1、第一部分 第一篇考前预测猜押2【达标组】Minimalism(极简主义)refers to living comfortably with as few materialpossessions as possible.1 Here are three main reasons.Reducing isnt the first choiceIt is hard to make the time to actively reduce what we own,especially whenweve already managed to cut down lifes inventory(存货)in ha
2、lf.But the truthis totally opposite.2 3 We tend to create an identity around the things we own.It is difficult for us toTest 1词数:178个建议用时:5 minutes let go of things we already spent money on,even if it doesnt make sense to keepthem.Organizing takes effort 4 Clearing out belongings takes physical lab
3、or.Actually,the wholeprocess is emotionally draining.There isnt much to be done other than doing it.Stop thinking about what is involved,and just do it.Dont quit in fear of change.5 Embrace whats on the other side of whatyoure accustomed to.Just one small change at a time can lead you to discoverthe
4、 real joy in your life.A.Getting rid of stuff is a challenge.B.How to become a minimalist one step at a time?C.Minimalism will actually help you find happiness.D.Minimalism is increasingly popular in our daily life.E.Minimizing would help one become more productive.F.Finding proper space is not easy
5、,for there is effort involved.G.But why do people often find it difficult to lead a minimalist lifestyle?达标组Test 1【文章大意】这是一篇说明文,主要讲述了人们很难过上极简生活的3个主要的原因。1.G 空前提到“极简主义指的是用尽可能少的物质追求舒适生活”,空后提到“这儿是三个主要的原因”,由此可推测,空处应是围绕极简主义提出了一个问题或现象,G项切题。2.E 空前提到“抽时间积极地精简我们拥有的物品很艰难,尤其是当我们把生活中的存货削减一半的时候。但事实是完全相反”,所以文章接下来应
6、该说精简物品的好处,E项切题,且选项中“Minimizing”与本段主题句中的“Reducing”呼应。3.A 考查段落主题句,根据本段内容尤其是最后一句“我们很难舍弃花钱买来的东西,尽管保存它们已经没什么意义了”可知,A项“丢掉物品是个挑战”概括本段内容,选项中“Getting rid of stuff”与本段中“let go of things”呼应。4.F 本段主题句是“整理东西很费劲”,F项“找到合适的空间不容易,因为这需要努力”与主题句意义一致,且选项中“effort”与主题句中“effort”呼应。故选F。5.C 根据空前“不要因害怕改变而退缩”,及空后“拥抱你已经习惯的生活的另一
7、面”可知,本段呼吁人们去改变,过极简生活,C项“精简实际上会帮助你找到幸福”是极简主义的好处,符合语境。Asymptomatic infections(无症状感染)of the COVID-19 can be hard to track and chances of such virus carriers spreading thevirus are simply equal.1 Therefore,to protect yourself fromthose potential infections,you need some basic protective measures to take
8、 careof your health and the others as well.Wash your hands frequently.Cleaning your hands regularly and thoroughly with an alcohol-based hand rub or washing them will soap and water can help kill viruses that may be on your hands.Test 2词数:220个建议用时:5 minutes Maintain social distancing.Maintain at lea
9、st one meter(3 feet)distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.2 Being too close,you expose yourself to the risk of breathing in the droplets,including the COVID-19.3 Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses.Once contaminated(弄脏),hands can transfer the virus to your ey
10、es,nose or mouth.4 Seek medical care early if you have fever,cough and difficulty breathing.If you have a fever,cough and difficulty breathing,seek medical attention and call in advance.Follow the directions of your local health authority who mayhave the most up-to-date information on the situation
11、in your area.Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility.5 A.Avoid touching eyes,nose and mouth.B.From there,the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.C.This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other in
12、fections.D.Thus,the goal of preventing the possible spread of COVID-19 can be easily achieved.E.Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.F.Many people who are infected experience mild illness or no symptoms at all,but it can be more severe for others.G.When p
13、eople cough or sneeze they spray small liquid droplets from their noses or mouths which may contain virus.Test 2【文章大意】这是一篇说明文,介绍了四条在新冠肺炎疫情下的自我保护和(间接)保护他人的措施。1.F 第一段总述:无症状感染难以追踪却也有相同的传染性。所以要自我照顾,也保护他人。然后提出具体的保护建议(下文)。故选F。2.G 这里建议要至少保持一米的距离,因为如果离得太近,人们打喷嚏从嘴里、鼻子里喷出的小液滴会被他人吸入,继而形成交叉感染。故选G。3.A 这是四条建议中的一条
14、,形式上与其他标题一致,同为祈使句。下文提到:手会接触各种(东西)的表面而沾染病毒,然后病毒又经由手接触到眼睛、嘴、鼻子,进而引发感染,所以建议就是“避免(用手)去接触眼睛、鼻子、嘴”。故选A。4.B“there”对应上文中“从眼睛、鼻子、嘴那里,病毒进入体内”。故选B。5.C 该空为总结句。容易错选“D”。本文着重介绍如何“保护”,而不是“避免传播”,呼应第一段。故选C。Test 3词数:257个建议用时:6 minutes Fishing is a great family sport,and a fun summertime activity.1.If you have never fi
