专题03 阅读理解七选五 （语篇正文字数250左右或300左右）（江苏专用）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期末真题分类汇编

专题03 阅读理解七选五 (语篇正文字数250左右) 01 (2023-2024学年高二下·南京市江宁区·期末统考) You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? It will help you feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life. ___36___ Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these ways that exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you. Exercise controls weight. Exercise can help prevent too much weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. Going to the gym regularly is indeed great,  ___37___ You can just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the lift or speed up your housework. Consistency is key. Exercise improves mood. Need to be happy? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or quick walk can help. ___38___ You also may feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-worth. ___39___ Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your tolerance. Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular(心血管的)system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores. Exercise can be fun and social. Exercise and physical activity can be fun: They give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy. ___40___ So take a dance class, go for a swim or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. A. Exercise boosts energy. B. Exercise prevents high blood pressure. C. Exercise can also help you connect with friends and neighbors. D. Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability. E. but don’t worry if you can’t find a large amount of time to do it every day. F. It is advised to take different kinds of exercise to keep fit. G. Physical activity stimulates brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier. 【答案】36. D 37. E 38. G 39. A 40. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些体育运动的好处。 36. 根据上文“You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? It will help you feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life.(你知道运动对你有好处，但你知道有多好吗？它会让你感觉更好，更有活力，甚至延长你的寿命)”可知，本句承接上文，说明运动的好处。故D选项“每个人都能从运动中受益，无论他们的年龄、性别或体能如何”符合语境，故选D。 37. 根据上文“Going to the gym regularly is indeed great(经常去健身房确实很棒)”以及后文“You can just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the lift or speed up your housework. Consistency is key.(你可以在一天中变得更加活跃。例如，走楼梯而不是电梯，或者加快做家务的速度。坚持是关键)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，后文主要说明了通过日常活动来锻炼，说明不需要经常去健身房也没关系。故E选项“但是如果你每天找不到大量的时间来做这件事，也不要担心”符合语境，故选E。 38. 根据上文“Need to be happy? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or quick walk can help.(想要快乐吗？或者在紧张的一天后需要减轻压力?健身或快速散步会有所帮助)”可知，本句承接上文，说明体育活动会让人更加快乐。故G选项“体育活动会刺激大脑中的化学物质，让你感觉更快乐”符合语境，故选G。 39. 根据本段内容“Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your tolerance. Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular(心血管的)system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.(有规律的体育锻炼可以增强你的肌肉力量，增强你的耐受力。运动将氧气和营养输送到你的组织，帮助你的心血管系统更有效地工作。当你的心脏和肺部健康状况改善时，你就有更多的精力来处理日常琐事)”可知，本段主要说明了运动可以增强身体素质，提高人的精力来处理日常琐事。故A选项“运动增强能量”符合语境，故选A。 40. 根据标题“Exercise can be fun and social.(锻炼可以是有趣的和社交的)”以及上文“Exercise and physical activity can be fun: They give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy.(锻炼和体育活动可以很有趣：它们给你一个享受户外活动的机会，或者只是做一些让你快乐的活动)”可知，上文提到了锻炼可以让人快乐，推测本句承接上文，继续说明锻炼对社交的帮助。故C选项“锻炼还可以帮助你与朋友和邻居建立联系”符合语境，故选C。 02 (2023-2024学年高二下·苏州市·期末统考) Music is all around us. ___36___ Advertisers have long understood the popularity and emotional power of music and made good use of it. They spend much time and money securing the right soundtrack(配乐)for an advertisement in order to boost sales. ___37___ It expands pictures and colors words, and often adds a form of energy available through no other source. Music matching the main message of an advertisement has a positive effect on consumer engagement. It can result in enhanced attention, a positive emotional response and improved brand recall. Thus, it contributes to the effectiveness of an advertisement. Take the visually simple but interesting advertisement for Air France, with the soundtrack of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23, for example. ___38___ The advertisers hope that viewers will associate those qualities with the airline. Hundreds of viewer comments about the music used in advertising suggested it was successful. Music is also effective at triggering feelings of nostalgia(怀旧之情). The emotional memories music arouses in advertisements serves as a reminder of consumers’ past experiences. ___39___ However, the use of popular music in advertising can also cause arguments around the tension between artistic effort and commercialism. Consumers sometimes passionately oppose the use of music produced by respected musicians in advertisements. ___40___ For example, Nike’s use of Beatles’ song Revolution was seen by some as using Lennon’s lyrics to sell shoes. It made some Nike wearers so angry that they refused to buy the products. A. It highlights greatness and elegance. B. Music is the facilitator of advertising. C. Music helps cut down the cost of advertising. D. This, in turn, helps business reap commercial benefit. E. They believe that doing this destroys the beauty of music. F. It’s a popular art form which accompanies our daily lives. G. But some people argue using music is a way to show respect for musicians. 【答案】36. F 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. E 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在广告中使用音乐的好处及缺点。 36. 上文“Music is all around us.(音乐就在我们身边)”以及下文“Advertisers have long understood the popularity and emotional power of music and made good use of it.(广告商早就了解音乐的受欢迎程度和情感力量，并很好地利用了它)”说明音乐无处不在，所以广告商早已认识到音乐的普及性和情感力量并善加利用。空处承上启下，F项中的It指代前文中的Music，“a popular art form”和下文中的“popularity and emotional power of music”相呼应，说明音乐是一种流行的艺术形式，伴随着我们的日常生活。所以F项“它是一种流行的艺术形式，伴随着我们的日常生活”符合语境，既强调了音乐的普遍性，又能自然过渡到音乐如何被广告商所用，故选F。 37. 下文“It expands pictures and colors words, and often adds a form of energy available through no other source. Music matching the main message of an advertisement has a positive effect on consumer engagement.(它扩展了图片和单词的颜色，并经常添加一种无法通过其他来源获得的能量。与广告主要信息相匹配的音乐对消费者参与度有积极影响)”说明音乐在广告中的作用。空处需要概括下文的内容，引出音乐在广告中的作用。B项“音乐是广告的促进者”符合语境，故选B. 38. 上文“Take the visually simple but interesting advertisement for Air France, with the soundtrack of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23, for example.(以法航的广告为例，这则广告在视觉上很简单，但很有趣，有莫扎特《第23号钢琴协奏曲》的配乐)”说明此处列举了法国航空公司的例子，使用了莫扎特的钢琴协奏曲作为背景音乐。空处解释法国航空公司为什么这么做的原因。A项中的It指代了前文中的“Piano Concerto No.23”，说明该曲子突显了伟大与优雅，说明A项“它突出了伟大和优雅”符合语境，正好对应了莫扎特音乐给人的一般印象，同时也暗含广告商希望观众将这些特质与航空公司品牌联系起来的意图，故选A。 39. 上文“Music is also effective at triggering feelings of nostalgia(怀旧之情). The emotional memories music arouses in advertisements serves as a reminder of consumers’ past experiences.(音乐也能有效地引发怀旧情绪。音乐在广告中唤起的情感记忆可以提醒消费者过去的经历)”说明音乐能激发怀旧之情，并且这种情感记忆能够提醒消费者过去的经历。空处需要进一步解释这种怀旧情感如何帮助广告达到目的。D项中“这反过来又有助于企业获得商业利益”符合语境，故选D。 40. 上文“However, the use of popular music in advertising can also cause arguments around the tension between artistic effort and commercialism. Consumers sometimes passionately oppose the use of music produced by respected musicians in advertisements.(然而，在广告中使用流行音乐也会引发关于艺术努力和商业主义之间紧张关系的争论。消费者有时强烈反对在广告中使用受人尊敬的音乐家制作的音乐)”说明消费者有时强烈反对在广告中使用受尊敬的音乐家的作品。空处需要解释他们的反对理由，E项中的They指代前文中的“Consumers”，说明他们认为这样做会破坏音乐之美，故选E。 03 (2023-2024学年高二下·镇江市八校·期末联考) How to overcome gym anxiety Here are some practical tips to help you overcome anxiety in the gym and create a positive, empowering experience for yourself. Set realistic expectations The first step in overcoming gym anxiety is to set realistic expectations. Understand that everyone starts somewhere and that the gym is a place for personal growth and improvement. ___36___ Every individual in the gym is on their own unique fitness journey. Plan ahead and familiarise yourself ___37___ Before heading to the gym, plan your workout routine and familiarise yourself with the equipment you intend to use. Research exercise techniques and watch instructional videos to gain confidence and knowledge. By doing so, you’ll enter the gym with a sense of purpose and direction. Start slowly and gradually Ease into your gym routine by starting with exercises and machines you are comfortable with. ___38___ Taking small steps will not only help you build physical strength but also improve your mental resilience(韧性), empowering you to tackle new challenges. ___39___ Having a gym partner can provide huge support and motivation. Consider finding a friend who shares your fitness goals or seeking guidance from a personal trainer. A supportive companion or an expert can provide guidance, encourage you during workouts, and help remove anxiety by offering tips and feedback. Practice mindfulness techniques Mindfulness exercises can be powerful tools to fight anxiety in any setting, including the gym. ___40___ Focusing on your breath and being present in the moment can help calm your mind and remove anxiety. Additionally, practicing mindfulness during your workout can enhance your mind-body connection, allowing you to fully involve yourself in the experience. A. Find a gym partner or seek professional help B. Fight gym anxiety and unlock your true potential C. Remind yourself that progress certainly takes time. D. Feeling prepared can significantly reduce anxiety levels. E. Stepping foot inside a gym can cause feelings of anxiety. F. Prior to your workout, take minutes to engage in deep breathing or thinking. G. Gradually introduce new exercises or equipment as you become more confident. 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. G 39. A 40. F 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是如何克服健身房焦虑。 36. 根据本段标题“Set realistic expectations(设定切合实际的期望)”以及前文“Understand that everyone starts somewhere and that the gym is a place for personal growth and improvement.(要明白每个人都是从某个地方开始的，健身房是个人成长和进步的地方)”可知，此处建议每个人必须要设定切实可行的期望，并且要明白每个人都是从某个地方开始的，并不是一蹴而就的。C选项“Remind yourself that progress certainly takes time.(提醒自己进步是需要时间的)”符合语境，指出要时刻提醒自己进步是需要时间的，需要设定切实可行的期望，符合语境，故选C。 37. 根据本段段旨“Plan ahead and familiarise yourself(提前计划并熟悉自己)”以及后文“Before heading to the gym, plan your workout routine and familiarise yourself with the equipment you intend to use.(在去健身房之前，计划好你的锻炼计划，熟悉你打算使用的器材)”可知，本段主要强调的是去健身房之前要好好计划并且做准备。D选项“Feeling prepared can significantly reduce anxiety levels.(做好准备可以显著降低焦虑程度)”指出做好健身准备是能够可以显著较低焦虑程度的，引起下文，同时与本段段旨呼应，符合语境，故选D。 38. 根据前文“Ease into your gym routine by starting with exercises and machines you are comfortable with.(从你喜欢的运动和器械开始，慢慢进入你的健身计划)”可知，此处强调缓慢并且逐渐地开始自己的健身计划——从你喜欢的运动和器械开始。后文应该强调接下来的健身过程。G选项“Gradually introduce new exercises or equipment as you become more confident.(当你变得更自信时，逐渐引入新的运动或设备)”承接前文，指出在原有的健身基础上，当自己变得自信时，逐渐引入新的运动或设备，符合语境，故选G。 39. 根据后文“Having a gym partner can provide huge support and motivation.(有一个健身伙伴可以提供巨大的支持和动力)”以及后文的“A supportive companion or an expert can provide guidance, encourage you during workouts, and help remove anxiety by offering tips and feedback.(一个支持你的伴侣或专家可以提供指导，鼓励你锻炼，并通过提供提示和反馈来帮助你消除焦虑)”可知，本段强调的是寻找一个健身伙伴和健身过程中寻求专业帮助的重要性。A选项“Find a gym partner or seek professional help(找一个健身伙伴或寻求专业帮助)”概括本段主要内容，符合段旨，故选A。 40. 根据前文“Mindfulness exercises can be powerful tools to fight anxiety in any setting, including the gym.(正念练习在任何环境下都是对抗焦虑的有力工具，包括在健身房)”以及“Focusing on your breath and being present in the moment can help calm your mind and remove anxiety.(专注于你的呼吸，注重当下可以帮助你冷静下来，消除焦虑)”可知，此处提出“正念练习”并对其作用进行阐述。F选项“Prior to your workout, take minutes to engage in deep breathing or thinking.(在锻炼之前，花几分钟进行深呼吸或思考)”中的“花几分钟进行深呼吸或思考”承接前文的“正念练习”，并且与后文“专注呼吸”形成呼应，符合语境，故选F。 04 (2023-2024学年高二下·南通市·期末统考) How to Overcome Challenges When Learning from Failure Failure is a bitter pill to swallow, isn’t it? But, it’s often in the most difficult moments, in the ashes of defeat, that we find our greatest opportunities for growth. ___36___ This guide will look into the common challenges associated with learning from failure and how to overcome them. ● Dealing with emotional stress and burnout Failure often comes with a heavy emotional burden. ___37___ The first step in overcoming this challenge is acknowledging these emotions. It’s okay to feel disappointed — but don’t let your failure define you. Instead, view it as a temporary setback, not an endpoint. ● Maintaining focus and vision After a failure, it’s easy to lose sight of your original vision. But maintaining your focus on your long-term goals is critical. Take a step back, reflect on your vision, and rearrange your strategies accordingly. Yes, you might need to adjust your plans or timelines, but don’t let failure ruin your overall vision. ___38___ ● Continuous learning and skill development The greatest lesson from failure is the opportunity to learn. Develop a growth mindset and invest in continuous learning — attend workshops, read books, or take online courses. ___39___ Analyze your mistakes, draw lessons, and use those insights to refine your strategies. With each failure, you’re beginning with more experience. ● Accepting failure as a pathway to success ___40___ It’s merely a detour on the road to success. It offers an incomparable opportunity for growth and innovation. By addressing these challenges with the right mindset, you can transform your setbacks into comebacks and transform failure into your stepping-stone towards success. A. Don’t forget that failure itself is a teacher. B. Learning from failure can be complicated. C. To strike this balance, make data-driven decisions. D. Failure is not the opposite of success — it’s a part of it. E. You can adapt to changes and avoid the same mistakes. F. You kicked off this journey for a reason — hold onto that. G. Feelings of inadequacy, stress, and fear can quickly lead to burnout. 