专题04 七选五-2024年江苏省高考英语精选模拟题分类汇编.zip

专题04 七选五 Passage1.【2024·江苏连云港·一模】 The wide consensus (共识) across all generations is that good health is the absolute top priority in life, outranking money, education and career. 1 We have to work for it. If you’re hesitating over your New Year’s resolutions, we’ve got tips. Refine (完善) your goal. There’s an evidence-based technique to help you refine your goals and see them through by setting up a system to track your progress. This can improve the likelihood of success. It’s called the SMART goal process. One common problem is setting an unrealistic goal. 2 Shift your attitude. Even if you’re off to a slow start this year, embrace optimism. A study published found optimists live longer. There’s literally a longevity (长寿) boost to staying positive among challenges. And what’s the connection to resolutions? 3 Optimistic individuals tend to have goals and the confidence to reach them, the researchers conclude. Find a group. If you aim to eat better or drink less, your chances of success are higher if the people around you are on board too. 4 Research shows people are more likely to reach body weight goals and maintain weight loss if they’re part of a group effort. 5 It’s easy to wish for the magic medicine or the super-food that can lead us to great health quickly. The reality is that our daily habits influence our health a lot more than we realize. The science shows that people who followed the habits of sleeping soundly, eating well, staying actively, limiting alcohol and reducing screen time cut the risk of disease by more than 50%. A．But good health isn’t a gift. B．Lifestyle choices matter to our mind. C．Small habit changes help shape good health. D．Practicing optimism may help enhance your confidence. E．There’s a strong link between optimism and healthy behaviors. F．This technique helps you commit to one that’s actually achievable. G．We social creatures tend to mirror the behaviors of those closest to us. Passage2.【2024·江苏南京·一模】 Pursue Your Dreams Today, Not Tomorrow Have you caught yourself daydreaming about your dreams? We often postpone our dreams, trapped in a cycle of delay. But why wait? 6 You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps toward a brighter future. And start right now. 7 If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would’ve turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many people have warned you that you’re never going to succeed. Even the most successful people have had their hesitations about whether they had what it took to make it in their field. 8 Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach. At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself. 9 . It’s what you would encourage your friends to do, so why aren’t you giving yourself that same push? Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams. 10 Pursue your dreams now, even though that means you might need to break out of your comfort zone, and even though it means entering the unknown. A．Ask yourself what would be worse. B．Starting small is completely acceptable. C．You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams. D．New opportunities may lead to personal growth. E．If things go well, you can gradually make further shifts. F．You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential. G．Hard as it is, it’s crucial to wave off the doubts in the back of your mind. Passage3.【2024·江苏连云港·二模】 Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness! Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first? 11 Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself. This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. 12 It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness. There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do. 13 . 14 Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them. An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. 15 Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships. A．It’s one thing to know your personality type. B．It’s a great way to show that you care about others. C．Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon. D．Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations. E．It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others. F．But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing. G．It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world. Passage4.【2024·江苏南通·模拟预测】 The fear of elevators is actually one of the most common phobias (恐惧症) experienced today. 16 When combined with other conditions, the fear of elevators is very frequent. 17 Some may be frightened of being up so high. Others may be afraid of the enclosed space. Still others are afraid to be close to other people. Since so many people suffer from the fear of elevators, there may be support groups in some areas. These are most common in cities with lots of tall buildings where riding an elevator is almost impossible to avoid in day-to-day life. 18 Usually, the fear of elevators can be treated. Let sufferers visualize riding an elevator and picture the aspects which are frightening. Then they may be required to involve themselves in the part that scares them most. For example, someone who is afraid of heights may start by climbing a ladder over and over again. 19 Next, they move on to a greater height, such as climbing a tree. As they experience greater and greater levels, their fear may become lessened. Finally, they will be able to enter an elevator. Sometimes just stepping into it is a start. At other times, they will be asked to ride up a few flights. 20 But they can use methods which work when accomplishing smaller goals. Finally, after many attempts, riding an elevator may not cause anxiety at all. A．Many aspects may cause fear in sufferers. B．By now, you have identified what scares you most. C．This will likely still cause anxiety the first few times D．Sufferers usually force themselves to face their fears. E．They can stop this process when it causes little anxiety. F．In these locations, the fear of elevators can affect everyday activities. G．It may present itself with another fear, such as the fear of limited spaces. Passage5.【2024·江苏泰州·一模】 Desire for success is a basic human nature. But hurdles are bound to come up on the way to success, discouraging you from your goal. 21 Here are some ways that may help you to be diligent and write your own success story. First of all, having a clear vision is essential to be diligent in life. If you are not clear about what you want to achieve in life, you will lose direction, motivation and enthusiasm in life. 22 So if you want to gain diligence, you should make an effort to define your vision. 23 Proper planning enables us to turn most of the goals into reality without regrets in later part of life. Having a plan in advance, though, does not mean that you have to plan from start to finish. It means you should know in which direction you are heading. Moreover, excuses are not going to keep you away from regrets in your later life. If you delay diligence because of your family responsibility, it simply means your goals are not in your priority list, which is why excuses are coming. 24 . Finally, diligence is not the birthright of some privileged people but an option. 25 . Otherwise, you might unconsciously develop the habit of not being serious about bigger tasks as well. So now is the right time to start striving to be diligent in everything you do and ensure your success. A．You have to be brave when encountering hurdles. B．On the other hand, if you are, you will stay diligent. C．You need to practice diligence even for the smallest task. D．In fact, only those who are diligent can overcome them. E．Diligence is the application of persistent effort on a task. F．It is of the same importance to have a specific plan beforehand. G．So follow your dreams with no excuse to live a happy and successful life. Passage6.【2024·江苏南通·模拟预测】 Psychologists offer their best tips for working or making progress as planned, expected, or desired. Here is their guide to making and keeping your plans. Don’t assume that your plan has to be ambitious. “What’s much more important than setting a grand goal, like running a marathon, is to set an immediate plan that you can start right away,” says Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit. “ 26 But many people fail to realize this.” Whether you are making a new habit from scratch or changing an old habit, decide on the cue and the reward. “The cue could be a time, a place, or a feeling, while the reward must be instantaneous (即时的),” explains Wendy Wood, an expert from the University of Southern California. 27 The prize needs to be immediate, something that makes the behavior fun. Make it easy. A recent study showed that people who travelled 8 km to the gym went once a month, but people who travelled 6 km went five or more times a month. That 2 km makes the difference between having a good exercise habit and not. 28 Thus, you’re more likely to achieve more. Be less critical of yourself. According to an expert, the biggest barrier to new habits is self-criticism. 29 Research shows that you should be kind or supportive to yourself. 30 Gretchen Rubin, the author of Better Than Before, says it is crucial to avoid listening to the excuses that make your habits falter (动摇), for example, “I can’t go on a run tomorrow because I have to do another thing.” Recognizing them in advance can make them less powerful. That’s the thing about excuses when you realize you’re doing it, you’re much more likely to resist. A．Spot your excuses. B．People who do this tend to be rewarded. C．Try to remove the barriers as best as you can. D．Don’t buy a new pair of shoes at the end of the week. E．It is related with less motivation and worse self-control. F．That is how your habitual mind works and it has to be easy. G．Start with baby steps like running half a mile every Monday morning Passage7.