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专题 03 阅读理解（七选五）（期末题型精练）-2025-2026学年高二英语下学期（人教版）
When trying to find your career, it’s important to know which subjects you do well in at school. 1 A student gifted at mathematics might find engineering a good fit. Someone good at writing may do well in office work. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs, but if it is one of your strong subjects, you will have developed the ability to remember facts and details. 2
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. 3 If so, look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job, think about what you gained from it. You may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions, and to work with older colleagues. 4 Just as important, a part-time job may help you become interested in a particular industry or career by giving you an inside look.
5 You may be all thumbs at handling tools or struggle to add up a column of figures. It is better to face a weakness than to pretend it does not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not dwell on it but instead recognize that you will have the chance for a fresh start at work.
A．You may be good at metal work or cookery.
B．Knowing yourself helps you choose a career.
C．This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.
D．It’s wise to start with a clear and honest self-view.
E．Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself.
F．These subjects may show strengths that you can use in your work.
G．You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example.
Throughout our lives, we are often taught to look for just one correct answer to a question, like “What is 2+2 ” or “What is the capital of India ” This “one problem, one answer” way of thinking is deeply rooted in how we learn. 6
However, what happens if we are asked to come up with different responses instead of one right answer 7 I asked them, “What if there is more than one way to think about the answer to 2+2 ” They shared many creative answers, such as “half of 8,” “the number of runners on a relay team,” or “the number that comes after 3.” 8 These students weren’t limited by the artificial “requirement” of a single right answer. They were simply asked a “What if… ” question.
So, what lies behind this issue Educator Ken Robinson observed that our school systems often fail to develop students’ natural creativity. 9 Studies show that while teachers say they value independent thinking, they often reward behavior that is simply obedient (顺从的). As a result, we create a workforce that follows instructions well but struggles to innovate. In short, we tell students to color inside the lines, but then expect adults to think outside the box.
10 How can we do this First, teachers should ask more open-ended questions to encourage different ways of thinking. It is also crucial to create a safe classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. By doing so, we can better equip students to solve complex problems with flexibility and innovation in the future.
A．Avoiding risks is a natural tendency.
B．However, they have the potential to succeed.
C．To find out, I approached a group of fourth-graders.
D．Instead, they promote uniformity and standardization.
E．The results, as you can see, were diverse and inventive.
F．Seldom do we consider the possibility of multiple answers.
G．It’s time to break free from the “single right answer” mindset.
Breaking the Cycle of Anxious Overthinking
Have you ever been trapped in a cycle of anxious thoughts You might imagine the worst, doubt your choices, or think over every little thing. This mental loop (循环) is tiring and often makes things worse instead of solving them. But what if the best way to stop isn’t about changing your thoughts at all
Surprisingly, one simple but effective method is to shift your focus from your mind to your body. 11 Instead of fighting with your anxious thoughts, paying attention to physical movement, breath, or things you can feel can break the worry loop when thinking alone can’t.
Here’s why this works. When we overthink, we get stuck in the brain’s usual pattern, which keeps us trapped in cycles about the past and future. Yet, instead of solving problems, this pattern only keeps anxiety alive. 12 Engaging the body interrupts this cycle by activating the brain’s present- focused networks. which brings immediate relief.
Let’s look at two examples. Ethan, a graphic designer, often lay awake at night replaying talks with his boss. One night, he got up and did some stretching, paying attention to his muscles and breath. 13 Similarly, Lena, a student, felt anxious after meeting friends. After one difficult day, she went for a run, focusing on her footsteps and the air on her skin. After running, she felt her anxious thoughts lose their power.
14 Here are some practical steps: First, move your body. Take a walk, stretch, or dance — anything that turns your attention to physical feelings. Second, use your senses. Feel your feet on the ground, notice different materials, or listen closely to music. Third, breathe with care. Try box breathing: breathe in for four seconds, hold for four, breathe out for four, and hold again for four. Additionally, you can use temperature changes, like holding an ice cube or washing your face with cold water, to ground yourself instantly.
Remember, the next time worry pulls you into overthinking, don’t try to think harder — move your body instead. 15
A．In minutes, his worry became less strong.
B．Your body can be a powerful tool to quiet your busy mind.
C．How can you put this into practice when overthinking starts
D．The key is to learn to observe your thoughts without judgment.
E．This physical shift can free you from the prison of your thoughts.
F．However, many people try to solve it by analyzing these thoughts.
G．However, physical activity redirects the brain from overthinking to the present moment.
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Ever feel like there’s never enough time these days Chased by deadlines and bombarded with (狂轰滥炸) social media content, we feel that each day is full. 16
The idea of “time poverty” is not new. First introduced in 1977, it has attracted much attention over the decades, according to Forbes. Cassie Holmes, a US social psychologist, tracked the time data of tens of thousands of people and found that when people have less than two hours of free time each day, their life satisfaction drops. 17
We live in a world that values productivity. People are expected to be efficient, take on different roles and deal with many tasks. This can lead to a lack of personal time, hurting the individual’s well-being. 18 A University of Chicago study found that over the past decade, people’s participation in community activities had dropped by 58 percent, and the chance of neighbors knowing each other had fallen from 75 percent in the 1980s to only 22 percent in 2022.
19 Holmes pointed out that when people have over five hours of free time a day, they may start to feel a loss of purpose and achievement. Those who have two to five hours of free time each day report the highest levels of happiness and satisfaction.
Time is a resource that is equally shared among all people. The key lies not in how much time we have, but in how we use it. 20 Exercising or volunteering can help you make the most of your time and give you a sense of achievement.
A．Make a strict schedule for everyday activities.
B．It can also cause a crisis in social relationships.
C．You should reduce workload and social arrangements.
D．They may even start to experience feelings such as anxiety and burnout.
E．However, when we stop to think about our day, we might feel a bit empty.
F．Despite these facts, more free time does not necessarily mean greater happiness.
G．If you ever feel short on time, try making small changes to find some “me time”.
Even if you don’t worry that artificial intelligence will destroy the human race, you might worry that its alarming appetite for electricity will destroy the environment — asking Chat GPT a question means using ten times more energy than an old-fashioned approach. With new data centers planned, further growth in energy consumption seems unavoidable. 21 In fact, AI may be less energy-hungry than many people assume. Better still, AI can help decarbonize the industries that have proved hardest to clean up.
Consider AI’s appetite for energy first. The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects that electricity consumption by data centres could be three times as much in the next five years. 22 Data centres today only account for about 1.5% of the world’s electricity consumption — and the vast majority of that is due to streaming, social media and online shopping, not AI.
23 AI stands out in identifying complex patterns, processing giant data sets and boosting systems, all of which can help cut emissions sharply. AI is already helping improve the efficiency of electrical grids, cut fuel use in shipping and spot otherwise invisible leaks of methane, a greenhouse gas.
The task for policymakers and industry bosses is to maximize such benefits while minimizing the climate impacts. The most elegant solution would be for governments to set a proper price on carbon and leave the market to do its work. 24
The first is greater transparency (透明). From August 2026 the EU will require some AI developers to report their energy use in detail. A second is to rethink how data centres operate. The IEA notes that being able to shift workloads between different data centres at different times could reduce stress and help balance energy grids. Third, tech firms should hold themselves to their own environmental promises. 25 Doubling down on some approaches would help transform AI from climate suspect to climate hero.
A．But the concern is misplaced.
B．That approach should be copied elsewhere.
C．Even if energy usage rises, though, the base is still low.
D．For instance, Microsoft aims to become “carbon negative” by 2030.
