专题05 阅读理解七选五-【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（新高考通用）

专题05 阅读理解七选五 ( 地 城 高频话题 01 人际关系 / 日常生活 ) Passage 1 (2023-2024学年高二下·河北唐山·期末)Grandparents are meant for more than just spoiling (溺爱) their grandchildren. From the day when your children invite you to meet their newest additions to the family, your grandchildren will steal your heart. 1 . Provider of love The most important thing grandparents can do is offer their grandchildren unconditional love, It's no secret that many grandparents adore their grandchildren. 2 , and many will talk your ear off while showing you endless pictures. They love their grandchildren and take delight in being a part of their lives. 3 My kids love to hear their grandparents 'tell family stories about the past. On long car rides, they have enjoyed listening to hours of stories about their parents as children or about the troubles their grandparents got into as kids on the farm. Grandparents have the unique role of carrying, family stories about days long past. You can pass along the stories to inspire the next generation. Parents' supporter 4 . Support your children and do not destroy their efforts. Whether you have access to your grandchildren often depends upon the relationship that you have built with their parents. If parents can see that their children will be well cared for and that their parental guidelines will be enforced by you, then they will be more likely to enlist grandparents' help. Children will benefit most when the adults in their lives provide a united front. Cheerleader Kids need to have adults in their lives to cheer them on and support them. The simple act (sitting through a ball game or attending a concert) is a way to show support — come alongside your grandchildren to show that they matter. Even if you can't be present at every event, send encouraging note or text. 5 . A. Carrier of family history B. Witness to historical events C. Ask them about their grandchildren D. You are now assisting parents as your children parent E. You can be a strict but inspiring leader in your grandchildren's life F. Follow up with a phone call to hear all the details of how things went G. Consider the important role you play in the life of these new little ones 【答案】1. G 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. F 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了祖父母在孙辈的生活中的重要角色，祖父母可以为孙辈提供无条件的爱。讲述家族历史支持父母，并在孩子的生活中为他们加油。 1. 根据上文“From the day when your children invite you to meet their newest additions to the family, your grandchildren will steal your heart.”(从你的孩子邀请你去见他们家的新成员的那一天起，你的孙子就会偷走你的心。)由此可知，空格处应该是考虑你在这些新的小生命中的重要角色。结合选项G项“Consider the important role you play in the life of these new little ones.(想想你在这些新生的小家伙的生活中扮演的重要角色。)”符合此推断，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，符合语境。故选G项。 2. 根据上文“The most important thing grandparents can do is offer their grandchildren unconditional love, It's no secret that many grandparents adore their grandchildren.”(祖父母能做的最重要的事情就是给他们的孙辈无条件的爱，这不是什么秘密，许多祖父母都爱慕他们的孙辈。)提到祖父母都爱慕他们的孙辈。以及下文“and many will talk your ear off while showing you endless pictures.”(许多人会喋喋不休地给你看没完没了的照片。)提到关爱孙辈的具体行为。结合选项C项“Ask them about their grandchildren(问问他们孙子孙女的情况。)”可知，起到上下文的承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯，符合语境。故选C项。 3. 由该题为段落小标题可知，为总结该段内容。该段下文“My kids love to hear their grandparents 'tell family stories about the past. On long car rides, they have enjoyed listening to hours of stories about their parents as children or about the troubles their grandparents got into as kids on the farm. Grandparents have the unique role of carrying, family stories about days long past. You can pass along the stories to inspire the next generation.”(我的孩子们喜欢听他们的祖父母讲过去的家庭故事。在长途汽车旅行中，他们喜欢听几个小时的故事，讲述他们小时候的父母或祖父母小时候在农场遇到的麻烦。祖父母有一个独特的角色，那就是讲述过去的家庭故事。你可以把这些故事传递下去，激励下一代。)可知，主要讲的是祖父母有一个独特的角色，那就是讲述过去的家庭故事，即家族历史的承载者。结合选项A项“Carrier of family history(家族历史的承载者)”和该段主旨意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选A项。 4. 根据该段标题“Parents' supporter”(父母的支持)以及下文“Support your children and do not destroy their efforts.”(支持你的孩子，不要破坏他们的努力。)可知，这段主要讲的是给孩子提供帮助和支持。结合选项D项“You are now assisting parents as your children parent.(你现在是在帮助你的孩子的父母。)”可知，和该段主旨意思一致，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选D项。 5. 根据上文“Even if you can't be present at every event, send encouraging note or text.”(即使你不能出席每一个活动，也要发鼓励的便条或短信。)可知，空格处应该是跟进一个电话，听取所有事情的详细情况。结合选项F项“Follow up with a phone call to hear all the details of how things went.(然后打个电话，了解事情进展的细节。)”符合此推断，为对上文内容的语意递进，符合语境。故选F项。 Passage 2 (2023-2024学年高二上·江苏南京·期末)Sometimes our friends’ behavior can offend(冒犯) us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make — but how do we tell them? 6 It’s important to have solid evidence that there is indeed a problem. Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognize issues. 7 Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with “I”. Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me” is less accusatory(谴责的) than “You never spend time with me!” and is focused more clearly on the impact. 8 Becoming tense might lead you to react badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends that you should acknowledge the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results. If you admit your anxiety to your friend, you will show a more human side. Another psychologist, Laura Brennan, points out how it’s important that we let go of our ego(自我) and don’t focus on the need to be proved right. This can help reduce tension. 9 Many experts recommend planning your words so that you can say things in a way that avoids conflict. However, Bonior cautions against overplanning, as this can stop you from being flexible enough to genuinely follow and participate in the discussion. Be realistic. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion and that it may be harder than you initially thought. 10 A. Staying calm is vital. B. Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier? C. Some people like to gather evidence to support their concerns. D. This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve. E. Once you have proof, it’s important to highlight how it impacts us and others. F. Should we always be completely honest with our friends about their behavior? G. We can lower the potential for conflict by listening to the other person and asking questions. 【答案】6. B 7. E 8. A 9. G 10. D 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了可以让自己和朋友之间困难的对话变得容易的一些方法。 6. 前文“Sometimes our friends’ behavior can offend (冒犯) us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make — but how do we tell them? (有时朋友的行为会冒犯我们；有时我们可以看到他们需要做出的改变——但我们如何告诉他们)”引出对如何和朋友对话的困惑，后文段落给出了具体的建议，因此B项“Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier? (有没有什么方法可以让困难的对话变得更容易)”符合语境，寻求让对话变得容易的方法，承前启后，其中的conversations和前文的tell呼应。故选B。 7. 前文“Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognize issues. (可以达成一致的证据使其他人更容易认识到问题)”解释需要什么样的证据，后文“Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with “I”. Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me” is less accusatory (谴责的) than “You never spend time with me!” and is focused more clearly on the impact. (心理学家Andrea Bonior建议用“我”来定义问题。说“和我在一起的时间少了，我觉得很受伤”比说“你从来不和我在一起！”谴责的意味更少，并更清楚地关注其影响)”具体说明如何更好地表述这些证据，因此E项“Once you have proof, it’s important to highlight how it impacts us and others. (一旦你有了证据，重要的是要强调它如何影响我们和其他人)”符合语境，指出表述证据时需要注意的事项，承前启后，其中的proof和前文的Evidence呼应。故选E。 8. 空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，需统领段落内容。根据后文“Becoming tense might lead you to react badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends that you should acknowledge the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results. (变得紧张可能会导致你做出糟糕的反应，引发争吵。Bonior建议你应该承认谈话可能会让你焦虑。如果你自己思考这个问题，它可以帮助你专注于积极的结果)”可知，本段主要建议在谈话时避免紧张，以及给出如何避免紧张的方法，因此A项“Staying calm is vital. (保持冷静至关重要)”符合语境，点明要保持冷静，契合后文内容，其中的calm和后文的tense相对。故选A。 9. 空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，需统领段落内容。根据后文“Many experts recommend planning your words so that you can say things in a way that avoids conflict. However, Bonior cautions against overplanning, as this can stop you from being flexible enough to genuinely follow and participate in the discussion. (许多专家建议你计划措辞，这样你就可以用一种避免冲突的方式说话。然而，Bonior警告不要过度计划，因为这可能会阻止你足够灵活地真正跟随和参与讨论)”可知，本段主要建议避免过度计划，而要灵活地跟随和参与讨论，因此G项“We can lower the potential for conflict by listening to the other person and asking questions. (我们可以通过倾听他人并提出问题来降低发生冲突的可能性)”符合语境，点明应倾听他人并提出问题，契合后文内容，其中的listening to the other person和后文的follow呼应。故选G。 10. 前文“Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion and that it may be harder than you initially thought. (复杂的问题不可能一次谈话就能解决。考虑一下在一次讨论中什么是可能的，它可能比你最初想象的要困难)”指出一次谈话就解决问题是不现实的，建议只考虑一次谈话中可能的事情，因此D项“This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve. (这将帮助你为你能达到的目标设定现实的目标)”符合语境，解释这样做的好处，承接前文，其中的This指代前一句的内容。故选D。 Passage 3 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽·期末)Why do family stories matter? They directly impact how we see ourselves, our ability to succeed, and even our level of resiliency(韧性). “ 11 .” How many of us remember hearing this from our parents at bedtime when we were children? Besides the quality bonding time that sharing family stories can provide to your relationship, experts and researchers have discovered a host of additional benefits, both for the listener and for the storyteller. ☆Establish our core identity. Sharing family stories helps build kids’ emerging sense of self, both as an individual and as a member of a unified family. Teenagers who are able to recount specifics and details of family stories have higher self-esteem and greater resilience. 12 , and they create a core identity that can be a great source of empowerment(赋权). ☆ 13 Sharing family stories helps us to evaluate the actions of others and create meaning from the past. When facing challenges, we can draw strength from stories of relatives who also struggled with similar challenges and were then able to overcome them. Such stories of perseverance and resilience help us to develop faith in ourselves. 14 ☆Increase empathy(共情). Hearing the stories of our family and learning of the hardships they faced help us develop understanding, compassion, and empathy for them. When we hear the narratives of family members who have gone before us, we often learn we are traveling similar paths. 15 . “You’re going to follow in the footsteps of that person and recognize a little bit of yourself in that person,” said a researcher. The more we read and hear, the more we come to see that we are more alike than different. Shared stories turn our hearts to our fathers, mothers, and ancestors. A. Share your experiences B. Build faith in ourselves C. We are a combination of culture and traditions D. Our family stories give us a sense of belonging E. Let me tell you a story that happened when I was your age F. Knowing our ancestors won over hard things gives us hope and confidence G. We will notice we have some common things with our ancestors in the stories 【答案】11. E 12. D 13. B 14. F 15. G 【语篇解读】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了家庭故事的作用。 11. 根据下文“How many of us remember hearing this from our parents at bedtime when we were children? (有多少人记得小时候睡前听到父母说这句话？)”可知，空格处是小时候在睡觉时父母在讲故事时说过的某句话。选项E“Let me tell you a story that happened when I was your age (让我告诉你一个发生在我像你这么大的时候的故事)”是讲故事的开头常用语，引出下文；下文中的代词“this”指代E选项的内容。故选E。 12. 根据上文“Teenagers who are able to recount specifics and details of family stories have higher self-esteem and greater resilience. (能够讲述家庭故事的细节和细节的青少年有更高的自尊和更强的适应力。)”以及下文“and they create a core identity that can be a great source of empowerment(赋权). (他们创造了一种核心身份，可以成为赋权的重要来源。)”可知，空格处继续说明家庭故事对青少年的好处。选项D“Our family stories give us a sense of belonging (我们的家庭故事给我们一种归属感)”承上启下，说明的是家庭故事的好处，符合语境；下文的they指代选项中的Our family stories，承接上文的family stories。故选D。 13. 设空处为小标题；根据下文“Such stories of perseverance and resilience help us to develop faith in ourselves. (这些关于毅力和韧性的故事帮助我们培养对自己的信心。)”可知，本段说明的是家庭故事可以培养信心。选项B“Build faith in ourselves(建立自信)”能够概括本段主旨，适合作为小标题。故选B。 14. 上文“When facing challenges, we can draw strength from stories of relatives who also struggled with similar challenges and were then able to overcome them. Such stories of perseverance and resilience help us to develop faith in ourselves. (当面临挑战时，我们可以从亲人的故事中汲取力量，他们也经历过类似的挑战，然后能够克服它们。这些关于毅力和韧性的故事帮助我们培养对自己的信心。)”指出，面临挑战时，经历过类似挑战的亲人们的故事能够让我们汲取力量，培养信心；选项F“Knowing our ancestors won over hard things gives us hope and confidence (知道我们的祖先战胜了困难，给了我们希望和信心)”承接上文，说明通过祖先战胜困难的故事，能够给我们希望和信心，符合语境；“our ancestors”与上文“relatives”相对应。故选F。 15. 根据上文“When we hear the narratives of family members who have gone before us, we often learn we are traveling similar paths (当我们听到在我们之前的家庭成员的故事时，我们常常会知道我们正在走着相似的道路)”可知，空格处进一步说明的我们与之前的家庭成员有着相似的故事。选项G“We will notice we have some common things with our ancestors in the stories (我们会注意到在故事中我们和我们的祖先有一些共同之处)”中的common things与similar paths相呼应，能够承接上文。故选G。 Passage 4 (2023-2024学年高二下·河北邢台·期末)Procrastination(拖延) is a common challenge that many people face. 16 , it often leads to stress, diminished productivity, and missed deadlines. Fortunately, there are many strategies and systems you can use to help manage procrastınatıon. Use the power of accountability(责任心) 17 . They keep getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. Other times, the problem is that you fear the process and how long the task will take. Maybe the task is simply not enjoyable, or perhaps you’ve been putting it off for so long that you can’t even imagine doing it. Whether you are procrastinating for one of these reasons or something else entirely, experts recommend creating your own sense of accountability. For example, you can set a timer for five minutes to get started on the frightening task. You can also make yourself a daily checklist of the top three to five important things you want to make sure to get done that day. 18 . The checklist serves as a physical representation to help keep you accountable. Remove the Distractions Distractions can be a major factor when it comes to procrastination. A noisy environment or constant phone notifications(通知) can make it difficult to concentrate and get things done. 19 . For example, even though it might be hard, you can put your phone in a different room. The first step is to find out what is stopping you from finishing your task. After that, you can try to remove these distractions and create a better place for working. Step back and see what takes your attention away. 20 . A. While it may not work for everyone B. Crossing things off the list is very satisfying C. Once identifying it, acknowledge the problem and avoid it D. Sometimes the tasks you put off are those annoying ones E. While pushing important things off might offer temporary relief F. Therefore, remove the things that are bothering and distracting you G. The feeling that comes with completing a task is incredibly rewarding 【答案】16. E 17. D 18. B 19. F 20. C 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，文章提供了一些策略来帮助人们应对拖延症。 16. 根据前文“Procrastination(拖延) is a common challenge that many people face. (拖延症是许多人面临的共同挑战。)”可知，此处强调拖延症是许多人面临的挑战；以及后文中“it often leads to stress, diminished productivity, and missed deadlines. (它经常会导致压力，降低效率，错过最后期限。)”可知，此处提出拖延症带来的压力，以及产生的消极后果。E选项“While pushing important things off might offer temporary relief(虽然推迟重要的事情可能会暂时缓解压力)”引导的是让步状语从句，指出虽然拖延能够暂时缓解压力，但是却产生导致压力，降低效率，错过最后期限的消极后果，符合语境。故选E。 17. 根据后文“They keep getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list.(它们总是被推到你的待办事项列表的最后。)”可知，它们总是被推到你代办事项列表的最后一步，因此前文应该指明“它们”是怎样的任务。D选项“Sometimes the tasks you put off are those annoying ones(有时候你推迟的任务是那些烦人的)”强调你会推迟那些烦人的任务，这些任务经常被推迟到代办事项列表的最后一部分，符合语境。故选D。 18. 根据前文“You can also make yourself a daily checklist of the top three to five important things you want to make sure to get done that day.(你也可以每天给自己列一份清单，列出当天要完成的最重要的三到五件事。)”以及后文“The checklist serves as a physical representation to help keep you accountable.(清单可以作为一种实物表现，帮助你保持责任感。)”可知，此处提出你可以制作一份每日清单，清单可以作为一种实物表现即清单可以帮助你保持责任心。B选项“Crossing things off the list is very satisfying(把事情从清单上划掉是非常令人满意的)”承上启下，指出把事情从清单上划掉即实现清单上的事项是能够让你保持责任心，符合语境。故选B。 19. 根据前文“ A noisy environment or constant phone notifications(通知) can make it difficult to concentrate and get things done. (嘈杂的环境或不断的电话通知会让你难以集中精力完成任务。)”此处强调嘈杂的环境或不断的电话通知会让你难以集中精力完成任务，设空处应该对这些因素进行解决。F选项“Therefore, remove the things that are bothering and distracting you(因此，移除那些困扰和分散你注意力的事情)”与前文构成因果关系，指出嘈杂的环境和不断的同化会让人难以集中精力，因此应该移除那些困扰和分散你注意力的事情。故选F。 20. 根据前文“The first step is to find out what is stopping you from finishing your task.( 第一步是找出是什么阻碍了你完成任务。)”可知，此处强调第一步要弄清楚什么阻止你完成任务。C选项“Once identifying it, acknowledge the problem and avoid it(一旦发现问题，就承认问题并避免它)”指出一旦识别出阻止你完成任务的因素，承认该问题，并且避免它的发生，符合语境。故选C。 