1、阅读填空阅读填空【2021届安徽省六校教育研究会高三第一次素质测试】Wearing a mask for confidenceYou may often see young people in Asian countries wear their masks in public. 16 Asians often wear face masks to prevent ones own germs (微生物) or sickness from spreading in public places. 17This means they will try their best to make cont
2、ributions to their group. During the novel coronavirus outbreak, Asians will wear masks to prevent both themselves and others from being infected, which will eventually benefit the whole group.Apart from physical protection, masks have evolved into social firewalls among young people in Asian countr
3、ies as well. 18They often want to keep a safe distance from strangers. But when they cant achieve it in public such as on a crowded subway, hiding their faces with masks can sometimes help them gain some privacy. 19For example, they can avoid the embarrassment when they dont have enough time to do m
4、akeup.20They wear them, along with audio headsets, to signal a lack of desire to communicate with those around them, according to Quartz.Not only are masks used to prevent the spread of disease, they have indeed made their way into the mainstream and are here to stay in Asian countries.AWhat makes t
5、hem do so?BAsians are subject to Confucianism (儒教).CIn many Asian countries, people value collectivism.DThey think wearing masks is not related to their freedom.E.For this reason, wearing masks has become a fashion trend among young people.F.For some young girls, wearing masks can give them confiden
6、ce and a sense of security.G.Young people are more concerned about their privacy than their parents and grandparents.【答案】16A17C18G19F20E【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了戴口罩在亚洲年轻人中流行的原因。16上文You may often see young people in Asian countries wear their masks in public.(你可以看到亚洲国家的年轻人在公共场合戴口罩。)与A. What makes them do s
7、o?(是什么让他们这样做?)承接自然,选项中的so就是上文提到的wear their masks in public,故选A项。17下文This means they will try their best to make contributions to their group. (这意味着他们会尽全力为他们的集体做贡献。)与C. In many Asian countries, people value collectivism.(在很多亚洲国家,人们都珍惜集体主义。)承接自然,因为珍惜集体主义,所以会尽全力为集体做贡献,此外collectivism和group是关键词,故选C项。18下文
8、They often want to keep a safe distance from strangers. (他们总是想和陌生人保持安全距离。)与G. Young people are more concerned about their privacy than their parents and grandparents.(比起他们的父母和祖父母,年轻人更加关心他们的隐私。)承接自然,下文是年轻人关注自己隐私的做法之一,且下文的they就是上文的young people,故选G项。19下文For example, they can avoid the embarrassment whe
9、n they dont have enough time to do makeup.(例如,当没有足够的时间化妆时,他们可以(通过戴口罩)来避免尴尬。)与F. For some young girls, wearing masks can give them confidence and a sense of security.(对于一些年轻女孩来说,戴口罩可以给她们自信和安全感。)承接自然,下文所述内容是戴口罩给年轻女孩安全感的一个方面,故选F项。20下文They wear them, along with audio headsets, to signal a lack of desire
10、 to communicate with those around them, according to Quartz.(根据Quartz的说法,他们戴着口罩和音频耳机来表明他们不愿意与周围的人交流)与E. For this reason, wearing masks has become a fashion trend among young people.(因此,戴口罩在年轻人中已经成为了一种时尚趋势。)承接自然,下文是对trend的进一步说明,且they就是上文所提到的young people,故选E项。阅读填空【2021届湖南省邵阳市高三上学期第一次联考】Forgetfulness c
11、an be a normal part of aging. 16 As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things; they dont remember information as well as they did, or they lose things like their glasses, cellphones or other small items. These are usually signs of mild forgetfulness, not serious memor
12、y problems.17 For example, medication side effects, vitamin B12 shortage, alcoholism, tumors(肿瘤) or infections in the brain can cause memory loss. A doctor should treat serious medical conditions like these as soon as possible.Emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety or depression, can make a per
