bike can lead to a 15% increase in mental tests.
It will help you lose weight. If you want to burn off those extra calories, then cycling is a great way to do so. A person who cycles at a speed of 10mph for an hour will burn around 260 calories. ____65____
A．It helps to ease your anxiety.
B．It will keep you self-motivated.
C．It really is a total body workout.
D．So, you'll be desperate to go out there and buy yourself a bike.
E．Charles Hillman claimed that cycling helps to decrease the risk of memory loss.
F．Those who cycle a lot are less likely to suffer from heart attacks or have a stroke.
G．However, just because you hope to keep the pounds off via cycling, you aren't allowed to eat whatever you like.
The “WHO Quit Tobacco App” is the latest tobacco control initiative (倡议) by the WHO South-East Asia Region. ____66____ Its aim is to help people quit tobacco use in all forms, including smokeless and other newer products.
Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region said that tobacco is deadly in every form and that new approaches such as the “Quit Tobacco App” are much needed to support people to give up tobacco. ____67____ However, they are unable to quit for various reasons.
Every year, tobacco, which is the world's leading cause of preventable death, kills nearly eight million persons. In the WHO South-East Asia Region, tobacco claims 1.6 million lives- This region is among the largest producers and consumers of tobacco products, The Region continued to have the highest 432 million tobacco users. ____68____
Some additional challenges to tobacco control include the growing use of new and emerging products such as Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) or electronic cigarettes, sheesha (水烟) or hookah, among others.
In order to monitor tobacco use prevalence (流行) and tobacco control policies, the Region has expanded tobacco surveillance. ____69____ Meanwhile, Timor-Leste, Nepal, Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka have attached large-sized graphic health warnings to tobacco packs.
____70____ Countries such as Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka are working towards moving tobacco farmers away from growing tobacco. Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste have established and scaled-up tobacco cessation services.
A．Thailand was the first in Asia to carry out Plain Packaging.
B．The “WHO Quit Tobacco App” helps users to set their targets.
C．These people may be aware of the fact that tobacco is harmful.
D．ENDS or electronic cigarettes have been banned in six countries.
E．These users account for 29 per cent of the population in the Region.
F．It was started during WHO's year-long “Commit to quit” campaign.
G．The very act of quitting smoking can do a lot to improve a person’s overall health.
When you feel down, you are expecting to receive support or comfort from your friends. Your friends feel the same way. However, it may be not easy to cheer up your friends when you can’t be by their side. ____71____
Ask if there’s anything you can do to help. Different people prefer to be comforted in different ways. Ask if there’s anything specific you can do to help your friends.____72____ While you’re talking on the phone, say something like, "What can I do to help I’m always here if you need anything.
____73____ This simple gesture can really brighten your friends’ day. If your friends are in need of comfort, send them frequent reminders that you’re thinking of them. Share something that reminded you of them. It will let your friends know that they’re still important in your life even if they’re far away.
List why you think they’re special.____74____ Send them a list of all the reasons why you think they’re amazing. Whether it be their kind and compassionate (富有同情心的) nature, their sense of style, or their ability to find the coolest music, tell them why you are so grateful to know them. After reading what you have listed, they will feel encouraged.
Send them a gift. Surprise them with something special to make their day. Arrange for flowers to be delivered to their apartment or mail them one of their favorite albums. ____75____ A homemade gift, like a knitted (针织的) scarf or a piece of artwork, will lift their spirits all the same.
A．Send a gift to them to celebrate their success.
B．Thankfully, there are many ways you can help.
C．Therefore, you can visit them to cheer them up.
D．Text them to let them know they’re on your mind.
E．You don’t have to go all out in terms of spending.
F．If they’ve been down on themselves lately, they may need a reminder.
G．The question alone will show you care, and they will appreciate your kind offer.
What is empathy
Empathy is the ability to share and understand the feelings or emotions of others.
Types of empathy
There are three different ways to think of empathy. First, there is affective empathy. This is the ability to share the emotions of others. For example, someone watching a scary movie may feel scared when a character is scared. Second, there is cognitive empathy. This is the ability to understand the feelings of others. A good example is a counselor. Counselors may understand that someone they are speaking to is sad, but that does not mean the counselor becomes sad. Finally, there is emotional regulation. ____76____. For example, doctors need to control their emotions when doing surgery on a patient. They cannot be afraid of hurting them or sad for them because they are sick.
Depending on the situation
____77____ . It may not always be positive. For example, strong positive empathy feelings for members of our own family might lead to negative emotions like hate toward those we see as a threat. ____78____. For instance, people might feel more empathy for people who look or act like them. People who are good at reading others’ emotions might also trick other people for their own benefit.
Measuring stick
____79____ . These typically ask people to tell how much they agree with certain statements. They might say they strongly agree or they disagree. One statement might be, “It affects me very much when one of my friends is upset.” This would measure how much affective empathy someone normally feels.
Our brain has evolved to be able to quickly change under different circumstances. ____80____ . It can help us to understand others so we can help them. Sometimes, though, we need to be able to switch off our empathetic feelings to protect our own lives and those of others.
A．Having empathy is very useful
B．Empathy is often measured with surveys
C．This refers to the ability to control one’s emotions
D．Sometimes it could be helpful to feel less empathy
E．People experience pleasure when their opponent fails
F．Sometimes we may feel too much empathy for our own groups
G．Empathy helps humans respond appropriately to different situations
There is no doubt that adding more fish to your diet is something that a lot of people look to do. After all, there are so many health benefits that are naturally associated with eating more fish. At the same time, many people find it difficult to add fish to their diet in the way that they would like. ____81____
In the first place, let’s begin with some of the benefits of eating more fish. Fish has been spoken about as being part of a healthy diet for a long time now. ____82____ Many types of fish are filled with omega-3 fatty acids, as well as various types of vitamins like D and B2. Each fish has its own positive qualities, so it is certainly worth looking up what sort of benefits that you can expect to receive.____83____
If you are struggling to add more fish to your diet at all, it may be a good idea to get it done straight away in the morning rather than waiting around any longer than necessary. This can be done by simply having some smoked salmon on top of bread. Alternatively, you can try having some roasted salmon with some fruit such as a pineapple for a change.
Use fish in simple dishes
Sometimes, people are simply afraid of eating more fish as they do not really know how to add it to their diet. One possible way of getting around this is by having fish in simple dishes. For example, rather than having your usual chicken or beef hamburgers, you can try putting some cod (鳕鱼) in there instead. ____84____ So it is going to be ready for use whenever you need it for a meal.
Hopefully, the information that you have received about fish has helped to convince you that it is certainly something that needs to be included into more and more meals. ____85____ Some simple preparation work ahead of time can certainly help you out in a significant way here.
A．Start with fish at breakfast.
B．Include a more fish-filled diet.
C．Also, you can cook some cod in advance.
D．You can read the blog post to get some help.
E．There are plenty of reasons why this is the case.
F．Plus, it does not have to be very difficult to do so.
G．Hopefully, the information above might be useful for you.
Boosting your emotional intelligence quotient, or EQ, involves identifying and managing your own emotions, as well as evaluating and controlling the way in which you react to those of others. ____86____ It can also improve your relationships with loved ones and your social interactions. Here are some tips you can use to start improving your EQ.
● Identify your emotions.
Identifying your emotions takes practice and is an important foundational step in building emotional intelligence. Regularly recognizing and naming your emotions throughout the day is a good way to develop your EQ. ____87____ You could even go a step further, and try to determine how the presence of certain emotions affects your behavior and productivity.
● Consider your response.
____88____ Taking responsibility for the way you behave towards others and, possibly even more importantly, how you treat yourself, is a crucial aspect of emotional intelligence.
● ____89____
Empathy is a cornerstone of EQ. It is defined as the ability to identify and share the thoughts, feelings or emotional state of another person. A little empathy goes a long way. It is important to demonstrate empathy towards people other than just those with whom you find it easy to get along.
● Listen actively.
Engage in the moment and acknowledge what other people are saying. ____90____ Active listening involves asking open-ended questions such as ‘When ’ ‘How ’ ‘Do you mean... ’ or ‘Could you tell me a bit more about that ’. Active listening also calls for avoiding questions that would get only a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ response.
Developing your emotional intelligence can not only help you reduce your stress, but also leave you with more time to connect with, and continuously improve your relationships with, those around you.
A．Show your care.
B．Put yourself in other people’s shoes.
C．You just don’t know what they might be going through.
D．You must remember you can choose how you react to a situation.
E．Besides, trying to identify exactly what you are feeling can do the trick.
F．Try to avoid just waiting for your turn to talk about yourself and your story.
G．Exploring and improving these skills can help you to succeed in your career.
All parents have sky-high hopes for their children. We want them to be confident and satisfied. What can parents do to help their kids grow up to lead happy lives Experts advise:
____91____. A study found that students whose parents paid attention to their abilities were far more likely to do well in school-and in life-than students whose parents didn’t show such support. So celebrate your kids’ achievements, no matter how small they are.
Praise their efforts. ____92____. Still, they are praised for trying their best. Ten-year-old April Cutler, for example, has had trouble with math since the second grade. “She usually gets C’s on her report card, but last year she was determined to get A’s and worked hard at it,” says her mom. “When the first grading period ended, April was disappointed when she got a B in math,” Lueille continues. “But my husband and I told her we were very proud that she’d improved. That inspired her to try even harder. ____93____.”
Let them make decisions and mistakes. ____94____. And allowing kids to make wrong decisions-so long as doing so won’t harm them-helps kids learn from their mistakes.
Encourage them to solve their own problems. As they grow, children need practice in communicating and standing up for themselves. One of the best places to learn these skills is at home. ____95____ the next time your child runs to tell you that her brother is blaming her.
A．Applaud their achievements
B．Step back and let them work it out
C．She got a B plus for the next period
D．Kids won’t always come out on top
E．Setting too high a goal makes kids feel discouraged
F．Give advice on how to help kids become mature
G．Making his/her own decisions builds his/her confidence
Studying smarter, not longer, matters now more than ever, with students in many countries having to manage their time and study more on their own. ____96____ The good news: Science points to ones that really work.
Use pictures. Pay attention to drawings, graphics, chart and other visual aids in your class materials, psychologist Mark McDaniel says. “____97____ And if there aren’t pictures, creating them can be really, really useful.”
Find examples. Abstract concepts can be hard to understand. It tends to be far easier to form a mental image if you have a concrete example of something, psychologist Cynthia Nebel says. For instance, sour foods usually taste that way because they contain an acid.____98____ But if you think about a lemon or vinegar, it’s easier to understand and remember that acids and sour go together.
____99____ Psychologist Nate Komell “definitely did cram (临时抱佛脚)” before big tests when he was a student. He still thinks it’s a good idea to study the day before a big test. But research shows it’s a bad idea to cram all your studying into that day. Instead, allow time between study sessions and you’ll learn and remember material better.
Dig deeper. It’s hard to remember a string of facts and figures if you don’t push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about Why do they matter Psychologists call this elaboration. “It’s asking a lot of how and why questions about it,” Nebel says.____100____
Try adding just one new study skill each week or two. It may seem odd at first. But, by the time week two rolls around, it becomes a normal thing.
A．Reread books and notes.
B．Space out your studying.
C．They really boost your memory of the material.
D．Yet many students have never learned those skills.
E．In other words, don’t just accept facts at face value.
F．On its own, that concept might be hard to remember.
G．It’s like telling students to learn to swim by “just swimming.”
参考答案：
1．G
2．B
3．C
4．D
5．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四条离开你的舒适区的方法。
1．上文“Challenge yourself in small ways every day.(每天从一些小的方面挑战自己。)”提到了从小事挑战自己，G选项中“tiny actions”是关键词，与上文的“small ways”相呼应，构成顺承关系，所以G选项“通过采取微小的行动，寻找走出舒适区的方法”符合语境。故选G项。
2．下文“If you always go to the same coffee shop each morning, try the other one across the street instead. Changing up your routine helps bring new experiences into your life.(如果你每天早上都去同一家咖啡店，那就去街对面的那家吧。改变你的日常习惯会给你的生活带来新的体验。)”提到了改变你的日常习惯，B选项中“Change”是关键词，与上文构成顺承关系，所以B选项“改变你平时的习惯，把它混在一起”符合语境。故选B项。
3．上文“To answer all your questions, go online and read about it.(要回答你所有的问题，请上网阅读相关书籍。)”提到了上网阅读书籍，C选项中“less lost”是关键词，与上文构成因果关系，所以C选项“这会让你感觉不那么迷茫”是上网阅读书籍的结果，符合语境。故选C项。
4．下文“If you’re feeling frightened by the challenge you’ve picked, make it a multi-step process that will let you slowly climb that mountain.(如果你对你所选择的挑战感到害怕，那就把它变成一个多步骤的过程，让你慢慢地爬上这座山。)”提到了把挑战变成多步骤的过程，所以D选项“你不需要一次完成所有的活动”能引起下文，符合语境。故选D项。
5．下文“You start in the shallow end and work your way to the deepest part of the pool with time!(你从浅的一端开始，随着时间的推移，你的方式到池的最深的部分！)”提到了水池，A选项中“swim”是关键词，与下文的“pool”相呼应，所以A选项“把它想象成学习游泳”符合语境。故选A项。
6．E
7．A
8．C
9．F
10．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。感恩与幸福之间有着明确的关系，本文讲述的是感恩对幸福的积极影响和如何在日常生活中培养感恩
6．根据空前“There is a definite link between gratitude and happiness.(感恩和幸福之间有明确的联系。)”可知，此处讲述的是感恩与幸福之间的关系，E项“Choosing to be thankful may well be an accessible way to boost your happiness.(选择感恩很可能是提高幸福感的一种便捷方式。)”明确了这种关系，点明感恩可以提升幸福感，是对上文的观点作进一步的说明，符合语境。故选E项。
7．根据空前“When people are thankful and are happy with things as they are, their physical health reflects that.(当人们心存感激并对现状感到满意时，他们的身体健康反映了这一点。)”可知，此处讲述的是感恩对身体健康的影响，A选项“They’re more likely to exercise, eat better, and take care of their health.(他们更有可能锻炼，吃得更好，能照顾好自己的健康。)”具体阐述了心存感激并对现状感到满意的人如何更好地管理自己的健康的，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
8．根据空后“It increases self-confidence, enhances positive emotions and makes us more optimistic.(它增加了自信心，增强了积极的情绪，使我们更加乐观。)”可知，此处的自信，情绪以及乐观均属于感恩对人的心理方面的影响，C项中“Gratitude has u strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well.(感恩对心理健康也有很强的积极影响。)”讲的是感恩对人心理健康的积极影响，符合语境，as well意为“也”，是解题的关键信息。故选C项。
9．根据空前段落中“Some people have been told by their specialists they can keep stress and anxiety at bay by keeping a gratitude journal, journaling every day is also correlated with an increase in happiness.(有些人被他们的专家告知，他们可以通过写感恩日记来控制压力和焦虑，每天写日记也与幸福感的增加有关。)”描述的是可以通过写感恩日记可以增加幸福指数，F选项中的“Apart from journaling”承接上文中的内容，引出下文话题。故选F项。
10．根据下文中的“Take a walk and be thankful for each item you see: trees, flowers, the sky, birds.(散步，感谢你看到的每一件物品：树木、花朵、天空、鸟儿。)”以及“Get a magazine or old photos and make a collection of everything you’re grateful for.(买一本杂志或老照片，收集你感激的一切。)”均是在日常生活中的小事中练习感恩，而选项G中的“there’s an easy way to begin on the road to being grateful.(有一个简单的方法可以开始感恩的道路。)”说明的就是“感恩可以从一些简单的方法开始”，由此引出下文。故选G项。
11．F
12．B
13．D
14．C
15．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章说明了选择正确的职业并不像看起来那么简单，而高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机，因此高中生应该尽早作出正确的职业规划。
11．根据上文“Mainly in high school, most of the students are focused on finding the best college without even thinking about where they will land after completing college.(主要是在高中，大多数学生都专注于寻找最好的大学，甚至不考虑完成大学学业后会去哪里)”及下文“It is one of the common questions every student comes across in the early days. Most of the students answer based on what they have learned about a career from their teachers or parents or elders. (这是每个学生在早期遇到的常见问题之一。大多数学生的回答是基于他们从老师、父母或长辈那里学到的职业知识)”可知，设空处提及一个高中生职业规划的问题。由此可知，F. High schoolers are often asked what they wish to do when growing up.(高中生经常被问到他们长大后想做什么)能够呈上启下，符合语境。故选F。
12．根据上文“52% of the students find the right career option only after joining college graduation or at the end of the college graduation.(52%的学生在大学毕业或毕业后才找到正确的职业选择)”及下文“High school is the best time to make the right career plan.(高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机)”可知，高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机，而不是等到大学毕业或毕业后。由此可知，我们应该尽早作出正确职业规划。B. In fact, it’s never too early to start career planning.(事实上，开始职业规划永远都不为时尚早)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
13．根据上文“Depending on the plan, high schoolers can join the right course, get the right training, and build the tight skills. All of these can lead them to the right career path.(根据计划，高中生可以参加正确的课程，接受正确的培训，并建立严密的技能。所有这些都可以引导他们走上正确的职业道路)”可知，D. They are bound to land in the desired industry finally.(他们最终一定会进入理想的行业)是早做职业规划产生的积极结果，能够承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
14．根据上文“They are also likely to switch as they start finding different career options related to their interest.(当他们开始寻找与自己兴趣相关的不同职业选择时，他们也可能会改变)”及下文“You can explore different occupations, learn various things about different sectors, and many more. During that stage, students are more curious about learning new things.(你可以探索不同的职业，了解不同行业的各种知识，等等。在这个阶段，学生们对学习新事物更加好奇)”可知，在高中生找到正确的道路之前，他们可以学习和探索不同的职业选择，学习新事物。由此可知，C. Limiting yourself to one career is not a good choice.(把自己限制在一个职业上不是一个好的选择)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
15．根据下文“And investigating different occupations and sectors encourages them to become more curious about their future goals.(调查不同的职业和行业会鼓励他们对未来的目标更加好奇)”可知，此处在讲述对未来职业生涯的思考和探索。由此可知，G. High school students should look into what they want to achieve in their career.(高中生应该考虑他们想在职业生涯中取得什么成就)能够开启下文，符合语境。故选G。
16．G
17．A
18．E
19．F
20．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由于气候变化、栖息地的丧失以及杀虫剂和除草剂的使用而导致帝王蝶数量的减少。并介绍了一些方法，以帮助陷入困境的帝王蝶。
16．根据上文内容“Scientists say the dropping number of monarchs is due to climate change, loss of living places and the use of pesticides — chemicals that kill insects — and herbicides — chemicals that kill plants. (科学家表示，帝王蝶数量的减少是由于气候变化、栖息地的丧失以及杀虫剂(杀死昆虫的化学物质)和除草剂(杀死植物的化学物质)的使用。)”可知，帝王蝶数量正在减少。而下文则介绍了一些帮助帝王蝶的方法。选项G“But there are things that people can do to help the beloved black-and-orange insects. (但是人们可以做一些事情来帮助这种受人喜爱的黑橙色昆虫。)”承上启下，符合文意。故选G。
17．根据上文内容“Monarch butterflies eat milkweed and lay their eggs there. (帝王蝶以马利筋为食，并在那里产卵。)”可知，帝王蝶依赖马利筋而存活。选项A“They need milkweed to survive. (它们需要马利筋才能生存。)”符合上文。故选A。
18．根据空后内容“Invasive plants can do more harm than good to monarchs. (入侵植物对帝王蝶来说弊大于利。)”可知，帝王蝶不能食用入侵植物。选项E“Be sure to choose plants that are native to your area. (一定要选择你所在地区土生土长的植物。)”与下文内容一致。故选E。
19．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Chemicals can harm insects, including monarchs. They can also harm birds. Natural or organic poisons may also be harmful. (化学物质会伤害昆虫，包括帝王蝶。它们也会伤害鸟类。天然或有机毒物也可能是有害的。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是化学物质对帝王蝶的危害。选项F“Next，think about the chemicals you use in your own garden. (接下来，想想你在自己的花园中使用的化学物质。)”与下文内容一致。故选F。
20．根据下文内容“Butterflies can rest on the stone, take in the sun and drink the water from the pool. (蝴蝶可以在石头上休息，晒太阳，喝池里的水。)”可知，作者建议在蝴蝶饮水的地方放一块大石头。选项C“Set a flat rock in the middle of the area. (在区域中间放一块平坦的石头。)”与下文内容一致。故选C。
21．D
22．F
23．A
24．G
25．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了在现实生活中摆脱孤独的方法。
21．前句“The only way to break away from it is to reconnect with the self and the people who surround us.(摆脱它的唯一方法是重新联系自我和我们周围的人)”提出摆脱孤独的方法，后句“Here’s what we can do.(以下是我们该怎么做)”是引出具体做法，所以此空就应该是继续阐述这个方法。再结合第一段是以第一人称行文的，D项“这需要我们重新审视、重新考虑和适应”符合语境，讲述这个方法对人们的要求。故选D。
22．本段主旨句是“Connect with your own self(与你自己建立联系)”，结合下文“Developing a conscious and mindful approach is an essential element towards ensuring there is no disconnectedness from people who surround you and the life you build for yourself.(发展一种有意识的方法是确保你与周围的人以及你为自己建立的生活没有脱节的基本要素)”中的“conscious and mindful approach”可知，F项“自我意识是理解你的需求和欲望的关键”符合语境，F项中的self-awareness既符合本段主题，又呼应下文。故选F。
23．分析文章结构可知，设空处是第三段的小标题，所以答案应该在A、B项中选择。结合第三段的第一句“Learning to say ‘no’ to the people and activities that are beyond your ability.(学会对别人和超出自己能力以外的事情说不)”可知，本段主要讲述要了解什么能做，什么不能做，A项“设置界限”符合语境。故选A。
24．结合本段的小标题“Do the things you love(做你喜欢的事)”和空后的but转折关系以及essential和significant的近义词提示可知，此处是讲述和别人有关的事情虽然重要，但顾及自己的需求也很重要，G项“努力为你周围的人腾出时间是很重要的”符合语境。故选G。
25．根据小标题的主题词time可以定位C项“不要让时间偷偷溜走”，后一句的it代词指代时间，此句和下文形成对比关系。不要让时间偷偷溜走，而应该充分利用它，花在你在乎的人身上。故选C。
26．G
27．A
28．C
29．E
30．B
【导语】本文是说明文。指出了一项研究结果：未来三十年美国的海平面会上升至少0.25米，但各地上升程度不一，采取相关应对措施可能有所帮助。
26．上文“A new government report has some bad news about sea levels on the U.S. coastline.（一份新的政府报告中有一些关于美国海岸线海平面的坏消息。）”可推测，空格处将指出坏消息。选项G“It says they’re expected to rise by at least 0.25 meters in the next 30 years.（它表示，预计在未来30年内，它们将上升至少0.25米。）”使用it指代前文的政府报告，指出了担忧的事情，符合语境。故选G项。
27．下文“That’s because the United States coasts are home to a lot of economic activity and 40 percent of the U.S. population,（这是因为美国海岸是许多经济活动和40%美国人口的家园，）”可知LeBoeuf指出了美国海岸的重要性，可推测如果海平面上升损失应该会很大。选项A“She warned that the cost would be high.（她警告说代价会很高。）”符合语境。故选A项。
28．下文“The greatest rise in the U.S. will be on the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast. The West Coast and Hawaii will be below the average（墨西哥湾和东海岸将是美国海岸上升最快的地区。西海岸和夏威夷的速度将低于平均水平，）”可知此段描述的是各地海岸上升程度的不一致。选项C“Sea levels rise more in some places than others.（一些地方的海平面上升幅度比其他地方大。）”符合语境。故选C项。
29．上文““Higher sea levels mean more floods,” Sweet said,（Sweet说：“更高的海平面意味着更多的洪水，”）”可知越来越多地方遭遇了洪水。选项E“Areas that haven’t been flooding are starting to flood.（以前没涨过洪水的地方开始涨洪水。）”与上文语义关联，符合语境。故选E项。
30．上文“Climate change is the major cause of the sea level rise.（气候变化是海平面上升的主要原因。）”可知，要抑制海平面上升，可能需要从气候变化着；下文“To avoid the potential consequences of the sea level rise, great efforts should be made to reduce the negative effects of climate change.（为了避免海平面上升的潜在后果，应该作出巨大努力来减少气候变化的负面影响。）”可知，气候变化的负面影响能够通过努力减少。选项B“But climate change can be slowed down.（但是气候变化可以放缓。）”与上下文关联紧密，符合语境。故选B项。
31．C
32．D
33．A
34．B
35．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了三种共情类型及其影响。
31．根据下文“It is a complex construct.(它是一个复杂的结构)”可知，共情是一个复杂的系统，C项“共情不是简单到越多越好”与下文语意一致，下文It指C项中的“empathy”，且C项中的“simple”与下文“complex”对应。故选C。
32．根据上文“This is a more cognitive(认知的) form of empathy, and it involves being able to see things from others’ perspectives.(这是一种更加认知的共情形式，它包括能够从他人的角度看问题)”中的关键词“see things from others’ perspectives”可知，Perspective Taking是指从别人的角度考虑问题，这样更能理解别人的观点，D项“在某种程度上，这有助于我们了解其他人的态度、观点和情绪”与上文语意契合。故选D。
33．根据上文“Counselors and therapists need it to deeply understand clients’ feelings but not actually experience the other’s emotions.(咨询师和治疗师需要它来深刻理解客户的感受，但不实际体验对方的情绪)”可知，同情性关怀不涉及实际体验对方的情绪，A项“它是部分情感，部分是认知”承接上文，进一步阐述其概念，符合语境，故选A。
34．根据本段标题“Personal Distress(个人悲伤)”可知，本段主题为“个人悲伤”，B项“我们需要体验个人悲伤，但是体验过多不是好事”与本段主旨吻合。故选B。
35．根据上下文和本句所处的段落可知，本段为全文末段，是对全文进行总结，上文分别阐述了三种共情类型及影响，F项“这些类型的共情代表着我们性格的不同方面”是对上文的总结。故选F。
36．B
37．E
38．F
39．C
40．D
【导语】本文为说明文。文章主要讲述了如何培养自我意识，以便提提升自己，作者给出了一些具体的建议。
36．空处为本段小标题。根据下文“So, make it your goal to often pause and think about who you are and where you are and build toward where you’re going.(所以，经常停下来想想你是谁，你在哪里，并朝着你要去的地方发展，作为你的目标)”可知，本段建议要不断检查自己的内心。B选项“不断检查自己的内心”可以作为本段小标题。故选B。
37．上文“But how can we better understand ourselves if we don’t take the time to listen and accept feedback from others (但是，如果我们不花时间倾听和接受他人的反馈，我们怎么能更好地理解自己呢？)”指出我们要倾听别人的反馈，才能成为更好的自己，下文提到“Listening will give you a true sense of how other people perceive your character, giving you a better understanding of who you are.(倾听会让你真正了解别人如何看待你的性格，让你更好地了解你是谁)”可知，在倾听之后，你能正确意识到你是谁。故空处句子应承上启下。E选项“自我意识的旅程需要自我反省”可以起到承上启下的作用，符合题意。故选E。
38．上文提出“But have you tried taking the perspective of a 3rd—party (但是你有没有尝试过从第三方的角度来看待？)”这样一个建议，由此推知，下文陈述这样做的好处。F选项“这样，你就可以避免对自己过于挑剔”符合题意，This way指的是前一句建议的所提到的做法。故选F。
39．下文“which shifts the shape of who you essentially are. (这改变了你本质上是谁的形态)”是非限制性定语从句，指代横线处的句子可与改变我们的本质，再由后文的“Whatever situations you are in”可知，生活可能是充满挑战的。C选项“生活可能是充满挑战的”符合文意，正是这样充满挑战的生活改变了我们。故选C。
40．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“Take yourself out and enjoy your favorite meal quietly. Or sit or sleep the whole day and do nothing at all. (这就是为什么你应该计划好好对待自己，以保障你的身心健康。把自己带出去，安静地享受你最喜欢的一餐。或者整天坐着或睡觉，什么都不做)”可知，自我意识通常出现在人们平和的时候。D选项“自我意识通常出现在平静时期”符合题意，periods of calm呼应上文的quietly，do nothing at all。故选D。
41．B
42．E
43．D
44．C
45．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是“关注圈”和“影响圈”，并介绍了积极的人和被动的人的区别。
41．空后说“our health, our children, problems at work, the national debt, or the nuclear war(我们的健康，我们的孩子，工作上的问题，国家债务，或者核战争)”，这些都是我们关注的事情，B选项“We each have a wide range of concerns(我们每个人都有各种各样的关注)”引出了下文我们关注的事情，因此B选项引起下文，符合语境，故选B。
42．根据下文“it becomes apparent that there are some things over which we have no real control and others that we can do something about(很明显，有些事情我们无法真正控制，而有些事情我们可以做些什么)”可知，空后的内容是我们在审视一些事情时所发现的，E选项“As we look at those things within our Circle of Concern(当我们观察我们的担忧圈内的那些事情时)”引出了下文在观察完关注圈内的那些事情后的发现，因此E选项引起下文，符合语境，故选E。
43．空前说“Proactive (积极主动的) people focus their efforts on the Circle of Influence.(积极主动的人把精力集中在自己的影响圈上。)”，D选项“They work on the things they can do something about(他们致力于他们能做的事情)”中的They指代的是前面的“Proactive (积极主动的) people”，且承接上文，继续说这些积极主动的人会做的事情，因此D选项承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
44．空前说“Reactive people, on the other hand, focus their efforts on the Circle of Concern.(另一方面，被动的人把精力集中在关注的圈子里。)”，空后说“the problems in the environment, and circumstances over which they have no control.(环境中的问题，以及他们无法控制的情况。)”，这说明被动的人把精力集中在一些不好的事情上，C选项“They focus on the weakness of other people(他们只关注别人的弱点)”说明了被动的人会怎么做，且说明他们关注的是不好的事情，因此C选项承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
45．空后说“to be a better listener, to be a more loving marriage partner, to be a better student, to be a more cooperative and dedicated employee.(做一个更好的倾听者，做一个更有爱的婚姻伴侣，做一个更好的学生，做一个更合作、更敬业的员工。)”，F选项“There are so many ways to work in the Circle of Influence(在影响圈里有很多工作方式)”中的“many ways”指的是空后的那些方法，说明了影响圈里有很多工作方式，因此F选项引起下文，符合语境，故选F。
46．A
47．G
48．C
49．E
50．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了一些关于如何管理家务时间的建议。
46．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“Don’t try to do too much in one day or week. Spread out your housework over a period of days or weeks so that it doesn’t seem so overwhelming.(不要试图在一天或一周内做太多的事情。把家务活分成几天或几周来做，这样就不会让你觉得压力太大)”可知，本段建议要定合理的家务目标。A项“设置现实的目标”符合本段主旨。故选A项。
47．根据上文“Make a list. Once you know what needs to be done, make a list of the tasks and prioritize them.(做一个列表。一旦你知道需要做什么，就把任务列出来，按优先顺序排列)”和后文“You can also create checklists for things throughout the house so you can just move from one task to another.(你也可以为家里的事情创建清单，这样你就可以从一个任务转移到另一个任务)”可知，列家务清单有助于有条理地做事情，并且不容易忘记事情。G项“这将帮助你专注于首先需要做的事情，并防止你忘记任何事情”符合文意。故选G项。
48．根据上文“Try to clean as you go. Have you ever noticed dishes are easier to wash if you wash them off immediately This doesn’t mean that you have to clean up every single thing as soon as you finish using it.(尽量立即打扫。你有没有注意到，如果你立即洗掉盘子会更容易洗 这并不是说你用完每一件东西就必须清理干净)”以及后文“This will save you time in the long run and help keep your house more organized. (从长远来看，这将节省你的时间，并帮助保持你的房子更有条理)”可知，我们应该尽量在用完东西后立刻清理，虽然有点麻烦，但从长远来看有助于节省时间。C项“但如果可以的话，试着在东西用完后立即清理并整理”符合文意。故选C项。
49．根据上下文“For instance, if you are vacuuming(用真空吸尘器)，move all the furniture in the room first so that you don’t have to keep stopping and starting.(例如，如果你在用真空吸尘器，先把房间里所有的家具都搬开，这样你就不用不停地停和开始了)”并结合本段主旨可知，此处建议我们在做家务时要有效利用时间，且下文举例进行了说明。E项“确保你在清洁时有效利用时间”符合文意。故选E项。
50．根据上文“Reward yourself. When you’ve finished all your tasks, give yourself a pat on the back or a good treat like a good cup of coffee. This will help you stay motivated and look forward to the next time you have to do housework.(奖励自己。当你完成了所有的任务，给自己一个鼓励或一杯好咖啡。这将帮助你保持动力，并期待下次你不得不做家务)”可知，做家务也可以是一件快乐的事情而不是糟糕的事情。F项“家务活总是有点繁重，但不应该太可怕”符合题意，对上文进行总结。故选F项。
51．C
52．A
53．G
54．E
55．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述保护自然和促进可持续发展原则的一些理由。
51．空格前“The destruction of forests greatly changes the climate of entire regions, or even causes powerful floods.(森林的破坏极大地改变了整个地区的气候，甚至导致了强大的洪水。)”讲的是破坏森林会造成一些严重后果，C选项“Respect for ecosystems helps to avoid such troubles.(对生态系统的尊重有助于避免这些麻烦。)”提出尊重生态系统的必要性，其中的“avoid such troubles”承接前一句的内容，且是对本段的总结，呼应主题句，因此C选项符合语境，故选C。
52．本段主题句是“Environmental protection stimulates research and technological innovation.(环境保护激励研究和技术创新。)”，空格前一句说“Almost every animal and plant has its own technical secrets.(几乎每一种动植物都有自己的技术秘密。)”，A项“People spy on them and copy.(人们监视他们，模仿他们。)”中的them指代前一句中的“technical secrets”，且指出人们通过对它们的技术秘密进行研究，应用于人类本身，呼应本段主题，因此A选项符合语境，故选A。
53．空格处与前一句是递进关系，G项“Even small changes in the ecosystem can cause huge disasters.(即使是生态系统的微小变化也会造成巨大的灾难。)”与前一句动词都是“导致、造成”，都在说明一个现象造成了结果，其中的“Even small changes in the ecosystem”是对“The loss of natural resources”的更进一步说明，“cause huge disasters”呼应前一句的“economic crises, wars or diseases”，灾难的具体内容通过下文蜜蜂的例子加以具体说明，因此G选项承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
54．空格处为本段落的主题句。由空格后的“We meet with like-minded people. Any local success—the rescue of an endangered population for reserves—becomes a cause for global joy and inspires more participation.(我们会遇到志同道合的人。任何地方的成功——为保护区拯救濒危物种——都会成为全球的喜悦，并激发更多的参与。)”可知，本段主要讲的是参加保护环境的活动可以给人带来快乐，E选项“Taking part in environmental protection is a source of joy.(参与环保是一种快乐的源泉。)”说明参加环保活动可以给人带来快乐，因此E选项可作为本段主题句，故选E。
55．空格后说“Even small deeds can improve the state of nature and our life on the planet.(即使是小小的行为也能改善自然状态和我们在这个星球上的生活。)”，说明我们的行为可以带来积极的变化，D选项“And positive change can be promoted in the same way.(积极的改变也能以同样的方式被促进。)”中的“positive change”即是下文的“improve the state of nature and our life on the planet”，且说明了我们的行为能带来的积极变化，因此D选项承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
56．G
57．B
58．E
59．D
60．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在疫情期间，电话再次成为了人与人之间沟通的纽带和桥梁。
56．根据上文“The New York Times reported that phone calls have made a comeback during the pandemic.(据《纽约时报》报道，在疫情期间，电话已经恢复。)”可知，本段讲的是电话再次成为人们沟通的桥梁。G项“In addition, the length of calls is up 33% now compared to an average day before the outbreak.(此外，与疫情爆发前的平均一天相比，现在的通话长度增加了33%。)”中的“calls”在上文中有原词复现以及G项中的“before the outbreak”与上文中的“during the pandemic”形成了对照。承接上文说明人们使用电话的情况。故选G。
57．本空为段首句，为一段的主要内容。根据下文“And there’s nothing like creating a big family get-together by cramming everyone on a screen. It’s great that you can see the people you’re talking to.(没有什么比把所有人都挤在屏幕上更能创造一个大家庭了。你可以看到和你说话的人，这很好。)”可知，这一段主要讲的是视频联系方式。选项B“Many of us are also talking to our families on video chat.(我们中的许多人也在与家人视频聊天。)”符合题意。故选B。
58．根据上文“But there’s a performance involved, distractions, and people coming and going. If you want to actually say something to someone, just call them.(但这是一场表演，让人分心，人们来来往往。如果你真的想对别人说点什么，就打电话给他们。)”可知，视频电话会分心，而真的想沟通，直接打电话就好。选项E“Nothing can beat a comforting human voice straight into the ear.(没有什么能比一个悦耳的人声直接进入耳朵更好的了。)”说明直接打电话被大多数人所接受，故选E。
59．根据上文““The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” Luke Fermandez, a computer-science professor at Weber State University says.(韦伯州立大学计算机科学教授Luke Fermandez说：“共享的家庭电话就像是家庭的锚。”)”以及 “With smartphones, we have gained mobility and privacy.(有了智能手机，我们获得了移动性和隐私。)”可知，以前家庭都是一部电话，而现在智能手机会让我们有各自的隐私。选项D“However, the value of the home has been reduced considerably.(然而，家庭观念却在减弱。)”说明的是所带来的的影响。故选D。
60．根据上文“The people I called to check in on ended up helping me more. (我打电话询问的人最终给了我更多的帮助。)”设空处是对上文的进步解释说明。选项F“They gave me a sense of purpose for the week and unknowns ahead.(他们给了我对未来一周和未知未七选五
A 2020 study by Balbix found that 99% of the people surveyed reused their passwords between work accounts or between work and personal accounts. ___1___
For example, a 2019 study by Google found that 59% of the people they surveyed used a name or a birthday in their password. And 24% admitted using a password like one of these below: 1234, 12345, 123456, etc. ___2___ Since both personal and work accounts are accessible from the same device with the same password, it simplifies the work a bad actor has to do in order to breach (攻入) your systems.
___3___ The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Password Guidelines are widely regarded as the international standard for password best practices. Following these guidelines—and insisting your employees do the same—will help protect you against threats from weak or stolen passwords. Password managers can simplify the work required for your employees to follow these guidelines.
It's more secure to require your employees to use more than one authentication (身份验证) factor to access mobile company applications. ___4___ They'd need to check on their identity with additional authentication factors in order to log in.
Finally, you can also perform passwordless authentication. ___5___ For example, in the event that a mobile device is stolen or accessed illegally, requiring a facial scan (扫描) or a finger scan as a primary or secondary authentication factor could still prevent unauthorized access.
A．Passwords are commonly shared in the workplace.
B．It will help you to root out password risks altogether.
C．Many employees still create weak and simple passwords.
D．These bad password habits present a threat to organizations.
E．That helps reduce the risk that a bad actor gains access to your systems.
F．Unfortunately, the passwords that employees are reusing are often weak.
G．However, that's not to say there is no way to reduce or uproot password threats.
Homework
Do arithmetic problems 15 through 25. State the different forms of the verbs on page 50 of your French workbook. Read pages 12 through 20 of the Shakespeare play, and don't forget to fill in the missing chemical symbols on the worksheet.
Sound like a list of your homework for the next few nights — or maybe even just for tonight ____6____ It's your teachers' way of evaluating how much you know what's going on in class. And it helps strengthen important concepts.
____7____ It's inviting to start with the easy things to get them out of the way. However, you'll have the most energy and focus when you begin, so it's best to use this mental power on the subjects that are most challenging. Later, when you're more tired, you can focus on the simpler things. If you get stuck on a problem, try to figure it out as well as you can — but don't spend too much time on it because this can mess up your homework schedule for the rest of the night. ____8____ But don’t pick someone whom you'll be up all night chatting with, or you'll never get it done!
Most people’s attention spans aren't very long, so take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people. ____9____
Once your homework is done, you can check over it if you have extra time. Be sure to put it safely away in your backpack — there's nothing worse than having a completed assignment that you can't find the next morning or that gets ruined by a careless brother or sister. ____10____ Now you're free to hang out.
A．Homework is a major part of going to school.
B．Luckily, you can do a few things to do less homework.
C．If you need to, ask an adult for help or call or email a classmate for advice.
D．And no teacher still believes that "chewed by the dog" line — even when it's true!
E．When you start your homework, deal with the hardest tasks first.
F．But if you're really concentrating, wait until it's a good time to stop.
G．In conclusion, no one is expected to stay long, and people have very different learning styles.
Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of satisfying hunger. ____11____ Have you ever finished a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downed cookie after cookie while preparing for a big test But when done a lot — especially without realizing it — emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.
____12____ One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it’s caused by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they’re stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine’s Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce.____13____
Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done.____14____ It’s not easy to “unlearn” patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what’s going on.
We’re all emotional caters to a degree. But for some people emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain or other problems. The trouble with emotional eating is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain.____15____ That’s why it helps to know the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger.
Next time you reach for a snack, wait and think about which type of hunger is driving it.
A．Believe it or not, we’ve all been there.
B．If a crying boy gets some cookies, he may link cookies with comfort.
C．One study found that people who eat food like pizza become happy afterwards.
D．And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you like.
E．Understanding what drives emotional eating can help people take steps to change it.
F．Boys seem to prefer hot, homemade comfort meals, while girls go for chocolate and ice cream.
G．More often, though, it’s the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort in food.
Attracting Children to Museums
When you were young did your parents ever take you to a museum Do you remember what it was like or if it was an exciting experience for you Very often parents do things like going to museums with their young children because they think it is something they must do.____16____.
Museums understand that it is important to attract children and get them interested in going frequently to museums. They want them to start going as children and continue to go as adults.____17____.
The first thing to remember is that children are active and learn better by doing, not just by passively looking.____18____. So some museums are building separate section just for children where they can learn by doing. The biggest museum in Canada has a large area called the Children's Discovery Centre. There children can touch and feel and smell and play. They can build things, and paint, and solve puzzles. Everything is arranged to attract the interest of children and to keep them there for as long as possible.
____19____. It is always interesting to see a father sitting on the floor with his child putting pieces of a puzzle together. It quickly becomes obvious that the adults are having just as much fun as their children. And that is exactly what the museum wants to happen because they know that both the parents and the children will want to come back if they have fun on their first visit.
____20____. Children from elementary schools and high schools come with their teachers in buses to visit the museum and receive a special tour of displays in the museum that they know will interest the children. For example, they love to see the nature exhibits and the dinosaurs and the snakes.
A．They also learn by playing and discovering
B．Parents, too, are welcome to go into the Children's Discovery Centre.
C．If everything works right, the child will leave with wonderful memories.
D．But just as often the children get bored quickly and don't have a good time at all.
E．If you were the director of a museum, what would you do to attract more children
F．And every group gets to do some sort of activity rather than just walking through the museum.
G．One other way the museum tries to attract children is through a school group visit program.
What is Interactive Reading
Something that is interactive involves input or actions on the part of the user. ____21____ In short, interactive reading encourages the reader to do more than simply read printed text. Print books with alternative endings, e-books with hyperlinks, virtual books, websites and even blogs and wikis are examples of things that can be read interactively. In these examples, the action of the reader influences or enhances his or her experience of a text.
Elementary school teachers expose their students to various forms of interactive reading to teach language art skills and to facilitate reading comprehension. Teachers use a variety of tools, methods and interactive lessons to increase retention of topics and further learning. Interactive learning materials such as companion websites provide additional involvement beyond the text. ____22____School-age children are not the only ones to benefit from interactive reading. Adults have the ability to learn online from a variety of interactive media. ____23____ Through online content, publishers encourage readers to go beyond the printed text or online articles. Readers can comment, provide feedback, and attend online seminars for further study.
The concept of interactive reading is commonly associated with technology. ____24____ Pop-up books with movable elements and additional content appeared in Victorian-era learning materials.
____25____ Readers become an integral part of their own absorption of information with the use of multimedia tools, online content and various interactions. Publishers encourage readers to get involved with the materials printed by providing an ever- expanding menu of options for further understanding and enjoyment. Websites, blogs, user-generated wikis, online games and e-books are just a few examples of what is available in terms of interactive learning materials and options.
A．Newspaper and magazine websites are primary examples.
B．When a person reads a text he engages in a complex cognitive processes.
C．Modern technology allows for a far deeper and broader use of interactive media.
D．Simply put, reading comprehension is the act of understanding what you are reading.
E．Interactive reading thus requires some action or involvement on the part of the reader.
F．However, encouraging the interaction of readers with the text they read is not a new concept.
G．Examples of such materials include online games, videos, and other multimedia teaching aids.
Exam Anxiety
Has this ever happened to you You’ve been studying hard for your midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank, your heart races fast, you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe. ____26____
Everyone feels anxious during exams. Usually, it results from a fear of failure, lack of adequate preparation time and bad experiences taking tests in the past. This is normal and often helps you work harder, think faster and generally improve your performance. ____27____ You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you. This can cause you to feel that your mind has “gone blank” on information you know you have revised.
____28____ Some choose to ignore the problem, while others don’t review because they think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety. It can also be really easy to think that if you don’t try and then you fail, you won’t feel as bad as if you fail after trying really hard.
So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test ____29____ Yes, this seems obvious, but it’s worth repeating. If you feel confident that you’ve prepared thoroughly, you’ll feel more confident walking into the test. The second tip is simple: just start. The blank page can maximize your anxiety. ____30____ You can always go back and change things later if needed, but a few quick answers can get the ball rolling. Besides, allocating (分配) your time is equally important. Look through the whole test before getting started. Mentally allocate how much time you’ll spend on each section. If there’s time to recheck, even better.
A．After you get the paper, dive right in by getting some questions done to build up your confidence.
B．However, if you are overly anxious about the result, you may be unable to focus on your work.
C．Realizing time is almost up and that there’s still a lot of blank space will make you desperate.
D．Therefore, people need an appropriate amount of pressure to help deal with exams.
E．If these classic signs of exam anxiety sound familiar, you’re not alone!
F．People often deal with exam stress in many unhelpful ways.
G．The first thing you should do is to be prepared.
A peer is a person who is about the same age as you. Peers affect your life, whether you know it or not, just by spending time with you.
____31____Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book and now everyone's reading it. However, sometimes peers affect one another in another way.____32____Maybe a kid in the neighborhood wanted you to steal with him.
Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked, to fit in, or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if they don't go along with the group.____33____The idea that “everyone’s doing it” may influence some kids to leave their better judgments or their common senses behind.
____34____In one study, a student who knew the correct answer to a question actually gave the wrong answer because all the others in the class gave the wrong answer and he didn't want to be different. That holds true for people of any age in peer pressure situations.
____35____Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. Inner strength and self-confidence can help you stand firm, walk away and resist doing something when you know better.
A．Peers can have a good effect on one another.
B．Peer pressure is the direct influence on people by peers.
C．Good peers may give you a hand when you are in trouble.
D．Peer pressure can be extremely strong and hard to get rid of.
E．Maybe one kid in school tried to get another to cut class with him.
F．It can be hard to walk away from peer pressure, but it can be done.
G．Others may go along because they are curious to try something new that others are doing.
Do you have the experience of digging out your suitcase, deciding what to bring and being afraid that you’ve forgotten something ____36____ Hope they can transform the way you pack.
Keep a Basket Handy
Do you wait until the last minute to pack Keep a basket in your bedroom, living room, or bath room that you can use to throw in things you need to pack as you come across them. ____37____ Besides, you can just put the contents of the basket into your suitcase if you are in a hurry to leave for the airport.
Buy Wrinkle-free Clothing
You won’t need to worry about carefully packing your items of clothing if they’re made from wrinkle-free materials. ____38____ They’ll still look fresh and bright when you are in them at your destination.
Keep Old Packing Lists
Chances are that you end up taking trips that require you to pack similar items. Keep old packing lists from former vacations to the beach, ski resort, and city — that way, you’ll always have a list of at least the basics. ____39____ So you don’t need to waste your effort to remember where you left your hand-written packing lists.
Schedule a Packing Time
Time can slip away from you before a trip — you may be caught up at work, at home, or be occupied with other responsibilities of daily life. ____40____ That way, you will not need to do your packing frantically（狂乱地）from the last minute to 1 o'clock on the day you leave.
A．Buy necessary things when you arrive.
B．That’s why I’ve distilled（提炼）the art of packing down to some essential trips.
C．Just roll them up or put them at the bottom of the suitcase.
D．Determine a night well in advance of departure to pack.
E．Rolling your clothes is the best way to save space for the suitcase.
F．The best way to do this is to save them on your computer.
G．This makes you less likely to forget any things.
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The Effects of a Warmer World Are Visible in Animals’ Bodies
For humans, adapting to climate change will mostly be a matter of technology. More air conditioning, better-designed houses and bigger flood defences may help mitigate the effects of a warm world. ____41____ In a paper published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, a team led by Sara
Ryding, a phd candidate at Deakin University, in Australia, shows that is already happening. Climate change is already altering the bodies of many animal species, giving them bigger beaks, limbs and ears. In some species of Australian parrot, for instance, beak size has increased by between 4 % and 10 % since 1871.
All that dovetails (吻合)nicely with evolutionary theory. “Allen’s rule”, named for Joel Asaph Allen, who suggested it in 1877, holds that warm-blooded-animals in hot places tend to have larger appendages (附属物) than those in less hot regions.____42____ For example, Fennec foxes, which are native to the Sahara desert, have strikingly large ears, especially compared with their Arctic cousins.
Ms Ryding examined museum specimens, comparing their bodies to those of their modern counterparts. She is not the first researcher to take that approach. ____43____ All sorts of other factors, from changes in prey to the evolving reproductive preferences of males or females, might possibly have been driving the changes. Her team combined data from different species in different places.Since they have little in common apart from living on a warming planet, she says, climate change is the most reasonable explanation.
____44____ Researchers have already seen changes in the geographical range of many species, from insects to fish. Another evolutionary rule-of-thumb, Bergmann’s rule, holds that animals in hotter places tend to have smaller bodies, another way to boost the ratio between surface area and volume. Other animals may alter their behaviour as well as their bodies, such as by seeking shelter at hot times of the day.
Studying a broader range of animals will help firm up exactly what is happening. Much of Ms Ryding’s data concern birds, with less information available for other taxa (类群). But it seems clear that the world of the future is not just going to be hotter than humans are used to.____45____
A．And there are other ways to adapt, too.
B．The animals living in it will look different, too.
C．Larger wings are heavier, and bigger legs cost more energy to grow.
D．Animals will have to rely on changing their bodies or their behaviour.
E．But it is hard to prove that climate change was the cause of an anatomical (结构上的) change.
F．Since any evolutionary adaptation comes with trade-offs, it is unclear how far the process might go.
G．Such adaptations boost an animal's surface area relative to its body volume, helping it to shed excess heat.
When farmers and wild animals share land, conflicts can be hard to prevent.___46___ The FAO and other groups are developing what they call the Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Toolkit. This toolkit is a collection of advice and information that famers in southern Africa have been testing.
Wild animals are considered a top problem for the physical and economic security of rural populations in Africa. FAO official Rene Czudek says the main aim is to provide low-cost methods to deal with wild animals without harming them.
In Zambia and Mozambique, crocodiles are blamed for more deaths than any other animal. Nile crocodiles kill an estimated three hundred people each year in Mozambique alone.___47___ Besides, people should always enter the water several at a time in groups armed with weapons like sticks and stones, axes and spears.
The toolkit also has ideas to control baboons. These large monkeys raid crops and they can kill sheep and other livestock. One suggestion is to remove the center from a loaf of bread and hide a snake inside—a live one if possible. Baboons have a fear of snakes.___48___ Rene Czudek at the FAO says a baboon frightened by a snake sandwich will probably not come back.
Another animal with a good memory—the elephant—often raids field crops, especially maize (玉米) and cassava (木薯). Mr. Czudek says the loss of a maize crop can mean the loss of a family’s food supply for a year. ___49___ Farmers can grind pepper, mix it with elephant waste and form bricks. The idea is to burn these bricks around the edges of fields to keep elephants away. Farmers can also grow fields of chili peppers—and sell the surplus. Another way to control elephants is with a plastic gun called the Mhiripiri Bomber. It fires balls that burst and release a chili solution (溶液) when they hit the elephant’s skin.___50___
A．You might also be able to stop an elephant by shining lights in their eyes.
B．Strong fencing at watering points can offer protection.
C．For example, some farmers in Kenya use donkeys to guard against lions.
D．And they also have very good memories.
E．Crocodile attacks are less likely in places that have not been overfished.
F．But the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is trying to help.
G．Did you know elephants hate chili pepper？
Communication Specialist
What is a communication specialist Is it just a person who can communicate really well Yes. and no.____51____. He or she is usually placed within a marketing department to relay information efficiently and with an understanding of an audience.
Inside their world, they create press releases, newsletters, and other documents that build a positive relationship between a company and clients. A communication specialist should be a marketer, journalist, business administrator, and more.____52____.
The required education of a communication specialist is at least a bachelor degree in either writing, editing, journalism, media, and other related fields.____53____. The coursework that is relevant to this position is writing, editing, event planning, graphic communication, advertising journalism, campaigning and marketing.
The pay scale for communication specialists averages out to be around S65,830 annually, with the top 10 percent of workers making S110,080 per year.____54____. This means that being a communication specialist is a worthwhile and profitable position to invest in experience and skill sets determines the pay of each communication specialist.
____55____. These include having to perform “damage control” in any situation where the company gets bad publicity, being able to ensure consistent messaging across all communications materials and generally being able to balance all of the different tasks involved. In addition to these challenges，communications specialists are also sometimes called upon to handle problems with the organization or with external third parties and they must ensure that they keep their cool while always representing the company in the best possible light.
A．It is a role that is comprehensive and flexible.
B．They concentrate on bonding companies and clients together.
C．Obtaining a master's degree in a connected field is not easy, of course
D．The average annual pay for communication specialists in the U.S. is S 56,770.
E．Being a communications specialist certainly does come with its share of challenges.
F．This position requires one to work in the technology industry as well as with marketing.
G．A communication specialist focuses on producing and delivering content within an organization or company.
Do Actions Speak Louder than Words
Our society is fast paced. We are all rushing from one place to the next, blowing our horn at slow drivers who may be singing songs in the car with their children or pointing out some interesting sights. We don't have time for that silliness today. But we try to say to ourselves that we will make time for fun tomorrow. It is time to take a few deep breaths and think about our actions and our words. ____56____
Have you ever really thought about the saying “Actions speak louder than words” Think about it now. If you say one thing and act in an opposite way, will the words be ignored and just the actions remembered I don’t think so. ____57____ It is also equally important to use words to show appreciation, love, approval and happiness and then follow those words with a hug, pat on the back or smile.
____58____ What about that saying True Yes! Words carry a lot of weight and will be remembered for years especially when they are written down. Mean words can hurt for that moment and for a lifetime. I am sure that each of us remembers a time when a friend made an unkind comment. ____59____ Let’s not be a member of that “club”. When was the last time that you hid a love note in a lunch box or in your mate’s coat pocket If you want to see a bright smile, that will do it! The power of this written note will be remembered for many days, even years.
“I can live for two months on a good compliment (夸奖)”, said Mark Twain. Children grow stronger when they feel appreciated and understood. ____60____ A perfect way to turn a bad day around is to praise your child. “I noticed that your hair looked very nice today.” “Did you hang your coat up all by yourself ” It is amazing how those few words can change a child's outlook... almost immediately.
A．The pen is more powerful than the sword.
B．Is it really reasonable to do something like that
C．Do they display the attitude that we want to convey
D．It is important to have your words match your actions.
E．Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his image.
F．Those words did lasting damage to you, the relationship or both.
G．Don’t be afraid to shower your child with encouraging words all day long.
We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. ____61____.
So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴） over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again. ”
Cheer up! ____62____. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion Why are you speaking Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. ____63____. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. ____64____. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You don’t believe yet ____65____.
A．It doesn’t have to be that bad.
B．Take several deep breaths before your speech.
C．This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.
D．Say what you have to say and then stop.
E．Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.
F．Never forget your audience.
G．Give it a try and see what happens.
Home improvement isn't just about adding new value to your property. If you make the right investment decisions, you can also use your home improvement decisions to improve your quality of life.
Common changes like replacing your kitchen and bathroom can be a good idea for some homeowners. ____66____ If you've been looking for a way to update your property for a while now, we have some fun ideas that could be perfect for your lifestyle.
Convert your garage into an entertainment room
Converting your garage into an entertainment room is much easier than you'd think. Make sure you do your research and find out whether you need planning permission before you get started. Once you're finished with the paperwork side of things, you can speak to professionals like joiners, builders, and electricians to help you bring your ideas to life. ____67____
Transform your garden
____68____ However, these days, there are more ways to update them than ever before. You could install your very own summer house, complete with a hot tub where you and your friends can relax all through the summer and winter months. Alternatively, if you have the space, you could look into creating a bricked-out space where you can build your own pizza oven for cooking in the sun with your family.
____69____
Having funky home lifts are becoming increasingly attractive as a unique home improvement option for these days. They're great for making your property seem more stylish and luxurious, plus they're convenient for people of all ages. For young families, a lift is a great way to get around the house when cleaning or carry things upstairs without risking a fall. ____70____ Today's modern designs ensure that you can get something a lot more attractive than your standard stair lift.
A．Install a home elevator
B．Replace elevator with stairs
C．However, others like to get a little more creative with their home improvement strategies.
D．When making home improvements, a lot of people forget all about the outdoors.
E．As you get older, you can use it to avoid the risk of tripping and falling down the stairs.
F．This is the perfect way to create some extra space in your property, and spend more time doing the things you love.
G．It would be to get in from a long day of work, and use the elevator to get upstairs, rather than trudging up there yourself.
Sometimes, you are not good at some of your subjects. ____71____ You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so, however. Anyone can become a better student if you want to. Here’s how:
Plan your time carefully. When you plan your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc., then decide a good, regular time for studying. ____72____ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class. ____73____ Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teachers say.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. ____74____ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
____75____ You will probably discover them after you have tried these.
A．Maybe you are an average student.
B．This will help you understand the next class.
C．Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E．There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
F．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say.
G．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teachers say in class.
Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people． ____76____ The mental health benefits from music can't be argued．Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes．
____77____However，for the same reason，music can be very beneficial if one is in pain．By distracting （分心） the mind from the pain，music，people say，can lower stress and anxiety levels．This，of course，can lead to less pain．
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed．____78____While the validity of the idea is still being assessed，the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure．Similarly, according to researchers，listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels， through the lowering of stress and anxiety．
When it comes to heart health，there is speculation （推测） that it's not the style of music， but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health．In one European study，participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure．____79____ On the other hand，when the music slowed，the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit．
____80____But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for，which is what makes music so valuable．
A．This feeling can also result in many other health problems．
B．Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud．
C．This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing．
D．They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep．
E．The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive．
F．It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety．
G．Interestingly，the more cheerful the music was，the faster their heart rates were．
Current digital technology gives us music of flawless quality. It also makes it easier to copy, upload and stream music without having to download it.___81___ However, as climate change is on everyone’s mind these days, the question related to music arises: Which music consumption form is worse for the environment: CDs, vinyl, or digital music The answer might surprise you.
___82___, logic would suggest that music downloads and online streaming are good for the environment. But must it surely be more environmentally friendly Even though streamed music is material-free, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have an environmental impact. In fact, the information is searched and sent to our electronic devices across the network, which costs energy.___83___.
Researchers found that streaming an album over the Internet will use 27 times more energy than it takes to produce a single CD or vinyl record. In any given second, the music platform is serving about 2.5 million streams at the same time. If average albums contain twelve tracks, that means almost 210, 000albums’ worth of music has been streamed. It will use nearly 8,000 times more energy than what making one CD takes. ___84___ The only extra energy required is whatever you need to power your CD player.
The study was published before Record Store Day—an event that encourages listeners to buy physical record.
___85___ Rather, they want you to think about your power use and choose services that minimise their effect on the planet. They also hope this could develop alternatives that are more sustainable without sacrificing the convenience you expect.
A．Since our digital music uses less plastic
B．This happens every time we stream music
C．As a result, streaming music becomes popular
D．Although streaming music is a greener alternative
E．Meanwhile, if you buy a CD, it’s there permanently
F．It wants to convey effects of streaming on economy
G．But the researchers aren’t advising playing music traditionally
There's nothing difficult about how to act at a concert. It' s mostly just common sense: the music needs silence, so the audience keeps silence; both the musicians and the audience want to concentrate on the music, so listeners stay put during a performance.
____86____ You can breathe; you can shift your body in your chair. You can respond to the music, but your response will be inward, which means emotion without motion (运动).The basic idea is to help each other focus on the music. Making noise or walking around can distract(使....分神)other listeners, and it may interfere with (干扰)the musicians' concentration. ____87____ In other words, it's easy to forget that at a concert the performers can see and hear the audience! Your attention and silence will help the musicians to perform better. They can feel your concentration, and it inspires them to give their best.
A common concern of listeners at classical concerts, and one of the main difficulties in enjoying the music, is the terrible fear of clapping in the wrong lace. It's no wonder the audience is afraid: Classical musicians don't usually make clear what they expect of the audience. ____88____ That is to say, if the music stops, people give a big hand. But in classical music, you are supposed to wait to the very end of the very last ending before you clap.
____89____ How do you tell when a piece of music is really over Quite often a classical piece has several sections (小节),each with its own ending, and it can be hard to tell which ending is the eventual ending, the one you're supposed to clap for. How do you know when it's really the end of the whole thing Don't worry. ____90____
A．This can be tough.
B．You don't have to sit like a rock.
C．People are not rock, and they usually move a lot.
D．We're all used to talking and moving around while the TV is on.
E．Television provides us opportunities to appreciate classical music.
F．When in doubt, simply wait until lots of other people are clapping.
G．In other kinds of music, the audience claps whenever there's an ending.
The Creative Process
The creative process is the act of making new connections between old ideas or recognition relationships between concepts. Creative thinking is not about generating something new. ____91____ While being creative isn’t easy, nearly all great ideas follow a similar creative process.
In any creative effort, you have to give yourself permission to create something useless. There is no way around it. Something you have to write 4 terrible pages just to discover that you wrote one good sentence. ____92____ You have to sift (筛选) through pounds of dirt and rock just to find a little gold in the middle of in all.
Stop researching, planning, and preparing and just do the work. You don’t need to set the world on fire with your first try. You just need to prove to yourself that you have what it takes to produce something. There are no artists, athletes or scientists who became great by half-finishing their work. ____93____
You need to remember that no single act will uncover more creative genius than forcing yourself to create continuously. ____94____ The person who sits around just talking about what a best-selling looks like will never write it. Meanwhile, the writers who put their hands on the keyboards are learning how to do the work. If you want to do your best creative work, then don’t leave it up to choice. Set a schedule for your work. Genius arrives when you show up enough times to get the average ideas out of the way.
____95____ When you see other connect with what you create, it will inspire you and make you care more. Sometimes sharing your work means you have to deal with haters and critics. But more often than not, the only thing that happens is that you call up the people who believe the same things you believe, and are excited about the same things you are excited about, or who support the work that you believe in—who wouldn't want that
A．Step away from the problems.
B．You can share your work publicly.
C．Creating something useful is like being a gold miner.
D．Stop debating what you should make and just make something
E．It's natural to feel disappointed that your creation isn't wonderful
F．Practicing your creative work over and over is the only way to become good at it.
G．But it's rather about combining those bits in a way that has not been done previously.
You listen to music every day. Some music hits your hearts. Some music makes you full of joy. ____96____ . In order to analyse functions of music, let’s see the benefits it brings.
Music makes you express your emotion
____97____. This way your brain convey the thoughts without speaking a word. When we try to express some sad emotion, you well use soft and deep music.
____98____.
Music is an extremely unique way to develop the capability of memorising. The best example to prove this sentence is that you can easily learn something in the form of songs. The reason behind learning a song quickly is that your mind enjoys music. Whatever your minds enjoy, it keeps it.
Music makes you creative
Music is key to creativity, it helps you in improving you mind by making it more artistic. No matter what the great invention is, it requires art. Creativity and imagination that is fulfilled by music. ____99____.
Music improves your fine reasoning skills
During a study of children, it was shown that if children are exposed to three or more years of musical training, these same kids performed better. ____100____. They had better listening and speaking skills than those who had none. The children even tested better for vocabulary and reasoning skills.
A．This was the result
B．Because music is an art of beauty
C．Music makes you live a better life
D．Music makes learning more pleasant
E．Some music makes you burst into tears
F．You should choose some kind of music with powerful beats
G．You usually play the music that reflects your thoughts or your emotions
参考答案：
1．F
2．D
3．G
4．E
5．B
【分析】本文是说明文。主要讲述一些可以帮助人们降低密码风险的方法。
1．根据第一段“A 2020 study by Balbix found that 99% of the people surveyed reused their passwords between work accounts or between work and personal accounts.”（Balbix在2020年进行的一项研究发现，99%的受调查者在工作账户或工作账户与个人账户之间重复使用密码。）可知，人们喜欢重复使用密码；第二段“For example”（例如）可知，第二段是在给这句话解释。而第二段“Since both personal and work accounts are accessible from the same device with the same password, it simplifies the work a bad actor has to do in order to breach your systems.”（由于个人和工作账户都可以使用相同的密码从同一台设备访问，它简化了坏人攻入你的系统的工作。）可知，这是在解释重复使用的密码会比较弱。F选项“不幸的是，员工重复使用的密码往往很弱。”与其意思一致。故选F。
2．根据上文“59% of the people they surveyed used a name or a birthday in their password. And 24% admitted using a password like one of these below: 1234, 12345, 123456, etc.”（百分之59的人用名字或者生日做密码。百分之24的人承认用1234, 12345, 123456等做密码。）可知，这是比较弱的密码设置，和D选项“These bad password habits”上下文一致，D选项“这些不好的密码习惯对组织构成了威胁。”切题。故选D。
3．根据下文“The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Password Guidelines are widely regarded as the international standard for password best practices. Following these guidelines—and insisting your employees do the same—will help protect you against threats from weak or stolen passwords. ”（NIST（国家标准与技术研究所）密码指南被广泛视为密码最佳实践的国际标准。遵循这些指导原则并坚持让您的员工也这样做，将有助于保护您免受弱密码或被盗密码的威胁。）可知，这一段是要讲述解决密码弱的问题。G选项“然而，这不是说就没有办法减少或根除密码威胁。”和下文意思一致。故选G。
4．根据上文“It's more secure to require your employees to use more than one authentication factor to access mobile company applications.”（要求你的员工们不仅仅用身份验证访问移动公司的应用程序。）可知，此处讲减少或根除密码威胁的方法，E选项“这会帮助减少坏人获取你的系统路径的风险。”是这种方法所带来的好处。故选E。
5．根据上文“Finally, you can also perform passwordless authentication.”（最后，你也可以执行无密码认证。）可知，此处讲减少或根除密码威胁的最后一种方法，B选项“这可以帮助你根除密码风险。”是这种方法所带来的好处。故选B。
6．A
7．E
8．C
9．F
10．D
【分析】这是一篇说明文。家庭作业是上学的一个主要部分，是老师评估你对课堂内容理解程度的一种方式。它有助于强化概念。文章主要就如何完成作业提出了一些建议。
6．根据上文“Sound like a list of your homework for the next few nights — or maybe even just for tonight (听起来像是你接下来几天晚上的作业清单——或者甚至只是今晚的作业？)”以及后文“It's your teachers' way of evaluating how much you know what's going on in class. And it helps strengthen important concepts.(这是老师评估你对课堂内容理解程度的一种方式。它有助于强化概念)”可知，上文提到了家庭作业，后文则在解释家庭作业的作用，可知本句为过渡句，承上启下说明家庭作业的作用，A选项中Homework与上文homework相对应。A选项“家庭作业是上学的一个主要部分”符合语境，故选A。
7．根据后文“It's inviting to start with the easy things to get them out of the way. However, you'll have the most energy and focus when you begin, so it's best to use this mental power on the subjects that are most challenging. Later, when you're more tired, you can focus on the simpler things. (从简单的事情开始，先把它们完成，这很诱人。然而，当你开始的时候，你会有最多的精力和注意力，所以最好把这种精神力量用在最具挑战性的课题上。之后，当你更累的时候，你可以专注于更简单的事情)”可知，后文提到最开始写作业时，精力和注意力更好，之后，当你更累的时候，你可以专注于更简单的事情，可推知本句作为本段的中心句，是在建议先从最难的作业开始写起。E选项中the hardest tasks对应后文中subjects that are most challenging。E选项“当你开始做家庭作业时，先处理最难的作业”符合语境，故选E。
8．根据上文“If you get stuck on a problem, try to figure it out as well as you can — but don't spend too much time on it because this can mess up your homework schedule for the rest of the night. (如果你被一个问题困住了，试着尽可能地把它弄清楚——但不要在它上面花太多时间，因为这会打乱你剩下的晚上的家庭作业计划)”以及后文“But don’t pick someone whom you'll be up all night chatting with, or you'll never get it done! ( 但是不要选择一个你会和他整晚聊天的人，否则你永远也不会完成作业！)”可知，上文提到写作业遇到了难题，后文则提到不要选择爱和你聊天的人，可推知本句是在说明向他人求助，后文则提到了求助时的注意事项。C选项“如果你需要的话，可以向成年人寻求帮助，或者打电话或发邮件向同学寻求建议”符合语境，故选C。
9．根据上文“Most people’s attention spans aren't very long, so take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people.(大多数人的注意力持续时间都不长，所以做作业时不妨休息一下。坐太久而不放松会使你的工作效率不如你经常停下来。对大多数人来说，每小时休息15分钟是个不错的主意)”可知，本段主要是在说明写作业时注意力持续时间的问题，F选项中concentrating对应上文中attention spans。F选项“但是如果你的注意力真的很集中，那就等到合适的时候停下来”符合语境，故选F。
10．根据上文“Once your homework is done, you can check over it if you have extra time. Be sure to put it safely away in your backpack — there's nothing worse than having a completed assignment that you can't find the next morning or that gets ruined by a careless brother or sister. (一旦你的作业完成了，如果你有多余的时间，你可以检查一下。一定要把它安全地放在背包里——再没有比完成作业第二天找不到或者被粗心的兄弟姐妹毁了更糟糕的事情了)”可知，本段主要是说明作业完成后的存放问题，且上文提到了找不到作业，或是作业被毁的情况，D选项“没有一个老师仍然相信‘作业被狗吃了’的谎言——即使它是真的！”符合语境，故选D。
11．A
12．E
13．G
14．B
15．D
【分析】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是情绪化进食，引起情绪化进食的原因和其带来的后果。
11．根据上文“Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of satisfying hunger. (情绪化进食是指人们用食物来处理情绪，而不是满足饥饿感)”可知，上文介绍了什么是情绪化进食。根据下文“Have you ever finished a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downed cookie after cookie while preparing for a big test (你有没有因为无聊而吃完一整袋薯片，或者在准备大考的时候一块接一块地吃掉曲奇饼干？)”可知，下文介绍了我们生活中情绪化进食的例子。由此可知，A项“信不信由你，我们都经历过情绪化进食。”能够承接上文并引出下文。故选A。
12．根据下文“One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it’s caused by negative feelings.(关于情绪化进食的最大误区之一是它是由消极情绪引起的)”和“But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine’s Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. (但是情绪化进食也可以与积极的情绪联系在一起，比如在情人节分享甜点的浪漫或庆祝节日的盛宴)”可知，下文主要介绍的是引起情绪化进食的原因。由此可知，E项“了解情绪化进食的原因可以帮助人们采取措施改变情绪化进食。”能够引出下文引起情绪化进食的原因。故选E。
13．根据上文“But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine’s Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce. (但是情绪化进食也可以与积极的情绪联系在一起，比如在情人节分享甜点的浪漫或庆祝节日的盛宴。有时，情绪化进食与重大生活事件有关，如死亡或离婚)”可知，上文主要介绍的是引起情绪化进食的原因。由此可知，G项“然而，更多的时候，是每天无数的小压力导致人们在食物中寻求安慰。”能够承接上文，介绍的也是情绪化进食的原因。故选G。
14．根据上文“Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done.(情绪化的饮食模式是可以了解的：一个孩子在取得巨大成就后得到糖果，他长大后可能会用糖果作为完成工作的奖励)”可知，上文介绍的是饮食和情绪之间的联系的例子。由此可知，B项“如果一个哭泣的男孩得到一些饼干，他可能会把饼干和安慰联系起来。”能够承接上文，介绍的是饮食和情绪之间的联系的另一个例子。故选B。
15．根据上文“The trouble with emotional eating is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain. (情绪化进食的问题在于，一旦进食的乐趣消失，导致进食的感觉依然存在)”可知，进食结束后，消极情绪依然存在。由此可知，D项“而且你经常会因为你吃的你喜欢的食物的数量或种类而感觉更糟。”能够承接上文，进一步介绍了情绪化进食的问题，进食结束后，不仅消极情绪依然存在，甚至会因为自己吃了过多的食物而感觉更糟。故选D。
16．D
17．E
18．A
19．B
20．G
【分析】本文是说明文。文章探讨了孩子们不喜欢去博物馆这一问题并给出一些具体的建议。
16．段中提出两个问题“When you were young did your parents ever take you to a museums (你小的时候你父母带你去过博物馆吗 )”和“Do you remember what it was like or if it was an exciting experience for you (你还记得那是什么感觉吗，或者那对你来说是不是一种激动人心的经历 )”，空格前一句“Very often parents do things like going to museums with their young children because they think it is something they must do.(父母通常会带着孩子去博物馆，因为他们认为这是他们必须做的事情)”回答了第一个问题，而D 项“But just as often the children get bored quickly and don't have a good time at all. (但同样的是，孩子们经常很快就会感到无聊，根本就玩得不开心)”是第二个问题的答案，同时D项也提出孩子们不喜欢去博物馆这一问题，从而引出下文对博物馆如何吸引孩子的探讨。故选D项 。
17．根据下文内容可知，下文从第三段“The first thing to remember is that children are active and learn better by doing, not just by passively looking.(首先要记住的是，孩子们是活跃的，通过实际行动他们学得更好，而不是被动地观察)”中孩子的认知方式、第四段“It is always interesting to see a father sitting on the floor with his child putting pieces of a puzzle together.(看到一位父亲和他的孩子坐在地板上，把一块块拼图拼在一起，总是很有趣的)”中家长的参与和第五段“Children from elementary schools and high schools come with their teachers in buses to visit the museum and receive a special tour of displays in the museum that they know will interest the children.(来自小学和高中的孩子们和他们的老师乘坐巴士来参观博物馆，并在博物馆进行一次会引起孩子们的兴趣的特别的展览之旅)”中参观的形式，三个方面分析了博物馆如何来吸引孩子们，E 项“If you were the director of a museum, what would you do to attract more children (如果你是博物馆的馆长，你会怎么做来吸引更多的孩子 )”用设问的方式总领下文，引出下文的具体办法。故选E项。
18．根据段首句“The first thing to remember is that children are active and learn better by doing, not just by passively looking.(首先要记住的是，孩子们是活跃的，通过实际行动他们学得更好，而不是被动地观察)”可知，段中从孩子的认知方式来思考如何吸引孩子们去博物馆，A 项“They also learn by playing and discovering. (他们也通过玩和发现来学习)”承接上文，是对上文中“learn better by doing”的补充，其中also表明与上文的递进关系，同时下文中the Children's Discovery Centre的做法也体现了通过行动、玩耍和发现来吸引孩子们去学习 。故选A项。
19．根据下文“It is always interesting to see a father sitting on the floor with his child putting pieces of a puzzle together.(看到一位父亲和他的孩子坐在地板上，把一块块拼图拼在一起，总是很有趣的)”可知，本段是讲家长的参与，B项“Parents, too, are welcome to go into the Children's Discovery Centre.(家长也欢迎到儿童探索中心)”作为段首句，引入家长参与的办法。故选B项。
20．根据下文“Children from elementary schools and high schools come with their teachers in buses to visit the museum and receive a special tour of displays in the museum that they know will interest the children.(来自小学和高中的孩子们和他们的老师乘坐巴士来参观博物馆，并在博物馆进行一次会引起孩子们的兴趣的特别的展览之旅) ”可知，本段讲通过团体参观的方式吸引孩子，G项“One other way the museum tries to attract children is through a school group visit program.(博物馆吸引孩子的另一种方式是通过学校团体参观项目)”作为段首句，总领全段，其中“school group visit ”与下文“Children from elementary schools and high schools come with their teachers in buses”相照应。故选G项。
21．E
22．G
23．A
24．F
25．C
【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述什么是互动式阅读。
21．根据上文“Something that is interactive involves input or actions on the part of the user(一些互动需要部分使用者的投入或者付出行动)”以及下文“In short, interactive reading encourages the reader to do more than simply read printed text.(简而言之，互动阅读鼓励读者不要只是简单地阅读印刷文本)”可知，空格处应该提到互动阅读，并承上启下；选项E. Interactive reading thus requires some action or involvement on the part of the reader.(互动阅读因此需要读者的一些行动或者参与)中“some action or involvement”承接上文“interactive involves input or actions”，“Interactive reading”衔接下文“Interactive reading”。故选E。
22．根据上文“Interactive learning materials such as companion websites provide additional involvement beyond the text.(互动学习材料，例如同伴网站，提供除了文本以外的额外的参与)”可知，空格处应列举一些课外参与的例子；选项G. Examples of such materials include online games, videos, and other multimedia teaching aids.(这类材料的例子包括网络游戏,视频和其他一些多媒体教学辅助工具)正好衔接上文讲述课外参与的例子。故选G。
23．根据上文“Adults have the ability to learn online from a variety of interactive media(成年人有能力从各种互动媒体在线学习)”可知，空格处应举例说明成年人从哪些媒体在线学习；选项A. Newspaper and magazine websites are primary examples.(报纸和杂志网站是主要的例子)衔接上文。故选A。
24．根据下文“Pop-up books with movable elements and additional content appeared in Victorian-era learning materials.(有可移动元素和额外内容的立体书在维多利亚时期的学习资料中出现)”可知，空格处应讲述互动阅读并不是一个新概念；选项F. However, encouraging the interaction of readers with the text they read is not a new concept.(然而，鼓励读者与他们阅读的文本进行互动并不是一个新概念)中“not a new concept”衔接下文“appeared in Victorian-era learning materials”。故选F。
25．根据下文“Readers become an integral part of their own absorption of information with the use of multimedia tools, online content and various interactions.(在使用多媒体工具，网上信息和各种互动下，读者成为他们自己吸收信息不可分割的一部分)”可知，下文在讲述现代技术让读者更广泛地使用互动媒体；选项C. Modern technology allows for a far deeper and broader use of interactive media.(现代科技使得交互式媒体的使用更加深入和广泛)正好引出下文。故选选C。
26．E
27．B
28．F
29．G
30．A
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些正确应对考试焦虑的方法。
26．由上文“You’ve been studying hard for your midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank, your heart races fast, you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe (你一直在努力准备期中考试，但当你走进考场时，你的大脑一片空白，心跳加速，手掌出汗，呼吸困难)”可知，上文讲到一些典型的考试焦虑症状；由下文“Everyone feels anxious during exam (考试时每个人都感到焦虑)”可知，下文讲到考试焦虑人人都有，可得出每个人都会经历考试焦虑症状，承接上下文，E选项“如果这些典型的考试焦虑症状听起来很熟悉，那么你并不孤单！”切题。故选E项。
27．由上文“This is normal and often helps you work harder, think faster and generally improve your performance. (这是正常的，通常有助于你更努力地工作，更快地思考，总体上提高你的表现)”可知，上文讲到考试焦虑对人的好处；由下文“You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you. This can cause you to feel that your mind has “gone blank” on information you know you have revised. (你也可能觉得其他人比你更好地掌控考试。这会让你觉得你的大脑对你知道你已经修改过的信息已经“一片空白”)”可知，下文讲到考试焦虑对人的坏处，上下文是明显的转折关系，该空应与上文形成转折关系，讲过于对考试焦虑会造成的后果，承接上下文，B选项“然而，如果你对结果过于焦虑，你可能无法专注于工作。”切题。故选B项。
28．由下文“Some choose to ignore the problem, while others don’t review because they think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety. (有些人选择忽略考试焦虑问题，而另一些人不复习，因为他们认为自己无论如何都会考不好，甚至会因为焦虑而错过考试)”可知，下文讲到了人们处理考试焦虑的具体错误方式，该空应该承接下文总体概述处理考试焦虑的错误方式，F选项“人们经常以许多无益的方式处理考试压力。”切题。故选F项。
29．由上文“So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test (那么，在考试之前和考试期间，你能做些什么来克服消极心态并保持冷静呢)”和下文“Yes, this seems obvious, but it’s worth repeating. If you feel confident that you’ve prepared thoroughly, you’ll feel more confident walking into the test. The second tip is simple: just start. (是的，这似乎很明显，但值得重复。如果你确信自己已经做好了充分的准备，那么在参加考试时你会更加自信。第二个技巧很简单：只要开始。)”可知，本段在讲处理考试焦虑的方法，该空指的是第一个方法：为考试做准备，承接上下文，G选项“你应该做的第一件事就是做好准备。”切题。故选G项。
30．由上文“The second tip is simple: just start. The blank page can maximize your anxiety. (第二个技巧很简单：只要开始。空白页面可以使你的焦虑最大化)”可知，处理考试焦虑的第二个方法是拿到试卷后立即开始（避免空白卷面使你更焦虑），即开始做题，承接上文，A选项“拿到试卷后，立即开始做一些问题，以建立自信。”切题。故选A项。
31．A
32．E
33．G
34．D
35．F
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了同龄人的压力所带来的正负面影响，以及在某些情况下该如何应对这种压力，作者就此提出了自己的看法。
31．上文第一段第二句“Peers affect your life, whether you know it or not, just by spending time with you.（不管你是否意识到，同龄人仅仅通过花时间和你在一起，就会影响你的生活。）”以及根据下文第二段第一句“Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in solar system.（也许你科学课上的另一个学生教了你一个简单的方法来记住太阳系的行星。）”和最后一句“Maybe a kid in the neighborhood wanted you to steal with him.（也许附近有个孩子想让你和他一起偷东西。）”可知，同龄人之间可以相互影响的，同龄人之间既有好的影响，也有不良的影响。而前半部分说的是好的效果。A项“同伴可以互相产生良好的效果。”符合题意。故选A项。
32．上文“However, sometimes peers affect one another in another way.（然而，有时同龄人会以另一种方式影响彼此。）”及下文“Maybe a kid in the neighborhood wanted you to steal with him.（也许附近有个孩子想让你和他一起偷东西。）”可知，是不好的影响。再根据下句的句式，只是一种推测， E项“也许学校里有个孩子想找个同学和他一起逃课。”符合题意，故选E项。
33．下文“The idea that “everyone’s doing it” may influence some kids to leave their better judgments or their common senses behind.（“每个人都在这么做”的想法可能会影响一些孩子，让他们放弃更好的判断或常识。）”可知，有些孩子屈服于同龄人的压力，因为他们想被人喜欢、适应，或者因为担心其他孩子会不喜欢他们，就会取笑他们， G项“其他人可能会一起做，因为他们很好奇尝试其他人正在做的新事物。”符合语境，与下文相承接。故选G项。
34．下文“In one study, a student who knew the correct answer to a question actually gave the wrong answer because all the others in the class gave the wrong answer and he didn't want to be different. That holds true for people of any age in peer pressure situations.（在一项研究中，一个知道正确答案的学生实际上给出了错误的答案，因为班上其他所有人都给出了错误的答案，而他不想和别人不同。在同龄人的压力下，任何年龄段的人都是如此。）”可知，一人说出答案后，其他人也会蜂拥跟上，很难摆脱这种情况。D项“来自同伴的压力可能非常强烈，很难摆脱。”概括本段内容，符合语境。故选D项。
35．下文“Inner strength and self-confidence can help you stand firm, walk away and resist doing something when you know better.（当你更加明白时，内心的力量和自信可以帮助你站得更稳，走开，抵制做一些事情。）”可知，虽然摆脱同龄人的压力很难，但只要自己意志坚定，也可做到。F项“摆脱同伴的压力可能很难，但这是可以做到的。”概括本段内容，符合语境。故选F项。
36．B
37．G
38．C
39．F
40．D
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。人们出行前总是翻看行李箱、思考要带些什么，唯恐忘带某些东西。文章给人们提供了四个打包技巧。
36．根据空格前的“Do you have the experience of digging out your suitcase, deciding what to bring and being afraid that you’ve forgotten something ”（你有没有出行前总是翻看行李箱、思考要带些什么、唯恐忘带某些东西？），再根据空格后的“Hope they can transform the way you pack. ”（希望能改变你平时杂乱的打包方式）得知，前面是提供一些技巧，B项（为此我将打包的艺术浓缩成一些有用的技巧）承上启下。故选B。
37．根据空格前的“Keep a basket in your bedroom, living room, or bath room that you can use to throw in items you’ll need to pack as you come across them. ”（在自己的房间、客厅或是浴室放上一个篮子，当你看到旅游需要用的东西时就将它们扔进去。）得知，前面提供技巧，接下来就要讲这样做的好处：这样至少你不会忘记带什么，故选G。
38．根据空格前的“You won’t need to worry about carefully packing your items of clothing if they’re made from wrinkle-free materials. ”（假如你的衣服是由抗皱布做的，你就不用小心翼翼的打包了。）得知，此处讲的是可以随意地摆放衣服。故选C。
39．根据空格后的“So you don’t need to waste your effort to remember where you left your hand-written packing lists. ”（这样你就不用费力去记你将手写清单放在哪里。）可知，前面是提供技巧：最好是将清单保存到电脑中。故选F。
40．根据空格后的“That way, you will not need to do your packing frantically (狂乱地) from the last minute to 1 o’clock on the day you leave. ”（这样，你就不会在你最后要走的那天凌晨一点疯狂的收拾行李）可知，前面是提供技巧：提前打包行李。故选D。
41．D
42．G
43．E
44．A
45．B
【分析】这是一篇说明文。讲述了可以从动物的身体中看出来全球变暖的影响。
41．上文“For humans, adapting to climate change will mostly be a matter of technology. More air conditioning, better-designed houses and bigger flood defences may help mitigate the effects of a warm world. (对人类来说，适应气候变化将主要是技术问题。更多的空调、更好设计的房屋和更大的防洪系统可能有助于缓解全球变暖的影响。)”说明人类要适应气候变化依靠的是科学技术，选项D “动物将不得不依靠改变它们的身体或行为（去适应）。”承接上文，说明和人类不同，动物要适应气候变化就只能依靠它们的身体和行为。上下文通顺合理。故选D项。
42．上文“‘Allen’s rule’, named for Joel Asaph Allen, who suggested it in 1877, holds that warm-blooded-animals in hot places tend to have larger appendages (附 属 物) than those in less hot regions. (‘艾伦法则’是以Joel Asaph Allen的名字命名的，他在1877年提出了这一法则，认为在炎热地区的温血动物往往比在不那么炎热地区的动物有更大的附属物。)”说明炎热地区的温血动物往往长有更大的附属物，这是动物对气候的一种适应，选项G“这种适应性提高了动物相对于其身体体积的表面积，帮助它释放多余的热量。”解释了这种现象的产生原因。下文“For example, Fennec foxes, which are native to the Sahara desert, have strikingly large ears, especially compared with their Arctic cousins.(原产于撒哈拉沙漠的芬内克狐狸耳朵大得惊人，尤其是与它们的北极近亲相比。)”举例说明动物的这种适应性。上下文通顺合理。故选G项。
43．下文“All sorts of other factors, from changes in prey to the evolving reproductive preferences of males or females, might possibly have been driving the changes. (所有其他因素，从猎物的七选五
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. ____1____. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ____2____. Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. ____3____. The following methods may work best for you.
● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
●___4___.
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. ____5____
A．First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
B．There are three practical note-taking methods.
C．You must write your notes on separate paper.
D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E．You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F．That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G．Use words, not complete sentences.
You dream. You make goals. You work hard. You expect results. But, a lot of times those expectations are not met. You don’t achieve your goals. You may lose hope. Here are some things to do when you aren’t hopeful about anything in your life:
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Improve your skill sets or learn new ones. Spend your time in forming productive habits, which make you stick to a schedule and teach you persistence (执着). And this sort of determination helps you to move ahead in your life although you might face many difficulties in your way.
Don’t try to control everything.
One of the reasons why we become hopeless is that we see things not going our way. A lot of things influence your life and you can’t control everything. ___7___. Worrying about things you can’t control isn’t going to help. Focus on what you can control or improve and forget about the rest.
Avoid coming to a conclusion too soon.
We are sometimes too quick to judge a situation before it even unfolds (展现) completely. Wait before forming an opinion about a certain situation. Because we always overthink things and worry unnecessarily. And the thing isn’t as bad as our mind makes it be. ___8___.
Completely think through your situation.
When you’re upset about a certain situation not going your way, take out a pen and paper. ___9___. Writing your thoughts down will give you a clear idea. Besides, it will give you the time to rethink and make a correct decision.
Allow yourself to open up to endless possibilities.
___10___. When you believe that a good thing is coming your way, you prepare yourself for it and work accordingly. It pushes you in the direction of more hard work.
A．Let it go
B．Raise your own abilities
C．If you have made up your mind, stick to it
D．Then list the things you can and can’t control
E．Hope is an amazing feeling that lifts your life
F．The desire to control every situation only makes you tired
G．You just need to take a step back and reflect on your thoughts
Studies have shown that to cultivate (培养) gratitude can increase an individual’s happiness, reduce one’s sadness, and give strength to a person. Those who consciously express and cultivate gratitude have been reported to have much higher self-esteem (自尊) compared to those who do not. They are also more willing to help others. ___11___
Wondering how you yourself can cultivate gratitude more and more every single day Below are some wonderful tips to follow.
A board on the wall is a great boost, especially in work environments. ___12___ Remember that it is very important to acknowledge what to appreciate, especially when you don’t really feel grateful. It can change your mood for the better right away.
___13___ Another way to cultivate gratitude in your life, whether at home or in the workplace, is gratitude cards. Give them to your colleagues or your clients. You can show your appreciation by saying what you’re actually grateful for on the cards.
Give heart-felt thanks. It’s not your casual thank you, like saying “hi” without really thinking about it. We’re talking about good quality, deeply grateful, heartfelt thanks. When someone goes out of their way to do something really important for you, you should make them know how grateful you are to them. ___14___ If possible，do it in person. This will have a bigger impact if you say it rather than just emailing them.
___15___ Cultivating gratitude will not only help you keep going in a challenging work environment, but also make you have a positive attitude to do an amazing job or to accomplish a difficult task.
A．Gratitude cards.
B．Gratitude journal.
C．This type of behavior always connects to greater happiness.
D．And you can’t wait to help others see this positive change as well.
E．The board lets everyone write down what they are grateful for.
F．And let them believe you can’t wait to do something awesome for them, too.
G．Just imagine the positive culture shift if everyone went ahead and thanked other people for their help.
The quality of the family relationship is more important than family configuration(结构). A healthy family relationship is the base of a happy family.____16____. Although family relationship are different, there are certain characteristics that healthy family relationships share .
____17____. Family members listen to and genuinely care about what the others are saying. In these families, communication is on a deep enough level that all members are able to share their feelings, goals, achievements and experiences. When some feedback and constructive criticism are given, love and affection are made clear by the use of positive words.
A family with a healthy relationship requires every single family member’s commitment. Family members hold family as a top priority (优先考虑的事) and consider the impact on relatives before making important decisions. Family members are dependable and always there for each other in times of crisis .____18____.
A characteristic of healthy family relationship is that they spend time doing enjoyable activities together.____19____. Often, these activities become family traditions, such as sharing meals together, having family outings every weekend or playing sports together.
____20____. Family members accept that they each have their own personalities, qualities and interests. Everyone plays an important role in the family. When there is conflict between family members, it is solved in a positive and healthy manner. Family members also acknowledge each other’s achievements and show appreciation for other members .
A．Therefore, members do not feel they are on their own
B．Family members share everything they have with each other
C．It is important to keep in mind that each family member is individual
D．Respect is an important characteristic of healthy family relationships
E．It provides members with the support and encouragement that they need
F．Family members tend to select activities that help the family to grow closer
G．Family with healthy relationship engage in positive and meaningful communication
Guide on creating a travel budget (预算)
If you are planning to travel for the first time, budget is one of the most important parts of planning. You need to budget how much you will spend on your travel and even your groceries while traveling. ___21___
Save for transportation.
You should also have a budget for your transportation back and forth including airfare, taxi, bus, etc. If you do not have any idea about how much the transportation is, try doing a little research and see how much it costs.
Budget for hotels.
___22___ see how much the room rate (房费) is and how long will you be staying there, then set an extra budget for that. Try to avoid mistakes when booking a hotel.
Budget for food.
Of course never forget the food.___23___Think if you will be eating more at the hotel or you will be eating at restaurants. But if you want to stick with healthy foods then you can check the menu of and use coupons (优惠券) to get the cheapest deal.
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If you are going to some parks, there are always fees for that. If you already have a plan for some destinations, check how much their fees are and set an extra budget for that.
Budget for emergency money.
___25___ They can also serve as an extra money because we cannot really say when are we going to spend on what.
A．Budget for present
B．Budget for entertainment
C．This is also an important part of budgeting.
D．Whether you are studying at a hotel or a resort,
E．Here is a guide on how you can properly budget everything.
F．Instead of eating at restaurants, try to eat fresh food made at home.
G．This will be used in case of an emergency in which you need money.
You have been told more than once to gain greater confidence and believe your best days may still lie ahead. Now I tell you some secrets of improving confidence.
When you look good, you feel good. So take pride in your appearance. Make it a point to practice good hygiene (卫生), and get dressed each morning like you are going to work . ____26____ Then you’ll find that your opinion of yourself becomes more positive.
Activities like learning to paint or play an instrument, studying a foreign language, and taking dance lessons or writing classes help inspire the natural desire to learn and master a new skill. ____27____ But it shows you can still accomplish new things and find enjoyment in them. This also reminds you that it’s okay to make mistakes, so you can improve and grow, which helps build self-confidence.
____28____ Find a fitness challenge that you need to overcome, create a plan, and then work to meet that goal. Any form of exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise also helps you build confidence, while setting a challenge with mini-goals along the way lets you experience the wonderful feeling of accomplishment.
It’s not easy to go out and interact with people as you age. ____29____ Lack of confidence can make socializing a challenge, so it is a good idea to volunteer. Choose something you enjoy that also provides personal interaction and gives you a chance to use your available skills.
Help from your friends and teachers allows you to work through barriers that affect confidence. Never be afraid to seek help when you need it. ____30____
A．Face new challenges bravely.
B．Challenge yourself physically.
C．Being a beginner again is tough.
D．Make efforts to improve your appearance.
E．It’s always a good thing to help each other.
F．You will improve your confidence instantly.
G．And this is even harder when you feel less confident.
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend ____31____ . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
1. Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2. Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. ____32____ You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
3. ____33____.
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
4. Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. ____34____. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
5. Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. ____35____ Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A．Making new friends comes easy for some people.
B．Be cheerful.
C．For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
D．Do not wait to be spoken to.
E．Do things together.
F．Try not to find fault with your friends.
G．So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
Communication Tips
Here are some suggestions about making your talk with your parents turn out for the best.
Be honest.
If you’re always honest, your parents will be likely to believe what you say. If you sometimes hide the truth, parents will have a harder time to believe what you tell them.___36___
Be brave and start talking.
It’s easy to say “Hi, Mum” or “Dad, can you pass the potatoes ” ___37___ Let’s face it. You will feel embarrassed (尴尬的)when talking about something personal, but your parents know you quite well. They were your age once, too! So don’t let a little embarrassment stop you. It’s OK to go ahead and share what’s on your mind.
___38___
If you have a disagreement, can you consider things from your parents’ points of view If you can, telling your parents you understand their views and feelings helps them be willing to understand yours, too.
Try not to argue.
Using a friendly and respectful tone makes your parents more likely to listen to you and take what you say seriously. ___39___
What if it doesn’t work If you still can’t talk to your parents, seek other adults’ help.___40___ Then follow all the tips above to make you communicate with that person well.
A．Explain your situation.
B．Try to understand them.
C．If you lie, they’ll find it hard to trust you.
D．Parents are the most important people in your life.
E．But it can be harder to start talking about personal topics.
F．It also makes it more likely that they’ll talk to you in the same way.
G．Find a relative or a teacher who will listen to, understand and care about you.
How to Be a Good Friend
It’s important to have friends at different times of our lives. They may serve a different purpose as we get older, but they are still important to us.____41____. Luckily, here are some true elements(要素) of being a good friend.
Honesty
When things come up in life that may not have been the best choice, you have to be able to tell your friends about it. They should offer the same in return. If you were supposed to go out with a friend and something comes up that you would prefer doing, be honest and tell your friend. A good friend will understand and want you to take advantage of the opportunity (机会).____42____.
Support
____43____. You may have a significant (重要的) other who is part of your support system, but sometimes you need a good friend who knows you well and who knows the things to say and not. Good friends who are part of your support system also need to be honest. You have to know that they will be there for you.
____44____
Sometimes we don’t need to hear advice or stories. We need someone who will listen to us. An active listener who is there to listen can be the best medicine. As we talk through feelings, we may come to our own realizations about what has been said. We don’t always need to hear someone else’s talk on what has happened.____45____.
A．A good listener
B．Following a friend’s advice
C．Then try your best to achieve your dream
D．It may be harder to make and keep friends over time
E．We need a close friend who is willing to listen with his heart
F．When you are at a loss, it’s important to have someone to turn to
G．If you lie to the friend and he later finds out about it, it may hurt the friendship
Are you an angry bird When you’re angry, your body becomes tense.___46___ Here are some other simple tricks to chill out and think when you get angry.
___47___Think like a detective and track down clues about the kinds of situations, people, and events that set off your anger. Once you’re aware of them, try to avoid them if possible. Even if you can’t get away from them, at least you’ll have more time to prepare for them so they don’t affect you so negatively. You can also think of the situation as an opportunity to practice not getting mad.
Go for a walk. When you get really angry, walk away from the source. A 5-minute walk outside or another calming activity like yoga can be both great strategies for dealing with anger. If your anger arises from the traffic jam you’re stuck in, turn up the radio and sing at the top of your voice. ___48___
Write letters. ___49___So if you’re trying to calm down fast, grab your Journal and write it all out. You can simply write your own feelings or try writing a letter to the person who upsets you. You never have to send it and just writing it will help you feel better.
Talk about your anger. It’s not Just writing that helps relieve anger.___50___The trick is not to unload your anger on the person making you upset but to release your pressure by talking with a neutral(中立的) friend, family member, or specialist A neutral observer can bring reasonable judgment to the situation. You can even try talking out loud to yourself about it.
Now that you’ve learned how to keep your anger in check, try some of these little changes that will make you a happier person.
A．Control your temper.
B．Understand your anger.
C．Expressing it orally can also calm you down greatly.
D．Writing out your feelings really does help you feel better.
E．The idea is to create a mental or physical escape from the situation.
F．Deep breathing is just one of the ways you can instantly turn a bad mood around.
G．Exercise can help people lower their levels of anger and other negative emotions.
Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music during Meditation(冥想)
There are many benefits of listening to music during meditation. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should! It is not only relaxing but also beneficial for your mental health. ____51____
Reduce Stress
____52____ Stress is one of the most common issues in today’s world. If your workload is very demanding, it is very natural for you to feel stressed-out often. When you listen to pleasant and soft music during meditation, you will feel calmer and remove stress from your life.
Balance Your Emotions
Maintaining an emotional balance is very important. Listening to music while meditating can help you balance your emotions. ____53____ They are better in dealing with emotions. In fact, they can improve their relationships and heal wounds quicker than those who don’t take this beautiful practice.
Inspire You
When you listen to music while meditating, you feel inspired. This brings about a good feeling, and you can relax and enjoy yourself. ____54____ This is a great source of inspiration for someone who has lost hope in life. You can also recommend it to someone who is struggling with hopelessness.
Wonderful, wasn’t it ____55____ Your body, mind, and soul will connect with each other. Not only that, your quality of life will improve too. Right from the moment you start meditating with the help of music, you will notice changes.
A．Here are some of the benefits.
B．You will also feel great about yourself.
C．All your presentations will be done with ease.
D．Meditation can help you live a life free of anxiety.
E．One of its benefits is a reduction in the levels of stress and anxiety.
F．The journey through music and meditation is something we should all try.
G．People who meditate while regularly listening to music can balance their lives.
How to deal with your homework
Write it down. ____56____ Always be sure to write down all the homework so you won’t forget anything.
Create a homework station. Find some where comfortable and quiet to do your homework. ____57____ It will take twice as long to get the homework done. Shut off your cell phone, log off (退出) your computer (unless you need it for your homework) and close the door.
Do homework as early as possible. Don’t leave homework to the last minute. ____58____ The earlier you start your homework, the sooner you will finish! Do all your homework as early as you can, so you don’t have a pile of (一堆) homework the next day.
____59____ Think about how long it will take you to complete homework for each subject. For example: English—ten minutes, science—ten minutes, math—forty minutes, history—twenty minutes.
Treat yourself. You can easily get tired by sitting through an hour or two of homework without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break. Just make sure it’s short (no more than 15 minutes). Do not turn on the TV, or you’ll never go back and finish your homework. ____60____
A．Use your time wisely.
B．Start as soon as you get home.
C．Start with your hardest homework.
D．Never do your homework in front of the TV.
E．You can take a walk or find something to eat.
F．After short breaks, return to finish the rest of your homework.
G．Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework.
Self-confidence refers to your belief in your skills, qualities, and ability to succeed. Having confidence in yourself is not only important to your health and well-being—it can also affect how you are considered by others. People who release confidence tend to be seen as more capable and trustworthy. ____61____ Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.
Focus on Your Strengths
When you are in a situation where you want to appear confident, it can be helpful to focus on the skills and abilities you feel most confident about. ____62____ Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.
Talk Yourself Up
Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success. ____63____ start working on reframing your thoughts to be more positive and optimistic. For example, you might work on reminding yourself that there are positive sides to every situation. Talking to yourself positively is a great way to boost your sense of self-efficacy (自我效能)so that you feel better able to succeed and deal with whatever you are facing.
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Looking to confident people you admire, reading inspirational statements, or repeating a motivating mantra (祷告)can also be a way to boost your confidence when you need it. The key is to choose realistic role models or statements that reflect achievable goals.
Avoid Making Comparisons
While finding sources of positive inspiration can help you show confidence, it is important to avoid comparing yourself to other people unfavorably.
When you make such comparisons, do bear this in your mind: ____65____ it can ultimately make you feel worse about yourself.
A．Look for Inspiration.
B．Take on New Challenges.
C．If you tend to engage in negative self-talk,
D．Choose something you know you are good at.
E．However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.
F．While you might be tempted to simply avoid the situations,
G．Whether you are looking at their performance, appearance, or other qualities,
Food is life;it gives us the nourishment (营养) we need to stay alive and be healthy. ____66____
Brian Wansink, a professor at the University of Illinois, says we also eat certain foods because they make us feel good, and remind us of happy memories. Wansink calls this kind of food comfort food. For some people, ice cream is a comfort food. For others, a bowl of noodles soup makes them feel good.
____67____ Professor Wansink believes that we connect food with important times, feelings, and people in our lives. “When I was a child, my mother made a delicious soup; I loved it. ____68____ And it helps me feel better,” says one of Wansink’s coworkers.
Do men and women choose different comfort foods Wansink’s research at the University of Illinois says “yes”. In his study, the favorite comfort food for both men and women was ice cream. After this, men usually preferred hot, savory (香的) foods like soup or noodles. ____69____ Men and women like to eat comfort foods when they are happy, but women eat these foods more when they are sad or worried.
____70____ About 40 percent of the comfort foods in Wansink’s study were healthy main dishes or soups and vegetables. It shows, says Wansink, that a comfort food can taste good and be good for you.
A．Not all comfort food is junk food.
B．Where can we buy this sort of food
C．Sweet foods are also their preference.
D．How does a food become a comfort food
E．Usually, we eat because we are hungry or need energy.
F．Women like sweet things such as chocolate and cookies.
G．Now, I often have this kind of food when I am tired or worried.
Many students study by reading their notes and textbooks over and over again. But studies show there are more effective ways to help you study smarter.
____71____ Many students know what they are expected to do. Yet many often fail to plan ahead. So they need first to set a reachable target. Break it into pieces and make them happen one by one. It may seem strange at first. But after two weeks or more, it becomes a normal thing.
Don’t just reread. ____72____ Rereading is like looking at the answer to a puzzle, rather than doing it yourself. It looks like it makes sense. But until you try it yourself, you don’t really know if you understand it.
Find examples. Abstract concepts can be hard to understand. It tends to be far easier to form a mental image if you have a concrete example of something. ____73____ On its own, that concept might be hard to remember. But if you think about a lemon or vinegar, it becomes easier!
Dig deeper. It’s hard to remember countless facts and figures if you don’t push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about Why do they matter Psychologists call this elaboration(深究). It’s taking class material and asking many how and why questions about it. ____74____
Practice more. Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills. ____75____ In a study, students took practice tests over several weeks. On the final test, they scored more than a full letter grade better, on average, than did students who studied the way they normally had.
As a teen, Cynthia Nebel studied by reading her textbooks, worksheets and notebooks. “Over and over and over again,” recalls this psychologist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Now, she adds, “we know that’s one of the most common bad study skills that students have.”
A．Make a budget and save it.
B．Make a plan and stick to it.
C．The same should go for learning.
D．However, not all can apply to students.
E．In other words, don’t just accept facts at face value.
F．Sadly, reading books and notes repeatedly is common for many students.
G．For instance, sour foods usually taste that way because they contain an acid.
Black box recorders are used to store data about a plane and its operating environment in the event of a crash. There are two types of black box:the CVR or Cockpit Voice Recorder, and the FDR or Flight Data Recorder. ____76____ And when combined, the information can be used to build up a picture of what happened during a crash.
The Cockpit Voice Recorder picks up sound from inside the cockpit (机舱), including the pilot headset microphones and those of any other cockpit staff. ____77____ It’s used to record any other sound, even the noise of switches and dials. They used to be tape recorders but are flash drives now. These records around two hours of information at a time, recording over and replacing older audio. The CVR allows listeners to find out what the cockpit staff were doing in the event of the crash. ____78____
The Flight Data Recorder, on the other hand, records important information about what the plane was doing at the time. The collected information is then fed into the FDR at the back. ____79____
Then where are they kept Sensors that feed data to black box recorders are located in key areas of the plane, such as the engine and wings, ____80____ This location lessens the chance of the black box being destroyed, as it’s not in an area which would take the impact of a head-on or belly-down crash.
A．The sensors work well all the time.
B．There’s also a microphone in the cockpit.
C．Both record different types of information.
D．The pilot took measures quickly and avoided the plane crash.
E．Typically it includes factors like speed, altitude and engine performance.
F．And what the staff observed and how they reacted can also be learned.
G．The actual black boxes are located at the back of the plane beneath the tail.
Ideas to Make Your School a Green Campus
Universities are doing everything they can to become a green campus. But there are also items students can do to make your campus more eco-friendly.
Recycle everything, especially paper!