Passage 5 (22-23高二下·江苏连云港·期末)Summer is a wonderful season filled with lots of fun in the sun. But what if your job requires you to spend several hours outside each and every day? 21 But today I’m sharing some easy ways to protect my skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Time of Day is Important The sun is at its most intense(强烈的) level and UV is at its strongest between the hours of 10a.m. and 4 p.m. We typically try to complete our outside chores(家务) before 10 a.m. 22 Sometimes after 4 p.m. we’re back outside to finish up the mowing(割草), fencing or cattle working and can often work until dark. I’ve learned that the shorter your shadow underneath you, the stronger the UV rays can be. 23 Cover Arms and Legs When my husband mows the yard, he wears heavy jeans and a long-sleeve shirt. Although he was initially very hesitant to wear a long-sleeve shirt, he was actually cooler than he would have been otherwise because that hot sun was not shining directly upon his skin. 24 It’s good to remember: When possible, wear the tightest-weave fabric you can. Gloves Serve Double Duty 25 Most of the time I like to wear lightweight garden gloves with special fingertips to allow me to operate my smart phone without removing the gloves. Wearing gloves not only helps me hold things more securely, but they also prevent the skin on my hands from the sun. A. I typically wear gloves when working outside. B. A hat that shades your face and ears is a smart move. C. Sun cream has its place in people’s skin-protection choices. D. These tips get me through most days of our work outdoors. E. When the sun starts getting high in the sky, we come inside. F. So it’s best to be outside when your shadow is longer than your height. G. I’ve learned that the tighter the weave, the more protection is received. 【答案】21. C 22. E 23. F 24. G 25. A 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是在夏季户外活动时如何保护好自己的皮肤免受太阳有害射线的伤害。 21. 根据空前的“But what if your job requires you to spend several hours outside each and every day?(但是如果你的工作要求你每天花几个小时在户外呢?)”可知，夏季很热在外面几个小时该怎么办呢，引出下文要讲述的内容，所以此空出为回答上文的问题，根据空后的“But today I’m sharing some easy ways to protect my skin from the sun’s harmful rays.(但是今天我要分享一些简单的方法来保护我的皮肤免受太阳有害射线的伤害。)”可知，本文下面讲述的是如何用简单的方法保护自己的皮肤免受阳光的伤害，由此可知，该空出就要回答空前的问题，且内容与保护皮肤相关，C选项“Sun cream has its place in people’s skin-protection choices.(防晒霜在人们的护肤选择中占有一席之地。)”讲述的是防晒油是一个保护皮肤的选择，符合题意。故选C项。 22. 根据本段的主题句“Time of Day is Important(一天中的时间很重要)”可知，本段讲述的内容与户外时间有关系，结合空前的“We typically try to complete our outside chores (家务) before 10 a.m. (我们通常会在上午10点之前完成外面的家务。)”可知，一般上午10点前完成户外的任务，E选项“When the sun starts getting high in the sky, we come inside. (当太阳开始在天空中升起时，我们就会进入室内。)”讲述的是太阳升高时应该回到室内，内容与本段吻合和与承接空前的内容。故选E项。 23. 根据本段主题句“Time of Day is Important(一天中的时间很重要)”可知，本段讲述的内容与户外时间有关系，结合空前的“I’ve learned that the shorter your shadow underneath you, the stronger the UV rays can be. (我知道你身下的影子越短，紫外线就越强。)”可知，影子越短，紫外线成都越强，F选项“So it’s best to be outside when your shadow is longer than your height. (所以，当你的影子比你的身高长时，最好呆在室外。)”与空前的内容为因果关系，逻辑合理，且与本段的主题内容吻合。故选F项。 24. 根据空后的“It’s good to remember: When possible, wear the tightest-weave fabric you can.(最好记住:如果可能的话，穿最紧的衣服。)”可知，可能的话，外出穿编制最紧的衣物，结合本段主题句“Cover Arms and Legs(遮住胳膊和腿)”可知，本段讲述的内容与盖住自己的胳膊和腿，也就是出行时的穿着有关系，G选项“I’ve learned that the tighter the weave, the more protection is received.(我知道编织得越紧，就能得到越多的保护。)”讲述的是编制的越紧 受到的保护越多，与本段主题吻合，且与空前内容一致。故选G项。 25. 根据本段的主题句“Gloves Serve Double Duty(手套有双重作用)”可知，本段讲述的内容与戴手套相关，根据空后的“Most of the time I like to wear lightweight garden gloves with special fingertips to allow me to operate my smart phone without removing the gloves. (大多数时候，我喜欢戴轻便的园艺手套，它有特殊的指尖，这样我就可以在不摘下手套的情况下操作我的智能手机。)”讲述的是作者戴手套的种类以及便利之处可知，此空处讲述的与作者戴手套相关，A选项“I typically wear gloves when working outside.(我在室外工作时通常戴手套。)”内容与本段主题一致，且与空后的内容衔接。故选A项。 Passage 6 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽安庆·期末)Parent involvement in their kids' education has benefits. Here are the effects researchers have found most consistently. ●Academic Achievement. Countless studies have found kids perform better in school when their parents are involved with their schoolwork. Compared to students whose parents are uninvolved, kids with involved parents get better grades. 26 ●Attendance. Kids whose parents are involved with their schoolwork attend school more regularly than kids whose parents are uninvolved. 27 For one, parents who are involved typically value school highly and encourage consistent attendance. Secondly, kids who get help from parents tend to feel more academically competent’so they are less likely to want to avoid going to school. Finally, parent involvement improves kids' attitudes about school, making school attendance more desirable. ● Behavior. Behavior issues often begin to appear during the teenage years, especially as kids’cognitive(认知的)development leads them toward risk-taking. 28 For instance, children with involved parents have lower rates of substance use compared to kids whose parents are uninvolved. In addition, kids behave better and less aggressively in the classroom when their parents are involved with their education. ● Social Functioning. Parent involvement in education also aids kids’social functioning. In particular, kids with involved parents have better peer(同龄人) interactions than kids with uninvolved parents. 29 Notably, advanced social skills, in turn, lead to better academic outcomes. ● Mental Health. 30 For one thing, parent involvement in education fosters kids’self-esteem. For another, children with involved parents also have enhanced skills for regulating emotions and feel negative emotions less often. A. This probably occurs for a number of reasons. B. Their social skills also seem to be more advanced. C. Thankfully, parental attention can help solve behavior issues. D. The only child may receive too much parental attention to succeed. E. Children need to have good mental health if they want to develop their full potential. F. These effects remain in the future, even if parents become less involved as the child ages. G. Kids with involved parents enjoy better mental health than those with uninvolved parents. 【答案】26. F 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. G 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述父母参与教育对孩子学习和身心发展有重大影响。 26. 由上文“Countless studies have found kids perform better in school when their parents are involved with their schoolwork. Compared to students whose parents are uninvolved, kids with involved parents get better grades.(无数的研究发现，当父母参与他们的学业时，孩子在学校的表现会更好。与父母不参与的学生相比，父母参与的孩子成绩会更好。)”可知，这里主要讲父母参与孩子学习对孩子在学校表现的影响，而F项These effects remain in the future, even if parents become less involved as the child ages.(这些影响在未来仍然存在，即使随着孩子年龄的增长，父母的参与度会降低。)符合语境，其中These effects指代上文父母参与孩子学习对孩子的影响，所以有承上作用。故选F项。 27. 由下文“For one, parents who are involved typically value school highly and encourage consistent attendance. Secondly, kids who get help from parents tend to feel more academically competent’so they are less likely to want to avoid going to school. Finally, parent involvement improves kids' attitudes about school, making school attendance more desirable.(首先，参与其中的家长通常非常重视学校，并鼓励始终如一的出勤率。其次，得到父母帮助的孩子往往会觉得自己在学业上更有能力，所以他们不太可能不去上学。最后，家长的参与改善了孩子们对学校的态度，使他们更希望上学。)”可知，这里在分析有父母参与学业的孩子更经常上学的原因，所以A项This probably occurs for a number of reasons.(发生这种情况可能有很多原因。)符合语境，其中This指代前文，reasons与后文 For one，secondly和finally列举的三个原因对应，所以本句有承上启下作用。故选A项。 28. 由上文“Behavior issues often begin to appear during the teenage years, especially as kids’cognitive(认知 的 )development leads them toward risk-taking.(行为问题通常在青少年时期开始出现，尤其是当孩子的认知发展导致他们冒险时。)”可知，这里主要讲青少年通常有行为问题，而C项Thankfully, parental attention can help solve behavior issues.(值得庆幸的是，父母的关注可以帮助解决行为问题。)符合语境，其中behavior issues与上文对应，有承上作用。故选C项。 29. 由上文“Parent involvement in education also aids kids’social functioning. In particular, kids with involved parents have better peer(同龄人)interactions than kids with uninvolved parents. (父母参与教育也有助于孩子的社会功能。特别是，与父母不参与的孩子相比，父母参与的孩子有更好的同伴互动。)”可知，父母参与教育也有助于孩子的社交互动功能，而B项Their social skills also seem to be more advanced.(他们的社交能力似乎也更先进。)符合语境，其中 also有承上作用，Their social skills 也与下文advanced social skills对应，所以本句有承上启下作用。故选B项。 30. 由下文“For one thing, parent involvement in education fosters kids’self-esteem. For another, children with involved parents also have enhanced skills for regulating emotions and feel negative emotions less often.(一方面，父母参与教育可以培养孩子的自尊。另一方面，父母参与的孩子也提高了调节情绪的技能，减少了负面情绪的发生。)”可知，这里讲父母参与教育对孩子精神健康的作用，而G项Kids with involved parents enjoy better mental health than those with uninvolved parents.(与父母不参与的孩子相比，父母参与的孩子心理健康状况更好。)符合语境，其中mental health与下文fosters kids’self-esteem和 regulating emotions and feel negative emotions less often对应，有启下作用。故选G项。 Passage 7 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽芜湖·期末) How to start up a library of things Rather than cluttering(乱推放) our houses, starting up a library of things allows people to borrow and share huge, pricey goods in the neighbourhood. 31 But instead of borrowing books, local people are borrowing drills, pasta makers and guitars for an affordable fee. Here’s how to start your own: Talk to your neighbours 32 Do they feel their home is too cluttered? Do they want to do their bit for the environment and spend less money? Link into local networks and ask people to vote on a “wish list” of items they could borrow. Find a space Start small in someone’s garage or local market to see what items are most popular. Then find space in buildings in urban areas with high footfall(客流量) such as libraries or community hubs. 33 Why start a library of things? We were living in a small house and needed some tools to put up shelves. We didn’t want to own the tools and hiring them was expensive! 34 Inspired by tool libraries in the US and lending libraries in Berlin, we started a small library of things locally and seven years later we’re running five library of things locations across London. What other impact on the local area? We’ve run very successful events led by borrowers such as mending meetups, sewing classes, DIY classes. 35 Borrowers have previously tested out new food businesses at the market by using our items. And for every £10 someone spends on borrowing, £8 stays locally, creating local jobs and supporting the local community spaces. A. Find out if local people need a sharing library. B. The library of things has a variety of effects locally. C. You’ll need some money to set up your sharing library. D. What’s more, we were also discomforted by the waste we made. E. But in suburban and rural areas, a mobile sharing library might be better. F. Speak to others who have done it and are willing to share their knowledge. G. Affordable, convenient and environmental-friendly sharing libraries are popping up. 【答案】31. G 32. A 33. E 34. D 35. B 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了开设一家共享物品馆的步骤和它对社会经济产生的积极作用。 31. 上文“Rather than cluttering our houses, starting up a library of things allows people to borrow and share huge, pricey goods in the neighbourhood.(与其让我们的房子变得杂乱无章，不如建立一个物品馆，让人们能够在邻里之间借用和分享大型、昂贵的物品)”引入共享物品馆的概念，下文“But instead of borrowing books, local people are borrowing drills, pasta makers and guitars for an affordable fee.(但当地人不是在借书，而是在借用电钻、意大利面制作机和吉他，费用合理)”与空处构成转折关系，表明人们没有去借书而是租借了其他的物品，G项“经济实惠、便捷且环保的共享物品馆正在兴起。” 承上启下，自然过渡到共享物品馆的介绍，符合语境。故选G项。 32. 上文“Talk to your neighbours(与你的邻居交谈)”指出要和邻里交流，下文“Do they feel their home is too cluttered? Do they want to do their bit for the environment and spend less money? Link into local networks and ask people to vote on a “wish list” of items they could borrow.(他们是否觉得家里太杂乱？他们是否愿意为环境尽一份力并减少开支？与当地网络联系起来，让人们对一个他们可以借用的物品“愿望清单”进行投票)”列举了可能的对话内容，A项“找出当地居民是否需要一个共享物品馆。”指出与邻居交谈的目的，local people与下文的they相呼应，符合语境。故选A项。 33. 上文“Start small in someone’s garage or local market to see what items are most popular. Then find space in buildings in urban areas with high footfall such as libraries or community hubs.(可以从某人的车库或当地市场开始，小规模尝试，看看哪些物品最受欢迎。然后在城市地区人流量大的建筑如图书馆或社区中心找到空间)”指导如何在城市地区寻找场地，E项“但在郊区和农村地区，移动共享图书馆可能更合适。”与上文形成对比，指出在郊区和农村地区的不同策略，符合语境。故选E项。 34. 上文“We were living in a small house and needed some tools to put up shelves. We didn’t want to own the tools and hiring them was expensive!(我们当时住在一所小房子里，需要一些工具来搭架子。我们不想拥有这些工具，而且租赁它们很贵！)”描述了创立共享物品馆的动机，D项“更重要的是，我们也被自己产生的浪费困扰。”对创立背景进一步描述，同时也是对小标题“Why start a library of things?(为什么建立物品馆)”原因的举例说明，符合语境。故选D项。 35. 上文“We’ve run very successful events led by borrowers such as mending meetups, sewing classes, DIY classes.(我们成功举办了由借阅者主导的各类活动，如修理聚会、缝纫课、DIY课)”描述了共享物品馆产生的积极影响，下文“Borrowers have previously tested out new food businesses at the market by using our items. And for every £10 someone spends on borrowing, £8 stays locally, creating local jobs and supporting the local community spaces.(借用者之前通过使用我们的物品在市场上测试新的食品业务。每借出10英镑，就有8英镑留在当地，创造当地就业机会并支持当地社区空间)”列举了共享物品馆给当地带来的好处，B项“共享物品馆在当地产生了各种影响。”强调了共享物品馆的多方面积极效应，是对下文的概括，符合语境。故选B项。 Passage 8 (2023-2024学年高二下·福建漳州·期末)Nowadays we are living in the age of anxiety. 36 When you have faith in yourself, you are best placed to handle the challenges life presents. Strong self-belief is your greatest advantage in life. So how do you build self-belief and overcome self-doubt? Build your team Choose your companions carefully. 37 You need people who “get you”, and see your true potential. When the going gets tough, you may need to lean on their belief in you and borrow it until your own has recovered and bounced back! Above all, do not get isolated(孤寂的). We need to connect with others and feel a sense of belonging and community. Move One of the simplest ways to change your internal state from feeling doubtful to one of enthusiasm and self-belief is to move your body. 38 You can often find a solution to a problem and a fresh new perspective from getting out of your mind and into physical activity. Meditate(冥思) The philosopher Blaise Pascal said, “All of humanity’s problems originate from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” You could argue that his words are more relevant in today’s times than then! 39 Otherwise, you could be constantly “on” and your nervous system could be flooded with stress, making it hard for your system to come back to balance. Stop the criticism 40 There is no one who can do more damage to your self-belief than — you! Show compassion to your “mistakes” and perceived failings. See that no one creates success without learning along the way. Also, let go of what you may be blaming yourself for, either in your professional life or personal. A. Forgive others, or you may stay stuck in blame. B. They will be feeding your self-belief or starving it. C. But we have the power to control what happens around. D. You can be a great partner or a great enemy for yourself. E. But your attitude and your self-belief are your cure for anxiety. F. As little as 10 minutes of swift walking increases your energy and positive mood. G. You need a break from the 24-hour newsfeeds and alarms from your smart phones. 【答案】36. E 37. B 38. F 39. G 40. D 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是如何建立自信，克服自我怀疑的建议和策略。 36. 根据空前的“Nowadays we are living in the age of anxiety. (现在我们生活在一个焦虑的时代。)”可知，当前人们生活在焦虑的时代，结合空后的“When you have faith in yourself, you are best placed to handle the challenges life presents. (当你对自己有信心时，你就能最好地应对生活中的挑战。)”可知，有信心有助于更好地应对生活中的挑战，由此可知，此空处应承上启下的作用，E选项“But your attitude and your self-belief are your cure for anxiety. (但是你的态度和自信是你治疗焦虑的良药。)”讲述的内容提到解决生活中焦虑的方法，与上文为转折关系，且引出下文要讲述的话题，符合语境。故选E项。 37. 根据本段的主题句“Build your team (组建你的团队)”可知，本段建议组建团队来解决焦虑问题，结合空前的“Choose your companions carefully. (仔细选择你的同伴。)”可知，建立团队需要认真挑选同伴，根据空后的“You need people who “get you”, and see your true potential. When the going gets tough, you may need to lean on their belief in you and borrow it until your own has recovered and bounced back! (你需要那些“理解你”，看到你真正潜力的人。当事情变得艰难时，你可能需要依靠他们对你的信任，并借用它，直到你自己的信心恢复并反弹！)”可知，建立团队后会有更多的人理解你，有困难时还会借助他们恢复信心，由此可知，此空讲述的是挑选团队同伴会带来的好处，B选项“They will be feeding your self-belief or starving it. (他们会滋养你的自信，或者让你渴望自信。)”中的they指代的为空前的“your companions”，且讲述的是这些同伴带来的好处，符合语境。故选B项。 38. 根据空前的“One of the simplest ways to change your internal state from feeling doubtful to one of enthusiasm and self-belief is to move your body. (将你的内心状态从怀疑转变为热情和自信的最简单的方法之一就是运动你的身体。)”以及本段的主题句“move (运动)”可知，此处建议通过运动改变内心状态，从怀疑变成自信，F选项“As little as 10 minutes of swift walking increases your energy and positive mood. (只需10分钟的快步走就能增加你的能量和积极的情绪。)”讲述的10分钟的快步走与运动相关，而且是对空前内容的进一步解释，符合语境和主题。故选F项。 39. 根据空后的“Otherwise, you could be constantly “on” and your nervous system could be flooded with stress, making it hard for your system to come back to balance. (否则，你可能会一直“兴奋”，你的神经系统可能会充满压力，使你的系统很难恢复平衡。)”可知，如果不按照此空讲述的做法，就可能会造成空后的后果，G选项“You need a break from the 24-hour newsfeeds and alarms from your smart phones. (你需要从24小时的新闻推送和智能手机的闹钟中休息一下。)”讲述的是如果不从24小时的新闻推送和智能手机的闹钟中休息一下，就可能会造成空后所讲述的结果，符合语境。故选G项。 40. 根据本段的主题句“Stop the criticism (停止批评)”可知，此处建议停止批评以提高自信，结合空后的“There is no one who can do more damage to your self-belief than — you! (没有人比你自己更能伤害你的自信了!)”可知，只有你自己才能伤害自己的自信，由此可推断，此空处讲述的应是自己在培养自信方面所扮演的角色，D选项“You can be a great partner or a great enemy for yourself. (你可以成为自己的好伙伴，也可以成为自己的死敌。)”讲述的是自己既可以是自己的伙伴，也可能是自己的死敌，与空后讲述的内容一致，且与本段的主题“停止对自己的批评”吻合。故选D项。 Passage 9 (2023-2024学年高二下·江西吉安·期末) Five Helpful Ideas for Having a “Perfect” Day To make things easier for you, we have listed down five ideas just for you to spend a perfect day, so make sure that you read till the end! Set up a daily routine. When you sit down to make a routine, you must push yourself to include at least one productive task in the day. However, make sure that your mental, physical and emotional needs are met through this routine. A routine gives the necessary flow to your life. 41 Get a good night’s sleep. 