E．Microsoft’s greenhouse-gas emissions are up by almost 30% since 2020.
F．Moreover, some of AI’s electricity use will help with greening the economy.
G．But because it remains a distant dream, focusing on other measures is more realistic.
How to protect your privacy when you travel
It hasn’t been an easy year for the privacy of travelers, at least so far. Data leaks, surveillance (监视) worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seat backs and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious. 26 Fortunately, there are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. These tips can help you deal with these troubles.
27 “It’s not clever to declare on Facebook that you’re travelling to somewhere, reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty,” says Danny Mcloughlin. “That puts your security at risk.” Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.
Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras. Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the presence of surveillance devices. If the rental comes with cameras, ensure they aren’t in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep. 28
Although you can’t control how a hotel or airline handles — or mishandles — your data, you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won’t get you into trouble. 29 . But some of the worst data leaks happen when you’re staying at a hotel. For example, a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you’ve checked in. You’re better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking him/her to write your room number on a piece of paper. Why 30 Just to be sure, never leave the customer copy behind. You can destroy it later, but keep it under your control.
A．It’s never been better.
B．Perhaps they shouldn’t be.
C．Never broadcast your journey on social media.
D．There are other people on the other side of the wall.
E．However, travelers are not powerless against these threats.
F．Some travelers only offer the bare minimum, such as a post office box instead of a home address.
G．Report anything doubtful to the host immediately, and leave if you don’t like what you hear.
Many people believe that fresh produce is healthier than frozen produce. 31 Research shows it can be just as healthy as fresh produce, sometimes even paring fresh and frozen produce, researcher found that the vitamin content in frozen produce is often just as high as, or sometimes even higher than that in fresh produce.
Frozen fruit and vegetables are usually picked when they are fully grown and ready to be eaten. 32 This step helps lock in their nutrients. Fresh produce, on the other hand, is often picked before it’s full-grown so it can survive the journey to stores.
Despite the long travel time, fresh fruit and vegetables from supermarkets still contain plenty of nutrients. But when compared to fresh produce from local farmers’ markets, they often lose benefits. Since local produce is usually picked right before reaching the market, it’s often fresher and packed with more nutrients than store-bought fresh produce. 33
So the common view that fresh and “natural” foods are always healthier than frozen ones is not true. Experts say that freezing is actually a form of processing. Its harmful effects are very small. 34 Also, frozen produce is often less expensive and lasts longer in the freezer than fresh produce does in the fridge, which helps cut down on food waste.
35 Frozen produce is excellent for saving money and enjoying seasonal foods year-round. Fresh foods, especially locally grown ones, taste and feel better for many people. Since both fresh and frozen produce have their benefits, it’s good to include both in your diet.
A．In fact, there is no single best choice.
B．It can lead to nutrient loss on the way.
C．But frozen produce often gets unfairly judged.
D．This means frozen produce is still a healthy choice.
E．And they are frozen quickly within hours after being picked.
F．In the end, the key is to eat more fruit and vegetables in your diet.
G．The shorter travel time from farm to market helps preserve its food value.
Recently, I came across an image on the Internet: a crying Earth surrounded by fallen trees, declaring, “No intelligent species would destroy their own home.” This image troubled me deeply. I refuse to let my eight-year-old son believe humans are stupid or evil — because it’s obviously untrue. 36 . I’m wondering if, perhaps, there are other folks out there who feel the same as I do.
37 . Our ancestors burned coal to solve urgent problems: growing more food, heating and lighting homes. We want to provide a good life for ourselves and our children.
The results have been astonishing. In the U.S. in 1895 one quarter of people died before age five. Today it’s under 1%, and we will keep pushing until it hits zero. Imagine the essays Ben Franklin or Mark Twain would write about this level of advancement. 38 .
So much of that achievement has been based on the fossil fuels we’ve burned, whether coal, natural gas or oil. We’ve learned that this harms both the environment and people. 39 . It was not long ago that London cleaned its smoke-blackened air. When rain becomes acidic, the world changes its policies. When harms are done locally, we tend to be pretty good at cleaning things up. Here’s where I feel hope: we have already done this, and we know it is possible.
I don’t want my son growing up thinking that his species is in some way evil. 40 . Whatever strategies we take to fix global warming will create more new problems, too. This is a pretty normal story for intelligent species.
A．But I often find myself quite lonely.
B．Yet our past mistakes are still haunted us today.
C．I want him thinking humans are problem solvers.
D．To our credit we aren’t always bad at addressing this.
E．Therefore, it is essential to abandon fossil fuels immediately.
F．How would they keep tears from their eyes if they saw what we’ve achieved
G．We didn’t cause climate change through being stupid, but through being extremely smart.
Embracing a Green Lifestyle
Living a green lifestyle is not only beneficial for the environment but also for your health and wallet. Here are some steps to embrace a green lifestyle.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 41 These three simple words can make a big difference in your daily life. Whether it’s using a reusable water bottle or shopping bag, these small actions can reduce waste and pollution.
Conserve water and electricity. Be mindful of your water and electricity usage. 42 Simple habits like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth or switching off lights when not in use can save a lot of energy.
43 When shopping, opt for products that are made from sustainable materials and have minimal packaging. Remember to check the labels for certifications that indicate eco-friendliness. This not only helps to reduce waste but also supports companies that are committed to environmental protection.
Grow your own food. Planting a small vegetable garden or even a few herbs in pots can be a rewarding experience. 44 It’s a great way to ensure you’re eating fresh and healthy food while also reducing your carbon footprint.
Use public transportation, carpool, or bike. Instead of driving alone, consider using public transportation, carpooling, or biking to work or school. 45 This can significantly reduce your carbon emissions and improve air quality.
A．Choose eco-friendly products.
B．Make sure to choose homemade products
C．This is essential for a green lifestyle.
D．Try to minimize the use of single-use items.
E．It’s easy to get started with these practices.
F．Small changes can make a big impact on the environment.
G．This can also be a fun and educational activity for the whole family.
When Jerry’s grandchildren turned 13, he gave each of them three jars: one for spending, one for saving, and another for giving, and later he added a fourth — for investing. From then on, the children began to learn how to manage their own money: 46 The present is, however, much more than money and a few jars. He is giving them an opportunity to learn lifelong values.
The value with the spending jar is that you are responsible for your own happiness. Money gives you independence and the opportunity to buy something you like. 47
While the spending jar is about the here and now, the saving jar gives you a vision for the future. You might save for university, or for something special you’ve longed for in the stores. 48 That involve putting aside money for your university education, or in learning new skills that will help you in life.
49 Whether you want to help out a friend, give money to an animal charity or to children in another country, it’s up to you to decide whatever cause you believe in.
These jars help teenagers think wisely about money and what it can do. By learning these lessons early, they can grow up understanding the real value of the money. 50 Indeed, the small change inside their jars could mean a big change in how they manage their money.
A．Money can buy whatever you want.
B．After all, it’s OK to be nice to yourself!
C．The giving jar is all about kindness and helping.
D．In this way, they can learn how to make more money.
E．Spend it now, save it, invest it, or use it to help others
F．The investing jar, however, is about building for future.
G．It’ll help them make smarter choices in their adult lives.
Human beings are not the only ones who communicate. Animals use body language to tell each other how they feel and what they think. 51
Dogs use sounds, body movements, and their tails to communicate. When a dog is happy, its ears will stand up and its eyes will be wide open. The dog will start barking, moving its tail, and running around in circles or jumping up and down to show you that it wants to play. 52 The dog will try making itself look as big as possible. The tail will stand straight out from the body.