13、son more forgetful. For instance, someone who has recently retired or who is coping with the death of a relative or a friend may feel sad, lonely or worried. 18The confusion and forgetfulness caused by emotions are usually temporary and go away when the feelings fade. The emotional problems can be e
14、ased by supportive friends and family. 19 Treatment may include counseling, medication or both.If youre concerned that you or someone you know has a serious memory problem, talk with your doctor. 20 Health care professionals can recommend ways to manage the problem or make suggestions on treatment o
15、r services that might help you out. AConsider participating in clinical trials or studies.BIts advisable to have health issues treated in time.CHe or she can diagnose the problem or refer you to a specialist.DBut if they last for a long time, it is necessary to get help from a doctor.E.Some memory p
16、roblems are related to health issues that may be treatable.F.As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain.G.Trying to deal with these life changes leaves some people confused or forgetful.【答案】16F17E18G19D20C【解析】这是一篇说明文。健忘是衰老的正常表现。随着年龄的增长,身体的各个部位都会发生变化,包括大脑。一些记忆问题与
17、健康问题有关,而这些健康问题是可以治疗的。文章介绍了应对之法。16根据前文Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging.可知,健忘是衰老的正常表现。再根据下文As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things; they dont remember information as well as they did, or they lose things like their glasses, cellphones or other small item
18、s.(因此,一些人可能会注意到学习新事物需要更长的时间;他们记信息的能力不如以前,或者他们丢失了眼镜、手机或其他小东西。),F项:As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain.(随着年龄的增长,身体的各个部位都会发生变化,包括大脑。)承上启下。故选F。17根据后文For example, medication side effects, vitamin B12 shortage, alcoholism, tumors(肿瘤) or infections in the brain
19、can cause memory loss.(例如,药物副作用、维生素B12缺乏、酗酒、肿瘤或脑部感染都会导致记忆丧失。),E项:Some memory problems are related to health issues that may be treatable.(一些记忆问题与健康问题有关,而这些健康问题是可以治疗的。)符合文意。故选E。18根据前文For instance, someone who has recently retired or who is coping with the death of a relative or a friend may feel sad,
20、 lonely or worried.(例如,一个最近退休的人,或者一个正在应对亲人或朋友死亡的人,可能会感到悲伤、孤独或担忧。),G项:Trying to deal with these life changes leaves some people confused or forgetful.(试图应对这些生活变化会让一些人感到困惑或健忘。)符合文意。故选G项。19根据前文The emotional problems can be eased by supportive friends and family.(支持你的朋友和家人可以缓解你的情绪问题。),再根据下文Treatment may
21、 include counseling, medication or both.(治疗可能包括咨询、药物治疗或两者兼而有之。),D项:But if they last for a long time, it is necessary to get help from a doctor.(但是如果它们持续很长时间,有必要从医生那里得到帮助。)承接上下文。故选D。20根据前文If youre concerned that you or someone you know has a serious memory problem, talk with your doctor.(如果你担心你或你认识的人
22、有严重的记忆问题,和你的医生谈谈。),C项:He or she can diagnose the problem or refer you to a specialist.(他或她可以诊断出这个问题,或者把你介绍给专家。)符合文意。故选C。阅读填空【2021届广东省仲元中学、中山一中等七校联合体高三上学期第一次联考】Much of the work in todays world is accomplished(完成) in teams. Most people believe the best way to build a great team is to gather a group of
23、 the most talented individuals. 11Companies spend millions hiring top business people. Is their money well spent?12They focused on football, basketball and baseball. The results are mixed. For football and basketball, adding talented players to a team proves a good method, but only up to the point w
24、here 70% of the players are top talent; above that level, the teams performance begins to decline. Interestingly, this trend isnt evident in baseball, where additional individual talent keeps improving the teams performance.To explain this phenomenon, the researchers explored the degree to which a g
