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专题05 七选五(广东专用)
话题一:人与社会
1.(23-24高一下·广东省东莞市·期末)
Chinese Lanterns
Traditionally, lanterns are commonly seen during celebrations and festivals. They have become a beloved part of China’s cultural heritage, attracting people all over the world with their beauty and charm. 36
History of Chinese Lanterns
At first, lanterns were only used to honour the ancestors in temples. Later, an emperor in the Eastern Han Dynasty ordered his servants to light lanterns in the palace on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which later became the Lantern Festival. 37 They did that to celebrate their peaceful life, which made lanterns more and more popular throughout China.
Functions of Chinese Lanterns
In ancient China, lanterns were used to brighten streets and homes with their warm light. 38 People decorate homes and public places with them. Lanterns also play an important role in Chinese celebrations and they have become a symbol of national pride in China.
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Chinese lanterns are known for their beautiful colors and different shapes. The most often seen are the round and red ones, which is related to good luck and happiness. They also come in other forms, adding a touch of diversity to the festival atmosphere.
Features of Chinese Lanterns
The art of making lanterns is a collection of skills, including painting, cutting and gluing. The materials include bamboo, wood and metal. 40 Popular paintings on lanterns include scenery, dragons and designs of birds and fish.
A.Colors and Shapes of Chinese Lanterns
B.Patterns and Styles of Chinese Lanterns
C.Lanterns were very expensive at that time.
D.Today, they are usually used for decorations.
E.The following are some specific facts about them.
F.Besides, paper and silk are traditionally the major materials.
G.In the Tang Dynasty, ordinary people also began to use lanterns.
2.(23-24高一下·广东省茂名市·期末)
Water-splashing Festival
Water-splashing Festival (泼水节) is the most important festival for the Dai people in Yunnan Province. It is Dai’s New Year held in the 4th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. 36 The main celebrations of the first two days are held on the banks of the Lancang River.
Dragon Boat Racing
There is a dragon boat race held along the Lancang River in the afternoon on the first day. 37 Local people believe that lighting lanterns on the Lancang River can make people get rid of bad luck and bring people good luck and fortune.
Washing the Buddha (佛)
The third day is the most important among the celebrations. In the morning, Dai people are dressed in the newest and best festival clothes. They get together in the Buddhist temples with clean water to wash the Buddha. 38
Splashing Water to Each Other
39 Therefore, people splash water on every person with all kinds of buckets to show their best wishes. Travelers are welcome to take part in the festival. Some travelers will properly be splashed surprisingly. So it is wise not to bring phone s and cameras to the streets during the festival.
There are a lot of outdoor shops set up for the New Year shopping. 40 Amazing sand carvings and tasty local snacks may attract their attention.
A.Water is luck for the New Year.
B.The whole celebration lasts three days.
C.Travelers can buy some gifts for family or friends.
D.Besides, travelers can experience the Dai people's culture.
E.So the festival is also called the “Bathing Buddha Festival”.
F.Water-splashing Festival is known as the “Carnival in the East”.
G.Travelers can also see local people lighting lanterns in the evening.
3.(23-24高一下·广东省佛山市·期末)
Art appreciation isn’t just for art experts, and it certainly doesn’t require a fine arts degree. 36 In this post, we’ll talk about how art makes us feel, what it can mean, and how colors are used in art.
The first step to appreciating art is to think about how it makes you feel. Do you feel calm or happy when you look at it? Or does it make you feel excited or sad? 37 Everyone has different feelings about art, and that’s okay. Over time, you’ll find the kinds of art that you like the most.
Artworks often contain more than what meets the eye. 38 For example, a heart might mean love, or a flag might mean freedom. However, symbols can also be deeply personal to the artist. This means they can show what the artist believes, has experienced, or hopes for. When you see symbols in art, think about what they might mean. Can they help you understand the artist’s life or ideas?
39 Artists often use them to express emotions or ideas. For example, Van Gogh’s The Starry Night uses massive circles of white and yellow to create a sense of wonder and turbulence (动荡). By knowing how colors work in art, you can understand the artist’s idea better.
Appreciating art is a journey that never ends. Remember that it’s not about knowing everything, but about being open to new experiences and ideas. 40
A.Just keep looking at art and let it inspire you!
B.Symbols and colors are key components in artworks.
C.Symbols have various meanings in different cultures.
D.Colors can turn a simple drawing into a fantastic artwork.
E.Remember that there are no “right” or “wrong” emotions.
F.They can use symbols to tell a story or give more information.
G.Anyone willing to open their mind and heart can understand what it offers.
4.(23-24高一下·广东省广州市番禺区·期末)
Have you ever started a new task at work, only to be distracted (干扰) by a ding on your phone? Or perhaps you’re in the middle of a report, and your mind starts to wander to what you’ll have for dinner. If you find yourself familiar with any of these scenes, don’t worry. 36 Now let’s explore the reasons behind these distractions.
Our brains are naturally easy to be distracted. They are wonderfully complex machines designed to absorb new information and adapt to our environment. 37 They always quickly change our attention to the new stimulus (刺激), causing us to lose focus on our current task.
38 It’s fortunate for us to have access to technology and the Internet, which provide a wealth of resources for learning, connecting, and entertaining ourselves. But this blessing is double-edged. The tools that help improve productivity can also lead to distractions.
We have a short attention span (持续时间). 39 It’s said that our attention span has a cap, much like the limit on a fuel tank (油箱). And once we hit that upper limit, our focus begins searching for other limits, like a traveler eager for new landscapes.
In our daily life, distractions come in many forms and the sources of distractions can vary widely. The path to a more focused and productive life isn’t necessarily about removing all distractions. It’s an impossible task in this age of information. 20
A.We live in a world full of distractions.
B.We have poor time management skills.
C.But this strength can also be a weakness.
D.This isn’t necessarily because of a lack of interest.
E.Regaining your focus might be harder than you think.
F.You’re just part of a much larger group than you imagine.
G.Instead, learn to acknowledge and manage them effectively.
5.(23-24高一下·广东省大湾区·期末)
Life is all about struggles. 36 . Today, we will discuss some of the important life lessons that we can learn from the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. After all, it was meant to inspire us.
Never give up on yourself
The one main thing all of us must do is to bear and survive. This means never giving up on yourself. 37 . As the movie circles around Chris Gardner, he is affected by a lot of challenges, but he never gives up on himself. With each new challenge, he finds a deep advantage and it allows him to become better than before.
Never let anyone limit your potential(潜能)
In life, you will come across a lot of people. 38 . You can find these types of people almost anywhere. Some of them will come up with hurtful things, which are what you will have to ignore. Even though they can't or haven't been able to achieve their life goals, it doesn't mean that you can't.
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Life will try to hold you back by throwing challenges in your path but it also presents amazing opportunities. In the movie, Chris lands his dream job at the stock market(股票市场) company but he didn't get there in one day; he had to go through many challenges. He used to sell medical products first, and when that was no longer workable, he looked for more opportunities. If you want to achieve something in life, then look for opportunities to make it happen! 25
A.Be ready to put the work in
B.Always be prepared for opportunities
C.Always be on the hunt for opportunities
D.Some will support you while some will limit your potential
E.However, some people still admit defeat and give up on themselves
F.But at the end of your struggles, you are likely to achieve happiness
G.After all, life offers both challenges and opportunities on the path to success
6.(23-24高一下·广东省广州市八区期末联考·期末)
Sending astronauts to Mars is a big challenge. It’s a long, dangerous journey. And astronauts will have to take EVERYTHING they need. 26
Launching things into space is expensive. “To get to Mars, we already have the technology,” says Michael Flynn. “The problem is, it’s costly.”
36 Instead of building a heavy spaceship and packing it full of stuff, why not build Water Walls — a recycling system and use the stuff as part of the spaceship?
Making oxygen and taking away carbon dioxide — the waste gas you breathe out — is one problem in space. Water Walls will remove carbon dioxide the same way it’s done here on Earth — with living plants. Living plants take in carbon dioxide to make their food, and give off oxygen. But plants are hard to grow in a spacecraft. 28
Algae are tiny plants that live in water. The algae will live in bags in the walls too, fed by poop and sunlight, eating up carbon dioxide and making oxygen for the astronauts to breathe.
37 It’s compact (紧密的), efficient, and doesn’t need a lot of fancy machinery that might break down. A mission to Mars will require astronauts to get back to nature.
Alas, the human body needs a lot of help to survive in space. If only we were more like the tardigrade! Tardigrades are very tiny insect-like creatures that live in soil. When they find themselves in danger, they roll themselves up into a ball and dry out. In this state they can survive without food or water for 100 years. 30
A.Algae can be a good choice.
B.Nothing is wasted in the spacecraft.
C.But Flynn thinks he has a solution.
D.So a trip to Mars is full of packing challenge.
E.If only we could train them to fly a spaceship.
F.This onboard recycling system has many advantages.
G.The more you take, the more rockets you must launch, and the more it costs.
话题二:人与自我
1.(23-24高一下·广东省梅州市·期末)
Thousands of us have been rediscovering the joys of putting pen to paper to send messages of love and encouragement to family and friends recently. Writing is having a comeback, which is great news for all of us. 36 Power off the laptop and phone and pick up a pen and paper.
It helps you learn more readily.
Using a laptop during lectures may be the modern way, but taking notes by hand appears to be more helpful to learning. 37 This, in turn, means you understand it better and commit it to memory.
It enables you to remember well.
38 Researchers from Chicago found that people who continued reading and writing frequently slowed their memory decline by 32 per cent compared with those who didn't. The rate of memory decline in people who wrote or read only infrequently was 48 per cent faster.
It allows you to sleep well.
If you've ever woken up in the midnight and suddenly remembered certain things you haven't done, it'll be difficult for you to get back to sleep. They'll probably keep you awake because your brain is concerned you might have forgotten them again by morning. 39 That way you're giving your brain permission to forget about them for the night and you can nod off.
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If you're interested in taking your writing to another level, then add modern calligraphy to your hobby list. Calligraphy forces you to slow down and achieve what psychologists call flow, which is a positive emotional state and enjoyment with no stress attached.
A.It causes you to focus more.
B.It helps you stay mentally healthy.
C.Not sleeping well is harmful to you.
D.Write down these reminders on paper.
E.The pen is more powerful than the keyboard.
F.Sharpen your pencil to improve your memory.
G.It forces you to process information and reorganize it.
2.(23-24高一下·广东省清远市·期末)
Asha Bradford doesn’t have time to lose things. She’s a working mom with lots of hobbies, and when she misplaces her keys or leaves her purse at a restaurant, she becomes frustrated.
Her worry is probably familiar to anyone whose phone is misplaced a dozen times a day, or who can’t find the TV remote until ten minutes after a favorite show has begun. 36 That’s a breakdown at the interface of attention and memory, where we are focused on something other than the object we’re going to lose. Here is some advice from experts about how to overcome a tendency to misplace things:
Take pictures. 37 Take a picture of your parking spot. The same advice applies to lots of things: Photograph all those spots where you store easy-to-lose objects, and when you can’t find them, pull up the photo.
38 Dennis recommends designating (指定) a color that you love and using that color key ring and phone case, so that when you’re scanning, you’re always looking for your favorite color. You could also put reflective tape on the TV remote. It will make it easier to find when it appears.
Set up a routine. That might mean placing a basket by your front door where you drop your keys and wallet immediately upon entering your home, or designating one drawer as the scissors drawer. 39 Then, at the end of the day “scan the areas where you’ve been, find the items that need to be taken back home, and return them to their spots.
Be kind to yourself. It’s certainly understandable if you’re frustrated with your tendency to misplace things and you start to think that there’s something wrong with you. Then, you get anxious about that and even less likely to focus and keep track of your belongings. 40
A.Invest in technology.
B.Make your belongings stand out.
C.So remember to treat yourself well.
D.Did you ever have trouble starting your car?
E.Losing things results from absentmindedness.
F.In this way, you make a “home” for everything.