53 Their noses, or trunks, are used to make noises and to welcome other elephants. Different noises have a variety of meanings: they can mean “I am hungry”, “I am angry” or “Good to see you ” An elephant’s body language includes ear signals and gestures. 54 To show friendship, elephants will touch each other with their trunks and stand close to each other, putting their heads together.
Dolphins are social animals. 55 When angry, a dolphin hits its tail on the water’s surface — this movement and noise tells others something is wrong. To send long-distance messages or show strength, it jumps high out of water and lands on its side, making a loud noise. It loves leaping when playing with friends; when tired, it swims in small groups close to the surface. If you see this, you should not disturb them.
A．If an elephant spreads its ears, it means “Watch out!”
B．Here’s how some of our animal friends send messages.
C．Cats use body language like tail flicking to show anger.
D．Elephants use their trunks for more than just making noises.
E．They live in groups and love showing each other their feelings.
F．Elephants use noises and body language to express themselves.
G．When a dog is angry, its main body language is showing its teeth and growling.
Volunteering is a powerful way to give back to your community. It is an activity that you can do by yourself, with your family, or with friends. According to experts, doing good deeds gives young people an opportunity to learn and grow. 56 No matter what your age is, there is always something valuable you can contribute. Here are four creative ways to get started on your volunteering journey.
Read to shelter pets. One activity that even younger kids can do is to read to shelter pets. Many animal shelters welcome young volunteers. Reading to the animals is a good way for you to practice your reading skills while interacting with pets waiting to be adopted. 57
Clean up public spaces. You can plan a park, playground, or beach cleanup with your friends. This is an easy way to pick up trash and make these public places beautiful again. 58 By doing this, you will be helping your community and the planet at the same time. Moreover, it is a great way to spend time outdoors while making a visible difference.
59 Teens can help older or disabled neighbors by doing yard work. For example, you can mow the grass in summer or shovel snow in winter. These tasks might be difficult for seniors but are good exercise for teenagers. You can visit them, bring homemade cards, or play music for them. This simple act of kindness shows them that they are not alone and brings them great joy.
Share your old books. Kids can go through their bookshelves and pick out books they have outgrown. 60 If you do not have one nearby, organizing your own book collection drive is a great project. You will need a box to collect them and some publicity to get started. These donated books can bring knowledge and joy to other children in need.
A．Assist your senior neighbors.
B．Support the disabled in nursing homes.
C．Helping others encourages you to learn kindness as well.
D．This helps dogs or cats feel calm and get used to human voices.
E．Give them to a neighborhood library or a local community center.
F．However, some pets may be too fierce for children to handle safely.
G．Volunteer activities also include painting community walls and planting trees.
Are you dreading your “crazy uncle” brings up climate change at dinner You are not alone. This Christmas, thousands of students will go home only to face their relatives debating politically sensitive scientific topics — that have no basis in real science — from vaccine safety to nuclear power. If this happens at my family’s dinner table, I will sit there quietly. But is that the best response The hard truth is most people don’t understand the scientific process. So you cannot change their fixed minds with facts. But ignoring them does not work either. 61 . Here is a better way.
62 . When someone praises a controversial public figure, they’re often celebrating a person who questions authority. When they want to cut NASA’s budget, they may be expressing concern about government spending. Those are reasonable concerns, and you can acknowledge them without “losing” the argument.
Question the source not the claim. If shown an article linking vaccines to autism, don’t immediately say it’s wrong. Ask where they found it and what made it convincing. 63 . The vaccine-autism study has been reviewed by dozens of teams; none replicated the results. That does not mean scientists are always right. It means science is self-correcting. The key is that you are creating doubt in their misinformation, not certainty in your position.
Avoid reactions that make things worse. Angry, know-it-all attitude, or calling them stupid only make people defensive. Not every conversation will go well. Some people just want to fight. Some have tied their identity to rejecting science. 64 . If it is getting heated, change the subject. If they are not listening, let it go. But when you can engage, engage thoughtfully.
Go home. Be patient. Be kind. Do not let misinformation win by inaction. 65 . The science will still be true tomorrow. Your family will still be your family. Do your best, then let it go.
A．Know when to stop.
B．But don’t let it ruin your holiday either.
C．Understand what they actually care about.
D．Silence lets misinformation spread unchallenged.
E．Acknowledge the emotions behind their arguments.
F．Patiently describe why their chosen study might be flawed.
G．Calmly explain how science really works: no single study is trusted.
Want to create a beautiful backyard landscape that will attract birds, butterflies and wildlife It’s really not that hard. Here are four steps that will help you create your own backyard.Develop a landscaping plan
66 . Where is the area you will most likely be sitting and viewing the backyard What is the focal point of the landscape If you are adding a water feature, you will probably want to make that the focus and develop your plan with that in mind.Break down the plan into sections
Break your yard down into manageable sections and begin working on section one. If you are adding a pond and stream or waterfall, this will be your starting point. Remember though, you are most likely to make changes to each section throughout the years. 67 . The important thing is to get started. 68
Remove the grass as much as possible, then plow (犁) the area completely. Mix in fertilizers, maybe some sand, and whatever your local flower shop might recommend to make the soil rich. The richer the soil, the better your plants will grow, and the less weeding and upkeep you will have.Plant according to height
Taller plants need to go at the back of each section. Low plants and flowers should be at the front. 69 . This seems rather basic but surprisingly, it’s often ignored.Know the best time to plant your plants
Read the instructions that come with the plants. Trees are usually best planted in the fall so they can develop a solid root system before the heat and rain arrive in the summer months. Most bulbs (鳞茎) are also best planted in the fall and grow in the spring. 70 .
A．Prepare the area fully
B．This can lead to disease
C．Look over your backyard
D．Some flowers grow best in shady areas
E．So don’t get too concerned about the final output
F．There are also many plants needing to be planted after the chance of frost is over
G．It would be a shame to have beautiful flowers in your garden that you can’t see
The best ways to improve creative thinking
When it comes to creativity, one of our biggest concerns is usually how we can be more creative, or how to come up with better ideas. I’ve gathered some of the most practical studies to help improve creativity. All of these studies are useful for everyday creativity. 71
Embrace something absurd (荒谬的). 72 Absurd art makes the brain work extra hard for a moment when the mind tries to work out exactly what it is looking at or reading, which contributes to innovation to a large extent. I like reading interesting short stories like The Last Question when I am looking for some inspiration.
Create when emotions run high. While many assume happiness is the key to creativity, recent research reached an important conclusion: 73 I’m not suggesting you put yourself in a bad mood to create something, but next time you find yourself in a strong emotional state, try sitting down and focus that energy on creating something.
74 Some research suggests that exercise can actually improve creative thinking as well, due to its ability to get the heart pumping and put people in a positive mood. 75 In both cases, what matters isn’t the specific activity, but the positive emotional shift it creates. If you’re stuck in a creative job and want to take a break, try exercise while your brain is subconsciously at work. It may help to speed up your “Aha!” moment.
A．Fuel creativity through workouts.
B．Come up with more creative ideas.
C．The more intense the emotion, the greater the creativity.
D．Try a few out for yourself and see which ones work best for you.
E．We are in two very different states of mind when we are trying to create something.
F．Research suggests reading or experiencing such things can help improve creative thinking.
G．It’s similar to how other research shows that thinking about love can produce more creative thoughts.
