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专题03 七选五15篇
考查范围:主题、语篇范围
题号
难度
知识点
七选五
1
适中
健康饮食 ,科普知识
2
适中
方法/策略
3
适中
方法/策略
4
适中
方法/策略,应用文
5
较难
中国文化与节日
6
适中
方法/策略
7
适中
闲暇活动
8
适中
中国文化与节日
9
适中
交通与运输 ,科普知识
10
较难
方法/策略
11
适中
方法/策略
12
较难
社会问题与社会现象,说明文
13
适中
方法/策略,情绪
14
适中
锻炼/健身(个人),运动种类
15
适中
方法/策略
(一)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古呼和浩特市回民区·期中)Have you ever heard someone say, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, or give you advice about why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast? 1 Is it really that important? In a sense, it really matters.
Energy restoration
The word “breakfast” comes from “breaking the fast” — the idea of ending the period in which we didn’t eat during the night. The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves to heal our bodies. 2 So, in that way, a healthy breakfast makes sense.
Weight management
There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to link a state of obesity with skipping breakfast. 3 In a US study, 50,000 people were monitored over seven years, and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI, which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight.
Better brain function
4 Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language. A review of 54 studies found that eating breakfast can improve memory, though the effects on other brain functions were inconclusive. However, one of the researchers says there is reasonable evidence that breakfast does improve concentration.
What’s most important is what we eat for breakfast. High-protein breakfasts have been found particularly effective in reducing food cravings and consumption later in the day. However, studies found that there is no agreement on what type of breakfast is healthier. 5
A.Breakfast helps us refill the exhausted stores.
B.Weight-loss is likely to cause them health problems.
C.Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight.
D.Breakfast types don’t matter as much as simply eating something.
E.Thus, it is suggested that a healthy breakfast can regulate and lose weight.
F.Many people are recommended to manage their weight by skipping meals.
G.It seems that this feast, for many of us, is necessary for our day to start well.
【答案】1.G 2.A 3.E 4.C 5.D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了早餐的作用。
1.根据上文“Have you ever heard someone say, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, or give you advice about why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast?”(你是否听过有人说,“早餐是一天中最重要的一餐”,或者给你建议为什么以健康的早餐开始新的一天是至关重要的?)提出有人说早餐的重要性。结合选项G项It seems that this feast, for many of us, is necessary for our day to start well.(对于我们中的许多人来说,这场盛宴似乎是我们一天良好开始的必要条件。)承接上文内容,继续强调早餐的作用,上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
2.根据上文“The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves to heal our bodies.”(在我们睡觉时进行的再生过程会消耗一些我们的天然食物储备来治愈我们的身体。)提出晚上睡觉会消耗身体中的食物储备。结合选项A项Breakfast helps us refill the exhausted stores.(早餐帮助我们补充耗尽的储备。)承接上文,说明早餐可以补充消耗的储备,照应主题“Energy restoration”。故选A项。
3.根据上文“There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to link a state of obesity with skipping breakfast.”(还有许多经常被引用的研究似乎将肥胖状态与不吃早餐联系起来。)提出关于肥胖与早餐的研究。结合选项E项Thus, it is suggested that a healthy breakfast can regulate and lose weight.(因此,建议健康的早餐可以调节和减肥。)给出研究的结论:健康的早餐可以调节体重和减肥,上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
4.第三段中介绍了健康的早餐可以调节体重和减肥,设空句下文“Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language.”(早餐还能改善大脑功能,包括注意力和语言能力。)提出新的功能:改善大脑功能。结合选项C项Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight.(研究发现,早餐影响的不仅仅是体重。)承上启下,句中“more than just weight”照应第三段内容。故选C项。
5.根据上文“However, studies found that there is no agreement on what type of breakfast is healthier.”(然而,研究发现,对于哪种类型的早餐更健康,人们并没有一致的看法。)提出对于早餐类型没有确定的说法,结合选项D项Breakfast types don’t matter as much as simply eating something.(早餐的种类并不重要,重要的是吃点东西。)承接上文,说明早餐类型并不重要,但是一定要吃早餐,上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
(二)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古名校联盟·期中)By keeping a diary, you can create a space for self-reflection. With each word you write, you’re taking a step towards a deeper understanding of yourself and moving closer to well-being.
A tool for self-discovery
A diary acts as a mirror, reflecting your innermost thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. 6 . It can be the first step toward meaningful change and personal growth. Just the act of recognizing how you feel can build self-confidence and improve your mood.
Help recognize sources of stress
7 . Think of it as a safe space to express how you feel, leading to a significant decrease in stress levels. Keeping a diary gives you a chance to recognize what stresses you out in the first place. Once you notice upsetting situations or people, you can take action and eliminate that source of stress from your life.
8
Sometimes people find it challenging to express their emotions verbally (口头上) and tend to block them out. Ignored unexpressed emotions can cause stress and get stored in the body, causing disease and pain. A diary provides a private space to explore and express feelings. This process of externalizing emotions inside can help reduce stress and manage overwhelming emotions.
Encourage solutions to problems and reflection
Facing a challenge that you can’t seem to figure out? Put pen to paper. Writing about challenges can help clarify the issue, explore potential solutions, and reflect on past experiences that may offer insight. 9 .
Even if you’ve never keep a diary before, it’s easy to begin. Persistence (坚持) is key to keeping a diary. 10 . Even just five minutes can help gain some clarity and reflection. Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to keep a diary. When you later take time to read your diaries, you can find your growth over time and how you’ve navigated past challenges.
A.Release and process feelings
B.Keep a diary during the spare time each day
C.Reflection can make you puzzled on your personal journey
D.Writing about worries or challenges every day can be a way out
E.Keeping a diary gives you a way to blame your friends or family
F.This way improves decision-making and encourages a positive attitude towards challenges
G.You can uncover patterns in your thinking or behavior, leading to increased self-awareness
【答案】6.G 7.D 8.A 9.F 10.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了写日记的好处:自我发现的工具、帮助识别压力来源、释放和处理感受以及鼓励解决问题和反思,同时建议每天写日记。
6.上文“A diary acts as a mirror, reflecting your innermost thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (日记就像一面镜子,反映出你内心深处的想法、感受和行为)”说明的是日记在自我感受,自我认知方面的作用,因此G项“你可以发现你的思维或行为模式,从而增强自我意识”符合语境,故选G。
7.本段主旨句“Help recognize sources of stress (帮助识别压力来源)”说明写日记的用途之一就是判别压力来源,因此D项“每天写下担忧或挑战可能是一条出路”符合语境,故选D。
8.下文“A diary provides a private space to explore and express feelings. This process of externalizing emotions inside can help reduce stress and manage overwhelming emotions (日记提供了一个探索和表达情感的私人空间。这种将情绪外化的过程可以帮助减轻压力和管理压倒性的情绪)”说明本段主要介绍了日记的另一种作用就是释放和处理感受,与空格处是因果关系,因此A项“释放和处理感受”符合本段主旨,故选A。
9.上文“Writing about challenges can help clarify the issue, explore potential solutions, and reflect on past experiences that may offer insight (写挑战可以帮助澄清问题,探索潜在的解决方案,并反思过去的经验,这些经验可能会提供洞察力)”说明写日记可以鼓励解决问题和反思,有助于改进决策,因此F项“这种方式可以改进决策,并鼓励对挑战持积极态度”符合语境,故选F。
10.上文“Even if you’ve never keep a diary before, it’s easy to begin. Persistence(坚持) is key to keeping a diary (即使你以前从未记过日记,也很容易开始。坚持是写日记的关键)”说明的是写日记的时间问题以及持之以恒的耐力,因此B项“每天业余时间写日记”符合语境,故选B。
(三)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古自治区赤峰市红山区赤峰第四中学·期中)
Treatment of Motion Sickness
Whether you travel by plane, car, train or boat, if you’ve experienced motion sickness, you know how easily it can make your trip unpleasant. Motion sickness can cause dizziness, uneasiness or throwing up. 11 .
Eat small meals
12 . But doctors recommend eating smaller, more frequent meals. Although the options can be very limited when you’re traveling, avoid salty, hot or fatty foods before and during your travel.
Be aware of situations that cause symptoms (症状)
Do you get sick when you’re riding in the second or third row of an SUV? Are you OK on a train, but tend to feel sick on a bus? 13 . In a car or bus, for instance, sitting towards the front may help. On a train, face forward, avoiding seats that face backward. If you’re flying, sit close to the wing of the plane.
Look at the horizon (地平线)
For travel by boat, car, train or bus, looking toward the horizon may help prevent motion sickness. People who have motion sickness tend to have more body sway (晃动) while standing. 14 . If you are on a boat, moving your feet wider apart may also reduce body sway.
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It may be appealing to catch up on work or sink into a good book, but reading or using a device like a computer should be avoided, The balance center in your inner ear senses movement, but the words on the screen or page are still. These mixed messages can result in sickness.