G.Ever wander around the parking lot because you can’t find your car?
3.(23-24高一下·广东省广州市·期末)
Food is not just something that supports life, but tells us stories about who we are, what we value, and how we establish relationships. 36 .
Food and cultural identity are closely tied. The preparation and presentation of the traditional Japanese dishes like sushi are considered an art form. 37 Similarly, the use of spices in Indian cuisine reflects the country’s rich agricultural heritage and diverse regional flavors. Through food, individuals not only nourish their bodies but also nurture a deep connection to their cultural roots, cultivating a sense of identity and belonging.
38 A typical Italian child can name twenty-two different kinds of pasta, while a child in Canada might know three to four different kinds. But it’s not just the vocabulary that matters. 39 When people are asked what comes to mind when thinking of fried eggs, the French say “breakfast” while Americans say “cholesterol (胆固醇)”. The French prize the dining experience whereas Americans lay an emphasis on what is entering the bloodstream.
Food consumed by one person alone is not a social food. However, when consumed by a group of people together or eaten in a religious ceremony, it brings people together socially. In human society, food is a means for people to establish relationships between one another. 40 For instance, in the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings to express the relationship between themselves and God.
In an increasingly interconnected world shaped by globalization, food not only helps preserve our culture but bridges cultural gaps, promoting understanding and appreciation across borders.
A.It offers us different perspectives to know about our culture.
B.Tradition is a word frequently referred to in their dictionary.
C.This bond can exist among individuals and religious groups.
D.A culture’s food vocabulary is also a window into its values.
E.They mirror people’s culturally rooted respect for artistic value.
F.It enables people to makes friends with each other while dining.
G.It is also the attitudes that are transmitted through language about food.
4.(23-24高一下·广东省江门市·期末)
Why Smiling Is Good for Your Health
Research suggests you really should smile more! It could enhance both your mental and physical health. 46
Smiling improves immunity and may lower blood pressure. A smile releases certain hormones in the brain, which is connected with an improvement in immune function. Moreover, the fact that smiling reduces your heart rate when you’re stressed is also likely to have an effect on blood pressure. Other research has shown blood pressure doesn't rise when people are exposed to humour.
36 A University of Kansas study found that participants who were asked to smile during stressful tasks had lower heart rates during stress recovery. So it seems even forcing yourself to look happy helps manage difficult situations.
Looking happy encourages positivity. It seems smiling really can inspire your spirits, rather than simply being a response to feeling happy. A 2022 study of 3,878 participants in 19 countries was conducted. 48
Smile and live longer. Now, there is good news that being optimistic has a beneficial effect on longevity (长寿). 37 For example, a 2010 study from Washington State University found that pre-1950s major league baseball players who had the brightest smile in their photos lived longer.
Of course, smiling also makes you popular with others and helps you connect with them. The good news is if you practise enough, it’ll become your habit. 38 For instance, see someone laughing, make a cup of tea or just put a note on your phone. Think of something pleasurable, such as a favourite person or memory, when you smile.
A.The research backs it up.
B.Smiling is a stress reliever.
C.Smiling can reduce your pain.
D.Being amused is a good way to help you relax yourself.
E.Give yourself signs to remind you to put a smile on your face.
F.Here are the reasons why smiling is beneficial to our well-being.
G.It found people’s self-rating of positivity was higher when they smiled.
5.(23-24高一下·广东省中山市·期末)
Challenging and fun hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier. And they also enable us to have a closer connect ion with others. 36 . Here experts will tell you how to discover the hobbies you don’t know you’ll love.
Ask yourself how you want to feel
Hobbies present an escape — they can help you get out of your head and calm down. It is necessary to ask yourself how you want an activity to make you feel. Mentally engaged? Relaxed? Socially connected? Recognize that you have different needs at different moments, and that’s OK. 37 .
Keep an open mind
Keeping an open mind and not ignoring potential hobbies is the key. Human beings are born to be curious and open, which is usually forgotten in this burned-out world. 38 It could introduce you to something you never guessed you’d love.
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Don’t spend a ton of time and money on a new hobby immediately. Ease in to figure out if it’s right for you, and you can always do more later. Try out a free online course or join a beginner’s group, for example, to get a feel of the hobby before committing heavily.
Take a trip back in time
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? 40 If you wanted to be a football player, join a football team or coach some neighborhood kids. Childhood joys can easily develop into adult hobbies.
A.Start small
B.Make a short list
C.Everyone has some hobbies
D.But it isn’t easy to find your hobby
E.There is no such thing as one perfect hobby
F.The answer could point you toward an attractive hobby
G.So if someone invites you to join in an event, catch the opportunity
6.(23-24高一下·广东省潮州市·期末)
How to Make the World a Better Place
When you think about people who have made the world a better place, you probably think of famous scientists or great leaders. 36 Ordinary people like you and me can also help a lot. An act of kindness can bring a smile to a person’s face even if only for a moment.
Give away your money. Choose charity that has meaning for you. For example, if you want to help hungry children, you can try to find an international organization that provides food for those in poor areas. 37
Share your knowledge. If a friend needs skills in a certain area, offer your advice. Perhaps she is struggling to set up a computer, and you know how to do that. Offer whatever ability you have, but always remember to be polite.
Help a stranger. Your small actions can brighten the day of others. Hold the door for someone whose hands are full. 38 Give your seat on the bus to an old man. The key is expecting nothing in return for your acts of kindness.
39 Show the people close to you how much you care about them. Tell them they mean a lot to you. Make a beautiful gift for a friend. Take your husband to his favourite fun place if he has had a hard week. Tell your children how much they mean to you.
Be grateful to others. 40 Thank the waiter. Do you have a very good neighbour who is always there when you need her? Tell her how much you appreciate her being in your life.
A.That is not all the truth.
B.Care about those you know.
C.Help the blind cross the street.
D.You should know what love means.
E.Every cent you give away will mean a lot.
F.Have you had good service in a restaurant?
G.You should learn to express gratitude to others.
7.(23-24高一下·广东省肇庆市·期末)
City gardens are unique spots in busy cities. Who would not like to take a break from the busy life and visit these peaceful places full of life and colours? 36 They take care of the gardens and turn them into colourful places for all to enjoy.
Gardens are reminders that we should slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature. 37 There, the wind hits gently on your face while carrying a refreshing fragrance(香味) of flowers. Sounds calm, right?
The sound of nature calms the mind like the little bees humming or leaves whispering to each other in the mild wind. 38 It’s as if they’re telling softly stories of the earth’s wonders for those who care and love to listen to them.
These places aren’t just pretty; they are a perfect place to hang out with your family or friends. They are like community centers where everyone is welcome to chat , play games, exercise, and do whatever their heart desires.
39 You can plant your own garden in the backyard and enjoy its quietness. It is scientifically proven that spending time around the greens can affect your mood(心情) positively and help you get mental peace.
Everyone should visit city gardens monthly for a peaceful break. Whenever you’re feeling stressed, go to relax in nature. And when you do, don’t forget to give a nod to the gardening service teams. 40
A.They’re making it all possible.
B.Imagine walking in a city garden.
C.It’s like nature’s own conversation.
D.That’s where gardeners are discovered.
E.Gardening is nothing less than a treatment.
F.What makes them even more special are the gardeners.
G.It’s easy to keep these gardens good-looking and lively.
8(23-24高一下·广东省惠州市·期末)
If you’re in search of some healing (自愈) yourself, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m sharing some ways that solo travel can help you overcome the pain you carry inside and move forward with a lighter heart.
It develops self-awareness.
Solo travel can be a powerful journey of self-discovery because you’re doing all sorts of things out of your comfort zone. 36 You’ll see just how much you’re capable of and chances are, it’s more than you ever thought it was. That’s, where solo travel can help.
It promotes independence and decision-making.
Obviously, when you’re traveling alone, you’ve got no one to depend on. Should you visit this botanical: garden or go on a food trip? Should you stay in your hotel or dine out with the stranger you met in the museum? 37 As you do more of it, your instincts become sharper and you begin to make decisions with more certainty.
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We often get stuck in harmful patterns of thinking. Sometimes all we need is to be in a new place, see new things, and meet new people. Exploring the world alone can challenge your old ways of thinking and inspire you. You can see how different people live and solve problems. 39
It encourages connection with others.
And I don’t even mean just people. 40 When we’re hurt, our natural reaction is to move away and disconnect. But it can deepen our pain even more. Solo travel counteracts(抵消)this by pushing us towards new connections. When you’re wandering around in a completely foreign place, there’s bound to be something you’ll connect with.
A.It counts.
B.You decide.
C.It inspires confidence in life.
D.It provides fresh ideas and inspiration.
E.Connecting with nature, places, and cultural aspects can also be healing.
F.Then you will be encouraged to try new things or even change your life.
G.You’re discovering how you react when placed in an unfamiliar situation.
9.(23-24高一下·广东省揭阳市·期末)
How to Practice Calligraphy
As long as you stick to your calligraphy practice, you will improve. Here are some things you can do to help you stick with your calligraphy practice.
Make it fun
As you learn anything, you’ve got to make practice enjoyable. 36 To that end, you’ve got to set the mood! You can do whatever you want to make the practice space become a place where you feel good.
Realize that there’s more than one way to practice calligraphy
Are you familiar with the proverb “no pains, no gains”? 37 When you start to be very painful with your practice, you need to stop what you’re doing and have a rest. For most people, a diverse approach will work best.
Don’t stress about having a strict practice routine. Ideally, you should practice calligraphy at least three times per week in 20-minute sessions. You may not have 60 minutes of free time in a week right now, and that’s okay! 73
Take lots of progress photos
Once you finish practicing, take a photo to document your work. 38 Documenting your work is for encouraging you. If you don’t get encouragement in your practice, you may abandon it.
Accept that your’re constantly improving
As you practice calligraphy, you have to keep in mind that nothing will ever be perfect. 39 The trick is to realize that those faults are exactly what makes you constantly improve.
A.You will always see faults in what you make.
B.Your memory alone is a very poor record keeper.
C.Please don’t let that apply to your calligraphy practice.
D.Just set aside whatever time you can set aside to practice, and that’s enough.
E.You’ll learn quickly and thoroughly if you like what you’re doing.
F.You can track your progress by looking at these photos.
G.It can help you address the problems you may encounter in the practice.
话题一:人与自然
1.(23-24高一下·广东省云浮市·期末)
Wondering what you can do to celebrate Earth Day on April 22? We’ve made a list of fun and environmentally-conscious Earth Day activities to help raise awareness and make a difference.
Walk or ride your bike. 36 Each day can make a difference, but if you can commit to walking or biking more often in the future, that’s even better! If your daily commute (通勤) is too far for walking or biking, try environmentally-conscious public transportation like buses, trains, or shuttles.
Carry reusable plastic or cloth bags. Most plastic bags are used for about 10-20 minutes, only to end up in a landfill for hundreds of years. 37 So use reusable grocery bags when you go to the supermarket or when you’re buying items at any store.
38 You can do this as an individual or join a community group. Many local environmental groups organize bigger events where you can join a team and clear roadways, highways, and neighborhood streets of litter, so see if your local community is hosting anything. Taking a moment to pick up any litter you see as you’re out and about on Earth Day is helpful and easy to do.
Attend a local Earth Day event. See if your community is holding an environmental fair. If your community doesn’t have one planned, consider starting one yourself! 39 Any money raised can go towards a local environmental restoration project or group.
Turn off lights when you’re not using them. Turn off lamps and overhead lights whenever you leave a room or your house. Electricity often comes from fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. 40
A.Pick up litter in your community.
B.Join a volunteer activity to help a community.
C.Going car-free for the day will reduce harm to the environment.
D.Since humans use39trillion plastic bags a year, this is a big problem.
E.So using as little electricity as possible is a great way to help the Earth.
F.Landfills are already overflowing, so try to avoid adding to that situation.
G.It’s the perfect day to get together for a fun and educational celebration of the Earth.
