1、1、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。Many people are stuck in a life they dont want, and are held in places by everything from financial restrictions to social pressures. If you are looking to pursue your dreams, it can be discouraging to change everything at once._.Write down your goals to ge
2、t them out of your head and into reality. Be honest with yourself about what you want, no matter how impossible it seems and ignore what you “should” do based on the views of your friends, family or society._Dont leave anything out, no matter how small or silly it sounds. Look at the themes of your
3、list to get an idea of what your dream life will look like. _choose one that is relatively easy to accomplish, one that is doable but will require work and one that seems impossible based on your current circumstances and lifestyle. List the steps you will need to take to get to each goal, getting d
4、own to the little details.Start with your smallest goal and work through the steps until you achieve it. Each time you complete one of the steps, cross it off so you can celebrate the process in addition to the end result. _.Figure out how you can work your second two goals into your life._If you bi
5、g dream is to quit your job and travel the world, start a savings account that is dedicated to travel money and set aside a small amount each week for three years. Plan your steps according to the time you set and they will be doable and fit smoothly into your life.A.Seek support from your friends a
6、nd family.B.You will need to have courage to make changes.C.Identify the top three things that will get you closer to your dream life.D.When you achieve the goal, find a way to continue integrating it into your life.E.Choose a deadline for each goal, whether it is one year down the road or five.F.Li
7、st the things you want to accomplish in your life, both personal and professional.G.Instead, making small, gradual changes to prepare the way to dream tries to make the process easier.2、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。Five Things Ambitious People Never Say“I cant do this-its too hard.Ambiti
8、ous people never limit themselves or undervalue hard work with these words._.“Im not good enough.Ambitious people never say they are not good enough. Saying you are not good enough holds you back and makes you easy to quit when things get a little rough. And quitting when things get a little rough i
9、s never a good thing. The most successful people in the world are not quitters._Be confident and believe in yourself, or no one else will.“I wont make it through the obstacles.Challenges and obstacles are tests of your resolve and desire to succeed._They say they will make it because they know bette
10、r things lie ahead-the sun always shines after the storm._The only time people wont take you seriously is if you dont take yourself seriously. Insisting that people wont take you seriously is an excuse not to do what you know you should do. Ambitious people never say these words. Start respecting yo
11、urself and honoring what you do and people will respect and take you seriously.“Im going to fail for sure._It can teach you valuable lessons and redirect you to the right path. Ambitious people dont say they are going to fail and let that stop them from trying. They challenge the fear of failure by
12、taking calculated risks because they know the only time you are truly defeated is when you dont try at all.A. People wont take me seriously. B. People think me impossible.C. Ambitious people say they can do everything well.D. Ambitious people never say they wont make it through the hard times. E. Th
13、ey are hard workers who believe in themselves and their abilities.F. Failure is not entirely bad.G. They tell themselves they can do it.3、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。 There is an old Spanish proverb which states, “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.”_Too many. But our dreams
14、should not and cannot wait. Tomorrow is not promised. Nobody likes to talk about death, but the reality is that everybody will die someday. None of us know the day. _Dont go to your grave with unfinished dreams. Make the decision to go after every dream, big or small, right now. The world is waiting
15、 for your talent. The world is waiting for you. _Sure, other people may be able to sing, but theyll never be able to sing exactly like you. Sure, other people can write, but theyll never be able to write from the same point of view in which you write. _You can dream about writing a great novel, but
16、its never going to happen unless you actually put pen to paper. You can dream about finding a cure for cancer, but it will never happen unless you actually go to school to become equipped with the necessary tools to find that cure. You cant let fear win. One of the biggest dream killers is fear. The
17、re are so many people who could have achieved amazing things if they werent afraid. Just think about all the things youve wanted to do, but allowed fear to convince you that you werent capable or good enough. _You can choose not to let fear stop you from achieving your dreams. A. Therefore, today is
18、 all we have. B. Dreams dont work unless you do. C. Remember that fear is just a choice. D. You were born into the world with a unique talent. E. You will be much happier if you go for your dreams. F. There are so many opportunities and people waiting for you. G. How many times have we put off our d
19、reams until tomorrow?6 4、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。 One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. _ Listen. Listen when they are talking._Sometimes its not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someo
20、ne to talk to about their feelings. Help them._You should try to put them first, but make sure you dont do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.
21、 Be there for them. Be there for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control, but if you cant stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best.” Always re
22、member this! _ Make plans. Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on._Take time to know each other even better by doing something you all enjoy. And youll remember these things when youre all old!A. But how can you be a good friend ?B.
