专题03 阅读理解七选五（期末真题好题速递）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期末真题分类汇编（江苏专用）

专题03 阅读理解七选五（江苏专用） 01 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市九中·期末校考)As the autumn colors fade over time, cold days are well underway. The Start of Winter or “Lidong”(立冬), the 19th solar term(节气)in China, begins this year on Nov. 7 and ends on Nov. 21. ___36___ For the northern hemisphere, biting winds blow from the north, crops harvested in autumn have been stored up, and creatures begin to rest and hibernate(冬眠)for the coming winter. Three phases(阶段)of Lidong ___37___ In the first phase of Lidong, water begins to freeze. Ice often encrusts lakes in just one night in northern China, which reminds people of the coming cold winter. The second phase of Lidong brings frozen ground. The thin ice is easily broken if stepped on. The ice covers and protects crops and farmlands from pests and discases. ___39___ As migratory birds move south and resident birds store their food in the nest, the sky often seems lonely without its winged friends. Traditional customs On the day of Lidong, people would treat themselves with feasts, as a reward for their hard work during the busy months. Some brave swimming enthusiasts take a dive in cold rivers to celebrate the Beginning of Winter, and of course, to exercise their bodies. ___39___ For people in southern China, high-caloric food such as beef, chicken, mutton, and fish is their favorites during the days of Lidong, and can provide enough energy and fat to help them see the winter out. Turn of the year Though for the northern hemisphere, the days are getting colder and nights longer, the year will soon pass by. ___40___ A. First things first. B. Lidong is divided into three phases. C. Birds are rarely seen in the third phase. D. As a matter of fact, Lidong is the beginning of the end. E. Some living creatures begin to rest and store energy for the cold days. F. “Li”(立)refers to the start of a season as well as the change of seasons. G. In northern China, it is customary to eat dumplings during the winter days. 【答案】36. F 37. B 38. C 39. G 40. D 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了立冬的时间，立冬时景物的变化，立冬的阶段，习俗等。 36.根据上一段最后一句“The Start of Winter or “Lidong”(立冬), the 19th solar term(节气)in China, begins this year on Nov. 7 and ends on Nov. 21.(立冬是中国的第 19 个节气，从今年11月7日开始，到11月21日结束)”引入立冬这一话题，下面就该具体介绍了。以及下文“For the northern hemisphere, biting winds blow from the north, crops harvested in autumn have been stored up, and creatures begin to rest and hibernate(冬眠)for the coming winter.(对于北半球来说，刺骨的风从北方吹来，秋天收获的农作物已经被储存起来，生物开始休息和冬眠以迎接即将到来的冬天)”具体描述立冬时万物的变化，可知，选项 F“‘立’指一个季节的开始以及季节的变化”承接上下文，符合语境，故选 F。 37.根据本段小标题“Three phases(阶段)of Lidong(立冬的三个阶段)”以及空后第一句“In the first phase of Lidong, water begins to freeze.(在立冬的第一阶段，水开始结冰)” 可知，选项 B“立冬分为三个阶段”与本段小标题一致，是本段的主题句，后面介绍的是这三个阶段的特点，故选 B。 38.根据本段小标题“Three phases(阶段)of Lidong(立冬的三个阶段)”以及本段中“In the first phase of Lidong, water begins to freeze.(在立冬的第一阶段，水开始结冰)”和“The second phase of Lidong brings frozen ground.(立冬的第二阶段带来了冰冻的地面)”可推知，接下来要介绍的是立冬的第三个阶段，选项 C“第三阶段很少见到鸟类”与空后“As migratory birds move south and resident birds store their food in the nest, the sky often seems lonely without its winged friends.(随着候鸟向南迁徙，留鸟将食物储存在巢中，没有了长翅膀的朋友，天空常常显得孤独)”内容一致，符合语境。选项 C 能够承上启下，故选 C。 39.根据本段小标题“Traditional customs(传统习俗)”以及下文“For people in southern China, high-calorie food such as beef, chicken, mutton, and fish is their favorites during the days of Lidong(对于中国南方的人来说，在立冬的日子里，牛肉、鸡肉、羊肉和鱼等高热量食物是他们的最爱)”可知，本段主要谈论的立冬的一些习俗，选项 G“在中国北方，人们习惯在冬天吃饺子”符合本段主题，且与后文紧密衔接，故选 G。 40.根据本段小标题“Turn of the year(一年中的转折点)”以及上文“Though for the northern hemisphere, the days are getting colder and nights longer, the year will soon pass by.(尽管对北半球来说，白天越来越冷，夜晚越来越长，但一年将很快就过去了)” 表达立冬是结束，可知选项 D“事实上，立冬是结束，更是开始”符合语境，故选 D。 02 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通启东市·期末统考)The journey towards self-improvement and personal success is often paved with challenges and obstacles. ___36___ The power of mindset extends beyond mere positive thinking. It shapes your attitudes and actions, thereby shaping your destiny. Mindset rests on a fundamental principle: your inner beliefs and thoughts can form your reality. ___37___ It is also about how an optimistic mindset fosters(培养)improved decision-making, heightened problem-solving abilities, and stronger resilience against challenges. Factors like talent and hard work are often highlighted in professional success. ___38___ Consider a physical therapist, who may encounter limitations in their effectiveness due to a negative or fixed mindset despite possessing the necessary skills and knowledge. This situation underlines how a growth mindset is essential. ___39___ It is a game-changer in personal and professional development. It is centered around the belief that abilities and intelligence are not fixed traits but can be cultivated through effort, learning, and perseverance. To make full use of the potential of your mindset, it is crucial to confront and overcome limiting beliefs. You may never realize it. ___40___ A. This isn’t merely hopeful thinking. B. Effort and ability can equal a positive mindset. C. The growth mindset means continuous improvement. D. In fact, mindset emerges as an equally critical element. E. Such beliefs can act as invisible barriers to your success. F. Mindset plays an important role in building good relationship. G. However, a crucial element that influences this journey is the mindset. 【答案】36. G 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. E 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了心态是自我完善和个人成功的旅程的一个关键因素，心态的力量塑造一个人的态度和行为，从而塑造个人的命运。 36.根据上文“The journey towards self-improvement and personal success is often paved with challenges and obstacles.(自我完善和个人成功的旅程往往充满了挑战和碍)”和下文“The power of mindset extends beyond mere positive thinking. It shapes your attitudes and actions, thereby shaping your destiny.(心态的力量超越了单纯的积极思考。它塑造你的态度度和行为，从而塑造你的命运)”可知，尽管一个人在自我完善和走向个人成功的旅程中充满坎坷，但一个人的心态却可以决定其命运。选项G“然而，影响这段旅程的一个关键因素是心态”能够承上启下，符合语境，故选G。 37.根据上文“Mindset rests on a fundamental principle: your inner beliefs and thoughts can form your reality.(心态建立在一个基本原则上：你内心的信念和想法可以形成你的现实)”中的“inner beliefs and thoughts”以及下文“It is also about how an optimistic mindset fosters(培养)improved decision-making, heightened problem-solving abilities, and stronger resilience against challenges.(这也是关于乐观心态如何促进决策的改进、解决问题的能力的提高以及应对挑战的更强韧性)”中的“decision-making”可知，选项A“这不仅仅是充满希望的想法”中thinking切合段落主旨，起到衔接语境作用，故选A。 18.根据下文“Consider a physical therapist, who may encounter limitations in their effectiveness due to a negative or fixed mindset despite possessing the necessary skills and knowledge. This situation underlines how a growth mindset is essential.(考虑一位物理治疗师，尽管他拥有必要的技能和知识，但由于消极或固定的心态，他们的有效性可能会受到限制。这种情况突显了成长心态的重要性)”可知，此处说明心态的重要性。由此可知，选项D“事实上，心态是一个同样重要的因素” 能够衔接下文，符合题意，故选D。 19.根据下文“It is a game-changer in personal and professional development. It is centered around the belief that abilities and intelligence are not fixed traits but can be cultivated through effort, learning, and perseverance.(这是个人和职业发展的游戏规则。它的核心是相信能力和智力不是固定的特征，而是可以通过努力，学习和毅力来培养的)”可知，此外说明心心态是应该可以培养和进步的。由此可知，选项C“成长心态意味着不断进步”能够衔接下文，符合题意，故选C。 20.根据上文“To make full use of the potential of your mindset, it is crucial to confront and overcome limiting beliefs. You may never realize it.(为了充分利用你的心态的潜力，直面和克服有限的信念是至关重要的。你可能永远不会意识到这一点)”可知，本段强调了要直面和克服有限的信念。由此可知，选项E“这样的信念会成为你成功的无形障碍”能够承接上文，Such beliefs对应上文中的limiting beliefs，符合题意，故选E。 03 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·宿迁市·期末统考)Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. ___36___, but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood(心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What’s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive. What are indoor plants? Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species(物种)are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. ___37___. Why are indoor plants good for you? Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “___38___. I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. ___39___. Which plants can you grow? Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. “___40___,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.” A. All plants are different B. Not only do they look beautiful C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer E. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s ivy are among the best F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. C 39. E 40. G 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了什么是室内植物、室内植物带来的好处及你能种植哪些室内植物。 36.根据下文“but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood(心情), reducing stress and helping their memory.(而且研究表明，它们可以通过改善情绪、减轻压力和帮助增强记忆力来促进人们的健康)”可知，此处与下文是递进关系，构成not only…but“不仅……而且……”结构。由此可知，B. Not only do they look beautiful(它们不仅看起来很漂亮)能够衔接下文，符合语境，故选B。 37.根据上文“Many of these species(物种)are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter.(这些品种中的许多都不适合在英国户外生长，尤其是在冬天)”可知，有些植物不适合在户外寒冷的环境中生长，即适合在温暖的地方生长。由此可知，D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer(相反，它们在温暖的室内生长得更好)能够承接上文，符合语境，故选D。 38.根据下文“I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.(我发现在冬天的几个月里，房子周围的植物真的能提升你的情绪)”可知，室内植物对人有好处。由此可知，C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors(在室内种植植物有很多好处)能够衔接下文，符合语境，故选C。 39.根据上文“There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking.(也有研究表明，盆栽植物可以通过去除二氧化碳等有害气体来净化周围的空气。它们还能去除油漆或烹饪中的一些有害化学物质)”可知，盆栽植物能够清除有害物质。由此可知，E. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s tongue are among the best(像和平百合和魔芋之类的植物是最好的)能够承接上文，列举了在这方面做的最好的植物，符合语境，故选E。 40.根据上文“Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature-which is part of the joy of owning plants.(年轻的植物通常比成熟的植物便宜，而且你可以在它们成熟时照顾它们——这是拥有植物的乐趣之一)”可知，不同的植物需求是不同的。由此可知，G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding(了解每种植物的需求是非常有益的)能够承接上文，同时引起下文，下文“It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”(它可以为人们的生活带来新的兴趣和焦点，并有助于建立家庭与自然之间的联系)”具体介绍了了解每种植物的需求的好处，故选G。 04 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·徐州市·期末统考)There are a lot of chemicals that can cause indoor air pollution. A recent project conducted has found over 900 different substances in our home are related to it. Many researchers have already examined the causes of indoor air pollution. ___36___ It has been proved that different kinds of chemicals can be released by building materials and new furniture. Everything from painting and decorating products, bathroom cleaners and beauty products can contain these chemicals. ___37___ For instance, cooking generates a lot of harmful emissions, like frying meat in oil. As a research from Denmark has highlighted, cooking, particularly roasting can damage our body. Roast dinners contain many potentially harmful pollutants. ___38___ When exposed to cooking emissions, people actually had DNA damage. It can be associated with cell repair processes that trigger cancer—causing genetic changes. ___39___ And what can we do with it? As far as cooking emissions are concerned, no one is suggesting switching to takeaways. ___40___ For example, cooking meat at high temperatures with lots of fat produces more harmful emissions than boiling pasta. Besides, opening windows and using cooker hoods are preferable so that we can enjoy the roasted meat without those undesirable effects. A. In the long run, these changes lead to cancer. B. They might also arise from cooking at home. C. A wide range of sources are under investigation. D. Therefore, what results from indoor air pollution? E. However, most of us have ignored their bad effects. F. So, what are the main contributors to poor air quality? G. But we can change how we cook to deal with the emissions. 【答案】36. F 37. B 38. E 39. A 40. G 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了室内空气污染的原因以及建议。 36.根据上文“Many researchers have already examined the causes of indoor air pollution.(许多研究人员已经研究了室内空气污染的原因)”可知，上文提到许多研究人员已经研究了室内空气污染的原因，故本句主要引出后文空气质量差的原因。故F选项“那么，空气质量差的主要原因是什么？”符合语境，故选F。 37.根据后文“For instance, cooking generates a lot of harmful emissions, like frying meat in oil.(例如，烹饪会产生很多有害排放物，比如在油中煎肉)”可知，烹饪也会导致室内空气质量差。故B选项“也可能是由于在家做饭引起的”符合语境，故选B。 38.根据上文“As a research from Denmark has highlighted, cooking, particularly roasting can damage our body. Roast dinners contain many potentially harmful pollutants.(丹麦的一项研究强调，烹饪，尤其是烘焙会损害我们的身体。烧烤晚餐含有许多潜在的有害污染物)”以及后文“When exposed to cooking emissions, people actually had DNA damage. It can be associated with cell repair processes that trigger cancer—causing genetic changes.(当暴露在烹饪排放物中时，人们实际上有DNA损伤。它可能与触发致癌基因变化的细胞修复过程有关)”可知，上文提到了烧烤晚餐含有许多潜在的有害污染物，可推测本句是在说明人们对这一问题的态度。故E选项“然而，我们大多数人都忽视了它们的不良影响”符合语境，故选E。 39.根据上文“When exposed to cooking emissions, people actually had DNA damage. It can be associated with cell repair processes that trigger cancer—causing genetic changes.(当暴露在烹饪排放物中时，人们实际上有DNA损伤。它可能与触发致癌基因变化的细胞修复过程有关)”可知，本句总结上文，指出长期接触烹饪排放物可能会致癌。故A选项“从长远来看，这些变化会导致癌症”符合语境，故选A。 40.根据后文“For example, cooking meat at high temperatures with lots of fat produces more harmful emissions than boiling pasta.(例如，在含有大量脂肪的高温下烹饪肉类比煮意大利面产生更多的有害排放物)”可知，后文的例子表明，改变烹饪方式可以减少有害排放物的产生。故G选项“但是我们可以改变烹饪方式来解决排放问题”符合语境，故选G。 05 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·淮安市·期末统考) How to Practice Gratitude(感激)in Your Daily Life Gratitude is a positive emotion. Learning how to practice it is an effort to remind yourself of the good in life and to show an internal appreciation for yourself and others. ___36___. Whichever exercise you do, it’s vital to remember the elements of gratitude: the awareness of the good things, expressing gratitude to yourself and giving thanks to people you’re grateful for. Create a gratitude list. The intense stress of life can get you so caught up that we may fail to recognize the positive events or interactions we encounter on a daily basis. ___37___. It can also help you picture the biggest and smallest moments that make your day. ___38___. Expressing your gratitude to those you’re grateful for strengthens your relationship with them. Plus, bonding with family and friends is a simple act that can help you feel gratitude for these relationships. Sharing kindness will make you feel happier and healthier. In turn, those benefits get passed along to those you most care about. Make a gratitude jar(罐). Make the jar fun and personable by decorating it and placing it where you can always see it. Every day, write down what you’re grateful for on a slip of paper and put it in the jar. ___39___. Whenever there’s a moment of doubt or sadness, return to the jar and read a few notes to remind yourself of who and what is good in your life. In conclusion, engaging in daily gratitude exercises can make a great difference. Showing gratitude helps you connect with positive emotions, focus on acknowledging the good, and shift your focus to positive aspects of life. ___40___. A. Share your gratitude with others B. Seek out opportunities to help others C. There are several gratitude activities and exercises D. As you fill it, it serves as a good reminder of good times E. It is better to keep track of whatever happens in your life F. You’ll also harvest the greatest rewards when it becomes a habit G. Writing down the positive moments helps put life into a better perspective 【答案】36. C 37. G 38. A 39. D 40. F 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何在日常生活中实施感恩。 36.由上文“Gratitude is a positive emotion. Learning how to practice it is an effort to remind yourself of the good in life and to show an internal appreciation for yourself and others.(感恩是一种积极的情感。学习如何实施感恩是提醒自己生活中的美好，并对自己和他人表现出内在的感激之情的一种努力)”可知作者认为感恩是一种积极的情感，有其好处，我们需要学会如何实施感恩，再结合标题“How to Practice Gratitude(感激)in Your Daily Life(如何在日常生活中实施感恩)”和下文“Whichever exercise you do, it’s vital to remember the elements of gratitude: the awareness of the good things, expressing gratitude to yourself and giving thanks to people you’re grateful for.(无论你做什么练习，都必须记住感恩的要素：对美好事物的意识，对自己表达感激之情，以及对你感激的人表示感谢)”及下文讲实施感恩的策略可知，作者应该在该空讲有方法能帮助人实施感恩，C选项“有一些感恩活动和练习”切合语境，故选C项。 37.由小标题“Create a gratitude list.(创建一个感恩清单)”可知作者建议通过写感恩清单来实施感恩，下文“It can also help you picture the biggest and smallest moments that make your day.(它还可以帮助你描绘一天中最重要和最微小的时刻)”讲写感恩清单的另一好处，结合下文中“also”可知该空应该讲写感恩清单的第一个好处，G选项“写下积极的时刻有助于更好地看待生活”切合语境，选项中“the positive moments”呼应上文“The intense stress of life can get you so caught up that we may fail to recognize the positive events or interactions we encounter on a daily basis.(生活中的巨大压力会让你陷入困境，以至于我们可能无法识别我们每天遇到的积极事件或互动)”中的“the positive events or interactions”，故选G项。 38. 该空选取小标题，需总结下文，由下文“Expressing your gratitude to those you’re grateful for strengthens your relationship with them. Plus, bonding with family and friends is a simple act that can help you feel gratitude for these relationships. Sharing kindness will make you feel happier and healthier.(向那些你感激的人表达你的感激之情可以加强你与他们的关系。