1、专题05 阅读理解七选五（一）（2021河北石家庄二中高二期末）How to Avoid Identity TheftEvery year, a large quantity of personal information is leaked into the wrong hands.Millions of people suffer the identity theft. Maybe theres spyware on their computer, or a service they use has a security problem, leaving customers at risk
2、 of exposure. But there is no need to fear. Its a lot easier than you might think to set up proper defenses._1_Heres how.Clean your computer and smart-phone_2_before you put new security measures into place. This means fixing a good anti-virus program and taking the time to clear out any spyware tha
3、t may have already infected your system.Ensure your Wi-Fi safetyNow that your computer is clean, you should plug any holes in your home network. Its fairly easy for potential criminals to gain access to your information if theyre able to share your connection. _3_. Different routers (路由器) will have
4、different setup pages, so the actual step-by-step will vary, but the end result will be the same. Heres what to do: Enable basic password protection. You also need to change the password that allows you to access your routers settings to begin with. Then change the original name of your wireless net
5、work. Dont use any personal information here._4_Everything you just finished could be for nothing if a thief has your existing passwords, so you need to change them for every service you use. What youve heard is true: Passwords should use a variety of special characters, numbers, letters, and cases
6、when possible. _5_, and there should be a different one for each website you use.Doing this or keeping track of it all is pain, which is why people dont do it and wind up with stolen identities. Try it, and theres no need to worry about all those problems.ADig deep with your passwordsBThey should be
7、 close to randomCUse the passwords in the same wayDIn fact, you can easily do it all in a weekendEHowever, it is a challenge to set up a defenseFMake sure your devices are as spotless as possibleGThats why you want to be careful when using public Wi-Fi【语篇解读】这是一篇议论文。文章讲述了怎样避免个人信息在网上被泄露。1. D 【解析】根据上文“
8、Its a lot easier than you might think to set up proper defenses”（建立适当的防御比你想象的要容易得多。）同时根据下文提的方法，可知空白处与上文为顺承关系，讲述防御的方法很简单。选项D.“In fact, you can easily do it all in a weekend”（事实上，你可以很容易地在一个周末做到这一切），说明做好防御是不需要花费太多时间的，即方法很容易。符合文意，故选D。2. F 【解析】根据下文“This means fixing a good anti-virus program and taking t
9、he time to clear out any spyware that may have already infected your system.”（这意味着修复一个好的反病毒程序，并花时间清除任何可能已经感染你的系统的间谍软件。）说明通过反病毒程序和清理已经感染你的系统的间谍软件，就可以使自己的信息得到保护，而不泄露，所以前文描述的是在你采取新的安全措施之前，要确保你的设备尽可能的干净。选项F.“Makesure your devices are as spotless as possible”（ 确保你的设备尽可能的干净），符合题意，故选F。3. G 【解析】根据本段标题“Ensur
10、e your Wi-Fi safety”（确保你的无线网络安全）及设空前“Its fairly easy for potential criminals to gain access to your information if theyre able to share your connection.”（如果潜在的罪犯能够分享你的连接，他们很容易获取你的信息。）可知，当你的连接被罪犯轻易获得后，他们就可以获得你的信息。所以设空处要表明的是在使用公共无线网时要小心。选项G.“Thatswhy you want to be careful when using public Wi-Fi”（这就是
11、为什么你在使用公共无线网时要小心），选项中“Wi-Fi”和标题关键词一致，符合题意，故选G。4. A 【解析】本句处于标题位置，结合前文标题句式特点，可知句式要用祈使句。根据下文“Everything you just finished could be for nothing if a thief has your existing passwords, so you need to change them for every service you use. ”（如果一个小偷有你现有的密码，你刚刚完成的一切可能都是徒劳，所以你需要为你使用的每个服务更改密码。）可知，要对自己用的密码进行修改
12、，选项A.“Digdeep with your passwords”（深入挖掘你的密码）。符合题意，故选A。5. B 【解析】根据上文“ Passwords should use a variety of special characters, numbers, letters, and cases when possible.”（密码应尽可能使用各种特殊字符、数字、字母和大小写。）可知，密码的设置形式要多样化，所以下文应表述密码设置不要有规律，即设置要近乎于随意。选项B.“They should be close to random.”（它们应该是随机的。）与题意相符，故选B。（二）（202
13、0辽宁抚顺高二期末）As a senior year student, you may have so many pressures coming from so many directions that you cant figure out what to do first._6_When you have many things to do and a lot of demands on your time, you can lose sight of whats important. One of the best ways to see the big picture what yo
14、u want out of life is to lay out your goals.Pressure Points and How to Deal With ThemConfused or overwhelmed - _7_. Discuss your concerns with a friend, parent or teacher. They may help you find solutions to your problems and worries.Being too hard on yourself ease up, take a break and do something
15、you enjoy. Daydream, read a book, go out with friends anything that helps you relax.Problems, problems, problems recognize your limits. Its too stressful to try todeal with all your problems at once. _8_Goal-Setting TipsIts important to remember that goals belong to you not to your parents, your tea
16、chers, or your friends. After youve set your goals, identify the skills you have to achieve those goals. _9_, do some research. Try the library, your guidance adviser and teachers, and other people who could help you._10_. If your goal is something you no longer want, change it. Identify the barrier
17、s to getting your goals. Consider ways to overcome them. Dont get depressed by a big, long-term goal see what steps you can take to achieve it and set those steps down as short-term, “do-able” goals. AToo much to doBIf youre not sure what skills youll needCtalk to someone you trustDGoals exist to se
18、rve youEBalancing goals in lifeFChoose whats most urgent and set aside the rest until laterGAs long as you know what skill is important and what isnt【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。短文给毕业班的学生提出了面对诸多的压力时应该先做什么的建议。6E【解析】由“When you have many things to do and a lot of demands on your time, you can lose sight of whats impo
19、rtant. One of the best ways to see the big picture what you want out of life is to lay out your goals.”可知，你有很多事情要做，并有很多事情需要你花时间的时候，你可能不知道什么是重要的。顾全大局的最好的办法之一是设计你的目标。所以本段主要在讲在生活中要平衡目标也就是小题1本段的小标题所要说明的内容。故E选项“在生活中要平衡目标”切题。故选E项。7C【解析】由“ Discuss your concerns with a friend, parent or teacher”可知，与朋友、父母或老师
20、讨论你的忧虑。所以要总说困惑时或者不知所措时应该怎么做，然后再具体分说和谁去谈论。故C选项“和你信任的人谈谈”切题。故选C项。8F【解析】由“its too stressful to try todeal with all your problems at once”可知，一次性处理所有的问题压力太大了。所以要承接上句来说明既然没有能力同时处理，应该怎么做。故F选项“选择紧急的问题来处理，剩下的留到后面再处理”切题。故选F项。9B【解析】由“After youve set your goals, identify the skills you have to achieve those goa
21、ls. 9, do some research”可知，当你确定了你的目标之后，确定你要达到这些目标所需的技能。做一些调查。所以小题4要说明在什么情况下需要做一些调查研究。故“如果你不确定你需要什么技能”切题。故选B项。10D【解析】由“If your goal is something you no longer want, change it”可知，如果你的目标不再是你想要的，改变它。所以小题5要与后句为因果关系。故D选项“目标存在的目的是为了服务于你”故选D项。（三）（2021山东威海高二期末）In 2010, a huge earthquake hit Haiti, causing th
22、e deaths of over a hundred thousand people and millions of dollars worth of damage._11_On this occasion, funds were raised with amazing speed-within a week of the quake, the American Red Cross had raised $22 million. The reason? People were donating via their mobile phones._12_ Gone are the days whe
23、n people donated door by door. In todays world of computers, smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, charities can now reach more people than ever before.Social media in particular has had a great impact on charity._13_ This enables charities to raise money extremely quickly, as in Haiti. And the qu
24、icker aid can be delivered, the more lives can be saved. Individual fundraising has also benefited. Most people are now so well-connected through sites like Facebook that asking people to contribute to your chosen cause is easier than ever.New, innovative ways of donating are being thought up all th
25、e time. For example, if you want to support a good cause and keep fit at the same time, you can use an app called Charity Miles._14_ For every kilometer you cover, the apps sponsors will make a donation to a charity of your choice. Theres also Snapdonate, which allows users to donate simply by takin
26、g a photo of a charitys logo with their smartphone. The app recognizes the logo and allows users to immediately make a donation through their phones. This cuts out the need for entering payment details on charity websites, and makes the process of donating small amounts to multiple charities much si