42 An adult needs at least 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Therefore make sure to include a minimum of 7 hours of sleep in your daily routine to keep you healthy, productive, and fresh all day. Give your body the rest it deserves! 43 Always take out time from your busy schedule for your loved ones. Spending time with your loved ones is very vital for your mental and emotional health. Humans are social animals. We need interact with people around us, especially people close to us. Appreciate yourself. Self-appreciation is more important than appreciation from others. 44 If you do not appreciate what you do, how can you expect others to appreciate your work? Self-appreciation makes work more fun and enjoyable. It becomes less boring and will motivate you to work even harder.Be grateful. 45 You have a place that you can call home, clothes to wear, and somebody to share your feelings with. There are thousands of people who wish to have what you already have. It is okay if you are not able to cross every task on your to-do list. A. Spend time with your loved ones. B. Value communication with others. C. Getting a good night’s sleep is vital. D. Focus on things you should be grateful for. E. However, a large number of people ignore sleep. F. Self-appreciation will help you increase your productivity. G. It will help you keep yourself away from stress, anxiety, and unnecessary activities. 【答案】41. G 42. C 43. A 44. F 45. D 【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了帮助你度过“完美一天”的五条建议。 41. 上文“A routine gives the necessary flow to your life (日常计划会给你的生活带来必要的条理)”提到日常计划带来条理，G项“It will help you keep yourself away from stress, anxiety, and unnecessary activities.(它可以帮助你远离压力、焦虑和不必要的活动)”承接上文，说明条理可以帮助你远离压力、焦虑和不必要的活动，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。 42. 小标题“Get a good night’s sleep(晚上睡个好觉)”建议睡个好觉。C项“Getting a good night’s sleep is vital.(晚上睡个好觉至关重要)”与主题一致，说明睡个好觉的重要性，同时引出下文“An adult needs at least 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Therefore make sure to include a minimum of 7 hours of sleep in your daily routine to keep you healthy, productive, and fresh all day. Give your body the rest it deserves!(成年人至少需要7-8小时不间断的睡眠。因此，确保每天至少有7小时的睡眠时间，以保持你的健康、高效和一整天的精神状态。让你的身体得到应有的休息!)”。故选C项。 43. 设空句是段首小标题。根据下文“Always take out time from your busy schedule for your loved ones.(从你繁忙的日程中抽出时间来陪伴你爱的人)”可知，本段建议抽出时间陪伴你所爱的人。故A项“Spend time with your loved ones.(花时间和你所爱的人在一起)”是本段内容的概括。故选A项。 44. 上文“Self-appreciation is more important than appreciation from others.(自我欣赏比别人的欣赏更重要)”提出自我欣赏比别人的欣赏更重要，F项“Self-appreciation will help you increase your productivity.(自我欣赏会帮助你提高工作效率)”承接上文，解释自我欣赏更重要的原因，上下文语意连贯，句中“Self-appreciation”是关键词。故选F项。 45. 小标题“Be grateful.(心存感激)”建议要心存感激。D项“Focus on things you should be grateful for.(关注于你应该感激的事情)”与主题一致，提出我们要关注需要感激的事情，进而引出下文“You have a place that you can call home, clothes to wear, and somebody to share your feelings with.(你有一个可以称之为家的地方，有可以穿的衣服，还有可以和你分享感情的人)”具体举例。故选D项。 Passage 10 (2023-2024学年高二下·湖北武汉·期末)Harvest is truly one of the highlights of the season. This is when all of our efforts and attention get translated into a tangible finished product. As a grower, nothing makes me prouder than harvesting a successful crop. 46 To ensure quality is maintained all the way from field to fork, certain principles must be understood and followed through. First of all, it is important to harvest each crop at the right stage of growth. Vegetables harvested before they are fully mature will be much less flavorful. 47 For some crops, it is easy to tell when they are at their freshest, and many can be quite forgiving. But for other crops, harvesting at the appropriate moment will make an enormous difference. The timing of cantaloupe(甜瓜) picking, for example, will determine whether the fruit is sweet or disappointing, while it won’t make a difference if you wait a few days to harvest the apples. 48 To further complicate things, the right moment to harvest a given vegetable is not necessarily consistent with market demand. 49 Vegetables such as broccoli(西兰花) and cucumbers, to name just a few, can be harvested at the peak of their quality and stored in the cold room for a few days before being sold. 50 Some vegetables must be cooled to slow their process of ripening. Otherwise, their freshness and nutritional value will suffer. This is why it is so important to harvest as early as possible in the morning, before the heat of the day sets in, and to cool the vegetables immediately with cold water and/or air from the cold room. A. You just have to follow the habits of different crops. B. That being said, harvest requires some special know-how. C. Those harvested overripe will then have a shorter shelf life. D. This is one reason why a cold room is critical in a market garden. E. Although it varies from crop to crop, it’s always better later than earlier. F. Moreover, a well-functioning cool system is in badly need for keeping things fresh. G. The other important thing to remember is that vegetables go on “living” even after being picked. 【答案】46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. G 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是在收获的季节收获作物所需的一些特殊诀窍。 46. 根据空前的“As a grower, nothing makes me prouder than harvesting a successful crop.(作为一名种植者，没有什么比收获一种成功的作物更让我自豪的了。)”可知，收获作物是让种植者感到最自豪的事情，结合空后的“To ensure quality is maintained all the way from field to fork, certain principles must be understood and followed through. (为了确保从田间到餐桌的全程质量，必须理解并遵循某些原则。)”可知，要确保收获的质量，需要遵循某些原则，由此可知，此空应为承上启下的作用，B选项“That being said, harvest requires some special know-how.(话虽如此，收获需要一些特殊的诀窍。)”讲述的内容承接上文中收获给种植者带来的自豪感，同时，引出下文讲述的话题。故选B项。 47. 根据本段主题句“First of all, it is important to harvest each crop at the right stage of growth.(首先，重要的是要在正确的生长阶段收获每一种作物。)”可知，本段介绍的是在恰当的生长阶段收获作物很重要，结合空前的“Vegetables harvested before they are fully mature will be much less flavorful.(在完全成熟之前收获的蔬菜味道会差很多。)”可知，完全成熟前收获的蔬菜味道会差很多，C选项“Those harvested overripe will then have a shorter shelf life.(那些过熟收获的作物将有一个较短的保质期。)”讲述的内容与本段主题吻合，且与空前的内容相对应，“过熟收获的作物”对应“未成熟收获的作物”。故选C项。 48. 分析语篇可知，此空是对该段内容的总结，根据空前的“The timing of cantaloupe (甜瓜) picking, for example, will determine whether the fruit is sweet or disappointing, while it won’t make a difference if you wait a few days to harvest the apples.(例如，哈密瓜采摘的时间将决定果实是甜的还是令人失望的，而如果你等几天再收获苹果，就不会有什么不同。)”可知，此处举例说明不同的水果采摘的时间对水果的品质影响不同，A选项“You just have to follow the habits of different crops.(你只需要遵循不同作物的生长习性。)”建议遵循不同作物的生长习性即可，与空前内容吻合，且对该段的内容做出总结。故选A项。 49. 根据空前的“To further complicate things, the right moment to harvest a given vegetable is not necessarily consistent with market demand.(更复杂的是，收获某种蔬菜的合适时机并不一定与市场需求一致。)”可知，收获某种蔬菜的时机不一定与市场需求一致，结合空后的“Vegetables such as broccoli (西兰花) and cucumbers, to name just a few, can be harvested at the peak of their quality and stored in the cold room for a few days before being sold.(西兰花和黄瓜等蔬菜，仅举几例，可以在其质量最高的时候收获，并在冷藏室中储存几天，然后再出售。)”可知，有些蔬菜收获后可以在冷藏室储存几天再出售，D选项“This is one reason why a cold room is critical in a market garden.(这就是为什么在市场菜园子里，冷藏室很重要的原因之一。)”讲述的内容与空前内容为因果关系，且选项中的“a cold room”与空后的“in the cold room”相呼应，符合语境。故选D项。 50. 分析语篇可知，此处应为本段的主题句，结合空后的“Some vegetables must be cooled to slow their process of ripening. Otherwise, their freshness and nutritional value will suffer.(有些蔬菜必须冷却以减缓其成熟的过程。否则，它们的新鲜度和营养价值将受到影响。)”可知，为了确保蔬菜的新鲜度和营养价值不受影响，有些蔬菜必须冷却以减缓其成熟的过程，这说明有些蔬菜被采摘后也会继续生长成熟，G选项“The other important thing to remember is that vegetables go on “living” even after being picked.(另一件需要记住的重要事情是，蔬菜即使在被采摘后也会继续“活着”。)”符合逻辑，也解释了下文“This is why it is so important to harvest as early as possible in the morning, before the heat of the day sets in, and to cool the vegetables immediately with cold water and/or air from the cold room.(这就是为什么在早上，在一天的高温到来之前，尽早收割，并立即用冷水和/或冷藏室的空气冷却蔬菜是如此重要。)”这样做的原因。故选G项。 Passage 11 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东惠州·期末)When it comes to wardrobe(衣柜) organization, many of us operate on an out of sight, out of mind basis. If you can’t see the mess, it doesn’t exist, right? 51 With a bit of planning, you can get that wardrobe looking orderly in no time. Make a plan. It’s best to start any big project by setting some goals and intentions. What outcome are you hoping to achieve by rearranging your wardrobe? Do you just want more space? Or maybe you fancy making a bit of extra money by selling the things you don’t wear? 52 That will help you fine-tune your approach. Do a simplification. The biggest causes behind a messy wardrobe are those clothes you bought five years ago and wore once, if that. Sorting through your wardrobe and deciding what to get rid of is essential for restoring order. 53 Take a cold hard look at your clothes and ask yourself what you really need. Store seasonal items. A great way to create space is to remove seasonal items from your wardrobe and pack them away in a damp-proof storage bag. 54 There’s no need for your big bulky puffer jacket to take up wardrobe space in the middle of summer! 55 Once you’ve done your clear-out, clean the entire inside of the wardrobe and chest of drawers before replacing items. If you keep shoes in your closet, you might find a build-up of dirt and debris at the back and in the corners so make sure to wipe this clean. Before you add items back inside, remember to hang a scented bag to keep the wardrobe smelling fresh. A. Well, it’s time to face it! B. Sort through your clothes. C. Finish with these final touches. D. And don’t be afraid to be cruel! E. These can be somewhere out of the way. F. Either way, figure out your goals before you get started. G. Work out a specific method for decorations like belts and scarves. 【答案】51. A 52. F 53. D 54. E 55. C 【语篇解读】本文的体裁是说明文，文章大意是提供一些整理衣柜、恢复秩序的建议和步骤。 51. 上文“When it comes to wardrobe(衣柜) organization, many of us operate on an out of sight, out of mind basis. If you can’t see the mess, it doesn’t exist, right?(当谈到衣柜整理时，我们很多人都抱着眼不见心不烦的态度。如果你看不到混乱，它就不存在，对吧？)”提到无视衣柜混乱这种想法，下文“With a bit of planning, you can get that wardrobe looking orderly in no time.(稍加计划，你就能很快让你的衣橱看起来井然有序)”提到让衣橱看起来井然有序，故上文想法是不正确的，需要去面对和改变衣橱的混乱。A 项“Well, it’s time to face it!(好吧，是时候面对它了) ”符合上下文语境，故选A项。 52. 根据上文“What outcome are you hoping to achieve by rearranging your wardrobe? Do you just want more space? Or maybe you fancy making a bit of extra money by selling the things you don’t wear?(通过重新整理衣柜，你希望达到什么结果？你只是想要更多空间吗？或者也许你想通过卖掉不穿的东西赚点外快)”以及下文“That will help you fine-tune your approach.(这将帮助你微调你的方法)”可知，在开始之前要弄清楚自己的目标。F 项“Either way, figure out your goals before you get started.(不管怎样，在开始之前弄清楚你的目标) ”起到了承上启下的作用，故选F项。 53. 根据上文“Sorting through your wardrobe and deciding what to get rid of is essential for restoring order.(整理你的衣柜并决定扔掉什么对于恢复秩序是至关重要的) ”以及下文“Take a cold hard look at your clothes and ask yourself what you really need.(冷酷地看看你的衣服，问问自己真正需要什么)”可知，在整理时不要心软。D 项“And don’t be afraid to be cruel!(而且不要害怕残忍) ”符合语境，故选D项。 54. 根据上文“A great way to create space is to remove seasonal items from your wardrobe and pack them away in a damp-proof storage bag.(创造空间的一个好方法是把季节性的物品从衣柜里拿出来，用防潮的袋子把它们装起来) ”可知，这些物品需要放在不碍事的地方。E项“These can be somewhere out of the way.(这些可以放在不碍事的地方)”与上文衔接紧密，故选E项。 55. 根据下文“Once you’ve done your clear-out, clean the entire inside of the wardrobe and chest of drawers before replacing items. If you keep shoes in your closet, you might find a build-up of dirt and debris at the back and in the corners so make sure to wipe this clean. Before you add items back inside, remember to hang a scented bag to keep the wardrobe smelling fresh.(一旦你完成了清理，在放回物品之前，要把衣柜和抽屉柜的内部全部清理干净。如果你把鞋子放在衣柜里，你可能会发现后面和角落里有堆积的污垢和杂物，所以一定要把它们擦干净。在把物品放回里面之前，记得挂一个香包，让衣柜保持清新的气味)”可知，这是一些最后的整理工作。C项“Finish with these final touches.(用这些最后的修饰完成)”概括了本段内容，故选C项。 ( 地 城 高频话题 02 语言学习 / 饮食健康 / 工作职业 ) Passage 1 (2023-2024学年高二下·河北·期末) The Importance of Learning a Second Language In today’s globalized world, learning a second language has become an essential skill. It offers numerous benefits that can enhance both personal and professional aspects of life. 1 Through the process of learning a new language, one can gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and traditions. This can lead to greater empathy and appreciation for diversity. Additionally, bilingual(双语的) individuals often have better cognitive abilities. 2 Studies have shown that they are better at multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making compared to monolinguals(单语的). This is because the brain is constantly engaged in managing two languages, which strengthens its overall function. 3 In many professional fields, being proficient in more than one language can open up job opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. Many companies prefer to hire candidates who can communicate with international clients or partners. Moreover, learning a second language can significantly enhance travel experiences. 4 Communicating in the local language can lead to more meaningful interactions and a deeper connection with the place and its people. Finally, the process of learning a new language itself can be incredibly(不可置信地) rewarding. 5 This sense of achievement can boost confidence and motivate individuals to tackle other challenges in life. Overall, the advantages of learning a second language are clear. It not only broadens one’s horizons but also equips them with skills that are valuable in an increasingly interconnected world. A. It allows travelers to guide new environments with ease and enjoy genuine cultural experiences. B. The effort and devotion required to master a new language can get a strong sense of accomplishment. C. Bilingualism can delay the onset of dementia(痴呆症) and other age-related cognitive declines. D. One of the most significant advantages is the ability to connect with people from different backgrounds. E. Fluency in multiple languages is often associated with higher salaries and better career prospects. F. They tend to have improved memory, attention span, and analytical skills. G. Another major benefit is the improvement in job prospects and career advancement. 【答案】1. D 2. F 3. G 4. A 5. B 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了学习第二语言的好处和重要性。 1. 根据后文“Through the process of learning a new language, one can gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and traditions. This can lead to greater empathy and appreciation for diversity. (通过学习一门新语言的过程，一个人可以对不同的文化和传统有更深的了解。这可以导致对多样性更大的同情和欣赏)”可知，本段主要介绍学习第二语言对文化交流的好处，空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，应该与交流上的好处相关，因此D项“One of the most significant advantages is the ability to connect with people from different backgrounds. (最重要的优势之一是能够与来自不同背景的人建立联系)”符合语境，契合后文内容。故选D。 2. 前文“Additionally, bilingual (双语的) individuals often have better cognitive abilities (此外，会说两种语言的人通常有更好的认知能力)”提到双语者认知能力更好，空处应该会展开说明他们认知能力方面的表现，因此F项“They tend to have improved memory, attention span, and analytical skills. (他们往往有更好的记忆力、注意力持续时间和分析能力)”符合语境，承接前文，其中的They指代前文的bilingual individuals。故选F。 3. 根据后文“In many professional fields, being proficient in more than one language can open up job opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. Many companies prefer to hire candidates who can communicate with international clients or partners. (在许多专业领域，精通一门以上的语言可以为你带来原本无法获得的工作机会。许多公司更愿意雇用能够与国际客户或合作伙伴沟通的候选人)”可知，本段主要介绍学习第二语言对职业发展的好处，空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，应该与职业上的好处相关，因此G项“Another major benefit is the improvement in job prospects and career advancement. (另一个主要好处是改善就业前景和职业发展)”符合语境，契合段落内容。故选G。 4. 前文“Moreover, learning a second language can significantly enhance travel experiences. (此外，学习第二语言可以显著提高旅行体验)”提到学习第二语言可以改善旅行体验，空处应该会展开说明更好的旅行体验，因此A项“It allows travelers to guide new environments with ease and enjoy genuine cultural experiences. (它允许旅行者轻松地引导新的环境，并享受真正的文化体验)”符合语境，承接前文，其中的It指代前文的It。故选A。 5. 前文“Finally, the process of learning a new language itself can be incredibly (不可置信地) rewarding. (最后，学习一门新语言的过程本身是非常有益的)”指出学习一门新语言本身有益，后文“This sense of achievement can boost confidence and motivate individuals to tackle other challenges in life. (这种成就感可以增强自信，激励个人应对生活中的其他挑战)”提到成就感的好处，空处应该和学习一门新语言带来成就感相关，因此B项“The effort and devotion required to master a new language can get a strong sense of accomplishment. (掌握一门新语言所需要的努力和投入可以获得强烈的成就感)”符合语境，承上启下，其中的accomplishment和后文的achievement呼应。故选B。 Passage 2 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽六安·期末) Language Learner Habits to Avoid Successful language learners do the kind of things the unsuccessful ones don’t and avoid the ones that unsuccessful ones do! This article is about language learning habits that successful learners avoid. Always being distracted. Being distracted by noises, people walking past or your own thoughts will take you away from being present. Presence is of fundamental importance in learning. 6 Study can’t make up for a lack of presence — nothing can. Only talking the talk. There is little point in making plans or talking about what you are going to do if you do not follow through. 