此外，与家人和朋友建立联系是一种简单的行为，可以帮助你对这些关系感到感激。分享善意会让你感到更快乐、更健康)”可知，作者建议通过向他人表达你的感激之情来实施感激，A选项“与他人分享你的感激之情”切合语境，故选A项。 39.由上文“Make a gratitude jar(罐). Make the jar fun and personable by decorating it and placing it where you can always see it. Every day, write down what you’re grateful for on a slip of paper and put it in the jar.(做一个感恩的罐子。把罐子装饰好，放在你能看到的地方，让它变得有趣和有风度。每天，把你感激的东西写在一张纸上，然后放进罐子里)”可知，作者建议通过制作一个放感激字条的感恩罐子来实施感激，该空应该讲这样做的好处(才能说服读者认同这个方法的作用)，D选项“当你填满它时，它能很好地提醒你美好的时光”切合语境，选项中“it”指代上文中的“a gratitude jar”，故选D项。 40.由上文“In conclusion, engaging in daily gratitude exercises can make a great difference. Showing gratitude helps you connect with positive emotions, focus on acknowledging the good, and shift your focus to positive aspects of life.(总之，每天进行感恩练习会有很大的不同。表达感激之情有助于你与积极的情绪建立联系，专注于承认美好，并将注意力转移到生活的积极方面)”可知，本段是总结段落，作者再次强调了实施感恩练习的诸多好处，该空是全文尾句，应起到总结全文的作用，再结合全文讲日常生活中有关练习感恩的策略可知，作者应在该空呼吁读者要在生活中一直实施感恩，使其成为习惯，F选项“当它成为一种习惯时，你也会收获最大的回报”切合语境，故选F项。 06 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城东台市·期末统考) Handmade Card from Me to You When I was 9 years old, I received my first handmade card from a classmate, who had just moved to New Jersey. I helped him in his hard time adjusting to(适应)his new school. So he made me a card. It was a folded piece of paper from his notebook,with a picture of us he'd drawn on the front. There were only a few sentences inside. ___36___ Special handwritten cards take time and effort to make and feel very personal. Like photographs, cards can be stored and looked back on. You can make your own unique card with supplies you have at home. What's most important is the message you write inside.  ___37___ But getting a handwritten card or letter can make someone who needs it feel appreciated. "The first step is to think of a person for whom you' d like to make a card..___38___There are many types:Thank-you cards,congratulation cards, holiday cards, and I' m-sorry cards which are just a few. ___39___A big trip for writing a card to keep the person you' re making it for in mind while you work. You can ask yourself some questions while writing:What are your favorite memories of that person? What do you appreciate most about him or her?Your words can be as sweet or as funny as you want. If they're personal, the message will be special. Last, sign your name at the bottom. ___40___  The recipient like me will keep the card to reread sometime far in the future. A. Don’t forget to include the date. B. Or you can buy a card from a store. C. Now it's time to gather your thoughts. D. This is the easiest but least rewarding part. E. But those words meant a lot to me at the time. F. It can be hard to put your feelings into words. G. Next, think about what kind of card you'd like to make. 【答案】36. E 37. F 38. G 39. C 40. A 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。介绍了手作卡片的重要性和制作步骤。 36.前文说“里面只有几个句子”，后文说“但是这些话对我意义重大”，前后构成转折关系。those words对应前文中的“a few sentences”，only和转折词but呼应，故选E项。 37.后文讲“但是得到一封手写的卡片或信能让需要的人感到感激”，和F项“把感情写进文字里可能很难”构成转折关系。put your feelings into words对应a handwritten card or letter，故选F项。 38.根据The first step可知，此处是讲写卡片的步骤。根据后文“There are many types:Thank-you cards,congratulation cards, holiday cards, and I' m-sorry cards which are just a few.” 贺卡有很多种:感谢卡、祝贺卡、节日卡和抱歉卡，抱歉卡也有几种。描述了很多卡片的种类，对应G项中的think about what kind of card you'd like to make。故G选项“接下来，考虑一下你想做什么样的卡片”切题，故选G。 39.根据“You can ask yourself some questions while writing”可知，此段是讲在写卡片时要思考一些问题，对应C项中的gather your thoughts，故C选项“现在是时候整理一下你的思绪了”切题，故选C。 40.根据“sign your name at the bottom”可知，此处是讲写卡片最后的署名和日期，对应A项中的date，故A选项“别忘了写上日期”切题，故选A。 07 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市大丰区新丰中学等五校·期末联考)On Aug. 7, 2021, Xu Shixiao and her partner, Sun Mengya, won gold in the first women’s canoe double 500 m event at the Tokyo Games. It was also the first Olympic gold medal for China in the event. ___36___ Xu was born in a small county in a mountainous area in Jiangxi. Before becoming a paddler, Xu couldn’t even swim since her hometown is surrounded by mountains. In 2005, the 13-year-old, who was much taller than her peers, attracted the attention of a rowing coach who came to look for potential paddlers in her school. ___37___ “Every day my canoe turned over dozens of times. I drank lots of water in rivers,” recalls Xu of her first canoeing training. Xu kept training for a year and she made the final of a national race for teenage athletes out of a dozen paddlers at the centre. In 2013, the news that women’s canoeing was still not an Olympic event dealt her a heavy blow. ___38___ Xu gave up her career and found her first job as a saleswoman in a furniture company. When Xu Shixiao went to work as usual in the furniture company five years ago, she was surprised to get a call from her former coach, inquiring about her willingness to return to canoeing and compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games. ___39___ “I never thought that one day I could go back to the sport. Now that I have started again, I will do my best,” says Xu. ___40___ She is also looking forward to taking part in the Paris Olympics in 2024. A. Xu quickly made her decision. B. Yet Xu’s journey to the Olympics was a rough one. C. It was impossible for her to change the sport at age 21. D. She made all efforts to reach the goal and never gave up. E. Xu agreed to train at a rowing centre because she thought rowing a boat was fun. F. Compared with athletes who are in their early 20s, Xu’s physical recovery is slower. G. The Olympic medalist will participate in competitions at home and abroad this year. 【答案】36. B 37. E 38. C 39. A 40. G 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了东京奥运会女子500米双人划艇金牌得主徐诗晓的夺冠之路。 36.设空处概括本段内容。根据后句“Xu was born in a small county in a mountainous area in Jiangxi. Before becoming a paddler, Xu couldn’t even swim since her hometown is surrounded by mountains.(徐出生在江西山区的一个小县城。在成为一名桨手之前，徐甚至不会游泳，因为她的家乡被群山环绕)”可知，徐的奥运之路并不是一帆风顺的，B项：Yet Xu’s journey to the Olympics was a rough one.(然而，徐的奥运之路并不平坦)合乎题意，故选B。 37.根据上句“In 2005, the 13-year-old, who was much taller than her peers, attracted the attention of a rowing coach who came to look for potential paddlers in her school.(2005年，13岁的她比同龄人高得多，引起了一位划船教练的注意，这位教练来到她的学校寻找潜在的划船运动员)”可知，设空处为徐得到一位划船教练的注意并参加训练。E项： Xu agreed to train at a rowing centre because she thought rowing a boat was fun.(徐同意在赛艇中心训练，因为她认为划船很有趣)合乎题意，故选E。 38.根据上句“In 2013, the news that women’s canoeing was still not an Olympic event dealt her a heavy blow.(2013年，女子皮划艇仍未成为奥运会项目的消息给了她沉重的打击)”可知，设空处为皮划艇仍未成为奥运会项目的消息对徐造成的影响。C项：It was impossible for her to change the sport at age 21.(对她来说，在21岁时改变这项运动是不可能的)合乎题意，故选C。 39.根据上句“When Xu Shixiao went to work as usual in the furniture company five years ago, she was surprised to get a call from her former coach, inquiring about her willingness to return to canoeing and compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games.(五年前，当徐诗晓像往常一样在一家家具公司上班时，她惊讶地接到了前教练的电话，询问她是否愿意重返皮划艇赛场，参加东京奥运会)”可知，设空处为徐得到教练邀请比赛的回应，A项：Xu quickly made her decision.(徐很快做出了决定)合乎题意，故选A。 40.根据后句“She is also looking forward to taking part in the Paris Olympics in 2024.(她还期待着参加2024年的巴黎奥运会)”可知，设空处为徐的进一步的计划，G项：The Olympic medalist will participate in competitions at home and abroad this year.(这位奥运奖牌获得者今年将参加国内外比赛)合乎题意，故选G。 08 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市多校·期末联考) WHY A DOSE OF FEAR IS GOOD FOR YOU Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” She was onto something. Science has shown that feeling fear — in the right doses(量)— has several benefits. ·Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose. ___36___ When you step outside your comfort zone, it is fear that makes you feel alive, which is fun and exciting. The excitement generated can also help reduce depression by increasing adrenaline(肾上腺素), which in turn increases excitement and glucose(changed into energy).___37___A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind. ·___38___ Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets. ·Fear makes you aware of what’s really important in life. How often have you said to yourself: “When I have more time, I’ll spend it with my family, pursue my passion, eat healthier or exercise more”? Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important.___39___ Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run. ___40___ We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses. A. Fear helps you succeed. B. “Later” is never ensured. C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest. D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving. E. And every time you come through a challenge, you feel empowered. F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation. G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear. 【答案】36. D 37. G 38. C 39. B 40. F 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了适度的恐惧是有好处的。 36.根据上文“Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose.(感到恐惧是有趣和令人兴奋的。许多人故意吓唬自己)”可知，有人喜欢恐惧的感觉，并故意找恐惧感。由此可知，D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving.(他们看恐怖电影，坐过山车或去跳伞)能够衔接上文，符合语境。其中They指代上文中的Many people，故选D。 37.根据下文“A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind.(恐惧是大脑的“橡皮擦”)”可知，此处在讲述恐惧和人的心理有关。由此可知，G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear.(事实上，当你感到恐惧时，你几乎不可能想到你的忧虑)能够衔接下文，符合语境。其中impossible to be thinking of your worries对应上文中的“eraser” for the mind，故选G。 38.根据下文“Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets.(害怕某件事可以提醒你生活中某个限制你的领域。例如，如果你害怕坐飞机，但面对恐惧，鼓起勇气登上飞机，你就可以环游世界。增加你的经历意味着你将创造一个丰富多彩的生活。你也会少一些遗憾)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何人们挑战内心的恐惧，做一些让自己害怕的事情，会丰富自己的经历，少一些遗憾。由此可知，C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest.(恐惧能让你活得更充实)能够总起下文，作本段的主题句，符合语境，故选C。 39.根据上文“Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important.(恐惧会让你意识到，“现在”是你唯一需要实现和坚持最重要的事情的时间)”可知，恐惧会让你重视和抓住“现在”。由此可知，B. “Later” is never ensured.(“以后”永远不会得到保证)能够衔接上文，符合语境。其中Later对应上文中的now，故选B。 40.根据上文“Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run.(有人说，恐惧与勇气相遇的地方是攀登高山、奔流河流的最佳地点)”可知，此处在讲述恐惧给人带来的好处，且总结全文。由此可知，F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation.(最重要的是，恐惧可以成为变革、创造和革新的摇篮)能够衔接上文，同时引起下文“We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses.(我们都应该拥抱我们的恐惧。不是危及生命的大恐惧，而是小剂量的有益恐惧)”符合语境，故选F。 09 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·连云港市·期末统考)Do you think that your life stay unchanged? Have you reached a point where things are ok, but not very exciting? If you do feel these things, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. ___36___ What is more, you only get one, so you do need to make it the very best you can. So, how can you increase the quality of your life? Treat yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing a treat that you have been dreaming of for some time. ___37___ Treats can be free, and you can always spare time if you want to. Make a daily plan. Do you wake up in the morning with a feeling that there is just so much to get done? Start each day by focusing on what to do, and then make a list for that day. A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize your tasks. ___38___ Grow a positive thinking habit. Do you suffer negative thoughts? Being negative damages your quality of life. ___39___ It will take work, but changing the way you think will bring greater happiness and make your quality of life much better. “Can do” is a fantastic motto for life. Why not buy a T-shirt with “YESICAN” on the front? Life is good. You are lucky to be alive. Make the most of the years you have on Earth and Enjoy. ___40___. Follow the advice above and you will surely increase the quality of your life. Be positive, and be happy. A. Life is what you make it. B. Don’t waste them being negative. C. Stop being a defeatist and start being an optimist. D. Don’t make excuses about not having time or money. E. It is a good idea to think of something cheap as a treat. F. Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere. G. Crossing completed jobs off your list will make you feel positive. 【答案】36. A 37. D 38. G 39. C 40. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些可以提高生活质量的方法。 36.下文“What is more, you only get one, so you do need to make it the very best you can.(更重要的是，你只有一次机会，所以你需要尽你所能把它做到最好)”提到了尽力做到最好，A选项中make it是关键词与下文的make it呼应，所以A选项“生活是你自己创造的”符合语境，说明生活的来源是靠自己，故选A项。 37.上文“Treat yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing a treat that you have been dreaming of for some time.(犒劳自己。不管是出去吃饭还是去看电影都没关系。让第一件事成为你梦寐以求的一件事)”提到了可以犒劳自己的一些事情，所以D选项“不要找借口说没有时间或没有钱”能承接上文内容，构成顺承关系，故选D项。 38.上文“A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize your tasks.(花几分钟列个清单可以防止你忘记一些重要的事情，还可以帮助你优先考虑你的任务)”提到了列清单，G选项中list是关键词与上文的list呼应，所以G选项“把已经完成的工作从你的工作清单上划掉会让你感觉积极”和上文构成顺承关系，说明列清单的作用，故选G项。 39.上文“Do you suffer negative thoughts? Being negative damages your quality of life.(你有消极的想法吗?消极会损害你的生活质量)”提到了消极思想的危害，所以选项应该说明做一个什么样的人。C选项“不要再做一个失败主义者，开始做一个乐观主义者”承接上文，构成顺承关系，故选C项。 40.上文“Make the most of the years you have on Earth and Enjoy.(好好享受你在地球上的时光吧)”给出了建议；下文“Follow the advice above and you will surely increase the quality of your life.(遵循上面的建议，你一定会提高你的生活质量)”提到了遵循建议，B选项“不要把时间浪费在消极上”和上文并列也属于建议的内容，符合语境，故选B项。 01 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市江宁区·期末统考)Sometimes our friends’ behavior can offend(冒犯)us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make — but how do we tell them? ___36___ It’s important to have solid evidence that there is indeed a problem. Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognize issues. ___37___ Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with “I”. Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me” is less accusatory(谴责的)than “You never spend time with me!” and is focused more clearly on the impact. ___38___ Becoming tense might lead you to react badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends that you should acknowledge the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results. If you admit your anxiety to your friend, you will show a more human side. Another psychologist, Laura Brennan, points out how it’s important that we let go of our ego(自我)and don’t focus on the need to be proved right. This can help reduce tension. ___39___ Many experts recommend planning your words so that you can say things in a way that avoids conflict. However, Bonior cautions against overplanning, as this can stop you from being flexible enough to genuinely follow and participate in the discussion. Be realistic. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion and that it may be harder than you initially thought. ___40___ A. Staying calm is vital. B. Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier? C. Some people like to gather evidence to support their concerns. D. This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve. E. Once you have proof, it’s important to highlight how it impacts us and others. F. Should we always be completely honest with our friends about their behavior? G. We can lower the potential for conflict by listening to the other person and asking questions. 【答案】36. B 37. E 38. A 39. G 40. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了可以让自己和朋友之间困难的对话变得容易的一些方法。 36.前文“Sometimes our friends’ behavior can offend(冒犯)us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make — but how do we tell them?(有时朋友的行为会冒犯我们；有时我们可以看到他们需要做出的改变——但我们如何告诉他们)”引出对如何和朋友对话的困惑，后文段落给出了具体的建议，因此B项“Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier?(有没有什么方法可以让困难的对话变得更容易)”符合语境，寻求让对话变得容易的方法，承前启后，其中的conversations和前文的tell呼应，故选B。 37.前文“Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognize issues.(可以达成一致的证据使其他人更容易认识到问题)”解释需要什么样的证据，后文“Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with “I”. Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me” is less accusatory(谴责的)than “You never spend time with me!” and is focused more clearly on the impact.(心理学家Andrea Bonior建议用“我”来定义问题。说“和我在一起的时间少了，我觉得很受伤”比说“你从来不和我在一起！”谴责的意味更少，并更清楚地关注其影响)”具体说明如何更好地表述这些证据，因此E项“Once you have proof, it’s important to highlight how it impacts us and others.(一旦你有了证据，重要的是要强调它如何影响我们和其他人)”符合语境，指出表述证据时需要注意的事项，承前启后，其中的proof和前文的Evidence呼应，故选E。 38.空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，需统领段落内容。根据后文“Becoming tense might lead you to react badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends that you should acknowledge the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results.(变得紧张可能会导致你做出糟糕的反应，引发争吵。Bonior建议你应该承认谈话可能会让你焦虑。如果你自己思考这个问题，它可以帮助你专注于积极的结果)”可知，本段主要建议在谈话时避免紧张，以及给出如何避免紧张的方法，因此A项“Staying calm is vital.(保持冷静至关重要)”符合语境，点明要保持冷静，契合后文内容，其中的calm和后文的tense相对，故选A。 39.空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，需统领段落内容。根据后文“Many experts recommend planning your words so that you can say things in a way that avoids conflict. However, Bonior cautions against overplanning, as this can stop you from being flexible enough to genuinely follow and participate in the discussion.