27、mpler.Apps like these are growing in number, and that can only be a good thing._15_APeople were eager to aid others in trouble.BThe app can track the distance you run or cycle.CNews of disasters spreads quickly around the world.DCharity helps to refresh the development of social Media.ETechnological
28、 advances have changed how charities work.FThe international community jumped into action to provide aid.GIn future, we could support our chosen cause more easily and more often.【语篇解读】这是一篇文说明。文章主要介绍海地地震后的慈善事业的发展和变化。11F【解析】下文“On this occasion, funds were raised with amazing speed-within a week of the
29、 quake（在这个时候，地震发生的一周内，基金以很快的速度被筹集起来）”是震后采取的措施的结果。F项“The international community jumped into action to provide aid.（国际社会迅速采取措施提供援助）说明了震后采取的措施，故选F项。12E【解析】下文“Gone are the days when people donated door by door.（人们挨家挨户捐赠的日子一去不复返了）”说明捐助的方式发生改变。E项“Technological advances have changed how charities work.（技术
30、的进步已经改变了慈善机构工作的方式）”是本段的中心句，是对本段的概括，与下文内容一致，故选E项。13C【解析】上文“Social media in particular has had a great impact on charity.（尤其是社交媒体也对慈善机构有巨大的影响。）”指出社交媒体影响着慈善机构。下文“This enables charities to raise money extremely quickly, as in Haiti.（即使在海地，这也使慈善机构迅速筹集大量的资金。）”C项“News of disasters spreads quickly around th
31、e world.（灾难的新闻迅速传到全世界）”说明社交媒体对慈善机构的影响大，使集资更快，承上启下，故选C项。14B【解析】上文“For example, if you want to support a good cause and keep fit at the same time, you can use an app called Charity Miles.（例如，如果你既想支持慈善事业又想保持健康，你可以使用叫作Charity Miles的软件）”介绍了Charity Miles的软件。B项“The app can track the distance you run or cyc
32、le.（这个软件可以追踪你跑步或者骑车的距离。）”具体介绍Charity Miles软件，其中The app与上文一致，故选B项。15G【解析】上文“Apps like these are growing in number, and that can only be a good thing.（像这样的软件正在大量发展中，并且那真是一件好事情）”说明支持慈善事业的软件在不断发展中。G项“In future, we could support our chosen cause more easily and more often.（将来我们可以更容易、更频繁的支持我们所选择的慈善事业）”是根据
33、软件发展的情况，对将来的设想，故选G项。（四）（2021湖北高二期末）Top tips for home-learningThe following are some general tips to help you learn at home._16_ Think about how youre going to spend each day. Get up at the same time each day( not too late!) and get dressed as if you were going to go to school. Make a timetable to pl
34、an activities for the clayput 20-30 minutes of English learning into your timetable and see ideas below for activities.Exercise and have a healthy diet. Try to take some exercise each day. There are lots of exercise guides being shared online. So find one you enjoy and follow the videos that are off
35、ered. Try to eat meals at regular times._17_Keep in touch with school friends._18_.However, you dont have to be connected every minute of the day! Work out what you think is a good amount of time to be connected to friends.Think of others and help when you can._19_, hut its also going to be difficul
36、t for the other people in your home. Your parents/carers will be adjusting to changes in their own lives too and will have additional concerns about their jobs etc.Learn something new._20_This is the perfect opportunity to learn skills that take time. There are many video guides to help you. So impr
37、ove your typing skills, learn how to cookwhatever you want, hut try to make the most of this extra time.APlan your dayBYou can benefit from itCThis is a difficult time for youDSet yourself a challenge to learn something newEContinuous learning helps keep pace with timesFKeeping in touch with your sc
38、hool friends is importantGEnsure you eat fresh fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了作为青少年的我们，在家要学习一些东西，这样才有助于我们的成长。16. A【解析】空格处为段落小标题。根据下文“Think about how youre going to spend each day. ”（想想你将如何度过每一天）及“ Make a timetable to plan activities for the clay”（制定一个时间表来计划一天的活动）可
39、知，因此推断本段建议计划每一天。故选A。17. G【解析】根据上文“Try to eat meals at regular times. ”可知，尽量按时吃饭。所以可以判断，空白处讲述的和健康饮食有关系。选项G“Ensure you eat fresh fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water”确保你吃新鲜的水果和蔬菜，喝大量的水，符合题意。故选G。18. F【解析】根据上文“Keep in touch with school friends.”可知，和学校的同学保持联系。可以判断，空白处说明的是与你的同学保持联系很重要。故选F。19. C【
40、解析】根据下文“but its also going to be difficult for the other people in your home”可知，但是对你家里的其他人来说也很困难。可以判断，空白处讲述的是这对你来说是个艰难的时期。故选C。20. D 【解析】根据上文“Learn something new.”可知，学点新东西。结合选项可知，选项D中的learn something new与其对应，由此判断，选项D符合题意。故选D。（五）（2021江苏金陵中学高二期末）About five days ago, my back started tightening in the mi
41、ddle region. A couple of days ago, I was trapped in my bed, unable to move. _21_ So here I was, determined to make an appointment at an Eastern medicine school for my first experience getting acupuncture.It was a wonderful experience. The room looked no different from a Western medicine examination
42、room. _22_ However, it differed from Western medicine in the way they sought to treat me._23_ I was asked about things in my entire life, from my sleep patterns to my physical processes, to current life stressors. Then the medical student discussed a plan with the doctor. They came back, asked me to
43、 lie on my stomach, and started placing the needles. The needles didnt hurt. I could barely feel their presence.After they placed the needles, the doctor asked me how I felt. I told her I couldnt feel any pain._24_ So they left me in the room with a heat lamp for about twenty minutes. This “baking”
44、time was amazing. It was subtle, but strong. _25_ When the appointment was over, I felt super relaxed, almost drunk. I would highly recommend this treatment option for anybody who thinks they may benefit.AThe mysterious ancient healing art of acupuncture was amazing.BChinese medicine tend to regard
45、the patients symptoms as a whole.CI hated the looks from my doctor for symptoms that Western technology cant handle perfectly.DI felt like I was in an altered state of relaxation, a different dimension, even.EThe doctor told me to be patient and wait for the needles to take effect.FI sat down and di
46、scussed my symptoms with the medical student.GThis actually indicated that I was responding well to the treatment.【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了作者因为背痛，接受了中医针灸治疗之后的良好效果。21C【解析】根据后文“So here I was, determined to make an appointment at an Eastern medicine school for my first experience getting acupuncture.(于是，我决
47、定在一所东方医学院预约第一次体验针灸)”可知，前文空格处为作者不想再接受西医治疗。根据后文的So可知，前后为因果关系。所以C项“I hated the looks from my doctor for symptoms that Western technology cant handle perfectly.(我讨厌看见西方医生无法完美地处理这些症状时的表情)”符合题意。故选C项。22A【解析】根据后文“However, it differed from Western medicine in the way they sought to treat me. (然而，它与西医治疗方式不同)”
48、中的it可知，这里指代的是前文中的acupuncture(针灸)。所以A项“The mysterious ancient healing art of acupuncture was amazing.(神秘的古代针灸治疗艺术令人惊叹)”符合题意。故选A项。23B【解析】根据后文“I was asked about things in my entire life, from my sleep patterns to my physical processes, to current life stressors.(我被问及我的整个生活，从我的睡眠模式到我的生理过程，再到当前的生活压力)”可知，
49、中医讲究整体调理。所以B项“Chinese medicine tend to regard the patients symptoms as a whole.(中医往往把病人的症状作为一个整体来看待)”符合题意。故选B项。24G【解析】根据前文“I told her I couldnt feel any pain.(我告诉她我感觉不到疼痛)”可知，当针被插在身上之后，作者竟然感受不到一点疼痛，说明治疗反应很好。所以G项“This actually indicated that I was responding well to the treatment.(这实际上表明我对治疗反应良好)”符合题
50、意。故选G项。25D【解析】根据前文“This “baking” time was amazing. It was subtle, but strong. (这段“烘烤”的时间太神奇了。这很微妙，但很强烈)”可知，针灸时，作者感觉很神奇；以及后文“When the appointment was over, I felt super relaxed, almost drunk. (治疗结束后，我感到非常放松，几乎都陶醉了)”可知，中间空格处承上启下。所以D项“I felt like I was in an altered state of relaxation, a different dim
51、ension, even(我感觉自己的放松状态发生了改变，甚至进入了一个不同的维度)”符合题意。故选D项。（六）（2022湖南长沙一中高二期末）In the workplace, one of the most important skills to possess is good communication. Employers value employees who can communicate effectively. _26_ While listening and speaking are important in effective communication, there ar