A.Try to move your body lightly
B.Do deep breathing exercises as often as possible
C.Avoid reading or computer work during the journey
D.Knowing what causes your sickness can help you avoid it
E.In a study, looking at the horizon while at sea reduced body sway
F.Here are simple strategies that may help to prevent or reduce these symptoms
G.It can be appealing to fill up before you travel to avoid eating packaged food on board
【答案】11.F 12.G 13.D 14.E 15.C
【来源】2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些应对晕动病的方法。
11.根据空前“Motion sickness can cause dizziness, uneasiness or throwing up.(晕动病会引起头晕、不安或呕吐)”结合后文主要介绍了一些应对晕动病的方法,可知,F项“这里有一些简单的方法可以帮助预防或减少这些症状”符合。故选F。
12.根据小标题“Eat small meals(少吃多餐)”及空后“But doctors recommend eating smaller, more frequent meals.(但医生建议少吃多餐)”可知,本句主要是关于途中吃东西的建议。故G项“为了避免在途中吃包装食品,旅行前吃饱是很有吸引力的”符合。故选G。
13.根据小标题及空前“Do you get sick when you’re riding in the second or third row of an SUV? Are you OK on a train, but tend to feel sick on a bus?(当你坐在一辆SUV的第二排或第三排时,你会感到恶心吗?你在火车上还好,但在公共汽车上却感觉不舒服吗?)”可知,上文的设问句主要是关于找出感到不适的原因。D项“了解致病原因可以帮助你避免旅途中的不适”符合。故选D。
14.根据小标题及空前“People who have motion sickness tend to have more body sway (晃动) while standing.(有晕动病的人站着的时候身体更容易摇晃)”可知,上文提到有晕动病的人站着的时候身体更容易摇晃,故本句就上文的症状给出解决方案。E项“一项研究表明,在海上看地平线可以减少身体的摆动”符合。故选E。
15.此处缺少小标题。根据本段内容,尤其是“It may be appealing to catch up on work or sink into a good book, but reading or using a device like a computer should be avoided.(赶上工作或沉浸在一本好书中可能很有吸引力,但应该避免阅读或使用电脑等设备)”可知,本句是在建议途中不要使用电脑或阅读。C项“旅途中不要阅读或使用电脑”符合。故选C。
(四)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古通辽市科尔沁左翼中旗实验高级中学·期中)People set goals for their lives. Perhaps you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or read 30 books a year. But then you get busy and your daily life takes up all of your time. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by and you are no closer to your goal. 16
1. Make a specific plan
Adding details to your plan helps you act better. Be sure to add when and where. If your goal is to work out five days each week, a plan like “I’ll work out on weekdays” would be too vague. But a detailed plan like “I’ll exercise at the gym on weekdays during my lunch break” would fit the bill. 17 For example, if you plan to work out during lunch, you’ll be sure to refuse a lunch invitation from others.
2. Consider punishment
This may sound difficult, but ensuring you’ll face some punishment if you don’t achieve your goal can work wonders. One easy way to do this is to tell a few people about your goal. You’ll feel ashamed if they check back later and find out you haven’t followed through. Feeling ashamed is a kind of spiritual punishment. You can also make a bet with a friend that you’ll stick to your goal. 18
3. Make it fun
Most of us concentrate on the final result when it comes to achieving our goals. 19 Are you enjoying the process of pursuing you goal? If it’s not fun to exercise or study, you’re unlikely to keep at it. But if you get pleasure from your works or study sessions, you’ll persist longer. It’s the pursuit of your goals-not the reaching of them-that makes up the weeks, days and hours of our lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!
4. Get a little help from your friends
Spending time around high achievers can boost your own performance. If your aim is to run a marathon or write a book, you’d be wise to start hanging around friends who’ve made it to the finish line and can show you how it’s done. You’ll learn a lot just by spending time together with these friends. 20 Giving someone else tips on how to achieve boosts your self-confidence and motivates you to achieve success.
A.There is evidence that cash punishment motivates success.
B.It can also help you avoid interruptions.
C.Coaching friends with shared goals can improve your success rate, too.
D.Who could you turn to for help?
E.If you want to stick to it, try the following strategies.
F.But focusing too much on it can make us ignore an even more important thing.
G.Friends are well aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
【答案】16.E 17.B 18.A 19.F 20.C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了实现目标的策略。
16.上文“People set goals for their lives. Perhaps you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or read 30 books a year. But then you get busy and your daily life takes up all of your time. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by and you are no closer to your goal. (人们为自己的生活设定目标。也许你想减肥,学一项新技能,或者一年读30本书。但是当你变得忙碌,你的日常生活占据了你所有的时间。不知不觉中,几周,几个月过去了,你离你的目标还是很远)”提出问题:我们设定目标却无法实现,下文“1. Make a specific plan”、“2. Consider punishment”、“3. Make it fun”、“4. Get a little help from your friends”给出4个策略,E项“If you want to stick to it, try the following strategies.(如果你想坚持下去,试试下面的策略)”承上启下,引出下文策略。上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
17.上文“But a detailed plan like “I’ll exercise at the gym on weekdays during my lunch break” would fit the bill. (但一个详细的计划,比如“我将在工作日的午休时间去健身房锻炼”,就符合要求了)”讲制定详细计划的重要性, B项“It can also help you avoid interruptions.(它还可以帮助你避免被打扰)”承接上文,说明制定详细计划的好处,下文“For example, if you plan to work out during lunch, you’ll be sure to refuse a lunch invitation from others.(例如,如果你计划在午餐时间锻炼,你肯定会拒绝别人的午餐邀请)”举例说明具体好处。故选B项。
18.上文“You can also make a bet with a friend that you’ll stick to your goal. (你也可以和朋友打赌,你会坚持你的目标)”讲与朋友打赌,A项“There is evidence that cash punishment motivates success.(有证据表明,现金惩罚能激发成功)”承接上文,说明打赌、惩罚的作用,照应小标题“Consider punishment”。故选A项。
19.上文“Most of us concentrate on the final result when it comes to achieving our goals. (当谈到实现我们的目标时,我们大多数人都专注于最终结果)”讲我们过于专注结果,下文“Are you enjoying the process of pursuing you goal? If it’s not fun to exercise or study, you’re unlikely to keep at it. But if you get pleasure from your works or study sessions, you’ll persist longer. It’s the pursuit of your goals-not the reaching of them-that makes up the weeks, days and hours of our lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!(你享受追求目标的过程吗?如果运动或学习没有乐趣,你就不可能坚持下去。但如果你从工作或学习中得到乐趣,你就会坚持得更久。追求目标——而不是达到目标——构成了我们生命中的每一个星期、每一天、每一个小时。所以一定要在这个过程中玩得开心!)”讲过程中的乐趣更重要,F项“But focusing too much on it can make us ignore an even more important thing.(但过于关注它会让我们忽略更重要的事情)”承上启下,说明过于专注结果会忽略过程中的乐趣。故选F项。
20.下文“Giving someone else tips on how to achieve boosts your self-confidence and motivates you to achieve success.(给别人一些关于如何取得成功的建议可以增强你的自信,激励你取得成功)”提出帮助别人可以提升自己,C项“Coaching friends with shared goals can improve your success rate, too.(指导有共同目标的朋友也可以提高你的成功率)”表达了同样的意思,句中“Coaching friends”与下文“Giving someone else tips”相照应。故选C项。
(五)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古自治区通辽市科尔沁区通辽市第一中学·期中)The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago in China to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China’s rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term. 21
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north and trees and grass turn green again.
22 In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It’s the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer. 23
During Rain Water period, extra care is needed to deal with a returning cold spell and humidity, which is the amount of water in the air. 24 It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.
The wet and humid weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people’s spleen and stomach according to Chinese medical practice. 25 People in Beijing often eat porridge (粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather. Honey, dates and Chinese yam are also very good nourishment (营养) to put in the porridge.
A.With Rain Water coming, insects become more active.
B.A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.
C.Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.
D.According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.
E.The temperature in most of the basin areas increases quickly during Rain Water.
F.One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.
G.The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.
【答案】21.F 22.D 23.C 24.G 25.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了24节气之一的雨水,以及雨水在春天的重要性。
21.根据上文“They also reflect China’s rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term.(它们还反映了中国丰富的历史,通过季节性的节日,特殊的食物,文化仪式,家庭聚会,甚至健康的生活技巧,与每个节气相对应)”以及第二段第一句“Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature.(雨水预示着降雨量的增加和气温的上升)”F项:One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.(二十四节气之一,在春天非常重要,被称为雨水)承接上句,并且引出后文要介绍的二十四节气之一的雨水,承上启下。故选F。
22.根据后句“In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall.(在中国北方,春旱很常见,这个季节的降水量只占年平均降水量的10%到15%)”可知,春季北方是缺雨的,因此春雨非常珍贵。D项:According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.(中国有句古话,春雨贵如油)符合语境。故选D。
23.根据上句“At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It’s the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer.(每年的这个时候,农民们开始犁地。天气转暖时,正是准备春播的好时机)”可知,C项:Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.(因此,雨水被认为是灌溉农田的关键时期)和上句构成因果关系,说明雨水是人们准备春播灌溉农田的关键时期。故选C。
24.根据后句“It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.(强烈建议不要过早脱下厚外套,注意保暖,特别是老人和儿童)”可知,G项:The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.(降雨导致空气湿度迅速增加,导致气温下降,天气潮湿)是建议人们不要过早脱下厚外套,注意保暖的原因。故选G。
25.根据后句“People in Beijing often eat porridge(粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather.(北京人经常吃一种中草药煮的粥,以抵御寒冷和潮湿的天气)”可知,B项:A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.(一碗营养粥是滋养身体的最佳选择)后句承接B项具体说明北京人经常吃的一种中草药煮的粥来抵御寒冷和潮湿的天气,话题一致。故选B。
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(23-24高二下·内蒙古赤峰市第二实验中学·期中)Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers to tons of questions. Books and TV shows often rely on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens. 26
Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology to help them.
Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, class will be more fun. 27 Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better informed and thus a more capable worker.
What do you do if you’re not already curious? 28 If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the more interesting it becomes.
As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. 29 Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions that they express.
Don’t assume you already know what you need to know. Instead, search for alternate possibilities and points of view.
30 Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge. In the classroom or out of it, developing curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.
A.Ask a lot of questions.
B.But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.
C.Accept a variety of resources to feed your curiosity.
D.Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved.
E.Don’t always get your information from the same source.
F.Curiosity drives the process of discoveries and innovation.
G.And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning.
【答案】26.B 27.G 28.D 29.E 30.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了好奇心的好处以及提高好奇心的方法和策略。
26.根据上文“People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens.(人们一直阅读或观看,因为他们想知道发生了什么)”以及下文讲述了好奇心的好处可知,此处与前文形成对比,并引出后文好奇心的好处,故B项“但是好奇心也会带来一些实际的好处。”能够承上启下,符合语境。故选B项。
27.根据上文“Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, class will be more fun.(即使你不打算成为一个发明者和研究者,好奇心也能在课堂上帮助你。如果你培养了学习的乐趣,教室就会变得更加有趣)”可知,此处指出好奇心可以在课堂上帮助你,也解释了好奇心如何让学习更有趣和投入,此处在说明好奇心带来的实际好处,故G项“你会出类拔萃,因为你会全身心地投入到学习过程中。”能够承接上文,符合语境。故选G项。
28.根据上文“What do you do if you’re not already curious?(如果你已经不再感到好奇了,应该怎么做呢?)”可知,此处提出了问题,且空后的内容介绍了一些提高好奇心的方法和策略,故D项“幸运地是,好奇心是一种可以培养的技能。”能够承上启下,符合语境。故选D项。
29.根据下文“Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions that they express.(相反,学会去欣赏不同的人知道的事实,以及他们表达的不同的观点)”可知,此处与下文是对应关系,故E项“不要总是从相同的渠道获取资源”能够衔接下文,符合语境。故选E项。
30.根据本段内容“Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it.(记住,每个人都知道一些你不知道的事情,弄清楚它们是什么,并询问它们是什么)”可知,本段内容主要提出培养好奇心的另一个方法——问问题,故A项“问很多问题。”能够概括本段大意,适合作本段主旨句,符合语境。故选A项。
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(22-22高二下·内蒙古阿拉善盟第一中学·期中)Do you know that over ten million American kids go to camp every summer? 31 Back then, before the air conditioner was invented, hot city summers were uncomfortable and even unhealthy for children, so escaping to the country for a few weeks became a popular trend.
Today, kids have different reasons for making camp a part of their lives, such as:
To meet new people
Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different states, or even different countries. It’s a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures. Michiko, 13, put it like this:“I loved camp. I met this girl name Manny who lives in New York (I live in New Jersey) and she is cool. 32 We taught each other words. We liked to swim in the pool a lot.”
To challenge yourself
33 Fresh challenges — like trying new sports, learning new crafts and games, or pushing yourself to achieve something — can be very rewarding. Take it from Arabella, 13, who told us: “ I went to summer camp and I passed my swimming test! I can hardly swim, so it was a big accomplishment (成就). 34 ”
To appreciate nature
There’s a great big natural world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is. 35 Getting out into the woods or mountains can give you a better understanding of how the web of life works.
A.Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy.
B.She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese.
C.I felt great afterwards.
D.It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork and tolerance(包容).
E.Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years.
F.When you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time.
G.Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn’t survive.
【答案】31.E 32.B 33.A 34.C 35.G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了参加夏令营的好处。
31.根据上文“Do you know that over ten million American kids go to camp every summer?(你知道每年夏天有超过一千万的美国孩子参加夏令营吗?)”可知,夏令营在美国是一种传统。E项:Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years.(夏令营是美国150多年来的传统。)符合语境。故选E。
32.根据下文“We taught each other words. (我们互相教单词。)”可知,空处的内容和语言有关。B项:She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese.(她说西班牙语,我说日语。)符合语境。故选B。
33.根据下文“Fresh challenges — like trying new sports, learning new crafts and games, or pushing yourself to achieve something — can be very rewarding.( 新鲜的挑战——比如尝试新的运动,学习新的工艺和游戏,或者推动自己去实现某些目标——都是非常有益的。)”可知,夏令营的活动是充满挑战的,并不是很容易。A项:Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy.(孩子们在夏令营做的事情并不都是容易的。)符合语境。故选A。
34.根据上文“Take it from Arabella, 13, who told us: “ I went to summer camp and I passed my swimming test! I can hardly swim, so it was a big accomplishment (成就).”(13岁的阿拉贝拉告诉我们:“我参加了夏令营,游泳考试及格了!我几乎不会游泳,所以这是一个很大的成就。”)”可知,参加夏令营让人有成就感,C项中的“felt great”和“accomplishment”对应。C项:I felt great afterwards.(事后我感觉很好。)符合语境。故选C。
35.根据本段小标题“To appreciate nature.(欣赏自然)”可知,本段内容和自然有关,G项中的“trees, soil, water, and wildlife ”都是自然界的东西。G项:Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn’t survive.(没有树木、土壤、水和野生动物,地球就无法生存。)符合语境。故选G。
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(22-23高二下·内蒙古呼伦贝尔市满洲里市第一中学·期中)A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. 36 And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopeful presents.
37 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
38 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 39
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 40 Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.
A.This isn’t usual though.
B.It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
C.You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.
D.If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.
E.It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.
F.The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.
G.This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
【答案】36.E 37.B 38.C 39.A 40.G
【分析】本文是说明文,介绍了乔迁聚会的目的,礼物的选取,活动安排和名称的由来。
36.上句 The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home.(这个聚会是朋友和家人祝贺新家的机会)。介绍庆祝乔迁之喜的聚会是亲戚朋友祝贺搬新家的人的一次机会,下句 And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.(现在是时候用爱和希望的礼物来填补新家了)。介绍这也是给新家装满爱和希望礼物的好时机。E项:它也给了人们一次看看新家什么样的机会。与上下句并列,都是庆祝乔迁之喜聚会的目的,故选E。
37.下文Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains.和like a piece of art or a plant. 列举了参加聚会所带礼物的清单,可以是厨房工具、窗帘、艺术品或绿植。这些都和参加聚会带礼物有关,B项:带礼物去参加乔迁派对是一种传统,概括了本段内容,引出下文,故选B。
38.本段介绍了聚会的活动安排,根据后文This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn' t a lot of food served.(这一点通常是值得赞赏的,因为在乔迁派对上不会提供很多食物)。指出因为新搬家,所以主人不会准备太丰盛的食物或太多的活动。那么本句是在建议你可以带上自己的食物或饮料与其他客人分享搬家,所以主人不会准备太丰盛的食物或太多的活动。C项:你也可以带上食物或饮料与其他客人分享。故选C。
39.本段提到在乔迁聚会上人们会聚餐,主人带领客人参观新家。上句提到,由于乔迁聚会是在搬进新家后不久举行的,人们可能会被要求帮助打开箱子。根据常识可知在乔迁聚会上让客人们帮忙干活是不常见的,A项:但这并不常见。表达了此意,与上文衔接,故选A。
40.上句介绍了乔迁聚会名称的由来,根据bring firewood to a new home as a gift.可知人们会带柴火作为礼物,那么本空承接上文说明了带柴火的目的和作用。G项:这样人们就可以在冬天的时候保持家里温暖。符合语境。故选G。
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(23-24高二下·内蒙古乌兰浩特市第四中学·期中)A quick nap before arriving at your destination is normal, especially when you lack that much-needed sleep. But even if you feel energized, sleeping on buses and trains just seems to be a natural thing. 41 ? Here are some of the reasons.
42
Although buses and trains are not close to the comfort level of your couch or your bed, just being in a cozy(舒适的) enough position is sufficient to make you nod off. Sitting down, closing your eyes, and leaning your head a bit are enough to get you in a relaxed state.
Long periods of inactivity
On buses and trains, you don’t move around very much. 43 . Basically, you’re away from the things that keep your mind and your physical body busy. This inactivity also slows your brain activity down because there’s no stimulus to keep it awake.
White noise
44 . It’s a consistent noise, like the hum of tires or the purring of the car. White noise masks distracting sounds, and is helpful for people who have trouble getting sleep. When you’re riding a vehicle, white noise is continuously emitted, making it easier for passengers to come to dreamland.
Increase in carbon dioxide in public transportation
Buses and trains get crowded every day with people going to and from work. Carbon dioxide increases when there are lots of people in a small space. 45 .