(许多专家建议你计划措辞，这样你就可以用一种避免冲突的方式说话。然而，Bonior警告不要过度计划，因为这可能会阻止你足够灵活地真正跟随和参与讨论)”可知，本段主要建议避免过度计划，而要灵活地跟随和参与讨论，因此G项“We can lower the potential for conflict by listening to the other person and asking questions.(我们可以通过倾听他人并提出问题来降低发生冲突的可能性)”符合语境，点明应倾听他人并提出问题，契合后文内容，其中的listening to the other person和后文的follow呼应，故选G。 40.前文“Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion and that it may be harder than you initially thought.(复杂的问题不可能一次谈话就能解决。考虑一下在一次讨论中什么是可能的，它可能比你最初想象的要困难)”指出一次谈话就解决问题是不现实的，建议只考虑一次谈话中可能的事情，因此D项“This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve.(这将帮助你为你能达到的目标设定现实的目标)”符合语境，解释这样做的好处，承接前文，其中的This指代前一句的内容，故选D。 02 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市六校联合体·期末联考) Navigating the Transition to Adulthood The teenage years are a transformative period of life, a time when you embark on the journey from childhood to adulthood. It’s a period filled with self-discovery, challenges, and personal growth. Identity Exploration: One of the initial challenges during adolescence is wrestling with your identity. ___36___ These inquiries of self-discovery can lead to changes in friendships, interests, and even your goals. Academic and Life Skills: As high school students, you’re dealing with academic pressures, extracurricular activities, and social relationships. Balancing these aspects of life can be challenging, but it’s an opportunity to develop essential life skills. The Role of Friendships: Friendships play a significant role in your teenage years. They can offer support and shared experiences. ___37___. Surround yourself with friends who uplift and respect you, and be a supportive friend in return. Decision-Making Challenges: Decision-making becomes more crucial during this period of life. ___38___ Don’t be afraid to seek guidance from trusted adults or mentors when faced with tough choices. Self-Care and Mental Health: Self-care and mental health are vital for teenage growth. During this period, adolescence brings significant pressure. ___39___. Engaging in hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or simply enjoying a quiet moment can offer you a much-needed escape. And always remember: it’s okay to seek help if you’re struggling with anxiety or other challenges. ___40___ Embrace each moment, savor the journey, and recognize that growth often comes from facing and overcoming challenges. As you navigate your teenage years, remember that you have the strength to thrive and discover your unique place in the world. Your journey is just beginning, and it holds incredible potential. A. The path to adulthood is winding, with both triumphs and failures. B. Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. C. Questions about who you are and what you stand for are common. D. From academic choices to personal values, your decisions shape your future. E. Celebrate your uniqueness and don’t be afraid to be yourself. F. It’s essential to recognize the value of healthy relationships. G. Seize the chance to explore your interests and talents. 【答案】36. C 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. A 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了作为由童年到成年的过度阶段的青春期面临的一些重要的挑战和改变。 36.上文“One of the initial challenges during adolescence is wrestling with your identity.”(青春期最初的挑战之一是与你的身份作斗争)说明在青春期，遇到的一个问题是个人认知的问题，并结合下文“These inquiries of self-discovery can lead to changes in friendships, interests, and even your goals.”(这些自我发现的探索可以改变你的友谊、兴趣，甚至你的目标)可知，C项“Questions about who you are and what you stand for are common.”(关于你是谁，你代表什么是很常见的问题)中“who you are and what you stand for”照应上文“ your identity”，“Questions”照应下文“These inquiries”，衔接恰当，故选C项。 37.上文“They can offer support and shared experiences.”(他们可以提供支持和分享经验)说明了朋友的重要性，并结合下文“Surround yourself with friends who uplift and respect you, and be a supportive friend in return.”(和那些能提升你、尊重你的朋友在一起，作为回报你也要做一个支持朋友的人)可知，F项“It’s essential to recognize the value of healthy relationships.”(认识到健康关系的价值是很重要的)中“the value of healthy relationships”照应下文“friends who uplift and respect you and be a supportive friend in return”，朋友尊重你，你也要支持朋友，这就是健康的友谊关系，故选F项。 38.上文“Decision-making becomes more crucial during this period of life.”(在这一时期，决策变得更加重要)说明在青春期，做决定至关重要。D项“From academic choices to personal values, your decisions shape your future.”(从学术选择到个人价值观，你的决定塑造了你的未来)具体说明了为什么做决定很重要，衔接恰当，故选D项。 39.上文“During this period, adolescence brings significant pressure.”(在这一时期，青春期带来了巨大的压力)说明，青春期压力剧增，B项“Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation.”(腾出时间做一些能给你带来快乐和放松的活动)给出了具体的舒缓压力的方法，衔接恰当，故选B项。 40.下文“Embrace each moment, savor the journey, and recognize that growth often comes from facing and overcoming challenges.”(拥抱每一刻，享受旅程，并认识到成长往往来自于面对和克服挑战)说明由童年到成年的过度阶段会遇到各种事情，我们要做的就是享受每一刻，坦然面对。A项“The path to adulthood is winding, with both triumphs and failures.”(通往成年的道路是曲折的，既有成功也有失败)引出下文“Embrace each moment”，衔接恰当，故选A项。 03 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·苏州市·期末统考)Making friends as an adult can be tough, but it isn’t impossible. ___36___ According to psychologist and friendship expert Dr Marisa G Franco, there is a necessary element for starting a friendship: continuous unplanned interactions(being in the same place and the same time, again and again). When we’re younger and at school or university, this is much easier as we’re automatically placed within a wide network of people who are all going through the same thing. ___37___ Unless we make the effort to put ourselves in situations where we’ll be among others, we probably won’t meet anyone new. So, your first step should be going to places where you can meet people. ___38___ You also have to make the effort to engage with them. Introduce yourself and try to strike up a conversation. ___39___ This is fine: just keep at it until you find someone that you click with. Interestingly, a study by Cornell University found that most people underestimate how much people like them when they meet new people. So even if you feel a bit awkward, chances are that other people won’t see you in this way. Once you’ve built up a friendly connection with someone, you need to give that relationship time to develop. Keep showing up and be intentional about the effort you put in with that person, while having enough confidence in the relationship to not be too demanding of them. ___40___ A. Friends, like books, should be few but good. B. Sometimes it will go well, sometimes it won’t. C. But as we get older, we have less time to just hang out. D. It’s not enough to just be in the room with these folks, though. E. Nevertheless, making friends with right people is full of benefits. F. Unfortunately, though, there’s no way around the time and effort it takes. G. Over time, your shared experiences will bring the two of you closer together. 【答案】36. F 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. G 【语篇导读】本文是说明文。讲述了成年人是可以交到朋友的，但是需要花费时间和精力。 36.根据前文“Making friends as an adult can be tough, but it isn’t impossible.(作为一个成年人交朋友可能很难，但也不是不可能)”以及后文“Once you’ve built up a friendly connection with someone, you need to give that relationship time to develop.(一旦你和某人建立了友好的关系，你需要给这种关系发展的时间)”可知，本文讲述成年人交朋友可能很难，但也不是不可能，但是需要时间，所以F项“Unfortunately, though, there’s no way around the time and effort it takes.(然而，不幸的是，没有办法避免花费时间和精力)”和前文构成转折关系，且符合本文主题，故选F项。 37.根据前文“According to psychologist and friendship expert Dr Marisa G Franco, there is a necessary element for starting a friendship: continuous unplanned interactions(being in the same place and the same time, again and again). When we’re younger and at school or university, this is much easier as we’re automatically placed within a wide network of people who are all going through the same thing.(根据心理学家和友谊专家玛丽莎·G·弗朗哥博士的说法，开始一段友谊有一个必要的因素:持续的、计划外的互动(一次又一次地在同一个地点、同一个时间)。当我们年轻的时候，在学校或大学里，这要容易得多，因为我们被自动地置于一个广泛的人际网络中，这些人都在经历同样的事情)”可知，本段在讲述了发展友谊的必要因素，年轻的时候很容易实现这个因素，所以C项“But as we get older, we have less time to just hang out.(但随着年龄的增长，我们闲逛的时间越来越少)”和前文构成转折关系，符合文意，故选C项。 38.根据前文“So, your first step should be going to places where you can meet people.(所以，你的第一步应该是去那些你可以遇见别人的地方)”以及后文“You also have to make the effort to engage with them.(你还必须努力与他们接触)”可知，D项“It’s not enough to just be in the room with these folks, though.(然而，仅仅和这些人在一起是不够的)”承接上文，并引出下文，符合文意，故选D项。 39.根据前文“Introduce yourself and try to strike up a conversation.(自我介绍一下，试着开始一段对话)”以及后文“This is fine: just keep at it until you find someone that you click with.(这很好：只要坚持下去，直到你找到一个你喜欢的人)”可知，B项“Sometimes it will go well, sometimes it won’t.(有时会顺利，有时则不然)”是对前文的进一步说明，而后文又是对本句的进一步说明，符合文意，故选B项。 40.设空位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“Keep showing up and be intentional about the effort you put in with that person, while having enough confidence in the relationship to not be too demanding of them.(不断出现，有意识地为对方付出努力，同时对这段关系有足够的信心，不要对他们要求太高)”可知，G项“Over time, your shared experiences will bring the two of you closer together.(随着时间的推移，你们共同的经历会让你们走得更近)”是对前文的总结，符合文意，故选G项。 04 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·无锡市·期末统考)With such a wide range of platforms and devices available to the everyday reader, the physical book, while not yet extinct, may end up going that way. Why? ___36___. With a rapid increase in digital reading platforms, reading is no longer a common problem for bookworms. ___37___ They’re designed to simplify the process of reading on the go. You can select a book, track your progress, and even submit reviews. With no need to carry around physical books, readers are much more likely to pick up where they left off whenever and wherever they may be. Readers can also carry around their favourite books within an e-reader. Common examples include the Amazon Kindle, Onyx Boox, and PocketBook. These hand-held devices offer fantastic portability, readability and variety. ___38___ They are much smaller and lighter than physical books, making them an ideal option for those always on the go. Social media has had a great effect on our reading habits. It governs our daily life. With physical books no longer a key form of entertainment for children, it has been replaced with digital alternatives. Social media and video games have replaced the ways in which we traditionally read and tell stories. ___39___. As is known to us all, technology has changed the ways in which we read at home as well as in the classroom. ___40___ Exposure to the digital potential of reading is introduced at an early age. Virtual learning platforms have also exploded in popularity in recent years. Technology in the classroom is no longer a luxury but a necessity to keep up with the modern age. A. There are a number of apps out there. B. Books and lessons are delivered online. C. We are still reading but just in a different way. D. Lots of people find it difficult to fit reading into their daily routine. E. Some e-readers also allow users to access the Internet for various purposes. F. There’s nothing worse than realizing you have forgotten your favourite book. G. Here are some ways technology has transformed our reading habits in recent years. 【答案】36. G 37. A 38. E 39. C 40. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了近年来科技改变我们阅读习惯的一些方式。 36.根据下文从APP和网站；手持设备；社交媒体；教育的角度介绍了改变我们阅读习惯的一些方式可知，空处总起下文。故G选项“以下是近年来科技改变我们阅读习惯的一些方式”切题，故选G项。 37.根据下文“They’re designed to simplify the process of reading on the go. You can select a book, track your progress, and even submit reviews.(它们的设计是为了简化在旅途中阅读的过程。你可以选择一本书，跟踪你的进度，甚至提交评论)”可知，空处在说有很多阅读的App可选择。故A选项“市面上有很多应用程序”切题，故选A项。 38.根据上文“These hand-held devices offer fantastic portability, readability and variety.(这些手持设备提供了出色的便携性、可读性和多样性)”可知，选项承接上文说明手持设备的功能。故E选项“有些电子阅读器还允许用户上网作各种用途”切题，故选E项。 39.根据上文“Social media and video games have replaced the ways in which we traditionally read and tell stories.(社交媒体和电子游戏已经取代了我们传统的阅读和讲故事的方式)”可知，选项总结上文说明我们的阅读形式发生了变化，但还是在阅读。故C选项“我们仍然在阅读，只是以一种不同的方式”切题，故选C项。 40.根据下文“Exposure to the digital potential of reading is introduced at an early age. Virtual learning platforms have also exploded in popularity in recent years. Technology in the classroom is no longer a luxury but a necessity to keep up with the modern age.(在很小的时候就开始接触阅读的数字潜力。近年来，虚拟学习平台也迅速流行起来。课堂上的科技不再是奢侈品，而是跟上时代步伐的必需品)”可知，空处在说明科技改变了传统的教育形式。故B选项“书籍和课程都在网上发布”切题，故选B项。 05 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·常州市·期末统考)Nowadays hair loss is a common concern for many young people in China, and it can be caused by a variety of factors. ___36___ One common cause of hair loss in young people is genetics. Male and female pattern baldness,is a hereditary(遗传的)condition that can lead to hair thinning and loss. ___37___ And it also features overall thinning of the hair in women. In addition to genetics, certain medical conditions and treatments can also contribute to hair loss in young people. Conditions such as thyroid(甲状腺 )disorders, different diseases, and hormonal imbalances can all lead to hair thinning. Additionally, undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy can result in temporary hair loss. ___38___ Poor nutrition, too busy work, and certain hairstyling practices can contribute to hair thinning. For example, a diet lacking in essential nutrients, such as protein, iron, and vitamins,can impact the health of the hair and scalp(头皮). ___39___ This includes tight hairstyles, frequent use of heat styling tools, and harsh chemical treatments. Additionally, emotional stress and mental health conditions can contribute to hair loss in some individuals. To address hair loss in young people, it is important to identify the underlying cause. Consulting with a healthcare professional, such as a dermatologist(皮肤病医生)or trichologist. ___40___ Treatment options may include topical medications, and hair restoration procedures. In conclusion, hair loss among young people can be attributed to a variety of factors, including genetics, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices. A. Lifestyle factors can also play a role in hair loss among young individuals. B. Furthermore, extreme tension on the hair can lead to hair damage and loss. C. Understanding the causes can help individuals take active steps to address the issue. D. Overall, it highlights the need for greater support for individuals experiencing this issue. E. This can help determine the reason for hair loss and develop a personalized treatment plan. F. This type of hair loss is often characterized by a disappearing hairline or thinning crown in men. G. Additionally, the pressure to maintain a certain appearance may lead to increased levels of anxiety. 【答案】36. C 37. F 38. A 39. B 40. E 【语篇导读】本文是说明文。如今，脱发是很多中国年轻人普遍关心的问题，脱发可能是由多种因素引起的。文章主要介绍了引起脱发的原因以及如何解决脱发问题。 36.上文“Nowadays hair loss is a common concern for many young people in China, and it can be caused by a variety of factors.(如今，脱发已成为中国许多年轻人的普遍担忧，脱发的原因有多种)”指出脱发的原因有多种，下文“One common cause of hair loss in young people is genetics.(年轻人脱发的常见原因之一是遗传)”，“In addition to genetics, certain medical conditions and treatments can also contribute to hair loss in young people.(除了遗传因素外，某些医疗条件和治疗也会导致年轻人脱发)”介绍了脱发的原因，由此可知，空处承上启下，指出我们应该了解脱发的原因，C项“了解原因可以帮助个人采取积极措施来解决问题”符合，故选C。 37.上文“Male and female pattern baldness, is a hereditary(遗传的)condition that can lead to hair thinning and loss.(男性和女性型秃发是一种遗传性疾病，可导致头发稀疏和脱落)”指出脱发是一种遗传性疾病，下文“And it also features overall thinning of the hair in women.(它还具有女性头发整体稀疏的特点)”介绍了这种脱发的特点，其中的also表明空处也应是介绍脱发的特点，F项“这种类型的脱发通常以男性发际线消失或发冠变薄为特征”符合，故选F。 38.下文“Poor nutrition, too busy work, and certain hairstyling practices can contribute to hair thinning.(营养不良、工作太忙以及某些发型设计方法都会导致头发稀疏)”具体指出营养不良、工作太忙以及某些发型设计方法都会导致头发稀疏，营养不良、工作太忙以及某些发型设计方法这些都属于生活方式方面的因素，A项“生活方式因素也会导致年轻人脱发”符合，概括本段，故选A。 39.下文“This includes tight hairstyles, frequent use of heat styling tools, and harsh chemical treatments.(这包括扎紧的发型、频繁使用热定型工具以及刺激性的化学处理)”具体介绍了使头发脱发的一些做法，空处应指出“This”的具体内容，B项“此外，使劲拉伸头发会导致头发受损和脱落”符合，使劲拉伸头发包括扎紧的发型、频繁使用热定型工具以及刺激性的化学处理，故选B。 40.上文“Consulting with a healthcare professional, such as a dermatologist(皮肤病医生)or trichologist.(咨询医疗保健专业人士，例如皮肤科医生或毛发学家)”指出要咨询医疗保健专业人士，空处承接上文，指出这么做的好处，E项“这可以帮助确定脱发的原因并制定个性化的治疗计划”符合，This代指上文Consulting with a healthcare professional，故选E。 06 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省常州高级中学·期末校考)Dive into icy depths may not sound appealing. ___36___ though, especially for those who are enthusiastic about cold-water therapy. Participants claim jumping into or swimming in water no warmer than 15 degrees Celsius leaves them energetic and clear-headed, and even relieves pain. Cold-water therapy has become more mainstream in recent years, in part due to the influence of Wim Hof, a famous Dutch extreme athlete who developed his own method of cold therapy coupled with conscious-breathing techniques. ___37___. 