7 You need to walk the talk. If you are only talking the talk, maybe it has to do with one of the other habits mentioned below! 8 We can all get lazy if we are doing things that are not inspiring us. Who gets lazy when they are courting a partner? Who gets lazy with things they love doing? Laziness is a sign that something has to change. Forcing yourself to persist will only last for so long, before it gives way to more laziness. Giving up. “The most certain way to succeed,” Thomas Edison once said, “is always to try just one more time.” 9 And often, it comes after first failing time and time again. If you are doing any of these, my suggestion is to look more carefully and see if you can move away from these practices. 10 A. Giving in to laziness. B. Learning to get rid of laziness. C. In a sense, we do learn by trial and error. D. Once you do, you will be heading in a better direction. E. Success, however you define it, never comes from not trying. F. Action is what will produce results, not just words or thoughts. G. Without that, you cannot notice the things that can help you to improve. 【答案】6. G 7. F 8. A 9. E 10. D 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了语言学习者要避免的几个语言学习习惯，比如总是分心、只是说说而已以及轻易放弃等。 6. 根据段落主题句“Always being distracted.(总是分心)”可知，该段的主要内容与“分心”有关。空处上一句“Presence is of fundamental importance in learning.(专注对学习至关重要)”介绍“不分心”对学习的重要性，空处下一句“Study can’t make up for a lack of presence — nothing can.(学习不能弥补注意力的分散——没有什么可以)”也在强调没有什么可以弥补注意力的分散。因此设空处应该同样介绍注意力的重要性。分析选项内容可知，G项“心不在焉的话，你就不会注意到那些能帮助你进步的事情。”符合语境；G项中的that 指代上文中的Presence。故选G。 7. 根据上文“Only talking the talk. There is little point in making plans or talking about what you are going to do if you do not follow through.(只说不做。如果你不坚持到底，制定计划或谈论你要做什么就没有什么意义了)”以及后文“You need to walk the talk. If you are only talking the talk, maybe it has to do with one of the other habits mentioned below!(你需要言行一致。如果你只是说说而已，也许这与下面提到的其他习惯之一有关！)”本段主要介绍 “只说不做”这一不好的语言学习习惯。空前内容指出只有计划没有行动是没意义的，空后强调了行动的重要性。F项“行动才会产生结果，而不仅仅是靠言语或想法”承上启下，符合语境。故选F。 8. 空处为段落主旨句，应与其他段落的主旨句在形式上保持一致，同时在内容上应概括介绍一种不好的语言学习习惯。根据下文“We can all get lazy if we are doing things that are not inspiring us. Who gets lazy when they are courting a partner? Who gets lazy with things they love doing? Laziness is a sign that something has to change. Forcing yourself to persist will only last for so long, before it gives way to more laziness.(如果我们做的事情不能激励我们，我们都会变得懒惰。谁在追求伴侣的时候会变得懒惰呢?谁会对自己喜欢做的事情偷懒呢?懒惰是需要改变的信号。强迫自己坚持只会持续很长时间，在它让位于更多的懒惰之前)”可知，本段主要介绍“懒惰”相关的内容。因此A项“屈服于懒惰”概括了本段主旨。故选A。 9. 根据上文“Giving up. “The most certain way to succeed,” Thomas Edison once said, “is always to try just one more time.”(放弃。托马斯·爱迪生曾经说过：“成功最可靠的方法就是再试一次。”)”空前内容提到Thomas Edison的有关成功的名言。E项“不尝试就永远不会成功——不论你如何定义它。”可以承接上文；succeed和Success是同根词复现。同时，E项中的(it) never comes与下文的it comes是对比的逻辑关系。故选E。 10. 空处上一句“If you are doing any of these, my suggestion is to look more carefully and see if you can move away from these practices.(如果你正在做这些，我的建议是更仔细地看看你是否可以摆脱这些做法)”鼓励人们要摆脱上文中提到的不良习惯，D项“一旦你这样做了，你就会向着更好的方向前进。”承接上文内容(do指代上文的 to look more carefully and see if you can move away from these practices)。故选D。 Passage 3 (2023-2024学年高二下·江西·期末)Learning a foreign language can be difficult, but if you follow certain techniques, you’ll be able to learn any language soon. Although there’s no easy way to go about it, with some hard work and practice, you can be fluent in the near future. Learn from your past experience. If you’ve learned languages in the past, go over what you learned then and try to figure out what was most effective for you. 11 What didn’t? Which parts of the process did you find easy? Which parts were hard? When you’ve sorted this out, you’ll be ready to start learning the language. Study English Phonology(音系学). English Phonology deals with English pronunciation. 12 You can find many websites and online videos on English Phonology. Relate English pronunciation with other language pronunciation. Pay attention to the grammar. 13 “Paul want Mary go store” may communicate an idea, but it is not at all correct English. If you do not pay attention to grammar, you can sound equally incomprehensible in another language. 14 Just imagine you went to a shopping center. Then think how you would interact with people. Write the whole conversation in your native language then translate every sentence into the required language. Memorize 30 words and phrases each day. Start with the most common words. Memorization is half the battle and there are many different ways to memorize. You can practice writing each word a dozen times. 15 A. What helped you learn? B. Speak with native speakers. C. What is the best method suitable for you? D. This way will get you used to using the word itself. E. It helps in understanding pronunciation of other languages. F. Translate your daily spoken native language into the required language. G. This is probably the most important part of the language besides the vocabulary. 【答案】11. A 12. E 13. G 14. F 15. D 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了学习一门外语可能很难，但是如果你掌握某些技巧就能很快掌握任何语言。 11. 根据上文的“Learn from your past experience. If you’ve learned languages in the past, go over what you learned then and try to figure out what was most effective for you.(从过去的经验中学习。如果你在过去学过语言，那就复习一下你学过的东西，然后找出对你最有效的方法)”和下文的“What didn’t? Which parts of the process did you find easy? Which parts were hard? When you’ve sorted this out, you’ll be ready to start learning the language.(什么没有？你觉得这个过程的哪一部分容易？哪些部分是困难的？当你解决了这些问题，你就可以开始学习这门语言了。)”可知，A项(什么对你的学习有帮助？)承接上文，说明你要回顾过去的学习经验，找出对你有帮助的学习方法，并引出下文，指出在回顾的过程中有哪些具体问题要弄清楚。故选A项。 12. 根据上文的“Study English Phonology. English Phonology deals with English pronunciation.(学习英语音系学。英语音系学研究英语发音)”和下文的“You can find many websites and online videos on English Phonology. Relate English pronunciation with other language pronunciation.(你可以找到很多关于英语音韵学的网站和在线视频。将英语发音与其他语言发音联系起来)”可知，E项(它有助于理解其他语言的发音。)承接上文，指出了学习英语音系学的原因，并引出下文，具体介绍如何去做。故选E项。 13. 根据上文的“Pay attention to the grammar.(注意语法)”和下文的““Paul want Mary go store” may communicate an idea, but it is not at all correct English. If you do not pay attention to grammar, you can sound equally incomprehensible in another language.(“保罗想让玛丽去商店”可能传达了一个想法，但它根本不是正确的英语。如果你不注意语法，你说的另一种语言听起来同样难以理解)”可知，G项(这可能是语言中除了词汇之外最重要的部分。)承接上文，说明了学习语法的重要性，并引出下文，指出不重视语法的后果。故选G项。 14. 根据下文的“Just imagine you went to a shopping center. Then think how you would interact with people. Write the whole conversation in your native language then translate every sentence into the required language.(想象一下你去了一家购物中心。然后想想你将如何与人互动。用你的母语把整个对话写下来，然后把每个句子翻译成所需的语言)”可知，在日常生活中，可以把想要说的话先用母语写出来，然后再翻译成目标语言，F项(将你的母语翻译成所需语言。)作为段首句提出这个建议，符合语境。故选F项。 15. 根据上文的“Memorize 30 words and phrases each day. Start with the most common words. Memorization is half the battle and there are many different ways to memorize. You can practice writing each word a dozen times.(每天记住30个单词和短语。从最常见的单词开始。记忆是成功的一半，有很多不同的记忆方法。每个单词你都可以练习写十几遍)”可知，D项(这种方法会让你习惯使用单词本身。)承接上文，说明了将每个单词写十几遍，这样会有助于你使用单词。故选D项。 Passage 4 (2023-2024学年高二下·浙江台州·期末)Quite a few people turn to comfort foods when they’re feeling down or just need a little pick-me-up. 16 They, to some extent, provide eaters a sense of warmth and pleasure. But despite the name, do they actually comfort us? 17 As studies have found, the brain has “hedonic hotspots” — specialized regions that increase the rewarding feeling or “liking” of palatable (可口的) tastes, including sugary, fatty and salty foods. This can result in a dopamine(多巴胺) hit that strengthens a person’s motivation to seek palatable food rewards. Therefore, people might be encouraged by their brains to consume particular foods. But why are comfort foods generally somewhat unhealthy? Certain foods — sometimes referred to as “hyper-palatable” foods — arouse intense feelings of pleasure. They are generally easy to digest and are sweet, salty or rich. 18 So, a person’s brain tends not to want them in the same way it does a donut or a slice of pizza. Comfort foods are an attempt to feel content or a means of reducing stress, but it seems they are not always effective. In a survey of 2, 000 adults, one in four people admitted eating comfort foods at least five times a week, even though over half said those meals made them feel worse. So, why? People are aware that these foods are not nutritionally beneficial. 19 Some researches, however, have also found that comfort foods do have the ability to comfort us but just no more than any other food. Comfort foods can result in an immediate mood lift. 20 Individuals may just be giving comfort food credit for mood effects that would have occurred even in the absence of that particular food. A. It seems beneficial to make comfort foods. B. Healthy foods tend not to contain any of these elements. C. Comfort foods are often associated with carefree memories. D. The brain rewards people when they consume certain. foods. E. This leads to their feelings of regret and shame in the longer term. F. When feeling emotionally threatened, you often reach for comfort foods. G. Any other food, regardless of people’s desire, is also able to achieve the same outcome. 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. B 19. E 20. G 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍安慰食物是否真的有作用以及人们吃安慰食物的原因。 16. 上文“Quite a few people turn to comfort foods when they’re feeling down or just need a little pick-me-up.(相当多的人在情绪低落或只是需要一点提神的时候会转向安慰食物)”提到很多人情绪低落时会转向安慰食物，结合下文“They, to some extent, provide eaters a sense of warmth and pleasure.(它们在某种程度上为食客提供了一种温暖和愉悦的感觉)”可知，空处应是进一步阐述安慰食物，C项“安慰食物通常与无忧无虑的回忆联系在一起”符合语境，故选C。 17. 根据下文“As studies have found, the brain has ‘hedonic hotspots’ — specialized regions that increase the rewarding feeling or ‘liking’ of palatable (可口的) tastes, including sugary, fatty and salty foods.(正如研究发现的那样，大脑有‘享乐热点’——一个专门的区域，可以增加对美味的奖励感或‘喜欢’，包括含糖、高脂肪和咸的食物)”可知，大脑有专门的区域增加对美味食物的奖励，D项“当人们食用某些食物时，大脑会给予奖励”符合语境，故选D。 18. 上文“They are generally easy to digest and are sweet, salty or rich.(它们通常很容易消化，有甜的、咸的或丰富的)”提到有些安慰食物口味丰富，下文“So, a person’s brain tends not to want them in the same way it does a donut or a slice of pizza.(所以，一个人的大脑往往不会像想要甜甜圈或披萨一样想要它们)”提到，人们不想要吃这些食物，空处与下文是因果关系，所以空处应是说健康的食物不像安慰食物那样美味，所以人们不想吃这些，B项“健康食品往往不含这些元素”符合语境，下文中的“them”指代B项中“Healthy foods”，故选B。 19. 根据上文“In a survey of 2, 000 adults, one in four people admitted eating comfort foods at least five times a week, even though over half said those meals made them feel worse. So, why? People are aware that these foods are not nutritionally beneficial.(在一项针对2000名成年人的调查中，四分之一的人承认每周至少吃五次安慰食物，尽管超过一半的人说这些食物让他们感觉更糟。所以，为什么？人们意识到这些食物没有营养价值)”可知，调查中人们虽然吃安慰食物，但这些食物让他们感觉更糟，因为他们意识到这些食物没有营养价值，空处位于段末，总结上文，E项“从长远来看，这会导致他们感到后悔和羞耻”符合语境，与上文“those meals made them feel worse”呼应，故选E。 20. 根据上文“Some researches, however, have also found that comfort foods do have the ability to comfort us but just no more than any other food. Comfort foods can result in an immediate mood lift.(然而，一些研究也发现，安慰食物确实有安慰我们的能力，但并不比任何其他食物都强。安慰食物可以立即改善情绪)”可知，研究发现，安慰食物的作用并不比其他食物都强，并提到安慰食物可以立即改善情绪，空处应是接着说其他食物的作用，G项“任何其他食物，不管人们的欲望如何，也都能达到同样的结果”符合语境，故选G。 Passage 5 (22-23高二下·福建漳州·期末)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that kids do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. There are reasons why kids don’t regularly go for these foods. How can you get your kids to eat more plants? Offer a Variety of Foods From a Young Age 21 . To do it at their age of 6 months old is appropriate. There is no literature to support that starting with vegetables will make them less picky. But there is evidence that continued exposure to foods helps develop a more long-term, positive relationship with eating all different flavors and types of foods. Serve Kids Fruits and Vegetables With Each Meal Kids can’t learn to like something if they aren’t exposed to it. My suggestion is to put a fruit or vegetable on the plate every single meal. They may not eat it. Just continue to offer in various ways: different seasonings(调味), with dips and using different cooking methods. It takes multiple exposures sometimes for kids to learn to like a food. 22 . Start With Small Portions(份量) Especially for younger kids, trying new foods can be overwhelming. If the family is eating broccoli(西兰花), put one piece on your young child’s plate. 23 . This is much more manageable than walking up to the table and seeing a large portion of a potentially scary new food. Model Healthy Eating Positive role modeling is huge in getting kids to eat. 24 . So many parents may be picky themselves and dislike vegetables. You have to put on a good show and set an example of what healthy eating looks like for your children. 25 Make veggie-eating fun for the family. Have a blind taste test with your children. And you can be honest if you haven’t “learned to like” something yet. You and your kids can try new foods in a fun way together. A. Make It Fun B. Try New Foods C. Then they can have more if they want it D. But they will never eat it, if they never see it E. And you should tell them they have to eat more F. It is important to expose kids to diverse foods starting in babyhood G. If you aren’t eating the foods, you can never expect your child to eat them 【答案】21. F 22. D 23. C 24. G 25. A 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些让孩子吃更多蔬菜的建议。 21. 根据后文“To do it at their age of 6 months old is appropriate. There is no literature to support that starting with vegetables will make them less picky. But there is evidence that continued exposure to foods helps develop a more long-term, positive relationship with eating all different flavors and types of foods.(在他们6个月大的时候做是合适的。没有文献支持从蔬菜开始会让他们不那么挑食。但有证据表明，持续接触食物有助于与吃各种不同口味和类型的食物建立更长期、积极的关系)”可知，后文提到了各种不同口味和类型的食物可以帮助孩子不那么挑食，由此可知，应尽早让孩子接触不同的食物，F选项中diverse foods对应后文different flavors and types of foods。故F选项“从婴儿时期开始让孩子接触不同的食物是很重要的”符合语境，故选F。 22. 根据上文“Kids can’t learn to like something if they aren’t exposed to it. My suggestion is to put a fruit or vegetable on the plate every single meal. They may not eat it. Just continue to offer in various ways: different seasonings(调味), with dips and using different cooking methods. It takes multiple exposures sometimes for kids to learn to like a food.(如果孩子们没有接触过某样东西，他们就无法学会喜欢它。我的建议是每顿饭在盘子里放一份水果或蔬菜。他们可能不吃。只要继续以不同的方式提供：不同的调味料，蘸酱和使用不同的烹饪方法。有时孩子们需要多次接触才能学会喜欢上一种食物)”可知，让孩子接触食物才会喜欢上食物，故D选项“但是如果他们看不到它，他们就永远不会吃它”符合语境，故选D。 23. 根据上文“Especially for younger kids, trying new foods can be overwhelming. If the family is eating broccoli(西兰花), put one piece on your young child’s plate.(尤其是对年幼的孩子来说，尝试新食物可能会让他们不知所措。如果全家人都在吃西兰花，在孩子的盘子里放一片)”以及后文“This is much more manageable than walking up to the table and seeing a large portion of a potentially scary new food.(这比走到餐桌前看到一大堆可能令人害怕的新食物要容易得多)”可知，上文提到了给孩子的盘子里放一片西兰花，本句承接上文继续说明吃西兰花的假设情境：如果他们想要的话，他们可以有更多。故C选项“如果他们想要的话，他们可以有更多”符合语境，故选C。 24. 根据上文“Positive role modeling is huge in getting kids to eat.(积极的榜样对让孩子吃东西很重要)”可知，本句承接上文说明为什么积极的榜样重要：如果你不吃这些食物，你永远不能指望你的孩子吃它们。故G选项“如果你不吃这些食物，你永远不能指望你的孩子吃它们”符合语境，故选G。 25. 根据本段内容“Make veggie-eating fun for the family. Have a blind taste test with your children. And you can be honest if you haven’t “learned to like” something yet. You and your kids can try new foods in a fun way together.(给家人带来吃蔬菜的乐趣。和你的孩子进行盲品测试。如果你还没有“学会喜欢”某样东西，你也可以诚实。你和你的孩子可以一起以一种有趣的方式尝试新的食物)”可知，本段的主旨是让食物变得有趣，A选项Make It Fun对应后文Make veggie-eating fun。故A选项“让它变得有趣”符合语境，故选A。 Passage 6 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东·期末)As is the case with many of life’s blessings, our visual acuity is often regarded with a sense of complacency until it commences to present us with challenges. It is only when we encounter impediments in perusing the daily publications and begin to suffer from cephalalgias that we start to question the prudence of our nocturnal vigils spent before the luminous screens of our computers. 26 Eat well. What you eat has a great impact on your eyes. You’d better have a balanced diet, which includes plenty of fish and leafy green vegetables, fruits, nuts, and eggs. These contain nutrients such as vitamins C and E. 27 A healthy diet also helps prevent obesity and diabetes, which may affect your eye health badly. Take care of our glasses. If you have been donning ocular appliances since your formative years, it is likely that you received instruction on their proper maintenance. However, as time has passed, you may have become somewhat remiss and have ceased to diligently adhere to the practices of preserving the condition and functionality of your spectacles. 28 Employ a delicate, cottonen textile to meticulously cleanse the ocular lenses on a daily basis, ensuring the removal of any surface debris and smudges. Additionally, it is prudent to submerge the spectacles in a tepid aqueous solution infused with a mild detergent biweekly to eliminate microbial colonies that may have accumulated. When placing them in repose, ensure that the lenses are oriented skyward to prevent any inadvertent compression that could lead to deformation or scratching. Consistently repose them within a robust protective enclosure during periods of disuse to shield them from potential damage. 