【2024·江苏泰州·模拟预测】 Only about 20% of U.S.adults say they have a best friend at work.Should the other 80% start looking for one?Yes and no. 31 ,says psychologist Catherine Heaney. That support can come from a coworker who has become a close friend,but it doesn’t have to;interactions with managers and friendly acquaintances can also boost your well-being, Heaney notes. 32 : having friends in the workplace can improve wellness.It’s linked to a lower risk of burnout,better mental health,and maybe even a longer lifespan.Meanwhile,research is equally clear that loneliness is bad for your health. 33 , given its links to various health problems. But if becoming best friends with your coworkers feels too daunting (使人气馁的),or just not your style,you can still benefit from social support.When most people hear “social support”,they think of emotional support,like venting (发泄) to a coworker over coffee, Heaney says. 34 :when someone steps in to help you on a busy day,for instance,or shares advice.Even relatively minor interactions,like a manager allowing you to leave early to pick up your sick child,can buffer (缓解) the negative effects of stress, Heaney explains. 35 —although it is great if you do—but rather to promote “a sense of being in the right place” by becoming part of a community. A．But it comes in many forms B．Research on the topic is clear C．The goal isn’t necessarily to make lifelong friends D．It’s easy to talk yourself out of making these gestures E．It s often considered equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day F．That could mean seeking input from people at all levels of the company G．There’s no doubt that social support in the workplace is important for your health Passage8.【2024·江苏南京·二模】 Once a year in a small mountain village, the Mande people gather to hear the folk stories of their traditions. The man playing an instrument called Sosso-Bala while singing is the storyteller. He holds all the folk knowledge of the Mande people. Most of us don’t have a musical instrument that ties us together, but we have someone in our lives who’s the keeper of our folk knowledge. Often it’s a grandmother, who keeps all our stories of wisdom ready to tell upon request. 36 .What’s the best way to get a baby to sleep? Where do I come from? What’s my moral compass? The stories provide an answer, and it’s useful to speak with someone who knows how things are done. 37 Researchers have documented folk knowledge in other species whales returning to parts of the sea that they’d abandoned a generation before; monkeys that communicate hunting skills to their offspring (后代). Folk knowledge is not only culture, it’s also survival. 38 Traditionally, we share it in small units—families sharing around a dinner table. 39 Look at any social median, and you’ll see folk knowledge at work and at play. It’s exploded as we’re trained to look for information online, rather than from within. In this case, chances are that our questions can be answered with misinformation. But we don’t gather once a year to reality check our “folk stories” as the Mande people do; nor do we center our folk traditions around a musical instrument. The internet has no reality except its own and, left unchecked, its wisdom has no rhythm(节奏). 40 A．It’s just chaos. B．This is why we do it. C．Human wisdom has been passed down through generations. D．The stories can be useful for dealing with all sorts of doubts. E．Nowadays, folk knowledge has expanded to digital networks. F．Now the internet has made valuable folk wisdom at your fingertips. G．Recently, we discovered that this very human practice isn’t limited to humans. Passage9.【2024·江苏南京·二模】 Gamba has a lifelong fear of dentists. “It was much easier to accept the toothache,” he says. 41 , there are times when you have to seek proper dental care. Fortunately, many dentists are specially trained in handling fearful patients. A variety of methods are also available to reduce pain and fear when you are in the dentist’s chair. The best dentists use simple methods to create a feeling of control. They gently explain what the patient will feel, and for about how long. They frequently ask the patient for permission to continue. 42 . Their working places are barely recognizable as a dentist’s office. Free of posters showing the horrors of dental diseases, some even have a fireplace in the waiting room and some have a treatment room overlooking a waterfall. 43 , your body may still fear that chair. Here are some tips that may help you: ➢  Go to the dentist with someone you trust, such as a close relative who has no fear of dentists. If possible, ask him/her to sit with you during the treatment. ➢   44 . Listen to your own music on headphones — a new CD, not one you’ve heard a lot, so you’ll be a little more interested in it. Or find a dental clinic with a TV in the treatment room. ➢  Try relaxation techniques. Controlled breathing — I taking a big breath, holding it, and letting it out slowly — will slow your heartbeat and relax your muscles. As the pain from Gamba’s wisdom teeth worsened, he found support online through a forum for people with dental fear. He also found a dentist, who advertises his skill with fearful patients. “ 45 ,” Gamba says before going. But the dentist put him so at ease that he agreed to receive treatment right away. And it was painless, he says. A．Add your favorite songs to the playlist B．Shift attention while in the dentist’s chair C．It wouldn’t be possible without the dentists’ support D．I convinced myself that I was just going to talk with the dentist E．Even if your mind tells you you’ll be just fine in such circumstances F．Although you would never look forward to a spell in the dentist’s chair G．Some dentists even go out of their way to create a nonthreatening environment Passage10.【2024·江苏泰州·模拟预测】 HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF EVERY BOOK YOU READ Reading books can be one of life’s greatest pleasures and learning experiences. 46 . Especially if you’re reading a book for more than just the pleasure of it, you have to do more than just turn over its pages. Here we will explore actionable ways to maximize the benefits of reading.Set clear goals before reading Understanding why you’re reading a book can significantly impact how you approach it. The right goal will help you pay attention to what’s most important. If you’re reading a book about photography, you may want to pay particular attention to the images. 47 .Make summaries for every chapter After finishing a chapter, take a few minutes to summarize it in your own words. 48 . It also creates a handy reference guide for the future. Summarizing can be a creative process, too. Try using bullet points, mind maps, or one-liners to capture the essence of each chapter.Apply what you’ve learned 49 . If a book teaches you a new approach to time management, try implementing it in your daily routine. If a novel provides a moral lesson, reflect on how it applies to your life. This active application ensures that the book leaves a lasting impact. 50 The process of reading doesn’t end when you turn the last page. Regularly revisiting your notes, summaries, and reflections keeps the material fresh and relevant. Consider setting aside time each month to review previous reads and reflect how they’ve shaped your thoughts and actions. Not for every book, of course, just for the most impactful ones. A．Repeat reading for deeper insights B．Review and reflect C．You may notice details, themes, or ideas that were hidden during your first reading D．This exercise deepens your understanding and helps identify the central themes and ideas E．So spend some time reflecting on what you hope to achieve and let that guide your reading process F．However, many of us struggle to remember and apply what we’ve read G．Taking action on what you’ve read transforms theoretical knowledge into practical wisdom Passage11.【2024·江苏苏州·三模】 Confidence plays a very important role in people’s life. It gives people light when they are in dark and encouragement when they are discouraged. It is the first step on the road to success. People who look confident seem to grab more rewarding careers, maintain better relationships, and may make miracles in the face of insurmountable (不可逾越的) difficulties. So what is the secret of confidence? In fact, there is no secret. Self-confidence is a skill and habit that everyone can learn to develop. 51 You can try these simple tips for practicing and increasing our confidence levels: First, dare to fail. Anybody who’s out there genuinely striving is going to fail repeatedly. 52 Only when we face up to our difficulties can we build up our confidence and give ourselves a chance of success. 53 You don’t have to be beautiful to be confident. Make the most of your own unique strengths and pay less attention to your weaknesses so that you know you’re giving out your best image. Third, listen to yourself; do not look down on yourself. You are the only person who knows what is right for yourself. 54 Last, build a confidence vocabulary. Stop putting yourself down, and quit constantly mentioning your tiny flaws. Learn to highlight your positive qualities and the world will learn to see and appreciate them too. Confidence is a plant that grows slowly. 55 Only when we have enough confidence in ourselves can we take the first step on the road to success. A．It is built, not inborn. B．Second, dress your success. C．If you are not failing, you are not trying. D．Second, neglect your drawbacks completely. E．Don’t put others’ opinion above your own inner voice. F．It encourages us to go to great lengths to achieve our goals. G．We should build confidence through constant and patient effort. Passage12.【2024·江苏南京·模拟预测】 When I was a kid, I took traveling with my parents for granted. Sure, they paid for everything. But they were basically no different from teachers taking us to a field trip. 56 . For example, they took us to Denali National Park instead of Disney World. And we sometimes stayed at hotels without pools. And they never let us buy anything from the SkyMall catalog (目录). Of course, some 20 years later, I consider traveling with my parents, now both in their 60s, to be the utmost privilege. 