【答案】36. B 37. G 38. F 39. A 40. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要讨论了如何从失败中学习和克服挑战，给出了具体的建议和方法。 36. 根据前文“Failure is a bitter pill to swallow, isn’t it? But, it’s often in the most difficult moments, in the ashes of defeat, that we find our greatest opportunities for growth.(失败是难以下咽的苦果，不是吗？但是，往往是在最困难的时刻，在失败的灰烬中，我们找到了最大的成长机会)”以及后文“This guide will look into the common challenges associated with learning from failure and how to overcome them.(本指南将探讨与从失败中学习有关的常见挑战以及如何克服它们)”可知，前文讲述在失败中找到了最大的成长机会，后文讲述本文主要探讨从失败中学习的方法，所以空处应是过渡句，B项“Learning from failure can be complicated.(从失败中学习是很复杂的)”承接上文，并引出下文，符合文意，故选B项。 37. 根据本段小标题“Dealing with emotional stress and burnout(处理情绪压力和倦怠)”以及前文“Failure often comes with a heavy emotional burden.(失败往往伴随着沉重的情感负担)”可知，本段主要讲述如何处理情绪压力和倦怠，所以G项“Feelings of inadequacy, stress, and fear can quickly lead to burnout.(不足、压力和恐惧的感觉会很快导致精疲力竭)”是对前文讲述的情感负担的详细说明，符合此处主题，故选G项。 38. 设空位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“After a failure, it’s easy to lose sight of your original vision. But maintaining your focus on your long-term goals is critical. Take a step back, reflect on your vision, and rearrange your strategies accordingly. Yes, you might need to adjust your plans or timelines, but don’t let failure ruin your overall vision.(失败之后，你很容易忘记自己最初的愿景。但保持对长期目标的关注是至关重要的。退后一步，反思你的愿景，并相应地重新安排你的策略。是的，你可能需要调整你的计划或时间表，但不要让失败毁了你的整体愿景)”可知，本段主要讲述了即使失败了也不要放弃原本的目标，改变策略继续前进，所以F项“You kicked off this journey for a reason — hold onto that.(你开始这段旅程是有原因的——坚持下去)”符合本段主题，是对前文的总结，故选F项。 39. 根据后文“Analyze your mistakes, draw lessons, and use those insights to refine your strategies. With each failure, you’re beginning with more experience.(分析你的错误，吸取教训，并利用这些见解来完善你的策略。每经历一次失败，你都会有更多的经验)”可知，此处是在讲述从失败中学习，所以A项“Don’t forget that failure itself is a teacher.(不要忘记，失败本身就是一位老师)”符合此处主题，引出下文，故选A项。 40. 设空位于段首，为本段中心句，根据后文“It’s merely a detour on the road to success. It offers an incomparable opportunity for growth and innovation. By addressing these challenges with the right mindset, you can transform your setbacks into comebacks and transform failure into your stepping-stone towards success.(这只不过是成功路上的一个弯路。它为增长和创新提供了无与伦比的机会。用正确的心态来应对这些挑战，你就能把挫折变成反击，把失败变成通往成功的垫脚石)”可知，本段讲述了失败是通往成功的垫脚石，所以D项“Failure is not the opposite of success—it’s a part of it.(失败不是成功的对立面——它是成功的一部分)”符合本段主题，为本段中心句，故选D项。 05 (2023-2024学年高二下·泰州市·期末统考) The importance of learning outside goes beyond fresh air and fun. Spending time outdoors can expose kids to the concept of climate change. Here are some tips. ●Keep a climate journal. You can explain to your children that climate is a pattern of weather. ___36___ However, in recent years, extreme weather like storms and abnormal temperatures has occurred frequently. Have them keep a weather journal to get a sense of the climate. ●___37___ Kids can help take care of plants, like vegetables or plants in a garden. Growing and looking after plants helps children understand that people have a role to play in helping living things meet their needs. Make connections between climate change and the needs of plants. ●Play some games. Encourage your children to head outside for a few rounds of nature scavenger hunt(寻物游戏), where you give them a list of items to find, like sticks, colorful leaves and rocks. It is also a good choice to play “I Spy”, which gets them to associate words with the natural world. ___38___ ●Build an outdoor tool set. Put together an outdoor tool set with a magnifying glass(放大镜), a telescope and a container. ___39___ Then, try starting with something they are interested in, such as building a mini park or collecting natural items. ●Walk and talk. Go on walks with your kids frequently. Along the way observe and discuss how other members of the community are helping the environment. ___40___ Over time, under the guidance of parents, kids will grow into adults who care about the environment. A. Get in the dirt. B. It used to be more stable. C. Observe the plants around. D. These tools allow kids to survive in the wild. E. Language enables kids to better connect to their environment. F. These tools can help kids find and collect natural samples and play freely. G. Putting these conversations into daily life keeps kids aware of climate change. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. E 36. F 37. G 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何帮助孩子们在户外了解气候变化的知识。 13. 空前“You can explain to your children that climate is a pattern of weather.(你可以向你的孩子解释气候是一种天气模式)”提到可以向孩子解释气候是一种天气模式，接下来应该描述气候的特性，再结合空后“However, in recent years, extreme weather like storms and abnormal temperatures has occurred frequently.(然而，近年来，像风暴和异常气温这样的极端天气频繁发生)”可知，前后之间是转折关系，空处应讲述的是气候曾经很稳定，选项B“它过去更稳定”符合题意，故选B。 14. 空处是本段主旨句，结合上下文可知，这里应为祈使句。根据下文中的“Kids can help take care of plants, like vegetables or plants in a garden. Growing and looking after plants helps children understand that people have a role to play in helping living things meet their needs.(孩子们可以帮助照顾植物，比如蔬菜或花园里的植物。种植和照顾植物有助于孩子们理解人在帮助生物满足需求方面可以发挥作用)”可知，本段主要建议可以种植和照顾植物，选项A“钻进泥土”非常贴切，故选A。 15. 空前“It is also a good choice to play “I Spy”, which gets them to associate words with the natural world.(玩“我发现”也是一个很好的选择，使他们将文字与自然世界联系起来)”讲述了“I Spy”这个游戏可以将文字与自然世界联系起来，空处应进一步强调语言在连接孩子与自然环境中的作用，选项E“语言使孩子们能够更好地与环境建立联系”符合题意，故选E。 36. 空前“Put together an outdoor tool set with a magnifying glass(放大镜), a telescope and a container.(把一套带放大镜、望远镜和容器的户外工具放在一起)”讲述了准备一套户外工具，空处应讲述这些工具的作用，选项F“这些工具可以帮助孩子们找到和收集自然样本，并自由玩耍”符合题意，且与空后“Then, try starting with something they are interested in, such as building a mini park or collecting natural items.(然后，试着从他们感兴趣的事情开始，比如建一个迷你公园或收集自然物品)”照应，故选F。 37. 根据空前“Walk and talk. Go on walks with your kids frequently. Along the way observe and discuss how other members of the community are helping the environment.(散步和交谈。经常和孩子一起散步。一路上观察和讨论社区的其他成员是如何帮助环境的)”可知，空处应讲述和孩子边散步边谈话的作用，选项G“将这些对话融入日常生活可以让孩子们了解气候变化”符合题意，故选G。 06 (2023-2024学年高二下·扬州市·期末统考) It’s hard to define what trust is. Sure, there is the dictionary definition — a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something. ___36___ Our ability to trust in others is influenced by our experiences, personalities and so on. ___37___ When you order a taxi, you’re putting your trust in the driver to get you safely from A to B. When you hire someone to deliver a service, you have to trust they will do a good job. When you have a secret business conversation with a new customer, you need to trust that they won’t let it out. The deepest trust is developed over time, whether that’s with our partners, our family or our oldest friends. ___38___ But when it comes to meeting people for the first time, we are unknowingly influenced by the environment around us. Everything we have experienced in our life feeds into our ability to trust people now. ___39___ Some can disconnect past experiences from future experiences. Others find it harder to let go and associate past bad experiences with present situations. Whether you’re someone who trusts too easily, or someone who is very distrustful, you can manage to develop a healthy level of trust. Focus on what you believe in, what values you hold close to your heart and who you are. ___40___ Gradually, you will be open to new relationships. A. But real trust is much more complex than that. B. Such an ability plays a key role in social bonds. C. Trust lies at the heart of our daily life in many ways. D. Trust is a key part of good relationships and friendships. E. Those are people we share our secrets with and feel safe among. F. This will help you to live your life in a way that’s true to you as a person. G. How much these past experiences affect future trust varies from person to person. 【答案】36. A 37. C 38. E 39. G 40. F 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了什么是信任以及如何培养它。 36. 根据上文“It’s hard to define what trust is. Sure, there is the dictionary definition — a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something.(很难定义什么是信任。当然，字典上有这样的定义——对某人或某事的可靠性、真实性或能力的坚定信念)”以及后文“Our ability to trust in others is influenced by our experiences, personalities and so on.(我们信任他人的能力受到我们的经历、个性等的影响)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出信任他人存在困难。故A选项“但真正的信任要复杂得多”符合语境，故选A。 37. 根据后文“When you order a taxi, you’re putting your trust in the driver to get you safely from A to B. When you hire someone to deliver a service, you have to trust they will do a good job. When you have a secret business conversation with a new customer, you need to trust that they won’t let it out.(当你叫出租车时，你信任司机能把你从A地安全送到B地。当你雇人提供服务时，你必须相信他们会做得很好。当你和一个新客户进行秘密的商业对话时，你需要相信他们不会泄露出去)”可知，本段主要说明了信任在日常生活中的应用。故C选项“信任在很多方面都是我们日常生活的核心”符合语境，故选C。 38. 根据上文“The deepest trust is developed over time, whether that’s with our partners, our family or our oldest friends.(最深的信任是随着时间发展起来的，无论是与我们的伴侣、家人还是老朋友)”可知，本句承接上文，说明伴侣、家人和老朋友是我们信任的人。故E选项“这些人是我们可以分享秘密，在他们中间感到安全的人”符合语境，故选E。 39. 根据上文“Everything we have experienced in our life feeds into our ability to trust people now.(我们生活中所经历的一切都会增强我们现在信任他人的能力)”和后文“Some can disconnect past experiences from future experiences. Others find it harder to let go and associate past bad experiences with present situations.(有些人可以将过去的经历与未来的经历分开。另一些人则很难放手，把过去的糟糕经历和现在的情况联系起来)”可知，前后文主要说明了过去与未来的经历对人的建立信任的影响不同。故G选项“这些过去的经历对未来信任的影响程度因人而异”符合语境，故选G。 40. 根据上文“Whether you’re someone who trusts too easily, or someone who is very distrustful, you can manage to develop a healthy level of trust. Focus on what you believe in, what values you hold close to your heart and who you are.(无论你是一个太容易信任别人的人，还是一个非常不信任别人的人，你都可以设法建立一种健康的信任水平。专注于你所相信的，你内心深处的价值观和你是谁)”以及后文“Gradually, you will be open to new relationships.(慢慢地，你会接受新的关系)”可知，本句承接上文，说明“专注于你所相信的，你内心深处的价值观和你是谁”这一做法的帮助。故F选项“这将帮助你以一种真实的方式过你的生活”符合语境，故选F。 07 (2023-2024学年高二下·宿迁市·期末统考) Self-validation is the act of accepting your feelings and experiences. It means understanding your international perceptions and emotions, and recognizing them as valid. It can be challenging, especially for people who struggle with things like self-doubt. ___36___ Use your personal history to validate yourself. Self-validation can be tough when you have trouble believing in yourself. ___37___ Because even if you're a capable person, it’s natural to need a refresher so often! Additionally ,keep a journal or make a list of your successes, and you’ll have an easy way to remind yourself. ___38___ Remember that you're allowed to feel different emotions. When feeling intense emotions, you might assume your reaction isn’t normal. But actually, it’s all part of the human experience. It's okay to feel happy, excited, hurt, angry or any other emotions, and other people would likely feel the same in your place. Practice genuineness and be honest with yourself. ___39___ So be honest and acknowledge both your virtues and shortcomings. Remember, your self-worth shouldn’t be built on trying to be as perfect as possible; it should be about accepting the person you are. Accept your feelings without over-identifying with them. An important part of validation is remembering that you aren’t your feelings, nor are you the things you do. ___40___ You may feel strong emotions at times, and that’s common, but those feelings will never decide who you are. Emotions are temporary, and eventually, they’ll pass. A. Normalize your feelings, both positive and negative. B. Remind yourself that your feelings don’t define you. C. Reflection is all about acknowledging emotions you felt. D. However, it’s never too late to start learning how to do it! E. Sometimes, validation is as simple as taking care of yourself! F. Being yourself is one of the most important forms of self-validation. G. To fight against this, recall situations where you succeeded to prove your true capabilities. 【答案】36. D 37. G 38. A 39. F 40. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章就怎样实现自我验证给了一些建议。 36. 由上文“It can be challenging, especially for people who struggle with things like self-doubt.(这可能很有挑战性，尤其是对于那些与自我怀疑等问题作斗争的人来说)”对一些人来说，实现自我验证是很困难的。而D项However, it’s never too late to start learning how to do it!(然而，开始学习如何做永远不会太迟！)符合语境，其中however表明此句与前句是转折关系，it指代上文Self-validation，而how to do it有启下作用，故选D项。 37. 由上文“Self-validation can be tough when you have trouble believing in yourself.