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专题06 阅读理解七选五
(一)
(23-24高一上·浙江杭州·期末)The twentieth century saw greater changes than any century before: changes for the better, changes for the worse; changes that brought a lot of benefits to human beings; changes that put man in danger. Many things caused the changes. 1
Scientific research in physics and biology has vastly broadened our views. 2 It also has brought us a better understanding of the nature of life and of its continuous development, Technology in the application of science has made big advances that have benefited us in nearly every part of life.
The continuation of such activities in the twenty-first century will result in even greater advantages to human beings: in pure science — a wider and deeper knowledge in all fields of learning; in applied science — a more reasonable sharing of material benefits, and better protection of the environment.
3 The creativity of science has been employed in doing damage to mankind. The application of science and technology to the development and production of weapons of mass destruction has created a real danger to the continued existence of the human race on this planet. 4 Although their actual use has so far occurred only in the Second World War, the number of nuclear weapons that were produced and made ready for use was so large that if the weapons had actually been used, the result could have been the ruin of the human race, as well as of many kinds of animals.
William Shakespeare said, “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn (纱线), good and ill together.” The above brief review of the application of only one part of human activities — science seems to prove what Shakespeare said. But does it have to be so? 5 Are we biologically programmed for war?
A.What can we do to handle it?
B.Must the ill always go together with the good?
C.Sadly, however, there is another side to the picture.
D.We get a better understanding of the world around us.
E.We have seen this happen in the case of nuclear weapons.
F.However, in my opinion, the most important was the progress in science.
G.It has given us a deeper knowledge of the structure of matter and of the universe.
【答案】1.F 2.G 3.C 4.E 5.B
【导语】本文是一篇议论文,从正反两方面论述了科技进步的利弊。
1.上文“Many things caused the changes.(许多事情导致了这些变化)”指出导致变化的因素很多,F项“However, in my opinion, the most important was the progress in science.(然而,在我看来,最重要的是科学的进步)”承接上文,指出“科学的进步”是最重要的因素,引出下文“Scientific research in physics...”对科学进步的介绍,上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
2.上文“Scientific research in physics and biology has vastly broadened our views.(物理学和生物学的科学研究大大拓宽了我们的视野)”提到物理学和生物学的科学研究拓宽了我们的视野。G项“It has given us a deeper knowledge of the structure of matter and of the universe.(它使我们对物质和宇宙的结构有了更深的认识)”承接上文,说明这两门科学带来的影响,结合常识可知,其中“the structure of matter and of the universe”与“physics and biology”两门学科相关,上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
3.根据上文内容可知,第二、三段中介绍了科学进步带给人类的好处,下文“The creativity of science has been employed in doing damage to mankind.(科学的创造力被用来危害人类)”提出这种进步带来的危害,上下文之间是转折关系。C项“Sadly, however, there is another side to the picture.(然而,令人遗憾的是,事情还有另一面)”承上启下,引出下文内容,上下自然衔接。故选C项。
4.上文“The application of science and technology to the development and production of weapons of mass destruction has created a real danger to the continued existence of the human race on this planet.(把科学和技术应用于发展和生产大规模毁灭性武器,对人类在这个星球上的继续生存造成了真正的危险)”提出科学和技术用于生产大规模毁灭性武器;E项“We have seen this happen in the case of nuclear weapons.(我们在核武器问题上看到了这种情况)”上文阐述的内容此进行举例说明,同时下文“Although their actual use has so far occurred only in the Second World War (虽然到目前为止它们的实际使用只发生在第二次世界大战中)”中“their actual use”指代的就是E项中“nuclear weapons”,上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
5.B项“Must the ill always go together with the good?(恶总是与善相伴吗?)”是疑问句,与上文“But does it have to be so?(但一定要这样吗?)”和下文“Are we biologically programmed for war?(我们天生就是为了打仗吗?)”构成并列关系,在文章结尾发生用三个问句进行灵魂拷问,引发读者的反思。故选B项。
(二)
(23-24高一上·浙江丽水·期末)Self-discipline (自律) is a term that everyone understands. However, few people appreciate it. Discipline happens to even the most famous people. It is necessary for all living beings, because without it there would be disorder around us. 6 .
Improves your self-esteem
Nothing is more enjoyable than developing new habits, quitting old ones, and achieving your goals. 7 . Stick to a routine, manage your time, and fight delay. High self-esteem carries with it the rest of your life and your relationship. High self-esteem also helps you face challenges with greater confidence in difficult situations.
Helps you achieve goals
We all have goals in life. Work goals are very common, but they can also include things like learning a new language, improving a hobby or fitness goal. 8 . It won’t happen overnight.
9 .
Not all great heads are born, most of whom follow a very busy schedule and keep the discipline in their lives to become good leaders. Good discipline creates a positive attitude towards society, confidence and a desire to do something great. Discipline helps people develop attitudes that are the key to success. They can serve as great role models for others in society.
Makes you more trustworthy
10 . For example, if you don’t know how to manage your time, you may have problems meeting deadlines at work, arriving on time for events and meetings, or spending enough time with your loved ones. You can earn a reputation for being untrustworthy.
Discipline can help you develop new habits, and manage your time effectively. With time and discipline, you will see improvements and success.
A.Makes you a leader
B.Helps people build confidence
C.You need discipline to get what you want
D.Lack of discipline can make a big difference in your life
E.Therefore, the importance of discipline in life cannot be ignored
F.Trustworthy people are more likely to be liked and respected by others
G.These victories give you a sense of happiness, making it easier to keep discipline
【答案】6.E 7.G 8.C 9.A 10.D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了自律的好处和缺乏自律的危害。
6.由上文“Self-discipline (自律) is a term that everyone understands. However, few people appreciate it. Discipline happens to even the most famous people. It is necessary for all living beings, because without it there would be disorder around us. (自律是一个人人都懂的术语。然而,很少有人欣赏它。即使是最著名的人也会自律。它对所有的生物都是必要的,因为没有它,我们周围就会混乱。)”可知,自律是非常重要的,故E选项“Therefore, the importance of discipline in life cannot be ignored (因此,自律在生活中的重要性不容忽视)”能承接上文,符合题意。故选E。
7.由上文“Nothing is more enjoyable than developing new habits, quitting old ones, and achieving your goals. (没有什么比养成新习惯、改掉旧习惯和实现目标更令人愉快的了。)”推知,实现目标的喜悦更有可能让人们自律,故G选项“These victories give you a sense of happiness, making it easier to keep discipline (这些胜利给你一种幸福感,让你更容易遵守纪律)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选G。
8.由上文“We all have goals in life. Work goals are very common, but they can also include things like learning a new language, improving a hobby or fitness goal. (我们都有人生目标。工作目标很常见,但也可以包括学习一门新语言、培养爱好或健身目标等。)”和下文“It won’t happen overnight.(这不会在一夜之间发生)”可知,只有自律才能我们的目标实现,故C选项“You need discipline to get what you want (你需要自律才能得到你想要的)”能承接上文,符合题意。故选C。
9.由下文“Not all great heads are born, most of whom follow a very busy schedule and keep the discipline in their lives to become good leaders. Good discipline creates a positive attitude towards society, confidence and a desire to do something great. Discipline helps people develop attitudes that are the key to success. They can serve as great role models for others in society. (并不是所有伟大的领导者都是天生的,他们中的大多数人都遵循非常繁忙的日程,并在他们的生活中保持纪律,成为优秀的领导者。良好的纪律培养了对社会的积极态度、信心和做大事的愿望。纪律帮助人们培养态度,这是成功的关键。他们可以成为社会上其他人的伟大榜样。)”可知,自律可以让我们成为行业的佼佼者,并取得成功,故A选项“Makes you a leader (让你成为领导者)”能概括本段主题,符合题意。故选A。
10.由下文“For example, if you don’t know how to manage your time, you may have problems meeting deadlines at work, arriving on time for events and meetings, or spending enough time with your loved ones. You can earn a reputation for being untrustworthy. (例如,如果你不知道如何管理你的时间,你可能无法按时完成工作,按时到达活动和会议,或者花足够的时间和你爱的人在一起。你会因为不值得信任而赢得名声。)”可知,缺乏自律对我们有负面影响,故D选项“Lack of discipline can make a big difference in your life (缺乏自律会对你的生活产生很大的影响)”能引起下文,符合题意。故选D。
(三)
(23-24高一上·浙江嘉兴·期末)The lost joy of postcards
Trust me on this, traveler: Sending picture postcards to friends and family spreads joy back home and in the process shows aspects of your destination you’d otherwise miss. 11
You’ve already guessed, from your own mailbox perhaps, that sending picture postcards is a dying art. 12 These days fewer than 5 million are sold, and many of these are for souvenirs (纪念品), not mailing. Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are responsible.
I avoid social media, mostly on sociopolitical grounds. So instead of brag (吹嘘) posts of my travels, I let people know where I am and that I’m thinking of them by sending postcards. And not just any postcards. 13 Whatever the subject, they have to be of highest quality, not the 10 for $1 variety.
14 Because that’s impersonal (无人情味的). Because your friends haven’t received one in years. Send to delight them! To surprise them! To be different from the crowd on social media.