57 . Neither am I, and every day that passes brings us closer to our last. Fortunately, since graduating college, I’ve been able to cover some serious ground with each of them. Together my dad and I have looked for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, photographed wildlife in Grand Teton National Park, and most recently, survived the famously dangerous Drake Passage. Meanwhile, my mom and I have stayed at a $9/night treehouse hostel in Mexico, eaten at a Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in Vienna, and most recently, road-tripped through three states. 58 . After all, even if you’re the apple that fell right under the tree, traveling with the people who raised you isn’t always easy. “ 59 ,” says Alexis Sherry, a New Jersey-based travel agent. Still, Sherry is seeing an increasing number of clients requesting vacations for more than one generation. They can be difficult to plan, but so far she says she’s had no “disasters,” and often, her clients come back closer than ever. “Our parents are our earliest attachment bonds,” says Katie d’ Autremont, a licensed professional adviser based in Bozeman, Montana. “It can be healing and fun to rekindle that bond in our adult years and as our adult selves.” She sees traveling together as the perfect opportunity for getting to know each other for who we are now, with “now” being the key word. 60 . A．Those memories are golden B．I know they’re no longer unbeatable C．After all, as humans, we’re always evolving D．That’s not to say that all of our trips have been without flaws E．To my brothers and me, they seemed to be bent on limiting our fun F．Planning a vacation can be considerably tricky when it involves demanding parents G．There are always challenges as we are dealing with different physical abilities and interests Passage13.【2024·江苏宿迁·三模】 Learning can be frustrating. Maybe you feel bored, or even get discouraged if you don’t understand a new topic. If you’re still in school, there are lots of things you can do to make learning more enjoyable. 61 There are many ways to make learning fun even after you’ve left school. ※ Find your learning style. If you are able to find your best learning style, you can make this experience more enjoyable. If you are a verbal learner, you enjoy speaking out loud. Try practicing your Latin vocabulary by quizzing a friend. If you think you are a visual learner, try to use that to your advantage. Take learning history for example. 62 ※ Ask for help. 63 And it makes sense that you will enjoy things that you are good at. If you are struggling in school, learning might feel less fun than it could be. If you cannot comprehend your Chemistry class, ask your instructor for some additional materials. Your parents and friends can also be a great resource. Once you understand the material, learning will feel less like a chore. ※ Read a book. Reading is one of the best ways to learn new information. 64 Choose a topic, and find a book to begin learning some new things. For example, fiction is a great way to learn about different cultures. You can go to your local library and pick up any book that looks interesting and give it a try. ※ Use technology. Modern technology can provide you with a whole new range of learning opportunities. Take some time to explore your computer and phone, and you will likely find some new possibilities to further your learning. Download apps that will allow you to play virtual trivia (冷知识). You can challenge your friends to see who can learn the most. Follow news outlets on social media. 65 A．Everyone likes feeling successful. B．Look for a history class that focuses on that era. C．Make a list of books you’ve always wanted to read. D．There are books available on every imaginable subject. E．Lifelong learning is also important and even better, it can be fun. F．You can stay informed about what is happening in the world around you. G．Relying heavily on the maps and timelines helps you store and enjoy the information. Passage14.【2024·江苏盐城·模拟预测】 Comparison Is the Thief of Joy As an athlete in the digital age, you will find comparison is everywhere. 66 Event results, club time trials and social media accounts all give instant access to what everyone else is doing and what times they are getting, often right next to our own achievements. If we are not where we want to be it can feel horrible. 67 As humans we seek connection and a sense of belonging. This means we are continually assessing ourselves against others to check we still fit in with those we perceive to be like us. The issue in athletics is you are comparing uncontrollable outputs rather than intentional inputs so you might feel disappointed, your confidence can suffer a blow and your performance may decline. Here are some essential strategies to protect yourself from comparison. The first way you might want to handle this comparison is not to try to ignore those you measure yourself against. 68 Is it envy, shame, sadness or unfairness? With this knowledge you can consider more specific ways to improve your own athletics journey. Secondly, if you feel bad when comparing, it might suggest you are not happy with your own fitness or results. 69 Think about where you would like to be athletically in six months’ time and which elements you will need in place to get there: fitness, coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition, or support. Score where you currently are with each so you can see which will require most work to improve. When you have this list of improvements you can turn each into a process goal to achieve weekly. 70 A．Use this as the drive to goal setting. B．Psychologically, comparisons make sense. C．When comparing too much, we usually feel rubbish. D．This helps you see you’re moving in the right direction. E．Therefore, you can do nothing but accept the comparison. F．It usually requires less effort to compare ourselves with others. G．Instead, care about what feeling it is they are stimulating within you. ( 1 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题04 七选五 Passage1.【2024·江苏连云港·一模】 The wide consensus (共识) across all generations is that good health is the absolute top priority in life, outranking money, education and career. 1 We have to work for it. If you’re hesitating over your New Year’s resolutions, we’ve got tips. Refine (完善) your goal. There’s an evidence-based technique to help you refine your goals and see them through by setting up a system to track your progress. This can improve the likelihood of success. It’s called the SMART goal process. One common problem is setting an unrealistic goal. 2 Shift your attitude. Even if you’re off to a slow start this year, embrace optimism. A study published found optimists live longer. There’s literally a longevity (长寿) boost to staying positive among challenges. And what’s the connection to resolutions? 3 Optimistic individuals tend to have goals and the confidence to reach them, the researchers conclude. Find a group. If you aim to eat better or drink less, your chances of success are higher if the people around you are on board too. 4 Research shows people are more likely to reach body weight goals and maintain weight loss if they’re part of a group effort. 5 It’s easy to wish for the magic medicine or the super-food that can lead us to great health quickly. The reality is that our daily habits influence our health a lot more than we realize. The science shows that people who followed the habits of sleeping soundly, eating well, staying actively, limiting alcohol and reducing screen time cut the risk of disease by more than 50%. A．But good health isn’t a gift. B．Lifestyle choices matter to our mind. C．Small habit changes help shape good health. D．Practicing optimism may help enhance your confidence. E．There’s a strong link between optimism and healthy behaviors. F．This technique helps you commit to one that’s actually achievable. G．We social creatures tend to mirror the behaviors of those closest to us. 【答案】1．A 2．F 3．E 4．G 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。健康是生活中最重要的事情，比金钱、教育和事业更重要，但是要通过努力才能获得，文章介绍了让身体更健康的几条建议。 1．由上文“The wide consensus (共识) across all generations is that good health is the absolute top priority in life, outranking money, education and career.(各代人的广泛共识是，健康绝对是生活中最重要的事情，比金钱、教育和事业更重要。)”以及下文“We have to work for it. (我们必须为之努力。)”可知，健康是生活中最重要的事情，但是要通过努力才能得到；A选项“But good health isn’t a gift.(但健康不是轻而易举的事。)”指出健康不是轻而易举就能得到的，符合语境，选项中“it”指代上文“good health”。故选A。 2．上文“There’s an evidence-based technique to help you refine your goals and see them through by setting up a system to track your progress. This can improve the likelihood of success. It’s called the SMART goal process. One common problem is setting an unrealistic goal. (有一种基于证据的技术可以帮助你完善你的目标，并通过建立一个系统来跟踪你的进展。这可以提高成功的可能性。这被称为SMART目标过程。一个常见的问题是设定一个不切实际的目标。)”指出常见的问题是设定一个不切实际的目标，而被称为SMART目标过程是一种基于证据的技术，可以帮助你完善你的目标，并通过建立一个系统来跟踪你的进展；F选项“This technique helps you commit to one that’s actually achievable.(这个技巧可以帮助你致力于一个真正可以实现的目标。)”指出这项技巧能够解决上句所说的目标不切实际的常见问题，符合语境；选项中的“This technique”指代上文“an evidence-based technique”，“one that’s actually achievable”与上一句中“an unrealistic goal”相对应。故选F。 3．上文“A study published found optimists live longer. There’s literally a longevity (长寿) boost to staying positive among challenges. And what’s the connection to resolutions?(发表的一项研究发现，乐观主义者寿命更长。在面对挑战时保持积极的态度真的能让你长寿。这和决心有什么关系呢?)”指出，研究表明乐观主义者寿命更长，并提出问题——这和决心有什么关系呢？E选项“There’s a strong link between optimism and healthy behaviors.(乐观和健康行为之间有着密切的联系。)”回答上一句提出的问题，指出乐观和健康行为之间有着密切的联系，符合语境。故选E。 4．由上文“If you aim to eat better or drink less, your chances of success are higher if the people around you are on board too.(如果你的目标是吃得更好或喝得更少，如果你周围的人也参与进来，你成功的几率就会更高。)”以及下文“Research shows people are more likely to reach body weight goals and maintain weight loss if they’re part of a group effort.(研究表明，如果人们是集体努力的一部分，他们更有可能达到体重目标并保持减肥效果。)”可知，如果和周围人一起去做一件事，彼此会互相影响，成功率更高；G选项“We social creatures tend to mirror the behaviors of those closest to us.(我们这些社会生物倾向于模仿我们最亲近的人的行为。)”指出我们会模仿周围亲近人的行为，符合语境，也解释了让周围人也参与进来你的成功几率就会更高的原因。故选G。 5．