专题2 七选五-【小题突破·大题攻略】2026年高考英语培优限时练

专题二 七选五 How to Be More Interesting holding back too much,you're limiting your potential No one is boring and no one needs to be perfect. and in the process becoming less interesting.The But maybe you feel that you are boring and need to be more reserved you get,the more static(停滞的)your more interesting.1 If you're looking to be more life. interesting,then you've come to the right place. 5 Being interesting means doing things Loosen up and be natural.One reason why many you've never done before and being willing to share people fail to become interesting people is that they those experiences with other people.People who are worry too much over the small things and don't come boring and dull normally possess a very small comfort across as natural.,.Their effort backfires(产生反作 zone.So try to constantly expand your comfort zone on them,because they are just trying too hard. and dare yourself to try new things;this is the quic- 2 Live a life one day at a time. kest path to becoming more interesting. Be positive and optimistic.Interesting people are happy people.This is one of the reasons why we find A.Expand your comfort zone. them so interesting;whether we admit it or not,we B.Try to stay relaxed and flexible. want to know how and why happy people are so hap- C.A good laugh could be the best medicine. D.Being interesting also involves high intelligence. py.3 Build an open personality.Be available to the E.Many people feel they need to hold back to protect world and look for excitement instead of waiting for it themselves. to find you.Celebrate flexibility and a "just go with F.Moreover,no one really wants to be around a nega- it"attitude.Often times people aren't interesting be- tive,unhappy person. cause they are reserved.4 Of course,to some ex- G.Being an interesting person is something that can tent,this is true,but you can also take this too far.By be learned and practiced. 2 Scientists have discovered many ways of using For these reasons,there is now technology that tracks technology to help athletes improve various aspects of an athlete's sleep.Not only does it track how much their performance.Each of these has something dif- sleep the athletes are getting,but it also monitors ferent to offer athletes,such as performance data, when they sleep,their sleeping patterns and the quali- health or lifestyle information,increasing speed or ty of their sleep. strength and many more useful purposes.1 5 Using it allows athletes to practice moves Video analysis is now used in a wide range of such as throwing in a virtual space with a reduced risk sports.The analysis allows individuals,teams and of injury.This gives them a safe way to improve vari- coaches to assess strengths,weaknesses,mistakes and ous elements of their performance. areas that require further training.2 It can be a- A.These information is then used to improve performance. chieved through better training programs and by im- B.Sleep is also important for focus and optimal performance. plementing(实施)new strategies. C.They can understand what a person needs to do to 3 Coaches are constantly tracking and moni- succeed. toring the performance of athletes to see whether they D.Knowing whether an athlete is improving comes are improving.New technology is allowing coaches to down to data. measure performance more accurately.This allows E.Virtual reality is becoming useful for improving coaches to see even smaller gains in the performance athletic performance. of an athlete. F.Education plays a role in athletes'performance as It has long been known that sleep is important their natural abilities. for athletes.Their bodies need to sleep to get enough G.Here are some advances in technology that can rest and to allow their bodies to rebuild cells.4 help athletic performance. 