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专题05 七选五(广东专用)
话题一:人与社会
1.(23-24高一下·广东省东莞市·期末)
Chinese Lanterns
Traditionally, lanterns are commonly seen during celebrations and festivals. They have become a beloved part of China’s cultural heritage, attracting people all over the world with their beauty and charm. 36
History of Chinese Lanterns
At first, lanterns were only used to honour the ancestors in temples. Later, an emperor in the Eastern Han Dynasty ordered his servants to light lanterns in the palace on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which later became the Lantern Festival. 37 They did that to celebrate their peaceful life, which made lanterns more and more popular throughout China.
Functions of Chinese Lanterns
In ancient China, lanterns were used to brighten streets and homes with their warm light. 38 People decorate homes and public places with them. Lanterns also play an important role in Chinese celebrations and they have become a symbol of national pride in China.
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Chinese lanterns are known for their beautiful colors and different shapes. The most often seen are the round and red ones, which is related to good luck and happiness. They also come in other forms, adding a touch of diversity to the festival atmosphere.
Features of Chinese Lanterns
The art of making lanterns is a collection of skills, including painting, cutting and gluing. The materials include bamboo, wood and metal. 40 Popular paintings on lanterns include scenery, dragons and designs of birds and fish.
A.Colors and Shapes of Chinese Lanterns
B.Patterns and Styles of Chinese Lanterns
C.Lanterns were very expensive at that time.
D.Today, they are usually used for decorations.
E.The following are some specific facts about them.
F.Besides, paper and silk are traditionally the major materials.
G.In the Tang Dynasty, ordinary people also began to use lanterns.
【答案】36.E 37.G 38.D 39.A 40.F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述的是与中国灯笼相关的事实。
36.根据空前的“Traditionally, lanterns are commonly seen during celebrations and festivals. They have become a beloved part of China’s cultural heritage, attracting people all over the world with their beauty and charm.(传统上,灯笼通常在庆祝活动和节日期间出现。它们已成为中国文化遗产中受人喜爱的一部分,以其美丽和魅力吸引着世界各地的人们)”可知,本文讲述的内容与中国的灯笼相关,结合下文中“History of Chinese Lanterns(中国灯笼的历史)”以及“Functions of Chinese Lanterns(中国灯笼的功能)”和“Features of Chinese Lanterns(中国灯笼的特点)”可知,此空引出下文讲述的与中国灯笼相关的知识,E选项“The following are some specific facts about them.(以下是关于它们的一些具体事实)”引出下文讲述的与中国灯笼相关的具体事实,且其中的them指代的是空前的“lanterns”。故选E项。
37.根据本段的主题句“History of Chinese Lanterns(中国灯笼的历史)”可知,本段主要讲述的是中国灯笼的历史,G选项“In the Tang Dynasty, ordinary people also began to use lanterns.(在唐代,普通百姓也开始使用灯笼)”讲述的是唐朝的时候,普通人也开始使用灯笼,与灯笼的历史相关,且空后“They did that to celebrate their peaceful life, which made lanterns more and more popular throughout China.(他们这样做是为了庆祝他们和平的生活,这使得灯笼在中国越来越受欢迎)”中的they指代的内容为G选项中的“ordinary people”。故选G项。
38.根据本段的主题句“Functions of Chinese Lanterns(中国灯笼的功能)”可知,本段主要讲述的是中国灯笼的功能,D选项“Today, they are usually used for decorations.(今天,它们通常被用来装饰)”可知,现在灯笼被用来装饰,介绍的是灯笼的功能,与本段的主题吻合,且与空后的“People decorate homes and public places with them.(人们用它们装饰家庭和公共场所)”讲述的内容一致,符合语境。故选D项。
39.分析语篇可知,此处应为本段的主题句,根据空后的“Chinese lanterns are known for their beautiful colors and different shapes.(中国的灯笼以其美丽的颜色和不同的形状而闻名)”可知,中国的灯笼以其颜色和形状而闻名,由此可知,本段讲述的是中国灯笼的颜色和形状,A选项“Colors and Shapes of Chinese Lanterns(中国灯笼的颜色和形状)”与本段的内容吻合,且句式结构与其它段落的主题句的结构一致。故选A项。
40.根据空前的“The art of making lanterns is a collection of skills, including painting, cutting and gluing. The materials include bamboo, wood and metal.(制作灯笼的艺术是一系列技巧的集合,包括绘画、切割和粘合。材料包括竹子、木材和金属)”可知,此处讲述的是制作灯笼所需要的材料,F选项“Besides, paper and silk are traditionally the major materials.(此外,纸和丝绸是传统上的主要材料)”讲述的内容与制作灯笼的材料相关,其中的besides承接空前的内容,符合逻辑。故选F项。
2.(23-24高一下·广东省茂名市·期末)
Water-splashing Festival
Water-splashing Festival (泼水节) is the most important festival for the Dai people in Yunnan Province. It is Dai’s New Year held in the 4th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. 36 The main celebrations of the first two days are held on the banks of the Lancang River.
Dragon Boat Racing
There is a dragon boat race held along the Lancang River in the afternoon on the first day. 37 Local people believe that lighting lanterns on the Lancang River can make people get rid of bad luck and bring people good luck and fortune.
Washing the Buddha (佛)
The third day is the most important among the celebrations. In the morning, Dai people are dressed in the newest and best festival clothes. They get together in the Buddhist temples with clean water to wash the Buddha. 38
Splashing Water to Each Other
39 Therefore, people splash water on every person with all kinds of buckets to show their best wishes. Travelers are welcome to take part in the festival. Some travelers will properly be splashed surprisingly. So it is wise not to bring phone s and cameras to the streets during the festival.
There are a lot of outdoor shops set up for the New Year shopping. 40 Amazing sand carvings and tasty local snacks may attract their attention.
A.Water is luck for the New Year.
B.The whole celebration lasts three days.
C.Travelers can buy some gifts for family or friends.
D.Besides, travelers can experience the Dai people's culture.
E.So the festival is also called the “Bathing Buddha Festival”.
F.Water-splashing Festival is known as the “Carnival in the East”.
G.Travelers can also see local people lighting lanterns in the evening.
【答案】36.B 37.G 38.E 39.A 40.C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文 。文章主要介绍了 云南傣族的泼水节。
36.上文“Water-splashing Festival (泼水节) is the most important festival for the Dai people in Yunnan Province. It is Dai's New Year held in the 4th month of the Chinese lunar calendar.(泼水节是云南傣族最重要的节日。戴的新年是在中国农历四月)” 说明了泼水节对于云南傣族的重要性以及它的时间。空处承接上文,引出下文对于节日庆祝活动的描述,说明节日的持续时间。B项中的“lasts three days”和下文中的“the first two days”相呼应,所以B项“整个庆典持续三天。”符合语境。故选B。
37.上文“There is a dragon boat race held along the Lancang River in the afternoon on the first day.( 第一天下午,澜沧江沿岸举行龙舟赛)”说明第一天的庆祝活动是下午在澜沧江沿岸举行龙舟赛。空处和前文并列列举第一天澜沧江沿岸的庆祝活动。并引出下文。G项中的“local people lighting lanterns”和下文中的“Local people believe that lighting lanterns on the Lancang River”相呼应,说明下午在澜沧江沿岸举行龙舟赛,而晚上可以看到当地人在晚上点灯笼。所以G项“游客还可以看到当地人在晚上点灯笼。”符合语境。故选G。
38.上文“In the morning, Dai people are dressed in the newest and best festival clothes. They get together in the Buddhist temples with clean water to wash the Buddha.(早晨,戴族人都穿着最新最好的节日服装。他们聚在佛教寺庙里,用清水洗佛像)”说明了第三天早晨傣族人民穿着节日盛装聚集在寺庙,用清水洗佛像的场景。空处是对前文中的总结,E项中的“Bathing Buddha Festival”和前文中的“in the Buddhist temples with clean water to wash the Buddha”相呼应,说明前面的活动被称为“浴佛节”。所以E项“所以这个节日也被称为“浴佛节””符合语境。故选E。
39.标题“Splashing Water to Each Other(互相泼水)”以及下文“Therefore, people splash water on every person with all kinds of buckets to show their best wishes.( 因此,人们用各种水桶向每个人泼水,以示最美好的祝愿)”说明泼水节的一项重要的活动是互相泼水,以示最美好的祝愿。空处和下文形成因果关系,说明互相泼水的原因,A项中的“luck for the New Year”和下文中的“show their best wishes”相呼应,说明水是新年的吉祥之物,所以人们才相互泼水。故选A。
40.上文“There are a lot of outdoor shops set up for the New Year shopping.(有许多户外商店为新年购物而设立)”说明许多商户会在泼水街上卖东西。空处进一步解释为什么会在泼水节设立户外商店。C项“旅行者可以给家人或朋友买一些礼物。”符合语境,该项中的“buy some gifts for family or friends”和下文中的“sand carvings and tasty local snacks”相呼应。故选C。
3.(23-24高一下·广东省佛山市·期末)
Art appreciation isn’t just for art experts, and it certainly doesn’t require a fine arts degree. 36 In this post, we’ll talk about how art makes us feel, what it can mean, and how colors are used in art.
The first step to appreciating art is to think about how it makes you feel. Do you feel calm or happy when you look at it? Or does it make you feel excited or sad? 37 Everyone has different feelings about art, and that’s okay. Over time, you’ll find the kinds of art that you like the most.
Artworks often contain more than what meets the eye. 38 For example, a heart might mean love, or a flag might mean freedom. However, symbols can also be deeply personal to the artist. This means they can show what the artist believes, has experienced, or hopes for. When you see symbols in art, think about what they might mean. Can they help you understand the artist’s life or ideas?
39 Artists often use them to express emotions or ideas. For example, Van Gogh’s The Starry Night uses massive circles of white and yellow to create a sense of wonder and turbulence (动荡). By knowing how colors work in art, you can understand the artist’s idea better.
Appreciating art is a journey that never ends. Remember that it’s not about knowing everything, but about being open to new experiences and ideas. 40
A.Just keep looking at art and let it inspire you!
B.Symbols and colors are key components in artworks.
C.Symbols have various meanings in different cultures.
D.Colors can turn a simple drawing into a fantastic artwork.
E.Remember that there are no “right” or “wrong” emotions.
F.They can use symbols to tell a story or give more information.
G.Anyone willing to open their mind and heart can understand what it offers.
【答案】36.G 37.E 38.F 39.D 40.A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者认为艺术鉴赏并没有专业限制,任何愿意敞开心扉的人都能理解艺术,在这篇文章中,作者讨论了艺术是如何给我们带来感觉的,它意味着什么,以及颜色是如何在艺术中使用的。
36.根据前文“Art appreciation isn’t just for art experts, and it certainly doesn’t require a fine arts degree. (艺术鉴赏不仅仅是艺术专家的事,当然也不需要美术学位。)”和后文“In this post, we’ll talk about how art makes us feel, what it can mean, and how colors are used in art. (在这篇文章中,我们将讨论艺术是如何给我们带来感觉的,它意味着什么,以及颜色是如何在艺术中使用的。)”可知,此处是讲艺术鉴赏是指艺术品带给我们的感受,所以选项G“任何愿意敞开心扉的人都能理解它提供了什么。”切合文意。故选G。
37.根据后文“Everyone has different feelings about art, and that’s okay. (每个人对艺术都有不同的感受,这没关系。)”可知,此处是指对艺术的感受没有对错,所以选项E“记住,没有“对”或“错”的情绪。”切合文意。故选E。
38.根据前文“Artworks often contain more than what meets the eye. (艺术品通常包含的东西比我们看到的要多。)”和后文“For example, a heart might mean love, or a flag might mean freedom. However, symbols can also be deeply personal to the artist. (例如,一颗心可能意味着爱,或者一面旗帜可能意味着自由。然而,符号对艺术家来说也可以是非常个人化的。)”可知,此处是指艺术品中的符号可以传达很多信息,所以选项F“它们可以用符号来讲述一个故事或提供更多的信息。”切合文意。故选F。
39.根据后文“Artists often use them to express emotions or ideas. For example, Van Gogh’s The Starry Night uses massive circles of white and yellow to create a sense of wonder and turbulence (动荡). By knowing how colors work in art, you can understand the artist’s idea better. (艺术家经常用它们来表达情感或想法。例如,梵高的《星夜》使用大量的白色和黄色圆圈来创造一种惊奇和动荡的感觉。通过了解颜色在艺术中的作用,你可以更好地理解艺术家的想法。)”可知,此处是讲颜色在艺术作品中的重要作用,所以选项D“颜色可以把一幅简单的图画变成一件奇妙的艺术品。”切合文意。故选D。
40.根据前文“Appreciating art is a journey that never ends. Remember that it’s not about knowing everything, but about being open to new experiences and ideas. (欣赏艺术是一个永无止境的旅程。记住,这并不是说你什么都知道,而是要对新的体验和想法持开放的态度。)”可知,此处是讲鼓励人们加入欣赏艺术的旅程并一直探索,所以选项A“继续欣赏艺术,让它激励你吧!”切合文意。故选A。
4.(23-24高一下·广东省广州市番禺区·期末)
Have you ever started a new task at work, only to be distracted (干扰) by a ding on your phone? Or perhaps you’re in the middle of a report, and your mind starts to wander to what you’ll have for dinner. If you find yourself familiar with any of these scenes, don’t worry. 36 Now let’s explore the reasons behind these distractions.