There is a large amount of paper a college student goes through per semester. ____81____ We know that these things can’t be avoided, but the way you handle the use of all the paper can really help create a better green campus.
Buy green.
____82____ Paper, cleaning products and water are products that can be purchased (购买) as recycled goods. They’re slightly more expensive than the normal products, but it’s worth it to make a green campus.
Buy used clothing.
It is usually thought of as something to do to save money. ____83____ Recycling clothes minimize the use of resources to make clothing and puts a dent in the problem of worldwide sweatshops
____84____
A water bottle can be refilled at any water fountain and can easily be drank in class or while riding a bike. This will save the environment by decreasing the amount of plastic waste on your campus
Walk and bike to school.
Most campuses, especially those that are trying to become a more eco-friendly campus, have pretty good public transportation system. ____85____ Walking or biking will help make your campus a green university.
A．Carry a water bottle.
B．It is also good for the environment!
C．Buy recycled goods as much as possible.
D．Paper made of this kind wood is much stronger.
E．On top of that, almost all universities are pedestrian friendly.
F．It includes class notes, term papers, student newspapers and so on.
G．Universities call on all the students to learn to recycle all the waste paper.
With the job market becoming increasingly competitive every year, a growing number of fresh university graduates are choosing “delayed employment”. _86_ Some of the reasons are as follows.
Relaxation under pressure
Experts say more college students are deciding not to work upon graduation to avoid the pressure in the fight for positions. Some young people who are not faced with a heavy economic burden (经济负担) are simply staying at home, relying on parents. _87_
More knowledge about the world
As the old Chinese saying goes, “traveling thousands of miles is better than reading thousands of books.” _88_ It’s a good time for them to explore the world. Chen Nuan, 23, who majors in product design, will graduate this summer. While it is easy for students in this major to land a job, Chen says she is not in a hurry. Her first plan after graduation is to travel throughout Europe.
_89_
There are more choices for young people born after 1995. But they are not willing to give in and take a job they don’t like. _90_ Wang Man, 25, who graduated last year, refused a secretary position she doesn’t like and has been traveling since then. She is determined to find a job that is to her taste.
A．Personal interest.
B．Too many job choices.
C．Jobs related to their interests have greater attraction.
D．Why do these graduates decide to delay job search
E．They just want to get relaxed before hunting for a job.
F．How do these graduates spend their time after graduation
G．University students have learned a lot from books but lack practice.
Success is something we are told to celebrate when we achieve it. However, it might come as quite a surprise to many of us. Sometimes, we feel guilty (内疚) when we do become successful. ____91____ It’s more common than you think! Below are some of the most common reasons why people feel guilty about success.
You’re the First in Your Family To Achieve This Level of Success.
If you are the first person in your family to become successful, you may feel superior (有优越感的) to the others. ___92___. For example, studies have shown that when the first generation college students attend college, they feel exactly the thing.
You Worry Success Came Too Easily
We have so many messages in our culture about having to work hard to succeed. ___93___ Or we tell them “try your best” when they aren’t working hard enough.
We associate success with lone hours at work over a desk, or keeping practicing a skill. But sometimes, we get lucky. We have succeeded before many years of hard work and effort. This can also lead to feelings of guilt. ___94___
Many Other Talented People Are Less Successful
If you become successful, you might feel guilty because you know others are still struggling. ___95___ This can make you question whether you are truly deserving the success you’re experiencing.
A．Many of us spend endless years in its pursuit.
B．They are just as talented, and work just as hard!
C．You may feel that you put yourself above them.
D．If you’ve experienced the feeling, you’re far from alone.
E．You know why one equally-talented person does not achieve success.
F．It’s because you might worry you didn’t put in enough effort to the success.
G．We suggest the young work hard when they aren’t taking work seriously enough.
What’s Really Green
Most of us are aware that we must take care of the environment, and the majority of us take steps to save energy. and reduce waste and pollution. But recently, some “green truths” have been shown to be only half true, or even completely false. ___96___
Paper shopping bags are better than plastic ones.
Plastic bags cause litter and are a danger to wild animals, which mistake them for food. It takes hundreds of years for plastic to break down, but much less time for paper. Because of this, people think paper bags are the better environmental choice.
However, making a paper bag uses four times as much energy as making a plastic bag and up to three times the amount of water. ___97___ In fact, both kinds of bags are bad for the environment. So, take a reusable bag with you when you go shopping.
___98___
It seems like common sense: eating local food should be better for the environment, because it does not need to be transported long distances and kept cold during transport. ___99___ It is the production of food, not its transport, that uses most of the energy and produces most of the greenhouse gases. In some cases, local food might have used more energy and produced more greenhouse gases than food grown a long way away, even taking into account its transport.
It’s better to take a shower than a bath.
___100___ If you spend more than eight minutes in a shower, you’ll use as much water as in a bath—about 50 litres of water. Therefore, the key is to keep your shower time as short as possible.
Environmental awareness is now part of daily life. But it’s worth checking common ideas and opinions to see what’s really green.
A．So say no to plastic bags.
B．Here are some common ones.
C．Unfortunately, it is not that simple.
D．Eating local food is good for the environment.
E．The process also produces more greenhouse gases.
F．It’s time that we should take some measures to protect our environment.
G．It depends on how long you spend in the shower and how large your bath is.
参考答案：
1．A
2．E
3．F
4．G
5．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。做好笔记是一项节省时间的技能，它会在很多方面帮助你成为一名更好的学生。文章介绍了记笔记的好处。并对如何记好笔记提出了建议。
1．根据后文“Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test.(其次，你的笔记是你准备考试时很好的参考材料。)”可知，此处是讲记笔记的第一个好处，所以选项A“首先，把东西写下来这个简单的行为让你更容易理解和记住它。”切合文意。故选A。
2．根据前文“You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.(在课堂讨论、阅读教科书或为报告做研究时，你会想要做笔记。)”和后文“The following methods may work best for you.(下面的方法可能最适合你。)”可知，此处是指想要培养自己做笔记的方法，所以选项E“你还需要建立自己的记笔记的方法。”切合文意。故选E。
3．根据前文“Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.(无论何时或以何种方式记笔记，记住记笔记是一个有选择性的过程。)”可知，此处是指记笔记要有选择性，要选择足够重要的信息，所以选项F“这意味着你必须首先决定哪些内容足够重要，需要写进你的笔记。”切合文意。故选F。
4．空处为标题句，根据前后文标题的句式结构可知，此处应使用祈使句和前后保持句式一致，所以选项G“使用词语，而不是完整的句子。”切合文意。故选G。
5．根据前文“When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.(当你这样做的时候，确保你理解你的符号，并且你一直在使用它们。)”可知，此处是指速记时要使用自己之后可以理解的符号，以免以后看不懂自己的笔记，所以选项D“否则，你以后可能无法阅读你的笔记。”切合文意。故选D。
6．B
7．F
8．G
9．D
10．E
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章给出了当对生活中的任何事情都不抱希望时，可以做的一些事情的建议。
6．上文“Here are some things to do when you aren’t hopeful about anything in your life (当你对生活中的任何事情都不抱希望时，可以做以下这些事情)”在讲述对事物不抱有希望时可以做一些事情，故推知空处表述的是其中一个可以做的事情；下文“Improve your skill sets or learn new ones. Spend your time in forming productive habits, which make you stick to a schedule and teach you persistence (执着). And this sort of determination helps you to move ahead in your life although you might face many difficulties in your way. (提高你的技能或学习新的技能。把时间花在养成有成效的习惯上，这会让你坚持一个时间表，并教会你执着。这种决心帮助你在生活中前进，尽管你可能会遇到许多困难。)”在讲述提高自己的技能以及这种做法所带来的好处；选项B“Raise your own abilities (提高你自己的能力)”在讲述提高自己的能力，与下文所述主旨一致，是本段的主旨句，故选项B符合语境；故选B项。
7．上文“A lot of things influence your life and you can’t control everything. (很多事情影响着你的生活，你不能控制一切。)”在讲述不能控制生活中的一切事情；下文“Worrying about things you can’t control isn’t going to help. (担心你无法控制的事情是没用的。)”在讲述担心无法控制的事情是没用的；选项F“The desire to control every situation only makes you tired (想要控制所有情况的欲望只会让你感到疲惫。)”在讲述想要控制一切事情所带来的坏的结果，承接了上文所述内容，表明了不能控制生活中的一切事情，否则只会感到疲惫，引出了下文对于担心无法控制的事情是没用的这一结论的总结；故选项F符合语境；故选F项。
8．上文“Because we always overthink things and worry unnecessarily. And the thing isn’t as bad as our mind makes it be. (因为我们总是想太多，杞人忧天。事情并没有我们想象的那么糟。)”在讲述我们总是喜欢多想，而且是往坏的方面想；选项G“You just need to take a step back and reflect on your thoughts (你只需要退一步，反思一下自己的想法)”在讲述正确的做法，承接了上文，表明了其实事情并没有我们想象的那么糟，只需要退一步，反思一下自己的想法即可；故选项G符合语境；故选G项。
9．上文“When you’re upset about a certain situation not going your way, take out a pen and paper. (当你因为某种情况不如你所愿而感到沮丧时，拿出纸和笔。)”在讲述因某种情况不如所愿而感到沮丧时的做法；下文“Writing your thoughts down will give you a clear idea. (把你的想法写下来会让你有一个清晰的想法。)”在讲述拿出纸和笔写出想法的益处；选项D“Then list the things you can and can’t control (然后列出你能控制和不能控制的事情。)”在讲述列出能控制和不能控制的事情，承接了上文所述的拿出纸和笔，阐明了正确的做法，即列出能控制和不能控制的事情，同时引出下文对于这一做法的益处的描述；故选项D符合语境；故选D项。
10．下文“When you believe that a good thing is coming your way, you prepare yourself for it and work accordingly. It pushes you in the direction of more hard work. (当你相信一件好事正在向你走来时，你就会做好准备，并为此而努力。它会让你朝着更努力的方向前进。)”在具体阐明为什么对事情抱有积极态度会有益处；选项E“Hope is an amazing feeling that lifts your life (希望是一种神奇的感觉，它能提升你的生活。)”在讲述对某件事抱有希望的好处，引出了下文对于会有好处的原因的具体阐述；故选项E符合语境；故选E项。
11．C
12．E
13．A
14．F
15．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了培养感恩之心的几条建议。
11．根据前文“Studies have shown that to cultivate (培养) gratitude can increase an individual’s happiness, reduce one’s sadness, and give strength to a person. Those who consciously express and cultivate gratitude have been reported to have much higher self-esteem (自尊) compared to those who do not. They are also more willing to help others.(研究表明，培养感恩可以增加一个人的快乐，减少一个人的悲伤，并给人力量。据报道，那些有意识地表达和培养感激之情的人比那些不这样做的人有更高的自尊。他们也更愿意帮助别人。)”可知本段主要讲的是培养感恩以及懂得感恩的好处，空处位于段末，应是对本段内容的总结，所以应该总的来说感恩的积极作用。C项“This type of behavior always connects to greater happiness.(这种行为总是能带来更大的快乐。)”概括全段内容，符合上下文语境，故选C项。
12．根据空前“A board on the wall is a great boost, especially in work environments. (墙上的板子能起到一个很大的促进作用，特别是在工作环境中。)”可知此处讲的是要学会将自己感激的事情写下来，根据空后“Remember that it is very important to acknowledge what to appreciate, especially when you don’t really feel grateful. It can change your mood for the better right away.(记住，承认值得感激的事情是非常重要的，尤其是当你没有真正感到感激的时候。它可以让你的情绪立刻变得更好。)”可知此处讲的是板子上应该写下一些自己认为值得感激的事情，空处承上启下，所以空格处应该说得是这个板子的作用，E项“The board lets everyone write down what they are grateful for.(这个板子让每个人写下他们感激的事情。)”承接启下，符合上下文语境，故选E项。
13．根据空后“Another way to cultivate gratitude in your life, whether at home or in the workplace, is gratitude cards.(另一种在生活中培养感恩之心的方法，无论是在家里还是在工作场所，就是感恩卡。)”可知本段主要介绍感恩卡这种培养感恩之心的方法，所以空处应该是和感恩卡有关的建议，A项“Gratitude cards.(感恩卡)”符合上下文语境，故选A项。
14．根据空前“When someone goes out of their way to do something really important for you, you should make them know how grateful you are to them.(当有人不辞辛劳为你做一些非常重要的事情时，你应该让他们知道你是多么感激他们。)”可知此处是在说当有人帮助了我们时我们应该让别人知道我们对他们的感激之情，根据空后“If possible，do it in person. This will have a bigger impact if you say it rather than just emailing them.(如果可能的话，当面说。如果你说出来而不是发邮件，效果会更大。)”可知如果可能，我们最好亲自告诉对方我们的感激，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲的是我们应该让对方知道我们的感激的真诚，那就是我们也乐意为他们做一些极好的事情。F项“And let them believe you can’t wait to do something awesome for them, too.(让他们相信你也等不及要为他们做一些了不起的事情。)”承上启下，而且F项中的them指代上文的someone，awesome与上文的important对应，副词too在语意上和上文之间是递进关系，符合上下文语境。故选F项。
15．根据空后“Cultivating gratitude will not only help you keep going in a challenging work environment, but also make you have a positive attitude to do an amazing job or to accomplish a difficult task.(培养感恩之心不仅能帮助你在充满挑战的工作环境中坚持下去，还能让你有积极的态度去完成一份出色的工作或一项艰巨的任务。)”可知此处是在总结全文，概括培养感恩之心的好处，所以空处应该概括全段的内容，G项“Just imagine the positive culture shift if everyone went ahead and thanked other people for their help(想象一下，如果每个人都去感谢别人的帮助，会产生怎样积极的文化转变。)”概括全文，而且G项的the positive culture shift指代的是gratitude这种行为，符合上下文语境。故选G项。
16．E
17．G
18．A
19．F
20．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍健康的家庭关系所具有的共同特征。
16．根据上文“A healthy family relationship is the base of a happy family. (健康的家庭关系是幸福家庭的基础)”和下文“Although family relationships are different, there are certain characteristics that healthy family relationships share. (虽然家庭关系不同，但健康的家庭关系有一些共同的特征)”可知，上文指出健康的家庭关系是幸福家庭的基础，下文指出健康的家庭有一些共同的特征。由此推知，空处承接上文，指出健康的家庭关系的好处。E项“它为成员提供他们所需要的支持和鼓励”符合题意，选项中的“It”指代上文的“A healthy family relationship”。故选E项。
17．根据文章结构，第二段开始分述健康家庭关系的特征，此空位于段首，为段落主题句，结合下文中的“When some feedback and constructive criticism are given, love and affection are made clear by the use of positive words .(当给出一些反馈和建设性的批评时，通过使用积极的词语来明确爱和感情。)”可知，该段讲述的是健康家庭交流方面的特征，他们会用积极且有意义的方式进行沟通，G项“Family with healthy relationship engage in positive and meaningful communication.(拥有健康关系的家庭进行积极和有意义的沟通)”符合题意。故选G项。
18．根据空前的“Family members are dependable and always there for each other in times of crisis .(家庭成员是可靠的，在危机时刻总是互相支持)”以及本段的主题句“A family with a healthy relationship requires every single family member’s commitment.(一个拥有健康关系的家庭需要每个家庭成员的承诺)”可知，此空处讲述的是健康家庭关系需要的是家庭成员之间的彼此承诺，彼此形成的是一种依赖关系。A项“Therefore, members do not feel they are on their own(因此，成员们并不觉得他们是孤立无援的)”中的“therefor”与前面句子构成因果关系。故选A项。
19．根据段首“A characteristic of healthy family relationship is that they spend time doing enjoyable activities together.(健康的家庭关系的一个特征是他们花时间一起做愉快的活动。)”中的“activities”以及下文中的“these activities”可知，空处提到了家庭成员一起从事的某些或某项活动。F项“Family members tend to select activities that help the family to grow closer(家庭成员倾向于选择有助于增进家庭关系的活动)”符合题意。故选F项。
20．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“Family members accept that they each have their own personalities, qualities and interests. Everyone plays an important role in the family. When there is conflict between family members, it is solved in a positive and healthy manner. Family members also acknowledge each other’s achievements and show appreciation for other members. (家庭成员承认他们每个人都有自己的个性、品质和兴趣。每个人在家庭中都扮演着重要的角色。当家庭成员之间发生冲突时，以积极健康的方式解决。家庭成员也承认彼此的成就，并对其他成员表示赞赏)”可知，虽然家庭成员性格各异，但要承认彼此的成就，并且相互赞赏，即家庭成员之间应该尊重并欣赏。D项“尊重是健康家庭关系的重要特征”可以作为本段主旨句。故选D项。
21．E
22．D
23．F
24．B
25．G
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍如何制定旅游预算。
21．根据上文“If you are planning to travel for the first time, budget is one of the most important parts of planning. You need to budget how much you will spend on your travel and even your groceries while traveling.( 如果你为第一次旅行作计划，预算是计划中最重要的部分之一。你需要预算你将在旅行中花多少钱，甚至在旅行中你的食品杂货。)”以及下文的小标题可推测出设空处应为如何制定预算，E选项“这里有一个关于如何合理预算的指南。”承接上下文，符合语意，故选E。
22．根据小标题“Budget for hotels.( 为酒店做预算。)”可知本段描述和住宿相关的预算，D选项“无论你是在酒店还是度假胜地学习”都要去看看房价，紧密连接下文，故选D。
23．根据上文“Of course never forget the food.(当然，不要忘记食物。)”可知，空处内容和食物预算有关，F选项“不要去餐馆吃饭，试着吃家里做的新鲜食物。”符合题意，并且根据常识可知一般在家做饭吃要比去餐馆吃饭省钱，故选F。
24．设空处为小标题。根据本段内容“If you are going to some parks, there are always fees for that. If you already have a plan for some destinations, check how much their fees are and set an extra budget for that.(如果你去一些公园，那是要收费的。如果你已经有了去一些目的地的计划，看看他们的费用是多少，并为此制定一个额外的预算。)”可知本段主要是关于一些娱乐的预算， B选项“娱乐预算”符合题意，故选B。
25．小标题“Budget for emergency money.(应急资金预算。)”可知本段是讲应急资金预算，G选项“这是在紧急情况下你需要钱的时候用的”对应急资金预算进一步解释说明，符合题意，故选G。
26．D
27．C
28．B
29．G
30．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了提高自信心的方法。
26．根据上文“When you look good, you feel good. So take pride in your appearance. (当你看起来很好的时候，你感觉很好。所以为你的外表感到骄傲)”可知，本段主要围绕通过改善自己外貌来提高自信展开。D项“Make efforts to improve your appearance.(努力改善你的外表)”符合本段主旨。故选D。
27．根据下文“But it shows you can still accomplish new things and find enjoyment in them. This also reminds you that it’s okay to make mistakes, so you can improve and grow, which helps build self-confidence.(但它表明你仍然可以完成新的事情并从中找到乐趣。这也提醒你，犯错是可以的，所以你可以改进和成长，这有助于建立自信)”中的but可知，空处与下文为转折关系，且下文提到了“完成新的事情”和“犯错”。由此推知，空处陈述犯错之后重新开始很难。C项“Being a beginner again is tough.(再次成为初学者很难)”符合题意，beginner呼应下文accomplish new things。故选C。
28．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“Find a fitness challenge that you need to overcome, create a plan, and then work to meet that goal. Any form of exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. (找到你需要克服的健身挑战，制定计划，然后努力实现目标。任何形式的锻炼都有利于身心健康)”可知，本段建议在身体上给自己一些挑战。B项“Challenge yourself physically.(在身体上给自己一些挑战)”符合题意，可以作为主旨句，physically呼应下文的physical。故选B。
29．根据上文“It’s not easy to go out and interact with people as you age.(随着年龄的增长，外出与人互动并不容易)”和下文“Lack of confidence can make socializing a challenge, so it is a good idea to volunteer(缺乏自信会使社交成为一种挑战，做志愿者是个好主意)”可知，上文指出随着年龄的增长与他人互动不容易，下文指出缺乏自信使社交成为挑战。由此推知，空处承上启下，指出没有自信让与他人的互动变得更加困难。G项“And this is even harder when you feel less confident.(当你感到不自信时，这就更难了)”符合题意，this指代上文的“外出与人互动并不容易”这件事，confident与下文confidence呼应。故选G。
30．根据上文“Never be afraid to seek help when you need it.(当你需要帮助时，不要害怕寻求帮助)”再结合空处所处位置推知，此处总结本段，提醒大家不要忘了相互帮助的好处。E项“It’s always a good thing to help each other.(互相帮助总是件好事)”符合题意，help是关键词。故选E。
31．A
32．D
33．E
34．G
35．F
【导语】本文时一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些交友和保持朋友关系的建议。
31．根据下文的“But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage.（但对我们中的许多人来说，这个过程是困难的，需要勇气。）”可知，作者认为一些人交友比较困难。根据连词But可知，此句与横线处的句子形成对比。A项“Making new friends comes easy for some people.（有些人交新朋友很容易。）”与下文形成对比，故选A项。
32．根据上文“Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.（开始对话是结交新朋友的第二重要步骤。）”下文“You can always start the conversation.”（每次你都可以（先）开始谈话。）可知，作者建议自己主动开启对话。D项“Do not wait to be spoken to.（不要等着别人说话。）”与下文形成逻辑上的一致，故选D项。
33．根据本段“Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.（选择有共同兴趣的朋友对建立友谊很重要，因为这些兴趣会让你和你的朋友走到一起。出去玩总是一种愉快的体验。）”可知，本段主要建议“与朋友一起做事”。E项“Do things together.（一起做事。）”正是对于本段主旨的概括，故选C项。
34．根据上文“It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.（保持联系是件好事。然而，尽量不要用电话、短信或来访来催促你的新朋友，因为这可能会让他或她筋疲力尽，最终你可能会失去你的朋友。）”强调不要催促朋友。G项“So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.（所以你需要给你的朋友时间来回应你。）”跟上文是“因果关系”，故选G项。
35．上文“The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. （享受友谊的最好方式是让你的朋友做自己。）”建议“让朋友作自己”。F项“Try not to find fault with your friends.（试着不要对你的朋友吹毛求疵。）”就是针对上文的建议提的方案。在形式上与下文一致，形式排比句式。故填F项。
36．C
37．E
38．B
39．F
40．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了可以和父母更好沟通的几条建议。
36．本段的小标题是“Be honest (要诚实)”，所以该段重点围绕诚实这个话题。所以C选项“如果你撒谎，他们很难相信你”符合题意，选项中的“lie”呼应前文的“hide the truth”。故答案为C。
37．空后“Let’s face it. You will feel embarrassed (尴尬的)when talking about something personal, but your parents know you quite well. They were your age once, too! So don’t let a little embarrassment stop you. (我们要勇于面对它。你会感到尴尬当谈论一些私人的事情时，但你的父母很了解你。他们曾经也是你的年龄！所以不要让那一点尴尬阻止你)”强调要去和父母谈论私人话题，不要感觉尴尬，所以E选项“但开始谈论私人话题可能会更加困难”符合题意。空后的代词“it”指代选项的“ talking about personal topics”。故答案为E。
38．该空处于小标题的位置，由其它段落的标题“Be honest. (要诚实)”、“Be brave and start talking. (勇敢点，开始交流)”和“Try not to argue.(尽量不要争吵)”可知小标题是祈使句，所以答案可定位到A和B选项。该段内容“If you have a disagreement, can you consider things from your parents’ points of view If you can, telling your parents you understand their views and feelings helps them be willing to understand yours, too. (如果你有分歧，你能从父母的角度考虑吗？如果可以的话，告诉你的父母你理解他们的观点和感受有助于他们也愿意理解你的观点)”强调要站在父母的角度，学会理解父母，所以B选项“Try to understand them. (尽量去理解他们)”可作为本段标题。故答案为B。
39．本段的小标题是“Try not to argue.(尽量不要争吵)”，所以该段重点围绕不要争吵这个话题。空前“Using a friendly and respectful tone makes your parents more likely to listen to you and take what you say seriously. (使用友好和尊重的语气会让你的父母更有可能倾听你的意见，并认真对待你所说的话)”强调对父母说话的语气要友好和尊重。F选项“这也使得他们更有可能以同样的方式与你交谈”中的 “in the same way”呼应前文的“Using a friendly and respectful tone”。故答案为F。
40．空前“If you still can’t talk to your parents, seek other adults’ help. (如果你仍然无法与父母交谈，请寻求其他成年人的帮助)”作者强调如果以上建议无效，可以寻求其他成年人的帮助，G选项“找一个会倾听、理解和关心你的亲戚或老师”中的“Find a relative or a teacher”呼应前文的“seek other adults’ help”。故答案为G。
41．D
42．G
43．F
44．A
45．E
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述的是如何成为一个好朋友。
41．根据后文“Luckily, here are some true elements (要素) of being a good friend.(幸运的是，这里有一些成为好朋友的好方法)”可知，此处强调成为他人好朋友的好方法。故前文应该提出方法针对的问题即成为他人的好朋友是不容易的。D项“It may be harder to make and keep friends over time(随着时间的流逝，维持一段友谊越发不易)”引起下文。故选D。
42．根据空前的“If you were supposed to go out with a friend and something comes up that you would prefer doing, be honest and tell your friend. (如果你本来要和朋友出去，但发生了你更喜欢做的事情，诚实地告诉你的朋友)”可知，此处强调对朋友要诚实。G选项“If you lie to the friend and he later finds out about it, it may hurt the friendship(如果你对朋友撒谎，而他后来发现了，这可能会伤害友谊)”举例说明，如果要对朋友说谎，随后他知道了事情的原委，这样会伤害到朋友间的情谊，即强调诚实的重要性。故选G。
43．根据本段小标题“Support (支持)”可知，本段强调互相支持的重要性。F选项“When you are at a loss, it’s important to have someone to turn to.(当你不知所措的时候，有人可以求助是很重要的)”中与标题呼应，强调当你不知所措时，有别人支持的重要性。故选F。
44．此处是本段小标题。根据后文“An active listener who is there to listen can be the best medicine. (一个积极的倾听者是最好的良药)”可知，本段主要讲述的是倾听的重要性，即作为一个好的倾听者是也是维系友谊的一个方法。A选项“A good listener(一个好的倾听者)”引起下文，概括本段的内容。故选A。
45．根据空前“We don’t always need to hear someone else’s talk on what has happened.(我们并不总是需要听别人谈论发生了什么)”可知，我们不需要听别人谈论发生了什么，那么后文应该指出我们需要什么？E选项“We need a close friend who is willing to listen with his heart.(我们需要一个愿意用心倾听的挚友)”指出我们需要一个愿意用心倾听的密友，与前文对应，符合语境。故选E。
46．F
47．B
48．E
49．D
50．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了几种缓解你愤怒情绪的方法。
46．上文“When you’re angry, your body becomes tense.”（当你生气时，你的身体会变得紧张。）引出话题，提到生气时的反应。下文“Here are some other simple tricks to chill out and think when you get angry.”（当你生气的时候，这里有一些其他的简单的技巧来冷静和思考。）说明还有一些其他的方法处理生气。故可推断空格处内容为处理生气其中的一种方法。结合选项F项Deep breathing is just one of the ways you can instantly turn a bad mood around.（深呼吸只是你能立刻扭转坏心情的方法之一。）符合此推断，起到上下文承上启下的作用。故选F项。
47．由该题为段落小标题，可知为总结该段内容。该段下文“Think like a detective and track down clues about the kinds of situations, people, and events that set off your anger. Once you’re aware of them, try to avoid them if possible. Even if you can’t get away from them, at least you’ll have more time to prepare for them so they don’t affect you so negatively. You can also think of the situation as an opportunity to practice not getting mad.”（像个侦探一样思考，找出引发你愤怒的各种情况、人物和事件的线索。一旦你意识到它们，尽量避免它们。即使你无法摆脱它们，至少你会有更多的时间来准备它们，这样它们就不会对你产生那么消极的影响。你也可以把这种情况看作是练习不生气的机会。）可知，主要讲的是要学会分析你的愤怒情绪的原因。结合选项B项Understand your anger.（理解你的愤怒。）意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选B项。
48．由该空格处位于该段句尾，可知为总结该段内容或者与上文内容相关。上文“When you get really angry, walk away from the source. A 5-minute walk outside or another calming activity like yoga can be both great strategies for dealing with anger. If your anger arises from the traffic jam you’re stuck in, turn up the radio and sing at the top of your voice.”（当你真的生气的时候，远离源头。5分钟的户外散步或其他平静的活动，如瑜伽，都是处理愤怒的好方法。如果你因为交通堵塞而生气，打开收音机，大声唱歌。）主要讲的是当生气的时候，学会脱离此种处境。结合选项E项The idea is to create a mental or physical escape from the situation.（这个想法是为了在精神上或身体上逃离这种情况。）与上文内容相关，为上文内容的总结。故选E项。
49．上文标题“Write letters.”提到写信。根据下文“So if you’re trying to calm down fast, grab your Journal and write it all out.”（因此，如果你想快速冷静下来，拿起你的日记本，把它都写下来。）可推断空格处内容为写信的好处。结合选项D项Writing out your feelings really does help you feel better.（写下你的感受真的能让你感觉更好。）符合此推断，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
50．上文“Talk about your anger. It’s not Just writing that helps relieve anger.”（谈谈你的愤怒。不仅仅是写作有助于缓解愤怒。）说明说话也可以让你缓解愤怒。结合选项C项Expressing it orally can also calm you down greatly.（口头表达也能让你平静下来。）与上文内容意思一致，是上文内容的递进。故选C项。
51．A
52．E
53．G
54．B
55．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了冥想时听音乐的许多好处。
51．本题设空位于首段的段尾，具有承上启下的作用，根据下文逐条展开的冥想时听音乐的好处可知，A项“这里有一些好处。”符合题意，故选择A项。
52．根据本段的小标题“Reduce Stress（缓解压力）”可知，本段主要介绍冥想时听音乐的好处就是缓解压力，E项“它的好处之一是减少压力和焦虑。”符合题意，故选择E项。
53．根据上文“Listening to music while meditating can help you balance your emotions.(冥想时听音乐可以帮助你平衡情绪。)”可知，本段主要介绍的是冥想时听音乐能起到的平衡作用，G项“经常听音乐的同时冥想的人可以平衡他们的生活。”符合题意，故选择G项。
54．根据上文“This brings about a good feeling, and you can relax and enjoy yourself.(这带来了一种良好的感觉，你可以放松和享受自己)”可知，本段主要介绍的是冥想时听音乐能激励自己，并带来良好的感觉，B项“你也会对自己感觉良好。”符合题意，故选择B项。
55．根据上文“Wonderful, wasn’t it （太棒了，不是吗？）”可知，在了解了冥想时听音乐的好处后，作者提倡读者们去尝试一下，F项“贯穿音乐和冥想的旅程是我们都应该尝试的。”符合题意，故选择F项。
56．G
57．D
58．B
59．A
60．F
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了应如何正确对待家庭作业。
56．前一句“Write it down.(写下来)”和后一句“Always be sure to write down all the homework so you won’t forget anything.(一定要把所有的作业都写下来，这样你就不会忘记任何东西。)”表明我们应该记录下家庭作业，G选项“Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework.(准备一个家庭作业笔记本，记录你所有的家庭作业)”符合本段主旨，表示应记录家庭作业。故选G。
57．前一句“Find some where comfortable and quiet to do your homework.(找一个舒适安静的地方做作业)”表示我们应找到安静的做作业的地方，后一句“It will take twice as long to get the homework done.(完成家庭作业要花两倍的时间)”为前一句情况的结果；D选项“Never do your homework in front of the TV.(永远不要在电视机前做作业)”为后一句花两倍时间做作业的原因，符合语境。故选D。
58．本段表示我们应尽快做作业，前一句“Don’t leave homework to the last minute.(不要把作业留到最后一分钟才做)”及后一句“The earlier you start your homework, the sooner you will finish!(你越早开始做作业，就能越早完成)”均表示我们应尽快完成作业；B选项“Start as soon as you get home.(你一回家就开始)”与本段主旨相符。故选B。
59．空处为本段的主旨句。后一句“Think about how long it will take you to complete homework for each subject.(想想你完成每门功课要花多长时间)”表明要规划每门课程作业完成的时间；A选项“Use your time wisely.(合理利用时间)”作为本段主旨句，符合题意。故选A。
60．空前“Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break.(一旦你完成了某一科目的作业，休息一下)”表示我们在完成一门科目的作业后，应适当休息下，且前文“Just make sure it’s short (no more than 15 minutes). Do not turn on the TV, or you’ll never go back and finish your homework. (只要确保时间短（不超过15分钟）。不要打开电视，否则你再也不能回去完成作业了)”提到了如何休息；F选项“After short breaks, return to finish the rest of your homework.(短暂休息后，返回完成其它作业)”表示休息后，应继续完成其它的作业，符合语境和逻辑。故选F。
61．E
62．D
63．C
64．A
65．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文就如何展示自信给出了若干方面的具体建议。
61．由上文“People who release confidence tend to be seen as more capable and trustworthy.(释放自信的人往往被认为更有能力，更值得信赖。)”可知，上文主要讲被认为是有自信的人的好处，再由下文“Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.(幸运的是，在任何情况下，你都可以做一些事情来展现自信。)”可知，作者通过这句话后面再给出建议，那前面应讲有些人缺少自信，所以E项However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.(然而，并非每个人都对自己的能力有信心。)符合语境，However与上文形成转折，not everyone feels confident 和后文 things you can do形成对应。故选E项。
62．根据本段的小标题和上文中的“When you are in a situation where you want to appear confident, it can be helpful to focus on the skills and abilities you feel most confident about.(当你处于一种你想表现出自信的情况下，专注于你最自信的技能和能力会很有帮助。)”可知，这里主要讲你的技能能帮你自信，D项Choose something you know you are good at(选择你知道你擅长的东西)符合语境，其中something you know you are good at与上文the skills and abilities you feel most confident about对应。故选D项。
63．根据下文中后半句“start working on reframing your thoughts to be more positive and optimistic.(开始重新构建你的思想，使之更加积极乐观。)”可知，这里在讲需要重新构建你的思想。而C项If you tend to engage in negative self-talk,(如果你倾向于消极的自言自语，)符合语境，其中negative self-talk下文reframing your thoughts对应。故选C项。
64．本空为主旨句，根据下文中“Looking to confident people you admire, reading inspirational statements, or repeating a motivating mantra(祷告)…The key is to choose realistic role models or statements that reflect achievable goals.(寻找你崇拜的自信的人，阅读鼓舞人心的声明，或重复激励人心的咒语……关键是选择现实的榜样或反映可实现目标的声明。)”可知，这里讲寻找令人鼓舞的人或事。而A项Look for Inspiration.(寻找灵感。)符合语境，其中Inspiration和后文对应。故选A项。
65．由上文“While finding sources of positive inspiration can help you show confidence, it is important to avoid comparing yourself to other people unfavorably.(虽然找到积极的灵感来源可以帮助你展示自信，但避免将自己与他人进行不利的比较是很重要的。)”可知，这里主要讲我们应避免和别人作比较，而G项Whether you are looking at their performance, appearance, or other qualities,(无论你是看他们的表现、外表还是其他品质，)和后文可知，和别人各方面作比较会让你感觉更糟。其中their和上文other people对应。故选G项。
66．E
67．D
68．G
69．F
70．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了食品是我们生活中必不可少的，它不仅供给我们人体所需的能量，而且某些食品还会起到让我们身心七选五
Many people treat “life” as something that happens to them. They think they are the victims. When things go wrong, they think it’s someone else’s fault. However, there are those who are clear on their goals. ____1____ So how can you live a life by design instead of by default (默认)
Set goals and actually achieve them
____2____ “New Year’s Resolutions” are the worst (or best) example of this. It’s easy to set goals, but very few people follow through with them to the end. People who live by design practice the habit of setting goals and actually achieving them. This constant practice is what allows them to set bigger and bigger goals and see them through to completion.
Surround yourself with people you want to be like
Choose your friends carefully. As they say, “____3____” Make sure that the individuals who occupy your life and time share your values. Ideally, these people should even be a little bit ahead of you, forcing you to stretch and continue to grow in the direction you’d like to go.
Don’t be afraid to go your own way
When you go your own way, everyone will tell you that you’re wrong at first. ____4____They will see the life you’ve built for yourself. And they will ask you how you did it.
____5____
In order to get to where you know you can go, you have to say “no” a hundred times more than you say the word “yes”. You must be faithful to yourself and your goal. And the only way to do so is to have a strong sense of self-awareness and discipline.
A．Practice discipline.
B．Everybody sets goals.
C．Don’t go out with others.
D．Some people always stick to goals.
E．You are a reflection of those who you spend the most time with.
F．But when they find actually they are wrong, they will all come back around.
G．When something goes wrong, they are the first to admit where they went wrong.
Everyone wants to perform well at school. Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!
____6____I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worth adding. Pay attention during class.
Taking notes is important. You don’t need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he or she writes on the blackboard, or any special fact you think you might need for a test.____7____ In this way, it will help you learn more effectively by thinking about what you are writing.
Don’t skip school. You will be missing courses.____8____However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures. Also, try not to be late for class. It’s most likely that your teacher won’t appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.
Keep a good attitude (态度) towards things. If you have an “ I don’t care about school or this class” attitude, then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. ____9____
Always ask questions. ____10____ If you don’t understand, ask someone. Read your textbook and notes, and then if that fails, ask a teacher, friend, classmate, parent, etc.
A．Be prepared.
B．Write in your own words.
C．Staying organized will be helpful.
D．Pay attention to what the teacher says.
E．It is true that you could make up the work.
F．There is no shame (羞愧)in needing some help.
G．Try not to laugh when other students make mistakes.
With college starting for freshmen across the country, now is the time to be thinking about money. Why Because for many freshmen, this will really be their first time handling money on their own. ____11____ Here are three of the most important choices, and some amazing tips to go with them.
1. Credit is important, so use it responsibly
____12____ During your first few weeks on campus, you will likely be surrounded with credit card booths and seemingly friendly salespeople. Don’t be tempted to open a credit card just because they tell you it’s cool to do it. ____13____ Ask the salespeople to explain the fine print (附加条款) to you and look for a card with no annual fee, good rewards, and of course — a reasonable interest rate. If they tell you that the offer is only good for that day, just do yourself a favor and walk away.
2.____14____
My best money tip is to start now saving small and gradually increase. The easiest way to start is to save all your coins and deposit every week into a savings account with no ATM card. This seemingly insignificant amount adds up over time and starts the habit of saving.
3. Get a job, but a flexible one.
Getting a job in college is important. ____15____ There are many on-campus jobs out there that allow you to sit down and have limited interactions/responsibilities. Some of these include checking student IDs at a gym or cafeteria, managing a resource center.
A．You can earn “spending money” and even save some to put toward books, supplies, and your student loans.
B．Building credit is important, and so is opening your first credit card.
C．Remember why you’re in college — networking for your future career.
D．My best financial advice for college students is to be smart with your first credit card.
E．Learn to start saving a little each month.
F．These types of work arrangements allow you to make money while also being productive.
G．They will have to pay bills, handle budgets and be faced with financial choices.
Effective time management doesn’t mean doing more things or doing them more quickly. Effective time management means getting more of the important work done in a day, not about getting all work done. In fact ____16____.
Know What’s Important
To manage our time effectively, each of us has to have a clear picture of our personal principles and core values. We need to invest the precious resource of our time in the things that are important to us. That may sound self-centered, but it’s only self-centered if all of our core values are self-centered. ____17____ .
Schedule What’s Important
On a daily or weekly basis, making a “to do” list and scheduling time helps ensure that the important tasks will be completed. ____18____ . In this situation we have to say “no” or “not now” to other’s requests. However, we’d better schedule what’s important first and then try to get to the less important tasks in our remaining time. In this way, we increase the chances that we will accomplish what’s really important.
____19____
There are times of the day when we are most productive, when we are most creative, and when we can be relatively free from the distractions of the world around us. We should identify those times and schedule accordingly. Schedule your most important tasks in the best times for you to do them.
Motivational Tips
If procrastination (拖延) is a problem which makes us anxious all the time, do your most difficult or distasteful task first. ____20____. Divide up large projects into subprojects. It makes them less intimidating, and allows a sense of accomplishment even before the project is complete.
A．Avoid Multitasking
B．Know Your Work Patterns
C．Getting it over with can help reduce anxiety.
D．the best time managers are both effective and efficient.
E．Personally, one of my core values is being helpful to others.
F．There will be times when we simply can’t get everything done.
G．effective time management is even more important than efficient use of our time.
If you haven’t started live stream (网络直播) commerce on social media, maybe you should. ____21____It is growing in popularity, accounting for $200 billion in sales in China and $11 billion in the United States in 2020. Those numbers are only expected to climb.
“Livestream commerce is fast becoming a medium of choice,” said Thomas S. Robertson, a marketing professor. In an article he wrote for Harvard Business Review, he examines the rise of livestream commerce and offers guidance for companies that want to jump on the trend.
____22____We have to look at the evolution of online. It started with text, and over time that became rather boring. Text then became accompanied by imagery, and that was a step forward in building audience engagement. The next step was video, which turns out to be more powerful than imagery in building engagement. After that came livestream. ____23____That’s where we’ve arrived in terms of the evolution of online. It’s become an important means of going to market and selling with certain audiences and under certain conditions.
What should brands be thinking about as they jump into livestream commerce ____24____For example, brands have to choose the right plat form and influence. Is it someone with followings, or a more specialized influence who knows more about a specific category, such as cosmetics or a technology product Brands have to measure success against goals. ____25____It’s not just about making immediate sales. Their objective is to reach new markets, introduce new products，or create a buzz (轰动效应) for the brand. Given their expectations, they are going to track sales outcomes, social media mentions, likes and dislikes.
A．Why is livestream commerce becoming so popular
B．Livestream commerce is the hottest trend in the online business.
C．They must test whether they are able to achieve those goals.
D．The option to buy from the live stream was added shortly afterwards.
E．What is the role of the social media influencer in livestream sales
F．They have to integrate livestream commerce with other marketing strategies.
G．It’s definitely a challenge, even for companies that were built for digital shopping.
How to eat healthily
A lot of people tend to choose a balanced diet in order to keep fit, but being on a healthy diet goes beyond simply eating more fruits and vegetables. You also need to change your mindset about food. ____26____ Do you eat more when you feel stressed Do you reduce your food intake on purpose in order to feel like you are in control If your answer is ‘yes’, then you probably have held a problematic attitude toward food, and the following tips can help you change it.
Find a healthier replacement. ____27____ You could instead go for a walk, take a bath, or call a trusted friend for a chat. Whatever you choose, it should be something that can ease your stress. This may help you no longer feel the need to eat.
____28____ A lot of people believe that eating is an important way to have fun or kill time. The belief is quite common. ____29____ You’d better think carefully about the exact effects the food bodily functions positively or negatively.
Get medical support from professionals. Eating disorders are classified as mental illnesses. And you can’t always just talk yourself into stopping destructive behaviors.____30____
A．Consider food as fuel.
B．Take a hard look at your eating habits.
C．What and how should we eat to be healthy
D．However, you should break this habitual thinking.
E．If you find that you tend to eat unhealthy foods when you’re stressed, find an alternative activity.
F．If you don’t eat regularly, you are going to have an eating disorder, which means you should go to see a medical specialist.
G．If you suspect that you have an eating disorder, whether it’s overeating or undereating, consult a medical specialist and get professional help.
How to stay focused
If you are among those who easily get distracted and are unable to make your way back to studies, the following simple study tips, may help you stay focused.
Set study goals.
First things first. Start with the basics and set your study goals. Ask yourself why you are here, at universities, possibly (like me) having travelled across the country for this opportunity. Having fun is certainly one answer, but not the primary one. ____31____
Make a study timetable.
Once you know what you want, the next step is to prepare a weekly study timetable. Your timetable could include the time you should go to bed, the time you should have your meals, and, most importantly, the time you should spend on studies. There is no hard and fast (非遵守不可得）rule. ___32___ But please try to stick to your study timetable as best as you can.
____33____
I am not asking you to give up all your social activities. ____34____ If someone is asking you to go with them to hang out at the mall when you know you should be studying, tell them you’re busy and let them when would be a better time.
Stay focus on your priorities (优先的事）
___35___ No one else is going to stop you from doing what you want, but you’re the one who will face the results if you fail to meet your goals. Remember you are at school for a reason, and if that reason is lost nothing else will fit well in the question.
A．Learn to say no.
B．Self-help is the key here.
C．But you have to take some brave steps.
D．Knowing your aims completes half the job.
E．Remove anything that can distract you from your work.
F．You will find you’re feeling more confident about your studies.
G．You should of course allow some flexibility depending on how things go.
Dancing is natural and almost any child can dance. However, why do so many people find it hard to dance when they reach their teens or adulthood ____36____
Most people have heard the words Dance like nobody is watching. “ ____37____ When we’re learning something new, we hate having an audience watching our silly mistakes. Actually everyone else is too busy worrying about their own mistakes. Chances are that you’re not the only one struggling with the steps!
We all have patterns of muscle memory. Your body likes doing repetitive movements that it doesn t have to think about. ____38____ Your brain may understand, but it can take a while to direct your limbs to interpret these new and unfamiliar movements. Be patient with yourself and understand it’s the way your body works.
____39____If you’ve never danced before, the complex rhythms and fast footwork of flamenco would be a big challenge as the first dance style. If you’re inflexible, I wouldn’t recommend starting cold with ballet, either. Instead, do some yoga first to get your body used to the new demands ballet will place on it
A lack of rhythm is the biggest obstacle to learning to dance. However, it can be overcome with enough practice. ____40____ Then learn to dance when you begin to feel the beat.Dance can be a very rewarding and enjoyable hobby. Just be patient with yourself and learn to dance
A．It’s human nature to dislike looking foolish
B．You’ll be able to do them almost without thinking.
C．If you have no rhythm, try to master dance steps first.
D．Learning a musical instrument is a good way to learn rhythm.
E．Dance requires you to move your arms and legs in unusual ways.
F．The other possibility is that you picked a style of dance that doesn’t suit you.
G．There are many things that can hold people back when they try to learn dancing.
Will there be an outbreak of bird flu that threatens human Many experts disagree on when or whether a human pandemic (流行病) will occur, but do say there is a chance that the virus could mutate (变异), leading to widespread infection. ____41____Here’s what you need to know to help keep yourself healthy.
Stock up on food, water and household supplies. If there is a bird flu pandemic, you’ll want to minimize your chance of catching it by staying indoors; you might even be required to stay home if the government asks that people remain in quarantine (隔离期). You’d better stock up today on at least two weeks’ essentials such as water, food, emergency and medical supplies. ____42____
Have an outbreak plan. It may feel odd or uncomfortable to talk to family members and loved ones about the worst case-a pandemic case. But when that case strikes, you’ll all be much better off if you have a plan decided on and ready. ____43____Figure out how you would care for them and what your first response and responsibilities would be; this is an especially important conversation to have with those in need of special care.
____44____ Things like keeping a balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting enough rest can help keep you healthy in an outbreak and also keep you from catching the common cold. Particularly in a flu outbreak situation, it will be important to wash our hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Be diligent about covering coughs and sneezes with tissues.
Moreover, know your essential health information such as blood type, allergies, and past or current medical conditions. Make a list of that essential information for all the members of your family. ____45____ And do make sure everyone in your household knows where to find it.
A．Pick up the good habits.
B．Work out regularly to stay slim.
C．It is wise to keep it somewhere safe and visible.
D．Talk with your friends and family about how you’d respond to an epidemic.
E．It’s important to ask yourself these questions before a pandemie occurs.
F．That will help you get through an extended time at home if there is an outbreak.
G．In that case, the best thing you can do right now is to prepare for that possibility.
One of the vital factors of successful job hunting is the job interview, during which creating a good impression is essential for you._____46_____.
There are two rules to remember. One is to present yourself perfectly and stress your areas of competence. Second, listen carefully._____47_____. Notice the interviewer’s interests and relate your comments to them.
The job interview is the time to “sell” yourself by giving examples of experiences you’ve had related to the job and by revealing your good points. It’s a good idea to have a handy job résumé(简历) or a list of school courses that prepare you for the job._____48_____. Do be honest and avoid just using good words on yourself, but show confidence in yourself and your ability to do the job.
_____49_____. They could refer to your lack of an academic degree, a long period of unemployment, or lack of work experience if you are entering a new field. Answer sensitive questions briefly and positively. If you believe that this area presents a real barrier to a job offer, you could be communicating this doubt to the interviewer. Many times, however, an interviewer will ignore these sensitive areas if you have a confident, positive attitude.
The job interview is an important part of the job search, and the attitude and impression can make the interviewer feel “with you” or “against you". Remember that you have the power to create a favourable impression._____50_____.
A．Never let yourself be a big talker
B．Show off your successful experiences
C．Of course, each of us has sensitive areas
D．Get involved in what the interviewer is saying
E．It can give you an advantage over other applicants
F．Ask questions to see whether you do feel qualified for the job
G．Interviewers have the intelligence to recognize genuine interest
Traveling in the same car with several people is an excellent idea, which allows one to save on fuel. In the past, few of us would go to the company or work place together. ____51____We share a car every day with people whom we do not know anything about. We just need to connect to the Internet or use a mobile app to find the perfect transport for us.
____52____It makes practical sense to use tools at our hands to connect with people who would like to share cars together. Tools like mobile apps help contribute to sharing options.
Undoubtedly, carpooling (拼车) is an excellent option to save some money. It also adjusts our monthly budget for other activities, but the truth is that this type of transport is also much better suited to improve the traffic conditions of cities. ____53____
Practically speaking many times, we see heavy traffic but upon further finding we would see many cars with only one passenger in it. Rather than being alone in a heavy traffic situation, why not have passengers ____54____ At the same time, you can also have amazing conversations.
Spending on transportation is part of what we consider to be fixed expenses in a family, whether to move to work, to study or simply because we live in areas far away from the large urban centers.
____55____ It’s specially fit for those who want to spend less on fuel or would love to have an eco-friendly approach for the environment.
A．Carpooling is also fit for long routes.
B．That helps you reduce your fuel cost.
C．However, nowadays it is a bit different.
D．Each passenger can travel for a reduced cost.
E．In today’s digital time we are constantly connected.
F．In these situations, car sharing becomes an excellent option.
G．Moreover, it improves the environment since it means less cars.
It is never too late to develop great study habits. However, starting making some changes is hard. Even if you want to do well enough in school and improve your grades, you’re probably having trouble getting started in the first place! ____56____.
Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Make a schedule of your time. Then decide on good, regular time for studying. ____57____, but it will make you more aware of how you spend your time.
Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable and quiet. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject.
Skim before you read. ____58____. As you preview the material, you get some idea of the passage and how it is organized.
____59____. Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Taking notes helps you remember what the teacher says.
Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. ____60____. Tests provide grades, but they also let you know that you need to spend more time studying.
There are other skills that might help you with your study. Share with your classmates some of the skills you have found to be helpful.
A．Study regularly
B．Make good use of your time in class
C．There are several ways that can help you
D．Develop a positive attitude by setting realistic goals
E．This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems
F．The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t worry too much about a test
G．This means looking over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully
Many of our memory systems are driven by one single, powerful urge: to survive. We seem to have an inborn instinct(本能) to remember routes, so we can navigate our local environments safely. ___61___Ever since we lived in groups, us humans have needed to know who’s “part of the group”, and who isn’t, as a vital part of staying safe. And we’re excellent at remembering things that might put our wellbeing at risk. A recent research study showed that we’re remarkably accurate at recalling anything connected with infection.
In the study, volunteers were shown a set of objects that they would be tested on later. But there was a twist. Some of the items were held by a researcher who was said to have COVID．And guess what ___62___None of the volunteers would ever have to touch those things themselves. But their minds still prioritised them, locking in the information for later—just in case it could keep them safe.
_____63_____When you’ve got something important to remember, why not “tag” it with one of those unpleasant feelings that your brain can’t help holding on to
______64______Picture the bottle, and imagine opening it only to discover that it’s weeks out of date. Think about how it would look—and smell! Thanks to the power of disgust, you’ll have a much better chance of remembering to buy what you need.
Maybe you have to visit the library before it closes. To refresh your memory, visualise the library tables piled high with all the foods you absolutely hate. See if your instinct for self-protection keeps the library in your thoughts more than normally!
And how about learning the password for your credit card by imagining that only the correct buttons on the ATM are safe The first time you type the password, pretend that all the other keys are covered in deadly germs. ______65______
Don’t try this technique too often, though, or you’ll end up always feeling on edge! But when your memory needs a boost a small bit of disgust can be very healthy for your recall.
A．Make use of your drive to survive.
B．And it’s what you can use to your advantage.
C．Keep the “dangerous” pattern on your memory.
D．We’re also naturally talented at recognising faces.
E．Even imaginary dangers can sharpen our memory skills.
F．Worried about forgetting the milk from your shopping list
G．Those “infected” objects proved to be significantly easier to recall.
Can you change your luck
Sometimes, everything seems to go wrong. ____66____. Your back aches. Your cat keeps throwing up. Faced with difficulties large or small, you feel like your life is always taking a turn for the worse. You begin to wonder if you are just an unlucky person.
Don’t be upset.____67____. After studying people who consider themselves lucky or unlucky, he has found that the “lucky” ones make the best use of chance opportunities and have the courage to follow their intuition (直觉) to take them without hesitation.
“If you are relaxed and happy, your world view becomes bigger and you see more opportunities,” he says. “If you’re a flexible person, when those opportunities come in, you’ll make the most of them.____68____, but often they change the course depending on bow the wind is going.”
Lucky people also expect good things and can turn bad experiences into good. “They tend to be—no surprise—optimistic people, and they also recover from the bad things that happen,” Wiseman says.“If bad things happen, they think, ‘OK, it could have been worse’.”
____69____“Each night before you go to bed, spend about 30 seconds writing down a good thing that’s happened that day, or a sense of appreciation for friends or family or health, or a negative thing that’s no longer happening,” Wiseman says.
Also, don’t be a person of habit. Take a different route when walking, watch a different TV programme, speak to different people. ____70____ And then keep your eyes open and get whatever opportunities might arise.
A．You’re passed over for a job
B．Even small changes can be effective
C．Lucky people know where they’re heading
D．The lucky ones regularly list things they are grateful to have
E．There are some methods you can follow to change your luck
F．Professor Wiseman believes there are steps to improve your luck
G．As for specific activities, you can focus on the positive by keeping a “luck diary”
The post-vacation syndrome (综合症) affects the majority of students. ___71___ Symptoms can last a few days, a week, or up to 15 days. Here are some tips that will help you manage it.
Ease into your schedule
After a long vacation, it is necessary to plan the schedule. The ideal is to fulfill your schedule 100%, but you must be realistic: be flexible during the first weeks and do not arrange your schedule too tight. ___72___
Start with small goals
Starting with small tasks will allow you to achieve small objectives and gain satisfaction with what has been completed. Always, now more than ever, it’s important to break down big goals into small daily or weekly goals to motivate you to keep going.
Make your space free from distractions
___73___ Rearrange your study area, put it in order, and avoid wasting hours on mobile phones. Remember that, after a distraction, it takes us an average of 25 minutes to refocus on what we were doing.
Maintain leisure activities
Experts recommend not to return suddenly to studies but to do it a few days before to adapt schedules, routines and even diet. During the first days, it will also help you to maintain some leisure activities. ___74___
Rest to be more productive
It is likely that, during your vacations, you have slept in a disorderly way: some days little and other days more than 12 hours. To get back into the routine, you need to get back to sleep in an orderly and sufficient way. ___75___ Sleeping 8 hours a day will help you improve your attention and concentration and consolidate (巩固) the knowledge acquired during the day.
A．Stop yourself from being distracted by any noise.
B．Your mind and body need time to adjust back to the routine.
C．It’s time for you to avoid being distracted during your study time.
D．Sport, for example, will help reduce stress, and release muscle and mental tension.
E．We must accept that the holidays are over and face the new semester with optimism.
F．One way to adapt is to go to bed earlier and progressively advance the wake-up time.
G．Its most common symptoms are psychological discomfort and difficulty concentrating.
Sometimes, online learning has become an increasingly popular option for many people. Virtual learning offers flexible, convenient learning, but it also requires discipline, motivation. and effective organizational and time management skills.____76____
Have a stable, reliable internet connection
A reliable internet connection is vital You want to avoid being disconnected, especially during live teaching, such as webinars or workshops.____77____It’s also worthwhile connecting your computer directly to modem, rather than relying on Wi-Fi, which can be less stable.
____78____
Make sure that you are aware of any specific software or hardware equipment that you may need before committing to starting an online course. If your course has assignments that need to be turned in, investing in a physical or cloud-based back-up system might be worthwhile. Try to back up your work regularly to avoid any accidents.
Get organized
Organization is key to successful online learning, Creating a study plan will help you meet deadlines and work around your existing commitments and responsibilities Create a calendar which includes all your deadlines and important course dates. Then create a realistic weekly schedule that you can stick to. Make sure you factor in some extra time for any unexpected delays Seating yourself time limits can help make study sessions more manageable.____79____
Participate in online discursions
Online learning doesn’t have to be — and shouldn’t be — a solitary experience. Take opportunities to engage with fellow learners during online discussions of group activities.____80____ Exchanging contact information with other learners can help you develop a personal learning network that persists beyond the current course.
A．Check all technical requirements.
B．Choose a space where there are few distraction
C．Try to take a break away from your study space.
D．Equally, to-do lists can help you to stay on top of your tasks.
E．These engagements can help you get the mast cut of your course.
F．Invest in extra signal shooters to improve home internet connection.
G．Here are some tips to help make the most of online learning experience.
Ready to upgrade your usual walk around the park for a hike in the wild ____81____So, before you set off, here’s some tips and recommendations.
Choose your trail (小路). Are you up for a climb or would you prefer more of an easier walk Consider things like the amount of time you have for your hike, as well as the distance and difficulty level. Be sure to do plenty of research and map out your start and end points. ____82____ Check the weather forecast. There’s no such thing as bad weather if you’ve come prepared! So checking the weather forecast in advance is vital. ____83____For a sunny hike, a baseball cap adds a sporty edge to your hiking outfit while keeping the sun from your eyes.
____84____A well-packed backpack can make-or-break the experience of your hike. Fill your water container and store up energy-increasing snacks to keep you going on your trail. A first aid kit and map are also worth popping in your bag, too. Before you pack, it’s important to choose a good quality backpack that’s lightweight and comfortable.
Layer up. Wondering what to wear on a hike ____85____This three-layer system includes a base layer next to your skin, an adjustable layer on top and an outer shell to protect you from water and wind. Hopefully you won’t be battling the elements too much, but layering up with light clothes means you can stay on the trail with a smile on your face.
A．Pack your necessities in a quality backpack.
B．You want to keep your backpack as light as possible.
C．In case of rain, a waterproof jacket should be on your checklist.
D．Lightweight shoes are a good balance between support and stability.
E．And don’t forget to let someone know your trail if you’re hiking alone.
F．Expert hikers suggest a three-layer approach to dressing well for a rough day.
G．Preparation is key to the difference between a good hike and an unforgettable one.
“Work hard, play hard” is a commonly used phrase that refers to having a good work-life balance.____86____Here are some tips you can use to implement the work hard, play hard approach.
Assess how you spend your free time
Estimate how much free time you have each week and then make a list of the different activities you typically do outside of work. For a more accurate assessment, consider tracking how you spend your free time over the next week by keeping a log of your daily activities.____87____This can help you identify areas for improvement and make smarter decisions about how you spend your free time in the future.
Make a list of things that interest you
Consider what hobbies, topics and activities interest you.____88____Write these interests down so you have a list you can reference in the future. Then when you find yourself with a little free time, consult your list to see if there’s an interesting hobby or activity you might enjoy. This can help you use your free time more intentionally to create meaningful experiences outside of work.____89____
____90____
While many people keep a schedule for work, scheduling your play time can also be beneficial. You can use a calendar or scheduling software to block off the times you plan to spend on work. Then, consider what personal goals you have for the week, what habits you would like to implement and what activities you might enjoy. You can create a list to help you stay organized.
A．Schedule your work time and your play time.
B．Identify your work goals and reward yourself for achieving them.
C．It can also help you learn new skills, decrease stress and improve your self-esteem.
D．If you want to strive to achieve a healthy work-life balance by embracing this lifestyle, adopting the work hard, play hard lifestyle may benefit you.
E．For example, if you want to write a novel this year, you might set a daily or weekly word count goal to help you track your progress.
F．At the end of the week, reflect on how much time you spent on hobbies, activities or interests that bring you joy.
G．Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, play tennis or learn to play the piano.
Say Goodbye to Post-holiday Syndrome
You’ve spent countless days waking up late, enjoying watching your favorite TV shows and lying on the beach.____91____ It’s time to go back to work. Here are some tips to make the shift from vacation to work smoother.
Tidy up your work-space first.
Chances are you’ll be greeted by piles of unopened mail, files, and other office items sitting on your desk.____92____ The longer you wait, the more likely these items will be sitting around your desk later in the week.
____93____
You may feel the urge to work on three different things at the same time in order to catch up on work. However, this is not the most efficient approach. Instead, you should make a point to focus your mind and to only work on one item or task at a time.
Remove unnecessary distractions.
It’s incredibly important to get serious about cutting out obvious distractions. This way, you can catch up on things efficiently without being bothered every five minutes.____94____
Make plans to enjoy yourself the first week back.
____95____ Scheduling a lunch date or two with friends can make the week back seem a bit less painful. Treat yourself to your favorite drink at the local cafe during your coffee break.
It may take several days for you to finally get readjusted and that’s perfectly fine. Stay calm, focused and relaxed. You’ll be back to your old routine at work before you know it.
A．Do one thing at a time.
B．Make a list of tasks based on their importance.
C．Then you suddenly come to an uncomfortable realization.
D．So it’s a good idea to pay less attention to these items.
E．You’re back at work, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself.
F．Rather than ignoring these items, take a few minutes to process them.
G．Switch off your cell phone, and close out of any social media accounts.
Four Ways to Help Your Child Focus
Trouble focusing can be a long-term or short-term challenge.____96____It also impacts everyday life. You can’t always change the circumstances that make it hard to focus. But there are ways to help your child cut through distractions(分心事)and get things done.
Jump right into projects. The longer you put off starting a task, the harder it can be to focus on it. That goes for projects for school and around the house.____97____To make it easier to get started, try breaking tasks into smaller pieces. The important thing is not to delay getting started.
Limit directions to one or two at a time. When kids struggle with focus, it can be hard for them to listen to, remember, and follow through on(贯彻到底)directions. ____98____Let’s say it’s time for homework. You might tell your child to check the assignment book, get out the right materials, and start working. If that’s too much for your child to focus on and keep in mind, break it down into single steps.
____99____While you may want to concentrate on a particular task, sometimes you get stuck and your brain needs something fresh to focus on. Try switching to other tasks or something kids love to do, which can help their minds stay sharp and productive for a longer period.
Be open to what works. ____100____On the contrary, others do better with noise. That’s why it’s important to ask kids what works best for them. May be your child wants to listen to music while doing homework. Give it a try and see how it goes.
A．Switch tasks.
B．Try mindfulness.
C．Either way,it makes learning hard.
D．Some people need total quiet to focus.
E．Don’t just let the words pass over you.
F．So try not to overload your child with too many directions at once.
G．That doesn’t mean your child has to do everything at once, though.
参考答案：
1．G
2．B
3．E
4．F
5．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何设立自己的目标。
1．根据上文“However, there are those who are clear on their goals.(然而，也有一些人对自己的目标很清楚)”可知，本句是对上文进一步解释阐明，内容存在转折对比关系，故G选项“当事情出错时，他们是第一个承认出错的人”符合语境，故选G。
2．根据后文““New Year’s Resolutions” are the worst (or best) example of this. It’s easy to set goals, but very few people follow through with them to the end. People who live by design practice the habit of setting goals and actually achieving them. This constant practice is what allows them to set bigger and bigger goals and see them through to completion.( “新年决心”是最糟糕（或最好）的例子。设定目标很容易，但很少有人能坚持到底。以设计为生活准则的人养成了设定目标并实际实现目标的习惯。这种持续的练习使他们能够设定越来越大的目标，并完成它们)”可知，此处应讲述的是目标的设定。故B选项“每个人都有目标”符合语境，故选B。
3．根据后文“Make sure that the individuals who occupy your life and time share your values.(确保那些占据你生活和时间的人和你有同样的价值观)”可知，本段讲述认真挑选身边的朋友，空处表达择友的原因，故E选项“你是那些和你相处时间最长的人的反映”符合语境，故选E。
4．根据前文“everyone will tell you that you’re wrong at first. (所有人一开始会告诉你你是错的)”以及后文“They will see the life you’ve built for yourself. And they will ask you how you did it. (他们会看到你为自己打造的生活。他们会问你是怎么做到的)”可知，前后文存在转折对比关系，故空格处与前文存在转折关系，故F选项“但是当他们发现自己错了的时候，他们都会回来的”符合语境，故选F。
5．根据本段内容“In order to get to where you know you can go, you have to say “no” a hundred times more than you say the word “yes”. You must be faithful to yourself and your goal. And the only way to do so is to have a strong sense of self-awareness and discipline.(为了到达你知道你能到达的地方，你必须说“不”比说“是”多一百倍。你必须忠于自己和你的目标。而要做到这一点，唯一的方法就是要有强烈的自我意识和自律性)”可知，本段主要强调了自律性。故A选项“练习自律”符合语境，故选A。
6．D
7．B
8．E
9．G
10．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何成为尖子生的方法。
6．下文“I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. (我无法再强调关注老师教你的内容是多么重要)”说明本段强调要关注老师讲的内容。由此可知，选项D“注意老师说的话。”能够概括本段主题。故选D项。
7．上文“You don’t need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he or she writes on the blackboard, or any special fact you think you might need for a test. (你不需要记下老师说的每一个单词，而是记下他或她在黑板上写的内容，或者你认为考试可能需要的某些特殊的内容)”说明你不要把老师的话都记下来，要按照自己的需要写笔记。由此可知，选项B“用你自己的话写。”承接上文，建议用自己的话写笔记。故选B项。
8．上文“You will be missing courses. (你将错过课程)”说明你会错过课程。由此可知，选项E“你确实可以弥补这项工作。”承接上文，引出下文“However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures. (然而，你会有更多的工作，并且你已经错过了讲座)”说明虽然错过的课程可以弥补，但是这会造成你增添更多的工作。故选E项。
9．上文“Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. (对老师和其他学生保持尊重的态度)”谈到对老师同学要保持尊重的态度。由此可知，选项G“当其他学生犯错时，尽量不要嘲笑。”承接上文，具体介绍怎样去尊重同学。故选G项。
10．下文“If you don’t understand, ask someone. (如果你不理解，请询问他人)”说明如果有困难就要寻求他人帮助。由此可知，选项F“需要帮助并不可耻。”说明如有需要，寻求帮助是正确的，引导下文。故选F项。
11．G
12．D
13．B
14．E
15．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了大学新生都需要懂的三条理财要点
11．根据上文“Because for many freshmen, this will really be their first time handling money on their own.(因为对于很多大一新生来说，这将是他们第一次独自理财)”可知，G. They will have to pay bills, handle budgets and be faced with financial choices.(他们必须自己支付账单，处理预算，还将面临财务选择)能够承接上文，这些都是新生独自理财的常见问题。故选G。
12．根据本段小标题1.Credit is important, so use it responsibly(1.信用很重要，所以要负责任地使用它)可知，这是作者给出的第一条理财建议。根据下文“During your first few weeks on campus, you will likely be surrounded with credit card booths and seemingly friendly salespeople. Don’t be tempted to open a credit card just because they tell you it’s cool to do it.(在校园的最初几周，你可能会被信用卡展位和看似友好的销售人员包围。不要因为他们告诉你开信用卡很酷就想开信用卡)”可知，此处讲到信用卡的开通。由此可知，D. My best financial advice for college students is to be smart with your first credit card.(对于大学生来说，我最好的理财建议就是聪明地使用你的第一张信用卡)能够呼应标题，开启下文，符合语境。故选D。
13．根据上文“Don’t be tempted to open a credit card just because they tell you it’s cool to do it.(不要因为他们告诉你开信用卡很酷就想开信用卡)”及下文“Ask the salespeople to explain the fine print (附加条款) to you and look for a card with no annual fee, good rewards, and of course — a reasonable interest rate. If they tell you that the offer is only good for that day, just do yourself a favor and walk away.(请销售人员向您解释详细信息，并寻找一张没有年费、有丰厚回报的卡，当然还有合理的利率。如果他们告诉你，这个提议只适用于当天，那就帮自己一个忙，然后走开)”可知，不要随意开通信用卡，要慎重对待自己的第一张信用卡。由此可知，B. Building credit is important, and so is opening your first credit card.(建立信用很重要，办理你的第一张信用卡也同样重要)能够呈上启下，同时呼应本段小标题。故选B。
14．根据下文“My best money tip is to start now saving small and gradually increase.(我最好的省钱建议是现在就开始小额储蓄，然后逐渐增加)”可知，本段讲述的是学会存钱。由此可知，E. Learn to start saving a little each month. (学会开始每个月都存一点)适合作本段小标题，符合语境。故选E。
15．根据上文“Getting a job in college is important.(在大学找一份工作很重要)”可知，此处建议在大学里找工作。由此可知，A. You can earn “spending money” and even save some to put toward books, supplies, and your student loans. (你可以赚到“花的钱”，甚至可以存一些钱用来买书、买用品和支付学生贷款)能够承接上文，这正是找工作会带来的积极结果，符合语境。故选A。
16．G
17．E
18．F
19．B
20．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何进行有效的时间管理。
16．根据空处上句“Effective time management means getting more of the important work done in a day, not about getting all work done.(有效的时间管理是指在一天中完成更多重要的工作，而不是做完所有的工作)”可知，G项“effective time management is even more important than efficient use of our time.(有效的时间管理比有效地利用我们的时间更重要)”与之话题一致，符合语境，且effective time management是词句复现。故选G项。
17．根据空处上句“That may sound self-centered, but it’s only self-centered if all of our core values are self-centered.(这听起来可能以自我为中心，但只有当我们所有的核心价值观都以自我为中心时，这才是以自我为中心)”可知，E选项“Personally, one of my core values is being helpful to others.(就我个人而言，我的核心价值观之一是乐于助人)”是对上句的具体解释，其中core values为词句复现。故选E项。
18．根据空处下句“In this situation we have to say “no” or “not now” to other’s requests.(在这种情况下，我们必须对别人的要求说“不”或“现在不行”)”可知，此处是对F选项“There will be times when we simply can’t get everything done.(有时我们根本无法完成所有的事情)”的具体措施，告知我们遇到完不成的事情时，该怎样去处理。故选F项。
19．根据倒数第二段一、二句“There are times of the day when we are most productive, when we are most creative, and when we can be relatively free from the distractions of the world around us. We should identify those times and schedule accordingly.(一天中有些时候是我们最有效率、最有创造力的时候，也是我们相对不受周围世界干扰的时候。我们应该确定这些时间并制定相应的计划)”可知，本段主要是要告诉我们要了解自己的时间，并据此制定相应的计划。所以B选项“Know Your Work Patterns(了解你的工作模式)”作为小标题最为合适。故选B项。
20．根据空处上句“If procrastination (拖延) is a problem which makes us anxious all the time, do your most difficult or distasteful task first. (如果拖延症是一个让我们一直焦虑的问题，那就先做你最困难或最讨厌的任务)”可知，C选项“Getting it over with can help reduce anxiety.(把它做完有助于减少焦虑)”中的anxiety与上句的anxious相呼应，代词it指代上一句中“your most difficult or distasteful task”。故选C项。
21．B
22．A
23．D
24．F
25．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了直播带货兴起的原因并提供了进入该行业的一些建议。
21．由上文“If you haven’t started live stream commerce on social media, maybe you should.(如果你还没有在社交媒体上开始直播带货，也许你应该这样做。)”和下文“It is growing in popularity, accounting for $200 billion in sales in China and $11 billion in the United States in 2020.(它越来越受欢迎，2020年在中国的销售额为2000亿美元，在美国的销售额为110亿美元。)”可知，此空起到承上启下的作用，上一句引出直播带货这个话题，后一句介绍了这一模式的销售额，说明直播带货这一模式很火爆。B选项“Livestream commerce is the hottest trend in the online business.(直播带货是在线商业中最热门的趋势。)”符合语境。故选B。
22．由后文“We have to look at the evolution of online.(我们必须看看在线模式的演变。)”和后文的内容可知，这一段主要在讲述了直播带货这一模式是如何兴起并变得流行的。A选项“Why is livestream commerce becoming so popular (为什么直播商业变得如此流行？)”符合语境，可以引出下文。故选A。
23．由上文“After that came livestream.(之后是直播。)”和后文“That’s where we’ve arrived in terms of the evolution of online.(这就是我们在网络发展方面所取得的成就。)”可知，上文提到在线模式发展到了直播，后文提到这就是目前我们所取得的成就，因此空格处应该是有了直播之后的发展，也就是文中提到的直播带货。D选项“The option to buy from the live stream was added shortly afterwards.(不久之后，就添加了从直播中购买的选项。)”符合语境，起到了承上启下的作用。故选D。
24．由上文“What should brands be thinking about as they jump into livestream commerce (当品牌进入直播带货时，他们应该考虑什么？)”和后文“For example, brands have to choose the right plat form and influence.(例如，品牌必须选择正确的平台和影响力。)”可知，首句提出品牌在进入直播带货这一行业之前需要考虑哪些问题，后文提出了相应的建议，所以空格处应该是作者认为这些品牌该如何做。F选项“They have to integrate livestream commerce with other marketing strategies.(他们必须将直播商业与其他营销策略相结合。)”中的They指的就是上文提到的brands，此选项符合语境。故选F。
25．由上文“Brands have to measure success against goals.(品牌必须用目标来衡量成功。)”和后文“It’s not just about making immediate sales. Their objective is to reach new markets, introduce new products，or create a buzz for the brand.(这不仅仅是即时销售。他们的目标是开拓新市场，推出新产品，或为品牌制造轰动。)”可知，上文提到了用goals来衡量成功，也就是是否实现了目标。C选项“They must test whether they are able to achieve those goals.(他们必须测试自己是否能够实现这些目标。)”中的goals与上文相对应，符合语境。故选C。
26．B
27．E
28．A
29．D
30．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。仅仅吃更多的水果和蔬菜是无法实现健康的饮食的，还需要改变对食物的观念，可以通过寻找健康的替代品，向专业人士寻找医疗支持等等方法改变态度。
26．上文“You also need to change your mindset about food.(你还需要改变你对食物的看法)”提到要改变对饮食的看法来保持饮食均衡，下文提到一些问题“Do you eat more when you feel stressed Do you reduce your food intake on purpose in order to feel like you are in control If your answer is ‘yes’, then you probably have held a problematic attitude toward food(当你感到有压力时，你会吃得更多吗 你是否有意减少食物的摄入量，以让自己感觉一切尽在掌握 如果你的回答是肯定的，那么你对食物的态度很可能是有问题的)”，说明要认真想想一些有关饮食均衡的问题，因此推断B项“认真审视一下你的饮食习惯。”符合语境。故选B。
27．根据段落标题“Find an healthier replacement(找一个更健康的替代物)”可知，本段主要讲找替代物，E项中的“find an alternative activity”呼应标题。因此推断E项“如果你发现你在有压力时倾向于吃不健康的食物，找另一种活动来替代”符合语境。下文列举了一些活动。故选E。
28．空处为段落标题。根据下文“A lot of people believe that eating is an important way to have fun or kill time. The belief is quite common.(很多人认为吃是一种重要来获得乐趣或消磨时间的方式。这种想法很普遍)”和“You’d better think carefully about the exact effects the food bodily functions positively or negatively.(你最好仔细考虑食物对身体功能的确切影响是积极的还是消极的)”可推断，本段讲述仔细考虑食物的功能，因此推断A项“把食物看作燃料”为最佳标题。故选A。
29．根据上文“A lot of people believe that eating is an important way to have fun or kill time. The belief is quite common.(很多人认为吃是一种重要来获得乐趣或消磨时间的方式。这种想法很常见)”和下文“You’d better think carefully about the exact effects the food bodily functions positively or negatively.(你最好仔细考虑食物对身体功能的确切影响是积极的还是消极的)”可知，认为吃是享乐、消磨时间的观点是常见的，但是要对这种进食行为进行仔细的思考。可以推断，空格处要表达的意思是要打破之前的这种认识。因此推断D项“但是，你应该打破这个认知习惯”符合语境。故选D。
30．根据段落标题“Get medical support from professionals.(寻求专业人士的医疗支持)”和前文“Eating disorders are classified as mental illnesses. And you can’t always just talk yourself into stopping destructive behaviors.(饮食失调被归类为精神疾病。你不能总是说服自己停止破坏性的行为)”可知，本段主要讲的是饮食紊乱被归类为精神紊乱，要从专业人士那里寻找医疗支持。G项中的“go to see a medical specialist”呼应前文，因此推断G项“如果你怀疑自己患有饮食失调，无论是暴饮暴食还是吃得太少，都要咨询医学专家并获得专业的帮助”符合语境。故选G。
31．D
32．G
33．A
34．C
35．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何保持专注。
31．本段小标题是“Set study goals.(设定学习目标。)”，空前说“Ask yourself why you are here, at universities, possibly (like me) having travelled across the country for this opportunity. Having fun is certainly one answer, but not the primary one.(问问你自己，为什么你会在这里，在大学里，可能(像我一样)为了这个机会走遍全国。享受乐趣当然是一个答案，但不是主要答案。)”，因此空格处应该是关于知道自己的目标的相关内容，D选项“Knowing your aims completes half the job.(知道你的目标就完成了一半的工作。)”说明了知道自己的目标的重要性，因此符合本段语境，故选D。
32．空前说“There is no hard and fast (非遵守不可得）rule.(没有硬性规定。)”，因此空格处应该说要有灵活性，G选项“You should of course allow some flexibility depending on how things go.(当然，你应该根据事情的发展允许一些灵活性。)”说明了要有灵活性，和空前的“硬性规定”相对应，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
33．空格处是本段小标题，根据空格下方的“I am not asking you to give up all your social activities.(我不是要你放弃所有的社交活动。)”和“If someone is asking you to go with them to hang out at the mall when you know you should be studying, tell them you’re busy and let them when would be a better time.(如果有人在你知道你应该学习的时候让你和他们一起去商场，告诉他们你很忙，告诉他们什么时候是更好的时间。)”可知，本段是关于拒绝他人的邀请的，A选项“Learn to say no.(学会说不。)”说明了要学会拒绝别人，概括了本段内容，可作为小标题，故选A。
34．空前说“I am not asking you to give up all your social activities.(我不是要你放弃所有的社交活动。)”，空后说“If someone is asking you to go with them to hang out at the mall when you know you should be studying, tell them you’re busy and let them when would be a better time.(如果有人在你知道你应该学习的时候让你和他们一起去商场，告诉他们你很忙，告诉他们什么时候是更好的时间。)”，因此空格处应说你应该采取一些行动，也就是要勇敢说不，C选项“But you have to take some brave steps.(但你必须采取一些勇敢的步骤。)”说明了要勇敢说不，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
35．空后说“No one else is going to stop you from doing what you want, but you’re the one who will face the results if you fail to meet your goals.(没有人会阻止你去做你想做的事，但如果你无法实现目标，你就是那个要面对结果的人。)”，空格处应该说没人能帮助你自己，B选项“Self-help is the key here.(自助是这里的关键。)”说明了要自己帮助自己，其中的“Self-help”和空后的“No one else”相对应，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选B。
36．G
37．A
38．E
39．F
40．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。跳舞可以是一种非常有益和愉快的爱好。然而，为什么很多人在十几岁或成年后发现跳舞很难呢 本文对此做出了相应的解释，并对如何学会跳舞做了介绍。
36．空前一句提出问题“However, why do so many people find it hard to dance when they reach their teens or adulthood (然而，为什么这么多人在十几岁或成年后发现很难跳舞？)”可知，此空处做出回答，G项“There are many things that can hold people back when they try to learn dancing.(这里有许多事情会阻碍人们在尝试学习舞蹈时退缩。)”对空前的问题做出回答，符合题意。故选G项。
37．根据空后一句“When we’re learning something new, we hate having an audience watching our silly mistakes.(当我们学习新东西时，我们讨厌让观众看到我们愚蠢的错误。)”可知，不喜欢看上去愚蠢是人类的天性，因此人们都会讨厌有观众观看自己犯愚蠢的错误，该内容与A项“It’s human nature to dislike looking foolish(不喜欢看起来愚蠢是人类的天性)”内容吻合。故选A项。
38．空后一句“Your brain may understand, but it can take a while to direct your limbs to interpret these new and unfamiliar movements.(你的大脑也许能理解，但引导你的肢体来解释这些新的和不熟悉的动作可能需要一段时间。)”中的内容，指代的恰好是E项中“…to move your arms and legs in unusual ways(……以不寻常的方式移动你的胳膊和腿)”。故选E项。
39．空后面的“If you’ve never danced before, the complex rhythms and fast footwork of flamenco would be a big challenge as the first dance style.”与F项“The other possibility is that you picked a style of dance that doesn’t suit you.”内容相吻合。故选F项。
40．分析段落结构以及空后句子“Then learn to dance when you begin to feel the beat.(然后当你开始感觉到节拍时学习跳舞。)”中的then可知，此空处选择的内容与Then相呼应，而C项“If you have no rhythm, try to master dance steps first.(如果你没有节奏，试着先掌握舞步。)”中的first与then正好相呼应。故选C项。
41．G
42．F
43．D
44．A
45．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者就如何做好计划预防传染病的感染提出了一些建议。
41．上文“Many experts disagree on when or whether a human pandemic (大流行病) will occur，but do say there is a chance that the virus could mutate (变异)，leading to widespread infection．（许多专家对人类大流行何时或是否会发生意见不一，但确实表示，病毒有可能发生变异，导致广泛感染。）”可知，专家认为可能会变异，导致广泛感染。故选项G“In that case, the best thing you can do right now is to prepare for that possibility.（在这种情况下，您现在最好的办法就是为这种可能性做准备。）”建议读者做好准备预防感染，符合语境。故选G项。
42．根据上文“You’d better stock up today on at least two weeks’ essentials such as water, food, emergency and medical supplies.（今天你最好储备至少两周的必需品，如水、食物、急救和医疗用品。）”可知，此处建议读者做好储备工作；选项F“That will help you get through an extended time at home if there is an outbreak.（如果爆发的话，这将帮助您延长在家的时间。）”与上文过渡自然，符合语境。故选F项。
43．上文“Have an outbreak plan.（就应对爆发，做一个计划。）”表明本段旨在建议读者提前做应对计划。下文“Figure out how you would care for them and what your first response and responsibilities would be; this is an especially important conversation to have with those in need of special care.（弄清楚你会如何照顾他们，你的第一反应和责任是什么；这是与需要特别照顾的人进行的一次特别重要的谈话。）”指出计划内容包含和家人朋友进行一次谈话。而选项D“Talk with your friends and family about how you’d respond to an epidemic.（与您的朋友和家人讨论您如何应对这种流行病。）”则也指出与家人朋友讨论这一流行病，与前后文联系紧密。故选D项。
44．下文“Things like keeping a balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting enough rest can help keep you healthy in an outbreak and also keep you from catching the common cold.（保持均衡的饮食、定期锻炼和充足的休息可以帮助你在疾病爆发时保持健康，也可以防止你患上普通感冒。）”可知，此处建议读者保持均衡饮食，定期锻炼，充足休息等健康的生活习惯促进身体健康。选项A“Pick up the good habits.（养成好习惯。）”则笼统概述养成好习惯，下文的具体习惯则是分述，前后联系密切。故选A项。
45．上文“Make a list of that essential information for all the members of your family（为你的所有家庭成员列出一份重要信息清单。）”可知此处建议读者做一个重要信息清单。下文“And do make sure everyone in your household knows where to find it.（并确保您家中的每个人都知道在哪里可以找到它）”仍然在讨论这一份信息清单。选项C“It is wise to keep it somewhere safe and visible.（将其放置在安全可见的地方是明智的。）”同样讨论该清单放置的地方，与上下文联系紧密。故选C项。
46．E
47．D
48．A
49．C
50．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。说明留下好印象的重要性，并提出关于在面试时留下好印象的一些建议。
46．上文“One of the vital factors of successful job hunting is the job interview, during which creating a good impression is essential for you.（求职成功的关键因素之一就是工作面试，在这其中创造一个好的印象尤为重要）”说明了创造好印象的重要性，与空格处构成因果关系说明留下好印象重要性的原因，且E项中的“It”指代前一句中的“creating a good impression.”。故选E项。
47．上文“ Notice the interviewer’s interests and relate your comments to them.(注意面试官的兴趣爱好并且把你的评论和它们相结合)”说明要积极与面试官互动参与对话，D项“参与面试官的对话”符合题意。故选D项。
48．下文“Do be honest and avoid just using good words on yourself, but show confidence in yourself and your ability to do the job.(一定要诚实，不要只说好话，而要对自己和你的工作能力表现出信心)”说明面试的时候一定要实话实说，与空格处构成转折关系，A项“千万不要让自己做一个夸夸其谈的人”符合题意。故选A项。
49．下文“They could refer to your lack of an academic degree, a long period of unemployment, or lack of work experience if you are entering a new field. (他们可能指的是你没有学位,长期失业，或者是你刚进入一个新领域时缺乏工作经验)”说明了C选项中“sensitive area”的具体内容，是对空格处的解释说明。故选C项。
50．上文“Remember that you have the power to create a favourable impression.(记得你有能力去创造受欢迎的印象)”与首段呼应再次强调留下好印象的重要性，与空格处构成因果关系，创造好印象是因为面试官有能力去识别真正的兴趣。故选G项。
51．C
52．E
53．G
54．B
55．F
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了随着拼车软件的普及，现在拼车越来越流行，拼车不仅降低出行成本，而且对环境也有好处。
51．C选项“然而，如今情况有所不同。”与上文“In the past, few of us would go to the company or work place together. (在过去，我们中很少有人会一起去公司或工作场所)”形成转折关系，引出下文“We share a car every day with people whom we do not know anything about. (我们每天与我们并不了解的人共享一辆车)”讲现在大家愿意拼车的现象。故选C项。
52．由下文“It makes practical sense to use tools at our hands to connect with people who would like to share cars together. Tools like mobile apps help contribute to sharing options. (使用我们手中的工具与希望共享汽车的人建立联系是有实际意义的。移动应用程序等工具有助于共享选项)”可知，此段主要讲述如今的数字技术非常有利于拼车，E选项“在今天的数字时代，我们不断地联系在一起。”切题。故选E项。
53．由上文“It also adjusts our monthly budget for other activities, but the truth is that this type of transport is also much better suited to improve the traffic conditions of cities. (它还调整了我们每月的其他活动预算，但事实是，这种交通方式也更适合改善城市的交通状况)”可知，G选项“此外，它改善了环境，因为它意味着更少的汽车。”承接上文讲拼车对城市的好处。故选G项。
54．由上文“Rather than being alone in a heavy traffic situation, why not have passengers (与其在交通拥挤的情况下独自一人，为什么不多些乘客呢)”可知，B选项“这有助于降低燃油成本。”承接上文讲交通拥堵情况下，你与他人拼车的好处，该空和下文“At the same time, you can also have amazing conversations. (同时，你也可以进行精彩的对话)”是并列关系，都在讲拼车的好处。故选B项。
55．由上文“Spending on transportation is part of what we consider to be fixed expenses in a family, whether to move to work, to study or simply because we live in areas far away from the large urban centers. (交通开支是我们认为家庭固定开支的一部分，无论是工作、学习，还是仅仅因为我们居住在远离大城市中心的地区)”和下文“It’s specially fit for those who want to spend less on fuel or would love to have an eco-friendly approach for the environment. (它特别适合那些希望在燃料上花费更少或希望采用环保方法的人)”可知，对于工作、学习或居住区远的人来说，拼车是个好选择，有诸多好处，F选项“在这些情况下，汽车共享成为一个很好的选择。”切题。故选F项。
56．C
57．E
58．G
59．B
60．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在学校里养成好的学习习惯。
56．根据上文“It is never too late to develop great study habits. However, starting making some changes is hard. Even if you want to do well enough in school and improve your grades, you’re probably having trouble getting started in the first place! (养成良好的学习习惯永远不晚。然而，开始做出一些改变是困难的。即使你想在学校做得足够好，提高你的成绩，你很可能一开始就有困难!)”可知想要提高成绩是困难的，后文各段首句给出了具体方法让你形成良好的学习习惯，空白承上启下，只要通过正确方法养成良好习惯，就能提高成绩，即以以下是具体方法，C项“有几种方法可以帮助您”切题。故选C项。
57．根据上文“Make a list of your weekly tasks.(把你每周的任务列出来。)”，后文“but it will make you more aware of how you spend your time.(但它会让你更清楚地意识到自己是如何利用时间的)”讲这样做的好处可知，空白处要承接上文，又要与后文是转折关系，所以应该填的是周计划存在的缺点，E项“这个每周计划可能不能解决你的所有问题”切题。故选E项。
58．G项“这意味着在你开始更仔细地阅读一篇文章之前，要快速地看一遍”承接上文“Skim before you read.(阅读前略读)”讲如何进行阅读前略读的方法。故选G项。
59．根据后文“Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later.(在课堂上听老师讲课意味着以后少做功课)”可知本段说明利用好课堂时间的重要性。根据其他段落首句特征可知，此处用祈使句，B项“好好利用上课的时间”切题。故选B项。
60．根据上文“Develop a good attitude to tests. (培养对考试的良好态度)”以及上文“The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.(考试的目的是显示你对某门学科的学习情况)”，可知空白处说明对考试应有的正确态度，即不要太担心考试，F项“如果你未通过考试，世界不会结束，所以不要太担心考试”切题。故选F项。
61．D
62．G
63．B
64．F
65．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人类的许多记忆系统都是由寻求生存这一单一而强大的冲动驱动的。由此人类可以利用这一本能来帮助记忆重要的信息。
61．根据前文“We seem to have an inborn instinct(本能) to remember routes, so we can navigate our local environments safely. (我们似乎天生就有记住路线的本能，这样我们就能安全地在当地环境中穿行。)”可知，此处强调人类凭借本能来记住路线；根据后文的“Ever since we lived in groups, us humans have needed to know who’s “part of the group”, and who isn’t, as a vital part of staying safe. (自从我们群居以来，我们人类就需要知道谁是“群体的一部分”，谁不是，这是保持安全的重要组成部分。)”可知，此处强调人类也具有记住“谁是群体一部分”的本能即记住人脸的本能。D选项“We’re also naturally talented at recognising faces.(我们在识别人脸方面也有天赋。)”承上启下，符合语境。故选D。
62．根据前七选五
Free Ways to Create a Happier Life
Do you think your life is not satisfying Have you reached a point where things are ok, but not very exciting ___1___. So, don’t waste time. Read our list of things to do now to make your life better and more enjoyable.
Take up a hobby.
Hobbies are brilliant for giving you something different and enjoyable to do. ___2___, devote time to just sitting with a book and losing yourself in an imaginary world. It is something for you, so it doesn’t matter what it is as long as you enjoy it.
Learn a skill.
___3___. A great way to learn a skill is to join a class. Not only will you learn, but you will make new friends. Whether it’s learning a foreign language or playing a musical instrument, there will be a class near your home.
Create a gratitude list.
Often we lose sight of the positive and beneficial things in our lives. Everyone has things to be grateful for.___4___.
Bring on the humor.
Laughing is very good for you. ___5___. It even burns up a few calories. Trigger your laughter by watching a funny movie or a comedy show.
Life is good. You are lucky to be alive. Follow the advice above and you will surely be happier in your life.
A．If you love to read
B．I feel grateful for your help
C．Learning a new skill is easier said than done
D．The good news is that life is what you make it
E．It will lower your stress and put you in a good mood
F．Making a list helps to concentrate your mind on these positives
G．It’s commonly thought that learning a new skill is a satisfying thing
A beast of burden is an animal which has been trained to carry people or goods. Different animals are used as beasts of burden around the world. ___6___ Most modern beasts of burden are raised on farms, and some, like Asian elephants，are trapped and trained in the wild.
___7___ Some animals are trained for humans to ride or to pull vehicles, such as carts or sledges (雪橇) which may be loaded with goods or people. Other beasts of burden are trained as pack animals to carry loads which are attached to their bodies. ____8____ Take, for instance, elephants. They assist people in transporting wood by using their trunks.
In some areas, working animals have been replaced by mechanized (机械化的) transport. ____9____ Much of the developing world relies heavily on beasts of burden for transport. Historically, beasts of burden were the key to moving goods across land masses, and merchants traveled with hundreds of animals to bring materials for trade with other nations.
A beast of burden may come to be viewed as an important member of the family. However, it shouldn’t be treated as a pet. ___10___ The heavy loads shouldered by many working animals require their full attention and concentration, and they could be frightened or injured by an approaching stranger, even one without bad intentions.
A．Some even have special skills.
B．Therefore, these animals are treated as pets.
C．Beasts of burden can be used in a variety of ways.
D．The use of animals to carry goods and people is ancient.
E．But in other areas, they are still an important part of society.
F．Some common examples are elephants, donkeys, horses, oxen and camels.
G．Like other working animals, beasts of burden should not be interrupted when they are working.
It’s tough to feel as though you’re being taken for granted. After all, helping a friend move or making a special dinner for your loved ones takes much time and energy.
And when people don’t notice, you might feel as though you’re unappreciated.___11___Fortunately, these strategies can help you feel better.
Look for appreciation through actions. If someone doesn’t say, “Thank you,” that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate you. Not everyone uses words to express their gratitude.___12___That hug your partner gives you might be their way of saying thanks. Similarly, when your friend insists on paying for your coffee, they may be communicating their appreciation to you.
Focus on what you’re gaining outside of appreciation.___13___ Your boss might think your token (表示) of appreciation is your paycheck. While it’s still nice to receive some praise, reminding yourself that you get paid every week might help you feel a little more appreciated.
Show appreciation toward others. Saying thank you to those around you can inspire others to appreciate you too. You might show your appreciation with a verbal thank you, or you might send them a note reminding them how much you appreciate them.___14___
___15___Sometimes, it’s helpful to share your feelings by saying something like,“ Sometimes, I feel like my work goes unnoticed. I really enjoy it when my work is appreciated.” Don’t be afraid to speak out what you want. You might discover others are happy to show more appreciation when they understand how important it is to you.
A．Speak up.
B．Say no sometimes maybe helpful.
C．Thank your friends and family for all they do for you.
D．Whatever way you choose, make it genuine and heartfelt.
E．So you may want to look at someone’s actions to see if they show appreciation.
F．If you’ re not careful, feeling unappreciated can cause feelings of hatred and anger.
G．Praise and recognition aren’t the only benefits you’ll gain from doing good work or kind deeds.
I Spent a Year in Space, and I Have Tips on Isolation (隔离) to Share
Being stuck at home can be challenging. When I lived on the International Space Station for nearly a year, it wasn’t easy. But I learned some things that I’d like to share, as we all block ourselves at home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. ___16___, from someone who has been there.
Follow a schedule
On the space station, my time was scheduled tightly, ___17___. You will find carrying out a plan will help you and your family adjust to a different work and home life environment. When I returned to Earth, I even missed the daily life structure it had provided and found it hard to live without.
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When you stay in a small space, you may need a way out of current environment. Some people are surprised to learn I brought books with me to space. The quiet and concentration you can find in a physical book — one that doesn’t remind you of checking mails — is priceless.
You can also practice a musical instrument, try a craft, or make some art. ___19___.
Go outside
One of the things I missed most while living in space was being able to go outside and experience nature. After being confined to a small space for months, I actually started to crave nature — the color green, the smell of fresh dirt, and the feel of warm sun on my face.
For an astronaut, going outside is a dangerous undertaking that requires days of preparation. I therefore appreciate that in our current status (状态), ___20___ — no spacesuit needed.
We are all connected
Seen from space, the Earth has no borders. The spread of the coronavirus is showing us that what we share is much more powerful than what keeps us apart, for better or for worse.
A．You need a hobby
B．You need a physical book
C．Here are a few tips on living in isolation
D．Astronauts take time for all of these while in space
E．from the moment I woke up to when I went to sleep
F．I can step outside any time I want for a walk or a hike
G．You don’t need to work out two and a half hours a day
When you are paying attention to what someone’s saying, it’s a sign of caring and respect. The difficulty is that attending requires an act of will, which sometimes goes against what our minds naturally do — wandering around aimlessly.___21___That’s why it’s important for everyone to learn how to be a better listener.
Pay attention.
A good listener is attentive. They’re not looking at their watch, phone, or thinking about their dinner plans. They’re focused and take notice of what the other person is saying. This is called active listening. As I mentioned, it’s normal for the mind to wander. We’re human, after all. ___22___
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You can infer a lot from a person’s body language. Are they interested, bored or anxious A good listener’s body language is open. They lean (倾斜) forward and express curiosity in what is being said. Their facial expression is either smiling, showing concern, conveying understanding, etc. They’re letting the speaker know that they are being heard.
Avoid interrupting the speaker.
I am certain you wouldn’t want to be in the middle of a sentence only to see the other person holding up a finger or their mouth open, ready to step into your unfinished sentences. It is rude and causes anxiety. ___24___, which will make the speakers feel frustrated (沮丧的), hurried and unimportant. Whatever you have to say can wait until the other person is done.
Keep confidential information confidential.
Being a good listener means being trustworthy and sensitive with shared information. ___25___. Make sure your speakers that their information is safe with you. They will feel relieved that they have someone with whom they can share their burden without fear of it getting out.
A．Cutting in is a sign of disrespect.
B．Use positive body language.
C．Wait your turn to ask clarifying questions.
D．Whatever is told to you in confidence is not to be leaked.
E．But a good listener will rein those thoughts back in the minute they notice their attention weakening.
F．Keeping someone’s confidence helps to deepen your relationship.
G．Without active listening, people often feel unheard and unacknowledged.
How Not to Be Awkward
Not all of us are outgoing and ready to take the world by storm. Many among us are shy and may even feel kept apart from others. This usually happens when a person is still in his or her teen years and going through the socialization process. ____26____ Let’s try to find answers to the questions.
Stay in shape and dress up well
Sometimes, awkwardness could be due to being overweight. When you are large in size, you tend to get very self-conscious So, in order to avoid this, get into the habit of exercising every day ____27____ If you look as if you have just stepped out of a 1980’s film when actually it is 2011, there is no doubt that you are bound to feel awkward about yourself.
Be optimistic
Another effective tip on how not to feel awkward is to always keep a smile on your face. ____28____ On the other hand, a smiling, happy and positive think person is appreciated by everybody So, smile when you meet acquaintances or even strangers, say a cheerful “Hi” and automatically some of your awkwardness will disappear completely!
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This one really helps. Awkwardness generally develops when a person remains isolated from others. So, in order to change this situation, join groups For instance, if you are a reading lover, join a book club. Joining people in book reading sessions as well as debates will help remove your awkwardness. Choose any activity of your choice, such as playing team sports or joining a dance class, and soon you will find your comfort level around people increasing day by day!
Develop your personality
Being a book-worm or an Internet addict will not get you anywhere. For self-improvement, take up a hobby that adds meaning to your life. Learn singing or try adventure sports. ____30____
A．Participate in Team Activities.
B．Learn how to end a conversation.
C．Secondly, have appropriate clothes on.
D．If you look sad, nobody will actually like being with you.
E．Something as simple as listening to music will do wonders too.
F．So, what can a person do to overcome this tendency to be awkward
G．Awkwardness could be because you do not have anything in common to talk about.
Money matters
Parents should help children understand money ____31____ . So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.
The basic function of money
Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It’s important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier (收银员). ____32____ When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.
Money lessons
Approach (着手处理) money lessons with openness and honesty . ____33____ If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”
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Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product—a name-brand butter and a generic (无商标的) one for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. ____35____ If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to buy other things with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.
A．Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.
B．Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.
C．Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.
D．Wise decisions
E．The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.
F．The value of money
G．Permit the child to choose between them.
Have you ever gone to a museum or a show and been completely blown away by a piece If you haven’t, go out and get cultured. I’m a student at the College of Visual and Performing Arts where we create all kinds of art every day. ____36____ But I don’t think those people truly know the difficulties and struggles in the process of making art.
First of all, we need to be inspired. You may think that’s easy. In fact, anything can serve as a concept of a work of art. ____37____ Sometimes we will need people, volunteers, bodies to do so and finding willing people to work is hard. Other times we have a clear idea of what we want but we don’t know how to make other people fully understand what we’re trying to get at.
____38____ We need a space to be able to be creative and that can be tricky to acquire. Sometimes we need art supplies or certain equipment and costumes and that can cost money. Even if we do acquire what we need, visions change and mistakes happen so we might not end up using the resources.
The process can take weeks, months, and even years to be fully realized. Once completed, we need to share it and find an audience and provide an environment to display our work. ____39____ What if nobody likes what we created What if our vision isn’t what we thought though completed
Creating art is an art in itself. It is really not as easy as many people think. ____40____ It’s how we express ourselves and how we communicate with the rest of the world.
A．Outsiders think our jobs easy.
B．We should be quiet and creative.
C．We might choose other fields as well.
D．Resources are also a huge factor in making art.
E．The hard part comes when we put our ideas into reality.
F．And the negative thoughts love to overpower our minds.
G．It takes time, patience and space when things don’t go as expected.
How to Take Effective Notes During Lectures
Effective note-taking is an active part of the learning process that requires you to get the main idea and write down its key words in your own way.____41____
Prepare for the lecture in advance.
Teachers hand out outlines of their lectures before they begin.____42____It can help you focus on the difficulties you have in understanding and you will be able to ask better questions in class.
Find your style of taking notes.
____43____For example, some visual learners could draw certain shapes to represent important concepts. Some people prefer writing words, and some may find it most helpful to record a lecture and listen to it while studying. You have to find the style works best for you.
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Rather than writing complete sentences or even complete words, create a form of fast and brief writing with some signs or phrases to make note-taking easier. This will help you take notes quickly and keep up with the lecture.
Take down key points.
It is important to write down key points from the lecture.____45____Things like key ideas, definitions, and descriptive phrases can help you remember the subject. For example, if the lecture is based on a specific battle in history, try to write down the date, the major characters involved and the overall outcome of the struggle.
A．Develop your shorthand.
B．Write questions as you are listening.
C．Skimming them will warm up your brain.
D．Everything you learn may be helpful in the future.
E．Different people may have different ways of note-taking.
F．It means you need to focus on the most meaningful information.
G．With the following tips, you can become a better lecture note-taker.
Nature has a lot to offer. ___46___ Here are some valuable life lessons.
Respect your roots. With time, a young tree grows into full grown one; something that was so tiny and delicate develops into a strong tree capable of supporting others. However tall it grows, its roots are firmly buried where it once rose. ___47___ Hopefully, we ought to give something back to those humble beginnings that developed us into who we are.
Let sorrow disappear. If you cut a hole in the tree, it will grow around it. Whatever may come in its way, a river will continue to flow. Similarly, whatever sorrow may break your heart, know that life goes on.___48___
Learn to coexist peacefully. Nature provides every creature a chance to exist, however big or small it may be. ___49___ The tiger eats the antelope; without the antelope, the tiger wouldn’t survive. Likewise, without tigers, the overpopulation of antelopes would cause them to starve to death.
___50___ Just like the icy cold snow melts in the warmth of spring to give birth to fresh green leaves, when autumn comes these leaves age into shades of gold only to be once again buried in the cold winter. Change is unavoidable. It is important that we enjoy what we have to the fullest because who knows how long it will last. Meanwhile, we shouldn’t get so attached to things that parting leads to heartbreak and sorrow.
What to learn from nature is limitless. Respect, admire her and imitate her ways into your life.
A．Change is the only constant.
B．She inspires creatures to challenge themselves.
C．We should learn to respect and hold on to our origins.
D．Some of these animals are now in danger of extinction.
E．She teaches us values that may lead to a full and happy life.
F．The pain will weaken and enable you to grow in the process.
G．But the existence of one creature depends on the existence of the other.
Being responsible is universally agreed to be one of the keys to success. ____51____ Instead, it takes a long time for kids to develop this difficult yet beautiful habit. So, how should parents teach their kids to be responsible for their duties
·Start early. If you haven’t taught your kids responsibility, you can’t suddenly blame them for acting irresponsibly. Begin teaching responsibility when your kid is very young. ____52____
·Guide your children. It’s important for a parent to understand kids’skill level and give them tasks suitable for the skill level. ____53____ First, show your kids where the watering pot is kept and then show how the plants are watered. Also, explain why plants need regular watering. Even your kids can help out as long as you guide them carefully.
·Talk about responsibility. ____54____ Children who hear this word from an early age also quickly understand the meaning of responsibility. When you give your kids tasks, be sure to tell them that it’s their “responsibility” to complete the tasks.
·____55____ The best way your kids will learn to act responsibly is by observing you and other family members. Show your responsibility by acting in a responsible manner at all times in front of your children. By observing your actions your kids will slowly learn to be responsible.
A．Be a role model.
B．Avoid constant rewards.
C．Unfortunately, responsibility can’t be learnt overnight.
D．Your praise will go a long way in making your kids responsible.
E．The earlier you start off, the sooner you can teach your kids to be responsible.
F．Child experts often recommend parents to use the word “responsibility” in front of kids.
G．For example, you can give your 5-year-old kid the responsibility of watering the plants.
A Few Tips for Starting an Art Habit
Art is good for your mind and body. It can reduce stress and anxiety and improve your mood.____56____ Here are some things you need to know.
Figure out your mode of creative expression. You can start with what you enjoy, but keep an open mind. Anything that engages your creative mind is good for you: finger painting, cooking, baking, oil painting, weaving, writing screenplays—the sky’s the limit.____57____ Mix them up—do whatever you’re in the mood for.
Focus on the making, and let go of expectations. Once you have your art materials, here comes the fun part. Mess around! It’s the physical act of making art that causes those feelings of stress relief—not what you make or how you make it. You don’t even need to like what you’re making.____58____ When you don’t like what you are making, it frees you up to explore new ideas.
Carve out time and space for art. Try to find a special time in your week to devote to your practice. You don’t need a few hours.____59____ In addition, try to set aside a corner table for your art supplies. If space is an issue, put them all in a basket or a plastic container that’s easily accessible.
____60____ Some days, you won’t feel like making art. That’s OK. Try to understand what’s going on. What’s stopping you from making art Are you anxious If you’re too anxious to make art, address the anxiety. Stand up from the couch and go to take a walk or a run.
A．Get yourself in the mood.
B．Get familiar with the basis of art.
C．In fact, that can be a positive thing.
D．When is the best age to start an art habit
E．But how can you start your creative art habit
F．And don’t feel like you have to stick to one thing.
G．Going just 10 minutes of art each day can do wonders.
As Dr. Srini Pillay states in her new book, the brain does its best work when it’s allowed to move between focus and unfocus. Here are several tips to help you find your flow.
Engage in positive constructive day dreaming. ___61___ Try traveling with your mind to someplace enjoyable — maybe an imaginary forest or a warm, sandy beach. Doing this several times a day can offer you fresh ideas.
Block interruptions before diving into deep work. ___62___ To help, turn off text messaging and social media notifications. When they are shut off, our brains get a chance to complete full sentences of thought.