文章结构分析可知，设空处为本段主旨句；由下文“It’s easy to wish for the magic medicine or the super-food that can lead us to great health quickly. The reality is that our daily habits influence our health a lot more than we realize. The science shows that people who followed the habits of sleeping soundly, eating well, staying actively, limiting alcohol and reducing screen time cut the risk of disease by more than 50%.(人们很容易希望有神奇的药物或超级食物能让我们迅速恢复健康。事实上，我们的日常习惯对健康的影响比我们意识到的要大得多。科学表明，那些养成良好睡眠、健康饮食、积极运动、限制饮酒和减少看屏幕时间习惯的人，患病风险可降低50%以上。)”可知，本段主要阐述我们日常习惯对健康有很大的影响，生活中良好的习惯有益于身体健康；C选项“Small habit changes help shape good health.(小习惯的改变有助于塑造良好的健康。)”指出小习惯的改变有助于健康，能够概括本段主旨，适合作为主旨句。故选C。 Passage2.【2024·江苏南京·一模】 Pursue Your Dreams Today, Not Tomorrow Have you caught yourself daydreaming about your dreams? We often postpone our dreams, trapped in a cycle of delay. But why wait? 6 You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps toward a brighter future. And start right now. 7 If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would’ve turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many people have warned you that you’re never going to succeed. Even the most successful people have had their hesitations about whether they had what it took to make it in their field. 8 Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach. At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself. 9 . It’s what you would encourage your friends to do, so why aren’t you giving yourself that same push? Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams. 10 Pursue your dreams now, even though that means you might need to break out of your comfort zone, and even though it means entering the unknown. A．Ask yourself what would be worse. B．Starting small is completely acceptable. C．You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams. D．New opportunities may lead to personal growth. E．If things go well, you can gradually make further shifts. F．You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential. G．Hard as it is, it’s crucial to wave off the doubts in the back of your mind. 【答案】6．B 7．C 8．G 9．F 10．E 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何追求自己的梦想提出了一些建议。 6．根据后文“You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps toward a brighter future. And start right now.(你不需要迈出巨大的、改变人生的一步。你可以一步一步走向更光明的未来。现在就开始)”可知，后文提到了不需要迈出巨大的、改变人生的一步，可知本句是在建议从小的地方开始。故B选项“从小处开始是完全可以接受的”符合语境，故选B。 7．根据本段内容“If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would’ve turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self.(如果你从不尝试，你就会被你的遗憾压垮。你总是想知道，如果你真的给自己一个机会，你的生活会变成什么样子。不要让未来的自己被现在的自己失望)”可知，本段的主旨是给自己一个改变生活的机会，即建议去追求自己的梦想。故C选项“你应该为自己去追求你的梦想”符合语境，故选C。 8．根据后文“Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach.(拥有一种坚定的心态，知道成功是触手可及的)”可知，后文提到要拥有坚定的心态，可知要拜托怀疑的心态。故G选项“尽管困难重重，但摆脱心中的疑虑是至关重要的”符合语境，故选G。 9．根据上文“At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself.(在一天结束的时候，你需要为自己开辟一条通往最大满足感的道路。如果你让恐惧占据了你最好的一面，你永远不会原谅自己)”可知，上文提到不要让恐惧占据了你最好的一面，即建议要克服恐惧和不安全感，来发掘潜力。故F选项“你需要克服你的不安全感，发掘你的全部潜力”符合语境，故选F。 10．根据上文“Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don't have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams.(有时候，追随你的激情意味着每天花费大量的时间。这可能需要对你的时间表做一些调整，但你不必为了跟随自己的内心而牺牲一切。试着在你现在的生活和你的梦想之间取得平衡)”可知，上文提到了在你现在的生活和你的梦想之间取得平衡，本句为本段最后一句，故说明这么做的结果。故E选项“如果一切顺利，你可以逐渐做出进一步的改变”符合语境，故选E。 Passage3.【2024·江苏连云港·二模】 Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness! Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first? 11 Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself. This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. 12 It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness. There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do. 13 . 14 Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them. An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. 15 Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships. A．It’s one thing to know your personality type. B．It’s a great way to show that you care about others. C．Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon. D．Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations. E．It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others. F．But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing. G．It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world. 【答案】11．C 12．G 13．F 14．D 15．E 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本篇主要讲了探索自己的内心世界对于自己的重要性，文章列举了一些探索自己内心世界方法，并解释了为什么这些方法可以带来更好的人际关系。 11．根据上文“Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first?(你是否发现关注自己被排在待办事项清单的最后，因为你觉得生活中的其他人都是第一位的？)”可知，上文提到生活中其他人都是第一位，故本句承接上文，说明没有给自己留时间。故C选项“给自己留点时间一直被人看不起”符合语境，故选C。 12．根据上文“This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.(（关注自己）不仅仅是确定你最喜欢的衣服、发型或冰淇淋的味道)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出关注自己的真正含义。前一句的This isn’t just about identifying和G选项It’s about understanding构成句法上的转折关系。故G选项“这是关于了解你的内心世界，以及你如何适应外部世界”符合语境，故选G。 13．根据上文“There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.(有很多工具可以帮助你发展更深层次的自我意识，包括日记和其他形式的创造性表达。你可以使用指南来探索你的想法和感受，或者只是自由地写下任何想到的东西。你想做什么由你自己决定)”可知，本段在陈述写日记能够更好地探索你的内心世界，但是仅仅专注于写日记就好， 不要去批判日记中自己的想法。此处的writing与F选项中journaling可以构成同义替换。故F选项“但是尽量不要陷入对你写作的批评或评判中”符合语境，故选F。 14．根据后文“Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.(注意你对别人的反应，什么让你快乐，什么让你不快乐。这可以帮助你识别阻碍你前进的模式，比如缺乏安全感或容易生气。一旦你确定了这些模式，你就可以努力改变它们)”可知，上一段陈述了一种关注自己内心世界的方法，而本段则是在陈述另外一种方法，因此D选项中Another way is to符合并列的条件，且本句的意思也与后面的“关注自己在人际交往中如何反应”相符合。故D选项“另一种方法是观察你在不同情况下的行为”符合语境，故选D。 15．根据上文“An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.(自我发现的一个经常被忽视但非常重要的因素是在你的个人生活中有健康的界限)”以及后文“Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.(清楚地表达你的界限也是一种向别人表明你能控制自己的行为，并期望他们也能做到这一点的方式。这是成熟和尊重的标志，这两个特征是拥有健康关系的关键)”可知，前一句陈述要划定一个健康的人际关系界限，后一句则提及和别人划清界限意味着你能够很好地控制自己的行为并且也希望别人能够控制好自己的行为，这种行为能够既关注自己也关注别人，故E选项“它能让你专注于自己的需求，而不会忽视他人”符合语境，故选E。 Passage4.【2024·江苏南通·模拟预测】 The fear of elevators is actually one of the most common phobias (恐惧症) experienced today. 16 When combined with other conditions, the fear of elevators is very frequent. 17 Some may be frightened of being up so high. Others may be afraid of the enclosed space. Still others are afraid to be close to other people. Since so many people suffer from the fear of elevators, there may be support groups in some areas. These are most common in cities with lots of tall buildings where riding an elevator is almost impossible to avoid in day-to-day life. 18 Usually, the fear of elevators can be treated. Let sufferers visualize riding an elevator and picture the aspects which are frightening. Then they may be required to involve themselves in the part that scares them most. For example, someone who is afraid of heights may start by climbing a ladder over and over again. 19 Next, they move on to a greater height, such as climbing a tree. As they experience greater and greater levels, their fear may become lessened. Finally, they will be able to enter an elevator. Sometimes just stepping into it is a start. At other times, they will be asked to ride up a few flights. 20 But they can use methods which work when accomplishing smaller goals. Finally, after many attempts, riding an elevator may not cause anxiety at all. A．Many aspects may cause fear in sufferers. B．By now, you have identified what scares you most. C．This will likely still cause anxiety the first few times D．Sufferers usually force themselves to face their fears. E．They can stop this process when it causes little anxiety. F．In these locations, the fear of elevators can affect everyday activities. G．It may present itself with another fear, such as the fear of limited spaces. 【答案】16．G 17．A 18．F 19．E 20．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了克服电梯恐惧的方法。 16．根据上文“The fear of elevators is actually one of the most common phobias (恐惧症) experienced today.(对电梯的恐惧实际上是当今最常见的恐惧症之一。)”以及后文“When combined with other conditions, the fear of elevators is very frequent.(当结合其他情况时，对电梯的恐惧是非常频繁的。)”可知，电梯恐惧可能与其他恐惧相结合，由此可知，空处提到了另一种有关的恐惧。G选项“It may present itself with another fear, such as the fear of limited spaces.(它可能会表现出另一种恐惧，比如对有限空间的恐惧。)”中提到了另一种恐惧，其中It指代上文phobias。故G选项承上启下，符合语境，故选G。 17．根据后文“Some may be frightened of being up so high. Others may be afraid of the enclosed space. Still others are afraid to be close to other people.(有些人可能害怕高。其他人可能会害怕封闭的空间。还有一些人害怕与他人亲近。)”可知，后文列举了不同人不同的恐惧，本句为本段第一句，应总起下文，说明乘电梯的很多方面的问题都会引起人的恐惧，A选项“Many aspects may cause fear in sufferers.(许多方面可能会引起患者的恐惧。)”说明乘电梯的很多方面会引起不同的人不同的恐惧，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选A。 18．空前“These are most common in cities with lots of tall buildings where riding an elevator is almost impossible to avoid in day-to-day life.(这在高楼林立的城市里最为常见，在这些城市里，日常生活中几乎不可能避免乘坐电梯。)”说明在城市里，几乎不可能避免乘电梯，空格处应该说明不能避免乘电梯会对人有什么影响，F选项“In these locations, the fear of elevators can affect everyday activities.(在这些地方，对电梯的恐惧会影响日常活动。)”中的these locations指代空前的tall buildings，说明了在这些地方，乘电梯的恐惧会影响人的日常活动，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选F。 19．根据上文“For example, someone who is afraid of heights may start by climbing a ladder over and over again.(例如，一个恐高的人可能会一遍又一遍地爬梯子)”以及后文“Next, they move on to a greater height, such as climbing a tree. As they experience greater and greater levels, their fear may become lessened. Finally, they will be able to enter an elevator.(接下来，它们会爬到更高的地方，比如爬树。当他们体验到越来越高的层次时，他们的恐惧可能会减少。最后，他们将能够进入电梯。)”可知，上文提到了先通过爬梯子来减少恐高，然后再通过爬树灯来克服更高的高度。由此可知，当对爬梯子的恐惧减少后，可以进入下一个挑战。E选项“They can stop this process when it causes little anxiety.(当这个过程不会引起焦虑时，他们可以停止这个过程。)”说明了当爬梯子不再恐惧后就可以停止爬楼梯，然后进行空后所说的事情，即爬到更高的地方，因此E选项承上启下，符合语境，故选E。 20．根据空前“Sometimes just stepping into it is a start. At other times, they will be asked to ride up a few flights.(有时候，进入它也是一个开始。在其他时候，他们会被要求乘坐几层楼。)”以及空后“But they can use methods which work when accomplishing smaller goals. Finally, after many attempts, riding an elevator may not cause anxiety at all.But they can use methods which work when accomplishing smaller goals. Finally, after many attempts, riding an elevator may not cause anxiety at all.(但是当他们完成较小的目标时，他们可以使用有效的方法。最后，经过多次尝试，乘坐电梯可能根本不会引起焦虑。)”可知，步入电梯是一个开始，但如何要克服电梯恐惧，还需要练习乘坐几层楼，C选项“This will likely still cause anxiety the first few times.(这可能会在最初几次引起焦虑。)”说明刚开始他们进入电梯还是会恐惧或焦虑，和后文后来他们战胜焦虑相呼应，因此C选项承上启下，符合语境，故选C。 