1、模块一专题二第2讲A根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2020河北石家庄市高三一模)How to Practice WritingAlmost every student wants to succeed in their writing, dont they?Actually, it isnt that hard._1_Write every day.You may prefer to write a new short scene every day, or work on a long- term writing project.You
2、might have a daily minimum of one paragraph, or an entire page.But if you take any advice from this page, stick to one important habit:_2_ If you cant find room in your schedule, try getting up early or going to bed late, even if you can only spare fifteen minutes.Write your way through writers bloc
3、k._3_ Getting anything on the page at all can help you get started.Write about how youre stuck and cant think of anything to write, or describe an object in the room in painfully exhaustive detail.A few minutes of this will often put you in “writing mode” and lead you to another idea.Look online, in
4、 bookstores, or in libraries for collections of writing prompts(提示)These are designed to give you a starting point to work from, and are often ridiculous to spark your imagination and get you started._4_ If youve been writing for a while, chances are good that you keep getting drawn back to a partic
5、ular style, topic, or format.Practicing a favorite type of writing is a great way to keep yourself motivated, but make an effort to vary your writing exercises once in a while.Try these challenges as exercises, whether or not youre interested in polishing the end result.If your writing projects or y
6、our narrators all sound similar, try a different style._5_If most of your writing is for a blog, or for one long project, take a break from it.AChallenge yourself.BWrite every single day.CTrade feedback with a group of supportive writers.DHere are some important points that you may find helpful.EImi
7、tate another author, or combine the styles of two authors.FHandling new and difficult challenges is vital for improvement in any field.GDont be so afraid to write something “bad” that you end up staring at a blank document.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种练习写作的方法及应该注意的事项。1D段尾题。根据上文“Almost every student wants
8、 to succeed in their writing, dont they?Actually, it isnt that hard.(几乎每个学生都想在写作上取得成功,不是吗?事实上,这并不难。)” 和下文提出具体的建议可知,只要掌握了关键点,就能写好写作。所以D项“Here are some important points that you may find helpful.(这里有些关键点,或许会对你有帮助。)”承上启下,符合语境。故选D。2B段中题。根据本段首句“Write every day.(每天都写。)”以及本段最后一句中的“If you cant find room in
9、your schedule, try getting up early or going to bed late, even if you can only spare fifteen minutes.(如果你在你的时间表上找不到空间,试着早起或晚睡,即使你只能挤出15分钟。)”可知,本段提出的建议是每天都写,哪怕只写十五分钟。所以B项“Write every single day.(每天都写。)”与本段内容相呼应,符合语境。故选B。3G段中题。根据下文“Getting anything on the page at all can help you get started.(无论在纸上写什么
10、都有助于你开始写作。)”以及本段首句“Write your way through writers block.(用你的方式写,突破文思枯竭。)”可知,只要写,不管内容好坏,都能帮助你写下去。G项“Dont be so afraid to write something bad that you end up staring at a blank document.(不要如此害怕写“不好”的东西,以致最终只能盯着空白的文档。)”符合语境。故选G。4A段首题。空格处是一个段落主题句。根据本段最后一句“Try these challenges as exercises, whether or no
11、t youre interested in polishing the end result.(把这些挑战当作练习,不管你对最终的结果是否感兴趣。)”可知,these challenges是指上文提到的挑战。所以本段主要讲的应是挑战自己,所以A项“Challenge yourself.(挑战自己。)”符合语境,其中challenge是原词复现。故选A。5E段尾题。根据上文“If your writing projects or your narrators all sound similar, try a different style.(如果你的写作计划或叙述者听起来都很相似,那就尝试不同的
12、风格。)”可知,写作要学会模仿,尝试不同的风格。所以E项“Imitate another author, or combine the styles of two authors.(模仿另一个作者或者将两个作者的风格结合在一起。)”承接上文,符合语境,style是原词复现。故选E。B根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2021宁夏固原市固原一中高三一模)Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you.It isnt on
13、ly about doing your homework or feeding the dog._6_ Showing responsibility isnt always easy, but practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.Think of the consequences before speaking or acting.Bad decisions often lead to a lot of new problems.Many times, you can avoid these probl
14、ems by thinking about what youre about to do before you go through with it.Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting others._7_Pause and reflect on your actions to see what you can do better.Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done, especial
15、ly after a difficult decision._8_ Consider what goes right, what goes wrong, and what you can do differently next time.Use what you learn to become wiser and more responsible._9_ If youre honest, people will believe you are a responsible person.Try to be as honest as possible.Lying leads to deeper h
16、oles in the long run, so admit when you do something wrong.This can be very tough to do at times, but its something you can handle when youre a responsible person.Apologize for any mistake you make.No one is perfect, and no matter how responsible you try to be, you might mess up sometimes._10_ If yo
17、u hurt someone, tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.ATell the truth to be honest with others.BInstead of hiding your mistakes, own them.CFind solutions for problems instead of blaming others.DIts also about making proper choices and doing what is right.EBy reflecting, you give yours