___63___ Are you sharp and quick in mind in the morning Or is night person more your style Either way works as long as you schedule your most important projects during your brain’s periods of peak performance. Try to reserve your best brain time for the big stuff.
Try new hobbies. This is fun and can help us think of new solutions to problems. ___64___
Keep away from digital devices. Taking a digital sabbath — intentionally setting aside time to rest from your screens and all their interruptions — offers an important benefit, ___65___ It also helps us to “reset and think about what’s really important.”
A．Unfocus your mind.
B．Make friends with your body clock.
C．Our days are filled with distractions.
D．It reminds us there’s a world outside our screens.
E．Schedule into every workday some breaks from focusing.
F．Allowing your mind time to play is a way to work better.
G．Digital devices can greatly improve our working efficiency.
How to Maintain a Healthy Body Weight
Our life is too much involved in work, earning money and eating junk food. Keeping the body in good shape should be the first priority in our daily schedule. Nutrition is a key factor, but our health depends not only on what nutrients we eat, but how much of those nutrients we absorb, and how well and how regularly the body’s waste products are eliminated. ____66____ Once these are in place, you can achieve your ideal shape.
Try not to eat too much junk food
____67____ Eating lots of pizzas, burgers, and so on not only makes you feel lazy and increases your body fat, but it can also cause heart problems.
Eat healthily when you eat out
When you see these words on the menu, skip these items altogether or share them so that you can eat a smaller part: “fried”, “cream sauce”, “cheese” and “dipped”. Don’t give up on going out to eat. Simply learn how to do it the right way and get a sense of how many calories there are in what you are ordering.
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Make a habit of doing exercise every day
Find an exercise that you like. Don’t simply start exercising. Experiment with different activities in different settings with different people until you find the one that you love doing.
____69____ You won’t do it often enough to maintain a healthy body weight unless you love it.
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Make friends with people who you notice exercising in the neighborhood or walking at lunchtime. Take your lunch breaks with people who take a packed lunch to work. Your aim is to find like-minded people that share the goal of maintaining a healthy body weight. They can work out with you, give you tips and encourage you to keep going whenever you want to quit.
A．Make friends with neighbors and co-workers.
B．Have lunch with your neighbors and co-workers.
C．You can maintain a healthy body weight, even if you eat out.
D．There is no such thing as the “best” exercise if you don’t do it often enough.
E．You will need to build a few healthy habits into your lifestyle.
F．Junk food is to blame for your weight gain, so try to eat less junk food.
G．You can find the best exercise once you start exercising with the help of trainers.
Wherever we go, we are surrounded by history. Across the globe, cultural heritage (遗产) is passed down through the generations. Yet we fight a never ending and very expensive war to preserve it for the future. And today, it is under attack as never before. Technology is often seen as something that destroys the past. ____71____ .
Creating copies via 2D images is extremely laborious and time-consuming. AI technologies are being used to do all the required sourcing, allowing lots of images to be cross-referenced and stored in a matter of hours. ____72____. AI will also make restoration and preservation of existing cultural heritage far easier and vastly superior to previous methods.
Airborne technology (机载技术) is being increasingly used in the fight to preserve our cultural heritage. ____73____. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) has already been used to reveal over 60,000 Mayan structures that were lying undiscovered in the jungles of Guatamala, without needing a single boot on the ground. Drones (无人机) are also being used to excellent effect, documenting and monitoring huge areas and removing the need for all that costly manpower.
Human interaction with the most important sites and architecture is doing a great deal of harm. Virtual reality (VR) technology will play a leading role in preserving our cultural heritage in the coming years. ____74____, VR technology will gradually become the way that people experience them. We’ll all eventually be able to walk through places, look at (and touch!) artifacts and works of art without ever seeing them with our own eyes.
____75____. Efforts in research, data sharing and project work will need to be pooled internationally. Using the technical expertness of specialist organizations will become ever more important to sustainably promote and preserve the cultural heritage of countries all across the world.
A．It is being used to save and find it
B．Technology has shaped conflict in several ways
C．But it is now the most essential weapon in the battle
D．Our cultural heritage will be protected via technology
E．This will enable even more accurate and better copies to be created
F．As more cultural heritage sites and objects are digitally mapped and recorded
G．When it measures distances by hitting a target and analyzing the reflected light
In Halloween, children put on costumes and walk around the neighborhood. They ring doorbells and ask for treats. The custom of trick-or-treating has become popular in recent years. ____76____
Today I Found Out showed that the custom began with a Celtic tradition. It celebrated the end of the year by dressing up as evil spirits. Here is what the Celts believed. As we move from one year to the next, the dead and the living would overlap (重叠). Demons (恶魔) would wander the earth again. ____77____ You might come across a real demon wandering the Earth. If you were dressed up, they would think you were one of them.
____78____ They turned the demon dress-up party into “All Hallows Eve”, “All Soul’s Day” and “All Saints Day”. They had people dress up, such as saints and angels, but there were some people who still dressed as demons.
As for the trick-or-treating traditions, they began in the Middle Ages. Children would dress up in the costumes, sometimes poor adults did too. During Halloween, they would go around door to door, singing and praying in order to get food or money. ____79____ The children were then called “soulers”.
The earliest quotation of “trick or treat” in print was from the Calgary Herald, 3rd November, 1927. “Halloween came and went. ...The greatest activity was manifested by the very young, who wandered in droves from door to door, heavily disguised and demanding “trick or treat”. ____80____ ”
A．To treat was to be untracked.
B．But do you know where it started
C．People dress up on Halloween to beg for food.
D．Dressing up as demons was a defense mechanism.
E．Then Catholicism was trying to change the custom.
F．Children sing and pray in exchange for food or money.
G．They were often said to be on behalf of the dead, which was called “souling”.
Negative thinking leads to negative consequences. So how do we deal with that negative junk in our head The ways may be various, but the all have one idea in common: _______81_______ External factor influence our lie to some degree, but it is mostly how we interpret external factors that has the greatest impact. Here is what we can do.
______82______ Do you want to catch a cold Stay with people with a cold. I am not sure whether the advice stands, but it is partly true. People are likely to hang around with individuals who are similar to themselves. Poor people like to surround themselves with other poor people, and rich people with other rich people. Negative people are not optimistic. So make friends with positive people. ______83______
Accept and move on. Expecting everything to be perfect can be disturbing and it robs you of true happiness, so accept everything is not so perfect. Actually a meaningless thought is full of junk. ______84______ Then, go about your normal day and occupy your mind with an activity you love.
Mind your attitude. It starts the moment you wake up in the morning. Ask yourself: Do I want to be happy or miserable _____85_____ If you intend to hold on to a negative frame of mind, you are inevitably choosing to be unhappy. If you want to achieve your own inner happiness you are likely to cultivate it through good and uplifting thoughts.
A．We are our own masters.
B．The choice you make decides.
C．You should let go of it consciously.
D．Associate with like-minded people.
E．First, finish the assignment without any delay.
F．We probably release our stress by talking to others.
G．They often melt away all the negativity around them.
How is eating in space different from eating on Earth
If you send astronauts into space, you have to send along food as well. But what do astronauts eat, and how do they eat it Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.
First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养). ____86____ Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy.
____87____ If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well, you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission(task) want their astronauts to eat regularly.
The lack (缺少) of gravity (pull) in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill(洒落/溢出) into the cabin (one of the areas inside a spacecraft). Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or electronic device and damage it. ____88____ A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.
____89____ The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again. ____90____ Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up.
Despite all these requirements, much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.
A．Taste is also important.
B．Finally, weight is an important concern.
C．Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.
D．Believe it or not, they also have fresh fruits and vegetables.
E．Nutrition and practicality(实用) are important things to consider.
F．For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board.
G．Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.
Some people find hobbies boring or simply think of them as a waste of time. However, what they do not know is that hobbies can do a lot of good to a person in his or her everyday life.
Hobbies can make new social interactions. Many hobbies get you out in your communities. ____91____ Countless studies have found that social interactions are a key to happiness and a meaningful life, and hobbies have the potential to create precious new ties.
____92____ Hobbies give you something to talk about at parties and around the water cooler. They add layers to your identity. People want to be around you because you always have a sense of curiosity and stories to tell.
Hobbies help you structure your time. This is so amazing. ____93____ When the evening is unscheduled, you might find yourself working late into the night, designing a work project or answering emails. Chances are, if you have a book club meeting that night, you may get those tasks done much more quickly. ____94____
Hobbies help you reduce pressure. Studies show that learning something new or improving a skill gives you a sense of achievement. ____95____ Now imagine that after work you head out to your soccer league or pottery (陶艺) class. These activities are more than only relaxing. They remind you that you are not only an employee, but also an athlete or an artist. Hobbies let you forget your worries, overcome boredom, and have fun.
A．Hobbies make you interesting.
B．You may have had such an experience one evening.
C．Hobbies make you inspire others around you as well.
D．This can make you meet new people, forming new bonds.
E．This proves hobbies can create more time by encouraging efficiency.
F．Hobbies help you make more friends who will support you in the office.
G．Imagine a rough day at the office, where you work so hard and feel stressful.
Some people love the tradition of setting a goal each Jan. 1st. ____96____. But there is actually a logic to joining the New Year’s resolution trend. If you want to increase your chances of sticking to your 2022 New Year’s resolution, behavioral scientists have discovered a host of techniques that can help.
Make it measurable.
An unclear, ill-defined target, such as “get fitter”, is a reason for a failed resolution. To increase your chances of success, ask yourself what you consider "fitter" and how you can achieve this. A better solution might be “run 5kms in X minutes". ____97____. Specific goals allow you to track progress, which in turn can motivate you.
Make it fun.
If you get pleasure from your workouts or study sessions, research has found you’11 carry on longer. ____98____. For example, only letting yourself drink a mocha latte during study sessions so there is an attraction to get you to the library.
____99____.
Ensuring you’ll face some punishment if you don’t achieve your New Year’s resolution can work wonders. One easy way to do this is by telling a few people about your goal so you 11 feel ashamed if they check back later and find out you haven’t followed through.
Get a little help from your friends.
Spending time around high achievers can promote your own performance. If your resolution is to run a marathon, you’d be wise to start hanging around friends who’ve made it to the finish line and can show you how it’s done. ____100____,because you’ll tend to learn their patterns of behavior.
A．Consider a punishment
B．Figure out your resolution list
C．You’re extra motivated to set your goals
D．You’ll pick up a bit just by spending time together
E．You could even add deadlines for reaching certain important stages
F．Others argue it’s a waste of time since most resolutions fail by mid-March
G．One way to make going for a goal more fun is to combine it with a pleasure
参考答案：
1．D
2．A
3．G
4．F
5．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些创造更快乐生活的方法。
1．根据上文“Do you think your life is not satisfying Have you reached a point where things are ok, but not very exciting ( 你认为你的生活不令人满意吗？你是否已经到了事情还好，但不是很令人兴奋的地步？)”以及后文“So, don’t waste time. Read our list of things to do now to make your life better and more enjoyable.( 所以，不要浪费时间。阅读我们现在要做的事情清单，让你的生活更美好、更愉快)”可知，上文提到生活中有诸多不如意，下文提出解决办法，本句选项为上下文衔接句，提出个人可以改变自己的生活状态，为下文铺垫和衔接。故D选项“好消息是生活是你创造的”符合语境，故选D。
2．根据上文“Hobbies are brilliant for giving you something different and enjoyable to do.(爱好能让你做一些不同的、令人愉快的事情)”以及后文“devote time to just sitting with a book and losing yourself in an imaginary world.(花些时间坐在书旁，让自己沉浸在一个想象的世界里)”可知，本句为不完整的句子，缺乏从句，根据上下文，本句是起举例的作用，列举阅读为例，故A选项“如果你喜欢阅读”符合语境，故选A。
3．根据后文“A great way to learn a skill is to join a class. Not only will you learn, but you will make new friends. Whether it’s learning a foreign language or playing a musical instrument, there will be a class near your home.(学习一项技能的好方法是参加一个课程。你不仅能学到东西，还能交到新朋友。无论是学习一门外语还是演奏一门乐器，你家附近都会有一门课)”可知，本段说明可以通过加入学习班学习一项技能和学习一项技能的好处，故G选项“人们普遍认为学习一项新技术是一件令人满意的事情”符合语境，故选G。
4．根据上文“Often we lose sight of the positive and beneficial things in our lives. Everyone has things to be grateful for.(我们常常会忽略生活中积极和有益的事情。每个人都有值得感恩的事情)” 可知，本段是说列出一个感激清单，F的选项补充说明这样做的好处，故F选项“列一个清单可以帮助你把注意力集中在这些积极的方面”符合语境，故选F。
5．根据上文“Laughing is very good for you.(笑对你有好处)”以及后文“It even burns up a few calories. Trigger your laughter by watching a funny movie or a comedy show.(它甚至可以燃烧一些卡路里。看一部有趣的电影或喜剧来引发你的笑声)” 可知，上文提到笑对人是有好处的，接着E选项阐明好处是什么，下一句进一步阐明好处，故E选项“它会降低你的压力，让你有一个好心情”符合语境，故选E。
6．F
7．C
8．A
9．E
10．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了驮兽的定义、用途、意义等。
6．根据上文“A beast of burden is an animal which has been trained to carry people or goods. Different animals are used as beasts of burden around the world.(驮兽是一种被训练用来驮人或货物的动物。世界各地都有不同的动物被用作驮兽)”可知，空前讲到“世界各地有不同的动物被用作驮兽”，F项 “一些常见的（驮兽）有：大象、驴、马、牛和骆驼”，F项与空前内容构成例证关系，符合语境。故选F。
7．空处为本段主旨句。根据后文“Some animals are trained for humans to ride or to pull vehicles, such as carts or sledges (雪橇) which may be loaded with goods or people. Other beasts of burden are trained as pack animals to carry loads which are attached to their bodies.(一些动物被训练来让人类骑或拉交通工具，比如可以装载货物或人的手推车或雪橇。其他的驮兽被训练成驮物的动物，用来驮挂在它们身上的东西)”可知，本段主要介绍驮兽多种多样的用途。C选项“驮兽的用途多种多样”符合语境，可以作为主旨句。故选C。
8．根据上文“Some animals are trained for humans to ride or to pull vehicles, such as carts or sledges (雪橇) which may be loaded with goods or people. Other beasts of burden are trained as pack animals to carry loads which are attached to their bodies.(一些动物被训练来让人类骑或拉交通工具，比如可以装载货物或人的手推车或雪橇。其他的驮兽被训练成驮物的动物，用来驮挂在它们身上的东西)”以及后文“Take, for instance, elephants. They assist people in transporting wood by using their trunks.(以大象为例。他们用象鼻帮助人们运输木材)”可知，空后以大象为例，指出大象用象鼻来协助运输木材。再根据空前提及驮兽的两种用途可知，A项“有些甚至有特殊技能”与空前呼应，同时又与空后构成例证关系。故选A。
9．根据上文“In some areas, working animals have been replaced by mechanized (机械化的) transport.(在一些地区，工作的牲畜已经被机械化运输工具所取代)”以及后文“Much of the developing world relies heavily on beasts of burden for transport.(许多发展中国家严重依赖驮兽作为运输工具)”可知，本句与前文构成转折关系，指出仍然有使用驮兽的情况。E选项“但是在其他领域，它们仍然是社会的重要组成部分”符合语境，故选E。
10．根据上文“However, it shouldn’t be treated as a pet.(驮兽不应该被当成宠物来对待)”以及后文“The heavy loads shouldered by many working animals require their full attention and concentration, and they could be frightened or injured by an approaching stranger, even one without bad intentions.(许多工作的动物肩负着沉重的负担，这需要它们全神贯注，它们可能会被接近的陌生人吓到或受伤，即使是没有恶意的陌生人)”可知，讲到驮兽工作时肩扛重物需要全神贯注，不容分心，G选项中should not be interrupted对应后文中full attention and concentration。故G项“像其他工作动物一样，驮兽在工作时不应受到干扰”符合语境。故选G。
11．F
12．E
13．G
14．D
15．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了在我们帮助了别人而得不到别人的感谢时我们该如何应对。
11．根据上文“And when people don’t notice, you might feel as though you’re unappreciated.(当人们没有注意到的时候，你可能会觉得自己不被感激)”以及后文“Fortunately, these strategies can help you feel better.(幸运的是，这些策略可以帮助你感觉更好)”可知，本句是在说明感觉不被感激所带来的负面情绪。故F选项“如果你不小心，感觉不被感激会导致仇恨和愤怒的情绪”符合语境，故选F。
12．根据上文“If someone doesn’t say, “Thank you,” that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate you. Not everyone uses words to express their gratitude.(如果有人不说“谢谢”，那并不意味着他们不感激你。不是每个人都用语言来表达他们的感激之情)”可知，上文提到别人没有说“谢谢”并不意味着他们不感激你，不是每个人都用语言来表达他们的感激之情。可知本句与上文构成因果关系，指出你也许想要通过观察别人的行为来确定他们是否已经表达了感谢。故E选项“所以你可能想看看某人的行为，看看他们是否表达了感激”符合语境，故选E。
13．根据上文“Focus on what you’re gaining outside of appreciation.(专注于你从感激之外获得的东西)”以及后文“Your boss might think your token (表示) of appreciation is your paycheck. While it’s still nice to receive some praise, reminding yourself that you get paid every week might help you feel a little more appreciated.(你的老板可能会认为你的薪水是感谢的象征。虽然得到一些表扬也很好，但提醒自己每周都有薪水可能会让你感觉更受赏识)”可知，本段建议关注你期望得到他人感谢之外所获得的东西，即表扬和认可并不是你工作表现好和做了好事的唯一好处。故G选项“表扬和认可并不是你做好事得到的唯一好处”符合语境，故选G。
14．根据上文“Show appreciation toward others. Saying thank you to those around you can inspire others to appreciate you too. You might show your appreciation with a verbal thank you, or you might send them a note reminding them how much you appreciate them.(对他人表示感激。对身边的人说声谢谢也能激励别人欣赏你。你可以用一句口头的感谢来表达你的感激，或者你可以给他们寄一张便条，提醒他们你是多么感激他们)”可知，上文提到你可以口头表达感谢，也可以用书面的形式表达感谢，因此此处是说，无论你选择哪种方式，都要真诚。故D选项“无论你选择哪种方式，都要真诚、发自内心”符合语境，故选D。
15．根据后文“Sometimes, it’s helpful to share your feelings by saying something like,“ Sometimes, I feel like my work goes unnoticed. I really enjoy it when my work is appreciated.” Don’t be afraid to speak out what you want. You might discover others are happy to show more appreciation when they understand how important it is to you.(有时候，你可以这样说：“有时候，我觉得我的工作没人注意。当我的作品被欣赏时，我真的很享受。”不要害怕说出你想要的。你可能会发现，当别人明白这对你有多重要时，他们会乐于表现出更多的赞赏)”可知，本段的主旨是不要害怕说出你想要的，即勇敢说出自己的想法，故A选项“说出来”符合语境，故选A。
16．C
17．E
18．A
19．D
20．F
【导语】本篇是应用文。作者根据自己在太空的经验，介绍了几种疫情之下隔离在家愉悦自己的建议。
16．根据大标题“I Spent a Year in Space, and I Have Tips on Isolation (隔离) to Share (我在太空待了一年，我有一些关于隔离的建议可以分享)”以及空前句“But I learned some things that I’d like to share, as we all block ourselves at home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. (但当我们都把自己关在家里，以帮助阻止冠状病毒的传播的时候，我学到了一些我想分享的东西。)”可知，接下来要讲到“关于隔离的建议”，而且分析篇章结构可知，空处位于第一段端末，之后的篇幅都有小标题，可知空处应为引起下文的中心句。故选C项。
17．根据小标题“Follow a schedule (遵循时间表)”可知，作者这一段分享的建议是关于“遵循时间表”以及空前“On the space station, my time was scheduled tightly, (在空间站，我的时间安排得很紧，)”可知，逗号后分句要承接空前的“时间安排得很紧”介绍时间紧的程度。故选E项。
18．设空为小标题，应为下文的中心句。根据第三段最后一句“The quiet and concentration you can find in a physical book — one that doesn’t remind you of checking mails — is priceless. (你能在一本实体书中找到的安静和专注——一本不会提醒你查看邮件的书——是无价的。)”以及第四段第一句“You can also practice a musical instrument, try a craft, or make some art.(你也可以练习一种乐器，尝试一门手艺，或者创造一些艺术。 )”可知，作者在分享打发时间的一些爱好。故选A项。
19．根据第三段第一句“When you stay in a small space, you may need a way out of current environment.(当你呆在一个小空间里时，你可能需要一个摆脱当前环境的方法。)”以及空前“You can also practice a musical instrument, try a craft, or make some art. (你也可以练习一种乐器，尝试一门手艺，或者创造一些艺术。)”可知，宇航员在狭小的空间也会找到自己的爱好，且D项中的代词these指代前文提到的各种爱好。故选D项。
20．根据小标题“Go outside (去户外)”可知，作者这一段分享的建议是关于“去户外”，且根据空前“For an astronaut, going outside is a dangerous undertaking that requires days of preparation. I therefore appreciate that in our current status(状态), _______ — no spacesuit needed.(对于宇航员来说，外出是一项危险的任务，需要几天的准备时间。因此，在我们目前的状态下，_______——不需要宇航服。)”可知，作者在目前的情况下，更喜欢外出散步或者徒步这样的户外活动。故选F项。
21．G
22．E
23．B
24．A
25．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何成为一个好的倾听者。
21．根据上文“When you are paying attention to what someone’s saying, it’s a sign of caring and respect. The difficulty is that attending requires an act of will, which sometimes goes against what our minds naturally do — wandering around aimlessly.(当你注意听别人说话时，这是关心和尊重的表现。难点在于，参加活动需要意志的行动，这有时会违背我们的头脑的自然行为——漫无目的地闲逛)”以及后文“That’s why it’s important for everyone to learn how to be a better listener.(这就是为什么对每个人来说，学习如何成为一个更好的倾听者是很重要的)”可知，本句与后文构成因果关系，指出要积极倾听的原因：没有积极的倾听，人们常常会感到被忽视和不被承认。故G选项“如果没有积极的倾听，人们常常会觉得自己被忽视和不被认可”符合语境，故选G。
22．根据上文“A good listener is attentive. They’re not looking at their watch, phone, or thinking about their dinner plans. They’re focused and take notice of what the other person is saying. This is called active listening. As I mentioned, it’s normal for the mind to wander. We’re human, after all.(一个好的倾听者是专注的。他们没有看手表、手机，也没有考虑晚餐计划。他们很专注，注意到对方在说什么。这被称为积极倾听。正如我所提到的，思维走神是很正常的。毕竟，我们是人)”可知，上文提到思维走神很正常，毕竟我们都是凡人，结合第一句的主旨是好的倾听者专注，说明本句与上文构成转折，指出好的倾听者会如何应对这种情况：一个好的倾听者会在他们注意到自己注意力减弱的那一分钟抑制住这些想法。故E选项“但是一个好的倾听者会在他们注意到自己注意力减弱的那一分钟抑制住这些想法”符合语境，故选E。
23．根据本段内容“You can infer a lot from a person’s body language. Are they interested, bored or anxious A good listener’s body language is open. They lean (倾斜) forward and express curiosity in what is being said. Their facial expression is either smiling, showing concern, conveying understanding, etc. They’re letting the speaker know that they are being heard.(你可以从一个人的肢体语言中推断出很多东西。他们是感兴趣、无聊还是焦虑？一个好的倾听者的肢体语言是开放的。他们身体前倾，对谈话内容表示好奇。他们的面部表情是微笑，表示关心，传达理解等等。他们让说话者知道他们在被倾听)”可知，本段都是在讲述和肢体语言相关的内容，B选项body language对应后文中body language。故B选项“使用积极的肢体语言”符合语境，故选B。
24．根据上文“I am certain you wouldn’t want to be in the middle of a sentence only to see the other person holding up a finger or their mouth open, ready to step into your unfinished sentences. It is rude and causes anxiety.(我敢肯定，你不会想在一句话说到一半的时候，看到对方举起一根手指，或者张着嘴，准备开始你的未完成的句子。这是粗鲁的，会引起焦虑)”以及后文“which will make the speakers feel frustrated (沮丧的), hurried and unimportant.(这会让演讲者感到沮丧、匆忙和不重要)”可知，本段都是在说“打断别人说话”相关的内容，后文提到了插嘴对其他人的不良影响，可知本句是对插嘴的消极评价，故A选项“插嘴是不尊重的表现”符合语境，故选A。
25．根据上文“Being a good listener means being trustworthy and sensitive with shared information.(做一个好的倾听者意味着对所分享的信息保持信任和敏感)”以及后文“Make sure your speakers that their information is safe with you. They will feel relieved that they have someone with whom they can share their burden without fear of it getting out.(确保说话人的信息在你这里是安全的。他们会感到轻松，因为他们有一个人可以分担他们的负担，而不用担心它泄露出去)”可知，后文提到确保说话人的信息在你这里是安全的，即你不会泄露他人的秘密，故D选项“告诉你的任何秘密都不会泄露”符合语境，故选D。
26．F
27．C
28．D
29．A
30．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者主要向我们描述了怎样使自己不笨拙不尴尬，并提出了几点建议，如保持体形注意穿着、乐观、参加团体活动、发展个性等。
26．标题“How Not to Be Awkward”（如何不尴尬）和文章第一段“Many among us are shy and may even feel kept apart from others.”（我们当中的许多人都很害羞，甚至可能感到与他人隔绝。）可知很多人会害羞的心理，这个是引起标题所说的尴尬的原因。下文说到“Let’s try to find answers to the questions.”（让我们试着找到问题的答案）标题和上文提到很多人有害羞的心理，会引起尴尬，下文引出解决问题的方法，可推知空处讲述的是如何克服这种尴尬的倾向。F项“那么，一个人能做些什么来克服这种尴尬的倾向呢”承上启下，符合文意。故选F项。
27．根据本段标题“Stay in shape and dress up well”（保持身材，好好打扮）可知需要保持体形，并穿着打扮好。根据下文“If you look as if you have just stepped out of a 1980’s film when actually it is 2011, there is no doubt that you are bound to feel awkward about yourself.”(如果你看起来像是刚从1980年代的电影中走出来，而实际上是2011年，那么毫无疑问，你一定会对自己感到尴尬。)可知下文在谈不符合年代的穿着是多么尴尬。可推知，空处讲的是要穿合适的衣服，承上启下。C项“其次，穿上合适的衣服”符合文意。故选C项。
28．根据标题“Be optimistic”（要乐观）可知本段中心思想就是要求我们要有乐观的心态。本段最后一句是“a smiling，happy and positive think person is appreciated by everybody.”（一个面带微笑，开心并积极思考的人会受到每个人的喜欢）可推知如果总是不开心，不乐观面对一切，没有人会喜欢你。D项“如果你看起来很悲伤，实际上没有人会喜欢和你在一起”符合文意。故选D项。
29．根据第四段“This one really helps. Awkwardness generally develops when a person remains isolated from others. So, in order to change this situation, join groups For instance, if you are a reading lover, join a book club. Joining people in book reading sessions as well as debates will help remove your awkwardness. Choose any activity of your choice, such as playing team sports or joining a dance class, and soon you will find your comfort level around people increasing day by day!”（这个真的很有帮助。当一个人与他人保持孤立时，通常会产生尴尬。所以，为了改变这种情况，加入团体例如，如果你是一个阅读爱好者，加入一个读书俱乐部。 与人们一起参加读书会和辩论会有助于消除你的尴尬。选择您选择的任何活动，例如参加团队运动或参加舞蹈课，很快您就会发现自己与人相处的舒适度与日俱增！）可知本段主要呼吁人们要参加团队活动。A项“参与团队活动”符合文意。故选A项。
30．根据本段第二句“For self-improvement，take up a hobby that adds meaning to your life.”（为了自我提升，培养一个为你的生活增添意义的爱好）可知为了提高自己，要开始一个爱好，这个爱好可以给你的生活带来很大的意义。空处前面内容“Learn singing or try adventure sports”（学习唱歌或尝试冒险运动）与 E选项表达“有时候简单如听音乐这样的事情也会带来奇迹”属于并列的同类型的例子。故选E项。
31．E
32．B
33．A
34．D
35．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了父母应该帮助孩子了解金钱，当孩子表现出兴趣时，教孩子钱的基本功能、应该/不应该买某物以及如何做出明智的购买决定。
31．下文“So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.(所以当你的孩子对买东西、糖果或玩具感兴趣时，你可能会开始谈论钱)”说明孩子对买东西感兴趣时，你会开始谈论钱，E项中shows an interest是关键短语，E项“教孩子任何关于金钱的知识的最好时机是当他表现出兴趣的时候。”引出下文，符合题意。故选E。
32．上文“If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier.(如果他想要一个玩具，把钱给他，让他把钱交给收银员)”以及下文“When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.(当你的孩子长大一点，理解了钱的基本功能后，你就可以开始解释更复杂的用钱方式了)”说明要向孩子说明钱的功能，B项“离开玩具店后谈论钱是怎么买东西的。”说明谈论钱的功能，承上启下，符合题意。故选B。
33．上文“Approach money lessons with openness and honesty.(以开放和诚实的态度对待金钱课程)”说明要以开放和诚实的态度对待金钱，以及下文“If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.”(如果你必须拒绝孩子花钱的要求，请解释：“你现在有足够的玩具卡车。”)”说明要告诉孩子为什么被拒绝，A项“告诉你的孩子为什么他可以或不可以拥有某些东西。”承上启下，符合题意。故选A。
34．下文“You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.(你可以向你的孩子展示如何在不同品牌的产品之间做出选择，以便于你可以省钱)”说明要做出明智的选择，D项“明智的决定”总结本段内容，可以作为段落标题句。故选D。
35．下文“If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to buy other things with the money saved.(如果他选择更便宜的品牌，允许他用省下来的钱买其他东西)”说明孩子做出选择后，家长可以采取的行为，G项“允许孩子在两者之间进行选择。”引出下文内容，符合题意。故选G。
36．A
37．E
38．D
39．F
40．G
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章开篇提出很多人认为艺术创作的工作很简单，但作者认为这些外行人士不懂艺术创作的艰难之处，并从艺术创作的灵感、资源、时间等方面论述艺术创作工作的不易，最后总结出艺术创作本身就是一件艺术，需要耐心、时间、空间。
36．上文“I’m a student at the College of Visual and Performing Arts where we create all kinds of art every day.(我是一名视觉与表演艺术学院的学生，每天都在创作各种各样的艺术作品)”，下文“But I don’t think those people truly know the difficulties and struggles in the process of making art.(但是我认为那些人并不是真正了解艺术创作过程中的艰辛。)”，说明中间设空处需要填一个意思与其相反相对的表达。A项“Outsiders think our jobs easy.(外人认为我们的工作很容易。)”恰好与之对应，下文的those people指代A项中的Outsiders， 下文的difficult也与A项中的easy对应。故选A项。
37．上文“First of all, we need to be inspired. You may think that’s easy. In fact, anything can serve as a concept of a work of art.(首先，我们需要灵感。你可能认为这很容易。事实上，任何东西都可以作为艺术作品的概念。)”提到了艺术创作需要灵感，而任何东西都可以作为艺术作品的概念，这是容易的部分。而下文“Sometimes we will need people, volunteers, bodies to do so and finding willing people to work is hard.(有时我们需要人、志愿者、人模来做这些，而找到愿意做这些工作的人很难。)”提到很难找到愿意做这些工作的人，属于艺术创作工作中难的部分。因此中间需要有过度，E项“The hard part comes when we put our ideas into reality.(我们要把想法变为实际时，困难就来了。)”恰好能把上下文衔接起来。故选E项。
38．本题设空处位于段首，根据下文“We need a space to be able to be creative and that can be tricky to acquire. Sometimes we need art supplies or certain equipment and costumes and that can cost money. Even if we do acquire what we need, visions change and mistakes happen so we might not end up using the resources.(我们需要一个能够发挥创造力的空间，而这很难获得。有时我们需要一些艺术用品或某些设备和服装，这需要花钱。即使我们获得了我们需要的东西，我们的想法会发生变化，错误也会随之出现，所以我们可能最终不会使用这些资源。)”可知，整段内容都在讲艺术创作需要用到的资源，故段首句需要含括整段内容。结合选项可知，D项“Resources are also a huge factor in making art.(资源也是艺术创作的一个重要因素。)”一方面能概括整段内容，另一方面also与第二段的first of all对应。故选D项。
39．上文“The process can take weeks, months, and even years to be fully realized. Once completed, we need to share it and find an audience and provide an environment to display our work.(这个过程可能需要几周、几个月、甚至几年的时间才能完全实现。一旦完成，我们需要分享它，找个观众，并提供一个环境来展示我们的作品。)”提到了作品完成后会做的事情；下文“What if nobody likes what we created What if our vision isn’t what we thought though completed (如果没有人喜欢我们创造的东西怎么办？如果我们的想法并不如我们所想的那样完成了呢？)”是对完成作品后可能出现问题的假设，且都是一些消极的想法，F项“And the negative thoughts love to overpower our minds.(我们的大脑里总是充斥着各种消极的想法。)”恰好与下文的消极设问对应。故选F项。
40．上文“Creating art is an art in itself. It is really not as easy as many people think.(艺术创作本身就是一种艺术。这真的不像许多人想的那么容易。)”总结性地提到了艺术创作并不是那么容易的；下文“It’s how we express ourselves and how we communicate with the rest of the world.(它是我们表达自我的方式，也是我们与世界交流的方式。)”总结了艺术创作对从事艺术的人的意义，故中间同样需要一句总结性的话语，表明艺术创作的不易。G项“It takes time, patience and space when things don’t go as expected.(当事情不像预期那样发展时，需要时间、耐心和空间。)”恰好总结了前面几段的内容，符合文意。故选G项。
41．G
42．C
43．E
44．A
45．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章告诉我们有效的笔记是学习过程中的一个积极部分，并讲述了如何成为一名更好的课堂笔记记录者。
41．上文“Effective note-taking is an active part of the learning process that requires you to get the main idea and write down its key words in your own way.（有效的记笔记是学习过程中的一个积极部分，它要求你掌握主要思想，并用自己的方式写下其中的关键词。）”说明有效笔记的重要性，下文“Prepare for the lecture in advance.（提前准备讲座。）”及“Find your style of taking notes.（找到你的笔记风格。）”及“Take down key points.（记下关键点。）”说明如何成为一名更好的课堂笔记记录者的方法，空格处承上启下，告诉我们通过下面的提示，可以成为一名更好的课堂笔记记录者。因此推断G项“有了以下技巧，你就可以成为一个更好的课堂笔记记录者。”符合语境。故选G项。
42．上文“Teachers hand out outlines of their lectures before they begin. （老师们在上课前分发讲稿提纲。）”及下文“It can help you focus on the difficulties you have in understanding and you will be able to ask better questions in class.（它可以帮助你专注于理解中遇到的困难，你将能够在课堂上提出更好的问题。）”空格处承上启下，C项的“them”与上文“lectures”一致，讲的是同一话题，说明老师发完演讲稿后应该浏览它们，这样可以热身。因此推断C项“浏览它们会使你的大脑变得活跃起来。”符合语境，下文解释了这样做的好处。故选C项。
43．上边小标题“Find your style of taking notes.（找到你的笔记风格。）”及下文“For example, some visual learners could draw certain shapes to represent important concepts. Some people prefer writing words, and some may find it most helpful to record a lecture and listen to it while studying. （例如，一些视觉学习者可以绘制某些形状来表示重要概念。有些人喜欢写单词，有些人可能会发现在学习的时候录制一节课并听它最有帮助。）” 空格处位于段首句承接下文，说明不同的人可能有不同的记笔记方式，下文具体解释了这种说法。故选E项。
44．下文“Rather than writing complete sentences or even complete words, create a form of fast and brief writing with some signs or phrases to make note-taking easier. This will help you take notes quickly and keep up with the lecture. （不要写完整的句子，甚至是完整的单词，而是用一些符号或短语创造一种快速、简短的写作形式，以便于记笔记。这将帮助你快速记笔记并跟上讲座。）”说明如何速记，所以空处作为这一小段的标题，应该概括主旨，A项“发展你的速记。”正好符合。故选A项。
45．上文“It is important to write down key points from the lecture.（写下讲座的要点很重要。）”及下文“Things like key ideas, definitions, and descriptive phrases can help you remember the subject. （关键想法、定义和描述性短语可以帮助你记住主题。）”空格处承上启下，F项的“It”与上文一致，讲的是同一话题，说明写下要点很重要，下文紧接着说明了什么是重要信息。所以F“这意味着你需要专注于最有意义的信息。” 符合。故选F项。
46．E
47．C
48．F
49．G
50．A
【导语】本文是议论文。文章阐述了大自然可以提供很多东西，她教给我们的价值观可能会导致一个完整和幸福的生活，以下是一些宝贵的人生经验。
46．上文“Nature has a lot to offer.(大自然可以提供很多东西)”以及下文“Here are some valuable life lessons.(这里有一些有价值的人生课程)”可知，大自然给我们提供很多东西，并且能教会我们很多道理。由此推知，设空处应承接上文，继续说明大自然给我们提供了什么。E项“She teaches us values that may lead to a full and happy life (她教给我们可能带来充实和幸福生活的价值观)”符合语境，起到承上启下的作用。故选E项。
47．根据上一句“However tall it grows, its roots are firmly buried where it once rose.(无论它长得多高，它的根都牢牢地埋在它曾经生长过的地方)”再结合本段主旨“Respect your roots. (尊重你的根)”可推知，本段建议我们学习大自然，尊重并抓住自己的根。C项“We should learn to respect and hold on to our origins (我们应该学会脚踏实地，尊重并抓住自己的本源)”符合语境，选项中的origins呼应上文的roots。故选C项。
48．根据上一句“Similarly, whatever sorrow may break your heart, know that life goes on.(同样，无论什么悲伤会让你心碎，要知道生活还会继续)”再结合本段主旨“Let the sorrows disappear.(让悲伤消失)”可知，本段建议不要让悲伤的情绪羁绊在悲伤中成长，生活还是要继。F项“The pain will weaken and enable you to grow in the process (痛苦会减弱，使你在这个过程中成长)”符合文意，选项中的pain呼应上文的sorrows。故选F项。
49．根据上文“Nature provides every creature a chance to exist, however big or small it may be. (大自然为每一种生物提供了生存的机会，不管它是大是小)”和下文“The tiger eats the antelope; without the antelope, the tiger wouldn't survive. Likewise, without tigers, the overpopulation of antelopes would cause them to starve to death.(老虎吃羚羊；没有羚羊，老虎就活不下去了。同样，如果没有老虎，羚羊的过多数量会导致它们饿死)”可知，生物间的存在是相互的。G项“But the existence of one creature depends on the existence of the other (但是一种生物的存在取决于另一种生物的存在)”符合文意，承上启下。故选G项。
50．根据空处位于段落开头，是本段的主旨。结合本段内容“Just like the icy cold snow melts (融化) in the warmth of spring to give birth to fresh green leaves, come autumn these leaves age into shades of gold only to be once again buried in the cold winter. Change is unavoidable.(就像冰冷的雪在春天的温暖中融化，生出了新鲜的绿叶，到了秋天，这些叶子的年龄变成了金色的阴影，只为再次埋葬在寒冷的冬天。改变是不可避免的)”可知，本段主要说明改变是不可避免且持续不断的。由此可知，A项“Change is the only constant (变化是唯一不变的)”符合本段主旨。故选A项。
51．C
52．E
53．G
54．F
55．A
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，讲述了父母应该如何教育他们的孩子为自己的职责负责。
51．根据第一段第一句“Being responsible is universally agreed to be one of the keys to success.(负责任被普遍认为是成功的关键之一。)”可知本文的话题关于责任，结合空格后句出现转折“Instead, it takes a long time for kids to develop this difficult yet beautiful habit.(相反，孩子们需要很长时间来养成这个困难但美好的习惯。)”可知，责任是需要很长时间来培养的，符合反面逻辑的是C项“不幸的是，责任不是一夜之间就能学会的。”，C项符合文意，故选C项。
52．根据小标题“Start early. (尽早开始)”可知本段主要内容主要是说明培养责任要趁早，结合空格七选五
We have featured people who lost weight by following many different methods. Some focused strictly oneating well. ____1____Here are some lessons you can learn from those people.
One thing most of our wellness winners had in common was a turning-point moment. For San Boeuf, her journey started when her unhealthy weight was threatening her dream of becoming a mother. She focused on her goal of being healthy enough to have kids. ____2____
Many of our winners relied on technology to assist them on their weight-loss journeys. There 're numerous apps, devices and online communities. ____3____So using all the tools available makes a difference, whether those are apps to log your food, smart devices to track your exercise, or online communities to find the support you need.
Losing a significant amount of weight is a long process. ____4____All of the wellness winners experienced struggles along the way but managed to stay or get back on track and maintain their healthy habits. Susan Elizabeth Chaney struggles with an eating disorder after losing a significant amount of weight.
____5____Choose a diet you can stick with. In other words, the specific plan matters a lot less than the effort you put into it. Some used intermittent fasting( 间歇性禁食), while others found eating smaller meals throughout the day to be more sustainable.
A．They can help people lose weight.
B．Set a healthy lifestyle for yourself.
C．There’s no magic diet for wellness winners.
D．There are struggles and setbacks along the way.
E．But finding help and support made a big difference.
F．Along with lots of hard work, she managed to lose 167 pounds.
G．Others found a love of exercise—or a healthy combinations of both.
Types of Words
There are tens of thousands of words in the English language, and along with social and scientific progress, new words appear frequently.____6____But we need not be worried about the impossibility of learning all of them, for only a few thousand words are used by ordinary people for ordinary purpose. These are the most useful words, or the common words, words that form core of the English vocabulary. They are the words we must learn and remember.
____7____Among these are political, legal, scientific, technical, business and literary words. It would be good for us to know some very useful words in various fields, and many of the words related to the field we will work in or be associated with.____8____
There is another type of words: those used by people who are not well educated or by people of special groups, such as people of a particular region or an age group.____9____Some of them may continue to be used, become acceptable to all people and join the common words. Among these words are slang, jargon, dialectal and obsolete words.____10____We need to understand them but should avoid using them, unless in special situation.
A．Apart from the common words, there are words used by people of special professions or fields, on special occasions or for special purposes.
B．These words belong to standard words.
C．The total number of English words, if it could be found out, must be surprisingly large.
D．These words are generally formal, and may be called formal and technical words.
E．Besides the easy common words, there are some difficult technical words for us to remember.
F．Some of these words may not be understandable to people in general, and may disappear after short period of time.
G．They may be called nonstandard words.
Traveling in the same car with several people is an excellent idea, which allows one to save on fuel. In the past, few of us would go to the company or work place together. ____11____We share a car every day with people whom we do not know anything about. We just need to connect to the Internet or use a mobile app to find the perfect transport for us.
____12____It makes practical sense to use tools at our hands to connect with people who would like to share cars together. Tools like mobile apps help contribute to sharing options.
Undoubtedly, carpooling (拼车) is an excellent option to save some money. It also adjusts our monthly budget for other activities, but the truth is that this type of transport is also much better suited to improve the traffic conditions of cities. ____13____
Practically speaking many times, we see heavy traffic but upon further finding we would see many cars with only one passenger in it. Rather than being alone in a heavy traffic situation, why not have passengers ____14____ At the same time, you can also have amazing conversations.
Spending on transportation is part of what we consider to be fixed expenses in a family, whether to move to work, to study or simply because we live in areas far away from the large urban centers.
____15____ It’s specially fit for those who want to spend less on fuel or would love to have an eco-friendly approach for the environment.
A．Carpooling is also fit for long routes.
B．That helps you reduce your fuel cost.
C．However, nowadays it is a bit different.
D．Each passenger can travel for a reduced cost.
E．In today’s digital time we are constantly connected.
F．In these situations, car sharing becomes an excellent option.
G．Moreover, it improves the environment since it means less cars.
Four ways to make someone else smile
In a world surrounded by bad news, it may feel like an unhappy place sometimes. However, you can make a difference. If you make even one person smile today, you can help make this world a better place.___16___What are you waiting for Go be amazing!
Send a handwritten letter
In this day and age, where everything is sent via email, Facebook, WhatsApp and Snapchat, it’s a shock to receive a letter through the post. __17__. Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could really make someone’s day – all for the price of a stamp!
Volunteer
___18___ Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk, the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is incredible. There are so many opportunities, so you are sure to find one that is right for you. And it doesn’t necessarily have to take up all your time. It could be once a week or a couple of times a year.
_____19_____
Whether you’re creative or not, taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them. Even if you think you’re not creative, the recipient will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your precious time into. Some ideas could include a card, painting, drawing, song, poem or cake!
Tell someone ‘I love you’
Before you go ‘yuck’, it can be anyone – your mum or dad, grandparents, family member, friend, boyfriend or girlfriend.___20___Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you, or remind your mum that you love her. Sometimes, in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.
A．Try to be creative.
B．Here is a list of ideas to help you.
C．Make something for a special person.
D．This can help get more help from your friend.
E．And you don’t even have to say ‘I love you’.
F．Volunteering is one of the nicest things you can do.
G．Writing to a friend can be an easy way to make a positive impact.
___21___. A study recently published in Current Biology reflects previous perspective. Can you catch up on lost sleep Here’s what the science says.
Losing even an hour puts you in sleep debt.
___22___: Withdraw an hour on Monday, then deposit an extra one on Saturday to break even. But as far as truly making up for the lost sleep during the week, you really can’t make up for it hour by hour. Research has suggested that a person would actually need four days of adequate rest to make up for even one hour of sleep debt. ___23___, it’s almost mathematically impossible to close that gap over only two weekend nights.
Your circadian clock (生物钟) is more sensitive than you think.
Pulling an occasional all-nighter or extra-early morning may not seem like a big deal. But tiredness isn’t the only consequence of an uncertain sleep schedule. ___24___. Your circadian clock naturally starts producing sleep-promoting melatonin (褪黑素) around 9 p.m., and levels stay high throughout the night before dropping off in the morning. Light exposure influences circadian rhythms somewhat—which is why you may have trouble sleeping after using screens at night—but if you maintain stable sleep and wake times, your internal clock should be similarly reliable.
___25___.
If you’re exhausted by the time Saturday arrives, you should select a midday nap rather than a marathon overnight sleep. Previous research has also linked naps to better, memory focus and creativity. The National Sleep Foundation says that just 20 minutes of napping is enough to leave you feeling refreshed, as long as you don’t nap too close to bedtime.
A．Napping is better than sleeping in
B．Many people think of sleep like a bank account
C．If you spend that extra time sleeping during the week
D．Since many people get less sleep than they need just about every weeknight
E．Preserving your circadian rhythms by napping may improve your sleeping quality
F．Experts have long said you can’t make up for lost sleep by sleeping more on your days off
G．It also disrupts your circadian clock, a system that regulates hormone levels to promote sleep
Researchers recently discovered that mosquitoes who have their sleep disrupted would rather get rest than go looking for their next meal. “____26____. Sleep deprived (睡眠不足) or not, a blood meal should appeal to them.” said the lead author of the study.
To study mosquitoes, researchers spent more than a year developing ways to analyze and quantify their amount of sleep. It was particularly challenging because of something researchers call the “observer effect”.____27____. In the case of mosquitoes, they’re able to sense that people are nearby due to their body heat, movement, smells and breath.
To deal with those circumstances, researchers set up the experiment in a quiet lab where the mosquitoes were several rooms away from anybody who might pass by. ____28____. Researchers found that the mosquitoes in the lab slept between 16 and 19 hours each day. They moved their enclosures regularly at night or during the day to make them suffer sleep deprivation. ____29____. But less than one-quarter wanted to eat after asleep less night.
____30____. By understanding the circadian rhythms of insects, researchers hope to find new methods to prevent the spread of infections. In fruit flies, a link between sleep and immunity (免疫力) has been established. And immunity is an important factor for disease transmission in mosquitoes. Based on this, this research would provide us with an understanding of the role of sleep on the disease transmission in mosquitoes.
A．That was so natural
B．It was a bit surprising
C．Mosquitoes can spread serious diseases to humans
D．They placed cameras and sensors in the room to record the mosquitoes without disturbing them
E．The mosquitoes who were deprived of sleep went hunting for a blood meal wildly
F．Most mosquitoes that got to sleep normally went hunting for a blood meal when they were awake
G．This is when the act of just observing something can change its outcome
Procrastination (拖延)makes people live under constant stress. Making changes will lead to positive results, like relieving stress and increasing the quality of work, family time and joy. But how to ___31___
◆Acknowledge the need to change.
If you’re a master procrastinator, stop making excuses and acknowledge the reasons why procrastination is bad. ___32___
◆Identify and understand your feelings.
You may feel fearful about the size of a task, proud of your productivity, and anxious about your time. ___33___ However, could you break a huge project up into manageable tasks You might need to say “no” more often to give the proper time and attention to the more important things. You can also set a time limit on your break, maybe 15 to 20 minutes.
◆ ___34___
If you find yourself with some free time and you need to convince yourself to start working on a difficult task, follow the five-minute rule. Force yourself to work on a task for just five minutes, with the understanding that you can quit after five minutes if you like. This simple mental trick is usually just to get you started. And it will often turn into much more than five minutes.
◆Work on stuff earlier.
___35___ But remember: Just because you start working on something doesn’t mean you have to finish.
By starting, you get the juices flowing, allowing you to get more done than you anticipated. Additionally, you increase the quality of your work because every time you revise your thing, it gets better.
So, remember: Fighting procrastination is a life-long battle, but it’s a winnable one.
A．Use the five-minute rule.
B．These emotions are quite natural.
C．You might think of the possible results.
D．Here are some ways to beat procrastination.
E．Pay special attention to the quality of your work.
F．Otherwise, you won’t be convinced there’s a need to change.
G．For master procrastinators, the idea of working too early on a task is stupid.
Bad things sometimes happen to you at school or with a friend. Then who would you like to talk to ___36___ You may have a lot of helpful friends in your life. However, you will always have family there for you. Through good and bad times, your family always supports and loves you.
___37___ David R. Wommack, a famous expert, thinks family is the tie that links us all so closely together and builds our characters, shared goals, respect and values. You just learn values like love, trust and tradition from your family.
Family is an important part of your everyday life. You can be yourself in front of your family members every day and they will accept you for who you are. ___38___ Even through difficult times, they will bring happiness into your life. Family is a tie that will last forever.
What are the ways that you can strengthen your family tie You can make a family fun night each week. ___39___ This time together will strengthen your relationship for years to come. With a strong family tie, you can always turn to them for help and comfort.
Your family is a team. Do you remember when your family tried to help you deal with a challenge Are there moments when your family tried to get you out of sadness ___40___ You can try family dinners to improve your family tie.
A．Who do you turn to as well
B．Friendship is a bridge that seems weak.
C．It can be a game night or a campfire night.
D．Who do you love most in your whole life
E．It takes hard work to have a strong family tie.
F．Family helps you shape yourself and your life.
G．Your family will love you no matter what happens. .
Five Easy Solutions to Stress
It’s almost impossible to totally avoid stress, but these top tips will help you to get it under control so that it doesn’t take over your life.
Lean on other people
Studies of both animals and humans show that social contact can help tone down the body’s physical response to stress． It can even boost(增强)immunity.____41____.
Cut your to-do list in half
Most of us set the bar too high. After you’ve written your to-do list, decide what’s most important to you in the long run, then cut the list in half. ____42____. For instance, hire a person to mow the lawn or skip cooking and order takeaway.
____43____
Leave the house fifteen minutes earlier for appointments, set up a system for paying your bills, refill your prescriptions a week ahead of time and collect on birthday cards whenever you see ones you like. A little advance planning can spare you a lot of headaches!
Organize your world
____44____. Clean surroundings will help prevent the disappointment of not being able to find something you need. It can also make you satisfied that everything is in its place.
Laugh in your life
Laughter boosts your resistance to infection. If you laugh for twenty secondsyour body gets the same amount of beneficial oxygen as it does in three minutes of aerobic exercise (有氧运动).____45____
Find cartoons, videos, TV shows, writers and comics that make you laugh. Share jokes with friends over email.
A．Make a flexible schedule
B．Stop the last-minute rush
C．So develop a network of people you can turn to
D．It’s also nearly impossible to stay anxious while you’re laughing
E．If you have to do certain tasks, try to have someone else do them
F．However, if you laugh while doing exercise, it will hurt your body
G．Stop piling old magazines and throw away those receipts you no longer need
6 Ways To Make More Time
1. Only have three major things on your to-do list. To reduce stress and help you become more effective, have a daily plan for the tasks you need to finish, but include a maximum of three challenging or time-consuming jobs.____46____
2. Call time on social media. We’re not suggesting you stop it, but social media is a terrible timewaster. ____47____Then do the things you always say you’re too busy to do—going for a run or writing that novel.
3. ____48____Similarly, to avoid any anxiety about arriving late, build in an extra ten minutes to your outward and return journeys.
4. Prepare for a journey the night before. ____49____To avoid it, check the weather, transport and traffic reports online and pack everything you need the evening before.
5. Learn while you drive. If you’ve always been meaning to learn Spanish or read the classics, your car journey can help you realize that ambition.____50____
6. Draw up a timeline for important projects. Even if your project is a long-term one, start the planning process as soon as possible. Write out a timeline, with short-term goals leading up to the achievement of your long-term ambition. But be realistic.
A．We’ve all experienced that annoying morning rush.
B．So set an alarm to signal that it’s time to stop checking Facebook, Instagram and other sites and apps.
C．Perhaps these tips will help you make the most of your time.
D．Leave ten minutes earlier than you need to.
E．Getting these done will give you a sense of achievement.
F．Just be relaxed about arriving late.
G．Even being stuck in a traffic jam is bearable if you’re absorbed in an exciting audiobook.
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.____51____Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a text-book or doing research for a report.____52____Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.____53____
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
●Write your notes in your own words.
● ____54____
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand. When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.____55____
A．Use words, not complete sentences.
B．You must write your notes on separate paper.
C．There are three practical note-taking methods.
D．The following methods may work best for you.
E．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
F．you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
G．First, this simple act makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
The “Three Rs” of Environmental Protection
Last time you drank a soda in an aluminum can or water in a plastic bottle, what did you do with thecan or bottle when you were finished Did you know both could be recycled To recycle something is to make it into something else. Pollution is the introduction of harmful chemicals into the environment that can hurt people and the earth. Pollutants can come from garbage that isn’t recycled. ____56____ . These pollutants can make us and animals very sick. It is a big problem in our world today.
Is there something you can do about it There sure is. ____57____ .
First, reduce. Something simple like turning off the lights when you leave a room or turning off the water faucet while you brush your teeth can make a big difference. ____58____ , and even using a cloth towel rather than a paper towel when you spill something in the kitchen can help our planet.
When you don’t want a toy you have anymore, don’t just throw it away. Find a friend who might want it. That is reusing. Clothes you have grown out of can be donated for others to wear. A plastic cup you drank out of can be cleaned and used to store small toys in your room. ____59____
____60____ . Look on the bottom of plastic cups and containers. If you see a recyclable symbol, you can recycle the item. Newspapers, school papers, even glass jars and bottles can be recycled. Most neighborhoods have garbage trucks that just pick up recyclable items. Ask your parents if there is one in your area and use it.
We only have one planet to live on. Be someone who makes an effort to take care of it.
A．Garbage can be recycled and made into something new
B．Many of the items that are thrown away could be reused
C．Countless things can be recycled
D．Pollution affects living things other than animals
E．You can help by “reducing”, “reusing” and “recycling”
F．Pollution can also be caused by smoke and exhaust (废气)in the air and chemicals we put in the water
G．Walking or riding a bike rather than driving a car
How to Turn Your Dreams into a Reality
Do you have dreams, visions or plans about things you’d love to have or achieve Of course you do! We all do. Unfortunately, dreaming is the easy part. ____61____ The good news is that there are proven techniques that can get you from where you are to where you want to be. Follow this process to bring your dreams to fruition(实现):
Turn your dream into a goal.
When you have a goal, you have a true target. For a greater chance of success, your plan should have a deadline and it must be measurable. ____62____ Give yourself the gift of setting a deadline and things will start to happen. Make your goal as desirable as possible without being unrealistic. If you feel that your goal is unreasonable, it’s much more difficult to encourage yourself to actually pursue it.
Prioritize(优先化)your goal daily.
____63____ You give instructions to your brain thousands of times a day. Let your mind know that your goal is something more important than “I feel like eating a ham sandwich” or “I need to stop at the grocery store on the way home”.
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Difficult goals can rarely be achieved alone: you’re likely to need some help and guidance. Look at the list you made and see what you already have in your life that could help you on your path.
Track your progress.
Measure your progress each day. Use old fashioned paper and pencil or take advantage of the latest smartphone app. ____65____ You can only adjust your approach if you know how you’re doing. Consider making a chart if that’s applicable to your goal.
A．Classify (将……分类) your available resources.
B．Make a list of negative associations.
C．Read and write your goal each day.
D．Turning those dreams into a reality is the challenge.
E．Tracking is critical to making continued progress.
F．It has been said that dreams are goals without a deadline.
G．So make a list of all the negative stuff that slip into your mind.
Baratunde Thurston, a digital media adviser, decided to disconnect from his online life for twenty-five days — no Facebook, no Twitter, not even an e mail. He needed a break. ____66____.
It didn’t take him long to adjust to a disconnected life. By the end of that first week, he was less stressed about not knowing new things. ____67____. He enjoyed food without twittering the experience. But the end came too soon. After the twenty-five days, he had to restore (恢复) his online presence.
His experiment summarizes two important points about our relationship with social networks like Facebook and Twitter. The first point is that we increasingly recognize that these tools reduce our ability to concentrate. ____68____. But the problem is especially serious if you’re attempting to improve your ability to work deeply.
To fight back against these distractions (使人分心的事), Thurston felt his only option was to quit the Internet completely. But the problem is that no one actually follows Thurston. ____69____. That is, our current distracted state is unavoidable. This brings me to the second point, it didn’t take him long once the experiment ended to slide back into where he began.
____70____. Instead, I’ll ask you to reject the state of highly distracted connectedness. Social networks might be significant to your success and happiness, but meanwhile accept that most people should be using fewer such tools. If you’re to develop a deep work habit, you must fight to get there.
A．This accounts for the reality
B．He started chatting with strangers
C．I won’t ask you to quit the Internet
D．“I was burnt out and done,” he explained
E．It is a real problem for many different people
F．He had to return to the online world with books to market
G．Fortunately, you will break the habit of surfing the Internet gradually
Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus (马戏团). There were so many people that we waited for a long time. ____71____ This family made a big impression on me.
There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12. You could tell they didn't have a lot of money. Their clothes were not expensive but they were clean. The children talked excitedly about the clowns, elephants and other acts they would see that night. I could tell they'd never been to the circus before. ____72____ The father and mother seemed happy as they could be.
The ticket lady asked how many tickets the father wanted. He proudly answered, “Please let me buy eight children's tickets and two adults' tickets, so I can take my family to the circus.”
____73____
The man's wife lowered her head. There was no longer a smile on the man's face. He quietly asked, “How much did you say ”
The ticket lady again told him the price.
The man obviously didn't have enough money. But how could he tell his kids the bad news ____74____ (We were not rich ourselves at all!) He then tapped the man on the shoulder and said, “Excuse me, sir, you dropped this."
The man understood my father was helping him. He picked up the money, looked straight into my dad's eyes, and in tears replied, “Thank you, sir, thank you. This really means a lot to me and my family."
____75____
A．The ticket lady told him the price.
B．It was clearly a very important day out for them.
C．My father decided to help them and give them some money.
D．Finally, there was only one family between the ticket office and us.
E．Although we did not go to the circus that night, we didn't feel regretful.
F．Seeing this, my dad took a $20 note from his pocket and dropped it on the ground.
We start to lose muscle mass from age 30, but it’s never too late to improve it. If you do, it can help with balance, reduce your risk of falls, increase bone density, which will help guard against osteoporosis (骨质疏松症), and benefit heart health too. ____76____. Here are some tips on how you can build your strength.
____77____. If you’ve had previous health problems or injuries, you can tailor your strength training to your own needs. Book a session with a personal trainer to be assessed and get a personalized plan.
Start small. Don’t go crazy — you’ll end up doing yourself a damage. There’s no need to go to the gym and lift dumbbells or kettlebells. ____78____. There are plenty of free beginners’ workouts on YouTube and on the NHS website. Don’t forget to have rest days to allow your body to recover.
Set a goal. What do you want to achieve Do you want to lose a few kilos, get fitter, look more toned, or improve muscle mass for health purposes Or maybe it’s all of those. To lose weight, do more cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise, such as brisking walking, cycling or running. ____79____.
Pack the protein. ____80____. You need to eat well too. Protein is key. Include it in all your meals in the form of lean meat, fish, beans, tofu, eggs or dairy produce. Focus on mixing protein and carbs, such as fruit, rice, sweet potato and quinoa, as these will help with muscle growth.
A．Have a plan
B．Clear your problem
C．Building strength isn’t all about getting physical
D．You particularly need to take in food rich in protein
E．In fact, they may make you more likely to be injured
F．Another plus is that you’ll look stronger and feel more confident
G．If you’re looking mainly to build strength, do more resistance training
Everybody wants to hang out with fun people. Nobody wants to be classified as “boring”. It’s just that some of us need a little help in this department. Being fun to hang out with fun people starts with developing healthy self-esteem (自尊) , an adventurous spirit, and a kind personality. ___81___.
Be confident. ___82___. Before you even begin trying to become a fun person, you have to believe you can be a fun person. Nothing is wrong with believing in yourself, and it’s looked up to but never looked down on. Most confident people have insecurities.
Show interest. Listen and show kindness to others during conversation. If people think they can talk to you about anything, they’ll invite you to hang out more often. ___83___. If you ignore people or always talk about yourself, they won’t invite you anymore.
___84___. Focus on the positive aspects of your life, what you are looking forward to, or what you want to do. We all know that sadness needs company, but if you are unhappy all the time, others won’t want to hang out with you.
Smile. Looking the part of a fun person is half the battle, and it’s not even really much of a battle because once you get the hang of it, smiling just becomes a reflex, and an attractive one at that.
Learn how to “hang out”. ___85___ . Some people like to just sit around casually, watch TV, play games, or just talk. For others, hanging out can mean doing interesting activities outside the home. Figure out what your friends consider hanging out to be and then tailor your interests to that crowd.
A．Be positive
B．Hold the conversation
C．Don’t control the conversation
D．Have a healthy sense of self or good self-esteem
E．Hanging out means the same thing to every person
F．All of this will make you an ideal person to hang out with
G．Hanging out can mean different things to different people
Traveling along the old Silk Road can be a quite interesting and rewarding experience. Here is some information that the visitor should consider when planning a possible travel on the road.
Language. While traveling along the road, the visitor can meet with about 20 different nationalities. ____86____. However, Some ethnic groups began learning Mandarin（普通话）and adopted the lifestyle of the Han people. Chinese became the official language in the autonomous regions. ____87____.
Accommodations. The Silk Road spans most of China, from modern cities in the central China to villages and towns in the remote west. Accordingly, accommodations along the route range from high standard hotels to simple guesthouses.
In big cities like Dunhuang, Urumqi, Lanzhou, the visitor can enjoy high standard hotels. They all provide excellent conditions, good services and they are quite safe. ____88____ . Visitors without money may consider the cheaper guesthouses because these guesthouses with simpler equipment and basic service are fit enough to live in for most Chinese travelers. In the remote villages, only simple accommodations are available. ____89____
Travel by Road. Buses are the most inexpensive method of transport along the Silk Road but, unfortunately, they are very slow. ____90____ . A travel by car can be the only way to visit sites far from cities or towns that would otherwise be hard to reach. Rental prices are based on the number of days and kilometers traveled, and sometimes they can be negotiated（协商）.
A．It offers good views of the mountains
B．Some of them speak their own languages
C．Learn some of their languages before going
D．But this kind of hotels is also the most expensive
E．Cars are offered by some travel agencies and hotels
F．These locations offer nothing but a quite simple room
G．Today, Chinese can be easily used among these nationalities
Biologist Marc Bekoff studies dogs, wolves and coyotes. ____91____. If they’re in the same pack, animal friends may sleep close to one another. They greet one another, travel together, share food and groom each other. Animal friends are nice to one another, and they even play together.____92____.
Playing together, for instance, helps animals bond and keeps them close to the group. “Coyote pups who don’t play together are more likely to go out on their own.____93____.” says Bekoff. “If an animal has a special friend, both friends benefit by having someone to watch out for them.”
____94____. When a young rhinoceros sets out on its own for the first time, it may look for an older travel friend, and this companion helps to find food and water and avoid predators. Young male elephants hang out together when they leave their mothers’ herds, and young dolphins do, too. Pairs of bottlenose dolphins sometimes form strong bonds and pal around together for years. Among chimpanzee groups, some pair up to groom each other, hunt together, share food and defend each other from danger.
Why do animals have friends “Mainly because in the long run they benefit from friendships,” scientist Franz de Waal says. “It is all give and take.____95____.”
A．Young animals often team up for protection
B．He believes that many animals do have friends
C．He thinks that many animals seldom have friends
D．Therefore, playing together sometimes is harmful
E．And leaving the protection of the group can be dangerous
F．This friendly behavior can be important to an animal’s survival
G．Sometimes one gives more, the other takes more, but in the end both parties gain
One of the most popular new outdoor activities is day hiking. For many first-time hikers, it’s important to learn the proper hiking tips and safety rules. ____96____ Here are some of the main ones to know.
Take out your own garbage. One of the biggest surprises for people new to the outdoors is that many parks and trails have no facilities; i.e., no restrooms or garbage cans. ____97____ You’re even supposed to ferry out poop (your own or your pet’s), unless you bury it 200 feet from the trail or any water source. Advisably, you can pack out trash with some zip top bags.
Don’t move things around. This means no taking home pretty rocks or flowers. Any time you move or remove something, you may destroy an animal s home or a weak ecosystem. Leaving things alone also applies to wildlife, so don’t try to pet a deer or approach a bear for a great photo. ____98____
____99____Since hikers tend to head into the outdoors to enjoy all of the natural sights, sounds and smells, don’t blast music, talk loudly on the phone or bring along an uncontrolled pet. Being a considerate hiker also helps the resident wildlife, which may need undisturbed spaces and enough quiet to hear the sounds of nature for their communication and survival.
Know when to stay on and step off the trail. Hiking trails are created with specific purposes, which may include preventing pollution to environment and protecting precious plant and animal communities. ____100____ There are a few exceptions, such as leaving the trail to “use the restroom”.
A．Enjoy them from a safe distance.
B．Be considerate of your fellow hikers.
C．So stay on the trail as much as possible.
D．Communicate with other hikers politely.
E．That means you’re supposed to carry back out whatever you bring in.
F．Just as with any sport or activity, hiking involves certain accepted practices.
G．It’s also considered proper to step off the trail if you want to rest or have a snack.
参考答案：
1．G
2．F
3．A
4．D
5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了几条通过减肥让自己更健康的经验。
1．根据首句“We have featured people who lost weight by following many different methods.(我们介绍了通过遵循许多不同的方法减肥的人。)”可知，此处说的是很多人的减肥方法不同，下文“Some focused strictly on eating well.(有些人严格关注吃得好。)”介绍的是其中一些人的减肥方式，由此可推断，此空处要继续介绍其他人的减肥方式，E选项“Others found a love of exercise—or a healthy combinations of both.(其他人则发现了对运动的热爱——或者两者的健康结合。)”中的others为解题的关键信息，符合语境。故选G项。
2．根据空前的“She focused on her goal of being healthy enough to have kids.(她专注于自己的目标，即足够健康，可以生孩子。)”可知，此处讲述的是一位女性减肥的方式，所以此空仍于该女性有关联，F选项“Along with lots of hard work, she managed to lose 167 pounds.(加上大量的努力，她设法减掉了167磅。)”中的she指代的对象与上文涉及到的女性San Boeuf是同一人，代词指代内容一致，且语意贯通。故选F项。
3．根据空前两句“Many of our winners relied on technology to assist them on their weight-loss journeys. There 're numerous apps, devices and online communities.(我们的许多获奖者依靠技术来帮助他们进行减肥之旅。 有许多应用程序、设备和在线社区。)”可知，该段讲述的是人们靠科技减肥的方式，所以，此空内容应与高科技有关系，A项“They can help people lose weight.(他们可以帮助人们减肥。)”中的they指代的内容为上文中的apps，符合语境。故选A项。
4．根据空前“Losing a significant amount of weight is a long process.(减掉大量的体重是一个漫长的过程。)”以及空后“All of the wellness winners experienced struggles along the way but managed to stay or get back on track and maintain their healthy habits.(所有健康获奖者都经历了一路上的挣扎，但设法保持或回到正轨并保持他们的健康习惯。)”可知，减肥是有很多困难的，D选项“There are struggles and setbacks along the way.(一路上有挣扎和挫折。)”的内容与上下文内容吻合，均是介绍减肥路上有很多的困难。故选D项。
5．根据空后的“Choose a diet you can stick with.(选择一种你可以坚持的饮食。)”可知，此处选择的内容应该与选择饮食有关系，C选项“There’s no magic diet for wellness winners.(健康赢家没有神奇的饮食。)”中的diet与空后的内容一致。故选C项。
6．C
7．A
8．D
9．F
10．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲了英语词汇的分类，即普通词汇，专业词汇以及一些不标准的词汇。
6．根据上文“There are tens of thousands of words in the English language, and along with social and scientific progress, new words appear frequently.(英语中有成千上万的单词，随着社会和科学的进步，新词经常出现)”以及后文“But we need not be worried about the impossibility of learning all of them, for only a few thousand words are used by ordinary people for ordinary purpose.(但我们不必担心不可能学会所有的词汇，因为只有几千个单词是平时人们为了普通的目的而使用的)”可知，从文章第一段第一句可知随着社会和科技的进步新词频繁出现，以及第三句我们没有必要担心学不完这些词汇得出一个结论：如果能够完全统计，英语词汇量大得惊人。故C选项“英语单词的总数，如果它能被查出来，一定是惊人的大”符合语境，故选C。
7．根据后文“Among these are political, legal, scientific, technical, business and literary words.(其中包括政治、法律、科学、技术、商业和文学词汇)”可知，后文的例子说明某些词语是给专业人士使用的。故A选项“除了常用词外，还有一些词语是特殊职业或领域的人在特殊场合或为特殊目的使用的”符合语境，故选A。
8．根据上文“Among these are political, legal, scientific, technical, business and literary words. It would be good for us to know some very useful words in various fields, and many of the words related to the field we will work in or be associated with.(其中包括政治、法律、科学、技术、商业和文学词汇。知道一些在各个领域非常有用的词汇对我们来说是有好处的，而且很多词汇都与我们将要工作的领域或与之相关)”可知，上文提到词汇属于某个领域专业词汇，本句对上文进行总结：这些词汇通常很正式，被叫做正式词汇或技术词汇。故D选项“这些词通常是正式的，可以被称为正式的和专业的词”符合语境，其中These words指代的就是上文提到的那些种类的词汇，故选D。
9．根据上文“There is another type of words: those used by people who are not well educated or by people of special groups, such as people of a particular region or an age group.(还有另一种类型的词：那些没有受过良好教育的人或特殊群体的人使用的词，如特定地区或年龄群体的人)”以及后文“Some of them may continue to be used, become acceptable to all people and join the common words.(其中一些可能会继续使用，为所有人所接受，并加入常用词)”可知，上文提到词汇在特定区域或特定年龄段使用，后文则提到了会继续会用，可推测有些词汇可能不被大众理解，甚至会在短时间使用后消失。故F选项“有些词一般人可能听不懂，在短时间内就会消失”符合语境，故选F。
10．根据上文“Among these words are slang, jargon, dialectal and obsolete words.(其中有俚语、行话、方言和废词)”可知，本句是对上文提到的单词进行定义：它们可以被称为非标准词，G选项中they指代上文slang, jargon, dialectal and obsolete words。故G选项“它们可以被称为非标准词”符合语境，故选G。
11．C
12．E
13．G
14．B
15．F
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了随着拼车软件的普及，现在拼车越来越流行，拼车不仅降低出行成本，而且对环境也有好处。
11．C选项“然而，如今情况有所不同。”与上文“In the past, few of us would go to the company or work place together. (在过去，我们中很少有人会一起去公司或工作场所)”形成转折关系，引出下文“We share a car every day with people whom we do not know anything about. (我们每天与我们并不了解的人共享一辆车)”讲现在大家愿意拼车的现象。故选C项。
12．由下文“It makes practical sense to use tools at our hands to connect with people who would like to share cars together. Tools like mobile apps help contribute to sharing options. (使用我们手中的工具与希望共享汽车的人建立联系是有实际意义的。移动应用程序等工具有助于共享选项)”可知，此段主要讲述如今的数字技术非常有利于拼车，E选项“在今天的数字时代，我们不断地联系在一起。”切题。故选E项。
13．由上文“It also adjusts our monthly budget for other activities, but the truth is that this type of transport is also much better suited to improve the traffic conditions of cities. (它还调整了我们每月的其他活动预算，但事实是，这种交通方式也更适合改善城市的交通状况)”可知，G选项“此外，它改善了环境，因为它意味着更少的汽车。”承接上文讲拼车对城市的好处。故选G项。
14．由上文“Rather than being alone in a heavy traffic situation, why not have passengers (与其在交通拥挤的情况下独自一人，为什么不多些乘客呢)”可知，B选项“这有助于降低燃油成本。”承接上文讲交通拥堵情况下，你与他人拼车的好处，该空和下文“At the same time, you can also have amazing conversations. (同时，你也可以进行精彩的对话)”是并列关系，都在讲拼车的好处。故选B项。
15．由上文“Spending on transportation is part of what we consider to be fixed expenses in a family, whether to move to work, to study or simply because we live in areas far away from the large urban centers. (交通开支是我们认为家庭固定开支的一部分，无论是工作、学习，还是仅仅因为我们居住在远离大城市中心的地区)”和下文“It’s specially fit for those who want to spend less on fuel or would love to have an eco-friendly approach for the environment. (它特别适合那些希望在燃料上花费更少或希望采用环保方法的人)”可知，对于工作、学习或居住区远的人来说，拼车是个好选择，有诸多好处，F选项“在这些情况下，汽车共享成为一个很好的选择。”切题。故选F项。
16．B
17．G
18．F
19．C
20．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。如果你成天被坏消息环绕，你就会觉得这个世界不开心，这篇文章给我们提出了让别人开心的四种方法。
16．前文“If you make even one person smile today, you can help make this world a better place.”（如果你今天能让一个人微笑，你就能让这个世界变得更美好。）讲述了你能让这个世界变得更美好的一个条件。同时结合下文黑体字可知，下文讲述的是让别人开心的四种方法。因此空处应总说下面就是一些好的建议。选项B.“这里有一些想法可以帮助你。”，切题，故选B。
17．空前“In this day and age, where everything is sent via email, Facebook, WhatsApp and Snapchat, it’s a shock to receive a letter through the post.”（在这个所有东西都通过电子邮件、 Facebook、 WhatsApp 和 Snapchat 发送的时代，通过邮件收到一封信令人震惊。）提到了用邮件收到一封信会令人震惊。结合本段标题“Send a handwritten letter”（寄一封手写的信），可知本段主要叙述手写的好处。因而空处可能叙述手写信件对朋友会带来的积极的影响。选项G.“写信给朋友可以是一个简单的方法来产生积极的影响。”起到承上启下的作用，同时与下文“Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could really make someone’s day – all for the price of a stamp”（即使是一张只有几句话的明信片，也能让一个人的一天充满乐趣——而这一切只需要一张邮票的价格）也形成呼应。故选G。
18．空后“Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk, the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is incredible.”（无论你是在当地的青年团体做志愿者，还是从收容所带狗出去散步，你为了帮助别人而放弃自己的时间这个简单的事实都是不可思议的。）谈到了帮助别人，同时根据本段的段落小标题为：志愿者。可知本段谈论与志愿相关的内容。选项F.“做志愿者是你能做的最好的事情之一。”，与本段的标题相符，同时选项中的“one of the nicest things you can”与下文的“giving up your time to help someone else is incredible”意思一致。故选F。
19．下文“Whether you’re creative or not, taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them. ”（无论你是否有创造力，花时间为别人做点什么，都能表明你对他们的感激之情。）提到了当你要表示对某人的感激之情时，你可以花时间做点什么来表示感激。因而作为标题句可以讲述对于特别的人可以做点什么。选项C.“为一个特别的人做点什么。”与下文的意义一致，符合题意，故选C。
20．下文“Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you, or remind your mum that you love her. ”（也许你可以告诉你的朋友你很感激他们对你的一切，或者提醒你的妈妈你爱她。）表明对于朋友或你的妈妈他们为你做的一切，告诉他们你感激他们是表达你爱他们的方式，即不必通过说出来也可以表达爱。选项E.“不一定要说我爱你”，符合语境。故选E。
21．F
22．B
23．D
24．G
25．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了针对熬夜后补觉是否有用的科学依据。
21．下文“A study recently published in Current Biology reflects previous perspective. Can you catch up on lost sleep Here’s what the science says. (最近发表在《当代生物学》上的一项研究回应了以前的观点。你能弥补失去的睡眠吗？接下来的这些是科学告诉我们的。)”引出问题：我们能否弥补失去的睡眠，回应了专家的观点。F项“Experts have long said you can’t make up for lost sleep by sleeping more on your days off (专家长期以来一直表示，你不能通过在休息日多睡一会儿来弥补失去的睡眠)”介绍了长久以来专家们对补觉的观点，衔接下文。故选F。
22．下文“Withdraw an hour on Monday, then deposit an extra one on Saturday to break even. (周一提取一个小时，然后在周六额外存入一个小时以达到收支平衡。)”举例说明如何弥补睡眠。B项“Many people think of sleep like a bank account (许多人认为睡眠就像一个银行账户一样)”指出睡眠像银行账户，引出下文对“bank account”的解释，故选B。
23．根据下文“it’s almost mathematically impossible to close that gap over only two weekend nights. (从数学上讲，仅仅在周末的两个晚上，几乎是不可能缩小这一差距的。)”可知,在周末的两个晚上几乎不能弥补工作日缺失的睡眠。D项“Since many people get less sleep than they need just about every weeknight (由于许多人的睡眠时间几乎少于每个工作日晚上的需求)”说明人们在工作日睡眠不足。引出下文：在周末的两个晚上几乎不能弥补工作日缺失的睡眠。故选D。
24．下文“Your circadian clock naturally starts producing sleep-promoting melatonin (褪黑素) around 9 p.m., and levels stay high throughout the night before dropping off in the morning. (你的生物钟在晚上9点左右自然开始产生促进睡眠的褪黑素，并且整晚都保持高水平，然后在早上下降。)”介绍人体的生物钟是如何运转的。G项“It also disrupts your circadian clock, a system that regulates hormone levels to promote sleep (它还会扰乱你的生物钟，这是一种调节激素水平以促进睡眠的系统)”引出下文，介绍生物钟这一概念，故选G。
25．下文“If you’re exhausted by the time Saturday arrives, you should select a midday nap rather than a marathon overnight sleep. Previous research has also linked naps to better, memory focus and creativity. (如果你到周六时已经筋疲力尽，你应该选择午睡，而不是马拉松式的彻夜长眠。以前的研究也将小睡与更好的记忆力和创造力联系起来。)”说明小憩比睡懒觉好，以及小憩的好处。A项“Napping is better than sleeping in (小憩一会比睡懒觉好)”概括下文，说明小憩一会比睡懒觉好。故选A。
26．B
27．G
28．D
29．F
30．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了研究人员最近发现，睡眠被打乱的蚊子宁愿休息，也不愿去寻找下一顿饭，希望通过此项研究知道睡眠在蚊子中疾病传播中的作用。
26．根据前文“Researchers recently discovered that mosquitoes who have their sleep disrupted would rather get rest than go looking for their next meal. (研究人员最近发现，睡眠被打乱的蚊子宁愿休息，也不愿去寻找下一顿饭)”再分析设空，可知，空处是研究人员说的话，应该是研究人员对这个发现的感受，根据下文“Sleep deprived or not, a blood meal should appeal to them.(不管是否睡眠不足，一顿血餐应该会吸引他们)”可知，这个结果是让他们惊讶的，所以B项“It was a bit surprising(这有点令人惊讶)”符合文意。故选B项。
27．根据前文“It was particularly challenging because of something researchers call the “observer effect”(由于研究人员所说的“观察者效应”，这项研究尤其具有挑战性)”可知此处提出一个新的概念“observer effect”，所以空处应该是对这个概念的解释，所以G项“This is when the act of just observing something can change its outcome.(这是指观察某事物的行为可以改变它的结果)”符合文意。故选G项。
28．根据前文“To deal with those circumstances, researchers set up the experiment in a quiet lab where the mosquitoes were several rooms away from anybody who might pass by. (为了应对这些情况，研究人员在一个安静的实验室里进行了实验，蚊子与任何可能路过的人都有几个房间的距离)”可知，此段是在说研究员如何解决观察者效应。由此推知，空处应是进一步说明方法，所以D项“They placed cameras and sensors in the room to record the mosquitoes without disturbing them.(他们在房间里放置了摄像头和传感器，在不打扰蚊子的情况下记录下蚊子的活动)”符合文意。故选D项。
29．根据前文“They moved their enclosures regularly at night or during the day to make them suffer sleep deprivation.(他们在夜间或白天定期移动笼子，扰乱它们的睡眠)”可知，此处讲述了研究员的研究过程，所以空处应说结果，所以F项“Most mosquitoes that got to sleep normally went hunting for a blood meal when they were awake(大多数正常睡眠的蚊子在醒着的时候会去觅食)”符合文意。故选F项。
30．根据段尾“Based on this, this research would provide us with an understanding of the role of sleep on the disease transmission in mosquitoes.(在此基础上，本研究将使我们了解睡眠在蚊子中疾病传播中的作用)”可知，本段主要讲蚊子会传播疾病，此项研究可以帮助我们了解睡眠在蚊子中疾病传播中的作用，所以C项“Mosquitoes can spread serious diseases to humans(蚊子可以将严重的疾病传播给人类)”符合文意。故选C项。
31．D
32．F
33．B
34．A
35．G
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。拖延症使人们生活在持续的压力之下，文章主要介绍了如何打败拖延症的方法。
31．上文“Procrastination (拖延) makes people live under constant stress. Making changes will lead to positive results, like relieving stress and increasing the quality of work, family time and joy. But how to (拖延症使人们生活在持续的压力之下。做出改变会带来积极的结果，比如减轻压力、提高工作质量、家庭时间和快乐。但是怎么做呢？)”提到了拖延症使人们生活在持续的压力之下，做出改变会带来积极的结果，并提出“该怎么做”这一问题；下文直接列出几项打败拖延症的方法。由此可知，设空处需填一个过渡句，承上启下。D项“Here are some ways to beat procrastination.(这里有一些击败拖延症的方法)”与上下文对应。故选D项。
32．根据小标题“Acknowledge the need to change.(承认改变的必要)”可知，本段主题与改变相关；上文“If you’re a master procrastinator, stop making excuses and acknowledge the reasons why procrastination is bad.(如果你是一个拖延大师，停止找借口，承认拖延不好的原因)”提到了停止找借口，承认拖延是不好的；选项中只有F项“Otherwise, you won’t be convinced there’s a need to change.(否则，你不会相信有改变的必要)” 与“改变”这一主题相关，且与上文对应。故选F项。
33．根据小标题“Identify and understand your feelings.(认识并理解你的感受)”可知，本段主题与感受和情绪相关；上文“You may feel fearful about the size of a task, proud of your productivity, and anxious about your time.(你可能会对任务的规模感到害怕，为自己的效率感到骄傲，为自己的时间感到焦虑)”提到了害怕、骄傲、和焦虑等情绪；下文“However, could you break a huge project up into manageable tasks (然而，你能把一个庞大的项目分解成可管理的任务吗？)”则转而提到把庞大的项目分解成可管理的小任务。B项“These emotions are quite natural.(这些情绪是很自然的)”中的these emotions恰好指代上文的fearful、proud、anxious等情绪。故选B项。
34．设空处为本段的小标题，需能概括本段主旨；下文“If you find yourself with some free time and you need to convince yourself to start working on a difficult task, follow the five-minute rule.(如果你发现自己有一些空闲时间，你需要说服自己开始做一个困难的任务，遵循五分钟规则)”提到了如果要说服自己开始做一个困难的任务，遵循五分钟规则。由此可知，本段主要与五分钟规则相关。A项“Use the five-minute rule.(使用五分钟规则)”能概括本段主旨。故选A项。
35．根据小标题“Work on stuff earlier.(早点做事)”可知，本段主要与work earlier相关；下文“But remember: Just because you start working on something doesn’t mean you have to finish.(但请记住：你开始做某件事并不意味着你必须完成)”转而提到早点开始做某件事并不意味着必须完成。G项“For master procrastinators, the idea of working too early on a task is stupid.(对于拖延症大师来说，过早开始工作的想法是愚蠢的)”既符合work early的主题，也下文对应。故选G项。
36．A
37．F
38．G
39．C
40．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了家人和家庭的重要性。
36．根据上文“Bad things sometimes happen to you at school or with a friend. Then who would you like to talk to (坏事有时会发生在你身上，在学校或和朋友在一起。那你想和谁谈谈？)”和下文“You may have a lot of helpful friends in your life. (你的生活中可能有很多乐于助人的朋友)”可知，横线处的句子承上启下，应与遇到问题和谁谈一谈相关。A选项Who do you turn to as well (你也向谁求助？)承接上文，与和谁谈一谈相对应，符合语境。故选A。
37．由下文“David R. Wommack, a famous expert, thinks family is the tie that links us all so closely together and builds our characters, shared goals, respect and values. (著名专家大卫·R·沃马克认为，家庭是将我们所有人紧密联系在一起的纽带，并塑造了我们的性格、共同的目标、尊重和价值观)”可知，横线处的句子要引出下文，要与家庭对生活和个人的影响相关。F选项Family helps you shape yourself and your life.(家庭帮助你塑造自己和生活)符合语境。故选F。
38．由上文“Family is an important part of your everyday life. You can be yourself in front of your family members every day and they will accept you for who you are. (家庭是您日常生活的重要组成部分。你可以每天在家人面前做你自己，他们会接受你是谁)”和下文“Even through difficult times, they will bring happiness into your life. Family is a tie that will last forever. (即使经历困难时期，它们也会给你的生活带来快乐。家庭是一条将永远持续下去的纽带)”可知，横线处的句子承上启下，要和家人会接受自己和给生活带来快乐相关。G选项Your family will love you no matter what happens. (不管发生什么，你的家人都会爱你的)符合语境，选项中的no matter what happens与下文difficult times相对应。故选G。
39．由上文“What are the ways that you can strengthen your family tie You can make a family fun night each week.(有什么方法可以加强你的家庭纽带？您可以每周度过一个有趣的家庭之夜)”和下文“ This time together will strengthen your relationship for years to come. (这一次在一起将加強你们未未来几年的关系)”可知，横线处句子承上启下，要与和家人度过的家庭之夜相关，C选项It can be a game night or a campfire night.(这可以是比赛之夜，也可以是篝火之夜)符合语境，选项中的game night or a campfire night和上文family fun nigh相对应。故选C。
40．由上文“Are there moments when your family tried to get you out of sadness (有没有时刻你的家人试图让你摆脱悲伤？)”和下文“You can try family dinners to improve your family tie. (您可以尝试家庭聚餐来改善您的家庭关系)”可知，横线处的句子承上启下，要承接摆脱悲伤，引出增进家庭关系，E选项It takes hard work to have a strong family tie.(建立牢固的家庭关系需要艰苦的工作)符合语境。故选E。
41．C
42．E
43．B
44．G
45．D
【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章主要介绍了五种减轻压力的方法。
41．根据本段主题句“Lean on other people”（依靠别人）及“social contact can help”（社交能帮助）可知，本段主要讲述寻求他人帮助可以减轻压力。空处为段尾句，对本段内容作出总结，选项C中“So”衔接合理；同时C句意为：所以建立一个你可以求助的人际网络，与本段段落大意一致。故选C。
42．根据下一句“For instance, hire a person to mow the lawn or skip cooking and order takeaway.”（例如，雇一个人修剪草坪，或者不做饭，叫外卖。）可知，这是对设空处的举例说明；选项E中提到“try to have someone else do them”（让别人去做）与所举例子中找别人修草坪、叫外卖意思一致，所以衔接合理，符合语意。故选E。
43．根据文章结构可知，空处应为祈使句，所以答案选自A、B、G；由所在段中“fifteen minutes earlier”（提前十五分钟）、“a week ahead of time”（提前一周）和“A little advance planning”（提前计划一点）可知，本段主要讲述做事要有提前量，不要卡着点匆匆忙忙，选项B(停止最后一刻的匆忙）意思相符。故选B。
44．根据本段主题句“Organize your world”（整理你的世界）可知，本段主要讲述整理内务、保持整洁的环境有助于减轻压力；该段中“ Clean surroundings will help ”进一步表明了干净的环境是有帮助的；选项G（停止堆放旧杂志，扔掉那些你不再需要的收据）所表达的内容属于整理清洁的一种，与本段主题相符，与下一句衔接合理。故选G。
45．根据本段主题句“Laugh in your life”及段中多次出现“laugh”可知，本段主要是介绍笑有利于减轻压力；选项D中提到了“while you're laughing”，且句意（当你在笑的时候也几乎不可能保持焦虑）与上一句“If you laugh for twenty secondsyour body gets the same amount of beneficial oxygen as it does in three minutes of aerobic exercise ”（如果你笑了20秒，你的身体得到的有益氧气量相当于做了3分钟的有氧运动）衔接合理。故选D。
46．E
47．B
48．D
49．A
50．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文针对如何制造更多时间这个问题，给出了六条实用的建议。
46．根据上文“Only have three major things on your to-do list. To reduce stress and help you become more effective, have a daily plan for the tasks you need to finish, but include a maximum of three challenging or time-consuming jobs.(你的待办事项清单上只有三件大事。为了减轻压力并帮助你变得更有效，每天都要为你需要完成的任务制定计划，但最多包括三项具有挑战性或耗时的工作)”可知，本条建议中提出最多只能在自己的待办事项清单中列出三条内容。由此推知，当你完成这些内容之后就会产生一种成就感。E项“Getting these done will give you a sense of achievement.(完成这些会给你成就感)”符合文意，选项中Getting these done中代词these与three major things相对应。故选E。
47．根据上文“Call time on social media. We’re not suggesting you stop it, but social media is a terrible timewaster.(计算社交媒体上的时间。我们不是建议你停止，但社交媒体是一种可怕的时间浪费)”可知，本段建议控制用在社交媒体上的时间。B项“So set an alarm to signal that it’s time to stop checking Facebook, Instagram and other sites and apps.(因此，设置一个闹钟，来提醒是时候停止查看Facebook、Instagram和其他网站和应用程序了)”符合本段主旨，set an alarm呼应上文call time。故选B。
48．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“Similarly, to avoid any anxiety about arriving late, build in an extra ten minutes to your outward and return journeys.(同样，为了避免对迟到感到焦虑，在你的往返行程中多留出十分钟)”可知，本段的建议是提前10分钟出发。D项“Leave ten minutes earlier than you need to.(提前十分钟离开)”符合题意，ten minutes是关键词。故选D。
49．根据主旨句“Prepare for a journey the night before.(前一天晚上为出行做准备)”和下文“To avoid it, check the weather, transport and traffic reports online and pack everything you need the evening before.(为了避免这种情况，请在网上查看天气、交通和交通报告，并在前一天晚上打包所有需要的东西)”推知，空处提到了出行较晚受影响的情况。A项“We’ve all experienced that annoying morning rush.(我们都经历过那种烦人的早高峰)”符合文意，下文it指代选项内容。故选A。
50．根据上文“Learn while you drive. (边开车边学习)”可知，本段建议边开车边学习。由此推知，空处内容与边驾驶边学习有关。G项“Even being stuck in a traffic jam is bearable if you’re absorbed in an exciting audiobook.(如果你全神贯注于一本激动人心的有声读物，即使是堵车也可以忍受)”符合主旨。故选G。
51．G
52．F
53．D
54．A
55．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章说明了记笔记的好处以及方法。
51．根据上文“Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.(记好笔记是一种节省时间的技巧，可以在很多方面帮助你成为一个更好的学生)”以及后文“Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.(第二，当你准备考试时，你的笔记是很好的参考材料。第三，记笔记可以丰富你的学习时间，帮助你保持你的兴趣)”可知，本句是在说明记笔记的第一点好处，故G选项“首先，这个简单的动作使你更容易理解和记住它”符合语境，故选G。
52．根据上文“You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a text-book or doing research for a report.(在课堂讨论、阅读课本或为报告做研究时，你会想要做笔记)”以及后文“Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.(无论何时，无论如何记笔记，记住记笔记是一个有选择的过程。这意味着你必须首先决定哪些内容足够重要，需要写进你的笔记)”可知，后文提到了必须首先决定哪些内容足够重要，需要写进你的笔记，即记笔记需要有自己的方法。故F选项“你还需要发展自己的记笔记的方法”符合语境，故选F。
53．根据上文“Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.(无论何时，无论如何记笔记，记住记笔记是一个有选择的过程。这意味着你必须首先决定哪些内容足够重要，需要写进你的笔记)”结合后文论述了记笔记的方法，故D选项“下面的方法可能最适合你”符合语境，故选D。
54．根据上文“Write your notes in your own words.(用自己的话写笔记)”以及后文“Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.(记录下你对所说或所写内容可能有的任何问题或想法)”可知，本段主要说明了记笔记的方法，且为祈使句开头，故A选项“使用单词，而不是完整的句子”符合语境，故选A。
55．根据上文“When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.(当你这样做的时候，确保你理解了你的符号，并且你一直在使用它们)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明用自己的符号记笔记需要注意的事项。故E选项“否则，你以后可能无法阅读你的笔记”符合语境，故选E。
56．F
57．E
58．G
59．B
60．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，环境保护之“3R原则——节约、再利用和回收”，告知人们如何保护我们唯一赖以生存的家园。
56．设空位于段中。根据上文中的“Pollutants can come from garbage that isn’t recycled. (污染物可以来源于没有被回收的垃圾。)”和下文中的“These pollutants can make us and animals very sick. (这些污染物会使人类和动物生重病。)”可知，这里继续陈述污染的来源。所以选择项F“Pollution can also be caused by smoke and exhaust (废气)in the air and chemicals we put in the water(空气中的烟雾和废气以及我们在水中放入的化学物质也会造成污染)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
57．设空处位于段尾。根据上文“Is there something you can do about it There sure is.(你能做点什么吗 肯定可以。)”以及下文三段分述的内容可知，此句对下文起到了提纲挈领的作用，提出在日常生活中采取何种措施来保护地球。所以选择项E“You can help by “reducing”, “reusing” and “recycling”(你可以通过“减少”、“再利用”和“回收”来帮助它们)” 符合上下文语境。故选E。
58．设空位于段中。根据下文中的“and even using a cloth towel rather than a paper towel when you spill something in the kitchen can help our planet.(甚至当你在厨房里洒东西时用毛巾而不是纸巾都可以帮助我们的地球。)”可推测，设空处应为与“and”并列的v-ing形式作为“can help our planet”的主语。即通过减少使用汽车和纸巾来保护环境。结合选项Walking or riding a bike rather than driving a car的结构可推知，所以选择项G“Walking or riding a bike rather than driving a car (走路或骑自行车而不是开车)” 符合上下文语境。故选G。
59．设空位于段尾。根据本段分述的主要内容为“Reusing(再利用)”。根据前文“That is reusing. Clothes you have grown out of can be donated for others to wear. A plastic cup you drank out of can be cleaned and used to store small toys in your room.(这就是再利用。你穿不下的衣服可以捐赠给别人穿。你用的塑料杯可以清洗干净，用来在你的房间里存放小玩具。)”可知，衣服、塑料杯和小玩具等物品都可以再次利用。所以选择项B“Many of the items that are thrown away could be reused (许多被丢弃的物品可以被重复使用)” 符合上下文语境。故选B。
60．设空处位于段首，为本段主旨句。根据本段分述的主要内容“recycling(回收)”并结合后文“Look on the bottom of plastic cups and containers. If you see a recyclable symbol, you can recycle the item. Newspapers, school papers, even glass jars and bottles can be recycled. Most neighborhoods have garbage trucks that just pick up recyclable items. Ask your parents if there is one in your area and use it.(看看塑料杯子和容器的底部。如果你看到一个可回收的符号，你就可以回收这件物品。报纸，校报，甚至玻璃罐子和瓶子都可以回收。大多数社区都有垃圾车，专门捡拾可回收物品。问问你的父母在你所在的地区是否有，然后使用它。)”可知，很多东西都可以回收利用。所以选择项C“Countless things can be recycled (无数的东西都可以回收利用)” 符合上下文语境。故选C。
61．D
62．F
63．C
64．A
65．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。每个人都有自己的梦想，那么怎么能把梦想变为现实呢 本文提出了一些可行性建议。
61．根据上文“Unfortunately, dreaming is the easy part. (不幸的是，有梦想是一件轻松的事七选五
Whether you’re a student, an adult in the business world, or just looking to grow your skills, becoming an expert in public presenting is an ability you want to perfect. ____1____
Practice makes perfect. Practice, practice, and more practice. There’s a reason why professional sports players spend hours in practicing. The more you practice, the better you will be. ____2____ Make sure you know the presentation inside and out and can answer any questions your audience may ask.
Know the material. If you’re not an expert on the content in your presentation, it will be much harder to feel comfortable when explaining it to your audience. It may also lead to a lack of confidence which will translate to an underwhelming (印象浅的) delivery. ____3____ The more you know, the less you have to practice and the more natural your presentation will seem.
____4____ If you’re not speaking to an audience that cares about your topic, then they will still tune you out. Knowing your audience can make your presentation. You should be aware of what they plan to get out of your presentation and deliver that. Once you have knowledge of what your audience wants, you can tailor your presentation to them.
Have a Plan B．Lastly, and probably the most important, you should ALWAYS have a backup plan. ___5___ Your computer might run out of battery or the projector might blow a bulb. In any case, it is important to have some type of plan in case of emergency.
A．Know your audience.
B．Unexpected things will happen.
C．Share your own story with the audience.
D．Practice until your presentation is automatic.
E．Even if you don’t know everything about your topic, don’t worry!
F．We’ve laid some ways that will take your presentations to the next level.
G．Knowing the content of your presentation will also make the first tip easier.
People are taught how to speak, but good sentence structure and a wide range of vocabulary words won’t always lead to being understood or understanding others._______6_______
The good news is that it’s never too late to learn how to communicate more effectively. The first step is to realize you’ re having communication issues._______7_______The following is a list of the top three signs that you need to learn healthier communication skills.
You have the same fights over and over.
Your fights are about the same topic again and again. If this is happening, it means you don’t yet have the skills to resolve conflicts._______8_______The fight may end, but it’s only a matter of time before you argue about the same thing again. When you learn how to resolve conflicts, issues don’t pile up or become baggage that weighs down your relationship.
_______9_______
You don’t want to fight so you try not to bring up subjects that lead only to pain and disconnection. The problem is that avoiding them leads to pain and disconnection anyway. Unless you learn how to have hard conversations productively, you will get more and more disconnected until your relationship is in danger of ending.
You regularly feel misunderstood or unheard.
No matter how hard you try, you don’t feel understood. Perhaps your partner has expressed the same feeling.Over time the disconnected feeling does damage to your relationship. It’s important to learn how to communicate in a better way, so that both you and the other person feel heard and understood._______10_______To be heard, your partner will need to learn how to listen. For you, to be able to hear your partner, you will need to do the same.
A．You avoid discussing certain topics.
B．You argue with your partners about some issues.
C．If you can’t resolve issues, they will continue to show up.
D．This requires more than just speaking to your partner or vice versa.
E．Then, you can learn how to communicate in a more productive way.
F．If you leave conflicts unsettled, you will feel disconnected and lonely.
G．Effective communication requires much more than being able to speak.
Anger is the most destructive emotion. When you are angry, you make ill-considered decisions that you will probably regret. ____11____ How to stop being angry Here are ways that you can reduce the causes of anger.
You need to change your attitude to the way the world works. You have to accept that sometimes things go wrong and that people are not always lovely and perfect. ____12____ So realizing others may behave in an unproper way will help you prevent your annoyance.
____13____ There are occasions when anger can be directed in such a way as to achieve great things. Martin Luther King was angry about the lack of civil rights and Gandhi was angry about British domination. They both used that anger to motivate themselves to fight against injustice.
It is beneficial to stop trying to manage your anger. Anger management used to be promoted as a way of dealing with anger. ____14____ A better way of facing anger is to identify the root cause. Once you know why you get mad, it is possible to deal with the cause.
Don’t take the easy way when you get angry. We would like to throw something, hit something, or scream when we are angry. A reaction like that is the easy way. It is much harder to stay calm, walk away and act normally. That, however, is what you must do if you are to stop anger from becoming your master. By learning control, you can become a much calmer and less violent person. ____15____
A．Don’t regard anger as a bad emotion.
B．The trick is to manage your anger well.
C．Recognize that anger is something you can control.
D．However, all that happens is that anger is overcontroled.
E．You will also regret the language spoken without thought.
F．You will be better liked and better placed to influence others.
G．The actions of other people can be a significant cause of anger.
It could happen anywhere at any time. ____16____ Most people, at one time or another, have been on the receiving end of a random act of kindness. In a sometimes cold world where people can be so focused on what they’re doing, a random act of kindness can make all the difference.
____17____ Hannah Bailey from London, for example, told the Metro newspaper about how she was given her fruit and vegetable shopping for free. The seller did her a small act of kindness when it emerged she didn’t have any change to pay. She was happy about it all day.
The city of Naples has long had a tradition called ‘caffè sospeso’. When buying coffee, a person who has recently been lucky would purchase two cups but only drink one, leaving the second one anonymously (匿名), out of the goodness of their heart, for a poor person to claim for free. ____18____
However, in some cases, these little acts can be a matter of life and death. Take, for example, the unnamed commuter, who in June 2018 fell off a station platform onto an electric railway track in Toronto, Canada. A quick thinking, but even now unknown, bystander selflessly leapt down to pull him to safety.
So, why do it ____19____ The people never meet again. According to UK charity The Mental Health Foundation, acts like these can “give our lives new purpose, show us other perspectives on our own problems and even make us feel content”.
____20____ Hold open a door for someone, deliver a compliment -even give up your seat on a bus. Help someone who is in need. It takes all kinds. It needn’t be anything huge. One day, whether you need it or not, someone might help you in your hour of need.
A．So give it a try.
B．Be brave to face challenges.
C．The acts aren’t paid back.
D．It can be relatively insignificant.
E．This tradition is now more common worldwide.
F．It takes some money to perform an act of kindness.
G．It’s often unexpected, but almost never unappreciated.
Every year, some lucky students will receive offers from their dream universities. But before they are admitted, they might have to go through an interview. This might make them think: “How do I prepare for the interview ”
● ____21____
It’s impossible to decide which applicant to admit from the application materials alone. The interview is an opportunity for the school to learn more about the applicant — to put a face to a name. Besides, the interview can be used to examine the applicant’s professional knowledge. ____22____
● Different kinds of interviews
There are three main kinds of interviews. The first is an online interview. ____23____ The second is an on-site interview at an appointed site, and the last is an in-person interview at the school.
● Preparation for an interview
____24____ You should try to know something about the interviewer, such as their educational background and work experience. You should have an overall understanding of the school too, including its geographical location, campus facilities, available courses and potential career opportunities.
● Importance of self-introduction
Self-introduction is the first part of all interviews. Everyone needs to introduce themselves. This part tests your summarizing and narrative skills, and you must highlight the key points. ____25____ You should explain how your skills match the school’s specialty. This will skillfully demonstrate that you can make valuable contributions to the development of the school.
A．Value of an interview
B．Opportunities of an interview
C．Don’t just talk big about how outstanding and skilled you are.
D．Obtain as much relevant information as you can in advance.
E．This type of interview is generally conducted by someone working in a similar position.
F．Also the school can learn whether the applicant is likely to accept the school’s offer.
G．This could be in the form of a recorded interview, a video essay or a live interview.
Is your key or phone missing a dozen times a day, or can’t you find the TV remote until ten minutes after a favorite show has begun Such faults might be accompanied by a nagging fear: Is something wrong with me Probably not. ____26____ But for the most part, people can overcome the tendency to misplace things. Here is some advice.
When you put something down, say its location. ____27____ You’d say, “I’m setting my mouse to the right of my computer.” And saying that, either in your mind or out loud, focuses your attention on where you put it, upping the chances that you’ll remember its location later.
Make up a song or rhyme. ____28____ You could make up a rhyme, or sub in your own lyrics to a catchy song. “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes,” and be sung into “My remote is sitting by the lamp. By the lamp.”
Take pictures. Ever wander around the parking lot because you can’t find your car Take a picture of your parking spot. The same advice applies to lots of things: Photograph all those spots where you store easy-to-lose objects. When you can’t find them, pull up the photo.
____29____ That might mean placing a basket by your front door where you drop your keys and wallet immediately upon entering your home, or labelling one drawer as the scissors drawer. Then, at the end of the day, scan the areas where you’ve been, find the items that need to be taken back home, and return them to their spots.
Be kind to yourself. It’s certainly understandable if you’re frustrated with your tendency to misplace things. But if you keep beating yourself up about and start to think that there’s something wrong with you, and you get anxious about that. When your thoughts spiral in such a manner, you’re even less likely to be able to focus and keep track of your possessions. ____30____
A．Set up a routine.
B．Make your belongings stand out.
C．So, remember to give yourself a break.
D．It’s a common occurrence and certainly annoying.
E．There are many gadgets designed to keep track of items.
F．Turn keeping track of your items into an opportunity to be creative.
G．One way to be more mindful of where your things are is to verbalize where you put them.
According to a study done by University of Michigan researchers, shopping to relieve stress was up to 40 times more effective at giving people a sense of control and shoppers were three times less sad compared to those that only looked around for items.
More than half of the 1,000 respondents said they have impulsively shopped to deal with feelings of stress, anxiety or depression.____31____ In fact, shopping to reduce stress can actually help you live a healthier life by making sure that your blood pressure is lowered. Shopping to relieve stress is also called retail therapy as a form of regulating stress.____32____ For many, what starts out as a relatively harmless mood booster could possibly grow into a forced reaction ‘hat empties wallets and causes conflict, thus adding a significant amount of stress to a person’s life.
In order not to be overwhelmed by retail therapy, you might refer to the following tips.
.____33____
Whether you’re purchasing Christmas presents or buying groceries, having the items you need written down will provide you with clarity and order while you’re shopping. Reward yourself for sticking to your list and you’ll be more likely to commit to it: buy a cup of coffee while shopping or plan a. fun activity for when you return home.
·Think about what you struggle with most financially.
Do you spend too much money at the mall Eating out Vacations ____34____ For example, if you spend too much money on dining out on the weekends, stock your cupboard with groceries on Friday so you’ll be more likely to stay in and cook.
·Give up the need to keep up with your neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
Everyone’s financial situation is different and it’s dependent upon a variety of factors, least of all being one’s self worth.____35____ Appreciate what you currently have by practicing gratitude.
A．Prepare a list prior to shopping.
B．This may encourage consumerism and impulse buying.