Well, what to write once you’ve gotten the cards and the stamps? Here’s the thing: postcards are small. It’s the thought that counts, truly. 15 Maybe you won’t be traveling for a while, but so what? Send a postcard from wherever you are. The “like” and smile you’ll get will be just as warm.
A.I shop for them with an authority’s eyes.
B.Postcard senders also learn a lot about hotel culture.
C.I know this because I am an addictive picture postcard sender.
D.Years ago, tens of millions of them were sent worldwide yearly.
E.It’s puzzling how different the prices to send a postcard abroad are.
F.The receivers will be surprised and pleased no matter what you write.
G.Why send them when a big hello on Instagram to everyone you know is so easy?
【答案】11.C 12.D 13.A 14.G 15.F
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。短文叙述了作者是个痴迷的照片明信片发送者以及其原因,作者呼吁人们寄送明信片。
11.根据上文“Trust me on this, traveler: Sending picture postcards to friends and family spreads joy back home and in the process shows aspects of your destination you’d otherwise miss.”(旅行者们,请相信我:给朋友和家人寄照片明信片能在家乡传播快乐,并在这个过程中展示出你原本会错过的目的地的一些方面。)可知,选项承接上文解释其原因。故C选项“我知道这一点,因为我是一个痴迷的照片明信片发送者。”故选C项。
12.根据下文“These days fewer than 5 million are sold, and many of these are for souvenirs (纪念品), not mailing.”(如今,售出的数量不到500万,其中许多都是纪念品,而不是明信片。)可知,选项承接下文说明几年前的情况来对比现在。故D选项“几年前,每年有数以千万计的明信片被发送到世界各地。”切题。故选D项。
13.根据上文“And not just any postcards.”(而且不是普通的明信片)根据下文“Whatever the subject, they have to be of highest quality, not the 10 for $1 variety”(无论什么主题,它们都必须是最高质量的,而不是1美元10个的那种。)可知,作者不是随便就买明信片,而是以专业的角度去购买。故A选项“我是用权威的眼光买的明信片。”。故选A项。
14.根据下文“Because that’s impersonal (无人情味的).”(因为那是没有人情味的。)可知,下文的because回答上文的原因。故G选项“当在Instagram上向你认识的每个人打招呼这么容易的时候,为什么要发送它们呢?”切题。故选G项。
15.根据上文“Here’s the thing: postcards are small. It’s the thought that counts, truly.”(问题是:明信片很小。真正重要的是心意。)可知,收件人会感到快乐和惊讶。故F选项“无论你写什么,收件人会感到快乐和惊讶。”切题。故选F项。
(四)
(23-24高一上·浙江宁波·期末)An earthquake happens when two plates rub together. The earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds. 16 In other words, earthquakes are the shaking of the earth’s surface caused by the earth’s rocky outer layer. The energy stored within is suddenly released.
The damage an earthquake causes depends on where it is and when it is happening. If an unpopulated region is struck, there will be low loss of life or property. 17 Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now. Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage.
18 Fortunately, however, most of them are unnoticed to the public because of the small Richter scale (震级). But large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaskan quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale, can cause millions of dollars in damage.
19 In 1972, a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua, Nicaragua. Fifteen years later, the city still looked the way it had a week after the earthquake hit, because the city was in such a mess that it didn’t have the money necessary to rebuild it.
The shaking of the earth is sometimes not the greatest disaster. 20 In the 1906 earthquake, it was the fires caused after it that did the majority of the damage. An earthquake can also destroy dams high above a city or valleys, causing floods to sweep away everything in their path.
A.Actually, there are several million small earthquakes every year.
B.It is in the fires and floods that often the greatest damage occurs.
C.Throughout history, there are numerous destructive big earthquakes.
D.If it hits a large city, there may be many injuries and much destruction.
E.So it is of great importance to predict the movements of the earth plates.
F.If one plate is slowly forced under the other, pressure builds up until the plates break apart.
G.The destructive damage of an earthquake can continue for years after the first shake.
【答案】16.F 17.D 18.A 19.G 20.B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了地震形成的原因、影响等。
16.由上文“An earthquake happens when two plates rub together. The earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds. (当两个板块相互摩擦时,就会发生地震。地球板块以不同的方向和速度运动。)”可知,本空要说跟“运动导致地震”有关的话题,故F选项“If one plate is slowly forced under the other, pressure builds up until the plates break apart. (如果一个板块被慢慢压在另一个板块下面,压力就会积聚起来,直到板块破裂。)”能承接上文,符合题意。故选F。
17.由下文“Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now. Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage. (许多面临风险的地区现在人口众多。今天袭击这些地区的大地震可能会造成可怕的破坏。)”可知,本空要说跟“大地震袭击人口众多地区”有关的话题,故D选项“If it hits a large city, there may be many injuries and much destruction. (如果它袭击一个大城市,可能会有很多人受伤和造成很大破坏。)”能引起下文,也能与上文“If an unpopulated region is struck, there will be low loss of life or property.(如果一个无人居住的地区被袭击,生命或财产损失将很低)”形成对比。故选D。
18.由下文“Fortunately, however, most of them are unnoticed to the public because of the small Richter scale (震级). But large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaskan quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale, can cause millions of dollars in damage. (然而,幸运的是,由于里氏震级较小,大多数地震都没有引起公众的注意。但是像1964年阿拉斯加9.2级地震这样的大地震会造成数百万美元的损失。)”可知,本空要说跟“小地震”有关的话题,故A选项“Actually, there are several million small earthquakes every year. (事实上,每年都有几百万次小地震。)”能引起下文,符合题意。故选A。
19.由下文“In 1972, a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua, Nicaragua. Fifteen years later, the city still looked the way it had a week after the earthquake hit, because the city was in such a mess that it didn’t have the money necessary to rebuild it. (1972年,尼加拉瓜的马那瓜发生了一系列强烈地震。15年后,这座城市仍然是地震发生后一周的样子,因为这座城市一团糟,没有必要的资金来重建它。)”可知,本空要说跟“地震后持续数年的影响”有关的话题,故G选项“The destructive damage of an earthquake can continue for years after the first shake. (地震的毁灭性破坏可能在第一次地震后持续数年。)”能引起下文,符合题意。故选G。
20.由下文“In the 1906 earthquake, it was the fires caused after it that did the majority of the damage. An earthquake can also destroy dams high above a city or valleys, causing floods to sweep away everything in their path. (在1906年的地震中,造成最大损失的是地震后引发的大火。地震还可以摧毁城市或山谷上方的大坝,引发洪水,席卷所到之处的一切。)”可知,本空要说跟“地震引发的火灾和洪水的破坏”有关的话题,故B选项“It is in the fires and floods that often the greatest damage occurs. (火灾和洪水往往造成最大的破坏。)”能引起下文,符合题意。故选B。
(五)
(23-24高一上·浙江杭州·期末)A young man called Jerry King attended a show in his hometown of Tampa, Florida in 1918 and was deeply impressed by the unicyclists (独轮车手). 21 . It would take another 40 years for the dream to come true when he formed The Charles Riders, known today as The King Charles Troupe (剧团), a group of young African American kids who performed unbelievable basketball skills while riding unicycles.
Mr. King first taught his 6-year-old son Charles how to ride unicycle in the hallway of their house. When the weather turned nice they moved outside to the local park where Charles showed his skills to the other kids in the neighborhood. 22 .
In 1958, with the purpose of getting more people in the community involved, Jerry King started a unicycle club. The club, based out of the South Bronx, was made up of 100 kids, and Mr Jerry used it as an opportunity to build their character. 23 .
The first try of the troupe took place in 1961 on a sidewalk outside Madison Square Garden. 24 . A producer named Irving Feld, from Barnum and Bailey Circus, sensed immediately that the raw energy of these young athletes could be shaped into a high-quality production. The King Charles Troupe made its first public performance one year later, and thereafter began their road into the spotlight.
Now, on its 5th generation, the troupe has performed to over 100 million fans. “ 25 . We’ve had difficult times, but they’ve only deepened our faith in those ideals.” said Harrison, one member of the troupe.
A.What he experienced that day sparked (触发)a dream.
B.Their excellent skills are not achieved overnight.
C.From this club, The King Charles Troupe was born.
D.Combining unicycles with basketball was a common attempt at that time.
E.Mr. King shared his talents with other kids who wanted to learn how to ride.
F.This troupe is all about living the ideals of the character that Mr. Jerry taught us.
G.There, the team showed their unicycling and basketball passing skills successfully.