18、elf a chance to make better decisions.FAvoid big lies hurting ones feelings if you want people to trust you.GMost decisions affect other people, so be responsible for your choices.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了责任感是一种令人赞美的品质,并在文章中主要讲了如何去做一个有责任感的人。6D段中题。根据上文“Responsibility is an admirable character that makes
19、life better for everyone around you.It isnt only about doing your homework or feeding the dog.”可知责任感是一种令人钦佩的品质,它能让你身边的每个人生活得更好。这不仅仅是关于做你的家庭作业或喂狗。由此可知,本句是在承接上文继续说明如何去成为负责任的人。故D选项“它也是做正确的选择和做正确的事。”符合上下文语境。故选D。7G段尾题。根据上文“Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting
20、 others.”可知不负责任的人经常在没有意识到他们如何影响他人的情况下做出决定。由此可知,本句承接上文说明自己的决定会对他人产生影响,上文中decisions对应到G选项中choices。故G选项“大多数决定都会影响他人,所以要对自己的选择负责。”符合上下文语境。故选G。8E段中题。根据上文“Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done, especially after a difficult decision.”可知花点时间回顾一下你的发言或所做的事情,尤其是在做出艰难决定之后。由此可知,本句承接上文说明要反思的原
21、因,是因为反思会给你一个更明智的决定。上文中look back on与E选项中reflecting属于近义词。故E选项“通过反思,你给了自己一个做出更好决定的机会。”符合上下文语境。故选E。9A段首题。根据后文“If youre honest, people will believe you are a responsible person.”可知,如果你是诚实的,人们会相信你是一个负责任的人。由此可知,本句为建议做一个更诚实的人。故A选项“说实话,对别人诚实。”引起下文。故选A。10B段中题。根据上文“Apologize for any mistake you make.No one is
22、perfect, and no matter how responsible you try to be, you might mess up sometimes.”可知,对你犯的任何错误表示歉意。没有人是完美的,而且无论你有多么负责任,有时都可能会陷入困境。以及下文“If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.”可知,如果你伤害了别人,告诉他们你很抱歉,下次会做得更好。由此可知,本句为倡导做错了事就去道歉,而不是隐瞒。故B选项“与其隐瞒错误,不如承认错误。”承上启下。故选B。C根据短文内容
23、,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2021广东省高考试模拟测试二)Tips for Submitting a Good Letter of RecommendationIf you consider applying for any colleges abroad, one of the most important parts is the recommendation letter.Its purpose is to give universities a complete picture of you._11_But a credible(可信的)
24、reference saying youve consistently worked hard on a project can be the difference between getting accepted or rejected.Choose the right referencesUniversities want to know how well you work under pressure and how you react to criticism, basically your characteristics, abilities and mentality.A good
25、 referee(推荐人) should have a solid professional relationship with you and be able to communicate your academic and personal strengths._12_Most universities ask for two recommendation letters.They are regularly split between a school professor and an extracurricular(课外的) source.Undoubtedly, its good t
26、o show your skills in the subject you want to study._13_TimeProfessionals can sometimes find it hard to make time for writing recommendations._14_ So give them plenty of time and send them a link of your universitys recommendation letter guidance page, if possible.Clear goalsDont be afraid to ask yo
27、ur referees to include certain qualities or examples you want to highlight.You should inform at least one of your referees about your career goals, grades and recent projects.They may not be referenced.But giving referees additional evidence to back up their points can make the letter more convincin
28、g._15_ Its where you can find what a university lays stress on, as well as some important information such as deadlines and so on.AMake sure to know more about your university.BYou can write that youre hard-working yourself.CThey can be quite occupied during application season.DThe more information
29、you include, the better it may be.EDont forget to check each universitys guidelines for reference letters.FExamples of how you have demonstrated them are needed to add more credibility.GBut other abilities that may not be apparent in the classroom can be equally valuable.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提交好的推荐信的
30、一些技巧。11B小标题。下文“But a credible (可信的) reference saying youve consistently worked hard on a project can be the difference between getting accepted or rejected.(但是一份可信的推荐信表明你一直在努力完成一个项目可能是被接受或被拒绝的关键。)”转折的语义说明一份表明你一直在努力完成一个项目的推荐信是关键,选项B“你可以写你自己也很努力。”说明你可以在推荐信中写自己很努力。选项中hard-working和下文中worked hard近义词复现,上下
31、文通顺合理。故选B项。12F小标题。上文“A good referee (推荐人) should have a solid professional relationship with you and be able to communicate your academic and personal strengths.(一个好的推荐人应该与你建立稳固的专业关系,能够与你交流你的学术和个人优势。)”说明一个好的推荐人应该能够与你交流你的学术和个人优势,选项F“举例说明你是如何证明它们的,这可以增加你的可信度。”承接上文,建议举例说明如何能证明自己的优势,以增加可信度。选项中them代指上文中y
32、our academic and personal strengths,语义通顺,逻辑合理。故选F项。13G段尾题。上文“Undoubtedly, its good to show your skills in the subject you want to study.( 毫无疑问,这是很好的展示你在你想学习的学科方面的技能。)”说明推荐信能够很好地展示你的学科学习技能,选项G“但是其他可能在课堂上不明显的能力也同样有价值。”转折语义,说明其他能力也有价值。选项中other abilities和上文中skills in the subject相互对应,语义通顺,逻辑合理。故选G项。14C段中
33、题。上文“Professionals can sometimes find it hard to make time for writing recommendations.(专业人士有时会发现很难腾出时间来写推荐信。)”说明专业人士时间很紧,选项C“在申请季节,他们可能会很忙。”承接上文,说明专业人士很忙,引出下文“So give them plenty of time and send them a link of your universitys recommendation letter guidance page, if possible.(所以,给他们足够的时间,如果可能的话,给他
34、们发一个你学校推荐信指导页面的链接。)”和上文选项形成因果关系,结合原因,给出建议。选项中be quite occupied和上文中hard to make time以及下文中give them plenty of time语义相关,逻辑合理。故选C项。15E段首题。下文“Its where you can find what a university lays stress on, as well as some important information such as deadlines and so on.(在这里你可以找到大学所强调的内容,以及一些重要的信息,如截止日期等。)”说明有个地方可以找到大学所强调的内容等重要信息,选项E“不要忘记查看每一所大学的推荐信指南。”建议中提到的推荐信指南,正是下文所涉及到的能找到重要信息的地方。下文中where和选项中guidelines for reference letters相关联,语义通顺,逻辑合理。故选E项。