25、ood performance by a team requires its members to coordinate(协调) their actions. 13In baseball, the performance of individual players is less dependent on teammates. They conclude that when task interdependence is high, team performance will suffer when there is too much talent, while individual tale
26、nt will have positive effects on team performance when task interdependence is lower. If a basketball star is, for example, trying to gain a high personal point total, he may take a shot himself when it would be better to pass the ball to a teammate, affecting the teams performance. Young children l
27、earning to play team sports are often told, “There is no I in TEAM.” 14Another possibility is that when there is a lot of talent on a team, some players may make less effort. Just as in a game of tug-of-war(拔河比赛), whenever a person is added, everyone else pulls the rope with less force.15 An A-team
28、may require a balance-not just A players, but a few generous B players as well.AIts not a simple matter to determine the nature of talent.BSports team owners spend millions of dollars attracting top talent.CThe group interaction and its effect drew the researchers attention.DStars apparently do not
29、follow this basic principle of sportsmanship.E.Several recent studies examined the role of talent in the sports world.F.Building up a dream team is more complex than simply hiring the best talent.G.This task interdependence distinguishes baseball from football and basketball.【答案】11B12E13G14D15F【解析】这
30、是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章主要讲了建立一支最佳阵容球队比简单地雇佣最优秀的人才要复杂得多。一支一流球队可能需要一种平衡不仅仅是最好球员,也需要一些有雅量的普通球员。11上文说“大多数人相信建立一个伟大团队的最好方法就是聚集一群最有天赋的个人”。下文说“公司花费数百万雇佣顶级商业人士。”该空承上启下,也是在举例,B选项“运动队老板花费数百万美元吸引顶尖人才。”切题,故选B。12下文说“他们专注于足球、篮球和棒球。结果有好有坏。”这些都属于体育方面,该空引出下文,E选项“最近的几项研究调查了体育世界中人才的作用。”切题,故选E。13上文说“为了解释这一现象,研究人员探索了一场好的表现要求队员们协调
31、他们行动的程度”,下文说明了研究结果,该空承上启下,G选项“这项任务的相互依赖性使棒球区别于足球和篮球。”切题,故选G。14上文说了“一个球星为了个人得分,而影响团队的表现”,该空承接上文,D选项“球星显然没有遵守运动员精神的基本原则”切题,故选D。15下文说“一支一流球队可能需要一种平衡不仅仅是最好球员,也需要一些有雅量的普通球员。”该空引出下文,F选项“建立一支最佳阵容球队比简单地雇佣最优秀的人才要复杂得多。”切题,故选F。阅读填空【2021届广西钦州市第一中学高三8月月】We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough
32、. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that.16 When I started my Ph.Dprogram, I felt like the dumbest person in every class. I couldnt believe how many smart people were there. I didnt know if I could measure up to their
33、 intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too.Youare unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hamburger Helper, dont compare yourself to your sister who is a chef(厨师). Im sure you can do many things that she can
34、t.17You are you. You are not your sister.Youneed to stop chasing perfection. It doesnt exist. Whats perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong.1819 Our sense of
35、self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesnt make them true.20AYou
36、 have the power to change your future.BSo focus on your own passions and talents.CYou are not the only one who feels this way.DIf you love yourself for who you are, other people will notice.E.You need to change your thought patterns.F.One of my favorite sayings is, “Dont believe a negative thought y
37、ou think!”G.Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you.【答案】16C17B18G19E20F【解析】本文为说明文,文章主要介绍了每个人都认为自己不够完美,都会因此而产生负面情绪或压力。同时还给出了一些避免这些压力的建议。16根据本段最后一句Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too.可知几年后,我发现几乎每个人都有这样的感觉。由此可知,你并不是唯一有这种感觉的人。故C选项“你不是唯一有这种
38、感觉的人”符合语境,故选C。17根据本段第一句You are unique and have special talents.可知你是独一无二的,你有你自己特殊的才能。由此可知,本段强调的是要关注的是自己而不是他人,尤其是专注于你自己的激情和才能。故B选项“所以专注于你自己的激情和才能”符合语境,故选B。18根据上文You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesnt exist. Whats perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective
39、 measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong.可知你需要停止追求完美。它不存在。对我来说完美的,对你来说并不完美。所以,如果你认为对完美有某种客观的衡量,而世界上的其他人都在反对你,那么你就错了。由此可知,因为完美的标准是不一样的,完美也没有客观的标准来衡量,很多人都担心自己不完美,这样就会带来很多的压力。故G选项“大多数人都太担心自己的不完美,所以不会评判你”符合语境,故选G。19根据后文Our sense of self-worth i
40、s based in our thoughts.可知我们的自我价值感是基于我们的思想。由此可知,我们的自我价值感根植于我们自己的思想,所以我们要改变自己的思维模式,那样我们才不会认为自己不完美而产生压力。故E选项“你需要改变你的思维模式”符合语境,故选E。20根据上文We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess wha
41、t? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesnt make them true.可知多年来,我们一直被设定为反思我们自己。信息来自我们的父母、同龄人、老师、媒体和我们自己的标签。但你猜怎么着?它们只是思想。仅仅因为你有这些想法,并不会使它们成真。由此可知,想法并不会成真,所以本句强调不要相信我们心里的那些消极的想法。故F选项“我最喜欢说的一句话是:不要相信你所想的消极想法!”符合语境,故选F。阅读填空【2021届河南省郑州市第一中学高三上学期开学测试】Once,I had an America
42、n friend.After she went back home,I never heard from her again.I cant help but wonder if there can ever be real friendship between Westerners and us Chinese.What is friendship?The Oxford English Dictionary says,The emotions or conduct of friends.In both Western and Chinese culture,we have similar pr
43、overbs when it comes to friendship,such asa friend in need is a friend indeed.16Chinese people value friendship highly.As you know,Chinese people are known to be extremely hospitable and open-hearted.17 However,there are different types of friend ship and they treat them differently.One type of frie
44、nd in China is aclose acquaintancewho only occasionally eats and drinks and hangs out with you.In the West,they are calleda fair-weather(不可共患难的)friend.Nikki was that kind of friend.Despite our language barrier,we had a lot of fun together.18 Only real friends can enter your inner circle,where assist
45、ance and special care are always provided.19 They tend to make friends with those who share the same values or interests.When foreign friend of mine asks for favors on behalf of his or her friend,I often have to clarify whether that person is aclose friendor just a friend,and then I will decide how
46、much I will help.20 But the depth of that friendship is different.So how will you know how l feel ab out you?Well,the moment I stop being polite around you,you are my real friend.AThey refer to anyone they know as afriend.BFriendship in the West is mostly pursued for fun.CHowever,there is a cultural
47、 gap between the two sides.DOf course,Westerners and Chinese people can be good friends.E.Real friends can share all our sorrows and double all our joys.F.The second type of friend in China is areal friendwho is practically your family.G.Theyll take turns with you in picking up the bill,because that
48、s what good friends do.【答案】16C17A18F19B20D【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中西方在友谊文化上的差距。16根据前一句“In both Western and Chinese culture, we have similar proverbs when it comes to friendship, such as a friend in need is a friend indeed.”可知,在中西方文化中,我们在友谊方面有类似的谚语,比如“患难与共”。C项“然而,双方在文化上存在差距”承上启下,C项中的“the two sides”和上文“In
49、 both Western and Chinese culture”相呼应,符合语境。故选C项。17根据前一句“As you know, Chinese people are known to be extremely hospitable and open-hearted.”可知,众所周知,中国人非常好客,心胸开阔。A项“他们把认识的人称为朋友”承上启下,符合语境。故选A项。18根据上文的“One type of friend in China is a close acquaintance who only occasionally eats and drinks and hangs ou
50、t with you.”可知,在中国,有一种朋友是“亲密的熟人”,只会偶尔和你一起吃喝喝和闲逛。F项“中国的第二类朋友是“真正的朋友”,实际上就是你的家人”承上启下,F项中的“The second type of friend in China”和上文的“One type of friend in China”相呼应,符合语境。故选F项。19根据后一句“They tend to make friends with those who share the same values or interests.”可知,他们倾向于与那些价值观或兴趣相同的人交朋友。B项“西方的友谊主要是为了好玩” 与下文
51、紧密衔接,B项中的“for fun”和下文的“share the same values or interests”相呼应,符合语境。故选B项。20根据后一句“But the depth of that friendship is different.”可知,但这种友谊的深度是不同的。D项“当然,西方人和中国人可以成为好朋友”与下文紧密衔接,D项中的“can be good friends”和下文的“that friendship”相呼应,符合语境。故选D项。阅读填空【2021届湖北省荆门市龙泉中学高三8月月考】Changing your life can come in small, eas