23、Dont say anything unless they ask you a question.C. Dont take in others or make fun of your classmates.D. By planning things together, you all can have a good time.E. If your friends are in need of something, be there to help them.F. There is little chance of making true friends if you keep on break
24、ing your promises.G. If you dont want to stay with your friends when theyre in hard times, then you dont deserve to be with them when theyre having a good time!5、Successful people not only have healthy morning habits, but also know how to finish off their day right. And they all have particular habi
25、ts.Read a book._They all know the importance of educating themselves every single day in order to achieve better results in their professional and personal lives. Reading will make you more likely to succeed.Organize the following day. Having a well-written plan can really benefit the tasks you have
26、 set for the day. It is really difficult to remember all the things you need to do._Successful people know the importance of a well-planned day. So before you go to bed, write down your 3 most important goals for tomorrow.Spend time with family. Life is not all about work. We all need to enjoy ourse
27、lves and spend quality time with the people we love. _Going for a walk, playing a game with your kids or just enjoying a movie night, can all be really great exercises to strengthen your close relationships.Get a workout._I am sure you have heard this many times, but exercise can really benefit your
28、 body, mind, and build your self-confidence to help you keep a healthy lifestyle._If you like getting things done in the evening, this could be the best time of your day to work on some art. By creating something artistic, you might even discover some hidden talents.A. Create your art at night.B. It
29、 is useful for improving your thinking.C. Many successful people read every day.D. We must create something meaningful.E. So why not write them all down in a journal?F. Successful people know how to make time for their family.G. After a tiring day, it is important for you to go out and get your body
30、 moving.6、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。How to Change the WorldYou want to change the world, but you arent sure where to start. First, remember that changing the world can mean so many different things.Understand whats wrong._The world is such a big place, so you wont be able to change mu
31、ch if you dont understand whats going on out there. Try to learn about what is happening both at home and abroad.Know that change doesnt come overnight._Try to live your values each day, even if you dont see much appreciable change on a day-to-day level. Work hard and dont give up.Start small.Find w
32、ays to make a difference every day. It may feel as if you are just one tiny part of a huge system. At first, you almost certainly will be. Be patient._Try to put your activism into practice and make it a reality._Write letters to newspapers; post an article video, or idea on the Internet; wear a T-s
33、hirt. If you think that it is important and worthy of attention, try to raise awareness (意识) by telling as many people as you can.Consider a career.Think about which sort of job might put you in the best position to change the world._There are a lot of ways to get paid for adding value to the world.
34、 Start researching to find jobs in fields that you feel are valuable.A. Read the news.B. Spread the word.C. All things begin small.D. Remember that you dont need to do it alone. E. You could be a teacher, a reporter, or something else.F. There are other less public ways to show your support!G. Don t
35、 expect to change the world with one big he heroic act. 7、Building Trust in a Relationship AgainTrust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences, _. Trust is a risk. But you cant be successful when theres a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer
36、 takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately, weve all been victims of betrayal. Whether weve been stolen from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply cant trust anymore, _. Its understandable, but if youre willing to build tr