《专题 03 阅读理解（七选五）（期末题型精练）-2025-2026学年高二英语下学期（人教版）》参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 F C A G E F C E D G
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 E G A C B E D B F G
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A C F G D E C G F D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C E G D A A G F D C
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D F A G C E B F C G
题号 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
答案 B G F A E C D G A E
题号 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
答案 D C G A B C E A G F
题号 71 72 73 74 75
答案 D F C A G
1．F 2．C 3．A 4．G 5．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了如何通过了解自己在学校的优势科目、习得的技能以及兼职经历来帮助选择职业，同时也指出正视自身弱点同样重要。
1．上文“When trying to find your career, it’s important to know which subjects you do well in at school. (在寻找职业时，了解自己在学校哪些科目表现出色很重要)”提出了解优势科目的重要性。F选项“These subjects may show strengths that you can use in your work. (这些科目可能展示出你可以在工作中运用的优势)”承接上文，用“These subjects”指代上文的“优势科目”，并进一步说明它们如何与职业选择相关联。下文“A student gifted at mathematics might find engineering a good fit. Someone good at writing may do well in office work. (一个数学有天赋的学生可能会发现工程学很适合。擅长写作的人可能在办公室工作中表现出色)”则通过具体例子对这一观点进行佐证。故选F项。
2．上文“Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs, but if it is one of your strong subjects, you will have developed the ability to remember facts and details. (大多数工作并不要求具备历史知识，但如果历史是你的强项，你就会培养出记住事实和细节的能力)”以历史科目为例，说明优势科目培养的可迁移能力。C选项“This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. (这是一种在许多工作中都有用的能力)”承接上文，用“This”指代上文的“记住事实和细节的能力”，并指出这种能力的普遍适用性。故选C项。
3．上文“Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. (你的学校可能教会了你一些可以在工作中使用的技能，比如打字或技术制图)”指出学校传授的具体技能可应用于工作。下文“If so, look for a job where you can improve these skills. (如果是这样，那就寻找一份能够提升这些技能的工作)”承接并鼓励进一步发展这些技能。A选项“You may be good at metal work or cookery. (你可能擅长金属加工或烹饪)”置于上下文之间，作为对“技能”的补充举例，与上文的“typing or technical drawing”并列，丰富了“学校技能”的类型，同时也为下文的“improve these skills”提供了更多可能性。故选A项。
4．上文“If you have had a part-time job, think about what you gained from it. You may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions, and to work with older colleagues. (如果你有过兼职工作，思考一下你从中获得了什么。你可能学会了如何准时上班、如何遵从指示以及如何与年长同事共事)”列举了兼职工作带来的软技能。G选项“You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. (例如，你可能学会了在商店里正确地找零钱)”承接上文，用“for example”引出一个更具体的兼职技能实例，与上文的软技能形成互补。下文“Just as important, a part-time job may help you become interested in a particular industry or career by giving you an inside look. (同样重要的是，兼职工作可能通过让你深入了解某个行业或职业，帮助你对其产生兴趣)”则进一步阐述兼职工作的另一层价值。故选G项。
5．下文“You may be all thumbs at handling tools or struggle to add up a column of figures. It is better to face a weakness than to pretend it does not exist. (你可能在使用工具时笨手笨脚，或者在加一列数字时感到吃力。面对弱点比假装它不存在要好)”直接提出了正视弱点的建议，并举例说明。E选项“Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. (正视自己的弱点也是了解自己的一部分)”作为本段首句，概括了下文的核心观点，指出自我认知不仅包括优势，也包括弱点，从而引出下文对“如何面对弱点”的具体阐述。故选E项。
6．F 7．C 8．E 9．D 10．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了我们常被教导寻求单一答案，但应鼓励多元思考。学校应培养创造力，摆脱“单一正确答案”思维，鼓励创新。
6．根据上文“Throughout our lives, we are often taught to look for just one correct answer to a question, like “What is 2+2 ” or “What is the capital of India ” This “one problem, one answer” way of thinking is deeply rooted in how we learn.(在我们的一生中，常常会被教导要寻找一个问题的唯一正确答案，比如“2加2等于多少？”或者“印度的首都是哪里？”这种“一个问题，一个答案”的思维方式深深植根于我们的学习方式之中。)”以及第二段“However, what happens if we are asked to come up with different responses instead of one right answer (然而，如果要求我们给出多种不同的答案，而非一个唯一的正确答案，那会怎样呢？)”可知，前文提到“我们一生中经常被教导要为一个问题寻找一个正确的答案”，后文提到“然而，如果我们被要求提出不同的回答而不是一个正确的答案呢”，由此可知，本句与前文形成转折关系，表示我们很少考虑多种答案的可能性，所以F选项“我们很少会考虑存在多种答案的可能性”符合语境。故选F。
7．根据后文“I asked them, “What if there is more than one way to think about the answer to 2+2 ”(我问他们：“如果对于 2+2 这道题的答案，有不同的思考方式呢？”)”可知，后文提到“我问他们，‘如果2+2的答案不止一种思考方式呢？’他们分享了许多有创意的答案”，由此可知，本句表示作者为了找出答案，去找了一群学生，所以C选项“为了探究这一点，我接触了一群四年级的学生”符合语境。故选C。
8．根据上文“They shared many creative answers, such as “half of 8,” “the number of runners on a relay team,” or “the number that comes after 3.”(他们给出了许多富有创意的答案，比如“8 的一半”、“接力队中参与跑步的队员人数”或者“排在 3 之后的数字”)”以及后文“These students weren’t limited by the artificial “requirement” of a single right answer.(这些学生并未受到那种人为设定的“必须只有一个正确答案”的限制)”可知，前文提到学生们分享了许多有创意的答案，后文提到“这些学生没有被单一正确答案的人工要求所限制”，可知，本句表示这些答案的多样性和创新性，所以E选项“如你所见，这些结果是多种多样的且富有创意的”符合语境。故选E。
9．前文提到“Educator Ken Robinson observed that our school systems often fail to develop students’ natural creativity.(教育家肯·罗宾逊指出，我们的学校教育体系往往无法培养学生的天然创造力)”结合后文“Studies show that while teachers say they value independent thinking, they often reward behavior that is simply obedient (顺从的).(研究表明，尽管教师们声称重视独立思考，但他们往往奖励的却是那种单纯顺从的行为)”可知，本句表示学校系统反而促进了统一化和标准化，所以D选项“相反，他们推崇一致性与标准化”符合语境。故选D。
10．根据后文“How can we do this First, teachers should ask more open-ended questions to encourage different ways of thinking. It is also crucial to create a safe classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. By doing so, we can better equip students to solve complex problems with flexibility and innovation in the future.(我们该如何做到这一点呢？首先，教师应当提出更多开放式问题，以鼓励学生采用不同的思考方式。同时，营造一个安全的课堂环境也非常重要，让学生能够放心地尝试新事物并犯错。通过这样做，我们能够更好地帮助学生在未来灵活且创新地解决复杂问题)”可知，后文提到“我们该怎么做呢？首先，教师应该提出更多开放性的问题来鼓励不同的思维方式”，由此可知，第五空应表示要摆脱“单一正确答案”的思维模式，所以G选项“是时候摆脱“只有一个正确答案”的思维模式了”符合语境。故选G。