2,000 years ago, ancient Greeks used water therapy to relieve fatigue and treat fever. In Scandinavian countries, a traditional sauna(桑拿)session is sometimes followed by a cold swimming. ___39___. High-performance athletes also use ice baths or cold showers to help reduce the delayed-onset muscle pains that follows intense exercise. And recent research suggests impressive benefits for mental health and stress management. “___39___,” says Harper Phillie, one of a study’s authors. Swimming is also good exercise and often a social activity, which helps to get rid of anxiety and allows the body to feel both pleasure and motivation. Harper has been cold-water swimming for nearly two decades and compares the stress of cold-water therapy to that of intense exercise. “Done safely, it’s a pretty effective way to train the body,” he says. “But if you’ve got a heart condition, you have to be careful.” If open water isn’t your thing, consider cold showers. For those wanting to try cold-water swimming in a lake or ocean, ease into it with short exposure times—just long enough for your body to get past the shock. ___40___ and always swim with a friend. Gradually increase the time you spend in cold water to three or four minutes, at least once a week. “That’s all you need to get the benefits,” says Harper. A. But it’s not a new trend B. The cold shock may hurt you C. Cold exposure increases “feel-good” hormones D. It made him popular among the cold-water enthusiasts E. Never start by submerging your entire body in at once F. The benefits greatly outweigh any short-term discomfort G. Changing between hot and cold temperatures enables blood to move quicker in the skin 【答案】36. F 37. A 38. G 39. C 40. E 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了进行冷水浴的历史以及好处。 36.根据上文“Dive into icy depths may not sound appealing.(潜入冰冷的深处听起来可能并不吸引人)”以及后文“Participants claim jumping into or swimming in water no warmer than 15 degrees Celsius leaves them energetic and clear-headed, and even relieves pain.(参与者称，跳入或在温度不超过15摄氏度的水中游泳能让他们精力充沛、头脑清醒，甚至还能缓解疼痛)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出潜入冰水中存在好处。故F选项“益处远远超过任何短期的不适”符合语境，故选F。 37.根据后文“2,000 years ago, ancient Greeks used water therapy to relieve fatigue and treat fever.(2000年前，古希腊人用水疗法来缓解疲劳和治疗发烧)”可知，后文表明这一做法是有历史渊源的，不是刚出现的。故A选项“但这不是一个新趋势”符合语境，故选A。 38.根据上文“In Scandinavian countries, a traditional sauna(桑拿)session is sometimes followed by a cold swimming.(在斯堪的纳维亚国家，传统的桑拿浴后有时会进行冷水泳)”以及后文“High-performance athletes also use ice baths or cold showers to help reduce the delayed-onset muscle pains that follows intense exercise.(高水平的运动员也使用冰浴或冷水澡来帮助减少高强度运动后延迟发作的肌肉疼痛)”可知，本句承接上文说明传统的桑拿浴后有时会进行冷水泳这一做法的原因。故G选项“在冷热温度之间的变化使血液在皮肤中流动得更快”符合语境，故选G。 39.根据后文“says Harper Phillie, one of a study’s authors. Swimming is also good exercise and often a social activity, which helps to get rid of anxiety and allows the body to feel both pleasure and motivation.(该研究的作者之一哈珀·菲利说。游泳也是一种很好的运动，经常是一种社交活动，它有助于摆脱焦虑，让身体感受到快乐和动力)”可知，本句主要是研究作者哈珀·菲利的言论，且后文提到了游泳的好处，可知本句是在说明某种好处。故C选项“暴露在寒冷中会增加‘感觉良好’的荷尔蒙”符合语境，故选C。 40.根据上文“If open water isn’t your thing, consider cold showers. For those wanting to try cold-water swimming in a lake or ocean, ease into it with short exposure times—just long enough for your body to get past the shock.(如果你不喜欢露天水域，可以考虑冷水澡。对于那些想尝试在湖泊或海洋中冷水游泳的人来说，尽量缩短暴露时间——只要足够你的身体度过休克就可以了)”以及后文“and always swim with a friend(和朋友一起游泳)”可知，本句主要是在说明进行冷水浴的注意事项。故E选项“不要一开始就把整个身体浸入水中”符合语境，故选E。 07 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·常州市一中·期末校考)Apps play tricks on you to turn an activity into a habit. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to encourage healthy behaviors such as exercising or playing word games. ___36___. Here’s how to recognize when your tech habit might be an unwelcome obsession(着迷), and practical steps for you to take back control. Do a cost-benefit analysis. ___37___ That’s why we need to try doubly hard to do self-assessments of how features such as streaks(打卡时间)or leaderboards are helping and hurting us. Think over whether the behavior they inspire in you contributes to or detracts from your welfare. Build in “cheat days”. They are like days off from a strict diet. ___38___ It can also help to schedule days off from our habits—whether it’s running, reading the news or scrolling Instagram. ___39___Especially for young people, it can be helpful to plan in advance activities that might be a distraction. If your teen knows he’s allowed one hour on YouTube at 7 p.m., then he can relax without thinking about when he’ll be able to hop on his favorite app. ___40___ Tech companies, schools, social institutions and governments all have a responsibility to help reset standards of technology use. For example, schools have experimented with locking up students’ phones so they can’t use them during the school day. And the government in some countries have restricted the time young people are allowed to spend playing video games or using social media apps. A. Use digital timers. B. Schedule a limited amount of time for your habit C. It’s hard to be mindful of why we do what we do. D. Limiting tech overuse can’t be only your responsibility. E. But even a good habit can cross the line into unavoidable overuse. F. Actually, doing your favorite activity without a goal can be relaxing. G. However, don’t be so motivated by rewards that you ignore signs your body needs a rest. 【答案】36. E 37. C 38. F 39. B 40. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何认识到你的科技习惯可能是一种不受欢迎的痴迷，以及让你重新控制的实际步骤。 36.空前说“It’s not necessarily a bad thing to encourage healthy behaviors such as exercising or playing word games.(鼓励像锻炼或玩文字游戏这样的健康行为不一定是件坏事)”，空后说“Here’s how to recognize when your tech habit might be an unwelcome obsession(着迷), and practical steps for you to take back control.(以下是如何认识到你的科技习惯可能是一种不受欢迎的痴迷，以及让你重新控制的实际步骤)”，空格处应该说有时候好的事情过度了也会变成不好的，E选项“But even a good habit can cross the line into unavoidable overuse.(但即使是一个好习惯也会越界成为不可避免的过度使用)”说明好的事情做过头了也会变得不好，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选E。 37.空后说“That’s why we need to try doubly hard to do self-assessments of how features such as streaks(打卡时间)or leaderboards are helping and hurting us. Think over whether the behavior they inspire in you contributes to or detracts from your welfare.(这就是为什么我们需要加倍努力地进行自我评估，看看连胜或排行榜等功能对我们是有利还是有害。想想他们在你身上激发的行为是有助于还是有害于你的幸福)”，空格处应该说要评价我们做的事情是困难的，C选项“It’s hard to be mindful of why we do what we do.(很难注意到我们为什么要做我们所做的事情)”说明了很难分析我们做的事情，因此C选项引起下文，符合语境，故选C。 38.空前说“They are like days off from a strict diet.(他们就像从严格的节食中解脱出来的日子)”，空后说“It can also help to schedule days off from our habits—whether it’s running, reading the news or scrolling Instagram.(它还可以帮助我们从我们的习惯中抽出时间——无论是跑步、阅读新闻还是刷Instagram)”，空格处应该说的是偶尔从严格的习惯中抽离一下的好处，F选项“Actually, doing your favorite activity without a goal can be relaxing.(事实上，没有目标地做你最喜欢的活动是很放松的)”说明了从严格的习惯中抽离一下可以让人放松，因此F选项承上启下，符合语境，故选F。 39.空后说“Especially for young people, it can be helpful to plan in advance activities that might be a distraction. (尤其是对年轻人来说，提前计划一些可能会分散注意力的活动是很有帮助的)”，空格处应该说要提前安排事情，B选项“Schedule a limited amount of time for your habit(为你的习惯安排有限的时间)”说明了要安排，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选B。 40.空后说“Tech companies, schools, social institutions and governments all have a responsibility to help reset standards of technology use. For example, schools have experimented with locking up students’ phones so they can’t use them during the school day.(科技公司、学校、社会机构和政府都有责任帮助重新制定技术使用的标准。例如，学校已经尝试把学生的手机锁起来，这样他们就不能在上课时间使用手机了)”，空格处应该说的是要限制使用科技的时间，且这不仅仅是个人的责任，D选项“Limiting tech overuse can’t be only your responsibility.(限制科技产品的过度使用不仅仅是你的责任)”符合语境，故选D。 08 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通海安市·期末统考)The bonds of female friendship run deep and strong, so are they the new encouraging relationship, or idealized? ___36___ In many ways, my close friendships with women are what you’d expect from TV shows like The Golden Girls: emotionally close and involved, fierce and rude. What these shows get right about girl friendship is that our bonds run deep and strong. ___37___ In those shows, we can see friends whose lives are so deeply mixed that they appear at each other’s doors whenever needed; a ride-or-die girl group who are at your side for life. ___38___ This phenomenon is called friendship jealousy, and it’s pretty common. “We feel friendship envy because so much of our confidence is gained from us knowing who we ‘belong’ to,” psychologist Lilly Sabir said. If we don’t have access to the sisterhood we think we’re supposed to as women, we can feel rejected and lonely. ___39___ There’s no fixed way for these relationships. You might have a group of girls who meet for lunch once a week, or you might have a few friends who aren’t part of the same group. ___40___ Maybe you don’t see yourself in either of those situations, but love your friends all the same. All of this is fine—it’s the quality of your connections that counts. Healthy friendships are about trust and being able to be vulnerable with each other, not to prove you’re living life the right way. There’s nothing quite like having friends who really understand you, so let’s enjoy our mates without overthinking it, shall we? A. Are we supposed to give way to each other? B. But they also tend to idealize these relationships. C. So how should we enjoy our female friendships? D. The ways we show up for each other can truly be beautiful. E. Tolerating friends’ characters is a good way to maintain the friendship. F. Whatever they are, enjoying friendships and not overthinking them is key. G. Ever seen a group of girl-friends smiling over lunch and had a feeling of envy? 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. G 39. E 40. F 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何享受女性友谊给出了一些方法。 36.根据前文“The bonds of female friendship run deep and strong, so are they the new encouraging relationship, or idealized?(女性之间的友谊纽带深厚而牢固，那么她们是一种新的鼓舞人心的关系，还是一种理想化的关系呢?)”可知前文提出了女性之间的友谊关系，空处位于段首未尾，应起到引出话题的作用，结合下文内容可知C项“那么我们应该如何享受我们的女性友谊呢?”符合语境，故选C。 37.根据后文“In those shows, we can see friends whose lives are so deeply mixed that they appear at each other’s doors whenever needed: a ride-or-die girl group who are at your side for life.(在这些节目中，我们可以看到朋友们的生活如此复杂，只要有需要，她们就会出现在彼此的门口;一个生死攸关的女子组合，一生都在你身边)”可知后文是具体举例说明了友谊的美好体现，因此空处应是对友谊的阐述和赞美，D项“我们为彼此现身的方式可能真的很美好”符合语境，后文的appear与选项的show up呼应，故选D。 38.根据后文“This phenomenon is called friendship jealousy, and it’s pretty common.(这种现象被称为友谊族妒，而且很常见)”可知下文提到了“friendship jealousy”这个概念，说明此处应该与嫉妒有关。G项“你有没有见过一群女朋友在午餐时面带微笑，并有一种嫉妒的感觉？”符合语境，故选G。 39.根据上文“This phenomenon is called friendship jealousy, and it’s pretty common.(这种现象被称为友谊嫉妒，而且很常见)”可知本段介绍了友谊存在嫉妒，空处位于段末，应介绍如何面对这种现象，E项“宽容朋友的性格是保持友谊的好方法”符合语境，要宽容而非嫉妒，故选E。 40.根据前文“There’s no fixed way for these relationships. You might have a group of girls who meet for lunch once a week, or you might have a few friends who aren’t part of the same group.(这些关系没有固定的方式。你可能有一群女孩每周聚在一起吃一次午餐，或者你可能有几个朋友不在同一个圈子里)”可知，上文提到女性之间的友谊形式多种多样，但无论形式如何，重要的是享受友谊，不要过度思考。F项“无论他们是谁，享受友谊，不要想得太多是关键。“符合语境，故选F。 09 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·泰州市·期末统考) How to control your spending after the pandemic All cancelled activities are starting to slowly make a return and the world is finally re-opening again. This also means that your pockets are opening again to spend a large amount of money on things you have been longing for. This overspending is also known as revenge(报复)spending, simply making up for the time when you could not treat yourself. ___36___ To avoid overspending, it is a great idea to start setting a budget. It is absolutely understandable that you might want to go shopping, eat in a fancy restaurant or travel to your favorite destination. ___37___ To do so, you should consider setting a budget for yourself. This could be calculated daily, weekly or monthly, depending on what is ideal for you. ___38___ It is very important to look around and take note of all your options. If what you want is abnormally high in price, simply wait a few months and save a bit of money until prices start decreasing again. You should also take this opportunity to check your progress towards your financial goals. ___39___ They should include an emergency fund, a future investment and a special occasion, besides others. By doing so, you will have a clearer idea of your financial stability and how your money can be spent wisely. Before going fully back to normal, take your time and reevaluate your life goals, both long and short term. ___40___ A. Be aware of the prices that are rising. B. However, all these must be done in a controlled manner. C. Try to set aside some money you can use to spend on your hobbies. D. A common strategy is to open several accounts for different types of savings. E. Unfortunately, this can have a negative influence on your financial well-being. F. Many people saved a lot of money during the three years by simply not going out. G. Then make the necessary personal and financial adjustments to achieve all your goals. 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. G 【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了疫情过后如何控制开支。 36.上文“This overspending is also known as revenge(报复)spending, simply making up for the time when you could not treat yourself.(这种超支也被称为报复性支出，只是为了弥补你不能善待自己的时间)”指出了疫情过后人们开始报复性消费，下文“To avoid overspending, it is a great idea to start setting a budget.(为了避免超支，最好开始制定预算)”，“You should also take this opportunity to check your progress towards your financial goals.(您还应该利用这个机会检查您实现财务目标的进度)”主要介绍了该如何控制开支可知，空处应该是引起下文，指出要控制支出，B项“然而，所有这些都必须以受控的方式进行”符合，故选B。 37.上文“It is absolutely understandable that you might want to go shopping, eat in a fancy restaurant or travel to your favorite destination.(你可能想去购物、去高档餐厅吃饭或去你最喜欢的目的地旅行，这是完全可以理解的)”指出你可能想去购物、去高档餐厅吃饭或去你最喜欢的目的地旅行，下文“To do so, you should consider setting a budget for yourself.(为此，你应该考虑为自己设定预算)”指出我们要为此设定预算，空处承上启下，应是下文“so”的内容，C项“试着留出一些钱来花在你的爱好上”符合，hobbies呼应上文的go shopping, eat in a fancy restaurant or travel to your favorite destination，故选C。 38.下文“It is very important to look around and take note of all your options. If what you want is abnormally high in price, simply wait a few months and save a bit of money until prices start decreasing again.(环顾四周并记下你的所有选择非常重要。如果你想要的东西价格异常高，只需等待几个月并节省一点钱，直到价格再次开始下降)”可知，本段主要介绍了买东西时要考虑价格是否上涨，A项“请注意不断上涨的价格”符合，故选A。 39.上文“You should also take this opportunity to check your progress towards your financial goals.(你还应该利用这个机会检查你实现财务目标的进度)”指出要检查你实现财务目标的进度，下文“They should include an emergency fund, a future investment and a special occasion, besides others.(除其他外，它们还应包括应急基金、未来投资和特殊场合)”是具体的措施，由此可知，空处也应是检查自己财务进度的措施，D项“常见的策略是为不同类型的储蓄开设多个账户”符合，下文的they代指上文several accounts，故选D。 40.上文“Before going fully back to normal, take your time and reevaluate your life goals, both long and short term.(在完全恢复正常之前，请花点时间重新评估你的长期和短期生活目标)”指出在恢复正常之前，我们应该重新评估长期和短期生活目标，空处承接上文，指出评估之后该如何做， G项“然后进行必要的个人和财务调整以实现你的所有目标”符合，故选G。 10 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·泰兴兴化市·期末统考)The common cold is a virus(病毒)that influence your nose or throat, passing from one person to another by touch. Colds are very common, especially in the weak of poor health. ___36___ Yet through self-care measures, you may feel more comfortable as your body fights off the illness. Staying humid(湿润的)can help replace water you lose from a fever. ___37___ You can drink water, juice, clear soup, or even soft drinks. Avoid coffee, teas and soft drinks which can cause dry and worsen your illness. Studies have shown that home treatment of chicken soup can lighten sickness. Eating chicken soup as you can may help you get over your cold more quickly. You don’t have to make chicken soup on your own to get the benefits. ___38___ Throat lozenges(含片)containing sickness-preventing elements can help treat a sore throat.___39___Have throat lozenges every two to three hours, or according to the doctor’s directions. Keep them in your mouth until it is completely gone. Don’t try to chew them or swallow them whole in hurry. ___40___ If possible, stay home from work or school, especially if you have a fever or have taken medicines that make you sleepy. Staying home can also ensure you enough rest. Take naps during the day if you can and make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night to help your body recover. A. The store-bought, canned kind works just as well. B. Getting enough rest can help you recover more quickly. C. Taking home rest can prevent you from getting a cold. D. Chicken is available on the market and can be cooked at home. E. Drugs that have such elements may also help to reduce physical pains. F. Enough drinking may help you feel better and get over the cold more quickly. G. Though there is no quick cure for it, most people won’t recover in a short time. 【答案】36. G 37. F 38. A 39. E 40. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了感冒时的自我护理措施。 36.下文“Yet through self-care measures, you may feel more comfortable as your body fights off the illness.