37、ust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there._ Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being._ If youve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But theres a diffe
38、rence between being a victim and living with a victim mentality. At some point in all of our lives, well have our trust tested or violated. You didnt lose everything. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and
39、 be thankful for all of the good in your life. _ instead, its a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.A.Learn to really trust yourself.B.It is putting confidence in someone.C.Stop regarding yourself as the victim.D.Remember that you can expect t
40、he best in return.E.Theyve been too badly hurt and they cant bear to let it happen again.F.This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.G.Seeing the positive side of things doesnt mean youre ignoring what happened.8、Every one complains. Even if you argue that you a
41、re the happiest person in the world, you still complain sometimes. Sometimes you complain: without even realizing it, but rarely is it ever helpful. _ Here are some tips to stop complaining and give up the negative thoughts:_When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about somethin
42、g or someone, stop and force yourself to say something positive instead. Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive in the situation.Make a list of things we are grateful for.We often complain about the things we dont have without noticing tho
43、se things we already have. Be grateful for what we have in our life because we are lucky simply for being ourselves. _Learn to adapt to the changes.There are many things we cant change. _ Always find the positive side of each situation, regardless of however difficult the situation is With parents a
44、nd friends support, we can survive any life changes.Allow yourself to vent(发泄)your feelings every once in a while. Constantly ignored negative thoughts could add up If you are really going through a rough time, dont be afraid to share your feelings with a close friend or family member or see a thera
45、pist.Find what makes you happy._ Maybe it is time to make the hard decision to move on to another job or career. Uncover what your biggest complaints are about and see if you can change the situation to make you happy.Choose happiness, focus on the positive, and be kind always!A. Change the way you
46、thinkB. Make friends with positive peopleC. The best and only thing we can do is to accept themD. Are you constantly complaining about your present job?E. Sometimes this list can be easy, full of hobbies you enjoyF. So how can you manage to force yourselves to end complaining?G. Set down things you
47、are thankful for and well see that you dont have any reason to complain.9、A Thankful Life At many Thanksgiving dinners, everyone around the table shares something they are thankful for. Most of us can do this easily. But how can we be thankful all the time?_ Focus on the positive and accept the nega
48、tive (消极的). No matter what happens,it s best to remember the good things. When youre around others, try to say what you like about them. By keeping good in mind, youll give thanks for it even more than before. At the same time, you cant ignore bad things that have happened._ Before you know it. you
49、are thankful for negative things, too._ Thankful people know that its much better to give than to receive. When youre thankful,you have the desire to offer acts of kindness. Some volunteers help people in need on a regular basis. It s a way of showing love, hut there are also great rewards for such
50、experiences. _ Make use of quality time. Quality time is also a great way to show thanks. By spending time with others, you show them how much they mean to you. But thankfulness is also better realised by spending time alone._ You can list them out. Find your way to make thanksgiving a part of who y
51、ou are every day.A.Offer acts of kindness.B.Take part in various activities.C.Here are some tips for you to follow.D.What should we do on Thanksgiving day?E.You usually learn from bad things and become stronger.F.Studies show that volunteers are likely to feel more happiness.G.When youre by yourself