3 Practicing gratitude can increase feelings of hap- tude regularly is becoming aware of opportunities piness and life satisfaction while decreasing depressive throughout your day to express gratitude.Acknowl- symptoms.1 To start improving your gratitude edge at least two times a day that someone spreads a skill,try the following gratitude challenges. small act of kindness toward you.These acts could be Reflect on the gifts of hardship.There is no a delivery person bringing a package to your door,a question that life can be challenging,as things don't coworker offering assistance at work or your signifi- always turn out the way we'd hoped.2 It may cant other getting you a coffee.5 seem difficult to reflect on challenging times and find When you finish the challenges,hopefully you'll a reason to be grateful,but in making our pain pur- be inspired by the mood-boosting benefits and contin- poseful,we can find meaning in the experience. ue actively practicing gratitude on a daily basis. Express gratitude to others in writing. 3 A.Catch the chances of acting kindness. Send each of them a quick but considerate correspon- B.Notice and appreciate the small stuff. dence in the form of a handwritten note,email or even C.Think of three people in your life that you truly ap- a thoughtfully composed text.Remind them of why preciate. they are special to you and how worthwhile they are D.All of us experience dilemma at different points in in the world.As a result of your effort,those on the our lives. receiving end will experience the mood-boosting bene- E.The benefits of thankfulness extend to both the fits of being appreciated.They won't be the only ben- giver and receiver. eficiaries.Writing letters of gratitude has a positive F.Gratitude takes practice to realize its full potential, effect on the author,increasing feelings of happiness just like any other skill. while decreasing depression,studies have shown. G.Once recognizing their efforts,you can consistently 4 An important aspect of practicing grati- show your appreciation better. 4 The Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion Learn,ask,take notes.OK,you have a list.4 Following your passion can be a tough thing.But This is your first candidate.Now read up on it,talk to figuring out what that passion is can be even more people who've been successful in the field.Make a list difficult.Here are some tips to find your passion. of notes of things you need to learn,need to improve 1 Unless you're just starting out in life,you on,skills you want to master and people to talk to. have some skills or talent,showing some kind of apti- Experiment and try.Here's where the learning tude.Give this some thought.Think back,as far as really takes place.If you haven't been already,start to you can,to jobs,projects or hobbies.This could be do the thing you've chosen.Pay attention to how you your passion.Or you may have several things.Start a feel doing it-is it something you look forward to, list of potential candidates. that gets you excited,that you love to share?5 2 It may be something at work-a little part A.Find what excites you. of your job that gets you excited.It could be some- B.Confirm what you are good at. thing you do outside of work-a hobby,a side job, C.Predict what's the worst that can happen. something you do as a volunteer or a parent or a D.Pick one thing from the list that excites you most. spouse or a friend.It could be something you haven't E.If all the answers are "yes",you've found where done in a while.Add any answers to your list. your passion is. Think about what you have secretly dreamed of. F.You need to do something,get good at it,be pas- 3 But some fear,some self-doubt,has held you sionate about it. back,has led you to dismiss this idea.Maybe there are G.You might have some ridiculous dream job you've several.Add them to the list-no matter how unrealistic. always wanted to do. 5 "Plastic friendly sentiments"is also known as 4 On the surface boys