(然而，通过自我护理措施，当你的身体战胜疾病时，你可能会感到更舒适)”说明如果感冒后康复，你可能会感觉更舒适，根据句中Yet表示转折可知，空处可描述感冒的不便之处，G项“虽然没有快速的治疗方法，但大多数人不会在短时间内康复”符合题意，故选G。 37.上文“Staying humid(湿润的)can help replace water you lose from a fever.(保持潮湿有助于补充因发烧而流失的水分)”说明感冒时需要补充水分，F项“足够的饮水可以帮助你感觉更好，更快地摆脱感冒”符合题意，故选F。 38.上文“You don’t have to make chicken soup on your own to get the benefits.(你不必自己做鸡汤就能得到好处)”说明并不一定需要自己做鸡汤，所以空处应说明买来的也可以，A项“商店里买的罐装食品也同样有效”符合题意，故选A。 39.上文“Throat lozenges(含片)containing sickness-preventing elements can help treat a sore throat.(含有防病成分的咽喉含片有助于治疗咽喉痛)”说明含有防病成分的咽喉含片会缓解咽喉痛，E项“含有这些成分的药物也有助于减轻身体疼痛”进一步说明它的作用，符合题意，故选E。 40.下文“Staying home can also ensure you enough rest. Take naps during the day if you can and make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night to help your body recover.(待在家里也能保证你有足够的休息。如果可以的话，白天小睡一会儿，确保每晚至少睡8小时，以帮助身体恢复)”说明待在家里能够保证你有足够的休息，帮助身体恢复。由此可知，本段主要说明感冒时充分休息能够帮助恢复，B项“充分休息可以帮助你更快地恢复”符合题意，故选B。 11 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·扬州市·期末统考)We are all failures, sometimes. The emotional attack that follows failure can hang over you, if you think about it for a long time. ___36___ Here’s how to deal with failure in a more positive way so you can move on to your next challenge with renewed determination. Listen to your emotions. ___37___ Focusing on your emotions, rather than making excuses for your failure, might actually help you learn from the experience. In turn, it will contribute to your putting more effort into a second attempt. ___38___ The opinions of others might only multiply or confuse your feelings surrounding a failure. In fact, in many situations, only you know the full truth. If you can close your ears to others’ misinformed ideas, you’ll come to terms with failure more quickly and peacefully. Lower the bar and be practical. ___39___ This feeling can lead to a negative cycle where your confidence and motivation start to decrease. Super-slim stars with smooth, glowing skin that wear fancy dresses only exist in the movies. This is not real life. Consider your own journey and ask yourself: Have I really failed here? Of course the answer is NO. What you need to do is change your mindset. ___40___You might find these smaller goals bring about more wins to celebrate along the way. A. Respond to failure in a more positive way. B. Avoid those who are quick to judge your situations. C. If you set unrealistic goals, you may often feel disappointed. D. Your friends can be quick to take sides and offer unhealthy remarks. E. This means admitting your feelings and sitting with them for a moment. F. Concentrate on taking small, practical steps to improve an area of your life. G. On the other hand, forgetting it may lead you to miss out on vital life lessons. 【答案】36. G 37. E 38. B 39. C 40. F 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些以更积极的方式处理失败的方法。 36.根据上文“We are all failures, sometimes. The emotional attack that follows failure can hang over you, if you think about it for a long time.(有时候，我们都是失败者。如果你长时间思考，失败之后的情绪攻击会一直笼罩着你)”以及后文“Here’s how to deal with failure in a more positive way so you can move on to your next challenge with renewed determination.(以下是如何以更积极的方式处理失败的方法，这样你就可以以新的决心继续迎接下一个挑战)”可知，本句承接上文，继续说明失败之后的情绪会带来的负面影响。故G选项“另一方面，忘记它可能会让你错过重要的人生课程”符合语境，故选G。 37.根据上文“Listen to your emotions.(倾听你的情绪)”以及后文“Focusing on your emotions, rather than making excuses for your failure, might actually help you learn from the experience. In turn, it will contribute to your putting more effort into a second attempt.(关注你的情绪，而不是为你的失败找借口，这可能会帮助你从这次经历中吸取教训。反过来，这将有助于你在第二次尝试中投入更多的努力)”可知，本段的主旨是倾听自己的情绪，可知本句承接上文，说明“倾听你的情绪”具体的含义是什么。故E选项“这意味着承认你的感受，和它们坐在一起一会儿”符合语境，故选E。 38.根据本段内容“The opinions of others might only multiply or confuse your feelings surrounding a failure. In fact, in many situations, only you know the full truth. If you can close your ears to others’ misinformed ideas, you’ll come to terms with failure more quickly and peacefully.(别人的意见可能只会增加或混淆你对失败的感觉。事实上，在很多情况下，只有你自己知道全部的真相。如果你能对别人错误的想法充耳不闻，你就能更快、更平和地接受失败)”可知，本段的建议是回避掉那些对你情况做出错误判断的人。故B选项“避免那些对你的情况迅速做出判断的人”符合语境，故选B。 39.根据上文“Lower the bar and be practical.(降低门槛，务实一点)”以及后文“This feeling can lead to a negative cycle where your confidence and motivation start to decrease.(这种感觉会导致一个消极的循环，你的信心和动力开始下降)”可知，上文提到了要务实，后文则提到感受带来消极循环，可知本句是在说明因为务实导致的感受，故C选项“如果你设定不现实的目标，你可能会经常感到失望”符合语境，故选C。 40.根据后文“You might find these smaller goals bring about more wins to celebrate along the way.(你可能会发现这些小目标会带来更多值得庆祝的胜利)”可知，后文提到了小目标，说明要采取小的步骤。故F选项“专注于采取小而实际的步骤来改善你生活的某个方面”符合语境，故选F。 12 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省阜宁中学·期末校考)Do you get nervous thinking about geometry, equations or a coming math test? If yes, you are far from alone. ___36___ Students in countries with higher levels of math anxiety tend to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Feb 15. According to a University of Cambridge study, in ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when faced with a math problem, ranging from mild tension to strong fear. ___37___ They may then try to avoid every situation involving numbers, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to this subject. Comfort comes from the fact that those with math anxiety are not necessarily to be bad at math. ___38___ They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement. ___39___ If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly. In addition, a little math anxiety could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome. ___40___ A. Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math. B. Students with math anxiety may be disadvantaged in intelligence. C. If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math. D. Math anxiety has become a common psychological condition among students around the world. E. Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail. F. Just like many people get stage fright before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate. G. Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart. 【答案】36. D 37. G 38. C 39. A 40. F 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了数学焦虑是世界各地学生普遍存在的一种心理状况，具体描述了其心理表现、身体症状及影响，同时指出数学焦虑和在数学上的实际表现并没有必然联系，提高数学表现和克服数学焦虑都是有方法可循的。 36.前文“Do you get nervous thinking about geometry, equations or a coming math test? If yes, you are far from alone.(你是否在思考几何、方程式或即将到来的数学考试时感到紧张？如果是，你并不孤单)”引出对数学感到焦虑这一话题。因此D项“Math anxiety has become a common psychological condition among students around the world.(数学焦虑已经成为世界各地学生普遍存在的一种心理状况)”符合语境，说明数学焦虑是普遍的心理，承接前文，其中的common和前文的far from alone呼应，故选D。 37.前文“According to a University of Cambridge study, in ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when faced with a math problem, ranging from mild tension to strong fear.(根据剑桥大学的一项研究，在日常生活中，许多人在面对数学问题时会感到某种程度的不适，从轻微的紧张到强烈的恐惧)”描述人们对数学感到焦虑的心理状况。因此G项“Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart.(有些人还会出现身体症状，比如手心出汗或心跳加速)”符合语境，描述焦虑下表现出的身体症状，承接前文，故选G。 38.前文“Comfort comes from the fact that those with math anxiety are not necessarily to be bad at math.(安慰来自这样一个事实：有数学焦虑的人并不一定数学不好)”指出数学焦虑和在数学上的实际表现并没有必然联系。因此C项“If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math.(如果一个孩子有数学焦虑，不要认为他们数学不好)”符合语境，提醒不要认为有数学焦虑的孩子数学不好，承接前文，故选C。 39.空处位于段首，需引出段落内容。根据后文“If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly.(如果你在数学考试前感到有压力，在考试开始前花几分钟探索一下这些感觉可能会有所帮助。这是为了确保你正确地理解自己的感受)”可知，本段主要介绍解决数学焦虑的方法。因此A项“Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math.(此外，还有一些方法可以管理与数学有关的压力)”符合语境，指出有方法可以解决与数学有关的压力，契合后文内容，故选A。 40.前文“In addition, a little math anxiety could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome.(此外，一点点的数学焦虑可以作为一个积极的挑战来克服)”说明轻微的数学焦虑实际上可以是积极的挑战。因此F项“Just like many people get stage fright before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate.(就像许多人在演讲前会怯场一样，这种紧张的情绪有助于激励自己)”符合语境，说明这种紧张可以发挥激励的作用，对前文做出解释，承接前文，故选F。 13 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市五校联盟·期末联考)Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading corner, ignoring the world around you, lost in a tale. You read the brief introduction to a book, instantly become glued and now you’re in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But, there’s a hot debate — physical books VS. e-books VS. audiobooks. ___36___ Generally, reading uses several areas of the brain. There’s attention span, reasoning, reading fluency, memory and language comprehension. Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social perception. ___37___ But, let’s look at the pros to reading with your eyes—physical books and e-books. They can help to retain information better.  ___38___ Besides, with physical books and e-books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders at some point or other. On the other hand, there’s the audiobook. Headphones in, you’re switched off from life and the story really comes alive, almost like watching a film — in your head. From a scientific perspective, listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a greater sense of empathy as you hear the emotion of the narrator. ___39___ Hearing the story engages different parts of the brain, heightening the intensity and imagery, making you enjoy it more. ___40___ Perhaps, next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves, also consider the format. It may just change your whole literary experience. A. You can more easily understand inflection(转调)and tone. B. So, whichever way you’re reading, there are benefits definitely. C. Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book? D. All in all, it seems that there are advantages to the three types mentioned above. E. Like e-books, physical books seem emotionless but make you free of distraction. F. In sum, there is no limit, which is decided by how much a person reads the rest of life. G. This is because when you can actually see the words, your attention is held more closely. 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. G 39. A 40. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，文章阐述了实体书、电子书、和有声书三种不同阅读方式的益处。 36.上文“But, there’s a hot debate — physical books VS. e-books VS. audiobooks.(但是，有一场激烈的辩论——实体书VS电子书VS有声书)”说明在关于实体书、电子书和有声书之间人们有不同的观点；C选项“Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book?(你用来阅读的设备会影响你对这本书的反应吗？)”就上文所提到的“there’s a hot debate”提出了相关的问题，下文作者就三种读书方式对阅读者的影响分别进行了详细的阐述，回答了C选项的问题；选项中的“the device you’re using to read”指代上文中的“physical books VS. e-books VS. audiobooks”，由此可知，C选项符合语境，故选C。 37.上文“Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social perception.(众所周知，阅读可以增强交际能力、词汇量，提高情商和社会感知力)”阐述了阅读的好处；结合本段第一句“Generally, reading uses several areas of the brain.(一般来说，阅读会用到大脑的几个区域)”可知阅读会锻炼到大脑的各个区域，由此可知，B选项“So, whichever way you’re reading, there are benefits definitely.(所以，无论你以哪种方式阅读，都肯定有好处)”承接上文，对本段所阐述的内容进行总结，说明不论哪种阅读方式都是有益的，回答了第一段所提出的问题，符合语境；选项中的“whichever way you’re reading”指代第一段中的“physical books VS. e-books VS. audiobooks”，“benefits”指代上文中的“strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social perception”，故选B。 38.上文“They can help to retain information better.(它们可以帮助更好地保留信息)”阐述了阅读实体书和电子书的好处；G选项“This is because when you can actually see the words, your attention is held more closely.(这是因为当你能真正看到这些文字时，你的注意力就会被牢牢抓住)”承接上文，解释为什么实体书和电子书能够更好地保留信息，选项中的“This”指代上文的“They can help to retain information better.”，选项中的“see”与本段第一句中的“reading with your eyes”表述内容一致；下文“Besides, with physical books and e-books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders at some point or other.(此外，对于实体书，你可以回过头来寻找你错过的任何部分，尤其是当你的思绪时不时发生游离时)”进一步阐述了实体书和电子书有助于更好地保留信息的原因。由此可知，G选项符合语境，故选G。 39.上文“From a scientific perspective, listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a greater sense of empathy as you hear the emotion of the narrator.(从科学的角度来看，听有声书可能会帮助你发展出更大的同理心，因为你听到了叙述者的情感)”阐述了听有声读物的好处；A选项“You can more easily understand inflection(转调)and tone.”承接上文，阐述听有声书可以产生同理心的原因，选项中的“inflection(转调)and tone”指代上文中听书者可以感知“the emotion of the narrator”和“develop a greater sense of empathy”的途径，故选A。 40.根据第一段中的“But, there’s a hot debate — physical books VS. e-books VS. audiobooks.(但是，在实体书、电子书和有声书之间有一个激烈的争论)”以及下文对三种阅读方式的对比，可知文章主要阐述了三种阅读方式各自的好处；D选项“All in all, it seems that there are advantages to the three types mentioned above.(总而言之，上面提到的三种类型似乎都有优点)”作者就上文观点进行了总结，回答了第一段所提出的问题，“advantages”指代上文所阐述的益处，选项中的“the three types”呼应第一段中的“physical books VS. e-books VS. audiobooks.”；下文“Perhaps, next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves, also consider the format. It may just change your whole literary experience.(也许，下次你发现自己在浏览书店的书架时，也要考虑一下格式。它可能会改变你的整个文字体验)”承接上文，建议下次可以改变一下阅读方式，因为不同的阅读方式带来不同的阅读体验，故选D。 14 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城中学·期末校考) The Science of Fear Home alone at night, you hear a loud crash. In an instant your heart starts racing, your muscles tense and your breath quickens. You are immediately alert, prepared to fight or flee the source of the sound, which turns out to be a pile of books falling off that shelf you've been meaning to fix. ___36___ Fear is one of our strongest and most basic emotions. It’s a big bad world out there, and being afraid of certain things protects us from potential danger to make sure we survive. Some evolutionary fears are hard-wired into our brains, but we can also develop new fears throughout our lives. As children we pick up on what makes our parents anxious, and we may also learn to fear certain things after negative experiences. ___37___ We can enjoy the view from the top of a skyscraper rather than worry about falling, or turn out the light-safe in the knowledge that a wolf won't swallow us in the night. However, people with phobias have an extreme fear response that causes both physical and psychological suffering. ___38___ Agoraphobia is generally referred to as the fear of open spaces, but it applies to the dread of any situation that is difficult to escape from, or where help would not be available if something went wrong. Social phobia is the intense fear of interacting with people or performing, while specific phobias are the fear of a particular situation, activity or thing. ___39___ Somebody with acrophobia - an extreme fear of heights — may experience a panic attacl, stmpl trying to walk across a bridge. Depending on the cause of their phobia, sufferers often try their best to avoid situations that could affect them. ___40___ For example, somebody may develop cynophobia— the fear of dogs—after being bitten. But whether the cause is rational(理性的)or irrational, as soon as the brain notices a scary stimulus(刺激物), it activates the fight-or-flight response, thus preparing the body for action. A. Then, how can it be overcome? B. These irrational fears can cause major disturbance to everyday life. C. But in that moment, your brain and body reacted as if you were in extreme danger. D. Despite this, most of us are able to ignore our fears when it's clear we aren't in any immediate danger. E. Our brains warn us of the risks that might lie ahead, but then we often get prepared and overcome them. F. These extreme fears are divided into three different groups: agoraphobia, social phobia and specific phobias. G. The cause of phobias is not always clear, but many cases are linked to experiencing or witnessing unpleasant events. 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. F 39. B 40. G 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要描述了生活中我们产生恐惧的原因及恐惧的分类。 36.根据前文“You are immediately alert, prepared to fight or flee the source of the sound, which tums out to be a pile of books falling off that shelf you've been meaning to fix. ”(你要马上警惕起来，准备好要么反抗，要么逃离声音的来源，结果证明声音来自一堆从书架上掉下来的书，这个书架你一直想修好它)可知，空白处可以承接上文描述在声音发生时你的感觉。选项C“但在那一刻，你的大脑和身体的反应，就好像你处于极度危险之中”，that moment 指代前文 a pile of books falling off that shelf。与前文呼应，故选 C。 37.根据前文“As children we pick up on what makes our parents anxious, and we may also learn to fear certain things after negative experiences.”(当我们还是孩子的时候，我们知道什么让我们的父母感到焦虑，我们也可能在经历了消极的事情之后，学会害怕某些事情)可知，有些恐惧是深植于我们脑海中的，有些是从父母亲处习得的。下文“We can enjoy the view from the top of a skyscraper rather than worry about falling, or turn out the light-safe in the knowledge that a wolf won't swallow us in the night.”(我们可以从摩天大楼的顶部欣赏风景，而不用担心会掉下来，或者关掉灯光保险箱，因为我们知道狼不会在晚上把我们吞下去)举例证明我们清楚没有危险时，能克服内心恐惧的情况。所以该空为过渡句，承上启下。选项D“尽管如此，当我们清楚我们不处于危险中时，我们仍然能够忽略内心的恐惧”符合题意，故选D。 38.根据下文“Agoraphobia is generally referred to as the fear of open spaces, but it applies to the dread of any situation that is difficult to escape from, or where help would not be available if something went wrong. Social phobia is the intense fear of interacting with people or performing, while specific phobias are the fear of a particular situation, activity or thing. ”(广场恐惧症通常被称为对开放空间的恐惧，但它适用于任何难以逃脱的情况的恐惧，或者如果出了问题就得不到帮助的情况。社交恐惧症是对与人交往或表演的强烈恐惧，而特定恐惧症是对特定情况、活动或事物的恐惧)具体描述 agoraphobia, social phobia and specific phobias 三种情况，所以空白处应总说极度恐惧存在于三种情况。选项F“这些极端的恐惧被分为三类：广场恐惧症，社交恐惧症和特定恐惧症”，故选F。 39.