Our brains are naturally easy to be distracted. They are wonderfully complex machines designed to absorb new information and adapt to our environment. 37 They always quickly change our attention to the new stimulus (刺激), causing us to lose focus on our current task.
38 It’s fortunate for us to have access to technology and the Internet, which provide a wealth of resources for learning, connecting, and entertaining ourselves. But this blessing is double-edged. The tools that help improve productivity can also lead to distractions.
We have a short attention span (持续时间). 39 It’s said that our attention span has a cap, much like the limit on a fuel tank (油箱). And once we hit that upper limit, our focus begins searching for other limits, like a traveler eager for new landscapes.
In our daily life, distractions come in many forms and the sources of distractions can vary widely. The path to a more focused and productive life isn’t necessarily about removing all distractions. It’s an impossible task in this age of information. 20
A.We live in a world full of distractions.
B.We have poor time management skills.
C.But this strength can also be a weakness.
D.This isn’t necessarily because of a lack of interest.
E.Regaining your focus might be harder than you think.
F.You’re just part of a much larger group than you imagine.
G.Instead, learn to acknowledge and manage them effectively.
【答案】36.F 37.C 38.A 39.D 40.G
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了注意力不集中的理由并给出了措施。
36.前文“Have you ever started a new task at work, only to be distracted (干扰) by a ding on your phone? Or perhaps you’re in the middle of a report, and your mind starts to wander to what you’ll have for dinner. If you find yourself familiar with any of these scenes, don’t worry.(你是否曾经在工作中开始了一项新任务,却被手机铃声分散了注意力?或者你正在写一份报告,你的思绪开始游荡到晚餐吃什么。如果你发现自己熟悉这些场景中的任何一个,不要担心。)”说明如果做事情的时候分心了,不要担心,因此推断空处应是说明理由,后文“你只是一个比你想象的大得多的群体中的一员。”符合语境,与前文是因果关系。故选F。
37.前文“They are wonderfully complex machines designed to absorb new information and adapt to our environment.(它们是非常复杂的机器,旨在吸收新信息并适应我们的环境。)”说明大脑是用来吸收新信息的机器,后文“They always quickly change our attention to the new stimulus(刺激), causing us to lose focus on our current task.(它们总是迅速将我们的注意力转移到新的刺激上,导致我们失去对当前任务的关注。)”说明大脑的弱点,容易分散注意力,前后文是转折关系,因此推断C项“但这种优势也可能是劣势。”符合语境,承上启下,前文是大脑的优势,下文是劣势。故选C。
38.空处为段落标题,根据后文“It’s fortunate for us to have access to technology and the Internet, which provide a wealth of resources for learning, connecting, and entertaining ourselves. But this blessing is double-edged. The tools that help improve productivity can also lead to distractions.(我们很幸运能够接触到科技和互联网,它们为我们学习、交流和娱乐提供了丰富的资源。但这是一把双刃剑。有助于提高工作效率的工具也可能导致分心。)”说明科技和互联网是一把双刃剑,尽管有助于提高工作效率,但是也导致分心,因此推断A项“我们生活在一个充满分心的世界。”为最佳标题。故选A。
39.根据标题“We have a short attention span(持续时间).(我们的注意力持续时间很短。)”可知,本段讲述我们的注意力持续时间比较短,因此推断D项“这并不一定是因为缺乏兴趣。”符合语境,说明我们的注意力持续时间短的理由,下文讲述了真正可能的理由“It’s said that our attention span has a cap, much like the limit on a fuel tank(油箱). And once we hit that upper limit, our focus begins searching for other limits, like a traveler eager for new landscapes.(据说我们的注意力持续时间是有上限的,就像油箱的极限一样。一旦我们达到了这个上限,我们的注意力就会开始寻找其他的极限,就像一个渴望新风景的旅行者一样。)”。故选D。
40.前文“The path to a more focused and productive life isn’t necessarily about removing all distractions. It’s an impossible task in this age of information.(通往更专注、更有成效的生活的道路并不一定要消除所有的干扰。在这个信息时代,这是一项不可能完成的任务。)”说明消除所有的干扰是不可能的,因此推断下文给出解决办法,因此推断G项“相反,学会承认并有效地管理它们。”符合语境,与前文是转折关系。故选G。
5.(23-24高一下·广东省大湾区·期末)
Life is all about struggles. 36 . Today, we will discuss some of the important life lessons that we can learn from the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. After all, it was meant to inspire us.
Never give up on yourself
The one main thing all of us must do is to bear and survive. This means never giving up on yourself. 37 . As the movie circles around Chris Gardner, he is affected by a lot of challenges, but he never gives up on himself. With each new challenge, he finds a deep advantage and it allows him to become better than before.
Never let anyone limit your potential(潜能)
In life, you will come across a lot of people. 38 . You can find these types of people almost anywhere. Some of them will come up with hurtful things, which are what you will have to ignore. Even though they can't or haven't been able to achieve their life goals, it doesn't mean that you can't.
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Life will try to hold you back by throwing challenges in your path but it also presents amazing opportunities. In the movie, Chris lands his dream job at the stock market(股票市场) company but he didn't get there in one day; he had to go through many challenges. He used to sell medical products first, and when that was no longer workable, he looked for more opportunities. If you want to achieve something in life, then look for opportunities to make it happen! 25
A.Be ready to put the work in
B.Always be prepared for opportunities
C.Always be on the hunt for opportunities
D.Some will support you while some will limit your potential
E.However, some people still admit defeat and give up on themselves
F.But at the end of your struggles, you are likely to achieve happiness
G.After all, life offers both challenges and opportunities on the path to success
【答案】36.F 37.E 38.D 39.C 40.G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕电影《当幸福来敲门》探讨了一些重要的人生教训,包括永不放弃自己、不让他人限制自己的潜能、时刻寻找机会等。
36.根据上文“Life is all about struggles(生活充满了奋斗)”以及下文“Today, we will discuss some of the important life lessons that we can learn from the movie The Pursuit of Happyness(今天,我们将讨论从电影《当幸福来敲门》中可以学到的一些重要的人生经验)”,可以推理出在经历奋斗后最终可能会获得幸福,与F项“But at the end of your struggles, you are likely to achieve happiness.(但在奋斗的尽头,你很可能会获得幸福)”表达的含义一致,故选F项。
37.根据上文“The one main thing all of us must do is to bear and survive. This means never giving up on yourself.(我们所有人必须做的一件主要的事情就是忍受和生存。这意味着永远不要放弃自己)”以及下文“As the movie circles around Chris Gardner, he is affected by a lot of challenges, but he never gives up on himself(就像电影围绕着克里斯·加德纳展开,他受到了很多挑战,但他从未放弃自己)”,可知此处说的是永不放弃自己,E项“However, some people still admit defeat and give up on themselves(然而,有些人仍然承认失败并放弃自己)”中的转折连词however引出与上文相反的话题,符合语境,故选E项。
38.根据上文“In life, you will come across a lot of people(在生活中,你会遇到很多人)”以及下文“You can find these types of people almost anywhere. Some of them will come up with hurtful things, which are what you will have to ignore(你几乎在任何地方都能找到这类人。他们中的一些人会提出伤人的事情,这是你必须忽略的)”,可知此处需要提到这些人对自己的不同影响,与D项“Some will support you while some will limit your potential(有些人会支持你,而有些人会限制你的潜力)”表达的意思一致,故选D项。
39.根据下文“Life will try to hold you back by throwing challenges in your path but it also presents amazing opportunities(生活会试图通过在你的道路上抛出挑战来阻碍你,但它也会提供惊人的机会)”以及“He used to sell medical products first, and when that was no longer workable, he looked for more opportunities(他曾经先卖医疗产品,当那不再可行时,他寻找更多的机会)”,可知此处强调要不断寻找机会,与C项“Always be on the hunt for opportunities(总是在寻找机会)”表达的意思相符,故选C项。
40.根据上文“Life will try to hold you back by throwing challenges in your path but it also presents amazing opportunities(生活会试图通过在你的道路上抛出挑战来阻碍你,但它也会提供惊人的机会)”以及“If you want to achieve something in life, then look for opportunities to make it happen! (如果你想在生活中有所成就,那就寻找机会去实现它!)”,可知此处需要对生活中的挑战和机会进行总结,与G项“After all, life offers both challenges and opportunities on the path to success.(毕竟,在通往成功的道路上,生活既提供了挑战,也提供了机会)”表达的意思一致,故选G项。
6.(23-24高一下·广东省广州市八区期末联考·期末)
Sending astronauts to Mars is a big challenge. It’s a long, dangerous journey. And astronauts will have to take EVERYTHING they need. 26
Launching things into space is expensive. “To get to Mars, we already have the technology,” says Michael Flynn. “The problem is, it’s costly.”
36 Instead of building a heavy spaceship and packing it full of stuff, why not build Water Walls — a recycling system and use the stuff as part of the spaceship?
Making oxygen and taking away carbon dioxide — the waste gas you breathe out — is one problem in space. Water Walls will remove carbon dioxide the same way it’s done here on Earth — with living plants. Living plants take in carbon dioxide to make their food, and give off oxygen. But plants are hard to grow in a spacecraft. 28
Algae are tiny plants that live in water. The algae will live in bags in the walls too, fed by poop and sunlight, eating up carbon dioxide and making oxygen for the astronauts to breathe.
37 It’s compact (紧密的), efficient, and doesn’t need a lot of fancy machinery that might break down. A mission to Mars will require astronauts to get back to nature.
Alas, the human body needs a lot of help to survive in space. If only we were more like the tardigrade! Tardigrades are very tiny insect-like creatures that live in soil. When they find themselves in danger, they roll themselves up into a ball and dry out. In this state they can survive without food or water for 100 years. 30
A.Algae can be a good choice.
B.Nothing is wasted in the spacecraft.
C.But Flynn thinks he has a solution.
D.So a trip to Mars is full of packing challenge.
E.If only we could train them to fly a spaceship.
F.This onboard recycling system has many advantages.
G.The more you take, the more rockets you must launch, and the more it costs.