11．E 12．G 13．A 14．C 15．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了打破焦虑性反复思考的方法，即通过将注意力从思维转移到身体上来实现，并给出了具体实践步骤。
11．上文“Surprisingly, one simple but effective method is to shift your focus from your mind to your body. (令人惊讶的是，一个简单而有效的方法是将你的注意力从你的思维转移到你的身体上。)”提出了一个打破焦虑性反复思考的方法，即将注意力从思维转移到身体上。E项“这种身体上的转变可以让你从思维的牢笼中解脱出来。”承接上文，进一步解释了这种身体转变的作用，即让人从思维的束缚中解脱出来，符合语境。故选E。
12．上文“Yet, instead of solving problems, this pattern only keeps anxiety alive. (然而，这种模式非但没有解决问题，反而让焦虑持续存在。)”指出了过度思考的弊端，即让焦虑持续存在。G项“然而，身体活动将大脑从过度思考重新导向当下时刻。”与上文形成转折，提出了身体活动的作用，即重新导向当下，符合语境。故选G。
13．上文“One night, he got up and did some stretching, paying attention to his muscles and breath. (一天晚上，他起床做了一些伸展运动，注意他的肌肉和呼吸。)”描述了Ethan通过做伸展运动来转移注意力。A项“几分钟后，他的担忧变得不那么强烈了。”承接上文，说明了这种做法的效果，即担忧减轻了，符合语境。故选A。
14．下文“Here are some practical steps (以下是一些实用的步骤)”给出了具体的实践步骤。C项“当过度思考开始时，你如何将其付诸实践？”引出下文，询问如何将上述方法付诸实践，符合语境。故选C。
15．上文“Remember, the next time worry pulls you into overthinking, don’t try to think harder — move your body instead. (记住，下次担忧让你陷入过度思考时，不要试图更努力地思考——而是要动起来。)”再次强调了身体活动的重要性。B项“你的身体可以成为让你忙碌的头脑安静下来的强大工具。”总结全文，强调了身体作为让头脑安静下来的工具的作用，符合语境。故选B。
16．E 17．D 18．B 19．F 20．G
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了“时间贫困”现象、影响及如何合理看待与利用空闲时间。
16．上文“Ever feel like there’s never enough time these days Chased by deadlines and bombarded with (狂轰滥炸) social media content, we feel that each day is full.(你是否觉得如今永远没有足够的时间？被截止日期追赶，被社交媒体内容狂轰滥炸，我们觉得每一天都被填得满满当当。)”描述了人们忙碌的状态，下文应继续围绕这种忙碌带来的感受展开。选项E“However, when we stop to think about our day, we might feel a bit empty. (然而，当我们静下心来回想这一天时，可能会感到一丝空虚。)”用“however”与上文形成转折，逻辑一致。故选E。
17．上文“Cassie Holmes, a US social psychologist, tracked the time data of tens of thousands of people and found that when people have less than two hours of free time each day, their life satisfaction drops.(美国社会心理学家Cassie Holmes跟踪记录了数万人的时间数据，发现当人们每天的空闲时间不足两小时时，生活满意度就会下降。)”指出自由时间太少会导致生活满意度下降，甚至出现焦虑、倦怠。选项D“They may even start to experience feelings such as anxiety and burnout.(他们甚至可能开始感到焦虑、倦怠等情绪。)”进一步指出自由时间带来的消极影响，与上文形成递进关系。故选D。
18．上文“We live in a world that values productivity. People are expected to be efficient, take on different roles and deal with many tasks. This can lead to a lack of personal time, hurting the individual’s well-being.(我们生活在一个崇尚效率的世界。人们被要求高效行事、承担不同角色、处理多项任务。这会导致个人时间匮乏，损害身心健康。)”指出了时间匮乏对个人幸福感的影响，下文“A University of Chicago study found that over the past decade, people’s participation in community activities had dropped by 58 percent, and the chance of neighbors knowing each other had fallen from 75 percent in the 1980s to only 22 percent in 2022.(芝加哥大学的一项研究发现，在过去十年里，人们参与社区活动的比例下降了58%，邻里之间相互认识的比例从20世纪80年代的75%降至2022年的22%。)”列举了社区活动参与率下降、邻居互不相识的数据，说明人际关系变差。选项B“It can also cause a crisis in social relationships.(这还可能引发社交关系危机。)”与上下文内容相符，起承上启下的作用。故选B。
19．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。下文“Holmes pointed out that when people have over five hours of free time a day, they may start to feel a loss of purpose and achievement. Those who have two to five hours of free time each day report the highest levels of happiness and satisfaction.(Holmes指出，当人们每天的空闲时间超过5小时时，可能会开始感到失去目标和成就感。每天拥有2到5小时空闲时间的人，幸福感和满意度最高。)”说明本段主要讲述了更多自由时间也可能带来的问题。选项F“Despite these facts, more free time does not necessarily mean greater happiness.(尽管事实如此，但更多的空闲时间并不一定意味着更快乐。)”准确地引出了下文观点，符合语境。故选F。
20．上文“The key lies not in how much time we have, but in how we use it.(关键不在于我们拥有多少时间，而在于如何利用时间。)”指出利用时间很重要；而下文“Exercising or volunteering can help you make the most of your time and give you a sense of achievement.(运动或做志愿活动都能帮你充分利用时间，并带来成就感。)”则建议可以运动或做志愿活动。选项G“If you ever feel short on time, try making small changes to find some “me time”.(如果你感到时间不够，试着做些小改变，找点‘属于自己的时间’。)”与上文相呼应，并引出了下文的具体建议，符合语境。故选G。
21．A 22．C 23．F 24．G 25．D
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了人们对人工智能耗电的担忧，指出这种担忧不无道理但可能被夸大，同时阐述了人工智能在节能减排方面的潜力及实现其气候效益的措施。
21．上文“With new data centers planned, further growth in energy consumption seems unavoidable.(随着新的数据中心的规划，能源消耗的进一步增长似乎是不可避免的)”表达了对人工智能能源消耗增长的担忧。下文“In fact, AI may be less energy-hungry than many people assume.(事实上，人工智能的能源消耗可能没有许多人想象的那么高)”说明这种担忧是不恰当的。空处和前文为转折关系，说明这种担忧不合理。所以A项“但这种担忧是多余的”符合语境。故选A。
22．上文“The international Energy Agency (IEA) expects that electricity consumption by data centres could be three times as much in the next five years.(国际能源署（IEA）预计，未来五年数据中心的电力消耗可能会增加两倍)”说明人们对数据中心耗能增长的担忧。空处和前文为转折关系，说明即使增长，基数仍较低。所以C项“不过，即使能源使用量上升，基数仍然很低。”符合语境。C选项中的“energy usage rises”与上文中的“electricity consumption could be three times as much”相呼应。故选C。
23．下文“AI stands out in identifying complex patterns, processing giant data sets and boosting systems, all of which can help cut emissions sharply.(人工智能在识别复杂模式、处理海量数据集和提升系统方面表现突出，所有这些都能大幅减少排放)”说明AI在减排、环保方面的积极作用。空处为段落的主题句，需引出AI耗能的积极意义。所以F项“此外，AI的部分电力使用将有助于经济绿化。”符合语境。F选项中的“help with greening the economy”与下文中AI助力减排、推动环保的内容相呼应。故选F。