【答案】21.A 22.E 23.C 24.G 25.F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Jerry King花40年时间创办的查尔斯国王剧团(the King Charles Troupe)。
21.上文“A young man called Jerry King attended a show in his hometown of Tampa, Florida in 1918 and was deeply impressed by the unicyclists(1918年,一个名叫杰里·金的年轻人在他的家乡佛罗里达州坦帕参加了一场表演,他对独轮车手留下了深刻的印象)”为下文设置了背景,空处承上启下,下文“It would take another 40 years for the dream to come true when he formed The Charles Riders, known today as The King Charles Troupe, a group of young African American kids who performed unbelievable basketball skills while riding unicycles.(当他组建了查尔斯骑士团(the Charles Riders),即今天的查尔斯国王剧团(the King Charles Troupe)时,这个梦想还需要40年才能实现。查尔斯骑士团是一群年轻的非裔美国孩子,他们在骑独轮车时表演了令人难以置信的篮球技巧)”表明他花40年的时间去实现梦想,A项“他那天的经历激发了一个梦想”中What he experienced that day指代上文内容,a dream对应下文的the dream,符合语境。故选A项。
22.上文“When the weather turned nice they moved outside to the local park where Charles showed his skills to the other kids in the neighborhood.(天气转好后,他们就去当地的公园,查尔斯在那里向附近的其他孩子展示了他的技能)”,空处承接上文,E项“金先生与其他想学习如何骑行的孩子们分享了他的才华”与上文联系紧密,other kids who wanted to learn how to ride与上文the other kids in the neighborhood相呼应,符合语境。故选E项。
23.上文“In 1958, with the purpose of getting more people in the community involved, Jerry King started a unicycle club. The club, based out of the South Bronx, was made up of 100 kids, and Mr Jerry used it as an opportunity to build their character.(1958年,为了让社区里更多的人参与进来,杰里·金创办了一个独轮车俱乐部。这家位于南布朗克斯的俱乐部由100名儿童组成,杰瑞先生利用这一机会塑造了他们的性格)”表明杰里·金首先创办了一个独轮车俱乐部,空处承接上文,C项“the King Charles Troupe就是从这个俱乐部诞生的”与上文联系紧密,this club与上文的The club相呼应,符合语境。故选C项。
24.上文“The first try of the troupe took place in 1961 on a sidewalk outside Madison Square Garden.(剧团的第一次尝试发生在1961年麦迪逊广场花园外的人行道上)”,空处承接上文,G项“在那里,球队成功地展示了他们的独轮车和篮球传球技巧”与上文联系紧密,There与上文的on a sidewalk outside Madison Square Garden相呼应,符合语境。故选G项。
25.下文“We’ve had difficult times, but they’ve only deepened our faith in those ideals.(我们经历过艰难的时期,但它们只会加深我们对这些理想的信念)”,空处应指出those ideals的指代内容,F项“这个剧团致力于实现杰瑞先生教给我们的角色的理想”中the ideals与上文those ideals相呼应,符合题意。故选F项。
(六)
(23-24高一上·浙江金华·期末)Team building activities can make a great difference when it comes to job satisfaction and organizational success. 26 The following tips will make your teamwork together more effectively.
Set the team’s goal
Studies have shown that teams work better when each member is aware of the goal. Before the team sets up, have a meeting to create a list of the goals that can help reach the end goal. 27 As a result, they will feel more involved, as they’ve been part of the whole process.
Solve problems immediately
Effective teambuilding requires an environment where problems are quickly dealt with. It’s wise to send a management team for solving problems. Furthermore, according to one social experiment, a “bad apple” can ruin a whole team. So it might be important to ensure one team member isn’t ruining the effort. 28 Unfortunately, letting the person drop out of the team can be the only choice in certain cases.
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It’s useful to get the team from everyday surroundings and into somewhere unexpected. This can improve creativity, but also help build a closer relationship within the team. You could hold team meetings at a cafe, at the company lawn, or even at museums or amusement parks.
Bring humour to team work
The saying “Laughter is the best t medicine” definitely holds true in team building. Humor is a great way to relax team members. Bring humor to teamwork through fun cartoons, little jokes and even series of fun video clips. 30 Too much humor can a take the focus away from the real work.
A.Get outside of the office.
B.Have teams take a break.
C.But you should find a balance.
D.What’s the solution if this is the case?
E.You should stress the positive steps the team has taken.
F.This will lead members to focus in a specific direction to get the expected results.
G.But even with the best intentions, it’s not enough to just bring a group of people together.
【答案】26.G 27.F 28.D 29.A 30.C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何使你的团队合作更有效提出建议。
26.上文“Team building activities can make a great difference when it comes to job satisfaction and organizational success.(当涉及到工作满意度和组织成功时,团队建设活动会产生很大的影响)”提出团队建设的作用,G项“But even with the best intentions, it’s not enough to just bring a group of people together.(但即使有最好的意图,仅仅把一群人聚集在一起是不够的)”承接上文,补充说明团队建设不仅仅是把人聚集在一起,进而引出下文“The following tips will make your teamwork together more effectively.(下面的建议将使你的团队合作更有效)”中提到的策略,上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
27.上文“Before the team sets up, have a meeting to create a list of the goals that can help reach the end goal.(在团队成立之前,召开一次会议,列出有助于实现最终目标的目标清单)”强调团队成立前要设立目标,F项“This will lead members to focus in a specific direction to get the expected results.(这将引导成员专注于一个特定的方向,以获得预期的结果)”承接上文,说明设立目标的作用:引导成员专注于一个特定的方向,上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
28.下文“Unfortunately, letting the person drop out of the team can be the only choice in certain cases.(不幸的是,在某些情况下,让这个人退出团队可能是唯一的选择)”提出让成员退出团队来解决问题,是对D项“What’s the solution if this is the case?(如果遇到这种情况,解决办法是什么?)”问题的回答,同时D项中“the case”照应上文中“a “bad apple” can ruin a whole team”,上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
29.设空句是段首小标题。根据下文“It’s useful to get the team from everyday surroundings and into somewhere unexpected. This can improve creativity, but also help build a closer relationship within the team. You could hold team meetings at a cafe, at the company lawn, or even at museums or amusement parks.(把团队从日常环境带到意想不到的地方是很有用的。这可以提高创造力,也有助于在团队中建立更紧密的关系。你可以在咖啡馆、公司草坪、甚至博物馆或游乐园举行团队会议)”可知,本段建议把团队带出办公室,所以A项“Get outside of the office.(走出办公室)”是最佳小标题。故选A项。
30.上文“Bring humor to teamwork through fun cartoons, little jokes and even series of fun video clips.(通过有趣的卡通,小笑话,甚至一系列有趣的视频剪辑带来幽默的团队合作)”提出用幽默来促进团队合作,但下文“Too much humor can a take the focus away from the real work.(太多的幽默会把人们的注意力从真正的工作上转移开)”指出太多的幽默会带来负面影响,所以C项“But you should find a balance.(但你应该找到一个平衡点)”提出要找到平衡点的建议,上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
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(23-24高一上·浙江台州·期末)Life! It’s a lot of fun but it can also be challenging. 31 Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. That’s just the way it is . But sometimes the problems that trouble us are the ones that we create in our own minds so maybe it’s time to stop blaming others, bad luck, or whatever, and look to ourselves. Here are a few simple tips to change the way we live for the better.
“My life’s a mess. I just wish I could disappear”; “Why do these things always happen to me?” Thoughts like these help no one. Overdramatising (过分夸大) a situation only makes it worse. Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it, or ask a friend for help. 32
So your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you really wanted. Well, that’s a shame. 33 Maybe there were other students who were more suited to the role. Similarly, when your football team loses, they don’t lose just to upset you. Things go wrong for a million and one different reasons. It’s not all about you.
No one gets it right all of the time, and that includes you! So don’t expect life to always work out the way you think it should. 34 If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself.
35 And next time life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it to, try and use one or two. It’s time to take control of your life.
A.So keep these tips in mind.
B.Things don’t always go our way.
C.Things are never as bad as they seem.
D.Open your mind to other possibilities.
E.If others let you down, be kind to them.
F.There’s nothing you can do to change the past.
G.But it doesn’t mean your teacher doesn’t like you.