(当你很难相信自己时，自我验证可能会很困难)”可知，对不自信的人来说，实现自我验证很困难，而G项To fight against this, recall situations where you succeeded to prove your true capabilities.(为了克服这种情况，回想一下你成功证明自己真正能力的情况)符合语境，是前面现象的解决方案，其中this指代上文you have trouble believing in yourself，有承上作用，故选G项。 38. 由下文“Remember that you're allowed to feel different emotions. When feeling intense emotions, you might assume your reaction isn’t normal. But actually, it’s all part of the human experience. It's okay to feel happy, excited, hurt, angry or any other emotions, and other people would likely feel the same in your place.(记住，你可以感受到不同的情绪。当你感受到强烈的情绪时，你可能会认为你的反应不正常。但实际上，这都是人类经验的一部分。感到快乐、兴奋、受伤、愤怒或任何其他情绪都是可以的，其他人也可能在你的位置上有同样的感受)”可知，这里主要讲接受你的各种情绪，不管是好的还是坏的。而A项Normalize your feelings, both positive and negative.(使你的感受正常化，无论是积极的还是消极的)符合语境，对下文有总括作用，其中both positive and negative与下文happy, excited, hurt, angry or any other emotions对应，故选A项。 39. 由下文“So be honest and acknowledge both your virtues and shortcomings. Remember, your self-worth shouldn’t be built on trying to be as perfect as possible; it should be about accepting the person you are.(所以要诚实，承认自己的优点和缺点。记住，你的自我价值不应该建立在尽可能完美的基础上；它应该是关于接受你自己)”可知，这里主要讲要诚实地做自己。而F项Being yourself is one of the most important forms of self-validation.(做自己是自我验证最重要的形式之一)符合语境，其中Being yourself与下文accepting the person you are对应，有启下作用，故选F项。 40. 由下文“You may feel strong emotions at times, and that's common, but those feelings will never decide who you are.(你有时可能会感到强烈的情绪，这很常见，但这些情绪永远不会决定你是谁)”可知，这里主要讲你的情绪永远不会决定你是谁，而B项Remind yourself that your feelings don’t define you.(提醒自己，你的感受并不能定义你)符合语境，其中don’t define you与下文never decide who you are对应，有启下作用，故选B项。 08 (2023-2024学年高二下·盐城市·期末统考) Identity theft is a problem that affects millions of people each year. ___36___ Thankfully, here are some simple ways to protect yourself from identity thieves. Shred(粉碎)any documents you don’t need, especially the ones that contain personal information. ___37___ A personal shredder is an inexpensive and valuable investment in your security. Protect your computer from viruses to stay secure online. ___38___ You also need to put in a firewall and an antivirus and keep them updated. Many hackers(黑客)gather personal information from computers and it is important to protect yourself against these attacks. Carry only the minimum personal information you need at any given time. Never carry your credit cards, passport, and social security card in the same wallet. Make photocopies of all the cards and documents in your wallet to keep at home, or scan them and store them electronically. ___39___ Safeguard your mailbox well. One common way for criminals to steal personal information is by searching through mailboxes. ___40___ Therefore, it’s important to keep your mailbox secure and check your mailbox regularly. When you have a choice between receiving email or postal mail, go for the online option to reduce risks. If you are going away, ask the post office to hold your mail and forward it to another location. Identity theft is an increasingly serious problem that is worth attention. It is much easier to take these simple steps to prevent identity theft than it is to get your identity back once it has been stolen! A. Nowadays many personal documents arrive by mail. B. It means a thief gets enough of someone’s information. C. Keep your password a secret instead of sharing it with others. D. These records can be extremely helpful if your wallet is stolen. E. Constantly update your software, including your operating system. F. Some people are worried about this occurrence and are trying to avoid it. G. Bills and credit card statements are examples of documents to destroy for safety. 【答案】36. F 37. G 38. E 39. D 40. A 【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章详细介绍了身份盗窃这一问题，并提供了一些简单的方法来保护自己免受身份盗窃的威胁。 36. 根据前文“Identity theft is a problem that affects millions of people each year.(身份盗窃是一个每年影响数百万人的问题)”以及后文“Thankfully, here are some simple ways to protect yourself from identity thieves.(值得庆幸的是，这里有一些简单的方法可以保护你免受身份窃贼的侵害)”可知，前文讲述身份盗窃是一个问题，后文讲述有方法可以避免，所以空处应是过渡句，F项“Some people are worried about this occurrence and are trying to avoid it.(有些人担心这种情况的发生，并试图避免它)”符合文意，承接上文，并引出下文，故选F项。 37. 根据前文“Shred(粉碎)any documents you don’t need, especially the ones that contain personal information.(撕碎任何你不需要的文件，尤其是那些包含个人信息的文件)”可知，本段主要讲述，撕碎任何包含个人信息的文件，所以G项“Bills and credit card statements are examples of documents to destroy for safety.(为了安全起见，账单和信用卡对账单都是需要销毁的文件)”是对前文的举例，符合本段主题，故选G项。 38. 根据前文“Protect your computer from viruses to stay secure online.(保护您的计算机免受病毒侵害，以保持在线安全)”以及后文“You also need to put in a firewall and an antivirus and keep them updated. Many hackers(黑客)gather personal information from computers and it is important to protect yourself against these attacks.(你还需要安装防火墙和防病毒软件，并保持它们的更新。许多黑客从计算机中收集个人信息，保护自己免受这些攻击是很重要的)”可知，本段主要讲述了，在网络中保护自己身份信息的安全，所以E项“Constantly update your software, including your operating system.(不断更新软件，包括操作系统)”符合本段主题，讲述保护自己免收黑客窃取信息，故选E项。 39. 设空位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“Carry only the minimum personal information you need at any given time. Never carry your credit cards, passport, and social security card in the same wallet. Make photocopies of all the cards and documents in your wallet to keep at home, or scan them and store them electronically.(在任何时候，只携带你需要的最少的个人信息。不要把信用卡、护照和社保卡放在一个钱包里。把钱包里所有的卡片和文件复印一份，放在家里，或者扫描一下，用电子方式储存起来)”可知，本段主要讲述备份自己的身份信息，所以D项“These records can be extremely helpful if your wallet is stolen.(如果你的钱包被偷了，这些记录会非常有用)”符合本段主题，是对前文的总结，故选D项。 40. 根据前文“Safeguard your mailbox well. One common way for criminals to steal personal information is by searching through mailboxes.(保护好你的邮箱。犯罪分子窃取个人信息的一种常见方法是搜索邮箱)”以及后文“Therefore, it’s important to keep your mailbox secure and check your mailbox regularly.(因此，保持你的邮箱安全并定期检查邮箱是很重要的)”可知，本段主要讲述了保护好自己的邮箱，且空处和后文构成因果关系，所以A项“Nowadays many personal documents arrive by mail.(现在许多个人文件都是通过邮件到达的)”符合本段主题，且和后文构成因果关系，故选A项。 09 (2023-2024学年高二下·江苏省射阳中学·期末校考) Challenges are part of life and something we can all expect to encounter at one point or another during our lifetime. We handle challenges differently;some of us choose to face them head-on, while others flee in uncertainty. ___36___ The following are simple methods and strategies we can all employ to overcome challenges more effectively. ___37___ Nike couldn’t have said it any better with their slogan, "Just do it! "Some challenges require us to do just that. Grab the bull by its horns and have the courage to conquer it, no matter how unsure we might feel. Some challenges are urgent and require immediate attention, leaving us with no option but to go ahead full-steam. Educate ourselves. The reason why some issues prove challenging for us is that we aren’t familiar with them. ___38___ The internet, books, forums, etc., offer platforms where we can research and learn about our challenges to find strategies against them. Knowledge is definitely powerful and essential in conquering anything. Be persistent. This is what is required to accomplish anything, especially when it comes to overcoming challenges. No matter how difficult our challenges might be, we must be willing to push through and try again and again until we achieve victory over them. ___39___ Ask for help. There are times when we can’t go it alone and need others to help us conquer whatever challenges we face. ___40___ Networking with like-minded individuals who can offer us support, suggestions, and solutions is useful in helping us overcome challenges. A. Meet them head-on. B. Adapt a different strategy. C. It is said that two heads are better than one. D. If we give up, we allow the challenges to conquer us instead. E. Therefore, our knowledge and ability to conquer them is limited. F. Whatever our positions, we all wish to conquer them and move on. G. Some challenges can be overwhelming, making us question our ability to overcome them. 【答案】36. F 37. A 38. E 39. D 40. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍应对挑战的方法。 36. 根据上文“We handle challenges differently; some of us choose to face them head-on, while others flee in uncertainty.”(我们应对挑战的方式各有不同；我们中的一些人选择拥抱并正面面对它们，而另一些人则在不确定中逃离)根据下文“The following are simple methods and strategies we can all employ to overcome challenges more effectively.”(下面是一些简单的方法和策略，我们都可以用来更有效地克服挑战)可知，该句承上启下，说明无论如何，我们都要克服困难。故F选项“无论我们的立场是什么，我们都希望克服它们并继续前进”切题，故选F项。 37. 根据下文“Nike couldn’t have said it any better with their slogan, “Just do it!” Some challenges require us to do just that. Grab the bull by its horns and have the courage to conquer it, no matter how unsure we might feel. Some challenges are urgent and require immediate attention, leaving us with no option but to go ahead full-steam.”(耐克用他们的口号“Just do it! ”来表达这一点再好不过了。有些挑战要求我们这样做。无论我们感觉多么不确定，请迎难而上，勇敢征服困难。有些挑战是紧迫的，需要立即关注，我们别无选择，只能全力以赴)由此可知，该段主要讲述A选项“直面挑战”，故选A项。 38. 根据上文“The reason why some issues prove challenging for us is that we aren’t familiar with them.”(有些问题对我们来说具有挑战性的原因是我们不熟悉它们)空处承接上文说明不熟悉导致的结果。故E选项“因此，我们征服它们的知识和能力是有限的”切题。此处them与上一句呼应，故选E项。 39. 根据上文“No matter how difficult our challenges might be, we must be willing to push through and try again and again until we achieve victory over them.”(无论挑战有多么困难，我们都必须愿意坚持下去，一次又一次地尝试，直到取得胜利)可知，空处为前一句内容的补充，故D选项“如果我们放弃，我们反过来就会让挑战征服我们”为反向叙述后果，切题，故选D项。 40. 根据上文“There are times when we can’t go it alone and need others to help us conquer whatever challenges we face.”(有时我们无法独自应对，需要他人来帮助我们克服所面临的任何挑战)可知，人多力量大，与志同道合的人建立联系，他们可以为我们提供支持、建议或解决方案，而这些建议有助于帮助我们克服挑战。故C选项“俗语说：人多力量大”切题，故选C项。 (语篇正文字数300左右) 01 (2023-2024学年高二下·南京市鼓楼区·期末统考) There’s a belief that it is inadvisable to have plants in the bedroom. The concern is about how plants breathe. While plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen in the day, at night this is the opposite. ___36___ But to tell whether sharing our bedroom with our plants is a risk to health, we have to consider three things. ___37___ This is tricky to answer as it depends on everything from species to light levels and even room temperature, Also, there’s not much research on the exact measurements in indoor settings. Thankfully, in 2015, researchers at Turkey’s Kastamonu University found that houseplants like ficus(榕树)and yuccas(丝兰), when sealed(密封)in glass boxes, absorb between six and eight times as much CO2 in the day as they emit at night. This results in a significant net reduction over a full day. Secondly, we should compare the impact of plants on air quality with that of other potential competitors, such as a partner, A single human breath contains around 40,000 ppm of CO2, more than 10 times the effect a plant could have in 8 hours. ___38___ Also, consider this. Indoor plants grow in less light than they would ideally get in nature. So, they photosynthesize(光合作用)at a lower rate. This further reduces their impact on air quality. Finally, it is obvious that we don’t live in the sealed boxes in which these studies are carried out. ___39___ Even our movements can influence its flow. In conclusion, the plant effect in our homes is very small in many ways. ___40___ If sleeping near plants were bad for your health, camping in a forest would be definitely deadly. A. Firstly, how do plants breathe at night? B. So enjoy houseplants whenever you like. C. Firstly, do plants emit more CO2 at night? D. Camping can be a good escape if you are worried. E. This means they compete with us for air when we sleep. F. Indoor air is constantly exchanged through doors and windows. G. So you might want to send your partner away before your plants. 【答案】36. E 37. C 38. G 39. F 40. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就植物晚上是否会影响人类的问题进行了解释说明。 36. 根据上文“There’s a belief that it is inadvisable to have plants in the bedroom. The concern is about how plants breathe. While plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen in the day, at night this is the opposite.(有一种观点认为卧室里不宜种植植物。人们担心的是植物如何呼吸。白天，植物吸收二氧化碳，释放氧气，而到了晚上，情况却恰恰相反)”可知，上文提到植物晚上需要氧气，呼出二氧化碳。由此可知，本句是说明植物晚上对人的影响。故E选项“这意味着它们在我们睡觉时与我们争夺空气”符合语境，故选E。 37. 根据后文“This is tricky to answer as it depends on everything from species to light levels and even room temperature, Also, there’s not much research on the exact measurements in indoor settings. Thankfully, in 2015, researchers at Turkey’s Kastamonu University found that houseplants like ficus(榕树)and yuccas(丝兰), when sealed(密封)in glass boxes, absorb between six and eight times as much CO2 in the day as they emit at night. This results in a significant net reduction over a full day.(这个问题很难回答，因为它取决于各种因素，从物种到光照水平，甚至是室温。此外，关于室内环境中精确测量的研究也不多。值得庆幸的是，2015年，土耳其Kastamonu大学的研究人员发现，榕树和丝兰等室内植物被密封在玻璃盒中，白天吸收的二氧化碳是夜间排放的6到8倍。这导致在一整天中显著的净减少)”可知，本段主要介绍了关于植物夜间排放二氧化碳量多少的研究，故C选项“首先，植物在夜间排放更多的二氧化碳吗”符合语境，故选C。 38. 根据上文“Secondly, we should compare the impact of plants on air quality with that of other potential competitors, such as a partner, A single human breath contains around 40,000 ppm of CO2, more than 10 times the effect a plant could have in 8 hours.(其次，我们应该比较植物对空气质量的影响与其他潜在的竞争对手，如合作伙伴，一个人的呼吸含有大约40000 ppm的二氧化碳，比植物在8小时内产生的影响的10倍还多)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出伴侣对人的影响比植物更大。