C．However, the side effect of retail therapy cannot be overlooked.
D．More men tended to purchase alcohol when stressed than women.
E．23％ said they’ve maxed out (刷爆) a credit card in the past year．
F．Comparison leads to debt and dissatisfaction with what you already have.
G．Track down where your money is going and then try to avoid temptations.
Fear is a powerful feeling. We hope we can improve our kids with courage in the face of fear. We have to know how to help kids not be afraid. ____36____.
Pay attention to their fears.
Being afraid is one thing, but there’s nothing worse than being afraid and no one notices the kids’ fears. ____37____. At the same time, come beside them in dealing with fears.
Never laugh at them.
Laughing at your kids when they share what they are afraid of can make them feel small and afraid. ____38____, it doesn’t mean it’s silly to them. You’re an adult, so you’ve learned to deal with silly things but your kids haven’t.
Solve their problems together.
When your kids are afraid, you’ve probably realized the worst thing you can do is to force them to face their fears alone. That’s not what great parents do for their kids. Once you understand their fears, you can begin to help them deal with whatever they are. ____39____, but also it will build confidence and a connection between you.
____40____.
It’s late at night. You just want to get your kids to bed, but they continue to be awake and say they are afraid. You need to stay patient as long as it takes. It is not wise for you to allow your kids to see your anger with them. Your anger will make your kids more afraid.
A．Be patient
B．Don’t make them angry
C．Here are four things to do
D．Take their fears seriously
E．Tell your kids to learn to be clever, honest and kind
F．Not only will this help them face their fears bravely
G．If your kids share something that seems silly in your eyes
Anyone who knows me well would see me as an optimist (乐观主义者). ___41___ . This was the case for me on a particularly cold January day.
I felt tired by the painful challenges I was dealing with in my personal life. ___42___— The gray sky blocked even a single ray of sunlight.
About midway through the day, I left work to get some lunch. Still feeling negative (消极的), I noticed that the sun had come out for a moment. I began to think about my negative attitude and reminded myself that I was responsible for choosing my state of mind. ___43___. Even though I reminded myself of this truth, I couldn’t make the change.
As I stopped at a red light, I looked at the car in front. The license (执照) plate caught my eye—It read “SUNOUT”. This brought an immediate smile to my face. ___44___ . And in the midst of the longest, darkest, coldest winter, this was a blessing. Then my eyes moved to the next car. The license plate on that car read FOOL. This brought more than a smile to my face as I laughed out loud! Seeing the two opposite license plates encouraged me to choose my right attitude. ___45___.
I learned that day that when we’re feeling too discouraged to bring ourselves out of an active state, relief is only a prayer away!
A．Pessimists (悲观主义者) think in the opposite way, however
B．However, even optimists can sometimes lose hope
C．It felt like a reminder that the sun was shining after all
D．Do you think that the sunshine will spread throughout your life
E．I felt my spirit lifted as I made the decision to choose a positive attitude
F．While I couldn’t ignore the pain I was going through, I could choose to think positively
G．The weather seemed to match my feelings
Literature is not practical, especially the classic literary works. They are old, and simply relics of time. Certainly they will not help us find a better job or guide us to make more money in the future. ___46___ But why should we learn it
Our ancient master Confucius said that a superior man should not be a practical utensil. We read not to make money but to be a better person. ___47___
Literature is the record of human history. All human experience in history has been recorded in literature. The sweetest love, the most heartbroken betrayal, the cruelest war, the hardest struggle, the joyful laughter and the miserable cry, the most precious friendship and the most fierce hatred. ___48___ Reading it makes us a full man.
Literature can make us wise, since we may take good lessons from it. Reading a good book is like talking to a wise man, let alone the great joy that a book may bring to us in loneliness.
Even if you deny these two purposes, how many of you have cited about beautiful love poems in dating
___49___ When standing in front of the shelves of books in English literature, which are the most valuable ones we should digest Firstly, we need to know who the most important writers are and what their important literary works are. ___50___ Finally, we need to learn to form our own literary taste, to know what a good literary work is like and what an ordinary one might be. We shall learn to appreciate the literariness of it, the beauty of the language, the wit in the structure, the inspiration of the story and etc.
A．Literature brings us delight.
B．None that you can’t find in literature.
C．It seems that literature has no use at all.
D．Reading literature can serve several purposes.
E．Entering the world of literature is like walking into a library.
F．In addition, we should ask which ones we can simply taste or swallow.
G．Secondly, we need to know how the literary works reflect society and the culture.
You will be leaving this school at the end of this year and the unavoidable question many people will ask you is, “So, what do you want to be ” ____51____ But many of you still don’t have a clue! Here are some things you might want to consider.
First, does the career you are considering have staying power Will it be in demand in 20 years Rapid technological change is disruptive (破坏性的). ____52____ While many occupations are being taken over by new technology, jobs that require high-level of critical thinking, emotional intelligence and human interaction, remain in high demand. These jobs are more adaptable and not easily replaced by machines or technology.
Second, choose a career that interests you. Some people might think this is unimportant, but if you are truly passionate about your job then going to work every day won’t seem a chore. It’s also likely that you will stay and grow in this career. Before making a choice, you should examine your values, skills and personality type. ____53____
Third, of course you will want to consider your chosen profession’s earning power! Although high pay plays a part, you should know that a job with a big salary will likely require more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress. ____54____ If you have interests outside of work, or are struggling with other demands in your life, you might want to choose a less taxing line of work.
____55____ Let me leave you with an old saying: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
A．We need to be forward-looking at our future prospects.
B．Some of you may have already decided on a career path.
C．Trying different work can help you find out your favorite job.
D．This can help you decide if a career path is a good fit for you.
E．Only the truly motivated will likely be able to meet these challenges.
F．People’s wages are lower in industries with slow technological change.
G．Thinking about a life-long career at this stage in your life is surely challenging.
The earliest known music festival occurred in the 6th century BCE. After centuries’ development, by the late 1960s, Rock bands began to organize their own music festivals. Perhaps the first formal and well-known festival to Rock was the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, which brought that band to the attention of American audiences.___56___ It started in 1968 as an event with about 10,000 people.
By 1970, the festival grew to bring in more than 600,000 people, showing the popularity of music festivals to organizers. Many others also began to organize such events. The Summerfest Festival was established in 1968.___57___Interestingly, this festival made cities realize festivals could bring many benefits. This helped to spread the idea of creating not only musical festivals but also other types of festivals, such as those related to food and film.
___58___ It drew so many people, making it the first large Rock music festival. Abled as “three days of love and peace”, Woodstock featured many well-known bands and artists, making Rock music festivals known to many Americans and Europeans.
___59___ Many genres(类型)now have their own music festivals, ranging from Classical music to Heavy Metal. Countries in every habitable continent have music festivals. Some focus on traditional, folk music.___60___ Music festivals have become very popular venues that have become well established as part of summer culture.
A．Rock music is the reflection of history.
B．Woodstock festival changed the form of rock concerts.
C．However,it focused not only on music but other events.
D．Another early rock festival was the Isle of Wight Festival.
E．Today, it’s hard to imagine summer without musical festivals.
F．What perhaps put music festivals on the map was Woodstock in 1969.
G．Others are intended for younger audiences or those who prefer period based music.
I’m a hiker –“born to hike”, as my husband likes to joke. It does my heart and soul good to take a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will. The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. Hiking in nature is not only good for our bodies, but also good for our moods, our minds, and our relationships. ____61____
Hiking keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise. ____62____ But research suggests that hiking doesn’t just feel good, it might also keep my brain in top shape.
____63____ Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that hiking can happen almost anywhere and give you that dose of nature you need to stay happy.
Hiking can increase our creativity. I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions. ____64____ Studies have found connections between creative thinking and nature experiences, too.
Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world. Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we can walk and cover longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. ____65____ It increases our connection to nature. Developing a positive relationship with the natural world can help us to care about its fate, making us more committed to conservation efforts.
A．Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy.
B．Hiking and writing have strong connections.
C．Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly.
D．Here is what science is saying about the benefits of hiking.
E．In fact, I’ve written many of my songs while hiking on a trail.
F．This all goes to show that hiking may be one of the best ways to move your body.
G．Being a professional writer, I sometimes have trouble taking the time to hike in the middle of my workday.
An indoor garden has a positive impact on your life if you take care of them properly. However, if you fail to plan before starting one on your own, you may end up with a few problems. ____66____
Sun Conditions
Plants need an ample amount of sunlight for them to grow properly. ____67____ Before starting an indoor garden, make sure you’ve conducted a few weeks’ worth of observations about how sunlight behaves inside your home at different times of the day. This will give you an idea as to where your indoor garden is.
Space Availability
Obviously, the sun conditions would be useless if you don’t have enough space for the garden. That said, consider where the sunlight lands. You must also determine whether you can place a garden there. ____68____ Do it in such a way that you get to accommodate (考虑到) your plants ‘sunlight needs while also maximizing the space of your home for other things.
Budget
You will spend a few dollars if you want to start an indoor garden. That’s a fact. This shouldn’t bother you, though. ____69____ The money you spent on gardening essentials will return in the form of not having to buy certain things in the market because you have one at home. Before starting an indoor garden, consider the budget you want for the garden. This will determine the containers and types of plants you can cultivate.
The world will always present us with many problems that can affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. One great method for achieving a healthy lifestyle is by growing a garden. ____70____ Thanks to indoor gardening, you can have a slice of paradise in the city.
A．If not, you can try rearranging your home.
B．To avoid that, you need to consider a few things.
C．That means you should consider the availability of sunlight.
D．Without enough sunlight, all living things wouldn’t survive.
E．Besides, you must consider how to shelter your garden in the sun.
F．That’s because, in the long run, indoor gardens are actually money-savers.
G．Living in the city is not a problem for people with green fingers anymore.
Ten-year-old Orion Jean has always known that kindness is important. ____71____But last year, after entering the National Kindness Speech Contest (比赛), he became passionate (热情的) about it. Now he works to spread kindness everywhere through projects that help others. He calls his campaign the Race to Kindness.
After a teacher told him about the contest, Orion had only 24 hours to write, memorize, and record his speech.____72____. He said right now many are facing difficulties from the pandemic. “Kindness is like spreading hugs around the world to those who need it and those who may not know they need it.” Orion said. He encouraged listeners to join him in “the race of kindness”. ____73____. He used his $500 prize to support his first Race to Kindness project, a toy drive for a local Children’s hospital. He collected 619 toys. After that, Orion wanted to make an even bigger influence. He packed meal bags for people in need. He included a kind message for each receiver. Orion also organized several events in his community.____74____
Orion believes that everyone wins this race. He said. “If you’re kind to someone else, it can make their day brighter and encourage that person to be kind to somebody else.____75____”
A．Orion’s speech won the contest.
B．He tried to work with an organization.
C．In all, he collected more than 100,000 meals.
D．In it, he talked about the importance of kindness.
E．He called on listeners to do small, kind acts for others.
F．He often practiced it by volunteering with his family.
G．And then it just grows and grows, and it can make the world a better place.
A speech contest challenges you to use your speaking skills and helps you grow as a speaker. ____76____ However, with an effective approach and strategy, you can make it possible. Follow the points below and see the miracle (奇迹) yourself:
Selecting a topic
You can start with a suitable topic. Explaining the topic of your speech in one single sentence and then start elaborating (详尽阐述). This will help you to make a better outline of your content. Then try to research more and learn what others say about it. ____77____
____78____
Before starting, always remember that the introduction is the most important part. Here you can raise brainstorming questions, add a quote or an eye-catching fact. ____79____ You can add relevant stories and jokes to keep the audience going. Each point should make a connection with the next. The ending part should be made in a way that makes your audience think and has a positive impact on them. A thought-provoking (发人深思的) final sentence can leave audience with an open interest in your subject.
Presenting yourself on stage
____80____ Use a friendly tone and make sure that you are audible (听得见的) to everyone. Maintain eye contact with the whole gathering as it brings a sense of connectivity between you and the audience. Add pauses to your speech and don’t start speaking quickly if you become nervous. If you are using any audio-visual aids to support your speech, make sure they are simple to understand and don’t involve any complex shapes or structures.
With these points in mind, you can create an effective speech and soon imagine yourself as a winner.
A．Managing your content.
B．Studying the topic carefully.
C．Your voice should be clear and natural.
D．So you need to catch the attention of the viewers.
E．The middle part of your speech should be interesting.
F．With growing competition, it is difficult to grab the attention of the audience.
G．Figure out the background details, the current progression and future expectations.
Tips for Having Difficult Conversations
“We need to talk.”
In most cases, hearing (or saying) those four words is enough to send shivers down most people’s spines (使人背脊发凉). But whether you need to give negative feedback (反馈) or simply speak about an uncomfortable topic, how can you do it with emotional intelligence
If you find yourself needing to have a difficult conversation,____81____
1.Follow the three-question rule
Before saying something that you think will be difficult for another person to accept, ask yourself:
·Does this need to be said
·Does this need to be said by me
·Does this need to be said by me, now
If the answer to all three questions is yes, skip (跳过) ahead to step three. But if you only make it to the second question, that means____82____
2. ____83____
While criticizing (批评) someone in front of others may be needed in certain circumstances, it’s usually better to speak privately. This shows respect for the other person, and respect causes respect.
3.Consider how you want to communicate
There are a few options here to consider, and you might choose on the basis of various factors, including:
·Your personal relationship with the other party.
·The circumstances.
·Your own strengths and weaknesses.
____84____
If possible, try to express your opinion in a helpful way. Additionally, be sure to give the person the chance to express themselves, and how they saw the situation from their perspective (观点).
4.Continue learning
Communication is an art, and____85____-especially this type of communication, where you are offering criticism or advice.
We all need people who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. The key is to master the art of tact (圆滑).
And as Sir Isaac Newton put it: “Tact is the skill of making a point without making an enemy.”
A．I strongly suggest you consider and follow this suggestion
B．it takes time and practice to improve
C．here are some steps for you to consider to help you out
D．There’s much more to consider, but this is a start
E．Consider the time and the place
F．Avoid criticism at any time and any place
G．this needs to be said by you but it can wait, go to step two
Whether they are furry, feathered or scaly (多鳞的), the non-human members of your family help you in more ways that you knōw. ____86____ .
They keep you active. If you have a dog, chances are that you’re walking it at least 30minutes a day, and likely more — an activity that goes a long way towards keeping you fit.
They boost your immune system. Growing up indoors in disinfected spaces later causes our bodies to over-react to harmless substances, making us more allergic. As is often the case, pets have muddy paws, abundant furs and affection for licking (舔) us. ____87____.
They lower your risk of a fatal heart attack. Researchers found that cat owners had a 30per cent lower risk of dying of a heart attack. ____88____. The researchers assumed — and most cat owners would agree — that cats’ unbothered nature has a calming effect. Spending time with any pet lowers stress, an important contributor to heart disease.
They help you manage a chronic disease. ____89____, animals always keep their owners busy — and that can be a good thing for chronic disease sufferers of all types. When distracted from the pain. they will perceive less pain, and therefore they are in less pain.
____90____. Studies have shown that pet ownership is beneficial for people with depression, anxiety, PTSD．and other long-term mental health conditions. Pet owners themselves report that their animal pals benefit them mentally a lot, like providing emotional support and helping them form social bonds.
A．They also improve your mental health
B．They contribute a lot to our strong body
C．With the considerate care from the owners
D．Here are some ways that your pet pal benefits you
E．With their regular tasks of feeding, walks and play
F．They introduce more bacterial diversity that our body adapts to
G．But you may wonder how it comes about without taking a cat for walks
There are three basic kinds for memory: short-term memory, working memory, and long-term memory. Short-term memory is the sort of memory you use when someone tells you their phone number and you remember it just long enough to write it down. Working memory is a more active version of short-term memory and the brain is able to retain it a little longer. ___91___
To get something into your short-term memory, you need both Input and Output. Here’s a formula: Input＋Output=Short-Term Memory.
___92___ It is something outside of your head being put into your head. Output is even more exciting because you have so many creative choices and it’s up to you to decide how to apply what you’ve learned.
___93___ By thinking about new information and then doing something active with it, you are essentially telling your brain that this new information is worth remembering. That “doing something” could be a lot of creative possibilities.
But how should you improve your long-term memory ___94___ Here’s the formula: Input＋Output＋Review=Long-Term Memory.
Imagine a grassy lawn that is between someone’s driveway and front door. Rather than walk the long way down the path, most people just cut through the grass to get to their car, right The more times someone cuts through the grass, the flatter the grass becomes on that new pathway until, eventually, there is a permanent dirt path. ___95___ Every time you review something, neurons(神经元) form a “pathway” in your brain and make it more permanent. Maybe we should really be saying “practice makes memory”.
A．All you need to do is review.
B．A good memory is very important.
C．That is pretty much how the brain works.
D．It’s quite different from long-term memory.
E．We make a memory only when we use information.
F．Input is quite simply putting something into your brain.
G．However, long-term memory stores information for a few days up to decades.
BE A GOOD TOURIST
Tourism can be both good and bad. Yes, it brings in money for the local economy and creates lots of jobs for locals. ___96___
One growing problem is tourists who want to prove that they have visited a destination. They have used paint, rocks, or even keys to write on the Luxor Temple in Egypt, the Colosseum in Rome, Stonehenge in the UK, and many, many other places. ___97___ I have three words for people like this: please stop it. If you want to leave a mark on the world, do it by changing someone’s life with kindness and love.
___98___Some tourists wander around and take pictures of local people without asking for their permission (准许). For example, Chiang Mai University in Thailand and Yonsei University in South Korea have great numbers of tourists visiting their campuses and walking through their libraries and other public areas, taking pictures of students, and disturbing (打扰) their studies. Another example is Sanlitun, a famous neighborhood in Beijing, China. ___99___ I have three words for tourists like this: please be considerate. Have fun in a way that does not disturb others.
The number of problems from tourists is endless: Walking in large groups without considering others who need to walk by, crossing roads without thinking of local traffic laws, and many more. The only way to solve those problems is to make sure that you are not one of those terrible tourists! ___100___ Remember, whenever you step out of your country, you are representing (代表) your country to the rest of the world.
A．Pass kindness along to future generations.
B．However, it may also bring some problems.
C．Thousands of tourist sites are being destroyed.
D．Be the best, kindest, most polite tourist possible.
E．People are attracted to the amazing food there and enjoy shopping at the local markets.
F．Some tourists love to party there late into the night, making it difficult for locals to sleep.
G．Another big headache in some places has been tourists disturbing the local people and life.
参考答案：
1．F
2．D
3．G
4．A
5．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何提高公共演讲能力。
1．根据上文“Whether you’re a student, an adult in the business world, or just looking to grow your skills, becoming an expert in public presenting is an ability you want to perfect.(无论你是一名学生、商界的成年人，还是只是想提高自己的技能，成为一名公共演讲专家都是你想要完善的能力)”及下文内容可知，每个人都想提高自己的公共演讲技能，文章下文给出了相关的建议。由此可知，选项F. “We’ve laid some ways that will take your presentations to the next level.(我们已经制定了一些方法，可以让你的演讲更上一层楼)”能够呈上启下，符合语境。故选F。
2．根据上文“Practice makes perfect. Practice, practice, and more practice.(熟能生巧。练习，练习，再练习)”可知，本段讲述的是不断地练习。由此可知，选项D. “Practice until your presentation is automatic.(不断练习，直到你的演讲自然而然)”符合语境。其中practice是关键词。故选D。
3．根据本段主题句“Know the material.(了解材料)”可知，本段讲述的是要了解自己的演讲材料。由此可知，选项G.“Knowing the content of your presentation will also make the first tip easier.(了解你演讲的内容也会让第一个技巧变得更容易)”符合本段主旨。故选G。
4．根据下文“If you’re not speaking to an audience that cares about your topic, then they will still tune you out. Knowing your audience can make your presentation.(如果你的听众不关心你的话题，那么他们仍然会不听你的。了解你的听众有助于你的演讲)”可知，本段在讲述要了解你的听众。由此可知，选项A. “Know your audience.(了解你的听众)”适合作本段主题句，符合语境。故选A。
5．根据上文“Have a Plan B. Lastly, and probably the most important, you should ALWAYS have a backup plan.(制定一个B计划。最后，可能也是最重要的，你应该总是有一个备用计划)”及下文“Your computer might run out of battery or the projector might blow a bulb. In any case, it is important to have some type of plan in case of emergency.(你的电脑可能没电了，或者投影仪可能会烧坏灯泡。无论如何，在紧急情况下，制定某种计划是很重要的)”可知，要有一个备用计划，因为可能会发生意想不到的事情。由此可知，选项B.“ Unexpected things will happen.(意想不到的事情会发生)”能够承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
6．G
7．E
8．C
9．A
10．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了需要学习更好的交际技能的三种迹象。
6．根据前句“People are taught how to speak, but good sentence structure and a wide range of vocabulary words won’t always lead to being understood or understanding others.(人们被教导如何说话，但好的句子结构与大量的词汇并不总能实现交际。)”可知，会说话不等于好的交际。所以选择项G“Effective communication requires much more than being able to speak.(有效的交际需要的不仅仅是会讲话。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
7．根据前句“The first step is to realize you’ re having communication issues. (首先你要意识到你有交际方面的问题。)”可知，先找到交际方面的问题，然后学会用更有成效的方法进行交际，前后两句是顺接关系。所以选择项E“Then, you can learn how to communicate in a more productive way. (然后你才能学会用更有成效的方法进行交际。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
8．根据前句“If this is happening, it means you don’t yet have the skills to resolve conflicts. (如果发生了这种情况，这意味着你还不具备解决冲突的技能。)”和后句“The fight may end, but it’s only a matter of time before you argue about the same thing again.(争吵可能会结束，但你们再次为同样的事情争吵只是时间问题。)”可知，这里需要一个过渡句，陈述问题没有解决的情形。所以选择项C“If you can’t resolve issues, they will continue to show up. (如果没有解决问题，它们会再次出现。)”符合上下文语境。故选C。
9．这里需要一个主题句。根据下文“You don’t want to fight so you try not to bring up subjects that lead only to pain and disconnection. The problem is that avoiding them leads to pain and disconnection anyway. Unless you learn how to have hard conversations productively, you will get more and more disconnected until your relationship is in danger of ending. (你不想吵架，所以尽量不提那些只会导致痛苦和疏远的话题。问题是，避免它们会导致痛苦和疏离。除非你学会如何有效地进行艰难的对话，否则你会变得越来越疏远，直到你们的关系有结束的危险。)”可知，本段主要介绍交际要避免的话题。所以选择项A“You avoid discussing certain topics. (你避免讨论某些话题。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
10．根据后文“To be heard, your partner will need to learn how to listen. For you, to be able to hear your partner, you will need to do the same. (想要被倾听，你的伴侣需要学会如何倾听。对你来说，为了能听到你的伴侣，你也需要这样做。)”可知，良好的交际需要诉说和倾听。所以选择项D“This requires more than just speaking to your partner or vice versa. (这要求你不仅仅要向你的伙伴诉说，反之亦然。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
11．E
12．G
13．A
14．D
15．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何避免生气的方法。
11．上文“When you are angry, you make ill-considered decisions that you will probably regret. (当你生气时，你会做出考虑不周的决定，你可能会后悔。)”说明生气时，容易犯错，选项E“你也会对你不假思索地说出的语言感到遗憾。”承接上文，进一步介绍生气所带来的不良后果，引出下文“How to stop being angry (如何停止生气？)”开始介绍如何避免生气。故选E项。
12．下文“So realizing others may behave in an unproper way will help you prevent your annoyance. (因此，意识到他人的行为可能不得体，将有助于防止你的烦恼。)”建议要意识到他人行为可能不得体，选项G“其他人的行为可能是愤怒的重要原因。”和下文存在因果关系。选项中The actions of other people和下文中others may behave语义相关。故选G项。
13．下文“There are occasions when anger can be directed in such a way as to achieve great things. (有时候，愤怒可以被引导成一件伟大的事情。)”说明本段主题是愤怒也不一定是不良的情绪，选项A“不要将愤怒视为不良情绪”概括本段主题，适合做小标题。故选A项。
14．段落标题“It is beneficial to stop trying to manage your anger. (停止试图控制你的愤怒是有益的。)”建议不要控制自己的愤怒，上文“Anger management used to be promoted as a way of dealing with anger. (愤怒控制过去曾经被推广为处理愤怒的一种方式)”说明过去曾经有人推广过控制愤怒。选项D“然而，所发生的一切都是因为愤怒被过度控制了。”转折上文语义，符合标题所提建议，强调不要过度控制愤怒。故选D项。
15．上文“By learning control, you can become a much calmer and less violent person. (通过学习控制，你可以成为一个更平静、更少暴力的人)”说明学习控制，会有个好的结果，选项F“你会更受欢迎，更适合去影响他人。”承接上文，继续介绍学习控制带来的好处。故选F项。
16．G
17．D
18．E
19．C
20．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章说明了善举通常是意料之外的，但几乎从未被忽视过，并列举了一些世界各地人们受到他人善举的事件和传统。
16．根据上文“It could happen anywhere at any time(它可以发生在任何时间任何地点)”可知，设空处承接上文，指出它是不可预测的，G选项：It’s often unexpected, but almost never unappreciated(这通常是意料之外的，但几乎没有不被欣赏的)符合语境，选项中的“unexpected”是关键词，故选G。
17．设空处概括本段内容，根据后文“The seller did her a small act of kindness when it emerged she didn’t have any change to pay. She was happy about it all day.(当发现她没有零钱支付时，卖家做了一个小小的善举。她为此高兴了一整天)”可知，设空处为善举可以是微不足道的。D项：It can be relatively insignificant(它可以是相对微不足道的)符合语境，可以概括本段内容。故选D。
18．根据本段第一句“The city of Naples has long had a tradition called ‘caffè sospeso’(那不勒斯市一直有一个叫做“索斯披索咖啡”的传统)”可知本段讲述的是那不勒斯市有一个悠久的传统叫“索斯披索咖啡”。后文为描述这一传统给出的例子，本空位于段尾，起总结作用，根据段首第一句中“tradition”故可对应到E选项：This tradition is now more common worldwide.(这一传统现在在世界范围内更为普遍)。故选E。
19．根据下文“The people never meet again.( 这些人再也不会遇见)”可知，这种行为是得不到回报的，故可对应到C选项：The acts aren’t paid back.(这种行为是不会被回报的)。故选C。
20．后文“Hold open a door for someone, deliver a compliment -even give up your seat on a bus. Help someone who is in need.(为别人开门，赞美别人——甚至在公共汽车上让座。帮助有需要的人)”列出一些具体的善举行为。由此推知，空处鼓励人们去尝试。故可对应到A项：So give it a try. (所以试一试吧)合乎题意。故选A。
21．A
22．F
23．G
24．D
25．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章提到了学生在被学校录取之前可能要经过面试，文章介绍了面试的价值、面试的类型、面试前的准备工作以及自我介绍的正确方式。
21．上文“Every year, some lucky students will receive offers from their dream universities. But before they are admitted, they might have to go through an interview. This might make them think: “How do I prepare for the interview ” (每年，一些幸运的学生都会收到他们梦寐以求的大学的录取通知书。但在他们被录取之前，他们可能需要经过面试。这可能会让他们思考:“我该如何准备面试？”) ”在讲述学生们被录取之前可能需要经过面试；下文“It’s impossible to decide which applicant to admit from the application materials alone. The interview is an opportunity for the school to learn more about the applicant — to put a face to a name. Besides, the interview can be used to examine the applicant’s professional knowledge. (仅仅从申请材料中是不可能决定录取哪个申请人的。面试是学校进一步了解申请人的一个机会——把面孔和名字联系起来。此外，面试可以用来检验申请人的专业知识。)”在具体讲述面试的重要性；选项A“Value of an interview (面试的价值)”承接了上文所述的学生在被录取之前，可能需要经过面试的内容，且与下文所述主旨一致，是下文的标题，引出了下文对于面试具体价值的叙述，故选项A符合语境；故选A项。
22．上文“It’s impossible to decide which applicant to admit from the application materials alone. The interview is an opportunity for the school to learn more about the applicant — to put a face to a name. Besides, the interview can be used to examine the applicant’s professional knowledge. (仅仅从申请材料中是不可能决定录取哪个申请人的。面试是学校进一步了解申请人的一个机会——把面孔和名字联系起来。此外，面试可以用来检验申请人的专业知识。)”在具体讲述面试的价值；选项F “Also the school can learn whether the applicant is likely to accept the school’s offer. (此外，学校还可以了解申请人是否有可能接受学校的录取。)”也是在讲述面试的价值，与上文所述内容主旨一致，构成并列关系；故选项F符合语境；故选F项。
23．上文“There are three main kinds of interviews. The first is an online interview. (面试主要有三种。第一种是在线面试。)”在讲述主要有三种面试，并列举了在线面试；下文“The second is an on-site interview at an appointed site, and the last is an in-person interview at the school. (第二种是在指定地点进行现场面试，最后一种是在学校进行亲自面试。)”在讲述第二种和第三种面试的类型；选项G“This could be in the form of a recorded interview, a video essay or a live interview. (这可以是一段录音采访，一篇视频文章或现场采访的形式。)”在阐明在线面试的具体方式，是对上文内容的补充说明，与上文结合起来，和下文构成并列的内容，故选项G符合语境；故选G项。
24．下文“You should try to know something about the interviewer, such as their educational background and work experience. You should have an overall understanding of the school too, including its geographical location, campus facilities, available courses and potential career opportunities. (你应该试着了解面试官的一些情况，比如他们的教育背景和工作经验。你也应该对学校有一个全面的了解，包括它的地理位置，校园设施，可用的课程和潜在的职业机会。)”在讲述面试之前应该提前掌握的相关信息；选项D“Obtain as much relevant information as you can in advance. (提前获取尽可能多的相关信息。)”与下文所述主旨一致，是本段的主旨句，引出下文对于一些具体应该掌握的信息的列举，故选项D符合语境；故选D项。
25．上文“Self-introduction is the first part of all interviews. Everyone needs to introduce themselves. This part tests your summarizing and narrative skills, and you must highlight the key points. (自我介绍是所有面试的第一部分。每个人都需要自我介绍。这部分测试你的总结和叙述能力，你必须突出重点。)”在讲述自我介绍的相关内容；下文“You should explain how your skills match the school’s specialty. This will skillfully demonstrate that you can make valuable contributions to the development of the school. (你应该解释你的技能如何与学校的专业相匹配。这将巧妙地证明你可以为学校的发展做出有价值的贡献。)”在具体讲述如何正确地作自我介绍；选项C“Don’t just talk big about how outstanding and skilled you are. (不要只夸夸其谈你有多么优秀和有多么熟练。)”也是在讲述如何正确地作自我介绍，提出要避免不正确自我介绍，承接了上文，与下文所述内容主旨一致，都是在讲述如何正确地作自我介绍，避免不正确的做法；故选项C符合语境；故选C项。
26．D
27．G
28．F
29．A
30．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了克服把东西放错地方的一些建议。
26．根据空前句“Such faults might be accompanied by a nagging fear: Is something wrong with me Probably not. (这些错误可能伴随着一种挥之不去的恐惧：我有什么问题吗 可能不会。)”以及空后句“But for the most part, people can overcome the tendency to misplace things. (但在大多数情况下，人们可以克服把东西放错地方的倾向。)”可知，D项“It’s a common occurrence and certainly annoying. (这种情况很常见，当然也很烦人。)”承上启下，既是对空前句的进一步解释，又是引起了空后句的转折。故选D。
27．根据段首句“When you put something down, say its location. (当你放下某样东西时，说出它的位置。)”可知，G项“One way to be more mindful of where your things are is to verbalize where you put them. (一个更注意你的东西放在哪里的方法是用语言表达你把它们放在哪里了。)”符合语意表达，都是在讲当你放东西时，说出它的位置。故选G。
28．根据段首句“Make up a song or rhyme. (编首歌或押韵。)”可知，F项“Turn keeping track of your items into an opportunity to be creative. (把记录你的物品变成一个发挥创造力的机会。)”符合逻辑关系，用编歌来创造性地记忆物品位置。故选F。
29．根据空后句“That might mean placing a basket by your front door where you drop your keys and wallet immediately upon entering your home, or labelling one drawer as the scissors drawer. (这可能意味着在你的前门放一个篮子，你一进门就把钥匙和钱包放在那里，或者把一个抽屉标记为剪刀抽屉。)”可知，A项“Set up a routine. (建立常规。)”符合逻辑关系，一进门就把钥匙和钱包放在篮子里或者把抽屉标记为剪刀抽屉都是为了形成惯例，养成习惯。故选A。
30．根据设空位置可知，应为总结句。再结合段首句“Be kind to yourself. (善待自己。)”以及空前句“When your thoughts spiral in such a manner, you’re even less likely to be able to focus and keep track of your possessions. (当你的想法以这种方式盘旋时，你甚至不太可能集中注意力和跟踪你的财产。)”可知，C项“So, remember to give yourself a break. (所以，记得让自己休息一下。)”照应段首句，而且符合总结句的逻辑关系。故选C。
31．E
32．C
33．A
34．G
35．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“购物疗法”可以减压但也存在弊端，介绍了一些应对策略。
31．根据上文“More than half of the 1,000 respondents said they have impulsively shopped to deal with feelings of stress, anxiety or depression.(在1000名受访者中，超过一半的人表示，他们曾通过冲动购物来应对压力、焦虑或抑郁的感觉)”以及后文“In fact, shopping to reduce stress can actually help you live a healthier life by making sure that your blood pressure is lowered. Shopping to relieve stress is also called retail therapy as a form of regulating stress.(事实上，通过购物减压可以确保你的血压降低，从而帮助你过上更健康的生活。购物减压也被称为“购物疗法”，是一种调节压力的方式)”可知，本句承接上文具体说明人们通过冲动购物来减压的数据：23%的人说他们在过去一年中刷爆了信用卡。故E选项“23%的人说他们在过去一年中刷爆了信用卡”符合语境，故选E。
32．根据上文“In fact, shopping to reduce stress can actually help you live a healthier life by making sure that your blood pressure is lowered. Shopping to relieve stress is also called retail therapy as a form of regulating stress.(事实上，通过购物减压可以确保你的血压降低，从而帮助你过上更健康的生活。购物减压也被称为“购物疗法”，是一种调节压力的方式)”以及后文“For many, what starts out as a relatively harmless mood booster could possibly grow into a forced reaction ‘hat empties wallets and causes conflict, thus adding a significant amount of stress to a person’s life.(对很多人来说，一开始作为相对无害的情绪助推器可能会发展成一种被迫的反应，掏空钱包，引发冲突，从而给一个人的生活增加大量压力)”可知，后文主要说明了“购物疗法”的缺点，故本句与上文构成转折，故C选项“然而，购物疗法的副作用不能被忽视”符合语境，故选C。
33．根据本段内容“Whether you’re purchasing Christmas presents or buying groceries, having the items you need written down will provide you with clarity and order while you’re shopping. Reward yourself for sticking to your list and you’ll be more likely to commit to it: buy a cup of coffee while shopping or plan a. fun activity for when you return home.(无论你是在买圣诞礼物还是买杂货，把你需要的东西写下来会让你在购物时条理清晰。奖励自己坚持完成清单，你就更有可能去完成：购物时买杯咖啡，或者计划一个回家后的有趣活动)”可知，本段的主旨是通过准备购物清单来让购物时更有条理，故A选项“购物前准备一份购物清单”符合语境，故选A。
34．根据上文“Do you spend too much money at the mall Eating out Vacations (你在购物中心花了太多钱吗？外出就餐吗？假期吗？)”以及后文“For example, if you spend too much money on dining out on the weekends, stock your cupboard with groceries on Friday so you’ll be more likely to stay in and cook.(举个例子，如果你周末花了很多钱在外面吃饭，那就在周五的时候把你的橱柜里装满杂货，这样你就更有可能呆在家里做饭)”可知，本段主要说明了要具体知道钱花在哪些地方，才能避免诱惑，故G选项“追踪你的钱都花到哪里去了，然后尽量避免诱惑”符合语境，故选G。
35．根据上文“Everyone’s financial situation is different and it’s dependent upon a variety of factors, least of all being one’s self worth.(每个人的财务状况都是不同的，这取决于各种各样的因素，最不重要的是一个人的自我价值)”以及后文“Appreciate what you currently have by practicing gratitude.(通过练习感恩来感激你目前所拥有的)”可知，上文提到每个人的财务情况不同，后文则说要感激目前所拥有的，说明不能盲目攀比，故F选项“攀比不仅耗费钱财，还会降低满足感”符合语境，故选F。
36．C
37．D
38．G
39．F
40．A
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍4条帮助孩子不害怕的建议。
36．根据上文“We have to know how to help kids not be afraid.”(我们必须知道如何帮助孩子们不要害怕。)及下文提到的四条建议可知，这篇文章接下来是要给我们一些建议，帮助孩子们不要害怕。C项“我们可以从这四个方面着手”和上下文意思一致。故选C。
37．根据本段小标题“Pay attention to their fears.”(要注意他们的恐惧。)和下文“At the same time, come beside them in dealing with fears.”(同时，在处理恐惧时，要站在他们旁边。)可知，这里是在建议应该如何面对孩子们的恐惧。D项“认真对待孩子的恐惧”和上下文意思一致。故选D。
38．根据下文“it doesn’t mean it’s silly to them.”(这并不意味着这对他们来说是愚蠢的。)可知，这里提到似乎会被看做是愚蠢的东西。G项“如果你的孩子分享了一些在你眼中似乎很愚蠢的东西”和下文意思一致。故选G。
39．根据下文“but also it will build confidence and a connection between you.”(但它也会在你们之间建立信心和联系。)可知，这里指和孩子们一起解决问题的好处。F项“这不仅能帮助他们勇敢地面对自己的恐惧”和下文意思一致。故选F。
40．根据下文“You need to stay patient as long as it takes.”(你需要尽可能保持耐心。)可知，这一段主要是建议要有耐心。A项“要有耐心”和下文意思一致，适合作本段的小标题。故选A。
41．B
42．G
43．F
44．C
45．E
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己有一天情绪低落，当看到两个截然相反的个性车牌时心情转变的故事。
41．根据空前“Anyone who knows me well would see me as an optimist(乐观主义者).(任何了解我的人都会认为我是一个乐观主义者)”和空后“This was the case for me on a particularly cold January day.(在一个寒冷的一月的一天我就是这样)”以及下文作者情绪低落可知，作者虽然是一个乐观主义者，但也可能暂时失去希望。所以B项“However, even optimists can sometimes lose hope(然而，即使是乐观主义者有时也会失去希望)”符合语境。故选B。
42．根据本空后的“The gray sky blocked even a single ray of sunlight.(灰暗的天空甚至没有一缕阳光)”可知，这里用天气比喻作者当时的心情。所以G项“The weather seemed to match my feelings(天气似乎很合我的心情)”符合语境。故选G。
43．根据本空前的“I began to think about my negative attitude and reminded myself that I was responsible for choosing my state of mind.(我开始思考我的消极态度，并提醒自己，我有责任选择我的心态)”可知，作者转变心态，选择积极思考。所以F项“While I couldn’t ignore the pain I was going through, I could choose to think positively(虽然我不能忽视我正在经历的痛苦，但我可以选择积极地思考)”符合语境。故选F。
44．根据本空前的“This brought an immediate smile to my face.(这使我的脸上立刻露出了笑容)”可知，作者的心情因为前面汽车牌照上面的字而改变。所以C项“It felt like a reminder that the sun was shining after all(这感觉就像在提醒自己：阳光毕竟是灿烂的)”符合语境。故选C。
45．根据空前的“Seeing the two opposite license plates at that exact moment in time strengthened my previous recognition of my ability to choose my attitude.(看到那两个完全相反的车牌的那一刻加强了我之前对自己选择态度的能力的认识)”可知，此处承接上文，讲的是积极的态度对自己的影响。所以E项“I felt my spirit lifted as I made the decision to choose a positive attitude(当我决定选择一种积极的态度时，我感到精神振奋)”符合语境。故选E。
46．C
47．D
48．B
49．E
50．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了阅读文学的几个目的。
46．根据上文“Literature is not practical, especially the classic literary works. They are old, and simply relics of time. Certainly they will not help us find a better job or guide us to make more money in the future.(文学是不实用的，尤其是经典的文学作品。它们很古老，只是时间的遗物。当然，他们不会帮助我们找到更好的工作或指导我们在未来赚更多的钱)”可知，上文提到文学不实用，不会帮助我们找到更好的工作或指导我们在未来赚更多的钱。由此推知，文学似乎一点用都没有。故C选项“文学似乎一点用都没有”符合语境，故选C。
47．根据上文“Our ancient master Confucius said that a superior man should not be a practical utensil. We read not to make money but to be a better person.(我们古代的孔子说过，君子不应是实用的器具。我们读书不是为了赚钱，而是为了成为一个更好的人)”可知，上文提到阅读是为了成为更好的人，本句为本段最后一句，且后文陈述了阅读文学的两个目的，由此推知，空处指出阅读文学有几个目的。故D选项“阅读文学作品有几个目的”符合语境，故选D。
48．根据上文“Literature is the record of human history. All human experience in history has been recorded in literature. The sweetest love, the most heartbroken betrayal, the cruelest war, the hardest struggle, the joyful laughter and the miserable cry, the most precious friendship and the most fierce hatred.(文学是人类历史的记录。人类历史上的一切经验都记录在文学作品中。最甜蜜的爱情，最心碎的背叛，最残酷的战争，最艰苦的斗争，欢乐的欢笑和痛苦的哭泣，最珍贵的友谊和最猛烈的仇恨)”可知，很多东西都能在文学里找到。故B选项“没有你在文学作品中找不到的”符合语境，故选B。
49．根据后文“When standing in front of the shelves of books in English literature, which are the most valuable ones we should digest Firstly, we need to know who the most important writers are and what their important literary works are.(当我们站在英国文学的书架前，哪一本是我们最应该消化的？首先，我们需要知道谁是最重要的作家，他们的重要文学作品是什么)”后文提到了书架，可知本句与图书馆的内容有关，故E选项“进入文学世界就像走进图书馆”符合语境，故选E。
50．根据上文“Firstly, we need to know who the most important writers are and what their important literary works are.(首先，我们需要知道谁是最重要的作家，他们的重要文学作品是什么)”和下文“Finally, we need to learn to form our own literary taste, to know what a good literary work is like and what an ordinary one might be.(最后，我们要学会形成自己的文学品味，知道什么是好的文学作品，什么是普通的文学作品)”可知，上文为第一点，下文为最后一点，由此推知，本句应当是第二点内容，故G选项“第二，我们需要知道文学作品是如何反映社会和文化的”符合语境，故选G。
51．B
52．A
53．D
54．E
55．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在选择职业道路的时候你可能需要考虑的事情。
51．根据下文“But many of you still don’t have a clue! (但是你们中的很多人还是不知道)”中转折连词But可知，上下文有转折关系，B项“Some of you may have already decided on a career path. (你们中的一些人可能已经决定了职业道路)”讲有些人已经决定了职业道路，与下文“很多人还是不知道”构成转折关系，回答了前文的问题“what do you want to be (你想成为什么 )”。上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
52．上文“First, does the career you are considering have staying power Will it be in demand in 20 years Rapid technological change is disruptive (破坏性的). (首先，你考虑的职业有持久力吗 20年后还会有需求吗 快速的技术变革具有破坏性)”提出技术变革会改变职业，要考虑未来可能的变化，A项“We need to be forward-looking at our future prospects.(我们需要展望未来的前景)”承接上文，提出要展望职业前景，句中“future prospects”与上文“in 20 years”相照应。上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
53．上文“Before making a choice, you should examine your values, skills and personality type. (在做出选择之前，你应该审视自己的价值观、技能和性格类型)”提出选择职业前要进行自我评估，D项“This can help you decide if a career path is a good fit for you.(这可以帮助你决定一个职业道路是否适合你)”承接上文，说明这样做的作用，句中“This”指代上文中“examine your values, skills and personality type”。上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
54．上文“you should know that a job with a big salary will likely require more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress.(但你应该知道，高薪的工作可能需要更多的时间才能达到顶峰，需要付出更多的努力和更大的压力)”提出与高薪相伴的是更多的付出与挑战，E项“Only the truly motivated will likely be able to meet these challenges.(只有真正有动力的人才有可能迎接这些挑战)”承接上文，说明什么样的人才能面对这些挑战，句中“these challenges”与上文“require more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress”相照应。故选E项。
55．设空句是末段首句，是对全文的总结。G项“Thinking about a life-long career at this stage in your life is surely challenging.(在你人生的这个阶段考虑一生的事业无疑是具有挑战性的)”提出考虑一生的事业是具有挑战性的事情，下文“Let me leave you with an old saying: ‘Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.’(让我用一句老话留给你们：“选择一份你喜欢的工作，你一生中一天都不用工作。”)”用一句谚语给出解答，从而实现对全文的总结。故选G项。
56．D
57．C
58．F
59．E
60．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐节的历史。
56．根据空前“Perhaps the first formal and well-known festival to Rock was the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, which brought that band to the attention of American audiences.（也许最早的著名摇滚音乐节就是1976年的Monterey流行音乐节。）”和空后“It started in 1968 as an event with about 10,000 people.（它始于1968年，有大约1000人参加。）”可知，空前提出了最早的摇滚音乐节，空后的it指代本空提出的另一个音乐节，故D项“另一个早期的摇滚音乐节就是Isle of Wight节”符合，故选D项。
57．根据空前“The Summerfest Festival was established in 1968.（Summerfest在1968年成立）”和空后“Interestingly, this festival made cities realize festivals could bring many benefits.（有趣的是，这个节日让城市意识到音乐节可以带来很多好处。）”可知，空前提到了Summerfest的成立，根据空后“Interestingly”推断这个音乐节有与众不同之处，故C项“然而它不仅专注于音乐，还专注于其他事件。”符合，七选五
If You've Got an Interview，Get Your Etiquette (礼仪) Right
INTERVIEWING for a job is like going battle. You need to be prepared. Just being polite may not be enough. ___1___ Here, 21st Century identifies the traps and shows you how to deal with them.
___2___ Even though your interviewer should already have one, they may still ask for a copy to test your preparedness.
Avoid arriving too early. Of course, it's not good to be late, but if you arrive too early you could give the impression that you cannot follow directions. Also, your early arrival could upset the interviewer's schedule, if he or she still has things to accomplish before meeting with you. ___3___ . You can spend time in a cafe or a shopping mall if your taxi or bus gets you there too early.
Hold your tongue in the waiting room. ___4___ Doing so could cause you to lose focus. Also, remember that your behaviour and conversation may be monitored by office staff. So, if another interviewee tries to talk with you, smile and ask for a few minutes to yourself.
When you accept a cup of water or tea, be careful that you do not spill it—on yourself or the floor. ___5___ Otherwise, you could accidentally spill the drink and cause yourself to feel embarrassed.
And, finally, after you get back home, it's important to take time to write a short letter or e-mail expressing thanks. Keep it brief. Do not ask about the interviewer's impression of you, or about your chances of getting hired. This might make you sound like a pushy (有企图心的) person!
A．Being on time is always acceptable.
B．Always bring an extra copy of your resume with you
C．You'd better not share your opinion with your candidates.
D．It's OK to take a few sips (小口喝), but set it aside if you are not thirsty.
E．Avoid chatting with other interviewees, even if you are friends.
F．It's best to arrive 10 or 15 minutes before the interview is scheduled to begin.
G．A few minor mistakes in etiquette can upset your chances of making a good impression.
My name is Allison, an American boy. During my sophomore year of high school, I participated in an exchange program where a Spanish student came to live in my home for a few weeks and then I went to live in her house in Spain. ____6____
After the initial excitement of being in a new place wore off, some of the cultural differences began to affect me, causing me to feel anxious and homesick.____7____ My Spanish skills were not at the level of being able to express how I felt clearly.
____8____ I usually ate dinner at 6:00 pm at home, but in Spain, we ate it at 10:00 pm when I was very hungry and ready for bed！I was a picky eater, and while I ate meat, I still wasn’t very adventurous with it. But there was a lot of meat in Spanish cuisine. Almost every meal was filled with rich unidentifiable foods.
One night, I asked what we were going to eat. Since I didn’t know the Spanish word “conejo” they used, the entire family started acting like rabbits at the dinner table in an effort to help me understand its meaning.____9____ Sometimes I just wanted to curl up in my room alone and order a pizza, but not the pizza they had in Spain.
Some of the new and unusual foods I first had in Spain caused me much stress.____10____ This trip taught me how to be flexible and leave my comfort zone, and how important it is to try new things.
A．I was shocked at why they did so.
B．Both of us like the program very much.
C．But I missed them very much when l left Spain.
D．And I thought I would never set foot on the land any more.
E．The most difficult challenge I faced was the food and meal time.
F．I was a little nervous but mostly excited about the coming experience.
G．What made culture shock difficult to deal with was the language barrier.
People spend too much time and effort trying to control anxiety these days. Here are some things you can do to help minimize anxiety’s negative effects.
____11____ If you treat anxiety as part of life and part of everyone’s living experience, you can learn to relate it with self-compassion and even with humor. This is a cornerstone of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which has been gaining clinical validation.
ACT guides people to see their unpleasant emotions as just feelings and accept that parts of life are hard. Doctors encourage patients to begin a dialogue with anxious thoughts. ____12____ Meanwhile, they also keep in mind patients’ personal goals and values. Although anxious thoughts shouldn’t be completely controlled, sufferers can be trained not to allow anxiety to turn them away from what they want to do and who they want to be.
Make lifestyle adjustments. ____13____ This requires trial and error to get just right. While acceptance is the first and most important step, some lifestyle changes have been proved to take the edge off as well.
Work out regularly. When tiredness and stress leave you more exposed to anxiety, a well-balanced diet and adequate rest are helpful. ____14____ One research study shows that regular vigorous workouts reduce the likelihood of developing an anxiety disorder over the next five years by 25 percent.
As a specialist, Arthur also shares her experiences on the website, openly discussing her anxiety has transformed her relationship with it. “I’m learning to live in harmony, as much as possible, with this thing that is part of me,” she says. “It’s not always pleasant, but I accept it. ____15____”
A．Accept it.
B．Develop a sense of humor.
C．I may be more anxious in the future.
D．To some extent, I can take care of my anxiety.
E．Above all, exercise can help you manage it better.
F．Learning to live with anxiety is an individual process.
G．They want to examine the causes of patients’ feelings.
Empty nest syndrome refers to the feelings of loneliness and grief that parents experience when children leave home for college, work or just to live on their own. It can be a difficult experience for a parent. ____16____
Prepare for the transition
Many parents are shocked that 17 or 18 years can pass by so quickly, and often feel lost when they're faced with their children leaving the nest for good. So it's necessary for you to start preparing for this transition as early as possible. ____17____ They may include family vacations, long talks, and taking time off from work to make special memories.
Rediscover yourself
Cultivate a hobby you love and get involved in meaningful work. ____18____ What did you have to sacrifice when you devoted all your energies to parenting Reawaken that part of your life. You can make the best of the opportunities this transition brings to enrich your life.
Reconnect with your spouse and friends
Your primary focus may have been parenting for many years, but when your children leave the home, you have an opportunity to reconnect with your spouse and become more involved in each other's lives again. ____19____ For single parents, this will be a great time to reach out to friends, connect with your community, get involved in local clubs, try a book club or volunteer.
____20____
In today's world, it can be much easier to stay in touch with your children more regularly through technology. You can talk to them on the phone, text them and schedule regular Skype sessions.
It's also important to remember that the happiness you seek is within yourself. Consider your empty nest as an opportunity to rediscover and reconnect with yourself, your partner and your community.
A．Make use of technology.
B．Schedule a regular phone call.
C．How did you get involved in empty nest syndrome
D．What did you like to do before you became a mother or father
E．It is a new opportunity to improve the quality of your marriage.
F．Here are several ways to help you love the next chapter, instead of fearing it.
G．You can make plans with the family when everyone is still under the same roof.
The evidence shows that being lonely is bad for your physical and mental health. But with support from groups and specialists — and even the Internet — you needn't deal with it on your own.
Recognize the impact of loneliness
It is clear that loneliness has become such a pressing public health concern. ___21___ It is also associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke and blood pressure, as well as dementia (痴呆).
Work out exactly why you are lonely
The Mental Health Charity Mind mentions two main factors that can cause loneliness: someone either not having enough basic social contact or, despite being surrounded by people, not feeling understood, listened to or cared for. __22__ It could give you a better idea of how to work through your feelings of loneliness.
__23__
Talking to friends and family is an obvious and easy path to handling loneliness, but if you feel you lack it, joining a club or socializing through hobbies or interests is a good way to meet new people and increase social interactions.
Get online
Spending time online obviously cannot replace all your real-life interactions, but it can help. The NHS recommends time online to older people experiencing loneliness. This might not be the glorious panacea (灵丹妙药) it immediately seems, however, more than one study has found a link between loneliness and time spent online.___24___
Increase meaningful social contact
It's all very well joining Twitter or volunteering at your local charity shop.__25__ One study in 2011 found that elderly people who spent time with family were less lonely than those attending social groups with strangers. It is the perfect excuse to call your mum.
A．Meet new people
B．Speak to someone
C．And learning to change your thinking matters.
D．So it is important to add online chats to meetups.
E．It suggests figuring out which factor fits you best.
F．Loneliness can be as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
G．But some research suggests that who you spend your time with matters, too.
As the saying goes: The Internet is forever. Once you’ve put something online — a credit card number, a silly photo or a heat-of-the-moment comment on social media — it can come back to disturb you. ____26____ Here are three smart steps to help you.
Mix up your passwords.
If you always use the same password, no matter how carefully designed it may be, it’s probably already out there. Criminals purchase leaked databases of user names and passwords on dark web marketplaces. Then they try these combinations, hoping to access people’s other accounts. ____27____
Delete old accounts.
You probably have a lot of online accounts you no longer use, and they might contain personal information. Don’t leave whatever details you may have shared sitting around so they can be discovered or misused by criminals. To learn how to delete an account, perform a web search such as “delete old e-mail account.” ____28____ Or go right to the company, check its online support pages and ask for account deletion.
____29____
You may want to restrict who can see what you post on social media sites. For example, on Facebook you can limit who can find you and who can see what you post. To get started, go to the Facebook home page and click the down arrow in the top right comer, then select Settings & Privacy.
____30____ You can stand up for your privacy and take control by applying the steps mentioned above.
A．Limit who has your location history.
B．Control social media privacy settings.
C．So use a strong, unique password for every account.
D．With the potential risks everywhere, how can you keep yourself safe
E．Despite the disadvantages the Internet may bring, you’re not powerless.
F．You probably don5t remember every online account you’ve ever created.
G．You can also visit to help delete different types of accounts.
Lighthouse Planning
Goal setting is an important part of staying active, focused and excited about the future.____31____
Some goals in our life are clear, simple and easy. For example, to make a homemade dinner every Sunday is such a type of goal for me. To achieve it, I only need to create a list of supplies to buy and set aside time in my schedule.
____32____ In terms of these goals, I love the idea of “lighthouse planning”. In this technique, we reach a goal by imagining it as a lighthouse in the distance. It’s dark as we get in our boats and we don’t know exactly how we’re going to get to that bright destination. But our lighthouse never stops flashing in the distance and it is never entirely out of sight. ____33____
Now think about your lighthouse and identify it.____34____ For example, you might set your goal as “I want to become more creative”. Identifying your lighthouse is a way to start your journey with big purposes.
But if you look around and realize that your lighthouse is getting farther away rather than closer, you should redirect your path to your lighthouse ____35____ If you’ve ever rowed a boat, you know there can be headwinds and storms along your journey. In that case, focus on the next spot on the horizon instead of powering through all the way to the end.
A．Just give it a try.
B．Don’t wear yourself out.
C．We can make a plan that will get us there.
D．A lighthouse-like goal is something broader.
E．So we start rowing in the direction of the light.
F．However, some goals in our life are bigger, and more challenging.
G．Having goals and keeping moving to them are part of walking a positive path.
Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship. ____36____ Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.
____37____ Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see” “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.
Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions. ____38____ Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key.
Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group— or even just one other person— you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. ____39____
Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone. ____40____ After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!
A．Give each other some space.
B．Include at least one activity for everyone.
C．So it’s important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page.
D．At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them.
E．Don’t respond to less important work contact or send messages frequently.
F．It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places.
G．And remember that consideration and respect go a long way.
The world has spent a long time living with the pandemic. But many people have become lazy about protecting their safety. Are you spending time indoors and unmasked with trusted friends Or eating in restaurants or making more trips to the grocery store New types of COVID-19 mean you should try to cut back on exposure. And where you can, double down on basic safety. ____41____. .
Wear masks
The N95 mask is the gold standard. It may cost too much or be hard to find. A cloth mask does a good job of filtering particles that cause infection. ____42____ — two cloth layers with a filter in the middle. Double masking is the best answer when you find yourself around strangers. The KF94 mask is a good bet.
____43____
If you go to the store two or three times a week, cut back to once a week. If you have been spending 30 to 45 minutes in the grocery store, cut down your time in the store. ____44____. If you are waiting in line, be mindful of staying at least six feet apart from the people ahead and behind you. Try using delivery services or curbside pickup.
Spend less time indoors with people who are not from your household. If you must spend time with others, wear your best mask. Be sure any space is well ventilated (通风)(open windows and doors). Keep the visit as short as possible. ____45____
The coronavirus vaccine may or may not be the solution. As of now, you are the best answer. Take care. Do not let your guard down!
A．Wash your hands frequently
B．Spend less time with others
C．The best mask has three layers
D．Don’t stay outdoors alone for a long time
E．If the market is crowded, come back later
F．It is still best to minimize your social activities
G．Here are two important ideas about how to stay safe
Much meaning can be conveyed clearly with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak.
____46____ In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not for too long. And if he sensed that you are staring at him, he may feel uncomfortable.
The same is true in our daily life. If you are stared at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you. ____47____ Eyes do speak, right
Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. ____48____ If a man stares at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to look away from her, his intentions are obvious. He wishes to attract her attention and let her know that he is admiring her.
However, when two persons are engaged in a conversation, the speaker will only look into the listener’s eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking. ____49____ If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking as if he trying to control you, you will feel awkward. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim. He wrongly believes that looking straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication. ____50____
Actually, eye contact should be made based on specific relationship and situation.
A．On the contrary, it will give him away.
B．Do you have such a kind of experience
C．That’s what normal eye contact is all about.
D．Actually, continuous eye contact is limited to lovers only.
E．After all, everybody likes to be stared at for quite a long time.
F．But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.
G．If nothing goes wrong, you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way.
Communication is essential for people to share information, form relationships and strengthen those relationships. However, ineffective communication can lead to munication barriers can prevent two people from making their points understandable to each other. ____51____ Luckily, this article will offer you an insight into barriers of communication and how to overcome them.
Cultural Diversity
People belong to different cultures and this can cause cultural clashes(冲突) very easily. It is important to be very careful and talk without hurting their beliefs about culture. ____52____
Perceptual(感知的) Contrast
The perceptual communication barrier occurs when you say something in a casual or flat tone(语调). People with whom you are having a conversation might think that you are not serious or interested in the topic that you are talking about. As a result, they no longer listen to you attentively.
____53____This positively impacts how others will perceive your conversation. Make your conversation meaningful and beneficial. You must also use eye contact now and then. Show proper interest in what they are saying. Smile sincerely and have a constructive conversation.
Language Barrier
____54____ If you use big words or wrong words during a conversation, it usually gets difficult for the other person to understand you. What you might think is easy for you to understand may not be easy for others.
Thus, it is important to use simple words and easy grammar. Don't use fancy words as this will only lead to misunderstandings. ____55____ This way you will be able to communicate efficiently.
A．Learn about different languages.
B．It is important to have a positive tone and body language.
C．Make sure to state your point and say only what's required.
D．This can cause misunderstandings and even damage relations.
E．Another common communication barrier is the language barrier.
F．Different people hold different attitudes toward the language barrier.
G．Instead, explain things more simply rather than making them complex.
Feeling embarrassed is something that no one really likes.____56____If you’re worried about embarrassing situations and you have trouble dealing with feelings of embarrassment, take a look at the following tips to make things better.
● ____57____
When learning to deal with embarrassment, the first big thing that will help you is to realize that embarrassing moments are in the past. These things have already occurred and there is nothing that you can do to change them. It might have been tough to get through those moments, but you’re here now and everything is okay.
●Talk to someone about how you’re feeling.
If you’re struggling with feelings of embarrassment, then you should try to talk to people that you trust.____58____You’ll likely find that these people will put things into perspective and you’ll feel much better.
● ____59____
Embarrassment might feel tough to get over. However, normal embarrassing moments might become things that you can just shrug off and laugh at eventually. When you think about things from the right perspective, you might be able to laugh at yourself for making a silly mistake or falling down.
●Get out there and try again.
The fear of embarrassment should not hold you back from getting out there to try again. If you want to move past embarrassment for good, then the best way to do that is not to let it stop you from living your life. This could mean doing the same thing that embarrassed you in the past. You might be worried about reliving embarrassing moments from the past, but it doesn’t have to be this way. ____60____
A．Learn to laugh at the situation.
B．Understand that embarrassments are in the past.
C．Don’t worry so much about things and be ready to go out there and give it your all.
D．Know that you don’t need to apologize for feeling embarrassed.
E．Of course, this might depend on the level of embarrassment that you experienced.
F．Tell them how you’re feeling and what happened if you’re comfortable doing that.
G．It’s generally something that most people want to avoid.
Positive emotions don’t just feel good—they’re good for you. Research shows that people feel and do their best when they experience at least three times as many positive emotions as negative ones. Here are some ways to increase positive emotions in everyday life.
____61____ Make a list. Add new emotions as you notice them. You also can look over your list of emotions at the end of the day and write down when you felt different positive emotions. Did you feel proud after playing well on the soccer field ____62____ Tracking these positive emotions helps us be more aware of the positive feelings we already experience, and the situations or activities that bring them.
Identify a positive emotion you want to increase. ____63____ Think of situations or activities you’ve experienced that made you aware of your joy. Write down as many as you can. Focus on small, simple things, like a song that makes you feel joyful whenever you hear it. Any time you notice you’ re feeling joyful, consider adding that situation or activity to your list.
Sometimes we forget the way back to feeling positive. We might need a reminder that can lead us back to a happier emotional place. ____64____ A positivity box is a collection of reminders of positive experiences we’ve had. These reminders bring back the feelings associated with the good moments in our lives, our strengths, joys and accomplishments, the fun we’ve had, the books or music that have meaning for us, the people who are important to us. ____65____
A．It’s a positivity “treasure chest”.
B．Let’s say you want to feel more joy.
C．Happy to see a film with your best friend
D．That’s when a positivity box is really helpful.
E．Happy when your friends remembered your birthday
F．Collect things that remind you of positive emotional moments.
G．Name the positive emotions you’ve experienced in your daily life.
Lifelong Friends
The keys to maintaining strong, long-term friendships often take a lifetime to learn. We asked some of the longest-lasting friends how they've managed to make their bonds unbreakable.
● Honesty is always the best policy
Heather Hopkins credits her decades-long best friendship to her devotion to honesty. “____66____. A true friend will always appreciate honesty, even in the messiest situations. If your real friends can't be honest and truthful, do you think the acquaintances in your life will be ”
● ____67____
“It's said that technology is ruining relationships, but there are few things as nice as being connected with your best friends since primary school by an ongoing group,” says Lauren Gamsey. “We are seven busy working parents spread across seven cities, and we can still share everyday thoughts, big news and silly stories as if we had never moved away from each other.”
● Be realistic and keep it casual
“My four best friends from childhood and I are all married with kids. Restaurant gatherings once we had kids were always a disaster,” tells Stacey Feintuch. “____68____. Now we each host a meal at our home throughout the year. It may be a brunch or a pizza dinner. The host helps organise the long email chain to choose a date and does food preparation. But we all bring something to help ease the burden. ____69____ .”
● Don' t be afraid to put in the work so you can relax and let the good times roll
____70____ . That's something Goldstein Lettie knows so well of her 30-plus-year friendship. “Friendship takes work and planning. Our favourite tradition is that every New Year's Eve since 1998 we get the families together. We cook a big fancy meal and stay up half the night playing karaoke or some other silly games. We always have a family sleepover and each year it's at a different house.”
A．Use technology to your advantage
B．So we decided to switch things up
C．Good friends should have a lot in common
D．Keep calling, even if there's nothing to really say
E．It ensures that we get together at least four times a year
F．Real friendship is an ongoing, never-ending work in progress
G．Never be scared to tell your best friends how you are really feeling about any situation
How to fulfill your 2021 New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time of year again. We make our New Year’s resolutions（决心）to balance our lives out when the bell of the New Year rings. Some of us want to lose weight while others simply want to make healthier choices. ____71____ How can we keep our resolution and achieve our goal Coming to this question, you need to learn the following tips.
Research. Make sure you find out the information on what you’re about to take on. If your resolution is to lose weight, then your job is to learn actual ways to go about doing that. Check out Health Ambition.com’s informative posts on the best burning exercises. They offer solutions for those who prefer exercising. ____72____
Talk to others about your goals. Discuss your goals and why you make them with your family and friends. ____73____This step is very important! People who tell others about their goals are more likely to accomplish them, whether it’s because they have extra support they need, or because they’ re afraid of being embarrassed if they don’t accomplish them.
____74____ Take each step one at a time and be happy with your progress. The only way you’ll get to where you want to go is to complete every small step along the way, checking it off with pride instead of the fact that you haven’t reached a certain amount of your goal. You will get there.
Set up a reward system. Periodically use rewards for reaching small goals. ____75____ Accomplishing goals you set produces pleasure chemical in your brain. It’s a chemical change in your brain, called dopamine, which activates parts of the brain that makes you eager to pursue new challenges.
By setting and achieving goals today you are heightening your ability to be a better person the rest of your life. Here’s to a fantastic new year.202l here we come!
A．Change the way you look at things.
B．Focus on the process rather than the end goal.
C．Then decide what you plan to change according to the survey.
D．Ask for their support on these goals throughout the year.
E．If you lose a couple pounds this week, treat yourself to a movie.
F．Whatever it maybe, some of our resolutions may fail in the end.
G．If possible, team up and visit the gym or shop at the health food store together.
How Do You Make Someone Feel Important
When you value someone in your life, you want them to know that they’re special. ____76____ Read on for more ideas on how to make someone feel important.
Address them by name. This is a super easy way to make someone feel important. People like hearing the sound of their own name, and it makes them feel special to be addressed so specifically. ____77____ If you have a question, compliment, or even just a comment to share with them, follow what you say with their name.
Compliment them. ____78____ Tell them something you appreciate about them, like their expertise when it comes to cooking or their amazing singing abilities. Whatever it may be, tell them how much you like these qualities about them. It will make them feel special and unique, like their skills made an impact on you.
____79____ A huge part of feeling important is being understood and heard. Focus on what this person has to say. Put your phone away and make eye contact with them while they speak. Practice active listening techniques, like restating what they’ve said in your own words, to fully understand them. Try nodding along as they speak and smiling to encourage them to keep talking.
Let them know you’re thinking of them. A simple text or comment can make a huge difference. Next time you catch yourself thinking about a fun time you had last summer, text them and let them know. Everyone likes to hear that someone has thought of them. ____80____
A．Listen to what they have to say.
B．Complimenting someone makes them feel valued.
C．There are some kind gestures of encouragement.
D．There are several ways to show your appreciation.
E．It is great to know that their knowledge is valued.
F．When greeting someone, say name instead of a simple “hello”.
G．It reminds them that they’ve made a positive impact on someone’s life.
How to Efficiently Prepare for a Test
Exam taking is a demanding process. Preparing for it is even more challenging. Sometimes you have that eagerness to stay glued onto the books and try to input everything into your brain. ____81____ Here are some tips in better preparing for a test.
____82____ Reviewing is useless if your heart is not into it. Focus and maintain that drive to prepare for the exam. Also, take note of your reasons for scoring highly in the exam. Give yourself multiple positive objectives. It is like setting the mood for it.
After motivating yourself, check how reliable your memory is. It can come in handy if you have lots of concepts to remember. Every day make it a point to memorize at least ten terms. ____83____
If you have the materials, try to summarize them by listing down important points. Gather lessons, notes, and books about the subject you are to take an exam for. ____84____ It does not only test your skill in memory recall, but it also measures how well you have been studying.
When you study, choose the perfect time and place for you where there are no distractions. Likewise, you must determine your learning style. You might find it more comfortable studying in the library than at your own home.
Remember that reviewing allows you to recount the lessons and process them more systematically. ____85____ When you know you have studied well, then you wouldn’t really have to worry about taking the test.
A．Add more terms as the days succeed.
B．Take memory-enhancing games and puzzles.
C．One of the most important things is to motivate yourself.
D．So give yourself enough time in studying, and beat the nervousness.
E．Reread your notes and try to recall how they were discussed by your professor.
F．But other times you just don’t know what to do with the loads of lessons to study about.
G．You wouldn’t expect yourself to be mentally and physically prepared for the test as well.
Do Actions Speak Louder than Words
Our society is fast paced. We are all rushing from one place to the next, blowing our horn at slow drivers who may be singing songs in the car with their children or pointing out some interesting sights. We don't have time for that silliness today. But we try to say to ourselves that we will make time for fun tomorrow. It is time to take a few deep breaths and think about our actions and our words. ____86____
Have you ever really thought about the saying “Actions speak louder than words” Think about it now. If you say one thing and act in an opposite way, will the words be ignored and just the actions remembered I don’t think so. ____87____ It is also equally important to use words to show appreciation, love, approval and happiness and then follow those words with a hug, pat on the back or smile.
____88____ What about that saying True Yes! Words carry a lot of weight and will be remembered for years especially when they are written down. Mean words can hurt for that moment and for a lifetime. I am sure that each of us remembers a time when a friend made an unkind comment. ____89____ Let’s not be a member of that “club”. When was the last time that you hid a love note in a lunch box or in your mate’s coat pocket If you want to see a bright smile, that will do it! The power of this written note will be remembered for many days, even years.
“I can live for two months on a good compliment (夸奖)”, said Mark Twain. Children grow stronger when they feel appreciated and understood. ____90____ A perfect way to turn a bad day around is to praise your child. “I noticed that your hair looked very nice today.” “Did you hang your coat up all by yourself ” It is amazing how those few words can change a child's outlook... almost immediately.
A．The pen is more powerful than the sword.
B．Is it really reasonable to do something like that
C．Do they display the attitude that we want to convey
D．It is important to have your words match your actions.
E．Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his image.
F．Those words did lasting damage to you, the relationship or both.
G．Don’t be afraid to shower your child with encouraging words all day long.
Life is full of hard choices. And what should you do when all alternatives seem equally good Here are some tips on making decisions.
Relax. If you're stressed,you're more likely to overlook something important. However, when you're relaxed,you can think clearly,weigh your options and make a better choice.____91____
Focus on the present. You can become stressed out with the big picture, trying to see how your decisions will affect your future.____92____But no one can be sure of the future until it comes. So just focus on the present and make the best possible decision now.
Accept failure. Your biggest fear probably is that your decision may lead to bad results.____93____And whatever the decision is, it will enrich your life anyway, in one way or another. So do not worry about making wrong decisions.
Seek good advice. Don't ask every one of your friends or family!____94____Don't be afraid to ask for advice, and be willing to listen. Sometimes others' advice can make a new way for you.
____95____No matter how you come to your decision, claim the ownership of your decision. Take full responsibility for your choices. Even if you meet with failure, you at least know you have tried your best and gained some valuable experience.
A．Make your own decision.
B．Therefore, slow down and keep calm.
C．Being kind to yourself lessens your need for approval.
D．But we can recover and learn from bad decisions.
E．Only consult those who have faced similar circumstances.
F．Not every problem can be solved by making a decision.
G．This process is tiring as you're trying to see your future clearly.
Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesn’t mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or another, you’ll have to stand up and say, “Problems, I don’t want you in my life.” Of course, we’ve been fighting troubles ever since we were born. Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children—the list goes on. ___96___
But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems.
Talking really helps. What most of us think is that our problems can be understood only by ourselves and that no talking is going to help. But the truth is that when you talk about it, you’re setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you. ___97___
Write down your problems. Having a personal diary can also be of great help if you don’t want a real person to talk with. When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system. You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems. ___98___
Don’t lose faith or hope. No matter what you lose in life, don’t lose faith or hope.___99___ With faith, hope and confidence, you can rebuild everything that you lose.
___100___ No matter what problem you get in life, there are another one million people whose problems are bigger than yours. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them, why can’t I Your problems might just seem bigger and worse, but in reality they can be solved.
Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a way out.
A．When we have a problem, how do we try and solve it
B．We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack.
C．Even if you lose all you have, you should still have confidence.
D．Talking helps you move on and let go.
E．By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life.
F．Your problems aren’t the worst.
G．Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too.
参考答案：
1．G
2．B
3．F
4．E
5．D
【分析】这是一篇说明文。面试就像一场战斗。《21世纪英文报》将为您介绍这些面试礼仪中的陷阱，并告诉您如何应对它们。
1．根据上文“INTERVIEWING for a job is like going battle. You need to be prepared. Just being polite may not be enough.(面试就像一场战斗。你需要做好准备。仅仅有礼貌可能还不够)”可知，仅有礼貌是不够的，应该还会有些问题要注意，G项表示礼仪上的一些小错误会影响你给人留下好印象的机会。其中mistakes就是指上文提到的面试者易犯的一些错误，并呼应下文的traps。故选G项。
2．本空为段首句，表示建议，一般为祈使句。根据下文“Even though your interviewer should already have one, they may still ask for a copy to test your preparedness.(即使面试官应该有一份简历，他们也会要一份来测试你是否准备好了)”，B项建议面试时多带一份简历，契合下文。故选B项。
3．本段首句“Avoid arriving too early.(避免到得太早)”，在说时间问题，不要到的过早。F项给了比较准确的时间建议，最好在面试开始前10或15分钟到达。提前到很好，只是不要早太多，契合上下文。故选F项。
4．本段首句“Hold your tongue in the waiting room.(在等候室里不要说话，管住自己的舌头)”，E项Avoid chatting with other interviewees, even if you are friends. 避免和其他面试者聊天，即使你们是朋友，契合上文，呼应下文中的doing so，和朋友闲聊，会分散你的注意力，会给考官们留下不好的印象。故选E项。
5．根据上文“When you accept a cup of water or tea, be careful that you do not spill it—on yourself or the floor.(当你接受一杯水或茶时，小心不要把它洒在自己身上或地板上)”，只有D选项在说喝水的问题，呼应上下文。故选D项。
6．F
7．G
8．E
9．A
10．C
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了一个美国男孩参加交换生活动，在西班牙生活过程中的经历和体会。
6．根据下文“After the initial excitement of being in a new place wore off”（在要到新的地方的开始的兴奋过后）可知，上文要提到他感到兴奋。F选项“我有点紧张但主要还是对即将到来的经历感到兴奋”和下文意思一致。故选F。
7．根据下文“My Spanish skills were not at the level of being able to express how I felt clearly.”（我的西班牙语技能还没有到可以清楚的表达我的感觉的程度。）可知，作者在担心他的语言障碍。G选项“使文化冲击很难应对的是语言障碍。”和下文意思一致。故选G。
8．分析文章结构可知，此空是本段的主题句。根据下文“I usually ate dinner at 6:00 pm at home, but in Spain, we ate it at 10:00 pm when I was very hungry and ready for bed！”（我在家一般晚上6点吃晚饭，但是在西班牙，我们10点才吃晚饭，这个时候我已经很饿并且打算要睡觉了。）和“Almost every meal was filled with rich unidentifiable foods.”（几乎每顿饭都有丰富的无法辨认的食物。）可知，这一段介绍作者在寄宿家庭中遇到的食物和吃饭时间方面的不适。E选项“我碰到的最大的挑战是食物和吃饭时间。” 和下文意思一致。故选E。
9．根据上文“the entire family started acting like rabbits at the dinner table in an effort to help me understand its meaning”（全家人都开始在餐桌上表现得像兔子一样，努力帮我理解它的意思。）可知，作者在描述寄宿家庭的做法。A选项“我很震惊他们为什么这么做。”表示他们的做法让作者很吃惊，和上文意思一致。故选A。
10．根据上文“Some of the new and unusual foods I first had in Spain caused me much stress.”（我在西班牙第一次见到的新的和不同寻常的一些食物给我很大的压力。）可知，这是作者在表达对食物的看法。C选项“但是当我离开西班牙时，我很想念它们。”中的“them”指的是前一句中的“Some of the new and unusual foods”，和上文意思一致。故选C。
11．A
12．G
13．F
14．E
15．D
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了，如何处理焦虑的方法。
11．由下文“If you treat anxiety as part of life and part of everyone’s living experience, you can learn to relate it with self-compassion and even with humor. This is a cornerstone of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which has been gaining clinical validation. (如果你将焦虑视为生活的一部分和每个人生活经历的一部分，你可以学会将其与自我同情甚至幽默联系起来。这是接受和承诺疗法（ACT）的基石，该疗法已获得临床验证)”可知，下文讲到接受和承诺疗法（ACT）可以治疗焦虑，所以对于焦虑，我们要接受它，承接下文，A选项“接受它。”切题。故选A项。
12．由上文“ACT guides people to see their unpleasant emotions as just feelings and accept that parts of life are hard. Doctors encourage patients to begin a dialogue with anxious thoughts. (ACT引导人们把不愉快的情绪看作是一种感觉，并接受生活中的一部分是艰难的。医生鼓励患者开始与焦虑的想法对话)”可知，实施ACT疗法的医生让患者把焦虑看成情绪，并让患者与自己焦虑的想法对话，这样做的目的是为了找出造成焦虑情感的原因，承接上文，G选项“他们想检查造成患者感受的原因。”切题。故选G项。
13．由上文“Make lifestyle adjustments. (调整生活方式)”和下文“This requires trial and error to get just right. While acceptance is the first and most important step, some lifestyle changes have been proved to take the edge off as well. (这需要反复试验才能正确。虽然接受是第一步，也是最重要的一步，但事实证明，一些生活方式的改变也会让人感觉轻松)”可知，处理焦虑也需要调整生活方式，调整生活方式的过程就是个体学会与焦虑共存的过程，需要不断地试验才行，承接上下文，F选项“学习与焦虑共存是一个个体过程。”切题。故选F项。
14．由上文“Work out regularly. (定期锻炼)”和下文“One research study shows that regular vigorous workouts reduce the likelihood of developing an anxiety disorder over the next five years by 25 percent. (一项研究表明，定期的剧烈运动可将未来五年患焦虑症的可能性降低25%)”可知，锻炼有助于处理焦虑情绪，承接上下文，E选项“最重要的是，锻炼可以帮助你更好地管理它。”切题。故选E项。
15．由下文““I’m learning to live in harmony, as much as possible, with this thing that is part of me,” she says. “It’s not always pleasant, but I accept it. (她说：“我正在学习尽可能多地与这个属于我的东西和谐相处。”“这并不总是令人愉快的，但我接受)”可知，Arthur接受焦虑，学会与焦虑和谐相处，说明她能处理自己的焦虑情绪，承接下文，D选项“在某种程度上，我可以照顾好我的焦虑。”切题。故选D项。
16．F
17．G
18．D
19．E
20．A
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些父母在子女离家后重新热爱上生活的方法。
16．根据上文“Empty nest syndrome refers to the feelings of loneliness and grief that parents experience when children leave home for college, work or just to live on their own. It can be a difficult experience for a parent.(空巢综合症指当孩子离开家去上大学、工作或独自生活时，父母所感受到的孤独和悲伤。对于父母来说，这可能是一个艰难的经历)”结合后文说明了热爱生活的方法，故F选项“下面有几个方法可以帮助你热爱下一篇章，而不是害怕它”符合语境，故选F。
17．根据上文“So it's necessary for you to start preparing for this transition as early as possible.(所以你有必要尽早开始为这个过渡做准备)”以及后文“They may include family vacations, long talks, and taking time off from work to make special memories.(他们可能包括家庭度假，长谈，从工作中抽出时间制造特殊的回忆)”可知，本句应承接上文，进一步说明如何为这个过渡做准备的：当大家还在同一个屋檐下的时候，你可以和家人一起制定计划。故G选项“当大家还在同一个屋檐下的时候，你可以和家人一起制定计划”符合语境，故选G。
18．根据上文“Cultivate a hobby you love and get involved in meaningful work.(培养一个你喜欢的爱好，参与到有意义的工作中去)”以及后文“What did you have to sacrifice when you devoted all your energies to parenting Reawaken that part of your life. You can make the best of the opportunities this transition brings to enrich your life.(当你把所有的精力都投入到养育孩子上时，你牺牲了什么？重新唤醒你生命中的那一部分。你可以充分利用这一转变带来的机会来丰富你的生活)”可知，本句与后文并列，都是在对喜欢从事的爱好进行设问。故D选项“在你成为母亲或父亲之前，你喜欢做什么？”符合语境，故选D。
19．根据上文“Your primary focus may have been parenting for many years, but when your children leave the home, you have an opportunity to reconnect with your spouse and become more involved in each other's lives again.(多年来，你主要关注的可能是养育子女，但当你的孩子离开家时，你有机会与你的配偶重新建立联系，并再次更多地参与到彼此的生活中)”以及后文“For single parents, this will be a great time to reach out to friends, connect with your community, get involved in local clubs, try a book club or volunteer.(对于单身父母来说，这将是一个结交朋友、联系社区、参加当地俱乐部、尝试读书俱乐部或做志愿者的好时机)”可知，本段的主旨是将这视为一个和配偶重新建立联系的机会，从而提高婚姻质量。故E选项“这是一个提高婚姻质量的新机会”符合语境，故选E。
20．根据本段内容“In today's world, it can be much easier to stay in touch with your children more regularly through technology. You can talk to them on the phone, text them and schedule regular Skype sessions.(在当今世界，通过科技更容易与孩子保持经常性的联系。你可以打电话给他们，发短信给他们，安排定期的Skype会面)”可知，本段的主旨是通过科技和孩子保持联系，A选项中technology对应后文中technology。故A选项“利用科技”符合语境，故选A。
21．F
22．E
23．A
24．D
25．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。有证据表明，孤独对人的身心健康都是有害的。本文介绍了一些应对孤独的方法。
21．根据上句“It is clear that loneliness has become such a pressing public health concern.（很明显，孤独已经成为一个非常紧迫的公共健康问题）”可知，孤独对人类影响很大，已经成为了一个非常紧迫的公共健康问题。F项：Loneliness can be as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.（孤独的危害相当于一天抽15支烟。）承接上句，具体说明了孤独的危害。故选F。
22．根据上句“The Mental Health Charity Mind mentions two main factors that can cause loneliness（心理健康慈善机构Mind提到了导致孤独的两个主要因素）”以及下文“ It could give you a better idea of how to work through your feelings of loneliness.（它可以让你更好地了解如何克服孤独感）”可推知，了解是什么导致了自己孤独有助于更好地克服孤独感。 E项：It suggests figuring out which factor fits you best.（它建议找出最适合你的因素。）承上启下，符合文意，其中“factor”为原词重现。故选E。
23．设空处概括本段内容，为本段小标题， 设空处与上下段的首句句式保持一致，即应是祈使句。根据后文“but if you feel you lack it, joining a club or socializing through hobbies or interests is a good way to meet new people and increase social interactions.（但如果你觉得自己缺乏这种能力，那么加入俱乐部或通过兴趣爱好进行社交活动是认识新朋友、增加社交互动的好方法。）”可知，本段建议读者多交朋友。A项：Meet new people（认识新朋友）概括本段内容，引出下文。故选A。
24．根据上句“however, more than one study has found a link between loneliness and time spent online.（然而，不止一项研究发现了孤独和上网时间之间的联系。）”可知，上网有助于减少孤独感。 D项：So it is important to add online chats to meetups.（所以在聚会中加入在线聊天是很重要的）和上句构成因果关系，符合文意，其中“online”为原词重现。故选D。
25．根据后句“One study in 2011 found that elderly people who spent time with family were less lonely than those attending social groups with strangers（2011年的一项研究发现，花时间与家人在一起的老年人比那些参加有陌生人参加的社会团体的老年人更不孤独）”可知，花时间与别人相处能有效地减少孤独感。 G项：But some research suggests that who you spend your time with matters, too.（但一些研究表明，你把时间花在谁身上也很重要。）引出下文，具体说明把时间花在和家人在一起上，能减少孤独感。故选G。
26．D
27．C
28．G
29．B
30．E
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了三种方法帮助你，保护你在网络上的隐私和安全，不受网络不好的东西干扰。
26．上文“Once you’ve put something online，it can come back to disturb you（一旦你把东西放到网上，它可能回来干扰你）”说明在网络上到处都可能有风险与D项中“the potential risks everywhere（到处有潜在的风险）”一致，空格处承上启下，D项中“keep yourself safe（使自己安全）”与下文“Here are three smart steps to help you（这三种方法来帮助你）”一致，故选D。
27．上文“Then they try these combinations, hoping to access other people’s accounts（然后他们试图结合起来，希望进入他人的账号）”说明犯罪分子试图把各种信息结合起来，希望进入他人的账号，与空格处是因果关系，因此你需要用复杂的，独特的密码。故选C。
28．上文“To learn how to delete an account, perform a web search such as “delete old e-mail account”（为了了解怎样删掉一个账号，在网上搜索一下，例如“删除旧的邮件账号”）”说明为了了解如何删掉账号，你可以多途径实现，如“在网上搜索删掉旧账号”，与空格处是递进关系，G项中“visit to help delete different types of accounts（访问来帮助删掉不同种类的账号）”就是另一种途径。故选G。
29．设空处为第三种解决办法，是段落主旨句。下文“You may want to restrict who can see（你可能想要限制谁能看）”和“select Settings & Privacy（选择设置和隐私）”，说明该段落的主题是关于安全和隐私的设置，与B项“Control social media privacy settings（控制社交媒体隐私设置）”意思一致。故选B。
30．下文“You can stand up for your privacy and take control（你可以维护你的隐私并且控制）”说明你可以控制你的隐私，与设空处是转折关系，E项中“Despite the disadvantages the Internet may bring（尽管网络可能带来不利）”与下文逻辑相符。故选E。
31．G
32．F
33．C
34．E
35．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何实现那些更大、更具挑战性的目标——灯塔计划。
31．空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“Goal setting is an important part of staying active, focused and excited about the future.（目标设定是保持积极、专注和对未来充满激情的重要组成部分）”可知，下文应继续陈述设定目标的好处。G项“有目标并不断朝着目标前进是走积极道路的一部分”符合题意，选项中的positive呼应上文的active。故选G。
32．根据第二段首句“Some goals in our life are clear, simple and easy. （我们生活中的一些目标是明确、简单和容易的）”可知，第二段举例说明了生活中那些明确、简单的目标。由此推知，该段应介绍我们生活中不那么简单的目标。F项“然而，我们生活中的一些目标更大，更具挑战性”符合题意，选项中的challenging对应上文的simple and easy。故选F。
33．本段作者将实现更大、更具挑战性的目标称之为“灯塔计划”。根据上文“It’s dark as we get in our boats and we don’t know exactly how we’re going to get to that bright destination. But our lighthouse never stops flashing in the distance and it is never entirely out of sight. （我们上船时天黑了，我们不知道该怎么去那个明亮的目的地。但我们的灯塔从未停止在远处闪烁，也从未完全消失在视线之外）”可知，只要这个目标（灯塔）没有消失，我们总会实现（到达）它。C项“我们可以制定让我们到那儿的计划”符合题意。故选C。
34．根据上文“Now think about your lighthouse and identify it.（现在想想你的灯塔，找出它）”可知，找到了灯塔（目标）的位置，我们就可以坐上小船，用力划向它。E项“所以我们开始朝着光的方向划船”符合题意，选项中的light呼应上文的lighthouse，故选E。
35．根据上文“But if you look around and realize that your lighthouse is getting farther away rather than closer, you should redirect your path to your lighthouse（但如果你环顾四周，意识到你的灯塔越来越远而不是越来越近，你应该将你的路径重定向到你的灯塔）”和下文“In that case, focus on the next spot on the horizon instead of powering through all the way to the end.（在这种情况下，关注地平线上的下一个点，而不是一直跑到终点）”可知，如果发现自己离目标越来越远时，不要耗费力气跑向终点，而是关注下一个点，这样才不会浪费力气。B项“别把自己累坏了”符合题意，选项中的wear out呼应下文的 powering through all the way to the end.。故选B。
36．C
37．B
38．D
39．F
40．E
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了和朋友快乐出游避免毁掉友谊的几条建议。
36．根据上文“Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship(和朋友一起旅行会是一次美妙的经历，你可能会留下一生的回忆，也可能会毁掉你们的友谊)”提到了，和朋友一起旅行可能很美好，但也可能对毁掉友谊，故本句与上文构成因果关系，指出和朋友保持意见一致的重要性。故C选项“因此，确保你和你的朋友意见一致是很重要的”符合语境，故选C。
37．根据下文“Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see” “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions. (让每个人将活动或景点划分为“必看”、“想看”和“如果有时间会去”。相应的计划，确保每个人都能看到他们的一些顶级景点)”可知，本段主要阐述了，和朋友一起出去旅游，应该做好计划，使每个人都有机会看到自己想看的景点或者做到自己想做的活动。故B选项“至少为每个人准备一项活动”符合语境，故选B。
38．根据本段第一句“Communicate and respect each other (相互沟通，互相尊重)”以及上一句“In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions. (在这种情况下，直接与你的旅伴分享你的要求)”可知，和朋友一起出去旅游的过程中，要相互沟通，互相尊重，把你的需要告诉同伴，可推知，下文可能谈到要了解同伴的感受，故D选项“同时，倾听他们的担忧，尊重他们”符合语境，故选D。
39．根据本段第一句“Don’t disappear.(不要玩消失)”以及该空上一句“That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you.(这完全没问题，但要确保你的朋友知道你在哪里，并有办法联系你)”可知，该段谈到了与朋友外出旅行时，一定要与朋友保持联系，避免发生危险。故F选项“在国外或不熟悉的地方旅行时尤其如此”符合语境，故选F。
40．根据本段第一句“Get off your phone.(放下你的手机)”以及该空上一句“Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone.(当然，如果你需要接家人的电话，或者工作上的紧急情况，你的朋友会理解的，但除此之外，尽量远离手机)”可知，作者认为，与朋友一起出去旅游，要全身心的投入，紧急情况除外，尽力远离手机。故E选项“不要回复不太重要的工作联系或频繁发送信息”符合语境，故选E。
41．G
42．C
43．B
44．E
45．F
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了新型COVID-19流行的情况下，人们应该如何保持安全。
41．根据上文“New types of COVID-19 mean you should try to cut back on exposure. And where you can, double down on basic safety.(新型COVID-19意味着你应该尽量减少接触。在可能的情况下，加倍保障基本安全)”可知，新型COVID-19流行的情况下，人们应该加倍保障基本安全。再根据下文具体介绍可知，G. Here are two important ideas about how to stay safe(这里有两个关于如何保持安全的重要想法)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
42．根据下文“two cloth layers with a filter in the middle(两层布，中间有一个过滤器)”可知，此处讲述的是口罩的构成。由此可知，C. The best mask has three layers (最好的口罩有三层)符合语境，其中layers是关键词。故选C。
43．根据下文“If you go to the store two or three times a week, cut back to once a week. If you have been spending 30 to 45 minutes in the grocery store, cut down your time in the store.(如果你一周去两到三次商店，那就减少到一周一次。如果你已经花了30到45分钟在杂货店，减少你在商店的时间)”可知，本段讲述的是减少和他人接触的时间。由此可知，B. Spend less time with others (少花时间和别人在一起)符合语境，适合作本段主旨。故选B。
44．根据上文“If you go to the store two or three times a week, cut back to once a week. If you have been spending 30 to 45 minutes in the grocery store, cut down your time in the store.(如果你一周去两到三次商店，那就减少到一周一次。如果你已经花了30到45分钟在杂货店，减少你在商店的时间)”可知，E. If the market is crowded, come back later (如果市场拥挤，稍后再来)符合语境，同样讲述的是减少和他人接触的时间，且句式相符。故选E。
45．根据上文“Spend less time indoors with people who are not from your household. If you must spend time with others, wear your best mask. Be sure any space is well ventilated (通风)(open windows and doors). Keep the visit as short as possible.(少花时间和外人在室内。如果你必须花时间和别人在一起，戴上你最好的口罩。确保任何空间通风良好（打开门窗）。访问时间越短越好)”可知，此处讲述的是应该尽量减少社交活动。由此可知，F. It is still best to minimize your social activities(最好还是尽量减少你的社交活动)符合语境。是对上文的总结。故选F。
46．B
47．G
48．F
49．C
50．A
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了眼神交流的目的和意义，不同场合的眼神交流所传达的意思是不一样的，所以眼神交流要根据不同的关系和场合来进行。
【详解】1.根据下文“In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not for too long. And if he sensed that you are staring at him, he may feel uncomfortable.”(在公交车上，你可以看着一个陌生人，但不要看太久。如果他感觉到你在盯着他看，他可能会觉得不舒服。)可知，此处是具体的例子说明眼神交流可能使人不舒服，B选项“Do you have such a kind of experience ”(你有这种经历吗？)与下句所描述的具体经历形成呼应关系，故选B。
2.根据上文“If you are stared at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you.”(如果你感觉被盯着看，且你认为这是完全没必要的，你会上下打量自己，看看自己是不是有什么问题。)可知，如果某人盯着你看，你会上下打量自己，看是否自己有问题，空处应该是对上文进行继续描述，G选项“If nothing goes wrong, you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way.”(如果你自身没有问题，你会因为这样被盯着而生气。)符合，承接上文，故选G。
3.根据下文“If a man stares at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to look away from her, his intentions are obvious. He wishes to attract her attention and let her know that he is admiring her.”(如果一个男人盯着一个女人超过10秒钟，并且拒绝把目光从她身上移开，他的意图就很明显了。他希望引起她的注意，让她知道他在欣赏她。)可知，此处具体描述盯着异性看这种行为，是为了引起对方的注意，F选项“But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.”(但是当你盯着异性看的时候，事情就不一样了。)引起下文，其中“staring at the opposite sex.”和下文中的“man”和“woman”相呼应，故选F。
4.根据上文“However, when two persons are engaged in a conversation, the speaker will only look into the listener’s eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking”(然而，当两个人在谈话时，说话者只会时不时地看着听话者的眼睛，以确保听话者能关注自己的讲话。)可知，此句具体描述了正常的眼神交流所传达的意思，C选项“That’s what normal eye contact is all about.”(那就是正常的眼神交流。)承接上文，对上文进行总结，故选C。
5.根据上文“A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim. He wrongly believes that looking straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication.”(一个不会说谎的人，通常会盯着被骗的人看太久，从而暴露自己。他错误地认为直视对方是诚实交流的做法。)可知，不会说谎的人盯着被骗的人太久，这样会暴露自己，但是他却错误地认为直视对方是诚实交流的做法，空处应该描述不会说谎的人盯着被骗的人看太久这种行为所造成的真正后果，A选项“On the contrary, it will give him away.”(相反，这会暴露自己。)符合，承接上文，其中give him away(暴露自己)与上文中的expose himself(暴露自己)相呼应，故选A。
51．D
52．C
53．B
54．E
55．G
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。沟通很重要，但是沟通障碍通常会导致无效沟通，甚至破坏沟通双方的关系。本文探究了一些沟通障碍并给出了克服沟通障碍的建议。
51．根据空前“However, ineffective communication can lead to munication barriers can prevent two people from making their points understandable to each other.(然而，无效的沟通会导致冲突。沟通障碍会使两个人的观点无法被对方理解。)”可知沟通障碍会造成误解，下文接D项“这可能会造成误解，甚至破坏沟通双方的关系”符合文意。故选D项。
52．根据空前“People belong to different cultures and this can cause cultural clashes(冲突) very easily. It is important to be very careful and talk without hurting their beliefs about culture.(人们属于不同的文化，这很容易导致文化冲突。重要的是要非常小心，不要伤害他们对文化的信仰。)”可知文化差异容易引起冲突，因此在沟通时应注意表达方式和用语，C项“确保你陈述了自己的观点并且说自己应该说的话”符合文意。故选C项。
53．根据上一段“The perceptual communication barrier occurs when you say something in a casual or flat tone(语调).(当你用随意或平淡的语调说话时，就会出现感知沟通障碍。)”及空后“You must also use eye contact now and then.(你也必须不时地用眼神交流。)”可知此处提到沟通需要注重语调和肢体语言，B项“使用积极的语调和正确的肢体语言是非常重要的”符合文意，适合承上启下。故选B项。
54．根据该部分的小标题Language Barrier（语言障碍）及空后的内容“ If you use big words or wrong words during a conversation, it usually gets difficult for the other person to understand you. What you might think is easy for you to understand may not be easy for others.(如果你在谈话中使用了夸大词或错误的词，对方通常很难理解你。你认为对你来说容易理解的东西对别人来说可能并不容易。)”可知语言障碍是沟通障碍的一种，因此E项“另外一个常见的沟通障碍就是语言障碍”符合。故选E项。
55．根据空前“Thus, it is important to use simple words and easy grammar. Don't use fancy words as this will only lead to misunderstandings.(因此，使用简单的单词和简单的语法很重要。不要用花言巧语，因为这只会引起误解。)”提出沟通时的语言因简单明了，复杂的语言容易引起误解，因此接下来应提出G项内容“相反，要用简单而非复杂的方式解释事情”。故选G项。
56．G
57．B
58．F
59．A
60．C
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要针对如何应对尴尬的事情，给出处理建议。
56．根据上文“Feeling embarrassed is something that no one really likes.（尴尬的感觉是没有人真正喜欢的）”可知，人们会想办法去避免尴尬的事情，G项“这通常是大多数人想要避免的事情。”符合题意，故选择G项。
57．根据下文“When learning to deal with embarrassment, the first big thing that will help you is to realize that embarrassing moments are in the past.（当你学会处理尴尬时，第一件能帮助你的大事就是意识到尴尬的时刻已经过去了。）”可知，这段主要讲述的就是要意识到尴尬的时刻已经过去了，B项“要明白尴尬已经过去了。”符合题意，故选择B项。
58．根据上文“If you’re struggling with feelings of embarrassment, then you should try to talk to people that you trust.（如果你正与尴尬感作斗争，那么你应该试着与你信任的人交谈。）”可知，接下来要说的是告诉你信任的人你的感受以及发生了什么，F项“告诉他们你的感受，如果你愿意的话，告诉他们发生了什么。”符合题意，故选择F项。
59．根据下文“Embarrassment might feel tough to get over. However, normal embarrassing moments might become things that you can just shrug off and laugh at eventually.（尴尬可能很难克服。然而，正常的尴尬时刻可能会变成你最终可以耸耸肩嘲笑的事情。）”可知，本段主要讲述的是学会嘲笑尴尬，A项“学会嘲笑这种情况。”符合题意，故选择A项。
60．根据本段小标题“Get out there and try again.（走出去再试一次）”以及上文“The fear of embarrassment should not hold you back from getting out there to try again.（对尴尬的恐惧不应该阻止你再次尝试）”可知，本段主要讲述的是不要让对尴尬的恐惧阻止你再次尝试，勇于再次尝试，C项“不要太担心事情，准备好走出去，全力以赴。”符合题意，故选择C项。
61．G
62．E
63．B
64．D
65．A
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何让自己经常保持积极的心态。
61．根据文章段落结构可知，此空是这一段的主题句。根据下文“Make a list. Add new emotions as you notice them.”列一张表，当你注意到的时候再加上新的情绪，可知，本段主要讲述要列举出你经历过的愉快情绪。G选项“Name the positive emotions you’ve experienced in your daily life”说出你在日常生活中经历过的积极情绪，符合语境。故选G项。
62．根据上句“Did you feel proud after playing well on the soccer field ”在足球场上踢出好球之后你感到骄傲吗？可知，此处应该用疑问句的形式列举你经历过的愉快时刻。E选项“Happy when your friends remembered your birthday ”当你的朋友记住了你的生日，你会感到高兴吗？上下文一致。故选E项。
63．根据下文“Think of situations or activities you’ve experienced that made you aware of your joy.”想一下你曾经经历过的让你感到高兴的场合和活动，可知，下文讲述的是有关“joy”的话题。所以，B选项“Let’s say you want to feel more joy.”假设你想要感受到更多的快乐，与下文意思衔接。故选B项。
64．根据下句中“A positivity box is a collection of reminders of positive experiences we’ve had.”积极情绪箱是提醒你曾经有过的积极的经历，可知，D选项“That’s when a positivity box is really helpful.”这时积极情绪箱就很有用了，正好起到引七选五
Success looks different for everyone. For one person, it could mean getting a promotion or creating a better work-life balance. ____1____
But while making changes in your life can seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. You can do small things that have a huge impact on your quality of life. Check out three things you can do that will empower you to be more successful — on your own terms.
Set weekly and monthly goals.
Setting regular goals for yourself can keep you from getting stagnant(停滞不前的) in both your professional and personal life. The best way to keep track of your goals is to write them down. Jot them down on a whiteboard, a notepad on your desk, or an online calendar — anywhere you can see them regularly. (“Exercise three times this week”, for example, or
“Finish a big presentation.”) ____2____
Set aside time for yourself every day.
____3____ It’s important to stop, take a breath, and have some time just for yourself. Set up calendar alerts or block out “busy” time in your daily calendar that makes you unavailable to others. During this time, you could go out for a real lunch away from your desk, take a walk, work on a side project, or even read a book. Whatever it is, be sure to use this time to recharge your batteries.
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It’s easy to spend all your leisure time binge-watching(一口气看完) shows on Netflix or being addicted to social media. But when was the last time you tried something new that put you out of your comfort zone In order to avoid getting bored, it’s important to break out of your comfort zone by finding fresh activities and passions. ____5____ Pick one thing that you’ve always wanted to do, or something that you liked when you were a kid and never pursued. Then start researching ways you can make it happen. By opening yourself up to different experiences, you’re bound to learn something new about yourself.
A．Expand horizons and explore yourself.
B．Change the way you network.
C．It’s best to power down your devices at least an hour before you hit the sack(床) to ensure you sleep soundly.
D．By having a constant visual reminder, you’ll be able to keep yourself going forward and measure your progress better.
E．Someone else may want to improve their relationships or learn new skills.
F．Too often, the workday speeds by in a nonstop scream of meetings, email, and deadlines.
G．Fortunately, there are a number of ways to do this from volunteering to joining a sports league to learning a new language.
If you’re a high school student, you have a lot of scholarship resources available to you. Here are some tips on how to get college scholarships.
Enter high school career centers. First, go to your high school career center. ____6____, your school’s counselor (辅导员) can help you find similar resources online or in your local community. Most high school career centers keep an updated list of scholarships sorted by date. Go through this list and make note of every single scholarship.
Make full use of library and bookstore scholarship resources. Once you use up all of the scholarships from your high school, head to a bookstore or library and pick up the latest copy of an annual scholarship reference book. ____7____. But it’s cheaper to borrow a copy from the library. The scholarship books are all catalogs (目录) of scholarships you can earn as a high school student.
____8____. Once you’ve found all the scholarships through the above resources, you can turn to different search engines and websites that can help you find scholarships. The easiest-to-find scholarships on the web will be the most competitive. ____9____.
Find scholarships through friends and family. ____10____, which can help see if they know of any scholarships. There are a lot of companies that offer college scholarships—companies that the people you know work at. So ask around! Some of the best scholarships come from some of the most unexpected places.
A．Make college scholarship web
B．Search college scholarship sites
C．You’ll also find these books online
D．If your high school doesn’t have a career center
E．Talk to your friends, parents and even parents’ friends
F．That’s why we recommend career centers and books first
G．After arriving career center, you can update resources online
How to Study at High School
It is known that high school is one of the most wonderful experiences of your life! This is the time when you begin to develop the skills that you will use at college and in the working world. As you go forward in these important years, you should change your study habits and skills. ____11____.
Get note-taking skills improved. To some degree, high school will bring a new challenge for students who learn to rely on textbooks during junior school. At high school, teachers will introduce some new ideas beyond textbooks. ____12____, or the information will be lost! The key to taking good notes is to find the most important things to write down.
____13____. One skill that doesn’t get so much attention is the ability to really listen! In order to take good class notes, you need to listen carefully in class and mark each word that is repeated. Once you learn to become an active listener, you will be able to study much better.
Get ready for class discussions. As you are preparing for the next day, write down the things that might deserve a good discussion. ____14____. When class discussions do arise, you should record important points on different opinions. This is the sort of thing that will pay off in your test.
Get more organized. At junior high school you learned to use many folders, and you met different teaching styles. This continues at senior high school. You will have to become more organized and take on much more responsibility when it comes to keeping track of homework. ____15____.
A．Learn how to listen better
B．Think about what to rely on
C．Be prepared to discuss them further
D．And some practical tips are as follows to guide you
E．This means students must learn to take notes with attention
F．You should remember to increase your test preparation time
G．It’s important to keep checklists to complete your homework
Simple steps for a screen-free childhood
Creating a screen-free childhood for your children sounds like an impossible task in this day and age. Taking a few steps, though, can help create an environment that will ensure your child is satisfied without having to set his or her eyes on a screen or device.
Plan your day.
This may sound too simple, but having a plan of action, especially for those in-between moments, can make a difference in making the day screen-free for your child. ____16____ It helps them know what to expect and how much time they have.
Don’t be afraid to be the boss.
____17____ When they are older, it will be harder to have a positive influence on how much time they spend on their devices. Once you’ve set boundaries, stick to them!
Take them outside.
Ensure they get involved in the wonders of outdoor life by scheduling some time out of the house and neighborhood. ____18____Write choices on separate pieces of paper and pick one out of a hat — hikes, biking adventures, picnics, visits to the local visitor-friendly farm.
Check out your local newspaper or community magazine for ideas on fun outdoor activities for your child.
Provide attractive choices.
Put magazines, books, toys and board games in your child’s area so they have some attractive options for quieter moments in the day. ____19____
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Whether it’s playing guitar, painting, or learning dance moves, take the time to just be with your child in a new, fun way.
A．Take up a new activity with your child.
B．Let your child know the plan for that day.
C．Make the selection of activity fun in itself.
D．Let your child play with screen-free tech toys for kids.
E．Choose safe indoor and outdoor activities for your child.
F．Take charge of your child’s time while you still have a say in their day.
G．Remember, the idea is to surround them with attractive alternatives to screens!
It is no secret that technology is fast taking up education in almost every part of the world. Most educators will agree that learning is taking a considerable turn-around to welcome digital teaching both in and out of the class. ____21____ So there is a need to assess these materials to identify suitable and satisfactory ways. That is why, when adopting digital textbooks as an educator or school, you must consider several factors below.
Content Interaction
Is the content in the digital textbook interactive enough It is a crucial question that needs to get looked into as educators begin fully on digital teaching. As an educational participant, ensure that the 3D images, sounds, videos, and diagrams in the digital content can keep learners engaged for an extended period. ____22____
Reliability of Educational Apps
Importantly, if you are an aggressive educator, you will always want the best for your students. Ensure that you choose reliable educational applications that won’t let you down as a teacher. ____23____ Pedagogue is an application with everything you need to conduct a virtual digital classroom using e-textbooks. It is a fantastic app that would help you master excellent ways to integrate e-textbooks into your classrooms.