【答案】31.B 32.C 33.G 34.E 35.A
【导语】本文是说明文。生活很有趣,但也充满了挑战,生活并不总是按照我们的意愿发展,但有时困扰我们的问题是我们自己造成的,所以也许是时候停止责怪他人、运气不好或其他什么,而应该审视自己了。文章主要介绍了一些可以帮助我们改善生活方式的简单技巧。
31.上文“Life! It’s a lot of fun but it can also be challenging.(生活!这很有趣,但也很有挑战性。)”指出生活很有趣但也有挑战性,下文“Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. (生活可能会让我们失望,有时可能无法实现我们的期望。)”指出生活可能会让我们失望,由此可知,生活并不是像按我们的意愿发展。B项“事情并不总是按我们的意愿发展。”承上启下,故选B。
32.上文“Overdramatising (过分夸大) a situation only makes it worse. Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it, or ask a friend for help(过度夸大情况只会让情况变得更糟。试着正确看待事情,后退一步,再考虑一下,或者向朋友寻求帮助)”指出我们不要过度夸大情况,要正确看待事情,空处承接上文,指出为什么这么做,C项“事情从来没有看起来那么糟糕。”符合,故选C。
33.上文“So your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you really wanted. Well, that’s a shame.(所以你的老师没有给你在学校戏剧中扮演你真正想要的角色。嗯,这太可惜了。)”指出假设你的老师没有给你在学校戏剧中扮演你真正想要的角色,下文“Maybe there were other students who were more suited to the role.(也许还有其他更适合这个角色的学生。)”解释了没给给你角色的原因——有更适合这个角色的学生,这说明老师没有给你这个角色并不意味着你的老师不喜欢你。G项“但这并不意味着你的老师不喜欢你。”符合,故选G。
34.上文“So don’t expect life to always work out the way you think it should.(所以不要指望生活总是按照你想象的方式发展。)”指出不要指望生活总是按照你想象的方式发展,下文“If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself.(如果你没有达到自己的期望,请善待自己。)”具体举例子,如果生活没有按照你想象的方式发展,我们该如何做,空处也应是具体例子,E项“如果别人让你失望,善待他们。”符合,和下文是并列关系,故选E。
35.下文“And next time life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it to, try and use one or two. (下次当生活没有完全按照你想要的方式发展时,尝试使用一两个。)”指出当生活没有完全按照你想要的方式发展时,尝试使用一两个上文提到的建议,根据其中的use one or two可知,空处应该是指出“这些建议”,A项“所以请记住这些建议。”符合,呼吁人们使用这些建议,总结前文内容。故选A。
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(23-24高一上·浙江宁波·期末)We’re all human, and we know there are some days when we feel good and others when we get down in the dumps. But knowing how to keep things steady, or at least more positive than negative, is a smart move for your health, both mental and physical. 36 “Mood (情绪) awareness is a necessary part of keeping good mental health. It doesn’t mean you should feel positive all the time. 37 Instead, try to be aware of what your mood is, what events or environments can start it, and learn ways to find balance,” explains Himali Pandya, chief strategy and development officer at People USA, a mental health crisis prevention center.
At the first step, you’re supposed to try mood tracking. 38 Use one method per week, then think about which seemed to work best for you and consider building it into your routine going forward.
·Daily Journaling
Just let it flow! Each day, write down how you felt when you woke up in the morning, at midday, and in the evening. 39 It may also be helpful to write down anything that contributed to a change in your mood throughout the day. This is a great wellness activity that can help you process daily experiences.
·Mood Chart
This is similar to journaling, but it offers a bit more structure that can help show any patterns that seem to influence your mood. 40 And then draw columns (柱状图) for day of the week, mood, and mood-changing factors. Make it fun by using colored pens or emoji stickers for tracking.
A.Below are two popular ways to do this.
B.In fact, that is an unrealistic expectation.
C.And then there are times when our moods zip up and down!
D.Becoming aware of your mood trends can help you get there.
E.These are images you color in according to how you’re feeling.
F.Create a chart in your journal, on a whiteboard, or on a piece of paper.
G.If you notice mood changes between those time periods, write those down too.
【答案】36.D 37.B 38.A 39.G 40.F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了情绪意识对保持良好心理健康的重要性,同时也提醒人们不必时刻保持积极的心情,而是应该学会观察自己的情绪,学会找到平衡。同时文章介绍了两种记录情绪的方法:日记和情绪图表。
36.下文“Mood (情绪) awareness is a necessary part of keeping good mental health.(情绪意识是保持良好心理健康的必要组成部分)”强调“情绪意识”的作用,是对D项“Becoming aware of your mood trends can help you get there.(意识到自己的情绪趋势可以帮助你实现目标)”句意的承接,句中“Mood (情绪) awareness”与D项中“Becoming aware of your mood”相照应。故选D项。
37.上文“Mood (情绪) awareness is a necessary part of keeping good mental health. It doesn’t mean you should feel positive all the time.(情绪意识是保持良好心理健康的必要组成部分。这并不意味着你应该一直保持积极的心态)”提出保持良好心理健康并不是指要一直保持积极的心态,B项“In fact, that is an unrealistic expectation.(事实上,这是一个不切实际的期望)”承接上文语意,强调“一直保持积极的心态”是不切实际的期望,句中指示代词“that”指代上文中“feel positive all the time”,上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
38.上文“At the first step, you’re supposed to try mood tracking.(第一步,你应该尝试情绪记录)”提出要记录自己的情绪,结合下文两个小标题“·Daily Journaling(每日日记)”和“ ·Mood Chart(情绪表)”可知,作者推荐了两种记录情绪的方法。A项“Below are two popular ways to do this.(下面是两种流行的方法)”承上启下,引出下文推荐的方法,上下文衔接自然。故选A项。
39.根据小标题“Daily Journaling(每日日记)”可知,本段建议通过记日记的方式来记录情绪。上文“Each day, write down how you felt when you woke up in the morning, at midday, and in the evening.(每天,写下你早上、中午和晚上醒来时的感受)”、G项“If you notice mood changes between those time periods, write those down too.(如果你注意到这些时间段之间的情绪变化,也把它们写下来)”和下文“It may also be helpful to write down anything that contributed to a change in your mood throughout the day.(写下一天中导致你情绪变化的任何事情也会有所帮助)”构成并列关系,就记录什么内容给出具体建议,三个句子中都出现动词短语“write down”,照应本段主题。故选G项。
40.根据小标题“Mood Chart(情绪表)”可知,本段建议用图表的形式来记录情绪。F项“Create a chart in your journal, on a whiteboard, or on a piece of paper.(在日记、白板或纸上做一个图表)”与主题一致,句中“Create a chart”与主题一致,上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
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(23-24高一上·浙江温州·期末)Becoming a self-actualized person means becoming someone who has reached their full potential (潜力) .College is where you can explore and slowly build yourself into the kind of person you want to be. Here’s some advice that will make the journey easier for you.
Take care of yourself before anything. Reaching your full potential is the final level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs (马斯洛需层次理论) . 41 Things like eating healthy food and keeping yourself safe need to be taken care of before your exploration of personal growth.
Never stop learning. Learning doesn’t stop when you leave college. In fact, you should make it a point to keep learning as long as you’re alive. Whatever job you choose, there’s always going to be new knowledge. 42
Find something fun in everything. It’s fine to admit that certain topics are difficult to understand immediately. But considering them as boring will only annoy you and make the learning process harder. 43 No topic will be boring if you treat it with the right attitude.
44 Without organizational skills, you cannot make good arrangements and finish tasks on time. You need to learn how to manage your time because this will give you enough space to study for college, and then have enough free time for your own hobbies outside of school.
Reaching your full potential is an ongoing life-long process. 45 If you give yourself enough time and space, you’ll realize your full potential as you grow and learn.
A.Organize your time effectively.
B.Balance your study and hobbies.
C.The willingness to continue learning will take you far in life.
D.To really get pleasure from learning, you must keep an open mind.
E.With the idea that it’s boring, you’ll never find it any easier to learn.
F.It requires you to satisfy your needs for health, safety and new experiences.
G.This means you have to meet your basic needs first before you consider your dreams.
【答案】41.G 42.C 43.D 44.A 45.F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何充实大学生活提出了一些建议。
41.根据上文“Take care of yourself before anything. Reaching your full potential is the final level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs (马斯洛需层次理论) .(先照顾好自己。充分发挥你的潜力是马斯洛需求层次理论的最后一个层次)”以及后文“Things like eating healthy food and keeping yourself safe need to be taken care of before your exploration of personal growth.(在你探索个人成长之前,像吃健康的食物和保证自己的安全这样的事情需要得到照顾)”可知,后文提到了吃健康的食物和保证安全,即基本的需求。故G选项“这意味着在你考虑你的梦想之前,你必须先满足你的基本需求”符合语境,故选G。
42.根据上文“Never stop learning. Learning doesn’t stop when you leave college. In fact, you should make it a point to keep learning as long as you’re alive. Whatever job you choose, there’s always going to be new knowledge.(永远不要停止学习。离开大学后,学习不会停止。事实上,只要你活着,你就应该坚持学习。无论你选择什么工作,总会有新的知识)”可知,本段的主旨是持续学习,本句为本段最后一句,说明继续学习的意义。故C选项“继续学习的意愿会让你在生活中走得更远”符合语境,故选C。
43.根据后文“No topic will be boring if you treat it with the right attitude.(如果你用正确的态度对待,任何话题都不会无聊)”可知,本句主要是说明对待学习应该采取什么样的态度。故D选项“要真正从学习中获得乐趣,你必须保持开放的心态”符合语境,故选D。
44.根据后文“Without organizational skills, you cannot make good arrangements and finish tasks on time. You need to learn how to manage your time because this will give you enough space to study for college, and then have enough free time for your own hobbies outside of school.(没有组织能力,你就不能很好地安排和按时完成任务。你需要学会如何管理你的时间,因为这将给你足够的空间为大学学习,然后有足够的空闲时间在学校以外的自己的爱好)”可知,本段的主旨是学会如何管理时间,故A选项“有效地安排你的时间”符合语境,故选A。
45.根据上文“Reaching your full potential is an ongoing life-long process.(充分发挥你的潜力是一个持续一生的过程)”以及后文“If you give yourself enough time and space, you’ll realize your full potential as you grow and learn.(如果你给自己足够的时间和空间,在你成长和学习的过程中,你会发现自己的全部潜力)”可知,本句主要说明如何才能充分发挥你的潜力,故F选项“它要求你满足你对健康、安全和新体验的需求”符合语境,故选F。
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(23-24高一上·浙江衢州·期末)Four Tips for Using Less Plastic(塑料)
As we all know, the world has a plastic problem — and it is increasing. Scientists are working to find along-term solution by making plastic more biodegradable(生物可降解的). 46
Quit using plastic bags. 47 People use a trillion plastic bags worldwide every year About 10 percent a reused in the United States alone. That’s almost one bag per American per day. In contrast, the average Danish uses four single-use bags per year. Today, other countries (such as Germany and New Zealand) either make customers pay for plastic bags or have stopped using them completely.