52、,you can think through the best parts of your day.10、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。A good book can be satisfying. If reading is a habit youd like to get into, there are some ways to develop it.Realize that reading is enjoyable if you have a good book. If you have a difficult book and you
53、are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a task._.Set time. You should have some time during every day when youll read for at least 5 to 10 minutes. _.For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch and even dinner if you eat alone.Always carry a book. _.When I leave the ho
54、use, I always make sure to have my car keys and one book at hand. The book stays with me in the car, and I take it into the office and to appointments and pretty much everywhere I go._.Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. Dont lie down unless youre going to sleep. Ther
55、e should be television or computer near the chair, and no music or no noisy family members/roommates. If you dont have a place like this, create one.Reduce television/the Internet. If you really want to read more, try cutting back on time on TV or the Internet._.Still, every minute you reduce of the
56、 Internet/TV, you could use for reading. This could create hours of book reading time.A.Wherever you go, take a book with you.B.Go to bookstores.C.Have some good tea or coffee while you read.D.Find a quiet place.E. This may be difficult for some people.F. If this happens, give up the book and find a
57、nother one that youll really love.G. It means you will read no matter how busy you are.11、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。 Critical(批判的)thinking is the art of using reason to analyze ideas and dig deeper to get to our true potential. It doesnt mean youre thinking harder or longer. _. Here a
58、re some tips and ideas to help you build a foundation for critical thinking. Question your assumptions. We make a lot of assumptions about almost everything. Its how our brain processes certain pieces of information, and how we get along in everyday life. You could say they are the foundation of our
59、 critical framework. _. Then the whole foundation needs to be rebuilt, from the bottom up. Dont take information on authority until youve investigated it yourself. Instead of double-checking everything anyone says, we tend to label information as either coming from a trustworthy or not trustworthy s
60、ource. This keeps us from double-checking every piece of information that comes our way, saving time and energy. But it also keeps us from getting to the bottom of things we think of as coming from a trustworthy source, even when they dont. _. Put yourself in other peoples shoes. Empathy can also he
61、lp you develop your critical thinking skills. _. You may find that a little understanding facilitates a deeper insight into other people and their behavior. The deeper your insight into yourself and others, the wiser your decisions will be. _. There is no way to learn better than learning from your
62、friends. If you only want to be a big fish swimming in the little pond just because your ego(自负)feels good, keep this part. If you are wondering about how to develop critical skills, make friends with smart people and throw away your ego.A. Actually, its about thinking better.B. Surround yourself wi
63、th people smarter than you.C. Be someone that people know that they can count on.D. You should not judge others until you fully understand their situation.E. But what if they turned out to be wrong, or at least not entirely truthful?F. The reason is that understanding does not always go with the rig
64、ht action.G. So what is published in a magazine or online doesnt mean its necessarily true.12、You dream. You make goals. You work hard. You expect results. But, a lot of times those expectations are not met. You dont achieve your goals. You may lose hope. Here are some things to do when you arent ho
65、peful about anything in your life ： .Improve your skill sets or learn new ones. Spend your time in forming productive habits, which make you stick to a schedule and teach you persistence(执着）. And this sort of determination helps you to move ahead in your life although you might face many difficultie