15、shed before it can seemvery complicated.Expert fishers know when and where tofind certain fish and the best technique to catch each fish.Expert knowledge comes from years of experience.2.As a beginner,the best way to learn how to fish is to learn from someone who already knows,so when planning your
16、fishing trip,be sure to bring along someone who has fished before.3,you will need to decide where to go fishing.Probably for the first time you will want to go to a local lake,where the water is calm and there are plenty of fish.You should also try to research the differenttypes of fish that live in
17、 the place where you decide to fish,so you know what types of bait they like to eat and what you want to do with the fish once you have caught it.4,you probably want to clean the fish,then store it before continuing fishing.If you want to release the fish,be extra careful when removing the hook,so i
18、t doesnt get hurt too badly,then gently hold the fish in the water and allow it to swim away out of your hands.5 Take some time to learn from an expert and you will be able to catch all types of fish using a wide variety of methods.A.If you want to keep the fishB.After you have decided to go fishing
19、C.Once your hook and bait is in the waterD.Now you have a very basic understanding of fishingE.There are many different species of fish and types of fishingF.Here are a few simple and basic fishing tips to get you startedG.At this point you will need to determine if you want to keep the fishTest 3【文
20、章大意】这是一篇说明文,讲述了一些简单而基本的钓鱼技巧。1.E 根据前句提到“钓鱼是一项很棒的家庭运动,也是一项有趣的夏季活动”和后句提到“如果你从来没有钓过鱼,这看起来会很复杂”可知,选项E“有许多不同种类的鱼和捕鱼方式”符合语境。故选E。2.F 根据前句提到“专业知识来自多年的经验”以及后文分段陈述钓鱼的技巧可知,F项“下面是一些简单而基本的让你开始钓鱼的技巧,”承接上句同时也统领下文。故选F。3.B 根据后半句“你需要决定去哪里钓鱼”可知,B项“在你决定去钓鱼之后”和后半句构成时间上的先后关系。故选B。4.A 根据后句“你可能想要清洗这些鱼,然后在继续捕鱼之前把它(们)储存起来”可知,A
21、选项“如果你想保留这些鱼”是下半句的“条件”。同时也和第二句话“如果你想把鱼放出来,在卸鱼钩的时候要格外小心,这样鱼就不会受到太大的伤害,然后轻轻地把鱼放在水里,让它从你的手中游走”构成平行并列关系。故选A。5.D 根据后句“花些时间向专家学习,你将能够用各种各样的方法捕捉各种类型的鱼”和对上文的综合分析可知,D选项“现在你对钓鱼有了基本的了解”既是对上文的总结也和下句构成并列补充关系,故选D。【进阶组】School Spirit Week can be held any time throughout the year in America.Itis a special time when
22、youthful exuberance is allowed full expression.1 There are spirit band sessions,spirit assemblies and spirit teams that haveone primary goal.That goal is to promote school tradition and encouragestudents to recognize their school as an important part of their life.2 Someschools will use it as a kick
23、-off for a charity event such as collecting food for thelocal food bank.A Spirit Week program can include many types of supporting activities.At mostTest 1词数:226个建议用时:5 minutesevents,students like to wear identifying clothing or articles that show they are aunified group and support their school.Spi
24、rit week agendas often encouragestudents to wear fun and modern clothes.3 Monday might be funny hat day,followed by Tuesdays Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesdays silly T-shirt day.Thursday could be pajama day,rounded off with Fridays school colors day.4 Students decorate the walls,halls and classrooms
25、with banners,postersand other adornments.Spirit Week posters and banners can reflect the theme ofthe week,the pride in the school,or show any other creative support of theschool.Parents love this special week as much as students and teachers do becauseparents have a great interest in the success of
26、their children.5 A.Spirit Weeks often have a central theme.B.Spirit Week is about having loads of fun at school.C.They can wear a different one for each day of the week.D.The kids arent the only ones dressed up for Spirit Week.E.It is also a time to recognize athletic teams competing during that sea
27、son.F.The main purpose of Spirit Week is to get the kids supportive of the school.G.It makes them very happy to see the kids enthused about school activities.进阶组Test 1【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了美国学校精神周的目的和各种庆祝活动。1.F 根据下文“have one primary goal”和“That goal is to.”可知,此段说的是学校精神周的目的。选项F意为:精神周的主要目的是让孩子们支持学校。primar