A.Comfortable seats
B.Lower the temperature
C.How to take a quick nap
D.This reduces oxygen to the brain and slows it down
E.So why do people fall asleep so easily on public transportation
F.Cars and other vehicles are a perfect environment that produces white noise
G.You just sit down and enjoy the scenery as the vehicle moves along the road
【答案】41.E 42.A 43.G 44.F 45.D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人们容易在坐车和坐火车犯困打瞌睡的原因。
41.根据上文“A quick nap before arriving at your destination is normal, especially when you lack that much-needed sleep. But even if you feel energized, sleeping on buses and trains just seems to be a natural thing.(在到达目的地之前小睡一会儿是正常的,尤其是当你缺乏急需的睡眠时。但即使你感到精力充沛,在公共汽车和火车上睡觉似乎也是一件很自然的事情)”以及后文“Here are some of the reasons.(以下是一些原因)”可知,本句主要就上文的现象提出了问题:那么,为什么人们在公共交通工具上那么容易睡着呢。故E选项“那么,为什么人们在公共交通工具上那么容易睡着呢”符合语境,故选E。
42.根据本段内容“Although buses and trains are not close to the comfort level of your couch or your bed, just being in a cozy(舒适的) enough position is sufficient to make you nod off. Sitting down, closing your eyes, and leaning your head a bit are enough to get you in a relaxed state.(虽然公共汽车和火车不像你的沙发或床那么舒适,但只要处于一个舒适的位置就足以让你打瞌睡。坐下来,闭上你的眼睛,稍微倾斜你的头就足以让你进入一个放松的状态)”可知,本段的主旨是舒服的座位会让人打瞌睡。故A选项“舒适的座位”符合语境,故选A。
43.根据上文“On buses and trains, you don’t move around very much.(在公共汽车和火车上,你不怎么走动)”以及后文“Basically, you’re away from the things that keep your mind and your physical body busy. This inactivity also slows your brain activity down because there’s no stimulus to keep it awake.(基本上,你远离那些让你的大脑和身体忙碌的事情。这种不活动也会减慢你的大脑活动,因为没有刺激来保持清醒)”可知,上文提到了不怎么走动,后文提到了远离了让身体和大脑忙碌的事情,故G选项“当汽车沿着道路行驶时,你只需坐下来欣赏风景”符合语境,故选G。
44.根据本段内容“It’s a consistent noise, like the hum of tires or the purring of the car. White noise masks distracting sounds, and is helpful for people who have trouble getting sleep. When you’re riding a vehicle, white noise is continuously emitted, making it easier for passengers to come to dreamland.(这是一种持续的噪音,就像轮胎的嗡嗡声或汽车的咕噜声。白噪音掩盖了分散注意力的声音,对睡眠困难的人很有帮助。当你乘坐车辆时,不断发出白噪音,让乘客更容易进入梦乡)”可知,本段的主旨是白噪音让人犯困,故F选项“汽车和其他交通工具是产生白噪音的完美环境”符合语境,故选F。
45.根据上文“Buses and trains get crowded every day with people going to and from work. Carbon dioxide increases when there are lots of people in a small space.(公共汽车和火车每天都挤满了上下班的人。当很多人在一个小空间里时,二氧化碳会增加)”可知,本句说明二氧化碳增加对人的影响:减少了大脑的供氧量并使其速度减慢。故D选项“这减少了大脑的供氧量并使其速度减慢”符合语境,故选D。
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(23-24高二下·内蒙古科尔沁右翼前旗第二中学·期中)Many people don’t take much time for lunch or if they do, they eat at their desks while checking emails. But lunch breaks are more than just a time to eat a meal. Taking lunch breaks can make you more productive and reduce stress. 46
You may consider spending time in nature. Go outside! Even spending a short time in nature has a positive effect on your mood. 47 Besides increasing your vitamin D, spending time in nature could help calm and relax you as well as helping to improve your immunity (免疫力). So go outside and enjoy yourself in the sun.
48 A short exercise session will help you meet your fitness goals and give you an energy improvement. If your workplace has a gym or there is one nearby, keep a gym bag in your office so you have no excuse not to go. If not, you can take a walk. Just keep moving!
Reading can also be a good choice. 49 So read a chapter of a good physical book. Not a reader? Listening to something also helps. You can listen to audiobooks to refresh yourself and relax. In short, take time to recharge your batteries for the rest of the day.
Eat mindfully. Good nutrition plays an important role in your physical and mental health. Make your lunch count by eating nutritious foods. Make an everyday eating plan for yourself. 50 But stay away from sugar or caffeine because when the initial energy wears off, it will leave you tired and unproductive.
A.You can try a lunchtime workout.
B.It makes you learned and less stressed.
C.Nothing can take effect better than that.
D.Read to find more benefits of lunch breaks.
E.So take time to do something good for yourself.
F.It will keep your body and brain conscious of careful eating.
G.Find a park or other green space nearby and eat your lunch there.
【答案】46.E 47.G 48.A 49.B 50.F
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了如何规划午休来让你更有效率,减少压力。
46.根据空前“But lunch breaks are more than just a time to eat a meal. Taking lunch breaks can make you more productive and reduce stress.(但午休时间不仅仅是吃饭的时间。午休可以让你更有效率,减少压力。)”可知,这里强调午休时间的重要性,所以E项“So take time to do something good for yourself.(所以花点时间做一些对自己有益的事情。)”总结要做一些有益的事情,符合语境。故选E。
47.根据空前“You may consider spending time in nature. Go outside! Even spending a short time in nature has a positive effect on your mood.(你可以考虑花些时间在大自然中。去外面!即使在大自然中待一小段时间也会对你的心情产生积极的影响。)”可知,这里建议我们花些时间体验大自然,以及空后“Besides increasing your vitamin D, spending time in nature could help calm and relax you as well as helping to improve your immunity (免疫力).(除了增加你的维生素D,花时间在大自然中可以帮助你平静和放松,也有助于提高你的免疫力。所以走出去,在阳光下享受自己。)”可知,本句是在说明走出去,所以G项“找一个附近的公园或其他绿地,在那里吃午餐”符合语境。故选G。
48.根据空后“A short exercise session will help you meet your fitness goals and give you an energy improvement.(一次短暂的锻炼可以帮助你达到你的健身目标,让你精力充沛。)”可知,本段建议午餐时间锻炼。故A选项“你可以尝试一下午餐锻炼”符合语境,故选A。
49.根据空前“Reading can also be a good choice. (阅读也是一个不错的选择。)”可知,本句内容与阅读的好处有关。所以B项“这会让你学习,减少压力”,符合语境。故选B。
50.根据空前“ Make an everyday eating plan for yourself.(为自己制定一个每天的饮食计划。)”可知,下面要说这样做的好处。F项“It will keep your body and brain conscious of careful eating.(它会让你的身体和大脑保持谨慎饮食的意识。)”符合语境。故选F。
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(23-24高二下·内蒙古巴彦淖尔市第一中学·期中)How to Learn from your Regrets
Regret’s benefits don’t come to us by chance. 51 . Here are three steps you can take the next time you find yourself thinking carefully about your past missteps.
Kill the ghost.
People often say their regrets keep coming to their mind. This suggests that regret is like a ghost. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets. Write down why each one still bothers you and its bad effects. 52 .
Forgive yourself.
53 , but sometimes you just can’t stop blaming yourself. Perhaps you dropped out of school decades ago and are constantly calculating today how much money you would be making if you had pressed on to graduation. Now is the time to declare: “I will not waste my life reliving a decision that can’t be changed.”
Collect your diploma.
Regret is like a school run by human nature. If you never experienced regret, you would keep repeating the same behaviors that led you to miss opportunities. 54 . Next, list all the ways that you can invest in your own skills and improvement right now — and get started.
Regrets may hurt. 55 , while trying to live without them is a lost opportunity to grow. Life is a journey full of pleasures and pains. To live it well and fully means learning from every bit of it, including the mistakes, and moving forward.
A.After you make a mistake, life moves on
B.Filling your mind with them is painful
C.The ghost certainly doesn’t rule a person’s life
D.We have to seek them out on purpose to improve ourselves
E.You will find that the list is a lot less frightening than a ghost
F.You choose to blame yourself for life for a poor decision you made in the past
G.If you let regret teach, you can note how you want to change your behavior
【答案】51.D 52.E 53.A 54.G 55.B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了我们应该如何从遗憾中学习。
51.上文“Regret’s benefits don’t come to us by chance.( 遗憾的好处不是偶然的。)”提到遗憾的好处;下文“Here are three steps you can take the next time you find yourself thinking carefully about your past missteps.(下次当你发现自己在认真反思过去的错误时,你可以采取以下三个步骤。)”提出三个步骤,可以让我们从遗憾中学到东西;空处承上启下,需要表达的意思应与“偶然的”相反,而是要主动的去学习。D项“我们必须有意识地寻找它们来提高自己”符合文意,其中them指代regrets或后文的missteps。故选D项。
52.该段主旨句为“Kill the ghost.(杀死鬼魂)”,下文“This suggests that regret is like a ghost. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets.(这表明,遗憾就像鬼魂一样。把你的遗憾列出来,让你的灵魂走出阴影。)”提到关键词list“清单”,故空处需要既需要提到ghost,也需要提到list,起到总结本段的作用。E项“你会发现清单远没有鬼魂可怕。”符合文意。故选E项。
53.上文“Forgive yourself.(原谅自己)”为本段主旨,结合生活常识可知,只有犯错了才需要原谅。A项“犯错之后,生活还会继续。”符合段意。故选A项。
54.上文“If you never experienced regret, you would keep repeating the same behaviors that led you to miss opportunities.(如果你从未经历过遗憾,你就会不断重复同样的行为,导致你错过机会。)”涉及关键词regret“遗憾”,并提到不断地重复同样的行为会导致自己错失机会,空处承上启下,也需要提到遗憾和行为。G项“如果你让遗憾教你道理,你可以记下你想如何改变你的行为。”中regret和behavior为原文复现。故选G项。
55.下文“while trying to live without them is a lost opportunity to grow.(而试图没有它们还继续生活,会使你失去成长的机会。)”中的them指的是前文提到的regrets,while表转折,故空处为主句,并且也需要提及regrets。B项为完整的句子,意为“用它们填满你的大脑是毁灭性的。”,其中them同样指代前文regrets,符合文意。故选B项。
(十二)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古巴彦淖尔市第一中学·期中)What comes to mind when you think about chocolate? A candy bar at Halloween? Ice cream on a hot day?