66、s in your way.Dont try to control everything.One of the reasons why we become hopeless is that we see things not going our way. A lot of things influence your life and you cant control everything. Worrying about things you cant control isnt going to help. Focus on what you can control or improve and
67、 forget about the rest.Avoid coining to a conclusion too soon.We are sometimes too quick to judge a situation before it even unfolds (展现）completely. Wait before forming an opinion about a certain situation. Because we always overthink things and worry unnecessarily. And the thing isnt as bad as our
68、mind makes it be. Completely think through your situation.When youre upset about a certain situation not going your way，take out a pen and paper. . Writing your thoughts down will give you a clear idea. Besides, it will give you the time to rethink and make a correct decision.Allow yourself to open
69、up to endless possibilities. When you believe that a good thing is coming your way, you prepare yourself for it and work accordingly. It pushes you in the direction of more hard work.A. Let it goB. Raise your own abilitiesC. If you have made up your mind, stick to itD. Then list the things you can a
70、nd cant controlE. Hope is an amazing feeling that lifts your lifeF. The desire to control every situation only makes you tiredG. You just need to take a step back and reflect on your thoughts13、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。Recently.Ive been following a simple rule that is helping me crus
71、h procrastination(拖延症)and making it easier for me to stick to good habits at the same time. _There are two parts to the 2-Minute RulePart 1If it takes less than two minutes,then do it now._For example,washing your dishes immediately after your meal,tossing the laundry in the washing machine,taking o
72、ut the garbage,sending that email,and so on.If a task takes less than two minutes to complete,then follow the rule and do it right now.Part 2When you start a new habit,it should take less than two minutes to do.Can all of your goals be accomplished in less than two minutes? Obviously not.But,every g
73、oal can be started in 2 minutes or less._It might sound like this strategy is too basic for grand life goals,but I beg to differ.The 2-Minute Rule works for big goals as well as small goals because of the inertia(惯性)of life. _I love the 2-Minute Rule because it embraces the idea that all sorts of go
74、od things happen once you get started.The most important part of any new habit is getting startednot just the first time,but each time.Its not about performance,its about consistently taking action.I cant guarantee whether or not the 2-Minute Rule will work for you. _Anyone can spare the next 120 se
75、conds.Use this time to get one thing done.Go.A.I call this little strategy the“2-Minute Rule”.B.And thats the purpose behind this little rule.C.Heres what you need to know to stop procrastinating.D.Once you start doing something,its easier to continue doing it.E.But,I can guarantee that it will neve
76、r work if you never try it.F.The goal is to make it easier for you to get started on the things you should be doing.G.Its surprising how many things we put off that we could get done in two minutes or less.14、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。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The art of conversation takes practic
77、e, but its not as hard as you might think. Be around confident people. Being around confident people makes you feel good. The other persons enthusiasm makes all the conversation participants feel confident and comfortable. If its someone who you work with or go to school with, look at the department
78、 website, or see if the person is on any special networks before talking to him for the first time. The information you get can be a good starting point for conversations. Ask questions. What do they like to do? What sort of things have they done in their lives? What is happening to them now? What d