29 You already know this one, but it bears repeating — stop staring at your computer screen or TV all the time. You need to take short breaks every half an hour, just a minute of looking away, or closing your eyes. Wear sunglasses. Sunglasses can make you look pretty cool. 30 Find sunglasses that are stylish and comfortable and keep them close by at all time during summer. A. And that’s a mistake. B. Don’t overuse your eyes. C. They are essential for eye health. D. Have your eyes checked regularly. E. Wearing fancy sunglasses is thought to be a good choice. F. They can also protect your eyes from the glare of the sun. G. Follow the following suggestions to keep your eyes healthy. 【答案】26. G 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. F 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲如何保护我们的眼睛。 26. 根据第一段中的句子“As is the case with many of life’s blessings, our visual acuity is often regarded with a sense of complacency until it commences to present us with challenges. It is only when we encounter impediments in perusing the daily publications and begin to suffer from cephalalgias that we start to question the prudence of our nocturnal vigils spent before the luminous screens of our computers.(就像生活中的许多祝福一样，我们的视觉敏锐度往往被视为一种自满的感觉，直到它开始给我们带来挑战。只有当我们在阅读每日出版物时遇到障碍并开始患有头痛时，我们才开始质疑在电脑发光屏幕前进行夜间守夜的谨慎性。)”可知，这里讲只有我们眼睛出问题时我们才注重眼睛健康。而G项Follow the following suggestions to keep your eyes healthy.(遵循以下建议以保持眼睛健康。)符合语境，其中eyes healthy与上文 suffer from cephalalgias对应，且the following suggestions有启下作用。故选G项。 27. 由上文“What you eat has a great impact on your eyes. You’d better have a balanced diet, which includes plenty of fish and leafy green vegetables, fruits, nuts, and eggs. These contain nutrients such as vitamins C and E. (你吃的东西对你的眼睛有很大的影响。你最好均衡饮食，包括大量的鱼和绿叶蔬菜、水果、坚果和鸡蛋。这些含有维生素C和E等营养素。)”可知，这里讲食物中含有维生素C和E等营养素的作用。而C项They are essential for eye health.(它们对眼睛健康至关重要。)符合语境，其中they指代上文nutrients such as vitamins C and E，有承上作用。故选C项。 28. 由上文“If you have been donning ocular appliances since your formative years, it is likely that you received instruction on their proper maintenance. However, as time has passed, you may have become somewhat remiss and have ceased to diligently adhere to the practices of preserving the condition and functionality of your spectacles.(如果你从成长期就开始戴眼镜，那么你很可能已经接受了正确维护眼镜的指导。然而，随着时间的推移，你可能会变得有些疏忽，不再努力遵守保护眼镜状况和功能的做法。)”可知，这里主要讲随着时间的流逝，你可能会有所疏忽对眼睛的保护。而A项And that’s a mistake.(这是一个错误。)符合语境，其中that指代上文忽视对眼睛的保护，有承上作用。故选A项。 29. 由下文“You already know this one, but it bears repeating — stop staring at your computer screen or TV all the time. You need to take short breaks every half an hour, just a minute of looking away, or closing your eyes.(你已经知道这个了，但值得重复一遍——别一直盯着电脑屏幕或电视看。你需要每半小时休息一次，只需看向别处或闭上眼睛一分钟。)”可知，这里主要讲不要过度用眼，要学会休息。而B项Don’t overuse your eyes.(不要过度使用你的眼睛。)符合语境，对下文有总括作用。故选B项。 30. 由上文“Sunglasses can make you look pretty cool.(太阳镜可以让你看起来很酷。)”以及后文提到太阳镜可以保护眼睛免受阳光的眩光可知，这里主要讲使用太阳镜。而F项They can also protect your eyes from the glare of the sun.(它们还可以保护你的眼睛免受阳光的照射。)符合语境，其中they指代上文Sunglasses，有承上作用。故选F项。 Passage 7 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东深圳·期末)As the world’s population increases, so does the need for food, especially from animal sources. This urges us to find sustainable ways to feed billions more people in the future. 31 It has a great impact on our health and environment. Many people are skeptical about reducing meat consumption, but there are many benefits of adopting plant-based diet. 32 Besides, it produces significantly fewer greenhouse gases and requires less land and water than animals. This helps keep ecological balance and promotes better life quality. 33 This kind of diet is not usually preferred by people who enjoy the taste of animal meat. Just like the resistance some people have towards eating insects, the shift to plant-based diet also requires great changes in how people perceive and enjoy food. The future of our food supply will depend heavily on our willingness to accept more sustainable eating habits. Options like lab-grown meats are promising. Yet will these food choices become common in our supermarkets? 34 How we choose to eat in the coming years will contribute to ensuring a sustainable future for you and me. 35 Hopefully, we can balance our nutritional needs with the planet’s ability to support us, building a harmonious relationship with our environment. A. Such diet has been tried by many people. B. It remains to be seen whether we can make it happen. C. It is more nutritious compared with animal-based food. D. Much depends on how such restaurants treat customers. E. However, adapting to plant-based diet can be challenging. F. Our choices directly impact the ecosystem and social welfare. G. A practical solution is plant-based diet including fruits, vegetables and nuts. 【答案】31. G 32. C 33. E 34. B 35. F 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了随着全球人口增长而增加的对食物的需求，特别是对动物源性食品的需求，以及转向更可持续饮食方式的必要性 31. 根据上文“This urges us to find sustainable ways to feed billions more people in the future. (这促使我们找到可持续的方法，在未来养活数十亿人。)”及下文“It has a great impact on our health and environment. (它对我们的健康和环境有很大的影响。)”可知，空处应为解决方案，与G项“A practical solution is plant-based diet including fruits, vegetables and nuts. (一个实用的解决方案是植物性饮食，包括水果、蔬菜和坚果。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选G项。 32. 根据上文“Many people are skeptical about reducing meat consumption, but there are many benefits of adopting plant-based diet.  (许多人对减少肉类消费持怀疑态度，但采用植物性饮食有很多好处。)”可知，空处应为植物性饮食的好处，与C项“It is more nutritious compared with animal-based food. (与动物性食物相比，它更有营养。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选C项。 33. 根据下文“This kind of diet is not usually preferred by people who enjoy the taste of animal meat. (这种饮食通常不是喜欢动物肉味道的人所喜欢的。)”可知，对于动物性食物的人来说，植物性饮食是不容易接受的，与E项“However, adapting to plant-based diet can be challenging. (然而，适应植物性饮食可能具有挑战性。)”上下文一致，符合文意，与下文提到的人们对于改变饮食习惯的抗拒相呼应。故选E项。 34. 根据上文“Yet will these food choices become common in our supermarkets? (然而，这些食物选择会在我们的超市变得普遍吗？)”可知，这种食物能否在超市中普及还存在不确定性，这种转变能否实现还有待观察，与B项“It remains to be seen whether we can make it happen. (我们是否能够实现这一目标还有待观察。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选B项。 35. 根据上文“How we choose to eat in the coming years will contribute to ensuring a sustainable future for you and me. (未来几年我们选择如何饮食将有助于确保你我有一个可持续的未来。)”可知，我们的选择对未来很重要，鼓励我们做出有利于环境和社会的选择，与F项“Our choices directly impact the ecosystem and social welfare. (我们的选择直接影响生态系统和社会福利。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选F项。 Passage 8 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东·期末) How to Make Your Personality Work for You According to the World Economic Forum, financially successful individuals tend to be people with traits (品质) like outgoingness, engagement, expressiveness, and high energy. 36 ; it’s at the core of who you are. Understanding your personality traits can help you capitalize on them for career success. How your personality impacts your career 37 You see things based on your past thoughts and experiences, and it impacts what you believe will happen in the future. That outlook translates into your workplace and career decisions. If you have an optimistic personality, research shows that you are likely to have more career success than someone who is pessimistic. 38 The first key to letting your personality be a beneficial driving force in your career is to allow the genuine “you” to shine through. Be yourself. Actively engage in tasks and seek out assignments in areas where your personality shines through. If you’re happier and more fulfilled in your work and your productivity increases, chances are that people will notice. Let your good work speak for you. Your passion and abilities can open doors of opportunity. Personality alone may not be enough Ideally, everyone would find their work fulfilling, engaging, and love what they do. But we all know that’s not always the case. 39 . Although you are a social, engaging person, you have a position where staying quiet and working alone is what gets the job done. In this situation, it’s important to consciously (自觉地) use soft skills like active listening, understanding others’ feelings, and being polite and considerate. 40 . A. Your personality can benefit your career B. Unique personality may advance in your career. C. Your job may not be one that fits your personality D. But personality is more than just the traits you exhibit E. Your personality colors your outlook and point of view F. Your personality plays a big part in what you say and the things you do G. Those are crucial for career advancement and creating a positive work environment 【答案】36. D 37. E 38. A 39. C 40. G 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了性格是一个重要的资源，可以通过充分发挥其作用来推动事业成功，尽管性格能带来优势，但在工作中也需要灵活运用软技能来应对不同的工作要求。 36. 根据上文的“According to the World Economic Forum, financially successful individuals tend to be people with traits like outgoingness, engagement, expressiveness, and high energy.(根据世界经济论坛的说法，财务上成功的人往往是具有外向、投入、善于表达和精力充沛等特点的人。)”和下文的“it’s at the core of who you are. Understanding your personality traits can help you capitalize on them for career success.(问题的核心在于你是谁。了解你的个性特征可以帮助你利用它们获得事业上的成功。)”可知，D项(但是个性不仅仅是你表现出来的特征。)与上文构成转折关系，说明了外向、投入、善于表达和精力充沛等只是财务上取得成功的人表现出来的一部分个性特点而已，下文指出要全面认清自己的个性，利用它们取得事业上的成功。故选D项。 37. 根据下文的“You see things based on your past thoughts and experiences, and it impacts what you believe will happen in the future. That outlook translates into your workplace and career decisions. If you have an optimistic personality, research shows that you are likely to have more career success than someone who is pessimistic.(你基于过去的想法和经验来看待事物，它会影响你对未来的看法。这种观点会进入你的工作场所并影响你的职业决策。研究表明，如果你性格乐观，你比悲观的人更有可能在事业上取得成功。)”可知，你的个性决定了你如何看待事物，E项(你的个性决定了你的见解和观点。)能够作为话题句，并与本段的标题“How your personality impacts your career(你的个性如何影响你的事业)”相符，指出个性通过决定人的见解和观点来影响事业。故选E项。 38. 根据下文的“The first key to letting your personality be a beneficial driving force in your career is to allow the genuine “you” to shine through. Be yourself. Actively engage in tasks and seek out assignments in areas where your personality shines through. If you’re happier and more fulfilled in your work and your productivity increases, chances are that people will notice. Let your good work speak for you. Your passion and abilities can open doors of opportunity.(让你的个性在你的职业生涯中成为一个有益的驱动力的第一个关键是让真实的“你”发光。做你自己。积极参与任务，寻找能发挥你个性的任务。如果你在工作中更快乐、更有成就感，工作效率也会提高，人们很有可能会注意到。让你的好工作为你说话。你的热情和能力可以打开机会之门。)”可知，充分发挥个性为自己的工作带来益处和机遇，A项(你的个性对你的事业有好处)能够说明这一点，适合作为主题句。故选A项。 39. 根据上文的“Ideally, everyone would find their work fulfilling, engaging, and love what they do. But we all know that’s not always the case.(理想情况下，每个人都会觉得自己的工作充实、迷人，并且热爱自己的工作。但我们都知道情况并非总是如此。)”和下文的“Although you are a social, engaging person, you have a position where staying quiet and working alone is what gets the job done. In this situation, it’s important to consciously use soft skills like active listening, understanding others’ feelings, and being polite and considerate.(虽然你是一个善于交际、有魅力的人，但你的职位要求你保持安静，独自工作才能完成它。在这种情况下，重要的是有意识地使用软技能，如积极倾听，理解他人的感受，礼貌和体贴。)”可知，C项(你的工作可能不适合你的个性。)承接上文，说明了你的个性和工作并不匹配，下文举例子具体说明了不匹配的情况并提出解决问题的办法。故选C项。 40. 根据上文的“Although you are a social, engaging person, you have a position where staying quiet and working alone is what gets the job done. In this situation, it’s important to consciously use soft skills like active listening, understanding others’ feelings, and being polite and considerate.(虽然你是一个善于交际、有魅力的人，但你的职位要求你保持安静，独自工作才能完成它。在这种情况下，重要的是有意识地使用软技能，如积极倾听，理解他人的感受，礼貌和体贴。)”可知，说明了你的个性和工作并不匹配，要使用一些软技能来解决问题，G项(这些对于职业发展和创造积极的工作环境至关重要。)承接上文，说明了使用软技能来解决问题的重要性。故选G项。 Passage 9 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东肇庆·期末)Soft skills are your personal characteristics displayed when you interact with others. They could be personality, intellectual or emotional traits(特征). If you are unsure of what your soft skills are, ask a few close friends or family members to describe you using three adjectives. 41 You can find lots of free resources online. Clarifying your set of soft skills is critical to effective professional development. Soft skills come naturally and are learned throughout your life. These are generally not job-specific. Hard skills, quite different from soft skills, are technical skills related to your job and industry and are usually learned through education and training. 42 Many employers may feel that soft skills are harder to teach, so they may give priority to job candidates with strong soft skills. 43 First, determine what soft skills you want to improve. 44 For example, you could volunteer to take on new projects at work or take some online courses related to the soft skill you want to acquire. These goals can be added to your professional development plan. Check in with yourself regularly to track and measure your progress. 45 Let them know which soft skills you are working on and ask them for suggestions on how to improve them in the workplace. It is also helpful to work with a mentor or a career coach to help you improve your soft skills. They can provide you with constructive feedback, ideas and support. A. Then, set reasonable goals for improvement. B. Teamwork is one of the most important soft skills. C. They can be demonstrated by a certification or a degree. D. You can also speak with your manager and ask for feedback. E. Though hard, it is possible to acquire or improve your soft skills. F. Figure out what you can offer to your employer and your industry. G. Additionally, taking a personality assessment can help clarify your soft skills. 【答案】41. G 42. C 43. E 44. A 45. D 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了软技能的含义、明确软技能的方法以及提升个人软技能的策略。 41. 前文“If you are unsure of what your soft skills are, ask a few close friends or family members to describe you using three adjectives. (如果你不确定自己的软技能是什么，让几个亲密的朋友或家人用三个形容词来形容你)”建议通过亲密的朋友或家人来了解自己的软技能，后文“You can find lots of free resources online. (你可以在网上找到很多免费的资源)”提到网上有免费的资源，因此G项“Additionally, taking a personality assessment can help clarify your soft skills. (此外，做一个性格评估可以帮助你明确自己的软技能)”符合语境，建议通过性格评估明确自己的软技能，和前文是递进关系，后文是对personality assessment的进一步说明。故选G。 42. 前文“Hard skills, quite different from soft skills, are technical skills related to your job and industry and are usually learned through education and training. (硬技能与软技能完全不同，是与你的工作和行业相关的技术技能，通常是通过教育和培训来学习的)”介绍硬技能的含义，这一技能与工作和行业相关，通过教育和培训习得，因此C项“They can be demonstrated by a certification or a degree. (它们可以通过证书或学位来证明)”符合语境，指出硬技能可通过证书或学位来证明，承接前文，其中的They指代前文的Hard skills。故选C。 43. 前文“Many employers may feel that soft skills are harder to teach, so they may give priority to job candidates with strong soft skills. (许多雇主可能觉得软技能很难教，所以他们可能会优先考虑软技能强的求职者)”提到软技能很难教授，因此雇主会优先考虑已具备软技能的求职者，因此E项“Though hard, it is possible to acquire or improve your soft skills. (虽然很难，但获得或提高你的软技能是可能的)”符合语境，指出提高软技能是可能的，和前文是转折关系，其中的hard和前文的harder呼应。故选E。 44. 前文“First, determine what soft skills you want to improve. (首先，确定你想要提高哪些软技能)”建议确定需要提高的软技能，后文“For example, you could volunteer to take on new projects at work or take some online courses related to the soft skill you want to acquire. These goals can be added to your professional development plan. (例如，你可以自愿承担工作中的新项目，或者参加一些与你想获得的软技能相关的在线课程。这些目标可以添加到你的职业发展计划中)”举出具体的软技能提升目标，建议把目标添加到职业发展计划中，因此A项“Then, set reasonable goals for improvement. (然后，设定合理的改进目标)”符合语境，和前文是递进关系，后文是对其进一步介绍，其中的goals在后文有同词复现。故选A。 45. 后文“Let them know which soft skills you are working on and ask them for suggestions on how to improve them in the workplace. (让他们知道你正在学习哪些软技能，并向他们征求如何在职场中提高这些技能的建议)”提到和某些人沟通，征求提高软技能的建议，因此D项“You can also speak with your manager and ask for feedback. (你也可以和你的经理谈谈，寻求反馈)”符合语境，建议向经理求反馈，引出后文的沟通，其中的your manager是后文them指代的对象。故选D。 Passage 10 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东佛山·期末) Working Out What You Want to Do The career you have defines your life, and taking time to think about it is an essential exercise for young people. The best time to start thinking about possible careers is while you are still at school. 46 Some people know what they want to do from a young age, but many others just have a few ideas bouncing around in their heads. One of the most effective ways to gain insight into a possible career path is to complete a “career test”. The results of the test will tell you about your strengths and interests, and some tests also suggest careers that you may be suited to. 47 There are different kinds of career tests. 48 Others focus more on asking you to rate different kinds of work situations, like working as a librarian or a lawyer. 49 Their answers are analyzed and divided up between six different types of work personalities. The participant is then given a chart showing their score for each type. The top three scores are used to make a code that indicates the participant’s overall work personality. This code is then used to generate a list of career suggestions. In conclusion, career tests are clearly a very useful tool. 50 The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about. So try a few tests online and start thinking about your future career right now! A. This, however, is not always easy. B. You should make good use of your school time. C. Some ask questions about your personal interests and attitudes. D. Your advantages and hobbies will help you find a rewarding job. E. However, it is important to remember that they are only meant for guidance. F. Having this information will increase your chances of finding a job you like. G. One popular test asks the participants to grade their preferences for different work tasks. 