For Ibrahim, a 12-year-old boy from the West African country of Ghana, chocolate is not about sweet treats; it is about bitter work. 56 But if they did, we would learn that Ibrahim spends his days growing and harvesting cocoa beans, from which chocolate is made. We would also learn that he is just one of more than two million children who perform this difficult labour instead of attending school.
To change the harmful practices like this, some farms use an approach called Fairtrade. 57 It aims to create a different relationship between buyers (chocolate companies) and sellers (cocoa farmers) by encouraging farmers to join together to form a shared business called a cooperative. Because farmers work together instead of competing with each other, they can demand a higher price from the buyers. 58
Consumers like you can play a role as well. You can buy Fairtrade chocolate if possible, pressure candy companies to change their labour practices, or ask local stores to sell Fairtrade products. 59 It is a programme recognizing schools that provide Fairtrade products in cafeterias or include related lessons in curriculum (课程).
Chocolate has a hidden story that affects children like Ibrahim—children who want a happy future just like you do. 60 By enjoying Fairtrade products or simply spreading the word, you can make chocolate as sweet for all children as it is for you.
A.You have the power to change the story.
B.The labels on chocolate do not tell his story.
C.Fairtrade is a way of doing business that prohibits child labour.
D.You can also take action through the Fairtrade Schools network.
E.On many farms, children like Ibrahim perform difficult farming tasks.
F.Cocoa trees grow in the tropical climates of Africa, Latin America and South-East Asia.
G.With more income, farmers can pay adult workers and can send their children to school.
【答案】56.B 57.C 58.G 59.D 60.A
【导语】本文是说明文。文中主要讲述了很多儿童从事艰巨的制作巧克力的工作而无法上学,为了改变这种现象,一些农场实行了公平交易政策。作为消费者你也能帮助这些孩子们。
56.上文“For Ibrahim, a 12-year-old boy from the West African country of Ghana, chocolate is not about sweet treats; it is about bitter work. (对于来自西非国家加纳的12岁男孩易卜拉欣来说,巧克力并不是甜食,而是甜点。这是关于艰苦的工作。)”指出制作巧克力是12岁男孩Ibrahim的艰辛工作,下文“But if they did, we would learn that Ibrahim spends his days growing and harvesting cocoa beans, from which chocolate is made. (但如果它们是这样,我们就会了解到易卜拉欣每天都在种植和收获可可豆,然后用可可豆制成巧克力)”是一种假设,由此可知,空处应用与下文内容相反,应该介绍我们无法了解到Ibrahim的情况,B项“巧克力上的标签并没有讲述他的故事。”符合,下文的they代指The labels on chocolate,故选B。
57.上文“To change the harmful practices like this, some farms use an approach called Fairtrade. (为了改变这样的有害做法,一些农场采用了一种称为Fairtrade的方法。)”指出为了严禁雇佣儿童,一些农场使用了叫做Fairtrade的方法,空处承接上文,对此方法进行介绍,C项“Fairtrade是一种禁止童工的经营方式。”符合,故选C。
58.上文“Because farmers work together instead of competing with each other, they can demand a higher price from the buyers.(由于农民共同工作而不是相互竞争,他们可以向买家索要更高的价格。)”指出农民共同工作而不是相互竞争,他们可以向买家索要更高的价格,空处承接上文,指出这么做的好处,G项“有了更多的收入,农民就可以支付成年工人的工资并可以送孩子上学。”符合,承接上文,故选G。
59.上文“Consumers like you can play a role as well. You can buy Fairtrade chocolate if possible, pressure candy companies to change their labour practices, or ask local stores to sell Fairtrade products.(像你这样的消费者也可以发挥作用。如果可能的话,你可以购买公平贸易巧克力,向糖果公司施加压力,要求其改变劳工惯例,或者要求当地商店销售公平贸易产品。)”可知,许多儿童从事艰巨劳动而不能上学,对此消费者可以发挥一些作用来帮助他们,上文具体提出了消费者可以做的事,空处也应是具体措施,D项“你还可以通过公平贸易学校网络采取行动。”符合,故选D。
60.上文“Chocolate has a hidden story that affects children like Ibrahim-children who want a happy future just like you do. (巧克力有一个隐藏的故事,影响着像易卜拉欣这样的孩子——他们和你一样想要幸福的未来。)”可知,从事艰巨劳动而不能上学的儿童和你一样也想要幸福的未来,下文“By enjoying Fairtrade products or simply spreading the word, you can make chocolate as sweet for all children as it is for you.(通过买公平贸易产品或只是传播这个信息,你可以让巧克力对所有孩子来说都像对你一样甜。)”指出你可以帮助这些孩子——购买公平贸易产品或只是传播公平交易这个信息,由此可知,空处应该是引起下文,指出你能帮助他们,为文中讲述的像Ibrahim这样的孩子从事艰巨劳动而无法上学这样的故事做出一些改变,A项“你有能力改变这个故事。”符合,故选A。
(十三)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古开鲁县第一中学、和林格尔县第三中学等·期中)
How to Deal with Academic Failure
Experiencing failure in academic settings is inevitable in your journey to study. However, once you get through it, you can bounce back from almost any academic failure.
Adopt the proper mindset
The proper mentality plays a big part in dealing with academic failure. 61 , focus on how you will feel when you have mastered the areas that give you trouble. Stop thinking of yourself as a failure, and regard yourself as a person with a fixable problem. The problem is an opportunity, because how a person responds to a problem is what creates success or failure.
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Consider the troubles of chaotic personal relationships and stress. They are the most common external factor making students' academic performance suffer. 63 . Activities including sports, partying, or arts are social distractions that are also a common source of academic struggle. Disorganization is a huge factor. Making an inventory of upcoming assignments work as well.
Bounce back
64 . Were your grades good and then suddenly fall, slowly decline, or are they changeable? If they slowly declined, this probably indicates a lack of proficiency in a foundational skill set. If your grades suddenly fall, then that can be indicative of the sudden presence of a troublesome external factor, like moving to a new school.
Once you have determined that, you need to develop a plan of action. Try to study at the same times and same places each day, so it becomes a routine. Enlist someone to help you stay accountable to your plan of action. 65 .
A.Identify the trouble spots
B.Analyze extracurricular commitments
C.Achieving academic goals is vitally important
D.Instead of judging yourself for past shortcomings
E.Only by recognizing your problems weren't created overnight
F.Look at the history of your grades and determine the overall trend
G.Talk to a friend, family member or teacher about helping you stay on track
【答案】61.D 62.A 63.B 64.F 65.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讨论了如何在学术环境中经历失败后重新振作。
61.根据下文“focus on how you will feel when you have mastered the areas that give you trouble.(专注于当你掌握了给你带来麻烦的领域时你会有怎样的感觉)”可知,要关注未来而不是过去的不足,与D项“Instead of judging yourself for past shortcomings(而不是因为过去的缺点而评判自己)”表达的意思一致,故选D项。
62.根据下文“Consider the troubles of chaotic personal relationships and stress.(考虑混乱的人际关系和压力带来的麻烦)”以及“Disorganization is a huge factor.(杂乱无章是一个很大的因素)”可知,这是在指出要识别问题所在,与A项“Identify the trouble spots(识别问题所在)”意思相符,故选A项。
63.根据下文“Activities including sports, partying, or arts are social distractions that are also a common source of academic struggle.(包括运动、聚会或艺术在内的活动是会让人分心的社交活动,也是学业困难的常见来源)”可知,这里是在分析课外活动的影响,与 B 项“Analyze extracurricular commitments(分析课外活动的投入)”表达一致,故选B项。
64.根据下文“Were your grades good and then suddenly fall, slowly decline, or are they changeable?(你的成绩是好的然后突然下降,慢慢下降,还是多变的?)”可知,是在查看成绩变化的历史情况并确定总体趋势,与 F 项“Look at the history of your grades and determine the overall trend(查看你的成绩历史并确定总体趋势)”意思相符,故选F项。
65.根据上文“Enlist someone to help you stay accountable to your plan of action.(争取有人帮助你对自己的行动计划负责)”可知,与G项“Talk to a friend, family member or teacher about helping you stay on track(和朋友、家人或老师谈谈,让他们帮助你保持正轨)”表达的意思一致,都是说要找人帮忙监督,故选G项。
(十四)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古呼和浩特市剑桥中学·期中)Tai chi is a wellness practice that combines slow, gentle movements and postures with mindfulness. 66 . As a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, tai chi is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it’s better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension (高血压前期) .
In the study, researchers in China randomly assigned 342 adults with prehypertension to one of two interventions. Roughly half the people participated in aerobic exercise, including jogging, climbing stairs and cycling. 67 Both groups got hourlong sessions four times a week.