79、id they do yesterday or last weekend? However, try to space out your questions or theyll feel like you are interrogating(审问) them, which is very bad and closes off friendships. Listen. Make movements to indicate that you are still listening. If you listen well, the other persons statements will sugg
80、est questions for you to ask. Allow the other person to do most of the talking. They will often not realize that it was they who did most of the talking, and you get credit for being a good conversationalist. Know when to end the conversation. Even the best conversations will eventually run out of s
81、team or be ended by interruption. Smile if you are leaving, tell them it was nice to talk to them, and say goodbye.A. Listen carefully to what is being said.B. Ending on a positive note will leave a good impression.C. Ask as many questions as you can think of, including their age, income and marriag
82、e.D. With some patience and these steps, you can learn to relax and enjoy a great conversation.E. Find out about the person you will be talking to before you actually talk to him, if you can.F. Take a special course on making conversations so that you can communicate with others better.G. Identify t
83、hings about them that you might be interested in hearing about, and politely ask questions.15、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。Our peers usually have a great influence on our lives. However, when it comes to learning valuable lessons about life, we learn much more from older people than our
84、peers.Unlike our peers, older people have a better understanding of life._So we can learn more from their seasoned knowledge. Many of my friends spend little time on their lessons and they just use their time to have fun. However, my uncle has taught me that if I focus on (专注于) studying instead of p
85、laying all the time, my life will be more fulfilling (有成就的) later on._Also, older people can point us in the right direction and away from the mistakes they have already made. If we simply follow our peers, we will often run into similar problems._My brother tried out for the football team last year
86、 and did not make it. Many of his peers told him to give up on the sport forever. But my father helped him realize that giving up was not the answer. Then my brother practiced harder._Inthe end, older people can help us make the right decisions when we are in difficulties._Older people have more lif
87、e experience, and they can give us excellent advice.A. People who are your age are called peers.B. Thats because they have already been through it.C. In short, we learn more from older people than our peers.D. Its human nature to learn from other people in your age group.E. However, we can avoid the
88、m if we listen and learn from our elders.F. This year, not only did he make the team, but he was also the captain.G. Without his advice, I would not realize the importance of a good education. 答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1. G2. F3. C4. D5. E解析： 1.由前句If you are looking to pursue your dreams, it can be discouragi
89、ng to change everything at once.可知此处应该是表示转折的,相反,如果不那样,会。2.由Dont leave anything out, no matter how small or silly it sounds.可知此处应该是列出你想实现的事情。3.根据下文Choose one that is relatively easy to accomplish, one that is doable but will require work and one that seems impossible based on your current circumstanc
90、es and lifestyle.可知此处应为有关三件事情的描述。4.由下文Each time you complete one of the steps, cross it off so you can celebrate the process in addition to the end result.以及关键词complete可知此处应为从最小的目标开始去实现它。5.由最后一句Plan your steps like this and they will be doable and fit smoothly into your life.可知此处应为为每个目标都要规定截止日期,按计划去
91、做。 2答案及解析：答案：1. G2. E3. D4. A5. F解析： 1.G语境辨析题.根据上文Ambitious people never limit themselves or undervalue hard work with these words.可知有抱负的人绝不会限制他们自己或者用这些话来贬低自己.G项:They tell themselves they can do it.他们会告诉自己,他们可以做到.符合语境,故选G.2.E文章衔接题.根据后文Be confident and believe in yourself,or no one else will.可知自信一点,相
92、信你自己,不然别人也不会相信你.E项:They are hard workers who believe in themselves and their abilities.他们努力着相信自己,相信自己的能力.符合文意,故选E.3.D联系上文题.根据上句Challenges and obstacles are tests of your resolve and desire to succeed.可知挑战和困难就是来测试你想要得到成功的欲望.D项:Ambitious people never say they wont make it through the hard times.有抱负的人绝