28、y goal和选项中的main purpose 是同义词复现。故选F。2.E 此段说明精神周的目的。选项E意为:这也是确认在那个赛季中参加比赛的运动队的时候。这是精神周的目的之一,其中it 指代Spirit Week,also表示递进关系。故选E。3.C 此段谈论的是精神周的各种活动。空前一句谈论的是“学生通过穿识别性的服装表示对学校的支持”,空后一句提到学生一周中每天着装不一样。选项C承上启下。4.D 选项D“孩子们不是唯一为精神周打扮的人”;呼应下文“学生用横幅、海报和其他装饰品装饰墙壁、大厅和教室”。选项中be dressed up 和下一句decorate意思相近,是词汇复现。5.G
29、因为父母也喜欢精神周所以看到孩子们对学校活动充满热情,他们非常高兴。选项G说明父母喜欢精神周的原因。故选G。No-friend eating trendWhen you eat lunch in a restaurant,you might see many people eating by themselves,watching videos on their phones.1 Do you worry theyre lonely?You probably didnt even notice because you were looking at your own phone.The New
30、 York Post says that eating alone with electronic devices is a growing trend among young people around the world.According to a new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the US-based Highbush Blueberry Council,the average adult eats six meals alone each weekTest 2词数:245个建议用时:5 minutesand 387 meal
31、s each year.2 Maybe not.“The way we define togetherness and what it means to be connected seems to be evolving as technology evolves.Keeping our relationships strong doesnt always require being together physically,”wrote the report.Nowadays,many young people spend more time studying and working in c
32、ompetitive environments.3 Instead,its natural to communicate with others through text,email and social media.Daniela Galarza,from the US,is one of these young people.She told the NewYork Post that she spent nearly 10 hours on her work every day.She said,“Engaging with my friends and families on soci
33、al media platforms for about half an hour every day always helps me feel more connected with them.4”“Today,togetherness is more of a feeling than a physical state,and people get creative to stay connected,”a spokesperson for The Highbush Blueberry Council told the New York Post.“5”A.Im not lonely an
34、y more.B.Do you feel pity for them?C.Being together all the time is great.D.Does it mean there are a lot of lonely people?E.They enjoy eating alone with electronic devices.F.They have less time to gather and eat with their friends or families.G.The joy of being togetherhowever you manage itnever cha
35、nges.Test 2【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了一种日益增长的社会趋势无朋友进餐。1.B 空格上文阐述当你在餐馆吃午饭时,你可能会看到很多人边看手机视频边自己吃饭。再结合下文可推断,B项“你同情他们吗?”与下句“你担心他们孤独吗?”两个问题共同引出下文。故选B。2.D 空格前一段阐述一项新调查表明平均每个成年人每周单独吃六顿饭,每年单独吃387顿饭。D项中的“it”指代这种现象,下文“Maybe not”,回答D项的问题“它意味着有许多孤独的人吗?”。故选D。3.F 根据上文“现在,许多年轻人花更多的时间在竞争环境中学习和工作。”可以推断,他们有更少的时间和朋友或家人聚在一起吃饭。故
36、选F。4.A 上文中她说:“每天在社交媒体平台上与我的朋友和家人接触大约半个小时总是能让我感觉与他们更多地在一起”。由此推断她不孤独。故选A。5.G 今天,“团结”更多的是一种感觉,而不是一种物质状态,人们有创造力来保持联系,因此推断,在一起的快乐从来不会改变。故选G。How to Break the Anxiety CyclePeople who suffer from anxiety tend to be stuck in an ongoingloop of avoidance.Its the classic dynamic(动态)of anxiety:1,our symptoms ten
37、d to increase,and in turn this drives the anxiety up and makes the things were afraid of scarier.Here are some techniques on how to slowly overcome this mental health challenge.2.Words have power.For example,saying“I am panicked about goingto this party tonight”will put you in a more negative state
38、of mind compared to saying“Id prefer if I didnt have to go to this party.”Start by putting yourTest 3词数:286个建议用时:6 minuteswords to the positive and to a point where you still feel it resonates(共鸣).Let go of perfectionism.People with social anxiety feel as if they are walking on a social tightrope.3.
39、We have unrealistic high standards where we think we must be cool,positive,and witty while carrying the entire conversationits too much.And keep in mind that you are not expected to be someone youre notin order to get people to like you.Make small gestures.Instead of“jumping off a cliff”and walking
40、straight into a situation that makes you anxious,start becoming more expressive in situations that you feel are less threatening.4,say good morning to a neighbor you rarely speak with,or tell your hairstylist the exact look you re going for instead of agreeing with their suggestion.Shift your awaren
41、ess.Our attention is like a spotlight and we choose where topoint it.Those with social anxiety tend to point that spotlight inward and state the commentary of our inner critic.5.A.Choose your words carefullyB.Pay attention to your health conditionC.For example,ask a stranger for directionsD.When we