52、e other skills that are vital to good communication in the workplace.Having empathy is very useful in communication. Empathy involves seeing things from the perspective of others. _27_ While this may be difficult for some, empathizing with others can be very helpful to keep in tune with your own emo
53、tions and ideas.Equally beneficial is being aware of others and their emotions in communication, which means being sympathetic to misfortunes and praising positive milestones. _28_ Getting to know co-workers on a first-name basis and holding meaningful conversations through the work week create a be
54、tter and more productive work environment._29_ Maintaining an active, friendly attitude lets co-workers consider you are open to hearing their opinions about projects or new designs. Be sure to maintain eye contact the majority of the time you are speaking with someone, and use hand gestures to help
55、 you leave a good impression on others. Smiling is incredibly dynamic and creates a noticeable difference. Smile and you are more regarded as more approachable and trustworthy.While many of these good communication skills occur naturally in individuals, some may need to be learned and practiced in o
56、rder to become second nature. Many people earn a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution, an M.Adegree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. _30_ABody language can create harmonious atmosphere in communication.BBeing sympathetic and inspirational is essential in communica
57、ting with others.CBody language can have a huge influence on how other people perceive you.DIt means their being able to listen to others and successfully voicing their own ideas.ETo achieve this successfully, you need to know what is going on in other peoples lives.FPut yourself in the other person
58、s position instead of being judgmental or biased by your own beliefs.GThey can directly apply these good communication skills into the workplace and become highly desired by their employers.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在工作场所中几个重要的沟通技巧。26D【解析】根据上文“In the workplace, one of the most important skills to possess is
59、 good communication. Employers value employees who can communicate effectively.”可知，在工作场所，最重要的技能之一就是良好的沟通。雇主看重能够有效沟通的员工，此处承接上文，说的是有效沟通的员工的好处，故D项（这意味着他们能够倾听他人并成功地表达自己的想法）符合语境。27F【解析】根据上文“Empathy involves seeing things from the perspective of others.”可知，同理心包括从他人的角度看待事情，此处承接上文，讲的是同理心的具体表现，故F项（设身处地为他人着想，
60、不要因自己的信念而妄下判断或产生偏见）符合语境。28E【解析】根据下文“Getting to know co-workers on a first-name basis and holding meaningful conversations through the work week create a better and more productive work environment.”可知，同事之间可以直呼其名，并在工作期间进行有意义的交谈，这样可以创造一个更好、更有成效的工作环境，这是了解同事生活情况的一个具体方法，故E项（要想成功地做到这一点，你需要知道别人的生活中发生了什么）符合
61、语境。29C【解析】根据下文“Be sure to maintain eye contact the majority of the time you are speaking with someone, and use hand gestures to help you leave a good impression on others. Smiling is incredibly dynamic and creates a noticeable difference. Smile and you are more regarded as more approachable and trus
62、tworthy.”可知，在与人交谈的大部分时间，一定要保持眼神交流，并用手势帮助你给别人留下好印象。微笑是一种令人难以置信的活力，它能带来显著的不同。微笑，你会被认为更平易近人，更值得信赖。而眼神交流、手势和微笑都属于肢体语言，因此本段在强调肢体语言在交流中的作用，故C项（肢体语言对别人如何看待你有很大的影响）符合语境。30G【解析】根据上文“While many of these good communication skills occur naturally in individuals, some may need to be learned and practiced in orde
63、r to become second nature. Many people earn a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution, an M.A. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a Bachelors Degree in Social Work.”可知，虽然这些良好的沟通技巧中有许多是天生的，但有些可能需要学习和练习才能成为第二天性。许多人获得了争议解决文学硕士学位、婚姻和家庭治疗文学硕士学位或社会工作学士学位，此处总结上文，说的是我们可以充分利用这些后天习得的沟通技巧，故G项（他们可以直接将这些良好的沟通
64、技巧应用到工作场所，并得到雇主的高度期望）符合语境。（七）（2022湖南师大附中高二期末）Writing a news article is different from writing other articles or informative pieces. _31_ Its important to be able to convey all the relevant information in a limited word count and give the facts to your target audience. Knowing how to plan a news arti
65、cle can help develop your writing skills and help you convey information clearly and briefly.Gather all your facts. Before you write a news article, make a list or an outline of all the connected facts and information that need to be included in the article. This list will help prevent you from leav
66、ing out any relevant information about the topic or story._32_Create an article outline. Your outline, and subsequently your article, should be structured like an inverted pyramid. _33_ You should not make your readers read several paragraphs before they get to the point of your article. _34_. Your
67、audience will influence the voice and tone of your article and help you to know what you should include. Once you know who you are writing for, you can format an outline that will get the best information to the right audience as quickly as possible.Find an angle. _35_ These questions will help you
68、to make your news article unique and something that only you could write. Even if you are covering a popular story or topic that others are writing about, look for an angle that will make this one yours.AKnow your audience.BInclude all the important details.CIt will also help you write a clean, brie
69、f article.DWhy is this article unique to you? What is your voice?EUnlike other articles, it presents information in a specific way.FBe as specific as possible when writing down all of these facts.GIt allows you to build your story so that the most important information is at the top.【语篇解读】本文为一篇说明文。文
70、章介绍了策划一篇新闻文章所需要的写作技巧。31E【解析】根据上文“Writing a news article is different from writing other articles or informative pieces(写一篇新闻文章不同于写其他文章或内容丰富的文章)”可知，写新闻文章和写其他文章是不同的；E项“Unlike other articles, it presents information in a specific way(不同于与其他文章，它以一种特定的方式呈现信息)”与上文在逻辑上为解释关系，语意连贯。故选E项。32C【解析】上文“This list wi
71、ll help prevent you from leaving out any relevant information about the topic or story.(这个列表将帮助你避免遗漏任何与主题或故事相关的信息)”阐述了列表的用处，help为关键词；C项“It will also help you write a clean, brief article(它也会帮助你写出一篇简洁的文章)”，句中“also help”表明C项与上一句在逻辑上是顺接关系，列出第二个用处，语意连贯通顺。故选C项。33G【解析】上文“Your outline, and subsequently you
72、r article, should be structured like an inverted pyramid.(你的提纲，以及随后的文章，应该像一个倒金字塔的结构)”outline和an inverted pyramid为关键词；G项“It allows you to build your story so that the most important information is at the top.(它允许你构建你的故事，使最重要的信息在顶部)”选项中的“It”指代上文中的“outline”，“at the top”则指代“at the top of the inverted py
73、ramid”，最重要的信息位于倒金字塔结构的最上端。语意连贯。下文“You should not make your readers read several paragraphs before they get to the point of your article.(你不应该让你的读者读了好几段后才进入主题)”，呼应设空处，强调新闻类文章的重要信息应该在最前面。G项和下文为顺接关系，语意连贯。故选G项。34A【解析】根据下文“Your audience will influence the voice and tone of your article and help you to kn
74、ow what you should include.(你的读者会影响你文章的口吻语气，并帮助你知道你应该包括什么)”推知，你怎么写新闻，由你的读者的需求决定，audience为关键词。A项“Know your audience.(了解你的读者)”符合题意，了解读者是为了写出合读者胃口的文章。语意连贯，话题一致。故选A项。35D【解析】根据上文“Find an angle.(找到一个角度)”及下文“These questions will help you to make your news article unique and something that only you could wr
75、ite.(这些问题将帮助你，让你的新闻文章与众不同，成为只有你才能写的东西)”可知，写新闻类文章要有自己独特的报道视角；D项“Why is this article unique to you? What is your voice?(为什么这篇文章对你来说是独一无二的？你的风格是什么？)”符合语境，下文的“These questions”指代D项中的两个问题，句意顺接。故选D项。（八）（2021湖南高二期末）Hair loss is no longer the exclusive affliction of the middle-aged. Many young people are fac
76、ing a “hair loss crisis” and filling their shopping carts with anti-loss shampoo. So how should you take care of your hair? How to make your hair grow faster? _36_ A healthy scalp for healthy hair?_37_ As such, looking after your scalp is essential if you want to grow your hair long and strong. Regu
77、lar cleansing provides an essential foundation for a solid daily regimen. As time-absorbing as it is, shampooing your hair on alternating days during the week helps enormously in preventing dandruffthings that actually make it easier for hair to fall out._38_?That hair will not grow past a certain l