根据前文“Agoraphobia is generally referred to as the fear of open spaces, but it applies to the dread of any situation that is difficult to escape from, or where help would not be available if something went wrong. Social phobia is the intense fear of interacting with people or performing, while specific phobias are the fear of a particular situation, activity or thing. ”(广场恐惧症通常被称为对开放空间的恐惧，但它适用于任何难以逃脱的情况的恐惧，或者如果出了问题就得不到帮助的情况。社交恐惧症是对与人交往或表演的强烈恐惧，而特定恐惧症是对特定情况、活动或事物的恐惧)举例这些恐惧给我们日常生活带来的干扰。选项B“这些不合理的恐惧会对日常生活造成很大的干扰”These irrational fears 指代前文提到的 agoraphobia, social phobia and specific phobias，故选 B。 40.空白处为本段的总起句，根据下文“For example, somebody may develop cynophobia— the fear of dogs—after being bitten. ”(例如，有人可能在被咬后患上犬恐惧症——对狗的恐惧)举例说明恐惧症产生的原因可能和我们日常的一些不愉快的经历有关。 所以此处应总说恐惧症的原因可能会和我们的经历有关。选项G“恐惧症的原因并不总是很清楚，但许多病例都与经历或目睹不愉快的事件有关”，故选 G。 15 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省响水中学·期末校考)Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than picking up your things and heading to the beach. You can lie on the sand, walk along the shore, or best of all, jump into the water. ___36___ So how can you stay out of harm’s way on your day in the sun? The best way is to learn how to swim. However, even the most experienced swimmer can still get pulled into the water. ___37___ They know when and where there are dangerous currents(潮流), and they will notice if the weather is taking a turn for the worse. ___38___ The chances are if anything happens, you won’t be able to call out for help. A friend will help reduce the amount of time it takes to get aid in an emergency, and you will be doing the same for your friends, too. Even if you are a strong swimmer, you may fail to recognise when someone else is having trouble in the water. Therefore, it’s important to know the signs of drowning(溺水). Many people think that, when drowning, a person waves his or her arms and shouts for help. ___39___ Instead, he or she will be quiet and still, with his or her head facing the shore, body upright, and mouth at the level of the water. You could be right next to a drowning person and not even know it. If you see a person who is drowning, don’t jump in to save him or her if you can’t swim well. Call for help and try to throw the person a lifesaving thing. ___40___ A. Also, never go into the water alone. B. Different beaches might have different rules. C. But a person in serious trouble won’t do those things. D. That’s why you should make sure there are lifeguards on duty. E. It all sounds like fun, but you won’t have a good time if you pay no attention to safety. F. Once the person is on land, he or she can get further medical attention he or she needs. G. If you can put them into practice, you’ll be ready to have some real seaside fun. 【答案】36. E 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. F 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了在海边玩耍时要注意的事项。 36.根据上文“You can lie on the sand, walk along the shore, or best of all, jump into the water.”(你可以躺在沙滩上，沿着海岸散步，最好是跳进水里)根据下文“So how can you stay out of harm’s way on your day in the sun?”(那么，怎样才能在阳光下不受伤害呢?)可知，选项承上启下说明听起来很有趣的活动也需要注意安全。故E选项“这听起来很有趣，但如果你不注意安全，你就不会玩得很开心”切题，故选E项。 37.根据上文“However, even the most experienced swimmer can still get pulled into the water.”(然而，即使是最有经验的游泳者也会溺水)可知，选项承接上文说明救生员值班的重要性。故D选项“这就是为什么你应该确保有救生员在值班”切题，故选D项。 38.根据下文“The chances are if anything happens, you won’t be able to call out for help. A friend will help reduce the amount of time it takes to get aid in an emergency, and you will be doing the same for your friends, too.”(如果发生什么事，你可能无法呼救。朋友会帮助你减少在紧急情况下寻求援助的时间，你也会为你的朋友做同样的事情)可知，本段主要说不要独自一人游泳。故A选项“另外，千万不要单独下水”切题，为本段的主题句，故选A项。 39.根据上文“Many people think that, when drowning, a person waves his or her arms and shouts for help.”(许多人认为，溺水时，人会挥舞手臂，大声呼救)可知，选项与上文为转折关关系，说明游泳者不会像人们认为的那样去做。且选项呼应下文。故C选项“但一个处于溺水的人是不会做这些事的”切题，故选C项。 40.根据上文“Call for help and try to throw the person a lifesaving thing.”(打电话求救，试着扔给那个人一个救命的东西)可知，选项承接上文说明这个被救的人被救上岸，应该得到的帮助。故F选项“一旦这个人上岸，他或她可以得到他或她需要的进一步医疗救助”，故选F项。 ( 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 $$ 专题03 阅读理解七选五（江苏专用） 01 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市九中·期末校考)As the autumn colors fade over time, cold days are well underway. The Start of Winter or “Lidong”(立冬), the 19th solar term(节气)in China, begins this year on Nov. 7 and ends on Nov. 21. ___36___ For the northern hemisphere, biting winds blow from the north, crops harvested in autumn have been stored up, and creatures begin to rest and hibernate(冬眠)for the coming winter. Three phases(阶段)of Lidong ___37___ In the first phase of Lidong, water begins to freeze. Ice often encrusts lakes in just one night in northern China, which reminds people of the coming cold winter. The second phase of Lidong brings frozen ground. The thin ice is easily broken if stepped on. The ice covers and protects crops and farmlands from pests and discases. ___39___ As migratory birds move south and resident birds store their food in the nest, the sky often seems lonely without its winged friends. Traditional customs On the day of Lidong, people would treat themselves with feasts, as a reward for their hard work during the busy months. Some brave swimming enthusiasts take a dive in cold rivers to celebrate the Beginning of Winter, and of course, to exercise their bodies. ___39___ For people in southern China, high-caloric food such as beef, chicken, mutton, and fish is their favorites during the days of Lidong, and can provide enough energy and fat to help them see the winter out. Turn of the year Though for the northern hemisphere, the days are getting colder and nights longer, the year will soon pass by. ___40___ A. First things first. B. Lidong is divided into three phases. C. Birds are rarely seen in the third phase. D. As a matter of fact, Lidong is the beginning of the end. E. Some living creatures begin to rest and store energy for the cold days. F. “Li”(立)refers to the start of a season as well as the change of seasons. G. In northern China, it is customary to eat dumplings during the winter days. 02 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通启东市·期末统考)The journey towards self-improvement and personal success is often paved with challenges and obstacles. ___36___ The power of mindset extends beyond mere positive thinking. It shapes your attitudes and actions, thereby shaping your destiny. Mindset rests on a fundamental principle: your inner beliefs and thoughts can form your reality. ___37___ It is also about how an optimistic mindset fosters(培养)improved decision-making, heightened problem-solving abilities, and stronger resilience against challenges. Factors like talent and hard work are often highlighted in professional success. ___38___ Consider a physical therapist, who may encounter limitations in their effectiveness due to a negative or fixed mindset despite possessing the necessary skills and knowledge. This situation underlines how a growth mindset is essential. ___39___ It is a game-changer in personal and professional development. It is centered around the belief that abilities and intelligence are not fixed traits but can be cultivated through effort, learning, and perseverance. To make full use of the potential of your mindset, it is crucial to confront and overcome limiting beliefs. You may never realize it. ___40___ A. This isn’t merely hopeful thinking. B. Effort and ability can equal a positive mindset. C. The growth mindset means continuous improvement. D. In fact, mindset emerges as an equally critical element. E. Such beliefs can act as invisible barriers to your success. F. Mindset plays an important role in building good relationship. G. However, a crucial element that influences this journey is the mindset. 03 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·宿迁市·期末统考)Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. ___36___, but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood(心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What’s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive. What are indoor plants? Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species(物种)are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. ___37___. Why are indoor plants good for you? Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “___38___. I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. ___39___. Which plants can you grow? Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. “___40___,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.” A. All plants are different B. Not only do they look beautiful C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer E. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s ivy are among the best F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding 04 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·徐州市·期末统考)There are a lot of chemicals that can cause indoor air pollution. A recent project conducted has found over 900 different substances in our home are related to it. Many researchers have already examined the causes of indoor air pollution. ___36___ It has been proved that different kinds of chemicals can be released by building materials and new furniture. Everything from painting and decorating products, bathroom cleaners and beauty products can contain these chemicals. ___37___ For instance, cooking generates a lot of harmful emissions, like frying meat in oil. As a research from Denmark has highlighted, cooking, particularly roasting can damage our body. Roast dinners contain many potentially harmful pollutants. ___38___ When exposed to cooking emissions, people actually had DNA damage. It can be associated with cell repair processes that trigger cancer—causing genetic changes. ___39___ And what can we do with it? As far as cooking emissions are concerned, no one is suggesting switching to takeaways. ___40___ For example, cooking meat at high temperatures with lots of fat produces more harmful emissions than boiling pasta. Besides, opening windows and using cooker hoods are preferable so that we can enjoy the roasted meat without those undesirable effects. A. In the long run, these changes lead to cancer. B. They might also arise from cooking at home. C. A wide range of sources are under investigation. D. Therefore, what results from indoor air pollution? E. However, most of us have ignored their bad effects. F. So, what are the main contributors to poor air quality? G. But we can change how we cook to deal with the emissions. 05 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·淮安市·期末统考) How to Practice Gratitude(感激)in Your Daily Life Gratitude is a positive emotion. Learning how to practice it is an effort to remind yourself of the good in life and to show an internal appreciation for yourself and others. ___36___. Whichever exercise you do, it’s vital to remember the elements of gratitude: the awareness of the good things, expressing gratitude to yourself and giving thanks to people you’re grateful for. Create a gratitude list. The intense stress of life can get you so caught up that we may fail to recognize the positive events or interactions we encounter on a daily basis. ___37___. It can also help you picture the biggest and smallest moments that make your day. ___38___. Expressing your gratitude to those you’re grateful for strengthens your relationship with them. Plus, bonding with family and friends is a simple act that can help you feel gratitude for these relationships. Sharing kindness will make you feel happier and healthier. In turn, those benefits get passed along to those you most care about. Make a gratitude jar(罐). Make the jar fun and personable by decorating it and placing it where you can always see it. Every day, write down what you’re grateful for on a slip of paper and put it in the jar. ___39___. Whenever there’s a moment of doubt or sadness, return to the jar and read a few notes to remind yourself of who and what is good in your life. In conclusion, engaging in daily gratitude exercises can make a great difference. Showing gratitude helps you connect with positive emotions, focus on acknowledging the good, and shift your focus to positive aspects of life. ___40___. A. Share your gratitude with others B. Seek out opportunities to help others C. There are several gratitude activities and exercises D. As you fill it, it serves as a good reminder of good times E. It is better to keep track of whatever happens in your life F. You’ll also harvest the greatest rewards when it becomes a habit G. Writing down the positive moments helps put life into a better perspective 06 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城东台市·期末统考) Handmade Card from Me to You When I was 9 years old, I received my first handmade card from a classmate, who had just moved to New Jersey. I helped him in his hard time adjusting to(适应)his new school. So he made me a card. It was a folded piece of paper from his notebook,with a picture of us he'd drawn on the front. There were only a few sentences inside. ___36___ Special handwritten cards take time and effort to make and feel very personal. Like photographs, cards can be stored and looked back on. You can make your own unique card with supplies you have at home. What's most important is the message you write inside.  ___37___ But getting a handwritten card or letter can make someone who needs it feel appreciated. "The first step is to think of a person for whom you' d like to make a card..___38___There are many types:Thank-you cards,congratulation cards, holiday cards, and I' m-sorry cards which are just a few. ___39___A big trip for writing a card to keep the person you' re making it for in mind while you work. You can ask yourself some questions while writing:What are your favorite memories of that person? What do you appreciate most about him or her?Your words can be as sweet or as funny as you want. If they're personal, the message will be special. Last, sign your name at the bottom. ___40___  The recipient like me will keep the card to reread sometime far in the future. A. Don’t forget to include the date. B. Or you can buy a card from a store. C. Now it's time to gather your thoughts. D. This is the easiest but least rewarding part. E. But those words meant a lot to me at the time. F. It can be hard to put your feelings into words. G. Next, think about what kind of card you'd like to make. 07 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市大丰区新丰中学等五校·期末联考)On Aug. 7, 2021, Xu Shixiao and her partner, Sun Mengya, won gold in the first women’s canoe double 500 m event at the Tokyo Games. It was also the first Olympic gold medal for China in the event. ___36___ Xu was born in a small county in a mountainous area in Jiangxi. Before becoming a paddler, Xu couldn’t even swim since her hometown is surrounded by mountains. In 2005, the 13-year-old, who was much taller than her peers, attracted the attention of a rowing coach who came to look for potential paddlers in her school. ___37___ “Every day my canoe turned over dozens of times. I drank lots of water in rivers,” recalls Xu of her first canoeing training. Xu kept training for a year and she made the final of a national race for teenage athletes out of a dozen paddlers at the centre. In 2013, the news that women’s canoeing was still not an Olympic event dealt her a heavy blow. ___38___ Xu gave up her career and found her first job as a saleswoman in a furniture company. When Xu Shixiao went to work as usual in the furniture company five years ago, she was surprised to get a call from her former coach, inquiring about her willingness to return to canoeing and compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games. ___39___ “I never thought that one day I could go back to the sport. Now that I have started again, I will do my best,” says Xu. ___40___ She is also looking forward to taking part in the Paris Olympics in 2024. A. Xu quickly made her decision. B. Yet Xu’s journey to the Olympics was a rough one. C. It was impossible for her to change the sport at age 21. D. She made all efforts to reach the goal and never gave up. E. Xu agreed to train at a rowing centre because she thought rowing a boat was fun. F. Compared with athletes who are in their early 20s, Xu’s physical recovery is slower. G. The Olympic medalist will participate in competitions at home and abroad this year. 08 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市多校·期末联考) WHY A DOSE OF FEAR IS GOOD FOR YOU Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” She was onto something. Science has shown that feeling fear — in the right doses(量)— has several benefits. ·Feeling fear is fun and exciting. Many people scare themselves on purpose. ___36___ When you step outside your comfort zone, it is fear that makes you feel alive, which is fun and exciting. The excitement generated can also help reduce depression by increasing adrenaline(肾上腺素), which in turn increases excitement and glucose(changed into energy).