42、avoid the things were afraid ofE.If the things reduce feelings of social anxietyF.Its this idea that we need to perform perfectlyG.Focus on whats happening around you,not inside youTest 3【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述一些克服心理挑战的技巧,让患有焦虑症的人打破焦虑循环。1.D 根据上文“患有焦虑的人往往被困在一个持续的回避循环中”,由此推断,我们越回避,症状应该是增加的,故选D。2.A 下文提到,语言
43、有力量,由此推断上文是关于语言方面的内容,A选项(仔细选择你的言语)切题。3.F 根据段落中心标题“Let go of perfectionism.”可知,F选项Its this idea that we need to perform perfectly符合段落中心,切题。4.C 根据下文“向你很少说话的邻居说早上好,或者告诉你的发型师你要做的确切形象,而不是同意他们的建议”,可知这些都是你做些小手势的例子,因此C选项(例如,向陌生人询问方向)符合语境。5.G 上文提到,那些有社交焦虑的人倾向于指出聚光灯是内在的,并陈述我们内心批评者的评论,由此推断,下文就这一问题提出解决方法,G选项(专注
44、于你周围发生的事情,而不是你内心的事情),切题,故选G。【词汇积累】ongoing adj.仍在进行的;不断前进的;持续存在的avoidance n.避免,逃避;废止panic n.恐慌,惊慌;adj.恐慌的;vi.十分惊慌;panicked(过去式)perfectionism n.至善论;完美主义tightrope n.拉紧的绳索unrealistic adj.不切实际的;不实在的expressive adj.表现的;有表现力的hairstylist n.发型师critic n.批评家,评论家【搏分组】Hotels in Shanghai are requested to stop offe
45、ring disposable toiletries(一次 性洗漱用品)unless customers ask,in order to make efforts to reduce waste andpursue green development.1.The move is stated in a set of regulations ongarbage sorting and recycling that went into effect in Shanghai.Under the new regulations,most household plastic wastes should
46、be sortedand recycled.The city also encourages individuals and companies to reduce theiruse of disposable plastic products.Kunlun Jing An hotel is one of those thatanswered the government call that“not offering disposable toiletries unlessTest 1词数:228个建议用时:5 minutesasked”.2.“Shanghai is taking a lea
47、d in the country to fight against plasticwaste,”said Gerd Knaust,general manager of Kunlun Jing An hotel.“Hotelsshould make contributions to sorting and recycling garbage.3.”4“It is a good thing to reduce waste in daily life,”said Zhang Wei,40,fromeast Chinas Shandong Province who checked in the hot
48、el for a business trip.Hebrought a reusable toothbrush after being informed by the hotel in advance.At least 6.5 million sets of disposable toiletries are said to be used every day ifthe occupancy rate(入住率)is 50 percent for the 13 to 15 million hotel rooms acrossChina,said Du Liangliang of the Hotel
49、 Business Unit of Ctrip,Chinas leadingonline travel agency.“5,”Du said.A.The hotel said the new measure will help reduce plastic wasteB.Guests are encouraged to use recyclable toiletries during their stayC.If hotels stop offering disposable toiletries,it will be great progressD.Also,we should encour
50、age customers worldwide to lead an eco-friendly lifeE.The hotel has informed people of the change through online and offline meansF.Plastic products harm our environment so greatly that we shall reduce their useG.It is one of the steps that the government takes to protect our environment搏分组Test 1【文章
51、大意】这是一篇说明文。为了减少浪费和追求绿色发展,上海的酒店被要求停止提供一次性洗漱用品,除非顾客提出要求。如果得以实施,这将是一个巨大的进步。1.B 上文提到“为了减少浪费和追求绿色发展,上海的酒店被要求停止提供一次性洗漱用品,除非顾客提出要求。”再根据下文提示“这一举措是在上海实施的一套垃圾分类和回收规定中提出的。”B项(鼓励客人在入住期间使用可回收的洗漱品)承接上下文。2.A 根据下文可知“在全国范围内,上海在打击塑料垃圾方面处于领先地位”,承接下文,A项“该酒店表示,新措施将有助于减少塑料垃圾”切题,符合题意。3.D 根据上文提示“酒店应该为垃圾分类和回收做出贡献。”承接上文,D项“同
52、时,我们应该鼓励世界各地的消费者过一种环保的生活”切题。4.E 根据下文提示“在日常生活中减少浪费是一件好事。”承接下文,E项(酒店已经通过线上和线下的方式告知了人们这一变化)切题。5.C 根据上文提示“如果全国1 300万到1 500万间酒店客房的入住率为50%,那么每天至少有650万套一次性洗漱用品被使用。”承接上文,C项(如果酒店停止提供一次性洗漱用品,那将是一个巨大的进步)切题。Deep sea fishing,sometimes called sport or big game fishing,is a form of fishing.This type of fishing can
53、 be a real challenge and is also meant to be enjoyable.1.Deep sea fishing is practiced in many regions of the world.2.Big game fish like the open ocean because it provides them with lots of room and lots of prey.Often,a deep sea fishing expedition will travel beyond the sight of land to reach fishin
54、g grounds.Once the boat arrives on site,a number of techniques can be used to fish.Some people like to use nets,while others prefer to spread bait in the water toTest 2词数:216个建议用时:5 minutesattract fish,and to hook them individually.Spear fishing is also possible with some species.3.The main reason i
55、s that big game fish can escape in the early stages of the process.If a fish is landed,there are a number of options for dealing with the fish.Some people take the fish home to eat.Others think that the catch is the fun part.4.Going on a fishing charter(租船)can be an enjoyable experience for people w