故G选项“所以你可能想在你的植物之前把你的伴侣打发走”符合语境，故选G。 39. 根据上文“Finally, it is obvious that we don’t live in the sealed boxes in which these studies are carried out.(最后，很明显，我们并不是生活在进行这些研究的封闭盒子里)”可知，本句承接上文，说明不是生活在封闭盒子中的原因是存在气体交换的通道，故F选项“室内空气通过门窗不断交换”符合语境，故选F。 40. 根据上文“In conclusion, the plant effect in our homes is very small in many ways.(总之，在很多方面，我们家中的植物效应是非常小的)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出植物对人的影响小。故B选项“所以只要你喜欢，随时都可以欣赏室内植物”符合语境，故选B。 02 (2023-2024学年高二下·南京市·盐城市六校联合体·期末联考) Peking opera is seen as a national treasure in China. However, due to today’s rapid social changes, the art form is becoming more and more isolated, especially from younger generations. Peking opera actress Dong Yuanyuan proposed integrating the art of Peking opera with digital technology to vie(争夺)for more young audience. ___36___ In November 2021, the Digital Mei Lanfang project was launched in Beijing. The late Mei Lanfang(1894 —1961)was famous for creating and acting in numerous renowned Peking opera plays. ___37___ “I got very excited and emotional when I saw that Master Mei was ‘really talking’ to us on stage,” Dong said. In 2022, a Peking opera film was also shot with the virtual techniques. This has provided a very different experience for opera-lovers and aroused the interest of some young people. ___38___ In addition, more flexible means should be adopted to promote Peking opera. Dong suggests that traditional artistic elements, such as tunes from Peking opera, could also be used in pop songs in an ancient Chinese style. ___39___ They have not only helped audience familiarize with Peking opera, but also popularized the art form in a way easily accepted by young people. A digital human is a human being that exists in the digital world. It is created by making digital copies of the movements of the target and then accurately reconstructing the figure in the digital world. ___40___ When making the digital image of Master Mei, it was very difficult to imitate his facial expressions and voice as well as the materials his costumes were made out of since they had been lost to time. So there is still a long way to go before a digital Peking opera human with real-time interaction capability is created. A. The result was very satisfying. B. The popularity of digital technology is obvious. C. However, there are many obstacles to overcome. D. There is no doubt that young people like pop music most. E. This might be one of the most effective ways to solve the problem. F. Now, digital technology made him appear before the audience again. G. So far, a dozen such songs have been very well-received by young people. 【答案】36. E 37. F 38. A 39. G 40. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了通过数字技术传承传统京剧文化的种种方法，这些途径取 得的成效以及实施过程中遭遇的困难。 36. 根据上文“Peking opera is seen as a national treasure in China. However, due to today’s rapid social changes, the art form is becoming more and more isolated, especially from younger generations. Peking opera actress Dong Yuanyuan proposed integrating the art of Peking opera with digital technology to vie(争夺)for more young audience.(京剧在中国被视为国宝。然而，由于当今社会的快速变化，这种艺术形式正变得越来越孤立，尤其是与年轻一代隔绝。京剧演员董圆圆建议将京剧艺术与数字技术相结合，以吸引更多的年轻观众)”可知，本句位于第一段段末，且E选项中的“this”代指原文中的“integrating the art of Peking opera with digital technology”置于第一段段末与上文衔接自然。E选项“这可能是解决这一问题最有效的方法之一”符合语境，故选E。 37. 根据上文“The late Mei Lanfang(1894—1961)was famous for creating and acting in numerous renowned Peking opera plays.(已故的梅兰芳(1894-1961)因创作和出演了许多著名的京剧而闻名)”以及后文““I got very excited and emotional when I saw that Master Mei was ‘really talking’ to us on stage,” Dong said.(董圆圆说：“当我看到梅大师在舞台上和我们‘真正地交谈’时，我感到非常兴奋和激动”)”可知，本句主要提出梅兰芳是如何再次出现的，故F选项“现在，数字技术让他再次出现在观众面前”符合语境，故选F。 38. 根据上文“In 2022, a Peking opera film was also shot with the virtual techniques. This has provided a very different experience for opera-lovers and aroused the interest of some young people.(2022年，一部京剧电影也采用虚拟技术拍摄。这为京剧爱好者提供了一种非常不同的体验，也引起了一些年轻人的兴趣)”可知，由虚拟现实技术制作的京剧电影获得了巨大成功，故A选项“结果很令人满意”符合语境，故选A。 39. 根据上文“In addition, more flexible means should be adopted to promote Peking opera. Dong suggests that traditional artistic elements, such as tunes from Peking opera, could also be used in pop songs in an ancient Chinese style.(此外，应该采取更灵活的方式来推广京剧。董圆圆建议，传统的艺术元素，比如京剧的曲调，也可以用在中国古代风格的流行歌曲中)”可知京剧的曲调也可以用在中国古代风格的流行歌曲中，再结合后文“They have not only helped audience familiarize with Peking opera, but also popularized the art form in a way easily accepted by young people.(它们不仅帮助观众熟悉京剧，而且以一种容易被年轻人接受的方式推广了这一艺术形式)”可知，本句主要说明后文提到的帮助观众熟悉京剧的事物(与歌曲相关)，下文中“They ”指代的是G选项中的“a dozen such songs”，而G选项中的“a dozen such songs”指的是上文提到的“pop songs that used traditional artistic elements, such as tunes from Peking opera,  in an ancient Chinese style”，故G选项“到目前为止，已经有十几首这样的歌曲深受年轻人的欢迎”置于此处前后衔接自然，故选G。 40. 根据下文“When making the digital image of Master Mei, it was very difficult to imitate his facial expressions and voice as well as the materials his costumes were made out of since they had been lost to time.(在制作梅大师的数字形象时，由于他的面部表情和声音以及他的服装材料都已失传，很难模仿)”可知下文主要叙述了制作梅兰芳数字形象过程中遇到的种种困难，而上文“A digital human is a human being that exists in the digital world. It is created by making digital copies of the movements of the target and then accurately reconstructing the figure in the digital world.(数字人是指存在于数字世界中的人。它是通过对目标的运动进行数字复制，然后在数字世界中精确地重建人物形象而创建的)”主要介绍了制作数字形象的方法，可知此处表示转折，C选项“然而，有许多障碍需要克服”符合语境，故选C。 03 (2023-2024学年高二下·无锡市·期末统考) Have you been feeling stuck lately? If so, it may be because you haven’t found your life’s purpose. Your life’s purpose can help guide you toward the person you want to be. Check out these easy and efficient ways to find your purpose in life and be the best version of yourself. ___36___ Interviewing yourself can help you identify what matters to you. Take a few moments to think about questions such as “When have you been happiest in your life?” “What has made you truly proud of yourself?” to learn more about yourself. Explore your passions. More often than not, your passions are activities that you often lose track of time while doing. ___37___ Perhaps you like singing, working out, writing, or performing well at work. Diving head first into hobbies you enjoy can help you find meaning in life. Think about your future. Imagining yourself 30 years from now can help you determine your goals. Backward planning is the idea of thinking ahead to plan for the present. Take a moment to imagine yourself at 50, 70, or 80 years old. What’s your job? Where are you living? ___38___ Read more. Reading is a great way to discover more about yourself. ___39___ A fiction book can bring you to fantastic worlds and inspire your imagination, whereas a nonfiction book can open your eyes to new perspectives. ___40___ You may resonate with(产生共鸣)a character’s drive and find your own purpose within the pages. It’s never too late to start looking for a purpose. Identify what matters most to you, and the best lessons for self-discovery are in the journey rather than the destination. A. Make time for self-care. B. Ask yourself questions. C. So, grab a book and dive in. D. Think about what you enjoy spending the most time doing. E. It can help you explore your curiosities and learn new things. F. Trying new things can help you understand what brings you joy. G. Think about what you can do to reach that point right now. 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. G 39. E 40. C 【语篇导读】本文是说明文。通过列举和解释不同的方法和步骤，来帮助读者找到生活的目标并成为更好的自己。 36. 设空位于段首，为本段中心句，根据后文“Interviewing yourself can help you identify what matters to you. Take a few moments to think about questions such as “When have you been happiest in your life?” “What has made you truly proud of yourself?” to learn more about yourself.(面试自己可以帮助你确定什么对你来说是重要的。花点时间思考一些问题，比如“你一生中最快乐的时候是什么时候？”“是什么让你真正为自己感到骄傲？”来更多地了解自己)”可知，本段主要讲述了问自己问题，所以B项“Ask yourself questions.(问自己问题)”符合本段主题，为本段中心句，故选B项。 37. 根据前文“Explore your passions. More often than not, your passions are activities that you often lose track of time while doing.(探索你的激情所在。通常情况下，你的激情是那些你在做的时候经常忘记时间的活动)”以及后文“Perhaps you like singing, working out, writing, or performing well at work. Diving head first into hobbies you enjoy can help you find meaning in life.(也许你喜欢唱歌、健身、写作，或者在工作中表现出色。一头扎进你喜欢的爱好可以帮助你找到生活的意义)”可知，本段是讲述找到自己喜欢做的事情，也就是你的激情所在，所以D项“Think about what you enjoy spending the most time doing.(想想你最喜欢花时间做什么)”符合本段主题，承接上文，引出下文，故选D项。 38. 设空位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“Think about your future. Imagining yourself 30 years from now can help you determine your goals. Backward planning is the idea of thinking ahead to plan for the present. Take a moment to imagine yourself at 50, 70, or 80 years old. What’s your job? Where are you living?(想想你的未来。想象一下30年后的自己可以帮助你确定自己的目标。向后计划是指提前思考，为现在做计划。花点时间想象一下自己50岁、70岁或80岁的样子。你会做什么工作？你住在哪里？)”可知，本段主要讲述了，思考自己以后是怎样的，为将来做计划，所以G项“Think about what you can do to reach that point right now.(想想你现在能做些什么来达到那个目标)”符合本段主题，是对前文的总结，故选G项。 39. 根据前文“Read more. Reading is a great way to discover more about yourself.(多多阅读。阅读是发现更多自我的好方法)”以及后文“A fiction book can bring you to fantastic worlds and inspire your imagination, whereas a nonfiction book can open your eyes to new perspectives.(一本虚构的书可以把你带到一个奇妙的世界，激发你的想象力，而一本非虚构的书可以打开你的眼睛，让你看到新的视角)”可知，E项“It can help you explore your curiosities and learn new things.(它可以帮助你探索你的好奇心，学习新事物)”是讲述阅读的好处，后文是对本句的举例，故选E项。 40. 根据前文“A fiction book can bring you to fantastic worlds and inspire your imagination, whereas a nonfiction book can open your eyes to new perspectives.(一本虚构的书可以把你带到一个奇妙的世界，激发你的想象力，而一本非虚构的书可以打开你的眼睛，让你看到新的视角)”可知，本段讲述阅读带来的好处，C项“So, grab a book and dive in.(所以，拿起一本书，开始学习吧)”符合本段主题，且和前文构成因果关系，故选C项。 04 (2023-2024学年高二下·常州市·期末统考) Historically, CEOs were mainly seen as the managers of their companies. Today’s CEOs, however, are increasingly recognized as essential players on the world stage. ___36___ It’s a phenomenon called CEO statesmanship. This is a function not only of CEOs’ economic power, but also of their role in influencing a wide range of people. ___37___ How can they maximize their impact? First, a CEO should be prepared to speak out on critical issues. ___38___ The great fame of CEOs requires them to be informed and thoughtful. More than ever, they are expected to share their views, to engage in national conversations and to contribute to social progress. Saying nothing and avoiding the spot-light may feel safer, but a CEO who stands for nothing is dispensable(可有可无的). ___ 39___ A CEO shouldn’t make a statement about every news headline. Leaders who express their opinions on every topic will find that they are expected to respond to issues out of their depths. This invites missteps and the loss of authority. Knowing when to speak and when to stay silent is important. Only by focusing on what lies in their depths, interests and values can they make a meaningful contribution. Finally, a CEO should act as a catalyst(催化剂)for change. ___40___ Stakeholders can see the difference between lip service and sincere efforts. When a CEO decides to make a statement on a matter of public concern, it must be backed by concrete actions. For example, if they are keen on green development, they can take measures to reduce their firms’ carbon footprint. By speaking out on critical issues, leading with purpose, and acting as catalysts for change, CEOs can help lead society towards a better future. A. Actions speak louder than words. B. But how should CEOs take on this role? C. As leaders, CEOs should lead with purpose. D. With great power comes great responsibility. E. CEO statesmanship will matter more than ever. F. But should CEOs be given so many privileges and responsibilities? G. They have the power to influence public policy, and even the course of global events. 【答案】36. G 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. A 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了首席执行官(CEO)的职责以及影响力。 36. 根据上文“Historically, CEOs were mainly seen as the managers of their companies. Today’s CEOs, however, are increasingly recognized as essential players on the world stage.(从历史上看，CEO主要被视为公司的管理者。然而，今天的首席执行官们越来越被认为是世界舞台上不可或缺的角色)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文，说明CEO被认为是不可或缺角色的原因。故G选项“他们有能力影响公共政策，甚至影响全球事件的进程”符合语境，故选G。 37. 根据上文“It’s a phenomenon called CEO statesmanship. This is a function not only of CEOs’ economic power, but also of their role in influencing a wide range of people.(这是一种被称为CEO政治家风度的现象。这不仅与首席执行官的经济实力有关，也与他们在影响广泛人群方面的作用有关)”以及后文“How can they maximize their impact?(他们如何才能最大限度地发挥自己的影响力)”可知，本句为过渡句，指出CEO是如何发挥自己作用的。故B选项“但是CEO们应该如何扮演这个角色呢”符合语境，故选B。 38. 根据上文“First, a CEO should be prepared to speak out on critical issues.(首先，CEO应该准备好就关键问题发表意见)”以及后文“The great fame of CEOs requires them to be informed and thoughtful. More than ever, they are expected to share their views, to engage in national conversations and to contribute to social progress. Saying nothing and avoiding the spot-light may feel safer, but a CEO who stands for nothing is dispensable(可有可无的).(首席执行官们的巨大声誉要求他们见多识广、深思熟虑。人们比以往任何时候都更希望他们分享自己的观点，参与全国性的对话，并为社会进步作出贡献。