Passage5.【2024·江苏泰州·一模】 Desire for success is a basic human nature. But hurdles are bound to come up on the way to success, discouraging you from your goal. 21 Here are some ways that may help you to be diligent and write your own success story. First of all, having a clear vision is essential to be diligent in life. If you are not clear about what you want to achieve in life, you will lose direction, motivation and enthusiasm in life. 22 So if you want to gain diligence, you should make an effort to define your vision. 23 Proper planning enables us to turn most of the goals into reality without regrets in later part of life. Having a plan in advance, though, does not mean that you have to plan from start to finish. It means you should know in which direction you are heading. Moreover, excuses are not going to keep you away from regrets in your later life. If you delay diligence because of your family responsibility, it simply means your goals are not in your priority list, which is why excuses are coming. 24 . Finally, diligence is not the birthright of some privileged people but an option. 25 . Otherwise, you might unconsciously develop the habit of not being serious about bigger tasks as well. So now is the right time to start striving to be diligent in everything you do and ensure your success. A．You have to be brave when encountering hurdles. B．On the other hand, if you are, you will stay diligent. C．You need to practice diligence even for the smallest task. D．In fact, only those who are diligent can overcome them. E．Diligence is the application of persistent effort on a task. F．It is of the same importance to have a specific plan beforehand. G．So follow your dreams with no excuse to live a happy and successful life. 【答案】21．D 22．B 23．F 24．G 25．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了每个人都渴望成功，但成功的路上必然会遇到障碍，只有勤奋的人才能克服障碍。作者给出了一些方法可以帮助人们变得勤奋，最后实现成功。 21．根据上文“But hurdles are bound to come up on the way to success, discouraging you from your goal.”（但是，在通往成功的道路上必然会遇到障碍，阻碍你实现目标。）以及下文“Here are some ways that may help you to be diligent and write your own success story.”（这里有一些方法可以帮助你变得勤奋，让你书写自己的成功故事。）可知，这里缺少一个承上启下的句子。D项中的them指代前文中的hurdles，然后句中又指出只有diligent可以克服这些障碍，刚好起着承上启下的作用。D. In fact, only those who are diligent can overcome them.（事实上，只有那些勤奋的人才能克服它们。）符合语境。故选D项。 22．根据上文“First of all, having a clear vision is essential to be diligent in life. If you are not clear about what you want to achieve in life, you will lose direction, motivation and enthusiasm in life.”（首先，在生活中，有一个清晰的愿景是勤奋必不可少的因素。如果你不清楚自己想要在生活中实现什么，你就会失去生活的方向、动力和热情。）可知，首先要有个明确的目标，才有勤奋努力的方向。B项中的On the other hand与上文形成对比， if you are省略了clear about what you want to achieve in life。所以B. On the other hand, if you are, you will stay diligent. （相反，如果清楚自己想要在生活中实现什，你会保持勤奋。）符合语境。故选B项。 23．根据下文“Proper planning enables us to turn most of the goals into reality without regrets in later part of life. Having a plan in advance, though, does not mean that you have to plan from start to finish. It means you should know in which direction you are heading.”（适当的计划能让我们把大部分的目标变成现实，在以后的生活中没有遗憾。提前制定计划并不意味着你必须从头到尾都计划好。这意味着你应该知道你要朝哪个方向前进。）可知，空格处为总写句，指出提前做个计划非常重要。F项It is of the same importance to have a specific plan beforehand.（事先有一个具体的计划也是同样重要的。）符合语境。故选F项。 24．根据上文“Moreover, excuses are not going to keep you away from regrets in your later life. If you delay diligence because of your family responsibility, it simply means your goals are not in your priority list, which is why excuses are coming.”（此外，借口并不能让你在以后的生活中远离遗憾。如果你因为家庭责任而推迟了勤奋，这仅仅意味着你的目标不在你的优先列表中，这也由此产生了借口。）可知，借口是成功路上的绊脚石，所以空格处为这一段的总结，告诉人们在追求成功的路上不要找借口。G. So follow your dreams with no excuse to live a happy and successful life.（所以，追随你的梦想吧，不要找借口，去过幸福成功的生活。）符合语境。故选G项。 25．根据下文“Otherwise, you might unconsciously develop the habit of not being serious about bigger tasks as well.”（否则，你可能会无意识地养成不认真对待大任务的习惯。）句中Otherwise表示否则，C项中的small和下文的bigger形成鲜明的对比。C. You need to practice diligence even for the smallest task.（你需要练习勤奋，即使是最小的任务。）符合语境。故选C项。 Passage6.【2024·江苏南通·模拟预测】 Psychologists offer their best tips for working or making progress as planned, expected, or desired. Here is their guide to making and keeping your plans. Don’t assume that your plan has to be ambitious. “What’s much more important than setting a grand goal, like running a marathon, is to set an immediate plan that you can start right away,” says Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit. “ 26 But many people fail to realize this.” Whether you are making a new habit from scratch or changing an old habit, decide on the cue and the reward. “The cue could be a time, a place, or a feeling, while the reward must be instantaneous (即时的),” explains Wendy Wood, an expert from the University of Southern California. 27 The prize needs to be immediate, something that makes the behavior fun. Make it easy. A recent study showed that people who travelled 8 km to the gym went once a month, but people who travelled 6 km went five or more times a month. That 2 km makes the difference between having a good exercise habit and not. 28 Thus, you’re more likely to achieve more. Be less critical of yourself. According to an expert, the biggest barrier to new habits is self-criticism. 29 Research shows that you should be kind or supportive to yourself. 30 Gretchen Rubin, the author of Better Than Before, says it is crucial to avoid listening to the excuses that make your habits falter (动摇), for example, “I can’t go on a run tomorrow because I have to do another thing.” Recognizing them in advance can make them less powerful. That’s the thing about excuses when you realize you’re doing it, you’re much more likely to resist. A．Spot your excuses. B．People who do this tend to be rewarded. C．Try to remove the barriers as best as you can. D．Don’t buy a new pair of shoes at the end of the week. E．It is related with less motivation and worse self-control. F．That is how your habitual mind works and it has to be easy. G．Start with baby steps like running half a mile every Monday morning 【答案】26．G 27．D 28．F 29．E 30．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了制定和执行计划的策略。 26．根据空前的““What’s much more important than setting a grand goal, like running a marathon, is to set an immediate plan that you can start right away,” says Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit. (《习惯的力量》一书的作者查尔斯·杜希格说：“比设定一个宏伟的目标，比如跑马拉松，更重要的是制定一个你可以立即开始的计划。”)”可知，本空要说跟“立即开始的小目标”有关的话题，G项“Start with baby steps like running half a mile every Monday morning (从小步开始，比如每周一早上跑半英里)”能承接上文，符合语境。故选G。 27．根据上文的““The cue could be a time, a place, or a feeling, while the reward must be instantaneous (即时的),” explains Wendy Wood, an expert from the University of Southern California. (南加州大学的专家温迪·伍德解释说：“提示可以是一个时间、一个地点或一种感觉，而奖励必须是即时的。”)”和下文“The prize needs to be immediate, something that makes the behavior fun. (奖励必须是立竿见影的，能够让行为变得有趣。)”可知，本空要说跟“即时的奖励、立竿见影的奖励”有关的话题，D项“Don’t buy a new pair of shoes at the end of the week. (不要周末买一双新鞋。)”即买鞋不要等到周末，要即刻去买来奖励自己，能承上启下，符合题意。故选D。 28．根据上文的“Make it easy. A recent study showed that people who travelled 8 km to the gym went once a month, but people who travelled 6 km went five or more times a month. That 2 km makes the difference between having a good exercise habit and not. (让它变得简单。最近的一项研究表明，去健身房步行8公里的人每月只去一次，而步行6公里的人每月去5次或更多。这两公里的距离决定了你是否有良好的运动习惯。)” 可知，本空要说跟“习惯性思维”有关的话题，F 项“That is how your habitual mind works and it has to be easy. (这就是你习惯性思维的运作方式，它必须很容易。)”能承接上文，符合语境。故选F。 29．结合上文“Be less critical of yourself. According to an expert, the biggest barrier to new habits is self-criticism. (少苛责自己。一位专家表示，养成新习惯的最大障碍是自我批评。)”可知，本空要说跟“苛责自己”有关的话题，E项“It is related with less motivation and worse self-control. (它与动力不足和自制力较差有关。)”能承接上文，符合语境，It指的是“苛责自己”。故选E。 30．根据空后“Gretchen Rubin, the author of Better Than Before, says it is crucial to avoid listening to the excuses that make your habits falter (动摇), for example, “I can’t go on a run tomorrow because I have to do another thing.” Recognizing them in advance can make them less powerful. That’s the thing about excuses when you realize you’re doing it, you’re much more likely to resist. (《比以前更好》一书的作者格雷琴·鲁宾说，重要的是不要听信那些让你的习惯动摇的借口，比如，“我明天不能去跑步，因为我还有别的事情要做。”提前识别它们可以使它们不那么强大。当你意识到你在找借口的时候，你就更有可能抗拒。)”可知，本空要说跟“借口”有关的话题，A 项“Spot your excuses. (找出你的借口)”能引起下文，符合语境。故选A。 Passage7.【2024·江苏泰州·模拟预测】 Only about 20% of U.S.adults say they have a best friend at work.Should the other 80% start looking for one?Yes and no. 31 ,says psychologist Catherine Heaney. That support can come from a coworker who has become a close friend,but it doesn’t have to;interactions with managers and friendly acquaintances can also boost your well-being, Heaney notes. 32 : having friends in the workplace can improve wellness.It’s linked to a lower risk of burnout,better mental health,and maybe even a longer lifespan.Meanwhile,research is equally clear that loneliness is bad for your health. 33 , given its links to various health problems. But if becoming best friends with your coworkers feels too daunting (使人气馁的),or just not your style,you can still benefit from social support.When most people hear “social support”,they think of emotional support,like venting (发泄) to a coworker over coffee, Heaney says. 34 :when someone steps in to help you on a busy day,for instance,or shares advice.Even relatively minor interactions,like a manager allowing you to leave early to pick up your sick child,can buffer (缓解) the negative effects of stress, Heaney explains. 35 —although it is great if you do—but rather to promote “a sense of being in the right place” by becoming part of a community. A．But it comes in many forms B．Research on the topic is clear C．The goal isn’t necessarily to make lifelong friends D．It’s easy to talk yourself out of making these gestures E．It s often considered equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day F．That could mean seeking input from people at all levels of the company G．There’s no doubt that social support in the workplace is important for your health 【答案】31．G 32．B 33．E 34．A 35．C 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，讲述了在工作场合交朋友的好处及如何正确交朋友。 31．