56、ho like fishing and being out on the water.5,although it is also possible to bring your own equipment.A.Deep sea fishing is adventurousB.Besides,it provides a source of foodC.So they make the most of time on chartersD.Fishermen have to be strong and quick on their feetE.Many charters provide all of
57、the equipment people will needF.The goal with deep sea fishing is to reach deeper parts of the oceanG.They set the fish free afterwards so that it can live to fight another dayTest 2【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章向读者简单介绍了深海捕鱼。1.B 由上一句“这种钓鱼方式是一个真正的挑战,也是一种享受。”可知,B选项“此外,它还提供了食物来源。”承接上文;前后两句表顺承,都是讲深海捕鱼的好处。2.F 下文提到“远洋
58、捕鱼探险队将穿越陆地,到达渔场。”F选项“深海捕鱼的目标是到达海洋深处。”切题;该选项中的reach deeper parts of the ocean对应下文中the open ocean和travel beyond the sight of land to reach fishing grounds。3.D 根据下文中“The main reason”可知,前后两句是因果关系,渔夫们必须强壮而敏捷地站起来 是因为大型猎用鱼可以在早期过程中逃脱。故选。4.G 由上一句“其他人则认为抓捕是有趣的。”可推断出,有些人抓鱼只是为了有趣,所以会把鱼放生,G选项承接上文。5.E 由上一句“租捕鱼船对于
59、那些喜欢钓鱼和在水上活动的人来说,可能是一种愉快的体验。”可知,E选项中的charters对应上文中的a fishing charter。“许多捕鱼船提供了人们需要的所有设备。”切题。Making other people feel good feels good,and,best of all,it requires little more than a generous heart.Studies show that people feel happier when they do something kind for another person,and both recipients
60、and good deed-doers can get the benefits.It cant be smarter idea to create this World Kindness Day.1 Learn a friends language.You care and take an interest in their experiences.Making someone feel included and respected will feel a greater sense of belonging,an essential component of happiness.Test
61、3词数:258个建议用时:6 minutes 2.Reaching out to someone for the first time in a long time can be an instant remedy(治 疗)for whatever troubles you.Its as simple as a text,a note or a Face Time call.Let someone know youre thinking of him,even after some time apart.Studies suggest strong bonds can improve phys
62、ical health,too.Genuinely compliment(赞扬)someone.A respectful comment that comes from the heart about someones unique hair style,excellent performance in a concert or their great solution to a problem at work might be all it takes to improve someones mood.3 Collect trash you see around your neighborh
63、ood.Picking up trash and recyclables off the street beautifies your community and benefits the environment.4 The environment cant clean itself,after all!Thank the people in your life.They are the security guard outside of your workplace,the supermarket worker you see every day,your mom.5 Thank peopl
64、e for the things,big and small,that they do to improve your life.Gratitude is priceless.A.Have an eye contact with friends.B.Reconnect with a friend or family member.C.It might even inspire others to take up the task with you.D.Without their help,your world might not run as efficiently.E.Open your h
65、eart with some small,free ways to make someones day.F.If your friends are overweight,that too ups the odds youll pack on pounds.G.Others positive words could help some people be a bit kinder to themselves,too.Test 3【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。为他人做好事时,自己会感到更快乐,受惠者和做好事的人也能得到好处。文中介绍了一些让他人和你一样快乐的方法。1.E 根据上文,研究表明,当人们
66、为他人做一些好事时,他们会感到更快乐,而受惠者和做好事的人也能得到好处。再结合下文提供的一些让别人也快乐的方式。可推断出空格处是指用一些方式让他人也像你一样快乐。E项“你敞开心扉,用一些小方式来让他们感觉开心”,符合语境。2.B 根据下文“即使分开一段时间,也要让对方知道你在想念他。”可知小标题应与重新联系紧密相关。B项“与朋友或家人重新联系”,符合语境。3.G 本段说明了称赞别人的好处可以改变人的情绪,G项“其他人的积极的话语也可以帮助一些人对自己更好一点”,是称赞别人的另一个好处,符合语境。且句中“positive words”与文章小标题“compliment”相对应。4.C 根据上一句
67、“捡起街道上的垃圾和可回收物品可以美化你的社区,也有益于环境。”以及下句“毕竟环境不能自我清洁”,可以推测,此空应为大家要一起承担清洁周围的环境,美化环境的任务。C项符合语境。5.D 根据上句可知,那些人是保障你正常工作的人。如果没有他们的帮助,你的世界可能不会像现在这样高效运转。D项符合语境。且句中“their help”与前文的“They”相对应。【抢分组】Being able to communicate effectively with others is an essential skill forpeople of all ages.1 People who want to dev
68、elop those skills can learn how todo this from self-help books,workshops,and from the advice of other people.2 Active listening involves a person listening carefully and attentively tothe person speaking,restating what the other person has saidor what comesacross in a brief and nonjudgmental manner.