52、y steps. You can transform yourself and live a better life by making positive changes along the way. Here are some choices that will lead to your transformation.Choose to change bad habitsSome bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it. 16You can overcome them, find better alternat
53、ives, and get through your struggle to become a better you! Do it for yourself more than anything.Choose to growIts easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life. 17 In choosing to grow, you build character, develop your strengths, become aware of what needs improvement, and turn into the well-rounded pe
54、rson you need to be to succeed.Choose to seek a balanced lifeWhere do you need balance? Are you all work, no play? Or the opposite? 18 If youre spending too much time working or locked away alone, find the time for social interaction and having fun. If you havent committed to a schedule in a while,
55、make the decision to start following one.19This is vital to human existence. We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends. Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.Choose to live your passionWhatever your dream is, you can have it. The person you wish
56、 to be and the things you wish to achieve are within you. Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost. It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something youve never done. 20AChoose to spend time with those you loveBChoose to organize your schedule flexiblyCMake the choice today
57、 that you wont be ruled by them.DNeither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long.E.However, with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.F.Its good to change, and youve only got so many years to refresh yourself.G.However, the reward from success and personal accomplishment
58、 will be worth it.【答案】16C17E18D19A20G【解析】本文是一篇说明文。改变你的生活可以是小而简单的步骤。你可以通过积极的改变来改变你自己,过上更好的生活。这里有一些选择将会导致你的转变。16上文提示“一些坏习惯似乎在我们没有意识到的情况下依然存在。”再根据下文提示“你可以克服它们,找到更好的选择,并通过你的奋斗来成为一个更好的你!”承接上下文,C项Make the choice today that you wont be ruled by them.(今天就做出选择吧,你将不会被他们所统治。)切题。故选C。17上文提示“人们很容易陷入固定的生活方式中。”再根据下
59、文提示“在选择成长的过程中,你塑造性格,培养自己的长处,意识到需要改进的地方,并成为你成功的全面发展的人。”承接上下文,E项However, with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.(然而,重新评价和成长带来了美丽的自由。)切题。该项中的growth与下文的grow相吻合。故选E。18上文提示“你在哪里需要平衡?你们都在工作,不玩耍吗?还是相反?”下文提示“如果你花太多的时间在工作或独自呆着,那就找时间进行社交互动和娱乐。”承接上下文,D项Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasan
60、t life for very long.(这两种极端都不会让你在很长一段时间里过着愉快的生活。)切题。该项中的this指的就是上文所提示的内容。故选D。19此处是一个小标题,根据上下标题可知答案在A/B中选择。本段内容提示“这对人类的生存至关重要。我们需要家庭成员和朋友建立的爱的纽带。”由此推知,A项Choose to spend time with those you love(选择花时间和你爱的人在一起)。Love是关键词,故选A。20上文提示“无论付出什么代价,都要选择去追求那些激情。这可能意味着你要清空你的日程表,或者做一些你从未做过的事情。”承接上文,G项However, the
61、reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it.(然而,成功和个人成就的回报是值得的。)切题。该项中的the reward和be worth与上文中的whatever cost构成一种转折关系,故答案为G。阅读填空【2021届湖北襄阳一中高三八月月考】People need homes: children assume their parents place as home; boarders call school “home”on weekdays; married couples work together
62、 to build new homes; and travelers . have no place to call “home”,at least for a few nights.36?Dont they have the right to a home? Of course they do.Some regular travelers take their own belongings: like bed sheets, pillowcases and family photos to make them feel like home no matter where they are;
63、some stay for long periods in the same hotel and as a result become very familiar with service and attendants; others may simply put some flowers by the hotel window to make things more homely.37!And how about maintaining relationships while in transit? 38;some send letters and postcards, or even ph