After 12 months, those in the tai chi group saw bigger drops in their blood pressure than those in the aerobic exercise group. What’s more, nearly 22% of the people who practiced tai chi saw their blood pressure fall to within normal range. 68 And fewer patients in the tai chi group went on to develop high blood pressure.
69 The practice tends to elicit (引起) more of a response from the parasympathetic nervous system (副交感神经系统) that relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger, says Rut h Taylor-Piliae, a professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Nursing.
Tai chi is appealing as a form of exercise because it is low impact and requires little space or equipment. “I think the beauty of tai chi is that you don’t have to have a special gym membership or special clohing, “ Taylor-Piliae says. “Once you learn tai chi, you can do it anytime, anyplace, anywhere. 70 ”
A.It can help reduce anxiety.
B.The other half was trained to practice tai chi.
C.It’s often called meditation (冥想) in motion.
D.So why does tai chi gain in popularity among people?
E.So what is it about tai chi that helps lower blood pressure?
F.By contrast, that number was 16% in the aerobic exercise group.
G.But you have to practice it consistently to gain the most benefit.
【答案】66.C 67.B 68.F 69.E 70.G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章首先介绍了太极拳的基本特点及其对身心健康的益处,然后通过一项新的研究进一步说明太极拳对降低高血压前期人群血压的积极作用。
66.根据上文“Tai chi is a wellness practice that combines slow, gentle movements and postures with mindfulness.(太极拳是一种健康练习,它结合了缓慢、温和的动作和姿势以及正念。)”可知,上文描述了太极拳的特点,即结合了缓慢、轻柔的动作和姿势与专注力。接下来的句子应该是对太极拳这一特点的进一步解释或补充。C项:It’s often called meditation (冥想) in motion.(它通常被称为运动冥想。)符合语境。故选C。
67.根据上文“In the study, researchers in China randomly assigned 342 adults with prehypertension to one of two interventions. Roughly half the people participated in aerobic exercise, including jogging, climbing stairs and cycling.(在这项研究中,中国的研究人员随机将342名患有高血压前期的成年人分为两组。大约一半的人参加了有氧运动,包括慢跑、爬楼梯和骑自行车。)”可知,空处指出另一半参加研究的人的干预方式,并且与太极拳有关。B项:The other half was trained to practice tai chi.(另一半被训练去练太极。)符合语境。故选B。
68.根据上文“After 12 months, those in the tai chi group saw bigger drops in their blood pressure than those in the aerobic exercise group. What’s more, nearly 22% of the people who practiced tai chi saw their blood pressure fall to within normal range.(12个月后,太极拳组的血压下降幅度大于有氧运动组。更重要的是,近22%的练太极的人血压降到了正常范围内。)”可知,空处承接上文,指出有氧运动组的结果。F项:By contrast, that number was 16% in the aerobic exercise group.(相比之下,有氧运动组的这个数字是16%。)符合语境。故选F。
69.空处是段落主旨句。根据下文“The practice tends to elicit (引起) more of a response from the parasympathetic nervous system (副交感神经系统) that relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger, says Rut h Taylor-Piliae, a professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Nursing.(亚利桑那大学护理学院教授拉特·泰勒-皮利亚说,这种做法往往会引起副交感神经系统的更多反应,在经历了一段时间的压力或危险后,这种反应会放松你的身体。)”可知,本段主要讲述了太极拳如何帮助降低血压。E项:So what is it about tai chi that helps lower blood pressure?(那么,太极拳到底是怎么帮助降低血压的呢?)符合语境。故选E。
70.根据上文“Tai chi is appealing as a form of exercise because it is low impact and requires little space or equipment. “I think the beauty of tai chi is that you don’t have to have a special gym membership or special clohing, “ Taylor-Piliae says. “Once you learn tai chi, you can do it anytime, anyplace, anywhere.(太极拳作为一种运动形式很有吸引力,因为它的冲击力小,需要的空间和设备也很少。泰勒-皮利亚说:“我认为太极拳的美妙之处在于,你不需要有特殊的健身房会员资格或特殊的服装。”“一旦你学会了太极,你就可以在任何时间、任何地点、任何地方练习。)”可知,最后一段强调了太极拳作为锻炼形式的吸引力,提到了其低影响和无需特殊设备或空间的特点。G项:But you have to practice it consistently to gain the most benefit.(但是你必须坚持练习才能获得最大的好处。)是对这一点的补充,强调了持续练习的重要性,符合语境。故选G。
(十五)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古赤峰二中·期中)
How to think outside the box
Being open to dissenting(持异议的)opinions is not the only way to think outside the box. 71
A break in our everyday life may provide the force needed to shift the direction of our thinking. So we can change environments. 72 ,for example, reorganizing our desk or taking a new route to work. However, for others , bigger changes such as a new job or a marriage are required,
A famous concept is approaching routine situations as if we met or saw them for the first time. In other words, we should look at them as if we'd never seen them. 73 For instance, when we brush our teeth, take a moment to look at the toothbrush as if we never laid eyes on such an object and noticed its color and shape. Think about the flavor of the toothpaste and notice how our mouth feels as we move the brush back and forth.
74 . The mere presence of a group of people with diverse experiences, views and backgrounds in our everyday life creates an atmosphere in which people can better respond to change. Why? Because they are key drivers of the development of new ideas and solutions.
Unlike negative emotions (情感)that cause specific reactions(for example, fear drives us to flee) ,positive emotions help us broaden our attention, explore our environment, and open ourselves to absorbing information.
75 . They can be those that are going well or for which we are grateful. This shifting — into — positivity process will automatically brighten our mood—and free our brain.
A.It's also helpful to seek for the difference
B.For some people, small changes might work
C.We should show respect for different cultures too
D.Some small techniques could help broaden the way we think
E.Take a few moments to think about the beautiful things in our life
F.Positive emotions play an important part in unfreezing our thinking
G."Beginners' mind" allows us to remain open to experiences despite any knowledge we may have
【答案】71.D 72.B 73.G 74.A 75.E
【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了几个可以帮助拓宽思维方式的技巧。
71.空前提到“对持异议的观点保持开放的态度不是唯一一种创造性思考的方法”,D项“一些小技巧可以帮助拓宽我们的思维方式”承上启下,是说还有别的一些技巧,且D项中“techniques”与空前一句中“way”呼应。故选D项。
72.空前提到“我们可以改变一下环境”,B项“对一些人来说,一些小的改变可能就起作用”呼应上文,都是关于改变,空后一句中“reorganizing our desk or taking a new route to work”是B项中“small changes”的具体内容;且B项与下文“However, for others , bigger changes such as a new job or a marriage are required.(然而,对另一些来说,需要大一点的改变比如一份新工作或者婚姻)”形成对比。故选B项。
73.空前提到“换句话说,我们应该像从未见过它们一样,来看待它们”,G项“尽管我们可能有一些知识,‘初识者’思维允许我们对经历保持开放的态度”,是说明空前提到的方法的好处,空后内容是对G项中的“Beginners' mind”进行举例说明,上下文衔接紧密,故选G项。
74.空处位于句首,是段落主题句,根据本段内容“diverse experiences, views and backgrounds”及“Because they are key drivers of the development of new ideas and solutions.(因为它们是新思想和解决办法发展的关键驱动因素)”可知,本段主要说差异的好处,所以A项“寻找差异也有帮助”切题。故选A项。
75.根据空后“它们可以是那些进展良好或者我们所感激的事情”可知,E项“花一些时间来考虑生活中美好的事情”切题,空后的They指代E项中“the beautiful things”,故选E项。
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专题03 七选五15篇
考查范围:主题、语篇范围
题号
难度
知识点
七选五
1
适中
健康饮食 ,科普知识
2
适中
方法/策略
3
适中
方法/策略
4
适中
方法/策略,应用文
5
较难
中国文化与节日
6
适中
方法/策略
7
适中
闲暇活动
8
适中
中国文化与节日
9
适中
交通与运输 ,科普知识
10
较难
方法/策略
11
适中
方法/策略
12
较难
社会问题与社会现象,说明文
13
适中
方法/策略,情绪
14
适中
锻炼/健身(个人),运动种类
15
适中
方法/策略
(一)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古呼和浩特市回民区·期中)Have you ever heard someone say, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, or give you advice about why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast? 1 Is it really that important? In a sense, it really matters.
Energy restoration
The word “breakfast” comes from “breaking the fast” — the idea of ending the period in which we didn’t eat during the night. The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves to heal our bodies. 2 So, in that way, a healthy breakfast makes sense.
Weight management
There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to link a state of obesity with skipping breakfast. 3 In a US study, 50,000 people were monitored over seven years, and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI, which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight.
Better brain function
4 Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language. A review of 54 studies found that eating breakfast can improve memory, though the effects on other brain functions were inconclusive. However, one of the researchers says there is reasonable evidence that breakfast does improve concentration.
What’s most important is what we eat for breakfast. High-protein breakfasts have been found particularly effective in reducing food cravings and consumption later in the day. However, studies found that there is no agreement on what type of breakfast is healthier. 5
A.Breakfast helps us refill the exhausted stores.
B.Weight-loss is likely to cause them health problems.
C.Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight.
D.Breakfast types don’t matter as much as simply eating something.
E.Thus, it is suggested that a healthy breakfast can regulate and lose weight.
F.Many people are recommended to manage their weight by skipping meals.
G.It seems that this feast, for many of us, is necessary for our day to start well.