69、3 Becoming effective atactive listening is one way to increase trust and understanding in a relationship,whether it is a personal or professional one.Test 1词数:195个建议用时:5 minutesAnother tip to developing and improving interpersonal communication skillsis to use feedback for different types of communi
70、cation.Before giving speechesand presentations,it is always well advised to practice them before an audienceand to ask for feedback before giving the real speech or presentation.4 It also is essential in developing communication skills to use appropriatebody language and eye contact.5 For example,us
71、ing direct eye contact andbody language that indicates openness,such as uncrossed arms,can help to getacross that a person is ready and willing to listen and to speak openly.A.It is essential to learn how to communicate politely.B.These nonverbal signals can convey the true feelings.C.Most people ca
72、n benefit from improving their communication skills.D.Being active listening doesnt mean people have to employ it continuously.E.This kind of listening focuses more on understanding than on giving advice.F.By doing so,we can ensure the messages are easily understood and come across as intended.G.One
73、 of the best tips for developing communication skills is to learn and practice effective listening.抢分组Test 1【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。对所有人来说,有效地与人沟通是一项必不可少的技能。文章就如何进行有效的沟通提出了几点建议。1.C 上一句提到“对所有年龄段的人来说,能够有效地与他人沟通是一项必不可少的技能。”承接上文,C选项“大多数人都能从提高他们的沟通技巧中获益。”切题,能够引出下文的沟通技巧;选项中的“communication skills”对应下文中的“those skills
74、”。2.G 由下文内容,尤其是后文中的“Active listening”可知,此段与“倾听”紧密相关,G项中effective listening与之对应,且其中的“One of the best tips”与下一段段首的“Another tip”相呼应。故选G。3.E 根据上文可知,积极地倾听就是要仔细认真地倾听讲话人说话,简单地重述。要求我们要理解说话人的想法,而不是根据说话内容给出建议。E选项“这种倾听更注重理解而不是给出建议。”切题。该题容易错选D项,这一段内容为学会积极倾听的方法,与进行积极倾听的频率无关。4.F 该段介绍的沟通技巧是“利用不同类型沟通的反馈。”F选项“通过这样做,
75、我们可以确保信息很容易被理解和传达。”切题,对在沟通中进行反馈的好处进行了说明。5.B 根据前文可知,使用适当的肢体语言和眼神交流对培养交流技巧也是至关重要的。B选项“这些非语言信号可以传达真实的感觉。”切题,为下文介绍非语言信号作铺垫。选项中的“These nonverbal signals”对应前后文内容。【长难句分析】Active listening involves a person listening carefully and attentively to the person speaking,restating what the other person has saidor
76、what comes acrossin a brief and nonjudgmental manner.分析:Active listening involves a person为主句部分;listening carefully and attentively to the person speaking为现在分词短语作后置定语,修饰person;restating what the other person has saidor what comes acrossin a brief and nonjudgmental manner.为现在分词短语作伴随状语,其中的listen to sb
77、.speaking“听某人说话”为固定搭配。译文:积极倾听指的是这样一个人,他仔细倾听说话的人,并能简短而不带评判地重述对方说过的话或遇到的情况。Heres an imaginary question for you:would you rather leave your home country and never be allowed to return,or never leave your home country ever again?Its a difficult one!Lets consider the beauty of being at home and the thril
78、l of travelling.I left my home country,Germany,when I was seven to move to England with my family.Now at the age of 21,Ive left my second home country,England,to work as an English language assistant in Switzerland.1 Test 2词数:266个建议用时:6 minutesNew friendsI dont know about you,but I love getting to k
79、now new people.Moving abroad is the perfect opportunity to extend your friendship circle and make it global.2 Theyll also be able to give you a new perspective on life as they share their view of the worldwhich is likely to be very different from your own!Time to open your mind and see the world.3 Y
80、ou may learn a language in the classroom environment and learn it well,but nothing compares to fully burying yourself into a foreign language,participatingin real-life conversations and picking up authentic slang and sayings from the locals.4 Food,glorious food!The world has so much to offer when it
81、 comes to food,so make the most ofthis new cultural experience and let your stomach guide you.Why not try something completely new?Tingle those taste buds.5 Perhaps you can surprise your friends with your new-found cooking skills when you see them next.A.The opportunity to master a new language.B.Th
82、e advantage of mastering a new language.C.Is it always an exciting experience moving abroad?D.Even better still,let the locals teach you how to make it.E.You also fully experience the culture tied to the language.F.These new friends will show you the most fun things to do in your new home.G.What are
83、 the benefits of leaving the home country for a new adventure abroad?Test 2【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。介绍出国的益处:可以交新朋友;学习新的语言;学习制作美味的食物。1.G 空格下文的小标题讲述了出国的益处,空格处承上启下,故G项“离开祖国去国外进行新的冒险有什么好处?”切题。2.F 下文讲述的是交新朋友的益处,F项“这些新朋友会告诉你在你的新家里可以做的最有趣的事情。”也解释了新朋友的益处,符合语境。3.A 空格处是段落标题。根据下文可知,该段主要介绍了在国外身临其境学习一门新语言的益处,A项“掌握一门新语言的机会
84、”符合语境。4.E 空格上文“没有什么可以与完全埋头于一门外语,参与现实生活中的对话,从当地人那里学到真正的俚语和俗语相比的。”与语言相关的选项中,E项“你也能充分体验与语言相关的文化。”符合语境。5.D 段落标题为“美味的食物”,结合空格下文当你下一次看到你的朋友时,也许你可以让朋友因你的烹饪技能而吃惊。”可推断,D项“更好的是,让当地人教你如何制作食物。”符合语境。In springtime,many Americans take on a major project:cleaning their homes from top to bottom.We often call this ki