78、ength if it is fragile and prone to breakage seems an obvious truth but one worth repeating. Simple steps like showering in warm rather than hot water, opting for looser hairdos or letting your hair air-dry rather than blow-dry, are easy changes you can make to help strengthen your hair. If you do f
79、ind yourself using heated tools like a straightener or a curling iron, _39_. Sometimes, all your hair needs is a breather.What foods should you be eating?Like the rest of your body, the health of your hair depends on your diet. “Protein and complex carbohydrates are key to maintaining a good hair gr
80、owth cycle, _40_.” says an expert. “These are the most important meals of the day for your hair as that is when energy expenditure is greatest.”AHow do you keep your hair smoothBHere are some useful tipsCHow do you prevent hair breakageDyou will find your hair fragile and easy to breakEThe scalp is
81、the environment from which hair growsFso make sure you are including both of these at breakfast and lunchGtry using a heat protective spray and refrain from styling your hair every day【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。脱发不再是中年人唯一的苦恼。许多年轻人正面临着“脱发危机”，他们的购物车里装满了抗脱发洗发水。文章主要就防止脱发提出了一些建议。36B【解析】根据上文“Hair loss is no longer the
82、 exclusive affliction of the middle-aged. Many young people are facing a “hair loss crisis” and filling their shopping carts with anti-loss shampoo. So how should you take care of your hair? How to make your hair grow faster?(脱发不再是中年人唯一的苦恼。许多年轻人正面临着“脱发危机”，他们的购物车里装满了抗脱发洗发水。那么你应该如何打理你的头发呢? 如何让你的头发长得更快
83、？)”结合后文说明了一些防脱发的方法，故B选项“这里有一些有用的建议”符合语境，故选B。37E 【解析】根据后文“As such, looking after your scalp is essential if you want to grow your hair long and strong. Regular cleansing provides an essential foundation for a solid daily regimen. As time-absorbing as it is, shampooing your hair on alternating days du
84、ring the week helps enormously in preventing dandruffthings that actually make it easier for hair to fall out.(因此，如果你想让你的头发又长又壮，护理你的头皮是必要的。定期清洁身体是稳固日常生活的基础。每周一次交替洗头非常耗时，有助于防止头皮屑这实际上会让头发更容易脱落)”可知，后文提到要护理头皮，E选项中The scalp对应后文中scalp。故E选项“头皮是头发生长的环境”符合语境，故选E。38C【解析】根据后文“That hair will not grow past a cer
85、tain length if it is fragile and prone to breakage seems an obvious truth but one worth repeating. Simple steps like showering in warm rather than hot water, opting for looser hairdos or letting your hair air-dry rather than blow-dry, are easy changes you can make to help strengthen your hair.(如果头发很
86、脆弱，容易断裂，那么它就不会长过一定的长度，这似乎是一个显而易见的事实，但值得重复。用温水而不是热水洗澡，选择宽松的发型，让头发自然风干而不是吹干，这些简单的改变都可以帮助你巩固头发)”可知，后文主要说明了头发断裂的原因以及建议，C选项中breakage对应后文中breakage。故C选项“如何防止头发断裂”符合语境，故选C。39G 【解析】根据上文“If you do find yourself using heated tools like a straightener or a curling iron,(如果你发现自己在使用加热的工具，比如直发器或卷发棒)”可知，上文提到使用加热工具，
87、可推测本句应承接上文说明如何如何帮助防止头发变得脆弱易断，故G选项“试着用防热喷雾，不要每天都做发型”符合语境，故选G。40F 【解析】根据上文“Like the rest of your body, the health of your hair depends on your diet. “Protein and complex carbohydrates are key to maintaining a good hair growth cycle,(就像你身体的其他部分一样，头发的健康取决于你的饮食。“蛋白质和复合碳水化合物是保持头发良好生长周期的关键)”可知，上文提到蛋白质和碳水化合
88、物能够帮助头发增长，因此要确保食物中要含有这些营养成分，故F选项“所以确保你在早餐和午餐时都包括这些”符合语境，故选F。（九）（2021湖南长沙高二期末）Usually in school or in clubs, children are told not to horse around or act badly. But in south London, there is a club that loves it when students horse around. The club is called the Ebony Horse Club, a riding school for
89、children from poor families. With the help of volunteers, they give about 140 rides each week to children. _41_The club recently reopened its stables. They were closed for months because of the COVID-19. _42_ After their return, young riders began by learning how to get on the horses, how to walk an
90、d how to control the horses.One of the clubs youngest riders is Shaddai. _43_ He rides after school. But he joins the team on Sundays to help in the yard. He gets great satisfaction by taking care of the horses: cleaning out the stables, grooming the horses, and measuring out their evening meals. Sh
91、addai recently received his first award for grooming.Along with riding close to home, the club members take day trips to other clubs in the countryside. Before the pandemic, groups of children from the club had wonderful experiences. _44_ Several students who finished the program have found jobs in
92、the horse industry._45_ But it needs donations to survive. The cost of riding is based on the riders situation at home. But like other organizations, the club may experience money problems. Now, the club plans to continue to raise money “to not just maintain but grow their activities.AThey never thi
93、nk it will be a problem.BThey teach horseback riding and some life skills.CShe played a part in connecting children to the club.DThey had also traveled as far as Sweden to ride horses.EThe 9-year-old was very excited to be back on the horse.FThe original eight horses have returned to their home afte
94、r a rest.GThe club has experienced an increase in children wanting to join.【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道，曾经因为新冠疫情而关闭的一家骑马俱乐部最近重新开放了。但目前它面临着资金短缺的问题。41B 【解析】根据上文“The club is called the Ebony Horse Club, a riding school for children from poor families. With the help of volunteers, they give about 140 rides each week
95、 to children.(这个俱乐部被称为乌木马俱乐部，是为贫困家庭的孩子开设的骑马学校。在志愿者的帮助下，他们每周为孩子们提供大约140次骑马)”可知，这些志愿者还教孩子们骑马术，B选项中horseback riding对应上文中rides。故B选项“他们教骑马和一些生活技能”符合语境，故选B。42F 【解析】根据上文“The club recently reopened its stables. They were closed for months because of the COVID-19.(该俱乐部最近重新开放了马厩。因为COVID-19，他们被关闭了几个月)”以及后文“Aft
96、er their return, young riders began by learning how to get on the horses, how to walk and how to control the horses.(回来后，年轻的骑手们开始学习如何骑马，如何走路，如何控制马匹)”可知，马棚重新开放，即俱乐部的马重新回到了马棚。故F选项“原来的八匹马在休息后回到了自己的家”符合语境，故选F。43E 【解析】根据上文“One of the clubs youngest riders is Shaddai.( Shaddai是俱乐部最年轻的骑手之一)”以及后文“He rides a
97、fter school. But he joins the team on Sundays to help in the yard. He gets great satisfaction by taking care of the horses: cleaning out the stables, grooming the horses, and measuring out their evening meals. Shaddai recently receivedhis first award for grooming.(放学后他骑马。但他每周日都去院子里帮忙。他从照顾马中得到极大的满足：打
98、扫马厩，给马梳洗，给它们量晚餐。Shaddai最近获得了他的第一个美容奖)”可知，本句应承接上文继续说明俱乐部成员Shaddai有关的信息。故E选项“9岁的小男孩很高兴能回到马背上”符合语境，故选E。44D 【解析】根据上文“Along with riding close to home, the club members take day trips to other clubs in the countryside. Before the pandemic, groups of children from the club had wonderful experiences.(除了在离家不
99、远的地方骑马，俱乐部成员还会去乡下的其他俱乐部一日游。在大流行之前，俱乐部的孩子们都有过美好的经历)”可知，本句应填与孩子们骑马训练有关的信息。故D选项“他们还到很远的瑞典去骑马”符合语境，故选D。45G 【解析】根据后文“But it needs donations to survive. The cost of riding is based on the riders situation at home. But like other organizations, the club may experience money problems. Now, the club plans to
100、 continue to raise money “to not just maintain but grow their activities.(但它需要捐赠才能生存。 骑行费用根据骑行者在国内的情况而定。 但是和其他组织一样，俱乐部可能会遇到资金问题。 现在，该俱乐部计划继续筹集资金，“不仅是为了维持而且是为了发展他们的活动”)”可知，俱乐部曾经人气爆棚，但是，如今的俱乐部得依靠别人的捐赠维持。But 表明前后是转折关系，故G选项“有越来越多的孩子想加入这个俱乐部”符合语境，故选G。（十）（2022河北保定高二期末）There are numerous reasons why people
101、 dont take First Aid training programs. _46_ Or they think that accidents happen to other people, not to them or their friends, family and colleagues. But if you ask any individual who has already taken a first aid training program if it was worth it, their answer will be “Yes!” Having some basic fi
102、rst aid knowledge is essential and here are the reasons._47_ Having a basic first aid knowledge means that youll be confident in your skills and abilities in relation to first aid administration. By taking first aid training, it helps you to reflect on yourself and how you and others react in certai