(二)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古名校联盟·期中)By keeping a diary, you can create a space for self-reflection. With each word you write, you’re taking a step towards a deeper understanding of yourself and moving closer to well-being.
A tool for self-discovery
A diary acts as a mirror, reflecting your innermost thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. 6 . It can be the first step toward meaningful change and personal growth. Just the act of recognizing how you feel can build self-confidence and improve your mood.
Help recognize sources of stress
7 . Think of it as a safe space to express how you feel, leading to a significant decrease in stress levels. Keeping a diary gives you a chance to recognize what stresses you out in the first place. Once you notice upsetting situations or people, you can take action and eliminate that source of stress from your life.
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Sometimes people find it challenging to express their emotions verbally (口头上) and tend to block them out. Ignored unexpressed emotions can cause stress and get stored in the body, causing disease and pain. A diary provides a private space to explore and express feelings. This process of externalizing emotions inside can help reduce stress and manage overwhelming emotions.
Encourage solutions to problems and reflection
Facing a challenge that you can’t seem to figure out? Put pen to paper. Writing about challenges can help clarify the issue, explore potential solutions, and reflect on past experiences that may offer insight. 9 .
Even if you’ve never keep a diary before, it’s easy to begin. Persistence (坚持) is key to keeping a diary. 10 . Even just five minutes can help gain some clarity and reflection. Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to keep a diary. When you later take time to read your diaries, you can find your growth over time and how you’ve navigated past challenges.
A.Release and process feelings
B.Keep a diary during the spare time each day
C.Reflection can make you puzzled on your personal journey
D.Writing about worries or challenges every day can be a way out
E.Keeping a diary gives you a way to blame your friends or family
F.This way improves decision-making and encourages a positive attitude towards challenges
G.You can uncover patterns in your thinking or behavior, leading to increased self-awareness
(三)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古自治区赤峰市红山区赤峰第四中学·期中)
Treatment of Motion Sickness
Whether you travel by plane, car, train or boat, if you’ve experienced motion sickness, you know how easily it can make your trip unpleasant. Motion sickness can cause dizziness, uneasiness or throwing up. 11 .
Eat small meals
12 . But doctors recommend eating smaller, more frequent meals. Although the options can be very limited when you’re traveling, avoid salty, hot or fatty foods before and during your travel.
Be aware of situations that cause symptoms (症状)
Do you get sick when you’re riding in the second or third row of an SUV? Are you OK on a train, but tend to feel sick on a bus? 13 . In a car or bus, for instance, sitting towards the front may help. On a train, face forward, avoiding seats that face backward. If you’re flying, sit close to the wing of the plane.
Look at the horizon (地平线)
For travel by boat, car, train or bus, looking toward the horizon may help prevent motion sickness. People who have motion sickness tend to have more body sway (晃动) while standing. 14 . If you are on a boat, moving your feet wider apart may also reduce body sway.
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It may be appealing to catch up on work or sink into a good book, but reading or using a device like a computer should be avoided, The balance center in your inner ear senses movement, but the words on the screen or page are still. These mixed messages can result in sickness.
A.Try to move your body lightly
B.Do deep breathing exercises as often as possible
C.Avoid reading or computer work during the journey
D.Knowing what causes your sickness can help you avoid it
E.In a study, looking at the horizon while at sea reduced body sway
F.Here are simple strategies that may help to prevent or reduce these symptoms
G.It can be appealing to fill up before you travel to avoid eating packaged food on board
(四)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古通辽市科尔沁左翼中旗实验高级中学·期中)People set goals for their lives. Perhaps you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or read 30 books a year. But then you get busy and your daily life takes up all of your time. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by and you are no closer to your goal. 16
1. Make a specific plan
Adding details to your plan helps you act better. Be sure to add when and where. If your goal is to work out five days each week, a plan like “I’ll work out on weekdays” would be too vague. But a detailed plan like “I’ll exercise at the gym on weekdays during my lunch break” would fit the bill. 17 For example, if you plan to work out during lunch, you’ll be sure to refuse a lunch invitation from others.
2. Consider punishment
This may sound difficult, but ensuring you’ll face some punishment if you don’t achieve your goal can work wonders. One easy way to do this is to tell a few people about your goal. You’ll feel ashamed if they check back later and find out you haven’t followed through. Feeling ashamed is a kind of spiritual punishment. You can also make a bet with a friend that you’ll stick to your goal. 18
3. Make it fun
Most of us concentrate on the final result when it comes to achieving our goals. 19 Are you enjoying the process of pursuing you goal? If it’s not fun to exercise or study, you’re unlikely to keep at it. But if you get pleasure from your works or study sessions, you’ll persist longer. It’s the pursuit of your goals-not the reaching of them-that makes up the weeks, days and hours of our lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!
4. Get a little help from your friends
Spending time around high achievers can boost your own performance. If your aim is to run a marathon or write a book, you’d be wise to start hanging around friends who’ve made it to the finish line and can show you how it’s done. You’ll learn a lot just by spending time together with these friends. 20 Giving someone else tips on how to achieve boosts your self-confidence and motivates you to achieve success.
A.There is evidence that cash punishment motivates success.
B.It can also help you avoid interruptions.
C.Coaching friends with shared goals can improve your success rate, too.
D.Who could you turn to for help?
E.If you want to stick to it, try the following strategies.
F.But focusing too much on it can make us ignore an even more important thing.
G.Friends are well aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
(五)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古自治区通辽市科尔沁区通辽市第一中学·期中)The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago in China to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China’s rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term. 21
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north and trees and grass turn green again.
22 In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It’s the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer. 23
During Rain Water period, extra care is needed to deal with a returning cold spell and humidity, which is the amount of water in the air. 24 It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.
The wet and humid weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people’s spleen and stomach according to Chinese medical practice. 25 People in Beijing often eat porridge (粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather. Honey, dates and Chinese yam are also very good nourishment (营养) to put in the porridge.
A.With Rain Water coming, insects become more active.
B.A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.
C.Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.
D.According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.
E.The temperature in most of the basin areas increases quickly during Rain Water.
F.One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.
G.The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.
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(23-24高二下·内蒙古赤峰市第二实验中学·期中)Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers to tons of questions. Books and TV shows often rely on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens. 26
Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology to help them.
Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, class will be more fun. 27 Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better informed and thus a more capable worker.
What do you do if you’re not already curious? 28 If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the more interesting it becomes.
As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. 29 Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions that they express.
Don’t assume you already know what you need to know. Instead, search for alternate possibilities and points of view.
30 Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge. In the classroom or out of it, developing curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.
A.Ask a lot of questions.
B.But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.
C.Accept a variety of resources to feed your curiosity.
D.Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved.
E.Don’t always get your information from the same source.
F.Curiosity drives the process of discoveries and innovation.
G.And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning.
(七)
(22-22高二下·内蒙古阿拉善盟第一中学·期中)Do you know that over ten million American kids go to camp every summer? 31 Back then, before the air conditioner was invented, hot city summers were uncomfortable and even unhealthy for children, so escaping to the country for a few weeks became a popular trend.
Today, kids have different reasons for making camp a part of their lives, such as:
To meet new people
Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different states, or even different countries. It’s a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures. Michiko, 13, put it like this:“I loved camp. I met this girl name Manny who lives in New York (I live in New Jersey) and she is cool. 32 We taught each other words. We liked to swim in the pool a lot.”
To challenge yourself
33 Fresh challenges — like trying new sports, learning new crafts and games, or pushing yourself to achieve something — can be very rewarding. Take it from Arabella, 13, who told us: “ I went to summer camp and I passed my swimming test! I can hardly swim, so it was a big accomplishment (成就). 34 ”
To appreciate nature
There’s a great big natural world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is. 35 Getting out into the woods or mountains can give you a better understanding of how the web of life works.
A.Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy.
B.She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese.
C.I felt great afterwards.
D.It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork and tolerance(包容).
E.Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years.
F.When you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time.
G.Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn’t survive.
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(22-23高二下·内蒙古呼伦贝尔市满洲里市第一中学·期中)A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. 36 And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopeful presents.
37 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
38 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 39
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 40 Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.
A.This isn’t usual though.
B.It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
C.You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.
D.If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.
E.It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.
F.The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.
G.This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
(九)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古乌兰浩特市第四中学·期中)A quick nap before arriving at your destination is normal, especially when you lack that much-needed sleep. But even if you feel energized, sleeping on buses and trains just seems to be a natural thing. 41 ? Here are some of the reasons.
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Although buses and trains are not close to the comfort level of your couch or your bed, just being in a cozy(舒适的) enough position is sufficient to make you nod off. Sitting down, closing your eyes, and leaning your head a bit are enough to get you in a relaxed state.
Long periods of inactivity
On buses and trains, you don’t move around very much. 43 . Basically, you’re away from the things that keep your mind and your physical body busy. This inactivity also slows your brain activity down because there’s no stimulus to keep it awake.
White noise
44 . It’s a consistent noise, like the hum of tires or the purring of the car. White noise masks distracting sounds, and is helpful for people who have trouble getting sleep. When you’re riding a vehicle, white noise is continuously emitted, making it easier for passengers to come to dreamland.
Increase in carbon dioxide in public transportation
Buses and trains get crowded every day with people going to and from work. Carbon dioxide increases when there are lots of people in a small space. 45 .