convince the other "plastic friendship".This term originated from two party that they will even risk their own lives for their videos of the interview on March,2017 of the friends.But in fact they may give friends a stab() Singapore's BY2 band formed by Miko and Yumi.As from behind instead.Such affection may look good, twin sisters,two of them make jokes and bitterly at- but it is a waste of one's energy dealing with such a tack each other.1 friend. Plastic flower,though it looks beautiful and nev- 5 For example,someone might joke that be- er dries up nor dies,and sometimes can almost look tween him and me exists only "plastic friendly senti- real,is after all artificial.2 "Plastic friendly sen- ments",to show rather the closeness of each other. timents"is comparatively common among girls.There A.It has no fragrance,let alone soul. are“plastic sisters,”“plastic bosom friends'",etc. B.They last longer than genuine flowers. They may look very close and thick with each other. C.But their real affection may have turned sour. However,they may talk one way and think another or D."Plastic friendly sentiments"is also used to refer say what they do not think.And they do that some- to boys. times just to save face,and sometimes just for their own interest.They appear to keep pace with each oth- E.Many people now use the term to show the nature er.3 They may fall out or even turn aggressive of their friendship. all of a sudden.There is a common saying:"Three fe- F.Thus,netizens call their friendship "plastic affec- males are enough to put up a drama."Some girls tion between sisters. seem to tell lies in social interaction.They deal with G.However,"plastic friendly sentiments"is some- each other politely but without sincerity. times used as a kind of joke. 6 Benefits of Forest Bathing cial oils,which can protect plants from germs.They Forest bathing means spending time in nature to also have many human health benefits.In addition to promote physical and mental health.In recent years, enhancing mood,these oils are also a natural immuni- forest bathing has gained popularity around the ty booster. world.This practice encourages people to connect Inspire focus and concentration with nature by taking slow walks,engaging in activi- 5.It can provide an ideal atmosphere for ties such as yoga or meditation,and embracing the creative thinking and problem-solving.It allows you present moment.1. to focus on creative solutions without interruption.In- Aid in reducing stress creased energy levels during the day are also achieved Forest bathing can help reduce stress.Connect- with regular visits to nature because natural beauty ing with nature decreases cortisol(皮质醇)levels,the surroundings help reduce stress levels,leaving you hormone responsible for feelings of stress.2 Even feeling energized and ready for the day ahead. before you physically enter the forest,just imagining sta- A.Improve your intelligence ying there can positively affect your cortisol levels. B.Help boost your immune system A natural mood enhancer C.It can help reduce your anxiety,depression,and tiredness If you want to elevate your mood,take a trip to D.Forest bathing provides an opportunity to escape dis- the forest.A forest bathing trip can ease your mood turbance significantly.3 Forests are also associated with E.Here are some ways you can benefit from going in- calming effects on the mind and body. to the forest 4 F.So the more time you spend in nature,the more re- It's no secret that nature plays a vital role in hu- laxed you will be man life,and the two are strongly connected.In natu- G.Here are the benefits of forest bathing that you ral environments,plants and trees release some spe- can start gaining today 8感。)”可知，当我们面对焦虑时，我们可以向好朋友来表 coaches to assess strengths,weaknesses,mistakes and ar- 达，比如对他们说，我现在很困难，需要你的支持，这样 eas that require further training.(视频分析现在被广泛 会建立更大的人与人之间的联系，把我们的焦虑变成一 应用于各种体有运动中。