根据后文“That support can come from a coworker who has become a close friend,but it doesn’t have to;interactions with managers and friendly acquaintances can also boost your well-being,Heaney notes.(希尼指出，这种支持可以来自已经成为亲密朋友的同事，但也不一定要这样；与经理和友好的熟人互动也可以提高你的幸福感)”可知，空处为Catherine Heaney所说的来自亲密朋友的同事支持的好处，G选项“毫无疑问，工作场所的社会支持对你的健康很重要”符合语境，与后文That support呼应。故选G。 32．根据后文“having friends in the workplace can improve wellness.(在工作场所有朋友可以改善健康)”为空处的解释，并结合下文“Meanwhile,research is equally clear that loneliness is bad for your health.(与此同时，研究同样清楚地表明，孤独对你的健康有害)”可知，空处应该与研究的内容相关，B选项“关于这个主题的研究是明确的”表示下文指出研究的内容，引出下文。故选B。 33．前文“Meanwhile,research is equally clear that loneliness is bad for your health.(与此同时，研究同样清楚地表明，孤独对你的健康有害)”表明，孤独对人有害处，E选项“这通常被认为相当于每天抽15支烟”具体描述害处的严重程度，符合语境。故选E。 34．前文“When most people hear ”social support,“they think of emotional support,like venting(发泄)to a coworker over coffee,Heaney says.(Heaney说，当大多数人听到“社会支持”时，他们想到的是情感支持，比如边喝咖啡边向同事发泄)”表示大多数人认为“社会支持”是情感支持，根据后文“when someone steps in to help you on a busy day,for instance,or shares advice.Even relatively minor interactions,like a manager allowing you to leave early to pick up your sick child,can buffer(缓解)the negative effects of stress,Heaney explains(例如，当有人在忙碌的一天介入帮助你，或者分享建议时。希尼解释说，即使是相对较小的互动，比如经理允许你提前下班去接生病的孩子，也能缓冲压力带来的负面影响)”可知，此处表示这种支持不仅仅是情感支持，A选项“但它有多种形式”引出下文，符合语境。故选A。 35．根据后文“although it is great if you do—but rather to promote “a sense of being in the right place” by becoming part of a community.(虽然这样做很好，但更重要的是通过成为社区的一部分来促进“在正确的地方的感觉”)”可知，此处you do指代的是交朋友这件事，C选项“目标不一定是结交一辈子的朋友”总结本段中交朋友的目的，并引出下文描述交朋友的重点，对全文进行总结，符合语境。故选C。 Passage8.【2024·江苏南京·二模】 Once a year in a small mountain village, the Mande people gather to hear the folk stories of their traditions. The man playing an instrument called Sosso-Bala while singing is the storyteller. He holds all the folk knowledge of the Mande people. Most of us don’t have a musical instrument that ties us together, but we have someone in our lives who’s the keeper of our folk knowledge. Often it’s a grandmother, who keeps all our stories of wisdom ready to tell upon request. 36 .What’s the best way to get a baby to sleep? Where do I come from? What’s my moral compass? The stories provide an answer, and it’s useful to speak with someone who knows how things are done. 37 Researchers have documented folk knowledge in other species whales returning to parts of the sea that they’d abandoned a generation before; monkeys that communicate hunting skills to their offspring (后代). Folk knowledge is not only culture, it’s also survival. 38 Traditionally, we share it in small units—families sharing around a dinner table. 39 Look at any social median, and you’ll see folk knowledge at work and at play. It’s exploded as we’re trained to look for information online, rather than from within. In this case, chances are that our questions can be answered with misinformation. But we don’t gather once a year to reality check our “folk stories” as the Mande people do; nor do we center our folk traditions around a musical instrument. The internet has no reality except its own and, left unchecked, its wisdom has no rhythm(节奏). 40 A．It’s just chaos. B．This is why we do it. C．Human wisdom has been passed down through generations. D．The stories can be useful for dealing with all sorts of doubts. E．Nowadays, folk knowledge has expanded to digital networks. F．Now the internet has made valuable folk wisdom at your fingertips. G．Recently, we discovered that this very human practice isn’t limited to humans. 【答案】36．D 37．G 38．B 39．E 40．A 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过曼德人的事例，谈论了文化知识的传承。 36．上文“Often it’s a grandmother, who keeps all our stories of wisdom ready to tell upon request. (通常是一位祖母，她把我们所有的智慧故事都准备好，随时准备在需要时讲出来。)”说明一个祖母会给孩子们讲智慧故事，选项D“这些故事可以用来解决各种各样的疑问。”承接上文，说明这些故事的作用。故选D项。 37．下文“Researchers have documented folk knowledge in other species whales returning to parts of the sea that they’d abandoned a generation before; monkeys that communicate hunting skills to their offspring (后代). (研究人员记录了其他物种，如：鲸鱼返回前一代人遗弃的海域的种族知识；将狩猎技能传达给后代的猴子。)”说明其他物种也具备把知识技能传给下一代的行为，选项G“最近，我们发现这种人类特有的行为并不局限于人类。”承接上一段，引出下文，说明这种行为不局限于人类，也在其他物种有体现。故选G项。 38．上文“Folk knowledge is not only culture, it’s also survival.(民间知识不仅是一种文化，也是一种生存。)”说明知识传承是非常重要的，选项B“这就是我们这么做的原因。”总结上文，说明这就是我们要传承的原因。故选B项。 39．上文“Traditionally, we share it in small units—families sharing around a dinner table.(传统上，我们以小单位分享——一家人围坐在餐桌旁分享。)”介绍了传统上知识传播分享形式，选项E“如今，民间知识已经扩展到数字网络。”承接上文，介绍现在知识传承的新形式。故选E项。 40．上文“The internet has no reality except its own and, left unchecked, its wisdom has no rhythm(节奏). (如果不加以控制，它的智慧就没有节奏。)”说明如果互联网不加以控制，它的智慧就没有节奏，选项A“就是一片混乱。”承接上文，和上文之间存在因果关系，是对“没有节奏”的进一步阐明。故选A项。 Passage9.【2024·江苏南京·二模】 Gamba has a lifelong fear of dentists. “It was much easier to accept the toothache,” he says. 41 , there are times when you have to seek proper dental care. Fortunately, many dentists are specially trained in handling fearful patients. A variety of methods are also available to reduce pain and fear when you are in the dentist’s chair. The best dentists use simple methods to create a feeling of control. They gently explain what the patient will feel, and for about how long. They frequently ask the patient for permission to continue. 42 . Their working places are barely recognizable as a dentist’s office. Free of posters showing the horrors of dental diseases, some even have a fireplace in the waiting room and some have a treatment room overlooking a waterfall. 43 , your body may still fear that chair. Here are some tips that may help you: ➢  Go to the dentist with someone you trust, such as a close relative who has no fear of dentists. If possible, ask him/her to sit with you during the treatment. ➢   44 . Listen to your own music on headphones — a new CD, not one you’ve heard a lot, so you’ll be a little more interested in it. Or find a dental clinic with a TV in the treatment room. ➢  Try relaxation techniques. Controlled breathing — I taking a big breath, holding it, and letting it out slowly — will slow your heartbeat and relax your muscles. As the pain from Gamba’s wisdom teeth worsened, he found support online through a forum for people with dental fear. He also found a dentist, who advertises his skill with fearful patients. “ 45 ,” Gamba says before going. But the dentist put him so at ease that he agreed to receive treatment right away. And it was painless, he says. A．Add your favorite songs to the playlist B．Shift attention while in the dentist’s chair C．It wouldn’t be possible without the dentists’ support D．I convinced myself that I was just going to talk with the dentist E．Even if your mind tells you you’ll be just fine in such circumstances F．Although you would never look forward to a spell in the dentist’s chair G．Some dentists even go out of their way to create a nonthreatening environment 【答案】41．F 42．G 43．E 44．B 45．D 【导语】本文属于说明文。作者详细解释了对于害怕牙医的人来说，如何在必要时寻求适当的牙科护理，并介绍了多种方法来减少在牙医椅子上的疼痛和恐惧。 41．根据上文“Gamba has a lifelong fear of dentists. “It was much easier to accept the toothache,” he says. (甘巴一生都害怕牙医。“接受牙痛要容易得多，”他说。)”和下文“here are times when you have to seek proper dental care. (有时你必须寻求适当的牙齿护理。)”可知，甘巴害怕看牙医，忍受牙痛，但有时必须寻求适当的牙科治疗。因此，这里需要一个转折来引出即使不愿意也得面对的情况。故F选项“Although you would never look forward to a spell in the dentist’s chair (尽管你永远不会期待在牙医的椅子上度过一段时间)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选F。 42．根据上文“The best dentists use simple methods to create a feeling of control. They gently explain what the patient will feel, and for about how long. They frequently ask the patient for permission to continue. (最好的牙医使用简单的方法来创造一种控制感。他们会温和地解释病人的感觉，以及持续多久。他们经常请求病人允许他们继续治疗。)”及下文“Their working places are barely recognizable as a dentist’s office. Free of posters showing the horrors of dental diseases, some even have a fireplace in the waiting room and some have a treatment room overlooking a waterfall.  (他们的工作场所几乎看不出是一家牙医诊所。没有展示牙病可怕的海报，有些甚至在候诊室里有壁炉，有些甚至有一个可以俯瞰瀑布的治疗室。)”可知，此处应衔接关于牙医如何营造轻松环境的信息。因此，G选项“Some dentists even go out of their way to create a nonthreatening environment (有些牙医甚至不遗余力地创造一个无威胁的环境)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选G。 43．根据上文“Their working places are barely recognizable as a dentist’s office. Free of posters showing the horrors of dental diseases, some even have a fireplace in the waiting room and some have a treatment room overlooking a waterfall.  (他们的工作场所几乎看不出是一家牙医诊所。没有展示牙病可怕的海报，有些甚至在候诊室里有壁炉，有些甚至有一个可以俯瞰瀑布的治疗室。)”和下文“your body may still fear that chair. (你的身体可能仍然害怕那把椅子。)”可知，上文提到诊所环境的改变，如瀑布景观等，意在减轻身体上的恐惧感，下文说身体仍然害怕那把椅子。此处作为过渡句，指出即便心理上接受了，身体可能仍会有恐惧反应，E选项“Even if your mind tells you you’ll be just fine in such circumstances (即使你的理智告诉你在这种情况下你会没事的)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。 44．根据下文“Listen to your own music on headphones— a new CD, not one you’ve heard a lot, so you’ll be a little more interested in it. Or find a dental clinic with a TV in the treatment room. (戴上耳机听你自己的音乐——一张新CD，不是你听过很多次的，这样你会对它更感兴趣。或者找一家在治疗室里有电视的牙科诊所。)”可知，本段主要讲述了一些帮助患者在牙医诊疗过程中分散注意力的方法，如听音乐或看电视等。B选项“Shift attention while in the dentist’s chair (坐在牙医椅上转移注意力)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选B。 45．根据下文“But the dentist put him so at ease that he agreed to receive treatment right away. (但是牙医让他非常放松，以至于他同意马上接受治疗。)”可知，在此之前，甘巴内心是紧张的。D选项“I convinced myself that I was just going to talk with the dentist (我让自己相信我只是去和牙医谈谈)”表明了甘巴试图说服自己以减轻紧张情绪的状态，能引起下文，符合题意。故选D。 Passage10.【2024·江苏泰州·模拟预测】 HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF EVERY BOOK YOU READ Reading books can be one of life’s greatest pleasures and learning experiences. 46 . Especially if you’re reading a book for more than just the pleasure of it, you have to do more than just turn over its pages. Here we will explore actionable ways to maximize the benefits of reading.Set clear goals before reading Understanding why you’re reading a book can significantly impact how you approach it. The right goal will help you pay attention to what’s most important. If you’re reading a book about photography, you may want to pay particular attention to the images. 47 .Make summaries for every chapter After finishing a chapter, take a few minutes to summarize it in your own words. 