85、nd of work“spring cleaning.”Part of spring cleaning often involves clearing out clutter(杂物).We do away with things we no longer need.If we are to believe the many stories on Marie Kondo,the Queen of Clean,clutter adds unnecessary stress to our lives.Clutter is holding us back from our dreams and goa
86、ls.1 An expert on the subject,Sabine Kastner of Princeton University,has been studying how the brain processes clutter for 20 years.The media,Kastner says,Test 3词数:281个建议用时:6 minutesoften write about clutter in a very simple,black-and-white way:Clutter affects the mind and we need to clear it out.Bu
87、t it is much more complex than that.Forstarters,our brains are designed to deal with clutter.Very early in the development of our eyesight,we begin to group objects that we see.2 According to Kastner,there is not a one-size-fits-all solution.3 In fact,some people need to see their work.If something
88、is carefully put away,to them it does not exist anymore.Out of sight,out of mind.For other people,objects can stimulate their creativity and give them ideas.4 Kastner notes that some people may get distracted by having lots of things around them.These people may need more organization and less clutt
89、er to work well.5 Whether the area is cluttered or clearthey work the same.And for others it may depend on the project.For administrative work,they might need aclear workspace.But for more creative projects,they may need many things around them.It is complex.A.But is it true?B.What is working and wh
90、at is not?C.Some people do not care either way.D.This helps us to structure our environment.E.People need to be able to design their workplaces.F.The idea that an uncluttered workplace is better is not universally true.G.However,other people are unable to work in a cluttered environment.Test 3【文章大意】
91、本文为议论文,一项研究表明,杂乱的工作环境对人的影响因人而异,并非所有的杂乱都是坏事。1.A 根据上一句可知,杂乱阻碍了我们实现梦想和目标,与下文观点“But it is much more complex than that.”形成矛盾,因此作者质疑此观点,可知A符合语境。2.D 根据上文可知,首先,我们的大脑天生就是用来处理混乱的。在我们视力发展的早期,我们就开始把看到的物体分类。由此推断,下一句应该讲述大脑处理混乱的能力所带来的好处,选项D符合语境。3.F 根据前一句“Kastner认为,没有一个万能的解决方案”可知,并不是每个人都认可工作环境越整洁越好的观点,选项F符合语境。4.G 根
92、据下一句“Kastner注意到有些人可能会因为周围有很多东西而分心”可知,本段主要讲述有一些人无法在杂乱的环境中工作,选项G符合语境。5.C 根据上文可知,对于一些人来说,物品可以激发他们的创造力,给他们灵感;而另一些人无法在杂乱的环境中工作,再由下一句“不管这个地方是凌乱的还是干净的,它们起的作用都是一样的”可知,还有一些人并不关心工作的环境是凌乱还是干净,故选C。【熟词生义】starter n.开头的人或事;第一道菜;起动机;发令员新义:在for starters,或as a starter 中表示“首先;从开始”如:For starters,our brains are designed
93、 to deal with clutter.首先,我们的大脑天生就是用来处理混乱的。【高分组】We know that too much of the wrong kind of food can be bad for our health,but for some people having a food allergy,eating certain things can actually beharmful.Now it is seemingly affecting more and more of us.An allergy is caused by the immune system
94、fighting substances in theenvironment,known as allergens,which it should see as harmless.1 It meanspeople have to spend their lives following strict dietary restrictions and worryingabout the ingredients of everything they consume.We often hear about peoplehaving allergies to dairy products and to p
95、eanuts.Last year a teenager died afterTest 1词数:202个建议用时:5 minutessuffering a fatal allergic reaction from eating something containing sesame seeds.2 Research has found that this problem is particularly affecting children.3 Dr Alexandra Santos from Kings College London says food allergy nowaffects ab
96、out 7 percent of children in the UK,and 9 percent of those inAustralia.4 Dr Santos says,the increase in allergies is not simply the effect ofsociety becoming more aware of them and better at diagnosing them.5 Sheadds that possible factors are pollution,dietary changes and less exposure tobacteria,wh
97、ich change how our immune systems respond.A.So what might be the cause?B.It seems to be more environmental.C.Similarly,food allergic reaction is deadly.D.This led to a call for better food-labeling laws.E.Besides,more adults are suffering from food allergies.F.However,food allergies can cause life-t
98、hreatening reactions.G.More and more of them are having allergic reactions to certain foodstuffs.高分组Test 1【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。对于有些人来说,食物过敏严重影响身体健康,甚至导致死亡。越来越多的人食物过敏,除了社会因素之外,环境问题干系更大。1.F 上一句提到,过敏反应是由免疫系统对抗环境中的物质及过敏原引起的,这些物质应该是免疫系统视为无害的。空缺处是对上一句的补充说明和修正。然而,食物过敏可能会引起威胁生命的反应。故选F。2.D 上文中提到去年有一个少年因食用含有芝麻籽的食物而引
99、发过敏致死,由此推断,这一事件会导致人们呼吁立法推进优化食品标签。故选D。3.G 这句话在段中承上启下。前一句说研究发现过敏问题尤其对孩童影响很大。后面一句用数据说明在英国和澳大利亚患过敏症的孩童的百分比,关键词是allergy和children,空缺处“越来越多的孩童对某些食物过敏,”衔接前后句,故选G。4.A 段首句为段落中心句。后文Dr Santos谈到引起过敏症的原因,此处用一个问句引出后文。故选A。5.B 上一句提到,过敏症的增加不仅是社会意识增强和诊疗更先进的结果,此句承接上文说明引起过敏症的更重要原因。连接下文,其中environmental对应pollution,exposur