93、不会说他们没办法躲过这段艰难的时光.符合文意,故选D.4.A归纳总结题.根据后文The only time people wont take you seriously is if you dont take yourself seriously.可知只有当你自己都不重视自己的时候别人才不会重视你.A项:People wont take me seriously.别人不会重视我的.符合文意,故选A.5.F联系下文题.根据后文It can teach you valuable lessons and redirect you to the right path.可知失败会教给你重要的教训,带你走
94、上正确的道路.F项:Failure is not entirely bad.失败并非就不好.符合文意,故选F. 3答案及解析：答案：1. G2. A3. D4. B5. C解析： 1.G.文章衔接题.根据后文Too many,Id say.可知我想说,太多次了.G项:How many times have we put off our dreams until tomorrow?我们有多少次把梦想推迟到明天?符合文意,故选G.2.A.语境辨析题.根据后文Dont go to your grave(坟墓) with unfinished dreams. Make the decision to
95、go after(追逐)every dream, big or small, right now.可知不要带着未完成的梦想去你的坟墓.现在决定去追寻每一个梦想,无论大小.A项:Therefore, today is all we have.所以,今天是我们的全部.符合文意,故选A.3.D.联系下文题.根据后文Sure, other people may be able to sing, but theyll never be able to sing exactly like you.可知当然,其他人可能会唱歌,但他们永远不会像你一样唱歌.D项:You were born into the w
96、orld with a unique(独特的) gift.你生来就拥有独特的天赋.符合文意,故选D.4.B.逻辑推理题.根据前文Sure, other people may be able to sing, but theyll never be able to sing exactly like you. Sure, other people can write, but theyll never be able to write from the same point of view in which you write.可知当然,其他人可能会唱歌,但他们永远不会像你一样唱歌.当然,其他人
97、可以写字,但他们永远不会从你写字的角度写字.B项:Dreams dont work unless you do.除非你做,否则梦想是行不通的.符合文意,故选B.5.C.段落理解题.根据本段首句One of the biggest dream killers is fear(恐惧).可知最大的梦想杀手之一是恐惧.C项:Remember that fear is just a choice.记住,恐惧只是一种选择.符合文意,故选C. 4答案及解析：答案：A; B; E; G; D解析： 1.A.考查文章内容理解以及上下文联系.句意:但是你如何成为一个好朋友?根据Inordertohavefrien
98、ds,youhavetobeafriend可知,你需要成为一个好朋友.故选A.2.B.考查文章内容理解以及上下文联系.句意:除非他们问你问题,不要说话.根据Sometimesitsnotnecessaryforyoutohaveanythingtosay;theyjustneedsomeonetotalktoabouttheirfeelings.可知,倾听时不要打断朋友.故选B.3.E.考查文章内容理解以及上下文联系.句意:如果你的朋友需要的话,请出现帮助他们.根据标题Help them可知,要帮助朋友.故选E.4.G.考查文章内容理解以及上下文联系.句意:如果在你朋友困难时,你不想和他们在一
99、起,那么他们辉煌时,你也不值得和朋友在一起.根据Bethereforyourfriendstohelpmakethemfeelbetterinhardtimes.可知,在朋友困难时要帮助他们.故选G.5.D.考查文章内容理解以及上下文联系.句意:一起做计划,你们可以过得很开心.根据标题可知,可以通过一起做计划,增进感情.故选D. 5答案及解析：答案：C; E; F; G; A解析：1.根据空前的Read a book和空后的They all know the importance of educating themselves every single day可知，很多成功人士每天都读书。2.
100、根据空前的It is really difficult to remember all the things you need to do.可知，很难记住每天你需要做的所有事情，所以为什么不把它们写在日记本上呢？3.根据空后的Going for a walk, playing a game with your kids or just enjoying a movie night可知成功人士知道怎样给家人留一些时间。4.根据空前的Get a workout可知，劳累了一天，出去走走，让你的身体活动活动对你很重要。5.根据空后的this could be the best time of you
101、r day to work on some art可知，我们可以在晚上创造自己的艺术。 6答案及解析：答案：1. A2. G3. C4. B5. E解析： 1.A归纳总结题.根据本段内容可知,该段主要介绍了要试着去了解国内外发生的事情.A项:Read the news.阅读新闻,符合文意.故选A.2.G归纳总结题.根据后文Try to live your values each day,even if you dont see much appreciable change on a day-to-day level.Work hard and dont give up.可知每天都要坚持自己的
102、价值观,即使你在日常生活中看不到明显的变化,努力工作,不要放弃.G项:Dont expect to change the world with one big heroic act.别指望用大英雄行为去改变这个世界,符合文意.故选G.3.C联系上文题.根据本段小标题Start small.开始变小.C项:All things begin small耐心点,所有的事情都开始变小,符合文意.故选C.4.B小标题选择.根据本段内容可知,写信给报纸;在互联网上发表一篇文章或一个想法,上传一段视频.B项:Spread the word.传播文字.符合文意,故选B.5.E联系上文题.根据本段小标题Cons
103、ider a career.考虑一份职业.E项:You could be a teacher,a reporter,or something else.你可能是一个老师,一个记者,或者别的什么.符合文意,故选E. 7答案及解析：答案：BEACG解析：1. 根据上句信任是我们从过去的经历中获得的一种习得的行为和下句信任是一种冒险可知,此空选B,本句是对第一句话的进一步解释:信任是信赖某人。 2.上句有时,人们压根儿就无法再信任(别人)了和下句这是可以理解的,由此可推测本句应是解释人们无法信任别人的原因。故选E。3.由下文的对自己有信心能帮助你做出更好的选择可知,空处应是学会真正信任自己,故选A。
104、4.由空后第一句如果你曾经被背叛过,你就是你的境遇的受害者可知，此处应选C,即不要认为自己是个受害者。5.副词Instead表示转折。根据语境可推测这里应是看到事物积极的一面并不意味着你无视已经发生的事。故选G。 8答案及解析：答案：FBGCE解析：1.空前讲述抱怨是无益的，空后讲述下面就是一些停止抱怨，转变消极思想的一些措施，因此推断空格处选F项“那么如何成功地让自己停止抱怨呢?”符合语境，起承上启下的作用。故选F项。2.设空处是段落标题。本段讲述停止思考和说一些消极的东西，强迫自己说一些积极的东西，找一个快乐的朋友帮助你看到事情积极的一面。由此可知本段建议转变自己的思维方式，不要想消极的事
105、情，要想一些积极的方面。故选A项。3.根据段落标题可知，本段建议把感恩的事情列个清单，感激我们所拥有的，因此可知空格处选G项“写下你感激的事情，你将会明白你没有理由抱怨。”符合语境。故选G项。4.根据段落标题和上文内容可知，我们要学会适应变化，总有许多事情我们不能改变，由此可知，既然我们不能改变（一些事情），那我们最好的、也是唯一能做的就是接受它们。故选C项。5.根据下文可知，到了你作出艰难的决定换一份工作的时候了，因此推断空格处选D项“你总是不断地抱怨你现在的工作吗?”符合语境。故选D项。 9答案及解析：答案：CEAFG解析： 本文告诉人们怎样才能常怀感恩之心。1.C根据空前一句的“我们如何
106、才能常怀感恩之心呢?”和下文的几条供你参考的建议可推出C项“下面是几条建议符合语境。2.E从空前一句“不能忽略已发生的糟糕的事情”和空后的“感激消极的事情”可推出选项E“你通常能从槽糕的事情中学到东西并变得更坚强符合语境。3.A本空后面的内容主要阐述做好事这一行为,空后第二句中的“acts of kindness” 与选项A中的acts of kindness呼应。4.F空前一句说明这样的经历也有很大的回报，故选项F“研究表明志愿者很有可能感到更快乐”符合语境。5.G G项中的by yourself与空前一句中的“by spending time alone”呼应;同时G项中的the best
