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(2024·南昌二模)At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comǎneci made history. She performed a routine __1__ on the uneven bars (高低杠), scoring a perfect 10. She pursued perfection in her practice, which led to remarkable __2__ in the game.
Perfectionism is generally appreciated as a good quality. Therefore, it's not__3__ that perfectionism in society has been on the rise for years. And it is more common in certain __4__ like top athletes and medical specialists. Perfectionism can be seen as a behavioral __5__. Perfectionists usually set extremely high standards for themselves and others. According to researchers, such behavior is rooted in insecurity. Many perfectionists __6__ that if they don't pay enough attention to __7__, it will hurt their performance. So they __8__ their perfectionism even when it's selfdefeating.
Aiming for a high degree of success isn't necessarily__9__ as long as you behave reasonably. People with adaptive perfectionism work hard to meet ambitious goals, but are also able to __10__ mistakes, changes, and problems that they didn't anticipate. When encountering barriers, they stay flexible.
Maladaptive perfectionism, which involves an intense__11__ for others' approval, and a high level of concern over mistakes, is unhealthy. It tends to __12__ individual confidence and affects relationships and overall wellbeing. To overcome it, it's crucial to __13__ your mindset. Start by being __14__ and gaining a broader perspective. Give yourself permission to loosen up a bit on certain matters, enabling you to __15__ what truly matters. Transformation can be challenging, but it is indeed attainable.
语篇解读:本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了完美主义这一品质。
1.A.randomly B.temporarily
C.faultlessly D.repeatedly
解析:选C 根据后文“scoring a perfect 10”可知,得了满分说明完美地(faultlessly)完成了动作。
2.A.talent B.discoveries
C.transformation D.achievements
解析:选D 上文提到她得了满分,结合句中“She pursued perfection in her practice”可知,她在比赛中取得了令人瞩目的成就(achievements)。
3.A.interesting B.necessary
C.apparent D.surprising
解析:选D 根据上文“Perfectionism is generally appreciated as a good quality.”可知,此处表示社会上的完美主义多年来呈上升趋势也就不令人感到惊奇(surprising)了。
4.A.professions B.experiences
C.advertisements D.agreements
解析:选A 后文“like top athletes and medical specialists”主要列举了一些职业(professions)。
5.A.theory B.tendency
C.measure D.difficulty
解析:选B 根据后文“Perfectionists usually set extremely high standards for themselves and others.”可知,此处指完美主义是一种行为倾向(tendency)。
[谨防最易错的那一个]
此题易误选A。部分考生对上下文理解不充分,又没能利用空前的“behavioral”这一关键信息,误以为此处是在介绍一种理论(theory),从而错选A项。根据下文内容尤可知,此处意在说明完美主义是一种行为倾向(tendency)。
6.A.insist B.confirm
C.worry D.regret
解析:选C 后文“it will hurt their performance”主要说明了他们的担忧(worry)。
7.A.detail B.interaction
C.instruction D.recognition
解析:选A 根据常识,完美主义者注重的是细节(detail),以免影响表现。
8.A.miss out B.hold onto
C.set aside D.rely on
解析:选B 根据后文“their perfectionism even when it's selfdefeating”可知,完美主义者坚持(hold onto)完美主义。
9.A.beneficial B.reliable
C.harmful D.significant
解析:选C 对应上文“it's selfdefeating”以及空后“as long as you behave reasonably”可知,只要你的行为合理,追求高度成功并不一定有害(harmful)。
10.A.avoid B.tolerate
C.identify D.forget
解析:选B 根据后文“mistakes, changes, and problems that they didn't anticipate”以及下文“When encountering barriers, they stay flexible.”可知,具有适应性完美主义的人能够容忍(tolerate)他们没有预料到的错误、变化和问题。
11.A.argument B.competition
C.desire D.strategy
解析:选C 根据上文“Maladaptive perfectionism”以及后文“for others' approval”可知,不适应的完美主义强烈渴望(desire)他人认可。
12.A.indicate B.weaken
C.stress D.inspire
解析:选B 根据后文“and affects relationships and overall wellbeing”此处是在阐述非适应性完美主义的缺点,它会削弱(weaken)个人信心,影响人际关系和整体幸福感。
13.A.shift B.adopt
C.accept D.strengthen
解析:选A 根据后文“gaining a broader perspective”以及“Transformation can be challenging, but it is indeed attainable.”可知,要克服它需要转变(shift)心态。
14.A.realistic B.cautious
C.decisive D.helpful
解析:选A 根据上文“a high level of concern over mistakes, is unhealthy”可知,改变不适应的完美主义需要从实际(realistic)出发,降低高水准。
15.A.challenge B.mention
C.evaluate D.prioritize
解析:选D 根据后文“what truly matters”可知,此处指优先(prioritize)考虑真正重要的事情。
加练区
1.(文中佳句)She performed a routine faultlessly on the uneven bars (高低杠), scoring a perfect 10.