103、n situations. Having this understanding will boost your confidence in a wide range of non-medical day-to-day situations.It does more than help save lives.Its true that having first aid training undoubtedly helps save lives. _48_ Giving appropriate first aid immediately can also help to reduce a pers
104、ons recovery time and make the difference between the patient having a temporary (短暂的) disability and a long term disability.It enables you to increase patients comfort.Not all accidents, injuries or illnesses require a trip to the hospital but it doesnt mean they dont cause pain and suffering to th
105、e patient. _49_ By knowing how to act-even just by employing simple techniques such as applying an ice pack correctly, youll help to relieve his discomfort.It gives you tools to prevent the situation from becoming worse.By being able to provide basic care you can stabilize a patient until emergency
106、medical services arrive. Youll learn how to use basic household items as tools to cope with many situations. Youll also be trained in how to collect information and data about what happened and the patients condition. This information will be passed on to the emergency services, which saves them tim
107、e. _50_AThey are too busy.BHowever, thats not all.CIt creates the confidence to give first aid.DYou will be a valuable link in the chain of survival.EIt helps you reflect on how you react in certain situations.FYou must look after yourself and ensure your own safety.GA child who is crying because of
108、 a sprained ankle is suffering.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述参加急救培训是必要的，并分析了原因。46A 【解析】根据上文“There are numerous reasons why people dont take First Aid training programs.(人们不参加急救培训课程的原因有很多)”以及后文“Or they think that accidents happen to other people, not to them or their friends, family and colleagues.(或者他们认为事故发生在其他
109、人身上，而不是发生在他们自己或他们的朋友、家人和同事身上)”可知，上文提到人们不参加急救培训项目的原因有很多，接下来举例说明原因，后文Or说明这里列举了两个原因。那么不参加培训应该是因为人们太忙，没有时间，这是其中的一个原因。A项的主语They指代前一句中的people，并且与后一句中的they一致。A选项“他们太忙了”符合语境，故选A。47C 【解析】根据本段内容“Having a basic first aid knowledge means that youll be confident in your skills and abilities in relation to first
110、aid administration. By taking first aid training, it helps you to reflect on yourself and how you and others react in certain situations. Having this understanding will boost your confidence in a wide range of non-medical day-to-day situations.(有一个基本的急救知识意味着你将对你的技能和能力在急救管理方面有信心。通过接受急救培训，它可以帮助你反思自己，以
111、及你和其他人在某些情况下的反应。有了这方面的了解，你会在日常的非医疗状况中增强信心)”可知，本段主要讲述具备基本的急救知识意味着对自己在急救管理方面的技能和能力充满信心。C选项“它增加了进行急救的信心”符合语境，故选C。48B 【解析】根据上文“Its true that having first aid training undoubtedly helps save lives.(的确，接受急救训练无疑有助于拯救生命)”以及后文“Giving appropriate first aid immediately can also help to reduce a persons recover
112、y time and make the difference between the patient having a temporary (短暂的) disability and a long term disability.(立即给予适当的急救也可以帮助减少病人的恢复时间，并使患有暂时或长期残疾的患者之间产生差异)”可知，本段主题句是“急救知识不仅有助于拯救生命”，后文则指出立即给予适当的急救也有助于缩短患者的恢复时间，并影响到患者会产生暂时性残疾还是长期残疾。说明本句与上文构成转折，指出有助于拯救生命还不是急救知识的全部。B选项“然而，这还不是全部”符合语境，故选B。49G 【解析】根据
113、上文“Not all accidents, injuries or illnesses require a trip to the hospital but it doesnt mean they dont cause pain and suffering to the patient.(并非所有的事故、受伤或疾病都需要去医院，但这并不意味着它们不会给病人带来痛苦)”以及后文“By knowing how to act-even just by employing simple techniques such as applying an ice pack correctly, youll h
114、elp to relieve his discomfort.(只要知道如何行动哪怕只是运用一些简单的技巧，比如正确使用冰袋，你就能帮助他减轻不适)”可知，本句提到具体的一个需要急救的人。后文his即G项的A child。G选项“一个因为脚踝扭伤而哭泣的孩子是痛苦的”符合语境，故选G。50D 【解析】根据上文“By being able to provide basic care you can stabilize a patient until emergency medical services arrive. Youll learn how to use basic household i
115、tems as tools to cope with many situations. Youll also be trained in how to collect information and data about what happened and the patients condition. This information will be passed on to the emergency services, which saves them time.(通过提供基本的护理，你可以在紧急医疗服务到来之前稳定病人的病情。你将学习如何使用基本的家庭用品作为工具来应对许多情况。你还将
116、接受如何收集关于发生了什么和病人情况的信息和数据的培训。这些信息将被传递给紧急服务部门，这就节省了他们的时间)”可知，上文提到你还将接受培训，了解如何收集有关发生事件和患者病情的信息和数据。这些信息将传递给应急服务部门，从而节省他们的时间，本句为本段最后一句，应说明这一行动的意义：你将成为生存链条中有价值的一环。D选项“你将成为生存链条中有价值的一环”符合语境，故选D。（十一）（2021河北正定中学高二期末）Rules for proper gift givingWhen you are planning to give a gift, it is important to think abo
117、ut the receiver. As the gift is for the other person, it should be suitable for his or her particular personality. Is he or she a family member or a close friend?_51_These are valuable things to keep in mind when choosing the right gift for someone.At a dinner party, it is usually proper to show up
118、with some sort of gratitude(感谢) for the host. _52_ This type of gift does not have to be expensive. It just needs to be something that can serve as a sign of appreciation. This can be done in the form of flowers or a bottle of wine.When someone gives you a gift, you generally want to give one in ret
119、urn. _53_ There are situations where people give gifts and do not expect anything in return. This occurs when you are celebrating your birthday or graduation. If you receive gifts from your friends, then just a thank-you note will be enough.When in a situation where you have received something expen
120、sive and are expected to give one in return, many people feel pressured to give a gift of greater or equal value to the one that was gifted to them. However, it is important to distance yourself from these assumptions. _54_Well, what should you do when you have forgotten to send a gift? It happens t
121、o all of us. Whether it is a family members birthday or a friends graduation ceremony, forgetting to give a gift is awkward. So, it can be difficult to find the right way to make up for forgetfulness. However, before you begin to panic, know that a late gift is better than no gift. _55_AHowever, thi
122、s is not always the case.BDo you have to give a gift to your friends?CGifts should be tied to meaning instead of dollar value.DIn Eastern cultures, gifts are given before the guest leaves.EDoes he or she enjoy big gifts or prefer a bunch of flowers?FSo, send your gift with an apologetic note and all
123、 should be forgiven.GThey have invited you over to their home and that should be acknowledged.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几项送礼物的注意事项。51E 【解析】根据前文“Is he or she a family member or a close friend?”(他或她是家庭成员还是亲密的朋友?)可知，此处是讲选择礼物要考虑的因素，根据后文“These are valuable things to keep in mind when choosing the right gift for
124、 someone.”(在给别人选择合适的礼物时，这些都是要记住的宝贵东西。)可知，空格处是又提到了一个要考虑的因素，所以选项E“他/她喜欢大礼物还是喜欢一束花？”切合文意。故选E。52G 【解析】前文“At a dinner party, it is usually proper to show up with some sort of gratitude(感谢) for the host.”(在晚宴上，带着对主人的感激之情出席通常是恰当的。)对应选项G中的“They have invited you over to their home”，“with some sort of gratitu
125、de”对应选项G中的“that should be acknowledged”。所以选项G“他们邀请你去他们家，这应该得到承认。”切合文意。故选G。53A 【解析】根据前文“When someone gives you a gift, you generally want to give one in return.”(当有人给你礼物时，你通常会想回赠。)可知，选项A中的this是指回赠礼物，根据后文“There are situations where people give gifts and do not expect anything in return.”(有些情况下，人们送出礼物却
126、不期待任何回报。)可知，但是有些情况人们并不希望收到回赠，对应选项A，和前文构成转折关系，对应转折词however，所以选项A“然而，情况并非总是如此。”切合文意。故选A。54C 【解析】根据前文“When in a situation where you have received something expensive and are expected to give one in return, many people feel pressured to give a gift of greater or equal value to the one that was gifted to
127、 them. However, it is important to distance yourself from these assumptions.”(当你收到了贵重的礼物，而对方又希望你回赠时，许多人会感到有压力，要送比对方价值更大或同等价值的礼物。然而，与这些假设保持距离是很重要的。)可知，此处是指礼物的贵重并不重要，所以选项C“礼物应该与意义而不是金钱价值挂钩。”切合文意。故选C。55F 【解析】根据前文“So, it can be difficult to find the right way to make up for forgetfulness. However, befor
128、e you begin to panic, know that a late gift is better than no gift.”(因此，找到正确的方法来弥补健忘是很困难的。然而，在你开始恐慌之前，要知道迟到的礼物总比没有礼物好。)可知，此处是指如果忘记了送对方礼物也没关系，迟到的礼物总比没有礼物好。所以选项F “所以，送出你的礼物，并附上道歉的纸条，所有的一切都应该被原谅。”切合文意。故选F。（十二）（2021河北张家口高二期末）Everyone has bad days-theyre a universal part of life. Maybe youre getting fed