A.Comfortable seats
B.Lower the temperature
C.How to take a quick nap
D.This reduces oxygen to the brain and slows it down
E.So why do people fall asleep so easily on public transportation
F.Cars and other vehicles are a perfect environment that produces white noise
G.You just sit down and enjoy the scenery as the vehicle moves along the road
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(23-24高二下·内蒙古科尔沁右翼前旗第二中学·期中)Many people don’t take much time for lunch or if they do, they eat at their desks while checking emails. But lunch breaks are more than just a time to eat a meal. Taking lunch breaks can make you more productive and reduce stress. 46
You may consider spending time in nature. Go outside! Even spending a short time in nature has a positive effect on your mood. 47 Besides increasing your vitamin D, spending time in nature could help calm and relax you as well as helping to improve your immunity (免疫力). So go outside and enjoy yourself in the sun.
48 A short exercise session will help you meet your fitness goals and give you an energy improvement. If your workplace has a gym or there is one nearby, keep a gym bag in your office so you have no excuse not to go. If not, you can take a walk. Just keep moving!
Reading can also be a good choice. 49 So read a chapter of a good physical book. Not a reader? Listening to something also helps. You can listen to audiobooks to refresh yourself and relax. In short, take time to recharge your batteries for the rest of the day.
Eat mindfully. Good nutrition plays an important role in your physical and mental health. Make your lunch count by eating nutritious foods. Make an everyday eating plan for yourself. 50 But stay away from sugar or caffeine because when the initial energy wears off, it will leave you tired and unproductive.
A.You can try a lunchtime workout.
B.It makes you learned and less stressed.
C.Nothing can take effect better than that.
D.Read to find more benefits of lunch breaks.
E.So take time to do something good for yourself.
F.It will keep your body and brain conscious of careful eating.
G.Find a park or other green space nearby and eat your lunch there.
(十一)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古巴彦淖尔市第一中学·期中)How to Learn from your Regrets
Regret’s benefits don’t come to us by chance. 51 . Here are three steps you can take the next time you find yourself thinking carefully about your past missteps.
Kill the ghost.
People often say their regrets keep coming to their mind. This suggests that regret is like a ghost. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets. Write down why each one still bothers you and its bad effects. 52 .
Forgive yourself.
53 , but sometimes you just can’t stop blaming yourself. Perhaps you dropped out of school decades ago and are constantly calculating today how much money you would be making if you had pressed on to graduation. Now is the time to declare: “I will not waste my life reliving a decision that can’t be changed.”
Collect your diploma.
Regret is like a school run by human nature. If you never experienced regret, you would keep repeating the same behaviors that led you to miss opportunities. 54 . Next, list all the ways that you can invest in your own skills and improvement right now — and get started.
Regrets may hurt. 55 , while trying to live without them is a lost opportunity to grow. Life is a journey full of pleasures and pains. To live it well and fully means learning from every bit of it, including the mistakes, and moving forward.
A.After you make a mistake, life moves on
B.Filling your mind with them is painful
C.The ghost certainly doesn’t rule a person’s life
D.We have to seek them out on purpose to improve ourselves
E.You will find that the list is a lot less frightening than a ghost
F.You choose to blame yourself for life for a poor decision you made in the past
G.If you let regret teach, you can note how you want to change your behavior
(十二)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古巴彦淖尔市第一中学·期中)What comes to mind when you think about chocolate? A candy bar at Halloween? Ice cream on a hot day?
For Ibrahim, a 12-year-old boy from the West African country of Ghana, chocolate is not about sweet treats; it is about bitter work. 56 But if they did, we would learn that Ibrahim spends his days growing and harvesting cocoa beans, from which chocolate is made. We would also learn that he is just one of more than two million children who perform this difficult labour instead of attending school.
To change the harmful practices like this, some farms use an approach called Fairtrade. 57 It aims to create a different relationship between buyers (chocolate companies) and sellers (cocoa farmers) by encouraging farmers to join together to form a shared business called a cooperative. Because farmers work together instead of competing with each other, they can demand a higher price from the buyers. 58
Consumers like you can play a role as well. You can buy Fairtrade chocolate if possible, pressure candy companies to change their labour practices, or ask local stores to sell Fairtrade products. 59 It is a programme recognizing schools that provide Fairtrade products in cafeterias or include related lessons in curriculum (课程).
Chocolate has a hidden story that affects children like Ibrahim—children who want a happy future just like you do. 60 By enjoying Fairtrade products or simply spreading the word, you can make chocolate as sweet for all children as it is for you.
A.You have the power to change the story.
B.The labels on chocolate do not tell his story.
C.Fairtrade is a way of doing business that prohibits child labour.
D.You can also take action through the Fairtrade Schools network.
E.On many farms, children like Ibrahim perform difficult farming tasks.
F.Cocoa trees grow in the tropical climates of Africa, Latin America and South-East Asia.
G.With more income, farmers can pay adult workers and can send their children to school.
(十三)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古开鲁县第一中学、和林格尔县第三中学等·期中)
How to Deal with Academic Failure
Experiencing failure in academic settings is inevitable in your journey to study. However, once you get through it, you can bounce back from almost any academic failure.
Adopt the proper mindset
The proper mentality plays a big part in dealing with academic failure. 61 , focus on how you will feel when you have mastered the areas that give you trouble. Stop thinking of yourself as a failure, and regard yourself as a person with a fixable problem. The problem is an opportunity, because how a person responds to a problem is what creates success or failure.
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Consider the troubles of chaotic personal relationships and stress. They are the most common external factor making students' academic performance suffer. 63 . Activities including sports, partying, or arts are social distractions that are also a common source of academic struggle. Disorganization is a huge factor. Making an inventory of upcoming assignments work as well.
Bounce back
64 . Were your grades good and then suddenly fall, slowly decline, or are they changeable? If they slowly declined, this probably indicates a lack of proficiency in a foundational skill set. If your grades suddenly fall, then that can be indicative of the sudden presence of a troublesome external factor, like moving to a new school.
Once you have determined that, you need to develop a plan of action. Try to study at the same times and same places each day, so it becomes a routine. Enlist someone to help you stay accountable to your plan of action. 65 .
A.Identify the trouble spots
B.Analyze extracurricular commitments
C.Achieving academic goals is vitally important
D.Instead of judging yourself for past shortcomings
E.Only by recognizing your problems weren't created overnight
F.Look at the history of your grades and determine the overall trend
G.Talk to a friend, family member or teacher about helping you stay on track
(十四)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古呼和浩特市剑桥中学·期中)Tai chi is a wellness practice that combines slow, gentle movements and postures with mindfulness. 66 . As a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, tai chi is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it’s better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension (高血压前期) .
In the study, researchers in China randomly assigned 342 adults with prehypertension to one of two interventions. Roughly half the people participated in aerobic exercise, including jogging, climbing stairs and cycling. 67 Both groups got hourlong sessions four times a week.
After 12 months, those in the tai chi group saw bigger drops in their blood pressure than those in the aerobic exercise group. What’s more, nearly 22% of the people who practiced tai chi saw their blood pressure fall to within normal range. 68 And fewer patients in the tai chi group went on to develop high blood pressure.
69 The practice tends to elicit (引起) more of a response from the parasympathetic nervous system (副交感神经系统) that relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger, says Rut h Taylor-Piliae, a professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Nursing.
Tai chi is appealing as a form of exercise because it is low impact and requires little space or equipment. “I think the beauty of tai chi is that you don’t have to have a special gym membership or special clohing, “ Taylor-Piliae says. “Once you learn tai chi, you can do it anytime, anyplace, anywhere. 70 ”
A.It can help reduce anxiety.
B.The other half was trained to practice tai chi.
C.It’s often called meditation (冥想) in motion.
D.So why does tai chi gain in popularity among people?
E.So what is it about tai chi that helps lower blood pressure?
F.By contrast, that number was 16% in the aerobic exercise group.
G.But you have to practice it consistently to gain the most benefit.
(十五)
(23-24高二下·内蒙古赤峰二中·期中)
How to think outside the box
Being open to dissenting(持异议的)opinions is not the only way to think outside the box. 71
A break in our everyday life may provide the force needed to shift the direction of our thinking. So we can change environments. 72 ,for example, reorganizing our desk or taking a new route to work. However, for others , bigger changes such as a new job or a marriage are required,
A famous concept is approaching routine situations as if we met or saw them for the first time. In other words, we should look at them as if we'd never seen them. 73 For instance, when we brush our teeth, take a moment to look at the toothbrush as if we never laid eyes on such an object and noticed its color and shape. Think about the flavor of the toothpaste and notice how our mouth feels as we move the brush back and forth.
74 . The mere presence of a group of people with diverse experiences, views and backgrounds in our everyday life creates an atmosphere in which people can better respond to change. Why? Because they are key drivers of the development of new ideas and solutions.
Unlike negative emotions (情感)that cause specific reactions(for example, fear drives us to flee) ,positive emotions help us broaden our attention, explore our environment, and open ourselves to absorbing information.
75 . They can be those that are going well or for which we are grateful. This shifting — into — positivity process will automatically brighten our mood—and free our brain.
A.It's also helpful to seek for the difference
B.For some people, small changes might work
C.We should show respect for different cultures too
D.Some small techniques could help broaden the way we think
E.Take a few moments to think about the beautiful things in our life
F.Positive emotions play an important part in unfreezing our thinking
G."Beginners' mind" allows us to remain open to experiences despite any knowledge we may have
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