(学习目标)分词作状语描写动作。
(句子仿写)Attempting_to_seize_Ray,_the man reached forward but lost his balance, falling_down.
这名男子向前伸手,想要抓住Ray,但失去了平衡,摔倒了。
2.(文中佳句)Perfectionists usually set extremely high standards for themselves and others.
(学习目标)“usually+一般现在时”描述事物的常态特征。
(句子仿写)By now the sun usually_shines through the windows. However, it still looks dark outside today.
通常这个时候,阳光会透过窗户照进来。然而,今天外面看起来还是很黑。
3.(文中佳句)Aiming for a high degree of success isn't necessarily harmful as long as you behave reasonably.
(学习目标)运用as long as给出假设的条件。
(句子仿写)There is no limit to what we can accomplish as_long_as_we__play_as_a_team.
只要我们团结一致,我们所能取得的成就是无限的。
4.(文中佳句)Give yourself permission to loosen up a bit on certain matters, enabling you to prioritize what truly matters.
(学习目标)用祈使句增加语言的警示作用和说服力。
(句子仿写)Work_hard_at_English_in_a_proper_way,_and you will find it not hard to study.
用恰当的方法努力学习英语,你就会发现它并不难学。
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(2024·沈阳一模)While enjoying my fresh lunch in a restaurant in Amsterdam, I noticed something odd. Customers coming in for something to eat ignored the person standing behind the counter (柜台), preferring to __1__ through a smartphone.
What was the crazy thing about this? They were just several __2__ apart! In fact, they were so close that the staff member took a quick __3__ at his screen to get a head start on picking the right vegetables — all without any words __4__. Now, I get it: Modern technology allows us to be more __5__, but I might be witnessing something deeper: we prefer not to talk to each other anymore.
Think about it for a moment. When was the last time you naturally __6__ a conversation with somebody you didn't know? The chances are that you don't even __7__! Likely either you or the other person was “busy” with other things like __8__ with a smartphone. Now, with the __9__ of digital technologies, one can't help but pay the __10__ for modern efficiency: our ability to talk to strangers.
We shop, __11__ a hotel, or order a taxi, all via an app. __12__ with random strangers is becoming rarer and rarer. Yet there are surprising __13__ of having even a short and simple conversation with strangers. You might learn something __14__, and beyond doubt, it has the power to enrich your understanding of others and __15__ a special bond in our modern world.