什么都不说，避开聚光灯可能会让人感觉更安全，但一个什么都不代表的CEO是不可或缺的)”可知，后文提到CEO需要对社会进步做出贡献，强调了他们的责任。故D选项“权力越大，责任越大”符合语境，故选D。 39. 根据后文“A CEO shouldn’t make a statement about every news headline. Leaders who express their opinions on every topic will find that they are expected to respond to issues out of their depths. This invites missteps and the loss of authority. Knowing when to speak and when to stay silent is important. Only by focusing on what lies in their depths, interests and values can they make a meaningful contribution.(CEO不应该对每个新闻标题都发表声明。对每个话题都表达自己观点的领导者会发现，他们被期望对超出自己深度的问题做出回应。这会导致失误和权威的丧失。知道什么时候该说话，什么时候该保持沉默是很重要的。只有关注自己的深度、兴趣和价值观，才能做出有意义的贡献)”可知，本段主要说明了CEO的领导方式。故C选项“作为领导者，CEO应该有目的性地领导”符合语境，故选C。 40. 根据上文“Finally, a CEO should act as a catalyst(催化剂)for change.(最后，CEO应该成为变革的催化剂)”以及后文“Stakeholders can see the difference between lip service and sincere efforts. When a CEO decides to make a statement on a matter of public concern, it must be backed by concrete actions. For example, if they are keen on green development, they can take measures to reduce their firms’ carbon footprint.(利益相关者可以看到口头承诺和真诚努力之间的区别。当首席执行官决定就公众关注的问题发表声明时，必须有具体的行动支持。例如，如果他们热衷于绿色发展，他们可以采取措施减少公司的碳足迹)”可知，后文强调了CEO必须有具体的行动来支持自己的言论，即强调了行动。故A选项“行动比语言更响亮”符合语境，故选A。 05 (2023-2024学年高二下·徐州市·期末统考) As someone who has been lucky enough to earn his living in the world of book reviewing, I've gradually developed a number of reading-related habits. ___36___ When to read I read from-morning till bedtime, with breaks for my job, family, exercise and household chores. ___37___ However, somehow they manage to spend three or more hours a day watching television or scrolling through social media on their phones. You pay  your money and you takes your choice. Where to read Realistically, the best place to read is at a table or desk with lots of good light. Other good locations include the public library, an outside table at a coffee shop away from background music and other customers, and the quiet car on the train to New York. ___38___ Trust me: You never will. Instead, as the Nike slogan says, Just Do It. Be choosy, but not too choosy ___39___ A book has to fit my mood or even the season. Spooky stories are for winter;  comic novels for spring. What’s more, I like to mix it up, the old with the new, a literary biography this week, a science fiction classic the next. I can adjust my expectations up or down but the book must be, on some level, exciting. ___40___ I can't open a book without a pencil either in my hand or nestled conveniently in that space between my right ear and skull. For a long time, my weapon of choice was a pencil, but it now tends to be a Paper Mate disposable mechanical pencil. I place two or three vertical lines next to key passages, scribble notes to myself in the margins. All these practices serve one end: to keep me actively engaged mentally with the words on the page. A. Choose a proper tool B. Be prepared to take notes C. You probably do something similar. D. I spend a lot of time hesitating about what to read next. E. Many people complain that they have no time for books. F. In truth, though, don't expect to find an ideal place to read. G. I hope a few of my practices will be useful in your own reading life. 【答案】36. G 37. E 38. F 39. D 40. B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了作者作为书评人在阅读方面的一些习惯，包括阅读时间、阅读地点的选择、书籍的挑选以及做笔记等。 36. 根据上文“As someone who has been lucky enough to earn his living in the world of book reviewing, I've gradually developed a number of reading-related habits(作为一个有幸以书评谋生的人，我逐渐养成了一些与阅读相关的习惯)”以及下文对这些习惯的具体介绍，可推知此处作者是希望自己的一些习惯对读者有用，与G项“I hope a few of my practices will be useful in your own reading life(我希望我的一些做法在你自己的阅读生活中有用)”表达的含义一致，故选G项。 37. 根据下文“However, somehow they manage to spend three or more hours a day watching television or scrolling through social media on their phones(然而，不知何故，他们每天设法花三个或更多小时看电视或在手机上浏览社交媒体)”可知，前文应提到很多人没时间读书，却有时间很多时间花在看电视、浏览社交媒体，与E项“Many people complain that they have no time for books(很多人抱怨他们没有时间读书)”为转折关系，符合语境，故选 E 项。 38. 根据上文“Other good locations include the public library, an outside table at a coffee shop away from background music and other customers, and the quiet car on the train to New York(其他好的地点包括公共图书馆、远离背景音乐和其他顾客的咖啡店外的桌子，以及去纽约的火车上安静的车厢)”以及下文“Trust me: You never will. Instead, as the Nike slogan says, Just Do It(相信我：你永远找不到。相反，正如耐克的口号所说，想做就做)”可知，此处说的是不要期望能找到理想的阅读地点，与F项“In truth, though, don't expect to find an ideal place to read(但事实上，别指望能找到一个理想的阅读地点)”表达的意思一致，故选F项。 39. 根据下文“A book has to fit my mood or even the season. Spooky stories are for winter; comic novels for spring(一本书必须符合我的心情甚至季节。恐怖故事适合冬天；喜剧小说适合春天)”可知，作者认为一本书必须符合自己的心情甚至季节，可推理出作者在挑选书籍时会花费很多时间犹豫不决，与D项“I spend a lot of time hesitating about what to read next(我花很多时间犹豫接下来读什么)”表达的含义一致，故选D项。 40. 根据下文“I can't open a book without a pencil either in my hand or nestled conveniently in that space between my right ear and skull(我打开一本书，手里或者右耳和头骨之间的那个地方没有铅笔就不行)”可知，此段主要讲的是要准备做笔记，与 B 项“Be prepared to take notes.(准备好做笔记)”表达的意思一致，故选B项。 06 (2023-2024学年高二下·淮安市·期末统考) How to Stay Positive around Negative People A positive attitude benefits your physical and mental health. However, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when other people are negative. The best way is to be yourself and to form a flexible mindset. ___36___ ●Be in charge of your attitude. The first step is to remember that no one can make you feel bad without your permission. ___37___ You should remind yourself of it frequently when you are under the influence of negative people. Moreover, taking a quick walk is a good way you can maintain your positive attitude. ___38___ If all your attention is on the negative person, you’ll be more likely to be caught in their negativity. Pay attention to what you do, and you’ll create a distance between yourself and the other person. After all, you hardly change them, but yourself. Your priority is to maintain your own happiness. ● Use mottos or phrases. Repeating a motto or a phrase to yourself can help you remain positive. ___39___ Some people find mottos from classic literature, while others prefer well-known phrases from religious beliefs. An example of a motto might be: “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart,” or the Buddhist,“ Om mani padme hum.” ● Set social boundaries. ___40___ Then, you have to learn to say no to them, or you can’t have a life of your own. Even staying with negative people, try to make sure you’re meeting in a group rather than just the two of you. If you’re friends on social media, unfollowing the posts of the negative person is one way to minimize your contact with the person. A. Focus on yourself. B. Transform others’ attitude. C. It is meaningful and highly individual to each person. D. It is important to sympathize the negative people. E. You can use the following advice to help you do this. F. Be aware of the things or people that threaten your positivity. G. Avoid falling into the trap of feeling like a victim of someone’s bad attitude. 【答案】36. E 37. G 38. A 39. C 40. F 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何在消极的人身边保持积极。 36. 根据上文“A positive attitude benefits your physical and mental health. However, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when other people are negative. The best way is to be yourself and to form a flexible mindset.(积极的态度有利于你的身心健康。然而，当别人都很消极的时候，你很难保持积极的态度。最好的方法就是做你自己，形成一个灵活的心态)”可知，后文主要介绍了一些保持积极态度的方法，可知本句启示后文。故E选项“你可以使用下面的建议来帮助你做到这一点”符合语境，故选E。 37. 根据上文“●Be in charge of your attitude. The first step is to remember that no one can make you feel bad without your permission.(●对自己的态度负责。第一步是要记住，没有你的允许，没有人能让你感觉不好)”以及后文“You should remind yourself of it frequently when you are under the influence of negative people.(当你受到消极的人的影响时，你应该经常提醒自己)”可知，本段主要说明了不要为他人而影响对自己的积极态度。G故选项“避免陷入感觉自己是他人不良态度的受害者的陷阱”符合语境，故选G。 38. 根据后文“If all your attention is on the negative person, you’ll be more likely to be caught in their negativity. Pay attention to what you do, and you’ll create a distance between yourself and the other person. After all, you hardly change them, but yourself. Your priority is to maintain your own happiness.(如果你所有的注意力都在消极的人身上，你就更有可能陷入他们的消极情绪中。注意你在做什么，你会在你和别人之间制造距离。毕竟，你改变的不是别人，而是你自己。你的首要任务是保持自己的幸福)”可知，本段的主旨是关注自己，A选项Focus on对应后文Pay attention to。故A选项“关注自己”符合语境，故选A。 39. 根据上文“Repeating a motto or a phrase to yourself can help you remain positive.(对自己重复一句座右铭或一句话可以帮助你保持积极)”可知，本句承接上文，说明座右铭或一句话的好处。故C选项“它是有意义的，对每个人来说都是高度个性化的”符合语境，故选C。 40. 根据后文“Then, you have to learn to say no to them, or you can’t have a life of your own. Even staying with negative people, try to make sure you’re meeting in a group rather than just the two of you. If you’re friends on social media, unfollowing the posts of the negative person is one way to minimize your contact with the person.(然后，你必须学会对他们说不，否则你就无法拥有自己的生活。即使和消极的人呆在一起，也要确保你们是在一个群体中会面，而不是只有你们两个。如果你们是社交媒体上的朋友，取消关注消极的人的帖子是减少与他接触的一种方法)”可知，后文主要说明了取消关注消极的人，即注意会威胁到积极性的人或事。故F选项“注意那些威胁你积极性的人或事”符合语境，故选F。 07 (2023-2024学年高二下·连云港市·期末统考) Are you too responsible? Taking responsibility is an essential element of strong leadership. But when the scales tip to over-responsibility, both the leader and their team suffer. ___36___ Define what you’re truly responsible for When it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, try the following pie-chart exercise. ___37___ Draw a circle on your paper and allocate(分配)responsibility for the situation to each person on your list. Add up those amounts and determine the remaining percentage. The amount left over is your actual share of responsibility. Examine your assumptions To start overturning your over-responsibility habit, examine the beliefs and fears that keep it alive. Are they really true? Reframe the release of responsibility and consider that you’re empowering others. Allow them to struggle with a task, solve their own problem, or own up to a mistake. ___38___ Give responsibilities back Whether you willingly assumed a given responsibility or it was placed on you, it’s time to return it to its rightful owner. Identify one responsibility you can return to a specific person. ___39___ Expect a few discomfort at first, but resist the temptation to jump back in. Accept help If you’re overly responsible, you likely say “yes” whenever others ask for help but don’t ask for any yourself. It’s time to rebalance your give-accept proportion. ___40___ If someone asks if they can take something off your plate or offers to do something for you, say “yes.” Rightsizing your responsibility is not about escaping what is yours to own but finding a more appropriate balance. By taking 100% of your responsibility, but not more, you will avoid unnecessary stress and help others grow. A. Practice accepting offers of help. B. Grab a piece of paper and list everyone involved. C. It may be a simple task that someone else should be doing. D. The following strategies may help you find a more appropriate balance. E. In this way, you help them develop greater competence and confidence. F. Leaders who ask for help increase the feelings of connection on their team. G. If so, these could be signs that you have an overactive sense of responsibility. 【答案】36. D 37. B 38. E 39. C 40. A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些保持适度的负责，避免过度负责的策略。 36. 前文“Taking responsibility is an essential element of strong leadership. But when the scales tip to over-responsibility, both the leader and their team suffer.(承担责任是强大领导力的基本要素。但当天平向过度负责倾斜时，领导者和他的团队都会遭殃)”提到承担责任是优秀的品质，但过度负责会有负面影响，后文段落主要给出了避免过度负责的策略，空处应该提到有取得平衡的策略，因此D项“The following strategies may help you find a more appropriate balance.(下面的策略可以帮助你找到一个更合适的平衡)”符合语境，承接前文，其中的balance和前文的scales呼应，The following strategies统领后文内容，故选D。 37. 前文“When it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, try the following pie-chart exercise.(当感觉整个世界的重量都压在你的肩膀上时，试试下面的饼图练习)”建议采用饼图练习来减轻责任的重量，后文“Draw a circle on your paper and allocate(分配)responsibility for the situation to each person on your list.(在你的纸上画一个圈，把这种情况的责任分配给清单上的每个人)”具体描述这种练习的方法，提到把责任分配到各人，空处应该与列出涉及到的人相关，因此B项“Grab a piece of paper and list everyone involved.(拿一张纸，列出所有相关人员)”符合语境，承上启下，其中的list everyone involved与后文的each person on your list呼应，故选B。 38. 前文“Reframe the release of responsibility and consider that you’re empowering others. Allow them to struggle with a task, solve their own problem, or own up to a mistake.(重新定义放开责任，并认为你是在赋予他人权力。允许他们努力完成任务，解决他们自己的问题，或者承认错误)”建议改变看法，把放开责任看作是赋予他人权力，让他人承担自己的责任，空处会应该描述这样做的好处，因此E项“In this way, you help them develop greater competence and confidence.(这样，你可以帮助他们培养更强的能力和信心)”符合语境，承接前文，其中的this way指代前一句的内容，故选E。 39. 前文“Whether you willingly assumed a given responsibility or it was placed on you, it’s time to return it to its rightful owner. Identify one responsibility you can return to a specific person.(不管你是自愿承担责任还是被强加给你，是时候把它还给它的合法主人了。确定一个你可以交给某个人的责任)”建议学会归还责任，首先确定该责任，空处应该会举例说明这种责任是什么，因此C项“It may be a simple task that someone else should be doing.(它可能是一个简单的任务，应该由其他人来做)”符合语境，承接前文，其中的It指代前文的one responsibility，故选C。 40. 