___37___A dose of fear is an “eraser” for the mind. ·___38___ Being afraid of something can remind you of an area of your life that is limiting you. For instance, if you’re afraid of flying but face the fear and gather up the courage to step on an airplane, you can travel the world. Adding to your experiences means that you’ll create a varied life. You’ll also have fewer regrets. ·Fear makes you aware of what’s really important in life. How often have you said to yourself: “When I have more time, I’ll spend it with my family, pursue my passion, eat healthier or exercise more”? Fear makes you realize that “now” is the only time you have to achieve and follow through what is most important.___39___ Some say where fear meets courage is the sweet spot in which mountains get scaled and rivers are run. ___40___ We should all embrace our fear. Not the big fears that are life-threatening but the helpful fears that come in small doses. A. Fear helps you succeed. B. “Later” is never ensured. C. Fear allows you to live life to the fullest. D. They watch scary movies, ride roller coasters or go skydiving. E. And every time you come through a challenge, you feel empowered. F. Most of all, fear can be the birth place of change, creativity and innovation. G. Actually, it’s nearly impossible to be thinking of your worries when you are experiencing fear. 09 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·连云港市·期末统考)Do you think that your life stay unchanged? Have you reached a point where things are ok, but not very exciting? If you do feel these things, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. ___36___ What is more, you only get one, so you do need to make it the very best you can. So, how can you increase the quality of your life? Treat yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing a treat that you have been dreaming of for some time. ___37___ Treats can be free, and you can always spare time if you want to. Make a daily plan. Do you wake up in the morning with a feeling that there is just so much to get done? Start each day by focusing on what to do, and then make a list for that day. A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize your tasks. ___38___ Grow a positive thinking habit. Do you suffer negative thoughts? Being negative damages your quality of life. ___39___ It will take work, but changing the way you think will bring greater happiness and make your quality of life much better. “Can do” is a fantastic motto for life. Why not buy a T-shirt with “YESICAN” on the front? Life is good. You are lucky to be alive. Make the most of the years you have on Earth and Enjoy. ___40___. Follow the advice above and you will surely increase the quality of your life. Be positive, and be happy. A. Life is what you make it. B. Don’t waste them being negative. C. Stop being a defeatist and start being an optimist. D. Don’t make excuses about not having time or money. E. It is a good idea to think of something cheap as a treat. F. Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere. G. Crossing completed jobs off your list will make you feel positive. 01 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市江宁区·期末统考)Sometimes our friends’ behavior can offend(冒犯)us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make — but how do we tell them? ___36___ It’s important to have solid evidence that there is indeed a problem. Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognize issues. ___37___ Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with “I”. Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me” is less accusatory(谴责的)than “You never spend time with me!” and is focused more clearly on the impact. ___38___ Becoming tense might lead you to react badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends that you should acknowledge the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results. If you admit your anxiety to your friend, you will show a more human side. Another psychologist, Laura Brennan, points out how it’s important that we let go of our ego(自我)and don’t focus on the need to be proved right. This can help reduce tension. ___39___ Many experts recommend planning your words so that you can say things in a way that avoids conflict. However, Bonior cautions against overplanning, as this can stop you from being flexible enough to genuinely follow and participate in the discussion. Be realistic. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion and that it may be harder than you initially thought. ___40___ A. Staying calm is vital. B. Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier? C. Some people like to gather evidence to support their concerns. D. This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve. E. Once you have proof, it’s important to highlight how it impacts us and others. F. Should we always be completely honest with our friends about their behavior? G. We can lower the potential for conflict by listening to the other person and asking questions. 02 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南京市六校联合体·期末联考) Navigating the Transition to Adulthood The teenage years are a transformative period of life, a time when you embark on the journey from childhood to adulthood. It’s a period filled with self-discovery, challenges, and personal growth. Identity Exploration: One of the initial challenges during adolescence is wrestling with your identity. ___36___ These inquiries of self-discovery can lead to changes in friendships, interests, and even your goals. Academic and Life Skills: As high school students, you’re dealing with academic pressures, extracurricular activities, and social relationships. Balancing these aspects of life can be challenging, but it’s an opportunity to develop essential life skills. The Role of Friendships: Friendships play a significant role in your teenage years. They can offer support and shared experiences. ___37___. Surround yourself with friends who uplift and respect you, and be a supportive friend in return. Decision-Making Challenges: Decision-making becomes more crucial during this period of life. ___38___ Don’t be afraid to seek guidance from trusted adults or mentors when faced with tough choices. Self-Care and Mental Health: Self-care and mental health are vital for teenage growth. During this period, adolescence brings significant pressure. ___39___. Engaging in hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or simply enjoying a quiet moment can offer you a much-needed escape. And always remember: it’s okay to seek help if you’re struggling with anxiety or other challenges. ___40___ Embrace each moment, savor the journey, and recognize that growth often comes from facing and overcoming challenges. As you navigate your teenage years, remember that you have the strength to thrive and discover your unique place in the world. Your journey is just beginning, and it holds incredible potential. A. The path to adulthood is winding, with both triumphs and failures. B. Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. C. Questions about who you are and what you stand for are common. D. From academic choices to personal values, your decisions shape your future. E. Celebrate your uniqueness and don’t be afraid to be yourself. F. It’s essential to recognize the value of healthy relationships. G. Seize the chance to explore your interests and talents. 03 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·苏州市·期末统考)Making friends as an adult can be tough, but it isn’t impossible. ___36___ According to psychologist and friendship expert Dr Marisa G Franco, there is a necessary element for starting a friendship: continuous unplanned interactions(being in the same place and the same time, again and again). When we’re younger and at school or university, this is much easier as we’re automatically placed within a wide network of people who are all going through the same thing. ___37___ Unless we make the effort to put ourselves in situations where we’ll be among others, we probably won’t meet anyone new. So, your first step should be going to places where you can meet people. ___38___ You also have to make the effort to engage with them. Introduce yourself and try to strike up a conversation. ___39___ This is fine: just keep at it until you find someone that you click with. Interestingly, a study by Cornell University found that most people underestimate how much people like them when they meet new people. So even if you feel a bit awkward, chances are that other people won’t see you in this way. Once you’ve built up a friendly connection with someone, you need to give that relationship time to develop. Keep showing up and be intentional about the effort you put in with that person, while having enough confidence in the relationship to not be too demanding of them. ___40___ A. Friends, like books, should be few but good. B. Sometimes it will go well, sometimes it won’t. C. But as we get older, we have less time to just hang out. D. It’s not enough to just be in the room with these folks, though. E. Nevertheless, making friends with right people is full of benefits. F. Unfortunately, though, there’s no way around the time and effort it takes. G. Over time, your shared experiences will bring the two of you closer together. 04 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·无锡市·期末统考)With such a wide range of platforms and devices available to the everyday reader, the physical book, while not yet extinct, may end up going that way. Why? ___36___. With a rapid increase in digital reading platforms, reading is no longer a common problem for bookworms. ___37___ They’re designed to simplify the process of reading on the go. You can select a book, track your progress, and even submit reviews. With no need to carry around physical books, readers are much more likely to pick up where they left off whenever and wherever they may be. Readers can also carry around their favourite books within an e-reader. Common examples include the Amazon Kindle, Onyx Boox, and PocketBook. These hand-held devices offer fantastic portability, readability and variety. ___38___ They are much smaller and lighter than physical books, making them an ideal option for those always on the go. Social media has had a great effect on our reading habits. It governs our daily life. With physical books no longer a key form of entertainment for children, it has been replaced with digital alternatives. Social media and video games have replaced the ways in which we traditionally read and tell stories. ___39___. As is known to us all, technology has changed the ways in which we read at home as well as in the classroom. ___40___ Exposure to the digital potential of reading is introduced at an early age. Virtual learning platforms have also exploded in popularity in recent years. Technology in the classroom is no longer a luxury but a necessity to keep up with the modern age. A. There are a number of apps out there. B. Books and lessons are delivered online. C. We are still reading but just in a different way. D. Lots of people find it difficult to fit reading into their daily routine. E. Some e-readers also allow users to access the Internet for various purposes. F. There’s nothing worse than realizing you have forgotten your favourite book. G. Here are some ways technology has transformed our reading habits in recent years. 05 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·常州市·期末统考)Nowadays hair loss is a common concern for many young people in China, and it can be caused by a variety of factors. ___36___ One common cause of hair loss in young people is genetics. Male and female pattern baldness,is a hereditary(遗传的)condition that can lead to hair thinning and loss. ___37___ And it also features overall thinning of the hair in women. In addition to genetics, certain medical conditions and treatments can also contribute to hair loss in young people. Conditions such as thyroid(甲状腺 )disorders, different diseases, and hormonal imbalances can all lead to hair thinning. Additionally, undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy can result in temporary hair loss. ___38___ Poor nutrition, too busy work, and certain hairstyling practices can contribute to hair thinning. For example, a diet lacking in essential nutrients, such as protein, iron, and vitamins,can impact the health of the hair and scalp(头皮). ___39___ This includes tight hairstyles, frequent use of heat styling tools, and harsh chemical treatments. Additionally, emotional stress and mental health conditions can contribute to hair loss in some individuals. To address hair loss in young people, it is important to identify the underlying cause. Consulting with a healthcare professional, such as a dermatologist(皮肤病医生)or trichologist. ___40___ Treatment options may include topical medications, and hair restoration procedures. In conclusion, hair loss among young people can be attributed to a variety of factors, including genetics, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices. A. Lifestyle factors can also play a role in hair loss among young individuals. B. Furthermore, extreme tension on the hair can lead to hair damage and loss. C. Understanding the causes can help individuals take active steps to address the issue. D. Overall, it highlights the need for greater support for individuals experiencing this issue. E. This can help determine the reason for hair loss and develop a personalized treatment plan. F. This type of hair loss is often characterized by a disappearing hairline or thinning crown in men. G. Additionally, the pressure to maintain a certain appearance may lead to increased levels of anxiety. 06 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省常州高级中学·期末校考)Dive into icy depths may not sound appealing. ___36___ though, especially for those who are enthusiastic about cold-water therapy. Participants claim jumping into or swimming in water no warmer than 15 degrees Celsius leaves them energetic and clear-headed, and even relieves pain. Cold-water therapy has become more mainstream in recent years, in part due to the influence of Wim Hof, a famous Dutch extreme athlete who developed his own method of cold therapy coupled with conscious-breathing techniques. ___37___. 2,000 years ago, ancient Greeks used water therapy to relieve fatigue and treat fever. In Scandinavian countries, a traditional sauna(桑拿)session is sometimes followed by a cold swimming. ___39___. High-performance athletes also use ice baths or cold showers to help reduce the delayed-onset muscle pains that follows intense exercise. And recent research suggests impressive benefits for mental health and stress management. “___39___,” says Harper Phillie, one of a study’s authors. Swimming is also good exercise and often a social activity, which helps to get rid of anxiety and allows the body to feel both pleasure and motivation. Harper has been cold-water swimming for nearly two decades and compares the stress of cold-water therapy to that of intense exercise. “Done safely, it’s a pretty effective way to train the body,” he says. “But if you’ve got a heart condition, you have to be careful.” If open water isn’t your thing, consider cold showers. For those wanting to try cold-water swimming in a lake or ocean, ease into it with short exposure times—just long enough for your body to get past the shock. ___40___ and always swim with a friend. Gradually increase the time you spend in cold water to three or four minutes, at least once a week. “That’s all you need to get the benefits,” says Harper. A. But it’s not a new trend B. The cold shock may hurt you C. Cold exposure increases “feel-good” hormones D. It made him popular among the cold-water enthusiasts E. Never start by submerging your entire body in at once F. The benefits greatly outweigh any short-term discomfort G. Changing between hot and cold temperatures enables blood to move quicker in the skin 07 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·常州市一中·期末校考)Apps play tricks on you to turn an activity into a habit. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to encourage healthy behaviors such as exercising or playing word games. ___36___. Here’s how to recognize when your tech habit might be an unwelcome obsession(着迷), and practical steps for you to take back control. Do a cost-benefit analysis. ___37___ That’s why we need to try doubly hard to do self-assessments of how features such as streaks(打卡时间)or leaderboards are helping and hurting us. Think over whether the behavior they inspire in you contributes to or detracts from your welfare. Build in “cheat days”. They are like days off from a strict diet. ___38___ It can also help to schedule days off from our habits—whether it’s running, reading the news or scrolling Instagram. ___39___Especially for young people, it can be helpful to plan in advance activities that might be a distraction. If your teen knows he’s allowed one hour on YouTube at 7 p.m., then he can relax without thinking about when he’ll be able to hop on his favorite app. ___40___ Tech companies, schools, social institutions and governments all have a responsibility to help reset standards of technology use. For example, schools have experimented with locking up students’ phones so they can’t use them during the school day. And the government in some countries have restricted the time young people are allowed to spend playing video games or using social media apps. A. Use digital timers. B. Schedule a limited amount of time for your habit C. It’s hard to be mindful of why we do what we do. D. Limiting tech overuse can’t be only your responsibility. E. But even a good habit can cross the line into unavoidable overuse. F. Actually, doing your favorite activity without a goal can be relaxing. G. However, don’t be so motivated by rewards that you ignore signs your body needs a rest. 08 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·南通海安市·期末统考)The bonds of female friendship run deep and strong, so are they the new encouraging relationship, or idealized? ___36___ In many ways, my close friendships with women are what you’d expect from TV shows like The Golden Girls: emotionally close and involved, fierce and rude. What these shows get right about girl friendship is that our bonds run deep and strong. ___37___ In those shows, we can see friends whose lives are so deeply mixed that they appear at each other’s doors whenever needed; a ride-or-die girl group who are at your side for life. ___38___ This phenomenon is called friendship jealousy, and it’s pretty common. “We feel friendship envy because so much of our confidence is gained from us knowing who we ‘belong’ to,” psychologist Lilly Sabir said. If we don’t have access to the sisterhood we think we’re supposed to as women, we can feel rejected and lonely. ___39___ There’s no fixed way for these relationships. You might have a group of girls who meet for lunch once a week, or you might have a few friends who aren’t part of the same group. ___40___ Maybe you don’t see yourself in either of those situations, but love your friends all the same. All of this is fine—it’s the quality of your connections that counts. Healthy friendships are about trust and being able to be vulnerable with each other, not to prove you’re living life the right way. There’s nothing quite like having friends who really understand you, so let’s enjoy our mates without overthinking it, shall we? A. Are we supposed to give way to each other? B. But they also tend to idealize these relationships. C. So how should we enjoy our female friendships? D. The ways we show up for each other can truly be beautiful. E. Tolerating friends’ characters is a good way to maintain the friendship. F. Whatever they are, enjoying friendships and not overthinking them is key. G. Ever seen a group of girl-friends smiling over lunch and had a feeling of envy? 09 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·泰州市·期末统考) How to control your spending after the pandemic All cancelled activities are starting to slowly make a return and the world is finally re-opening again. This also means that your pockets are opening again to spend a large amount of money on things you have been longing for. This overspending is also known as revenge(报复)spending, simply making up for the time when you could not treat yourself. ___36___ To avoid overspending, it is a great idea to start setting a budget. It is absolutely understandable that you might want to go shopping, eat in a fancy restaurant or travel to your favorite destination. ___37___ To do so, you should consider setting a budget for yourself. This could be calculated daily, weekly or monthly, depending on what is ideal for you. ___38___ It is very important to look around and take note of all your options. If what you want is abnormally high in price, simply wait a few months and save a bit of money until prices start decreasing again. You should also take this opportunity to check your progress towards your financial goals. ___39___ They should include an emergency fund, a future investment and a special occasion, besides others. By doing so, you will have a clearer idea of your financial stability and how your money can be spent wisely. Before going fully back to normal, take your time and reevaluate your life goals, both long and short term. ___40___ A. Be aware of the prices that are rising. B. However, all these must be done in a controlled manner. C. Try to set aside some money you can use to spend on your hobbies. D. A common strategy is to open several accounts for different types of savings. E. Unfortunately, this can have a negative influence on your financial well-being. F. Many people saved a lot of money during the three years by simply not going out. G. Then make the necessary personal and financial adjustments to achieve all your goals. 10 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·泰兴兴化市·期末统考)The common cold is a virus(病毒)that influence your nose or throat, passing from one person to another by touch. Colds are very common, especially in the weak of poor health. ___36___ Yet through self-care measures, you may feel more comfortable as your body fights off the illness. Staying humid(湿润的)can help replace water you lose from a fever. ___37___ You can drink water, juice, clear soup, or even soft drinks. Avoid coffee, teas and soft drinks which can cause dry and worsen your illness. Studies have shown that home treatment of chicken soup can lighten sickness. Eating chicken soup as you can may help you get over your cold more quickly. You don’t have to make chicken soup on your own to get the benefits. ___38___ Throat lozenges(含片)containing sickness-preventing elements can help treat a sore throat.___39___Have throat lozenges every two to three hours, or according to the doctor’s directions. Keep them in your mouth until it is completely gone. Don’t try to chew them or swallow them whole in hurry. ___40___ If possible, stay home from work or school, especially if you have a fever or have taken medicines that make you sleepy. Staying home can also ensure you enough rest. Take naps during the day if you can and make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night to help your body recover. A. The store-bought, canned kind works just as well. B. Getting enough rest can help you recover more quickly. C. Taking home rest can prevent you from getting a cold. D. Chicken is available on the market and can be cooked at home. E. Drugs that have such elements may also help to reduce physical pains. F. Enough drinking may help you feel better and get over the cold more quickly. G. Though there is no quick cure for it, most people won’t recover in a short time. 11 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·扬州市·期末统考)We are all failures, sometimes. The emotional attack that follows failure can hang over you, if you think about it for a long time. ___36___ Here’s how to deal with failure in a more positive way so you can move on to your next challenge with renewed determination. Listen to your emotions. ___37___ Focusing on your emotions, rather than making excuses for your failure, might actually help you learn from the experience. In turn, it will contribute to your putting more effort into a second attempt. ___38___ The opinions of others might only multiply or confuse your feelings surrounding a failure. In fact, in many situations, only you know the full truth. If you can close your ears to others’ misinformed ideas, you’ll come to terms with failure more quickly and peacefully. Lower the bar and be practical. ___39___ This feeling can lead to a negative cycle where your confidence and motivation start to decrease. Super-slim stars with smooth, glowing skin that wear fancy dresses only exist in the movies. This is not real life. Consider your own journey and ask yourself: Have I really failed here? Of course the answer is NO. What you need to do is change your mindset. ___40___You might find these smaller goals bring about more wins to celebrate along the way. A. Respond to failure in a more positive way. B. Avoid those who are quick to judge your situations. C. If you set unrealistic goals, you may often feel disappointed. D. Your friends can be quick to take sides and offer unhealthy remarks. E. This means admitting your feelings and sitting with them for a moment. F. Concentrate on taking small, practical steps to improve an area of your life. G. On the other hand, forgetting it may lead you to miss out on vital life lessons. 12 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省阜宁中学·期末校考)Do you get nervous thinking about geometry, equations or a coming math test? If yes, you are far from alone. ___36___ Students in countries with higher levels of math anxiety tend to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Feb 15. According to a University of Cambridge study, in ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when faced with a math problem, ranging from mild tension to strong fear. ___37___ They may then try to avoid every situation involving numbers, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to this subject. Comfort comes from the fact that those with math anxiety are not necessarily to be bad at math. ___38___ They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement. ___39___ If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly. In addition, a little math anxiety could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome. ___40___ A. Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math. B. Students with math anxiety may be disadvantaged in intelligence. C. If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math. D. Math anxiety has become a common psychological condition among students around the world. E. Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail. F. Just like many people get stage fright before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate. G. Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart. 13 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城市五校联盟·期末联考)Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading corner, ignoring the world around you, lost in a tale. You read the brief introduction to a book, instantly become glued and now you’re in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But, there’s a hot debate — physical books VS. e-books VS. audiobooks. ___36___ Generally, reading uses several areas of the brain. There’s attention span, reasoning, reading fluency, memory and language comprehension. Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social perception. ___37___ But, let’s look at the pros to reading with your eyes—physical books and e-books. They can help to retain information better.  ___38___ Besides, with physical books and e-books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders at some point or other. On the other hand, there’s the audiobook. Headphones in, you’re switched off from life and the story really comes alive, almost like watching a film — in your head. From a scientific perspective, listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a greater sense of empathy as you hear the emotion of the narrator. ___39___ Hearing the story engages different parts of the brain, heightening the intensity and imagery, making you enjoy it more. ___40___ Perhaps, next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves, also consider the format. It may just change your whole literary experience. A. You can more easily understand inflection(转调)and tone. B. So, whichever way you’re reading, there are benefits definitely. C. Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book? D. All in all, it seems that there are advantages to the three types mentioned above. E. Like e-books, physical books seem emotionless but make you free of distraction. F. In sum, there is no limit, which is decided by how much a person reads the rest of life. G. This is because when you can actually see the words, your attention is held more closely. 14 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·盐城中学·期末校考) The Science of Fear Home alone at night, you hear a loud crash. In an instant your heart starts racing, your muscles tense and your breath quickens. You are immediately alert, prepared to fight or flee the source of the sound, which turns out to be a pile of books falling off that shelf you've been meaning to fix. ___36___ Fear is one of our strongest and most basic emotions. It’s a big bad world out there, and being afraid of certain things protects us from potential danger to make sure we survive. Some evolutionary fears are hard-wired into our brains, but we can also develop new fears throughout our lives. As children we pick up on what makes our parents anxious, and we may also learn to fear certain things after negative experiences. ___37___ We can enjoy the view from the top of a skyscraper rather than worry about falling, or turn out the light-safe in the knowledge that a wolf won't swallow us in the night. However, people with phobias have an extreme fear response that causes both physical and psychological suffering. ___38___ Agoraphobia is generally referred to as the fear of open spaces, but it applies to the dread of any situation that is difficult to escape from, or where help would not be available if something went wrong. Social phobia is the intense fear of interacting with people or performing, while specific phobias are the fear of a particular situation, activity or thing. ___39___ Somebody with acrophobia - an extreme fear of heights — may experience a panic attacl, stmpl trying to walk across a bridge. Depending on the cause of their phobia, sufferers often try their best to avoid situations that could affect them. ___40___ For example, somebody may develop cynophobia— the fear of dogs—after being bitten. But whether the cause is rational(理性的)or irrational, as soon as the brain notices a scary stimulus(刺激物), it activates the fight-or-flight response, thus preparing the body for action. A. Then, how can it be overcome? B. These irrational fears can cause major disturbance to everyday life. C. But in that moment, your brain and body reacted as if you were in extreme danger. D. Despite this, most of us are able to ignore our fears when it's clear we aren't in any immediate danger. E. Our brains warn us of the risks that might lie ahead, but then we often get prepared and overcome them. F. These extreme fears are divided into three different groups: agoraphobia, social phobia and specific phobias. G. The cause of phobias is not always clear, but many cases are linked to experiencing or witnessing unpleasant events. 15 (2023-2024学年高二上学期·江苏省响水中学·期末校考)Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than picking up your things and heading to the beach. You can lie on the sand, walk along the shore, or best of all, jump into the water. ___36___ So how can you stay out of harm’s way on your day in the sun? The best way is to learn how to swim. However, even the most experienced swimmer can still get pulled into the water. ___37___ They know when and where there are dangerous currents(潮流), and they will notice if the weather is taking a turn for the worse. ___38___ The chances are if anything happens, you won’t be able to call out for help. A friend will help reduce the amount of time it takes to get aid in an emergency, and you will be doing the same for your friends, too. Even if you are a strong swimmer, you may fail to recognise when someone else is having trouble in the water. Therefore, it’s important to know the signs of drowning(溺水). Many people think that, when drowning, a person waves his or her arms and shouts for help. ___39___ Instead, he or she will be quiet and still, with his or her head facing the shore, body upright, and mouth at the level of the water. You could be right next to a drowning person and not even know it. If you see a person who is drowning, don’t jump in to save him or her if you can’t swim well. Call for help and try to throw the person a lifesaving thing. ___40___ A. Also, never go into the water alone. B. Different beaches might have different rules. C. But a person in serious trouble won’t do those things. D. That’s why you should make sure there are lifeguards on duty. E. It all sounds like fun, but you won’t have a good time if you pay no attention to safety. F. Once the person is on land, he or she can get further medical attention he or she needs. G. 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