24．上文“The most elegant solution would be for governments to set a proper price on carbon and leave the market to do its work.(最理想的解决方案是政府为碳设定合理价格，让市场发挥作用)”提出了一个解决措施。空处和前文为转折关系，说明该措施暂难实现，需关注其他方法。所以G项“但由于这仍是一个遥远的梦想，关注其他措施更为现实。”符合语境。G选项中的“that approach”与上文中的“set a proper price on carbon”相呼应，故选G。
25．上文“Third, tech firms should hold themselves to their own environmental promises.(第三，科技公司应坚守自己的环保承诺)”提出科技公司的环保责任。空处和前文为举例关系，说明科技公司践行环保承诺的例子。所以D项“例如，微软计划到2030年实现“碳负排放”。”符合语境。D选项中的“Microsoft”是上文中“tech firms”的具体例子。故选D。
26．E 27．C 28．G 29．F 30．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了旅行时保护个人隐私的几种方法，包括不随意公布行程、检查住宿监控、谨慎提供个人信息等实用技巧。
26．上文“It hasn’t been an easy year for the privacy of travelers, at least so far. Data leaks, surveillance (监视) worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seat backs and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious. (至少到目前为止，对于旅行者的隐私来说，今年并不容易。数据泄露、监控担忧以及飞机座椅靠背和酒店房间里那些麻烦的摄像头足以让乘客感到焦虑)”指出旅行者隐私面临的诸多威胁，下文“Fortunately, there are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. (幸运的是，有一些方法可以在陆地上和空中保护你的隐私)”说明有应对办法。E选项“However, travelers are not powerless against these threats. (然而，旅行者并非无力对抗这些威胁)”承上启下，转折引出下文的解决办法，符合语境。故选E。
27．下文““It’s not clever to declare on Facebook that you’re travelling to somewhere, reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty,” says Danny Mcloughlin. “That puts your security at risk.” Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos. (Danny Mcloughlin说：“在脸书上宣布你要去某个地方，提醒很多人你的房产是空的，这是不明智的。”。“这会危及你的安全。”等到你回来再开始发布度假照片)”具体说明不要在社交平台公布旅行信息。C选项“Never broadcast your journey on social media. (永远不要在社交媒体上公布你的行程)”总领本段内容，提出该条隐私保护建议，符合语境。故选C。
28．上文“If the rental comes with cameras, ensure they aren’t in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep. (如果出租屋装有摄像头，仔细检查确保其不在敏感区域)”说明发现出租屋有摄像头后的检查步骤，G选项“Report anything doubtful to the host immediately, and leave if you don’t like what you hear. (立即向房东报告任何可疑情况，若不满意答复就离开)”承接上文，给出检查后发现问题的应对措施，符合语境。故选G。
29．上文“Although you can’t control how a hotel or airline handles — or mishandles — your data, you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won’t get you into trouble. (虽然你无法控制酒店或航空公司如何处理或错误处理你的数据，但你可以采取合理的措施来确保它所拥有的信息不会给你带来麻烦)”指出要采取措施保护个人信息，F选项“Some travelers only offer the bare minimum, such as a post office box instead of a home address. (一些旅行者只提供最基本的信息，比如用邮政信箱代替家庭住址)”承接上文，给出具体的信息保护做法，符合语境。故选F。
30．上文“For example, a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you’ve checked in. You’re better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking him/her to write your room number on a piece of paper.(例如，酒店职员有时会问你的名字，然后在你办理入住手续后宣布你的房间号码。当员工问你的姓名并要求他/她在一张纸上写下你的房间号时，你最好把身份证交给他/她)”提出酒店职员大声报房号的问题，建议让职员把房号写在纸上，问句“Why (为什么？)”提出疑问，D选项“There are other people on the other side of the wall. (墙的另一边还有其他人)”回答上文的疑问，解释该做法的原因是防止旁人听到房号泄露隐私，符合语境。故选D。
31．C 32．E 33．G 34．D 35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了冷冻农产品与新鲜农产品营养相当，且各有优势，建议饮食中两者兼顾。
31．上文“Many people believe that fresh produce is healthier than frozen produce. (许多人认为新鲜农产品比冷冻农产品更健康)”提到人们普遍认为新鲜农产品更健康，及下文“Research shows it can be just as healthy as fresh produce, sometimes even better. (研究表明，它可能和新鲜农产品一样健康，有时甚至更好)”说明冷冻农产品和新鲜农产品一样健康，C选项“但冷冻农产品常常受到不公平的评价”承上启下，指出人们普遍对冷冻农产品有误解，引出下文说明冷冻农产品也很健康，符合语境。故选C。
32．上文“Frozen fruit and vegetables are usually picked when they are fully grown and ready to be eaten. (冷冻水果和蔬菜通常在完全成熟并准备食用时采摘)”说明冷冻水果和蔬菜的采摘时机，E选项“采摘后几小时内迅速冷冻”承接上文，说明采摘后的处理方式，符合语境。故选E。
33．上文“Since local produce is usually picked right before reaching the market, it’s often fresher and packed with more nutrients than store-bought fresh produce. (由于当地农产品通常在到达市场前采摘，所以它通常比商店里买的新鲜农产品更新鲜，营养更丰富)”说明当地农产品更新鲜，营养更丰富，G选项“从农场到市场的较短运输时间有助于保持其食物价值”承接上文，进一步说明当地农产品食物价值高的原因，符合语境。故选G。
34．上文“Experts say that freezing is actually a form of processing. Its harmful effects are very small. (专家说，冷冻实际上是一种加工形式。它的有害影响非常小)”说明冷冻的有害影响小，D选项“这意味着冷冻农产品仍然是一个健康的选择”承接上文，得出冷冻农产品是健康选择的结论，符合语境。故选D。
35．下文“Frozen produce is excellent for saving money and enjoying seasonal foods year-round. Fresh foods, especially locally grown ones, taste and feel better for many people. Since both fresh and frozen produce have their benefits, it’s good to include both in your diet. (冷冻农产品非常适合省钱和全年享用季节性食物。对许多人来说，新鲜食物，尤其是当地种植的食物，味道和感觉更好。由于新鲜和冷冻农产品都有各自的好处，所以在饮食中同时包含这两种食物是很好的)”说明新鲜和冷冻农产品都有好处，A选项“事实上，没有单一的最佳选择”引出下文，说明没有哪种农产品是绝对最好的，符合语境。故选A。
36．A 37．G 38．F 39．D 40．C
【导语】这是一篇议论文。作者看到地球哭泣的图片深受触动，不愿让儿子认为人类愚蠢邪恶。人类靠智慧发展带来环境问题，但也有能力解决，应教会孩子人类是问题解决者。
36．根据上文“I refuse to let my eight-year-old son believe humans are stupid or evil — because it’s obviously untrue.(我绝不让我的八岁儿子相信人类是愚蠢或邪恶的——因为这显然是不符合事实的)”以及后文“I’m wondering if, perhaps, there are other folks out there who feel the same as I do. (我想知道，或许还有其他像我一样有这种看法的人存在吧)”可知，作者不希望儿子认为人类是愚蠢或邪恶的，并且认为自己的想法可能不是普遍的，所以会感到孤独，前后文为转折关系。故A选项“但我常常感到很孤独”符合语境，故选A。
37．根据后文“Our ancestors burned coal to solve urgent problems: growing more food, heating and lighting homes. We want to provide a good life for ourselves and our children.(我们的先辈燃烧煤炭是为了解决一些紧迫的问题：比如增加粮食产量、为房屋供暖以及照明。而我们则希望为自己和我们的后代创造美好的生活)”可知，本段主要讲述的是人类祖先燃烧煤炭是为了解决紧迫的问题，为孩子提供美好的生活，这是人类智慧的体现，故G选项“我们造成气候变化不是因为愚蠢，而是因为极其聪明”符合语境，故选G。