【答案】46. A 47. F 48. C 49. G 50. E 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕“思考并确定自己未来想要从事的职业”这一主题展开，介绍了思考职业选择的重要性、进行职业测试的方法以及职业测试的种类和作用等。 46. 根据空前内容“The best time to start thinking about possible careers is while you are still at school.(思考未来可能从事的职业的最佳时间是在你还在上学的时候。)”可知，上文提到思考未来的职业的时间最好是在上学的时候。选项A“This, however, is not always easy.(然而，这并不总是那么容易。)”承上启下，说明并不是所有人都能轻易地确定自己的职业方向，从而引出下文“Some people know what they want to do from a young age, but many others just have a few ideas bouncing around in their heads.(有些人从很小的时候就知道自己想做什么，但很多人只是有一些想法在脑海中徘徊。)”。故选A。 47. 上文“The results of the test will tell you about your strengths and interests, and some tests also suggest careers that you may be suited to.(测试的结果会告诉你你的优点和兴趣，有些测试还会建议你可能适合从事的职业。)”强调了职业测试能提供的有用信息。选项F“Having this information will increase your chances of finding a job you like.(拥有这些信息会增加你找到自己喜欢的工作的机会)”作为上文的结论句，强调了这些信息的重要性。故选F。 48. 根据本段开头“There are different kinds of career tests.(有不同的职业测试类型。)”可知，有很多不同的职业测试类型。选项C“Some ask questions about your personal interests and attitudes.(有些测试会问你的个人兴趣和态度)”承接上文内容，指出一些测试的特色，为下文介绍其他测试类型做铺垫。故选C。 49. 根据空后内容“Their answers are analyzed and divided up between six different types of work personalities.(他们的答案被分析并分成六种不同的工作性格类型。)”可推测，空处指的是某个测试内容。选项G“One popular test asks the participants to grade their preferences for different work tasks.(一个流行的测试要求参与者对不同工作任务的喜好进行评分)”正是一个测试的内容，与下文的测试答案形成一致。故选G。 50. 根据空前内容“In conclusion, career tests are clearly a very useful tool.(总之，职业测试显然是一个非常有用的工具。)”可知，上文总结了职业测试作为一种有用工具的重要性。选项E“However, it is important to remember that they are only meant for guidance.(然而，重要的是要记住它们只是用来指导的。)”与上文内容形成转折，提醒读者职业测试的结果并不是决定性的，而是作为参考和指导，帮助人们更好地了解自己的职业倾向和兴趣。从而自然引出下文“The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about.(找到一份好职业的秘诀是找到你热爱的事情。)”。故选E. Passage 11 (2023-2024学年高二下·河北沧州·期末)Choosing a career goal is a personal exercise in figuring out what’s most important to you and your life. 51 . To help you get started, we rounded up a few common career goal examples below. Secure a Job Title This goal focuses on climbing up the career ladder to a more senior position. Before setting this goal, research the target role’s day-to-day responsibilities and make sure it resonates(产生共鸣) with you. From there, reach out to an instructor or people in those positions. What skills, certifications and experiences did they need to reach that position? 52 . Work for a Distinguished Company If working at a big-name company is meaningful to you, it’s important to research different companies and industries. 53 . And explore where you might best fit in. Then reach out to people who work there or review their profiles to see what paths they took to reach that job. Earn a Specific Salary 54 . Whether it’s more freedom to travel or an early retirement, having another objective in mind will make the money you earn more meaningful. To set an effective financial target, review the salaries of people in your field and the experience level required to earn that amount. It may also help to enhance your negotiation skills so you can push for higher salaries as you navigate the job market. 55 This type of goal can be abstract, but it’s still possible to make it specific and measurable. Start with reflecting on your current situation. Are you happy? What aspects of your job do you find satisfying? What tasks can you do to make yourself happier? Every six months, hold yourself accountable to those tasks and assess your situation. A. Make an Impact B. Gain Career Satisfaction C. Identify what you’re passionate about those companies D. However, it can still be difficult to know what to aim for E. This financial objective is most effective when paired with other goals F. These questions will help you chart specific steps to make this goal attainable G. This could be volunteering once a week or feeling a sense of satisfaction in community 【答案】51. D 52. F 53. C 54. E 55. B 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些选择职业目标的方法和策略。 51. 上文“Choosing a career goal is a personal exercise in figuring out what’s most important to you and your life. (选择一个职业目标是一种个人锻炼，需要弄清楚什么对你和你的生活最重要，)”说明选择职业目标需要弄清楚什么对你对重要，D项“然而，仍然很难知道目标是什么”与上文形成转折关系，并引出下文“To help you get started, we rounded up a few common career goal examples below. (为了帮助您开始，我们在下面总结了一些常见的职业目标示例。)”，开始介绍常见的职业目标示例，符合题意。故选D。 52. 上文“What skills, certifications and experiences did they need to reach that position? (他们需要什么技能、证书和经验才能达到这个职位？)”提出问题，说明要了解职业需要的相关技能、证书和经验，F项中These questions指代上文中的问题，F项“这些问题将帮助你制定实现这一目标的具体步骤”承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 53. 下文“And explore where you might best fit in. (并探索你最适合的地方。)”说明要探索自己最适合哪里，C项“确定你对这些公司的热情所在”说明探索自己感兴趣的地方，即探索自己最适合哪里，引出下文，符合题意。故选C。 54. 上文“Earn a Specific Salary (赚取特定工资)”以及下文“Whether it’s more freedom to travel or an early retirement, having another objective in mind will make the money you earn more meaningful. To set an effective financial target, review the salaries of people in your field and the experience level required to earn that amount. It may also help to enhance your negotiation skills so you can push for higher salaries as you navigate the job market. (无论是更多自由去旅行还是提前退休，心中有另一个目标都会让你赚的钱更有意义。要设定一个有效的财务目标，请查看所在领域人员的工资以及赚取该金额所需的经验水平。这也可能有助于提高你的谈判技能，这样你就可以在就业市场上争取更高的薪水。)”说明要赚取特定工资，设定目标会使你赚到的钱更有意义，E项“这个财务目标与其他目标相结合时最有效”承接上文，并引出下文内容，符合题意。故选E。 55. 下文“This type of goal can be abstract, but it’s still possible to make it specific and measurable. Start with reflecting on your current situation. Are you happy? What aspects of your job do you find satisfying? What tasks can you do to make yourself happier? (这种类型的目标可以是抽象的，但仍然有可能使其具体化和可衡量。从反思自己的现状开始。你高兴吗？你觉得工作的哪些方面令人满意？你能做些什么让自己更快乐？)”说明要反思自己目前的情况，是否高兴，对工作的哪些方面感觉满意，B项“获得职业满意度”引出下文内容，适合作为段落标题句。故选B。 Passage 12 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽·期末)As you prepare to enter the workforce, here are four tips that may help set yourself up for authentic career confidence. Figure out which balls are plastic and which are glass. 56 And early on, you may feel as if everything is at the top of your to-do list. There are only so many hours in the day, and there will inevitably be times when you can’t accomplish everything. So, if you’re going to drop the ball on something, be strategic. Choose to drop balls that will bounce and not break. Prepare properly. Too little preparation and you will have to wing it(临时应付). 57 Conserve your time and energy and struggle to find what feels just right for you. Maximize your efficiency in preparing for a particular task. 58 Celebrating aspects of our careers is not, and should not be, limited to a big win. Otherwise, most of us would rarely celebrate anything, and our professional existence would be dull. Celebrating isn’t just about blowing your own horn. 59 In this way, celebration can enable greater confidence. Darken the spotlight. Keep in mind that no one is scrutinizing(审视) you the way that you’re scrutinizing yourself. Due to the spotlight effect, we have a tendency to overestimate the degree to which others care about our successes or failures. 60 After all, you have a 100% track record of surviving professional challenges, even if they didn’t quite go as you hoped. A. Celebrate good times and come on. B. Celebrate your big wins. C. Any career is full of tasks and responsibilities D. Building real confidence is vital for career success. E. So don’t care how you will be viewed. F. It’s also about acknowledging and appreciating your efforts. G. Too much preparation and you will have wasted precious time. 【答案】56. C 57. G 58. A 59. F 60. E 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章为准备进入职场的人提供了四条建议，帮助他们建立真正的职业自信。 56. 根据本段的主题句“Figure out which balls are plastic and which are glass. (找出哪些是塑料球，哪些是玻璃球。)”可知，本段建议“找出哪些是塑料球，哪些是玻璃球”，也就是要找出重点，分清孰轻孰重。根据设空处下一句中的“And early on, you may feel as if everything is at the top of your to-do list.(一开始，你可能会觉得好像每件事都在你的待办事项列表的顶部。)”可知，设空处的内容应是对职场工作内容的概括。C项“Any career is full of tasks and responsibilities(任何职业都需要完成各项任务和职责)”符合语境。故选C。 57. 根据本段的主题句“Prepare properly. (适当准备)”可知，本段建议“适当准备”。设空处上一句“Too little preparation and you will have to wing it (临时应付). (准备得太少，你就只能临场发挥了。)”可知，此处强调准备太少，你将不得不临时抱佛脚，结合选项可知，G项“Too much preparation and you will have wasted precious time.(准备太多，你会浪费宝贵的时间)”符合语境。G项中的Too much preparation与上一句中的Too little preparation形成对比，precious time与下一句中的your time呼应。故选G。 58. 设空处是本段的主题句，根据本段后面的内容“Celebrating aspects of our careers is not, and should not be, limited to a big win. Otherwise, most of us would rarely celebrate anything, and our professional existence would be dull. (庆祝我们职业生涯的方方面面不是，也不应该局限于一场大胜。否则，我们中的大多数人将很少庆祝任何事情，我们的职业生涯将是乏味的。)”可知，本段主要建议我们要庆祝职业生涯的方方面面，而不是只限于庆祝巨大的胜利。A项“Celebrate good times and come on.(庆祝好时光，加油)”符合语境。故选A。 59. 根据设空处上一句“ Celebrating isn’t just about blowing your own horn. (庆祝不仅仅是自吹自擂。)”可知，此处强调庆祝不只是吹嘘你的胜利。F项“It’s also about acknowledging and appreciating your efforts.(它也是认可和赞赏你的努力)”中的It指代上一句中的celebrating，also about与上一句中的not just about呼应。故选F。 60. 根据本段主题句“Darken the spotlight. (使聚光灯变暗。)”以及根据前文“Due to the spotlight effect, we have a tendency to overestimate the degree to which others care about our successes or failures.( 由于聚光灯效应，我们倾向于高估别人对我们成功或失败的关心程度。)”可知，由于聚光灯效应，我们倾向于高估别人对我们成功或失败的关心程度，但是我们要使聚光灯变暗即不要高估别人对我们的成功或失败的关心程度。E项“So don’t care how you will be viewed.(不要在意别人怎么看你)”与上文构成因果关系，符合语境。故选E。 Passage 13 (2023-2024学年高二下·湖南湘西·期末)Workplace recognition is a powerful way of making employees feel valued and enhancing their performance. 61 Make people feel valued Employees want to know that they are making a difference in what they do—big or small—and workplace recognition can make a considerable difference. 62 One of them focused on the impact of letters of appreciation. The letters roughly read: Your continued dedication and hard work make children and families in the region better off every day. Appreciation can greatly improve morale(士气). Improve employees’ retention(保留) 63 Not only does this boost their confidence, but it also helps improve your company’s retention rate and secure top talent. It is predicted that replacing a salaried worker costs 6-9 months of the position’s annual wages. Boost motivation and productivity A study found that employee engagement, productivity, and performance are 14% higher in organizations with a specific recognition programme in place. 64 It means that your team is more present in their day-to-day roles, they produce optimal work quality and feel personally connected to the company and the work they do for its growth. Ultimately, workplace recognition leads to happy, driven, and productive workers. Improve employees’ well-being It’s common for businesses of all sizes to experience stressful periods. 65 Especially when your team is small and the workload high, people can feel extensive burnout and stress, leading to time off work. Gratitude increases our positive emotions, like happiness, making us more resilient against future stress. A. How does this benefit the organizations? B. What exactly does this mean for businesses? C. Here are some tips on securing workplace recognition. D. When your workers are happy, they’re less likely to leave. E. The Harvard Business Review conducted a series of studies on workplace morale. F. But small companies and start-ups require more work and attention to develop. G. Here are the benefits of workplace recognition for both employers and employees. 【答案】61. G 62. E 63. D 64. B 65. F 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了职场认可的对雇主和员工的一些好处。 61. 下文小标题“Make people feel valued(让人们感到被重视)”、“Improve employees’ retention(保留) (提高员工的忠诚度)”、“Boost motivation and productivity(提高动力和生产力)”以及“Improve employees’ well-being(提高员工的幸福感)”说明本文阐述了职场认可对于雇主和员工的好处，因此G项“以下是工作场所认可对雇主和雇员的好处。”概括本文主旨，故选G。 62. 下文“Appreciation can greatly improve morale (士气). (感谢能极大地提高士气。)”说明的是对感谢信的影响的研究，因此E项“《哈佛商业评论》对职场士气进行了一系列研究。”符合语境，故选E。 63. 小标题“Improve employees’ retention 保留) (提高员工的忠诚度)”说明本段主要内容是职场认可会提高员工保留率，因此D项“当你的员工感到高兴时，他们就不太可能离开。”符合语境，故选D。 64. 下文“It means that your team is more present in their day-to-day roles, they produce optimal work quality and feel personally connected to the company and the work they do for its growth. (这意味着你的团队更多地参与到他们的日常角色中，他们产生了最佳的工作质量，并感觉到与公司以及他们为公司发展所做的工作有着个人联系。)”说明这句话是回答上文提出的问题：这意味着什么？因此B项“这对企业究竟意味着什么？”符合语境，故选B。 65. 上文“It’s common for businesses of all sizes to experience stressful periods. (各种规模的企业都会经历压力时期，这是很常见的。)”以及下文“Especially when your team is small and the workload high, people can feel extensive burnout and stress. (特别是当你的团队规模小、工作量大时，人们可能会感到广泛的倦怠和压力。)”说明压力很常见，但是小公司更让人产生疲倦和压力，小公司员工更需要幸福感。因此F项“但小公司和初创企业的发展需要更多的工作和关注。”连接前后两句，故选F。 ( 地 城 高频话题 03 文学 / 艺术 / 体育 / 旅游 ) Passage 1 (2023-2024学年高二上·河北石家庄·期末)Street Art is a very popular form of art that is spreading quickly all over the world. You can find it on buildings, sidewalks, street signs and trash cans. Even art museums and galleries are collecting the work of street artists. 1 Art experts claim that the movement began in New York in the 1960s. 2 This colorful, energetic style of writing became known as graf-fiti(涂鸦). It showed that young people didn’t want to accept rules and traveled around cities to create paintings that everyone could see. One well-known New York street artist is Swoon. She cuts out paper images of people and puts them on walls or sets them up on sidewalks. 3 She enjoyed studying art, but as time went on, she got bored with the work she saw in museums and galleries. Swoon started to create strong and imaginative style, which attracted a lot of fans. 4 Some of them dislike artists who make so much money in galleries and museums. They choose street art because it is closer to people. Some artists try to express their opinions in their work. They often want to protest against something. Advertising companies also use street art in their ads because it gives people the impression of youth and energy. In today’s world, the Internet has a big influence on street art. 5 Many city residents, however, say that seeing a picture on the Internet is never as good as seeing it live. The street art movement lives with the energy and life of a big city. There it will continue to change and grow. A. There are various forms of street art. B. Street art has become a global culture. C. Street artists do their work for some reason. D. Swoon didn’t start her career as a street artist. E. It was considered as a very new popular form of culture. F. Artists can show their pictures to people all over the world. G. Young adults sprayed(喷洒) words and other images on walls and trains. 【答案】1. B 2. G 3. D 4. C $$ 专题05 阅读理解七选五 ( 地 城 高频话题 01 人际关系 / 日常生活 ) Passage 1 (2023-2024学年高二下·河北唐山·期末)Grandparents are meant for more than just spoiling (溺爱) their grandchildren. From the day when your children invite you to meet their newest additions to the family, your grandchildren will steal your heart. 1 . Provider of love The most important thing grandparents can do is offer their grandchildren unconditional love, It's no secret that many grandparents adore their grandchildren. 2 , and many will talk your ear off while showing you endless pictures. They love their grandchildren and take delight in being a part of their lives. 3 My kids love to hear their grandparents 'tell family stories about the past. On long car rides, they have enjoyed listening to hours of stories about their parents as children or about the troubles their grandparents got into as kids on the farm. Grandparents have the unique role of carrying, family stories about days long past. You can pass along the stories to inspire the next generation. Parents' supporter 4 . Support your children and do not destroy their efforts. Whether you have access to your grandchildren often depends upon the relationship that you have built with their parents. If parents can see that their children will be well cared for and that their parental guidelines will be enforced by you, then they will be more likely to enlist grandparents' help. Children will benefit most when the adults in their lives provide a united front. Cheerleader Kids need to have adults in their lives to cheer them on and support them. The simple act (sitting through a ball game or attending a concert) is a way to show support — come alongside your grandchildren to show that they matter. Even if you can't be present at every event, send encouraging note or text. 5 . A. Carrier of family history B. Witness to historical events C. Ask them about their grandchildren D. You are now assisting parents as your children parent E. You can be a strict but inspiring leader in your grandchildren's life F. Follow up with a phone call to hear all the details of how things went G. Consider the important role you play in the life of these new little ones Passage 2 (2023-2024学年高二上·江苏南京·期末)Sometimes our friends’ behavior can offend(冒犯) us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make — but how do we tell them? 6 It’s important to have solid evidence that there is indeed a problem. Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognize issues. 7 Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with “I”. Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me” is less accusatory(谴责的) than “You never spend time with me!” and is focused more clearly on the impact. 8 Becoming tense might lead you to react badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends that you should acknowledge the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results. If you admit your anxiety to your friend, you will show a more human side. Another psychologist, Laura Brennan, points out how it’s important that we let go of our ego(自我) and don’t focus on the need to be proved right. This can help reduce tension. 9 Many experts recommend planning your words so that you can say things in a way that avoids conflict. However, Bonior cautions against overplanning, as this can stop you from being flexible enough to genuinely follow and participate in the discussion. Be realistic. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion and that it may be harder than you initially thought. 10 A. Staying calm is vital. B. Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier? C. Some people like to gather evidence to support their concerns. D. This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve. E. Once you have proof, it’s important to highlight how it impacts us and others. F. Should we always be completely honest with our friends about their behavior? G. We can lower the potential for conflict by listening to the other person and asking questions. Passage 3 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽·期末)Why do family stories matter? They directly impact how we see ourselves, our ability to succeed, and even our level of resiliency(韧性). “ 11 .” How many of us remember hearing this from our parents at bedtime when we were children? Besides the quality bonding time that sharing family stories can provide to your relationship, experts and researchers have discovered a host of additional benefits, both for the listener and for the storyteller. ☆Establish our core identity. Sharing family stories helps build kids’ emerging sense of self, both as an individual and as a member of a unified family. Teenagers who are able to recount specifics and details of family stories have higher self-esteem and greater resilience. 12 , and they create a core identity that can be a great source of empowerment(赋权). ☆ 13 Sharing family stories helps us to evaluate the actions of others and create meaning from the past. When facing challenges, we can draw strength from stories of relatives who also struggled with similar challenges and were then able to overcome them. Such stories of perseverance and resilience help us to develop faith in ourselves. 14 ☆Increase empathy(共情). Hearing the stories of our family and learning of the hardships they faced help us develop understanding, compassion, and empathy for them. When we hear the narratives of family members who have gone before us, we often learn we are traveling similar paths. 15 . “You’re going to follow in the footsteps of that person and recognize a little bit of yourself in that person,” said a researcher. The more we read and hear, the more we come to see that we are more alike than different. Shared stories turn our hearts to our fathers, mothers, and ancestors. A. Share your experiences B. Build faith in ourselves C. We are a combination of culture and traditions D. Our family stories give us a sense of belonging E. Let me tell you a story that happened when I was your age F. Knowing our ancestors won over hard things gives us hope and confidence G. We will notice we have some common things with our ancestors in the stories Passage 4 (2023-2024学年高二下·河北邢台·期末)Procrastination(拖延) is a common challenge that many people face. 16 , it often leads to stress, diminished productivity, and missed deadlines. Fortunately, there are many strategies and systems you can use to help manage procrastınatıon. Use the power of accountability(责任心) 17 . They keep getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. Other times, the problem is that you fear the process and how long the task will take. Maybe the task is simply not enjoyable, or perhaps you’ve been putting it off for so long that you can’t even imagine doing it. Whether you are procrastinating for one of these reasons or something else entirely, experts recommend creating your own sense of accountability. For example, you can set a timer for five minutes to get started on the frightening task. You can also make yourself a daily checklist of the top three to five important things you want to make sure to get done that day. 18 . The checklist serves as a physical representation to help keep you accountable. Remove the Distractions Distractions can be a major factor when it comes to procrastination. A noisy environment or constant phone notifications(通知) can make it difficult to concentrate and get things done. 19 . For example, even though it might be hard, you can put your phone in a different room. The first step is to find out what is stopping you from finishing your task. After that, you can try to remove these distractions and create a better place for working. Step back and see what takes your attention away. 20 . A. While it may not work for everyone B. Crossing things off the list is very satisfying C. Once identifying it, acknowledge the problem and avoid it D. Sometimes the tasks you put off are those annoying ones E. While pushing important things off might offer temporary relief F. Therefore, remove the things that are bothering and distracting you G. The feeling that comes with completing a task is incredibly rewarding Passage 5 (22-23高二下·江苏连云港·期末)Summer is a wonderful season filled with lots of fun in the sun. But what if your job requires you to spend several hours outside each and every day? 21 But today I’m sharing some easy ways to protect my skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Time of Day is Important The sun is at its most intense(强烈的) level and UV is at its strongest between the hours of 10a.m. and 4 p.m. We typically try to complete our outside chores(家务) before 10 a.m. 22 Sometimes after 4 p.m. we’re back outside to finish up the mowing(割草), fencing or cattle working and can often work until dark. I’ve learned that the shorter your shadow underneath you, the stronger the UV rays can be. 23 Cover Arms and Legs When my husband mows the yard, he wears heavy jeans and a long-sleeve shirt. Although he was initially very hesitant to wear a long-sleeve shirt, he was actually cooler than he would have been otherwise because that hot sun was not shining directly upon his skin. 24 It’s good to remember: When possible, wear the tightest-weave fabric you can. Gloves Serve Double Duty 25 Most of the time I like to wear lightweight garden gloves with special fingertips to allow me to operate my smart phone without removing the gloves. Wearing gloves not only helps me hold things more securely, but they also prevent the skin on my hands from the sun. A. I typically wear gloves when working outside. B. A hat that shades your face and ears is a smart move. C. Sun cream has its place in people’s skin-protection choices. D. These tips get me through most days of our work outdoors. E. When the sun starts getting high in the sky, we come inside. F. So it’s best to be outside when your shadow is longer than your height. G. I’ve learned that the tighter the weave, the more protection is received. Passage 6 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽安庆·期末)Parent involvement in their kids' education has benefits. Here are the effects researchers have found most consistently. ●Academic Achievement. Countless studies have found kids perform better in school when their parents are involved with their schoolwork. Compared to students whose parents are uninvolved, kids with involved parents get better grades. 26 ●Attendance. Kids whose parents are involved with their schoolwork attend school more regularly than kids whose parents are uninvolved. 27 For one, parents who are involved typically value school highly and encourage consistent attendance. Secondly, kids who get help from parents tend to feel more academically competent’so they are less likely to want to avoid going to school. Finally, parent involvement improves kids' attitudes about school, making school attendance more desirable. ● Behavior. Behavior issues often begin to appear during the teenage years, especially as kids’cognitive(认知的)development leads them toward risk-taking. 28 For instance, children with involved parents have lower rates of substance use compared to kids whose parents are uninvolved. In addition, kids behave better and less aggressively in the classroom when their parents are involved with their education. ● Social Functioning. Parent involvement in education also aids kids’social functioning. In particular, kids with involved parents have better peer(同龄人) interactions than kids with uninvolved parents. 29 Notably, advanced social skills, in turn, lead to better academic outcomes. ● Mental Health. 30 For one thing, parent involvement in education fosters kids’self-esteem. For another, children with involved parents also have enhanced skills for regulating emotions and feel negative emotions less often. A. This probably occurs for a number of reasons. B. Their social skills also seem to be more advanced. C. Thankfully, parental attention can help solve behavior issues. D. The only child may receive too much parental attention to succeed. E. Children need to have good mental health if they want to develop their full potential. F. These effects remain in the future, even if parents become less involved as the child ages. G. Kids with involved parents enjoy better mental health than those with uninvolved parents. Passage 7 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽芜湖·期末) How to start up a library of things Rather than cluttering(乱推放) our houses, starting up a library of things allows people to borrow and share huge, pricey goods in the neighbourhood. 31 But instead of borrowing books, local people are borrowing drills, pasta makers and guitars for an affordable fee. Here’s how to start your own: Talk to your neighbours 32 Do they feel their home is too cluttered? Do they want to do their bit for the environment and spend less money? Link into local networks and ask people to vote on a “wish list” of items they could borrow. Find a space Start small in someone’s garage or local market to see what items are most popular. Then find space in buildings in urban areas with high footfall(客流量) such as libraries or community hubs. 33 Why start a library of things? We were living in a small house and needed some tools to put up shelves. We didn’t want to own the tools and hiring them was expensive! 34 Inspired by tool libraries in the US and lending libraries in Berlin, we started a small library of things locally and seven years later we’re running five library of things locations across London. What other impact on the local area? We’ve run very successful events led by borrowers such as mending meetups, sewing classes, DIY classes. 35 Borrowers have previously tested out new food businesses at the market by using our items. And for every £10 someone spends on borrowing, £8 stays locally, creating local jobs and supporting the local community spaces. A. Find out if local people need a sharing library. B. The library of things has a variety of effects locally. C. You’ll need some money to set up your sharing library. D. What’s more, we were also discomforted by the waste we made. E. But in suburban and rural areas, a mobile sharing library might be better. F. Speak to others who have done it and are willing to share their knowledge. G. Affordable, convenient and environmental-friendly sharing libraries are popping up. Passage 8 (2023-2024学年高二下·福建漳州·期末)Nowadays we are living in the age of anxiety. 36 When you have faith in yourself, you are best placed to handle the challenges life presents. Strong self-belief is your greatest advantage in life. So how do you build self-belief and overcome self-doubt? Build your team Choose your companions carefully. 37 You need people who “get you”, and see your true potential. When the going gets tough, you may need to lean on their belief in you and borrow it until your own has recovered and bounced back! Above all, do not get isolated(孤寂的). We need to connect with others and feel a sense of belonging and community. Move One of the simplest ways to change your internal state from feeling doubtful to one of enthusiasm and self-belief is to move your body. 38 You can often find a solution to a problem and a fresh new perspective from getting out of your mind and into physical activity. Meditate(冥思) The philosopher Blaise Pascal said, “All of humanity’s problems originate from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” You could argue that his words are more relevant in today’s times than then! 39 Otherwise, you could be constantly “on” and your nervous system could be flooded with stress, making it hard for your system to come back to balance. Stop the criticism 40 There is no one who can do more damage to your self-belief than — you! Show compassion to your “mistakes” and perceived failings. See that no one creates success without learning along the way. Also, let go of what you may be blaming yourself for, either in your professional life or personal. A. Forgive others, or you may stay stuck in blame. B. They will be feeding your self-belief or starving it. C. But we have the power to control what happens around. D. You can be a great partner or a great enemy for yourself. E. But your attitude and your self-belief are your cure for anxiety. F. As little as 10 minutes of swift walking increases your energy and positive mood. G. You need a break from the 24-hour newsfeeds and alarms from your smart phones. Passage 9 (2023-2024学年高二下·江西吉安·期末) Five Helpful Ideas for Having a “Perfect” Day To make things easier for you, we have listed down five ideas just for you to spend a perfect day, so make sure that you read till the end! Set up a daily routine. When you sit down to make a routine, you must push yourself to include at least one productive task in the day. However, make sure that your mental, physical and emotional needs are met through this routine. A routine gives the necessary flow to your life. 41 Get a good night’s sleep. 42 An adult needs at least 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Therefore make sure to include a minimum of 7 hours of sleep in your daily routine to keep you healthy, productive, and fresh all day. Give your body the rest it deserves! 43 Always take out time from your busy schedule for your loved ones. Spending time with your loved ones is very vital for your mental and emotional health. Humans are social animals. We need interact with people around us, especially people close to us. Appreciate yourself. Self-appreciation is more important than appreciation from others. 44 If you do not appreciate what you do, how can you expect others to appreciate your work? Self-appreciation makes work more fun and enjoyable. It becomes less boring and will motivate you to work even harder.Be grateful. 45 You have a place that you can call home, clothes to wear, and somebody to share your feelings with. There are thousands of people who wish to have what you already have. It is okay if you are not able to cross every task on your to-do list. A. Spend time with your loved ones. B. Value communication with others. C. Getting a good night’s sleep is vital. D. Focus on things you should be grateful for. E. However, a large number of people ignore sleep. F. Self-appreciation will help you increase your productivity. G. It will help you keep yourself away from stress, anxiety, and unnecessary activities. Passage 10 (2023-2024学年高二下·湖北武汉·期末)Harvest is truly one of the highlights of the season. This is when all of our efforts and attention get translated into a tangible finished product. As a grower, nothing makes me prouder than harvesting a successful crop. 46 To ensure quality is maintained all the way from field to fork, certain principles must be understood and followed through. First of all, it is important to harvest each crop at the right stage of growth. Vegetables harvested before they are fully mature will be much less flavorful. 47 For some crops, it is easy to tell when they are at their freshest, and many can be quite forgiving. But for other crops, harvesting at the appropriate moment will make an enormous difference. The timing of cantaloupe(甜瓜) picking, for example, will determine whether the fruit is sweet or disappointing, while it won’t make a difference if you wait a few days to harvest the apples. 