Affordability and Accessibility
____24____ Besides, easy access to the Internet in educational institutions is a significant aspect to consider when using digital books in schools. Moreover, education apps with digital textbooks should have updated learning content easily downloadable in students’ tablets and smartphones. This way, teaching will get easier leading to comfortable learning by a variety of students.
Modern educators are tasked with ensuring that content delivery is an excellent and fun activity. ____25____ That is why it is critical to make sure that the digital textbooks we adopt and choose for our students are the best and can motivate critical thinking in our students’ minds.
A．It’s believed that learning is a laboring process.
B．Digital content should become cheaper than print textbooks.
C．E-textbooks should help learners with content understanding.
D．You should have apps on your phones with well-researched content.
E．They ought to ensure education is meaningful and productive for the learners.
F．Hence, this would make their learning not only interactive but also enjoyable.
G．Similarly, students’ preference for digital learning materials continues to expand.
How to Set Up an Art Exhibition
When you’ re displaying your own work, it’ s a real challenge to bring together so many different elements in a meaningful way, ____26____. You should do something as follows:
Choose a specific theme
A good art exhibition should be characterized by a specific theme that ties the different pieces together and makes them feel like part of a larger whole. Think carefully about the message you want your exhibition to convey. It could be an image or phenomenon, a feeling or a certain visual technique. ____27____.
Select your most impressive works
Pick out a few of your best or most impressive pieces to put on display. If the exhibition is meant to highlight your own work, you’ll need to have 30 individual pieces. ____28____. Plan on exhibiting more pieces if the work you do tends to be on a large scale.
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Do some research into other artists in your area and see whether they would be interested in your exhibition. Holding an exhibition with other artists will also allow you to reduce some cost. Be sure to give other artists proper credit for their works.
Involve in different art forms
____30____. Feel free to more works from photographers, sculptors and other artists. A wide-ranging selection will contribute to a good atmosphere. You might also consider inviting poets or musicians to perform at the event.
A．That’s why it’s essential to have a plan
B．Contact local artists for your exhibition
C．They must be representative of your works
D．It is good for you to learn different types of art
E．The more specific your theme is, the better it will be
F．Your exhibition doesn’t have to only feature paintings
G．You might consider interviewing some local celebrities
It happens from time to time that after a whole morning of studying, you are tired in the afternoon. It is then that you may want to eat something sweet, perhaps a sweet drink or a chocolate bar to lift your mood. ___31___
But a study suggests that sugar can make you feel worse rather than lift your mood. The German and UK researchers collected data from 31 studies involving nearly 1,300 adults. ___32___ Those emotions include anger, alertness, depression and tiredness. They found that people who have too much sugar become more tired and less alert within an hour, and that these feelings become more intense over time.
According to researchers, when people take in sugar, their blood sugar levels rise rapidly, leading to a burst of energy and a short “feel good” period. However, as they begin to digest the sugar, their blood sugar levels decrease quickly, leading to a bad feeling. ___33___ As with caffeine, this prevents the body from relaxing, leaving people being tired and less alert.
___34___ According to WHO, it is healthy to have the sugars found naturally in fruit, vegetables and milk, so long as they make up less than 5 percent of our daily total energy intake.
So the next time you feel tired and can’t concentrate on study and work, perhaps you should think twice before you bite into a chocolate bar. There are still other ways to relieve tiredness. ___35___
A．Maybe a little exercise at midday is a better idea.
B．So cutting sweet food out of the diet is a good choice.
C．They studied the effect of sugar on some aspects of mood.
D．After all, it’s believed that a “sugar rush” gives you energy.
E．Sugar in any form is not necessarily good for the human body.
F．But the result of the study doesn’t mean giving up sweet food altogether.
G．To remain on a “high”, people may eat more sugar until they become addicted to it.
Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere. Have you reached a period when things are OK, but not very exciting If you do feel so, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. Life is what you make it. So, don’t waste time. ___36___
Take up a hobby.
When you lead an uninteresting life, it is great to have something to think about that takes you into another world. ___37___ If you love to read, devote time to just sitting with a book and losing yourself in an imaginary world.
Learn a skill.
Learning a new skill is one of the most satisfying things you can do. You will feel a sense of achievement that will improve your self-image. ___38___ Whether it’s learning a foreign language or playing a musical instrument, there will be a class near your home. Not only will you learn, but you will make new friends.
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One of the best ways to be positive is to help other people. Not only do you feel good about yourself, but other people will benefit from your help. You might offer to help in a shop or to do some gardening for the elderly. Helping others will make you feel that you have something to offer the world.
Eat healthily.
___40___ Therefore, aim for a low-fat diet if you are worried about putting on weight. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, drink lots of water and avoid too much red meat. Fish is good for you, as are grains and beans.
A．Help others.
B．Make a daily plan.
C．Reading a book is a special skill to learn.
D．A great way to learn a skill is to join a class.
E．Hobbies are good to give you the chance to do something that you enjoy.
F．Diet is of importance to keep healthy and to increase the quality of your life.
G．Here is a list of things to do now to make your life better and more enjoyable.
Wherever you live, you always look forward to a comfortable home. However, people don’t often turn it into what they want because they worry about the costs. Actually, this is a common misconception(错误认识)—you don’t need to spend a lot of money in order to make your home comfortable.__41__.
Clear
The first thing you need to do before buying or rearranging anything is clearing rooms.__42__. There is no way to turn a cluttered(杂乱的) space into an attractive one without organizing it. So, the first thing you do is clearing rooms. You don’t have to throw out everything. Though clearing rooms can be an ongoing process that takes time, it’s worth it.
Add Green Plants
__43__. Besides the eye- pleasing effect that plants and flowers have, they also remove toxins(毒素) from the air, making your environment healthier. If that isn’t enough for you, they tend to help calm people down.
Try Darker Colors
Another thing you can do to make a room look warmer is use some darker shades in the decoration. Lighter colors are great for making a room feel bigger, but darker colors create a comfortable and attractive environment.__44__.
Adjust the Lighting
The last thing is lighting. The lighting in a room can make or break it.__45__. Think of using the fireplace if you have one, lighting some candles and hanging up some string lights. Even a lamp can make all the difference to the environment of a room.
A．Warm lighting can make a room pleasant and sweet
B．Disorder is the exact opposite of warm and attractive
C．You shouldn’t keep plants and flowers in your bedroom
D．Throwing in some darker colors will make the room look perfect
E．Besides making it keep warm, blankets add more color to a room
F．Here are some inexpensive ways to make your home comfortable
G．One way to make a room attractive is to add plants and fresh flowers
There are many options for recycling an old cellphone. Let’s take a closer look at how to properly deal with it.
If you have an old cellphone to recycle, you could start by checking with your cellular carrier (运营商). ____46____ Or they offer at least ways to help you find recycling options. That may include takeback programs from local electronics recycling operations.
____47____ Some zoos in the U.S. and Canada accept cellphone donation for recycling. They use the money to save endangered great apes. Other groups raise money with cellphone recycling to support health care workers in developing areas.
Another option is Call2Recycle, a national consumer battery recycling program.____48____ Call2Recycle works with thousands of partners across the world to create a network of drop-off sites for recycling batteries and cellphones.
Actually, unless a cellphone no longer works, the best way to get rid of it often is to find someone else who wants or needs it. If your phone works but doesn’t have much trade-in value, you could check with friends and family to see if anyone might be interested in yours. ____49____
Aside from trading, donating, recycling, or gifting your old phone, you could also just keep it and repurpose it yourself. ____50____ It can be used to store and play music, serve as an extra camera, or even let you surf the Internet when connected to WiFi.
A．Unusable cellphones can also be donated.
B．Some have buy-back or trade-in programs.
C．And all you need to do is find a place and put it away.
D．If the phone still works, you could sell it on the Internet.
E．You can also find someone who needs it at local senior centers.
F．A smartphone without service can still be useful in several ways.
G．It accepts all types of cellphones and batteries whatever models.
In the mad rush of day—to—day living, we can often forget to find opportunities for our families to relax and have fun together. But having fun is an essential part of growing up. It’s also important toward building a strong family. ____51____
It builds family bonds. The family that plays together stays together. Family bonds are built when you do something together that is simply fun. These bonds can last a lifetime. ____52____ Family board game night or a trip to the ice cream shop for Friday night dessert are excellent examples. These are the good times and memories that your children will carry with them forever and can even help them deal with more challenging times in their lives.
____53____ The more time a family takes to have fun and enjoy life, the more the kids can discover. Even something as simple as going for a walk can reveal something new. Family fun provides opportunities to mix in a little learning. Consider what you can discover from a family visit to a pond or by building a Lego metropolis together in the basement.
It sharpens social skills. The ability to have fun and be fun is an attractive personality trait that children can benefit from in social interactions. ____54____ They will pick up more quickly on necessary social cues(线索)and will aid them throughout their lives. Examples of these social cues include knowing when they’ve gone too far or when someone else is no longer having fun. ____55____
A．The children will also be able to successfully communicate when they’re ready to move on to something else.
B．It helps children build social skills to make friends or deal with new situations.
C．Fun also helps build important family traditions.
D．The following are why family bonds are important.
E．It increases children’s creativity.
F．Here are some more reasons why having fun together as a family is essential.
G．It expands the mind.
Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If one takes away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we can still survive. ___56___ That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.
How can we keep healthy In order to eat healthily, we should avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are not very healthy. ___57___ We should eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruits which are full of vitamins.
___58___ Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping us healthy.
What’s more, friends are an important part of one’s health. ___59___ We usually feel better when we are with friends than when we are alone. When we are with our friends, we always laugh more. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with our friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, we can keep our body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with our friends, we can keep our mind as well as mood (情绪) happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. ___60___
A．Besides, we shouldn’t eat too much meat.
B．On the other hand, doing exercise is very important.
C．Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.
D．So we believe a strong will is a must if we want to keep healthy.
E．But if our health is taken away, it is certain that we’ll have nothing.
F．There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.
G．Studies show that people with a range of social contacts don’t get sick easily.
Housekeeping can be an effective stress reliever in our busy life if we know how to enjoy it. We can benefit a lot from doing housework.
Activities like cleaning the house could give us a sense of belonging to our environment. ____61____ In the limited space, one can create the best atmosphere that can show the positive energy and care for the members of the house, including ourselves.
Cleaning offers the state of mindfulness, releasing the endorphins, which can improve our mood, Cleaning activities, such as sweeping the floor, provides the same benefits as exercising. We keep the body active and make it a part of the exercise, which is especially good for someone who finds a struggle to maintain a workout schedule. So we’re supposed to start the day with early morning cleaning. ____62____
Cleaning provides a sense of control over our environment. Anxiety, the early stage of mental breakdown, could come from insecurity towards uncertainty. ____63____ Cleaning gives us something to have power over — even if it’s something as small as organising our books by colour. “When we seek out ways to reduce feelings of helplessness, cleaning is one of the best ways to do that,” said JaimeZuckerman, an American clinical psychologist.
____64____ Accomplishing a clean-up project could create a “good feeling” of confidence that lasts throughout day. Greater confidence encourages people to face other challenges in life that may have seemed too far a reach in the past. It’s healthy to use cleaning to clear your mind, gain perspective, and take a break from your worries. ____65____ So we have to make sure it’s enjoyable instead of overtiring.
A．Cleaning is a great way to show love.
B．The post-cleanup feelings can inspire confidence.
C．People enjoy the domestic task of housekeeping.
D．People need something that they have control over.
E．We can’t depend on tidying practice to relieve internal discomfort.
F．However, going overboard with the cleaning activities can cause stress.
G．That can encourage our subconscious to be an active person during the day.
Nowadays we all have hundreds of Facebook “friends”. ___66___ Studies show that even if people have thousands of Facebook friends, they usually only keep close relationship with a few people in real life. So, what are the signs of your true friendships Let’s read on and find out the answer.
True friends stick with you through both good and bad times. In hard times, a true friend will never leave you in the shadow alone. ___67___ Fake friends often fail you because they only want to stick around when things go well for you, and feel like helping you through your problems is a burden for them.
___68___ To know whether you’re dealing with a true friendship or not, just notice who sticks around when you reach new heights in your life. Some people will get jealous and try to tear you down, but the real friends in your life will feel happy for you.
They allow you to have other friendships without getting jealous and possessive. Real friends feel confident enough in your friendship. They give you the freedom to pursue other friendships and activities in your life. ___69___
They forgive you when you make a mistake. Don’t expect perfection from true friends, and they won’t expect it from you. They know that you will slip up (出现疏漏) from time to time. ___70___ They just put it behind them and know that you have good intentions despite mistakes you might make.
A．We can instantly connect with them online, but does that make them true friends
B．That’s because they probably know things about you that many others don’t.
C．Instead, they offered to give you a helping hand whenever they can.
D．True friends will congratulate you when you reach a new goal.
E．That’s because they know your friendship is rock solid.
F．So you don’t have to give them a long apology.
G．They treat their friends as treasure.
How to Teach Children the Value of Money
Teaching children the value of money is a long process. ____71____. Making sure your children have an early understanding of money can help them have a better financial (财务的) future in adulthood.
____72____
Good spending habits depend on the ability to delay (推迟) satisfaction. Children begin to understand the concept (概念) of waiting between ages 3 and 5. This provides you with the opportunity to teach your children about how waiting influences saving and spending.
Include children in basic financial decisions
Allow children to take part in small financial decisions in the household. Introducing them to real-life money situations allows children to see the impact money has on day-to-day activities. For example, give your children a small amount of money and allow them to make decisions in shopping. ____73____.
Have a yard sale
A great way to show children the value money has is to allow them to know about how much their clothes, toys, books and other things are worth. ____74____. Allow your children to select items they no longer use to put out for sale. Talk to them about how much they can charge for the items and allow them to sit next as items are sold. Give them the money they earn to save or spend as they choose.
Explain long-term financial goals
____75____. This provides you with the opportunity to teach children about the importance of long term financial planning. Give children pocket money, offering them an opportunity to manage their own finances. If your children want particular toys, tell them they’ll need to earn the money themselves by saving up their pocket money.
A．Discuss the cost of college
B．Teach children the importance of waiting
C．A yard sale is a great way to understand their worth
D．As children grow older, they’re able to think long term
E．It can start in very early childhood and continue into high school
F．There are a variety of games that help teach children about money and spending
G．Or allow your children pick fruits or vegetables in the provided price range for the family
How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
One of the strongest emotions for you may be fear, especially when you are giving a speech or talking to anyone in a big hall. ____76____ Here are some tips that may help you overcome it.
____77____ What is holding you back from giving a great speech Is it the fear of making mistakes Is it the worry whether audience will like it or not Or do you just have the stage fright Well, whatever, just be relaxed and devote yourself to the preparations. Besides, if possible, go to the stage where you will be presenting in advance.
Practice your entire presentation a few times ahead of time. Do it before a few people you know well and ask for their advice. It’s also a good idea to practice with a few people you’re not familiar with. You can also make a video of your presentation. ____78____
Don’t be afraid of a few moments of stillness (静止). If you lose track of what you’re saying due to nervousness, it may seem as if you’ve been silent for a lifetime. ____79____ Even if it’s longer, your audience is unlikely to mind a pause to take in what you’ve said. Just take a few deep breaths.
Slow things down. ____80____ If you don’t rush through your speech, you’ll be less likely to fumble (笨嘴揣舌地说话) over your words. And you will end up expressing yourself more freely and logically as you hope.
A．Make a clear analysis of the root cause.
B．It’s probably only a few seconds actually.
C．Focus on your content rather than your audience.
D．Take some measures, even if you don’t feel that way.
E．When people are anxious, they are likely to speak faster.
F．Thus, you can review it and see where you can improve it.
G．Unluckily, most of you will have to face the pain of anxiety or fear.
There are some very strange school rules in the world that might shock you, from not letting you make friends to mopping and cleaning the washrooms. Here are some of them from around the world.
Students cannot make best friends in school.
That’s right! ___81___ However, can you imagine if your school banned (禁止) having best friends No, right Well, Thomas’s Battersea, a UK-based school, banned having best friends to protect students’ feelings.
Teachers cannot use a red ink pen to grade students’ papers.
Remember how our entire notebooks were filled with red markings by our teachers Well, Mounts Bay Academy in Cornwall banned teachers from using a red pen to grade papers. ___82___ They were asked to use green ink pens instead.
___83___
A high school in London had banned its students from all forms of physical contact including hugging, shaking hands and giving high-fives in order to help prevent bullying.
Students are allowed to use the washroom only three times per semester.
Evergreen High School in Chicago limited the number of times a student was allowed to use the washroom. ___84___ This school allows its students to use the washroom only three times per semester so that they don’t miss their classes. In case they do miss the class, they have to make up the missed teaching time after graduation.
Students are banned from winning at school.
This rule wins the “strangest school rule” award! In order to stop anyone’s feelings from being hurt, schools in the UK banned winning. ___85___.
A．Yes, you read it right.
B．Students are not allowed to greet friends.
C．They say it is obviously a “negative” color.
D．Instead, they give prizes to both winners.
E．Students are kept from physically contacting each other.
F．Friends play a very important role in our school life.
G．So all sports competitions are not allowed in school.
“What is your problem ” So simple and yet so difficult to answer, that essential question is what I ask my high school engineering students when they begin the study of inventions. Our students are often provided with the problem, or spoon-fed with a solution, or end up checking their answers against those in the back of the book.___86___
The concept is the “invention design process” or “engineering design process”.___87___These steps include identifying a practical problem, developing potential solutions and ultimately designing something that proves they can improve the lives of beneficiaries. In short, we are talking about real problems that affect real people.
Students will often say, “___88___” My reply is similar: “I don’t either, but it is going to be a lot of fun seeing you find one.” At this point in the process, students begin to realize that not only do they need to identify a problem, but they have to clearly understand it. There is no room for loosely pieced together projects without thought or true purpose.
For example, each term my class invents devices to assist local fire and police departments. At the end of the unit, we invite police officers and firefighters to a showcase who then provide students with feedback (反馈) on the devices.___89___As a result, the students will also give their projects serious attention.
Inventing is a skill and every student can develop that skill. It may be a cliché (陈词滥调), but it’s true — kids are natural inventors. And once they are taught the skills of how to invent, there is no stopping them. As a teacher, I can’t help but ask, “___90___”
A．I don’t know the answer to the problem.
B．I don’t know what problem I should solve.
C．Now I am introducing them to a foreign concept.
D．It involves students in completing a series of steps.
E．How could you not give the problem the attention it deserves
F．How can I not want to send more problem-solvers into the world
G．They do not have time to waste on projects that don’t take their work seriously.
Procrastination (拖延)makes people live under constant stress. Making changes will lead to positive results, like relieving stress and increasing the quality of work, family time and joy. But how to ___91___
◆Acknowledge the need to change.
If you’re a master procrastinator, stop making excuses and acknowledge the reasons why procrastination is bad. ___92___
◆Identify and understand your feelings.
You may feel fearful about the size of a task, proud of your productivity, and anxious about your time. ___93___ However, could you break a huge project up into manageable tasks You might need to say “no” more often to give the proper time and attention to the more important things. You can also set a time limit on your break, maybe 15 to 20 minutes.
◆ ___94___
If you find yourself with some free time and you need to convince yourself to start working on a difficult task, follow the five-minute rule. Force yourself to work on a task for just five minutes, with the understanding that you can quit after five minutes if you like. This simple mental trick is usually just to get you started. And it will often turn into much more than five minutes.
◆Work on stuff earlier.
___95___ But remember: Just because you start working on something doesn’t mean you have to finish.
By starting, you get the juices flowing, allowing you to get more done than you anticipated. Additionally, you increase the quality of your work because every time you revise your thing, it gets better.
So, remember: Fighting procrastination is a life-long battle, but it’s a winnable one.
A．Use the five-minute rule.
B．These emotions are quite natural.
C．You might think of the possible results.
D．Here are some ways to beat procrastination.
E．Pay special attention to the quality of your work.
F．Otherwise, you won’t be convinced there’s a need to change.
G．For master procrastinators, the idea of working too early on a task is stupid.
Many people say dolphins are intelligent. They seem to be able to think, understand, and learn things quickly. But are they as smart as humans, or are they more like cats and dogs ____96____.But scientists say dolphins and humans are alike in some ways. How
Like humans, every dolphin has its own ”name.“ The name is a special whistle(哨声).Each dolphin chooses a whistle for itself, usually by its first birthday. Dolphins are like people in other ways, too. They “talk” to each other about a lot of things—such as their age, their feelings, and possible danger. ____97____. Understanding dolphin conversation is not easy for humans. No one ”speaks dolphin" yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.
____98____. They often join other dolphins to play games and have fun together, just like people. Sometimes they run after other dolphins carrying objects and throw these objects back and forth. Scientists believe playing together is something only intelligent animals do.
Dolphins and humans are similar in another way: ____99____. In the seas of southern Brazil, for example, dolphins use an intelligent method to get food. When there are fish near a boat, dolphins signal to the fishermen to put their nets in the water. With the dolphins’ help, the men can catch a lot of fish. Why do dolphins help the men There is an advantage for the dolphins: ____100____.
A．Dolphins live in groups
B．The fishermen ask the dolphins for help
C．They both make plans for getting things they want
D．Scientists have studied the brains of cats and dogs
E．They get to eat some of the fish that escape from the net
F．Dolphins use their brains quite differently from the way humans do
G．A system of sounds and body language are also used to communicate
参考答案：
1．E
2．D
3．F
4．A
5．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章列举了对人们的生活质量有巨大影响、让人更加成功的三件小事。
1．根据空格前的句子“Success looks different for everyone. For one person, it could mean getting a promotion or creating a better work-life balance.(每个人的成功看起来都不一样。 对一个人来说，这可能意味着升职或创造更好的工作与生活平衡)”可知，此处说的是对不同的人而言，成功的意义不一样。E项“Someone else may want to improve their relationships or learn new skills.(其他人可能想要改善他们的关系或学习新的技能)”符合题意，承接上文。故选E项。
2．根据空格前的句子“The best way to keep track of your goals is to write them down. Jot them on a whiteboard, a notepad on your desk, or an online calendar—anywhere you can see them regularly. (‘Exercise three times this week’, for example, or‘Finish a big presentation.’) (记录目标的最好方法就是把它们写下来。把它们记在白板上，桌子上的记事本上，或者在线日历上——任何你能经常看到的地方。例如，“本周锻炼三次”或“完成一个大型报告”)”可知，要把目标记下来，并放到能经常看到的地方。这样做的好处是什么呢？空格处的句子应该是解释这个问题。D项“By having a constant visual reminder, you’ll be able to keep yourself accountable and measure your progress better.(通过不断的视觉提醒，你可以让自己更负责，更好地衡量自己的进步)”符合题意。故填D项。
3．根据该部分的主题“Set aside time for yourself every day.(每天给自己留点时间)”和空格后的句子“It’s important to stop, take a breath, and have some time just for yourself.(重要的是停下来，深呼吸，给自己留点时间)”可知，作者建议每天给自己留点时间。为什么呢？空格处的句子应该是涉及到为什么建议每天给自己留点时间。F项“Too often, the workday speeds by in a nonstop blur (模糊) of meetings, email, and deadlines.(太多时候，工作日在不停的会议、电子邮件和截止日期中飞速流逝)”符合题意。故选F项。
4．空格处是最后一部分的主题句。根据最后一段的内容，特别是其中的句子“In order to avoid getting bored, it’s important to break out of your comfort zone by finding fresh activities and passions.(为了避免无聊，重要的是要跳出你的舒适区，寻找新鲜的活动和激情)”和“By opening yourself up to different experiences, you’re bound to learn something new about yourself.(通过接受不同的经历，你一定会对自己有新的认识)”可知，作者建议寻找新鲜的活动和激情、体验不同的经历，以此来拓展视野。A项“Expand your horizons.(拓展你的视野)”作为主题句，符合题意。故选A项。
5．根据空格前的句子“In order to avoid getting bored, it’s important to break out of your comfort zone by finding fresh activities and passions.(为了避免无聊，重要的是要跳出你的舒适区，寻找新鲜的活动和激情)”可知，作者建议跳出舒适区，寻找新鲜的活动和激情，G项“Fortunately, there are a number of ways to do this from volunteering to joining a sports league to learning a new language.(幸运的是，有很多方法可以做到这一点，从志愿服务到加入体育联盟，再到学习一门新语言)”作者正好建议了这样的活动，和上一句是顺接关系，符合题意。故选G项。
6．D
7．C
8．B
9．F
10．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四种关于如何获得奖学金的建议。
6．根据上文“First, go to your high school career center.(首先，去你高中的职业中心。)”可知，这里讲的是首先去career center获取奖学金资源；由后文“your school’s counselor (辅导员) can help you find similar resources online or in your local community.(你学校的辅导员可以帮助你在网上或在当地社区找到类似的资源。)”可知，这里建议的是去网上或者当地社区找资源，与前面的career canter是不同的地方，所以空格处应该是你的学校没有career center的假设，D选项“If your high school doesn’t have a career center(如果你的高中没有就业中心)”既可承接上文，又可以引出下文的其他选择，符合语境。故选D。
7．根据上文“Once you use up all of the scholarships from your high school, head to a bookstore or library and pick up the latest copy of an annual scholarship reference book.(一旦你用完了高中的所有奖学金，就去书店或图书馆买一本最新版的年度奖学金参考书。)”和后文“But it’s cheaper to borrow a copy from the library.(但从图书馆借一本更便宜。)”可知，此处主要讲的是获得年度奖学金参考书的途径和哪种途径更便宜，所以空格处还是在说获得书的途径，C选项“You’ll also find these books online(你也可以在网上找到这些书)”符合语境。故选C。
8．根据后文“Once you’ve found all the scholarships through the above resources, you can turn to different search engines and websites that can help you find scholarships. The easiest-to-find scholarships on the web will be the most competitive.(一旦你通过上述资源找到了所有的奖学金，你就可以求助于不同的搜索引擎和网站，这些搜索引擎和网站可以帮助你找到奖学金。网上最容易找到的奖学金将是竞争最激烈的。)”可知，这一段是在讲除了上面的途径，还可以求助于不同的搜索引擎和网站，空格处位于句首，是本段的主旨句，应起到概括本段的作用。B选项“Search college scholarship sites(搜索大学奖学金网站)”可以概括本段内容，符合语境。故选B。
9．根据上文“The easiest-to-find scholarships on the web will be the most competitive.(网上最容易找到的奖学金将是竞争最激烈的。)”可知，网上虽然找到关于奖学金的信息比较容易，但是找到的人越多，竞争的就越激烈，这也是在解释为什么把最容易获得奖学金的途径放到后面，而把career center和books放到前面推荐。F选项“That’s why we recommend career centers and books first(这就是为什么我们先推荐职业中心和书籍的原因)”，符合语境。故选F。
10．根据上文“Find scholarships through friends and family.(通过朋友和家人寻找奖学金。)”和后文“which can help see if they know of any scholarships.(这有助于了解他们是否知道有奖学金。)”可知，本段主要讲的是通过朋友和家人来寻找奖学金的信息，空格后面的they指的应该是上文提到的家人和朋友。结合后文的“So ask around!(所以问问周围的人吧！)”可知，空格处应该是向周围的人询问，包括朋友、家人等，E选项“Talk to your friends, parents and even parents’ friends(和你的朋友，父母，甚至父母的朋友谈谈)”符合语境。故选E。
11．D
12．E
13．A
14．C
15．G
【导语】本文一篇说明文。主要介绍了进入高中之后的学习方法。
11．根据空前“As you go forward in these important years, you should change your study habits and skills.（在你前进的重要的这几年，你应该要改变自己的学习习惯和学习技能。）”可知，空前提出你需要改变自己的学习习惯和技能，且从后文开始，每段分别提出了一个方法，故此处D项“如下的实用技巧能帮助你”符合，在此处承上启下，故选D项。
12．根据空前“At high school, teachers will introduce some new ideas beyond textbooks. （在高中，老师们会在课本之外引入一些新的想法。）”可知，空前说明高中教师除了教授课本知识外，还会引入一些新的想法，以及下文“or the information will be lost!（否则信息将会丢失）”可知，如果不采取方法，信息将会丢失，故E项“这意味着学生必须学会认真记笔记”符合，故选E项。
13．根据空后“One skill that doesn’t get so much attention is the ability to really listen! （有一项技能没有得到太多的关注，那就是真正倾听的能力！）”可知，空前说明真正倾听需要得到更多关注的，故空处应说明要学会真正倾听，故A项“学习如何更好地倾听”符合题意。故选A项。
14．根据空前“As you are preparing for the next day, write down the things that might deserve a good discussion.（在你准备第二天的时候，写下任何值得好好讨论的东西。）”可知，空前说明做准备时应写下值得讨论的内容，所以空处应继续介绍准备讨论，故C项“准备进一步讨论”符合，故选C项。
15．根据空前“You will have to become more organized and take on much more responsibility when it comes to keeping track of homework.（当涉及到记录家庭作业时，你必须变得更有条理，承担更多的责任。）”可知，空前说明记录家庭作业是需要有条理和承担更多责任的，空处应继续介绍与完成作业相关的内容，G项中your homework是关键词，G项“重要的是保留检查表以完成所有家庭作业”符合题意。故选G项。
16．B
17．F
18．C
19．G
20．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些为孩子创造无屏幕童年的简单步骤。
16．根据上文“This may sound too simple, but having a plan of action, especially for those in-between moments, can make a difference in making the day screen-free for your child.(这听起来可能太简单了，但有一个行动计划，尤其是在中间的时间，可以让你的孩子在一天中没有屏幕)”以及后文“It helps them know what to expect and how much time they have.(这能帮助他们知道接下来会发生什么，以及他们有多少时间)”可知，后文提到帮助他们知道接下来会发生什么以及有多少时间，可见要让孩子知道计划的内容，故B选项“让孩子知道当天的计划”符合语境，故选B。
17．根据后文“When they are older, it will be harder to have a positive influence on how much time they spend on their devices. Once you’ve set boundaries, stick to them!(当他们年纪大了，就很难对他们花在电子设备上的时间产生积极的影响。一旦你设定了界限，就要坚持下去！)”可知，后文提到了孩子大了就不容易管好他们的时间了，所以本句是在说明在孩子小的时候管好他们的时间。故F选项“在你还对孩子的生活有发言权的时候，管理好他们的时间”符合语境，故选F。
18．根据后文“Write choices on separate pieces of paper and pick one out of a hat — hikes, biking adventures, picnics, visits to the local visitor-friendly farm.(在不同的纸上写下选择，从帽子里挑一个——远足、骑自行车冒险、野餐、参观当地游客友好的农场)”可知，后文主要说明了在选择活动时保持有趣性。故C选项“让选择活动本身变得有趣”符合语境，故选C。
19．根据上文“Put magazines, books, toys and board games in your child’s area so they have some attractive options for quieter moments in the day.(把杂志、书籍、玩具和棋盘游戏放在孩子的区域，这样他们在一天中安静的时候就有了一些有吸引力的选择)”可知，上文提到了给孩子一些有吸引力的选择，故G选项“记住，我们的想法是用有吸引力的替代品来包围他们，而不是屏幕！”符合语境，故选G。
20．根据后文“Whether it’s playing guitar, painting, or learning dance moves, take the time to just be with your child in a new, fun way.(无论是弹吉他，画画，还是学习舞蹈动作，花点时间和你的孩子在一起，以一种新的，有趣的方式)”可知，后文提到用新的有趣的方式开始一项新活动。故A选项“和孩子一起从事一项新的活动”符合语境，故选A。
21．G
22．F
23．D
24．B
25．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了选择电子课本需要考虑的因素。
21．上文“Most educators will agree that learning is taking a considerable turn-around to welcome digital teaching both in and out of the class. (大多数教育工作者都同意，学习正在发生重大转变，无论是在课堂内外，都欢迎数字教学。)”在讲述数字教学受欢迎；下文“So there is a need to assess these materials to identify suitable and satisfactory ways. (因此，有必要对这些材料进行评估，以确定合适和令人满意的方法。)”在讲述因某种原因而需要对一些材料进行评估，以找出好的方法；选项G“Similarly, students’ preference for digital learning materials continues to expand. (同样，学生对数字学习材料的偏好也在不断扩大。)”也是在讲述关于数字学习的内容，承接了上文，同时与下文构成因果关系，引出下文对于因数字学习材料偏好的扩大而需要对一些材料进行评估的表述，故选项G符合语境；故选G项。
22．上文“As an educational participant, ensure that the 3D images, sounds, videos, and diagrams in the digital content can keep learners engaged for an extended period. (作为教育参与者，要确保数字内容中的3D图像、声音、视频和图表能够让学习者长时间参与其中。)”在讲述要确保学习者参与其中的这样一个做法；选项F“Hence, this would make their learning not only interactive but also enjoyable. (因此，这将使他们的学习不仅是互动的，而且是愉快的。)”在讲述某种学习方式的好处，与上文内容构成关联，表明了上文的做法会带来互动且愉快的好处，且选项F呼应小标题“Content Interaction(内容交互)”；故选F项。
23．上文“Ensure that you choose reliable educational applications that won’t let you down as a teacher. (确保您选择可靠的不会让您作为一名教师失望的教育应用程序)”在讲述要选择一个好的应用程序；选项D“You should have apps on your phones with well-researched content. (你应该在手机上安装经过充分研究的应用程序。)”在讲述应该安装经过充分研究的程序，承接了上文内容，进一步说明应选择的应用程序的情况，即应该安装经过充分研究的应用程序；故选项D符合语境；故选D项。
24．小标题“Affordability and Accessibility (可负担性和可获得性)”在讲述可负担性和可获得性；选项B“Digital content should become cheaper than print textbooks. (数字内容应该变得比印刷教科书更便宜。)”在讲述数字内容应该更便宜，这是对标题中的“Affordability”进行解释说明，故选项B符合语境；故选B项。
25．上文“Modern educators are tasked with ensuring that content delivery is an excellent and fun activity. (现代教育工作者的任务是确保内容的传授是一项出色而有趣的活动)”在讲述要确保传授的内容是出色而有趣的活动；下文“That is why it is critical to make sure that the digital textbooks we adopt and choose for our students are the best and can motivate critical thinking in our students’ minds. (这就是为什么必须确保我们为学生采用和选择的数字教材是最好的，并且能够激发学生的批判性思维)”在表述必须确保我们为学生采用和选择的数字教材是最好的这样一个结论；选项E“They ought to ensure education is meaningful and productive for the learners. (他们应该确保教育对学习者来说是有意义和有成效的。)”是对上文内容的解释说明，也是下文所述内容的原因，故选项E承上启下，符合语境；故选E项。
26．A
27．E
28．C
29．B
30．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何举办艺术展览的方法。
26．根据上文“When you’re displaying your own work, it’s a real challenge to bring together so many different elements in a meaningful way(当你展示自己的作品时，以一种有意义的方式将这么多不同的元素结合在一起是一个真正的挑战)”可知，上文提到以一种有意义的方式将这么多不同的元素结合在一起是一个真正的挑战，故本句承接上文进行总结：这就是为什么制定计划很重要。故A选项“这就是为什么制定计划很重要”符合语境，故选A。
27．根据上文“Think carefully about the message you want your exhibition to convey. It could be an image or phenomenon, a feeling or a certain visual technique.(仔细思考你想要你的展览传达的信息。它可以是一个图像或现象，一种感觉或某种视觉技术)”可知，上文提到了信息可以是一个图像或现象，一种感觉或某种视觉技术，可见要非常具体。故E选项“你的主题越具体越好”符合语境，故选E。
28．根据上文“Pick out a few of your best or most impressive pieces to put on display. If the exhibition is meant to highlight your own work, you’ll need to have 30 individual pieces.(挑选一些你最好的或最令人印象深刻的作品来展示。如果展览是为了突出你自己的作品，你需要有大约30件单独的作品)”可知，上文提到展览需要有大约30件单独的作品，本句说明其作用：代表你的作品，C选项they指代上文30 individual pieces。故C选项“它们必须代表你的作品”符合语境，故选C。
29．根据本段内容“Do some research into other artists in your area and see whether they would be interested in your exhibition. Holding an exhibition with other artists will also allow you to reduce some cost. Be sure to give other artists proper credit for their works.(调查一下你所在领域的其他艺术家，看看他们是否会对你的展览感兴趣。与其他艺术家一起举办展览也会让你减少一些成本。一定要对其他艺术家的作品给予适当的赞扬)”可知，本段的主旨主要是和其它艺术家一起举办展览，故B选项“为你的展览联系当地艺术家”符合语境，故选B。
30．根据后文“Feel free to more works from photographers, sculptors and other artists. A wide-ranging selection will contribute to a good atmosphere. You might also consider inviting poets or musicians to perform at the event.(请随意欣赏更多来自摄影师、雕塑家和其他艺术家的作品。广泛的选择有助于营造良好的氛围。你也可以考虑邀请诗人或音乐家在活动中表演)”可知，后文提到邀请诗人或音乐家，说明展览不一定只有绘画。故F选项“你的展览不一定只有绘画”符合语境，故选F。
31．D
32．C
33．G
34．F
35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了糖在被消化时会使人的血糖降低，让人情绪低落，但适量摄入水果、蔬菜和牛奶中的天然糖分对人的健康有好处。
31．上文“It is then that you may want to eat something sweet, perhaps a sweet drink or a chocolate bar to lift your mood.(那时你可能想要吃一些甜的东西，也许是一杯甜饮料或一块巧克力来提升你的情绪)”说明你可能会想要吃甜的东西来提升情绪，D项“毕竟，人们相信“甜蜜冲刺”会给你能量。”说明人们想要吃甜的东西的原因，承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
32．上文“The German and UK researchers collected data from 31 studies involving nearly 1,300 adults.(德国和英国的研究人员从包括近1300名成年人的31项研究中收集了数据)”说明研究人员收集了很多数据，以及下文“Those emotions include anger, alertness, depression and tiredness.(这些情绪包括愤怒、警觉、沮丧和疲惫)”说明其中包括一些消极的情绪，C项中They指代上文中的The German and UK researchers，C项“他们研究了糖对情绪某些方面的影响。”承上启下，符合题意。故选C。
33．上文“However, as they begin to digest the sugar, their blood sugar levels decrease quickly, leading to a bad feeling.(然而，当他们开始消化糖时，他们的血糖水平会迅速下降，导致一种糟糕的感觉)”说明人们消化糖时，血糖下降会导致不好的感觉，G项“为了保持“高”，人们可能会吃更多的糖，直到上瘾。”说明人们对于上文出现的情况采取的应对措施，承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
34．下文“According to WHO, it is healthy to have the sugars found naturally in fruit, vegetables and milk, so long as they make up less than 5 percent of our daily total energy intake.(据世界卫生组织称，水果、蔬菜和牛奶中的天然糖分是健康的，只要它们占我们每日总能量摄入的比例不到5%)”说明适量摄入天然糖分是健康的，F项“但研究结果并不意味着完全放弃甜食。”建议不要完全放弃甜食，引出下文，符合题意。故选F。
35．上文“There are still other ways to relieve tiredness.(还有其他缓解疲劳的方法)”说明缓解疲劳还有其他方法，A项“也许中午做点运动是个好主意。”举例说明了缓解疲劳的方法，承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
36．G
37．E
38．D
39．A
40．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了几种提高生活质量的建议和方法。
36．上文“If you do feel so, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. Life is what you make it. So, don’t waste time.(如果你确实这么觉得，那么是时候做点什么来提高你的生活质量了。生活是你创造的。所以，不要浪费时间。)”说明做些事情来提高生活质量，下文为具体例举的几点事情。故可推断空格处内容应该引起下文。结合选项G项“Here is a list of things to do now to make your life better and more enjoyable.(下面是让你的生活更美好、更愉快的事情清单。)”符合此推断，起到承上启下作用。故选G项。
37．本段小标题是“Take up a hobby.(培养一个爱好)”，提示下文是讲爱好带来的好处，空后下文“If you love to read, devote time to just sitting with a book and losing yourself in an imaginary world.(如果你喜欢读书，那就花点时间坐着看书，让自己沉浸在一个想象的世界里。)”也是一种爱好的具体例子，故E项“Hobbies are good to give you the chance to do something that you enjoy.(爱好能让你有机会做自己喜欢的事情。)”上下文语意连贯，都是对爱好的说明和解释。故选E项。
38．本空后面的句子“Whether it’s learning a foreign language or playing a musical instrument, there will be a class near your home.(无论是学一门外语还是演奏一种乐器，你家附近都会有学习班。)”中的class提示前面应该与class有关，故D项“A great way to learn a skill is to join a class.(学习一项技能的好方法是参加一个班。)”中的class与其相呼应，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
39．由该题为段落小标题，可知为总结该段内容。该段下文“One of the best ways to be positive is to help other people. Not only do you feel good about yourself, but other people will benefit from your help. You might offer to help in a shop or to do some gardening for the elderly. Helping others will make you feel that you have something to offer the world.(保持积极的最好方法之一就是帮助别人。不仅你自我感觉良好，别人也会从你的帮助中受益。你可以在商店里帮忙，或者为老人做一些园艺工作。帮助别人会让你觉得你对这个世界有所贡献。)”可知，主要讲的是要学会帮助别人。结合选项A项“Help others.(帮助别人。)”意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选A项。
40．本段小标题“Eat healthily.(健康饮食)”和空后内容“Therefore, aim for a low-fat diet if you are worried about putting on weight. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, drink lots of water and avoid too much red meat.(因此，如果你担心长胖，就吃低脂饮食吧。多吃水果和蔬菜，多喝水，避免吃太多红肉。)”是对健康饮食的具体建议，故F项“Diet is of importance to keep healthy and to increase the quality of your life.(饮食对保持健康和提高你的生活质量至关重要。)”与上下文内容相关，为下文内容的总结。故选F项。
41．F
42．B
43．G
44．D
45．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种让你的家变得更舒适但不需要花很多钱的方法。
41．根据上文“Actually, this is a common misconception(错误认识)—you don’t need to spend a lot of money in order to make your home comfortable.(事实上，这是一个常见的误解——你不需要花很多钱来让你的家变得舒适。)”和全文可知，文章第一段指出让自己的家变得更舒适但不需要花很多钱，接下来每段分别介绍了一种不用花很多钱就能让家变得更舒适的方法。由此可知，空处应该统领下文，指出有一些便宜的方法让你的家更舒适，F项“Here are some inexpensive ways to make your home comfortable( 这里有一些不用花很多钱但让你的家更舒适的方法)”符合，故选F。
42．上文“The first thing you need to do before buying or rearranging anything is clearing rooms(在购买或重新安排任何东西之前，你需要做的第一件事是清理房间)”指出让家变得更舒适需要做的第一件事就是清理房间，空处应该承接上文，B项“Disorder is the exact opposite of warm and attractive(混乱恰恰是温暖和美丽的对立面)”符合，解释说明了清理房间的原因，故选B。
43．根据本段标题“Add Green Plants(添加绿色植物)”可知，本段主要介绍了让家变得更舒适需要做的是添加绿植，下文“Besides the eye- pleasing effect that plants and flowers have, they also remove toxins(毒素) from the air, making your environment healthier. If that isn’t enough for you, they tend to help calm people down.(除了植物和花卉的养眼效果外，它们还能去除空气中的毒素，使你的环境更健康。如果这对你来说还不够的话，它们可以帮助人们冷静下来。)”具体介绍了绿植给你带来的好处，空处应该引起下文，指出要在屋子里添加绿植，因为这会给您带来好处，G项“One way to make a room attractive is to add plants and fresh flowers(一个使房间有吸引力的方法是添加植物和鲜花)”符合，切合本段标题，其中“add plants and fresh flowers”和标题呼应，故选G。
44．根据本段标题“Try Darker Colors( 试试深色)”和上文“Lighter colors are great for making a room feel bigger, but darker colors create a comfortable and attractive environment(较浅的颜色能使房间感觉更大，但较深的颜色能创造一个舒适和有吸引力的环境。)”可知，本段主要介绍较深的颜色能创造一个舒适和有吸引力的环境，空处应该承接上文，指出房间使用较深的颜色带来的好处，D项“Throwing in some darker colors will make the room look perfect(加入一些深色会使房间看起来很完美)”符合，故选D。
45．根据本段标题“Adjust the Lighting(调整灯光)”可知，本段主要介绍要调整灯光使自己的家变得更舒适，上文“The lighting in a room can make or break it.(房间里的灯光可以决定它的成败。)”指出房间的灯光很重要，空处应该承接上文，解释灯光的重要性，A项“Warm lighting can make a room pleasant and sweet(温暖的灯光可以使房间变得舒适和甜蜜)”符合，能切合本段标题。故选A。
46．B
47．A
48．G
49．E
50．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种回收旧手机的选择。
46．上文“If you have an old cellphone to recycle, you could start by checking with your cellular carrier (运营商)(如果你有一部旧手机要回收利用，你最开始可以查询手机运营商)”指出回收旧手机可以先去找手机运营商，空处应该承接上文，指出这么做的原因，B项“Some have buy-back or trade-in programs.(一些公司有回购或以旧换新计划。)”符合，其中“Some”对应下文“Or they offer at least ways to help you find recycling options.(或者他们至少提供了一些方法来帮助你找到回收利用的选择。)”的“they”，故选B。
47．分析文章可知，第一段“There are many options for recycling an old cellphone. Let’s take a closer look at how to properly deal with it.(回收旧手机有很多选择。让我们仔细看看如何妥善处理这个问题。)”总领全文，指出回收旧手机有很多选择，接下来每段都是处理旧手机的一个方法，由下文“Some zoos in the U.S. and Canada accept cellphone donation for recycling. They use the money to save endangered great apes. Other groups raise money with cellphone recycling to support health care workers in developing areas.(美国和加拿大的一些动物园接受手机捐赠用于回收利用。他们用这笔钱来拯救濒临灭绝的类人猿。其他团体通过手机回收来筹集资金，以支持发展中国家的卫生保健工作者。)”可知，本段主要指出旧手机可以用来捐赠，以此帮助拯救濒临灭绝的类人猿或者用来支持发展中国家的卫生保健工作者，由此可知，A项“Unusable cellphones can also be donated.(不能用的手机也可以捐赠。)”能概括本段含义，且“donated”和下文“donation”相对应，故选A。
48．上文“Another option is Call2Recycle, a national consumer battery recycling program.(另一个选择是Call2Return，这是一个全国性的消费者电池回收项目)”指出Call2Recycle可以回收旧电池，G项“It accepts all types of cellphones and batteries whatever models.(它可以接受任何型号的手机和电池。)”承接上文，补充介绍Call2Recycle的功能，即可以接受任何型号的手机和电池，其中“It”代指上文Call2Recycle，故选G。
49．上文“Actually, unless a cellphone no longer works, the best way to get rid of it often is to find someone else who wants or needs it.(事实上，除非手机已经不能用了，否则最好的办法就是找到其他想要或者需要它的人。)”指出手机还能用的时候，可以送给想要或者需要的人们，E项“You can also find someone who needs it at local senior centers.(你也可以在当地的老年中心找到需要它的人。)”符合，指出能用的旧手机可以送给需要的人，和上文“If your phone works but doesn’t have much trade-in value, you could check with friends and family to see if anyone might be interested in yours(如果你的手机能用，但是没有多少折价价值，你可以和你的朋友和家人联系，看看是否有人对你的手机感兴趣。)”是并列关系，具体说明了本段第一句，故选E。
50．上文“Aside from trading, donating, recycling, or gifting your old phone, you could also just keep it and repurpose it yourself.(除了交易、捐赠、回收或者赠送你的旧手机，你也可以留着它，自己重新利用它。)”指出旧手机可以留着重新利用，下文“It can be used to store and play music, serve as an extra camera, or even let you surf the Internet when connected to WiFi.(它可以用来存储和播放音乐，作为一个额外的照相机，甚至可以让你上网时连接到WiFi。)”具体指出不用的手机可以如何重新利用，即用来存储，播放音乐或照相，F项“A smartphone without service can still be useful in several ways.(不打电话的智能手机仍然可以在几个方面发挥作用。)”符合，引起下文，故选F。
51．F
52．C
53．G
54．B
55．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述家庭成员在一起玩很重要，并解释其原因。
51．根据下文各个段首句可知，下文介绍的是家庭成员在一起玩很重要的原因，故选项F“这里有一些原因，为什么作为一个家庭一起玩是至关重要的”提出话题，符合题意，故选F。
52．根据下文“Family board game night or a trip to the ice cream shop for Friday night dessert are excellent examples. These are the good times and memories that your children will carry with them forever and can even help them deal with more challenging times in their lives.( 家庭棋盘之夜或周五晚上去冰淇淋店吃甜点都是很好的例子。这些都是美好的时光和回忆，你的孩子将永远带在身边，甚至可以帮助他们应对生活中更有挑战性的时刻) ”可知这些美好的时光和回忆都是关于家的，所以选项C“乐趣还有助于建立重要的家庭传统”符合题意，下文的“Family board game night or a trip to the ice cream shop for Friday night dessert ”就是家庭传统的两个例子。故选C。
53．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“The more time a family takes to have fun and enjoy life, the more the kids can discover. Even something as simple as going for a walk can reveal something new. (一个家庭花在娱乐和享受生活上的时间越多，孩子们就能发现的越多。即使是像散步这样简单的事情也能揭示一些新的东)”可知家庭成员在一起玩可以拓展孩子们的思维，故选项G“它能拓展思维。”符合题意，故选G。
54．根据本段小标题“It sharpens social skills.(它能锻炼社交技能) ”和空前“The ability to have fun and be fun is an attractive personality trait that children can benefit from in social interactions.( 快乐和有趣的能力是一种有吸引力的性格特征，孩子们可以从社会互动中受益)”可知家庭成员在一起玩可以锻炼孩子的社交能力，故选项B“它帮助孩子们建立社交技能来交朋友或处理新情况”紧密承接上文，符合本段主旨，故选B。
55．根据上文“Examples of these social cues include knowing when they’ve gone too far or when someone else is no longer having fun.( 这些社交暗示的例子包括知道自己什么时候做得太过分了，或者知道别人什么时候玩的不开心)”可知，家人一起玩七选五
Effects of Daylight Saving Time (DST)
We lose an hour of sleep as we turn our clocks an hour ahead on Sunday morning. An hour may not seem like a lot, but it can have significant effects on the body. ____1____
Heart attacks increase after the spring time changes.
A study found, compared to other Mondays during the year, a 25 percent jump in the number of heart attacks occurs on Monday after DST starts. The total number of heart attacks didn’t change for the whole week, though. ____2____ It could be the combined stress of a typical back-to-work Monday.
Tiredness is more common.
Sleep loss can have more obvious health effects, like fatigue and decreased productivity at work. ____3____ It suggests that sleep deprived employees are spending more time on the Internet for relaxation while pretending to do work.
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High school students may be particularly vulnerable to DST-induced sleep loss, since their internal clocks make it difficult for them to shift their sleep patterns an hour earlier. A study found that teens lost significant sleep after the spring time changes, and showed increased sleepiness, delayed reaction time, and more mind wandering on subsequent days.
Terrible headaches may strike.
____5____ It happens especially after the increase in warmth and light. The number of headaches increase around DST changes (in the spring and the fall), or around the summer and winter solstices (至，至日) —the longest and shortest days of the year.
A．Teens are especially exhausted.
B．Depression diagnoses rise in the fall.
C．The pressure just shifted to earlier in the week.
D．Spending time outdoors may provide some protection.
E．For people getting terrible headaches, attacks often occur around seasonal changes.
F．Google searches for entertainment rise sharply on Monday after the spring time changes.
G．Indeed, studies have noted all kinds of effects are associated with DST.
Here we’ve got three tips to help you start an exercise habit that can stick. It’s a lot easier than you think.
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You don’t have to be a marathoner to get meaningful health benefits from exercise. Experts say even daily activities, which include mopping the floor, organizing a room or carrying groceries up the stairs can reduce the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers.
So remind yourself that it’s not a choice between hours-long workout or nothing at all. Instead, think of starting an exercise routine like standing up from your chair and sitting back down repeatedly. ____7____
Focus on how exercise makes you feel great
There are so many positives that happen when you move. It improves all the tasks that demand focus and creativity. It helps you generate energy. It boosts mood. ____8____. When you feel better, you will bring more enthusiasm and energy to your work and the people working around you.
Forget long- term benefits like weight loss or better overall health. ____9____. Actually, they’re not super motivational in real-time and can be disheartening when you don’t see results quickly.
Figure out what kind of exercise and workout location makes you feel good
If weightlifting in a crowded gym gives you anxiety, try to get a set of weights for home or follow workout videos on YouTube or ride a bike in the park. ____10____.
A．Start small and every movement counts
B．They often take much longer time to achieve
C．Focus on immediate payoffs like improved mood and energy
D．In short, any movement helps to clear fat and sugar out of blood
E．Remember, when you have more energy, you’re a happier person
F．Keep trying until you find a workout routine that makes you happy
G．No matter how modest those goals are, they create this feeling like I can do more
Ecards are becoming a popular way to send greetings to others, on major holidays, birthdays, and just whenever the mood strikes. A trend occurring in the 2000s was to send cards through email that featured animation on the card and also had music. ____11____ But now there’s much more range to choose from.
Early musical ecards tended to feature songs that usually weren’t that recognizable. ____12____ People can find sites that offer cards featuring popular modern songs or they may pick from styles like county and western, rhythm and blues, rock, and many others.
There are some very special musical ecards that feature different kinds of music that isn’t particularly well-known. ____13____ Alternately, people choosing cards could send other tunes from across the world that are inspired by regional music traditions.
Some musical ecards do cost a small amount of money to send. ____14____ For instance, a few companies offer orchestral music from famous orchestras and donate money of card sales to charities benefiting local music programs for kids. Other sites simply profit from selling ecards, and there are many sites that offer free musical ecards.
____15____ Since the early 2000s, ecards have occasionally been used to collect personal information or spread viruses. People receiving an ecard should type in the company website instead of clicking on links, which might take the user to a fake website instead. Besides, make certain not to give out personal information like address or phone number when receiving a card.
A．You don’t have to spend a fortune to send an ecard.
B．There are some cautions regarding using ecard sites.
C．Today’s choices of accompanying music are varied.
D．Ecards have become very popular over the past few years.
E．Such music included things like traditional birthday songs.
F．For example, a musical ecard could have samples of Native American music.
G．Depending upon the company creating the card, the money might be donated.
Practice Good Study Habits
Test yourself. A vital part of studying is repetition. Test yourself on difficult materials during each study session. ____16____ Use these to test your knowledge. If you have a math exam, do practice tests in your math book. If your teacher or professor provides practice exams, take as many as possible.
Start with the hardest subjects. ____17____ Start with this work first. After completing harder materials, studying easier subjects will feel less stressful.
____18____ Study groups can be a great way to take advantage of your studying experience. However, keep in mind that you need to use study groups effectively in order to have the best effect.
Seek out help bravely. ____19____ If you are continually struggling with a particular subject despite studying hard, seek out help from another student, a tutor, a teacher, or a parent. If you’re a college student, there might be free tutoring centers on campus with a particular subject like writing, language, or math.
Take breaks and give yourself rewards. As study is seen as a long process, allowing yourself breaks and rewards can motivate you to study harder. Take breaks every hour to stretch your legs, watch television or do some light reading. Provide rewards at the end of study to motivate you. ____20____
A．Create a good study space.
B．Use study groups effectively.
C．There is no shame in asking for help if you need it.
D．The most difficult subjects require the most mental energy.
E．You’re focused on doing well on this assignment for yourself.
F．Make flashcards with vocabulary words, dates and other facts.
G．For example, treat yourself by ordering takeout after studying three days.
Consumers who want to help the environment can do so most effectively by reducing consumption. Wrapping paper alternatives can reduce the need for various resources to be consumed.____21____No matter what the gift is, there is a wrapping paper alternative to make the gift-giving experience even more special.
One extremely low-cost wrapping paper alternative is to use the Sunday comics. These are bright, colorful, and fun, and will probably be passed around and read as the receiver opens the gift. Children and adults alike will appreciate this attractive wrapping paper alternative. Clear cellophane (玻璃纸) can also be used over the comics newspaper.____22____
Re-used gift wrap, if not damaged, is another free wrapping paper alternative. Torn edges can be cut off and high-quality ribbon will last through many uses. Newsprint roll ends are often given away by newspaper offices and can be decorated with markers, paints, rubber stamps, or stickers.____23____With their permission, you can use their artwork as a wrapping paper alternative.
Any wrapping paper alternative can be made unique by adding decorations that are readily available.____24____Flowers, or stems of a fragrant plant add a special touch to the wrapped gift.
____25____For people with a lack of time or creativity, there are also commercial and available alternatives to gift wrap such as wrapping paper with recycled content or environment-friendly wrapping paper. A thoughtful consumer can wrap gifts in a variety of attractive ways without harming the environment.
A．This will create a smooth, shiny look.
B．Children often like to see their artwork displayed.
C．Old calendars can be used as a wrapping paper alternative.
D．They can also offer a creative and unique presentation for gifts.
E．The gift bag will likely be passed on to wrap a gift for someone else.
F．Shapes, photos, or words cut from magazines can personalize the gift.
G．There are many other ideas for creating a unique wrapping paper alternative.
Humor is important for both kids and adults. The ability to see the humor in an upsetting situation is a valuable skill. So, what should parents do to develop their kids’ sense of humor ___26___
Start the laughter early.
The big smiles that come after parents play jokes with babies are helping the children grow and learn. Teach kids the importance of connections. That’s because being able to understand the funny parts of jokes actually requires children to make connections. ___27___
Help them see the funny in a difficult situation.
___28___ But it’s a useful skill. We are faced with changes on a daily basis. When you can laugh about unexpected challenges, you know you can face those challenges and even find solutions. Are children stressed while studying Help them make up a joke or funny poem to remember the material.
Keep their screen time to a minimum (最低限度).
Watching social media videos may feel like an easy way to share a funny moment, but it isn’t the best way for children. ___29___ It helps children become creators in humor, not simply receivers of it.
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If kids cross a line when trying out a joke, remind them that a joke isn’t funny if it causes pain to others. When the impact of humor is hurtful, the humor is not suitable. With parents’ help, children can learn to tell the difference between harmful humor and truly funny stuff.
A．These tips can help.
B．Teach them when to tell jokes.
C．Parents can help kids figure those out.
D．Show them where the dividing lines are.
E．Families should do something funny together.
F．Outdoor activities are good choices for families.
G．When hard times happen, finding a reason to laugh can be hard.
Have you ever gone to a museum or a show and been completely blown away by a piece If you haven’t, go out and get cultured. I’m a student at the College of Visual and Performing Arts where we create all kinds of art every day. ____31____ But I don’t think those people truly know the difficulties and struggles in the process of making art.
First of all, we need to be inspired. You may think that’s easy. In fact, anything can serve as a concept of a work of art. ____32____ Sometimes we will need people, volunteers, bodies to do so and finding willing people to work is hard. Other times we have a clear idea of what we want but we don’t know how to make other people fully understand what we’re trying to get at.
____33____ We need a space to be able to be creative and that can be tricky to acquire. Sometimes we need art supplies or certain equipment and costumes and that can cost money. Even if we do acquire what we need, visions change and mistakes happen so we might not end up using the resources.
The process can take weeks, months, and even years to be fully realized. Once completed, we need to share it and find an audience and provide an environment to display our work. ____34____ What if nobody likes what we created What if our vision isn’t what we thought though completed
Creating art is an art in itself. It is really not as easy as many people think. ____35____ It’s how we express ourselves and how we communicate with the rest of the world.
A．Outsiders think our jobs easy.
B．We should be quiet and creative.
C．We might choose other fields as well.
D．Resources are also a huge factor in making art.
E．The hard part comes when we put our ideas into reality.
F．And the negative thoughts love to overpower our minds.
G．It takes time, patience and space when things don’t go as expected.
The aftermath (后果) of an earthquake can be horrible, but it is important that you are attentive and focused after an earthquake happens. Fires, gas leaks, and injuries are all dangers you might face after an earthquake. ___36___ By assessing the safety of your location and following the directions of local authorities, your chances of surviving the aftermath of an earthquake will be much higher.
Check yourself for injuries. ___37___ If you’re bleeding, lift your injury up and put pressure on it. If your injury is serious, call for help using a cellphone or try to get rescuers’ attention.
___38___ Use a cellphone to call for help if you have one. If you can’t use a phone, try knocking loudly on something nearby until rescuers find you.
Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which follow the main shock of an earthquake. ___39___ So you should prepare to move to a safe location, like an open outdoor space or a structurally sound building.
Exit the building and go to a safer place once the shaking has stopped. The structure of the building you’re in may have been weakened by the main earthquake. ___40___
A．Signal for help if you are trapped.
B．They can cause significant damage.
C．Remain calm as the earthquake occurs.
D．The more prepared you are, the safer you’ll be.
E．Make sure you’re not seriously hurt before you do anything.
F．After the earthquake, you must get medical treatment in time.
G．Therefore, you should leave as soon as possible in case of any aftershocks.
We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human knowledge is pretty available at the click of a button. We’ve never had access to so much information. ____41____. So here are a few strategies to sharped your critical thinking.
Beware of confirmation prejudice. ____42____. In repeated experiments, psychologists have shown we’re much more likely to accept something as evidence if it confirms what we already think we know. And we’re much more likely to discount information if it contradicts our views, which will affect our ability to process information.
Acknowledge small difference. In life, most situations are different and complicated. Acknowledge that can enrich the way that we view the world. For example, what colour is the sky Well, the obvious answer is blue. But at sunrise or sunset, it can be red. On a cold misty morning, white or grey. ____43____.
Practise intellectual humility (谦逊). One approach to, well, arguing, is to let go of the idea of being “right”. Or at least seriously consider that you might actually be wrong. ____44____. Really try to understand where the other person is coming from. Arguing is just to waste somebody’s time.
____45____. It’s more important than ever to know where your information is coming from.
Engaging in critical thinking isn’t as fun as picking up a pitchfork, or feeling like you’re fundamentally right. But in the long run, it leads to a more curious, educated and harmonious society. which is the biggest win of all.
A．Avoid mistakes
B．Check your sources
C．We all enjoy feeling like we’re right
D．So pay attention to differences in many situations
E．But not all of what’s out there is quite what it seems
F．So don’t rush to decide, and be actively prepared to change your mind
G．Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes can lead to much more productive outcomes
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The best things in life are free. At least, creativity is free. Do you really want to spend $20 on popcorn and movie tickets when you can do much better things Find out what other things you can do when your financial situation is not so good.
____47____ Just have a look at the fashionable things. Window shopping can be an enjoyable way to relax.
Go for a bus adventure. Take the bus or subway. Plan a full-day trip with friends, get to your destination using cheap transportation, and you could discover all sorts of new places.
____48____ Most museums have free days and give students discounts, so check out their websites before heading over.
Go for a picnic. There’s nothing like a picnic in a park with friends. Bring a huge blanket, homemade sandwiches/snacks, a ball, and have a good time under a nice, shady trees.
Host a movie night. Watching movies on DVD is a lot cheaper than going to the cinema. Invite some friends over. ____49____.
Take a free class. Most yoga, dance, and art studios offer free trial classes or host walk-in days, so grab your friends and go try something new.
____50____ Have all of your friends collect their old stuff, choose a proper place, and make some money selling the things. You’ll have a lot of fun, and in the end; each of you will have a little money to put into your pockets.
A．Visit the museum.
B．Go window shopping.
C．Have an old stuff sale.
D．Host huge get-togethers.
E．Search often on the websites.
F．Hang out without emptying out your wallet.
G．Pop some corn, and watch movies till you fall asleep.
Making a Hobby Stick
A hobby is a great way to stay busy during downtime. ____51____ Here are some tips which may help you stick with your hobbies.
Find a friend to do the hobby with you, Many people find the buddy(同伴) system works when starting a hobby. If you and a friend agree to get into a hobby together, you’ll both be more likely to stick it out. Choose a friend with compatible( 相容的) interests. If you have a friend who’s into extreme sports, while you tend to like staying in with a book, the two of you will not be a good match hobby- wise. Instead, choose an equally bookish friend. ____52____
Look for a community. Many people find it’s easier to stick to a hobby if there’s community support. ____53____ If you like singing, for example, join a local choir. If you are not fond of socializing, you can look for support online. If you’ re a knitter, for example, you can post in forums asking for advice and inspiration involving new knitting projects.
____54____ If your hobby is something you’ve never done before, you’ re unlikely to be good at it right away. Have some patience as it takes time to build up a skill. Try to remind yourself why building this skill set is important to you so you’ll have the motivation to keep going.
Don’t force yourself to continue a hobby you hate. You will never know whether you’ll take to something if you don’t try it. It’s okay if you give a try on a hobby and decide it’ s not for you. ____55____ If it’s doing the opposite, try something else. Remember, the hobby you re most likely to stick with long term is the one you like.
A．Start small.
B．Have some patience.
C．Try joining a class or club related to your hobby.
D．A hobby is meant to help you relax and reduce your stress.
E．The two of you could try joining a local book club together.
F．A friend who loves books will certainly broaden your horizon.
G．However, many struggle to stick with hobbies once they start them.
The thought of a natural disaster can be frightening, but you can prepare yourself and your family with an emergency kit. Though you may not know what kind of disaster will strike or when, ___56___.
●Pack a 3-day supply of food and water. Choose food items with a long shelf life, which don’t require refrigeration or little cooking, such as canned goods and packaged items, in case you don’t have power due to a disaster. Besides, Store 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water per person (and per pet) per day. ___57___, so be sure to include plenty of purified (净化的) water in bottles.
●___58___. Pack emergency blankets. sleeping bags, and a tent or two in case you can’t stay in your home. A multipurpose tool like a knife and a whistle would also be handy to have in your kit.
●Pack electronics and batteries. In the event of a big disaster, be sure to have several flashlights, an AM/FM radio, and extra batteries, ___59___.
●Include medicine and a first aid kit. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines should be included in your kit. ___60___. Pack extra glasses and any other medical supplies that may be needed, like hearing aids with extra batteries.
A．here are some tips for you
B．Add shelter and safety supplies
C．It’s best to store enough water for 2 weeks
D．Tap water may be unsafe to drink in the event of a disaster
E．you’ll be ready for an emergency if you take the time to get well prepared
F．Add a basic first aid kit containing instant ice packs, bandages, scissors and so on
G．because your landline, cell phone will probably not work during a natural disaster
Climate change is one of the biggest issues we face on the planet. It may be pretty tough to convince other people and make a difference. ____61____. There’re many others making the same efforts. Also, there are so many things you can do to help raise awareness and work with others.
Learn as much as you can about climate change. ____62____, you have to know the research. Read through climate and science websites so you can see the most recent research about how it’s affecting our planet. That way, you can always tell people accurate information and find additional resources to help convince other people.
Participate in a climate strike or protest (抗议). A lot of organizations plan marches or protests to show how many people in your area think climate change is a major issue. municate with others you’re protesting with to connect with like-minded people and learn more about the next steps you can take.
Join a climate organization. If you’re still in school, see if there are any student associations or clubs about climate change. Otherwise, check online or on social media to see if there are community groups in your area that you want to volunteer with. ____64____
Contact your government to prioritize (优先考虑) the issue. Your local and state politicians have the power to make changes on a legal level to help fight against climate change. Contact their offices over the phone or by mail, and ask them what solutions they’re preparing. ____65____, urge them to look into plans and solutions so they know it’s important to you.
A．You can set a good example
B．Set up an organization on social media
C．If they don’t have any measures in place
D．But you aren’t alone in supporting the cause
E．Send them a message to ask how you can be included
F．If you want to influence other people about how serious climate change is
G．Follow some local organizers online and look for events planned in your area
Why You Should Stop Complaining
When living out our daily lives, it’s often easy to blame the world for our problems. ____66____ But the biggest difference is simply our reactions to them. Here are three reasons why you should change your reaction to a situation and stop complaining.
The world owes you nothing.
The world really does have nothing to do with you or anyone else. The planet will continue to exist without you on it. ____67____ However, it really isn’t the case once we’re an adult. The world doesn’t provide us with the same blanket of comfort as our carers once did, which only means one thing: It’s up to us to provide that blanket for ourselves and no one else.
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If you look back at your own life, you’ll begin to realize that everything you have ever done was all a result of the decisions you’ve made sure there may have been people around you who have convinced you to do something. But it all ultimately depends on your decisions. ____69____ Your life is just like a blank canvas, and you are the painter. Start to think about what your hopes and dreams might be and remind yourself daily that it’s all up to you to make things happen.
You can’t be a leader if you behave like a victim.
It’s really easy to put blame on things that are external to you. ____70____ So what can you change Being a leader in your life takes courage and requires the willingness to face your fears, experience failure, and take complete personal responsibility of everything that happens to you.
A．What are you worrying about
B．So who’s really to blame
C．You are in charge of your own life.
D．You are helped by people around you.
E．We were nurtured and looked after as kids.
F．It’s true that there are things in the world we can’t control.
G．As it avoids personal responsibility and allows you to refuse the possibility that you may have things that can be changed.
Food safety is a problem in all places around the world and people in different areas of the world prepare foods in different ways. The WHO released (发布) five simple rules for preparing food in a safe way. They call these rules the “Five Keys to Safer Food”.
Key 1: Keep clean
___71___. People should wash their hands often — before touching food and while they are preparing food. People should wash all surfaces and equipment used for preparing food.
Key 2: Separate raw (生的) and cooked
Raw foods should not touch prepared foods. ___72___.
Key 3: ___73___
People should cook eggs and meat especially carefully. These foods may carry more micro-organisms (微生物) than other foods. Food like soup must be boiled for at least a minute to make it be cooked completely. It is also important that people re-heat cooked food completely.
Key 4: Keep food at safe temperatures
When people are finished with eating, they should keep the left food in a refrigerator below 5 C and shouldn’t store it for too long. At room temperature, about 20 C, the amount of micro-organisms can increase very quickly. But temperatures above 60 C or below 5 C control the growth of micro-organisms. ___74___.
Key 5: Use safe water and raw materials
___75___. Damaged or old food may develop harmful chemicals as it gets older.
A．Eat healthily
B．Cook completely
C．They can live where we make food
D．This key tells about the importance of washing
E．People should use safe water and choose fresh foods
F．They cannot grow as quickly in a very hot or very cold environment
G．People should use separate equipment and tools for touching and preparing raw foods
In our home it was natural to fear our father. Even our mother was afraid of him. As children, my sister and I thought every family was like that. ____76____ We discovered we could draw pictures with chalk on our wooden front door. We could have lots of fun, so we started drawing and making lots of pretty pictures all over it. We had a great time. We decided to finish our pictures, knowing Mom would love it.
____77____ We did not understand why, but we knew all about anger, and we were in big trouble. Off we ran to find a place to hide. In our yard it was not hard for two small children to find safety. Together, we hid behind a tree and did not move. Soon we heard the frightened voices of Mom and our neighbours calling out to us. We were afraid of being found. __78__ Those around us became more anxious, and we became more frightened. As we stayed together in the dark, we heard another voice, one we recognized with great fear: our daddy. __79__ In it we heard something we had never heard before: fear and despair (绝望). Then came his prayers (祈祷). We saw our daddy with tears running down his face, promising God that he would give his life to Him if He would safely return his girls.
Things were different after that. We had a new daddy. It was like the old one was buried that day in the forest. ____80____
A．The praise we expected did not come.
B．The sun set and it began to get dark.
C．Our daddy worked very hard to support the family.
D．Then came the day we found something new and fun to do.
E．Our whole family was changed with a piece of chalk.
F．But there was something different in it.
G．Our mom knew that he cared for us.
It takes time to really get to know someone, but first impressions often determine whether someone is willing to spend more time learning about you. In fact, people's first impressions are made within seven seconds of meeting someone new.____81____
Show respect. People want to feel respected before they show you the same respect.____82____ Be sure to treat everyone around you well, because it shows a lot about who you are.
Be active.____83____ Don't be afraid to show that you are interested in someone.Showing your enthusiasm by smiling or using friendly humor will make you seem easygoing.
____84____ Body language is as important as your words to first impressions. Make sure your posture is good, make strong eye contact and try to express your interest in others.
Try to avoid the bad days. If something unfortunate happens, you don't have to follow a scheduled meeting on the day.____85____ Let them know you don't want unfavorable things to affect them. It'll show your ability to communicate effectively.
A．Make others comfortable.
B．Instead, you can set another time.
C．Pay attention to your body language.
D．Show interest in the person you meet.
E．When you go out for dinner, be polite to waiters.
F．Be polite and show manners with “please and thank you”．
G．Here are some tips on how to make a good first impression.
When I was a little girl, every time my dad was repairing something, he would ask me to hold the hammer. And so we would have a time for a conversation.
I grew up and left home for college and since then, my dad had been calling me every Sunday morning. And when several years later I bought a house, my dad went to paint it by himself for three days in the summer heat.____86____But I was too busy in those days. I did not find any time for a conversation with him.
Four years ago, my dad was visiting me. He spent hours putting together a swing set (秋千) for my daughter. He asked to bring him a cup of tea and have a talk with him. ____87____I didn’t have time for any long conversations that day.
One Sunday morning we had a telephone talk as usual. I was in a hurry, so our conversation was short. ___88___My dad was sent into hospital. Immediately I bought a ticket for a flight and on my way I was thinking about all missed occasions (时刻) to have a talk with him. By the time I arrived, my dad had passed away. ___89___I realized how little I knew about my dad, his deepest thoughts and his dreams.
After his death I learned much more about him, and even more about myself. All he ever asked me was my time. ____90____
A．A few hours later that day came a call.
B．But I had to prepare for a trip that weekend.
C．I never saw my dad drinking or taking a night out.
D．And now his time has all my attention every single day.
E．All he asked was to hold his paint brush and talk to him.
F．Now it was he who did not have time for a conversation with me.
G．I noticed that my dad had forgotten some things that we discussed lately.
As we know, it only takes about 3 minutes for the average house to catch fire and become fully lit. When it comes to a fire, 3 minutes is even scarier. ____91____ Here are some of the signs of electrical fire you can recognize, potentially saving yourself and your home.
____92____ When you notice a burning smell and you don’t know where it’s coming from, this could be one of the signs of electrical fire. Taking a quick survey of the home, if you do know where the origin of the smell is, shut off electricity to this part of the home.
A burnt, discolored switch is a sign of danger. If a switch appears discolored, unfortunately this could mean there’s an electrical fire about to occur. Any discoloration or burning shows an electrical spark has already happened. It is best to call someone immediately to have them look at it. There are some ways to deal with the trouble.____93____
Old wires have been damaged.____94____ That’s because old wires can be damaged as animals chew on them, from the wear and tear of the insulation around the wires, and through worn connections. This is an electrical fire risk that should be replaced or repaired by a professional.
Lights are going down for no reason. Do you ever notice your lights flickering without any reason ____95____ If the lights are dimming too frequently, these could be signs of electrical fire happening very soon.
A．A burning smell comes out of nowhere.
B．You’d better keep calm, just doing nothing.
C．Actually, they should be checked every 4 years.
D．About 20% of the house fire comes from electricity.
E．Shut off electric equipment when electricity is cut off.
F．You can replace it before another more serious one occurs.
G．This shows that something is causing your lights to become dark.
Safe and Easy Workouts for Seniors
As you get older, it’s important to remain active and not to forget your health. There are plenty of all-time best exercises for weight loss, but not all are perfect for older individuals hoping to break a sweat. ___96___
You might believe that certain workouts, like pushups (俯卧撑), are only for the young. In fact, they can be changed to best suit someone’s desired difficulty level. ___97___ Keep your back straight and bend your elbows, bringing your chest toward the wall, and press back. Repeat as desired.
Overhead arm raises can benefit seniors with joint (关节) pain. Using a weighted object such as a bottle of water, position yourself shoulder-width apart. With your shoulders back and arms lifted to 90 degrees, breathe out as you lift the bottles over your head and breathe in as you lower your arms. ___98___
Endurance workouts increase your breathing and get your heart pumping. Dancing can improve the health of your heart and lungs and keep you healthy as you perform daily tasks. ___99___ The goal is to build up to at least 150 minutes of activity a week that makes you breathe hard.
___100___ Higher daily step counts have also been linked with lower all-cause mortality (死亡率). It can also keep you healthy as you observe nature in your own backyard. Schedule a daily walk into your everyday routine. This simple activity can keep your heart healthy, keep you energetic and improve your mood.
A．Taking a walk outside can change your life.
B．Drink enough water each time you work out.
C．Start close to the wall, hands touching the wall.
D．Put on your favorite song(s) and move to the beat.
E．If they seem too light, find a slightly heavier object.
F．Regular exercise is a must to everyone, seniors included.
G．So here are some perfect workouts for seniors aged 50 and up.
参考答案：
1．G
2．C
3．F
4．A
5．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了夏令时对人身心的不良影响。这些不良影响包括心脏病增多、让人易感疲惫、降低青少年的睡眠质量以及严重的头疼可能发作等。
1．空前“We lose an hour of sleep as we tun our clocks an hour ahead on Sunday morning. An hour may not seem like a lot, but it can have significant effects on the body.(星期天早上我们把时钟拨快一小时，就少睡了一个小时。一个小时似乎不是很多，但它会对身体产生重大影响。)”提到提前一个小时起床对人的身体有着很大的影响，空格处应说这些影响与什么有关，G项“Indeed, studies have noted all kinds of effects are associated with DST.(事实上，研究已经注意到各种影响都与夏令时有关。)”中的“effects”和空前的“effects”相一致，说明了这些影响与夏令时有关，因此G选项承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
2．空前说“A study found, compared to other Mondays during the year, a 25 percent jump in the number of heart attacks occurs on Monday after DST starts. The total number of heart attacks didn’t change for the whole week, though.(一项研究发现，与一年中的其他周一相比，夏令时开始后的周一心脏病发作的数量增加了25%。然而，心脏病发作的总数在整个星期内没有变化。)”，空格处应解释为什么会这样，C选项“The pressure just shifted to earlier in the week.(压力只是转移到了一周的早些时候)”中的“早些时候”指的就是空前所说的“周一”，解释了为什么周一心脏病发作的数量增加了25%而总数在整个星期内没有变化，因此C选项承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
3．空后说“It suggests that sleep deprived employees are spending more time on the Internet for relaxation while pretending to do work.(这表明，睡眠不足的员工在假装工作时花更多时间上网放松。)”，因此空格处应说到某种现象，而且是与某网站有关的现象，F选项“Google searches for entertainment rise sharply on Monday after the spring time changes.(春季时间调整后，周一谷歌上娱乐类的搜索量大幅上升。)”说明了与谷歌网站相关的一种现象，其中的“Google searches for entertainment”和空后的“spending more time on the Internet for relaxation”相对应，因此F选项引起下文，符合语境，故选F。
4．空处为本段的小标题。由空格下方的“High school students may be particularly vulnerable to DST-induced sleep loss, since their internal clocks make it difficult for them to shift their sleep patterns an hour earlier. A study found that teens lost significant sleep after the spring time changes, and showed increased sleepiness, delayed reaction time, and more mind wandering on subsequent days.(高中生可能特别容易受到DST导致的睡眠不足的影响，因为他们的生物钟很难让他们提前一个小时改变睡眠模式。一项研究发现，在春季时间改变后，青少年的睡眠明显减少，在接下来的日子里表现出更多的嗜睡、反应迟缓和更多的走神。)”可知，本部分主要介绍了夏令时到来后中学生更容易犯困，反应变慢以及注意力不集中，A选项“Teens are especially exhausted.(青少年尤其疲惫。)”概括了本段内容，可作为小标题，故选A。
5．根据本部分标题“Terrible headaches may strike.(可能会出现严重的头痛。)”可知，本部分主要介绍的是时令变化会引起头疼，空格处应说到关于头疼的内容，E项“For people getting terrible headaches, attacks often occur around seasonal changes.(对于患有严重头痛的人来说，发作通常发生在季节变化前后。)”指出患有严重头疼的人在季节变化时头疼通常会发作，其中的“headaches”和标题的“headaches”相一致，因此E选项符合语境，故选E。
6．A
7．D
8．E
9．B
10．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个能帮助读者轻松坚持锻炼的好主意。
6．根据后文“You don’t have to be a marathoner to get meaningful health benefits from exercise. Experts say even daily activities, which include mopping the floor, organizing a room or carrying groceries up the stairs can reduce the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers.(你不必成为一名马拉松运动员才能从锻炼中获得有意义的健康益处。专家说，即使是日常活动，包括拖地、整理房间或把杂货搬上楼梯，也可以降低患糖尿病、心脏病甚至某些癌症等疾病的风险)”可知，本节主要是讲锻炼身体不需要每天坚持跑马拉松。日常家务，甚至经常从椅子上站起来走走都能达到锻炼的目的。故A选项“从小处入手，每个活动都重要”符合语境，故选A。
7．根据上文“You don’t have to be a marathoner to get meaningful health benefits from exercise.(你不必成为一名马拉松运动员才能从锻炼中获得有意义的健康益处)”以及“So remind yourself that it’s not a choice between hours-long workout or nothing at all. Instead, think of starting an exercise routine like standing up from your chair and sitting back down repeatedly.(所以提醒自己，这不是在长时间锻炼和什么都不做之间的选择。相反，可以考虑开始锻炼，比如从椅子上站起来，然后反复坐下来)”可知，本段主要说的是小活动也可以锻炼身体，本句为本段最后一句，进行总结。故D选项“总之，每一个活动都有利于清除血液中的脂肪和能量”符合语境，故选D。
8．根据上文“There are so many positives that happen when you move. It improves all the tasks that demand focus and creativity. It helps you generate energy. It boosts mood.(当你行动的时候，会有很多积极的事情发生。它可以改善所有需要专注力和创造力的任务。它能帮助你产生能量。它能提高心情)”以及后文“When you feel better, you will bring more enthusiasm and energy to your work and the people working around you.(当你感觉更好的时候，你会给你的工作和你周围的人带来更多的热情和能量)”可知，上文提到锻炼不但能提气还能提神，空后又提到这种精神气还能感染你周围的人，故本句承上启下，说明精力充沛的好处。故E选项“记住，你精力充沛时会感到更幸福”符合语境，故选E。
9．根据上文“Forget long- term benefits like weight loss or better overall health.(忘记长期的好处，如减肥或更好的整体健康)”可知，上文提到忘记长期的好处，本句说明原因：它们需要很长时间才能见效。故B选项“它们需要很长时间才能见效”符合语境，故选B。
10．根据上文“If weightlifting in a crowded gym gives you anxiety, try to get a set of weights for home or follow workout videos on YouTube or ride a bike in the park.(如果在拥挤的健身房举重让你感到焦虑，那就试着在家里买一套举重器材，或者关注YouTube上的锻炼视频，或者在公园里骑自行车)”可知，上文说明了要不断尝试各种活动，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明原因：不停地尝试直到找到能让自己满意的活动。故F选项“不停地尝试直到找到能让自己满意的活动”符合语境，故选F。
11．E
12．C
13．F
14．G
15．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了音乐电子贺卡的相关信息。
11．根据前文“A trend occurring in the 2000s was to send cards through email that featured animation on the card and also had music.( 21世纪初的一个趋势是通过电子邮件发送卡片，卡片上有动画，也有音乐。)”以及下文“Early musical ecards tended to feature songs that usually weren’t that recognizable.(早期的音乐电子贺卡往往以那些通常不太容易辨认的歌曲为特色。)”可知，空处应该讲的是音乐电子贺卡的相关内容，选项E中的“Such music”对应前文的music，故选项E“Such music included things like traditional birthday songs.(这种音乐包括传统的生日歌。)”符合语意。故选E项。
12．根据前文“Early musical ecards tended to feature songs that usually weren’t that recognizable. (早期的音乐电子贺卡往往以那些通常不太容易辨认的歌曲为特色。)”以及后文“People can find sites that offer cards featuring popular modern songs or they may pick from styles like county and western, rhythm and blues, rock, and many others. (人们可以找到提供流行现代歌曲卡片的网站，或者他们可以从乡村音乐、西部音乐、节奏布鲁斯音乐、摇滚音乐和许多其他音乐中挑选。)”可知，与早期的电子贺卡不一样的是人们现在可以在网站找到很多类型的音乐来作为电子贺卡的音乐，现在的电子贺卡可选择的音乐多种多样，因此可知，选项需要和前文形成对比，又引出下文内容，故选项C“Today’s choices of accompanying music are varied.(如今的伴奏音乐选择多种多样。)”与前文形成对比，引出下文的内容。故选C项。
13．根据前文“There are some very special musical ecards that feature different kinds of music that isn’t particularly well-known.(有一些非常特别的音乐电子贺卡，以不同种类的音乐为特色，这些音乐并不特别出名。)”可知，此处讲的是一些很有特色的电子音乐贺卡，故选项F“For example, a musical ecard could have samples of Native American music.(例如，音乐电子贺卡可以包含美国本土音乐的样本。)”是对前文内容的补充说明，举例说明有特色的音乐电子贺卡有哪种类型的。故选F项。
14．根据前文“Some musical ecards do cost a small amount of money to send.(有些音乐电子贺卡确实要花一点钱才能寄出。)”以及后文“For instance, a few companies offer orchestral music from famous orchestras and donate money of card sales to charities benefiting local music programs for kids. Other sites simply profit from selling ecards, and there are many sites that offer free musical ecards.(例如，一些公司提供著名管弦乐队的管弦乐，并向慈善机构捐赠销售卡的钱，使当地儿童音乐项目受益。其他网站只是从销售电子贺卡中获利，而且有许多网站提供免费的音乐电子贺卡。)”可知，寄送音乐电子贺卡需要花费一些费用，而且费用不一，有些公司会把费用捐给慈善机构，而有些则是自己受益。故选项G“Depending upon the company creating the card, the money might be donated.(根据制作卡片的公司，钱可能会被捐赠。)”引出下文举例的内容，即一些公司会将获得的钱捐给慈善机构。故选G项。
15．根据后文“Since the early 2000s, ecards have occasionally been used to collect personal information or spread viruses. People receiving an ecard should type in the company website instead of clicking on links, which might take the user to a fake website instead. Besides, make certain not to give out personal information like address or phone number when receiving a card.(自21世纪初以来，ecards偶尔会被用来收集个人信息或传播病毒。收到ecard的人应该输入公司网站，而不是点击链接，这可能会把用户带到一个假网站。此外，收到卡片时，确保不要泄露地址或电话号码等个人信息。)”可知，本段主要讲使用电子贺卡网址需要注意几件事情，以确保不被骗或个人信息等不被泄露。故选B项“some cautions”是对下文的内容的总结，因此B项“There are some cautions regarding using ecard sites.(使用ecard网站时有一些注意事项。)”与本段内容吻合，总领该段。故选B项。
16．F
17．D
18．B
19．C
20．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述了养成好的学习习惯的方法建议。
16．根据段落标题“Test yourself.(测试自己)”可知，本段讲述了通过测试养成好习惯，上文“Test yourself on difficult materials during each study session.(在每次学习过程中对困难材料都要自我测试)”说明要对困难的材料进行测试，下文“Use these to test your knowledge.(用这些测试你的知识)”可推断，空格处讲述测试方式，承上启下，因此推断F项“用单词、日期和其他事实制作抽认卡。”符合语境，讲述了具体的测试方式。引出下文，用这些测试你的知识。故选F。
17．根据段落标题“Start with the hardest subjects.(从最难的课程开始)”可知，本段建议从最难的课程开始，本句说明原因，D项中的“The most difficult subjects”与标题相符，因此推断D“最难的科目需要最多的脑力。”符合语境，故选D。
18．空格处是段落标题，根据下文“Study groups can be a great way to take advantage of your studying experience. However, keep in mind that you need to use study groups effectively in order to have the best effect. (学习小组是利用你学习经验的好方法。然而，请记住，你需要有效地使用学习小组，以获得最佳效果)”可知，本段建议有效地使用学习小组，B项为最佳标题。故选B。
19．根据段落标题“Seek out help bravely.(勇敢地寻求帮助)”可知，本段建议勇敢寻求帮助，C项中“asking for help”与标题相符，C项“如果你需要帮助，寻求帮助并不可耻。”符合语境。故选C。
20．根据段落标题“Take breaks and give yourself rewards.(休息一下，给自己一些奖励。)”可知，本段建议给自己一些奖励，空格上文“Provide rewards at the end of study to motivate you.(在学习结束时提供奖励来激励自己)”可知，G项“treat yourself by ordering takeout”与本段相符，因此推断G项“例如，学习三天后叫外卖犒劳自己。”符合语境，是对上文学习结束后奖励自己的举例说明。故选G。
21．D
22．A
23．B
24．F
25．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了消费者可以通过选取不同的礼物包装纸来保护环境。
21．根据上文“Consumers who want to help the environment can do so most effectively by reducing consumption. Wrapping paper alternatives can reduce the need for various resources to be consumed.(想要帮助环境的消费者可以通过减少消费来最有效地做到这一点。包装纸的替代品可以减少消耗各种资源的需求)”可知，本句承接上文继续说明包装纸替代品的好处，D选项中They指前一句的Wrapping paper alternatives。故D选项“它们也可以提供创意和独特的礼物”符合语境，故选D。
22．根据上文“Clear cellophane (玻璃纸) can also be used over the comics newspaper.(透明的玻璃纸也可以用在漫画报纸上)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文评价使用玻璃纸的做法，且A选项中This指前一句使用玻璃纸的做法。故A选项“这会让你看起来光滑、有光泽”符合语境，故选A。
23．根据后文“With their permission, you can use their artwork as a wrapping paper alternative.(在他们的允许下，你可以用他们的作品作为包装纸的替代品)”可知，本句是在说明在谁的允许下，与本段后一句内容存在因果关系，指的是孩子们喜欢自己的作品被展示出来。故B选项“孩子们经常喜欢看他们的艺术作品被展示”符合语境，故选B。
24．根据上文“Any wrapping paper alternative can be made unique by adding decorations that are readily available.(任何包装纸的替代品都可以通过添加现成的装饰而变得独特)”可知，本句与本段前一句内容存在解释关系，说明如何让包装更有特色：从杂志上剪下来的图形、照片、文字都可以使礼物包装更具特色。故F选项“从杂志上剪下的形状、照片或文字可以使礼物个性化”符合语境，故选F。
25．根据后文“For people with a lack of time or creativity, there are also commercial and available alternatives to gift wrap such as wrapping paper with recycled content or environment-friendly wrapping paper. A thoughtful consumer can wrap gifts in a variety of attractive ways without harming the environment.(对于缺乏时间或创意的人来说，也有其他商业或可选的礼品包装纸，例如含有可回收物品的包装纸或环保包装纸。体贴的消费者可以用各种吸引人的方式包装礼物，而不损害环境)”可知，本段主要讲独一无二的包装纸替代方法还有很多，后一句具体举例。故G选项“有许多其他的想法来创造一种独特的包装纸替代品”符合语境，故选G。
26．A
27．C
28．G
29．E
30．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章就父母如何培养孩子的幽默感给出了四点建议。
26．根据前文“So, what should parents do to develop their kids’ sense of humor (那么，父母应该做些什么来培养孩子的幽默感呢？)”，可知A选项（这些提示会有所帮助）可以承接上文，并且引出下文的四个小标题的提示。故选A。
27．根据上文“That’s because being able to understand the funny parts of jokes actually requires children to make connections. (那是因为能够理解笑话中有趣的部分实际上需要孩子们建立联系)”，可知下文应该解释如何让孩子建立联系，C选项（父母可以帮助孩子们弄清楚这些）中的those指代的就是上文提到的如何让孩子建立联系，符合题意。故选C。
28．根据小标题“Help them see the funny in a difficult situation. (帮助他们在困难的情况下看到有趣的东西)”和下文“But it’s a useful skill.( 但这是一项有用的技能)”可知空格处是和小标题呼应，应该陈述在困难的情况下看到有趣的东西。G选项（当困难时刻发生时，找到笑的理由可能很难）就是下文提到的这种技能，同时与标题呼应。故选G。
29．根据上文“Watching social media videos may feel like an easy way to share a funny moment, but it isn’t the best way for children. (观看社交媒体视频可能是分享有趣时刻的一种简单方式，但这并不是儿童的最佳方式)”，可知空格处应该提出另外的分享有趣的时刻的方式，结合下文“It helps children become creators in humor, not simply receivers of it.(它帮助孩子们成为幽默的创造者，而不仅仅是幽默的接受者)”中的it可以指代E选项（家人应该一起做些有趣的事。）符合题意。故选E。
30．根据下文“If kids cross a line when trying out a joke, remind them that a joke isn’t funny if it causes pain to others. (如果孩子们在讲笑话时越界了，提醒他们，如果一个笑话给别人带来痛苦，那它就不好笑)”，可知D选项（告诉他们分界线在哪里。）中的lines 和下文的a line相呼应，空格处的小标题能够总结整段意思，D选项符合题意。故选D。
31．A
32．E
33．D
34．F
35．G
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章开篇提出很多人认为艺术创作的工作很简单，但作者认为这些外行人士不懂艺术创作的艰难之处，并从艺术创作的灵感、资源、时间等方面论述艺术创作工作的不易，最后总结出艺术创作本身就是一件艺术，需要耐心、时间、空间。
31．上文“I’m a student at the College of Visual and Performing Arts where we create all kinds of art every day.(我是一名视觉与表演艺术学院的学生，每天都在创作各种各样的艺术作品)”，下文“But I don’t think those people truly know the difficulties and struggles in the process of making art.(但是我认为那些人并不是真正了解艺术创作过程中的艰辛。)”，说明中间设空处需要填一个意思与其相反相对的表达。A项“Outsiders think our jobs easy.(外人认为我们的工作很容易。)”恰好与之对应，下文的those people指代A项中的Outsiders， 下文的difficult也与A项中的easy对应。故选A项。
32．上文“First of all, we need to be inspired. You may think that’s easy. In fact, anything can serve as a concept of a work of art.(首先，我们需要灵感。你可能认为这很容易。事实上，任何东西都可以作为艺术作品的概念。)”提到了艺术创作需要灵感，而任何东西都可以作为艺术作品的概念，这是容易的部分。而下文“Sometimes we will need people, volunteers, bodies to do so and finding willing people to work is hard.(有时我们需要人、志愿者、人模来做这些，而找到愿意做这些工作的人很难。)”提到很难找到愿意做这些工作的人，属于艺术创作工作中难的部分。因此中间需要有过度，E项“The hard part comes when we put our ideas into reality.(我们要把想法变为实际时，困难就来了。)”恰好能把上下文衔接起来。故选E项。
33．本题设空处位于段首，根据下文“We need a space to be able to be creative and that can be tricky to acquire. Sometimes we need art supplies or certain equipment and costumes and that can cost money. Even if we do acquire what we need, visions change and mistakes happen so we might not end up using the resources.(我们需要一个能够发挥创造力的空间，而这很难获得。有时我们需要一些艺术用品或某些设备和服装，这需要花钱。即使我们获得了我们需要的东西，我们的想法会发生变化，错误也会随之出现，所以我们可能最终不会使用这些资源。)”可知，整段内容都在讲艺术创作需要用到的资源，故段首句需要含括整段内容。结合选项可知，D项“Resources are also a huge factor in making art.(资源也是艺术创作的一个重要因素。)”一方面能概括整段内容，另一方面also与第二段的first of all对应。故选D项。
34．上文“The process can take weeks, months, and even years to be fully realized. Once completed, we need to share it and find an audience and provide an environment to display our work.(这个过程可能需要几周、几个月、甚至几年的时间才能完全实现。一旦完成，我们需要分享它，找个观众，并提供一个环境来展示我们的作品。)”提到了作品完成后会做的事情；下文“What if nobody likes what we created What if our vision isn’t what we thought though completed (如果没有人喜欢我们创造的东西怎么办？如果我们的想法并不如我们所想的那样完成了呢？)”是对完成作品后可能出现问题的假设，且都是一些消极的想法，F项“And the negative thoughts love to overpower our minds.(我们的大脑里总是充斥着各种消极的想法。)”恰好与下文的消极设问对应。故选F项。
35．上文“Creating art is an art in itself. It is really not as easy as many people think.(艺术创作本身就是一种艺术。这真的不像许多人想的那么容易。)”总结性地提到了艺术创作并不是那么容易的；下文“It’s how we express ourselves and how we communicate with the rest of the world.(它是我们表达自我的方式，也是我们与世界交流的方式。)”总结了艺术创作对从事艺术的人的意义，故中间同样需要一句总结性的话语，表明艺术创作的不易。G项“It takes time, patience and space when things don’t go as expected.(当事情不像预期那样发展时，需要时间、耐心和空间。)”恰好总结了前面几段的内容，符合文意。故选G项。
36．D
37．E
38．A
39．B
40．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了地震后应该注意的危险以及应采取的自救方式。
36．下文“By assessing the safety of your location and following the directions of local authorities, your chances of surviving the aftermath of an earthquake will be much higher.(通过评估您所在位置的安全性并遵循地方当局的指示，您在地震后幸存的几率将大大提高)”说明如果提前做准备，那么地震后幸存的几率会更高，D项“你准备得越充分，就越安全。”引出下文，符合题意。故选D。
37．上文“Check yourself for injuries.(检查自己是否受伤)”说明需要检查自己的身体状况，E项“在你做任何事情之前，确保你没有受到严重伤害。”进一步说明要先检查自己身体是否受伤，然后才能采取行动，符合题意。故选E。
38．下文“Use a cellphone to call for help if you have one. If you can’t use a phone, try knocking loudly on something nearby until rescuers find you.(如果你有手机，请用手机打电话求救。如果你不能使用电话，试着大声敲打附近的东西，直到救援人员找到你)”说明要采取方式发出求救信号，A项“如果你被困，发出求救信号。”引出下文，符合题意。故选A。
39．上文“Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which follow the main shock of an earthquake.(余震是继主震之后发生的较小地震)”说明地震之后还可能发生余震，B项中They指代上文中的余震，B项“它们可能会造成重大损害。”说明余震的危害性，承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
40．上文“The structure of the building you’re in may have been weakened by the main earthquake.(你所在的大楼的结构可能已经被主震削弱了)”说明地震后大楼变得不安全，G项“因此，你应该尽可能快地离开以防有任何余震发生。”说明应该采取的正确方式，符合题意。故选G。
41．E
42．C
43．D
44．G
45．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了增强批判性思维的几个策略。
41．上文“We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human know ledge is pretty available at the click of a button.(我们很幸运地生活在一个只需点击一个按钮就可以获得人类知识总量的时代)”说明我们生活在一个信息量大而且信息获取非常容易的社会，以及下文“So here are a few strategies to sharped your critical thinking.(因此，这里有一些策略可以提高你的批判性思维)”说明要采取策略提高批判性思维，E项“但并不是所有东西都和表面看起来一样”与上文构成转折关系，承接下文，符合题意。故选E。
42．上文“Beware of confirmation prejudice.(谨防确认偏见)”说明要防止偏见，以及下文“In repeated experiments, psychologists have shown we’re much more likely to accept something as evidence if it confirms what we already think we know.(在重复的实验中，心理学家表明，如果某件事证实了我们已经知道的东西，我们就更有可能接受它作为证据)”说明对于已经知道的东西，我们就更可能接受它是对的，C项“我们都喜欢感觉自己是对的”引出下文，符合题意。故选C。
43．上文“Acknowledge small difference. In life, most situations are different and complicated. Acknowledge that can enrich the way that we view the world. (承认微小差异。在生活中，大多数情况都是不同和复杂的。承认这些可以丰富我们看待世界的方式)”说明要承认差异，D项中differences是关键词，D项“因此，请注意许多情况下的差异”承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
44．下文“Really try to understand where the other person is coming from.(真正试着去理解其他人的想法)”说明要站在其他人的角度思考问题，G项中Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes表示“设身处地为他人着想”，G项“设身处地为他人着想可以带来更富有成效的结果”引出下文，符合题意。故选G。
45．下文“It’s more important than ever to know where your information is coming from.(知道你的信息来自哪里比以往任何时候都重要。)”说明知道信息的来源是很重要的，B项“核实你的信息来源”引出下文，符合题意。故选B。
46．F
47．B
48．A
49．G
50．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章讲述了一些不花钱或花费很少的钱可以进行的娱乐活动。
46．空处是文章标题，根据全文内容，结合第一段中“Find out what other things you can do when your financial situation is not so good.(看看当你的财务状况不太好的时候你还能做些什么)”可知，文章讲述了一些不花钱或花费很少的钱可以进行的娱乐活动，F项“在不掏空钱包的情况下闲逛”适合作为文章标题。故选F项。
47．根据空后“Just have a look at the fashionable things. Window shopping can be an enjoyable way to relax.(看看那些时髦的东西吧。橱窗购物是一种令人愉快的放松方式)”可知，本段是关于橱窗购物，B项“去橱窗购物”符合语境。故选B项。
48．根据空后“Most museums have free days and give students discounts, so check out their websites before heading over.(大多数博物馆都有免费日，并为学生提供折扣，所以在去之前查看一下他们的网站)”可知，本段是关于去博物馆，A项“参观博物馆”符合语境。故选A项。
49．根据本段主题句“Host a movie night.(举行电影之夜)”可知， 本段是讲述在家举行电影之夜，空前“Invite some friends over.(邀请一些朋友来)”提到邀请一些朋友来家里，G项“爆点爆米花，然后看电影一直到入睡”符合语境。故选G项。
50．根据空后“Have all of your friends collect their old stuff, choose a proper place, and make some money selling the things.(让你所有的朋友收集他们的旧东西，选择一个合适的地方，并出售这些东西赚一些钱)”可知，本段是讲述收集旧物卖钱，C项“举办旧货大甩卖”符合语境，故选C项。
51．G
52．E
53．C
54．B
55．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些坚持业余爱好的方法。
51．空前“A hobby is a great way to stay busy during downtime.(业余爱好是让你在空闲时间保持忙碌的好方法。)”空处承接上文，引出下文“Here are some tips which may help you stick with your hobbies.(这里有一些建议可以帮着你坚持你的爱好。)”，可知本文要介绍的是把业余爱好坚持下去的方法，G项“However, many struggle to stick with hobbies once they start them.(然而，很多人一旦开始了爱好就很难坚持下去。)”中的“However”与空前构成转折关系，“stick with hobbies”与下文的“stick with your hobbies”相吻合。符合上下文语境。故选G项。
52．空前“Instead, choose an equally bookish friend.(相反，选择一个同样喜欢书的朋友。)”空处承接上文，E项“The two of you could try joining a local book club together.(你们两个可以试着一起加入当地的读书俱乐部。)”承接上文说明选择同样喜欢读书朋友的好处。符合上下文语境。故选E项。
53．空前“Many people find it’s easier to stick to a hobby if there’s community support.(许多人发现，如果有社区的支持，坚持一个爱好很容易。)”空处承接上文，引出下文“If you like singing, for example, join a local choir. (如果你喜欢唱歌，比如说，你可以加入当地的一个合唱团。)”，C项“Try joining a class or club related to your hobby.(试着加入一个和你的爱好相关的课程或俱乐部。)”中的关键词“a class or club”与下文的“a local choir”相吻合。符合上下文语境。故选C项。
54．空处位于段首，是本段的主旨句。空后“If your hobby is something you’ve never done before, you’ re unlikely to be good at it right away. Have some patience as it takes time to build up a skill.(如果你的爱好是你从未做过的事情，你不太可能马上就擅长。培养一项技能需要时间，所以要有耐心。)”可知空后主要讲的是在培养爱好方面要有足够的耐心。B项 “Have some patience.(要有耐心。)”符合上下文语境。故选B项。
55．空前“Don’t force yourself to continue a hobby you hate. You will never know whether you’ll take to something if you don’t try it. It’s okay if you give a try on a hobby and decide it’ s not for you. (不要强迫自己继续一个你不喜欢的爱好。如果你不去尝试，你永远不知道你是否会喜欢。如果你尝试了一种爱好觉得它不适合你也没有关系。)”空处承接上文，引出下文“If it’s doing the opposite, try something else.(如果相反，那就试试别的。)”，D项“A hobby is meant to help you relax and reduce your stress.(爱好是用来帮你放松和减轻压力的。)”中的“help you relax and reduce your stress”与下文的“the opposite”意义相反，而且下文中的“it”指代D项中的“A hobby”。符合上下文语境。故选D项。
56．E
57．D
58．B
59．G
60．F
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了应对自然灾害，你可以为自己和家人准备一个应急包，并介绍了应急包中应该备有什么物品。
56．根据上文“The thought of a natural disaster can be frightening, but you can prepare yourself and your family with an emergency kit.(想到自然灾害可能会令人恐惧，但你可以为自己和家人准备一个应急包。)”可知，你可以准备一个应急包；而空前“Though you may not know what kind of disaster will strike or when,(虽然你可能不知道什么样的灾难会在什么时候发生，)”的逗号暗示，所选选项的首字母不需要大写；并且空处再次说明做好准备的必要性。选项E“you’ll be ready for an emergency if you take the time to get well prepared(如果你花时间做好充分准备，你就能应对紧急情况)”首字母没有大写，且内容上承上启下。故选E。
57．根据上文“Besides, Store 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water per person (and per pet) per day.(此外，每人(每只宠物)每天需储存1加仑(3.8升)的水。)”下文“so be sure to include plenty of purified(净化的) water in bottles.(所以一定要在瓶子里放足够的纯净水。)”可知，一定要准备足够的水，并保证水的安全性。选项D“Tap water may be unsafe to drink in the event of a disaster(如果发生灾难，自来水可能不安全，不能饮用)”符合上下文内容。故选D。
58．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Pack emergency blankets. sleeping bags, and a tent or two in case you can’t stay in your home. A multipurpose tool like a knife and a whistle would also be handy to have in your kit.(装上紧急毯子，睡袋和一两个帐篷，以防你不能呆在家里。像刀和哨子这样的多功能工具放在你的工具箱里也很方便。)”可知，本段讲的是带上安全用品。选项B“Add shelter and safety supplies(带上遮蔽物以及安全用品)”与本段大意一致。故选B。
59．根据段首句“Pack electronics and batteries. (封装电子产品和电池。)”可知，本段和电子产品相关；以及空前“In the event of a big disaster, be sure to have several flashlights, an AM/FM radio, and extra batteries,(在发生大灾难的时候，一定要有几个手电筒，一个AM/FM收音机，和额外的电池，)”中的逗号可知，空处单词首字母无需大写。选项G“because your landline, cell phone will probably not work during a natural disaster(因为你的座机、手机在自然灾害中可能无法工作。)”解释了带电池、手电筒和收音机的原因。故选G。
60．根据段首句“Include medicine and a first aid kit.(包括药品和急救箱。)”可知，本段与急救相关；空前“Prescription and over-the-counter medicines should be included in your kit.(你的药箱中应该包括处方药和非处方药。)”建议读者备上药；而空后“Pack extra glasses and any other medical supplies that may be needed, like hearing aids with extra batteries.(带上额外的眼镜和其他可能需要的医疗用品，比如带额外电池的助听器。)”也建议带上一些应急用品。选项F“Add a basic first aid kit containing instant ice packs, bandages, scissors and so on(准备一个基本的急救箱，里面有速冻冰袋、绷带、剪刀等)”也和急救相关，与上下文意一致。故选F。
61．D
62．F
63．G
64．E
65．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何为解决气候变化问题尽自己的绵薄之力。
61．根据上文“Climate change is one of the biggest issues we face on the planet. It may be pretty tough to convince other people and make a difference. (气候变化是我们在这个星球上面临的最大问题之一。说服别人并做出改变可能是相当困难的)”和下文“There’re many others making the same efforts. Also, there are so many things you can do to help raise awareness and work with others. (还有很多人也在做同样的努力。此外，你可以做很多事情来帮助提高意识并与他人合作)”可知，现在我们正面临着气候变化危机，并且要说服别人改变很难，但是还有很多人在努力解决这个问题。由此推知，你并非唯一一个关注该事业的人。D项“But you aren’t alone in supporting the cause (但你不是唯一一个支持这一事业的人)”符合题意，承上启下。故选D。
62．根据上文“Learn as much as you can about climate change. (尽可能多地了解气候变化)”和下文“you have to know the research. (你必须了解研究)”可知，上文建议多了解气候变化，下文指出必须了解研究。由此推知，如果我们想要影响其他人，让他们知道气候变化的严重性，就必须了解气候变化。F项“If you want to influence other people about how serious climate change is (如果你想让其他人知道气候变化有多严重)”符合题意。故选F。
63．根据上文“A lot of organizations plan marches or protests to show how many people in your area think climate change is a major issue. (许多组织计划游行或抗议，以表明你所在地区有多少人认为气候变化是一个重大问题)”和下文“Communicate with others you’re protesting with to connect with like-minded people and learn more about the next steps you can take. (与你正在抗议的人交流，与志同道合的人联系，了解更多你可以采取的下一步行动)”可知，上文提出有人开七选五
Going on holiday doesn’t have to be bad for the environment, and there are still plenty of ways you can have a much-deserved break without harming the environment.