48 Today, around 8 3 billion plastic straws(吸管) pollute the world’s beaches. So when you order a drink, say no to the straw, or bring your own reusable one. In 2018, Seattle became the first major U. S. city to ban plastic straws, and many other cities are set to follow its example.
Don’t use plastic bottles. Buy a reusable bottle and fill it with any type of drink you like. Some cities, like Bundanoon in Australia and San Francisco in the U. S., have completely or partially(部分地) started quitting bottled water 49 .
Avoid plastic packaging. Buy bar soap instead of liquid soap in plastic containers. Don’t buy fruit or vegetables in plastic packaging. 50 They also want to tax plastic take out containers.
A.Don’t use plastic straws.
B.Don’t pollute the beaches.
C.Instead, take your own reusable shopping bag to the store.
D.Therefore, pollution has been largely decreased across the world.
E.In the U. K., leaders are calling for supermarkets to have plastic-free areas.
F.Globally, however, people still buy nearly a million plastic bottles every minute.
G.But in the meantime, here are four things you can do to reduce plastic waste now.
【答案】46.G 47.C 48.A 49.F 50.E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了减少使用塑料的四个技巧。
46.根据上文“As we all know, the world has a plastic problem — and it is increasing. Scientists are working to find along-term solution by making plastic more biodegradable (生物可降解的). (众所周知,世界上存在塑料问题,而且问题还在增加。科学家们正在努力通过使塑料更具生物降解性来寻找长期解决方案。)”可知,空处承上启下,在下文中介绍减少塑料垃圾的方法,与G项“But in the meantime, here are four things you can do to reduce plastic waste now. (但与此同时,你现在可以做以下四件事来减少塑料垃圾。)”上下文一致,符合文意,故选G项。
47.根据上文“Quit using plastic bags. (戒掉使用塑料袋。)”可知,下文将讲述使用其他的购物袋,与C项“Instead, take your own reusable shopping bag to the store. (取而代之的是,带上自己的可重复使用的购物袋到商店。)”上下文一致,符合文意,故选C项。
48.根据下文“Today, around 8 3 billion plastic straws(吸管) pollute the world’s beaches. (今天,大约有830亿根塑料吸管污染了世界的海滩。)”可知,空处作者是要建议不使用吸管,与A项“Don’t use plastic straws. (不要使用塑料吸管。)”上下文一致,故选A项。
49.根据上文“Don’t use plastic bottles. (不要使用塑料瓶。)”可知,本段与塑料瓶有关,与F项“Globally, however, people still buy nearly a million plastic bottles every minute. (然而,在全球范围内,人们仍然每分钟购买近一百万个塑料瓶。)”上下文一致,符合文意,故选F项。
50.根据下文“They also want to tax plastic take out containers. (他们还想对塑料外卖容器征税。)”可知,空处内容与与“They”有关,E项“In the U. K., leaders are calling for supermarkets to have plastic-free areas. (在英国,领导人呼吁超市设立无塑料区。)”上下文一致,leaders与They前后呼应,故选E项。
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(23-24高一上·浙江宁波·期末)Improving your family life can help make your family members closer and prevent conflicts from getting in the way of everyone’s happiness. 51 Fortunately, there are lots of concrete steps you can take to make your time with your family more enjoyable and fulfilling.
Have meals together as often as possible.
Parents work and kids have after-school activities, so it’s tough to have breakfast and dinner together every day. However, do your best to eat together as often as possible. 52 When someone gets home from work or practice late, sit down with them while they have dinner, even if you’ve already eaten. Spending time together and having a conversation is more important than eating at the same time.
Do household chores together.
Few people actually enjoy doing chores, but sharing household responsibilities can help everyone in your family take pride in your home. 53 . For instance, whoever finishes folding their laundry first might get to pick out the movie you’ll watch together. Divide chores up into age-appropriate categories. After dinner, your youngest could wipe the table, your oldest could fill the dishwasher, and you could put away leftovers.
Avoid comparing your family to those you see on social media.
It can be easy to believe that because other people always look happy in their pictures and videos, they always feel that way. 54 If you start to envy someone else’s family, just remind yourself that you don’t know what their life is really like, and they likely have family arguments and other issues just like everyone else. Remember, even if someone else’s family takes more vacations or has more expensive things, it doesn’t mean they’re any happier than you and your family are.
Avoid harsh criticism and judgments.
Give each other permission to express emotions and act silly without fear of criticism or judgment. 55 If you’re a parent, offer positive, constructive criticism, and try to discourage your children from harshly judging each other. Instead of saying, “No, that’s not how you do that,” say, “Good try, but let me help you do this the right way.”
A.Remember, every family needs to work to keep their relationships healthy and strong.
B.When people expect harsh judgment, they tend to bottle things up and avoid sharing their feelings.
C.However, navigating family relationships requires patience, understanding, and effective communication.
D.Family meals are a key routine that helps you stay involved in each other’s lives.
E.When you are stressed, you’re more likely to make harsh judgments.
F.Try to make it as fun as possible, such as by playing music or having contests.
G.Developing a chore system in your family’s routine can make a big difference.
【答案】51.C 52.D 53.F 54.A 55.B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章就如何让和家人在一起的时间更愉快、更充实提出建议。
51.根据下文“Fortunately, there are lots of concrete steps you can take to make your time with your family more enjoyable and fulfilling. (幸运的是,有很多具体的措施可以让你和家人在一起的时间更愉快、更充实。)”中“Fortunately”可推知,上文中会提到处理家庭关系的难处,C项“However, navigating family relationships requires patience, understanding, and effective communication. (然而,驾驭家庭关系需要耐心、理解和有效的沟通。)”中提出驾驭家庭关系需要耐心、理解和有效的沟通,并不容易,所以下文中“there are lots of concrete steps you can take...”才是幸运的事情,上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
52.上文“Parents work and kids have after-school activities, so it’s tough to have breakfast and dinner together every day. However, do your best to eat together as often as possible. (父母要工作,孩子们有课外活动,所以每天一起吃早餐和晚餐很难。但是,尽可能多地在一起吃饭。)”提出无论再忙,一家人都要尽可能多地在一起吃饭,D项“Family meals are a key routine that helps you stay involved in each other’s lives. (家庭聚餐是帮助你们融入彼此生活的关键日常)”承接上文,说明原因,上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
53.下文“For instance, whoever finishes folding their laundry first might get to pick out the movie you’ll watch together. (例如,谁先叠好衣服,谁就可以选择你们一起看的电影。)”举例说明可以用来激励大家做家务的策略,是对F项“Try to make it as fun as possible, such as by playing music or having contests. (尽量让它变得有趣,比如播放音乐或举办比赛。)”中观点的具体阐述,句中“pick out the movie”与F项中“make it as fun as possible”相照应。故选F项。
54.根据小标题“Avoid comparing your family to those you see on social media. (避免将你的家人与你在社交媒体上看到的人进行比较。)”和上文“It can be easy to believe that because other people always look happy in their pictures and videos, they always feel that way. (人们很容易轻信,因为其他人在照片和视频中总是看起来很开心,他们总是这样觉得。)”可推知,看到别人在社交媒体中的幸福生活容易让人羡慕,但本段建议要避免将你的家人与你在社交媒体上看到的人进行比较,A项“Remember, every family needs to work to keep their relationships healthy and strong. (记住,每个家庭成员都需要努力保持他们的关系健康和牢固。)”解释了原因:家庭成员需要去维系健康和牢固的关系,而不是去羡慕和嫉妒别人,上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
55.上文“Give each other permission to express emotions and act silly without fear of criticism or judgment. (允许对方表达自己的情感,做出愚蠢的举动,而不用担心受到批评或评判。)”提出要允许家人表达情感和做出愚蠢的举动,不要去批评或评判,B项“When people expect harsh judgment, they tend to bottle things up and avoid sharing their feelings. (当人们预计将得到严厉的评判时,他们倾向于把事情藏起来,避免分享自己的感受。)”说明了不要批评或评判的原因,照应小标题“Avoid harsh criticism and judgments. (避免严厉的批评和评判)”。故选B项。
(十二)
(22-23高一上·浙江丽水·期末)Drinking more water is an excellent goal for your health. Water is also a calorie-free choice, so drinking more water can help you to lose weight or keep a healthy weight. 56
Always having water on hand makes it easier to remember to drink it. It’s important to drink more water any time you’ve been sweating, such as when you’re exercising or after spending time in a hot environment. 57
Drinking water before your meals and while you eat can help to reduce your appetite since thirst is often confused with hunger. 58 This will save your money when you eat out and help you cut calories.