100、e to bacteria.故选B。Human potential is unlimited,but unfortunately,many do not use their true potential.1 Here are some types to live below your true potential.Let yourself be affected by minor issues.Sometimes we may be affected by small issues.2 One way to check if something is worth thinking over i
101、s to ask yourself this question:“Will this matter in one years time?”If not,then its probably not worth your energy to think about these things,Focus on things that do matter in the long run instead.Blame others for your difficulty.Is there anything youre blaming others for in your life?3 For exampl
102、e,ifTest 2词数:244个建议用时:5 minutesyou blame your parents for your obesity,youll continue to remain obese because in your mind they are the reason why youre obese.Youll never have the power to change the situation until you take responsibility for it.Try to do everything by yourself.Are you someone who
103、likes to do everything yourself?So do I,but over the years Ive realized that this prevents me from achieving more.4 Start by removing the less important tasks and doing the more important ones,and youll notice a big difference.5 Many people set small goals because theyre afraid to fail.Actually what
104、 theyre really afraid of is to realize what theyve always had the power to achieve.So set your highest goals today.You should try to achieve them because they are what you deserve.A.Set small goals.B.Believe that you can make it.C.You give others power over that part of your life.D.While these emoti
105、ons are normal,often these issues arent important in the long run.E.Trying to do everything means youre not able to do the higher level,important things.F.Still worse,they waste it by carrying out tasks that are a poor use of their time and energy.G.In fact,when you blame someone for what youre goin
106、g through,you refuse responsibility.Test 2【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了生活中四种常见埋没潜能的生活方式。1.F 第一段第一句“人类的潜能是无限的,但不幸的是,许多人无法发挥所有的潜能。”与F项“更加糟糕的是,他们把发挥的潜能放在一些浪费时间和精力的工作上。”上下文衔接,符合语境。2.D 第二段第一句“有些时候我们也许会被一些小事所影响。”与D项“虽然产生这些情绪是正常的,可是从长远来看,这些事情通常并不重要。”前后形成转折关系,符合语境。3.G 空后句子“譬如,当你责怪你父母导致了你的肥胖,你还会继续这么胖下去,因为你认为他们才是导致你肥胖
107、的原因。”与G项“事实上,当你因为现在经历的而责怪了别的人,你就在拒绝承担责任。”逻辑一致,符合语境。4.E 第四段最后一句“从移除不重要任务开始,做更重要的任务,你会发现很大的不同。”与E项“试图做所有的事情意味着你不能做更高层次的,重要的事情。”语意表达上一致,符合语境。5.A 根据第五段第一句“许多人喜欢设立小的目标,因为他们害怕失败。)”及下文的描述可知,A项“设立小目标。”概括准确,符合语境。【技法点拨】巧用文章结构,锁定正确答案若题空设在小标题处,则要分析文章中的所有小标题,这些小标题一般采用相同的句式。如第5小题为小标题,其他小标题都是祈使句,由此可将答案范围缩小在A和B之间。再
108、根据句子内容以及其他方面,可确定答案为A。Have you ever frequently put off things you should do for various reasons?If so,it is procrastination(拖延).Procrastinators often put off doing things and leave them to the very last moment.1 Lazy people simply dont do anything and are just fine with it.Procrastinators,on the othe
109、r hand,have the desire to do something but cant force themselves to start.You might think procrastination is a bit annoying but fairly harmless.However,long term procrastination has bad effects on your health.Not having seen the doctor when your illness was easier to treat may shorten your life.Just
110、 thinking about what you havent done may cause discomfort.2 Test 3词数:262个建议用时:6 minutesDont place too much pressure on yourself.“This project has to impress everyone;I really cant blow this opportunity,”3 Overcome this mental block by simply allowing yourself to be imperfect with the next small task
111、.You can always improve your work later.4 Concentrating on the size and difficulty of a task will overcome you and promote procrastination.Any work can be broken into smaller steps.The trick iswith each step along the wayto focus on the next achievable tasks.Make sure you can easily imagine the outc
112、ome of your small task.Dont write a book;write a page.Focus on starting,rather than finishing.For someone whos having a hard time starting a task,imagining a hard-to-grasp future can be depressing.The solution in this case,then,is to focus on starting.5 We all know that if we start,well eventually f
113、inish the task.A.Break a long project down into short tasks.B.So procrastination is about managing the time.C.So we should apply ourselves to overcoming it.D.However,procrastination is different from laziness.E.Focus on the negative effects of the procrastination.F.Bring your focus from the future t
114、o what can be done right now.G.Placing such high hopes on a project only adds anxiety and fear of failure.Test 3【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了拖延和懒惰的区别,指出长期的拖延症会对你的健康产生不良影响。同时就如何克服拖延症提出了一些建议。1.D 根据后文可知,懒惰人只是什么都不做。另一方面,拖延者有做某事的欲望,但不能强迫自己开始。由此可知,拖延和懒惰是不同的。故选D。2.C 上文提到了长期的拖延症会影响健康,那么就应该尽力克服拖延症。故选C。3.G 结合上文“这个项目必须给每个人留下深刻印象;我真的不能错过这个机会。”以及后文“只要允许自己在下一个小任务上不完美,就可以克服这个心理障碍。你可以在以后改进你的工作”。由此可知,过高的期望会增加焦虑和对失败的恐惧,因此作者后文建议要允许自己有不完美的时候。故选G。4.A 根据后文可知,本段是在说明将任务划分成几个小的任务,再在每一步中专注于接下来可实现的任务,这样才有助于克服拖延症。故选A。5.F 根据上文可知,本句是在强调不要去想象未来还未发生的事情,而是要专注于当下可以做的事情上。故选F。