48 . It also creates a handy reference guide for the future. Summarizing can be a creative process, too. Try using bullet points, mind maps, or one-liners to capture the essence of each chapter.Apply what you’ve learned 49 . If a book teaches you a new approach to time management, try implementing it in your daily routine. If a novel provides a moral lesson, reflect on how it applies to your life. This active application ensures that the book leaves a lasting impact. 50 The process of reading doesn’t end when you turn the last page. Regularly revisiting your notes, summaries, and reflections keeps the material fresh and relevant. Consider setting aside time each month to review previous reads and reflect how they’ve shaped your thoughts and actions. Not for every book, of course, just for the most impactful ones. A．Repeat reading for deeper insights B．Review and reflect C．You may notice details, themes, or ideas that were hidden during your first reading D．This exercise deepens your understanding and helps identify the central themes and ideas E．So spend some time reflecting on what you hope to achieve and let that guide your reading process F．However, many of us struggle to remember and apply what we’ve read G．Taking action on what you’ve read transforms theoretical knowledge into practical wisdom 【答案】46．F 47．E 48．D 49．G 50．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何从你读过的每本书中获得最大的收获。 46．空前“Reading books can be one of life’s greatest pleasures and learning experiences.(读书是人生最大的乐趣和学习经历之一。)”说明读书是人生最大的乐趣和学习经历之一，空后“Especially if you’re reading a book for more than just the pleasure of it, you have to do more than just turn over its pages. Here we will explore actionable ways to maximize the benefits of reading.(尤其是如果你读一本书不仅仅是为了乐趣，你必须做的不仅仅是翻页。在这里，我们将探索可行的方法来最大化阅读的好处。)”说明了后文就要讲最大化阅读的好处的方法，由此可见，有的人不能很好地从阅读中得到好处，F选项“However, many of us struggle to remember and apply what we’ve read(然而，我们中的许多人都很难记住和应用我们读过的东西)”中的However表转折，说明我们中的许多人很难记住和应用我们读过的东西，也就是不能从阅读中得到最大的好处，因此F选项承上启下，符合语境，故选F。 47．本段小标题是“Set clear goals before reading(阅读前设定明确的目标)”，说明本段主要讲的是阅读前要设定明确的目标，空格处应该是和设定目标有关，E选项“So spend some time reflecting on what you hope to achieve and let that guide your reading process(所以，花点时间思考你希望达到的目标，并让它指导你的阅读过程)”说明要思考阅读要达到的目标，和小标题一致，符合语境，故选E。 48．空前“After finishing a chapter, take a few minutes to summarize it in your own words.(读完一章后，花几分钟用自己的话总结一下。)”说明了读完一章后要花几分钟用自己的话总结一下，空格处应该说明这么做的好处，D选项“This exercise deepens your understanding and helps identify the central themes and ideas(这个练习加深你的理解，帮助你确定中心主题和思想)”说明了读完一章后花几分钟用自己的话总结一下的好处，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选D。 49．本段小标题是“Apply what you’ve learned(学以致用)”，说明本段要讲的是把读到的东西加以应用，空格处应该和应用读到的东西有关，G选项“Taking action on what you’ve read transforms theoretical knowledge into practical wisdom(运用你读过的东西，可以将理论知识转化为实践智慧)”说明了应用读过的东西，和小标题一致，符合语境，故选G。 50．空格处是本段小标题，由空后的“Regularly revisiting your notes, summaries, and reflections keeps the material fresh and relevant. Consider setting aside time each month to review previous reads and reflect how they’ve shaped your thoughts and actions.(定期回顾笔记、总结和反思，可以保持材料的新鲜感和相关性。考虑一下每个月抽出一点时间回顾一下以前读过的文章，反思一下它们是如何影响你的思想和行动的。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要回顾和反思，B选项“Review and reflect(回顾和反思)”说明了要回顾和反思，概括了本段主要内容，可作为小标题，故选B。 Passage11.【2024·江苏苏州·三模】 Confidence plays a very important role in people’s life. It gives people light when they are in dark and encouragement when they are discouraged. It is the first step on the road to success. People who look confident seem to grab more rewarding careers, maintain better relationships, and may make miracles in the face of insurmountable (不可逾越的) difficulties. So what is the secret of confidence? In fact, there is no secret. Self-confidence is a skill and habit that everyone can learn to develop. 51 You can try these simple tips for practicing and increasing our confidence levels: First, dare to fail. Anybody who’s out there genuinely striving is going to fail repeatedly. 52 Only when we face up to our difficulties can we build up our confidence and give ourselves a chance of success. 53 You don’t have to be beautiful to be confident. Make the most of your own unique strengths and pay less attention to your weaknesses so that you know you’re giving out your best image. Third, listen to yourself; do not look down on yourself. You are the only person who knows what is right for yourself. 54 Last, build a confidence vocabulary. Stop putting yourself down, and quit constantly mentioning your tiny flaws. Learn to highlight your positive qualities and the world will learn to see and appreciate them too. Confidence is a plant that grows slowly. 55 Only when we have enough confidence in ourselves can we take the first step on the road to success. A．It is built, not inborn. B．Second, dress your success. C．If you are not failing, you are not trying. D．Second, neglect your drawbacks completely. E．Don’t put others’ opinion above your own inner voice. F．It encourages us to go to great lengths to achieve our goals. G．We should build confidence through constant and patient effort. 【答案】51．A 52．C 53．B 54．E 55．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了自信永远是一个人最宝贵的品质，但是自信并不是与生俱来的，它需要你克服困难来培养。 51．根据前文“In fact, there is no secret. Self-confidence is a skill and habit that everyone can learn to develop. (事实上，没有什么秘密。自信是每个人都可以学习培养的技能和习惯)”可知，自信是可以后天培养的，与A项“It is built, not inborn. (它是后天的，而不是与生俱来的)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选A项。 52．根据前文“Anybody who’s out there genuinely striving is going to fail repeatedly. (任何真正努力的人都会一再失败)”可知，努力不一定会成功，会有失败，没有尝试过就不会有失败，与C项“If you are not failing, you are not trying. (如果你没有失败，你就没有尝试)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选C项。 53．根据下文“You don’t have to be beautiful to be confident. Make the most of your own unique strengths and pay less attention to your weaknesses so that you know you’re giving out your best image. (自信不一定要漂亮。充分利用你自己独特的优势，少关注你的弱点，这样你就知道你在展示你最好的形象)”可知，本段主要讲述了要展示自己最好的形象，要会打扮，与B项“Second, dress your success. (其次，打扮你的成功)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选B项。 54．根据上文“Third, listen to yourself; do not look down on yourself. You are the only person who knows what is right for yourself. (第三，倾听自己；不要看不起自己。你是唯一知道什么适合自己的人)”可知，要倾听自己内心的声音，而不是他人的，与E项“Don’t put others’ opinion above your own inner voice. (不要把别人的意见置于你自己内心的声音之上)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选E项。 55．根据上文“Confidence is a plant that grows slowly. (自信是一株生长缓慢的植物)”可知，自信要慢慢的建立起来，与G项“We should build confidence through constant and patient effort. (我们应该通过不断和耐心的努力来建立信心)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选G项。 Passage12.【2024·江苏南京·模拟预测】 When I was a kid, I took traveling with my parents for granted. Sure, they paid for everything. But they were basically no different from teachers taking us to a field trip. 56 . For example, they took us to Denali National Park instead of Disney World. And we sometimes stayed at hotels without pools. And they never let us buy anything from the SkyMall catalog (目录). Of course, some 20 years later, I consider traveling with my parents, now both in their 60s, to be the utmost privilege. 57 . Neither am I, and every day that passes brings us closer to our last. Fortunately, since graduating college, I’ve been able to cover some serious ground with each of them. Together my dad and I have looked for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, photographed wildlife in Grand Teton National Park, and most recently, survived the famously dangerous Drake Passage. Meanwhile, my mom and I have stayed at a $9/night treehouse hostel in Mexico, eaten at a Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in Vienna, and most recently, road-tripped through three states. 58 . After all, even if you’re the apple that fell right under the tree, traveling with the people who raised you isn’t always easy. “ 59 ,” says Alexis Sherry, a New Jersey-based travel agent. Still, Sherry is seeing an increasing number of clients requesting vacations for more than one generation. They can be difficult to plan, but so far she says she’s had no “disasters,” and often, her clients come back closer than ever. “Our parents are our earliest attachment bonds,” says Katie d’ Autremont, a licensed professional adviser based in Bozeman, Montana. “It can be healing and fun to rekindle that bond in our adult years and as our adult selves.” She sees traveling together as the perfect opportunity for getting to know each other for who we are now, with “now” being the key word. 60 . A．Those memories are golden B．I know they’re no longer unbeatable C．After all, as humans, we’re always evolving D．That’s not to say that all of our trips have been without flaws E．To my brothers and me, they seemed to be bent on limiting our fun F．Planning a vacation can be considerably tricky when it involves demanding parents G．There are always challenges as we are dealing with different physical abilities and interests 【答案】56．E 57．B 58．D 59．G 60．C 【导语】本文的体裁是记叙文。作者回忆了和父亲一起在苏格兰寻找尼斯湖水怪，拍摄野生动物，还一起渡过了危险的德雷克海峡；他和母亲一起住在墨西哥的树屋旅馆，品尝维也纳的米其林星级素食餐厅，还一起穿越了三个州。作者认为，即使有时候和父母一起旅行并不容易，但这是一种重新建立联系的好机会。 56．根据上文“When I was a kid, I took traveling with my parents for granted.（当我还是个孩子的时候，我认为和父母一起旅行是理所当然的。）”以及下文“For example, they took us to Denali National Park instead of Disney World. And we sometimes stayed at hotels without pools. And they never let us buy anything from the SkyMall catalog(目录).（例如，他们带我们去德纳利国家公园而不是迪士尼世界。我们有时住在没有游泳池的酒店。他们从不允许我们从《空中商城目录》上买任何东西。）”可知，父母的一些行为在作者小时候看来是限制了自己的乐趣，与 E 项“To my brothers and me, they seemed to be bent on limiting our fun（对我和我的兄弟们来说，他们似乎一心想要限制我们的乐趣）”表达的意思一致，故选E项。 57．根据上文“Of course, some 20 years later, I consider traveling with my parents, now both in their 60s,to be the utmost privilege.（当然，大约 20 年后，我认为和现在都 60 多岁的父母一起旅行是最大的荣幸。）”以及下文“Neither am I, and every day that passes brings us closer to our last.（我也不是，每过一天，我们就离最后一天更近一步。）”可知，作者意识到父母不再是不可战胜的，与 B 项“I know they’re no longer unbeatable（我知道他们不再是不可战胜的）”表达的意思一致，故选B项。 58．根据下文“After all, even if you’re the apple that fell right under the tree, traveling with the people who raised you isn’t always easy.