59 Try filling up a water bottle and adding a few simple fruit slices such as orange, lemon or some fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries. Then, let the water sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours while it absorbs the flavors.
Tracking the amount of water you drink each day also works. This will help you to determine how much water you’re drinking and figure out if you might need to increase your intake. Remember to set a goal for how much water you want to drink each day. 60 The amount of water you need depends on your weight, sex, activity level, environment, and other factors. Consider how much of your daily fluid intake is water and identify how much of it you’d like to be water.
A.After meals, drinking water is a good choice.
B.The more water you drink, the healthier you are.
C.Here are some tips that can help you drink more water.
D.There’s no “right” amount of water for everyone to drink.
E.Replace your typical drink before and during meals with water.
F.Adding flavor to your water is a simple way to make it more tasty.
G.Always keep a water bottle into your bag or car and refill it regularly.
【答案】56.C 57.G 58.E 59.F 60.D
【分析】本文是说明文。文章主要向读者介绍4条多喝水的建议。
56.根据上文“Drinking more water is an excellent goal for your health.”(多喝水对你的身体健康来说是个绝好的目标。)可知,这里是说多喝水有好处。C选项“这里有一些可以帮助你多喝水的建议。”和上文意思一致。故选C。
57.根据段首句“Always having water on hand makes it easier to remember to drink it.”(总是把水放在手边会使你记得喝水这件事变得更加容易。)可知,这一段是在建议读者经常把水放在身边。G选项“经常拿个水瓶在包里或者车里并且有规律地往里加满水。”和上文意思一致。故选G。
58.根据下文“This will save your money when you eat out and help you cut calories.”(这将会在你在外面吃饭时给你省钱并且帮助你减少卡路里。)可知,上文要提到this所指代的做法。E选项“在饭前或者吃饭过程中用水代替你的饮料。”和下文意思一致。故选E。
59.根据下文“Try filling up a water bottle and adding a few simple fruit slices such as orange, lemon or some fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries.”(试一下装满一杯水并加入一些简单的水果片,比如橙子,柠檬或者一些新鲜的梅子像蓝莓,草莓等。)可知,这一段是建议在水里加入一些水果片。F选项“添加一些味道到你的水里会使让你的水感觉更加好喝的一个简单的办法。”和下文意思一致。故选F。
60.根据下文“The amount of water you need depends on your weight, sex, activity level, environment, and other factors.”(你需要喝水的量依赖于你的体重,性别,活动量,环境和其他因素。)可知,这里是说每个人对水量的需求是不一样的。D选项“对于每个人来说,没有一个正确的喝水的量。”和下文意思一致。故选D。
(十三)
(22-23高一下·浙江台州·期末)Most teens can’t wait to become adults, free to make their own decisions. But with freedom comes responsibility, and this applies especially to your finances. The earlier you begin developing good financial habits, the more secure your future will be. 61
Educate Yourself
To take charge of your financial future, read a few basic books on personal finance. 62 And you will find it easier to say “no” to a friend who encourages you to waste money or classmates who plan expensive trips that you can’t afford.
Plan Your Spending
63 First, never spend more money than you can get, and second, watch where your money goes. The best way to do this is by creating a personal spending plan to track the money coming in and going out.
Postpone Satisfaction
64 However, you’d better prevent yourself from doing so. With more money saved, you can buy something even better. So whether you received money from a part-time job or special occasions like Chinese New Year, it is wise to hang on to your money so that you can enjoy a greater satisfaction later on.
Start an Emergency Fund
To get ready for independence, you’d better save money for emergencies. So why not stick to a wise spending plan and put some money into this fund every month? 65 It will also give you a sense of safety and enable you to sleep better at night.
Managing money is a skill that takes time to develop. If you can form the habits of self-educating, planning and saving, you’ll be on your way to a solid financial future.
A.There are two golden rules for you to follow.
B.Waiting to get what you want is called postponed satisfaction.
C.The best way to monitor your spending is to open a bank account.
D.Here are some habits that can help set you up for financial success.
E.This simple action will help you get out of unexpected financial problems.
F.Many teens rush to buy their favorite items as soon as they get some money.
G.Once you have learned enough knowledge, you won’t be easily misled by others.
【答案】61.D 62.G 63.A 64.F 65.E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是青少年如何养成良好的理财习惯,让未来更有保障。
61.空前说“The earlier you begin developing good financial habits, the more secure your future will be.(你越早开始养成良好的理财习惯,你的未来就会越有保障。)”,说明养成良好的理财习惯很重要,由空后每一段的小标题可知,空后是给出的一些建议,因此空格处应该说“下面是一些建议”,D选项“Here are some habits that can help set you up for financial success.(这里有一些习惯可以帮助你获得财务上的成功。)”说明接下来要讲一些建议,因此承上启下,符合语境,故选D。
62.空前说“To take charge of your financial future, read a few basic books on personal finance.(为了掌控你未来的财务状况,读一些关于个人理财的基本书籍。)”,读书会让人学到一些知识,空后说“And you will find it easier to say “no” to a friend who encourages you to waste money or classmates who plan expensive trips that you can’t afford.(你会发现,对一个鼓励你浪费钱的朋友或计划你负担不起的昂贵旅行的同学说“不”更容易。)”,这说明的是读书所带来的好处,空格处也应该讲读理财的书籍的好处,G选项“Once you have learned enough knowledge, you won’t be easily misled by others.(一旦你学到了足够的知识,你就不会轻易被别人误导了。)”说明了读理财书籍的好处,因此承上启下,符合语境,故选G。
63.空后说“First, never spend more money than you can get, and second, watch where your money goes.(首先,永远不要花超出你收入范围的钱,其次,注意你的钱都花到哪里去了。)”,说明有两条原则要遵守,A选项“There are two golden rules for you to follow.(这里有两条黄金法则供你遵循。)”说明了有两条法则要遵循,因此引起下文,符合语境,故选A。
64.空后说“However, you’d better prevent yourself from doing so. With more money saved, you can buy something even better. So whether you received money from a part-time job or special occasions like Chinese New Year, it is wise to hang on to your money so that you can enjoy a greater satisfaction later on.(然而,你最好避免这样做。有了更多的钱,你可以买更好的东西。因此,无论你是从兼职工作还是像中国新年这样的特殊场合收到钱,明智的做法是把钱拿好,这样你以后就能享受到更大的满足感。)”,说明作者建议不要急于在有钱后就花了,空格处应该引出青少年急于花掉钱这个问题,F选项“Many teens rush to buy their favorite items as soon as they get some money.(许多青少年一拿到钱就急于买他们最喜欢的东西。)”说明了青少年急于花掉钱这个问题,因此引起下文,符合语境,故选F。
65.空前说“So why not stick to a wise spending plan and put some money into this fund every month?(那么,为什么不坚持一个明智的支出计划,每个月都存一些钱到这个基金里呢?)”,空后说“It will also give you a sense of safety and enable you to sleep better at night.(它也会给你一种安全感,让你晚上睡得更好。)”,这说明的是坚持一个明智的支出计划,每个月都存一些钱到这个基金里的好处,空格处应该也是一个好处,E选项“This simple action will help you get out of unexpected financial problems.(这个简单的行动将帮助你摆脱意想不到的财务问题。)”说明了坚持一个明智的支出计划,每个月都存一些钱到这个基金里的好处,因此承上启下,符合语境,故选E。
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专题06 阅读理解七选五
(一)
(23-24高一上·浙江杭州·期末)The twentieth century saw greater changes than any century before: changes for the better, changes for the worse; changes that brought a lot of benefits to human beings; changes that put man in danger. Many things caused the changes. 1
Scientific research in physics and biology has vastly broadened our views. 2 It also has brought us a better understanding of the nature of life and of its continuous development, Technology in the application of science has made big advances that have benefited us in nearly every part of life.
The continuation of such activities in the twenty-first century will result in even greater advantages to human beings: in pure science — a wider and deeper knowledge in all fields of learning; in applied science — a more reasonable sharing of material benefits, and better protection of the environment.
3 The creativity of science has been employed in doing damage to mankind. The application of science and technology to the development and production of weapons of mass destruction has created a real danger to the continued existence of the human race on this planet. 4 Although their actual use has so far occurred only in the Second World War, the number of nuclear weapons that were produced and made ready for use was so large that if the weapons had actually been used, the result could have been the ruin of the human race, as well as of many kinds of animals.
William Shakespeare said, “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn (纱线), good and ill together.” The above brief review of the application of only one part of human activities — science seems to prove what Shakespeare said. But does it have to be so? 5 Are we biologically programmed for war?
A.What can we do to handle it?
B.Must the ill always go together with the good?
C.Sadly, however, there is another side to the picture.
D.We get a better understanding of the world around us.
E.We have seen this happen in the case of nuclear weapons.
F.However, in my opinion, the most important was the progress in science.
G.It has given us a deeper knowledge of the structure of matter and of the universe.
(二)
(23-24高一上·浙江丽水·期末)Self-discipline (自律) is a term that everyone understands. However, few people appreciate it. Discipline happens to even the most famous people. It is necessary for all living beings, because without it there would be disorder around us. 6 .