该分析允许个人、团队和教结 种爱，所以第三段主要讲述了分享焦虑能够改善关系。 评估优势、劣势、错误和需要进一步培训的领成。)”可 故进B。 知，这里主要讲视频分析在体育运动中的应用。而A项 4.B推理判断题。根据最后一段的最后一句话"The only These information is then used to improve performance. solution to deal with stress is to do the mathematics to (然后使用这些信息来提高性能。)符合语境，其中These balance the scales..(处理压力的唯一解决方案是通过数 information与上文strengths,weaknesses,mistakes and 学来平衡天平。)”可知，对压力的药物治疗往往可能会 areas that require further training对应，有承上作用。故 起一段时间的效果，但是往往会使事情变得更槽，对付 选A项。 压力的唯一办法就是用数学来平衡压力，但是这并不是 3.D由下文“Coaches are constantly tracking and monito- D选项所说的掌握高超的数学技能，而是根据最后一段 ring the performance of athletes to see whether they are 中说到的压力，是因为我们的需求超过了我们的可用资 improving.New technology is allowing coaches to meas- 源，那么只有增加我们可用的资源才能更好地应对压 ure performance more accurately.This allows coaches to 力。故选B。 see even smaller gains in the performance of an athlete. 专题二七选五 (救练们不断地跟踪和监控运动员的表现，看看他们是 否在进步。新技术使教练能够更准确地衡量表现。这 人 使教练能够看到运动员在表现上的微小进步。)”可知， 这段主要讲新技术能使教练能够更准确地衡量运动员 【语篇导读】本篇通过生动、幽默的语言向读者解释了如 的表现，看到底有没有提高。而D项Knowing whether 何成为有趣的人的方法。 an athlete is improving comes down to data,(了解一名 1.G空前一句讲也许你感到自已很无聊，并且需要变得 运动员是否在进步归根结底是数据。)符合语境，其中 更加有趣。空后一句讲如果你正打算变得有趣，那么你 whether an athlete is improving与下文whether they are 来对了地方。结合下文向读者详细展开讲述如何变得 improving对应，data与more accurately对应，有启下作 有趣的方法，说明这是可以通过学习达成的，故选择G 用。故选D项。 选项最符合题意。 4.B由上文“It has long been known that sleep is impor 2.B本题为同义替换。文段最开始提到了“L0 osen up tant for athletes.Their bodies need to sleep to get enough and be natural'”,也即要求读者保持放松自然的状态，故 rest and to allow their bodies to rebuild cells..(人们早就 选择B选项可以究成这一首尾呼应的同义替换。 知道睡眠对运动员很重要。他们的身体需要睡眠来获 3.F根据文段内容可知，此段在讲述做一个积极、正向的 得足够的休息，并允许他们的身体重建细胞。)”可知，这 人对于“变得有趣”的重要意义。故需要选择与个人人 里主要讲睡眠对运动员的影响，而B项Sleep is also im 生态度、性格相关的内容，故F选项最符合题意，“而且， portant for focus and optimal performance..(睡眠对于注 没有人真正想与消极的不快乐的人在一起”。 意力集中和最佳表现也很重要。)符合语境，其中Sleep is 4.E根据后文的“bu1”可知，前文应该陈述的是与本段整 also important与上文sleep is important对应。故选 体段意相反的内容，也即部分人认为行为保守有利于自 B项。 我保护，这一定程度上是对的，但开放的心态和勇气仍 5.E由下文“Using it allows athletes to practice moves 不可或缺。 5,A段首概括整段，可根据后面一句的解释进行推测，也 such as throwing in a virtual space with a reduced risk of 即“尝试此前从未做过的事”。不难推测，作者是在告诉 injury.This gives them a safe way to improve various el- 我们要走出自己的舒适区，多进行不同的尝试。故选择 ements of their performance.(使用它可以让运动员在虚 A选项。 拟空间练习投掷等动作，从而降低受伤风险。这为他们 提供了一种安全的方式来提高他们的各种性能。)”可 2 知，这段主要讲虚拟技术对适动员的作用。而E项Vir tual reality is becoming useful for improving athletic per 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一些帮助 formance,.(虚拟现实对提高运动成绩越来越有用。)符合 运动员提高成绩的技术， 1.G由上文“Scientists have discovered many ways of u- 语境，有总括作用，其中Virtual reality与下文virtual space对应。故选E项. sing technology to help athletes improve various aspects of their performance.Each of these has something differ- 3 ent to offer athletes,such as performance data,health or lifestyle information,increasing speed or strength and 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何提高感恩 many more useful purposes.(科学家们发现了许多利用 技能给出了一些策路。 技术帮助运动员提高成绩的方法。每一个都有不同的 1.F上文说明练习感思对生活是有益的，下文介绍怎样 东西可以为运动员提供，比如表现数据、健康或生活方 提高感恩技能：F项（感恩和其他技能一样，需要练习才 式信息、提高速度或力量以及许多更有用的目的。)”可 能充分发挥它的潜力)承上启下。故选F。 知，这里主要讲一些帮助运动员提高成绩的技术。而G 2.D上文说明生活中充满挑战，D项（我们每个人都会在 Here are some advances in technology that can help 人生的不同阶段经历因境)承接上文，对上文进一步说 athletic performance.(以下是一些有助于运动表现的技 明，选项中dilemma和上文中challenging语义相关。故 术进步，)符合语境，其中some advances in technology与 选D。 上文many ways of using technology对应，且Here are 3.C上文建议以书面的形式表达感思，下文建议快遠真 有启下作用。故选G项。 诚地用书信向“他们”表达感恩：C项（想出在你的生活中 2.A由上文“Video analysis is now used in a wide range 你真正感激的三个人)说明感恩的对象，承上启下。故 of sports.The analysis allows individuals,teams and 选C。 21 4.B下文建议要注意到表达感思的机会并且要承认别人 他们甚至会为了自己的朋友冒生命危险)”中的boys与 微小的善举，B项（注意并感激小事）概括本段主题，适合 D项“Plastic friendly sentiments'”is also used to refer to 放在段首。故选B。 boys,(“塑料友情”也用来指男孩)中的boys呼应，符合 5.G上文建议要承认别人的微小善举，包括陌生人、同 题意。故选D。 事、家人的善意，G项（一旦认可了他们的努力，你就可 5.G段落大意题。根据后文的举例“For example,somc 以不断地更好地表达你的感思)承接上文。故选G。 