前文“It’s time to rebalance your give-accept proportion.(是时候重新平衡你的给予—接受比例了)”建议学会平衡给予帮助和寻求帮助之间的比例，后文“If someone asks if they can take something off your plate or offers to do something for you, say “yes.”(如果有人问你能不能帮你做点什么，或者愿意帮你做点什么，说“可以”)”具体说明可以欣然接受他人提供的帮助，空处应该是总的说明学会接受帮助，因此A项“Practice accepting offers of help.(练习接受别人提供的帮助)”符合语境，承上启下，其中的accepting和前文的accept呼应，故选A。 08 (2023-2024学年高二下·江苏省镇江市实验高级中学·期末校考) This is something that all of us have noticed countless times in our daily lives. Whether you’re trying to read the fine print in a commercial or trying to make out a person’s face from a distance — it always helps to see better when you squint(眯起)your eyes. ___36___   There’s a common assumption that you’re adding much stress to your eyeballs by squeezing them to make them work better. ___37___ If you think for a while, you’ll find squinting is a different matter. If squinting meant making your eyes become stress balls, we’d all be in a lot of trouble. ___38___ When light hits an object, it bounces off its surface and enters our eyes. The light travels through the eye lens(晶状体). The lens then focuses the light rays, which fall on the retina(视网膜). A chemical present in the retina turns light into electric signals, which are then transmitted to the brain. The brain processes the signals and ultimately allows us to see stuff. The act of squinting, quite obviously, alters the shape of the space through which light passes, which helps us form a clear image on the retina. What’s more, light from different directions enters and is subsequently perceived by the eye. ___39___ However, when you’re trying to focus on something, if there’s light entering from multiple directions, the lens will be overloaded. By squinting, focusing light rays becomes more precise. Squinting does not damage your eyesight. ___40___ It’s one thing to occasionally squint in order to make out something far away. But if you find yourself doing it all the time, getting your eyes tested should be your focus. A. Actually, that’s not exactly the case. B. Has it ever occurred to you why this happens? C. Squinting does two major things to improve our vision. D. However, doing it for long periods of time can lead to dry eyes. E. Normally, this is a great thing, as it feeds your situational awareness. F. A number of biological components actually constitute the human eye. G. Before revealing the secret behind it, let’s learn about how we see things. 【答案】36. B 37. A 38. G 39. E 40. D 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。本文解释了为什么眯眼可以帮助我们看得更清楚，并澄清了眯眼不会损害视力的误解。 36. 根据上文“This is something that all of us have noticed countless times in our daily lives. Whether you’re trying to read the fine print in a commercial or trying to make out a person’s face from a distance — it always helps to see better when you squint(眯起)your eyes.(这是我们所有人在日常生活中无数次注意到的事情。无论你是想阅读商业广告上的小字，还是想从远处辨认一个人的脸——眯着眼睛总是有助于看得更清楚)”可知，上文引出眯眼可以帮助我们看得更清楚这一话题，由下文“There’s a common assumption that you’re adding much stress to your eyeballs by squeezing them to make them work better.(有一种普遍的假设是，你挤压眼球是为了让它们更好地工作，从而给眼球增加了很大的压力)”可知，下文解释了为什么眯眼可以帮助我们看得更清楚，故本空应提问为什么眯眼可以帮助我们看得更清楚，B选项“Has it ever occurred to you why this happens?(你有没有想过为什么会这样)”能承上启下，符合语境，故选B。 37. 根据上文“There’s a common assumption that you’re adding much stress to your eyeballs by squeezing them to make them work better.(有一种普遍的假设是，你挤压眼球是为了让它们更好地工作，从而给眼球增加了很大的压力)”和下文“If you think for a while, you’ll find squinting is a different matter. If squinting meant making your eyes become stress balls, we’d all be in a lot of trouble.(如果你仔细想想，你会发现眯眼是另一回事。如果眯着眼睛意味着让你的眼睛变成压力球，那我们就有大麻烦了)”可知，本空应是对上文认知的怀疑，故选项A“Actually, that’s not exactly the case.(实际上，情况并非如此)”能承上启下，符合语境，故选A。 38. 根据下文“When light hits an object, it bounces off its surface and enters our eyes.(当光线照射到物体上时，它会从物体表面反弹，进入我们的眼睛)”可知，下文解释了人眼看见东西的原理，本空应引出这一原理，G选项“Before revealing the secret behind it, let’s learn about how we see things.(在揭示其背后的秘密之前，让我们了解一下我们是如何看东西的)”能引出下文，符合语境，故选G。 39. 根据上文“What’s more, light from different directions enters and is subsequently perceived by the eye.(更重要的是，来自不同方向的光进入并随后被眼睛感知)”可知，本空应谈论光被眼睛感知的结果，E选项“Normally, this is a great thing, as it feeds your situational awareness.(通常，这是件好事，因为它增强了你的情境意识)”能承接上文，符合语境，故选E。 40. 根据上文“Squinting does not damage your eyesight.(眯眼不会损害你的视力)”和后文“But if you find yourself doing it all the time, getting your eyes tested should be your focus.(偶尔眯着眼看清远处的东西是一回事。但如果你发现自己总是这样做，那么检查你的眼睛应该是你的重点)”可知，上文说眯眼不会损害你的视力，下文又说检查你的眼睛，上下文存在转折关系，D选项“However, doing it for long periods of time can lead to dry eyes.(然而，长时间这样做会导致眼睛干涩)”能承上启下，符合语境，故选D。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题03 阅读理解七选五 (语篇正文字数250左右) 01 (2023-2024学年高二下·南京市江宁区·期末统考) You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? It will help you feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life. ___36___ Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these ways that exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you. Exercise controls weight. Exercise can help prevent too much weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. Going to the gym regularly is indeed great,  ___37___ You can just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the lift or speed up your housework. Consistency is key. Exercise improves mood. Need to be happy? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or quick walk can help. ___38___ You also may feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-worth. ___39___ Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your tolerance. Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular(心血管的)system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores. Exercise can be fun and social. Exercise and physical activity can be fun: They give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy. ___40___ So take a dance class, go for a swim or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. A. Exercise boosts energy. B. Exercise prevents high blood pressure. C. Exercise can also help you connect with friends and neighbors. D. Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability. E. but don’t worry if you can’t find a large amount of time to do it every day. F. It is advised to take different kinds of exercise to keep fit. G. Physical activity stimulates brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier. 02 (2023-2024学年高二下·苏州市·期末统考) Music is all around us. ___36___ Advertisers have long understood the popularity and emotional power of music and made good use of it. They spend much time and money securing the right soundtrack(配乐)for an advertisement in order to boost sales. ___37___ It expands pictures and colors words, and often adds a form of energy available through no other source. Music matching the main message of an advertisement has a positive effect on consumer engagement. It can result in enhanced attention, a positive emotional response and improved brand recall. Thus, it contributes to the effectiveness of an advertisement. Take the visually simple but interesting advertisement for Air France, with the soundtrack of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23, for example. ___38___ The advertisers hope that viewers will associate those qualities with the airline. Hundreds of viewer comments about the music used in advertising suggested it was successful. Music is also effective at triggering feelings of nostalgia(怀旧之情). The emotional memories music arouses in advertisements serves as a reminder of consumers’ past experiences. ___39___ However, the use of popular music in advertising can also cause arguments around the tension between artistic effort and commercialism. Consumers sometimes passionately oppose the use of music produced by respected musicians in advertisements. ___40___ For example, Nike’s use of Beatles’ song Revolution was seen by some as using Lennon’s lyrics to sell shoes. It made some Nike wearers so angry that they refused to buy the products. A. It highlights greatness and elegance. B. Music is the facilitator of advertising. C. Music helps cut down the cost of advertising. D. This, in turn, helps business reap commercial benefit. E. They believe that doing this destroys the beauty of music. F. It’s a popular art form which accompanies our daily lives. G. But some people argue using music is a way to show respect for musicians. 03 (2023-2024学年高二下·镇江市八校·期末联考) How to overcome gym anxiety Here are some practical tips to help you overcome anxiety in the gym and create a positive, empowering experience for yourself. Set realistic expectations The first step in overcoming gym anxiety is to set realistic expectations. Understand that everyone starts somewhere and that the gym is a place for personal growth and improvement. ___36___ Every individual in the gym is on their own unique fitness journey. Plan ahead and familiarise yourself ___37___ Before heading to the gym, plan your workout routine and familiarise yourself with the equipment you intend to use. Research exercise techniques and watch instructional videos to gain confidence and knowledge. By doing so, you’ll enter the gym with a sense of purpose and direction. Start slowly and gradually Ease into your gym routine by starting with exercises and machines you are comfortable with. ___38___ Taking small steps will not only help you build physical strength but also improve your mental resilience(韧性), empowering you to tackle new challenges. ___39___ Having a gym partner can provide huge support and motivation. Consider finding a friend who shares your fitness goals or seeking guidance from a personal trainer. A supportive companion or an expert can provide guidance, encourage you during workouts, and help remove anxiety by offering tips and feedback. Practice mindfulness techniques Mindfulness exercises can be powerful tools to fight anxiety in any setting, including the gym. ___40___ Focusing on your breath and being present in the moment can help calm your mind and remove anxiety. Additionally, practicing mindfulness during your workout can enhance your mind-body connection, allowing you to fully involve yourself in the experience. A. Find a gym partner or seek professional help B. Fight gym anxiety and unlock your true potential C. Remind yourself that progress certainly takes time. D. Feeling prepared can significantly reduce anxiety levels. E. Stepping foot inside a gym can cause feelings of anxiety. F. Prior to your workout, take minutes to engage in deep breathing or thinking. G. Gradually introduce new exercises or equipment as you become more confident. 04 (2023-2024学年高二下·南通市·期末统考) How to Overcome Challenges When Learning from Failure Failure is a bitter pill to swallow, isn’t it? But, it’s often in the most difficult moments, in the ashes of defeat, that we find our greatest opportunities for growth. ___36___ This guide will look into the common challenges associated with learning from failure and how to overcome them. ● Dealing with emotional stress and burnout Failure often comes with a heavy emotional burden. ___37___ The first step in overcoming this challenge is acknowledging these emotions. It’s okay to feel disappointed — but don’t let your failure define you. Instead, view it as a temporary setback, not an endpoint. ● Maintaining focus and vision After a failure, it’s easy to lose sight of your original vision. But maintaining your focus on your long-term goals is critical. Take a step back, reflect on your vision, and rearrange your strategies accordingly. Yes, you might need to adjust your plans or timelines, but don’t let failure ruin your overall vision. ___38___ ● Continuous learning and skill development The greatest lesson from failure is the opportunity to learn. Develop a growth mindset and invest in continuous learning — attend workshops, read books, or take online courses. ___39___ Analyze your mistakes, draw lessons, and use those insights to refine your strategies. With each failure, you’re beginning with more experience. ● Accepting failure as a pathway to success ___40___ It’s merely a detour on the road to success. It offers an incomparable opportunity for growth and innovation. By addressing these challenges with the right mindset, you can transform your setbacks into comebacks and transform failure into your stepping-stone towards success. A. Don’t forget that failure itself is a teacher. B. Learning from failure can be complicated. C. To strike this balance, make data-driven decisions. D. Failure is not the opposite of success — it’s a part of it. E. You can adapt to changes and avoid the same mistakes. F. You kicked off this journey for a reason — hold onto that. G. Feelings of inadequacy, stress, and fear can quickly lead to burnout. 