Improves your self-esteem
Nothing is more enjoyable than developing new habits, quitting old ones, and achieving your goals. 7 . Stick to a routine, manage your time, and fight delay. High self-esteem carries with it the rest of your life and your relationship. High self-esteem also helps you face challenges with greater confidence in difficult situations.
Helps you achieve goals
We all have goals in life. Work goals are very common, but they can also include things like learning a new language, improving a hobby or fitness goal. 8 . It won’t happen overnight.
9 .
Not all great heads are born, most of whom follow a very busy schedule and keep the discipline in their lives to become good leaders. Good discipline creates a positive attitude towards society, confidence and a desire to do something great. Discipline helps people develop attitudes that are the key to success. They can serve as great role models for others in society.
Makes you more trustworthy
10 . For example, if you don’t know how to manage your time, you may have problems meeting deadlines at work, arriving on time for events and meetings, or spending enough time with your loved ones. You can earn a reputation for being untrustworthy.
Discipline can help you develop new habits, and manage your time effectively. With time and discipline, you will see improvements and success.
A.Makes you a leader
B.Helps people build confidence
C.You need discipline to get what you want
D.Lack of discipline can make a big difference in your life
E.Therefore, the importance of discipline in life cannot be ignored
F.Trustworthy people are more likely to be liked and respected by others
G.These victories give you a sense of happiness, making it easier to keep discipline
(三)
(23-24高一上·浙江嘉兴·期末)The lost joy of postcards
Trust me on this, traveler: Sending picture postcards to friends and family spreads joy back home and in the process shows aspects of your destination you’d otherwise miss. 11
You’ve already guessed, from your own mailbox perhaps, that sending picture postcards is a dying art. 12 These days fewer than 5 million are sold, and many of these are for souvenirs (纪念品), not mailing. Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are responsible.
I avoid social media, mostly on sociopolitical grounds. So instead of brag (吹嘘) posts of my travels, I let people know where I am and that I’m thinking of them by sending postcards. And not just any postcards. 13 Whatever the subject, they have to be of highest quality, not the 10 for $1 variety.
14 Because that’s impersonal (无人情味的). Because your friends haven’t received one in years. Send to delight them! To surprise them! To be different from the crowd on social media.
Well, what to write once you’ve gotten the cards and the stamps? Here’s the thing: postcards are small. It’s the thought that counts, truly. 15 Maybe you won’t be traveling for a while, but so what? Send a postcard from wherever you are. The “like” and smile you’ll get will be just as warm.
A.I shop for them with an authority’s eyes.
B.Postcard senders also learn a lot about hotel culture.
C.I know this because I am an addictive picture postcard sender.
D.Years ago, tens of millions of them were sent worldwide yearly.
E.It’s puzzling how different the prices to send a postcard abroad are.
F.The receivers will be surprised and pleased no matter what you write.
G.Why send them when a big hello on Instagram to everyone you know is so easy?
(四)
(23-24高一上·浙江宁波·期末)An earthquake happens when two plates rub together. The earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds. 16 In other words, earthquakes are the shaking of the earth’s surface caused by the earth’s rocky outer layer. The energy stored within is suddenly released.
The damage an earthquake causes depends on where it is and when it is happening. If an unpopulated region is struck, there will be low loss of life or property. 17 Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now. Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage.
18 Fortunately, however, most of them are unnoticed to the public because of the small Richter scale (震级). But large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaskan quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale, can cause millions of dollars in damage.
19 In 1972, a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua, Nicaragua. Fifteen years later, the city still looked the way it had a week after the earthquake hit, because the city was in such a mess that it didn’t have the money necessary to rebuild it.
The shaking of the earth is sometimes not the greatest disaster. 20 In the 1906 earthquake, it was the fires caused after it that did the majority of the damage. An earthquake can also destroy dams high above a city or valleys, causing floods to sweep away everything in their path.
A.Actually, there are several million small earthquakes every year.
B.It is in the fires and floods that often the greatest damage occurs.
C.Throughout history, there are numerous destructive big earthquakes.
D.If it hits a large city, there may be many injuries and much destruction.
E.So it is of great importance to predict the movements of the earth plates.
F.If one plate is slowly forced under the other, pressure builds up until the plates break apart.
G.The destructive damage of an earthquake can continue for years after the first shake.
(五)
(23-24高一上·浙江杭州·期末)A young man called Jerry King attended a show in his hometown of Tampa, Florida in 1918 and was deeply impressed by the unicyclists (独轮车手). 21 . It would take another 40 years for the dream to come true when he formed The Charles Riders, known today as The King Charles Troupe (剧团), a group of young African American kids who performed unbelievable basketball skills while riding unicycles.
Mr. King first taught his 6-year-old son Charles how to ride unicycle in the hallway of their house. When the weather turned nice they moved outside to the local park where Charles showed his skills to the other kids in the neighborhood. 22 .
In 1958, with the purpose of getting more people in the community involved, Jerry King started a unicycle club. The club, based out of the South Bronx, was made up of 100 kids, and Mr Jerry used it as an opportunity to build their character. 23 .
The first try of the troupe took place in 1961 on a sidewalk outside Madison Square Garden. 24 . A producer named Irving Feld, from Barnum and Bailey Circus, sensed immediately that the raw energy of these young athletes could be shaped into a high-quality production. The King Charles Troupe made its first public performance one year later, and thereafter began their road into the spotlight.
Now, on its 5th generation, the troupe has performed to over 100 million fans. “ 25 . We’ve had difficult times, but they’ve only deepened our faith in those ideals.” said Harrison, one member of the troupe.
A.What he experienced that day sparked (触发)a dream.
B.Their excellent skills are not achieved overnight.
C.From this club, The King Charles Troupe was born.
D.Combining unicycles with basketball was a common attempt at that time.
E.Mr. King shared his talents with other kids who wanted to learn how to ride.
F.This troupe is all about living the ideals of the character that Mr. Jerry taught us.
G.There, the team showed their unicycling and basketball passing skills successfully.
(六)
(23-24高一上·浙江金华·期末)Team building activities can make a great difference when it comes to job satisfaction and organizational success. 26 The following tips will make your teamwork together more effectively.
Set the team’s goal
Studies have shown that teams work better when each member is aware of the goal. Before the team sets up, have a meeting to create a list of the goals that can help reach the end goal. 27 As a result, they will feel more involved, as they’ve been part of the whole process.
Solve problems immediately
Effective teambuilding requires an environment where problems are quickly dealt with. It’s wise to send a management team for solving problems. Furthermore, according to one social experiment, a “bad apple” can ruin a whole team. So it might be important to ensure one team member isn’t ruining the effort. 28 Unfortunately, letting the person drop out of the team can be the only choice in certain cases.
29
It’s useful to get the team from everyday surroundings and into somewhere unexpected. This can improve creativity, but also help build a closer relationship within the team. You could hold team meetings at a cafe, at the company lawn, or even at museums or amusement parks.
Bring humour to team work
The saying “Laughter is the best t medicine” definitely holds true in team building. Humor is a great way to relax team members. Bring humor to teamwork through fun cartoons, little jokes and even series of fun video clips. 30 Too much humor can a take the focus away from the real work.
A.Get outside of the office.
B.Have teams take a break.
C.But you should find a balance.
D.What’s the solution if this is the case?
E.You should stress the positive steps the team has taken.
F.This will lead members to focus in a specific direction to get the expected results.
G.But even with the best intentions, it’s not enough to just bring a group of people together.
(七)
(23-24高一上·浙江台州·期末)Life! It’s a lot of fun but it can also be challenging. 31 Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. That’s just the way it is . But sometimes the problems that trouble us are the ones that we create in our own minds so maybe it’s time to stop blaming others, bad luck, or whatever, and look to ourselves. Here are a few simple tips to change the way we live for the better.
“My life’s a mess. I just wish I could disappear”; “Why do these things always happen to me?” Thoughts like these help no one. Overdramatising (过分夸大) a situation only makes it worse. Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it, or ask a friend for help. 32
So your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you really wanted. Well, that’s a shame. 33 Maybe there were other students who were more suited to the role. Similarly, when your football team loses, they don’t lose just to upset you. Things go wrong for a million and one different reasons. It’s not all about you.
No one gets it right all of the time, and that includes you! So don’t expect life to always work out the way you think it should. 34 If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself.
35 And next time life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it to, try and use one or two. It’s time to take control of your life.
A.So keep these tips in mind.
B.Things don’t always go our way.
C.Things are never as bad as they seem.
D.Open your mind to other possibilities.
E.If others let you down, be kind to them.
F.There’s nothing you can do to change the past.
G.But it doesn’t mean your teacher doesn’t like you.
(八)
(23-24高一上·浙江宁波·期末)We’re all human, and we know there are some days when we feel good and others when we get down in the dumps. But knowing how to keep things steady, or at least more positive than negative, is a smart move for your health, both mental and physical. 36 “Mood (情绪) awareness is a necessary part of keeping good mental health. It doesn’t mean you should feel positive all the time. 37 Instead, try to be aware of what your mood is, what events or environments can start it, and learn ways to find balance,” explains Himali Pandya, chief strategy and development officer at People USA, a mental health crisis prevention center.