38．根据上文“The results have been astonishing. In the U.S. in 1895 one quarter of people died before age five. Today it’s under 1%, and we will keep pushing until it hits zero. Imagine the essays Ben Franklin or Mark Twain would write about this level of advancement.(结果令人震惊。在1895 年的美国，有四分之一的儿童在五岁前就夭折了。而如今这一比例已降至不足 1%，并且我们还将继续努力，直至这一比例降为零。想象一下本·富兰克林或马克·吐温会如何描写这种程度的进步呢)”可知，本段主要讲述的是人类取得的进步，本句对人类成就进行总结。故F选项“如果他们看到我们所取得的成就，他们怎么能忍住不流泪呢”符合语境，故选F。
39．根据后文“It was not long ago that London cleaned its smoke-blackened air. When rain becomes acidic, the world changes its policies. When harms are done locally, we tend to be pretty good at cleaning things up. Here’s where I feel hope: we have already done this, and we know it is possible.(就在不久前，伦敦才清理了其被烟尘污染的空气。当雨水变得酸性时，全世界都会调整其政策。当损害发生在当地时，我们往往能够很好地解决这些问题。这就是我感到希望的地方：我们已经做到了这一点，并且我们知道这是可行的)”可知，本段主要讲述的是人类在解决环境问题上所取得的进步，故D选项“值得称赞的是，我们在解决这个问题上并不总是很糟糕”符合语境，故选D。
40．根据上文“I don’t want my son growing up thinking that his species is in some way evil.(我不想让我的儿子在成长过程中产生这样的想法，即他所属的这个物种在某种程度上是邪恶的)”以及后文“Whatever strategies we take to fix global warming will create more new problems, too. This is a pretty normal story for intelligent species.(无论我们采取何种措施来应对全球变暖，都会引发更多的新问题。对于智慧型生物而言，这种情况在所难免)”可知，作者不希望儿子认为人类是邪恶的，并且后文提到作者认为人类是聪明的，故C选项“我希望他觉得人类是解决问题的能手”符合语境，故选C。
41．D 42．F 43．A 44．G 45．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了践行绿色生活方式的几种具体做法，包括减少使用一次性物品、节约水电、选择环保产品、自己种植食物以及多使用公共交通等，旨在说明小行动能带来大影响。
41．本段小标题是“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. (减量化、再利用、再循环。)”以及空格后说“These three simple words can make a big difference in your daily life. (这短短的三个词就能在你的日常生活中产生巨大的影响。)”可知，空格处需要解释这三个词的具体行动。D选项“努力减少一次性物品的使用。”是对Reduce和Reuse的具体阐释，能自然引出后文。故选D。
42．根据后文“Simple habits like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth or switching off lights when, not in use can save a lot of energy. (一些简单的习惯，比如刷牙时关掉水龙头，或者不用灯时将其关闭，都能节省大量的能源。)”可知，本段后文建议养成关水龙头、关灯等节约习惯。因此段首需要一个能概括这些习惯共同点的句子。F选项“小的改变能对环境产生大影响。”是合适的主题句，且“小改变”对应后文的“简单习惯”。故选F。
43．根据后文“When shopping, opt for products that are made from sustainable materials and have minimal packaging. Remember to check the labels for certifications that indicate eco-friendliness. This not only helps to reduce waste but also supports companies that are committed to environmental protection. (在购物时，应选择由可持续材料制成且包装简约的产品。记得查看产品标签上的环保认证标志。这样做不仅能减少浪费，还能支持那些致力于环境保护的公司。)”可知，本段后文建议购买可持续材料制作、包装最少的产品，并查看环保认证。因此段首小标题用A选项“选择环保产品。”最贴切。故选A。
44．根据上文“Grow your own food. Planting a small vegetable garden or even a few herbs in pots can be a rewarding experience. (自己种植食物。哪怕只是在花盆里种上一小块蔬菜园或者几株香草，也能带来令人愉悦的体验。)”以及后文“It’s a great way to ensure you’re eating fresh and healthy food while also reducing your carbon footprint. (这不仅能让您吃到新鲜健康的食品，还能减少您的碳足迹。)”可知，空格前说在花盆里种点蔬菜或香草是一种有益的体验。空格处需要进一步说明这种体验的好处。G选项“这对全家来说也是一项有趣且具有教育意义的活动。”恰当地补充了种植的社交和教育价值。故选G。
45．根据上文“Use public transportation, carpool, or bike. Instead of driving alone, consider using public transportation, carpooling, or biking to work or school. (使用公共交通工具、拼车或者骑自行车。不要独自驾车出行，可以考虑使用公共交通、拼车或者骑自行车去上班或上学。)”以及后文“This can significantly reduce your carbon emissions and improve air quality. (这能够显著减少你的碳排放量，并改善空气质量。)”可知，空格前建议使用公共交通、拼车或骑车。空格后说这能减少碳排放。空格处需要说明这些做法的目的或重要性。C选项“这对绿色生活方式至关重要。”强调了这些交通方式的重要性，承上启下。故选C。
46．E 47．B 48．F 49．C 50．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍Jerry通过四个罐子（花费、储蓄、捐赠、投资），教孙辈管理金钱，进而传递终身价值观的方法及意义。
46．根据上文“When Jerry’s grandchildren turned 13, he gave each of them three jars: one for spending, one for saving, and another for giving, and later he added a fourth— for investing. From then on, the children began to learn how to manage their own money:(当杰瑞的孙辈们满13岁时，他给了每个孩子三个罐子：一个用于花费，一个用于储蓄，另一个用于捐赠，后来他又加了第四个——用于投资。从那以后，孩子们开始学习如何管理自己的钱：)”可知，此处应衔接上文的四个罐子，提出孩子们管理钱的具体疑问，引出下文对每个罐子意义的介绍。E选项“Spend it now, save it, invest it, or use it to help others (现在花掉它、存起来、投资它，还是用它帮助别人？)”既呼应了四个罐子的用途，又以问句自然引出下文，符合语境。故选E项。
47．根据上文“The value with the spending jar is that you are responsible for your own happiness. Money gives you independence and the opportunity to buy something you like.(花费罐的意义在于你要对自己的幸福负责。金钱给你独立，也给你买自己喜欢的东西的机会)”可知，此处应进一步阐释“为自己幸福负责”，即花钱买喜欢的东西是合理的。B选项“After all, it’s OK to be nice to yourself!(毕竟，对自己好一点是可以的！)”承接上文花钱买喜欢的东西的内容，贴合花费罐的价值，符合语境。故选B项。
48．根据上文“While the spending jar is about the here and now, the saving jar gives you a vision for the future. You might save for university, or for something special you’ve longed for in the stores.(如果说花费罐关乎当下，那么储蓄罐则给你对未来的展望。你可能会为上大学存钱，或者为商店里你渴望已久的某样特别的东西存钱)”以及前文提到四个罐子，此处应引出第四个罐子（投资罐），且结合“未来展望”的语境，说明投资罐的意义。F选项“The investing jar, however, is about building for future.(然而，投资罐是关于为未来积累的)”既引出投资罐，又呼应上文“未来展望”，与储蓄罐形成衔接，符合语境。故选F项。
49．根据下文“Whether you want to help out a friend, give money to an animal charity or to children in another country, it’s up to you to decide whatever cause you believe in.(无论你想帮助朋友、给动物慈善机构捐款，还是给其他国家的孩子捐款，你可以决定任何你相信的事业)”可知，此处应介绍“捐赠罐”的意义，下文内容均围绕“帮助他人、捐赠”展开。C选项“The giving jar is all about kindness and helping.(捐赠罐全是关于善良和帮助他人的)”直接点出捐赠罐的核心意义，与下文内容高度契合，符合语境。故选C项。
50．根据上文“By learning these lessons early, they can grow up understanding the real value of the money.(早点学到这些道理，他们长大后就能理解金钱的真正价值)”可知，此处应衔接上文，说明早早学会管理金钱的好处，尤其是对成年后的影响。G选项“It’ll help them make smarter choices in their adult lives.(这将帮助他们在成年后做出更明智的选择)”中的It指代上文“早早学会管理金钱、理解金钱价值”，adult lives与上文grow up相呼应，符合语境。故选G项。