107、 parts又与空后一句中的“them”呼应。 10答案及解析：答案：F; G; A; D; E解析：考查句意理解和上下文:根据上文:If you have a difficult book and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a task.可知:如果这样的话,放弃这本书,找另外一本你喜欢的,答案是:F考查句意理解和上下文:根据下文:For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch and even dinner if you eat
108、alone.可知:这意味着,不管你多么忙,你都会阅读,答案是:G考查句意理解和上下文:根据上文:Always carry a book.可知:无论去哪里,都带着一本书,答案是:A考查句意理解和上下文:根据下文:Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair.可知:要找一个安静的地方,答案是:D考查句意理解和上下文:根据上文:If you really want to read more, try cutting back on time on TV or the Internet.可知:这可能对某些人来说很难
109、,答案是:E 11答案及解析：答案：A; E; G; D; B解析：本文为说明文。批判性思维是一种运用理性分析思想、深入挖掘以达到真正潜能的艺术。这是更好地思考。文中介绍了一些帮助你建立批判性思维基础的技巧和想法:勇于质疑、会移情,为他人着想、与聪明的人相处等。考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本段是对批判性思维的定义。批判性思维是一种运用理性分析思想、深入挖掘以达到真正潜能的艺术。接着进行解释:这并不是你思考的更久或更长。那是什么呢?”而是.”。分析选项,选项A(而是关于更好的思考)。不是.而是.,正是一种常用的解释,因此A项符合题意。考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。第二段最后一句“The
110、n the whole foundation needs to be rebuilt, from the bottom up.” 那么整个基础就需要自下而上重建。由此可推断“如果是错误的就是重建”。分析选项,E项(但是如果他们被证明是错误的,或者至少不是完全真实的呢?)与后面的整个基础就需要重建是互为条件。故选E项。考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本段的意思是说除非你亲自调查过,否则不要把权威性的信息带进来。因为我们无法都仔细检查每件事,所以权威性的东西并不非一定是值得信赖,并非是真的。分析选项可知,只在G项(所以杂志或网络上发表的内容并不意味着这是真的。)的意思与之相符,因为杂志上发表的东
111、西相对是权威性的。故G与本段意思相一致。考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本段的中心为:设身处地为别人着想即移情还可以帮助你培养批判性思维的技能。因为一点点理解就有助于深入了解他们。你理解他人越深,你做出的决定或判断就越明智。分析选项,可知D选项选中的动词understand与本段中的名词understanding,选项中的judge评判与本段中decisions决定,判断是词义的复现。而其句意: “不理解别人时不要评价别人”,与本段意思相一致。因此D项符合题意,故选D。考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。根据空后内容:跟你身边的聪明的人学习是最好的办法,如果你想变得更聪明,那就不要自负,要与聪
112、明的人交朋友,总之就是要与聪明的人在一起。本小题是对本段的总结,分析选项可知B项(和比你更聪明的在一起)符合题意。 12答案及解析：答案：BFGDE解析：1. B通读本段内容并根据本段第一句Improve your skill sets or learn new ones可知，本段主要说的是要提升自己的能力，故选B。2. F 根据上文中的A lot of things influence your life and you cant control everything可知，很多事情我们无法控制，所以想要掌控一切只会让你感到很累，故选F。3. G 根据上文中的We are sometimes
113、too quick to judge a situation before it even unfolds(展现）completely和And the thing isnt as bad as our mind makes it be可知,我们不要急于下结论，而是要后退一步想一想，故选G。4. D 根据上文中的take out a pen and paper和下文中的Writing your thoughts down will give you a clear idea可知，找出纸和笔，列出来你 能控制和不能控制的事情，故选D。5. E 根据下文中的When you believe that
114、 a good thing is coming your way, you prepare yourself for it and work accordingly可知，要心怀希 望，希望可以提升你的生活，故选E。 13答案及解析：答案：A; G; B; D; E解析：作者针对如何克服做事拖延这一问题给出了自己的方法两分钟规则。1.A 【解析】根据设空处后句“There are two parts of the 2-Minute Rule. ”可知,这里提到了 “两分钟规则”有两部分,所以上文应讲述什么是“两分钟规则”,故选A项。2.G 【解析】设空处后句“For example, washi
115、ng your dishes immediately after your meal, tossing the laundry in the washing machine, takingout thegarbage, sending that e-mail, and so on. ” 提到了许多在两分钟之内就可以完成的事情,G项(有那么多可以在两分钟之内或更短时间内就可以完成的事情却被我们拖延,这令人很吃惊。) 符合语境,故选G项。3.B【解析】根据设空处位于本段结尾处可知,设空处应是对本段内容的总结,B项(这正是这个小规则背后的目的。)总结本段内容,故选B项。4.D 【解析】根据前文的“T
116、he 2-Minute Rule works for big goals as well as small goals because of the inertia of life. ” 可知,这里提到了生活的惯性,故D项(一旦你开始做某事,继续做就更容易。)符合语境,故选D项。5. E【解析】根据前文的“l cant guarantee whether or not the 2-Minute Rule will work for you. 可知,这里提到了“我”不能保证两分钟规则是否对你有效,E项(但是我保证，如果你不尝试,它决不会起作用。)是对前文内容的进一步阐述,符合语境,故选E项。 1
117、4答案及解析：答案：DEGAB解析：1. D利用设题位置法可解此题3本文的结构是“总一分”型，第一 段是“总”，其余段落为“分”。本空设在首段尾句是从“总”到“分” 的过渡。唯有D选项能够起到承上启下的作用，故选D。2. E利用设题位置法可解此题。本空设在段首，结合本文其他段 落的特点可知，本空应该是主题句，唯有E选项能够概括本段内 容，故答案为E。3. G利用关键词复现法可解此题。本段的主题句“Ask questions.” 与G选项中的“politely ask questions”相呼应，故答案为G。4. A利用关键词复现法可解此题3本段的主题句“Listen.”与A选 项中的“List
118、en carefully”相呼应。5. B 利用关键词复现法可解此题。本段主题句中的“when to end” 与 B 选项中的 “Ending on a positive note” 相呼应。 15答案及解析：答案：1. B2. G3. E4. F5. C解析：36 . B考查细节理解以及上下文联系.根据前面的Unlike our peers , older people have a better understanding of life可知,因为老一辈的人经历过更多的事,所以对生活的恝唱更深刻.故选B .37. G 考查细节理解以及上下文联系.根据”my uncle has taugh
119、t me that if I focus on studying instead of playing all the time , my life will be more fulfilling (有成就的)later on”可知,如果没有他的建议,我不会认识到良好的教育的重要性.故选G .38 . E考查细节理解以及上下文联系.根据下面举的例子可知,如果我们倾听并向长辈字习,我们就可以避免一些错误.故选E .39 . F考查细节理解以及上下文轶系.根据Then my brother practiced harder可猜到,作者的兄弟今年不仅加入了运动队,还当上了队长.故选F .40. C考查文章主旨大意.根据文章内容可知,本文通过一些实例,汫述了”我们从老年人身上字到的东西比同龄人更多这个道理.