At the first step, you’re supposed to try mood tracking. 38 Use one method per week, then think about which seemed to work best for you and consider building it into your routine going forward.
·Daily Journaling
Just let it flow! Each day, write down how you felt when you woke up in the morning, at midday, and in the evening. 39 It may also be helpful to write down anything that contributed to a change in your mood throughout the day. This is a great wellness activity that can help you process daily experiences.
·Mood Chart
This is similar to journaling, but it offers a bit more structure that can help show any patterns that seem to influence your mood. 40 And then draw columns (柱状图) for day of the week, mood, and mood-changing factors. Make it fun by using colored pens or emoji stickers for tracking.
A.Below are two popular ways to do this.
B.In fact, that is an unrealistic expectation.
C.And then there are times when our moods zip up and down!
D.Becoming aware of your mood trends can help you get there.
E.These are images you color in according to how you’re feeling.
F.Create a chart in your journal, on a whiteboard, or on a piece of paper.
G.If you notice mood changes between those time periods, write those down too.
(九)
(23-24高一上·浙江温州·期末)Becoming a self-actualized person means becoming someone who has reached their full potential (潜力) .College is where you can explore and slowly build yourself into the kind of person you want to be. Here’s some advice that will make the journey easier for you.
Take care of yourself before anything. Reaching your full potential is the final level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs (马斯洛需层次理论) . 41 Things like eating healthy food and keeping yourself safe need to be taken care of before your exploration of personal growth.
Never stop learning. Learning doesn’t stop when you leave college. In fact, you should make it a point to keep learning as long as you’re alive. Whatever job you choose, there’s always going to be new knowledge. 42
Find something fun in everything. It’s fine to admit that certain topics are difficult to understand immediately. But considering them as boring will only annoy you and make the learning process harder. 43 No topic will be boring if you treat it with the right attitude.
44 Without organizational skills, you cannot make good arrangements and finish tasks on time. You need to learn how to manage your time because this will give you enough space to study for college, and then have enough free time for your own hobbies outside of school.
Reaching your full potential is an ongoing life-long process. 45 If you give yourself enough time and space, you’ll realize your full potential as you grow and learn.
A.Organize your time effectively.
B.Balance your study and hobbies.
C.The willingness to continue learning will take you far in life.
D.To really get pleasure from learning, you must keep an open mind.
E.With the idea that it’s boring, you’ll never find it any easier to learn.
F.It requires you to satisfy your needs for health, safety and new experiences.
G.This means you have to meet your basic needs first before you consider your dreams.
(十)
(23-24高一上·浙江衢州·期末)Four Tips for Using Less Plastic(塑料)
As we all know, the world has a plastic problem — and it is increasing. Scientists are working to find along-term solution by making plastic more biodegradable(生物可降解的). 46
Quit using plastic bags. 47 People use a trillion plastic bags worldwide every year About 10 percent a reused in the United States alone. That’s almost one bag per American per day. In contrast, the average Danish uses four single-use bags per year. Today, other countries (such as Germany and New Zealand) either make customers pay for plastic bags or have stopped using them completely.
48 Today, around 8 3 billion plastic straws(吸管) pollute the world’s beaches. So when you order a drink, say no to the straw, or bring your own reusable one. In 2018, Seattle became the first major U. S. city to ban plastic straws, and many other cities are set to follow its example.
Don’t use plastic bottles. Buy a reusable bottle and fill it with any type of drink you like. Some cities, like Bundanoon in Australia and San Francisco in the U. S., have completely or partially(部分地) started quitting bottled water 49 .
Avoid plastic packaging. Buy bar soap instead of liquid soap in plastic containers. Don’t buy fruit or vegetables in plastic packaging. 50 They also want to tax plastic take out containers.
A.Don’t use plastic straws.
B.Don’t pollute the beaches.
C.Instead, take your own reusable shopping bag to the store.
D.Therefore, pollution has been largely decreased across the world.
E.In the U. K., leaders are calling for supermarkets to have plastic-free areas.
F.Globally, however, people still buy nearly a million plastic bottles every minute.
G.But in the meantime, here are four things you can do to reduce plastic waste now.
(十一)
(23-24高一上·浙江宁波·期末)Improving your family life can help make your family members closer and prevent conflicts from getting in the way of everyone’s happiness. 51 Fortunately, there are lots of concrete steps you can take to make your time with your family more enjoyable and fulfilling.
Have meals together as often as possible.
Parents work and kids have after-school activities, so it’s tough to have breakfast and dinner together every day. However, do your best to eat together as often as possible. 52 When someone gets home from work or practice late, sit down with them while they have dinner, even if you’ve already eaten. Spending time together and having a conversation is more important than eating at the same time.
Do household chores together.
Few people actually enjoy doing chores, but sharing household responsibilities can help everyone in your family take pride in your home. 53 . For instance, whoever finishes folding their laundry first might get to pick out the movie you’ll watch together. Divide chores up into age-appropriate categories. After dinner, your youngest could wipe the table, your oldest could fill the dishwasher, and you could put away leftovers.
Avoid comparing your family to those you see on social media.
It can be easy to believe that because other people always look happy in their pictures and videos, they always feel that way. 54 If you start to envy someone else’s family, just remind yourself that you don’t know what their life is really like, and they likely have family arguments and other issues just like everyone else. Remember, even if someone else’s family takes more vacations or has more expensive things, it doesn’t mean they’re any happier than you and your family are.
Avoid harsh criticism and judgments.
Give each other permission to express emotions and act silly without fear of criticism or judgment. 55 If you’re a parent, offer positive, constructive criticism, and try to discourage your children from harshly judging each other. Instead of saying, “No, that’s not how you do that,” say, “Good try, but let me help you do this the right way.”
A.Remember, every family needs to work to keep their relationships healthy and strong.
B.When people expect harsh judgment, they tend to bottle things up and avoid sharing their feelings.
C.However, navigating family relationships requires patience, understanding, and effective communication.
D.Family meals are a key routine that helps you stay involved in each other’s lives.
E.When you are stressed, you’re more likely to make harsh judgments.
F.Try to make it as fun as possible, such as by playing music or having contests.
G.Developing a chore system in your family’s routine can make a big difference.
(十二)
(22-23高一上·浙江丽水·期末)Drinking more water is an excellent goal for your health. Water is also a calorie-free choice, so drinking more water can help you to lose weight or keep a healthy weight. 56
Always having water on hand makes it easier to remember to drink it. It’s important to drink more water any time you’ve been sweating, such as when you’re exercising or after spending time in a hot environment. 57
Drinking water before your meals and while you eat can help to reduce your appetite since thirst is often confused with hunger. 58 This will save your money when you eat out and help you cut calories.
59 Try filling up a water bottle and adding a few simple fruit slices such as orange, lemon or some fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries. Then, let the water sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours while it absorbs the flavors.
Tracking the amount of water you drink each day also works. This will help you to determine how much water you’re drinking and figure out if you might need to increase your intake. Remember to set a goal for how much water you want to drink each day. 60 The amount of water you need depends on your weight, sex, activity level, environment, and other factors. Consider how much of your daily fluid intake is water and identify how much of it you’d like to be water.
A.After meals, drinking water is a good choice.
B.The more water you drink, the healthier you are.
C.Here are some tips that can help you drink more water.
D.There’s no “right” amount of water for everyone to drink.
E.Replace your typical drink before and during meals with water.
F.Adding flavor to your water is a simple way to make it more tasty.
G.Always keep a water bottle into your bag or car and refill it regularly.
(十三)
(22-23高一下·浙江台州·期末)Most teens can’t wait to become adults, free to make their own decisions. But with freedom comes responsibility, and this applies especially to your finances. The earlier you begin developing good financial habits, the more secure your future will be. 61
Educate Yourself
To take charge of your financial future, read a few basic books on personal finance. 62 And you will find it easier to say “no” to a friend who encourages you to waste money or classmates who plan expensive trips that you can’t afford.
Plan Your Spending
63 First, never spend more money than you can get, and second, watch where your money goes. The best way to do this is by creating a personal spending plan to track the money coming in and going out.
Postpone Satisfaction
64 However, you’d better prevent yourself from doing so. With more money saved, you can buy something even better. So whether you received money from a part-time job or special occasions like Chinese New Year, it is wise to hang on to your money so that you can enjoy a greater satisfaction later on.
Start an Emergency Fund
To get ready for independence, you’d better save money for emergencies. So why not stick to a wise spending plan and put some money into this fund every month? 65 It will also give you a sense of safety and enable you to sleep better at night.
Managing money is a skill that takes time to develop. If you can form the habits of self-educating, planning and saving, you’ll be on your way to a solid financial future.
A.There are two golden rules for you to follow.
B.Waiting to get what you want is called postponed satisfaction.
C.The best way to monitor your spending is to open a bank account.
D.Here are some habits that can help set you up for financial success.
E.This simple action will help you get out of unexpected financial problems.
F.Many teens rush to buy their favorite items as soon as they get some money.
G.Once you have learned enough knowledge, you won’t be easily misled by others.
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