129、up at work, the news has you down, or you wake up in a terrible mood._56_ And there are simple ways you can love yourself through it.Accept the fact that youre having a bad day.Forget about what you think you should be feeling. Your emotions are acceptable and deserve to be recognized, so give them
130、a hug!_57_ And remind yourself: its okay to have a bad day.Practice gratitude.Write down a few things youre thankful for. Not only will this push you into a more positive mindset, it will also make you more appreciative of what you have!_58_Find your go-to and enjoy! Play music that makes your heart
131、 sing, spend some quality time with your pets, or have your favorite dessert-it doesnt matter as long as it makes you smile!Get some fresh air._59_ Youll probably be surprised by how much better you feel! Many people find it incredibly comforting to spend time in nature, so get out and enjoy!Spread
132、some kindness.One of the easiest ways to feel good is to do good. Youll find that by lifting others up, you do the same for yourself.So if youre feeling down, keep in mind that this wont last forever._60_ These adjustments dont require much effort, and may be easier than you think. Lets go for it.AT
133、reat yourself.BSmile to yourself.CTake a walk outside to clear your head.DYou can be happier than you are recently.EWhatever the reason, its completely normal.FThis will make it much easier to let them go.GWith a few small changes you can probably become happy.【语篇解读】本文是一片说明文。文章主要介绍了几种调整情绪的小方法。56E 【解
134、析】上文“Maybe youre getting fed up at work, the news has you down, or you wake up in a terrible mood.（也许你对工作感到厌倦，也许新闻让你情绪低落，或者你醒来时心情很糟糕。）”说了几种情绪低落的情况。E项“Whatever the reason, its completely normal.（不管是什么原因，这都是完全正常的。）”承接上文，说明无论什么原因让你情绪低落，都完全正常，符合语境。故选E项。57F 【解析】上文“Accept the fact that youre having a bad
135、day.（接受你今天过得很糟糕的事实。）”说明本段围绕接纳自己的坏情绪展开。前一句“Forget about what you think you should be feeling. Your emotions are acceptable and deserve to be recognized, so give them a hug!（忘掉你认为你应该有的感觉。你的情绪是可以接受的，也值得被认可，所以给他们一个拥抱吧!）”说明（坏）情绪应该被接受、被认可，应该给情绪一个拥抱。F项“This will make it much easier to let them go.（这会让你更容易放
136、手。）”承接上文，说明只有接纳自己的坏情绪才能更容易摆脱它，符合语境。故选F项。58A 【解析】下文“Find your go-to and enjoy! Play music that makes your heart sing, spend some quality time with your pets, or have your favorite dessert-it doesnt matter as long as it makes you smile!（找到你的首选并享受吧！播放让你的心灵歌唱的音乐，和你的宠物共度美好时光，或者吃你最喜欢的甜点只要能让你微笑就好！）”说明听音乐、陪
137、宠物、吃甜点等，这都是在做一些喜欢的、让自己开心的事情，所以本部分应该是在鼓励做一些让自己开心的事。A项“Treat yourself.（犒劳自己）”概括该部分的主旨，符合语境。故选A项。59C 【解析】上文“Get some fresh air.（呼吸一些新鲜空气。）”说明该部分给出的建议是多出去呼吸新鲜空气。下文“Youll probably be surprised by how much better you feel! Many people find it incredibly comforting to spend time in nature, so get out and e
138、njoy!（你可能会惊讶地发现自己感觉好多了！许多人发现花时间在大自然中是令人难以置信的舒适，所以走出去享受吧！）”说明走出去在大自然中呼吸新鲜空气可以让人放松。C项“Take a walk outside to clear your head.（出去散散步，让头脑清醒一下。）”承上启下，说明走出去呼吸新鲜空气可以放松自己，并且和下文中的“spend time in nature, so get out and enjoy”语义相衔接，符合语境。故选C项。60G 【解析】本段为总结段。上文“So if youre feeling down, keep in mind that this won
139、t last forever.（所以，如果你感到情绪低落，请记住，这种情绪不会永远持续下去。）”说明低落的情绪不会持续太久。下文“These adjustments dont require much effort, and may be easier than you think. Lets go for it.（这些调整不需要太多的努力，而且可能比你想象的要容易。让我们开始吧。）”说明这些调整不需要太费力。G项“With a few small changes you can probably become happy.（通过一些小的改变，你可能会变得快乐。）”承上启下，说明通过一些小小的
140、改变就有可能变得快乐，符合语境。故选G项。（十三）（2021重庆南开中学高二期末）Life is precious, and we only get one shot at it. _61_ Here are some ways to tell.1. _62_If you spend a half to an hour poking around on your phone before getting out of bed, you are not making the most of your life. People who have a driving purpose in life
141、dont spend time lounging around on their phone in bed. To someone with a purpose, waking up is a refreshing welcome to another day of hard yet meaningful work.2. You dont feel ready for bed at the end of each day.People whose days are filled with purposeful activities feel tired at the end of the da
142、y. Whether its mental or physical work, purposeful activity uses up all your energy and leaves you ready to go to bed each day. When you arent making the most of your life, on the other hand, you arent tired at the end of the day. _63_3. You spend more of your time planning than doing.If you spend m
143、ore of your time daydreaming, planning or thinking about the future than you do working to bring about that future, you are not making the most of your life. People who make something of themselves pick a goal for the future and then work hard to make that goal happen. _64_Think about professional w
144、eightlifters. They spend a little bit of their time researching how to lift weights more effectively, and a lot of time lifting weights.4. You worry about what others think of you.High achievers may worry about what people who matter think of them, but they dont worry about what their friends or pop
145、 culture thinks. _65_ If you routinely worry about what your family or peers thinks of you, you may be letting your life slip by.Instead of doing what others approve of, find a guiding purpose you can be true to even when the world turns against you.AYou find it a big deal to wake up.BYou dont get o
146、ut of bed quickly upon waking.CThey seldom communicate their plans to people around.DYou are, quite literally, not making the most of your energy.EThey are too busy getting things done to care about others opinions.FSomeone daydreaming all the time isnt spending all their time doing.GAre you merely
147、passing the time instead of making the most of your one life?【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章作者针对如何判断自己只是在打发时间，还是在充分利用自己的一生，给出了一些方法。61G 【解析】上文“Life is precious, and we only get one shot at it.”说生命是宝贵的，我们只有一次机会。下文“Here are some ways to tell.”说这里有一些方法来判断。该空承上启下，指出生活中经常出现的一种情况，G选项“你只是在打发时间，而不是充分利用你的一生吗?”切题，故选G。62B 【解析
148、】该空为段落小标题，根据下文“If you spend a half to an hour poking around on your phone before getting out of bed, you are not making the most of your life.”可知，如果你在起床前花半到一个小时看手机，你就没有充分利用你的生活。由此可知这一段主要讲了你不会一醒来就马上起床。B选项“你不会一醒来就马上起床”切题，故选B。63D 【解析】根据上文“When you arent making the most of your life, on the other hand,
149、you arent tired at the end of the day.”（另一方面，当你没有充分利用你的生活时，你在一天结束时也不会感到累）可知这里说了你没有充分利用你的生活后的感受，该空承上启下，对该现象进行解释，D选项“毫不夸张地说，你并没有充分利用你的能量”切题，故选D。64F 【解析】根据上文“People who make something of themselves pick a goal for the future and then work hard to make that goal happen.”说成功的人会为未来选择一个目标，然后努力实现这个目标。该空承接上文
150、，说明做白日梦的人的相关情况，F选项“整天做白日梦的人不会把所有的时间都花在做事情上”切题，选项中的“daydreaming”对应前文中的“daydreaming”，故选F。65E 【解析】根据上文“High achievers may worry about what people who matter think of them, but they dont worry about what their friends or pop culture thinks.”（成就高的人可能会担心重要的人对他们的看法，但他们不会担心朋友或流行文化对他们的看法）可知这里说明了成就高的人的做法，该空承接
151、上文，对上文进行解释，E选项“他们忙着做事，根本不在乎别人的意见”切题，故选E。（十四）（2021重庆西南大学附中高二期末）Saying no can be really tough. Maybe a friend is asking you for a favor, or a co-worker is asking you to cover their shift for the afternoon. _66_ Dont worry. Weve put together plenty of tips and tricks to help you in the future.Keep your
152、 refusal simple. Refusing someone doesnt have to be complicated. In fact, experts suggest keeping your explanation short, sweet, and to the point. When you give a long, drawn-out explanation about why you cant do something, the requester may keep prodding you. Give a short, brief explanation instead
153、. You might say, “Sorry, Im busy that day” or “Id love to help, but my schedule is tied up at the moment.” _67_ _68_ See if someone else can help out. Chances are, you arent the only person out there who can lend the requester a hand. After saying no, recommend someone else who might be able to help