（毕竟，即使你是正好掉在树下的苹果，和养育你的人一起旅行并不总是容易的。）”可知，作者是想说和父母旅行并不都是完美的，与D项“That’s not to say that all of our trips have been without flaws（这并不是说我们所有的旅行都没有缺陷）”表达的意思一致，故选D项。 59．根据空前一句提到的“traveling with the people who raised you isn't always easy（和养育你的人一起旅行并不总是容易的）”，以及下文提到的“Her clients come back closer than ever（她的客户回来后比以往任何时候都要亲密）”，可知，旅行中虽然有挑战，但也有可能增进关系，G选项“There are always challenges as we are dealing with different physical abilities and interests（我们在应对不同的身体能力和兴趣时总会遇到挑战）”符合语境，既说明了旅行中的挑战，又与后文的积极结果形成对比，故选G项。 60．根据上文“She sees traveling together as the perfect opportunity for getting to know each other for who we are now, with “now” being the key word.（她认为一起旅行是一个完美的机会，让我们了解彼此现在的样子，“现在”是关键词。）”可知，因为现在是关键，所以作为人类，我们总是在不断发展变化的，与C项“After all, as humans, we’re always evolving（毕竟，作为人类，我们总是在不断进化）”表达的意思一致，故选C项。 Passage13.【2024·江苏宿迁·三模】 Learning can be frustrating. Maybe you feel bored, or even get discouraged if you don’t understand a new topic. If you’re still in school, there are lots of things you can do to make learning more enjoyable. 61 There are many ways to make learning fun even after you’ve left school. ※ Find your learning style. If you are able to find your best learning style, you can make this experience more enjoyable. If you are a verbal learner, you enjoy speaking out loud. Try practicing your Latin vocabulary by quizzing a friend. If you think you are a visual learner, try to use that to your advantage. Take learning history for example. 62 ※ Ask for help. 63 And it makes sense that you will enjoy things that you are good at. If you are struggling in school, learning might feel less fun than it could be. If you cannot comprehend your Chemistry class, ask your instructor for some additional materials. Your parents and friends can also be a great resource. Once you understand the material, learning will feel less like a chore. ※ Read a book. Reading is one of the best ways to learn new information. 64 Choose a topic, and find a book to begin learning some new things. For example, fiction is a great way to learn about different cultures. You can go to your local library and pick up any book that looks interesting and give it a try. ※ Use technology. Modern technology can provide you with a whole new range of learning opportunities. Take some time to explore your computer and phone, and you will likely find some new possibilities to further your learning. Download apps that will allow you to play virtual trivia (冷知识). You can challenge your friends to see who can learn the most. Follow news outlets on social media. 65 A．Everyone likes feeling successful. B．Look for a history class that focuses on that era. C．Make a list of books you’ve always wanted to read. D．There are books available on every imaginable subject. E．Lifelong learning is also important and even better, it can be fun. F．You can stay informed about what is happening in the world around you. G．Relying heavily on the maps and timelines helps you store and enjoy the information. 【答案】61．E 62．G 63．A 64．D 65．F 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些让学习变得有趣的方法。 61．根据上文“Learning can be frustrating. Maybe you feel bored, or even get discouraged if you don’t understand a new topic. If you’re still in school, there are lots of things you can do to make learning more enjoyable. (学习是令人沮丧的。如果你不理解一个新话题，你可能会感到无聊，甚至气馁。如果你还在上学，你可以做很多事情来让学习变得更愉快。)”以及后文“There are many ways to make learning fun even after you’ve left school. (即使离开学校，也有很多方法可以让学习变得有趣。)”可知，后文提到了离开学校以后得学习方法，推测本句与离开学校的学习有关。故E选项“终身学习也很重要，更好的是，它可以很有趣。”符合语境，故选E。 62．根据上文“If you are able to find your best learning style, you can make this experience more enjoyable. If you are a verbal learner, you enjoy speaking out loud. Try practicing your Latin vocabulary by quizzing a friend. If you think you are a visual learner, try to use that to your advantage. Take learning history for example. (如果你能找到你最好的学习方式，你可以让这段经历更愉快。如果你是一个语言学习者，你喜欢大声说话。试着通过向朋友提问来练习你的拉丁语词汇量。如果你认为你是一个视觉学习者，试着利用这一点。以学习历史为例。)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文，就如何学习历史展开说明。故G选项“严重依赖地图和时间轴有助于你储存和享受信息。”符合语境，故选G。 63．根据后文“And it makes sense that you will enjoy things that you are good at. If you are struggling in school, learning might feel less fun than it could be. If you cannot comprehend your Chemistry class, ask your instructor for some additional materials. Your parents and friends can also be a great resource. Once you understand the material, learning will feel less like a chore. (你会喜欢你擅长的事情，这是有道理的。如果你在学校里很挣扎，学习可能会感觉不那么有趣。如果你不能理解你的化学课，向你的老师要一些额外的材料。你的父母和朋友也是很好的资源。一旦你理解了材料，学习就不会像一件苦差事。)”可知，后文提到会喜欢擅长的事情，故本句说明原因。故A选项“每个人都喜欢成功的感觉。”符合语境，故选A。 64．根据后文“Choose a topic, and find a book to begin learning some new things. For example, fiction is a great way to learn about different cultures. You can go to your local library and pick up any book that looks interesting and give it a try. (选择一个主题，找一本书开始学习一些新东西。例如，小说是了解不同文化的好方法。你可以去当地的图书馆，找一本看起来有趣的书，试一试。)”可知，本段主要说明了如何选择不同主题的书。故D选项“任何你能想到的主题都有书。”符合语境，故选D。 65．根据上文“Follow news outlets on social media. (关注社交媒体上的新闻。)”可知，本句承接上文说明关注社交媒体新闻的作用。故F选项“你可以随时了解周围发生的事情”符合语境，故选F。 Passage14.【2024·江苏盐城·模拟预测】 Comparison Is the Thief of Joy As an athlete in the digital age, you will find comparison is everywhere. 66 Event results, club time trials and social media accounts all give instant access to what everyone else is doing and what times they are getting, often right next to our own achievements. If we are not where we want to be it can feel horrible. 67 As humans we seek connection and a sense of belonging. This means we are continually assessing ourselves against others to check we still fit in with those we perceive to be like us. The issue in athletics is you are comparing uncontrollable outputs rather than intentional inputs so you might feel disappointed, your confidence can suffer a blow and your performance may decline. Here are some essential strategies to protect yourself from comparison. The first way you might want to handle this comparison is not to try to ignore those you measure yourself against. 68 Is it envy, shame, sadness or unfairness? With this knowledge you can consider more specific ways to improve your own athletics journey. Secondly, if you feel bad when comparing, it might suggest you are not happy with your own fitness or results. 69 Think about where you would like to be athletically in six months’ time and which elements you will need in place to get there: fitness, coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition, or support. Score where you currently are with each so you can see which will require most work to improve. When you have this list of improvements you can turn each into a process goal to achieve weekly. 70 A．Use this as the drive to goal setting. B．Psychologically, comparisons make sense. C．When comparing too much, we usually feel rubbish. D．This helps you see you’re moving in the right direction. E．Therefore, you can do nothing but accept the comparison. F．It usually requires less effort to compare ourselves with others. G．Instead, care about what feeling it is they are stimulating within you. 【答案】66．F 67．B 68．G 69．A 70．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。在通讯媒体和社交软件非常发达的今天，竞技运动员每天都有意无意的可以看到很多的和自己相关的比赛项目，时时刻刻会了解到竞争对手的训练情况，而这一切都会让运动员产生一种比较的心理。这无形之中会给运动员带来很多心理上和训练时的压力，如何正确看待这些不可避免的比较，甚至是利用好这些比较，是他们所要面对和思考的问题。本文分析了这种社会现象并给出了一些建议和方法。 66．根据上文“As an athlete in the digital age, you will find comparison is everywhere. (作为数字时代的运动员，你会发现比较无处不在。)”以及下文“Event results, club time trials and social media accounts all give instant access to what everyone else is doing and what times they are getting (活动结果、俱乐部计时赛和社交媒体账户都可以即时访问其他人在做什么以及他们的时间)” 可知，上文讲到比较在生活中无处不在，下文又说任何一场比赛赛事、比赛结果和其他运动员的训练情况都时时刻刻呈现在我们眼前。由此可知，这种比较极其容易产生，且非常普遍。F项“It usually requires less effort to compare ourselves with others. (将自己与他人进行比较通常需要较少的努力。)”承上启下，符合语境，故选F项。 67．根据下文“As humans we seek connection and a sense of belonging. This means we are continually assessing ourselves against others to check we still fit in with those we perceive to be like us.(作为人类，我们寻求联系和归属感。这意味着我们不断地将自己与他人进行比较，以检查自己是否与我们认为与自己相似的人合得来。)”可知，人们比较是为了检查自己是否与我们认为与自己相似的人合得来，这源于心理上追求一种群体归属感、圈子认同感；B项“Psychologically, comparisons make sense. (从心理学角度讲，比较是有意义的。)”符合语境，下文承接B选项，阐述为何比较是有意义的。故选B项。 68．根据上文“The first way you might want to handle this comparison is not to try to ignore those you measure yourself against. (你处理这种比较的第一种方法可能是不要试图忽略那些与你比较的人。)”以及下文“Is it envy, shame, sadness or unfairness? With this knowledge you can consider more specific ways to improve your own athletics journey.(是嫉妒、羞耻、悲伤还是不公平?有了这些知识，你可以考虑更具体的方法来改善你自己的运动之旅)”可知，处理此问题的方法不是忽略哪些你比较的对象，而是要去看比较给自己带来哪些情绪。G项“Instead, care about what feeling it is they are stimulating within you. (相反，要关心他们在你内心的刺激是什么感觉。)”与上文构成转折关系，形成对比，下文中的“envy, shame, unfairness”选项中的“what feeling it is they are stimulating within you”相对应。故选G项。 69．根据上文“Secondly, if you feel bad when comparing, it might suggest you are not happy with your own fitness or results. (其次，如果你在比较时感觉不好，这可能表明你对自己的健康状况或结果不满意。)”可知，如果你感觉到比较让你不快乐，带来情绪的伤害，那么你可能对自己的健康状况不满意。下文“Think about where you would like to be athletically in six months’ time and which elements you will need in place to get there: fitness, coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition, or support.(想想你想在六个月的时间里在运动方面达到什么水平，你需要哪些因素来达到这个目标：健康、教练、力量和调节、营养或支持。)”指出，应该考虑一下自己要达成的目标以及达到这个目标所需要的因素；A项“Use this as the drive to goal setting. (以此作为设定目标的动力。)”承上启下，建议把对自己的不满意之处作为设定目标的动力，选项中的“this”指代上文中“you are not happy with your own fitness or results”，选项中的“goal setting”与下文中“Think about where you would like to be athletically in six months’ time”表达的意思一致。故选A项。 70．根据上文“Score where you currently are with each so you can see which will require most work to improve. When you have this list of improvements you can turn each into a process goal to achieve weekly. (在你目前所处的位置对每一个进行评分，这样你就可以看到哪一个需要做更多的工作才能改进。当你有了这个改进列表，你就可以把每个改进都变成一个每周要实现的过程目标。)”可知，本段承接上文，介绍了利用比较促进自己改变的具体做法。D项“This helps you see you’re moving in the right direction. (这有助于你看到自己正朝着正确的方向前进。)”承接上文，说明上文所说的做法带来的好处，选项中代词“This”指代上文内容。故选D项。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$