Forget planes. While most forms of transport produce carbon dioxide, planes have a massive carbon footprint because of the huge number of miles they travel. ____1____ Many of us ignore the endless beautiful scenery around us. There’s the unparalleled beauty of the Mississippi River. Alternatively, you can drive your car to the Grand Canyon to see its splendor.
Pack with care.____2____ All of their bottles, from shampoo and conditioner to body wash and moisturizer, are now made from recycled plastic that can be repurposed again and again so no new plastic is produced.And their iconic soap bars now also come in plastic-free packaging.
____3____Hotels can be huge producers of greenhouse gases. Think about the water that’s wasted and all the buffet food that goes uneaten. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. Camping and a home stay — where you live with a family in their own home — are two of the best options. But if you insist on staying in the hotel, pick one made from sustainable materials.____4____
Buy gifts responsibly.Bringing back gifts for friends and loved ones is part of the fun of a holiday. ____5____ Avoid anything plastic, or if it is plastic, make sure it is 100% recyclable, and make sure your friends will love whatever you give them so it isn’t just thrown in the bin headed for landfill.
A．Think about green accommodation.
B．Consider living in an eco-friendly hotel.
C．But make sure you choose items carefully.
D．Take brand-name beauty and bath products with you.
E．It’s also acceptable to live in a hotel using new energy.
F．So why not skip flying in favor of a holiday closer to home
G．So why do planes consume so much fuel compared with other transport
“Most people don’t know anything about soil,” says Dominique Arrouays, a soil scientist in France. “In the city, they never see the soil, unless there’s construction. It’s all pavement. They don’t realize that everything depends on soils.”
Soils grow the food that provides an estimated 98.8 percent of our daily calories, according to a paper in Environment International, and house more than 25 percent of the world’s biodiversity. ____6____
Healthy soil is marked by its porous (多孔) structure, produced by root growth as well as the activities of earthworms and insects. ____7____ Healthy soils not only make farms more climate-resilient (气候适应力), but they can also help keep costs for farmers and taxpayers down.
According to a United Nations report, a third of the planet’s soil is highly degraded due to acidification, erosion (腐蚀), and other factors. Soils cannot be regenerated quickly. ____8____ And yet many people dismiss it as nothing more than dirt.
____9____ Erosion occurs when soil is displaced by wind or water—washed off farms and stored in ditches and streams, or blown across the landscape as dust. Healthy soil resists erosion well, especially if it is protected by plants above ground and roots below-ground. ____10____ The results can be disastrous. Even small changes year after year can gradually cause big problems.
Soil is the skin of the earth. We need to protect it. It’s in everybody’s interest to support farmers in rebuilding soil health and preventing erosion.
A．But soils are in great trouble at present.
B．Soil erosion is a particularly serious problem worldwide.
C．This structure allows rainfall to sink in healthy soil deeply.
D．Soils also store massive amounts of both fresh water and carbon.
E．It may take up to 1,000 years to produce a couple centimeters of soil.
F．But when soil is left bare, wind and water can more easily displace it.
G．Soil is a living community to create a rich environment for food production.
Work, family and world events can be so stressful that it feels like optimism and joy are far out of reach. Anyone can get stuck in a bad mood — but you don’t have to stay there! ____11____
Once you’re in a mood you need to shake, start by going to your happy place. ____12____ If not, keep a photo on your phone or computer of a beautiful, favorite place and take a moment to imagine yourself there. What’s the weather like What does the air smell like What are you doing while you’re there How does being there make you feel You’ll instantly feel calmer, lost in the daydream or the memory of your happy place.
We can make our situations worse by keeping thinking about negative thoughts. ____13____ “Bad things always happen to me,” becomes “What lesson can I learn from this situation ” “I wasted the whole day,” becomes “I still have 5 more hours left to make today a great day!”
Whether it is going for a coffee at your favorite café, or catching a movie in the theatre, make sure that once a week you schedule some “me” time. ____14____ That may mean getting less done during the day, but you deserve to take a mental break, regularly. So give priority to the time you need to recharge.
____15____Whether it’s the rare bit of easy traffic on your way to work or the break in the weather, you won’t have time to complain about the negative things because you’re so busy being grateful.
A．You can also volunteer at your local shelter.
B．It helps focus on the present and clear your mind.
C．Thankfully, there are ways you can get back on track.
D．If you’re able, get into nature and breathe the fresh air.
E．Relieve your stress and refresh your mind, body and spirit.
F．When a negative thought flashes, replace it with a positive one.
G．When a negative attitude takes over, shake it off by practising gratitude.
For years, friendship in America has been in decline. ____16____ Friendship can be an important factor in well-being, while loneliness can be associated with depression and anxiety or heart disease and stroke. Julianne, a professor of psychology, said, “____17____”
While she admits there aren’t many studies that have specifically tackled the question of how many friends people should have, somewhere between three and six close friends may be the sweet spot. ____18____ Another study found middle-aged women who had three or more friends tended to have higher levels of satisfaction.
____19____ Loneliness is a sort of signal or alarm system. Everyone feels lonely from time to time, but this is a deeper question about whether you regularly feel left out or isolated. One recent survey suggested that roughly one in three Americans have experienced “serious loneliness”. It also helps to ask yourself if there are parts of your identity that feel restricted.
However, making friends in adulthood isn’t always easy. Research shows people struggle with it because they find it difficult to trust new people and because they are simply short of time. For those reasons, it is often easier to start by restarting old relationships. Take action and don’t assume that friendships just happen organically. ____20____ Dr. Hall’s research suggests that on average, very close friendships tend to take around 200 hours to develop. Quantity and quality go hand-in-hand. Your personality and the characteristics of your life are going to make a difference, so try to make some close friends.
A．Friendship is very important to people.
B．How can you tell if you need more friends
C．Loneliness is as harmful to health as smoking.
D．What do you need to make more friends
E．The trend has been accelerated during the pandemic.
F．The amount of time you spend with your friends matters, too.
G．One study showed people having six or more friends have better health.
Your first day of school can be a nervous time. However, there are lots of ways that you can prepare in advance to help your first day go as smoothly as possible.
Locate your classes on the school map. If you are going to a big school or college, it’s really useful to know where all your classes are. Print out a map and highlight where your classes are. ____21____
Check your school’s website for information about your classes. Some high schools and colleges have websites where students can log in and find messages and materials from their teachers. ____22____ You can see if there are any messages or special materials you will need to review.
____23____ On your first day of school, you will most likely be asked to participate in games. These are a great way to get to know other people in your class but can be a bit nerve wracking if you feel shy. Practice saying your name, 2 facts about yourself, and where you are from.
Contact your friends and see if you have any of the same classes. If you already know someone at your school, ask if they have any of the same classes or lunch periods. ____24____ Having someone you know will help you to feel more comfortable in a new environment.
Go to bed early the night before. This will give you less time to worry about the next day. Try to have a relaxing evening and go to bed at a reasonable time. ____25____ Otherwise, you may end up lying in bed feeling anxious.
A．Get up early in case of being late.
B．Log into your school’s website before the first day.
C．Don’t try to go to bed too much earlier than usual.
D．If they do, organize to meet up before class or lunch.
E．Prepare some answers to popular icebreaker questions.
F．If you are having trouble finding your classroom, ask staff for help.
G．This will stop you from completely losing your head on your first day.
Hiking for Beginners
Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors. Transported by your own two feet and carrying only what you need for the day on your back, you can discover the beauty of nature at whatever pace you’re comfortable with. ___26___
If you have friends who hike, ask them to take you on a long walk. Most people are happy to share their expert knowledge, let you borrow gear (装备) and introduce starters to their favorite trails. If you don’t know any hikers, many cities and towns have hiking clubs that regularly plan outings. ___27___ Online groups are also a great way to find hiking friends. Experiencing the outdoors by yourself can give you a sense of freedom and adventure that are hard to find elsewhere. ___28___ We recommend finding a companion to keep you company. That person will also be there to lend a hand if you happen to get hurt.
___29___ Guidebooks and websites are great resources because you can get all the information you need: trail difficulty, distance, directions, water sources, and trail features. If you have hiking friends, ask them for some locations. Contact a local hiking organization or call a ranger station (护林站) in the area where you want to hike.
Before you start your search for the perfect hike, it’s helpful to think through a few things, such as: how much time you have, especially time of year and weather.___30___ If it’s fall and the sun is setting earlier, plan accordingly so you’re not caught out after dark unexpectedly. Always check the weather forecast before heading out so you can dress and pack appropriately.
A．You can go for a hike alone or in groups.
B．But it can also be hair-raising and lonely at times.
C．You can find hiking classes, outings and events through them.
D．The most significant hiking benefit is for a person’s mental well-being.
E．There are several easy ways to find a hiking trail that will meet your needs.
F．Some trails won’t be accessible in early spring because they’re covered in snow.
G．And, with a little planning and preparation, it’s an activity almost anyone can do.
I’m sure we all know by now that exercise is great for you. ___31___ So, in this post, I am going to share my top four reasons for working out.
Firstly, exercise can completely change your mood! When you work out, your body produces endorphins, which will give you a rush of happiness. ___32___ Next time you’re having a bad day, try going for a fast-paced run, and the day won’t seem so bad after all.
Secondly, exercising is sociable. Whenever I move to a new city to study or work, I look for exercise classes to do. ___33___ Usually, you all share a collective feeling of euphoria when the class finishes!
Thirdly, exercise makes you feel confident. We all know the physical effects of exercise on our bodies but we don’t always talk about the mental effects. Exercise might give you a feeling of confidence from being comfortable with your body and appearance. ___34___
Finally, it helps to relieve stress. Focusing on lifting weights or going for a run can help you forget the problems and stress of daily life, studies or work. During exams, I always spend an hour a day in the gym. It makes me feel less anxious and it also helps me to sleep well.
___35___ It might not be easy but it’s a great feeling doing something you couldn’t do before and knowing it’s a result of your hard work.
A．What kinds of exercise do you usually take
B．You will feel better after a workout than you did before it.
C．But most exercise classes are too expensive for ordinary people.
D．This new confidence might even help in your social or work life.
E．So, next time you’re feeling down, put your trainers on and get sweating.
F．But sometimes finding that motivation to work out can be a little difficult.
G．You meet like-minded people there, and you can support each other during a difficult workout.
Trusted Media Brands is a media and direct marketing company. It connects consumers with absorbing content, inspiring communities, and products & services that bring their passions to life. ____36____ Many people take it as the favorite.
Since our beginning, we’ve been creating the kind of content that readers want to deeply engage with again and again. Our trusted, empowering and uplifting content is designed to help our readers improve their lives and grow their connections and experiences of life. ____37____
Expanded Engagement
Our titles not only have the strongest engagement among our peers, but our company creates a level of engagement that is both active toward the content and the advertisers’ messages. ____38____ They don’t skim our content; they read every word. When they engage with us, they are not looking to fill time but instead are fascinated both with our content and our partners’ messages.
Trusted, Empowering and Uplifting Content
____39____ They are building trust, empowering our readers, and providing an inspiring spirit. And those who come to us to seek content will find it reward their attention and satisfy themselves with ideas, knowledge and inspiration.
These three fundamental principles are introduced as follows. Trust is built into each of our titles with expert and truthful content. Our content also provides the fuel to empower not just our readers but their family and friends and even acquaintances because it is intended to be shared, enriches their lives and brings everyone closer together. ____40____
A．Our content is built around three core themes.
B．It enjoys a good reputation at home and abroad.
C．Our readers are fully involved, not distracted.
D．So companies should get their profit honestly.
E．It’s our main task to offer the readers information in every field.
F．Then we are able to uniquely promote the readers’ engagement through the content.
G．And lastly our brand titles consistently offer warmth, pomposity, and an uplifting spirit.
To put into words my time in Antarctica and South Georgia is nearly impossible. I had always described it as a once in a lifetime experience, but as soon as I stepped foot on the continent, I immediately knew I needed to return.
____41____ About 50% of the passengers of our expedition (远征) had been to Antarctica at least once before. This goes to show just how magical of a destination it is.
All your senses will be stimulated...is the best way I can describe the time on the white continent. How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs. The icy water moving through your body as you take the infamous Polar Plunge. The learning of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past. ____42____
Antarctica makes you feel so small and insignificant, in the best way. ____43____ You get front row seats to witness the most incredible show: nature. It is as much beautiful as is it cruel. Like seeing a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick. Your heart aches. Then your expedition guide regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March would have very slim chances of surviving the upcoming winter. The cycle continues, and you’re left wondering who to root for.
Things move fast in Antarctica, and every month offers something really unique and special to see. In March, the weather is a bit more unpredictable, and the sea ice is beginning to form again. ____44____ In two more weeks, expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice.
The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process. ____45____ The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them into hiding under freezing water.
These animals, arguably the cutest you will ever see, survive such unfavorable environments. It’s absolutely incredible to witness the challenges, the skill, the efforts, all of it. I am forever grateful to have been a visitor.
A．The list goes on.
B．But this is not always the case.
C．Our voyage was the last of the season.
D．I was not the only one who felt this way.
E．I, years later, did return to this fascinating place.
F．They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive.
G．Everything has a purpose, and the cycle of life is evident.
For teenagers, the importance of adequate nightly sleep remains constant. Enough shut-eye time is crucial to both physical health and cognitive functioning. ____46____ Parents are deeply worried about this. Here are some tips for parents to cushion the blow from the school stuff, such as earlier school start time and mounting amounts of homework.
Set up a bedtime routine. A regular bedtime routine starting around the same time each night encourages good sleep patterns. ____47____ For old ones, this might include a quiet and reflective chat.
Check noise and light in your child’s bedroom. ____48____ Check if your child’s bedroom is too light or noisy for sleep. Blue light from various screens might contain melatonin levels and delay sleepiness.
Ensure good dinner with reasonable amounts. The saying goes that we should eat like a king in the morning, a prince at noon and a farmer at night. But the farmer-way of dinner doesn’t apply to your children. They need more nutrition. But make sure your child has a right amount of evening meal. Feeling hungry or full before bed makes your child uncomfortable. ____49____
____50____ Most children receive a portion of their recommended amount of sleep each day from naps. Not sleeping through the night is fairly common for young children, so they need an extra boost from daytime naps to ensure they get enough sleep for any given 24-hour period.
A．Take a good nap.
B．Sleep through the night.
C．This can make it hard for your child to get to sleep.
D．A quiet, dimly lit space is important for a good sleep.
E．Fixed bath and story time helps small kids ready for sleep.
F．Daytime naps are said to be a good addition to nightly sleep.
G．That said, surveys reveal one in five teens sleep less than seven hours.
参考答案：
1．F
2．D
3．A
4．E
5．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了如何在度假时更好地保护环境的几条建议。
1．根据空前“While most forms of transport produce carbon dioxide, one of the gasses responsible for global warming, planes have a massive carbon footprint because of the huge number of miles they travel.（虽然大多数交通工具都会产生导致全球变暖的二氧化碳，但由于飞机飞行了大量的英里数，因此会产生大量的碳足迹。）和空后“There’s so much to see and do in the UK yet most of us overlook the endless possibilities.（英国有那么多可看可做的事情，但我们大多数人都忽视了无限的可能性。）可知，空处谈论的是建议大家选择不要坐飞机出行，结合选项可知，选项F. So why not skip flying in favor of a holiday closer to home ( 所以，为什么不放弃飞机旅行，选择离家近一点的假期呢 )这一句承上启下，符合题意。故选F项。
2．根据空后“All of their bottles, from shampoo and conditioner to body wash and moisturizers, are now made from recycled plastic that can be re-purposed again and again so no new plastic is produced. And their iconic soap bars now also come in plastic-free packaging.（他们所有的瓶子，从洗发水、护发素到沐浴露和润肤霜，现在都是由回收塑料制成的，这些塑料可以一次又一次地重复使用，所以不会产生新的塑料。他们标志性的香皂现在也采用无塑料包装。）可知，空处谈论的是环保产品；选项D. Take environmentally-friendly beauty and bathing products with you.( 随身携带环保美容沐浴产品)符合题意，下文their指代选项中的products。故选D项。
3．空处是本段的主旨句。根据空后“Hotels can be huge producers of greenhouse gasses — think about the water that’s wasted, all the bathroom products thrown out half used and all the buffet food that goes uneaten. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. Camping and a home stay — where you live with a family in their own home — are two of the best options.（酒店是温室气体的巨大制造者——想想那些被浪费掉的水，那些被浪费掉一半的浴室用品，还有那些没有被吃掉的自助餐。所以选择一个环保的住处。露营和民宿是两个最好的选择，在那里你和一家人住在自己的家里。）”可知，本段主要讲述选择一个环保的住处；根据选项可知，选项A. Think about green accommodation (考虑住在环保的住处。)能概括本段大意，符合题意。故选A项。
4．根据上文“But if you insist on staying in the hotel, pick one made from sustainable materials.”（但如果你坚持住酒店，那就选择一家由可持续材料制成的酒店）可知，选项承接上文说明要住在环保的酒店内， 选项E“住在使用新能源的酒店里也是可以接受的”切题。故选E项。
5．根据空后“Avoid anything plastic, or if it is plastic make sure it is 100% recyclable, and make sure your friends will love whatever you give them so it isn’t just thrown in the bin headed for landfill.（避免任何塑料制品，如果是塑料制品，确保它是100%可回收的，并确保你的朋友会喜欢你送他们的任何东西，这样它们就不会被直接扔进垃圾箱，然后被扔进垃圾填埋场。）可知，空处谈论的是如何选择礼物；根据选项可知，选项C. But make sure you choose items carefully.( 但一定要仔细挑选。)与下文描述一致，符合题意。故选C项。
6．D
7．C
8．E
9．B
10．F
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了土壤的重要性和土壤侵蚀问题，呼吁我们保护土壤。
6．根据上文“Soils grow the food that provides an estimated 98.8 percent of our daily calories, according to a paper in Environment International, and house more than 25 percent of the world’s biodiversity. (根据《国际环境》杂志的一篇论文，土壤种植的食物提供了我们每天约98.8%的热量，并容纳了世界上25%以上的生物多样性)”可知，上文介绍了土壤的重要性，D项意为“土壤还储存大量的淡水和碳。”选项能够承接上文，介绍的也是土壤的重要性，土壤储存大量的淡水和碳。故选D。
7．根据上文“Healthy soil is marked by its porous (多孔) structure, produced by root growth as well as the activities of earthworms and insects. (健康的土壤以其多孔结构为特征，多孔结构由根生长以及蚯蚓和昆虫的活动产生。)”可知，上文介绍了土壤的多孔结构，C项意为“这种结构允许降雨在健康土壤中深度下沉。”选项能够承接上文，介绍了土壤的多孔结构的作用。故选C。
8．根据上文“Soils cannot be regenerated quickly. (土壤不能快速再生。)”可知，上文介绍了土壤不能快速再生，E项意为“产生几厘米的土壤可能需要1000年的时间。”选项能够承接上文，介绍了土壤再生需要很长时间，产生几厘米的土壤可能需要1000年的时间。故选E。
9．根据下文“Erosion occurs when soil is displaced by wind or water—washed off farms and stored in ditches and streams, or blown across the landscape as dust. (当土壤被风或水从农场冲走，并储存在沟渠和溪流中，或作为灰尘吹过景观时，就会发生侵蚀。)”可知，下文介绍了土壤侵蚀现象，B项意为“土壤侵蚀是世界范围内一个特别严重的问题。”选项能够引起下文，下文具体介绍了什么是土壤侵蚀。故选B。
10．根据上文“Healthy soil resists erosion well, especially if it is protected by plants above ground and roots below-ground. (健康的土壤能很好地抵抗侵蚀，特别是如果它受到地上植物和地下根的保护。)”可知，如果土壤受到地上植物和地下根的保护，可以很好地抵抗侵蚀，F项意为“但当土壤裸露时，风和水更容易将其移走。”选项与上文构成转折关系，受到地上植物和地下根保护的土壤可以很好地抵抗侵蚀，但当土壤裸露时，风和水更容易将其移走。故选F。
11．C
12．D
13．F
14．E
15．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何摆脱压力和糟糕的情绪。
11．根据上文“Anyone can get stuck in a bad mood — but you don’t have to stay there! (任何人都可能陷入糟糕的情绪——但你不必待在那里！)”可知，上文告诉我们任何人都可以摆脱糟糕的情绪，不必深陷其中，C项“幸好，有很多方法可以让你回到正轨。”能够承接上文，且能够引起下文，下文介绍了摆脱糟糕情绪的方法。故选C。
12．根据上文“Once you’re in a mood you need to shake, start by going to your happy place. (一旦你有了需要摆脱的情绪，就你让你快乐的地方开始。)”可知，上文告诉我们可以通过从让你快乐的地方摆脱糟糕的情绪，D项“如果可以，进入大自然，呼吸新鲜空气。”能够承接上文，“大自然”是让你感到快乐的地方，你可以去那里呼吸新鲜空气。故选D。
13．根据上文“We can make our situations worse by keeping thinking about negative thoughts. (我们可能通过不断思考消极的想法来使我们的处境变得更糟。)”可知，上文告诉我们不断思考消极的想法会使我们的处境变得更糟，F项“当消极的想法闪现时，用积极的想法代替它。”能够承接上文，为了摆脱糟糕的情绪，我们要用积极的想法代替消极的想法。故选F。
14．根据上文“Whether it is going for a coffee at your favorite café, or catching a movie in the theatre, make sure that once a week you schedule some “me” time. (无论是去你最喜欢的咖啡馆喝咖啡，还是去电影院看电影，确保每周安排一些“我”的时间。)”可知，上文告诉我们每周要安排一些属于自己的时间，E项“缓解你的压力，恢复你的思想、身体和精神。”能够承接上文，每周要安排一些属于自己的时间，这样做可以缓解你的压力，让你的思想、身体和精神得到恢复。故选E。
15．根据下文“Whether it’s the rare bit of easy traffic on your way to work or the break in the weather, you won’t have time to complain about the negative things because you’re so busy being grateful. (无论是上班路上难得的顺畅交通，还是天气晴好，你都没有时间抱怨负面的事情，因为你忙着感恩。)”可知，下文告诉我们要学会感恩身边的人和事物，G项“当消极态度占据上风时，通过练习感恩来摆脱它。”能够引起下文，告诉我们要通过感恩来摆脱消极态度，选项中的“gratitude”和下文的“grateful”相呼应。故选G。
16．E
17．C
18．G
19．B
20．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章向我们揭露了朋友的重要性，表明了孤独的危害，同时道出了成年后交朋友并不总是那么容易的原因。
16．上文“For years, friendship in America has been in decline. (多年来，美国的友谊一直在衰退。)”在讲述美国的友谊一直在衰退；下文“Friendship can be an important factor in well-being, while loneliness can be associated with depression and anxiety or heart disease and stroke. (友谊可能是幸福的一个重要因素，而孤独可能与抑郁、焦虑或心脏病和中风有关。)”在讲述友谊的益处；选项E“The trend has been accelerated during the pandemic. (在疫情期间，这一趋势有所加速。)”在讲述美国友谊衰退这一趋势在加速，因为在疫情期间，人们通常是呆在家里的，这更加不利于友谊的发展，故本句承接了上文所述内容，是对上文内容的补充，同时引出下文对于友谊重要性的阐述；故选项E符合语境；故选E项。
17．前文“Friendship can be an important factor in well-being, while loneliness can be associated with depression and anxiety or heart disease and stroke. (友谊可能是幸福的一个重要因素，而孤独可能与抑郁、焦虑或心脏病和中风有关。)”在讲述友谊的重要性，同时提出孤独可能与抑郁、焦虑或心脏病和中风有关；上文“Julianne, a professor of psychology, said (心理学教授Julianne 说)”表明了空处是Julianne说的话；选项C“Loneliness is as harmful to health as smoking. (孤独和抽烟一样对健康有害。)”也是在讲述孤独的坏处，与前文所述主旨一致，都意在表明孤独的危害；故选项C符合语境；故选C项。
18．上文“While she admits there aren’t many studies that have specifically tackled the question of how many friends people should have, somewhere between three and six close friends may be the sweet spot. (虽然她承认，没有多少研究专门处理人们应该有多少朋友的问题，但3到6个亲密朋友可能是最佳选择。)”在讲述人们拥有3至6个亲密朋友可能是最佳选择；下文“Another study found middle-aged women who had three or more friends tended to have higher levels of satisfaction. (另一项研究发现，有三个或更多朋友的中年女性往往有更高的满意度。)”在讲述有三个或更多朋友的中年女性往往有更高的满意度；选项G“One study showed people having six or more friends have better health. (一项研究表明，有六个或更多朋友的人身体更健康。)”在讲述有六个或更多朋友的人身体更健康，与上下文主旨一致，都是对人们到底该有多少朋友的问题的研究探讨；故选项G符合语境；故选G项。
19．下文“Loneliness is a sort of signal or alarm system. Everyone feels lonely from time to time, but this is a deeper question about whether you regularly feel left out or isolated. One recent survey suggested that roughly one in three Americans have experienced “serious loneliness”. (孤独是一种信号或警报系统。每个人都会时不时地感到孤独，但这是一个关于你是否经常感到被冷落或孤立的更深层次的问题。最近的一项调查显示，大约三分之一的美国人经历过“严重的孤独”。)”在讲述与孤独相关的内容，提到了是不是经常感到被冷落或孤立，因为缺少朋友才会经常感到孤独，言外之意，如果经常感到孤独，那说明你就是缺朋友了，故本段主要讲述了怎样判断自己是否需要更多朋友；选项B“How can you tell if you need more friends (你怎么知道你是否需要更多的朋友)”提到怎样知道你是否需要更多的朋友，引出了下文对于是否需要更多朋友判断依据的表述，故选项B符合语境；故选B项。
20．上文“However, making friends in adulthood isn’t always easy. Research shows people struggle with it because they find it difficult to trust new people and because they are simply short of time. For those reasons, it is often easier to start by restarting old relationships. Take action and don’t assume that friendships just happen organically. (然而，成年后交朋友并不总是那么容易。研究表明，人们在这方面很挣扎，因为他们发现很难信任新人，因为他们只是时间不够。出于这些原因，通常更容易从重新开始旧的关系为开始。采取行动，不要以为友谊是自然产生的。)”在讲述人们因为交往时间短而不信任新人，往往又重新开始旧的关系；下文“Dr. Hall’s research suggests that on average, very close friendships tend to take around 200 hours to develop. (Hall的研究表明，一般来说，非常亲密的友谊往往需要大约200个小时才能建立起来。)”在讲述非常亲密的友谊往往需要大约200个小时才能建立起来；选项F“The amount of time you spend with your friends matters, too. (和朋友在一起的时间也很重要) ”在讲述和朋友在一起的时间也很重要，承接了上文所述内容，同时引出下文拿出具体研究结果为依据来对空处所述内容的论证；故选项F符合语境；故选F项。
21．G
22．B
23．E
24．D
25．C
【导语】本是一篇说明文。主要介绍了能够让上学第一天尽可能顺利地进行的几点建议。
21．上文“Print out a map and highlight where your classes are. (打印一张地图，并突出显示您的课程所在位置)”说明地图的重要性在于不会让你晕头转向，因此G项“这将阻止你在第一天完全失去理智。”与上文一致，并且选项中的this指代上文，故选G。
22．上文“Some high schools and colleges have websites where students can log in and find messages and materials from their teachers. (一些高中和大学有网站，学生可以登录网站，从老师那里找到信息和材料)”此处关键词是“websites”因此B项“在第一天之前登录学校的网站。”符合语境，故选B。
23．下文“On your first day of school, you will most likely be asked to participate in games. These are a great way to get to know other people in your class but can be a bit nerve wracking if you feel shy. (开学第一天，你很可能会被要求参加游戏。这是了解班上其他人的好方法，但如果你感到害羞，可能会有点紧张。)”中注意代词these指的是popular icebreaker questions.因此E项“准备一些常见的破冰问题的答案。”符合语境，故选E。
24．上文“If you already know someone at your school, ask if they have any of the same classes or lunch periods. (如果你已经在学校认识某人，问问他们是否有相同的课程或午餐时间)”此处说的是联系朋友的恰当的时间，因此D项“如果有，在上课或午餐前组织会面。”符合语境，故选D。
25．上文“Go to bed early the night before. (前一天晚上早点睡觉。)”说的是睡眠问题，因此C项“不要比平时早睡太久。”符合语境，故选C。
26．G
27．C
28．B
29．E
30．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要给徒步旅行的新手提出了一些建议和方法。
26．根据上文“Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors. Transported by your own two feet and carrying only what you need for the day on your back, you can discover the beauty of nature at whatever pace you’re comfortable with.(徒步旅行是一种让自己沉浸在户外的好方法。用你自己的两只脚运输，只背一天所需的东西，你可以发现大自然的美丽，以任何你喜欢的节奏)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文继续说明徒步旅行的优点，故G选项“而且，只要做一点计划和准备，这是一项几乎任何人都能做的活动”符合语境，故选G。
27．根据上文“If you don’t know any hikers, many cities and towns have hiking clubs that regularly plan outings.(如果你不认识任何徒步者，许多城市和城镇都有徒步俱乐部定期计划远足)”可知，上文提到寻找俱乐部，故本句说明这些俱乐部的作用：可以通过它们找到徒步旅行课程、郊游和活动。故C选项“你可以通过它们找到徒步旅行课程、郊游和活动”符合语境，故选C。
28．根据上文“Experiencing the outdoors by yourself can give you a sense of freedom and adventure that are hard to find elsewhere.(独自体验户外活动可以给你在其他地方难以找到的自由和冒险感)”以及后文“We recommend finding a companion to keep you company. That person will also be there to lend a hand if you happen to get hurt.(我们建议找一个同伴陪伴你。如果你碰巧受伤了，那个人也会在那里伸出援手)”可知，上文提到独自体验户外活动，后文则说寻找同伴，故本句与后文构成转折，指出独自外出的缺点：有时也会令人毛骨悚然和孤独。故B选项“但它有时也会令人毛骨悚然和孤独”符合语境，故选B。
29．根据后文“Guidebooks and websites are great resources because you can get all the information you need: trail difficulty, distance, directions, water sources, and trail features. If you have hiking friends, ask them for some locations. Contact a local hiking organization or call a ranger station (护林站) in the area where you want to hike.(指南和网站是很好的资源，因为你可以得到所有你需要的信息：路线的难度，距离，方向，水源和路线特征。如果你有徒步旅行的朋友，问他们一些地点。联系当地的徒步组织或打电话给你想徒步的地区的护林员站)”可知，本段主要列举了找到徒步路线的方法，故E选项“有几种简单的方法可以找到满足你需求的徒步路线”符合语境，故选E。
30．根据后文“If it’s fall and the sun is setting earlier, plan accordingly so you’re not caught out after dark unexpectedly.(如果是秋天，太阳落山得更早，要做好相应的计划，这样你就不会在天黑后意外外出)”可知，后文提到了秋天外出的注意事项。由此可知，本句也是关于季节的注意事项。故F选项“一些小径在早春不能通行，因为它们被雪覆盖了”符合语境，故选F。
31．F
32．E
33．G
34．D
35．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了锻炼的四个理由。
31．根据上文“I’m sure we all know by now that exercise is great for you.(我相信我们现在都知道锻炼对你有好处)”以及后文“So, in this post, I am going to share my top four reasons for working out.(所以，在这篇文章中，我将分享我锻炼的四大理由)”可知，后文提到锻炼四个理由，可见找到锻炼的动力存在困难。故F选项“但有时找到锻炼的动力可能有点困难。”符合语境，故选F。
32．根据上文“Firstly, exercise can completely change your mood! When you work out, your body produces endorphins, which will give you a rush of happiness.(首先，锻炼可以完全改变你的情绪!当你锻炼时，你的身体会产生内啡肽，这会给你带来幸福感)”以及后文“Next time you’re having a bad day, try going for a fast-paced run, and the day won’t seem so bad after all.(下次你有糟糕的一天，试着去快节奏的跑步，这一天终究不会看起来那么糟糕)”可知，本段提到锻炼可以改善情绪，故E选项“所以，下次你情绪低落的时候，穿上运动鞋，出汗吧”符合语境，故选E。
33．根据上文“Secondly, exercising is sociable. Whenever I move to a new city to study or work, I look for exercise classes to do.(其次，锻炼是社交。每当我搬到一个新的城市学习或工作时，我就会去参加健身课程)”以及后文“Usually, you all share a collective feeling of euphoria when the class finishes!(通常，当课程结束时，你们都会分享一种集体的愉悦感！)”可知，本段的主旨是锻炼也是社交，即锻炼时可以找到和自己志同道合的人。故G选项“在那里你会遇到志同道合的人，在艰苦的锻炼中你们可以互相支持”符合语境，故选G。
34．根据上文“Thirdly, exercise makes you feel confident. We all know the physical effects of exercise on our bodies but we don’t always talk about the mental effects. Exercise might give you a feeling of confidence from being comfortable with your body and appearance.(第三，锻炼使你感到自信。我们都知道运动对身体的影响，但我们并不总是谈论运动对精神的影响。锻炼可能会让你对自己的身体和外表感到舒适，从而产生自信的感觉)”可知，本段的主旨是锻炼带来自信，本句为本段最后一句，继续说明自信的作用。故D选项“这种新的自信甚至会对你的社交或工作生活有所帮助”符合语境，故选D。
35．根据后文“It might not be easy but it’s a great feeling doing something you couldn’t do before and knowing it’s a result of your hard work.(这可能不容易，但这是一种伟大的感觉做你以前不能做的事情，知道这是你努力工作的结果)”可知，本段为文章最后一段，上文提到做以前不能做的事情会产生很棒的感觉，故B选项“锻炼后你会比锻炼前感觉更好”符合语境，故选B。
36．B
37．F
38．C
39．A
40．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“可信媒体品牌”这一公司以及它的特点。
36．根据上文“Trusted Media Brands is a media and direct marketing company. It connects consumers with absorbing content, inspiring communities, and products & services that bring their passions to life.(“可信媒体品牌”是一家媒体和直销公司。它将消费者与吸引人的内容、鼓舞人心的社区以及将他们的激情带入生活的产品和服务联系起来)”以及后文“Many people take it as the favorite.(许多人把它作为最爱)”可知，这一品牌深受许多人喜爱，说明享有良好的声誉。故B选项“它在国内外享有良好的声誉”符合语境，故选B。
37．根据上文“Since our beginning, we’ve been creating the kind of content that readers want to deeply engage with again and again. Our trusted, empowering and uplifting content is designed to help our readers improve their lives and grow their connections and experiences of life.(从一开始，我们就一直在创造那种读者想要一次又一次深入参与的内容。我们的内容值得信赖，充满力量和振奋人心，旨在帮助我们的读者改善他们的生活，增加他们的联系和生活经验)”可知，上文提到了内容可以促进读者参与的特点，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明这么做的作用：通过内容独特地促进读者的参与。故F选项“这样我们就能通过内容独特地促进读者的参与”符合语境，故选F。
38．根据上文“Our titles not only have the strongest engagement among our peers, but our company creates a level of engagement that is both active toward the content and the advertisers’ messages.(我们的游戏不仅在同行中拥有最强的粘性，而且我们公司还创造了一种粘性水平，即对于内容和广告商的信息都非常积极)”以及后文“They don’t skim our content; they read every word. When they engage with us, they are not looking to fill time but instead are fascinated both with our content and our partners’ messages.(他们不会只是粗略浏览我们的内容；他们读每一个字。当他们与我们交流时，他们并不是想要消磨时间，而是对我们的内容和合作伙伴的信息着迷)”可知，后文提到读者会阅读每一个字，即完全参与其中，故C选项“我们的读者完全参与其中，没有分心”符合语境，故选C。
39．根据后文“They are building trust, empowering our readers, and providing an inspiring spirit. And those who come to us to seek content will find it reward their attention and satisfy themselves with ideas, knowledge and inspiration.(它们是建立信任，赋予我们的读者力量，并提供一种鼓舞人心的精神。那些到我们这里来寻求内容的人会发现，他们的注意力得到了回报，思想、知识和灵感也满足了自己)”可知，后文说明了“建立信任，赋予我们的读者力量，并提供一种鼓舞人心的精神”这三个主题的内容。故A选项“我们的内容围绕三个核心主题展开”符合语境，故选A。
40．根据上文“These three fundamental principles are introduced as follows. Trust is built into each of our titles with expert and truthful content. Our content also provides the fuel to empower not just our readers but their family and friends and even acquaintances because it is intended to be shared, enriches their lives and brings everyone closer together.(这三个基本原则介绍如下。我们的每一款游戏都拥有专业和真实的内容。我们的内容也为我们的读者以及他们的家人、朋友甚至是熟人提供了动力，因为它旨在被分享，丰富他们的生活，让每个人更紧密地联系在一起)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，对上文提到的品牌特点有总结作用，故G选项“最后，我们的品牌名称始终提供温暖、华丽和令人振奋的精神”符合语境，故选G。
41．D
42．A
43．G
44．C
45．F
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在南极洲的各种见闻以及在南极洲的感受。
41．根据上文“I had always described it as a once in a lifetime experience, but as soon as I stepped foot on the continent, I immediately knew I needed to return. (我一直把它描述为一生一次的经历，但我一踏上这块大陆，就立刻知道我需要回去。)”以及下文内容“About 50% of the passengers of our expedition (远征) had been to Antarctica at least once before. This goes to show just how magical of a destination it is.(我们远征中大约50%的乘客以前至少去过南极洲一次。这说明了它是一个多么神奇的目的地。)”可知，有很多人都不是第一次去南极洲，也就是想再去南极洲的人不止作者一个。选项D“I was not the only one who felt this way.(我不是唯一有这种感觉的人。)”与下文内容一致。故选D。
42．根据上文内容“How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs. The icy water moving through your body as you take the infamous Polar Plunge. The learning of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past.(在高耸的冰川和冰山旁，你会觉得自己多么渺小。当你进行极富盛名的极地跳水时，冰冷的水穿过你的身体。从过去的探险家那里学习感人的生存故事。)”可知，上文提到的是作者在南极洲时的各种体验。选项A“The list goes on. (这样的例子不胜枚举。)是对上文的总结，同时也说明作者的感慨颇多。故选A。
43．根据下文“You get front row seats to witness the most incredible show: nature. It is as much beautiful as is it cruel. Like seeing a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick. Your heart aches. Then your expedition guide regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March would have very slim chances of surviving the upcoming winter. The cycle continues, and you’re left wondering who to root for.(你可以近距离地见证到最不可思议的表演：大自然。它既美丽又残酷。比如看到一只棕色贼鸥攻击一只小企鹅。你很心痛。然后你的探险向导遗憾地告诉你，三月里还小的小企鹅在即将到来的冬天里生存的机会非常渺茫。这样的循环还在继续，你还在想该支持谁。)可知，大自然以自己的方式延续下去。选项G“Everything has a purpose, and the cycle of life is evident.(万物皆有目的，生命的循环是显而易见的。)”引出下文，与段意一致。故选G。
44．根据下文“In two more weeks, expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice.(再过两个星期，探险船就无法破冰了。)”可知，再过两个星期，探险船就无法进入南极洲。选项C“Our voyage was the last of the season. (我们的航行是这个季节的最后一次。)”与下文内容一致。故选C。
45．根据空前“The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process.(企鹅们正在完成一年一度的羽毛更换过程。)”以及下文“The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them into hiding under freezing water.(探险队确保我们保持距离，没有吓到它们躲在冰冷的水中。)”可知，本段主要讲述了企鹅，空前说的是企鹅正在换羽毛；下文说探险队不能惊吓企鹅，以防落水。根据上下文可推测，此时的企鹅落水会有危险。选项F“They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive. (它们在这段时间非常虚弱，不能潜水。)”与本段内容一致。故选F。
46．G
47．E
48．D
49．C
50．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些帮助更好入睡的建议。
46．根据上文“For teenagers, the importance of adequate nightly sleep remains constant. Enough shut-eye time is crucial to both physical health and cognitive functioning.(对于青少年来说，每晚充足睡眠的重要性始终不变。充足的睡眠时间对身体健康和认知功能都至关重要)”以及后文“Parents are deeply worried about this. Here are some tips for parents to cushion the blow from the school stuff, such as earlier school start time and mounting amounts of homework.(家长们对此深感忧虑。这里有一些建议给家长们，以缓解学校问题带来的冲击，比如上学时间提前和作业数量增加)”可知，本句是在说明让家长们感到忧虑的问题：调查显示五分之一的青少年睡眠时间不足7小时。故G选项“据说，调查显示五分之一的青少年睡眠时间不足7小时”符合语境，故选G。
47．根据上文“Set up a bedtime routine. A regular bedtime routine starting around the same time each night encourages good sleep patterns.(建立一个就寝时间。每晚固定的就寝时间可以促进良好的睡眠模式)”以及后文“For old ones, this might include a quiet and reflective chat.(对于上了年纪的人来说，这可能包括一次安静而沉思的聊天)”可知，本段的主旨是建立就寝时间，且后文提到了对上了年纪的人的建议，可知本句是针对年纪小的人群的建议。故E选项“固定的洗浴时间和讲故事时间，帮助幼儿做好睡觉的准备”符合语境，故选E。
48．根据上文“Check noise and light in your child’s bedroom.(检查孩子卧室的噪音和光线)”以及后文“Check if your child’s bedroom is too light or noisy for sleep. Blue light from various screens might contain melatonin levels and delay sleepiness.(检查孩子的卧室是否太亮或太吵，不适合睡觉。来自各种屏幕的蓝光可能含有褪黑激素水平，延缓睡意)”可知，本段的主旨是关于噪音和光线对睡眠的影响的，后文提到太亮或太吵，不适合睡觉，可见要安静且光线昏暗。故D选项“安静、光线昏暗的空间对良好的睡眠很重要”符合语境，故选D。
49．根据上文“Ensure good dinner with reasonable amounts. The saying goes that we should eat like a king in the morning, a prince at noon and a farmer at night. But the farmer-way of dinner doesn’t apply to your children. They need more nutrition. But make sure your child has a right amount of evening meal. Feeling hungry or full before bed makes your child uncomfortable.(保证合理的饭量。俗话说，我们应该早上吃得像国王，中午吃得像王子，晚上吃得像农民。但这种农民式的晚餐并不适用于你的孩子。他们需要更多的营养。但是要确保你的孩子吃了适量的晚餐。睡前感到饥饿或饱腹会让孩子不舒服)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，上文提到了睡前感到饥饿或饱腹会让孩子不舒服，故本句承接上文说明导致的结果是让孩子难以入睡。故C选项“这会让你的孩子难以入睡”符合语境，故选C。
50．根据后文“Most children receive a portion of their recommended amount of sleep each day from naps. Not sleeping through the night is fairly common for young children, so they need an extra boost from daytime naps to ensure they get enough sleep for any given 24-hour period.(大多数儿童每天从午睡中获得的睡眠时间占他们建议睡眠时间的一部分。对于年幼的孩子来说，晚上不睡觉是很常见的，所以他们需要从白天的午睡中获得额外的刺激，以确保他们在任何给定的24小时内都有足够的睡眠)”可知，本段主要说明了睡午觉的作用，A选项Take a good nap对应后文中naps。故A选项“好好睡个午觉”符合语境，故选A。七选五
There are many people out there who want to be “part of the crowd”. If you want to be the leader and stand out from the crowd instead, then this article is for you. ____1____
Know you’re unique.
For starters, know that you’re already different from everyone on the planet. ____2____ But all of us have a unique set of experiences and characteristics that spell out a different reality from everyone else on Earth. No one else has the same brain you do, the same thoughts you do, and the same reactions as you do. You’re different by just being human.
Try new things.
We are naturally raised as part of a group. ____3____ These things are good-they can open us up to things we’re not even aware of, but it’s also important to try things that are brand new to you that other people haven’t already accepted. How else will you find out what you like and do not like
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This is a way to act differently toward people than they expect. One way to be certainly be different is to be friendly to everyone. How many people do you know that are friendly to literally “everyone” Probably not many. It’s hard work! We all end up judging those around us and drawing certain types of people. Instead, be friendly toward those you may not feel friendly toward.
Know the world works in opposites.
So many people are trying to be different. It results in them all being the same! Being quiet may mean that when you talk, people hear you louder. When you’re not trying to attract that boy or girl, they become attracted to you. ____5____
A．Shake hands with your enemies.
B．Sure, some people are more different than others.
C．So trying to be different may not get you anywhere.
D．It’s a wonderful feeling when you know that you are unique.
E．If you don’t know who you are,that process can seem a bit scary.
F．There will be times when an entire room is thinking something, but no one says it.
G．Therefore, we’re constantly being got to things that others have already recognized.
Why is Eating Colourful Food Good for You
Most of us are faced with the same choice numerous times a day: what to eat. Along with price, accessibility and preference, we’ll often use a food’s healthfulness to help us make a decision. ____6____
It’s widely accepted by researchers that we need a varied diet. ____7____ The proof may be in the Mediterranean diet, which contains a lot of fruit, vegetables and healthy fats such as extra virgin olive oil, and is frequently rated the healthiest diet by scientists.
Eating lots of colours may lower your risk of missing out on all vital nutrients. “If we re missing a colour of the rainbow, we may be missing a function of that food,” says Minich. This is because plant foods contain thousands of natural compounds, which have anti-inflammatory (抗炎的) benefits.
____8____ Blue and purple foods, including blueberries, have a high content of the plant anthocyanin (花青素), which has been linked to lowering the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Flavones (黄酮), which give foods a yellow colour, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Research follow at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, says eating a colourful diet can also help people avoid possible side effects of eating too much of one food. “____9____ For example, research has found that orange juice is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, but too much intake is associated with type 2 diabetes,” she says. Although, this is because of its sugar content, not flavones.
Eating a rainbow diet may also be complex. ____10____ We could tie ourselves in knots. We also need to eat from other food groups to get all the nutrients we need, such as protein.
A．Food is very complex.
B．A varied diet is packed with different vegetables.
C．It could be really tricky to get every colour every day.
D．But how do we know we’re getting enough nutrients
E．Different coloured foods come with different benefits.
F．However, is colour the best guide to getting all the nutrients
G．And one way to do this is by eating all the colours of the rainbow.
Fun doesn’t have to be expensive
Everyone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend. Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.
Go outside
Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun if you don’t want to stay at home. ____11____ If you live in a city, you can go window-shopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.
Try a hobby
While you’re out, take pictures of things you find. Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials. ____12____
Find an event
Libraries often hold free public events. ____13____ And while you’re there, borrow a book or movie for free. Museums and universities also hold free events.
If you can’t find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who organize concerts and plays need help. ____14____ Sometimes they reward volunteers with free tickets.
Meet a friend
Relationships are often the best things in life. ____15____ For example, invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby. Hosting doesn’t have to be difficult. If your friend comes in the afternoon, you don’t have to serve a meal. You can sit and talk, play board games or card games or watch a movie together.
A．Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper.
B．Stop by one library to find out what’s going on.
C．It’s a good idea to stay at home to watch a movie.
D．You can set up or take down chairs or greet visitors.
E．Hike or bicycle with a friend on a nearby path or in a park.
F．Whatever you do, find a friend to share it with.
G．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Everyone has had to deal with a friend who says, “Can I borrow some money I promise I’ll pay you back.” ____16____, but here are some steps that will help you get back the money you’ve lent and keep your friendship complete.
● Decide if you want to lend the money. It doesn’t mean that you have to say yes when your friend is asking for a loan. Think carefully about whether this is something you feel comfortable doing. You may want to consider: How is your friend with money ____17____ Why does your friend need the money
● ____18____. You might settle for a verbal (口头的) agreement since it’s with someone you’re close to, but putting the loan in writing will enable both of you to treat it as a business arrangement. The agreement should spell out the terms (条款), including any interest and the punishment for late payments.
● State your repayment terms clearly. Decide how much and how often payments are to be made, and then keep to that schedule. ____19____. It’s better to figure out what you will do if your friend can’t make a payment ahead of time than trying to work it out when it happens.
● Follow up in a businesslike way. Make a note in your calendar to remind your friend a few days ahead of the due date. Wait to see if your friend pays on the due date without the reminder. If not, tell him or her when you might expect payment, and let him or her explain the delay. ____20____, set a new date for the payment.
A．There is no way
B．Put everything in writing
C．How much does your friend want
D．Once you’ve heard the explanation
E．You could lose your money and relationship
F．Discuss what happens if a payment is missed
G．Whether you decide to lend the money is up to you
Summer is a fun time to get away from busy work and to be able to spend quality time with your family. According to South University, spending quality time with the family benefits both parents and children.____21____Here are some of these activities.
____22____The seaside is one of the best places for an outing in summer. You can do many activities with your family there, like walking, swimming and surfing in the sea and playing on the sand. Do enjoy the many recreational opportunities you have.
Have a picnic. Going for a picnic with the whole family is always enjoyable.____23____You can even go a little further to have a picnic instead of going out to eat nearby because you can take your entire family out for it. It is a great time to chat with the family and appreciate the fantastic scenery.
Go camping. Having a camping trip with the whole family in state parks is also a good idea. There are many fun things you can do when you go camping. But you need to check on all your camping equipment.____24____It’s a lot of fun to sit around a campfire and watch the night sky overhead.
Do some hiking. Hiking is an outdoor activity that allows you to be active outside. It’s a great activity to do with the family while on vacation. It will not cost you anything and is ideal for both the younger children and the older ones.____25____
A．Visit the beach.
B．Walk along the coast.
C．It is always hard to select appropriate camping places.
D．It’s also an activity where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
E．You can get away from the house and enjoy foods together in nature.
F．And make sure your tents have been put up well enough to resist any weather.
G．Even spending time doing simple things may be a wonderful bonding experience.
Most students hate tests. The fear of failing them is really unpleasant. ____26____ Give these four study tips a try and see how much better you feel during your next exam.
◆Survey your textbook before you read.
Take a couple of minutes to find the word-list, index, questions and other important information. ____27____, you’ll know where to find the answers you are looking for. These questions let you know what you can probably expect in any upcoming tests.
◆Use sticky notes.
As you read, summarize each section of the chapter on a post-it note._____28_____, go back and review the notes. It is an easy and efficient way to review information. And you can easily find the information you need.
◆____29____
After you finish reading, pretend you are a professor writing a test for the chapter. Review the material you just read and make up your own practice test. Include all vocabulary words, study questions, and highlighted words you can find, as well as any other important information. Take the test to see if you remember the information. If not, go back and study some more.
◆Create visual flashcards.
Flashcards will help you remember important terms, people, places and dates. On the front of the card, write down the term or the question. This will help ensure that you grasp the study material. On the back write down the definition or the answer. ____30____
A．After you have read the entire chapter
B．Prepare a note book
C．Make your own practice test
D．If all the questions are included, there is no need to worry
E．But there are a few tricks you can learn how to avoid the worry
F．Review these cards and quiz yourself before the actual test
G．Then, when you sit down to study
The act of making and being a friend is as simple as it is difficult. We spoke with experts to help find ways to make new friends, as well as to take better care of the friendships you already have. Here are few of their opinions.
Accept the awkwardness (尴尬) and assume that other people need new friends, too
When you reach out to somebody you don’t know well — whether that’s sending the first text message or making small talk in the elevator — you often feel uncomfortable. ____31____. Otherwise you can’t have new friends.
Remember that people will like you more than you think they will
This opinion is based on science called the “liking gap”, which says that the little voice in your head telling you that somebody didn’t like you very much is wrong. ____32____. Instead, when you talk to someone else, you’re actually going to brighten their day.
Engage in activities that you love
Ask anyone about how to make friends and they will most likely tell you to try a new hobby. It might sound hollow. ____33____.
Doing things you are actually interested in will naturally draw people to you because you’ll be in the right place with the right people. ____34____, remind yourself that you love more than one thing.
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The planet is warming, our news updates are constant, and there’s so much good television out there to watch. We get it. But if you want to keep your friendships alive, you have to be present for them. Listen to and notice things about your friends.
A．Be Present
B．But it works
C．So don’t listen to it
D．if it doesn’t work out
E．Treat friends with respect
F．If you want to be a cool and smart kid
G．But you have to accept that awkwardness
When I was having a cold, my Chinese friends suggested “drink more hot water.” When I was exhausted, my mum said “drink more hot water.” Hot water seems to be a cure-all in China. ____36____, people offer you hot water.
____37____ It lies in history. In ancient China, people lived by rivers with access to water but the water drawn from natural sources could potentially make them sick because of microorganisms. People not only drank water from rivers but also washed clothes and threw their shits into rivers. So boiling water became the easiest way to kill the bacteria. ____38____. For the poor, fuel was a luxury. Also, according to the earliest work on traditional Chinese medicine, the Huangdi Neijing, warm water can effectively improve people’s health by helping their organs function properly, but drinking warm water didn’t become a habit of the entire population until the 20th century.
In the 1930s the government launched a civic movement that encouraged people to drink boiled water to prevent the spread of diseases like dysentery. In 1949, the Communist government launched a public health campaign across the country. Posters hung in schools said “Children should cultivate the habit of drinking boiled water three times a day. ____39____.
If you travel in China, you will see every office, train station, theatre and restaurant has hot water dispenser. If you have a formal meeting with professionals in China, the first thing they offer you will be hot water or tea. ____40____, so don’t panic if a Chinese person offers you hot water in summer.
A．What makes a Chinese food favorite
B．Whenever you are not feeling well
C．It did improve the public health successfully.
D．Why are Chinese people keen on hot water
E．Chinese people have formed the habit of drinking cold water.
F．But the only rich in ancient China could access to heating water.
G．Hot water has been an important part of Chinese people’s lives and culture
Procrastination (拖延症) is a common problem we face, which harms not only our performance but also our self-confidence. ____41____. So, here we go.
·Plan in advance
____42____, you will find it difficult to be productive and get more done. You may not remember what you have to do, or even if you do remember, you may procrastinate. Therefore, make a list of everything you have to do the next day, most probably before sleeping at night. This simple step would make your day organized and productive.
·Start from the most important
Most of the time, we complain that we don’t get enough time. But the thing is that you will never have enough time to do everything. So, you have to focus only on those important and meaningful things and let everything go. Now since the work is important and meaningful, most probably, it would be difficult. And you know morning is the best time for doing difficult jobs. ____43____.
·____44____
The next thing is you need to focus your attention on what you do. And it’s only possible if you work in a distraction-free environment. The most common distraction is the phone. ____45____, it would be better. You might think that checking your messages only takes a few seconds, so what is the harm in that. But the problem is not the time; the real problem is the attention. So, prepare yourself for deep work by eliminating all the distractions.
A．Remove the distractions
B．Focus your attention on phones
C．It can help you stop procrastinating
D．Hence it is necessary to overcome this problem
E．So if you keep it silent or in flight mode
F．If you don’t plan your day
G．It’s a powerful strategy for you to take action in the morning
You’re suffering from a bad case of burnout, especially after you do the same work too many years. But try as you might, you can’t make you stay excited at your job. ___46___
Keep an open mind.
It’s essential to be open to new opportunities when they come your way. Maybe it will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to change yourself. As it turns out, you will succeed.
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My advice to anyone working to achieve long-term success, is to regularly step back, assess your progress and consider new experience that can help you grow professionally. ___48___. So think about where your greatest professional development opportunities lie, and don’t be afraid to speak up if you aren’t actively addressing them. I’ve found that many new opportunities exist beneath the surface — all you have to do is — raise your hand and ask.
Step outside of your comfort zone.
Although the idea of reinvention may sound daunting (令人胆怯的), this can mean anything from taking on a new project, joining a new team or accepting a “stretch” assignment. ___49___, and keep that professional spark well lit. And don’t wait. The pace of change is rapid, and you can’t sit on the sidelines.
Experience the payoff.
Wearing different hats or changing your position can keep you invigorated (精神焕发) about your job and better positioned to accept challenges or opportunities to come. ___50___.
A．Set a realistic goal
B．Seek opportunities for reinvention
C．That can make it easier to see where you should go
D．I look on it as a process of continuous reinvention
E．Here are the tips that may help you to keep your energy up
F．This can open new doors that will greatly benefit you as your career progresses
G．Every change you make, big or small, can help drive your advancement
Losing ourselves in the chaos of daily life has become a lot more common for so many people around the world. So people often ignore an important thing — healthy eating habits. This can lead to weight gain and even physical and mental illness. ___51___, we highly recommend mindful eating.
Eating with your non-dominant hand is a great way to stop you from overeating. ___52___, it’ll force you to slow down and thus allow you to be a lot more conscious of the food you are eating. It’s also an effective way for those wanting to lose weight.
It’s so common for people to eat on the move between their busy schedules. This is never a good eating habit. Yet many of us still do it. Eating on the run and swallowing food without chewing it well can result in indigestion. ___53___
When it comes to eating, you should give your undivided attention to the food you eat, which means you should turn off any electronic devices. ___54___. Technological devices should not be a distraction from any mindful eating practices. So while eating, be sure the TV is off and keep away from your cellphone.
___55___. Sometimes, you rush through the day and only eat when the opportunity arises. Always make sure you are on a chair while eating your meals; otherwise you are less likely to truly appreciate the food on your plate. One part of mindful eating is about doing nothing else while you’re eating.
A．Don’t multitask while sleeping
B．You should sit down and eat
C．You’re accustomed to moving
D．As this isn’t something the brain is used to
E．Chew each bite of food up to 30 times before swallowing
F．This tip applies to nearly everyone in this day and age
G．In order to fight against these problems
A double chin occurs when a layer of fat around your neck sags (下垂). Overweight and aging are closely related to double chins. ____56____ But don’t worry if you fear you’re at risk, there are exercises you can do to strengthen your neck muscles.
Pout (撅嘴)
____57____ It can be done seated or standing. Simply stick the bottom lip out as far as possible to form a pouting face. Hold this position for three seconds, and then begin to tilt (倾斜) your head towards your chest while keeping your lower lip out. Hold for another three seconds. You should aim to do this 10 to 20 times, as if taking a selfie.
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It sounds a little odd, but stretching your head up to whistle at the ceiling can help strengthen your muscles. Tilt the head back and look at the ceiling while sitting. ____59____ Then hold for 10 to 20 seconds.
Chew gum
Not only is chewing gum a small exercise for the facial muscles, but it can also help you lose those extra pounds to rid you of your double chin. Studies have found that people who chewed gum felt more satisfied after their meal and were less likely to snack. By resisting the urge to snack, you’re reducing the amount of calories in the diet. ____60____
A．Whistle at the ceiling
B．Stretch your neck forwards
C．Close your lips into the whistling position.
D．This will help you lose the fat causing your double chin.
E．This is an effective way to strengthen the jaw and neck muscles.
F．A bad posture can also weaken the muscles around the neck and the chin.
G．Doing facial exercises is a natural way to make your face look younger.
The iPod Generation
Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go. They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what’s happening around them.___61___. Outside life is shut out. So are you one of “them”
For me, walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect. ___62___ . What’s even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says, “I’m not available for chatting at the moment!”
Suppose you’re at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough, but a colleague suddenly turns up. His sudden appearance would break your concentration and cause mistakes. ___63___. Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that “Go away!” signal.
___64___. It’s probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family. While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do their homework, they can just turn up the volume on their MP3 player, smile, and say “Yes, Mum.” Problem solved.
Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears, but also our brains will be directly plugged into some new high-tech instruments. We’ll be in a virtual world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like. ___65___. And they are changing our social habits along the way.
In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for making life better and being a slave to it! It’s so strange — suddenly, I don’t feel like wearing my earphones anymore.
A．Our instruments are changing quickly.
B．I don’t have to deal with the noise from the environment.
C．In the home situation, teenagers love these wires.
D．I also have wires hanging from my ears.
E．After all, I am listening to my favourite music and would rather not be disturbed.
F．Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions (中断).
G．They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal “digital noise reduction systems”.
My Life Without Money
At the age of 54, Heidemarie Schwermer, a German woman, gave up her job as a psychotherapist（心理咨询师）, gave away all her money and her flat and threw away her credit cards. ___66___
It all began as a one-year experiment. In her home city of Dortmund she set up an “exchanging circle” where people exchange services without using money, for example, a haircut for a math class. ___67___ But when the year ended she continued and has not used money since then.
At first she house-sat for friends who were on holiday. She stayed in their houses in return for watering the plants and looking after their animals. She also “works” as a psychotherapist. “ ___68___ Sometimes they give me something in return, but not always,” Heidemarie says. “A lot of people who know me understand what I’m doing and want to help me. When I need a bus ticket, for example, or a new tube of toothpaste, I think, ‘Who can I ask ___69___ ’ If I want to go to the cinema, I might offer to look after somebody’s children for the afternoon.
It is one of the mistakes of our society that most people do something they don’t like just to earn money and spend it on things they don’t need. Many people judge you according to how much you earn. In my opinion, all jobs are equally important. ___70___ That’s my message.”
A．What can I give them in return
B．So what did I do with all my savings
C．I have never given up my dream although I don’t have a job now.
D．To prove that this could work she decided to give up using money for a year.
E．You may not earn a lot of money, but you may be worth a lot as a person.
F．Before I treated very wealthy people, but now I help anyone who needs it.
G．Today, apart from a few clothes and a few personal belongings, she doesn’t own anything.
How to Reduce Anxiety During a Quarantine
Several governments around the world have requested or ordered their citizens to quarantine(隔离)themselves: to stay at home to avoid contact with others so as to slow the spread of diseases like COVID-19. It first appeared in China in late December and quickly became a worldwide health emergency. ___71___ . Here are some tips for you to reduce anxiety.
Use social media wisely.
For people thriving off social interaction, this practice can be troubling. But Rosmarin, a psychologist from Harvard Medical School, says a lack of physical proximity(接近)shouldn’t mean a lack of socializing. He says phoning friends and staying in touch can allow us to maintain our connections, though he cautions that social media like Twitter doesn’t provide the same benefits and creates distance. ___72___ . Playing online games or other virtual activities can also help you maintain feelings of remaining connected when avoiding in-person visits.
Don’t let the news cycle determine your emotions.
The coronavirus situation is dynamic and seems to change by the hour, resulting in a number of people feeling irresistible to stay on top of updates by constant checking their phones. While that can be stressful at any time, it can affect your ability to relax if you surf news outlets just before going to sleep. ___73___ . Sleep is critical to a healthy immune system, and giving yourself an opportunity to relax is important.
Keep your usual routine.
Routines will go a long way toward helping you avoid feelings of disorganization. Do laundry on Sundays Keep doing it on Sunday. Not going to work Get dressed anyway. “Anxiety is just the beginning.” Rosmarin says. “Within a week or two, people are probably going to start feeling depressed, especially when we are distancing from one another. That’s really where the benefits of scheduling come in.” ___74___ .
___75___ . If you are experiencing helplessness from the effects of quarantine, contact a health care provider, a community organization or an emergency hotline number.
A．It’s very unlikely that an update will be so urgent or pressing that it would lose relevance by morning.
B．If you stick to your normal sleep patterns and other practices, you will overcome your helplessness.
C．Keep a check on your own feelings.
D．Quarantines, however, can cause health problems and puts people at greater risk of anxiety and depression as a result of the isolation.
E．It is a good choice to call people you know personally, one-on-one.
F．You should continue with normal routines as much as possible, which will help you stay healthy.
G．Doing as usual will also help you adjust when the world returns—as it unavoidably will—to normalcy.
For those who seek a graduate degree overseas, it is recommended to understand some basic requirements before applying for. ____76____ .
Develop Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is the ability to form your unique opinions on something after analyzing rather than totally accepting another person's point of view. It requires knowledge and vision. ____77____, and look at things from a different perspective.
____78____
Doing academic research is an important skill to study overseas. This requires not only passive receptivity but also an active spirit of exploration. High school students should be able to find problems, review literature and have the basic hands-on ability to research topics. So it's better to attend academic conferences or programs.
Perform Social Mission
____79____. A majority of their funds come from social donations. American universities aim to cultivate people with a strong social responsibility. Caring about the disadvantaged, doing volunteer work, participating in animal or environmental protection. These activities will serve as proofs for your social responsibility.
Improve Leadership Ability
Those who show leadership in teams seem to have more potential to be successful in the future.____80____, organizing a student association or calling on others to solve practical problems can be good ways to train for becoming a leader.
A．Consider these tips to qualify yourself
B．Acting as a team leader in group work
C．Think and do at the same time
D．Try to think independently and wisely
E．Your performance will decide your future
F．Many of the top universities in the US are private
G．Carry out academic research
Meeting and getting acquainted (熟悉的) with new friends can be challenging. ___81___ However, if you are connected with intellectual (智力的) interests, it will be easier for you to make smart friends. The following are some useful tips that may help you meet intellectually excellent friends.
___82___ When you hope to meet smart friends, it's important to identify what kind of interest you're searching for. For example, some individuals have a good knowledge of cooking or community volunteering. After you identify what you need, join the group among new people to learn from them and develop the interests.
Expand (拓展) your professional circles. ___83___ If you are working in a company without intellectual persons, why not join a club of your field or discussion group related to your profession For example, if you are working in IT industry and would like to make smart friends involved, join a group related to IT to meet with industry elite (精英).
Invite new persons to social activities. Once you meet with a new person, make an effort to develop a friendship by inviting the person to join in some daily activities, such as having coffee, talking a walk, having lunch or playing tennis. ___84___
Arrange group events together with smart individuals. This works well with groups that share common interests, such as artistic creation, scientific research, or literature appreciation. ___85___ If you do so, you are likely to make more social connections with a wider variety of intellectual individuals.
A．Identify the interests you are to develop.
B．Continuing education will lead you to smart people.
C．The person shares the same age and location with you.
D．Involve a variety of well-educated people in your events.
E．Find something that you both enjoy and try to get better acquainted.
F．Connecting with a group of knowledgeable friends may be more difficult.
G．Exchanging with those of the same profession may connect you with smart friends.
Travelling is supposed to be relaxing, but if you are not careful, it can become stressful. Here are several things you need to check before travelling.
Pack your suitcase carefully
____86____. You can do this a few days before leaving so that you won’t forget anything important, like an umbrella or sunglasses in case it rains or an extra pair of shoes in case the ones you’re wearing break. You can also pack an extra bag in case you’ll need it for shopping.
____87____
If you’re planning to stay at a hotel, the first thing you need to do is make your reservation. When making a reservation, pay attention to what’s included in your vacation packages, such as breakfast or transportation. The earlier you book it, the better since hotels tend to become fully booked during peak seasons.
Check the weather forecast
Knowing about the weather is important for a happy travel. Checking weather forecasts can help you decide what items to bring like sunglasses, umbrellas or raincoats. ____88____. Especially, when you are travelling somewhere far from home, it’s possible that extreme weather conditions may occur any time.
Make a list of important phone numbers
Make sure you have some important phone numbers. ____89____. You can also store them on your mobile phone so that you can easily access them if needed. Make some extra copies in case something happens with the first copy.
Remember to charge your smartphone
Before travelling, make sure that your smartphone is all charged up. It’s important to keep it fully powered if you need to use it to search for directions and addresses, or upload pictures. ____90____.
A．Search for a hotel in advance
B．Make a reservation for your dinner
C．Write them down on a sheet of paper
D．It’s best to do it a few days before leaving
E．It’s also best not to forget the wire and charger
F．Ensure that you have everything packed for your trip
G．Checking weather forecasts can help you pack for the trip
Many of us might not give a second thought to dropping a small piece of litter. After all, if it is so small, it cannot possibly be that harmful, can it ___91___ With the growing use of plastic bags and the rising number of smokers, there is more litter being produced than ever before.
Although cigarette ends are small, they are bad for the environment. Worldwide, about 4.3 trillion cigarette ends are littered every year. As well as ruining the beauty of the environment, they contain poisonous chemicals. ___92___ In this way, they affect water quality and endanger plants and animals in the water. Cigarette ends can take up to 25 years to break down, and the poisonous chemicals add up to a large amount with so many littered. So, if people want to smoke, they should clear up the ends properly in a rubbish can.
___93___ They are easily blown by wind and float in water, so they can travel long distances. They find their way to rivers, parks, beaches, and oceans, killing many birds, mammals, fish, and sea animals each year worldwide. They can last for hundreds of years in the environment. We should not let plastic bags become litter. We should use fewer plastic bags, and reuse and recycle what we have already used. One way to reduce the use of plastic bags is to charge for them. Shops used to give plastic bags for free. ___94___ Some shops also have a “bag-for-life” plan. They sell stronger bags that can be reused, and they replace them for free if the bags ever break.
Waste is a big problem for the environment, so we need to do something. Not littering at all or cleaning up “small waste” saves money spent on clearing off litter properly. ___95___
A．They are harmful to our health.
B．These find their way into the water supply.
C．In today’s world, the answer is certainly “Yes, it can!”
D．Proper measures should be taken to deal with the pollution issues.
E．However, it would be better not to smoke or use plastic bags at all.
F．Plastic bags are another common form of litter dangerous to the environment.
G．But in some countries, including China, customers are now charged for each bag.
When speaking of a party, it often means there will be a lot of fun. ____96____ This is especially true if you are running it on a budget. But as long as you are wise enough, it is possible for you to throw a party even if you don’t have deep pockets. Take these tips to help you.
Define your budget for the party. ____97____ For instance, if you only have 50 bucks, it is not a practical idea to buy new plates, glasses and the like. In that case, your money need to be saved for more important things in the party such as food and drink.
____98____ Seek the help of your friends to decide on a theme for the party. Set a date to make your own invitations and decorations. You can also check the Web for imagination when thinking of great party ideas without extra expense.
Ask for contributions from your guests. A party is not always something you have to shoulder all by yourself. ____99____ It is also a good idea to make a request for their support of items other than food such as napkins, and paper plates. With their help, your party will have a variety of good foods and adequate kitchenware without ever shouldering all the bills yourself. Don’t forget to show your appreciation.
Keep your attitude positive throughout the party. ____100____ Instead, entertain your guests with a smile, and the relaxing atmosphere will turn the party into a success. Even if it is within a budget, the most important thing about a party is to make it memorable and fun for everyone in attendance.
A．Ask your friends to offer you a helping hand.
B．Get your imagination going for the party.
C．You can show your guests that you are enthusiastic.
D．You can ask your guests to bring their speciality to the event.
E．This way, you know what to buy for the party and what to set aside.
F．You are never supposed to wear an apologetic look for not having much.
G．This is not always the case, however, when it is your turn to throw a party.
参考答案：
1．D
2．B
3．G
4．A
5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍如何使自己成为独一无二的人。
1．空格前说“If you want to be the leader and stand out from the crowd instead, then this article is for you.(如果你想成为领导者，从人群中脱颖而出，那么这篇文章就是为你准备的)”可知，此处讲述如何让自己脱颖而出，成为独特的人。D选项“It’s a wonderful feeling when you know that you are unique.(当你知道自己是独一无二的时候，那是一种美妙的感觉)”中的“you are unique(你是独一无二的)”和空前的“stand out”相呼应，说明了知道自己独一无二之后的感觉，因此承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
2．空格前说“For starters, know that you’re already different from everyone on the planet.(首先，要知道你已经和这个星球上的每个人都不一样了)”可知，此处要讲述人和人之间是不同的。B选项“Sure, some people are more different than others.(当然，有些人比其他人更不同)”承接上文，点明了每个人是不一样的，因此符合语境，故选B。
3．空格前说“We are naturally raised as part of a group.(我们自然是作为群体的一部分被抚养长大的)”，空格后说“These things are good-they can open us up to things we’re not even aware of, but it’s also important to try things that are brand new to you that other people haven’t already accepted.(这些东西都是好的——它们可以让我们接触到我们甚至没有意识到的东西，但尝试那些对你来说是全新的、其他人还没有接受的东西也是很重要的)”，因此空格处说明我们会从群体中接触到一些东西。G选项“Therefore, we’re constantly being got to things that others have already recognized.(因此，我们不断接触到别人已经认识到的东西)”中的“things that others have already recognized”和空后的“things we’re not even aware of”相呼应，说明了我们会在群体中接触到别人已经认识到的东西，故选G。
4．空格处是本段的小标题，由空格下方的“One way to be certainly be different is to be friendly to everyone.(与众不同的一种方式就是对每个人都友好)”可知，本段主要讲的是要对人友好。A选项“Shake hands with your enemies.(和你的敌人握手)”说明了要对人友好这个主题，可作为小标题，故选A。
5．空格前说“So many people are trying to be different. It results in them all being the same! Being quiet may mean that when you talk, people hear you louder. When you’re not trying to attract that boy or girl, they become attracted to you.(很多人都想与众不同。结果它们都是一样的!保持安静可能意味着当你说话时，人们听到的声音更大。当你不试图吸引那个男孩或女孩时，他们就会被你吸引)”，因此空格处应说明与众不同可能并不会给你带来什么收获。C选项“So trying to be different may not get you anywhere.(所以，尝试与众不同可能不会让你有任何收获)”承接上文，说明了尝试与众不同并不会给你带来什么好处或收获，因此符合语境。故选C。
6．D
7．G
8．E
9．A
10．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了为什么吃五颜六色的食物对我们的健康有益。
6．根据上文“Most of us are faced with the same choice numerous times a day: what to eat. Along with price, accessibility and preference, we’ll often use a food’s healthfulness to help us make a decision.”(我们每天都面临吃什么的选择。除了价格，是否容易获得，以及个人喜好外，我们通常会根据食物是否健康有益来选择。)可知，接下来作者要介绍如何选择食物。选项D“但是，我们如何知道我们获取了足够的营养呢？”和上文意思一致。故选D。
7．根据上文“It’s widely accepted by researchers that we need a varied diet.”(研究者们认为我们需要各种各样的饮食。)可知，这一段指出，我们需要丰富多元的饮食。选项G“做到这的一个方法是通过吃彩虹颜色的食物。”和上文意思一致。G项中的this指代了本段第一句中的a varied diet，实现了照应，而空后句中的proof也照应了本空中提出的一种方案。故选G。
8．根据下文“Blue and purple foods, including blueberries, have a high content of the plant anthocyanin (花青素), which has been linked to lowering the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Flavones (黄酮), which give foods a yellow colour, may reduce the risk of heart disease.”(蓝色和紫色的食物，包括蓝莓，含有大量的植物花青素，花青素可以降低患心脏病和2型糖尿病的风险。黄酮类化合物使食物呈现黄色，可降低患心脏病的风险。)可知，本段列举了蓝色、紫色和黄色食物如何对人体有益的例子，故本段的主题句应该陈述不同颜色的食物对人体有不同的好处。选项E“不同颜色的食物有不同的好处。”和下文意思一致。故选E。
9．根据下文“For example, research has found that orange juice is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, but too much intake is associated with type 2 diabetes,” she says. Although, this is because of its sugar content, not flavones.”(例如，研究发现，橙汁与认知能力下降的风险较低有关，但摄入过多与2型糖尿病有关,”她说。虽然，这是因为它的糖含量，而不是黄酮。)可知，研究发现，橙汁可以降低认知能力下降的风险，但是摄入太多会导致二型糖尿病。这说明我们不能用一个标准来衡量食物。选项A“食物是非常复杂的。”和下文意思一致。故选A。
10．根据上文“Eating a rainbow diet may also be complex.”(彩虹饮食是复杂的。)和下文“We also need to eat from other food groups to get all the nutrients we need, such as protein.”(我们还需要从其他食物类别中摄取所需的营养素，比如蛋白质。)可知，每天吃遍每一种颜色的食物也是很难办到的，而且要摄取其他食物中的营养。选项C“要每天都弄到每一种颜色的食物可能很困难。”和上下文意思一致。故选C。
11．E
12．A
13．B
14．D
15．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些寻找乐趣的方法，乐趣不一定是昂贵的，有很多乐趣是不必花钱的。
11．上文“Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun if you don’t want to stay at home.(如果你不想待在家里，那么在好天气出门会很有趣。)”说明出门去外面会很有趣，E项“和朋友在附近的小路或公园里徒步旅行或骑自行车。”介绍了在外面可以进行的活动，符合题意。故选E。
12．上文“Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials.(其他创造性爱好也可以用基本材料完成。)”说明也可以使用基本材料尝试其他的爱好，A项“绘画和写作只需要铅笔和纸。”介绍了可以使用基本材料培养的爱好，承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
13．上文“Libraries often hold free public events.(图书馆经常举办免费的公共活动。)”说明图书馆经常举办活动，B项“顺便访问一家图书馆去看看正在进行什么活动。”进一步说明可以参加图书馆的活动，符合题意。故选B。
14．上文“People who organize concerts and plays need help.(组织音乐会和戏剧的人需要帮助。)”说明活动组织者会需要有人帮助，D项“你可以摆好或放下椅子，或问候来访者。”介绍了在活动中可以提供帮助的方式，符合题意。故选D。
15．下文“For example, invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby.(例如，邀请一位朋友去散步、参加一个活动或是花时间培养你的爱好。)”举例说明可以和朋友一起做的事情，F项“无论你做什么，找个朋友分享。”介绍了要和朋友一起做事情，符合题意。故选F。
16．G
17．C
18．B
19．F
20．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是一些可以帮助收回借出的钱，又能保全友谊的方法。
16．空格前说“Can I borrow some money I promise I’ll pay you back.(我能借点钱吗？我保证会还给你的)”，空格处应说该如何答复，G选项“Whether you decide to lend the money is up to you.(你决定借钱与否由你自己决定。)”说的是关于如何答复的内容，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
17．空格前说“You may want to consider: How is your friend with money (你可能要考虑：你的朋友在金钱方面怎么样？)”，空格后说“Why does your friend need the money (你朋友为什么需要钱？)”，因此空格处也应是要考虑的问题，C选项“How much does your friend want (你的朋友想要多少？)”是一个问题，且其中的“your friend”和前后句中的“your friend”相一致，因此C选项承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
18．空格处是本段的主题句，根据空格后的“but putting the loan in writing will enable both of you to treat it as a business arrangement. The agreement should spell out the terms (条款), including any interest and the punishment for late payments.(但把贷款书面将使你们双方都把它作为一个商业安排。该协议应该详细说明条款，包括任何利息和对逾期付款的惩罚。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要把借款的协议写出来，B选项“Put everything in writing.(把一切都写下来。)”说明了要写出借款协议，因此可作为本段主题句，故选B。
19．空格前说“Decide how much and how often payments are to be made, and then keep to that schedule.(决定要支付的金额和频率，然后按照这个时间表进行。)”，空格后说“It’s better to figure out what you will do if your friend can’t make a payment ahead of time than trying to work it out when it happens.(你的朋友不能提前付款，你最好先弄清楚你该怎么做，而不是等到事情发生时再想办法解决。)”，因此空格处应该讲要想好如果朋友不能还款时该怎么做，F选项“Discuss what happens if a payment is missed.(讨论如果错过付款会发生什么。)”说明了要想好如果朋友不能付款该怎么办，因此F选项承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
20．空格前说“If not, tell him or her when you might expect payment, and let him or her explain the delay.(如果没有，告诉他或她什么时候你可能会得到还款，并让他或她解释延迟。)”，空格处应承接上文，说明人家解释完以后又该如何做，D选项“Once you’ve heard the explanation(一旦你听了解释)”承接上文的“让他或她解释”，后文的“set a new date for the payment(设定新的付款日期)”和D选项的“听了解释”是顺承关系，说明了人家解释完后要怎么做，因此D选项承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
21．G
22．A
23．E
24．F
25．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几个夏季可以和家人到户外共度美好时光的活动。
21．根据上文“According to South University, spending quality time with the family benefits both parents and children. (南方大学表示，与家人共度美好时光对父母和孩子都有好处)”和下文“Here are some of these activities. (以下是其中一些活动)”可知，上文提到与家人共度美好时光对大人和孩子都有益，下文提出有这样一些活动。由此推知，空出内容应与和家人共度时光的好处有关。G项“Even spending time doing simple things may be a wonderful bonding experience. (即使是花时间做简单的事情也可能是一种美妙的联系体验)”符合题意，与上文形成递进关系。故选G。
22．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“The seaside is one of the best places for an outing in summer. (海边是夏天郊游的最佳地点之一)”可知，本段建议去海边与家人共度美好时光。A项“Visit the beach. (去海滩)”可以作为本段主旨。故选A。
23．根据主旨句“Have a picnic. (野餐)”可知，本段建议和家人去野餐。由此可知，空处内容应与野餐有关。E项“You can get away from the house and enjoy foods together in nature. (你们可以离开家，一起在大自然中享受美食)”符合题意。故选E。
24．根据上文“But you need to check on all your camping equipment. (但是你需要检查一下你所有的露营装备)”推知，空处内容应与检查露营设备有关。F项“And make sure your tents have been put up well enough to resist any weather. (确保你的帐篷搭得足够好，可以抵御任何天气)”符合题意。故选F。
25．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“It’s a great activity to do with the family while on vacation. It will not cost you anything and is ideal for both the younger children and the older ones. (这是一个很棒的活动，可以和家人一起度假。它不会花费你任何东西，对年幼的孩子和年长的孩子都是理想的)”可知，空格应与徒步旅行的好处有关。D项“It’s also an activity where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. (这也是一个你可以欣赏美丽风景的活动)”符合题意，activity是关键词，also表明上下文的并列关系。故选D。
26．E
27．G
28．A
29．C
30．F
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。介绍了几种学习方式来摆脱考试焦虑的策略。
26．根据上文“The fear of failing them is really unpleasant.(担心考试失败的恐惧是令人不安的)”以及后文“Give these four study tips a try and see how much better you feel during your next exam.(尝试一下这四种策略，然后看下一次考试你的感觉会有多好)”可知，空前提出了考试令人焦虑，空后提出了四种策略，故E项“但是你可以学会几种策略来避免焦虑。”承上启下，承接前文考试焦虑，引出下文的策略，故选E项。
27．根据上文“Take a couple of minutes to find the word-list, index, questions and other important information.(花几分钟时间查找单词列表、索引、问题和其他重要信息)”以及后文“you’ll know where to find the answers you are looking for. Make sure you read any study take a couple of minutes to find the word-list, index, questions and other important information questions before you read the chapter.(你才会知道在哪里可以找到正在寻找的答案)”可知，本句承接上文，说明花时间查找重要信息的作用是：在你学习的时候可以知道在哪里能找到答案。故G选项“然后，当你坐下学习的时候”符合语境，故选G。
28．根据上文“As you read, summarize each section of the chapter on a post-it note.(阅读时，在便利贴上总结本章的每一部分)”以及后文“go back and review the notes(回去复习笔记)”可知，上文提到总结，后文提到回去复习，可知是在读完整章之后，故A选项“读完整章之后”符合语境，故选A。
29．根据本段内容“After you finish reading, pretend you are a professor writing a test for the chapter. Review the material you just read and make up your own practice test. Include all vocabulary words, study questions, and highlighted words you can find, as well as any other important information. Take the test to see if you remember the information. If not, go back and study some more.(读完后，假装你是一位教授，为这一章写测试。复习你刚刚读到的材料，并编写你自己的练习测试。包括你能找到的所有词汇、学习问题和突出显示的单词，以及任何其他重要信息。参加测试，看看你是否记得这些信息。如果不记得，那就回去继续学习)”可知，本段的主旨是自己制定测试，来测试是否记得材料中的信息。C选项Make your own practice test对应后文中writing a test。故C选项“做你自己的练习测试”符合语境，故选C。
30．根据上文“Flashcards will help you remember important terms, people, places and dates. On the front of the card, write down the term or the question. This will help ensure that you grasp the study material. On the back write down the definition or the answer.(抽认卡可以帮助你记住重要的术语、人物、地点和日期。在卡片的正面写下术语或问题。这将有助于确保你掌握学习材料。在背面写下定义或答案)”可知，本段主要是说明通过抽认卡来记忆，F选项中these cards对应上文中Flashcards。故F选项“复习这些卡片，并在实际测试前测试自己”符合语境，故选F。
31．G
32．C
33．B
34．F
35．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些交友的方法。
31．根据上文“When you reach out to somebody you don’t know well — whether that’s sending the first text message or making small talk in the elevator — you often feel uncomfortable.(当你与你不太熟悉的人联系时，无论是第一次发短信还是在电梯里聊天，你都会感到不舒服)”以及后文“Otherwise you can’t have new friends.(否则你就不能有新朋友了)”可知，后文提到不接受这种不舒服就无法获得新朋友，可知本句与上文构成转折，故G选项“但你必须接受这种尴尬”符合语境，故选G。
32．根据上文“This opinion is based on science called the “liking gap”, which says that the little voice in your head telling you that somebody didn’t like you very much is wrong.(这一观点基于一种叫做“喜欢差距”的科学，它说，你脑子里的小声音告诉你某人不太喜欢你是错误的)”以及后文“Instead, when you talk to someone else, you’re actually going to brighten their day.(相反，当你与其他人交谈时，你实际上会让他们的一天变得更加愉快)”可知，后文提到相反的情况，即不听从脑子里的这个声音，C选项中it对应上文the little voice。故C选项“不要听它的”符合语境，故选C。
33．根据上文“Ask anyone about how to make friends and they will most likely tell you to try a new hobby. It might sound hollow.(向任何人询问如何交朋友，他们很可能会告诉你尝试一种新的爱好。听起来可能很空洞)”可知，本段的建议是尝试新爱好，上文提到了很空洞，可知本句与上文构成转折，指出这一做法是可行的。故B选项“但它能起作用”符合语境，故选B。
34．根据上文“Doing things you are actually interested in will naturally draw people to you because you’ll be in the right place with the right people.(做你真正感兴趣的事情自然会吸引人们来找你，因为你会在正确的地方和正确的人在一起)”以及后文“remind yourself that you love more than one thing.(提醒自己，你爱的不止一件事)”可知，上文提到要做自己真正感兴趣的事情，可推测本句是对这一行为进行的假设：如果你想成为一个又酷又聪明的孩子。故F选项“如果你想成为一个又酷又聪明的孩子”符合语境，故选F。
35．根据本段内容“The planet is warming, our news updates are constant, and there’s so much good television out there to watch. We get it. But if you want to keep your friendships alive, you have to be present for them. Listen to and notice things about your friends.(地球正在变暖，我们的新闻不断更新，还有那么多好的电视可以看。我们明白了。但是如果你想保持友谊，你必须为他们而存在。倾听并注意你朋友的事情)”可知，本段的主旨是强调和朋友在一起，倾听并注意你朋友的事情，A选项Be Present对应后文be present。故A选项“在场”符合语境，故选A。
36．B
37．D
38．F
39．C
40．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国人喜欢喝热水的习惯及形成这一习惯的原因。
36．根据上文“Hot water seems to be a cure-all in China. (热水在中国似乎是一种灵丹妙药。)”可知，上文介绍了中国人不舒服时，喜欢喝热水的习惯，B项意为“每当你感觉不舒服的时候”，选项能够承接上文，且能引起下文“people offer you hot water (人们给你提供热水)”，在中国，每当你感觉不舒服的时候，人们会给你提供热水喝。故选B。
37．根据下文“It lies in history. In ancient China, people lived by rivers with access to water but the water drawn from natural sources could potentially make them sick because of microorganisms. People not only drank water from rivers but also washed clothes and threw their shits into rivers. So boiling water became the easiest way to kill the bacteria. (它存在于历史之中。在古代中国，人们生活在有水源的河流旁，但从自然资源中提取的水可能会因微生物而使他们生病。人们不仅喝河水，还用河水洗衣服，把粪便扔进河里。因此，沸水成为杀死细菌的最简单的方法。)”可知，下文介绍了回顾历史，人们为什么喜欢喝热水，D项意为“为什么中国人喜欢热水？”选项能够引起下文，下文介绍的正是中国人喜欢热水的原因。故选D。
38．根据上文“So boiling water became the easiest way to kill the bacteria. (因此，沸水成为杀死细菌的最简单的方法。)”可知，上文介绍了古代中国人喜欢喝热水，因为高温可以杀死水中的细菌，F项意为“但中国古代只有富人可以获得加热的水。”选项能够承接上文，且能引起下文“For the poor, fuel was a luxury. (对于穷人来说，燃料是一种奢侈品。)”，只有富人可以获得加热的水，因为燃料太贵，穷人买不起。故选F。
39．根据上文“In 1949, the Communist government launched a public health campaign across the country. Posters hung in schools said “Children should cultivate the habit of drinking boiled water three times a day. (1949年，共产党政府在全国发起了一场公共卫生运动。悬挂在学校的海报上写道：“孩子们应该养成每天喝三次开水的习惯。)”可知，上文介绍了为了改善公众的健康水平，政府鼓励公众多喝热水，C项意为“它确实成功地改善了公众的健康。”选项能够承接上文，政府鼓励公众多喝热水，改善健康，结果显示它确实成功地改善了公众的健康。故选C。
40．根据下文“so don’t panic if a Chinese person offers you hot water in summer. (所以，如果一个中国人在夏天给你提供热水，不要惊慌。)”可知，下文告诉我们，如果一个中国人在夏天给你提供热水，不要惊慌，G项意为“热水一直是中国人民生活和文化的重要组成部分”选项与下文构成因果关系，正是因为热水一直是中国人民生活和文化的重要组成部分，所以如果一个中国人在夏天给你提供热水，不要惊慌。故选G。
41．D
42．F
43．G
44．A
45．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了拖延症的危害和解决办法。
41．根据前文“Procrastination (拖延症) is a common problem we face, which harms not only our performance but also our self-confidence.(拖延是我们面临的一个普遍问题，它不仅损害我们的表现，也损害我们的自信)”可知，此处讲述了拖延的危害以及下文讲述的是解决拖延的办法。由此可知，空格是起引出下文，要解决拖延症的问题。D选项“Hence it is necessary to overcome this problem(因此有必要克服这个问题)”符合题意，故选D。
42．根据本段的小标题“·Plan in advance(计划提前)”可知，本段讲述的与提前做计划有关。F选项“If you don’t plan your day(如果你不计划你的一天)”符合题意，后文“you will find it difficult to be productive and get more done.(你会发现自己很难高效地完成更多的工作)”是前文产生的一种后果。故选F。
43．根据本段的小标题“·Start from the most important(从最重要的开始)”和前文“And you know morning is the best time for doing difficult jobs.(你知道早上是做困难工作的最佳时间)”可知，这里强调早上这个时候做最重要的事是很好的策略。G选项“It’s a powerful strategy for you to take action in the morning(早上采取行动对你来说是一个强有力的策略)”符合题意。故选G。
44．根据后文“The next thing is you need to focus your attention on what you do. And it’s only possible if you work in a distraction-free environment.(下一件事是你需要把注意力集中在你做的事情上。而且只有在没有干扰的环境下工作才有可能)”可知，本段讲述的方法是要排除干扰。A选项“Remove the distractions(排除干扰)”符合题意。故选A。
45．根据前文“The most common distraction is the phone.(最常见的干扰是手机)”以及后文“it would be better.(这样会更好)”可知，空格介绍的是排除手机干扰的办法。E选项“So if you keep it silent or in flight mode(所以如果你保持沉默或处于飞行模式)”符合题意，后文“it would be better.(这样会更好)”是前文产生的一种后果。故选E。
46．E
47．B
48．C
49．F
50．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何摆脱职业倦怠的方法。
46．上文“You’re suffering from a bad case of burnout, especially after you do the same work too many years. But try as you might, you can’t make you stay excited at your job.(你正遭受着严重的职业倦怠，尤其是在你做同样的工作太多年之后。但不管你怎么努力，都不能让你在工作中保持兴奋)”提出了职业倦怠的话题。结合下文介绍了摆脱职业倦怠的方法可知，E. Here are the tips that may help you to keep your energy up(这里有一些建议可以帮助你保持精力充沛)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选E。
47．根据下文“My advice to anyone working to achieve long-term success, is to regularly step back, assess your progress and consider new experience that can help you grow professionally.(我对任何致力于取得长期成功的人的建议是，定期后退一步，评估你的进步，并考虑以帮助你专业成长新的经验。)”及“So think about where your greatest professional development opportunities lie, and don’t be afraid to speak up if you aren’t actively addressing them.(所以，想想你最大的职业发展机会在哪里，如果你没有积极地解决它们，不要害怕说出来)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要定期评估、考虑新的经验，需找自己最大的职业发展机会。由此可知，B. Seek opportunities for reinvention (寻求重塑的机会)适合作本段小标题。故选B。
48．上文“My advice to anyone working to achieve long-term success, is to regularly step back, assess your progress and consider new experience that can help you grow professionally.(我对任何致力于取得长期成功的人的建议是，定期后退一步，评估你的进步，并考虑新的经验，以帮助你专业成长)”及下文“So think about where your greatest professional development opportunities lie(所以，想想你最大的职业发展机会在哪里)”讲到了要定期评估你的进步，并考虑新的经验，看看自己最大的职业发展机会在哪里。这是一种具体的做法，C. That can make it easier to see where you should go(这样更容易看清你应该去哪里)是上文讲述的做法产生的积极后果，符合此处语境。故选C。
49．根据本段小标题“Step outside of your comfort zone(走出你的舒适区)”及上文“Although the idea of reinvention may sound daunting(令人胆怯的), this can mean anything from taking on a new project, joining a new team or accepting a “stretch” assignment.(尽管重塑自我的想法听起来可能令人生畏，但这可能意味着接受一个新项目、加入一个新团队或接受一项“延伸”任务)”可知，本段主要讲述的是走出你的舒适区，接受新的事物。由此可知，F. This can open new doors that will greatly benefit you as your career progresses(这可以打开一扇新的门，随着你职业的发展，这将对你大有裨益)能够承接上文，讲述那样做带来的积极结果。故选F。
50．上文“Wearing different hats or changing your position can keep you invigorated(精神焕发) about your job and better positioned to accept challenges or opportunities to come.(扮演不同的角色或改变你的职位可以让你在工作中保持活力，更好地迎接挑战或机遇)”讲述了你可以通过不同的角色和职位的改变，使自己保持活力，更好地迎接挑战或机遇。由此可知，G. Every change you make, big or small, can help drive your advancement(你所做的每一个改变，无论大小，都有助于推动你的进步)能够总结本段内容，符合此处语境。故选G。
51．G
52．D
53．E
54．F
55．B
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。人们经常忽视健康饮食习惯，导致身体和精神出现疾病，针对这个现象，作者建议要用心饮食，并分享了几个小建议。
51．根据上文“Losing ourselves in the chaos of daily life has become a lot more common for so many people around the world. So people often ignore an important thing — healthy eating habits. This can lead to weight gain and even physical and mental illness.(对世界各地的许多人来说，在混乱的日常生活中迷失自己已经变得越来越普遍。 所以人们经常忽视一件重要的事情——健康的饮食习惯。这会导致体重增加，甚至身体和精神疾病)”以及后文“we highly recommend mindful eating(我们强烈推荐正念饮食)”可知，上文提到了体重增加和身体精神疾病，后文给出了建议，可知本句是在说明要应对这些问题的目的。故G选项“为了对抗这些问题”符合语境，故选G。
52．根据上文“Eating with your non-dominant hand is a great way to stop you from overeating.(用你不常用的那只手吃饭是防止你暴饮暴食的好方法)”以及后文“it’ll force you to slow down and thus allow you to be a lot more conscious of the food you are eating(它会迫使你慢下来，从而让你更加注意你正在吃的食物)”可知，上文提到了用不常用的手吃饭，故本句承接上文说明原因。故D选项“这不是大脑所习惯的”符合语境，故选D。
53．根据上文“It’s so common for people to eat on the move between their busy schedules. This is never a good eating habit. Yet many of us still do it. Eating on the run and swallowing food without chewing it well can result in indigestion.(人们在忙碌的日程中吃东西是很常见的。这绝不是一个好的饮食习惯。然而，我们中的许多人仍然这样做。边吃边跑，不咀嚼就吞下食物会导致消化不良)”可知，上文列举了一些不好的饮食习惯，故本句提出吃饭的具体建议。故E选项“每一口食物在吞咽前要咀嚼30次”符合语境，故选E。
54．根据上文“When it comes to eating, you should give your undivided attention to the food you eat, which means you should turn off any electronic devices.(说到吃饭，你应该一心一意地吃东西，这意味着你应该关掉所有的电子设备)”以及后文“Technological devices should not be a distraction from any mindful eating practices. So while eating, be sure the TV is off and keep away from your cellphone.(技术设备不应该分散人们对任何用心的饮食习惯的注意力。所以在吃饭的时候，确保电视是关着的，远离你的手机。)”可知，上文的建议是关掉电子设备，故本句说明这一建议的适用范围。故F选项“这条建议几乎适用于当今时代的每个人”符合语境，故选F。
55．根据后文“Sometimes, you rush through the day and only eat when the opportunity arises. Always make sure you are on a chair while eating your meals; otherwise you are less likely to truly appreciate the food on your plate. One part of mindful eating is about doing nothing else while you’re eating.(有时，你匆匆度过一天，只有在有机会的时候才吃。吃饭的时候一定要坐在椅子上；否则你不太可能真正欣赏你盘子里的食物。用心饮食的一部分就是在你吃东西的时候什么都不做)”可知，本段的主旨是建议坐着吃饭，不要做其他事情，故B选项“你应该坐下来吃东西”符合语境，故选B。
56．F
57．E
58．A
59．C
60．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种锻炼方法来加强颈部肌肉。
56．根据空前“A double chin occurs when a layer of fat around your neck sags (下垂). Overweight and aging are closely related to double chins.(当脖子周围的脂肪层松弛时，就会出现双下巴。超重和衰老与双下巴密切相关)”可知，这里是在介绍双下巴形成的原因。而F选项“A bad posture can also weaken the muscles around the neck and the chin.(不良的姿势也会削弱颈部和下巴周围的肌肉)”也是在介绍影响下巴肌肉的原因。故选F项。
57．根据空后“ It can be done seated or standing. Simply stick the bottom lip out as far as possible to form a pouting face. (可以坐着或站着。只要将下唇尽可能地向外撅起，就能形成噘嘴脸)”和小标题Pout (撅嘴)可知，这里是在介绍撅嘴的方式方法，而E选项“This is an effective way to strengthen the jaw and neck muscles.(这是加强下巴和颈部肌肉的有效方法)”是在介绍撅嘴锻炼的作用，两者为平行关系。故选E项。
58．根据空后“It sounds a little odd, but stretching your head up to whistle at the ceiling can help strengthen your muscles. (这听起来有点奇怪，但抬头对着天花板吹口哨有助于增强肌肉)”可知，本段是在介绍对着天花板吹口哨这种锻炼颈部肌肉的方法，故小标题为Whistle at the ceiling(对着天花板吹口哨)合适。故选A项。
59．根据空前“Tilt the head back and look at the ceiling while sitting.(坐着的时候，头向后倾斜，看着天花板)”和空后“Then hold for 10 to 20 seconds.(然后保持10到20秒)”可知，这里和C选项“Close your lips into the whistling position.(闭上你的嘴唇，形成吹口哨的姿势)”都是在介绍对着天花板吹口哨这种锻炼方式的步骤。故选C项。
60．根据空前“By resisting the urge to snack, you’re reducing the amount of calories in the diet.(通过抑制吃零食的冲动，你可以减少饮食中的卡路里)”可知，D选项“This will help you lose the fat causing your double chin.(这将帮助你减掉造成双下巴的脂肪)”是通过抑制吃零食来减少饮食中的卡路里所带来的好处与结果，两者互为因果关系。故选D项。
61．G
62．B
63．F
64．C
65．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。当今随处可见带着耳机的青少年们，他七选五
School doesn’t have to be a prison. Whether you find school difficult, boring or just stressful, you can learn to make school easier and bring a lot more fun.____1____
Try a team sport. Some schools offer team sports that allow you to make friends with your fellow students. Soccer, track and field, basketball and football, can all make school have a little more fun.____2____ If you don’t want to play sports, consider joining in the games and cheering for your team with your friends.
____3____One of the most stressful parts of school can be making sure you have everything you’re supposed to have. Where’s your English homework Where’s that math assignment Is your pencil sharp The less you have to worry about these little things, the more you’ll be able to focus and enjoy school. Be prepared for class and everything will be easier.
Take it easy on your teachers. Teachers are like students: some are great; some are less than great. But teachers are in charge of the classroom. So even if you’re feeling frustrated or bored in class, you should be nice to your teachers.____4____
Ask for help if you are having trouble with homework.____5____ Make it easy. Ask for help at school by joining an after-class study group, if your school has one. Ask your teacher if you can stay 10-15 minutes after school to ask a few questions about your homework, if you’re embarrassed to ask during class. It’s always better to ask after class.
A．Stay organized.
B．Manage your time better.
C．Here are some ways to help you.
D．So you can choose one of them to take up.
E．Try to find kids you can talk to and play with.
F．As a result, they will possibly be friendly back to you.
G．If you’re struggling in school, don’t try to take it all on by yourself.
The tragedy of the commons is an economic theory which outlines the problems with people sharing collective property versus private ownership. An example of collective property is when employees don’t feel any ownership in the chairs and desks in the office, so they don’t report problems when they occur. However, in private ownership, anything is checked and taken care of. The tragedy of the commons can ruin your business if you’re not careful. ___6___
Encourage teamwork. Numerous studies have shown that to employees, self-realization is even more important than money. We can self-realize by feeling like we are a team, jointly committed to a cause. ___7___ They don’t just have a job for themselves. Instead, they are set to make the company a success. Certainly, they have specific responsibilities, but their commitment to the business is all-embracing.
___8___ There are some people who are naturally more gifted in particular areas. For example, one man who works for me is just a natural handyman. So, I asked him to keep an eye on the mechanical items that may need maintenance and repairs, and to go ahead and fix it. He should treat the property as if he owns it
Hold back the critical. Not everybody is cut out to be an overseer of a business. Some people are just too judgmental or negative. Even if such people have particular skills, you do well to not assign them to oversee others. They can drive everybody crazy. ___9___ This keeps them and everyone else happy.
Welcome Feedback. You may notice something is not being taken care of here or there. ___10___ This becomes a valuable tool to show employees that this is important to you, and you genuinely care about them and the state of your assets.
A．Plan out management wisely.
B．Assign tasks evenly among employees.
C．Create a place for them where they work chiefly alone.
D．There, however, exist such benefits as mentioned below.
E．The question then comes: How do you deal with it in a business
F．Point it out in a respectful manner and figure out what is going on.
G．Inspire everyone to take a heartfelt involvement in the business as a whole.
As human beings, our ability to predict and prevent trouble is one of those superpowers that set us apart from birds and beasts. ___11___
Dr. Michelle Newman, director of the Laboratory for Anxiety and Depression Research at Pennsylvania State University, presents some characteristics of out-of-control worrying, like focusing on things over which you have no control, or which have a low probability of happening, and “catastrophizing” them. Worrying about a loved one who’s driving and picturing the horrible consequences of an accident is one example. ___12___
Constant worrying and anxiety can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, which has been linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular (心脏血管的) diseases. Anxiety can also over activate your immune system. But isn’t there a benefit to lots of worrying After all, if your mind is dealing with emergencies and potential threats, you can act now to prevent them, right
___13___ “Mostly worrying becomes a process to itself that doesn’t lead to problem solving or helping you in any way,” she says. “If you’re worrying about something,” she says, “you’re not taking steps to address the source of your worry, if that’s even possible.”
In fact, worry is really a failure to live in the moment, Newman says. ___14___ Exercise, massage and other things that relieve physical tension are also helpful, she says.
___15___ Select a spot you can get to easily every day, but that isn’t a place where you normally spend time, Newman advises. Your goal is to give yourself 20 or 30 minutes a day in that space, devoted only to worrying. “The rest of the day, you tell yourself you aren’t going to worry because you will at that time and place,” Newman explains. “The idea is that by setting apart your worry, you can control it.”
A．That’s bad news for several reasons.
B．Unfortunately, Newman opposes this idea.
C．Activities like yoga that attempt to comfort your mind to the present may help.
D．Focusing on a favorite relaxing setting has also proven worry-reducing benefits.
E．But nonstop worrying can ruin your life and your immune system to some degree.
F．Imagining issues that might lead to your losing your job and your home is another.
G．Another great way to control your worry is to set aside a specific time and place for it.
There have been several incidents in recent years where people died because of unsafe crowd conditions and stampedes(人群的蜂拥), the latest one unfolding in Seoul, South Korea, with at least 155 deaths reported. This may leave some people thinking there’s little you can do to survive a stampede. ____16____ But crowd-safety experts say there are several strategies that could help you avoid a potentially deadly outcome. Consider these steps below:
The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location, says Randy Atlas, a safety consultant based in Fort Lauderdale. ____17____ It’s a piece of common sense advice that Atlas applies not just at big events, but even when entering almost any room.
If there’s a sudden panic and crowds begin to push in a certain direction, your instinct (本能) may be to fight back and push the opposite way. ____18____ If you go against the flow, you increase your chances of getting tripped and knocked down. Another risk, according to experts: If you fight the crowd, you will tire yourself out quickly in a situation where energy is needed.
As you move forward with the crowd, it’s best to move in a diagonal (对角线的) direction so you can potentially angle your way out of the situation. The goal is to get to the edge of the stampede where it’s less likely that you’ll end up stuck at a choke-point, like a doorway.
____19____ Look for a solid structure to stand behind such as a pillar or a wall. Other places to duck; behind a car or even a lamp post.
In many stampede events, people die simply because they are crushed to the point they can’t breathe. But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer-like position. That could give you some very valuable breathing room—literally. ____20____
A．Another potential way is to shelter yourself.
B．But that could be a big mistake, Atlas warns.
C．In this case, you don’t necessarily have to wait and let time slip by.
D．Namely, to take note of where the nearest exits are.
E．It’s a simple pose, but surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving.
F．Other events, such as a Halloween gathering, are likely to turn deadly.
G．Indeed, it’s a frightening situation and circumstances may make it impossible to escape.
Fun Ways to Learn English Faster
·Read, read, read.
One of the easiest things you can do to learn English faster is to read as much as you can. ____21____ This will make your vocabulary better and it will also help you learn grammar and slang (俚语).
·Watch movies.
Watching movies will also help you improve your English, by helping you to hear what it sounds like and also helping you to learn new words. ____22____ Once you have a basic vocabulary, try to keep the subtitles (字幕) off and focus on listening for the words you do know and guessing the words you don’t know from what is happening on the screen.
·Sing songs.