05 (2023-2024学年高二下·泰州市·期末统考) The importance of learning outside goes beyond fresh air and fun. Spending time outdoors can expose kids to the concept of climate change. Here are some tips. ●Keep a climate journal. You can explain to your children that climate is a pattern of weather. ___36___ However, in recent years, extreme weather like storms and abnormal temperatures has occurred frequently. Have them keep a weather journal to get a sense of the climate. ●___37___ Kids can help take care of plants, like vegetables or plants in a garden. Growing and looking after plants helps children understand that people have a role to play in helping living things meet their needs. Make connections between climate change and the needs of plants. ●Play some games. Encourage your children to head outside for a few rounds of nature scavenger hunt(寻物游戏), where you give them a list of items to find, like sticks, colorful leaves and rocks. It is also a good choice to play “I Spy”, which gets them to associate words with the natural world. ___38___ ●Build an outdoor tool set. Put together an outdoor tool set with a magnifying glass(放大镜), a telescope and a container. ___39___ Then, try starting with something they are interested in, such as building a mini park or collecting natural items. ●Walk and talk. Go on walks with your kids frequently. Along the way observe and discuss how other members of the community are helping the environment. ___40___ Over time, under the guidance of parents, kids will grow into adults who care about the environment. A. Get in the dirt. B. It used to be more stable. C. Observe the plants around. D. These tools allow kids to survive in the wild. E. Language enables kids to better connect to their environment. F. These tools can help kids find and collect natural samples and play freely. G. Putting these conversations into daily life keeps kids aware of climate change. 06 (2023-2024学年高二下·扬州市·期末统考) It’s hard to define what trust is. Sure, there is the dictionary definition — a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something. ___36___ Our ability to trust in others is influenced by our experiences, personalities and so on. ___37___ When you order a taxi, you’re putting your trust in the driver to get you safely from A to B. When you hire someone to deliver a service, you have to trust they will do a good job. When you have a secret business conversation with a new customer, you need to trust that they won’t let it out. The deepest trust is developed over time, whether that’s with our partners, our family or our oldest friends. ___38___ But when it comes to meeting people for the first time, we are unknowingly influenced by the environment around us. Everything we have experienced in our life feeds into our ability to trust people now. ___39___ Some can disconnect past experiences from future experiences. Others find it harder to let go and associate past bad experiences with present situations. Whether you’re someone who trusts too easily, or someone who is very distrustful, you can manage to develop a healthy level of trust. Focus on what you believe in, what values you hold close to your heart and who you are. ___40___ Gradually, you will be open to new relationships. A. But real trust is much more complex than that. B. Such an ability plays a key role in social bonds. C. Trust lies at the heart of our daily life in many ways. D. Trust is a key part of good relationships and friendships. E. Those are people we share our secrets with and feel safe among. F. This will help you to live your life in a way that’s true to you as a person. G. How much these past experiences affect future trust varies from person to person. 07 (2023-2024学年高二下·宿迁市·期末统考) Self-validation is the act of accepting your feelings and experiences. It means understanding your international perceptions and emotions, and recognizing them as valid. It can be challenging, especially for people who struggle with things like self-doubt. ___36___ Use your personal history to validate yourself. Self-validation can be tough when you have trouble believing in yourself. ___37___ Because even if you're a capable person, it’s natural to need a refresher so often! Additionally ,keep a journal or make a list of your successes, and you’ll have an easy way to remind yourself. ___38___ Remember that you're allowed to feel different emotions. When feeling intense emotions, you might assume your reaction isn’t normal. But actually, it’s all part of the human experience. It's okay to feel happy, excited, hurt, angry or any other emotions, and other people would likely feel the same in your place. Practice genuineness and be honest with yourself. ___39___ So be honest and acknowledge both your virtues and shortcomings. Remember, your self-worth shouldn’t be built on trying to be as perfect as possible; it should be about accepting the person you are. Accept your feelings without over-identifying with them. An important part of validation is remembering that you aren’t your feelings, nor are you the things you do. ___40___ You may feel strong emotions at times, and that’s common, but those feelings will never decide who you are. Emotions are temporary, and eventually, they’ll pass. A. Normalize your feelings, both positive and negative. B. Remind yourself that your feelings don’t define you. C. Reflection is all about acknowledging emotions you felt. D. However, it’s never too late to start learning how to do it! E. Sometimes, validation is as simple as taking care of yourself! F. Being yourself is one of the most important forms of self-validation. G. To fight against this, recall situations where you succeeded to prove your true capabilities. 08 (2023-2024学年高二下·盐城市·期末统考) Identity theft is a problem that affects millions of people each year. ___36___ Thankfully, here are some simple ways to protect yourself from identity thieves. Shred(粉碎)any documents you don’t need, especially the ones that contain personal information. ___37___ A personal shredder is an inexpensive and valuable investment in your security. Protect your computer from viruses to stay secure online. ___38___ You also need to put in a firewall and an antivirus and keep them updated. Many hackers(黑客)gather personal information from computers and it is important to protect yourself against these attacks. Carry only the minimum personal information you need at any given time. Never carry your credit cards, passport, and social security card in the same wallet. Make photocopies of all the cards and documents in your wallet to keep at home, or scan them and store them electronically. ___39___ Safeguard your mailbox well. One common way for criminals to steal personal information is by searching through mailboxes. ___40___ Therefore, it’s important to keep your mailbox secure and check your mailbox regularly. When you have a choice between receiving email or postal mail, go for the online option to reduce risks. If you are going away, ask the post office to hold your mail and forward it to another location. Identity theft is an increasingly serious problem that is worth attention. It is much easier to take these simple steps to prevent identity theft than it is to get your identity back once it has been stolen! A. Nowadays many personal documents arrive by mail. B. It means a thief gets enough of someone’s information. C. Keep your password a secret instead of sharing it with others. D. These records can be extremely helpful if your wallet is stolen. E. Constantly update your software, including your operating system. F. Some people are worried about this occurrence and are trying to avoid it. G. Bills and credit card statements are examples of documents to destroy for safety. 09 (2023-2024学年高二下·江苏省射阳中学·期末校考) Challenges are part of life and something we can all expect to encounter at one point or another during our lifetime. We handle challenges differently;some of us choose to face them head-on, while others flee in uncertainty. ___36___ The following are simple methods and strategies we can all employ to overcome challenges more effectively. ___37___ Nike couldn’t have said it any better with their slogan, "Just do it! "Some challenges require us to do just that. Grab the bull by its horns and have the courage to conquer it, no matter how unsure we might feel. Some challenges are urgent and require immediate attention, leaving us with no option but to go ahead full-steam. Educate ourselves. The reason why some issues prove challenging for us is that we aren’t familiar with them. ___38___ The internet, books, forums, etc., offer platforms where we can research and learn about our challenges to find strategies against them. Knowledge is definitely powerful and essential in conquering anything. Be persistent. This is what is required to accomplish anything, especially when it comes to overcoming challenges. No matter how difficult our challenges might be, we must be willing to push through and try again and again until we achieve victory over them. ___39___ Ask for help. There are times when we can’t go it alone and need others to help us conquer whatever challenges we face. ___40___ Networking with like-minded individuals who can offer us support, suggestions, and solutions is useful in helping us overcome challenges. A. Meet them head-on. B. Adapt a different strategy. C. It is said that two heads are better than one. D. If we give up, we allow the challenges to conquer us instead. E. Therefore, our knowledge and ability to conquer them is limited. F. Whatever our positions, we all wish to conquer them and move on. G. Some challenges can be overwhelming, making us question our ability to overcome them. (语篇正文字数300左右) 01 (2023-2024学年高二下·南京市鼓楼区·期末统考) There’s a belief that it is inadvisable to have plants in the bedroom. The concern is about how plants breathe. While plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen in the day, at night this is the opposite. ___36___ But to tell whether sharing our bedroom with our plants is a risk to health, we have to consider three things. ___37___ This is tricky to answer as it depends on everything from species to light levels and even room temperature, Also, there’s not much research on the exact measurements in indoor settings. Thankfully, in 2015, researchers at Turkey’s Kastamonu University found that houseplants like ficus(榕树)and yuccas(丝兰), when sealed(密封)in glass boxes, absorb between six and eight times as much CO2 in the day as they emit at night. This results in a significant net reduction over a full day. Secondly, we should compare the impact of plants on air quality with that of other potential competitors, such as a partner, A single human breath contains around 40,000 ppm of CO2, more than 10 times the effect a plant could have in 8 hours. ___38___ Also, consider this. Indoor plants grow in less light than they would ideally get in nature. So, they photosynthesize(光合作用)at a lower rate. This further reduces their impact on air quality. Finally, it is obvious that we don’t live in the sealed boxes in which these studies are carried out. ___39___ Even our movements can influence its flow. In conclusion, the plant effect in our homes is very small in many ways. ___40___ If sleeping near plants were bad for your health, camping in a forest would be definitely deadly. A. Firstly, how do plants breathe at night? B. So enjoy houseplants whenever you like. C. Firstly, do plants emit more CO2 at night? D. Camping can be a good escape if you are worried. E. This means they compete with us for air when we sleep. F. Indoor air is constantly exchanged through doors and windows. G. So you might want to send your partner away before your plants. 02 (2023-2024学年高二下·南京市·盐城市六校联合体·期末联考) Peking opera is seen as a national treasure in China. However, due to today’s rapid social changes, the art form is becoming more and more isolated, especially from younger generations. Peking opera actress Dong Yuanyuan proposed integrating the art of Peking opera with digital technology to vie(争夺)for more young audience. ___36___ In November 2021, the Digital Mei Lanfang project was launched in Beijing. The late Mei Lanfang(1894 —1961)was famous for creating and acting in numerous renowned Peking opera plays. ___37___ “I got very excited and emotional when I saw that Master Mei was ‘really talking’ to us on stage,” Dong said. In 2022, a Peking opera film was also shot with the virtual techniques. This has provided a very different experience for opera-lovers and aroused the interest of some young people. ___38___ In addition, more flexible means should be adopted to promote Peking opera. Dong suggests that traditional artistic elements, such as tunes from Peking opera, could also be used in pop songs in an ancient Chinese style. ___39___ They have not only helped audience familiarize with Peking opera, but also popularized the art form in a way easily accepted by young people. A digital human is a human being that exists in the digital world. It is created by making digital copies of the movements of the target and then accurately reconstructing the figure in the digital world. ___40___ When making the digital image of Master Mei, it was very difficult to imitate his facial expressions and voice as well as the materials his costumes were made out of since they had been lost to time. So there is still a long way to go before a digital Peking opera human with real-time interaction capability is created. A. The result was very satisfying. B. The popularity of digital technology is obvious. C. However, there are many obstacles to overcome. D. There is no doubt that young people like pop music most. E. This might be one of the most effective ways to solve the problem. F. Now, digital technology made him appear before the audience again. G. So far, a dozen such songs have been very well-received by young people. 