51．B 52．G 53．F 54．A 55．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。 文章主要介绍人类并非唯一会交流的生物，动物有各自独特的声音与肢体交流方式。
51．上文“Human beings are not the only ones who communicate. Animals use body language to tell each other how they feel and what they think.(人类并非唯一会交流的生物，动物用肢体语言表达感受与想法)”说明动物也拥有交流能力。空后“Dogs use sounds, body movements, and their tails to communicate.(狗用声音、动作和尾巴进行交流)”开始举例介绍具体动物的交流方式。空处和前文为顺承关系，起总领下文的作用，引出具体动物的交流方法。选项B“Here’s how some of our animal friends send messages.(以下是一些动物朋友传递信息的方式)”符合语境，总起下文对不同动物交流方式的介绍，与后文内容相呼应，故选B。
52．上文“When a dog is happy, its ears will stand up and its eyes will be wide open. The dog will start barking, moving its tail, and running around in circles or jumping up and down to show you that it wants to play.(当狗开心时，它耳朵竖起、眼睛睁大，会吠叫、摇尾、转圈或蹦跳表示想玩耍)”介绍狗开心时的交流表现。空后“The dog will try making itself look as big as possible. The tail will stand straight out from the body.(狗会尽力让自己看起来高大，尾巴从身体笔直伸出)”描述狗生气时的肢体状态。空处和前文为并列关系，介绍狗生气时的交流方式。选项G“When a dog is angry, its main body language is showing its teeth and growling.(当狗生气时，它主要的肢体语言是露齿并咆哮)”符合语境。G选项承接上文狗开心的表现，引出下文生气的肢体细节，与后文内容相呼应，符合语境。故选G。
53．上文完成对狗的交流方式的介绍，开始过渡到其他动物的交流内容。空后“Their noses, or trunks, are used to make noises and to welcome other elephants.(它们的鼻子被用来发出声音、欢迎其他大象)”开始介绍大象的交流方式。空处和前文为过渡关系，总述大象的交流方式。选项F“Elephants use noises and body language to express themselves.(大象用声音和肢体语言表达自己)”符合语境。F选项引出后文大象的具体交流细节，与后文内容相呼应，符合语境。 故选F。
54．上文“An elephant’s body language includes ear signals and gestures.(大象的肢体语言包括耳朵信号和动作)”说明大象有耳朵相关的交流信号。空后“To show friendship, elephants will touch each other with their trunks and stand close to each other, putting their heads together.(为表达友好，大象会用鼻子触碰彼此，紧挨在一起并头靠头)”介绍大象表达友好的肢体方式。空处和前文为顺承关系，具体解释大象耳朵动作的含义。选项A“If an elephant spreads its ears, it means “Watch out!”(如果大象张开耳朵，意思是“小心！”)”符合语境。A选项中的“spreads its ears”对应前文的“ear signals”，具体阐述耳朵信号的含义，与后文内容相呼应，符合语境。 故选A。
55．上文“Dolphins are social animals.(海豚是群居动物)”说明海豚的群居特性。空后“When angry, a dolphin hits its tail on the water’s surface — this movement and noise tells others something is wrong.(海豚生气时会用尾巴拍打水面，这个动作和声音告诉同伴有事发生)”介绍海豚的具体交流行为。空处和前文为顺承关系，进一步说明海豚的情感表达特点。 选项E“They live in groups and love showing each other their feelings.(它们群居且喜欢向彼此表达情感)”符合语境。 E选项中的“They”指代前文的“Dolphins”，进一步阐述海豚的群居与情感表达特点，与后文内容相呼应，符合语境。 故选E。
56．C 57．D 58．G 59．A 60．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了做志愿活动是回馈社区的有力方式，并介绍了四种有创意的志愿活动方式。
56．由上文“According to experts, doing good deeds gives young people an opportunity to learn and grow.(根据专家的说法，做好事给年轻人一个学习和成长的机会。)”及下文“No matter what your age is, there is always something valuable you can contribute.(无论你多大年纪，你总能做出有价值的贡献。)”可知，上文说明了做好事对年轻人的好处，下文说明无论什么年龄都可以做贡献，本空应说明帮助他人对自身的好处，C选项“Helping others encourages you to learn kindness as well.(帮助别人也会鼓励你学会善良。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
57．由上文“Reading to the animals is a good way for you to practice your reading skills while interacting with pets waiting to be adopted.(给动物读书是你在与等待被收养的宠物互动时练习阅读技能的好方法。)”可知，上文说明了给动物读书的好处，本空应说明这样做对动物的影响，D选项“This helps dogs or cats feel calm and get used to human voices.(这有助于狗或猫感到平静并习惯人类的声音。)”具体阐述了给动物读书对动物的好处，符合语境。故选D。
58．由上文“You can plan a park, playground, or beach cleanup with your friends. This is an easy way to pick up trash and make these public places beautiful again.(你可以和你的朋友计划一次公园、操场或海滩的清理活动。这是一种简单的捡垃圾的方法，可以让这些公共场所再次变得美丽。)”及下文“By doing this, you will be helping your community and the planet at the same time.(通过这样做，你将同时帮助你的社区和地球。)”可知，上文说明了清理公共场所的活动，下文说明了这些活动的好处，本空应说明志愿活动还包括其他内容，G选项“Volunteer activities also include painting community walls and planting trees.(志愿活动还包括粉刷社区墙壁和植树。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
59．由下文“Teens can help older or disabled neighbors by doing yard work.(青少年可以通过做庭院工作来帮助年老或残疾的邻居。)”可知，下文说明了青少年如何帮助年老或残疾的邻居，本空应说明本段的主题，即帮助年长的邻居，A选项“Assist your senior neighbors.(帮助你的年长邻居。)”能概括下文主旨，符合语境。故选A。
60．由上文“Kids can go through their bookshelves and pick out books they have outgrown.(孩子们可以翻阅他们的书架，挑选出他们已经不再适合看的书。)”及下文“If you do not have one nearby, organizing your own book collection drive is a great project.(如果你附近没有，组织你自己的图书收集活动是一个很好的项目。)”可知，上文说明了孩子们可以挑选出不再适合看的书，下文说明了组织图书收集活动，本空应说明旧书的处理方式，E选项“Give them to a neighborhood library or a local community center.(把它们捐给附近的图书馆或当地的社区中心。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选E。
61．D 62．C 63．G 64．A 65．B
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章针对节假日与亲友争论伪科学话题的困境，指出沉默与愤怒皆非良策，并给出了一套理性、共情、有策略的沟通方法，倡导在维护家庭关系的同时对抗错误信息。
61．上文“This Christmas, thousands of students will go home only to face their relatives debating politically sensitive scientific topics — that have no basis in real science — from vaccine safety to nuclear power. If this happens at my family’s dinner table, I will sit there quietly. But is that the best response The hard truth is most people don’t understand the scientific process. So you cannot change their fixed minds with facts. But ignoring them does not work either. (今年圣诞节，成千上万的学生回家时都将面对亲戚们争论那些在真实科学中毫无根据的政治敏

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