Learning and singing songs is another good way to make your English better. ____23____ It will also help increase your vocabulary. Find a song you like, learn it, and learn what the lyrics (歌词) mean.
·____24____
You can also just make friends with English language speakers online and chat, email, and Skype together in order to practise your English. You can talk about whatever you want! ____25____
A．Make a friend.
B．Join a fan community.
C．Read things all the time.
D．You can start watching with subtitles on.
E．This will help you improve your pronunciation.
F．Newspapers are a good way to learn the basics of a language.
G．You can find online friends by joining fan communities or through language-learning communities.
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 down 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.
Recent research shows that listening to music improves our health in surprising ways. If we take a music lesson or two, that musical training can help raise our IQs and even keep us sharp in old age. ____31____
Music Reduces Pain
As Bob Marely once put it: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Research at Drexel University found that music reduced pain more than standard treatments in cancer patients. Other research showed that music can ease pain in patients. ____32____
Music Keeps Your Brain Healthy in Old Age
A study with healthy older adults found that those with ten or more years of musical experience scored higher on cognitive (认知的) tests than musicians with one to nine years of musical study. ____33____ “Since studying an instrument requires years of practice and learning, it may create the connections in the brain that could make up for cognitive decreases as we get older,” said lead researcher Brenda Hanna-Pladdy.
____34____
A study showed that students who listened to relaxing classical music for 45 minutes before turning in slept much better than students who listened to an audiobook or did nothing different from their normal routine. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try listening to a little Mozart before bedtime.
Music Raises IQ and Academic Performance
____35____ In one study, 6-year-olds who took keyboard or singing lessons in small groups for 36 weeks had large increases in IQ and standardized educational test results than children who took either drama lessons or no lessons. To help children achieve academic excellence, encourage them to take music lessons.
A．Music Relaxes People
B．Music Helps You Sleep Better
C．The non-musicians scored the lowest.
D．Here are some amazing benefits of music.
E．Therefore, standard treatments are strongly advised by doctors.
F．But the selection needed to be either classical pieces or their choices.
G．Research shows that learning music predicts higher scores in children.
Success looks different for everyone. For one person, it could mean getting a promotion or creating a better work-life balance. ____36____
But while making changes in your life can seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. You can do small things that have a huge impact on your quality of life. Check out three things you can do that will empower you to be more successful — on your own terms.
Set weekly and monthly goals.
Setting regular goals for yourself can keep you from getting stagnant(停滞不前的) in both your professional and personal life. The best way to keep track of your goals is to write them down. Jot them down on a whiteboard, a notepad on your desk, or an online calendar — anywhere you can see them regularly. (“Exercise three times this week”, for example, or
“Finish a big presentation.”) ____37____
Set aside time for yourself every day.
____38____ It’s important to stop, take a breath, and have some time just for yourself. Set up calendar alerts or block out “busy” time in your daily calendar that makes you unavailable to others. During this time, you could go out for a real lunch away from your desk, take a walk, work on a side project, or even read a book. Whatever it is, be sure to use this time to recharge your batteries.
____39____
It’s easy to spend all your leisure time binge-watching(一口气看完) shows on Netflix or being addicted to social media. But when was the last time you tried something new that put you out of your comfort zone In order to avoid getting bored, it’s important to break out of your comfort zone by finding fresh activities and passions. ____40____ Pick one thing that you’ve always wanted to do, or something that you liked when you were a kid and never pursued. Then start researching ways you can make it happen. By opening yourself up to different experiences, you’re bound to learn something new about yourself.
A．Expand horizons and explore yourself.
B．Change the way you network.
C．It’s best to power down your devices at least an hour before you hit the sack(床) to ensure you sleep soundly.
D．By having a constant visual reminder, you’ll be able to keep yourself going forward and measure your progress better.
E．Someone else may want to improve their relationships or learn new skills.
F．Too often, the workday speeds by in a nonstop scream of meetings, email, and deadlines.
G．Fortunately, there are a number of ways to do this from volunteering to joining a sports league to learning a new language.
Every day, We’re bombarded(频频不断地) with so many decisions that it’s impossible to make a perfect choice every time. ____41____One particularly effective technique is critical thinking.
There are many different ways of approaching critical thinking, but here’s one four-step process that may help you solve any number of problems:
Come up with your question. ____42____ This isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. For example, if you’re deciding whether to try out the newest diet craze(狂热), your reasons for doing so may be not clear by other factors-like claims that you’ll see results in just two weeks.
But, if you approach the situation with a clear view of what you’re actually trying to accomplish by dieting, that’ll equip you to examine this information critically, find what you’re looking for, and decide whether the new craze really suits your needs.
Gather your information. There’s lots of it out there.____43____ If you’re trying to decide on a diet to improve your nutrition, you may ask an expert for their advice, or seek other people’s testimonies(证据).Information gathering helps you weigh different options, moving you closer to a decision that meets your goal.
____44____ -something you do by asking critical questions. Facing a decision, ask yourself, what concepts are at work ‘‘What assumptions exist ’ Is my interpretation of the information logically sound ’
Explore other points of view. Ask yourself why so many people are drawn to the policies of the opposing(反对)political candidate. Even if you disagree with everything that candidate says.
Exploring the full spectrum(范围)of viewpoints might explain why some policies that don’t seem acceptable to you attract others.____45____
A．Apply the information.
B．Consider the possible effects or results.
C．In other words, know what you’re looking for.
D．But, there are many ways to improve our chances.
E．Some are small and unimportant, but others have a larger impact on our lives.
F．Therefore, having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what’s closely connected.
G．This will allow you to explore alternatives, evaluate your own choices, and ultimately help you make more informed decisions.
People usually find Christmas to be the most expensive time of a year. The money spent on the celebration increase surprisingly, ranging from gifts to decorating. ____46____ Here are suggestions to have a wonderful Christmas as well as a full wallet at the same time.
____47____ Set the amount you can afford to spend for the holiday, including gift giving and decorating. Once you have a budget (预算) set, follow it. And if you can keep to your budget, you’ll lead an easy life in the following weeks and months
Start shopping for Christmas decorations early. Stores have sales for decorations between Halloween and Thanksgiving. ____48____ Better yet, go shopping for next year’s decorations the day after Christmas. You can buy many things at very low prices right after Christmas.
Shop for gifts all year round. ____49____ It doesn’t matter when you get the gift, whether it’s January or June. Shopping early can prevent you from spending more money than you can afford. And if you spend little here and there throughout the year, Christmas will have a much smaller influence on your wallet in December
Cut down your gift giving. Sometimes you just can’t afford to get something for everyone. Take away the people from your list whom you seldom speak with. ____50____ The people you do choose to buy for don’t need something expensive. Keep in mind that it’s the thought that is more important.
A．Send them simple cards instead.
B．Great friendship may contribute to a perfect budget.
C．Begin with a budget.
D．And it’s after Thanksgiving that the prices begin to go up.
E．The gifts bought on special festivals surely carry special meanings to your friends.
F．But there’s no reason to worry too much.
G．Whenever you’re out shopping, keep an eye out for great Christmas presents.
All dogs can benefit from training throughout their lives. But where to begin the process Thus, we have sought advice from some experts on where to start. ____51____.
Identify your training goals
____52____. If you’re interested in skill training, or basic manners, such as teaching your dog to sit, stay and lie down, that’s the field of a dog trainer. If your dog has a behavior problem-anxiety, aggressiveness, fearfulness-then what you need is a dog behavioral consultant.
Decide how you’d like to train your dog
When it comes to training methods, you have a few options. Group classes are cheaper but less personalized, while customized classes with training facilities are more expensive and riskier.____53____. If you don’t want to pay a lot of money for dog training, you can choose free or low-cost resources you can find online.
____54____
Generally speaking, many trainers fall into two broad categories. The first is positive reinforcement (强化) trainers, which means giving your dog something good to train. The second is balanced trainers who are willing to make a series of corrections using positive reinforcement methods.
Be realistic
Your dog may bark at your guests. ____55____. Since you can’t change a German shepherd’s genetic impulse (基因冲动) to protect its territory, you may need to change your expectations, instead.
A．Understand the methods
B．Make a detailed schedule
C．Here’s what they say about the issue
D．Usually there are two levels of dog training
E．The benefits of training dogs properly are as follows
F．Your choice will depend on your budget and your training goals
G．It might be a kind of dog to defend against people walking in your door
A good digital citizen(数字公民)is someone who uses the Internet wisely, follows Internet rules and helps to make the net a great world for themselves and everyone else.___56___.
Protect your privacy(隐私).___57___Do you know how easy it is for someone to use your private information for other harmful activities Make sure that you know how to protect all your private information, including your phone number, address, email address, etc. Also, be careful about the personal information you post.
___58___. Don’t make it all too easy for someone to steal your personal information. Learn how to use a system such as LastPass to remember all your passwords, or use a reliable app to safely store all your password information.
Be careful with photos. The most simple photos can still show a lot of things that shouldn’t be posted online.___59___. If you take a photo of your car, don’t include the license plate. Also, learn how to turn off geographically-tagging(标识)features. Actually， there are some facial recognition software programs that can find you even if you aren’t tagged.
Use the Internet politely. You probably don’t like it when people send you rude information. Well，think of the rude information as a great incentive(激励) to be careful about what you send to others. If you expect nice information, you have to be nice yourself.___60___, no matter how you are really getting on.
A．Understand password safety
B．Change your passwords often
C．The information makes it easy to track you down
D．The first thing you need to do is keep yourself safe
E．If you take a photo of your home, make sure the street number isn’t shown
F．Make it a point to be as positive as possible when you are online
G．Here are some things that you as a student can do to be a good digital citizen
It now seems like years ago that Silicon Valley’s hoodie(连帽衫) culture made male executives’ wardrobes more casual across most industries. From financial companies to insurance companies, from insurers to automakers, traditional dress codes transformed into “dress appropriately”.
Now executive men in more traditional offices are figuring out how to dress down but still look professional, and those at tech firms are growing up and wondering how to dress up but-still look cool. “ ____61____ People shouldn’t be able to point out exactly why you look as good as you do,” said Nick Hart, founder of Spencer Hart. ____62____
The sneakers
Sneakers have gone totally exclusive, with eye-opening price tags to match. ____63____ So it’s commonly seen that Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel have shown a preference for wearing Salomon sneakers.
____64____
Of course, great jeans with a blazer and smart loafers, if not sneakers, is a modern classic look. Some handsome main brands include the JBrand Kane fit jeans, the AG Graduate fit, and the Frame L’ Homme, said Jacci J aye of Wall Street Stylist.
The glasses
____65____ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is often seen in a striking pair. For colorful frames that are not overly priced, you might try Eyebobs. The company has noted that top executives like Revlon chairman Ron Perelman have been spotted in them.
A．The loafers
B．The jeans
C．It should look effortless.
D．Many people like the expensive ones.
E．If you have to wear glasses, there’s no reason why they can’t add a touch of style.
F．Here are some items high-powered men are wearing when dressing for work and weekends.
G．Some executives even will throw down more than $ 1,000 for a pair.
Why you’re more creative in coffee shops
Some of the most successful people in history have done their best work in coffee shops ___66___. Among them are Pablo Picasso, J. K. Rowling, Francois Voltaire and Bob Dylan.
A sweet spot of noise and crowds
Some of us stick in our earbuds as soon as we sit down to work in a public setting. But scientists have known for years that background noise can benefit our creative thinking. A study showed that a modest level of surrounding noise in a place like a cafe can actually promote your creative output. ___67___. Therefore, this can lead to more creative idea generation.
Air of informality
The typical coffee-shop user might be a lone worker struggling with a creative effort. However, experts say these cafe settings can also benefit work groups who are brainstorming. There is a formal air when gathering on digital meeting platforms. ___68___. All those audio and visual stimuli(刺激) help groups, too, compared to the meeting in a formal meeting room.
___69___
One thing that can make working from home or the office feel boring is the visual environment. Often we sit in the same chair and look at the same four walls all day long. In the coffee shops, people come and go. The daylight changes.
___70___. While we tend not to take conscious notice of these micro-stimuli, and likely don’t openly choose to work in this location because of them, these activities around us make our brains work a bit differently than at home.
A．Visual variety
B．The birthplace of countless great works
C．The pleasant smells of coffee and food vary
D．Not all kinds of noisy surroundings are bad for your creativity
E．By contrast, there is an informal atmosphere when meeting up at a bar or cafe
F．Whatever their careers, they have tapped into their creativity working at a table in a cafe
G．Because if you’re slightly distracted from the task at hand, it raises your abstract thinking ability
We have featured people who lost weight by following many different methods. Some focused strictly oneating well. ____71____Here are some lessons you can learn from those people.
One thing most of our wellness winners had in common was a turning-point moment. For San Boeuf, her journey started when her unhealthy weight was threatening her dream of becoming a mother. She focused on her goal of being healthy enough to have kids. ____72____
Many of our winners relied on technology to assist them on their weight-loss journeys. There 're numerous apps, devices and online communities. ____73____So using all the tools available makes a difference, whether those are apps to log your food, smart devices to track your exercise, or online communities to find the support you need.
Losing a significant amount of weight is a long process. ____74____All of the wellness winners experienced struggles along the way but managed to stay or get back on track and maintain their healthy habits. Susan Elizabeth Chaney struggles with an eating disorder after losing a significant amount of weight.
____75____Choose a diet you can stick with. In other words, the specific plan matters a lot less than the effort you put into it. Some used intermittent fasting( 间歇性禁食), while others found eating smaller meals throughout the day to be more sustainable.
A．They can help people lose weight.
B．Set a healthy lifestyle for yourself.
C．There’s no magic diet for wellness winners.
D．There are struggles and setbacks along the way.
E．But finding help and support made a big difference.
F．Along with lots of hard work, she managed to lose 167 pounds.
G．Others found a love of exercise—or a healthy combinations of both.
We all experience stress(压力) at some point. ____76____
No one can “make” you feel anything.
The way you deal with a situation is a choice. You can ask yourself “Is this something I can change ” ____77____ If the situation cannot be changed, accept it and find ways to deal with it. In this way, stress can be greatly reduced.
Exchange attitude for gratitude(感恩).
Our attitude has a big influence on how we deal with situations. ____78____ Instead of being angry about the traffic, find some gratitude. Think of things you can be thankful for.
Relax, relax, relax.
____79____ It will help you relax and make you better prepared to deal with stressful situations.
____80____
Look at your stressful situation from a “big picture” point of view. Ask yourself “How important is this ”and “Will this matter in the long run ” If the answer is no, it’s likely not worth your time and energy.
A．Look at the big picture.
B．Did you find what is best for you
C．Stress is different from person to person.
D．If so, start doing something to change the situation.
E．When you are stuck in traffic, change your attitude.
F．Try to find something that you enjoy and do it every day.
G．Here are four points to consider when dealing with stressful situations.
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. ____81____. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ____82____. Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. ____83____. The following methods may work best for you.
● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
●___84___.
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. ____85____
A．First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
B．There are three practical note-taking methods.
C．You must write your notes on separate paper.
D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E．You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F．That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G．Use words, not complete sentences.
Does it feel like you are forever chasing (追逐) a rainbow That happiness is just around the corner but when you step forward, you find that the things that once can make you happy no longer make you happy like before ____86____ We, humans, tend to behave this way, which essentially limits our ability to be happy. There is a cool name for this phenomenon — the hedonic treadmill (享乐适应症).
____87____ To put it simply, a hedonic treadmill is our tendency to maintain a relatively stable level of happiness, despite undergoing major life changes. ____88____ In other words, humans have this unique tendency to return to a set happiness level after some time.
We often tell ourselves that if we achieve a certain something, we will finally be happy. ____89____ The moment we reach our goals, we experience a brief phase of satisfaction. And then we set our eyes on the next big prize. Thus begins our cycle of constant longing and traversing (穿梭) on the hedonic treadmill.
When unchecked, this eventually becomes an endless cycle that always limits our ability to be happy. ____90____
A．If that is so, then you are not alone.
B．What exactly is the hedonic treadmill
C．There are many factors that can influence our happiness.
D．These changes can be either positive or negative in nature.
E．However, things usually don’t work out this way in most cases.
F．We move in circles and stop only when we make an effort to do so.
G．Humans have the habit of falling into the hole of wanting too much.
Many people treat “life” as something that happens to them. They think they are the victims. When things go wrong, they think it’s someone else’s fault. However, there are those who are clear on their goals. ____91____ So how can you live a life by design instead of by default (默认)
Set goals and actually achieve them
____92____ “New Year’s Resolutions” are the worst (or best) example of this. It’s easy to set goals, but very few people follow through with them to the end. People who live by design practice the habit of setting goals and actually achieving them. This constant practice is what allows them to set bigger and bigger goals and see them through to completion.
Surround yourself with people you want to be like
Choose your friends carefully. As they say, “____93____” Make sure that the individuals who occupy your life and time share your values. Ideally, these people should even be a little bit ahead of you, forcing you to stretch and continue to grow in the direction you’d like to go.
Don’t be afraid to go your own way
When you go your own way, everyone will tell you that you’re wrong at first. ____94____They will see the life you’ve built for yourself. And they will ask you how you did it.
____95____
In order to get to where you know you can go, you have to say “no” a hundred times more than you say the word “yes”. You must be faithful to yourself and your goal. And the only way to do so is to have a strong sense of self-awareness and discipline.
A．Practice discipline.
B．Everybody sets goals.
C．Don’t go out with others.
D．Some people always stick to goals.
E．You are a reflection of those who you spend the most time with.
F．But when they find actually they are wrong, they will all come back around.
G．When something goes wrong, they are the first to admit where they went wrong.
Everyone wants to perform well at school. Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!
____96____I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worth adding. Pay attention during class.
Taking notes is important. You don’t need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he or she writes on the blackboard, or any special fact you think you might need for a test.____97____ In this way, it will help you learn more effectively by thinking about what you are writing.
Don’t skip school. You will be missing courses.____98____However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures. Also, try not to be late for class. It’s most likely that your teacher won’t appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.
Keep a good attitude (态度) towards things. If you have an “ I don’t care about school or this class” attitude, then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. ____99____
Always ask questions. ____100____ If you don’t understand, ask someone. Read your textbook and notes, and then if that fails, ask a teacher, friend, classmate, parent, etc.
A．Be prepared.
B．Write in your own words.
C．Staying organized will be helpful.
D．Pay attention to what the teacher says.
E．It is true that you could make up the work.
F．There is no shame (羞愧)in needing some help.
G．Try not to laugh when other students make mistakes.
参考答案：
1．C
2．D
3．A
4．F
5．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何让学校生活变得更容易。
1．由上文“Whether you find school difficult, boring or just stressful, you can learn to make school easier and bring a lot more fun. (无论你觉得学校很难、很无聊还是压力很大，你都可以学会让学校更轻松，带来更多乐趣)”和下文第二段首句“Try a team sport. (尝试团队运动)”，第四段首句“Take it easy on your teachers. (对你的老师放松点)”和最后一段首句“Ask for help if you are having trouble with homework. (如果你作业有困难，请寻求帮助)”可知，文章主要讲述的是如何让学校生活变得更容易，而下文介绍了让学校生活变得更容易的具体方法，承接上下文，C选项“这里有一些方法可以帮助您。”引起下文对具体方法的介绍。故选C项。
2．由上文“Try a team sport. Some schools offer team sports that allow you to make friends with your fellow students. Soccer, track and field, basketball and football, can all make school have a little more fun. (尝试团队运动。有些学校提供团队运动，让你可以和同学们交朋友。足球、田径、篮球和足球，都能让学校多一点乐趣)”可知，上文内容介绍了可以通过参加团队运动使学校生活有更多的乐趣，D选项“所以你可以从中选择一个参加。”内容能够承接上文，因为团队运动可以使学校生活有更多的乐趣，所以你可以从中选择一个参加，上下文因果关系。故选D项。
3．由下文“The less you have to worry about these little things, the more you’ll be able to focus and enjoy school. Be prepared for class and everything will be easier. (你越不用担心这些小事，你就越能集中精力，享受学校的乐趣。做好上课准备，一切都会变得容易)”可知，本段内容建议我们做好上课准备，不要为了一些小事担心，A选项“保持井然有序。”内容能够概括段落主旨，我们要保持井然有序，做好上课准备，这样才能集中精力享受学习。故选A项。
4．由上文“So even if you’re feeling frustrated or bored in class, you should be nice to your teachers. (所以，即使你在课堂上感到沮丧或无聊，你也应该对你的老师友好)”可知，本段内容建议我们要对老师友好，F选项“因此，他们可能会对你很友好。”内容能够承接上文，如果你对老师友好，他们可能也会对你友好。故选F项。
5．由上文“Ask for help if you are having trouble with homework. (如果你作业有困难，请寻求帮助)”和下文“Ask for help at school by joining an after-class study group, if your school has one. Ask your teacher if you can stay 10-15 minutes after school to ask a few questions about your homework, if you’re embarrassed to ask during class. (如果你的学校有课后学习小组，可以通过参加课后学习小组来寻求帮助。如果你在课堂上不好意思提问，可以问问你的老师，你是否可以在放学后的10-15分钟内，就你的作业提出一些问题)”可知，本段内容建议我们要学会寻求帮助，G选项“如果你在学校里苦苦挣扎，不要试图独自承担一切。”内容符合段落主旨，在学校生活中，我们要学会寻求帮助，不要试图独自承担一切困难。故选G项。
6．E
7．G
8．A
9．C
10．F
【导语】本篇为说明文。介绍公地悲剧是什么，以及如何解决。
6．根据前文“However, in private ownership, anything is checked and taken care of. The tragedy of the commons can ruin your business if you’re not careful. (然而，在私人所有制中，任何事情都是被检查和照顾的。如果你不小心，公地悲剧可能会毁了你的生意。)”可知，此处强调的是公地悲剧造成的后果，后文介绍的是解决这个问题的方法，因此，此处需要衔接过渡语，E选项“The question then comes: How do you deal with it in a business (接下来的问题是:你在企业中如何应对这种情况？)”符合语境。故选E。
7．根据前文的“We can self-realize by feeling like we are a team, jointly committed to a cause. (我们可以通过感觉我们是一个团队，共同致力于一项事业来实现自我。)”可知，此处强调我们可以通过共同致力于一项事业来实现自我。G选项“Inspire everyone to take a heartfelt involvement in the business as a whole.(激励每个人都发自内心地参与到整个业务中来。)”强调让每个人发自内心地参与到整个业务中来即是对前文致力于一项事业的承接，符合语境，故选G。
8．根据后文的“For example, one man who works for me is just a natural handyman. So, I asked him to keep an eye on the mechanical items that may need maintenance and repairs, and to go ahead and fix it. He should treat the property as if he owns it(比如，我手下的一个人就是个天生的勤杂工。所以，我让他留意一下可能需要维护和修理的机械部件，并继续修理它。他应该像对待自己的财产一样对待这笔财产。)”可知，后文给出的例子在强调细化监管责任，A选项“Plan out management wisely.( 明智地规划管理。)”引起下文。故选A。
9．根据前文“Even if such people have particular skills, you do well to not assign them to oversee others. They can drive everybody crazy. (即使这样的人有特殊的技能，你最好不要让他们去监督其他人。他们能把每个人都逼疯。)”可知，此处强调并不是所有人都适合作监管员，对于这样的人他们可能会把其他人都逼疯。因此后文应该强调面对这样的人，应该如何处理。C选项“Create a place for them where they work chiefly alone.(为他们创造一个主要独自工作的地方。)”强调为他们创造一个主要独自工作的地方，承接前文。故选C。
10．根据前文“You may notice something is not being taken care of here or there.(你可能会注意到有些地方没有得到照顾。)”可知，此处强调有些公物没有照顾到，后文应该强调如何处理这种情况。F选项“Point it out in a respectful manner and figure out what is going on.(以一种尊重的态度指出来，弄清楚发生了什么。)”强调礼貌地指出问题，并弄清情况。承接前文，符合语境。故选F。
11．E
12．F
13．B
14．C
15．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了作为人类，我们预测和预防麻烦的能力是将我们与鸟类和野兽区分开来的超能力之一，但是无休止的担忧会在一定程度上毁掉你的生活和免疫系统。文章介绍了一些有助于缓解焦虑的方法。
11．根据上文“As human beings, our ability to predict and prevent trouble is one of those superpowers that set us apart from birds and beasts.(作为人类，我们预测和预防麻烦的能力是将我们与鸟类和野兽区分开来的超能力之一)”结合后文说明了过度担忧带来的问题，可知本句与上文构成转折关系，故E选项“但是无休止的担忧会在一定程度上毁掉你的生活和免疫系统”符合语境，故选E。
12．根据上文“Worrying about a loved one who’s driving and picturing the horrible consequences of an accident is one example.(一个例子是，担心一个正在开车的爱人，想象一场事故的可怕后果)”可知，上文提到了想象，F选项中Imagining对应上文中picturing。故F选项“想象可能导致你失去工作和房子的问题是另一个问题”符合语境，列举了两个具体的例子。故选F。
13．根据上文“After all, if your mind is dealing with emergencies and potential threats, you can act now to prevent them, right (毕竟，如果你一直在思考应对突发状况和潜在威胁，你就可以未雨绸缪，防患于未然，不是吗？)”以及后文““Mostly worrying becomes a process to itself that doesn’t lead to problem solving or helping you in any way,” she says. “If you’re worrying about something,” she says, “you’re not taking steps to address the source of your worry, if that’s even possible.”(她说：“大多数情况下，担忧只停滞于这一过程本身，并不能使问题得到解决，也不能在任何方面对你有所帮助。”她说。“如果你正在担忧某件事，那并不表示你在采取措施解决问题，即使这个问题可能确实存在解决办法。”)”可知，后文主要说明了纽曼反对人们采取行动来预防，与上文是转折关系，故B选项“不幸的是，纽曼反对这个想法”符合语境，故选B。
14．根据后文“Exercise, massage and other things that relieve physical tension are also helpful, she says.(她说，锻炼、按摩和其他可以缓解身体紧张的事情也很有帮助)”可知，后文提到锻炼等活动可以缓解身体紧张，故C选项“像瑜伽这样试图安慰你当下的心灵的活动可能会有帮助”符合语境，故选C。
15．根据后文“Select a spot you can get to easily every day, but that isn’t a place where you normally spend time, Newman advises. Your goal is to give yourself 20 or 30 minutes a day in that space, devoted only to worrying. “The rest of the day, you tell yourself you aren’t going to worry because you will at that time and place,” Newman explains. “The idea is that by setting apart your worry, you can control it.”(选择一个你每天都能轻松到达的地方，但这不是你通常花时间去的地方，Newman建议。你的目标是每天给自己20到30分钟的时间，专注于担忧。“剩下的时间里，你告诉自己不用担心，因为到时候你会担心的，”纽曼解释道。“这个想法是说，通过把你的担忧分开，你可以控制它。”)”可知，本段的主旨是给焦虑留出特定的时间和地点来缓解，故G选项“另一个控制焦虑的好方法是为它留出一个特定的时间和地点”符合语境，故选G。
16．G
17．D
18．B
19．A
20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了防止拥挤踩踏的一些方法。
16．根据空前一句“This may leave some people thinking there’s little you can do to survive a stampede(这可能会让一些人认为你几乎无法在踩踏事件中幸存下来)”可知，设空处应承接上句说明这种局面所导致的结果，G项：Indeed, it’s a frightening situation and circumstances may make it impossible to escape(的确，这种局面很骇人，形势有可能让人难以逃脱)符合语境。故选G。
17．根据空前一句“The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location(在人群中保持安全的关键是从你到达地点开始的)”可知，设空处应为最关键是留意最近的出口在哪里。D项：Namely, he advises people to take note of where the nearest exits are(也就是说，他建议人们留意最近的出口在哪里)中“he”与上一句的“Randy Atlas”相呼应。故选D。
18．根据空前一句“your instinct may be to fight back and push the opposite way(你的本能可能是反击并向相反的方向推进)”以及后句“If you go against the flow, you increase your chances of getting tripped and knocked down(如果你逆潮流而动，你被绊倒和撞倒的几率就会增加)”可知，你本能做出的行为可能是错的，所以B项：But that could be a big mistake,Atlas warns(Atlas警告说这样做可能是错误的)符合语境。故选B。
19．设空处为本段的主题句。根据空后“Look for a solid structure to stand behind such as a pillar or a wall. Other places to duck; behind a car or even a lamp post(找一个坚实的结构站在后面，如柱子或墙。其他地方可以躲避；躲在汽车后面，甚至是灯柱后面)”可知，空出提出应该保护自己。A项：Another potential way is to shelter yourself(另一种可能的方法是保护自己)概括本段内容。故选A。
20．空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据空前“But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer-like position. That could give you some very valuable breathing room—literally(但有一种可能的方法可以避免这种情况，那就是将手臂放在身前，几乎像拳击手一样。这可能会给你一些非常宝贵的喘息空间)”可知，空处应陈述这种行为看似简单，却非常有效。E项：It’s a simple pose, but surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving.(这是一个简单的姿势，但却出奇地有效，而且可能挽救生命)符合题意，pose呼应上文position，故选E。
21．C
22．D
23．E
24．A
25．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章向我们介绍了几种快乐学英语的方法。
21．由小标题“·Read, read, read. (阅读，阅读，阅读)”和上文“One of the easiest things you can do to learn English faster is to read as much as you can. (为了更快地学习英语，最简单的事情之一就是尽可能多地阅读)”可知，作者建议通过阅读快乐学英语，C选项“一直阅读东西。”切题。故选C项。
22．由小标题“·Watch movies. (看电影)”，上文“Watching movies will also help you improve your English, by helping you to hear what it sounds like and also helping you to learn new words. (看电影也会帮助你提高英语水平，帮助你听英语的发音，帮助你学习新单词)”和下文“Once you have a basic vocabulary, try to keep the subtitles (字幕) off and focus on listening for the words you do know and guessing the words you don’t know from what is happening on the screen. (一旦你掌握了基本词汇，试着关掉字幕，专注于听你知道的单词，并根据屏幕上发生的事情猜测你不知道的单词)”可知，作者建议通过看电影快乐学英语，D选项“你可以打开字幕开始观看。”承接上文讲看电影快乐学英语的最初做法，等学习程度高了之后，引出下文关掉字母学英语的内容。故选D项。
23．E选项“这将帮助你提高发音。”和下文“It will also help increase your vocabulary. (这也有助于增加你的词汇量)”是讲“·Sing songs. (唱歌)”通过唱歌快乐学英语带来的两个好处。故选E项。
24．该空选取小标题，需总结下文。由下文“You can also just make friends with English language speakers online and chat, email, and Skype together in order to practise your English. (你也可以在网上和说英语的人交朋友，一起聊天、发电子邮件和Skype，练习英语)”可知，作者建议通过交朋友快乐学英语，A选项“交个朋友。”切题。故选A项。
25．由上文“You can also just make friends with English language speakers online and chat, email, and Skype together in order to practise your English. You can talk about whatever you want! (你也可以在网上和说英语的人交朋友，一起聊天、发电子邮件和Skype，练习英语。你想说什么就说什么)”可知，作者建议通过交朋友快乐学英语，G选项“你可以通过加入粉丝社区或通过语言学习社区找到在线朋友。”承接上文讲在哪里能找到网上朋友。故选G项。
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 down 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．C
34．B
35．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了音乐的四种令人惊叹的好处。
31．上文“Recent research shows that listening to music improves our health in surprising ways. If we take a music lesson or two, that musical training can help raise our IQs and even keep us sharp in old age.(最近的研究表明，听音乐以令人惊讶的方式改善我们的健康。如果我们上一两节音乐课，这种音乐训练可以帮助提高我们的智商，甚至让我们在老年时保持敏锐。)”说明听音乐有利于改善健康，提高智商，甚至让我们在老年时保持敏锐；再结合下文讲述的音乐的种种好处，所以空处应该总说，音乐有以下的好处。D选项“Here are some amazing benefits of music.(以下是音乐的一些令人惊叹的好处。)”承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
32．上文“Other research showed that music can ease pain in patients. (其他研究表明，音乐可以缓解病人的疼痛。)”说明听音乐有助于减轻疼痛；所以空处应承接前文，说明什么样的音乐才能减轻病人的痛苦。F选项“But the selection needed to be either classical pieces or their choices.(但选择的音乐必须是古典作品或者他们选择的作品。)”承接上文，选项中的“the selection”指的是减轻病人疼痛的音乐的选择，由此可知，F选项符合语境。故选F。
33．上文“A study with healthy older adults found that those with ten or more years of musical experience scored higher on cognitive (认知的) tests than musicians with one to nine years of musical study.(一项针对健康老年人的研究发现，具有十年或更长时间音乐经验的人，在认知测试中的得分高于拥有一到九年音乐研究的音乐家。)”可知学习音乐时间越长的老年人在认知测试中得分越高；C选项“The non-musicians scored the lowest.(没有受过音乐训练的人得分最低。)”承接上文，说明没学过音乐的人得分最低，选项中的“non-musicians”与上文中的“those with ten or more years of musical experience”和“musicians with one to nine years of musical study.”相对应，选项中的“scored the lowest”与上文中的“scored higher”相对应；下文“‘Since studying an instrument requires years of practice and learning, it may create the connections in the brain that could make up for cognitive decreases as we get older,’ said lead researcher Brenda Hanna-Pladdy.(首席研究员Brenda Hanna-Pladdy说：‘因为研究一种乐器需要多年的练习和学习，它可能会在大脑中建立连接，从而弥补我们随着年龄的增长而出现的认知下降。’)”承接上文说明学音乐时间越长的老年人认知能力测试分数越高的原因。故选C。
34．根据文章结构分析可知，设空处是概括下段内容的小标题；由下文“A study showed that students who listened to relaxing classical music for 45 minutes before turning in slept much better than students who listened to an audiobook or did nothing different from their normal routine. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try listening to a little Mozart before bedtime. (一项研究表明，睡前听45分钟放松的古典音乐的学生比听有声读物或不做任何与日常生活不同的事情的学生睡得更好。如果你睡不着觉，试着在睡前听一小段莫扎特的音乐。)”可知此段主要讲听音乐可以睡得更好；B选项“Music Helps You Sleep Better(音乐有助于你更好地睡眠)”可以概括本段，适合作为本段标题，选项中的“Sleep Better”与下文中的“slept much better”表达意思一致。故选B。
35．由本段的小标题“Music Raises IQ and Academic Performance(音乐可以提高智商和学习成绩)”可知此段主要阐述音乐对于智商和学习成绩的益处； G选项“Research shows that learning music predicts higher scores in children.(研究表明，学习音乐预示着孩子们更高的分数。)”说明学习音乐可以提高学习成绩，符合本段主旨，选项中的“high scores”与小标题中的“Raises IQ and Academic Performance”表达内容一致；下文“In one study, 6-year-olds who took keyboard or singing lessons in small groups for 36 weeks had large increases in IQ and standardized educational test results than children who took either drama lessons or no lessons. (在一项研究中，6岁的孩子在36周内小组学习键盘或唱歌课程，他们的智商和标准化教育测试结果都比不学习戏剧课程或不学习戏剧的孩子大幅度提高。)”承接上文，运用一项研究结果来说明学习音乐能够提高智商和学习成绩，下文中的“took keyboard or singing lessons”指的是学习音乐，与选项中的“learning music”表述内容一致，故选G。
36．E
37．D
38．F
39．A
40．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章列举了对人们的生活质量有巨大影响、让人更加成功的三件小事。
36．根据空格前的句子“Success looks different for everyone. For one person, it could mean getting a promotion or creating a better work-life balance.(每个人的成功看起来都不一样。 对一个人来说，这可能意味着升职或创造更好的工作与生活平衡)”可知，此处说的是对不同的人而言，成功的意义不一样。E项“Someone else may want to improve their relationships or learn new skills.(其他人可能想要改善他们的关系或学习新的技能)”符合题意，承接上文。故选E项。
37．根据空格前的句子“The best way to keep track of your goals is to write them down. Jot them on a whiteboard, a notepad on your desk, or an online calendar—anywhere you can see them regularly. (‘Exercise three times this week’, for example, or‘Finish a big presentation.’) (记录目标的最好方法就是把它们写下来。把它们记在白板上，桌子上的记事本上，或者在线日历上——任何你能经常看到的地方。例如，“本周锻炼三次”或“完成一个大型报告”)”可知，要把目标记下来，并放到能经常看到的地方。这样做的好处是什么呢？空格处的句子应该是解释这个问题。D项“By having a constant visual reminder, you’ll be able to keep yourself accountable and measure your progress better.(通过不断的视觉提醒，你可以让自己更负责，更好地衡量自己的进步)”符合题意。故填D项。
38．根据该部分的主题“Set aside time for yourself every day.(每天给自己留点时间)”和空格后的句子“It’s important to stop, take a breath, and have some time just for yourself.(重要的是停下来，深呼吸，给自己留点时间)”可知，作者建议每天给自己留点时间。为什么呢？空格处的句子应该是涉及到为什么建议每天给自己留点时间。F项“Too often, the workday speeds by in a nonstop blur (模糊) of meetings, email, and deadlines.(太多时候，工作日在不停的会议、电子邮件和截止日期中飞速流逝)”符合题意。故选F项。
39．空格处是最后一部分的主题句。根据最后一段的内容，特别是其中的句子“In order to avoid getting bored, it’s important to break out of your comfort zone by finding fresh activities and passions.(为了避免无聊，重要的是要跳出你的舒适区，寻找新鲜的活动和激情)”和“By opening yourself up to different experiences, you’re bound to learn something new about yourself.(通过接受不同的经历，你一定会对自己有新的认识)”可知，作者建议寻找新鲜的活动和激情、体验不同的经历，以此来拓展视野。A项“Expand your horizons.(拓展你的视野)”作为主题句，符合题意。故选A项。
40．根据空格前的句子“In order to avoid getting bored, it’s important to break out of your comfort zone by finding fresh activities and passions.(为了避免无聊，重要的是要跳出你的舒适区，寻找新鲜的活动和激情)”可知，作者建议跳出舒适区，寻找新鲜的活动和激情，G项“Fortunately, there are a number of ways to do this from volunteering to joining a sports league to learning a new language.(幸运的是，有很多方法可以做到这一点，从志愿服务到加入体育联盟，再到学习一门新语言)”作者正好建议了这样的活动，和上一句是顺接关系，符合题意。故选G项。
41．D
42．C
43．F
44．A
45．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。每天我们都要做很多决定，不可能每次都做出完美的选择，批判性思维可以帮助我们做出更好的选择，本文具体介绍了建立批判性思维四个步骤。
41．根据上句“Every day, We’re bombarded(频频不断地) with so many decisions that it’s impossible to make a perfect choice every time(每天，我们都要做很多决定，不可能每次都做出完美的选择)”以及后句“One particularly effective technique is critical thinking(一个特别有效的方法是批判性思维)”可知，设空处应为有很多方法可以帮助我们做出更好的选择，并且设空处和上句构成转折关系。D项：But, there are many ways to improve our chances(但是，有很多方法可以提高我们的机会)合乎题意。故选D。
42．本段的小标题为“Come up with your question(提出你的问题)”以及后句“ For example, if you’re deciding whether to try out the newest diet craze(狂热), your reasons for doing so may be not clear by other factors-like claims that you’ll see results in just two weeks (例如，如果你正在决定是否尝试最新的饮食热潮，你这样做的原因可能不太清楚，比如声称你会在短短两周内看到效果)”可知，设空处应为知道自己在寻找什么。C项：In other words, know what you’re looking for(换句话说，知道你在寻找什么)合乎题意。故选C。
43．根据后句“If you’re trying to decide on a diet to improve your nutrition, you may ask an expert for their advice, or seek other people’s testimonies(证据) (如果你正试图决定一种饮食来改善你的营养，你可以向专家寻求建议，或者寻求其他人的证词)”举例说明如果试图确定一种饮食来改善你的营养，可以向专家或者其他人寻求建议；可知，设空处应为对问题有一个清晰的概念有助于确定哪些是密切相关的；F项：Therefore, having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what’s closely connected(因此，对你的问题有一个清晰的概念将有助于你确定哪些是密切相关的)合乎题意。故选F。
44．设空处概括本段内容，为本段小标题， 设空处与上下段的首句句式保持一致，即应是祈使句。根据后句“something you do by asking critical questions (你可以问一些批判性的问题)”可知，设空处为通过可以问一些批判性的问题来应用你的信息，A项：Apply the information(运用信息) 概括本段内容，合乎题意。故选A。
45．根据上句“Exploring the full spectrum(范围)of viewpoints might explain why some policies that don’t seem acceptable to you attract others(探索所有的观点也许可以解释为什么一些对你来说似乎不可接受的政策会吸引其他人)”可知，设空处为探索所有的观点的好处。 G项：This will allow you to explore alternatives, evaluate your own choices, and ultimately help you make more informed decisions(这将允许你探索其他选择，评估自己的选择，并最终帮助你做出更明智的决定)合乎题意。故选G。
46．F
47．C
48．D
49．G
50．A
【导语】本文是说明文，介绍了如何减少圣诞节花销的几点建议。
46．根据空前“The money spent on the celebration increase surprisingly, ranging from gifts to decorating. ”（花在庆祝活动上的钱出人意料地增加了，从礼物到装饰。）可知花在庆祝上的钱增加了。下文“Here are suggestions to have a wonderful Christmas as well as a full wallet at the same time.”（这里有一些能让你既有一个美好的圣诞节又能让你钱包同时鼓鼓的建议。）可知，这些建议可是实现你不用花太多钱又能有一个美好的圣诞，因此空处应起承上启下的作用，可以讲述对此情形，你不用太担心。选项F.“但没必要太担心。”，引出下文的建议可以帮你消除忧愁，符合题意，故选F。
47．根据下文“Once you have a budget (预算) set, follow it.”（一旦你有了一个预算设置，遵循它。）可知，本段要说明的是和预算相关的内容，选项C.“从预算开始。”，提出预算是首要的，和段落主题相符，切题，故选C。
48．根据空前“Start shopping for Christmas decorations early. Stores have sales for decorations between Halloween and Thanksgiving.”（早点开始购买圣诞装饰品。商店在万圣节和感恩节之间有装饰品促销活动。）可知要提前购物，因而此处承接前文，讲述这样做的原因。选项D.“感恩节过后，物价开始上涨”。解释原因，切题，故选D。
49．根据前文“Shop for gifts all year round. ”（一年四季都在商店买礼物。）说明购置圣诞礼物可以在一年的任何时候。因此空处承接前文，讲述不论什么时候购物，都要留意能作为圣诞的礼物。选项G.“无论什么时候你外出购物，都要留意好的圣诞礼物。”切题，故选G。
50．根据空前的“Sometimes you just can’t afford to get something for everyone. Take away the people from your list whom you seldom speak with.”（有时候你可能买不起东西给每个人。把那些你很少和他们说话的人从你的名单上去掉。）可知，把那些你很少说话的人从你的名单里移出去，即不用给他们买礼物，所以此处说的是替代方法。选项A.“给他们寄简单的卡片代替”，符合题意，故选A。
51．C
52．D
53．F
54．A
55．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是如何开始训练狗。
51．空前“Thus, we have sought advice from some experts on where to start.(因此，我们已经向一些专家寻求建议，从哪里开始。)”指出我们已经向一些专家寻求如何训练狗的一些建议，由空后的小标题可知，下文要讲专家的建议，因此空出应该承上启下，C选项“Here’s what they say about the issue(以下是他们对这个问题的看法)”符合，引出了下文的建议，其中的they指代的是空前的experts，因此C选项承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
52．空后“If you’re interested in skill training, or basic manners, such as teaching your dog to sit, stay and lie down, that’s the field of a dog trainer. If your dog has a behavior problem-anxiety, aggressiveness, fearfulness-then what you need is a dog behavioral consultant.(如果你对技能训练或基本礼仪感兴趣，比如教你的狗坐、呆和躺，那就是驯狗师的领域。如果你的狗狗有行为问题——焦虑、攻击性、恐惧——那么你需要的是狗狗行为咨询师。)”介绍了两种水平的训练，因此空格处应引起下文，指出有两种水平的训练，D选项“Usually there are two levels of dog training(通常狗的训练分为两种)”说明了有两种水平的训练，因此D选项引起下文，符合语境，故选D。
53．空后“If you don’t want to pay a lot of money for dog training, you can choose free or low-cost resources you can find online.(如果你不想花很多钱训练狗，你可以选择免费或低成本的资源，你可以在网上找到。)”指出如果你不想花很多钱训练狗，你可以选择免费或低成本的资源，这是在说明你的选择将取决于你的预算，F选项“Your choice will depend on your budget and your training goals(你的选择取决于你的预算和你的训练目标)”符合，引起下文，其中的budget和空后的money相一致，故选F。
54．空格处是本段小标题，由空后的“Generally speaking, many trainers fall into two broad categories. The first is positive reinforcement (强化) trainers, which means giving your dog something good to train. The second is balanced trainers who are willing to make a series of corrections using positive reinforcement methods.(一般来说，许多培训师可以分为两大类。第一种是积极强化训练师，这意味着给你的狗狗一些好东西来训练。第二种是愿意使用正强化方法进行一系列纠正的平衡训练者。)”可知，本段主要讲的是训练的方法，A选项“Understand the methods(理解方法)”说明了要理解训练的方法，概括了本段主要内容，可作为小标题，故选A。
55．空前“Your dog may bark at your guests.(你的狗可能会对你的客人吠叫。)”说狗对着客人吠叫，这其实是为了防止人进门，G选项“It might be a kind of dog to defend against people walking in your door(它可能是一种狗，用来防御别人走进你的门)”对空前所提到的对着客人叫的狗进行了进一步的描述，说明这种狗是为了防止别人进门的，因此G选项承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
56．G
57．D
58．A
59．E
60．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一些学生成为优秀数字公民的建议。
56．根据前句“A good digital citizen(数字公民)is someone who uses the Internet wisely, follows Internet rules and helps to make the net a great world for themselves and everyone else.(一个好的数字公民是那些明智地使用互联网，遵守互联网规则，并帮助使网络成为自己和其他人的美好世界的人。)”及下文可知，这七选五
Things to Start Doing for Yourself
Here is a positive to-do list for the upcoming year:
____1____ There are the people you like, who love and appreciate you, and who encourage you to improve ways. They not only hug who you are now, but also accept who you want to be. They are the ones who make you feel more alive.
Start facing your problems head-on. It isn’t your problems that define you, but how you react to them and recover from them. ____2____ With your problems, take baby steps in the right direction, inch by inch. These inches count, which add up to yards and miles in the long run.
Start being honest with yourself about everything. Be honest about what’s right, as well as what needs to be changed. Be honest about what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Be honest about every aspect of your life. ____3____
Start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you. ____4____ Significant achievements are almost always realized at the end of a long road of failures. One of the “mistakes” you fear might just be the link to your greatest achievement.
Start forgiving yourself and others. We’ve all been hurt by our own decisions and by others. ____5____ It means you’re letting go of the hatred(仇恨)and pain，and choosing to learn from the pain and move on with your life.
Start cheering for other people’s victories. Notice what you like about others and tell them. Be happy for those who are making progress. Cheer for their victories. Be thankful for their blessings openly.
A．Forgiveness is the medicine.
B．Mistakes are the stepping stones of progress.
C．Start being nice to the people around you.
D．Start spending time with right people.
E．Problems will not disappear unless you take action.
F．It doesn’t mean you’re wiping out or forgetting the past.
G．Because you are the person you can forever count on.
Some love speaking in public, while others are scared at the thought of it. Stage fright is perfectly normal.____6____ . Stage fright is a constant fear aroused in an individual when required to perform in front of an audience. So how do you overcome stage fright when speaking in public
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Nothing will stop stage fright more effectively than being prepared. Know your content, your speech and more importantly your audience. If you know what you are talking about then you have no reason to be nervous. Also, should a technical problem occur, you can stay cool as you are already confident on the subject.
Practice,Practice, Practice
____8____ . You also need to practice as much as you can before the performance or public speaking d-day. So practice preferably in front of a live audience as much as possible to build your confidence.
Talk Yourself Down
Even though stage fright is “all in the mind,”the fear appears itself in physical ways. The best solution is to change your negative talk. Stop worrying about “What if I forget the content ”____9____ . For example,“What if I am great at this ” It may sound too easy, but a positive belief will greatly reduce stage fright.
It Is Not All About You
Though you might feel like everyone is out to laugh, criticize or judge you, that is not the case. Get over the feeling that the world is going to hang on your every mistake. Just focus on your speech, audience and what they deserve from you. ____10____ .
A．Know Your Stuff
B．Stay calm and cool
C．Change that into positive talk
D．Sooner or later, something will go wrong
E．This will ease the pressure that is already building up
F．To fully overcome it, it is important to understand what stage fright is
G．Knowing your stuff helps, but it doesn't necessarily wipe out the problem
Strategies for Getting Kids off Screens
It’s time to keep kids off the screens! Parents should use the winter vacation to remind their children of what it’s like to play freely, offline for hours on end. ___11___. Here are some practical strategies for giving kids a screen-free winter.
Set clear screen time limits
Establish how many minutes or hours you’re OK with them each week, and make it something that can never be changed. For example, you could say they’re allowed to watch for an hour on Sunday morning, or for 15 minutes in the evening while dinner is being made, or none at all for the rest of the winter—and then stick to it. ___12___
Get kids cooking
Involve them in meal preparation by assigning recipes that you’d like them to make each day. ___13___. And you’ll have many tasty dishes at the end of it,
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There are numerous half- and full-day camp options and lessons that can occupy a child’s time, such as swimming, art classes, tennis, dinosaur camp and sports camp. Look around your community for activities that can get them out of the house for a few hours each day.
Establish a reading routine (习惯)
___15___. Take your kid along to choose what she or he wants to read, and that will help keep them enthusiastic. Back home and see if you can set up a comfortable reading corner where they will be willing to read and let reading become a good habit gradually.
A．Sign up for lessons
B．Assign household work
C．That helps stop arguments of screen time
D．Of course, this is easier said than done
E．Master some basic tricks, using a homemade tool
F．They’ll develop new skills at cutting, cooking and baking
G．Go to the library once a week to store up fresh reading material
There is one thing that everyone wants more than anything else. ___16___They think that when they have enough money to buy such things as houses, farms and cars, they will have the one thing that everyone wants.
Other people believe that if they know enough they will find this thing.___17___Still others think that if they have power, they will find this thing. Some people keep telling themselves “When I am a boss, I will no longer have to search for this thing.”
What is it that everyone wants more than anything else What is it that all of us keep working and striving for each day ___18___
Happiness is a strange thing.___19___What will make one man happy and may not make another man happy. Some men say that happiness comes from helping others; other men say that happiness comes from making life more pleasant for everyone. What do you mean when you say “That makes me happy.”
___20___ Perhaps you will learn something that will bring you peace of mind, comfort, money or it may be what you search for— happiness.
A．Happiness means the same to everyone.
B．Read what different people have said about happiness.
C．They study all their life in search of it.
D．When one man feels happy, another man will feel sad.
E．Some people try to get it by making money.
F．It does not mean the same to all men.
G．It is happiness.
Stress can come from all directions. ____21____ Rather than only looking for ways to change the stress-filled situations, look for stress that can work for you. These methods are suggestions to make stress work in your favor.
____22____. Colors of the walls, floor coverings, and furniture can reduce stress. Cooling greens and blues are positive colors that can reduce stress and create a sense of well-being.
Choose friends carefully. Your choice of friends can be the key to stress reduction. Friends should be people who help us to increase our strengths and create solutions to stressful situations. ____23____.
Stop and look at yourself Take time to recognize signs of stress like anger, work and sleep habits. As you become aware of these signs, you are beginning to identify how to make stress work.
____24____ . We can accept what we cannot change by changing what we can. Make choices that are realistic, not out of reach.
Don’t say yes to everything. Recognize what your strengths are and focus on taking the time to do a project built on them. Taking on too many projects results in loss of control and creates stress.
Keep a sense of humor. ____25____ . And laughing creates less wrinkles (皱纹) than worrying.
A．We live in a stress-filled world
B．Leave time for the unexpected
C．Accept what cannot be changed
D．Create environments that reduce stress
E．They support us and make us feel that we are not alone
F．Laughing at oneself can release potential stress from the inside
G．Stop and think of how to make things better
How to improve English pronunciation
It’s true that you do not have to sound exactly like a native English speaker. However, when you meet someone for the first time, a good pronunciation will help leave a good impression on him/her. Here are some tips on improving your English pronunciation.
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You cannot correct your pronunciation when you don’t know the rules of it. So, start improving your pronunciation by first making yourself clear about the knowledge.
Watch while listening.
Find an article with recording. ____27____ In this way, you can learn the relationship between the spelling of a word and the sound, and what words sound like when they’re in a sentence together.
Have yourself recorded.
Hearing your own voice can be a strange experience. But it is a great way to improve your speech habits. If there’s a letter or word that you want to improve upon, record yourself saying it. ____28____ Find the differences and improve your way of pronunciation.
Add correct stress to words.
English is a stressed language. ____29____ You can hear this when you say a word out loud. For example, the word “introduce” is pronounced with a stress at the end, so it sounds like this: “in-tro-DUCE”．
Practice every day.
After learning how to say something correctly, you need to practice often. ____30____ With enough practice, you can get what sounds right too.
A．Learn the rules.
B．Write down what you hear.
C．Look at the words while listening to the recording.
D．Then compare it with the recordings of native speakers.
E．That means greater force is used in speaking some words.
F．There are some excellent recordings on English pronunciation.
G．For at least 30 minutes a day, repeat the correct way to pronounce the words.
Making Your Dad’s Birthday Special
Every year, you should show your dad love on his birthday. It doesn’t matter if you spend some relaxing time with him or if you plan a party for him. ____31____
Wake him up with breakfast. Get up early enough to prepare breakfast and surprise your dad.____32____If he prefers having eggs, make two eggs and a slice of bacon into a smiling face. If he usually has oatmeal(麦片), put extra seasonal fruit he likes in it. Don’t forget to wish him a happy birthday right away.
Surprise him at work around lunchtime. If it’s a weekday and your dad has to work, bring lunch to his place of business and spend time with him.____33____And ask a family member to take you if you need help getting there.
Get prepared before he gets home.____34____Purchase a“Happy Birthday”banner(横幅)or make one yourself with coloured paper. Besides, blowing up balloons can also do the magic. When he gets home, he’ll be surprised by the amount of work you’ve put in.
____35____Treat your dad to a meal at his favorite restaurant. Let waiters know it’s your dad’s birthday.You never know whether they will have special deals or they will sing to him. If he prefers homemade meals, take the chance. Take time to learn and prepare the meal for him. Cooking your dad a meal will show him how much you care.
A．Enjoy a delicious dinner with him.
B．Just make him feel special on his day!
C．Take your father to his favorite restaurant.
D．Make him his favorite and put extra efforts in.
E．Hang decorations to fill your house with color.
F．If it’s on weekend,cook him the meal at home.
G．Go during lunch break without interrupting his work.
When it comes to Brazil, you will recall the exciting football game and the Samba. ____36____ It is considered the state banquet (国宴). It has a unique flavor for it has absorbed the essence of Portuguese, African and Indian food, and has all the traditions and elements of an American Barbecue.
Originally the formula for Brazilian style barbecue was to roast the whole cattle or sheep strung on the branch. And the meat is cut into pieces to eat with a knife when cooked. Later the style has changed since the coming of the European civilization. _____37_____
A salt-water baste is used to keep meats properly wet during the cooking. Beef is typically never seasoned. Lamb, however, is spiced with a rich sauce the night before cooking. And they are cooked on long sword-like skewers (烤肉叉) over the fire with fattier items placed on top so that the juices will drip down and flavor the other cuts. Waiters will go around table to table carving off pieces onto your plate. Without moving from your table you can experience virtually unlimited dishes until your stomach fails you. _____38_____
_____39_____The difference lies in ingredients and eating habits. Korean barbecue is mainly made of pork, beef and mutton. When served, the meat is dipped in some onions, sesame oil and Korean sauce and wrapped with lettuce, so that meat with vegetables is eaten together. _____40_____ It’s typical thumb-sized meat is smoked on a grill with charcoal (木炭).
A．And a modern version comes out.
B．This is truly a great dining experience.
C．Barbecue, though, is what Brazilians are proud of.
D．Xinjiang barbecue in China earns a good reputation.
E．They make a great impression on people in the world.
F．In contrast, Xinjiang barbecue features smaller skewers.
G．Brazilian barbecue differs from Korean’s and Chinese Xinjiang’s.
Apologies are commonly known as a sign of empathy(共情) in the workplace. But over-apologizing or excessively saying sorry when you don’t need to is a bad habit that can weaken your authority, and more importantly, it hurts your pride. ___41___, what can you do Below are four alternatives to saying “I’m sorry”:
When someone bumps(撞) into you or they’re in your way
When someone bumps into you, saying excuse me or pardon me is more appropriate than saying sorry. ___42___.
When you have a question
Practice speaking up in meetings without apologizing first. You’re not interrupting or annoying if you have a question, so don’t assume you are.
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“Thank you.” These two words are often more powerful than an apology. Try replacing feelings of shame with gratitude. Saying “Thank you. Let’s begin.” acknowledges that your colleagues waited for you.
When someone makes an unreasonable request for your time
Instead, say, “No, I’m not able to do that.” If people make unreasonable requests for your time, it’s wise to learn how to push back. ___44___. You may be worried about saying “no” because you fear people will dislike you or get upset. Typically, the opposite is true, and people will respect your honesty.
___45___ On the contrary, a well-placed apology can be very powerful.
A．Don’t apologize for taking up space
B．We cannot say “no” randomly
C．When a colleague offers you good advice
D．When you’re late for a meeting and make others wait
E．If you find yourself falling into the habit of over-apologizing
F．Remember, saying you’re sorry isn’t necessarily a sign of weakness
G．Stating your limits and expectations clearly doesn’t mean you’re being difficult
If you look around your city, you might spot girls wearing hanfu in subways or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters on the streets. ____46____
According to a recently published report, searches related to guochao on Dianping, a lifestyle information platform, have risen by 170 percent from the same period last year, and reviews have risen by nearly 40 percent. China-chic is happening, but what is it
____47____ It has expanded the concept of “Made in China”, which has been recognized as the representation of Chinese culture and aesthetics (审美) offered by homegrown Chinese brands. China-chic came into the spotlight in 2018. ____48____ To win market share, many Chinese brands followed in the footsteps of these Western brands. But that year, Chinese sports wear brand Li-Ning changed things up. During the 2018 New York Fashion Week, Li-Ning introduced its Taoism-inspired Wu Dao collection. The collection not only had a trendy look, but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture. ____49____ As a result, the company recorded 20 percent revenue growth in 2018, marking the first time the brand’s revenue had hit the 10-billion-yuan mark since its founding. The trend to embrace domestic brands has since spread rapidly to various fields and products, from food and drinks to clothing, mobile phones and electric vehicles. For example, White Rabbit, whose sweet candy brings back childhood memories for many, launched its perfume and lip balm. “We want White Rabbit to be a brand that young people want to share,” Shen Qinfeng, the company’s marketing manager said.
____50____ Behind the craze is people’s positive attitude toward the country’s development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture.
A．It immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad.
B．Buying these products can help me build up a sense of belonging.
C．A new trend is taking hold in China — guochao, or “China-chic”.
D．The term characterizes the rise of China’s native fashion trends.
E．Before that, big-name foreign companies dominated the world market.
F．No matter how the guochao trend evolves, there’s one thing that won’t change.
G．Many foreign brands have included Chinese traditional culture in their products.
An office party can be a double-edged sword. There are four questions about how employees should handle themselves at company parties:
____51____ Dress to impress, but also present yourself appropriately. The location and time of the party should indicate what kind of dress code to expect. Remember you are attending a company outing; you are not a celebrity walking the red carpet. So leave the 4-inch heels at home, along with anything short, tight or revealing.
Should I be “fashionably late” No. ____52____. Your co-workers will remember if you are 10 minutes late. Late arrival or early departure may not ruin your career, but your attendance shows loyalty to your manager and your organization.
Should I talk with the senior executives Yes! There are only a few opportunities to make yourself known to the CEO and executive directors, and this is one of them. ____53____.
What if I’m not very social Don’t be tempted to turn to your phone to avoid conversations by texting your friends or checking your Twitter feed the entire night. ____54____. This is the perfect opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and introduce yourself to people from another division whom you may not have met. To help, think of a few topics or questions before the party that you can use to strike up a conversation with someone new.
____55____. Before you leave, make sure you find your boss, CEO and the staff that put the party together and thank them for a great event.
A．How should I dress up
B．What make-up should I wear
C．Arrive in the first 30 minutes
D．Don’t forget to convey appreciation
E．Late arrival is a new trend nowadays
F．And don’t just hang out with those from your group
G．Thus, take advantage of it and give yourself a proper introduction
How to Develop a Reading Habit
A lot of people say that they want to develop a reading habit but are unable to due to a lack of time. I have used a number of tricks to develop a daily reading habit. ___56___.
Create a reading list
I would suggest you start with books that you would like to read. For example, you can create a list of novels you’ve always wanted to read but never had the chance to. ___57___. A great website to find reading lists is .
___58___
Don’t feel like you have to finish every book you start. If the book you’re reading is boring, simply drop it and start reading a different one. A good rule that I like to use is the 50-page rule. I always read the first 50 pages of any book I start. If I still don’t enjoy it after 50 pages, I just give it up and move on to a different book.
Carry a book everywhere you go
Always carry some reading materials with you, either in the form of a physical book, or an ebook on your smartphone or ebook reader. ___59___. This allows you to spend those little breaks in your day reading instead of playing video games.
Read actively
___60___, I would highly suggest you try an active approach to reading When I say “read actively”, I suggest that you highlight passages that you think are important or interesting. If you are reading on your smartphone or your ebook reader, take advantage of their highlighting and note features.
I hope these tips will be helpful to you. Now go and read a book!
A．Know when to quit
B．Schedule a time for reading
C．I have outlined these below
D．To find a good place to read
E．While passive reading is better than no reading at all
F．That way you’re able to read whenever you get a chance
G．You can also find a large number of different lists online
Easy Ways to Make New Friends
Meeting new people and making friends can be challenging, but it’s important to make new friends. Good friends help you to be happier. ___61___ Here are some tips to help you make new friends at high school.
___62___ People like making friends with those who are confident. Pick up your courage and talk to someone. Smile and ask their names, if they’ve seen a new movie, or if they like a sport or activity. Sit in the middle of the classroom so that a lot of people will sit around you.
Be yourself when you’re talking with others. ___63___ Many people can know it if you aren’t being yourself-don’t try too hard to fit in. There isn’t another person like you, so remember that and accept the fact that you’re special.
Enjoy your new friends. Do something small but nice for them. ___64___ If you can, try and meet up with your friends outside of school and really get to know them. Enjoy yourself and enjoy being with your friends.
Be a good friend. Being good friends is about trusting each other and caring for each other. It’s about give-and-take. ___65___ Try to understand your friends’ points of view. Think about their feelings. If you’re a good friend to others, you’ll enjoy friendships that can last long.
A．Everyone needs new friends.
B．You can benefit a lot from them.
C．For example, you can save a seat for your friend.
D．Never try to fit in or please other people.
E．When your friends need help, be there for them.
F．Don’t be afraid of others.
G．Believe in yourself in a new class.
Live longer
Everyone wants to live longer. We try to exercise, eat right and get enough sleep. But other things can also help us to live a longer, happier and healthier life.
Use your mind.
Actively using your mind will cut your risk of developing dementia (痴呆) in half. ____66____ Memorize phone numbers in your cellphone, and make calls without using your speed dial. As you put goods into your cart(购物车), add them up in your head.
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If you watch TV while you are eating, you may eat more, which may lead to weight gain. Studies suggest that families who watch TV while eating also eat fewer vegetables and fruit.
Chew(嚼碎) your food.
When you eat, chew your food completely. That makes it easier for your body to use the food’s nutrients. Also, it takes about 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain it’s full ____68____
Make time for yourself.
We all have plenty of stress in our daily lives. ____69____ Take an exercise class. Start a new hobby. Do something you really enjoy.
It’s not about me.
If you want to live longer, help others. Studies show that volunteering increases your lifespan (寿命). ____70____ And having lots of friends around, especially in old age, helps you live longer.
A．Have dinner out with friends.
B．It also builds your social network.
C．Think of fun games to play by yourself.
D．If you eat more slowly, you may eat less.
E．Don’t eat and watch TV at the same time.
F．Cut the risk of cancer by using screen.
G．Be sure to find some ways to reduce that stress.
Window shopping refers to the process of going from store to store — or even website to website — just to look at what is for sale. Many people can do window shopping during an average day. For example, a person can enjoy this type of shopping during a lunch hour, while waiting for friends to arrive. ___71___ Some people can spend the whole day going from window to window, appreciating the goods.
True window shopping is never a hurried activity. The number of displays (陈列品) people see or how much time gets spent on each one isn’t the focus. ___72___ Meanwhile, people pay more attention to the attractive way each store presents its items.
___73___ A display containing a dining room table and chairs, for example, might give someone ideas for table settings, or other items used to dress up a dining area. In this sense, this form of shopping is a way to inspire creativity.
People often choose window shopping because it is an activity with no real obligations. The lack of a timeframe and not having to spend money let some people forget their worries and relax. ___74___
Looking at window displays is free. So anyone can do it, no matter what their current financial status is. ___75___ They simply want the pleasure of seeing what’s for sale and dreaming about what it would be like to have those things.
A．Window shopping can serve as inspiration.
B．They come back happily, ready to face their next task.
C．Instead, people care about what each display contains.
D．These locations have streets lined with different shops.
E．Some can use it as a way to kill time before the start of a movie.
F．Going window shopping with your friends can make it more enjoyable.
G．Actually, some people do it simply because they can’t afford to buy something.
First live class held from China’s space station
Three Chinese astronauts’ amazing voices reverberated (回响) in the ground classrooms as the schoolchildren listened with attention. Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu delivered the lecture and it was no ordinary course. ____76____ A total of 1,420 students attended the lecture from five classrooms across China.
Assisted by the other two crew members, Wang first gave a tour around, telling students how they go about their lives and work on the space station. She showed them the microwave, water machine and refrigerator in the space kitchen. ____77____ Wang said the water they drink is recycled, noting that there is no difference in taste between regular and recycled water.
Wang said the astronauts may look a little fat and swollen (肿胀的) as the microgravity in space can affect blood circulation. ____78____ She showed the students how to increase their upper limb strength with the bike by putting her hands on the pedals and floating upside down.
In a series of experiments related to water, Wang and Ye showed the students how liquids behave differently in space due to the absence of gravitational force. In a buoyancy (浮力) experiment, Wang put a table tennis ball in a glass of water. ____79____ However, it remained in the middle of the water. Buoyancy almost disappeared in the weightless environment.
At the end of the 60-minute class, the three astronauts tried to satisfy students’ curiosity through a real-time question and answer session. How do oxygen and carbon dioxide recycle on the space station Do stars still twinkle in space ____80____ “ The secrets of space and science are boundless, and the future is yours,” said Zhai, commander of the Shenzhou-13 mission.
A．It didn’t float to the surface like on Earth.
B．It is made full use of on the space station.
C．They ended the class with their best wishes.
D．She opened the mini-fridge and took out a fresh apple.
E．They use a spin bike and resistance bands to stay healthy.
F．They did experiments in the weightless environment in space.
G．It came from some 400 km above Earth on China’s space station.
A hobby is a great way to kill your free time. ____81____ However, many struggle to stick with them. Therefore, think practically when finding a hobby you can keep.
Consider your cost. Before choosing a hobby, think about what you can reasonably afford. ____82____ For example, for a sport like hockey (曲棍球), you will need protective equipment, a stick, ice skates and so on, which can be expensive. If you’re short of money, look for a hobby that doesn’t cost you much.
Think about the time. If you’re very busy, you may not want a hobby which takes much time. Things like reading, or crossword puzzles can be done in small spare moments. ____83____ However, if you are rich in time, choose a hobby like gardening. It required to be done for a set number of hours each day.
____84____ Pick a hobby that makes you feel interested, or you will be likely to lose interest. For example, think about skills you are always eager to have. Have you at times imagined yourself as a talented singer Teaching yourself to sing in your spare time may cheer you up.
Value your existing skill. ____85____ Choosing something you’re not already good at may result in you feeling stressed and giving up. You can think about what skills you already have. For example, maybe you already enjoy cooking though you’re not skilled, you could take a cooking class. It’ll be easier to get into this new hobby.
A．Many people find hobbies relaxing.
B．Force yourself to stick with that one.
C．Think about what makes you excited.
D．Some hobbies require a lot of equipment.
E．A hobby should be more relaxing than challenging.
F．You might get bored with developing your natural skills.
G．You can do them on your lunch break or after dinner at night.
How to stick to your money diet
Even after you’ve set your mind to spending less, it’s easy to give in to an impulse buy. ___86___.
Plan for some treats
___87___，the more you’re likely to long for it, and then give in and splash out.(大肆挥霍)And often these treats can be costly.
Takeaway the temptation
Some of our favourite treats are the ones that require little effort—a takeaway is the perfect example. All you need to do is open your computer, tap a few buttons and in an hour or so food has arrived. But these are so expensive. ___88___. You can prepare for those lazy evenings by batch-cooking in advance and freezing the leftovers.
___89___
If you know the ping of your favourite brand’s newsletter appearing in your inbox could make you head to their website, and then in all likelihood buy something, then there’s a very simple solution: unsubscribe.
Remove as many of these messages from your email and social media as you can.
Take a list
Whatever you’re buying, but especially at the supermarket, it’ll really help you avoid extra purchases by taking a list of what you actually need to buy. If it’s not written down, ___90___.
A．Pay attention to emails and social media
B．The less you have of something,
C．And for the times you forget to do this.
D．Ignore emails and social media
E．Here are our practical tips on sticking to your budget.
F．then you don’t buy it.
G．Yet the opposite of this isn’t necessarily cooking from scratch.
If you want your children to become willing and able gardeners, take steps early. It is not difficult, but you might need to change your thinking about children in the garden. Here are several ways to help turn a child into a gardener.
Arouse your children’s interest.
The first step is to get your children interested in plants. This is getting more difficult because of competition from electronics. ____91____. There they can smell the flowers and touch other plants. Next, let your children buy a plant which they like best.
____92____.
Children not old enough to care for a plant by themselves, need adults to teach them. This may be the best way to get children interested in gardening. Children copy adults. So, let them see how much you enjoy working with plants. Another great way to lead young people into gardening is to have them grow plants from seeds. ____93____. Carrots are favorites of many children.
Give them a job.
Don’t forget that children like responsibility. Find a gardening task that fits their age and is just for them. They can fill containers with soil. You can show them how to water and how to place labels. ____94____
Take it easy in the garden.
____95____. Adults teaching a child about gardening needs an easygoing, “go with the flow” attitude. If not, you could put a child off gardening forever. Learning is about making mistakes. And with gardening that means stepping on plants and accidentally pulling things that are not weeds.
A．Teach your children well
B．Get your children work with plants alone
C．Taking your children to a plant store is another good place to start
D．This is very effective when the plants are things they like to eat
E．You can also show them how to provide the right amount of light
F．Having proper attitude is the most important in teaching gardening
G．Being strict with your children in gardening can avoid making mistakes
4 Ways to Increase the Quality of Your Life
Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere – and fast. Do you think that your life is dull Have you reached a place where things are ok, but not very exciting Do you feel that OK is not good enough
If you do feel these things, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. So, don’t waste time.____96____
Take up a hobby.
When you lead a hum-drum life, hobbies are brilliant for giving you something different to do that you enjoy. If you love to read, devote time to just sitting with a book and losing yourself in an imaginary world.____97____The whole point of a hobby is that it is something for you, so it doesn’t matter what it is as long as you enjoy it and can be absorbed by it.
30-day challenges.
Life-style gurus are increasingly promoting the idea of taking a 30-day challenge. Challenge yourself to achieve something in 30 days. The challenge can be anything that will benefit you once it has been completed. You could commit to losing weight, giving up smoking or train to run a marathon –well, maybe a half-marathon!
____98____
Often we lose sight of the positive, beneficial things in our lives. Everyone has things to be thankful for and making a list helps to concentrate your mind on these positives. Sit down with a pad and pencil, preferably in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Allow yourself a few minutes to think about your life and identify the good things. Make the list detailed, so, for example, when you say you love your garden, single out a particular plant or tree that you especially appreciate.
Yоgа.
Yoga is a great way to relax. It is also perfect for your health, as it increases your strength and flexibility.____99____
Life is good. You are lucky to be alive. Make the most of the years you have on Earth, enjoy them, and don’t waste them being negative. Follow the advice above and you will surely increase the quality of your life.____100____
A．Create a gratitude list.
B．Read our list of things to do now to make your life better and more enjoyable.
C．Grow a positive thinking habit.
D．Be positive, and be happy.
E．Maybe crafting or painting appeal, as more creative hobbies.
F．Every one of us feels better when we make an effort to look good.
G．Such environment has an unhealthy perfectionism.
参考答案：
1．D
2．E
3．G
4．B
5．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文列出了一份待办事项清单，在即将到来的一年里我们该做的事。
1．根据下文中的“There are the people you like, who love and appreciate you, and who encourage you to improve ways.(有你喜欢的人，他们爱你，欣赏你，鼓励你改进方式。)”可知，本段主题句意为“和爱的人在一起度过时光”，D选项“Start spending time with right people.(开始花时间和对的人在一起。)”表示的为“与对的人在一起。”，上下文语境吻合。故选D项。
2．根据空前的“It isn’t your problems that define you, but how you react to them and recover from them.(定义你的不是你的问题，而是你如何应对它们并从中恢复过来。)”与空后的“With your problems, take baby steps in the right direction, inch by inch. (对于你的问题，朝着正确的方向一寸一寸地迈出一小步，。)”可知，该段讲述的是如何处理出现的问题， E选项“Problems will not disappear unless you take action. (除非您采取行动，否则问题不会消失。)”中的“Problems”说明该选项与主题句一致。故选E项。
3．根据空格所处的位置可知，此处应该是对上文内容进行总结，根据空前的“Be honest about what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Be honest about every aspect of your life. (诚实地说出你想要实现的目标和你想成为的人。对生活的方方面面都要诚实。)”可知，此处要对主题句“Start being honest with yourself about everything. (开始对自己诚实对待一切。)”进行解释，G选项“Because you are the person you can forever count on.(因为你是你可以永远依靠的人。)”说明这样做的原因。故选G项。
4．根据段落主题句“Start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you.(开始珍惜你的错误给你的教训。)”可以知道，本段主要说明与mistakes相关的内容。B选项“Mistakes are the stepping stones of progress.(错误是进步的垫脚石。)”的意义与主题句意义一致，而且其中的关键信息mistakes与空白处后面句子中的线索词mistakes吻合。故选B项。
5．根据主题句“Start forgiving yourself and others.(开始原谅自己和他人。)”可知，本段讲述的是“学会宽恕自己与他人”有关，A选项“Forgiveness is the medicine.(宽恕是良药。)”中的信息词“Forgiveness”与主题句中的“forgiving”吻合。故选A项。
6．F
7．A
8．G
9．C
10．E
【导语】本文为说明文。文章主要提出了一些克服演讲登台怯场的建议。
6．由前文“Some love speaking in public, while others are scared at the thought of it. Stage fright is perfectly normal. (有些人喜欢在公共场合讲话，而另一些人则一想到就害怕。)”和后文“Stage fright is a constant fear aroused in an individual when required to perform in front of an audience. (怯场是当需要在观众面前表演时，个人不断引起的恐惧。)”可知，横线处的句子承上启下，前一句讲到“登台怯场非常正常”，后一句则是对stage fright的定义，F选项understand what stage fright is符合语境。故选F项。
7．根据第二段第一句“Nothing will stop stage fright more effectively than being prepared. Know your content, your speech and more importantly your audience. (没有什么比做好准备更有效地阻止怯场了。了解您的内容，您的演讲，更重要的是您的听众。)”可知，该段主旨为做好充分准备，对一切了然于胸有助于克服登台怯场。而横线处的句子为小标题，A选项的Know Your Stuff与之匹配。故选A项。
8．由后文“You also need to practice as much as you can before the performance or public speaking d-day. (您还需要在表演或公开演讲日之前尽可能多地练习。)”可知，横线处的句子为第三段的首句，该句并未直接呼应小标题点明段落主旨，而是承接上段knowing your stuff的内容，再通过转折引起下句、点明该段主旨。G选项的Knowing your stuff helps符合语境，故选G项。
9．由前文“ The best solution is to change your negative talk. Stop worrying about “What if I forget the content ”(最好的解决方案是改变你的负面言论。不要再担心“如果我忘记了内容怎么办？)”和后文“For example,“What if I am great at this ”（例如，“如果我在这方面很擅长呢？)”可知，横线处的句子承上启下，推测该空内容应该为积极话语。C选项Change that into positive talk符合语境。故选C项。
10．由前文“Just focus on your speech, audience and what they deserve from you. (只需专注于您的演讲，听众以及他们应从您那里得到什么。)”可知，横线处的句子要承接上文，该空前句为具体做法建议，横线处句子应为其积极效果，两句构成因果关系，E选项中的代词this指代前句的内容，符合语境。故选E项。
11．D
12．C
13．F
14．A
15．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了让孩子们离开屏幕（电子产品）的几种策略。
11．由上文“It’s time to keep kids off the screens! Parents should use the winter vacation to remind their children of what it’s like to play freely, offline for hours on end.(是时候让孩子们远离屏幕了！家长们应该利用寒假提醒孩子们，在线下连续几个小时自由玩耍是什么感觉。)”以及后文“Here are some practical strategies for giving kids a screen-free winter.(这里有一些给孩子们一个无屏幕的冬天的实用策略。)”可知，本段主要是给父母说提供一些让孩子不看屏幕线下玩的策略。而D项“Of course, this is easier said than done(当然，这说起来容易做起来难)”符合文意，其中this代指前文keep kids off the screens，且本句有启下作用，引出下文some practical strategies。故选D项。
12．由本段小标题“Set clear screen time limits(设置规定屏幕时间限制)”和后文“Establish how many minutes or hours you’re OK with them each week, and make it something that can never be changed.(确定每周有多少分钟或小时你可以接受他们看屏幕，并使之成为永远无法改变的事情。)”可知，本段主要讲规定孩子看屏幕的时间，而C项“That helps stop arguments of screen time(这有助于停止关于屏幕时间的争论)”符合语境，其中that指代前面的方法，且screen time也和本段小标题对应。故选C项。
13．由本段小标题“Get kids cooking(让孩子做饭)”和前文“Involve them in meal preparation by assigning recipes that you’d like them to make each day. (通过分配你希望他们每天制作的食谱，让他们参与膳食准备。)”可知，本段主要讲让孩子们参与到做饭当中，而F项“They’ll develop new skills at cutting, cooking and baking(他们将培养切菜、烹饪和烘焙的新技能)”符合语境，其中cooking和小标题对应。故选F项。
14．由后文“There are numerous half- and full-day camp options and lessons that can occupy a child’s time, such as swimming, art classes, tennis, dinosaur camp and sports camp. Look around your community for activities that can get them out of the house for a few hours each day.(有许多半日和全天的营地选项和课程可以占用孩子的时间，如游泳、艺术课、网球、恐龙营和运动营。在你的社区周围寻找可以让他们每天外出几个小时的活动。)”可知，本段主要讲让孩子们参加一些课程，而A项“Sign up for lessons(报名课程)”符合语境，有概括本段内容的作用。故选A项。
15．由本段小标题“Establish a reading routine (习惯)(建立阅读习惯)”和后文“Take your kid along to choose what she or he wants to read, and that will help keep them enthusiastic.(带着孩子一起选择她或他想读的内容，这将有助于保持他们的热情。)”可知，作者这里讲让读书保持孩子们的热情，而G项“Go to the library once a week to store up fresh reading material(每周去图书馆一次，储存新鲜的阅读材料)”符合语境，其中once a week和小标题routine对应，reading material也与下文what she or he wants to read对应。故选G项。
16．E
17．C
18．G
19．F
20．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。讲述的是人生人们总是追求更多东西，也许是物质层面，也许是精神层面，每个人的人生观和价值观都不一样。
16．根据上文“There is one thing that everyone wants more than anything else.(有一样东西是每个人最想要的)”以及后文“They think that when they have enough money to buy such things as houses, farms and cars, they will have the one thing that everyone wants.(他们认为当他们有足够的钱买房子、农场和汽车等东西时，他们就会拥有每个人都想要的东西)”可知，后文提到了人们通过购买物品来获得自己想要的东西，即第一种人是通过赚钱来获得幸福。故E选项“有些人试图通过赚钱来获得幸福”符合语境，故选E。
17．根据上文“Other people believe that if they know enough they will find this thing.(另一些人认为，如果他们知道的足够多，他们会找到这个东西)”以及后文“Still others think that if they have power, they will find this thing. Some people keep telling themselves “When I am a boss, I will no longer have to search for this thing.”(还有一些人认为，如果他们有力量，他们会找到这个东西。有些人不断告诉自己：“当我当了老板，我就不用再找这个东西了。”)”可知，本句承接上文说明另一些人通过研究幸福，来寻找幸福。故C选项“他们一生都在研究它”符合语境，故选C。
18．根据上文“What is it that everyone wants more than anything else What is it that all of us keep working and striving for each day (什么东西是每个人最想要的？是什么让我们每天都在努力工作和奋斗？)”结合上文的内容，可知本句是在回答上文的问题，即这个东西是幸福。故G选项“这是幸福”符合语境，故选G。
19．根据上文“Happiness is a strange thing.(幸福是个奇怪的东西)”以及后文“What will make one man happy and may not make another man happy. Some men say that happiness comes from helping others; other men say that happiness comes from making life more pleasant for everyone. What do you mean when you say “That makes me happy.”(能使一个人快乐的事不一定能使另一个人快乐。有人说幸福来自于帮助别人；还有人说幸福来自于使每个人的生活更愉快。你说“这让我很开心”是什么意思)”可知，后文提到能使一个人快乐的事不一定能使另一个人快乐，说明幸福对每个人的意义不一样。故F选项“它对所有人的意义都不一样”符合语境，故选F。
20．根据后文“Perhaps you will learn something that will bring you peace of mind, comfort, money or it may be what you search for— happiness.(也许你会学到一些东西，这些东西会给你带来内心的平静、舒适、金钱，或者它可能就是你所寻找的——幸福)”可知，后文提到学到一些东西，故本句是在说明学习的来源：阅读不同的人对幸福的看法。故B选项“阅读不同的人对幸福的看法”符合语境，故选B。
21．A
22．D
23．E
24．C
25．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍减少压力的方法。
21．上文“Stress (压力) can come from all directions.(压力可能来自四面八方)”说明压力来自各个方面， A项“We live in a stress-filled world.(我们生活在一个充满压力的世界)”承接上文，该项中的a stress-filled world与上文的all directions相吻合。故选A。
22．下文“Colors of the walls, floor coverings, and furniture can reduce stress.(墙壁、地板和家具的颜色可以减轻压力)”说明适当的环境可以减轻压力。根据文章结构分析可知，设空处为此段主旨句，概括段落大意，D项“Create environments that reduce stress.(创造能够减少压力的环境)”能够起到主旨句作用，该项中的environments与下文的Colors of the walls, floor coverings, and furniture相呼应。故选D。
23．上文“Friends should be people who help us to increase our strengths and create solutions to stressful situations.(朋友应该是那些帮助我们增强我们的力量，为我们的压力创造解决方案的人)”说明朋友在减轻压力方面所起到的作用，E项“They support us and make us feel that we are not alone.(他们支持我们，让我们觉得我们并不孤单)”承接上文，进一步阐述朋友的重要性，该项中的They指代的是上文的“Friends”。故选E。
24．设空处是本段的主旨句，通过下文“We can accept what we cannot change by changing what we can.(通过改变我们能改变的，我们就能接受不能改变的。)”可知本段主要讲的是要接受无法改变的。C项“Accept what cannot be changed.(接受无法改变的)”与下文的“accept what we cannot change”相呼应，且可以概括本段内容，适合作为主旨句。故选C。
25．根据该段主旨句“Keep a sense of humor.(保持幽默感)”及下文“And laughing creates less wrinkles (皱纹) than worrying.(笑比担心更少产生皱纹)”可知，此处承接上文主旨句且顺承下文，E项“Laughing at oneself can release potential stress from the inside(自嘲可以释放内心的压力)”说明了自嘲的好处。该项中的“Laughing at oneself”与小标题的“a sense of humor”保持一致，又与下文的“less wrinkles (皱纹) than worrying”相呼应。故选F。
26．A
27．C
28．D
29．E
30．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章对如何改善英语发音提出了几点建议。
26．根据后文“You cannot correct your pronunciation when you don’t know the rules of it. So, start improving your pronunciation by first making yourself clear about the knowledge.(如果你不知道发音的规则，你就不能纠正发音。所以，开始改善你的发音，首先要让自己对这项知识有清晰的认识)”可知，此处是指要学习发音规则，所以选项A“学习规则。”切合文意。故选A。
27．根据小标题“Watch while listening.(边听边看)”和前文“Find an article with recording.(找一篇有录音的文章)”可知，此处是指边听录音边看文章，所以选项C“边听录音边看单词。”切合文意。故选C。
28．根据前文“If there’s a letter or word that you want to improve upon, record yourself saying it.(如果有一个字母或单词你想要改进，把自己读出来的录下来)”和后文“Find the differences and improve your way of pronunciation.(找出区别，改进你的发音方式)”可知，此处是指将自己的发音录音和母语人士的进行比较，所以选项D“然后将其与母语人士的录音进行比较。”切合文意。故选D。
29．根据小标题“Add correct stress to words.(给单词正确的重读)”和后文“For example, the word “introduce” is pronounced with a stress at the end, so it sounds like this: “in-tro-DUCE”.(例如，“introduce”这个单词在发音时在末尾重读，所以它听起来像这样：“in-tro-DUCE”)”可知，此处是指有些单词的重读程度不同，所以选项E“这意味着在说某些词时要用更大的力量。”切合文意。故选E。
30．根据前文“After learning how to say something correctly, you need to practice often.(在学会如何正确地发音之后，你需要经常练习)”和后文“With enough practice, you can get what sounds right too.(通过足够的练习，你也可以把听起来正确的东西说出来)”可知，此处是指要经常进行足够的正确发音练习，所以选项G“每天至少花30分钟，重复单词的正确发音。”切合文意。故选G。
31．B
32．F
33．G
34．E
35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述如何给爸爸过一个特别的生日。
31．根据上文“Every year, you should show your dad love on his birthday. It doesn’t matter if you spend some relaxing time with him or if you plan a party for him.(每年，你都应该在你爸爸生日的时候向他表达你的爱。不管你是和他共度放松时光，还是为他准备一个派对。)”可知爸爸生日的时候，应该做一些特别的事情来表达你的爱，故B选项“只要让他觉得这一天很特别就行了!”符合题意，故选B。
32．根据下文“If he prefers having eggs, make two eggs and a slice of bacon into a smiling face. If he usually has oatmeal(麦片), put extra seasonal fruit he likes in it.(如果他喜欢吃鸡蛋，就把两个鸡蛋和一片培根做成一张笑脸。如果他通常吃燕麦片，在里面多加一些他喜欢的时令水果。)”可知是在家里为爸爸准备早餐，故选项F“如果是周末，就在家给他做饭。”符合语境，承接上文的“prepare breakfast”，故选F。
33．根据上文“If it’s a weekday and your dad has to work, bring lunch to his place of business and spend time with him.如果是工作日，你的爸爸必须工作，带午餐去他的工作地点，和他一起共度时光。”可知是去爸爸工作的地方送午餐，故选G“在午休时间去，不要打扰他的工作。”符合语境，故选G。
34．根据下文“Purchase a “Happy Birthday” banner(横幅)or make one yourself with coloured paper. Besides, blowing up balloons can also do the magic.(买一个“生日快乐”的横幅，或者自己用彩纸做一个。此外，吹气球也可以做魔术。)”可知是为爸爸的生日做准备，故选项E“悬挂装饰品，让你的房子充满色彩。”承接下文，符合本段小标题“Get prepared before he gets home.”的题意，故选E。
35．根据下文“Treat your dad to a meal at his favorite restaurant. Let waiters know it’s your dad’s birthday. You never know whether they will have special deals or they will sing to him. If he prefers homemade meals, take the chance. Take time to learn and prepare the meal for him. Cooking your dad a meal will show him how much you care.(请父亲去他最喜欢的餐厅吃饭。让服务员知道今天是你爸爸的生日。你永远不知道他们是否会有特别优惠，或者他们会唱歌给他听。如果他更喜欢自制的食物，那就抓住机会。花点时间学习并为他准备好饭菜。为爸爸做顿饭会让他知道你有多在乎他。)”可知本段的主题就是和爸爸一起吃饭，故选项A“和他一起享受美味的晚餐。”符合题意，适合做小标题，故选A。
36．C
37．A
38．B
39．G
40．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了巴西烧烤的特点以及巴西烧烤与韩国和中国新疆的不同。
36．根据下文“It is considered the state banquet (国宴). It has a unique flavor for it has absorbed the essence of Portuguese, African and Indian food, and has all the traditions and elements of an American Barbecue.(它被认为是国宴。它具有独特的风味，因为它吸收了葡萄牙、非洲和印度食物的精华，并具有美国烧烤的所有传统和元素。)”可知，这里在讲巴西的食物，而C项Barbecue, though, is what Brazilians are proud of.(然而，烤肉是巴西人引以为豪的。)符合语境，有启下作用，其中Barbecue与下文 elements of an American Barbecue对应。故选C项。
37．根据上文“Originally the formula for Brazilian style barbecue was to roast the whole cattle or sheep strung on the branch. And the meat is cut into pieces to eat with a knife when cooked. Later the style has changed since the coming of the European civilization. (最初，巴西式烧烤的配方是烤挂在树枝上的整只牛或羊。肉煮熟后用刀切成块吃。后来，随着欧洲文明的到来，风格发生了变化。)”可知，这里主要讲巴西最初烧烤方式以及后来的改变，而A项And a modern version comes out.(一个现代版本问世了。)符合语境，由承上作用，其中a modern version 与上文the style has changed对应。故选A项。
38．由上文“A salt-water baste is used to keep meats properly wet during the cooking. Beef is typically never seasoned. Lamb, however, is spiced with a rich sauce the night before cooking. And they are cooked on long sword-like skewers (烤肉叉) over the fire with fattier items placed on top so that the juices will drip down and flavor the other cuts. Waiters will go around table to table carving off pieces onto your plate. Without moving from your table you can experience virtually unlimited dishes until your stomach fails you. (在烹饪过程中，用盐水浇汁使肉保持适当的湿润。牛肉通常不加调味。然而，羊肉在烹饪前一晚会加入浓郁的酱料。把它们串在剑状的长串上，放在火上烤，上面放些肥肉，这样汁液就会滴下来，给其他部位调味。侍者们会围着桌子一桌一桌地在你们的盘子上切菜。不必离开餐桌，你就可以体验到几乎无限的菜肴，直到你的胃不舒服为止。)”以及前文可知，这里主要描述就餐情况，而B项This is truly a great dining experience.(这真是一次很棒的用餐体验。)符合语境，承接上文并对上文总结。故选B项。
39．由下文“The difference lies in ingredients and eating habits. Korean barbecue is mainly made of pork, beef and mutton.(区别在于配料和饮食习惯。韩国烤肉主要由猪肉、牛肉和羊肉制成。)”可知，这里主要讲与韩国烤肉的区别，而G项Brazilian barbecue differs from Korean’s and Chinese Xinjiang’s.(巴西烤肉不同于韩国和中国新疆的烤肉。)符合语境，其中differs 与下文 difference对应， Korean也与下文对应。故选G项。
40．由上文第四题解析与所填“Brazilian barbecue differs from Korean’s and Chinese Xinjiang’s.(巴西烤肉不同于韩国和中国新疆的烤肉。)”可知，后文主要讲巴西烤肉和韩国以及中国不同之处，空前已经讲了与韩国的不同，所以此空处应讲可中国新疆的不同，而F项In contrast, Xinjiang barbecue features smaller skewers.(相比之下，新疆烤肉的特点是烤肉串较小。)符合语境，其中Xinjiang barbecue与前文Chinese Xinjiang’s对应。故选F项。
41．E
42．A
43．D
44．G
45．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了避免过度道歉的几个方案。
41．根据上文“But over-apologizing or excessively saying sorry when you don’t need to is a bad habit that can weaken your authority, and more importantly, it hurts your pride.(但在不需要的时候过度道歉是一个坏习惯，会削弱你的权威，更重要的是，它会伤害你的自尊心)”以及后面的“what can you do ”可知，空格处应对“over-apologizing”提出一个假设条件。E项“If you find yourself falling into the habit of over-apologizing(如果你发现自己陷入了过度道歉的习惯)”符合上下文逻辑，故选E。
42．根据小标题“When someone bumps (撞)into you or they’re in your way(当有人撞到你或者他们挡了你的路)”可知，本段主要介绍有人撞到你或者挡了你的路时不过度道歉的处理方式。A项“Don’t apologize for taking up space(不要为占用空间而道歉)”符合上下文逻辑，故选A。
43．根据下文“Saying “Thank you. Let’s begin.” acknowledges that your colleagues waited for you.(说“谢谢你，让我们开始吧。”表示你的同事在等你)”可知，本段叙述的场景应为当你迟到或让他人等待，你应该感谢他人而不是道歉。D项“When you’re late for a meeting and make others wait(当你开会迟到了，以及让别人等你)”符合文意，故选D。
44．根据上文“If people make unreasonable requests for your time, it’s wise to learn how to push back.(如果有人对你的时间提出不合理的要求，明智的做法是学习如何推拒)”可知，人们要适度拒绝。G项“Stating your limits and expectations clearly doesn't mean you're being difficult(明确说明你的限制和期望并不意味着你很难)”符合文意，故选G。
45．根据空后的“On the contrary, a well-placed apology can be very powerful.(相反，一个恰当的道歉可能非常有力)”可知，空格处与下文内容构成转折关系。F项“Remember, saying you're sorry isn't necessarily a sign of weakness(记住，说对不起不一定是软弱的表现)”跟其后面的内容构成转折关系，故选F。
46．C
47．D
48．E
49．A
50．F
【导语】本文为说明文，主要介绍了中国自主时尚品牌的逐渐崛起，并指出国潮出现的大背景是人们对国家发展的信心，以及文化自信的最好体现。
46．根据上文“If you look around your city, you might spot girls wearing hanfu in subways or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters on the streets.(如果你环顾你的城市，你可能会在地铁里看到穿汉服的女孩，或者在街上看到穿着印有汉字的T恤的人)”可知，如今越来越多的人们喜爱穿戴充满中国元素的服饰，此现象表明，一种新的潮流正在中国大行其道，即国潮。“China-chic”可理解为“国潮”。下文将对国潮的出现背景及原因做进一步阐述，C选项“A new trend is taking hold in China — guochao, or “China-chic”.(一种新的潮流正在中国兴起——“国潮”)”起到承上启下的关键作用，引出了这种潮流，因此符合语境，故选C。
47．根据上文“China-chic is happening, but what is it (国潮正在兴起，但它是什么呢？)”可知，作者提出“何为国潮？”这一问题，D选项“The term characterizes the rise of China’s native fashion trends.(这个词代表了中国本土时尚潮流的兴起)”统领下文，首先给出了答案，term意为“任期；学期；术语”，指代前面的China-chic，因此符合语境，故选D。
48．根据上文“China-chic came into the spotlight in 2018.(2018年，中国风成为人们关注的焦点)”可知，2018年国潮开始引起媒体和公众的注意。E选项“Before that, big-name foreign companies dominated the world market.(在此之前，著名的外国公司主导着世界市场)”中代词that就指代2018这一时间，且E选项说明了2018年以前的情况，因此承接上文，符合语境。故选E。
49．根据上文“During the 2018 New York Fashion Week, Li-Ning introduced its Taoism-inspired Wu Dao collection. The collection not only had a trendy look, but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture.(在2018年纽约时装周期间，李宁公司推出了以道教为灵感的武道系列。该系列不仅外观时髦，还包含了中国传统文化的元素)”可知，运动品牌李宁率先破局，2018年纽约时装周它推出的产品不仅时尚，而且充满中国元素。（因此）它立刻吸引了国内外的注意力。选项A“It immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad.(这立即引起了国内外的关注)”与上下文衔接紧密，说明了李宁公司的新系列吸引了国内外的注意力，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选A。
50．根据空后的“Behind the craze is people’s positive attitude toward the country’s development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture.(这股热潮的背后是人们对国家发展的积极态度，以及他们对民族文化的认可和日益增长的信心)”可知，国潮兴起的大背景是人们对国家发展的信心及文化自信的表现。选项F“No matter how the guochao trend evolves, there’s one thing that won’t change.(无论国潮如何发展，有一点是不会改变的)”引出了下文中所说的不变的是人们对国家发展的积极态度，以及他们对民族文化的认可和日益增长的信心，因此F选项引起下文，符合语境，故选F。
51．A
52．C
53．G
54．F
55．D
【导语】本文是说明文。文章关于员工在公司派对上应该如何表现自己，给出了四个思考问题并进行回答。
51．根据上文“There are four questions about how employees should handle themselves at company parties:(关于员工在公司派对上应该如何表现自己，这里有四个问题)”可知，空格是一个问句。结合空后的回答“Dress to impress, but also present yourself appropriately.(在着装上下功夫，但也要恰当地展示自己)”推知，前面提问的是如何穿着打扮。故A项“How should I dress up(我该怎么打扮)”符合语境。故选A。
52．根据空前“Should I be ‘fashionably late’ No.(我应该“赶时髦迟到”吗 不)”可知，前面问题否定回答，是告诉我们不要派对上迟到，而应该早到。故C项“Arrive in the first 30 minutes. (在派对的前30分钟到)”符合语境。故选C。
53．根据空前“Should I talk with the senior executives Yes! There are only a few opportunities to make yourself known to the CEO and executive directors, and this is one of them. (我应该和高管们谈谈吗 是的!让CEO和执行董事认识你的机会很少，这就是其中之一)”可知，这里建议我们利用这个机会介绍自己。选项中的it指代的是前面的opportunity。故G项“Thus, take advantage of it and give yourself a proper introduction(因此，好好利用这个机会，给自己一个合适的介绍)”符合语境。故选G。
54．根据空前“What if I’m not very social Don’t be tempted to turn to your phone to avoid conversations by texting your friends or checking your Twitter feed the entire night(如果我不是很善于社交怎么办 不要试图依靠手机来避免交谈，只是发信息给朋友或者刷推特来度过整个晚上)”可知，本段回答了不擅长社交应该如何做，给出了建议。选项中don’t和空前的don’t并列，是克服不善社交的两个不要做的事情。故F项“And don’t just hang out with those from your group(也别只是和你组里的人闲逛)”符合语境。故选F。
55．根据空后“Before you leave, make sure you find your boss, CEO and the staff that put the party together and thank them for a great event.(在你离开之前，一定要找到你的老板、首席执行官和组织派对的员工，感谢他们举办了这样一场盛大的活动)”可知，最后建议离开前表达对老板和同事们的感谢。故D项“Don’t forget to convey appreciation(别忘了表达感谢)”符合语境。故选D。
56．C
57．G
58．A
59．F
60．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何养成阅读的习惯提供了一些可实践的策略。
56．根据前文“A lot of people say that they want to develop a reading habit but are unable to due to a lack of time. I have used a number of tricks to develop a daily reading habit. ”（很多人说他们想养成一个阅读习惯，但是由于时间不够而无法实现。我使用了一些技巧来养成每天阅读的习惯。）后文提到了具体方法，可知空白处应该描述下面是一些方法。C项“我在下面列出了这些方法”，承接前文，符合题意，故选C。
57．根据前文“For example, you can create a list of novels you’ve always wanted to read but never had the chance to. ”（例如，你可以创建一个列表，列出你一直想读但从未有机会读的小说。）举例说明要给自己未有机会阅读的书制作阅读列表。下文“A great website to find reading lists is .”（是一个很好的阅读列表网站。）提供了一个阅读列表网站。可推知，空白处可能描述在网络上你可以找到给你提供阅读列表的网站。G项“你还可以在线找到大量不同的列表”与前后文逻辑一致，符合题意，故选G。
58．空白处为本段的标题。结合黑体标题的句子格式可知，本句也应为祈使句。根据后文“A good rule that I like to use is the 50-page rule. I always read the first 50 pages of any book I start. If I still don’t enjoy it after 50 pages, I just give it up and move on to a different book.”（我喜欢用的一个好规则是50页规则。我总是读我开始读的书的前50页。如果50页之后我还是不喜欢它，我就放弃它，转而读另一本书。）可知，我给自己制定的放弃阅读一本书的规则是一本书的前50页读完感觉不是自己喜欢的类别，我就会放弃。可推知，空白处应讲述要知道自己何时要放弃阅读一本书。A项“要知道何时放弃”，符合题意，故选A。
59．根据前文“Always carry some reading materials with you, either in the form of a physical book, or an ebook on your smartphone or ebook reader. ”（随身携带一些阅读材料，可以是实体书，也可以是智能手机或电子书阅读器上的电子书。）提到养成阅读好习惯的方法之一是随身携带一些阅读材料。下文“This allows you to spend those little breaks in your day reading instead of playing video games.”（这样你就可以在每天的小休息时间里阅读而不是玩电子游戏。）提到了随身携带阅读材料带来的好处。可推知空处的内容也应讲述随身携带阅读材料可以带来的好处。选项F“这样你一有机会就可以阅读。”符合题意，故选F。
60．根据本段标题“Read actively”（要积极阅读）以及后文“I would highly suggest you try an active approach to reading When I say “read actively”, I suggest that you highlight passages that you think are important or interesting”（我强烈建议你尝试一种积极的阅读方式当我说“积极地阅读”时，我建议你突出（标注）你认为重要或有趣的段落。）可知，作者强调的积极阅读方法是对于你认为重要的或有趣的段落，你要突出标记相应的部分。可推知，空白处可以表述消极阅读比不阅读要好。E项“尽管被动阅读总比不阅读要好。”符合题意，故选E。
61．B
62．G
63．D
64．C
65．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了交新朋友的方法。
61．根据上文“Good friends help you to be happier.(好朋友帮助你更快乐)”和下文“Here are some tips to help you make new friends at high school.(以下是一些帮助你在高中结交新朋友的小贴士。)”推知，空处应承接上文，继续介绍好朋友给我们带来的好处。B项“You can benefit a lot from them.(你可以从中获益良多。)”说明了好朋友会给我们带来好处，符合题意，选项中的them指代上文中的good friends。故选B。
62．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“People like making friends with those who are confident. Pick up your courage and talk to someone. Smile and ask their names, if they’ve seen a new movie, or if they like a sport or activity. Sit in the middle of the classroom so that a lot of people will sit around you.(人们喜欢和自信的人交朋友。鼓起勇气，找个人倾诉。微笑着问他们的名字，他们是否看过一部新电影，或者他们是否喜欢某种运动或活动。坐在教室中间，这样很多人就会坐在你周围。)”可知，本段建议我们要自信。G项“Believe in yourself in a new class.(在一个新的班级要相信自己。)”可以作为本段小标题，confident是关键词。故选G。
63．根据本段主旨“Be yourself when you’re talking with others.(和别人交谈时要做自己)”可知，在和别人交谈时我们不能为了迎合或取悦别人而改变自己。D项“Never try to fit in or please other people.(不要为了融入或取悦他人而改变自己)”说明了不能为了取悦别人而改变自己，要做自己，符合本段主旨。故选D。
64．根据上文“Do something small but nice for them.(为他们做一些小而好的事情)”和下文“If you can, try and meet up with your friends outside of school and really get to know them.(如果可以的话，试着在校外与朋友见面，真正了解他们。)”可知，上文提出为朋友做一些小而好的事情，下文列举了一个例子。由此推知，空处也是列举小而好的事情。C项“For example, you can save a seat for your friend.(例如，你可以给你的朋友留一个座位。)”是列举的小而好的事情，承接上下文，符合题意。故选C。
65．根据上文“It’s about give-and-take.(这是关于付出与索取的)”和下文“Try to understand your friends’ points of view. Think about their feelings. If you’re a good friend to others, you’ll enjoy friendships that can last long.(试着去理解你朋友的观点。想想他们的感受。如果你是别人的好朋友，你会享受到持久的友谊。)”可知，上文提出“付出和索取”而下文陈述的内容是关于付出的。由此推知，空处内容也是关于付出。E项“When your friends need help, be there for them.(当朋友需要你时，陪在朋友身边)”是关于付出的，符合题意，与下文承接自然。故选E。
66．C
67．E
68．D
69．G
70．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何让寿命更长提出了几点建议。
66．根据上文“Actively using your mind will cut your risk of developing dementia (痴呆) in half.(积极地使用你的大脑将减少一半患痴呆症的风险。)”可知积极地使用你的大脑将大大减少患痴呆症的风险。根据下文“Memorize phone numbers in your cellphone, and make calls without using your speed dial.(你可以记手机的电话号码，打电话快速拨号功能。)”可知空后是在讲积极使用大脑的例子，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲可以自己找一些好玩的游戏来练习大脑。C七选五
Listening to music is considered a good thing for adults. Indeed it is. Scientific studies have proved it. Music has so many good effects on our body, mind and mood that this world would certainly not be a good place without music. ____1____ Some parents think so and let their children learn or listen to music. But some parents don’t know the importance of music to children. Here are some reasons why music is important to children.
First, music is good for children's intelligence. Studies have proved that children who learn music are likely to have higher intelligence than those who have no interest in or dislike music. ____2____
Music also has comforting effect on children and helps remove their stress. Today’s children are under a lot of stress from schoolwork. Being under too much stress harms children’s health. ____3____
____4____ Some children are sad by nature. They seem to be lost in their own thoughts and don’t take interest in their surroundings. In such cases, a method known as “music therapy” comes to their rescue. It changes their moods and places a new kind of spirit in them.
Music is also a universal language that children ought to learn. Our world has become a global village. ____5____ Music can help them in understanding foreign cultures.
Now we can say that music is very important not only to adults but also to children. So children should be encouraged to learn music or listen to music.
A．Then, is music good for children
B．Music can improve children’s moods.
C．Luckily, listening to music can help them feel better.
D．Music is shared between every culture and generation.
E．Music can help you recognize and remember information better.
F．This is because the brain gets inspired by the rhythm (节奏) and tone of music.
G．People are getting more and more interested in other cultures and countries.
Empathy, the ability to understand and co-experience the feelings and thoughts of other people, is probably one of the most important skills a person can have. ____6____
Humans are social animals.
There are very few activities that humans take part in that don’t involve others. ____7____It allows you to perceive others’ motives, treat them the way they want to be treated, understand how others perceive you, and so on.
It lets you better understand non-verbal components of communication.
____8____People who are not empathetic have a hard time reading between the lines of conversations. They cannot understand that what the other person means to communicate is different from what they actually say.
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When you unconsciously perceive what the other party wants and needs and can understand exactly why they want it, reaching a “win-win” solution gets easier. You don’t have to blindly search for a way out.
It broadens your horizons.
Seeing the world from other people’s perspectives lets you perceive it to a fuller extent. When you are able to look at life from other people’s point of view, you are able to live a more fulfilled life.
____10____Thus, achieving higher levels of empathy often means achieving greater fulfilment as human beings.
A．It makes you better at handling conflicts.
B．It helps you introduce your ideas to others.