one might joke that between him and me exists only "plastic friendly sentiments",to show rather the close- 4 ness of each other,.(例如，有人可能会开玩笑说，他和我 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。追随你的激情可能是 之间只存在“塑料友情”，以显示彼此的亲密)"是对G项 一件艰难的事情。但要弄清楚这种激情是什么可能更加 However,"plastic friendly sentiments"is sometimnes 困难。这篇文章就是告诉你如何找到自己的激情所在。 used as a kind of joke.(然而，“塑料友情”有时被用作一 l,B考查主题句。根据第二段中Unless you're just 种玩笑)的举例说明，将合题意。故选G。 starting out in life,you have some skills or talent,show- 6 ing some kind of aptitude,可知，本段主要讲要确定你揎 长什么， 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了森林 2.A考查主题句。根据第三段中It may be something at 浴的好处。 work-a little part of your job that gets you excited. l.G根据前句“This practice encourages people to connect 知，本段主要讲找到让你兴奋的东西。 with nature by taking slow walks,engaging in activities 3.G考查承接句。根据主题句Think about what you such as yoga or meditation,and embracing the present have secretly dreamed of..可知，你可能有一些你一直想 moment.(这种做法鼓励人们通过散步、瑜伽或冥想等活 做的荒谬的梦想工作。但有些恐惧、自我怀疑阻碍了 动来与自然联系，并拥抱当下。)”及下文可知，文章主要 你，让你放弃了这个想法。 介绍森林浴的好处，所以选择项G“Here are the bene- 4.D考查承接句。根据后文This is your first candidate, fits of forest bathing that you can start gaining today( 可知，从清单上挑选一件最让你兴奋的事。这是你的第 下是森林浴的好处，你可以从今天开始获得)”符合上下 一件有望体验的事。 文语境。故选G。 5.E考查总结句。这里才是学习真正发生的地方。如果 2.F根据前句“Connecting with nature decreases cortisol 你还没有开始，那就开始做你选择的事情。在此过程中 (皮质醇)levels,.the hormone responsible for feelings of 注意你的感受一它是不是你一直渴望的，让你激情四 5trCs8,(与大自然亲近可以降低皮质醇水平，皮质醇是 射，并且让你乐于分享的事？如果是，那么你就找到了自 一种产生压力感的激素。)”可知，在大自然中降低皮质 己的激情所在。 醇水平可以减少压力，从而更放松。所以选择项F“S0 the more time you spend in nature,the more relaxed you 今 will be(所以你在大自然中度过的时间越多，你就会越 放松)”符合上下文语境。故选下。 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍何为“塑料友 3.C根据前句“A forest bathing trip can ease your mood 情” significantly.(森林浴之旅可以大大缓解你的情绪。)”和 l.F推理判断题。根据上文“This term orig inated from 后句“Forests are also associated with calming effects on two videos of the interview on March.2017 of the the mind and body.(森林还具有镇静身心的作用。)”可 Singapore's BY2 band formed by Miko and Yumi.As 知，森林浴可以起到缓解情绪和镇静身心的作用，从而 twin sisters.two of them make jokes and bitterly attack 减少焦虑，抑郁和疲劳。所以选择项C“It can help re (这个表达语来源于2017年3月由Miko和Yumi组成 duce your anxiety,depression,and tiredness(它可以帮助 的新加坡BY2乐队采访的两段视频。作为双胞胎姐妹， 你减少焦虑、抑郁和瘦劳，)”符合上下文语境。故选C。 她们俩开玩笑，互相攻击)”在说明“塑料姐妹情”的由 4.B这里为本段小标题，根据下文“It's no secret that 来。由此可知，F项Thus,netizen s call their friendship nature plays a vital role in human life.and the two are “plastic affection bet ween sister..”(因此，网民们称她们 strongly connected.In natural environments,plants and 的友谊为“姐妹间的塑性感情”)是对上文的总结，符合 trees release some special oils,which can protect plants 题意。故选F from germs.They also have many human health bene- 2.A推理判断题。根据上文“Plastic flower,though it fits.In addition to enhancing mood,these oils are also a looks beautiful and never dries up nor dies,and some- natural immunity booster.(众所周知，大自然在人类生 times can almost look real,is after all artificial..(塑料花， 活中扮演着至关重要的角色，而这两者之间有着密切的 虽然看起来很漂亮，求不千枯，有时看起来几乎是真的， 联系。在自然环境中，植物和树木释放出一些特殊的 但毕竞是人造的。)”中承认塑料花漂亮持久，但强调它 油，可以保护植物免受细首的侵害。它们对人体健康也 是假的。由此可知，A项It has no fragrance,let alone 有很多好处。除了改善情绪，这些油也是一种天然的免 50ul.(它没有香味，更不用说灵魂了)进一步解释说明塑 疫力增强剂。)”可知，本段介绍森林浴可以增强人的免 料花假在何处，符合题意。故选A。 疫力。所以选择项B“Help boost your immune system 3,C推理判断题。根据上文“They appear to keep pace (帮助增强免疫系统)”特合上下文语境。故选B。 with each other,(她们看起来关系不错。)”与下文“They 5.D根据后文“It can provide an ideal atmosphere for cre may fall out or even turn aggressive all of a sudden. ative thinking and problem-solving.It allows you to focus 们可能会突然闹翻，甚至变得咄咄逼人。)”之间是转折 on creative solutions without interruption.(它可以为创 关系。由此可知，C项But their real affection may have 造性思雏和解决问题提供理想的氛国。它可以让你不 turned sour,.(但她们真正的感情可能已经变坏了)在这 受千扰地专注于创造性的解决方案。)”可知，森林浴是 两句之间起到承接的作用，符合题意。故选C. 一个让你不受千扰的场所。所以选择项D“Forest bath 4.D段落大意题.根据下文“Ont小he surface boys con ing provides an opportunity to escape disturbance vince the other party that they will even risk their own 浴提供了一个逃避干扰的机会。)”符合上下文语境。故 lives for their friends.(从表面上看，男孩们让对方相信， 选D。 22