【答案】36.D 37.C 38.A 39.F 40.E
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了关于火星之旅的挑战、成本问题以及一种可能的解决方案——使用Water Walls回收系统,并提到了藻类作为可能的选择,以及这种系统的一些优势。
36.根据前文“Sending astronauts to Mars is a big challenge. It’s a long, dangerous journey. And astronauts will have to take EVERYTHING they need.(将宇航员送上火星是一项巨大的挑战。这是一段漫长而危险的旅程。宇航员将不得不带上他们所需要的一切)”可知,设空位于段尾是对前文的总结,所以D项“So a trip to Mars is full of packing challenge.(所以火星之旅充满了打包的挑战)”符合文意,是对前文的总结,宇航员需要带上很多东西,但是空间有限,所以充满了打包的挑战。故选D项。
37.根据第二段“Launching things into space is expensive. “To get to Mars, we already have the technology,” says Michael Flynn. “The problem is, it’s costly.”(向太空发射东西是昂贵的。“为了到达火星,我们已经有了技术,”迈克尔·弗林说。“问题是,成本太高了。”)”可知,此处是讲述送东西到火星,成本太高,后文“Instead of building a heavy spaceship and packing it full of stuff, why not build Water Walls—a recycling system and use the stuff as part of the spaceship?(与其建造一艘沉重的宇宙飞船并把它装满东西,为什么不建造Water Walls——一个回收系统,把这些东西作为宇宙飞船的一部分呢?)”可知,是提出一种解决方法,所以C项“But Flynn thinks he has a solution.(但弗林认为他有办法)”符合文意,承接上文,并引出下文。故选C项。
38.根据前文“Making oxygen and taking away carbon dioxide——the waste gas you breathe out—is one problem in space. Water Walls will remove carbon dioxide the same way it’s done here on Earth—with living plants. Living plants take in carbon dioxide to make their food, and give off oxygen. But plants are hard to grow in a spacecraft.(制造氧气和带走二氧化碳——你呼出的废气——是太空中的一个问题。Water Walls会像在地球上一样通过植物去除二氧化碳。活的植物吸收二氧化碳来制造食物,并释放氧气。但是植物很难在宇宙飞船中生长)”可知,前文讲述植物很难在宇宙飞船中生长,再根据后文“Algae are tiny plants that live in water.(藻类是生活在水中的微小植物)”可知,后文开始介绍藻类,所以空处应是提到用藻类解决指物很难在宇宙飞船中生长问题,所以A项“Algae can be a good choice.(藻类是一个不错的选择)”符合文意,提出解决方案,引出下文。故选A项。
39.设空位于段首,为本段中心句,根据后文“It’s compact (紧密的), efficient, and doesn’t need a lot of fancy machinery that might break down. A mission to Mars will require astronauts to get back to nature.(它紧凑、高效,而且不需要很多可能会坏掉的花哨机器。前往火星的任务将要求宇航员回归大自然)”可知,本段在讲述Water Walls回收系统的优点,所以F项“This onboard recycling system has many advantages.(这种机载回收系统有许多优点)”符合本段主题,为本段中心句。故选F项。
40.设空位于段尾,是对前文的总结,根据前文“Alas, the human body needs a lot of help to survive in space. If only we were more like the tardigrade! Tardigrades are very tiny insect-like creatures that live in soil. When they find themselves in danger, they roll themselves up into a ball and dry out. In this state they can survive without food or water for 100 years.(唉,人体需要很多帮助才能在太空中生存。要是我们更像水熊虫就好了!缓步动物是一种非常小的昆虫状生物,生活在土壤中。当它们发现自己有危险时,它们会把自己卷成一团,然后干死。在这种状态下,他们可以在没有食物和水的情况下生存100年)”可知,此处是在讲述水熊虫这种生物对于宇宙航行的优势,所以E项“If only we could train them to fly a spaceship.(要是我们能训练他们驾驶宇宙飞船就好了)”是对前文提到的水熊虫的假设,符合文意。故选E项。
话题二:人与自我
1.(23-24高一下·广东省梅州市·期末)
Thousands of us have been rediscovering the joys of putting pen to paper to send messages of love and encouragement to family and friends recently. Writing is having a comeback, which is great news for all of us. 36 Power off the laptop and phone and pick up a pen and paper.
It helps you learn more readily.
Using a laptop during lectures may be the modern way, but taking notes by hand appears to be more helpful to learning. 37 This, in turn, means you understand it better and commit it to memory.
It enables you to remember well.
38 Researchers from Chicago found that people who continued reading and writing frequently slowed their memory decline by 32 per cent compared with those who didn't. The rate of memory decline in people who wrote or read only infrequently was 48 per cent faster.
It allows you to sleep well.
If you've ever woken up in the midnight and suddenly remembered certain things you haven't done, it'll be difficult for you to get back to sleep. They'll probably keep you awake because your brain is concerned you might have forgotten them again by morning. 39 That way you're giving your brain permission to forget about them for the night and you can nod off.
40
If you're interested in taking your writing to another level, then add modern calligraphy to your hobby list. Calligraphy forces you to slow down and achieve what psychologists call flow, which is a positive emotional state and enjoyment with no stress attached.
A.It causes you to focus more.
B.It helps you stay mentally healthy.
C.Not sleeping well is harmful to you.
D.Write down these reminders on paper.
E.The pen is more powerful than the keyboard.
F.Sharpen your pencil to improve your memory.
G.It forces you to process information and reorganize it.
【答案】36.E 37.G 38.F 39.D 40.B
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了在当今世界手机普及、“低头一族”盛行的社会环境下,放下手机、拿起纸和笔、回归文字书写给人们带来的诸多益处。
36.由上一句“Writing is having a comeback, which is great news for all of us.”(写作正在卷土重来,这对我们所有人来说都是个好消息。)和下一句“Power off the laptop and phone and pick up a pen and paper.”(关闭笔记本电脑和手机的电源,拿起笔和纸。)可知,写作正在卷土重来,作者也建议读者关闭笔记本电脑和手机、拿起纸笔写作,说明作者认为笔比键盘更好,承接上下文,E选项“钢笔比键盘更有力。”切题。故选E项。
37.由小标题“It helps you learn more readily.”(它能帮助你更容易地学习。)和上一句“Using a laptop during lectures may be the modern way, but taking notes by hand appears to be more helpful to learning.”(上课时使用笔记本电脑可能是现代的方式,但用手记笔记似乎对学习更有帮助。)可知,本段在讲记笔记有助于学习,该空填写内容应与“记笔记有助于学习”相关,G选项“它迫使你处理信息并重新组织它。”切题,承接上文。故选G项。
38.由小标题“It enables you to remember well.”(它能使你记忆犹新。)可知,小标题下的内容与“用笔能提高记忆力”相关,那在该空作者肯定建议读者多用笔来提高记忆力,承接上文,F选项“削尖你的铅笔以提高你的记忆力。”切题。故选F项。
39.由上两句“If you've ever woken up in the midnight and suddenly remembered certain things you haven't done, it'll be difficult for you to get back to sleep. They'll probably keep you awake because your brain is concerned you might have forgotten them again by morning.”(如果你曾经在午夜醒来,突然想起一些你没有做的事情,你会很难再入睡。它们可能会让你保持清醒,因为你的大脑担心到了早上你可能又忘记了它们。)和下一句“That way you're giving your brain permission to forget about them for the night and you can nod off.”(这样你就允许你的大脑在晚上忘掉它们,你就可以打瞌睡了。)可知,上文讲到午夜醒来因担心忘了一些事而无法再入睡,下文讲到用这种方式你可以安心入眠了,结合本文主要讲“用笔书写的好处”可知,此处填写内容应与“书写/记笔记能帮助人踏实入睡”有关,承接上下文,D选项“把这些提醒写在纸上。”切题。故选D项。
40.最后一段选择小标题,主要看最后一段讲什么。由最后一段最后一句“Calligraphy forces you to slow down and achieve what psychologists call flow, which is a positive emotional state and enjoyment with no stress attached.”(书法迫使你放慢脚步,达到心理学家所说的流畅,这是一种积极的情绪状态和享受,没有压力。)可知,下文讲到用笔书写能有益于心理健康,所以小标题内容应与“书写有益于心理健康”相关,引出下文,B选项“它能帮助你保持心理健康。”切题。故选B项。
2.(23-24高一下·广东省清远市·期末)
Asha Bradford doesn’t have time to lose things. She’s a working mom with lots of hobbies, and when she misplaces her keys or leaves her purse at a restaurant, she becomes frustrated.
Her worry is probably familiar to anyone whose phone is misplaced a dozen times a day, or who can’t find the TV remote until ten minutes after a favorite show has begun. 36 That’s a breakdown at the interface of attention and memory, where we are focused on something other than the object we’re going to lose. Here is some advice from experts about how to overcome a tendency to misplace things:
Take pictures. 37 Take a picture of your parking spot. The same advice applies to lots of things: Photograph all those spots where you store easy-to-lose objects, and when you can’t find them, pull up the photo.
38 Dennis recommends designating (指定) a color that you love and using that color key ring and phone case, so that when you’re scanning, you’re always looking for your favorite color. You could also put reflective tape on the TV remote. It will make it easier to find when it appears.
Set up a routine. That might mean placing a basket by your front door where you drop your keys and wallet immediately upon entering your home, or designating one drawer as the scissors drawer. 39 Then, at the end of the day “scan the areas where you’ve been, find the items that need to be taken back home, and return them to their spots.
Be kind to yourself. It’s certainly understandable if you’re frustrated with your tendency to misplace things and you start to think that there’s something wrong with you. Then, you get anxious about that and even less likely to focus and keep track of your belongings. 40
A.Invest in technology.
B.Make your belongings stand out.
C.So remember to treat yourself well.
D.Did you ever have trouble starting your car?
E.Losing things results from absentmindedness.
F.In this way, you make a “home” for everything.
G.Ever wander around the parking lot because you can’t find your car?
【答案】36.E 37.G 38.B 39.F 40.C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了很多人会因为乱放物品然后一时找不到物品的情况,并针对这个问题提出了一些可行的解决办法,文章结构框架是总分关系。
36.上文“Her worry is probably familiar to anyone whose phone is misplaced a dozen times a day, or who can’t find the TV remote until ten minutes after a favorite show has begun.(对于那些一天有十几次手机放错地方,或者在最喜欢的节目开始后十分钟才找到电视遥控器的人来说,她的担忧可能很熟悉)”讲述了有些人乱放物品然后一时找不到物品的情况,下文“That’s a breakdown at the interface of attention and memory, where we are focused on something other than the object we’re going to lose. (这是在注意力和记忆的界面上的一种崩溃,我们专注于我们将要失去的对象之外的其他东西。)”可知,此空设于段中,上下文逻辑上有解释关系,E选项“失去东西是由于心不在焉造成的。”和下文一起解释了为什么会出现这种情况的原因,选项中的absentmindedness意指下文的a breakdown at the interface of attention and memory,同时从语法层面来看,考查了前后文的指代关系,空格后的That指代前文的内容。故选E项。
37.此空设于段中,通过上文“Take pictures.(拍照)”和下文的“Take a picture of your parking spot. (给你的停车位拍张照片。)”提示和段落大意可得知,建议给东西拍照(来找到它们),该空内容应该与在停车场找不到车时可以拍照片相关,G项“曾经因为找不到你的车而在停车场徘徊吗?”,G项有同词复现parking lot。故选G项。
38.此空设于段首,是本段的主题句。通过下文的“Dennis recommends designating (指定) a color that you love and using that color key ring and phone case, so that when you’re scanning, you’re always looking for your favorite color. (丹尼斯建议指定一种你喜欢的颜色,并使用那种颜色的钥匙扣和手机壳,这样当你在扫描寻找时,你总是在寻找你最喜欢的颜色。)”可以得出段落主题应该是B项“让你的个人物品显眼一些。”另外,本段与前后段落是平行并列关系,句式要保持一致,用祈使句。干扰项A则利用句式一致设陷。故选B项。
39.此空设于段中,根据上文的主题提示“Set up a routine.(创建常规)”和下文的“Then, at the end of the day “scan the areas where you’ve been, find the items that need to be taken back home, and return them to their spots. (然后,在一天结束时,‘扫描你去过的地方,找到需要带回家的物品,并将它们放回原位。’)”可以得知,应该让每件东西都放在应有的位置上,也就是给它们找个家,F项“通过这种方式,你可以为所有的东西建立一个‘家’。”。故选F项。
40.此空设于段尾,既是对上文的总结,也与段落首句“Be kind to yourself. (对自己好一些)”前后呼应,C项“所以记得好好对待自己。”。故选C项。
3.(23-24高一下·广东省广州市·期末)
Food is not just something that supports life, but tells us stories about who we are, what we value, and how we establish relationships. 36 .