C．Empathy basically is what makes us human.
D．Humans always live and work with each other.
E．So why exactly is empathy so important for us
F．Communication is so much more than what words express.
G．Therefore, the ability to better understand others and read their feelings is an advantage.
For decades, doctors have warned patients that too much salt can be bad for the heart. Heart attack has long been considered a grown-up problem. ____11____ Eating too much salty food when you're young can lead to health problems later.
Salt is made up of two elements: sodium and chlorine 伟内禾口氯）.Dietary guidelines recommend that adults and kids aged 9-13 shouldn't consume more than about a teaspoon of sodium daily. ____12____ This worries doctors because too much sodium results in the body producing more blood. To pump the extra blood, the heart has to work harder. This causes a rise in blood pressure 一- a measurement of how stressed the heart is. High blood pressure often leads to heart disease.
A kid with high blood pressure is more likely to become a grown-up with high blood pressure.
____13____ British researchers recently found that kids who eat less salt also drink fewer sugary soft drinks. Drinking fewer fizzy （碳酸）drinks makes kids less likely to gain weight, become obese and develop high blood pressure.
____14____ A recent study found that a growing number of kids in the US are suffering from kidney stones （肾结石）.This painful condition usually affects people aged over 40. Now, kids as young as five are getting it.
Cutting down on salt can be hard, but you can retrain yourself to prefer less salty food. The best way to reduce the amount of sodium you eat is to make changes gradually. ____15____ Switch to fresh foods instead of canned and bottled versions. And go easy on the condiments （调味品）.You might also want to start reading nutrition labels. You may be surprised to learn that there are 1,150 mg of sodium in a double cheeseburger, and over 2,000 mg in many frozen meals.
A．Salt isn't the only cause of diseases.
B．The average American eats twice this amount.
C．Salt can affect more than just your heart and weight.
D．Reducing salt might also help stop childhood obesity.
E．But new research suggests that salt is starting to affect children.
F．Start by adding half as much salt to your dinner as you normally do.
G．Cutting down on salt now can lower a person's risk of heart disease.
You’ve got mail…and it’s a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome’s Colosseum. Or Africa’s Victoria Falls. Or China’s Great Wall. ___16___
“I often send postcards to family and friends.” he says to China Daily, “but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it. ___17___” Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online. Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo’s hunch(直觉)paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website , a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. ___18___Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a barrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn’t work if one doesn’t understand it. ___19___ So a common language is required and in postcrossing that’s English since it’s widely spoken.
“Many people in China have limited exposure to English. ___20___ That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing,” Paulo says.
A．And that’s totally fine.
B．That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it.
C．He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby.
D．Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E．On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F．Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G．In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.
The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. It's important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person ___21___
One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. ___22___
Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. ___23___ A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the language.
___24___ Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular cultural group's way of life.
Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures. ___25___ Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.
A．Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.
B．Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.
C．There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.
D．A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available.
E．The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.
F．Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain firsthand knowledge.
G．One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world
Suppose you're in a rush, feeling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in trouble. Realisation will probably set in seconds after you've clicked “send”. You freeze in horror and burn with shame. ____26____
Clicking “send” too soon
____27____ Write another email as quickly as you can and send it with a brief explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.
Writing the wrong name
The sooner you notice, the better. Respond quickly and briefly, apologizing for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: take it seriously, as people may get angry and upset, especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture. ____28____
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You accidentally reveal to the entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday you'd like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light-hearted apology to explain your awkwardness.
Sending a rude message to the person being talked about
The most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message about someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person you're discussing. ____30____ Explain your frustrations calmly and sensibly-see it as a chance to clear up any difficulties you may have with this person.
A．Clicking “reply all” without intention.
B．Sending an email to your friend without knowing it.
C．Then you click “withdraw” button several times, trying to get it back.
D．In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry.
E．What to do Here are four common email accidents, and how to recover.
F．One example is incorrect ordering of Chinese names.
G．Don't waste your time trying to find out if the receiver has read it yet.
Ways to protect eyes from screens
Too much screen time may cause serious eye strain (眼疲劳) and even a sharp decline of eyesight. That's a big problem a lot of people are faced with nowadays, especially those who work on a computer. The following tips may be helpful.
Get regular eye tests
Experts recommend having a comprehensive eye exam every year to detect (探测) problems before they develop. During this test, you should tell the doctor how often you use your phone and your computer. ____31____ Tell your doctor about it, and your eyes can be tested more accurately at that distance.
Give your eyes space
____32____ Studies on computer-related eye strain suggest that screens should be no closer than 40 cm from your face. If this makes it hard for you to read, consider increasing the size of the text rather than moving the screen closer.
Take breaks
This may not always be practical if you're quite busy, but it's important not to stare directly at a screen for too long. ____33____ While surveys have shown that many office workers take no more than half an hour a day away from their computer, it's recommended that you take a 15-minute break after every two hours spent at your screen.
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Staring at a screen continuously for hours on end may make it difficult for you to focus. To avoid this, many eye experts recommend the “20-20-20 rule” — looking away from your phone/computer screen every 20 minutes and focusing on an object at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. The science behind his trick is that looking at objects at a distance relaxes the focusing muscle in the eye. ____35____
A．Exercise your eyes.
B．Give your eyes a chance to rest.
C．Make your screen more eye-friendly.
D．Studies show it's an effective way to reduce tiredness.
E．You should also measure the distance from your eyes to your screen at work.
F．The closer your phone/computer screen is to your eyes, the harder they have to work to focus.
G．Make sure that you use your phone or computer in a room where the lighting is bright enough.
Typical cyber-attacks (网络攻击) involve cyber-criminals sending out thousands or even millions of links and files.____36____Somebody always does. The best way to protect yourself is to learn more about cyber-attacks as well as how to prevent them from happening in the first place.
Cyber-attacks can happen to anybody
It doesn’t matter who you are, cyber-criminals can target you. White many often think of hacking victims as innocent of digital security, this isn't always the case.____37____
Nowadays, cyber-criminals create fake websites and email addresses. You may think you're clicking a link only to download a ware onto your computer, but you may never know you have visited the wrong site and downloaded an infected file.
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While some things may be obvious such as account password changes, others aren't so easy to spot. Usually, hackers insert pieces of code into legal files and programs. And then, you might receive a file from a trusted sender. Sometimes, the data are even real, but the hacker may have inserted a few lines of code that can also infect your computer.____39____ That's often the sign of malware (恶意软件).
How to prevent cyber-attacks
As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. So, instead of waiting for cyber-attacks to hit you, take the following steps to protect yourself.
Secure your online accounts with strong passwords. You can do this by using a password generator, which will create long and complicated passwords. Secondly, enable antivirus tools and scans to run in the background. They will keep an eye out for viruses and malware.____40____Finally, be careful with links and file downloads to make sure they are malware-free.
A．How to recognize the signs of cyber-attack.
B．What should I do if the computer is infected.
C．Therefore, you should take the time to check anything suspicious.
D．Double-check the links to make sure senders are who they claim to be.
E．Also, they can remove any threats before they create problems for you.
F．There are as many attacks that can fool even the most intelligent computer users.
G．They assume that someone will eventually fall into their traps and open an infected file or page.
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris.____41____So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway.
The place wasn’t entirely authentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing (水管) worked. ____42____Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it’s a shame I don’t have much use for it.
Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. ____43____ French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
____44____ On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!
In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency.
You can tell this by cafés life. French cafés are always crowded.____45____When do these people work The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously — so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.
A．Not all the customers are tourists.
B．The quality of life in France is equally excellent.
C．There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.
D．The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.
E．That’s not the only reason the French eat less than we do.
F．Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.
G．The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy.
Artificial—intelligence systems like Grammarly, an automated grammar—checker, are trained with data. for instance, translation software is fed sentences translated by humans, Grammarly's training data involve a large number of standard error—free sentences and human—corrected sentences. ___46___ The software then looks at a user's writing: if a line of words seems ungrammatical, it tries to spot how the generally supposed mistake is most closely similar to one from its training inputs.
___47___ Advances in language technology have been impressive in, for example, speech recognition, which involves another sort of statistical guess—whether or not a stretch of sound matches a certain line of words. ___48___ . It can rate the tone of an email before you send it, after being trained on texts that have been assessed by humans, for example as “admiring” or “confident”.
But grammar is the real magic of language, joining words into structures, joining those structures into sentences, and doing so in a way that maps onto meaning. puters can analyse grammatical sentences fairly well, labeling things like nouns and verb phrases. But they struggle with sentences that are difficult to analyse, precisely because they are ungrammatical—in other words, written by the kind of person who needs Grammarly.
___50___ But computers don't work in meaning or intention, they work in formulae（惯用语）. Humans, by contrast, can usually understand even sentences that are not grammatically correct, because of the ability to guess the contents of other minds. Grammar—checking computers illustrate not how bad humans are with language, but just how good.
A．Grammarly can seem to miss more errors than it marks.
B．One Grammarly feature that works fairly well is feeing analysis.
C．To correct such writing requires knowing what the writer intended.
D．Grammarly has some obvious strengths in understanding meaning or intentions.
E．Computers outpace humans at problems that can be solved with pure maths.
F．Developers also add certain rules to the patterns Grammarty has taught itself.
G．In this decisive structure—meaning connection, machines are no match for humans.
Despite the many ways to communicate, good communicators share in common important principles and techniques that enable them to communicate effectively. The characteristics of good communicators cut across all languages and cultures. Becoming a good communicator has many benefits and advantages. ____51____
Good communicators listen. Listening is an important component of communicating effectively. It shows other people that you are sincere and interested in what they are saying. ____52____Listening enables you to weigh and evaluate various issues before you produce a response.
Good communicators communicate clearly whether in writing, speaking or gesturing. In terms of speaking, good communicators project their voices with a firm tone to ensure that people can literally understand them. In terms of writing, good communicators use the appropriate words to convey different senses of meaning. ____53____
Good communicators organize their thoughts to ensure that what they communicate comes out in an organized fashion. ____54____Good communicators also organize what they say into concise statements that are easy to understand by the listeners. This way it is not too difficult for listeners to follow what they say.
____55____When a speaker shows that she is genuine about what she says, listeners are likely to believe the speaker because of the sincerity with which she speaks. Sincere communicators usually communicate convincingly because they are willing to put their beliefs on the line for the sake of communicating the truth.
A．Good communicators are sincere.
B．Also, it allows you to correctly respond to people.
C．Good communicators must have a strong vocabulary.
D．Good communicators have sympathy for others' suffering.
E．But what kind of qualities does a good communicator have
F．The meaning of communication is to help people understand each other.
G．This allows them the ability to make a clear explanation with examples and illustrations.
Some people find hobbies boring or simply think of them as a waste of time. What they do not know is that it can do a lot of good for a person physically, mentally and emotionally. Here are some of the benefits of having an interesting hobby.
____56____ It can help reduce the stress level in your body. This can be done by diverting (转移) your focus. For example, instead of always thinking of your problems, you can spare some of your time to focus on your hobby.
Physical hobbies like sports are a great way to exercise the body and your mind. ____57____ It burns the fat stored in your body and helps reduce the cholesterol (胆固醇) levels. It also promotes better blood circulation which is good for the heart. What is important is that sports not only benefit the body, but also help in making your mind more alert and sharp. ____58____
Having a hobby allows you to acquire new skills and discover your hidden talents. Finding the right hobby may be difficult but as a tip, you can try different activities initially until you realize what your interests actually are. And as you learn more about your chosen hobby, you can develop or enhance your skills. For example, chess can make your analytical skills better.____59____
Cultivating hobbies will eventually lead you to meeting like-minded new people. You could gain new friends while playing your favorite sports like golf, tennis or basketball. You encounter a lot of people especially in outdoor activities such as the golf course or courts.
____60____ It is bound to contribute towards the development of a better you and so, hereafter, even if you do not have a hobby, do make the effort to develop one.
A．Doing your favorite hobby gives you time to relax.
B．Art hobbies like painting can improve your creativity.
C．Getting into physical activities promote good health.
D．As you can see, cultivating a hobby is a great idea to improve yourself.
E．Your hobbies can also help with your job applications to various companies.
F．Your hobbies may not improve your quality of life unless you are interested in it.
G．Most hobbies also need strategy to attain your goal and this keeps your brain working.
Should you listen to music when you work Some will say they love it, claiming that it improves their performance; others will say they cannot work effectively with music playing in the background. ____61____ It just depends on what sort of work you’re doing.
In a recent study, we brought participants into our lab with a variety of tasks. They included an easy task — searching through word lists and crossing out words containing the letter “a” and a more difficult task — memorizing word pairs and recalling the partner to each word. Some participants completed all of the tasks in silence, whereas others completed the tasks with instrumental music that was either loud or soft, and either simple or complex, the latter meaning music with more instrumental tracks. ____62____
We found that participants who listened to simple music or no music performed about the same on the easy task. ____63____ Contrarily, participants performed worse on the more difficult task when they listened to any music, regardless of complexity or volume, compared to those who didn’t listen to any music.
____64____ Not surprisingly, we typically need to use fewer of our mental resources when we perform easy tasks, whereas demanding tasks require more brainpower. However, because we might be less engaged during easier tasks, there’s a greater risk of drifting off to sleep. Music might give us the extra boost we need to get refreshed. ____65____ Listening to music can become overkill (过犹不及). So we have to strike a balance between the type of music and the type of task.
A．What should we make of these findings
B．Several key findings emerged from our study.
C．However, difficult tasks already demand a lot of our mental resources.
D．Our research has found that the effects of work may depend on our personalities.
E．We want to develop a more comprehensive framework that could be applied broader.
F．However, participants who listened to complex music performed best on the easy task.
G．Interestingly enough, our research has found that both of these perspectives can be true.
Financial goals for the New Year usually have a place in most people's list.____66____Here are some ways you can make sure those financial goals are achieved.
You have to actually set these goals in the first place. Try to find out what matters to you. Write down everything—practical and impractical.____67____You will also need to set a specific time limit you desire to reach these goals.
____68____Once you start doing so, it'll shock you how the smallest expenses add up to huge amounts. After successfully keeping track of your spending for a month, categorize them into groups to properly understand which type of expenses eat into your income the most. You can then use the data to cut down unnecessary expenses.
If you want to reach your financial goals, you'll definitely need to create a budget.____69____At the beginning of each week, you can create a budget for how much you should spend every day in that week. It is helpful to constantly believe that the amount you have on your weekly budget is the only amount you own. Creating barriers that make it difficult for you to access the rest of your money till the end of the week can also help.
Spending less than you earn is one of the easiest ways to get you out of debt and save towards your future. One way is to always reach for the most affordable options you can find. When you go shopping, don't just reach for the first product you see.____70____Quality will still matter of course.
Make sure to review your financial goals and progress regularly. This will help you evaluate mistakes and decide whether to adjust your goals or even create new ones. There's really no shame in slacking a few times. You only need to carefully address the areas you slacked in and determine to do better.
A．Track your expenses.
B．Save like your life depends on it.
C．But only a few people actually accomplish them.
D．Try to see if you can get a cheaper brand of that same product.
E．Sort them into short term, long term goals, and level of importance.
F．It is also easier these days with many shopping apps that you can use.
G．Budgets are useful in helping you control the amount of money you spend.
In recent years, more Chinese students have been choosing art school as their first choice when applying for universities overseas, according to the Report on Chinese Students’ Overseas Study in 2018. Anyone applying to art school should know that one’s portfolio （资历证明材料） is a crucial part of the xkw application process.____71____
Focus on original, recent work. Admissions officers see so many portfolios on a regular basis, so it’s important to make yourself stand out as an individual.____72____Presenting work that you’ve done within the last one or two years also provides a more relevant and accurate portrayal （描述） of your skills.
____73____You don’t want to spread yourself too thin, but working with a variety of media and different techniques can convey that you are able to express yourself in diverse ways.
Unless the school requires that only finished work be included in your portfolio, you should include images that reflect the progress of your work.____74____It gives admissions officers insight into the thought that has gone into the work.
Make sure that your work shows your true talent.____75____Remember never try to make up some merits, which will in turn be a mirror of your dishonesty. However, it is always helpful to look at samples of other art portfolios to see their approach.
A．Prepare your portfolio in different languages.
B．Show a wide range of work in your portfolio.
C．Be proud of what you submit and your own strengths.
D．Why is a good portfolio important to your successful application
E．This may include images from a workbook behind the finished product.
F．Here are some tips to help you through this process and put your best work out there.
G．It’s more impressive to express your personal opinion rather than copying another’s work.
When the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth，the resulting view of the Sun is called a solar eclipse(日食). Solar eclipses are beautiful astronomical events and many people across the world travel to faraway places to get a clear view of the phenomenon. ___76___ Others choose special eyewear.
It is believed that a pregnant woman with a baby should not view a solar eclipse. They are often told that their child will be badly formed if they view a solar eclipse. However, various scientific authorities have stated over and over again that there is no harm at all in viewing a solar eclipse with the right eye gear. ___77___
It is important, however, that you view a solar eclipse with the right eye gear. Staring right at the sun could permanently damage the eyes. It is wrong to assume that the sun can be looked at after the moon blocks out a majority of it. ___78___
If you want to view the eclipse, you have to get special glasses. As opposed to popular belief, sunglasses and dark films do NOT protect our eyes. ___79___ You can do this by fixing a telescope and focusing the image onto a sheet of paper. You can clearly see the eclipse on the sheet of paper. You should never look directly at the eclipse through the telescope.
Similarly, you can make a tiny hole on an opaque(不透明的) sheet of paper and let the light passing through fall on a sheet of paper. ___80___ Alternatively, you can watch it live on TV which is the safest way of viewing a solar eclipse!
A．It is best if you purchase eye wear.
B．So they need not worry to view a solar eclipse.
C．Viewing a solar eclipse directly is a strict no-no.
D．Some of them watch the event through special, telescopes.
E．This method is an effective way to watch an eclipse as well.
F．To safely watch a solar eclipse, wear protective eclipse glasses.
G．The best way to see a solar eclipse is by viewing its projected image.
People learn in different ways, and out of many forms of learning, one of particularly interesting—that is visual learning. Visual learners remember what they read over what they hear, and learn through sight. They are interested in using graphs and drawings to understand ideas.
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While everyone has their own preference for learning, studies show that most people are visually inclined（有倾向的）. ____82____ And thus, whenever people see pictures, those pictures are kept in the long-term memory, allowing them to recall concepts and ideas.
Visual learners can learn effectively in many ways. First of all, a to-do list is a highly regarded technique. ____83____ Even if you’re not a visual learner, a to-do list can let you order tasks based on importance and improve your productivity.
____84____ The idea is to display relationships and connections to people, places events and more. This technique helps with the learning of particular concepts.
Videos can easily catch people’s attention and allow us to recreate those stories into clear pictures in our minds. ____85____ In addition to recording the lecturers or their words, you can also record yourself and make videos explaining certain concepts. This plays a great role in the learning process.
A．These attract the attention of the individual.
B．So why not include them in your learning
C．And they get used to taking notes during class.
D．Why can visual learning help with effective learning
E．The brain processes pictures faster than it does with words.
F．With so many things to do, it makes sense to get them organized in to-do lists.
G．Moreover, mind-mapping is a form of note-taking that benefits visual learning.
At some point in the near future, self-driving cars may become common on the roads. Self-driving cars have already been test-driven, but they are not yet available for the public.
Self-driving cars have already been test-driven thousands of miles. ____86____ Passengers could do things such as eat or read on the way. Best of all, the self-driving cars that were tested experienced fewer accidents than average human drivers.
____87____There are issues that must be solved before self-driving cars can be made available to the public. One problem is that a car cannot predict problems far down the road like a driver can. ____88____ For example, a driver can see that a child is riding her skateboard directly into the road 0. 3 km away and start to slow down. The self-driving car can react only once the child is in its immediate path.
____89____ They may become confused by fog, heavy rain, or road spray from another vehicle's wheels. They don't predict or “feel" that the roads have become icy like an experienced driver would. For instance, when a road is icy, a human driver would step on the brakes（刹车）more gently than when the roads areclean and dry.
Another issue is that self-driving cars have maps programmed into their memory, but these maps aren't always updated and accurate. ____90____ Because of this, there is no promise that a self-driving car can get a passenger to his or her destination. Perhaps one day, self-driving cars will be everywhere. However, we are not ready for that just yet.
A．Self-driving cars has disadvantages.
B．These cars had only passengers, no drivers.
C．The safety problems have almost been addressed.
D．New roads are built, and old roads are closed down.
E．So why aren't self-driving cars common on roads today
F．The self-driving cars can react to things only once they actually occur.
G．Self-driving vehicles also have difficulty adjusting to weather conditions.
Rules for Being the Age You Are
If you have recently entered that period of life known as middle age, the building years of your life are over, and what you are now is pretty much what you are going to be. Soon it will be what you were. You can no longer tell yourself that you might move to Lisbon learn Portuguese, and take up the guitar.____91____
Do not just give people credits.____92____Here’s a funny thing I’ve learned: No matter how many times you hear them, the words “You are amazing” never go out of style.
Give yourself permission to be bad. You know what you’re really good at Things you’ve done many times before. Mastery is boredom. Unfortunately we enjoy feeling like masters. ____93____ We keep ourselves bored to protect ourselves from feeling stupid.
____94____ Nine times out of ten, you’ll be bored and go home early. But the tenth time, you will have a worthy experience to meet an interesting person. It will make up for those other wasted hours.
Do that ting you want to do right now.I mean literally pause reading this column, pick up the phone, and book that skydiving session. RIGHT Now. Don’t put it off until you have the time to really relax and enjoy it. ____95____ It’s highly possible you won’t be able to enjoy it. I will never forgive myself for passing up a chance to go to trapeze school(空中飞人学校) in my late20s.
A．Always do it later.
B．We hate feeling like fools.
C．Go home as late as possible.
D．Tell them exactly how fantastic they are.
E．Go to the party even when you don’t want to.
F．That will be approximately three decades from now.
G．But a set of simple rules can guide you the rest of the way.
Take a Break from Technology
In today's world we are constantly surrounded by technology. It’s true to say that technology makes our lives easier. ____96____Otherwise we put ourselves at risk of developing hundreds of health problems. Over the summer the days are longer, sunnier and free from school. With all this free time, why not put it to good use and do something that doesn't involve technology
____97____There are hundreds of possibilities: crafts, cooking, learning a musical instrument or a new sport. Maybe you’ve always wanted to try out that recipe, but haven't had time Perhaps you fancy learning how to knit, so you can have a new sweater for the autumn You could use your free time to learn something new. ___98___
If you just fancy relaxing, why not head to a beach Take along your favourite book and relax on the sand or go for a walk along the coastline (just make sure you're aware of the tides!). If you don't live near a beach, you could go to your local park. ___99___
Whatever you choose to do with your summer, try something new!____100____Also, you might make new friends along the way. Next time you find yourself aimlessly channel -hopping, have a think at what else you could spend your time doing.
A．To start with, you could learn a new skill.
B．Technology has become an important part of our lives.
C．And perhaps it’ll lead to an exciting opportunity in the future.
D．You might surprise yourself and find a hidden talent within you.
E．Why not take along a picnic, or try and identify some of the local wildlife
F．However, increasingly scientists are saying that we need to give ourselves a break.
G．In our increasingly technology-driven world, have we become addicted to technology
参考答案：
1．A
2．F
3．C
4．B
5．G
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了儿童接触音乐对他们很有好处，父母应该让儿童多接触音乐。
1．上文“Listening to music is considered a good thing for adults. (对成年人来说，听音乐是件好事)”说明音乐对成年人是有好处的，设空处承上启下，通过下文“Some parents think so and let their children learn or listen to music. But some parents don’t know the importance of music to children. (有些家长这样认为，让孩子学习或听音乐。但是一些家长不知道音乐对孩子的重要性)”可推知，设空处是一个疑问句，而家长们对于这个问题的态度并不相同。A项“那么，音乐对孩子们有好处吗？”承上启下，符合文意，且A项中的“children”与下文一致。故选A项。
2．上文“Studies have proved that children who learn music are likely to have higher intelligence than those who have no interest in or dislike music. (研究证明，学习音乐的孩子可能比那些对音乐不感兴趣或不喜欢音乐的孩子智商更高)”说明学习音乐的孩子智商可能更高。F项“这是因为大脑从音乐的节奏和音调中获得灵感。”解释了学习音乐的孩子智商可能更高的原因，承接上文，符合文意。故选F项。
3．通过上文“Music also has comforting effect on children and helps remove their stress. (音乐对孩子也有安抚作用，帮助他们消除压力)”以及“Being under too much stress harms children’s health. (压力太大对孩子们的健康有害)”可知，压力太大会影响孩子们的健康，而音乐有助于帮助孩子们消除压力。C项“幸运的是，听音乐可以帮助他们感觉更好。”承接上文，符合文意。故选C项。
4．下文“In such cases, a method known as “music therapy” comes to their rescue. It changes their moods and places a new kind of spirit in them. (在这种情况下，一种被称为“音乐疗法”的方法来拯救他们。它改变他们的情绪，赋予了他们一种新的精神)”指出，“音乐疗法”可以改变孩子们的情绪。B项“音乐可以改善孩子们的情绪。”符合文意，引出下文。故选B项。
5．上文“Our world has become a global village. (我们的世界已经变成了一个地球村)”说明国际交往日益频繁，设空处承上启下，下文“Music can help them in understanding foreign cultures. (音乐可以帮助他们了解外国文化)”说明音乐可以帮助孩子们了解外国文化。G项“人们对其他文化和国家越来越感兴趣。”承上启下，符合文意。故选G项。
6．E
7．G
8．F
9．A
10．C
【分析】这是一篇说明文。同理心，即理解并共同体验他人的情感和想法的能力，可能是一个人能拥有的最重要的技能之一。文章主要说明了同理心对我们重要的四点原因。
6．根据上文“Empathy, the ability to understand and co-experience the feelings and thoughts of other people, is probably one of the most important skills a person can have.(同理心，即理解并共同体验他人的情感和想法的能力，可能是一个人能拥有的最重要的技能之一)”可知，上文解释了同理心的概念，指出这是最重要的技能之一，结合后文说明了同理心为什么重要，故E选项“那么同理心到底为什么对我们如此重要呢？”符合语境，故选E。
7．根据上文“There are very few activities that humans take part in that don’t involve others.(很少有人类参与的活动是不涉及他人的)”以及后文“It allows you to perceive others’ motives, treat them the way they want to be treated, understand how others perceive you, and so on.(它能让你感知他人的动机，以他们希望被对待的方式对待他们，理解别人如何看待你，等等)”可知，上文提到很少有人类参与的活动是不涉及他人，后文则在说明同理心的优势，可知本句与上文构成因果关系，指出能够更好地理解别人和读懂他们的感受是一种优势，故G选项“因此，能够更好地理解别人和读懂他们的感受是一种优势”符合语境，故选G。
8．根据标题“ It lets you better understand non-verbal components of communication.(·它能让你更好地理解交流中的非语言成分)”以及后文“People who are not empathetic have a hard time reading between the lines of conversations. They cannot understand that what the other person means to communicate is different from what they actually say.(没有同理心的人很难从对话的字里行间读懂意思。他们无法理解对方想表达的意思和他们实际说的不一样)”可知，后文提到没有同理心的人无法读懂人们真正想要表达的意思，可见本段主要是在说明沟通不仅仅是语言表达的东西，F选项中Communication对应标题中communication。故F选项“沟通不仅仅是语言表达的东西”符合语境，故选F。
9．根据本段内容“When you unconsciously perceive what the other party wants and needs and can understand exactly why they want it, reaching a “win-win” solution gets easier. You don’t have to blindly search for a way out.(当你不自觉地感知到对方想要什么和需要什么，并能确切地理解他们为什么想要，达成一个“双赢”的解决方案会变得更容易。你不必盲目地寻找出路)”可知，本段的中心内容是同理心可以帮助达成“双赢”，即更好地处理冲突，故A选项“它会让你更好地处理冲突”符合小标题，故选A。
10．根据后文“Thus, achieving higher levels of empathy often means achieving greater fulfilment as human beings.(因此，获得更高水平的同理心通常意味着作为人类获得更大的成就)”可知，后文提到了“获得更高水平的同理心通常意味着作为人类获得更大的成就”，可见本句是在强调同理心对于人类的重要作用，C选项中human对应后文中human beings。故C选项“同理心使我们成为人类”符合语境，故选C。
11．E
12．B
13．D
14．C
15．F
【分析】这是一篇说明文。新的研究表明，盐开始影响儿童。文章介绍了过度的盐摄入量会给儿童健康带来的不良影响，并提出如何减少盐摄入量的建议。
11．前文“Heart attack has long been considered a grown-up problem.”(心脏病一直被认为是一个成年人的问题。)和选项E中的“salt is starting to affect children”(盐开始影响到儿童)构成转折关系，对应选项E中的转折词but，根据后文“Eating too much salty food when you're young can lead to health problems later.”(当你小的时候，吃太多咸的食物会导致以后的健康问题。)可知，此处是指小时候吃太多盐会有不好的影响，所以选项E“但新的研究表明，盐开始影响儿童。”切合文意。故选E。
12．根据前文“Dietary guidelines recommend that adults and kids aged 9-13 shouldn't consume more than about a teaspoon of sodium daily.”(膳食指南建议，成年人和9-13岁的孩子每天摄入的钠不应该超过一茶匙。)可知，选项B中的this amount是指一茶匙，根据后文“This worries doctors because too much sodium results in the body producing more blood.”(这让医生们很担心，因为过量的钠会导致身体产生更多的血液。)可知，人们普遍的钠摄入量都超过了每天一茶匙，所以选项B“美国人的平均摄入量是这个的两倍。”切合文意。故选B。
13．根据后文“British researchers recently found that kids who eat less salt also drink fewer sugary soft drinks. Drinking fewer fizzy(碳酸) drinks makes kids less likely to gain weight, become obese and develop high blood pressure.”(英国研究人员最近发现，少吃盐的孩子也少喝含糖软饮料。少喝碳酸饮料会降低孩子体重、肥胖和高血压的可能性。)可知，此处是讲减少盐摄入量有助于阻止肥胖问题，所以选项D“减少盐摄入量也可能有助于阻止儿童肥胖。”切合文意。故选D。
14．根据后文“A recent study found that a growing number of kids in the US are suffering from kidney stones”(最近的一项研究发现，美国越来越多的孩子患有肾结石)可知，此处是讲除了前文中提到的肥胖和心脏问题之外，还会有其它的问题。所以选项C“盐影响的不仅仅是你的心脏和体重。”切合文意。故选C。
15．根据前文“The best way to reduce the amount of sodium you eat is to make changes gradually.”(减少钠摄入量的最好方法是逐步改变。)和后文“Switch to fresh foods instead of canned and bottled versions.”(换吃新鲜食品，而不是罐装和瓶装食品。)可知，此处是讲如何逐步减少钠摄入量。所以选项F“开始时，在你的晚餐中加入平常一半的盐。”切合文意。故选F。
16．G
17．A
18．E
19．F
20．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了热爱明信片的34岁葡萄牙电脑工程师Paulo Magalhaes创建的过程及其现状。
16．上文“Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome’s Colosseum. Or Africa’s Victoria Falls. Or China’s Great Wall.(34岁的葡萄牙电脑工程师Paulo Magalhaes喜欢打开他的邮箱，然后发现一个色彩鲜艳的罗马斗牛场图像。或者非洲的维多利亚瀑布。或者是中国的长城)”介绍了Paulo喜欢明信片的个人爱好；下文描述Paulo与家人朋友寄明信片的经历；G选项“In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a scribbled note from someone far away.(简而言之，他喜欢明信片，也喜欢收到远方某人潦草的便条时的那种兴奋)”起到承上启下的作用。故选G项。
17．上文““I often send postcards to family and friends.” he says to China Daily, “but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it(“我经常给家人和朋友寄明信片， ”他说，“但你可以想象，过一段时间，你收到的明信片不会像你寄的那么多，而且你意识到并不是每个人都喜欢这样”)”说明Paulo意识到身边的亲人和朋友不是都和他有相同的爱好，他也很坦然接受这个事实；A选项“And that’s totally fine(那完全没问题)”符合语境，that指代上文描述的经历。故选A项。
18．上文“Today his hobby has evolved into the website , a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he launched it 10 years ago.(如今，他的这个爱好已经发展成了这个社交网站。自从10年前他创建这个网站以来，已经有来自214个国家和地区的575217名注册用户)”是在介绍目前网站的发展状况很不错；下文“Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.(运营网站几乎已经变成了一份全职工作)”表示运营网站是忙碌的；E选项“On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.(8月5日，会员互赠的明信片数量达到3100万张)”同样用相关数据证明网站的状态很不错，符合语境。故选E项。
19．上文“As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn’t work if one doesn’t understand it.(收到一张用中文写的明信片可能很酷，但如果你不理解它，这个概念就行不通)”是举例说明他国人收到中文明信片时的语言障碍问题；F选项“Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card written in Swedish takes part of the fun away.(同样地，如果你只会说中文，收到瑞典语的卡片也会夺走一部分乐趣)”是举例说明中国人收到他国语言明信片时也会遇到相同的语言障碍问题，符合本段“语言对于很多人来说是一种障碍”的主题。故选F项。
20．上文“Many people in China have limited exposure to English.(许多中国人很少能接触到英语)”说明对某些人来说学习英语的门槛较高；下文描述通过postcrossing可以帮助这些人学习英语；B选项“That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it.(这使得学习和练习它变得格外困难)”说明接触英语渠道少导致中国人学习和训练的机会就少，符合此处语境。故选B项。
21．C
22．A
23．D
24．B
25．E
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了世界是不同语言、肤色和不同文化的丰富多彩的景观，重要的是培养对不同文化的欣赏，并且介绍了几种可以培养对不同文化欣赏的方法。
21．上文“It's important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person.（为了成为一个全面发展的人，了解不同的文化是很重要的。）”说明培养对不同文化的欣赏是很重要的。C项“There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.（了解不同的文化有几种方法。）”承接上文，其中different cultures是关键词组，和上文相呼应，且选项在此处起开启下文的作用。故选C项。
22．上文“Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people.（阅读与某一特定文化有密切关系的作者的作品，使人们得以真实地了解某一特定群体的食物、音乐、语言、宗教和生活方式。）”说明来自特定文化的作者的作品使人们能够真实地了解与该文化相关的东西。A项“Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.（以当地文化为基础的故事使人接触到不同的文化。）”承接上文，都在讲述具有特殊文化的作品，particular culture和local culture是关键词组，前后呼应，符合语境。故选A项。
23．上文“Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language.（学习不同文化的另一种方法是尝试学习一门外语。）”说明可以通过学习一门外语来学习一种文化。D项“A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available.（我们有各种各样的语言学习书籍、软件和音频程序。）”说明有各种各样的语言学习工具，承接上文，都讲述通过学习语言来学习一种文化，其中language是关键词。故选D项。
24．下文“Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries.（寻找具有来自不同国家的正宗食物特色的餐馆。）”说明可以通过在特定餐馆了解不同国家的食物来了解不同的文化。B项“Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.（尝试来自特定文化群体的正宗食物也是一个好主意。）”引出下文，说明可以通过食物来了解文化，上下文话题一致，其中food是关键词。故选B项。
25．上文“Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures.（通过电子邮件或蜗牛邮件与来自其他国家的人交流是另一种熟悉不同文化的有用方式。）”说明可以通过邮件和其他国家的人交流来了解不同的文化。下文“Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.（许多网站都提供笔友服务，为世界各地的笔友提供联系。）”说明网络提供笔友服务供世界各地的人们进行联系。E项“The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.（网络使与来自不同国家的人交流成为可能。）”说明网络方便了不同国家人们之间的交流，与上下文承接自然，都讲述通过网络来了解文化，其中website和Internet是关键词。故选E项。
26．E
27．G
28．F
29．A
30．D
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就一些发错电子邮件的情况提出了一些解决方法。
26．根据上文“Suppose you're in a rush, feeling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in trouble. Realisation will probably set in seconds after you've clicked “send”. You freeze in horror and burn with shame.( 假设你很匆忙，感觉很累，没有注意到你的屏幕，你发送了一封可能会给你带来麻烦的电子邮件。在你点击“发送”后，“意识”可能会在几秒钟内设定。你吓呆了，羞愧得像火烧一样。)”结合后文主要说明了电子邮件事故的处理方法，可知本句启示下文说明如何应对电子邮件事故。故E选项“该怎么办？以下是四种常见的电子邮件事故，以及如何处理的方法”符合语境，故选E。
27．根据后文“Write another email as quickly as you can and send it with a brief explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.(尽快再写一封邮件，并简要说明这是正确的版本，应该忽略之前的版本。)”可知，后文提到了正确的处理办法，可知本句应该是在说明错误的处理办法：浪费时间去寻找接收者是否已经读了信，故G选项“不要浪费时间去寻找接收者是否已经读了信”符合语境，故选G。
28．根据标题“Writing the wrong name(写错名字)”以及上文“The sooner you notice, the better. Respond quickly and briefly, apologizing for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: take it seriously, as people may get angry and upset, especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture.(你越早发现越好 快速而简短的回应，为你的错误道歉。保持谨慎的语气：认真对待，因为人们可能会生气和沮丧，特别是如果你的错误表明对他们的文化有误解。)”可知，本段主要是关于写错名字的处理方法，F选项中names对应标题中name。故F选项“一个例子是中文名字的顺序不正确”符合语境，故选F。
29．根据后文“You accidentally reveal to the entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday you'd like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light-hearted apology to explain your awkwardness.(你不小心向整个公司透露了你在员工圣诞晚餐上喜欢什么菜单，或者你想参加什么节日。在这种情况下，最好的办法就是快速、轻松地道歉，解释你的尴尬。)”可知，后文提到了给整个公司发错了电子邮件，即无意点击了“回复全部”。故A选项“无意点击‘回复全部’”符合语境，故选A。
30．根据上文“The most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message about someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person you're discussing.(最尴尬的电子邮件错误通常是在生气时犯的。你写了一条关于某人的不友好的信息，本想发给朋友，却不小心发给了正在讨论的人。)”可知，上文提到写了一条关于某人的不友好的信息，而且不小心发给了正在讨论的人，可知本句应承接上文说明该如何处理这种问题：要求尽快面谈并说抱歉。故D选项“在这种情况下，要求尽快面谈并说抱歉”符合语境，故选D。
31．E
32．F
33．B
34．A
35．D
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了当今许多人面临的一个大问题——经常面对电子屏幕导致眼睛疲劳，文章提出了几种保护眼睛免受屏幕伤害的方法。
31．通过下文“Tell your doctor about it, and your eyes can be tested more accurately at that distance. (把这件事告诉你的医生，这样你的眼睛就能在这个距离上得到更准确的检测)”可知，作者建议将距离告诉医生，以寻求更准确的检测，可推知，上文是建议大家测距离。E项“你还应该在工作时测量眼睛到屏幕的距离。”符合文意，且E项中的“distance”与下文一致。故选E项。
32．通过本段标题“Give your eyes space (给你的眼睛留点空间)”可知，本段主要建议给眼睛留点空间。下文“that screens should be no closer than 40 cm from your face (屏幕距离脸部的距离不应小于40厘米)”说明屏幕与脸部之间应该保持适当距离。F项“手机或电脑屏幕离你的眼睛越近，你的眼睛就越难聚焦。”指出了眼睛离手机或电脑屏幕近的危害，引出了下文应保持适当距离的建议，符合文意。故选F项。
33．上文“it's important not to stare directly at a screen for too long (不要长时间盯着屏幕很重要)”建议人们不要长时间盯着屏幕，设空处承上启下。下文“it's recommended that you take a 15-minute break after every two hours spent at your screen (建议你每看两个小时屏幕后休息15分钟)”建议人们适当休息。B项“给你的眼睛一个休息的机会。”承上启下，符合文意。故选B项。
34．通过下文“To avoid this, many eye experts recommend the “20-20-20 rule” — looking away from your phone/computer screen every 20 minutes and focusing on an object at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. (为了避免这种情况，许多眼科专家推荐“20-20-20规则”，也就是每20分钟让眼睛离开手机或电脑屏幕，盯着20英尺（约合0.9米）以外的物体看至少20秒)”可推知，本段主要建议大家锻炼眼睛来缓解疲劳。A项“锻炼你的眼睛。”符合段意。故选A项。
35．上文“The science behind his trick is that looking at objects at a distance relaxes the focusing muscle in the eye. (这个把戏背后的科学原理是，看远处的物体会放松眼睛的聚焦肌肉)”解释了为什么“20-20-20规则”可以放松眼睛，缓解疲劳。D项“研究表明这是减少疲劳的有效方法。”承接上文，符合文意。故选D项。
36．G
37．F
38．A
39．C
40．E
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍网络攻击的迹象以及如何识别网络攻击。保护自己的最好方法是学习更多关于网络攻击的知识，以及如何在第一时间防止它们发生。
36．根据上文提示“Typical cyber-attacks (网络攻击) involve cyber-criminals sending out thousands or even millions of links and files.(典型的网络攻击包括网络罪犯发送数千甚至数百万链接和文件)”可知，此处承接上文，G项They assume that someone will eventually fall into their traps and open an infected file or page.(他们认为有人最终会落入他们的陷阱，打开受感染的文件或页面)切题。该项中的traps指的就是上文中的thousands or even millions of links and files。故选G。
37．根据上文提示“White many often think of hacking victims as innocent of digital security, this isn't always the case.(许多人通常认为黑客攻击的受害者是无辜的，但事实并非总是如此)”可知，此处承接上文，F项There are as many attacks that can fool even the most intelligent computer users.(有许多攻击甚至可以愚弄最聪明的计算机用户)切题。该项中的even the most intelligent computer users与上文的this isn't always the case相吻合。故选F。
38．该空是小标题，最有可能的是A或B项。根据下文提示“While some things may be obvious such as account password changes, others aren't so easy to spot. Usually, hackers insert pieces of code into legal files and programs. And then, you might receive a file from a trusted sender.(虽然有些事情可能是显而易见的，比如帐户密码的更改，但其他的就不那么容易发现了。通常，黑客会将代码插入合法文件和程序中。然后，您可能会收到来自可信发送者的文件)”可知，该段在描述网络攻击的迹象以及如何去识别，所以A项How to recognize the signs of cyber-attack.(如何识别网络攻击的迹象)切题。故选A。
39．根据上文提示“Sometimes, the data are even real, but the hacker may have inserted a few lines of code that can also infect your computer.(有时，数据甚至是真实的，但黑客可能已经插入了几行代码，也可以感染你的电脑)”及下文提示“That's often the sign of malware(恶意软件).(这通常是恶意软件的征兆)”可知，此处承接上下文，C项Therefore, you should take the time to check anything suspicious.(因此，你应该花时间检查任何可疑的东西)切题。根据网络攻击的种种迹象，所以应该去核查。故选C。
40．根据上文提示“enable antivirus tools and scans to run in the background. They will keep an eye out for viruses and malware.(使防病毒工具和扫描在后台运行。他们会密切注意病毒和恶意软件)”可知，此处承接上文，E项Also, they can remove any threats before they create problems for you.(此外，他们可以在给你制造麻烦之前消除任何威胁)切题。该项中的also将该项与上文紧密连在一起。故选E。
41．F
42．C
43．G
44．E
45．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者和丈夫在巴黎待了一段时间了解到的法国人的一些生活习惯的经历。
41．下文“So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard.(所以我们做的第一件事就是租了一个非常昂贵第六层的公寓，只有一个橱柜那么大)”说明作者和丈夫采取行动，租了昂贵的公寓，F项“我们的目标是看看我们是否在某种程度上能像真正的巴黎人那样生活。”说明作者和丈夫租昂贵公寓的原因，引出下文，符合题意。故选F项。
42．上文“Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing worked.(与普通的巴黎公寓不同，水管工作正常)”说明作者租的公寓的情况，C项“有一个漂亮的厨房和一张舒适的床”继续说明公寓的配置，承接上文，符合题意。故选C项。
43．下文“French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.(法国草莓尝起来不像纸板。相反，它们会像小炸弹一样在你嘴里爆炸)”说明法国的草莓很美味，G项中delicious是关键词，G项“食物是如此美味，你不需要吃太多就能使你快乐”引出下文，符合题意。故选G项。
44．下文“My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!(我丈夫和我都认为这是我们吃过的最好的水果。但它们要18美元!)”说明法国的水果好吃但是很贵，E项“这并不是法国人吃得比我们少的唯一原因”承接上文法国人吃的少但是不胖的话题，并引出下文，说明法国人吃的少的另一个原因“物价昂贵”。故选E项。
45．上文“In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency (效率). You can tell this by cafés life. French cafés are always crowded. (在法国生活质量比效率更重要。这一点你能从咖啡馆生活看出来。法国的咖啡厅总是很拥挤)”说明了法国人会去咖啡馆，认为生活质量比效率更重要，以及下文“When do these people work (这些人什么时候工作？)”说明咖啡馆中的顾客有法国人，A项中customer符合咖啡馆的情境设定，A项“并不是所有的顾客都是游客。”承上启下，符合题意。故选A项。
46．F
47．E
48．B
49．G
50．C
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了一款帮助检查语法及拼写错误的工具Grammarly，在国外一直都非常流行，现在在国内也逐渐普及起来。但是Grammarly真的好用吗？人工智能是否真的能代替人工修正语法？
46．根据空格前“Artificial—intelligence systems like Grammarly, an automated grammar—cecker, are trained with data. for instance, translation software is fed sentences translated by humans, Grammarly's training data involve a large number of standard error—free sentences and human—corrected sentences. ”（像Grammarly(自动语法检查器)这样的人工智能系统是用数据进行训练的。例如，在翻译软件中输入人工翻译的句子，Grammarly的训练数据包含大量标准无错句子和人工修正的句子。）可知，前面介绍了自动语法检查器，以及空格后“The software then looks at a user's writing: if a line of words seems ungrammatical, it tries to spot how the generally supposed mistake is most closely similar to one from its training inputs.”（然后，该软件会检查用户的文字:如果有一行词看起来不符合语法，它会试图找出通常认为的错误是如何与训练输入的错误最相似的。）得知，这里讲述了该软件可以做些什么，所以前面是添加其他的的功能，故F项：开发人员还向Grammarty自学的模式中添加了某些规则。符合语境。故选F。
47．根据空格后“Advances in language technology have been impressive in, for example, speech recognition, which involves another sort of statistical guess—whether or not a stretch of sound matches a certain line of words. ”（语言技术的进步令人印象深刻，例如，语音识别，它涉及到另一种统计猜测——一段声音是否与某一行单词匹配。）得知，本段讲述了人工智能与人类的不同，故E项：在纯数学可以解决的问题上，计算机的速度超过了人类。符合语境。故选E。
48．根据空格后“ It can rate the tone of an email before you send it, after being trained on texts that have been assessed by humans, for example as “admiring” or “confident”. ”（在你发送电子邮件之前，它可以对邮件的语气进行评估，之前它会使用经过人类评估的文本进行训练，比如 “赞赏”或“自信”。）得知，空后是对Grammarly的一个功能的解释，故B项：Grammarly的一个功能非常有效，那就是感知分析。符合语境。故选B。
49．根据空格后“Computers can analyse grammatical sentences fairly well, labeling things like nouns and verb phrases. But they struggle with sentences that are difficult to analyse, precisely because they are ungrammatical—in other words, written by the kind of person who needs Grammarly.”（计算机可以很好地分析符合语法的句子，给像名词和动词短语这样的东西贴上标签。但是他们在难以分析的句子中挣扎，恰恰是因为它们不符合语法——换句话说，是由那种需要Grammarly的人写的。）得知，空后讲述了计算机和人类比较所不能做到的，故G项：在这个决定性的结构与意义的联系上，机器不是人类的对手。符合语境。故选G。
50．根据空格后“But computers don't work in meaning or intention, they work in formulae（惯用语）. ”（但计算机不是在意义上或意图上工作，而是在公式中工作。）得知，前后表示转折，后面说到计算机不能理解作者的意图，前面是写作需要了解作者意图。故C项：纠正这样的写作需要知道作者的意图。符合语境。故选C。
【点睛】
51．E
52．B
53．C
54．G
55．A
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了有效的沟通者应该具备的四种素养。
51．根据前句“Becoming a good communicator has many benefits and advantages. (成为一个好的沟通者有很多好处和优势。)”及后四段详细介绍了具体的四种素养，可知，此处为承上启下。即好的沟通者应该具备什么样的品质。所以选择项E“But what kind of qualities does a good communicator have (但是一个好的沟通者应该具备什么样的品质呢 )”符合上下文语境。故选E项。
52．根据前句“Listening is an important component of communicating effectively. It shows other people that you are sincere and interested in what they are saying.(倾听是有效沟通的重要组成部分。这向别人表明你是真诚的，对他们说的话感兴趣。)”可知，倾听表明说话人关注着对方，因此可以推断出，倾听给对方恰当的反应，并与空后的倾听的作用形成有效的意思层进。所以选择项B“Also, it allows you to correctly respond to people. ( 此外，它允许你正确地回应人们。)”符合上下文语境。故选B项
53．根据前句“In terms of writing, good communicators use the appropriate words to convey different senses of meaning. (在写作方面，好的沟通者会使用适当的词语来表达不同的意思。)”可知，有效的沟通者会字斟句酌，用恰当的字眼表达不同层面的意思，说明沟通者要有丰富的词汇量。所以选择项C“Good communicators must have a strong vocabulary. (优秀的沟通者必须拥有强大的词汇量。)”符合上下文语境。故选C项。
54．根据前句“Good communicators organize their thoughts to ensure that what they communicate comes out in an organized fashion. (优秀的沟通者组织他们的想法，以确保他们以一种有组织的方式表达出来。)”可知，有效的沟通者能够很有条理的组织并表达出自己的意思，这就意味着他们具备用各种事例、插图等清楚地解释他们的思想的能力。所以选择项G“This allows them the ability to make a clear explanation with examples and illustrations. (这使他们能够用例子和插图来清楚地解释。)”符合上下文语境。故选G项。
55．根据后文“When a speaker shows七选五
Death is a part of life and it’s natural to grieve (悲伤) when an animal you love dies. Grieving is the emotional response to death. ____1____
A pet is part of the family, so when they die it can be very difficult and upsetting for everyone who love them. It’s OK to feel sad, angry, numb or to feel hard to believe they’re no longer alive. You may have lots of feelings but there’s no right way to feel or to grieve. As people are all different, the length of time it takes for you to feel less sad may not be the same as for someone else. ____2____ Dipti Solanki, who helps people with their grief, says, “Your feelings matter and are normal after you lose a pet. They can feel really big and overwhelming.”
____3____ Solanki says, “It’s really important that you talk about feeling sad, afraid or if you have any questions, because once you do you will start to feel calmer and less alone. ____4____” Talking about your pet helps to keep their memory alive as you remember the time you spent together. It also lets other people know that you want to talk about your pet.
Remembering the funny things your pet did and the happy times you shared can be of great help. ____5____. Print out photos of your pet and frame them or make them into a collage (拼贴画) to display. You can draw or paint a picture of them. Or write a story about something you did together or how they made you feel.
A．It doesn’t mean pets are not important.
B．There’s no rush and you can take your time.
C．It is an important part of the healing process.
D．As well as talking about them, you can get creative.
E．After you share your feelings they become easier to deal with.
F．It’s better to talk than keep your thoughts and feelings bottled up.
G．They have been a part of your life so it’s a big change to get used to
What is the best sleep position for your health
It’s difficult to control what sleeping position we naturally fall into, as our body will subconsciously fall into the most comfortable position for us. However, some positions are better for you than others and some could hold back your health and wellbeing. ____6____
If you sleep on your side
More than 60 per cent of people sleep on their side. Often our body naturally moves to this position, which is linked to when we were in the womb in the foetal (胎儿的) position. ____7____ It offers a number of benefits to your body, from promoting healthy spine alignment (脊椎对齐) which can help to prevent back pain to reducing heartburn and snoring (打鼾).
If you sleep on your back
Lying on your back is the second most popular sleeping position and offers just as many benefits as side sleeping. When you’re sleeping on your back, it’s easy to keep alignment and to also evenly distribute your weight. ____8____
If you sleep on your stomach
Sleeping on your stomach is the least common sleeping position. ____9____ And those who sleep on their stomach could put themselves at risk of a less restful night’s sleep. The stomach offers the least amount of back support and can increase pressure on the spine which may cause pain once you wake up.
____10____ You should consider various factors such as if you snore or suffer sleep problems, or if you often have back and neck pain. Side sleeping has been noted as the best position for the body, so this is probably one to try and get into the habit of trying, but again, it all depends on you.
A．This also helps to prevent any neck and back pain.
B．Sleeping on your side is probably the best position.
C．Side sleeping would be particularly beneficial for older people.
D．There are more negatives to this position compared to positives.
E．Determining the sleeping position for you is personal preference.
F．Here, this article reveals exactly how your sleep position is affecting your health.
G．This is mostly likely because it is one of the most comfortable sleeping positions.
As the cooler days of autumn arrive in the northern part of the world, people are clearing out old plants and planning new gardens for next year. ____11____
If the plants have gotten larger than their original containers during their time outside, you can replant them into larger ones. ____12____ And replant them with fresh potting soil, and then water them. If you are having trouble removing the plants from their containers, or pots, check to see if the roots have come through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. If they have, gently pull or cut the extra roots to help remove the plant.
You can then divide plants like spider plants and flamingo flowers into two or more individual plants. Firstly, shake off any extra soil carefully. Secondly, find the connection between the root system and the plant’s top growth and pull apart the roots gently. ____13____ Be sure that there are at least three healthy leaves attached to the root system of each new plant. Lastly, place each new plant in its container. Be sure to use fresh soil mix. Water the plants well until new plants form.
All the house plants that spent summer days outside should be moved to a shady area for a week before going inside for the winter season. ____14____ Continue to water regularly during this time.
After a week, look for insects on the plant, especially under the leaves. ____15____ If you are still worried about insects, you can spray the plants with Neem oil mixed with water. And complete the move inside before temperatures drop below 12.7 degrees Celsius.
A．You can then water the plants.
B．Inside houseplants still need care too.
C．This helps the plant get used to lower light levels.
D．Or you could cut through them with a sharp knife.
E．Choose a container that is no more than 5 centimeters wider than the original.
F．However, outside plants will also need help to return to the inside environment.
G．Wash the leaves with water to make sure there are no uninvited guests, like pests.
As a teenager, you’ll be starting high school and making new friends. Your hormones (荷尔蒙) are racing the most in these few years and you will be an adult soon enough. _____16_____Here is some advice for you to follow.
Have a healthy social life. A healthy social life is the key to enjoying your life in spite of the stress of school. Try to make at least two best friends. Shop with your friends, go to a park or take a few trips together. _____17_____
_____18_____. Show off your talents by writing music, stories or poems. Create cool drawings. Learn how to create web pages and computer programs. Create your own clothes, cook, bake, work on a car, play an instrument (乐器) and so on.
Work hard in school. Education is the most important thing in your life. Always turn in your homework on time and do well in tests. _____19_____But if you are just being lazy, it can certainly affect your college and career opportunities in the future.
Get involved(参与). _____20_____Getting involved will help you in future years and you’ll meet a lot of people. Like chess You can be in the chess club. If the school doesn’t have a club you wish you were in, you can create your own!
A．Be creative.
B．No matter what happens, be yourself.
C．Find out what you are good at and try to achieve success in some fields.
D．It is important to have a good teen life by making the best of these years.
E．The school has many things for you to become involved in and have fun doing.
F．If you are getting bad grades because you are struggling with something, seek help.
G．Go to malls or teen clubs because these are good places to meet with other teenage
If you’re looking for something fun to do, pack a picnic dinner and take your family or friends to a beautiful place to eat. However, there’s a wrong trend to view picnics as an excuse to transport food in single-use plastic containers. Sure, it means the cleanup is easy at the moment, but it just puts it off to a later point, when it takes the form of volunteer cleanups and landfill management. ____21____ What follows is advice on how to pack such a picnic.
●Use food containers smartly
Using reusable containers is the easiest way to reduce waste. ____22____ For example, to reduce packaging, you can take along things like a loaf of bread, a whole watermelon, whole vegetables, a knife and a board to cut your food when you’re ready to eat. It doesn’t all have to be done and sealed (密封) before you leave the house.
●Choose real cutlery (餐具)
Using washable dishes and cutlery for a picnic does not require much more work than single-use ones.
You’d have to carry the waste out anyway in a trash bag, so why not pack your dirty plates and cutlery into a bag and put them in the dishwasher at home ____23____
●Think about the drinks
Forget the single-use, single-serve drink bottles. ____24____ Fill a large thermos (保温瓶) or personal water bottles with water, juice or lemonade at pared with a single-use plastic cup, they have the added advantage of keeping your drinks colder for longer.
●Put cloth bags to good use
Cloth bags are amazing. I use them for so much more than just buying food at the store. They’re perfect for packing sandwiches, dried or whole fruit, and other snack foods. You can use them to pack glasses or plates to prevent breaking. They can also work as a napkin, tea towel, or trash bag if needed. ____25____
A．Be sure to add a few to your picnic basket.
B．There are some healthy dishes you can make or buy.
C．To avoid this, a plastic-free picnic can be a brilliant idea.
D．If you’re worried about breaking, take some light camping plates.
E．Instead, just bring along a cloth tablecloth to spread on the ground.
F．These create a huge amount of waste, which can be easily avoided.
G．In addition, keep in mind that you don’t have to pre-pack everything.
Although most games have winners and losers, the goal of sports is not to win every game. The real goals include getting exercises, having fun, and learning important social skills, like sportsmanship.
Good sportsmanship is all about respect. Good sports respect the other players on their team. They respect the players on opposing teams. They respect coaches and they also respect the referees (裁判) or other officials involved in their games. ____26____ They shout at their teammates and they talk back to coaches or referees.
Kids usually learn sportsmanship — good and bad — from the adults in their lives. ____27____ If parents and coaches show disrespect to other fans, referees, or each other, kids will likely act the same way on the field.
____28____ some of them are very basic and easy to do, like shaking hands with other players before a game. Other examples may take a little more courage, such as acknowledging a great play made by the opposing team.
Learning good sportsmanship is important because it helps you develop an attitude of graciousness (礼貌) and respect that will carry over into all the other areas of your life! ____29____ Being a good sportsman in the classroom will eventually lead to being a good sportsman in the workplace.
So be a good sportsman in whatever you do! ____30____ When others see you acting in a way that makes it clear that winning isn’t the most important thing, you can move on to focusing on the important things, like having fun, getting exercise, and improving your skills.
A．If you’re a good sportsman on the field, you’ll also likely be a good sportsman in the classroom.
B．Starting as a good sportsman earlier will help you be a good sport as you get old.
C．we can be good sports by encouraging others but not laughing at them.
D．Players’ parents and coaches set examples that kids tend to follow.
E．The example you set can be a powerful teaching tool for others.
F．On the contrary, bad sportsmanship is all about disrespect.
G．Good sportsmanship can be shown in many ways.
Some places can create strong memories. We often clearly remember important events in our lives and link them with the places where they happened. Many people remember exactly where they were when they heard very good or very bad news. The following are a few special places that are important to Americans who look to the past, but also are thinking of the future.
New Orleans Streetcars
Many American cities once had streetcars, but not anymore. ____31____ Anthony Falls has been driving streetcars for 10 years, and plans to keep doing so.
“First of all, it’s one of the most, the oldest rail lines in the world. ____32____ Because at one time they didn’t have people of color driving the street car. So I think that’s a big part of my job.”
Historic Houses
Historic homes can interest people seeking to connect with the former owners. Barbara Klein tells us about three such homes, including a very simple, white house in Virginia. ____33____
This simple house in Winchester, Virginia, opened its doors to the public in August. It was home to singer Patsy Cline, who died at the age of 30.
Patsy’s first cousin, Patricia Brannon, shows the house to visitors. ____34____ She is pleased that Winchester is finally honoring her cousin, nearly 50 years after she died in a plane crash.
Havre de Grace
Havre de Grace is a town in the American state of Maryland. This part of Maryland is famous for its wildlife. Hunters use decoys(用于诱捕鸟兽的动物或仿制物)to get ducks and geese to come close enough to shoot. The wooden birds are so highly respected here that Havre de Grace calls itself the decoy capital of the world. It also has a museum with more than 1,000 decoys. ____35____
A．Most of them were hand made.
B．And second of all, it’s just part of being part of history.
C．I’s convenient, cheap and it gets you where you need to go.
D．Yet streetcars have been running in New Orleans for over 150 years.
E．It is where a famous singer of the nineteen. fifties and sixties once lived.
F．Her childhood memories helped return the house to the condition it was in in the late 1940s.
G．Vincenti hopes more young people become decoy carvers so the tradition will continue in Havre de Grace.
ZHAO ZHIZHONG, a professor of geography at Hainan Normal University, recently proposed to make the law and forbid pupils below the age of 16 to use smartphones. Beijing Youth Daily comments:
With the prosperity of the economy, many families choose to buy a smartphone for their children at school to search for materials and assist in studying. ____36____.
In and out of class, the pupils have smartphones in their hands. ____37____. While enjoying their lunch, they hold them in their hands. Even on the bed before sleeping, they hold one in their hands.
It seems the heavy addiction to smartphones is affecting ever more pupils at young ages. ____38____. The addiction to smartphones, which is popular among pupils, is a problem that affects them in many aspects. It distracts them from their academic studies and prevents them from talking with each other. That’s why quite many people agree to limit the use of smartphones among pupils. That’s also why Zhao’s proposal got quite a wide welcome among the public.
____39____. This is because smartphones, if used well, do play a key role in helping the pupils get wider access to the outside world and broaden their horizon. Besides, the school might not have the power to forbid pupils from using their own properties that do not pose harm to others.
There are certain countries that limit pupils from using smartphones in class but allow them to use them after it. ____40____. But that can offer some food for thought.
A．While walking, they hold them in their hands.
B．So a flexible ban can be considered to avoid the trouble.
C．They, just like their parents, have become enslaved by smartphones.
D．However, it remains doubtful whether a simple ban is proper.
E．Perhaps a child model for smartphones can also be introduced.
F．The actual effect remains to be seen.
G．In fact, when children get their smartphones, the situation is different.
Medicine is a degree that consists of an endless number of exams, and recently I received my first year results. Waiting for those results was one of the most anxiety-generating experiences.
____41____ Failing brings judgement from others, a topic of discussion for people, and the right for others to say you are not capable. The stress associated with failing is created by others around you, rather than by the event itself.
I have recently been reading The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, which clarifies that failure has a strong presence among those who have achieved success. People will always focus on Warren Buffett’s success as an investor. ____42____
The process of achieving success has often involved setbacks and “failures” along the way. I received a “pass” grade on an important research paper during my master’s, which put my final grade in a dangerous situation. I was rejected from medical schools which I’d spent time and effort applying to and preparing for. ____43____ I also began studying Medicine last year.
____44____ But you should know that with each failure you are closer to success, building further layers to the foundations you started. Behind every successful person are more obstacles and setbacks, but these are not as interesting to focus on or as enviable.
The noise around you, whether it be from co-workers, friends or parents, should not shake your belief in your abilities. ____45____ Learn what you need and correct your approach until you reach your success.
A．Failure is your platform to success.
B．You are guaranteed a lifetime of success.
C．I was turned down by countless graduate schemes.
D．You may not be successful the first, second or however many times.
E．Upon reflection I believe that this is partly as a result of the failure itself.
F．Despite all of this, I ended up getting a distinction in my master’s degree.
G．However, rarely will they see how many times his investments have failed.
How to stop glasses fogging up with a face mask
Wearing a mask keeps you safe during the pandemic, but it come with its own set of challenges. And, one of the biggest drawbacks of wearing a mask is how much your glasses fog up and affect your vision. Taking off your glasses to wipe them clean each time it fogs up is not only frustrating, but it can also increase the risk of infection. ___46___ Here are some tricks to stop it.
Twist your mask strings.
From the side, once you twist it, the strings will look like the figure eight. This is great for stopping fogging because it redirects your breath by putting slight downward pressure on the top part of the mask. ___47___ This may leave you infected by virus.
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If you wash your glasses with soap, this creates a thin film on your lenses which limits fogging. Use a fragrance-free soap and mix it with warm water. Put your glasses in it and let it air dry. When you wear your glasses next, soap molecules on your lenses should block fogging.
Use tissues.
You can put a tissue under the top part of the mask. ___49___ To do this DIY trick properly, you should fold a tissue in half and place the straight edge along the bridge of your nose.
Change the position of your masks and glasses.
___50___ But if you do this there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, you need to make sure that your mask still covers your chin(下巴)after you pull it up. And, if your prescription is stronger, this trick could impact your vision and cause increased blurriness.
A．Put glasses in the water.
B．Wash your glasses with soap.
C．It will help catch air and damp, keeping your glasses free of fog.
D．So the key is to prevent or minimize fogging due to face masks.
E．Cover your chin with masks to prevent need for repositioning when talking.
F．Though, it’s worth noting that it does create a slight gap between the mask and your face.
G．Pull up your mask and draw your glasses down, blocking your breath from rising upwards.
Climate change has increased average temperatures by 1℃ over the past century, making heat waves more frequent and intense than those from any other point in recorded history. ____51____ A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found global warming responsible for 37 percent of heat-related deaths between 1991 and 2018.
The following is what happens if you’re the next to be killed. First, your brain sends a series of messages to your sweat glands telling them to increase sweat production. Then your heart starts beating faster to pump blood to the skin while blood flow is directed away from important organs(器官) like your liver, kidneys and gut. ____52____
If heat stroke occurs, your body might get hot and direct so much oxygen-rich blood to the skin that it suffocates(把…闷死) vital internal organs. If your body fails to cool you down, its internal temperature might start to climb from a normal level to about 104 degrees. ____53____ You may feel it start as a dull headache. Before long, you might lose consciousness. Your brain might begin to swell.
While you struggle to stay awake and avoid dizzying confusion, the excessive internal heat is damaging your gut, consequently causing an inflammatory(发炎的) response. ____54____
That’s just part of what we know about how extreme heat kills you. ____55____ A lot of what we know comes from studies on animal models, like mice and rats, or from examinations of people dying of heat stroke.
A．As the heat rises quickly, so does the death number.
B．That’s because we can’t study it in humans in the laboratory.
C．As temperatures tick ever higher, that figure may well rise.
D．At that temperature, your brain becomes affected.
E．Surviving the organ failure might require an emergency transplant.
F．Sometimes that alone is enough to create problems for a weak or aging heart.
G．Left untreated, what follows is a flood of organ failure that leads to your death.
While lead (铅) poisoning is serious, parents can take steps to reduce the risk for their Children. ___56___
Take Notes: start by checking www. recslls.gov to see if you own any items recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Get rid of any toys with chipped paint, or other broken and damaged parts. Not sure it contains lead ___57___
Clean Up: to avoid lead exposure from sources in the home, keep floors and other play areas clean and free of dust and pieces.___58___Store toys off the floor in a clean place. And if you live in house with lead pipes, running cold water for a few minutes and using a water filter (过滤器) can reduce lead levels.
___59___avoid no-name produce and be careful when you buy items at dollar stores, street fairs, thrift stores or yard sales. Do not buy jewelry for young children. Even if they don’t contain lead, they could become a choking hazard (危险). Also make sure the arts and crafts supplies you buy are non-toxic (无毒的) and designed for children’s use.
Get Tested: children with lead poisoning may not have easily recognizable symptoms (症状) .___60___This might mean that there will be a lot of tests that turn out normal, but it’s better than sitting around and worrying. Testing is especially important if you and your children live in a home with peeling paint or if your home was painted before 1978, when the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the sale of lead-based paints.
A．Buy Smart.
B．When in doubt, throw it out.
C．If a parent is concerned, they should have their kid tested.
D．Not all children like being tested.
E．Make sure your children stay safe.
F．The following tips contain common hazards (危害) for lead poisoning.
G．Wash your children’s hands and playthings often.
If you are hungry, what do you do Have your favorite meal and stay quiet after that ____61____ But it never lets you know, because, you keep it busy thinking about your friends or favorite stars. So it silently serves your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity sets a full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next ”, “Why can’t I think ”
____62____ Why reading but not watching TV It is because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from childhood. Since it develops other aspects of our life, we have to take help from reading.
Once your read a book, you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you. ____63____ Now this seed is unknowingly used by you to develop new ideas. If it is used many times, the same seed can give you great help to relate a lot of things, which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams!
This is nothing but creativity. ____64____ Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words.
So guys, do give food for your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. ____65____ Go and get a book!
A．Also this makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary.
B．Reading can help you make more friends too.
C．The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed.
D．Why not do some reading while you are hungry.
E．Now what you waiting for.
F．Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading.
G．Just like your stomach, your mind is also hungry.
Do you like to exercise ___66___ Do you prefer playing a team sport, like volleyball or baseball Or do you like to run for miles and miles all by yourself Maybe you would rather lift weights or do push-ups or sit-ups!
You know that exercise is good for your body. It helps you grow stronger. It can also help keep your heart and other important organs in excellent shape. But can it make you smarter
Maybe! The work you do at school every day is like exercise for your brain. Learning and thinking can help you become smarter. ___67___
Some researchers point out that exercise stimulates the body’s nervous system, causing it to release chemicals that make us feel happy and calm. This helps to explain why many people feel more alive and active after exercising. ___68___ On the whole, you can work or study at a higher level after exercise.
Others point to studies that show that exercise can stimulate the growth of new brain cells. As your brain gets bigger, the areas in connection with memory and learning get bigger and brain function improves.
___69___ Experts believe that as little as 15-30 minutes per day three times a week may be enough to improve brain performance. Thirty to sixty minutes per day four to five times a week is even better.
Exercise is good for your body in so many ways, so include as much exercise as you can into your daily or weekly routine. ___70___
A．But how can physical exercise help
B．Can you explain why exercise matters
C．What is your favorite way to exercise
D．Basically, exercising can help you do whatever you do better.
E．And if you feel better, you can think more clearly and focus better.
F．Just take it easy starting until your body is ready to get more exercise.
G．So how much exercise do you need to help your brain work at its best
If you feel depressed, it’s best to do something about it—depression doesn’t just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor or counselor,____71____.
Exercise.
Take a 15-to-30-minute walk every day—or dance, jog, or bike if you prefer. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active. But make yourself do it anyway. Once you get in the exercise habit, it won’t take long to notice a difference in your mood.
Cherish yourself with good nutrition.
Depression can affect appetite. One person may not feel like eating at all, but another might overeat. If depression has affected your eating, you’ll need to be extra mindful of getting the right food. ____72____. So eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and get regular meals (even if you don’t feel hungry, try to eat something light, like a piece of fruit, to keep you going).
Identify troubles.
Try to make out any situations that have contributed to your depression. When you know what’s got you feeling blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend. ____73____ . If there’s no one to tell, pouring your heart out to a journal works just as well.
____74____
Depression affects a person’s thoughts, making everything seem dark, negative, and hopeless. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing, and then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths, gifts, or blessings. Most of all, don’t forget to be patient with yourself. ____75____ .
A．Look at the bright side
B．Take action to solve problems
C．here are four things you can do to feel better
D．Depression takes time to heal
E．Proper nutrition can influence a person’s mood and energy
F．With depression, a person’s creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked
G．Talking is a way to release the feelings and to receive some understanding
Every year, most people set goals for themselves to read a certain number of books. ____76____. They can make your mind think deeper, teach you more about your field, sharpen your skills, and generally just help you grow to the next level. Whatever your field or interests might be, it’s very important to develop a habit to read beyond your horizons. ____77____.
Determine your reading goal
In order to create a reading habit and culture, it’s important to start off by setting a goal. ____78____. When you find concrete reasons and a purpose attached to your goal, you’ll be more motivated to keep pushing and achieve it.
____79____
Once you’re done setting your reading goal, you’ll need a list to back it up. Write out a list of the amazing books you want to read. A reading list will help you stay organized. Take it a step further by creating a log attached to that list, including the start and finish dates, key notes or lessons. A list and log with notes about your thoughts will encourage you to look through them months later, just in case you need some inspiration at some point.
Set reading time
____80____. Put away distractions such as the TV and other things that may affect your reading time. Ready for at least 30-40 minutes a day is a great start and would help you develop a concrete reading habit as you’ll always look forward to having your ‘me time’ that supports your reading goals.
In order to truly achieve your reading goals, you’ll need to be hungry to grow beyond your comfort zone.
A．Make a list of books
B．Invest in tools that encourage reading
C．Be determined to make it an enjoyable process
D．There are numerous benefits of reading good books
E．This goal should be clear and backed up with a purpose
F．Set aside specific time every day to read your assigned book
G．Here are tips to help you cultivate a better and consistent reading habit
Everyday we see hundreds of marketing messages. Advertising has become part of modern life. But what is advertising exactly In short, it refers to the activity of promoting a product or service.
____81____ From the ancient simple advertisements painted on outdoor signs to the colourful, interactive ones in smartphone apps, advertising and the mass media have developed hand in hand.
Because the mass media reaches so many people, it is a perfect vehicle for advertisers. If an advertisement is placed on a popular website or on TV at peak times, a huge number of people will know about the product or service it is advertising. ____82____That is why when a company wants to promote a product or service, it often launches a mass media advertising campaign.
Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of persuading people into purchasing their products or services. A common technique to make an impact is to create a memorable slogan. ____83____ Some of these slogans may also appeal to our emotions. For example, a slogan may connect a fine china teapot it aims to promote with our pride in having good taste. A slogan which communicates an idea effectively can boost sales and even become part of popular culture.
Another technique advertisers often employ is to link their company or product to a “brand ambassador”— a famous actor, a sports star, or even a fictional character. Think of a popular fast-food restaurant. Does it have a brand ambassador Is the brand ambassador popular among potential customers ____84____
Product placement (植入) is typically used in films and TV shows. Some films are now sponsored by leading brands, so that only their products appear in the film. ____85____ We absorb these marketing messages without thinking about them too much, yet they will probably have an effect on us the next time we go shopping.
A．Slogans use simple but impressive language to make us remember the product or service.
B．In addition, a successful advertisement will also create a desire to buy, thus promoting business.
C．The more we like the brand ambassador, the more we will be attracted to buy the product.
D．The history of advertising has been closely linked with that of the mass media.
E．Now advertising is becoming more digital and more personal.
F．Other types of mass media use product placement too, including video games.
G．Some big manufacturers spend billions of dollars a year on advertising.
How tall are you Do you tower over your friends and family - or are they people you literally have to look up to ____86____ But do you know that there’s a possibility that we’re all getting taller
Of course, our height is out of our control. ____87____ The idea that being taller gives you more power and authority might be a tall story, but according to David Robson, writing for BBC Future, “on the basis of first impressions alone, taller people may have the edge.” He adds that various studies have found that the greater your height, the higher you score on measures of happiness and enjoyment of life.
____88____ Scientists have known for a long time that humans with good diets and reliable access to food tend to grow taller and mature more quickly. Adult height in some countries has rocketed as they transformed into a developed society.
In a recent study scientists have discovered a brain receptor, called MC3R, linked to our growing process. ____89____ “It tells the body we’re great here and we’ve got lots of food, so grow quickly, have puberty (发育期) soon and make lots of babies. This discovery could lead to drugs to improve muscle mass and treat delayed growth,” UK researchers say.
For those eager to be taller, we need to look at the Dutch, who stand head and shoulders above the rest of us as the tallest people in the world. But, of course tall people have to stoop (俯身) through doorways and struggle to fit in cars and can have joint and cardiovascular problems. ____90____
A．Are you getting as tall as you want to be
B．It’s a biological fact influenced partly by genetics.
C．So maybe we should be careful for what we wish for.
D．Obviously, we’re not all the same, and size doesn’t really matter.
E．It’s thought to be the crucial link between food and sex development and growth.
F．There is a ceiling for height, and it’s reached when people achieve their genetic potential.
G．If this makes you want to be taller, it’s good to know we are taller than we were 150 years ago.
Owning a pet is a fun and rewarding experience. But every animal and their needs are different, so how can you make sure that you choose the right one for you ___91___
Do your research
You may like the look of a particular pet but that doesn’t mean they’re right for you. ___92___,so think carefully about what you want from your pet and do some research before you take one on. Some breeds may require more vet care than others. Flat faced breeds such as French bulldogs and pugs can suffer a number of health issues over their lifetime.
Think about your lifestyle
For example, if you work full time and you want a dog, who would take care of them during the day If you want a cat, will they have access to outside space while you’re out ___93___
___94___
From everyday things like insurance, food and toys to unexpected vet bills, having a pet is certainly a financial commitment. Make sure you factor in how much your new pet will cost before you choose them.
Think about a rescue pet
Thousands of homeless pets are desperate for a good home. Charities like Blue Cross can offer support and advice about individual pets and help you find the right one for you. ___95___
A．Do your sums
B．Finance comes first
C．Here are some top tips from national pet charity Blue Cross.
D．They will be vaccinated so they offer great value compared to buying from a seller.
E．Don’t purchase online with multiple breeds or types of pets-they may be cruel to pets.
F．Take the requirements of different pets into account to make sure they’re the right choice.
G．Every pet has its own personality and certain breeds of animals often have strong characteristics.
According to a common saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” ___96___ Lying often seems like a good way to impress people or avoid blame for mistakes. Some people lie out of habit, without even realizing they’re doing it. But despite all this, honesty really is worth the effort.
One obvious reason for honesty is that lies are difficult to maintain. There’s always a chance that the person you lied to will find out the truth. ___97___
Lies are also difficult to hide because they are harder to remember than the truth. If you make up a story, you have to remember all the details. ___98___ But if you commit to telling the truth, you will never have trouble remembering. This saves you effort and makes conversations less stressful for you.
Another obvious reason to avoid lying is that lying can harm others. People who believe your lies might make bad decisions because of them. And a lie about someone else could destroy that person’s reputation. On a personal level, if your friends find out you lied to them, their feeling will be hurt. They will question whether they can trust you or wonder whether you care about them. In contrast, if you always tell the truth, you will develop a reputation for honesty. ___99___ Business deals, friendships, family and romantic relationships all depend on trust
___100___ Sometimes it’s best to remain silent if your words might hurt someone else. Honesty means that when you speak, you tell the truth without holding any information back. When you do that, you will feel more relaxed and enjoy stronger relationships.
A．This will help you in every area of your life.
B．But in daily life, honesty can be difficult.
C．Is the gain from lying really worth the risk
D．We will get others’ respect and appreciation if telling the truth0
E．Being honest is a basic principle for us to deal with others.
F．Honesty, however, doesn’t mean you have to say everything in your mind.
G．And the more lies you tell, the more stories you have to remember.
参考答案：
1．C
2．B
3．F
4．E
5．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种对宠物去世感到悲伤的现象，并就怎样面对这种悲伤给出了一些建议。
1．上文“Death is a part of life and it’s natural to grieve (悲伤) when an animal you love dies. Grieving is the emotional response to death.(死亡是生命的一部分，当你所爱的动物死亡时，悲伤是很自然的。悲伤是对死亡的情感反应。)”提到了悲伤的问题，C选项中part是关键词，与上文构成顺承关系，所以C选项“这是治愈过程中很重要的一部分”承接上文，符合语境。故选C项。
2．上文“As people are all different, the length of time it takes for you to feel less sad may not be the same as for someone else.(因为每个人都是不同的，你感到不那么悲伤的时间长度可能和别人不一样。)”提到了悲伤的时间长度问题，B选项中no rush是关键词，与上文构成顺承关系，所以B选项“不用着急，你可以慢慢来”承接上文提到的时间问题，符合语境。故选B项。
3．下文“It’s really important that you talk about feeling sad, afraid or if you have any questions, because once you do you will start to feel calmer and less alone.(当你谈起悲伤、害怕或有任何问题时，这一点非常重要，因为一旦谈起，你就会开始感到平静，不再那么孤单。)”提到了说出你心中的想法的好处，所以F选项“与其把你的想法和感受憋在心里，不如把它说出来。”能引起下文并概括下文内容，符合语境。故选F项。
4．上文“because once you do you will start to feel calmer and less alone.(因为一旦谈起，你就会开始感到平静，不再那么孤单)”提到了说出想法后的感受，E选项“当你分享了你的感受之后，它们就变得更容易处理了。”与上文呼应，承接上文内容。故选E项。
5．上文“Remembering the funny things your pet did and the happy times you shared can be of great help.(记住你的宠物做过的有趣的事情和你们分享的快乐时光会有很大的帮助。)”提到了记住一些有趣事情，D选项中talking about them是关键词，them指代上文的funny things构成顺承关系，所以D选项“除了谈论它们，你还可以发挥创造力。”能承接上文，符合题意
6．F
7．B
8．A
9．D
10．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了几种睡姿对人健康的影响。
6．由下文小标题“If you sleep on your side(如果你侧卧着睡觉)”,“If you sleep on your back(如果你仰卧着睡觉)”和“If you sleep on your stomach(如果你趴着睡觉)”可知，后文作者就不同睡觉姿势进行了分析。而F项Here, this article reveals exactly how your sleep position is affecting your health.(在这里，这篇文章揭示了你的睡眠姿势是如何影响你的健康的。)符合语境，有启下作用，其中sleep position和下文小标题。故选F项。
7．由下文“It offers a number of benefits to your body, from promoting healthy spine alignment (脊椎对齐) which can help to prevent back pain to reducing heartburn and snoring (打鼾).(它给你的身体带来了很多好处，从促进健康的脊椎对齐，有助于防止背痛，到减少胃灼热和打鼾。)”可知，侧睡有很多好处，而B项Sleeping on your side is probably the best position.(侧卧可能是最好的姿势。)符合语境，其中Sleeping on your side与小标题If you sleep on your side对应，the best position和后文a number of benefits对应。故选B项。
8．由上文“When you’re sleeping on your back, it’s easy to keep alignment and to also evenly distribute your weight.(当你仰卧着睡觉时，很容易保持身体匀称，也很容易均匀地分配体重。)”可知，这里讲仰卧着睡觉的一个好处，而A项This also helps to prevent any neck and back pain.(这也有助于防止任何颈部和背部疼痛。)符合语境，This代指前面sleeping on your back，also表明这里接着上面讲卧着睡觉的另一个好处，有承上作用。故选A项。
9．由下文“And those who sleep on their stomach could put themselves at risk of a less restful night’s sleep. (而那些趴着睡觉的人可能会让自己晚上睡得不安稳。)”可知，这里讲趴着睡觉的坏处，而D项There are more negatives to this position compared to positives.(与积极因素相比，这一睡觉方式的消极因素更多。)符合语境，其中negatives和下文举例内容对应，有启下作用。故选D项。
10．由后文“You should consider various factors such as if you snore or suffer sleep problems, or if you often have back and neck pain. Side sleeping has been noted as the best position for the body, so this is probably one to try and get into the habit of trying, but again, it all depends on you.(你应该考虑各种因素，比如你是否打鼾或有睡眠问题，或者你是否经常背部和颈部疼痛。侧睡被认为是对身体最好的姿势，所以这可能是一种尝试并养成尝试的习惯，但这一切都取决于你。)”可知，作者建议读者根据自身情况决定睡姿。而E项Determining the sleeping position for you is personal preference. (确定你的睡姿是个人喜好。)符合语境，其中Determining the sleeping position和后文it all depends on you对应。故选E项。
11．F
12．E
13．D
14．C
15．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何把户外的指物移植到室内的一些建议
11．根据上句“As the cooler days of autumn arrive in the northern part of the world, people are clearing out old plants and planning new gardens for next year. (当凉爽的秋天来到世界北部地区时，人们正在清理原有的植物，为来年规划新的花园)”并结合下文如何把户外的指物移植到室内的建议可知，空处提出外部的植物也要搬回室内。F项：However, outside plants will also need help to return to the inside environment(然而，外部的植物也需要帮助才能回到内部环境中) 符合题意，承上启下。故选F。
12．根据上句“If the plants have gotten larger than their original containers during their time outside, you can replant them into larger ones. (如果在室外生长期间，植物生长的比原来的容器大了，你可以将它们移栽到更大的容器中)”推知，下文陈述新容器究竟应该有多大。E项：Choose a container that is no more than 5 centimeters wider than the original.(选择比原始容器宽最多宽5厘米的容器)承接上句，说明选择的更大的容器的宽度应不超过5厘米。故选E。
13．根据上句“Secondly, find the connection between the root system and the plant’s top growth and pull apart the roots gently (其次，找到根系与植株顶部生长之间的联系，轻轻拉开根系)”推知，下文继续陈述如何把根系分开。 D项：Or you could cut through them with a sharp knife(或者你可以用一把锋利的刀把它们切开)承接上句，内容一致。故选D。
14．根据上句“All the house plants that spent summer days outside should be moved to a shady area for a week before going inside for the winter season(所有夏季在室外生长的室内植物都应该移到阴凉的地方一个星期，然后再移到室内过冬)”推知，下文陈述把植物移到室内的原因。 C项：This helps the plant get used to lower light levels.(这有助于植物适应较低的光照水平)承接上句。故选C。
15．根据上句“After a week, look for insects on the plant, especially under the leaves (一周后，在植物上寻找昆虫，特别是叶子下面)”可知，空处陈述如何寻找叶子上的害虫。 G项：Wash the leaves with water to make sure there are no uninvited guests, like pests.(用水清洗叶子，以确保没有不速之客，如害虫) 符合题意，insects关键词。故选G。
16．D
17．G
18．A
19．F
20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了，针对于“如何充分利用高中时光，拥有一个好的青少年生活”提出了一些建议。
16．根据下文 “Here is some advice for you to follow.”可知，作者要针对于某件事提出一些建议。D项“It is important to have a good teen life by making the best of these years.（好好利用这几年，拥有一个良好的青少年生活是很重要的。）”正是说明了“把握高中时期的重要性”，紧接着就“如何把握高中时期提出了相关的建议”。上文正好承接D项，故选D项。
17．根据上文“Have a healthy social life.”可知，本段主要讲解的是“拥有健康的社交生活”，而G项“Go to malls or teen clubs because these are good places to meet with other teenage（去购物中心或青少年俱乐部，因为这些是与其他青少年见面的好地方）”正是针对于本段大意所提出的建议。故选G项。
18．根据下文“Show off your talents by writing music, stories or poems. Create cool drawings. Learn how to create web pages and computer programs. Create your own clothes, cook, bake, work on a car, play an instrument (乐器) and so on.(通过写音乐、故事或诗歌来展示你的才华。创作一些很酷的图画。学习如何创建网页和计算机程序。自己做衣服、做饭、烘焙、修车、演奏乐器等等。)”可知，本段主要讲解的是“通过各种活动来培养自己的创造力”。A项“Be creative.（要有创造力。）”最能概括本段的大意，故选A项。
19．根据上文“Work hard in school.”可知，本文主要讲解的是“努力学习”。F项“If you are getting bad grades because you are struggling with something, seek help.（如果你的成绩不好是因为你在努力，寻求帮助。）”在句意上符合本段的大意，在形式上与下文“But if you are just being lazy, it can certainly affect your college and career opportunities in the future.(但如果你只是懒惰，这肯定会影响你未来的大学和职业机会。)”形成排比，故选F项。
20．根据上文“Get involved.（参与进来。）”可知，本段主要建议“积极参与”。E项“The school has many things for you to become involved in and have fun doing.（学校有很多事情可以让你参与其中，并享受其中的乐趣。）”在句意上符合本段的大意，且其中的“become involved in”与上文的“Get involved.”相呼应，故选E项。
21．C
22．G
23．D
24．F
25．A
【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述无塑料野餐，并给出了具体的建议。
21．上文“Sure, it means the cleanup is easy at the moment, but it just puts it off to a later point, when it takes the form of volunteer cleanups and landfill management.(当然，这意味着目前的清理工作很容易，但这只是把它推迟到以后，那时候它表现为志愿清理和垃圾填埋场管理的形式。)”讲述这些一次性塑料容器最终被志愿者清理或者进入垃圾填埋场，下文“What follows is advice on how to pack such a picnic.( 以下是关于如何打包这样的野餐的建议。)”和下文对建议的具体解释可知，下文提出一些避免塑料垃圾的有效建议，C项“为了避免这种情况，无塑料野餐是一个不错的主意。”符合语境，承上启下。故选C。
22．上文“Using reusable containers is the easiest way to reduce waste.(使用可重复使用的容器是减少浪费最简单的方法。)”讲述使用可重复的容器可以减少浪费，下文“For example, to reduce packaging, you can take along things like a loaf of bread…(例如，为了减少包装，你可以随身携带一包面包之类的东西……)”讲述了几种减少包装的方法，G项中的“don’t have to pre-pack everything(不必提前打包)”与之呼应，因此推断G项“此外，请记住，你不必预先打包所有的东西。”符合语境，与上文是递进关系，故选G。
23．
上文“Using washable dishes and cutlery for a picnic does not require much more work than single-use ones.(使用可洗的盘子和餐具野餐并不需要比一次性餐具的更多的工作。)”可知，建议野餐使用可清洗的盘子和餐具，空格上文“You’d have to carry the waste out anyway in a trash bag, so why not pack your dirty plates and cutlery into a bag and put them in the dishwasher at home ( 无论如何，你必须用垃圾袋把垃圾运走，所以为什么不把脏盘子和餐具装进袋子里，放进家里的洗碗机里呢 )”建议把盘子和餐具装进袋子里带回家，D项中的“plates”符合语境，因此推断D项“如果你担心打破，带一些轻的露营盘子。”符合语境。故选D。
24．上文“Forget the single-use, single-serve drink bottles.(忘记那些一次性使用、一次性服务的饮料瓶吧。)”说明不要使用一次性饮料瓶，下文“Fill a large thermos (保温瓶) or personal water bottles with water, juice or lemonade at pared with a single-use plastic cup, they have the added advantage of keeping your drinks colder for longer.(在家里把一个大保温瓶或个人水瓶装满水、果汁或柠檬水。与一次性塑料杯相比，它们还有一个额外的优势，可以让你的饮料保持更长时间的低温。)”建议使用大保温瓶和水瓶装饮料，F项中的“These create a huge amount of waste”是上文使用一次性饮料瓶的结果，下文的建议是对避免这种浪费的做法，因此推断F项“这些都造成大量的浪费，这是很容易避免的。”符合语境，承上启下，these指代上文提到的drink bottles。故选F。
25．上文“They’re perfect for packing sandwiches, dried or whole fruit, and other snack foods. You can use them to pack glasses or plates to prevent breaking. They can also work as a napkin, tea towel, or trash bag if needed.( 它们非常适合包装三明治、干果或水果以及其他零食。你可以用它们来包装杯子或盘子，以防止破碎。如果需要的话，它们也可以用作餐巾、茶巾或垃圾袋。)”讲述了使用布袋的益处，因此推断携带几个布袋是必要的，A项“一定要在你的野餐篮子里加几个。”符合语境。故选A。
26．F
27．D
28．G
29．A
30．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述运动的目的不只是赢得比赛，而真正的目的包括锻炼、娱乐和学习重要的社交技能，比如体育精神。
26．根据下文“They shout at their teammates and they talk back to coaches or referees.(他们对队友大喊大叫，并与教练或裁判顶嘴)”可知，下文提到的是糟糕的体育精神。选项F“相反，糟糕的体育精神就是不尊重。”和下文意思一致。故选F。
27．根据下文“If parents and coaches show disrespect to other fans, referees, or each other, kids will likely act the same way on the field.(如果父母和教练对其他球迷、裁判或彼此表现出不尊重，孩子们很可能会在赛场上表现出同样的行为)”可知，下文提到的是父母和教练会是孩子们的榜样。选项D“球员的父母和教练为孩子们树立了榜样。”和下文意思一致。故选D。
28．根据下文“some of them are very basic and easy to do, like shaking hands with other players before a game. Other examples may take a little more courage, such as acknowledging a great play made by the opposing team.(其中一些是非常基础的，很容易做到的，比如在比赛前与其他球员握手。其他例子可能需要更多的勇气，比如承认对方队的出色发挥)”可知，下文提到的是好的体育精神的表现。选项G“良好的体育精神可以从很多方面表现出来。”和下文意思一致。故选G。
29．根据上文“Learning good sportsmanship is important because it helps you develop an attitude of graciousness(礼貌)and respect that will carry over into all the other areas of your life!(学习良好的体育精神很重要，因为它有助于你养成一种优雅和尊重的态度，这种态度将影响到你生活的所有其他领域！)”和下文“Being a good sportsman in the classroom will eventually lead to being a good sportsman in the workplace.(在课堂上做一个好的运动员最终会成为工作场所的一个好运动员)”可知，这一段讲述良好的运动员态度会影响到生活中的每个领域。选项A“如果你在赛场上是一个好运动员，那么你在课堂上也可能是一个很好的运动员。”和下文意思一致。故选A。
30．根据下文“When others see you acting in a way that makes it clear that winning isn’t the most important thing, you can move on to focusing on the important things, like having fun, getting exercise, and improving your skills.(当别人看到你的表现就会清楚，获胜不是最重要的事情时，你可以把注意力集中在重要的事情上，比如娱乐、锻炼和提高技能)”可知，好的体育精神会影响到其他人。选项E“你树立的榜样可以成为其他人的有力教学工具。”和下文意思一致。故选E。
31．D
32．B
33．E
34．F
35．A
【导语】本文是一篇是说明文。主要介绍了既可以回顾过去，又可以展望未来的几个特别的地方。
31．根据上句“Many American cities once had streetcars, but not anymore. (许多美国城市曾经有有轨电车，但现在没有了)” D项：Yet streetcars have been running in New Orleans for over 150 years.(然而，有轨电车在新奥尔良已经运行了150多年)承接上句，说明许多美国城市现在没有有轨电车了，但是有轨电车还存在在新奥尔良，yet表示转折，并和上句构成转折关系。故选D。
32．根据上句“First of all, it’s one of the most, the oldest rail lines in the world. (首先，这是世界上最古老的铁路线之一)”B项：And second of all, it’s just part of being part of history.( 其次，这只是历史的一部分。)承接上句，说明安东尼·福尔斯计划继续开有轨电车的原因。故选B。
33．根据上句“Historic homes can interest people seeking to connect with the former owners. Barbara Klein tells us about three such homes, including a very simple, white house in Virginia (悠久的房屋会引起人们的兴趣，让他们与前房主建立联系，芭芭拉·克莱因向我们介绍了三所这样的房子，其中包括位于弗吉尼亚州的一栋非常简单的白宫)” E. It is where a famous singer of the nineteen. fifties and sixties once lived.(它是十九世纪著名歌手的住处。五十年代和六十年代曾经存在过)承接上句，继续对弗吉尼亚州的一栋非常简单的白宫进行介绍，说明历史悠久的房屋会引起人们的兴趣，让他们与前房主建立联系。故选E。
34．根据上句“Patsy’s first cousin, Patricia Brannon, shows the house to visitors (帕特西的表姐帕特丽夏·布兰农(Patricia Brannon)向游客们展示房子)”F项：Her childhood memories helped return the house to the condition it was in in the late 1940s.(她的童年记忆帮助房子恢复到了20世纪40年代末的状态。)承接上句，说明向游客们展示的房子是根据她的童年记忆帮助房子恢复的。故选F。
35．根据上句“The wooden birds are so highly respected here that Havre de Grace calls itself the decoy capital of the world. It also has a museum with more than 1,000 decoys (木鸟在这里受到高度尊重，阿弗尔德格雷斯称自己为世界诱饵之都。它还有一个博物馆，里面有1000多个诱饵。)” A项：Most of them were hand made(大部分都是手工制作的)承接上句说明1000多个诱饵是由手工制作的。故选A。
36．G
37．A
38．C
39．D
40．F
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章就海南师范大学地理学教授所提议的“禁止16岁以下的学生使用智能手机”的法律条例展开评论。
36．上文“With the prosperity of the economy, many families choose to buy a smartphone for their children at school to search for materials and assist in studying. (随着经济的繁荣，许多家庭选择为孩子在学校买智能手机，以查找资料和帮助学习。)”说明许多家长为让孩子查资料而买手机，选项G“事实上，当孩子们拿到智能手机时，情况就不一样了。”承接上文，转折语义，说明一旦孩子拿到手机，情况就不一样了，他们未必用来查资料进行学习。故选G项。
37．上文“In and out of class, the pupils have smartphones in their hands. (在课堂内外，学生们手里都拿着智能手机。)”说明学生随时随地都拿着手机，选项A“走路的时候，他们把手机拿在手里。”承接上文，说明孩子走路时会拿着手机，连接后文（同类句式）“While enjoying their lunch, they hold them in their hands. (享受午餐时，他们也把手机拿在手里)”说明吃饭时也看手机。故选A项。
38．上文“It seems the heavy addiction to smartphones is affecting ever more pupils at young ages. (对智能手机的过度依赖似乎正在影响越来越多的小学生。)”说明小学生过度依赖手机，选项C“他们和他们的父母一样，被智能手机所奴役。”承接上文，进一步说明他们依赖手机，被手机所奴役。故选C项。
39．上文（上段结尾）“That’s why quite many people agree to limit the use of smartphones among pupils. That’s also why Zhao’s proposal got quite a wide welcome among the public. (这就是为什么很多人同意限制学生使用智能手机的原因。这也是赵的提议在公众中广受欢迎的原因。)”说明禁止16岁以下学生使用手机的提议得到多人的支持，选项D“然而，一个简单的禁令是否适当仍有疑问。”承接上文，转折语义，提出禁令适当与否还有疑问，引出下文“This is because smartphones, if used well, do play a key role in helping the pupils get wider access to the outside world and broaden their horizon. (这是因为，如果使用得当，智能手机确实在帮助学生更广泛地接触外部世界和开阔他们的视野方面发挥了关键作用。)”解释对禁令存疑的原因。故选D项。
40．上文“There are certain countries that limit pupils from using smartphones in class but allow them to use them after it. (有些国家限制学生在课堂上使用智能手机，但允许他们在课后使用。)”说明有些国家的只是禁止在课堂上使用，不禁止课后。选项F“实际效果还有待观察。”承接上文，转折语义，对上述做法进行评价，说明实际效果还有待观察，引出下文“But that can offer some food for thought. (但这可以提供一些值得思考的东西。)”，再次转折语义，继续对上述做法进行评价，虽然效果有待观察，但是做法值得思考。故选F项。
41．E
42．G
43．F
44．D
45．A
【导语】本文是议论文。文章主要讲述失败不可怕，反而是通往成功的平台。
41．根据上文“Waiting for those results was one of the most anxiety-generating experiences.”（等待这些结果是最容易产生焦虑的经历之一）和下文“Failing brings judgement from others, a topic of discussion for people, and the right for others to say you are not capable.”（失败会带来别人的评判，成为人们讨论的话题，也会让别人有权说你没有能力）可知，上文提到等待结果的过程是很让人焦虑的，原因应该是害怕会有失败的结果，下文分析了失败会带来什么样的结果。选项E“经过反思，我认为这部分是失败本身的结果”符合语境，承上启下。故选E。
42．根据上文“People will always focus on Warren Buffett’s success as an investor.”（人们将永远关注沃伦·巴菲特作为投资者的成功）推知，接下来要提出巴菲特也有投资失败的时候。选项G“然而，他们很少会看到他的投资失败了多少次”符合题意，选项中的They指代上文的People。故选G。
43．根据上文“I was rejected from medical schools which I’d spent time and effort applying to and preparing for.”（我被医学院拒绝了，我花了很多的时间和精力去申请和准备这些医学院）和下文“I also began studying Medicine last year.”（我去年还开始学习医学了）可知，上文提到作者曾经的失败经历，下文提到他成功开始学习医学，所以中间应该提到过渡：虽然以前失败，但是后来还是成功了。选项F“尽管如此，我还是获得了硕士学位”符合题意。故选F。
44．根据下文“But you should know that with each failure you are closer to success, building further layers to the foundations you started.”（但你应该知道，随着每次失败，你离成功更近了，在你开始的基础上再进一步）中的but可知空格处要和这句话构成转折。选项D“你可能第一次、第二次或无论多少次都不成功”符合题意，虽然失败了很多次，但离成功更近。故选D。
45．根据下文“Learn what you need and correct your approach until you reach your success.”（了解你需要什么，纠正你的方法，直到你取得成功）可知，这是在说明学会从失败中吸取教训就会成功。选项A“失败是你成功的平台”符合题意。故选A。
46．D
47．F
48．B
49．C
50．G
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了几个防止戴口罩眼镜起雾的方法。
46．上文“Taking off your glasses to wipe them clean each time it fogs up is not only frustrating, but it can also increase the risk of infection. (每当眼镜起雾时，摘下眼镜把它擦干净不仅令人沮丧，还会增加感染的风险)”说明戴口罩使眼镜起雾所带来的问题；下文“Here are some tricks to stop it.(这里有一些技巧可以阻止它)”指出有些技巧可以防止眼镜起雾；D选项“So the key is to prevent or minimize fogging due to face masks.(因此，关键是防止或尽量减少口罩造成的雾气)”起到承上启下的作用，“the key”指出上文中问题的解决方法，“fogging due to face masks”是下文“it”所指代的内容。故选D。
47．上文“ This is great for stopping fogging because it redirects your breath by putting slight downward pressure on the top part of the mask.”(这对防止起雾非常好，因为它通过在口罩顶部施加轻微的向下压力来改变你呼出的气体的方向)阐述了“Twist your mask strings.(扭扭你的口罩绳)”所起到的防止起雾的作用以及原理；下文“This may leave you infected by virus.(这可能会让你被病毒感染)”说明可能会出现的问题，所以设空处应填与上文表示转折关系，同时又承接下文的句子，F选项“Though, it’s worth noting that it does create a slight gap between the mask and your face.(不过，值得注意的是，它确实会在口罩和你的脸之间产生一个微小的间隙)”符合语意，故选F。
48．文章结构分析可知，此空概括下文整段内容，起到小标题的作用。由下文 “If you wash your glasses with soap, this creates a thin film on your lenses which limits fogging. (如果你用肥皂洗眼镜，这会在镜片上形成一层薄膜，从而限制起雾)”可知，这一段主要讲用肥皂水洗眼镜可以防止眼镜起雾，所以B选项“Wash your glasses with soap.(用肥皂洗你的眼镜)”可以概括此段大意，故选B。
49．上文“You can put a tissue under the top part of the mask.(你可以在口罩的上部垫上一张纸巾)”阐述了纸巾的用法，C选项“It will help catch air and damp, keeping your glasses free of fog.(它将有助于吸收空气和潮湿，使您的眼镜没有雾)”承接上文，阐述了在口罩上部垫上纸巾是如何防止眼镜起雾的，符合语意，故选C。
50．根据本段的小标题“Change the position of your masks and glasses.(改变口罩和眼镜的位置)”可知这一段主要阐述用调整口罩和眼镜的位置来防止眼镜起雾，G选项“Pull up your mask and draw your glasses down, blocking your breath from rising upwards.(把你的口罩向上拉一点，把你的眼镜向下拉一点，这样能阻止你呼出的气上升)”符合语意，句中的“Pull up your mask”也对应下文的“Firstly, you need to make sure that your mask still covers your chin(下巴)after you pull it up.(首先，你需要确保你的口罩在被向上拉以后仍然遮住你的下巴)”。故选G。
51．A
52．F
53．D
54．G
55．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章解释了极端高温导致人类生病或死亡的原因。
51．根据空后的“A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found global warming responsible for 37 percent of heat-related deaths between 1991 and 2018.(发表在《自然气候变化》杂志上的一项研究发现，1991年至2018年期间，37%的热相关死亡是由全球变暖造成的。)”可是，前文应该强调的是热浪造成死亡即二者之间的正关系。A选项“As the heat rises quickly, so does the death number.(随着气温迅速上升死亡人数也随之上升)”符合语境，引起下文。故选A。
52．根据前文的“Then your heart starts beating faster to pump blood to the skin while blood flow is directed away from important organs(器官) like your liver, kidneys and gut. (然后你的心跳开始加快，将血液泵入皮肤，而血液则从肝脏、肾脏和肠道等重要器官流向别处。)”可知，此处从热浪对身体各个器官产生影响的机理入手，对热浪造成死亡的原因进行分析，由此后文应该阐述的该消极影响所产生的后果。F选项“Sometimes that alone is enough to create problems for a weak or aging heart.(有时，这本身就足以给虚弱或衰老的心脏带来问题。)”中的that指代的是前文中“First, your brain sends a series of messages to your sweat glands telling them to increase sweat production. (首先，你的大脑向汗腺发送一系列信息，告诉它们增加汗液的分泌。)”或“Then your heart starts beating faster to pump blood to the skin while blood flow is directed away from important organs(器官) like your liver, kidneys and gut.(然后你的心跳开始加快，将血液泵入皮肤，而血液则从肝脏、肾脏和肠道等重要器官流向别处。)”的任何一种情况，符合句意。故选F。
53．根据前文的“If your body fails to cool you down, its internal temperature might start to climb from a normal level to about 104 degrees.(如果你的身体不能给你降温，它的内部温度可能会从正常水平攀升到104华氏度左右。)”可知，后文强调身体内部温度可能会从正常水平攀升到104华氏度左右的结果。D选项“At that temperature, your brain becomes affected.(在那种温度下，你的大脑会受到影响。)”中的that temperature与前文呼应。故选D
54．根据前文“While you struggle to stay awake and avoid dizzying confusion, the excessive internal heat is damaging your gut, consequently causing an inflammatory(发炎的) response.(当你努力保持清醒，避免眼花缭乱的混乱时，过多的内热正在损害你的肠道，从而导致炎症反应。)”可知，后文应该承接的是应该及时治疗由内热正在损害你的肠道，从而导致炎症，否则会造成死亡。G选项“Left untreated, what follows is a flood of organ failure that leads to your death.(如果不及时治疗，随之而来的是大量器官衰竭，最终导致死亡。)”符合语境。故选G。
55．根据后文的“A lot of what we know comes from studies on animal models, like mice and rats, or from examinations of people dying of heat stroke.(我们知道的很多信息都来自于对动物模型的研究，比如小鼠和大鼠，或者来自对中暑死亡者的检查。)”可知，关于极端高温造成人类死亡的原因我们仅仅其中一部分的原因，是因为我们所获得的很多信息都来自于对动物模型的研究，因为我们不能对人类机体本身进行研究。故B选项“That’s because we can’t study it in humans in the laboratory.(这是因为我们无法在实验室中对人类进行研究。)”承上启下。故选B。
56．F
57．B
58．G
59．A
60．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个让孩子远离铅中毒的注意事项。
56．根据上文“While lead (铅) poisoning is serious, parents can take steps to reduce the risk for their Children.(虽然铅中毒很严重，但家长可以采取措施降低孩子的风险)”并结合下文提到的四个方面推知，空处指出以下四个是避免铅中毒的常见做法。F项“The following tips contain common hazards (危害) for lead poisoning.(以下提示包含了铅中毒的常见危害)”符合语境，开启下文。故选F。
57．根据上文“Get rid of any toys with chipped paint, or other broken and damaged parts. Not sure it contains lead (扔掉任何有破损油漆的玩具，或其他损坏的部件。不确定它是否含铅 )”可知，建议我们扔掉有破损的油漆玩具。由此推知，如果不确定东西是否含铅最好扔掉。B项“When in doubt, throw it out.(如果有疑问，就把它扔掉)”符合语境，承接上文。故选B。
58．根据上文“to avoid lead exposure from sources in the home, keep floors and other play areas clean and free of dust and pieces.(为了避免来自家中的铅暴露，保持地板和其他游戏区域清洁，

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