03 (2023-2024学年高二下·无锡市·期末统考) Have you been feeling stuck lately? If so, it may be because you haven’t found your life’s purpose. Your life’s purpose can help guide you toward the person you want to be. Check out these easy and efficient ways to find your purpose in life and be the best version of yourself. ___36___ Interviewing yourself can help you identify what matters to you. Take a few moments to think about questions such as “When have you been happiest in your life?” “What has made you truly proud of yourself?” to learn more about yourself. Explore your passions. More often than not, your passions are activities that you often lose track of time while doing. ___37___ Perhaps you like singing, working out, writing, or performing well at work. Diving head first into hobbies you enjoy can help you find meaning in life. Think about your future. Imagining yourself 30 years from now can help you determine your goals. Backward planning is the idea of thinking ahead to plan for the present. Take a moment to imagine yourself at 50, 70, or 80 years old. What’s your job? Where are you living? ___38___ Read more. Reading is a great way to discover more about yourself. ___39___ A fiction book can bring you to fantastic worlds and inspire your imagination, whereas a nonfiction book can open your eyes to new perspectives. ___40___ You may resonate with(产生共鸣)a character’s drive and find your own purpose within the pages. It’s never too late to start looking for a purpose. Identify what matters most to you, and the best lessons for self-discovery are in the journey rather than the destination. A. Make time for self-care. B. Ask yourself questions. C. So, grab a book and dive in. D. Think about what you enjoy spending the most time doing. E. It can help you explore your curiosities and learn new things. F. Trying new things can help you understand what brings you joy. G. Think about what you can do to reach that point right now. 04 (2023-2024学年高二下·常州市·期末统考) Historically, CEOs were mainly seen as the managers of their companies. Today’s CEOs, however, are increasingly recognized as essential players on the world stage. ___36___ It’s a phenomenon called CEO statesmanship. This is a function not only of CEOs’ economic power, but also of their role in influencing a wide range of people. ___37___ How can they maximize their impact? First, a CEO should be prepared to speak out on critical issues. ___38___ The great fame of CEOs requires them to be informed and thoughtful. More than ever, they are expected to share their views, to engage in national conversations and to contribute to social progress. Saying nothing and avoiding the spot-light may feel safer, but a CEO who stands for nothing is dispensable(可有可无的). ___ 39___ A CEO shouldn’t make a statement about every news headline. Leaders who express their opinions on every topic will find that they are expected to respond to issues out of their depths. This invites missteps and the loss of authority. Knowing when to speak and when to stay silent is important. Only by focusing on what lies in their depths, interests and values can they make a meaningful contribution. Finally, a CEO should act as a catalyst(催化剂)for change. ___40___ Stakeholders can see the difference between lip service and sincere efforts. When a CEO decides to make a statement on a matter of public concern, it must be backed by concrete actions. For example, if they are keen on green development, they can take measures to reduce their firms’ carbon footprint. By speaking out on critical issues, leading with purpose, and acting as catalysts for change, CEOs can help lead society towards a better future. A. Actions speak louder than words. B. But how should CEOs take on this role? C. As leaders, CEOs should lead with purpose. D. With great power comes great responsibility. E. CEO statesmanship will matter more than ever. F. But should CEOs be given so many privileges and responsibilities? G. They have the power to influence public policy, and even the course of global events. 05 (2023-2024学年高二下·徐州市·期末统考) As someone who has been lucky enough to earn his living in the world of book reviewing, I've gradually developed a number of reading-related habits. ___36___ When to read I read from-morning till bedtime, with breaks for my job, family, exercise and household chores. ___37___ However, somehow they manage to spend three or more hours a day watching television or scrolling through social media on their phones. You pay  your money and you takes your choice. Where to read Realistically, the best place to read is at a table or desk with lots of good light. Other good locations include the public library, an outside table at a coffee shop away from background music and other customers, and the quiet car on the train to New York. ___38___ Trust me: You never will. Instead, as the Nike slogan says, Just Do It. Be choosy, but not too choosy ___39___ A book has to fit my mood or even the season. Spooky stories are for winter;  comic novels for spring. What’s more, I like to mix it up, the old with the new, a literary biography this week, a science fiction classic the next. I can adjust my expectations up or down but the book must be, on some level, exciting. ___40___ I can't open a book without a pencil either in my hand or nestled conveniently in that space between my right ear and skull. For a long time, my weapon of choice was a pencil, but it now tends to be a Paper Mate disposable mechanical pencil. I place two or three vertical lines next to key passages, scribble notes to myself in the margins. All these practices serve one end: to keep me actively engaged mentally with the words on the page. A. Choose a proper tool B. Be prepared to take notes C. You probably do something similar. D. I spend a lot of time hesitating about what to read next. E. Many people complain that they have no time for books. F. In truth, though, don't expect to find an ideal place to read. G. I hope a few of my practices will be useful in your own reading life. 06 (2023-2024学年高二下·淮安市·期末统考) How to Stay Positive around Negative People A positive attitude benefits your physical and mental health. However, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when other people are negative. The best way is to be yourself and to form a flexible mindset. ___36___ ●Be in charge of your attitude. The first step is to remember that no one can make you feel bad without your permission. ___37___ You should remind yourself of it frequently when you are under the influence of negative people. Moreover, taking a quick walk is a good way you can maintain your positive attitude. ___38___ If all your attention is on the negative person, you’ll be more likely to be caught in their negativity. Pay attention to what you do, and you’ll create a distance between yourself and the other person. After all, you hardly change them, but yourself. Your priority is to maintain your own happiness. ● Use mottos or phrases. Repeating a motto or a phrase to yourself can help you remain positive. ___39___ Some people find mottos from classic literature, while others prefer well-known phrases from religious beliefs. An example of a motto might be: “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart,” or the Buddhist,“ Om mani padme hum.” ● Set social boundaries. ___40___ Then, you have to learn to say no to them, or you can’t have a life of your own. Even staying with negative people, try to make sure you’re meeting in a group rather than just the two of you. If you’re friends on social media, unfollowing the posts of the negative person is one way to minimize your contact with the person. A. Focus on yourself. B. Transform others’ attitude. C. It is meaningful and highly individual to each person. D. It is important to sympathize the negative people. E. You can use the following advice to help you do this. F. Be aware of the things or people that threaten your positivity. G. Avoid falling into the trap of feeling like a victim of someone’s bad attitude. 07 (2023-2024学年高二下·连云港市·期末统考) Are you too responsible? Taking responsibility is an essential element of strong leadership. But when the scales tip to over-responsibility, both the leader and their team suffer. ___36___ Define what you’re truly responsible for When it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, try the following pie-chart exercise. ___37___ Draw a circle on your paper and allocate(分配)responsibility for the situation to each person on your list. Add up those amounts and determine the remaining percentage. The amount left over is your actual share of responsibility. Examine your assumptions To start overturning your over-responsibility habit, examine the beliefs and fears that keep it alive. Are they really true? Reframe the release of responsibility and consider that you’re empowering others. Allow them to struggle with a task, solve their own problem, or own up to a mistake. ___38___ Give responsibilities back Whether you willingly assumed a given responsibility or it was placed on you, it’s time to return it to its rightful owner. Identify one responsibility you can return to a specific person. ___39___ Expect a few discomfort at first, but resist the temptation to jump back in. Accept help If you’re overly responsible, you likely say “yes” whenever others ask for help but don’t ask for any yourself. It’s time to rebalance your give-accept proportion. ___40___ If someone asks if they can take something off your plate or offers to do something for you, say “yes.” Rightsizing your responsibility is not about escaping what is yours to own but finding a more appropriate balance. By taking 100% of your responsibility, but not more, you will avoid unnecessary stress and help others grow. A. Practice accepting offers of help. B. Grab a piece of paper and list everyone involved. C. It may be a simple task that someone else should be doing. D. The following strategies may help you find a more appropriate balance. E. In this way, you help them develop greater competence and confidence. F. Leaders who ask for help increase the feelings of connection on their team. G. If so, these could be signs that you have an overactive sense of responsibility. 08 (2023-2024学年高二下·江苏省镇江市实验高级中学·期末校考) This is something that all of us have noticed countless times in our daily lives. Whether you’re trying to read the fine print in a commercial or trying to make out a person’s face from a distance — it always helps to see better when you squint(眯起)your eyes. ___36___   There’s a common assumption that you’re adding much stress to your eyeballs by squeezing them to make them work better. ___37___ If you think for a while, you’ll find squinting is a different matter. If squinting meant making your eyes become stress balls, we’d all be in a lot of trouble. ___38___ When light hits an object, it bounces off its surface and enters our eyes. The light travels through the eye lens(晶状体). The lens then focuses the light rays, which fall on the retina(视网膜). A chemical present in the retina turns light into electric signals, which are then transmitted to the brain. The brain processes the signals and ultimately allows us to see stuff. The act of squinting, quite obviously, alters the shape of the space through which light passes, which helps us form a clear image on the retina. What’s more, light from different directions enters and is subsequently perceived by the eye. ___39___ However, when you’re trying to focus on something, if there’s light entering from multiple directions, the lens will be overloaded. By squinting, focusing light rays becomes more precise. Squinting does not damage your eyesight. ___40___ It’s one thing to occasionally squint in order to make out something far away. But if you find yourself doing it all the time, getting your eyes tested should be your focus. A. Actually, that’s not exactly the case. B. Has it ever occurred to you why this happens? C. Squinting does two major things to improve our vision. D. However, doing it for long periods of time can lead to dry eyes. E. Normally, this is a great thing, as it feeds your situational awareness. F. A number of biological components actually constitute the human eye. G. Before revealing the secret behind it, let’s learn about how we see things. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$