Food and cultural identity are closely tied. The preparation and presentation of the traditional Japanese dishes like sushi are considered an art form. 37 Similarly, the use of spices in Indian cuisine reflects the country’s rich agricultural heritage and diverse regional flavors. Through food, individuals not only nourish their bodies but also nurture a deep connection to their cultural roots, cultivating a sense of identity and belonging.
38 A typical Italian child can name twenty-two different kinds of pasta, while a child in Canada might know three to four different kinds. But it’s not just the vocabulary that matters. 39 When people are asked what comes to mind when thinking of fried eggs, the French say “breakfast” while Americans say “cholesterol (胆固醇)”. The French prize the dining experience whereas Americans lay an emphasis on what is entering the bloodstream.
Food consumed by one person alone is not a social food. However, when consumed by a group of people together or eaten in a religious ceremony, it brings people together socially. In human society, food is a means for people to establish relationships between one another. 40 For instance, in the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings to express the relationship between themselves and God.
In an increasingly interconnected world shaped by globalization, food not only helps preserve our culture but bridges cultural gaps, promoting understanding and appreciation across borders.
A.It offers us different perspectives to know about our culture.
B.Tradition is a word frequently referred to in their dictionary.
C.This bond can exist among individuals and religious groups.
D.A culture’s food vocabulary is also a window into its values.
E.They mirror people’s culturally rooted respect for artistic value.
F.It enables people to makes friends with each other while dining.
G.It is also the attitudes that are transmitted through language about food.
【答案】36.A 37.E 38.D 39.G 40.C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了食物不仅是维持生命的基础,更是文化身份的载体,它加深了个体与其文化根源的联系,反映了不同文化的饮食习惯和价值观,以及食物在社会交往和宗教仪式中的团结作用,促进了全球化背景下跨文化的理解和尊重。
36.上文“Food is not just something that supports life, but tells us stories about who we are, what we value, and how we establish relationships.(食物不仅仅是维持生命的东西,它还告诉我们是谁、我们珍视什么以及我们如何建立关系的故事)”说明食物除了维持生命外,还具备其他作用,以及下文“Food and cultural identity are closely tied.(食物和文化特征紧密相连)”说明食物和文化具备紧密的联系,A项中It指代上文提及的Food,A项“它为我们了解我们的文化提供了不同的视角。”进一步说明食物的作用,承上启下,符合题意。故选A。
37.上文“The preparation and presentation of the traditional Japanese dishes like sushi are considered an art form.(寿司等日本传统菜肴的制作和呈现被认为是一种艺术形式)”以寿司为例,说明这种食物的制作和呈现被认为是一种艺术形式,E项中They指代上文中的The preparation and presentation of the traditional Japanese dishes,E项“它们反映了人们对艺术价值的文化尊重。”承接上文,并引出下文的例子“Similarly, the use of spices in Indian cuisine reflects the country’s rich agricultural heritage and diverse regional flavors.(同样,印度菜中香料的使用反映了该国丰富的农业遗产和多样化的地区风味)”,E项承上启下,符合题意。故选E。
38.下文“A typical Italian child can name twenty-two different kinds of pasta, while a child in Canada might know three to four different kinds.(一个典型的意大利孩子可以说出二十二种不同的意大利面,而加拿大的孩子可能知道三到四种不同的面食)”说明食物与词汇之间存在关联,D项中food vocabulary是关键词,D项“一种文化的食物词汇也是了解其价值观的窗口。”引出下文,符合题意。故选D。
39.下文“When people are asked what comes to mind when thinking of fried eggs, the French say “breakfast” while Americans say “cholesterol (胆固醇)”. The French prize the dining experience whereas Americans lay an emphasis on what is entering the bloodstream.(当人们被问及想到煎蛋时会想到什么时,法国人说“早餐”,而美国人说“胆固醇”。法国人重视用餐体验,而美国人则强调进入血液的东西)”说明使用不同的词汇代表了不同人对于食物的态度,G项“这也是通过语言传递的对食物的态度。”引出下文不同人的不同态度,符合题意。故选G。
40.上文“Food consumed by one person alone is not a social food. However, when consumed by a group of people together or eaten in a religious ceremony, it brings people together socially. In human society, food is a means for people to establish relationships between one another.(一个人单独食用的食物不是社会性食物。然而,当一群人一起食用或在宗教仪式上食用时,它会将人们聚集在一起。在人类社会中,食物是人们建立相互关系的一种手段)”说明食物被一群人或者被宗教团体在宗教仪式上食用时,食物可以将人们聚集在一起,让人们建立相互关系,C项“这种联系可以存在于个人和宗教团体之间。”承接上文,符合题意。故选C。
4.(23-24高一下·广东省江门市·期末)
Why Smiling Is Good for Your Health
Research suggests you really should smile more! It could enhance both your mental and physical health. 46
Smiling improves immunity and may lower blood pressure. A smile releases certain hormones in the brain, which is connected with an improvement in immune function. Moreover, the fact that smiling reduces your heart rate when you’re stressed is also likely to have an effect on blood pressure. Other research has shown blood pressure doesn't rise when people are exposed to humour.
36 A University of Kansas study found that participants who were asked to smile during stressful tasks had lower heart rates during stress recovery. So it seems even forcing yourself to look happy helps manage difficult situations.
Looking happy encourages positivity. It seems smiling really can inspire your spirits, rather than simply being a response to feeling happy. A 2022 study of 3,878 participants in 19 countries was conducted. 48
Smile and live longer. Now, there is good news that being optimistic has a beneficial effect on longevity (长寿). 37 For example, a 2010 study from Washington State University found that pre-1950s major league baseball players who had the brightest smile in their photos lived longer.
Of course, smiling also makes you popular with others and helps you connect with them. The good news is if you practise enough, it’ll become your habit. 38 For instance, see someone laughing, make a cup of tea or just put a note on your phone. Think of something pleasurable, such as a favourite person or memory, when you smile.
A.The research backs it up.
B.Smiling is a stress reliever.
C.Smiling can reduce your pain.
D.Being amused is a good way to help you relax yourself.
E.Give yourself signs to remind you to put a smile on your face.
F.Here are the reasons why smiling is beneficial to our well-being.
G.It found people’s self-rating of positivity was higher when they smiled.
【答案】36.F 37.B 38.G 39.A 40.E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了微笑对身心健康的好处,包括提升免疫力、降低血压、缓解压力、促进乐观情绪及延年益寿,并建议养成微笑习惯。
36.上文“Research suggests you really should smile more! It could enhance both your mental and physical health.( 研究表明你真的应该多微笑!它可以增强你的身心健康)”说明研究建议你应该多笑,因为笑可以提升你的精神和身体健康。空处承上启下,F项中的“smiling is beneficial to our well-being”和上文中的“enhance both your mental and physical health”相呼应,“the reasons”引出下文中于微笑为什么会有好处的原因,所以F项“以下是微笑有益于我们幸福的原因。”符合语境。故选F。
37.下文“A University of Kansas study found that participants who were asked to smile during stressful tasks had lower heart rates during stress recovery. So it seems even forcing yourself to look happy helps manage difficult situations.(堪萨斯大学的一项研究发现,在压力任务中被要求微笑的参与者在压力恢复过程中心率较低。因此,即使强迫自己看起来很开心,似乎也有助于处理困难的情况)”说明微笑在应对压力方面的作用,指出微笑能够降低心率,帮助人们在压力恢复期更快平复,即使是在面对困难情况时强迫自己微笑也有助于管理压力。B项“微笑可以缓解压力。”适合作本段的主旨句,引出下文。故选B。
38.上文“It seems smiling really can inspire your spirits, rather than simply being a response to feeling happy. A 2022 study of 3,878 participants in 19 countries was conducted.( 微笑似乎真的能激励你的精神,而不仅仅是对快乐的回应。2022年对19个国家的3878名参与者进行了一项研究)”说明快乐可以鼓励积极性并就此展开了一项研究。空处顺接前文,解释研究的结果。G项中的It指代前文中的“A 2022 study”,说明该研究表明当人们微笑时,他们对积极性的自我评价更高。所以,G项“研究发现,人们微笑时对积极的自我评价更高。”符合语境。故选G。
39.上文“Smile and live longer. Now, there is good news that being optimistic has a beneficial effect on longevity(长寿).(现在,有一个好消息是,乐观对寿命有有益的影响)”说明微笑与长寿之间的联系,乐观态度对长寿有正面影响。空处承接上文,并引出下文中关于笑容和长寿之间关系的研究实例。A项中的it指代前文中的“being optimistic has a beneficial effect on longevity(长寿)”这件事,“The research”和下文中的“a 2010 study from Washington State University”相呼应,说明A项“研究支持了这一观点。”符合语境。故选A。
40.上文“Of course, smiling also makes you popular with others and helps you connect with them. The good news is if you practise enough, it’ll become your habit.( 当然,微笑也会让你受到别人的欢迎,并帮助你与他们建立联系。好消息是,如果你练习得足够多,它就会成为你的习惯)”说明最后一段鼓励读者通过练习让微笑成为习惯。空处顺接前文,给出如何练习的方法,并引出下文的具体例子。E项“给自己一些信号,提醒你要面带微笑。”符合语境。故选E。
5.(23-24高一下·广东省中山市·期末)
Challenging and fun hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier. And they also enable us to have a closer connect ion with others. 36 . Here experts will tell you how to discover the hobbies you don’t know you’ll love.
Ask yourself how you want to feel
Hobbies present an escape — they can help you get out of your head and calm down. It is necessary to ask yourself how you want an activity to make you feel. Mentally engaged? Relaxed? Socially connected? Recognize that you have different needs at different moments, and that’s OK. 37 .
Keep an open mind
Keeping an open mind and not ignoring potential hobbies is the key. Human beings are born to be curious and open, which is usually forgotten in this burned-out world. 38 It could introduce you to something you never guessed you’d love.
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Don’t spend a ton of time and money on a new hobby immediately. Ease in to figure out if it’s right for you, and you can always do more later. Try out a free online course or join a beginner’s group, for example, to get a feel of the hobby before committing heavily.
Take a trip back in time
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? 40 If you wanted to be a football player, join a football team or coach some neighborhood kids. Childhood joys can easily develop into adult hobbies.