64、otos; others may just call and say hi, just to let their friends know that theyre still alive and well.39. Making friends on the way helps travelers feel more or less at home. Backpackers in youth hostels may become very good friends, even closer than siblings.Nowadays, fewer people are working in t
65、heir local towns, so how do they develop a sense of belonging? 40.Wherever we are, with just a little bit of effort and imagination, we can make the place we stay “home”.AHome is the harbor for travelersBPeople find ways to keep in touchCDo all people have a comfortable homeDSome keep contact with t
66、heir friends via InternetE.So how about people who have to travel for extended periods of timeF.Whenever we step out of our local boundaries, there is always another “home”waiting to be foundG.Furthermore, driving a camping car during ones travels and sleeping in the vehicle at night is just like ho
67、me only mobile【答案】36E37G38D39B40F【解析】本文是一篇说明文,文章阐述了怎样让旅行者找到一种归属感。36根据上文可知,人们都需要家,那么旅行者呢,他们至少有几个晚上没有家。而下文叙述,他们就没有拥有家的权利吗?他们当然有。E项“So how about people who have to travel for extended periods of time(那么,那些不得不延长旅行时间的人呢)”,符合上下文语境。承接上下文。故选E。37本段主要是说对于旅行者来说,出门在外也要有家的感觉。G项“Furthermore, driving a camping car
68、 during ones travels and sleeping in the vehicle at night is just like home only mobile(此外,旅行者在旅行期间开着宿营车并在车里睡觉也有家的感觉,只不过它是移动的)”符合语境。故选G。38空格前一句意为:在旅行过程中如何(与家人、朋友)保持联系?结合下文中一些保持联系的方式可知,D项“Some keep contact with their friends via Internet(一些人通过网络与他们的朋友保持联系)”符合语境。故选D。39根据上文可知,有些人会寄信件和明信片,甚至是照片,其他人可能只是打
69、电话问候一下,只是想让朋友知道他们还活着并且过得很好。根据下文可知,在路上交朋友也能或多或少地带给旅行者家的感觉。B项“People find ways to keep in touch(人们会找到很多方法来保持联系)”能够联系上下文。符合语境。故选B。40根据上文可知,现在,越来越少的人在他们自己的城市工作,他们要如何培养归属感?而下文又提到,无论我们在哪里,只要用一点点的努力和想象,我们就能使我们待的地方变为“家”。F项“Whenever we step out of our local boundaries, there is always another “home” waiting
70、to be found(无论何时我们走出自己的城市,总有另一个家等着我们去发现)”符合语境。故选F。【2021届湖南省衡阳市一中高三第一次月考】ExperiencedBased EducationEveryone is familiar with traditional education. You sit in a class and a teacher teaches. This is an important part of development. But at some point, every individual has to take charge of their own e
71、ducation. To do this, one must look at the root of learning.16Basically, unfamiliar experiences usually add more value than experiences that are familiar.17 And we are in a better state to learn something new. Honestly, someone who never experiences the same thing twice will never have a chance to b
72、enefit from anything learned. However, new experiences are generally what make people interesting and push them to grow.High school is a new experience. College is a new experience. However, at some point traditional education becomes repetitive. It is not that you wont learn anything else, but that
73、 the environment is so familiar.18To solve this, an individual needs to introduce new experiences into their life. You may spend a summer in a different part of the country or learn a new language through trial and error. You can also go to a drivein movie(or some other entertainment event that is n
74、ew to you).19These types of experiences often result in very little“book knowledge”. Instead, they will often provide you with a better understanding of yourself as you experience your reaction to different situations.20 It can be invaluable for you to work effectively with others. Becoming a well r
75、ounded human isnt something that happens by accident. You can spend your entire lifetime developing your potential.AHas education changed so much in the last decade?BThey will also provide you with a better understanding of others.CThose new experiences may not lead to great personal development.DTh
