1、题组练(二)Passage 1(2022江西南昌三模)Every month,and sometimes twice a month if there is a Blue Moon,a full moon graces our skies.February tends to be the 1. (cold) month in the UK,so it may come as no surprise 2. this months full moon is called the Snow Moon because of the heavy snowfall that typically happe
2、ns during the month.The name comes from the Old Farmers Almanac,which is a reference book 3. (contain) weather forecasts,planting charts,astronomical data and more.The early explorer of North America 4. (write) that it would be called the Snow Moon because “more snow 5. (common) falls during this mo
3、nth than any other in the winter”.Historically,the moons were used 6. (track) the seasons,and the names came from Native American sources that were passed down through generations.According to Almanac,there are several other alternative names for Februarys moon that have historical connections to an
4、imals.Bald Eagle Moon,Bear Moon,and even Raccoon Moon 7. (include).Some beliefs say that the moon phase is parallel to your emotions.This means,when the moon is 8. the top of brightness,it will bring out the deepest feelings in you.9. the world outside is cold,you can feel the 10. (warm) within by l
5、ighting your inner fire.Passage 2(2022山东日照高三一模)Why do ducks swim in a row?This phenomenon is so common 1. its become an expression.But whats the science behind getting your ducks in a row?Researchers have found the answerducklings save energy by 2.(surf) their moms waves.If you have ever been to a p
6、ond,youve likely seen a group of ducklings swimming behind their parents in 3. neat line.Why are they swimming in that formation?Well,4. turns out that theres an answer to this cute spring phenomenon.A study 5.(publish) earlier this year reveals that ducklings save energy by staying in line behind t
7、heir mother,where they can ride the waves created in her wake.The 6.(measure) of duckling metabolism(新陈代谢) shows these feathery fowls save energy by swimming behind a leader.Naval architect,Zhiming Yuan 7.(create) computer simulations of a mother ducks wake three months ago.He found that if a duckli
8、ng is cruising in just the right spots,it can get a 8.(help) assist.Wave drag resists a young ducklings paddling,wasting some precious energy.To our amazement,a duckling swimming behind a leader experiences much 9.(little) wave drag.The ducklings share this assist with their siblings,and each duckli
9、ng in line 10.(pass) along waves to the duckling behind it.Passage 3(2022福建厦门四模)Everything changes with time,and that 1. (include) the function of libraries.Before the Internet they were community centers where everyone 2. (invite) to enjoy a cup of knowledge.But,as the influence of the Internet gre
10、w,many assumed that there would no longer be 3. need for librarieseverything you could possibly want to know or learn would be just a mouse click away.But things have proved otherwise.Community libraries are 4.(popular) than ever.One reason is that an 5. (astonish) amount of information resources re
11、main available only on paper or other media at libraries.Sometimes,to get what you want,you have to 6. (physical) go there;the Internet isnt all-knowing.7. the convenience of the Internet,people still enjoy visiting libraries.They find comfort among the shelves 8. (pack) high with books and apprecia
12、te the smiling faces of librarians eager to help.Libraries have evolved as the publics needs have changed.In fact,if you havent visited your local public library for a while,you may be surprised at 9. it now has to offer.In addition to books,many libraries also offer digital 10.(copy) of books,audio
13、books,movies,and more through Internet platforms.Some libraries even offer community resources,like baking pans!Passage 4(2022河北保定二模)Humblebragging,a new word created by Harris Wittels,a comedic writer,refers to “a specific type of boast (吹嘘) that allows the speakers to broadcast their achievements
14、1. the necessary shame and guilt normally accompanying such claims”.In simpler terms,its a way to disguise (伪装) a boast with some humility.2. its body image,money,or fame,humblebragging is finding 3. (it) way into our lives more frequently than before,thanks to social media.A recent study,published
15、in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology,shows that people choose to humblebrag as an attempt 4. (impress) others.We often rely on this strategy to enhance our self presentation and 5. (ultimate) to have others respect us and view us in a more positive light.While we do need to rely on qu
16、ite a bit of self-promotion to make others aware of our competences,humblebraggers are known for 6. (mix) self-promotion with humility or complaint.The results in this study show that people perceive humblebragging not only as insincere,but less 7. (effect) than just straightforward boasting or comp
17、laining.According to this study,people who rely on this strategy to do so gain more popularity and respect from others.However,in 8. (real),they cause the complete opposite from recipients.What to do?The authors of the study conclude with the following statement,“9. (face) with the choice to honestl
18、y boast or humblebrag,self-promoters should choose 10. former,and at least obtain the rewards of seeming sincere.”题组练(二)Passage 11.coldest2.that3.containing4.wrotemonly6.to track7.are included8.at9.Although/Though/While10.warmthPassage 21.that2.surfing3.a4.it5.published6.measurement7.created8.helpful9.less10.passesPassage 31.includes2.was invited3.a/any4.more popular5.astonishing6.physically7.Despite8.packed9.what10.copiesPassage 41.without2.Whether3.its4.to impress5.ultimately