A.Start small
B.Make a short list
C.Everyone has some hobbies
D.But it isn’t easy to find your hobby
E.There is no such thing as one perfect hobby
F.The answer could point you toward an attractive hobby
G.So if someone invites you to join in an event, catch the opportunity
【答案】36.D 37.E 38.G 39.A 40.F
【解析】
【导语】本文属于说明文。文章旨在为读者提供发现并尝试新爱好的建议和方法,包括考虑个人感受、保持开放态度、从小处开始尝试以及回顾童年兴趣等实用策略。
36.由上文“Challenging and fun hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier. And they also enable us to have a closer connect ion with others. (具有挑战性和有趣的爱好能让我们更快乐、更健康。它们也使我们与他人有更紧密的联系。)”和下文的“Here experts will tell you how to discover the hobbies you don’t know you’ll love. (在这里,专家将告诉你如何发现你不知道你会喜欢的爱好。)”可知,这段话的主旨是关于如何发现你可能会喜欢的爱好,具有挑战性和乐趣的爱好能让我们更快乐、更健康,也能增强人际联系,因此接下来应该是转折,指出找到这样的爱好并不容易。故D选项“But it isn’t easy to find your hobby (但找到你的爱好并不容易)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选D。
37.由上文“Hobbies present an escape—they can help you get out of your head and calm down. It is necessary to ask yourself how you want an activity to make you feel. Mentally engaged? Relaxed? Socially connected? Recognize that you have different needs at different moments, and that’s OK. (爱好是一种逃避——它们可以帮助你摆脱头脑,冷静下来。有必要问问自己,你希望一项活动给你带来什么样的感受。精神投入?放松?轻松的社会联系?认识到你在不同的时刻有不同的需求,这没关系。)”可知,通过询问自己想要从活动中获得什么样的感受来选择爱好,并且认识到在不同时间有不同的需求是正常的。因此,这里应该强调没有哪一个爱好是完美适用于所有情况的。故E选项“There is no such thing as one perfect hobby (没有一个完美的爱好这回事)”能承接上文,符合题意。故选E。
38.由上文“Keeping an open mind and not ignoring potential hobbies is the key. Human beings are born to be curious and open, which is usually forgotten in this burned-out world. (保持开放的心态,不要忽视潜在的爱好是关键。人类生来就是好奇和开放的,这一点在这个被烧毁的世界里往往被遗忘了。)”和下文的“It could introduce you to something you never guessed you’d love. (它会把你介绍给你从未想过你会喜欢的东西。)”可知,保持开放心态很重要,以及人类天生的好奇心和开放性往往在忙碌的生活中被遗忘。下文则说这可能引导你发现未曾预料到的喜爱。因此,此处应是鼓励抓住机会尝试。故G选项“So if someone invites you to join in an event, catch the opportunity (所以如果有人邀请你参加活动,抓住机会)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选G。
39.由下文“Don’t spend a ton of time and money on a new hobby immediately. Ease in to figure out if it’s right for you, and you can always do more later. Try out a free online course or join a beginner’s group, for example, to get a feel of the hobby before committing heavily. (不要马上在一个新的爱好上花费大量的时间和金钱。慢慢地弄清楚它是否适合你,之后你总是可以做更多的事情。比如,参加一个免费的在线课程,或者加入一个初学者小组,在投入大量精力之前先感受一下自己的爱好。)”可知,下文建议不要立即投入大量时间和金钱在新爱好上,而是先从小处着手尝试。因此,A选项“Start small (从小处开始)”能概括本段主旨,适合作为该段的标题。故选A。
40.由上文“When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? (当你还是个孩子的时候,你长大后想做什么?)”和后文的“If you wanted to be a football player, join a football team or coach some neighborhood kids. Childhood joys can easily develop into adult hobbies. (如果你想成为一名足球运动员,那就加入一个足球队,或者给邻居家的孩子当教练。童年的快乐很容易发展成成人的爱好。)”可知,该段落主题是回顾童年梦想,寻找可能发展成成人爱好的兴趣点。前一句提问小时候长大想做什么,后一句举例说明如何将童年的愿望转化为现实的爱好,因此本空要谈论与“童年的愿望转化为现实的爱好”有关话题。因此,F选项“The answer could point you toward an attractive hobby (这个答案可能会指引你找到一个吸引人的爱好)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选F。
6.(23-24高一下·广东省潮州市·期末)
How to Make the World a Better Place
When you think about people who have made the world a better place, you probably think of famous scientists or great leaders. 36 Ordinary people like you and me can also help a lot. An act of kindness can bring a smile to a person’s face even if only for a moment.
Give away your money. Choose charity that has meaning for you. For example, if you want to help hungry children, you can try to find an international organization that provides food for those in poor areas. 37
Share your knowledge. If a friend needs skills in a certain area, offer your advice. Perhaps she is struggling to set up a computer, and you know how to do that. Offer whatever ability you have, but always remember to be polite.
Help a stranger. Your small actions can brighten the day of others. Hold the door for someone whose hands are full. 38 Give your seat on the bus to an old man. The key is expecting nothing in return for your acts of kindness.
39 Show the people close to you how much you care about them. Tell them they mean a lot to you. Make a beautiful gift for a friend. Take your husband to his favourite fun place if he has had a hard week. Tell your children how much they mean to you.
Be grateful to others. 40 Thank the waiter. Do you have a very good neighbour who is always there when you need her? Tell her how much you appreciate her being in your life.
A.That is not all the truth.
B.Care about those you know.
C.Help the blind cross the street.
D.You should know what love means.
E.Every cent you give away will mean a lot.
F.Have you had good service in a restaurant?
G.You should learn to express gratitude to others.
【答案】36.A 37.E 38.C 39.B 40.F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就普通人如何让世界变得更美好提出了一些建议。
36.根据上文“When you think about people who have made the world a better place, you probably think of famous scientists or great leaders.(当你想到那些让世界变得更美好的人时,你可能会想到著名的科学家或伟大的领袖)”以及后文“Ordinary people like you and me can also help a lot. An act of kindness can bring a smile to a person’s face even if only for a moment.(像你我这样的普通人也能帮上很多忙。一个善意的行为可以给一个人带来微笑,即使只是片刻)”可知,本句是对上文句子的一种否定,故A选项“这并非全部事实”符合语境,故选A。
37.根据上文“Give away your money. Choose charity that has meaning for you. For example, if you want to help hungry children, you can try to find an international organization that provides food for those in poor areas.(把你的钱捐出去。选择对你有意义的慈善事业。例如,如果你想帮助饥饿的孩子,你可以试着找到一个为贫困地区的人提供食物的国际组织)”可知,本段的主旨是捐款,且E选项中give away对应上文Give away。故E选项“你捐出的每一分钱都意义重大”符合语境,故选E。
38.根据上文“Hold the door for someone whose hands are full.(帮手不得空的人开门)”以及后文“Give your seat on the bus to an old man.(在公共汽车上把你的座位让给一位老人)”可知,本句是在列举帮助陌生人的行为。故C选项“帮助盲人过马路”符合语境,故选C。
39.根据本段内容“Show the people close to you how much you care about them. Tell them they mean a lot to you. Make a beautiful gift for a friend. Take your husband to his favourite fun place if he has had a hard week. Tell your children how much they mean to you.(让你身边的人知道你有多在乎他们。告诉他们,他们对你很重要。给朋友做一件漂亮的礼物。如果你丈夫一周过得很辛苦,带他去他最喜欢的娱乐场所。告诉你的孩子他们对你有多重要)”可知,本段的主旨是关心身边的人,故B选项“关心你认识的人”符合语境,故选B。
40.根据后文“Thank the waiter. Do you have a very good neighbour who is always there when you need her? Tell her how much you appreciate her being in your life.(谢谢服务员。你是否有一个在你需要的时候总是在你身边的好邻居?告诉她你有多感激她出现在你的生活中)”可知,本句应该是举例一个在餐馆中发生的场景,故F选项“你在饭店里享受到好的服务吗?”符合语境,故选F。
7.(23-24高一下·广东省肇庆市·期末)
City gardens are unique spots in busy cities. Who would not like to take a break from the busy life and visit these peaceful places full of life and colours? 36 They take care of the gardens and turn them into colourful places for all to enjoy.
Gardens are reminders that we should slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature. 37 There, the wind hits gently on your face while carrying a refreshing fragrance(香味) of flowers. Sounds calm, right?
The sound of nature calms the mind like the little bees humming or leaves whispering to each other in the mild wind. 38 It’s as if they’re telling softly stories of the earth’s wonders for those who care and love to listen to them.
These places aren’t just pretty; they are a perfect place to hang out with your family or friends. They are like community centers where everyone is welcome to chat , play games, exercise, and do whatever their heart desires.
39 You can plant your own garden in the backyard and enjoy its quietness. It is scientifically proven that spending time around the greens can affect your mood(心情) positively and help you get mental peace.
Everyone should visit city gardens monthly for a peaceful break. Whenever you’re feeling stressed, go to relax in nature. And when you do, don’t forget to give a nod to the gardening service teams. 40
A.They’re making it all possible.
B.Imagine walking in a city garden.
C.It’s like nature’s own conversation.
D.That’s where gardeners are discovered.
E.Gardening is nothing less than a treatment.
F.What makes them even more special are the gardeners.
G.It’s easy to keep these gardens good-looking and lively.
【答案】36.F 37.B 38.C 39.E 40.A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了城市花园在现代都市生活中的重要性和多重益处。
36.由上文“City gardens are unique spots in busy cities. Who would not like to take a break from the busy life and visit these peaceful places full of life and colours?(城市花园是繁忙城市中的独特景点。谁不想从繁忙的生活中休息一下,参观这些充满生机和色彩的宁静之地呢?)”可知,这里主要讲城市花园的魅力,而F项What makes them even more special are the gardeners.(让它们更特别的是园丁。)符合语境,其中them指代上文City gardens,the gardeners也与下文They对应,所以本句有承上启下作用。故选F项。
37.由下文“There, the wind hits gently on your face while carrying a refreshing fragrance(香味) of flowers. Sounds calm, right?(在那里,风轻轻地吹在你的脸上,同时带着清新的花香。听起来很平静,对吧?)”可知,这里主要讲花园中的风景,而B项Imagine walking in a city garden.(想象一下在城市花园里散步。)符合语境,其中in a city garden与下文There对应,有启下作用。故选B项。
38.由上文“The sound of nature calms the mind like the little bees humming or leaves whispering to each other in the mild wind.(大自然的声音让心灵平静下来,就像小蜜蜂在微风中嗡嗡作响或树叶在窃窃私语。)”可知,这里主要讲大自然对心灵的作用,而C项It’s like nature’s own conversation.(这就像大自然自己的对话。)符合语境,其中It代指上文The sound of nature,有承上作用。故选C项。
39.由下文“You can plant your own garden in the backyard and enjoy its quietness. It is scientifically proven that spending time around the greens can affect your mood(心情) positively and help you get mental peace.(你可以在后院种植自己的花园,享受它的宁静。科学证明,花时间在果岭周围可以积极影响你的情绪,帮助你获得心理平静。)”可知,本段提出建议,鼓励人们自己种植花园,并提到这样做对心情有积极影响。而E项Gardening is nothing less than a treatment.(园艺就是一种治疗。)符合语境,对下文有总括作用,其中 a treatment与下文get mental peace对应。故选E项。
40.由上文“Everyone should visit city gardens monthly for a peaceful break. Whenever you're feeling stressed, go to relax in nature. And when you do, don't forget to give a nod to the gardening service teams. (每个人都应该每月去城市花园放松一下。每当你感到压力时,去大自然放松一下。当你这样做的时候,别忘了向园艺服务团队点头致敬。)”可知,本段进行总结,建议每个人每月至少去一次城市花园放松,同时要感谢园艺服务团队。而A项They’re making it all possible.(他们让这一切成为可能。)符合语境,其中They代指上文the gardening service teams,有承上作用。故选A项。
8(23-24高一下·广东省惠州市·期末)
If you’re in search of some healing (自愈) yourself, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m sharing some ways that solo travel can help you overcome the pain you carry inside and move forward with a lighter heart.
It develops self-awareness.
Solo travel can be a powerful journey of self-discovery because you’re doing all sorts of things out of your comfort zone. 36 You’ll see just how much you’re capable of and chances are, it’s more than you ever thought it was. That’s, where solo travel can help.
It promotes independence and decision-making.
Obviously, when you’re traveling alone, you’ve got no one to depend on. Should you visit this botanical: garden or go on a food trip? Should you stay in your hotel or dine out with the stranger you met in the museum? 37 As you do more of it, your instincts become sharper and you begin to make decisions with more certainty.
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We often get stuck in harmful patterns of thinking. Sometimes all we need is to be in a new place, see new things, and meet new people. Exploring the world alone can challenge your old ways of thinking and inspire you. You can see how different people live and solve problems. 39
It encourages connection with others.
And I don’t even mean just people. 40 When we’re hurt, our natural reaction is to move away and disconnect. But it can deepen our pain even more. Solo travel counteracts(抵消)this by pushing us towards new connections. When you’re wandering around in a completely foreign place, there’s bound to be something you’ll connect with.