76、ese are all things that can stretch and expand your experience in life.E.This is because unfamiliar experiences require much more of our attention.F.As a result, you can easily become less aware of your experience and not learn as much.G.What makes some experiences add great value to our lives while
77、 other experiences do not?【答案】16G17E18F19D20B【解析】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了是什么让一些经历给我们的生活增加了巨大的价值,而另一些却没有。16由下文Basically, unfamiliar experiences usually add more value than experiences that are familiar.可知,基本上,不熟悉的经历通常比熟悉的经历更有价值。所以上文是对选项的回答,且选项统领全文。故G选项“是什么让一些经历为我们的生活增添了巨大的价值,而另一些却没有?”切题。故选G项。17由下文And we are in
78、a better state to learn something new.可知,我们处在一个更好的状态,会学习一些新的东西。所以选项与后一句为并列关系,且在解释选项上一句的原因。故E选项“这是因为不熟悉的经历需要我们更多的注意力”切题。故选E项。18由前文It is not that you wont learn anything else, but that the environment is so familiar.可知,这并不是说你不会学到别的东西,而是环境太熟悉了。所以选项与前句为因果关系。故F选项“因此,你很容易对自己的经验缺乏意识,也学不到很多东西”切题。故选F项。19由前文Y
79、ou may spend a summer in a different part of the country or learn a new language through trial and error. You can also go to a drivein movie(or some other entertainment event that is new to you)可知,你可以在一个不同的地方度过一个夏天,或者通过反复试验来学习一门新的语言。你也可以看汽车电影(或其他娱乐事件这对你来说都是新的)。所以选项是对空前所叙述的三个例子的总结。故D选项“这些都可以扩展你的生活经验”
80、切题。故选D项。20由前文Instead, they will often provide you with a better understanding of yourself as you experience your reaction to different situations.可知,相反,它们会让你在体验不同情况下的反应时,更好地了解自己。所以选项与前文话题相关且为并列关系。故B选项“他们也会让你更好地理解别人”切题。故选B项。阅读填空【2021届重庆市高考第一次预测性考试】The factors that cause youth unemployment often diffe
81、r among regions and labor systems. 16 Since firing full-time workers is so complicated and expensive, employers are unwilling to take on new staff, while people who are already employed, mainly older workers, often keep their jobs for life. In developing countries with high birthrates and very young
82、 populations, like the Philippines, growth isnt strong enough to absorb the wave of youngsters entering the workforce each year. 17 Young people entering the workforce are often the most vulnerable(易受伤害的)in economic downturns new employees are often the first to get sacked, while college graduates f
83、ind few employers willing to hire.18 In Spain, Italy and Japan, for instance, companies looking to gain flexibility in regulated labor markets often offer new, young staffers only short-term contracts. These contracts, which sometimes last for only a few days, usually come with low salaries and few
84、benefits. Since such staff is temporary, employers have little intention to invest in training.Facing such obstacles, young people everywhere are finding that traditional route to success education isnt paying off as much as in the past. 19 They will often be offered low-skilled jobs from waiters to
85、 supermarket clerks. A March report form the UKs Office for National Statistics showed that the share of recent college graduates in Britain working in lower-skilled jobs rose to nearly 35% in 2011 form less than 27% a decade earlier. 20 Typical is Cairos Ahmed Said. He graduated from college with a
86、 business degree, and after performing the obligatory(义务的)year of military service, he applied for jobs in accounting and data entry. But Said, 24, had no luck, and today he works as a waiter at a cafe near Tahrir Square. “This was my last choice,” he says, “and this is the job that I got.”AYoung gr
87、aduates often find themselves competing with more-experienced workers.BMore and more college graduates are forced to take jobs below their skill level.CThey started applying for any positions they could find in other countries.DIn some parts of the world, such jobs are all that is available to colle