语篇解读:本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了随着数字技术的兴起,人们通过手机来完成生活中的各种事情,渐渐失去了和陌生人说话的能力。
1.A.talk B.call
C.order D.deliver
解析:选C 根据空后“through a smartphone”可知,在餐馆中顾客通过智能手机点(order)餐。
2.A.meters B.millimeters
C.kilometers D.centimeters
解析:选D 根据下文“they were so close that the staff member took a quick ________ at his screen to get a head start on picking the right vegetables”可知,工作人员能看到顾客的手机屏幕,故他们相距只有几厘米(centimeters)远。
3.A.chance B.turn
C.look D.test
解析:选C 根据上文“they were so close”及空后“at his screen”可知,工作人员可以看(look)到顾客的手机屏幕。
4.A.spoken B.written
C.typed D.mentioned
解析:选A 根据上下文语境可知,这一切是在一句话也没有说(spoken)的情况下进行的。
5.A.efficient B.enthusiastic
C.effective D.energetic
解析:选A 根据下文“one can't help but pay the ________ for modern efficiency”可知,现代技术使我们更加高效(efficient)。
6.A.ended up B.engaged in
C.made up D.went on
解析:选B 根据上文“we prefer not to talk to each other anymore”可知,这里是说上一次和陌生人进行交谈是什么时候。engage in“参加,参与”。
7.A.hear B.believe
C.remember D.understand
解析:选C 根据上文“When was the last time”可知,这里指你可能不记得(remember)上次和陌生人说话是什么时候了。
8.A.recording B.studying
C.playing D.calculating
解析:选C 根据上文“busy”和空后的“with a smartphone”可知,人们在忙着玩(playing)手机。
9.A.idea B.aim
C.problem D.rise
解析:选D 根据下文“modern efficiency”可知,正是随着数字技术的兴起(rise),人们的现代效率得以提高。
10.A.cash B.price
C.debt D.tax
解析:选B 随着数字技术的兴起,人们却不得不为现代效率付出代价,失去了和陌生人说话的能力。pay the price for“为……付出代价”为固定短语。
11.A.decorate B.book
C.build D.repair
解析:选B 根据下文“all via an app”可知,人们通过应用程序预订(book)酒店。
12.A.Contact B.Work
C.Quarrel D.Reunion
解析:选A 根据上文“We shop, ________ a hotel, or order a taxi, all via an app.”可知,人们通过手机完成生活中的各种事情,故和陌生人的接触(Contact)少了。
13.A.interests B.benefits
C.disadvantages D.influences
解析:选B 根据下文“You might learn something ________, and beyond doubt, it has the power to enrich your understanding of others and ________ a special bond in our modern world.”可知,和陌生人交谈有意想不到的好处(benefits)。
14.A.unrealistic B.unsuitable
C.unreasonable D.unexpected
解析:选D 根据上文“having even a short and simple conversation with strangers”可知,和陌生人交谈可能让你学到意想不到的(unexpected)东西。
15.A.serves as B.refers to
C.accounts for D.consists of
解析:选A 根据空后“a special bond in our modern world”可知,和陌生人交谈可以充当(serves as)现代生活中的纽带。
加练区
1.(文中佳句)In fact, they were so close that the staff member took a quick look at his screen to get a head start on picking the right vegetables — all without any words spoken.
(学习目标)运用“so ... that ...”句型描述结果。
(句子仿写)I felt so_sad_that I found myself crying unconsciously, unable to hold back my tears.
我感到如此伤心,无法抑制自己的眼泪,不知不觉地哭了起来。
2.(文中佳句)Modern technology allows us to be more efficient, but I might be witnessing something deeper: we prefer not to talk to each other anymore.
(学习目标)运用“情态动词+进行时态”生动描写动作。
(句子仿写)Sometimes they would believe her but at other times they would think that Granny might_be_mixing_up_the_facts due to her old age.
有时他们会相信奶奶,但有时他们会认为她可能因为年纪大了而混淆了事实情况。
3.(文中佳句)Now, with the rise of digital technologies, one can't help but pay the price for modern efficiency: our ability to talk to strangers.
(学习目标)运用“can't help but”描写心理。
(句子仿写)I can't_help_but_feel_anxious,_like there's something missing in my life.
我不由地感到焦虑,好像我的生活中缺了点什么。
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