A.It counts.
B.You decide.
C.It inspires confidence in life.
D.It provides fresh ideas and inspiration.
E.Connecting with nature, places, and cultural aspects can also be healing.
F.Then you will be encouraged to try new things or even change your life.
G.You’re discovering how you react when placed in an unfamiliar situation.
【答案】36.G 37.B 38.D 39.F 40.E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了独自旅行的一些好处。
36.根据上文“Solo travel can be a powerful journey of self-discovery because you’re doing all sorts of things out of your comfort zone.(独自旅行可以是一次强大的自我发现之旅,因为你要在自己的舒适区之外做各种各样的事情)”以及后文“You’ll see just how much you’re capable of and chances are, it’s more than you ever thought it was. That’s, where solo travel can help.(你会发现你的能力有多大,而且很有可能比你想象的要多。这就是独自旅行可以帮助的地方)”可知,后文提到了发现自己的能力巨大,推测本句主要说明在舒适区之外是如何适应的。故G选项“你会发现自己在陌生环境中的反应”符合语境,故选G。
37.根据上文“Obviously, when you’re traveling alone, you’ve got no one to depend on. Should you visit this botanical: garden or go on a food trip? Should you stay in your hotel or dine out with the stranger you met in the museum?(显然,当你独自旅行时,你没有人可以依靠。你应该参观这个植物园还是去美食之旅?你应该待在酒店还是和在博物馆遇到的陌生人出去吃饭?)”以及后文“As you do more of it, your instincts become sharper and you begin to make decisions with more certainty.(当你做得越多,你的直觉就会变得更加敏锐,你就会开始更加确定地做出决定)”可知,本句主要承接上文,说明上述的问题需要自己决定。故B选项“由你决定”符合语境,故选B。
38.根据本段内容“We often get stuck in harmful patterns of thinking. Sometimes all we need is to be in a new place, see new things, and meet new people. Exploring the world alone can challenge your old ways of thinking and inspire you. You can see how different people live and solve problems.(我们经常陷入有害的思维模式。有时候,我们所需要的只是去一个新的地方,看看新的事物,认识新的人。独自探索世界可以挑战你旧的思维方式,并激励你。你可以看到不同的人是如何生活和解决问题的)”可知,本段指出独自探索世界可以挑战你旧的思维方式,说明提供了新的想法和灵感。故D选项“它提供了新的想法和灵感”符合语境,故选D。
39.根据上文“We often get stuck in harmful patterns of thinking. Sometimes all we need is to be in a new place, see new things, and meet new people. Exploring the world alone can challenge your old ways of thinking and inspire you. You can see how different people live and solve problems.(我们经常陷入有害的思维模式。有时候,我们所需要的只是去一个新的地方,看看新的事物,认识新的人。独自探索世界可以挑战你旧的思维方式,并激励你。你可以看到不同的人是如何生活和解决问题的)”可知,本句为本段最后一句,故承接上文,说明看到不同的人是如何生活和解决问题可以激励你去尝试新事物,改变生活。故F选项“然后你会被鼓励去尝试新事物,甚至改变你的生活”符合语境,故选F。
40.根据上文“And I don’t even mean just people.(我指的不仅仅是人)”可知,本句承接上文,说明除了人还可以产生联系的事物,故E选项“与自然、地方和文化方面的联系也可以治愈”符合语境,故选E。
9.(23-24高一下·广东省揭阳市·期末)
How to Practice Calligraphy
As long as you stick to your calligraphy practice, you will improve. Here are some things you can do to help you stick with your calligraphy practice.
Make it fun
As you learn anything, you’ve got to make practice enjoyable. 36 To that end, you’ve got to set the mood! You can do whatever you want to make the practice space become a place where you feel good.
Realize that there’s more than one way to practice calligraphy
Are you familiar with the proverb “no pains, no gains”? 37 When you start to be very painful with your practice, you need to stop what you’re doing and have a rest. For most people, a diverse approach will work best.
Don’t stress about having a strict practice routine. Ideally, you should practice calligraphy at least three times per week in 20-minute sessions. You may not have 60 minutes of free time in a week right now, and that’s okay! 73
Take lots of progress photos
Once you finish practicing, take a photo to document your work. 38 Documenting your work is for encouraging you. If you don’t get encouragement in your practice, you may abandon it.
Accept that your’re constantly improving
As you practice calligraphy, you have to keep in mind that nothing will ever be perfect. 39 The trick is to realize that those faults are exactly what makes you constantly improve.
A.You will always see faults in what you make.
B.Your memory alone is a very poor record keeper.
C.Please don’t let that apply to your calligraphy practice.
D.Just set aside whatever time you can set aside to practice, and that’s enough.
E.You’ll learn quickly and thoroughly if you like what you’re doing.
F.You can track your progress by looking at these photos.
G.It can help you address the problems you may encounter in the practice.
【答案】36.E 37.C 38.D 39.F 40.A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何练习书法的方法。
36.由小标题“Make it fun (让它变得有趣)”可知,练习书法方法之一:让书法练习变得有趣,再结合上文“As you learn anything, you’ve got to make practice enjoyable. (当你学习任何东西时,你必须让练习变得愉快)”讲要让任何学习的东西,其练习变得有趣,作者这样建议,说明练习自己喜欢的东西对学习有好处,E选项“如果你喜欢你正在做的事情,你会学得又快又彻底。”切合语境。故选E项。
37.由上文“Are you familiar with the proverb “no pains, no gains”? (你熟悉“不劳则无获”这句谚语吗?)”可知,作者认为不练习书法,就不会获得提升,可得出作者不希望“不劳则无获”这句谚语应验在你的书法练习上,侧面希望读者能坚持书法练习,C选项“请不要让这适用于你的书法练习。”切合语境。故选C项。
38.由上文“Don’t stress about having a strict practice routine. Ideally, you should practice calligraphy at least three times per week in 20-minute sessions. You may not have 60 minutes of free time in a week right now, and that’s okay! (不要强调严格的练习程序。理想情况下,你应该每周至少练习三次书法,每次20分钟。你现在一周可能没有60分钟的空闲时间,这没关系)”可知,对于书法练习,无需遵循严格的练习程序,去规定练习时间和次数,有时间练习就行了,D选项“只要留出时间练习,就够了。”切合语境。故选D项。
39.由小标题“Take lots of progress photos (拍摄大量进度照片)”和上文“Once you finish practicing, take a photo to document your work. (练习结束后,拍一张照片来记录你的工作)”可知练习书法方法之一:拍摄照片跟踪书法练习进度,F选项“你可以通过看这些照片来跟踪你的进度。”承接上文,切合语境。故选F项。
40.由上文“As you practice calligraphy, you have to keep in mind that nothing will ever be perfect. (当你练习书法时,你必须记住,没有什么是完美的)”和下文“The trick is to realize that those faults are exactly what makes you constantly improve. (诀窍是要意识到这些缺点正是让你不断改进的原因)”可知,作者认为书法练习时不完美是很正常的,所以你的字会有缺点,A选项“你做的东西总会有缺点。”切合语境,选项中“faults”呼应下文中“those faults”。故选A项。
话题一:人与自然
1.(23-24高一下·广东省云浮市·期末)
Wondering what you can do to celebrate Earth Day on April 22? We’ve made a list of fun and environmentally-conscious Earth Day activities to help raise awareness and make a difference.
Walk or ride your bike. 36 Each day can make a difference, but if you can commit to walking or biking more often in the future, that’s even better! If your daily commute (通勤) is too far for walking or biking, try environmentally-conscious public transportation like buses, trains, or shuttles.
Carry reusable plastic or cloth bags. Most plastic bags are used for about 10-20 minutes, only to end up in a landfill for hundreds of years. 37 So use reusable grocery bags when you go to the supermarket or when you’re buying items at any store.
38 You can do this as an individual or join a community group. Many local environmental groups organize bigger events where you can join a team and clear roadways, highways, and neighborhood streets of litter, so see if your local community is hosting anything. Taking a moment to pick up any litter you see as you’re out and about on Earth Day is helpful and easy to do.
Attend a local Earth Day event. See if your community is holding an environmental fair. If your community doesn’t have one planned, consider starting one yourself! 39 Any money raised can go towards a local environmental restoration project or group.
Turn off lights when you’re not using them. Turn off lamps and overhead lights whenever you leave a room or your house. Electricity often comes from fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. 40
A.Pick up litter in your community.
B.Join a volunteer activity to help a community.
C.Going car-free for the day will reduce harm to the environment.
D.Since humans use39trillion plastic bags a year, this is a big problem.
E.So using as little electricity as possible is a great way to help the Earth.
F.Landfills are already overflowing, so try to avoid adding to that situation.
G.It’s the perfect day to get together for a fun and educational celebration of the Earth.
【答案】36.C 37.D 38.A 39.G 40.E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章为想庆祝地球日的读者介绍了一些可以参与的活动。
36.由下文“Each day can make a difference, but if you can commit to walking or biking more often in the future, that’s even better! If your daily commute (通勤) is too far for walking or biking, try environmentally-conscious public transportation like buses, trains, or shuttles. (每天可以发挥作用,但如果你能致力于在未来更经常地步行或骑自行车,那就更好了!如果你每天上下班的路程太远,不适合步行或骑自行车,试试环保的公共交通工具,比如公共汽车、火车或班车)”可知,此段落的主题是不使用汽车,鼓励步行或骑自行车出行,以减少对环境的影响,故C选项“Going car-free for the day will reduce harm to the environment. (一天不使用汽车可以减少对环境的危害)”能引起下文,符合题意。故选C。
37.由上文“Carry reusable plastic or cloth bags. Most plastic bags are used for about 10-20 minutes, only to end up in a landfill for hundreds of years.(携带可重复使用的塑料袋或布袋。大多数塑料袋使用大约10-20分钟,最终被扔进垃圾填埋场数百年)”可知,本段强调使用可重复使用的袋子的重要性,本空要介绍与“使用的塑料袋”有关的话题,故D选项“Since humans use39trillion plastic bags a year, this is a big problem. (每年人类使用4万亿个塑料袋,这是一个大问题。)”能承接上文,符合题意。故选D。
38.由下文“You can do this as an individual or join a community group. Many local environmental groups organize bigger events where you can join a team and clear roadways, highways, and neighborhood streets of litter, so see if your local community is hosting anything. Taking a moment to pick up any litter you see as you’re out and about on Earth Day is helpful and easy to do.(你可以作为个人或加入一个社区团体。许多当地的环保组织组织了更大的活动,你可以加入一个团队,清理道路、高速公路和附近街道上的垃圾,所以看看你当地的社区是否会举办任何活动。花点时间捡起你在地球日外出时看到的垃圾,这很有帮助,也很容易做到)”可知,本空要说跟“捡拾垃圾”有关的话题,故A选项“Pick up litter in your community. (在你的社区里捡垃圾。)”能引起下文,适合作为段落主题句,符合题意。故选A。
39.由上文“Attend a local Earth Day event. See if your community is holding an environmental fair. If your community doesn’t have one planned, consider starting one yourself! (参加当地的地球日活动。看看你的社区是否正在举办环境博览会。如果你的社区没有这样的计划,考虑自己创建一个!)”可知,本空要谈论这一天的特殊意义,故G选项“It’s the perfect day to get together for a fun and educational celebration of the Earth. (这是一个完美的一天,可以聚在一起庆祝地球的有趣和教育。)”能承接上文,符合题意。故选G。
40.由上文“Turn off lights when you’re not using them. Turn off lamps and overhead lights whenever you leave a room or your house. Electricity often comes from fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. (不用灯的时候把灯关掉。当你离开房间或你的房子时,关掉灯和顶灯。电力通常来自导致气候变化的化石燃料)”可知,本空要总结节约用电的好处,故E选项“So using as little electricity as possible is a great way to help the Earth. (因此,尽可能少地使用电力是帮助地球的好方法。)”能承接上文,符合题意。故选E。
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