88、ge graduates.E.Yet youth unemployment also has common roots throughout the world.F.Those young workers who do find employment are often trapped in awful contracts.G.In much of Western Europe overemphasized labor protection makes it more difficult for youths to land good jobs.【答案】16G17E18F19B20D【解析】这
89、是一篇议论文。文章讲述了不同地区和劳动力制度导致年轻人失业的不同因素。16根据上一句The factors that cause youth unemployment often differ among regions and labor systems.导致年轻人失业的因素在不同地区和劳动力制度之间往往有所不同。可知,此处内容与年轻人工作困难有关,选项G“在西欧大部分地区,过度强调劳动保护使得年轻人更难找到好工作。”符合题意。故选G。17根据下一句Young people entering the workforce are often the most vulnerable(易受伤害的)
90、in economic downturns new employees are often the first to get sacked, while college graduates find few employers willing to hire. 在经济低迷时期,进入职场的年轻人往往是最脆弱的新员工往往是最先被解雇的,而大学毕业生发现很少有雇主愿意雇佣。可知,此处内容与解释为什么年轻人最容易被解雇或失业有关,选项E“然而,青年失业在世界各地也有共同的根源。”符合题意。故选E。18根据下文These contracts, which sometimes last for only
91、a few days, usually come with low salaries and few benefits.这些合同有时只持续几天,通常工资很低,福利也很少。可知,此处内容与工作的年轻人遇到糟糕的合同有关,选项F“那些找到工作的年轻工人经常陷入糟糕的合同中。”符合题意。故选F。19根据下一句They will often be offered low-skilled jobs from waiters to supermarket clerks.他们经常会得到从服务员到超市店员等低技能工作。可知,此处内容与大学毕业生被迫做低技能的工作有关,选项B“越来越多的大学毕业生被迫从事低于他
92、们技能水平的工作。”符合题意。故选B。20根据下一句Typical is Cairos Ahmed Said. 典型的是开罗的Ahmed。可知,此处内容与大学毕业生从事低技能工作的现象有关,选项D“在世界上的一些地方,大学毕业生只能找到这样的工作。”符合题意。故选D。阅读填空【黑龙江省哈尔滨市一中2020-2021学年高三上学期开学测试】Tips for Traveling with Your ParentsMany of us have fond memories of traveling with our parents as children,which makes going on v
93、acation with them as adults much more special.16But depending on your parentsage,health, and preferences,going away together can also bring challenges.here are ups to help make sure everyone has a good time.Find a point person.17Its best when there is a single point person for planning who becomes t
94、he advocate for all members of the travel party.If mobility is an issue,try planning with Accessible GO,a platform that enables travelers to search by city or interest for wheelchair-friendly activities.Build in options.18Being aware of each travelers fitness and activity level is crucial in designi
95、ng a route.For example,start with a slow-paced activity that everyone can enjoy such as wine tasting,and have more-energetic activities,like hiking.19Consider buying insurance.Emergencies-such as a missed flight or lost luggage-can happen at any age,so its wise to invest in travel insurance.Many pol
96、icies cover medical emergencies as well as everyday travel mishaps(小事故).20Some insurance supplements even arrange air medical transfers to the travelers hospital of choice.ABe optional.BIts a chance to return the favor.CMake sure those who get ill are well attended to.DAs our parents are aging,they
97、should not travel alone.E.Be sure to do your homework as some policies are better than others.F.Having one person in charge can significantly minimize stress and confusion.G.The most important thing is striking a balance between activities and free time to ensure that no one gets exhausted.【答案】16B17
98、F18G19A20E【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何和父母在旅行中拥有一次愉悦的经历提出了一些建议。16上文讲述的是我们中很多人有着小时候和父母一起旅游的美好记忆。作为成年人和父母一起旅游会更特别。下文说了根据父母的年龄、健康等,和父母一起外出也会带来挑战,并提出一起出去玩得开心的建议。由此可以推出,空格处作者想要再次和父母出去旅游,并解释为什么要一起出去旅游。B选项:这是一个回报的机会。符合语境,故选B。17空格位于第二段的第一句,其段落的标题为“找一个重要的人”,其下文紧接着也讲了最好有一个专门负责计划的人。由此可知,空格处会说有一个负责的人的好处。F选项:有一个负责的人可以极大地减
99、少压力和混乱。符合语境,故选F。18空格位于第三段的第一句。其段落标题为“设置选择”,其下文说的是了解每个旅客的健康状况和活动水平对路线设计至关重要。由此可推断空格处为总起句。G选项:最重要的是在活动和空闲时间取得平衡,确保没有人筋疲力尽。符合语境,故选G。19上文说了在确保活动和空闲时间取得平衡的情况下可以自己选择喜欢的活动,并列举了几个例子供选择。A选项:请随意选择。符合语境,故选A。20上文讲述的是许多保险包括医疗紧急情况和日常旅游意外事件,下文说的是一些补充保险甚至安排了旅客的航空医疗转移到旅客选择的医院。由此可知每个保险的政策不一样。E选项:一定要做好功课,因为有些(保险)政策比其他(保险)政策好。符合语境,故选E。