154、 in the meantime. Get back to them if you feel nervous. _69_ In many cases, a simple “Let me think about it” can buy you a little more time. If you dont want to meet their request but dont have an excuse lined up, this is the option for you.Thank the person instead of feeling annoyed. Try to view th
155、eir request in a positive light. _70_Instead of feeling annoyed or obligated, thank them for thinking of you, even if you arent able to help out.ASuggest an alternative.BGive an excuse for an easy out.CTheres no rule saying you have to answer right away.DHow can you stand your ground without feeling
156、 guilty?EIf your first refusal doesnt get the message across, stand strong.FYou could also say, “No, Ive got a lot on my plate this weekend” or “Sorry, that doesnt really interest me.”GThe fact that they reached out means that they probably think youre responsible and trustworthy, which is definitel
157、y a compliment.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了许多提示和技巧来帮助解决如何拒绝他人的请求。66D 【解析】根据上文“Maybe a friend is asking you for a favor, or a co-worker is asking you to cover their shift for the afternoon. (也许一个朋友在请你帮忙，或者一个同事想让你替他下午的班)”和下文“Dont worry. Weve put together plenty of tips and tricks to help you in the future. (别担
158、心。我们整理了大量的提示和技巧在未来帮助你)”可知，此处内容与提出你该如何拒绝他人的请求且不会内疚有关，选项D“How can you stand your ground without feeling guilty? (你怎么能坚持自己的立场而不感到内疚呢？)”符合题意。故选D。67F 【解析】根据上文“You might say, “Sorry, Im busy that day” or “Id love to help, but my schedule is tied up at the moment.”(你可能会说，“对不起，我那天很忙。”或者“我很想帮你，但我现在的日程安排很紧。”)
159、”可知，此处内容与举例用简短的解释说出拒绝有关，选项F“You could also say, “No, Ive got a lot on my plate this weekend” or “Sorry, that doesnt really interest me.”(你也可以说，“不，我这周末有很多事要做”或“对不起，我对这个不感兴趣。”)”符合题意。故选F。68A 【解析】根据下文“See if someone else can help out. Chances are, you arent the only person out there who can lend the req
160、uester a hand. After saying no, recommend someone else who might be able to help in the meantime. (看看有没有人能帮上忙。很有可能，你不是唯一一个可以帮助请求者的人。在拒绝之后，推荐其他可能在这段时间内能够帮助你的人)”可知，此处是本段小标题，具有概括性，内容与建议其他可以替换你去做事情的人有关，选项A“Suggest an alternative.(建议一个替换选择)”符合题意。故选A。69C 【解析】根据下文“In many cases, a simple “Let me think abou
161、t it” can buy you a little more time. (在很多情况下，一句简单的“让我想想”可以为你争取更多的时间)”可知，此处内容与可以不必马上对请求进行回答有关，选项C“Theres no rule saying you have to answer right away. (没有规定说你必须马上回答)”符合题意。故选C。70G 【解析】根据上文“ Try to view their request in a positive light. (尽量以积极的态度看待他们的要求)”可知，此处内容与以积极的态度看待请求以及自己是值得他人信赖的有关，选项G“The fact
162、that they reached out means that they probably think youre responsible and trustworthy, which is definitely a compliment. (事实上，他们联系你意味着他们可能认为你是负责任和值得信赖的，这绝对是一种赞美)”符合题意。故选G。（十五）（2021重庆南开中学高二期末）Houseplants have been rising in popularity for good reasons. They can brighten our spaces, freshen the air a
163、nd benefit our mental health. While the benefits arent quite as measurable as getting our daily minerals and vitamins, plenty of positive findings show plants help us thrive.Plants bring color and vitality to our worlds. Though maybe only subtly, our mood can be impacted by the surroundings. Green p
164、lants and cheery flowers are known to have a positive effect on mood because the mind equates plant life to the soothing, uplifting area of nature._71_Pops of white, pink, red, yellow or purple bring an extra dose of happiness.Taking care of plants gives us a sense of pride and achievement. _72_But
165、the quiet success of getting them to thrive makes it all worthwhile. Studies have shown tending plants helped patients who were hospitalized with mental health issues feel pride and a sense of achievement.Plants presence can cut down on stress. Interacting with plants reduce signs of both psychologi
166、cal and physical stress. When we engage in positive tasks that require mindful focus, we can absolutely benefit on both physical and psychological levels. _73_Each time you water them, use your senses to notice the colors, textures, and smells of the plant._74_It can be really difficult to adapt to
167、change and new normals. Plants are constantly growing, sometimes struggling, not always blooming. They serve as an excellent physical reminder of our ever-changing lives.We dont necessarily need houseplants to survive, but they certainly can make a positive difference in our lives when we bring them
168、 into our homes. The benefits of indoor plants are undeniable. _75_.AParenting plants can be tough.BTreat plant care as a mindfulness practice.CSo give plant-parenting a shot for yourself.DPlants remind us that change is a part of life.EKeeping plants reminds us of our link to people around us.FGree
169、n gives the mind a comforting sense of calm and positivity.GCaring for plants during leisure time is beneficial to housewives.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了室内植物越来越受欢迎是有充分理由的。71F 【解析】下文“Pops of white, pink, red, yellow or purple bring an extra dose of happiness.(白色、粉红色、红色、黄色或紫色的流行带来额外的幸福感)”说明F选项“绿色给心灵一种平静和积极的安
170、慰感。”中的关键词“Green”与下文“white, pink, red, yellow or purple”属于同一话题，语义连贯。故选F。72A 【解析】下文“But the quiet success of getting them to thrive makes it all worthwhile.(但是，让他们茁壮成长的悄然成功使这一切都是值得的)”说明A选项“培育植物是很困难的”是对下文的一个铺垫，表示虽然培育植物很困难，但能茁壮成长就是值得的。故选A。73B 【解析】下文“Each time you water them, use your senses to notice th
171、e colors, textures, and smells of the plant.(每次给它们浇水时，用你的感官来注意植物的颜色、质地和气味)”说明B选项“Treat plant care as a mindfulness practice.”中的关键词“mindfulness”与下文“senses”属于同一话题，意思相符。故选B。74D 【解析】根据下文“It can be really difficult to adapt to change and new normal(要适应变化和新常态确实很困难)”可知，D选项“植物提醒我们，变化是生活的一部分”中的关键词“change”与下文
172、“change”话题相符。故选D。75C 【解析】根据上文“ but they certainly can make a positive difference in our lives when we bring them into our homes.(但当我们把它们带到家里时，它们肯定能对我们的生活产生积极的影响。”可知，此处表示室内植物有很多好处，说明C选项“给自己培育植物一个机会”在此处是对上文的一个总结。故选C。（十六）（2022福建厦门高二期末）Science is a mental toolbox for solving problems. _76_. And they are
173、 powerful and useful in everyday life. Today, we open the toolbox: how scientists think, and how you can borrow their tricks. Start with an open mind. Being open-minded means that when we are asked a question, scientific thinking requires us to admit that we often simply dont know the answer._77_. I
174、f the evidence changes and you dont change your mind, thats not a good spot to be in. Accept uncertainty. Scientists always accept that there are things they dont know, and things they simply cannot know for sure._78_. It allows you to make better decisions because youre taking the uncertainty into
175、account. Science says its OK to wait for evidence before coming to a conclusion. _79_. Go and do your research. Pull together all the datastuff that agrees with your argument and stuff that refutes（驳斥）it. Consider everything, rather than focusing on a single point. Then, for each piece of data, cons
176、ider the quality of the evidence. Develop a hypothesis（假设）. A hypothesis is a theory about the worlda guess. Ask yourself: Which of my theories best explains the data I have gathered? Start with the most likely explanation and test it._80_.ACollect your dataBFocus on your argumentCThe tools are simp
177、ler than you would thinkDAccepting you dont know things isnt a sign of weaknessEThere is no point in having a theory that cant be proven falseFIt also means not holding on to a belief when the evidence changesGIf you can prove it wrong, move on to the next most likely explanation【语篇解读】本文是说明文。科学是解决问题
178、的精神工具，他们在日常生活中是强大并有用的。文章阐述了科学家思考的方式以及你如何利用科学工具解决问题的方式。76C 【解析】上文“Science is a mental toolbox for solving problems.( 科学是解决问题的精神工具箱)”说明科学是解决问题的工具，C项中的“tools”与之呼应，C项“这些工具比你想象的要简单”符合语境，引出下文“And they are powerful and useful in everyday life.(他们在日常生活中是强大和有用的。)”说明这些工具可以应用到日常生活中，其实要比想象中简单。故选C。77F 【解析】上文“Bei
179、ng open-minded means that when we are asked a question, scientific thinking requires us to admit that we often simply dont know the answer.( 思想开放意味着，当我们被问到一个问题时，科学思维要求我们承认我们往往根本不知道答案。)”说明科学思维要求我们思想开放，接受我们不知道的答案，F项中的“not holding on to a belief”与“admit that we often simply dont know the answer”一致，F项“它
180、也意味着当证据改变时，不要坚持一种观点”符合语境，与上文是并列关系，且F项中的“the evidence changes”与下文的“the evidence changes”呼应。故选F。78D 【解析】根据标题“Accept uncertainty.”可知，本段讲述接受不确定性。D项中的“Accepting you dont know things”符合本段主旨，D项“接受你不知道的事情并不是一种软弱的表现”符合语境，下文“It allows you to make better decisions because youre taking the uncertainty into acco
181、unt.(它允许你做出更好的决定，因为你已经考虑到了不确定性。)”解释接受不知道的事情并不是软弱的表现的原因。故选D。79A 【解析】空格处是段落标题。根据下文“Pull together all the datastuff that agrees with your argument and stuff that refutes（驳斥）it. Consider everything, rather than focusing on a single point. Then, for each piece of data, consider the quality of the evidenc
182、e.(汇总所有的数据与你的论点一致的数据和驳斥它的数据。考虑一切，而不是专注于某一点。然后，对于每一块数据，考虑证据的质量。)”可推断，本段讲述收集数据。A项“收集你的数据”为最佳标题。故选A。80G 【解析】上文“Start with the most likely explanation and test it.( 从最有可能的解释开始，并测试它)”讲述证明假设从最可能的解释开始验证，G项中的“the next most likely explanation”呼应上文，因此G项“如果你可以证明它是错的，那就继续下一个最有可能的解释”符合语境，讲述一个一个检验最有可能的解释。故选G。（十七）
183、（2021福建漳州高二期末）Handwritten thank-you letters are such a simple way of making other people feel good, it is strange that so few people write them anymore. At work, a thank-you letter to employees is unbelievably effective. It costs little and has no side effects. The effort involved in writing letters
184、 very low. The pleasure on receiving them is very high. _81_Doug Conant, manager of Campbells Soup Company since 2001, knows the power of thank you letters. He said that every day he works with an assistant, searching the company for people deserving thanks. _82_ Over the past 10 years he has sent 3
185、0, 000 thank-you letters to his employees more than 10 each day. The reward is huge: his company has remained one of the most successful in its field for years._83_ There seem to be three reasons. Firstly, chief executives (主管) running companies think their own work is more valuable than that of oth
186、ers. _84_ Secondly, they arent close enough to the business to know who deserves thanks. Thirdly, they have forgotten the strange human truth that almost everyone would do almost anything in return for a few words of appreciation.In these days of such busy schedules and people running all over the p
187、lace and trying to get ahead, sometimes we forget the simplest things in life are the most powerful and rewarding. You need to think to yourself about a time someone sent you a thank-you and how much it meant to you. _85_AHe then writes them a thank-you letter.BWhy are thank-you letters so important
188、?CYou may ask what side effects exactly mean.DThis makes them an excellent way to reward and motivate staff.EBut if these letters are so inspiring, why dont more managers write them?FAlways remember to “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you!”GSince no one ever writes them thank-you
189、letters they dont write any themselves.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了手写感谢信在工作中的积极作用，作者通过Doug Conant的例子证明了手写感谢信不需要巨大的付出，但是影响深远，同时提及了很多经理没有采取行动写感谢信的原因，最后，作者倡导如果你想得到别人的感谢，那么也请你感谢别人。81D 【解析】根据前文“The effort involved in writing letters very low. The pleasure on receiving them is very high.(写信所费的功夫很低。收到礼物的快乐是非常高的。)
190、”可知，该部分的主题应是手写感谢信，因此设空句应承接前文进行总结。选项D“This makes them an excellent way to reward and motivate staff.(这使它们成为奖励和激励员工的绝佳方式。)”提到手写感谢信是奖励和激励员工的绝佳方式，是对前文的总结，句中“This”指代前文内容，前后呼应。故选D项。82A 【解析】设空句在段中，应承接前文内容。前文“He said that every day he works with an assistant, searching the company for people deserving thank
191、s.(他说，他每天和助手一起在公司里寻找值得感谢的人。)”提及“寻找值得感谢的人”，由此可推知，承接此内容，设空句应讲到如何感谢这个人。选项A“He then writes them a thank-you letter.(然后他会给他们写一封感谢信。)”提到会写一封感谢信，在句意上符合语境，且句中“then”与前文构成顺承关系。故选A项。83E 【解析】根据后文“There seem to be three reasons.(似乎有三个原因。)”解释了原因，因此设空句应是在问为什么。选项E“But if these letters are so inspiring, why dont mor
192、e managers write them?(但如果这些信如此鼓舞人心，为什么没有更多的经理来写呢? )”为“为什么”句，与后文在语境语意上衔接紧密，且句中“But”与前文构成转折关系，符合语境分析。故选E项。84G 【解析】设空句应承接前文，进一步解释不写感谢信的原因。前文“Firstly, chief executives running companies think their own work is more valuable than that of others.(首先，运营公司的首席执行官认为自己的工作比别人的更有价值。)”只提到在运营公司的主管看来，他们认为自己有价值，并未就
193、“为什么不写感谢信”进行进一步解释。因此，设空句应呼应前文“自己的价值”和“不写感谢信”，由此可推知，设空句应包含“他们的价值没有得到感谢信形式的肯定，也不会以此方式对待其他员工”含义。选项G“Since no one ever writes them thank-you letters they dont write any themselves.(因为没人给他们写过感谢信，所以他们自己也不写感谢信了。)”符合语境分析。故选G项。85F 【解析】根据前文“You need to think to yourself about a time someone sent you a thank-y
194、ou and how much it meant to you.(你需要想想有一次有人给你发了一封感谢信，这对你来说有多重要。)”可知，在作者看来，感谢信的意义重大，因此，作为结尾句，设空句应鼓励写感谢信。选项F“Always remember to Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you!(永远记住“你希望别人怎么对你，你就怎么对别人!”)”表达了“如果你想得到感谢信，就要先给别人写感谢信”，符合语境分析，可作为总结建议句。故选F项。（十八）（2021河北师范大学附属中学高二期末）The four main parts o
195、f a research paper are the introduction，body，conclusion，and reference page. These parts can be broken down further into smaller parts depending upon the type of research paper that is being written. Some papers require an abstract，experiment methods，and results，for example. _86_ It provides the read
196、er with as much information as possible on a specific topic. The introduction is the first paragraph and may be the most important part of the paper. _87_ It should also include what the author or researcher expected to find during the research，which is called a hypothesis(假设).The body of a research
197、 paper contains the most part of information. The body can be separated into three parts，including the experimental methods，the results，and a discussion. The experimental methods are the steps the researcher took to answer the proposed research question. _88_ The discussion section is where the rese
198、archer writes about the experimental findings and how those findings relate to the original hypothesis._89_ It should tie all of the parts of a research paper together. It should explain why the research conducted was important and how it relates to other research that has already been published. Th
199、e conclusion is usually only one paragraph in a short research paper.The reference page should list each of the books，journals，websites，and any other publications that were used to write the paper. _90_ Most follow specific guidelines depending on what kind of paper is being written.AThe conclusion
200、is the final section.BWell，what is a research paper about?CThe best research paper is thorough.DThe reference page can also be called a bibliography.ESo most research papers can keep readers well informed.FIt should state the main point or the question that is being researched.GThe results are the a
201、ctions and reactions that took place during the experiment or the answer to the question.【语篇解读】本文是说明文，主要介绍了如何写出一篇好的论文的建议。86C 【解析】由下文提到的“It provides the reader with as much information as possible on a specific topic.”为读者提供尽可能多的特定主题的信息，可知，此处应该是陈述好的研究论文的特征。即“最好的研究论文是全面的。” 空后的It 指代的就是C项中的The best resea
202、rch paper，故选C项。87F 【解析】由上文中的“The introduction is the first paragraph and may be the most important part of the paper. ”（引言是第一段，可能是论文最重要的部分）及下文提到的“It should also include what the author or researcher expected to find during the research，which is called a hypothesis”它还应该包括作者或研究人员在研究过程中期望发现的东西，这被称为假设。可
203、知此处应该提到引言部分应该包含的内容。F项说它应该陈述主要观点或正在研究的问题。符合上下文逻辑关系。F项中的It指代的就是上文中的 introduction ，故选F项。88G 【解析】上文提到三部分“the experimental methods，the results，and a discussion”，而前后句分别提到了“the experimental methods”和“a discussion”，所以此处应该提到“results”。 故选G项。89A 【解析】由文章第一段提到的“The four main parts of a research paper are the int
204、roduction，body，conclusion，and reference page. ” 研究论文的四个主要部分是引言、正文、结论和参考文献页和下文“The conclusion is usually only one paragraph in a short research paper. ” 在一篇简短的研究论文中，结论通常只有一段话。可知，此处应该是结论部分。A项中的conclusion 与空后的conclusion 一致， 故选A项。90D 【解析】根据上文“The reference page should list each of the books，journals，websites，and any other publications that were used to write the paper.”参考页应该列出每一本书、期刊、网站和任何其他用来写论文的出版物。可知本段主要讲参考文献的写法，要根据所写的论文去写参考文献，有特定的要求。D项说参考页面也可以称为参考书目。与上文相互照应。故选D项。