48 To further complicate things, the right moment to harvest a given vegetable is not necessarily consistent with market demand. 49 Vegetables such as broccoli(西兰花) and cucumbers, to name just a few, can be harvested at the peak of their quality and stored in the cold room for a few days before being sold. 50 Some vegetables must be cooled to slow their process of ripening. Otherwise, their freshness and nutritional value will suffer. This is why it is so important to harvest as early as possible in the morning, before the heat of the day sets in, and to cool the vegetables immediately with cold water and/or air from the cold room. A. You just have to follow the habits of different crops. B. That being said, harvest requires some special know-how. C. Those harvested overripe will then have a shorter shelf life. D. This is one reason why a cold room is critical in a market garden. E. Although it varies from crop to crop, it’s always better later than earlier. F. Moreover, a well-functioning cool system is in badly need for keeping things fresh. G. The other important thing to remember is that vegetables go on “living” even after being picked. Passage 11 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东惠州·期末)When it comes to wardrobe(衣柜) organization, many of us operate on an out of sight, out of mind basis. If you can’t see the mess, it doesn’t exist, right? 51 With a bit of planning, you can get that wardrobe looking orderly in no time. Make a plan. It’s best to start any big project by setting some goals and intentions. What outcome are you hoping to achieve by rearranging your wardrobe? Do you just want more space? Or maybe you fancy making a bit of extra money by selling the things you don’t wear? 52 That will help you fine-tune your approach. Do a simplification. The biggest causes behind a messy wardrobe are those clothes you bought five years ago and wore once, if that. Sorting through your wardrobe and deciding what to get rid of is essential for restoring order. 53 Take a cold hard look at your clothes and ask yourself what you really need. Store seasonal items. A great way to create space is to remove seasonal items from your wardrobe and pack them away in a damp-proof storage bag. 54 There’s no need for your big bulky puffer jacket to take up wardrobe space in the middle of summer! 55 Once you’ve done your clear-out, clean the entire inside of the wardrobe and chest of drawers before replacing items. If you keep shoes in your closet, you might find a build-up of dirt and debris at the back and in the corners so make sure to wipe this clean. Before you add items back inside, remember to hang a scented bag to keep the wardrobe smelling fresh. A. Well, it’s time to face it! B. Sort through your clothes. C. Finish with these final touches. D. And don’t be afraid to be cruel! E. These can be somewhere out of the way. F. Either way, figure out your goals before you get started. G. Work out a specific method for decorations like belts and scarves. ( 地 城 高频话题 02 语言学习 / 饮食健康 / 工作职业 ) Passage 1 (2023-2024学年高二下·河北·期末) The Importance of Learning a Second Language In today’s globalized world, learning a second language has become an essential skill. It offers numerous benefits that can enhance both personal and professional aspects of life. 1 Through the process of learning a new language, one can gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and traditions. This can lead to greater empathy and appreciation for diversity. Additionally, bilingual(双语的) individuals often have better cognitive abilities. 2 Studies have shown that they are better at multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making compared to monolinguals(单语的). This is because the brain is constantly engaged in managing two languages, which strengthens its overall function. 3 In many professional fields, being proficient in more than one language can open up job opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. Many companies prefer to hire candidates who can communicate with international clients or partners. Moreover, learning a second language can significantly enhance travel experiences. 4 Communicating in the local language can lead to more meaningful interactions and a deeper connection with the place and its people. Finally, the process of learning a new language itself can be incredibly(不可置信地) rewarding. 5 This sense of achievement can boost confidence and motivate individuals to tackle other challenges in life. Overall, the advantages of learning a second language are clear. It not only broadens one’s horizons but also equips them with skills that are valuable in an increasingly interconnected world. A. It allows travelers to guide new environments with ease and enjoy genuine cultural experiences. B. The effort and devotion required to master a new language can get a strong sense of accomplishment. C. Bilingualism can delay the onset of dementia(痴呆症) and other age-related cognitive declines. D. One of the most significant advantages is the ability to connect with people from different backgrounds. E. Fluency in multiple languages is often associated with higher salaries and better career prospects. F. They tend to have improved memory, attention span, and analytical skills. G. Another major benefit is the improvement in job prospects and career advancement. Passage 2 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽六安·期末) Language Learner Habits to Avoid Successful language learners do the kind of things the unsuccessful ones don’t and avoid the ones that unsuccessful ones do! This article is about language learning habits that successful learners avoid. Always being distracted. Being distracted by noises, people walking past or your own thoughts will take you away from being present. Presence is of fundamental importance in learning. 6 Study can’t make up for a lack of presence — nothing can. Only talking the talk. There is little point in making plans or talking about what you are going to do if you do not follow through. 7 You need to walk the talk. If you are only talking the talk, maybe it has to do with one of the other habits mentioned below! 8 We can all get lazy if we are doing things that are not inspiring us. Who gets lazy when they are courting a partner? Who gets lazy with things they love doing? Laziness is a sign that something has to change. Forcing yourself to persist will only last for so long, before it gives way to more laziness. Giving up. “The most certain way to succeed,” Thomas Edison once said, “is always to try just one more time.” 9 And often, it comes after first failing time and time again. If you are doing any of these, my suggestion is to look more carefully and see if you can move away from these practices. 10 A. Giving in to laziness. B. Learning to get rid of laziness. C. In a sense, we do learn by trial and error. D. Once you do, you will be heading in a better direction. E. Success, however you define it, never comes from not trying. F. Action is what will produce results, not just words or thoughts. G. Without that, you cannot notice the things that can help you to improve. Passage 3 (2023-2024学年高二下·江西·期末)Learning a foreign language can be difficult, but if you follow certain techniques, you’ll be able to learn any language soon. Although there’s no easy way to go about it, with some hard work and practice, you can be fluent in the near future. Learn from your past experience. If you’ve learned languages in the past, go over what you learned then and try to figure out what was most effective for you. 11 What didn’t? Which parts of the process did you find easy? Which parts were hard? When you’ve sorted this out, you’ll be ready to start learning the language. Study English Phonology(音系学). English Phonology deals with English pronunciation. 12 You can find many websites and online videos on English Phonology. Relate English pronunciation with other language pronunciation. Pay attention to the grammar. 13 “Paul want Mary go store” may communicate an idea, but it is not at all correct English. If you do not pay attention to grammar, you can sound equally incomprehensible in another language. 14 Just imagine you went to a shopping center. Then think how you would interact with people. Write the whole conversation in your native language then translate every sentence into the required language. Memorize 30 words and phrases each day. Start with the most common words. Memorization is half the battle and there are many different ways to memorize. You can practice writing each word a dozen times. 15 A. What helped you learn? B. Speak with native speakers. C. What is the best method suitable for you? D. This way will get you used to using the word itself. E. It helps in understanding pronunciation of other languages. F. Translate your daily spoken native language into the required language. G. This is probably the most important part of the language besides the vocabulary. Passage 4 (2023-2024学年高二下·浙江台州·期末)Quite a few people turn to comfort foods when they’re feeling down or just need a little pick-me-up. 16 They, to some extent, provide eaters a sense of warmth and pleasure. But despite the name, do they actually comfort us? 17 As studies have found, the brain has “hedonic hotspots” — specialized regions that increase the rewarding feeling or “liking” of palatable (可口的) tastes, including sugary, fatty and salty foods. This can result in a dopamine(多巴胺) hit that strengthens a person’s motivation to seek palatable food rewards. Therefore, people might be encouraged by their brains to consume particular foods. But why are comfort foods generally somewhat unhealthy? Certain foods — sometimes referred to as “hyper-palatable” foods — arouse intense feelings of pleasure. They are generally easy to digest and are sweet, salty or rich. 18 So, a person’s brain tends not to want them in the same way it does a donut or a slice of pizza. Comfort foods are an attempt to feel content or a means of reducing stress, but it seems they are not always effective. In a survey of 2, 000 adults, one in four people admitted eating comfort foods at least five times a week, even though over half said those meals made them feel worse. So, why? People are aware that these foods are not nutritionally beneficial. 19 Some researches, however, have also found that comfort foods do have the ability to comfort us but just no more than any other food. Comfort foods can result in an immediate mood lift. 20 Individuals may just be giving comfort food credit for mood effects that would have occurred even in the absence of that particular food. A. It seems beneficial to make comfort foods. B. Healthy foods tend not to contain any of these elements. C. Comfort foods are often associated with carefree memories. D. The brain rewards people when they consume certain. foods. E. This leads to their feelings of regret and shame in the longer term. F. When feeling emotionally threatened, you often reach for comfort foods. G. Any other food, regardless of people’s desire, is also able to achieve the same outcome. Passage 5 (22-23高二下·福建漳州·期末)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that kids do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. There are reasons why kids don’t regularly go for these foods. How can you get your kids to eat more plants? Offer a Variety of Foods From a Young Age 21 . To do it at their age of 6 months old is appropriate. There is no literature to support that starting with vegetables will make them less picky. But there is evidence that continued exposure to foods helps develop a more long-term, positive relationship with eating all different flavors and types of foods. Serve Kids Fruits and Vegetables With Each Meal Kids can’t learn to like something if they aren’t exposed to it. My suggestion is to put a fruit or vegetable on the plate every single meal. They may not eat it. Just continue to offer in various ways: different seasonings(调味), with dips and using different cooking methods. It takes multiple exposures sometimes for kids to learn to like a food. 22 . Start With Small Portions(份量) Especially for younger kids, trying new foods can be overwhelming. If the family is eating broccoli(西兰花), put one piece on your young child’s plate. 23 . This is much more manageable than walking up to the table and seeing a large portion of a potentially scary new food. Model Healthy Eating Positive role modeling is huge in getting kids to eat. 24 . So many parents may be picky themselves and dislike vegetables. You have to put on a good show and set an example of what healthy eating looks like for your children. 25 Make veggie-eating fun for the family. Have a blind taste test with your children. And you can be honest if you haven’t “learned to like” something yet. You and your kids can try new foods in a fun way together. A. Make It Fun B. Try New Foods C. Then they can have more if they want it D. But they will never eat it, if they never see it E. And you should tell them they have to eat more F. It is important to expose kids to diverse foods starting in babyhood G. If you aren’t eating the foods, you can never expect your child to eat them Passage 6 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东·期末)As is the case with many of life’s blessings, our visual acuity is often regarded with a sense of complacency until it commences to present us with challenges. It is only when we encounter impediments in perusing the daily publications and begin to suffer from cephalalgias that we start to question the prudence of our nocturnal vigils spent before the luminous screens of our computers. 26 Eat well. What you eat has a great impact on your eyes. You’d better have a balanced diet, which includes plenty of fish and leafy green vegetables, fruits, nuts, and eggs. These contain nutrients such as vitamins C and E. 27 A healthy diet also helps prevent obesity and diabetes, which may affect your eye health badly. Take care of our glasses. If you have been donning ocular appliances since your formative years, it is likely that you received instruction on their proper maintenance. However, as time has passed, you may have become somewhat remiss and have ceased to diligently adhere to the practices of preserving the condition and functionality of your spectacles. 28 Employ a delicate, cottonen textile to meticulously cleanse the ocular lenses on a daily basis, ensuring the removal of any surface debris and smudges. Additionally, it is prudent to submerge the spectacles in a tepid aqueous solution infused with a mild detergent biweekly to eliminate microbial colonies that may have accumulated. When placing them in repose, ensure that the lenses are oriented skyward to prevent any inadvertent compression that could lead to deformation or scratching. Consistently repose them within a robust protective enclosure during periods of disuse to shield them from potential damage. 29 You already know this one, but it bears repeating — stop staring at your computer screen or TV all the time. You need to take short breaks every half an hour, just a minute of looking away, or closing your eyes. Wear sunglasses. Sunglasses can make you look pretty cool. 30 Find sunglasses that are stylish and comfortable and keep them close by at all time during summer. A. And that’s a mistake. B. Don’t overuse your eyes. C. They are essential for eye health. D. Have your eyes checked regularly. E. Wearing fancy sunglasses is thought to be a good choice. F. They can also protect your eyes from the glare of the sun. G. Follow the following suggestions to keep your eyes healthy. Passage 7 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东深圳·期末)As the world’s population increases, so does the need for food, especially from animal sources. This urges us to find sustainable ways to feed billions more people in the future. 31 It has a great impact on our health and environment. Many people are skeptical about reducing meat consumption, but there are many benefits of adopting plant-based diet. 32 Besides, it produces significantly fewer greenhouse gases and requires less land and water than animals. This helps keep ecological balance and promotes better life quality. 33 This kind of diet is not usually preferred by people who enjoy the taste of animal meat. Just like the resistance some people have towards eating insects, the shift to plant-based diet also requires great changes in how people perceive and enjoy food. The future of our food supply will depend heavily on our willingness to accept more sustainable eating habits. Options like lab-grown meats are promising. Yet will these food choices become common in our supermarkets? 34 How we choose to eat in the coming years will contribute to ensuring a sustainable future for you and me. 35 Hopefully, we can balance our nutritional needs with the planet’s ability to support us, building a harmonious relationship with our environment. A. Such diet has been tried by many people. B. It remains to be seen whether we can make it happen. C. It is more nutritious compared with animal-based food. D. Much depends on how such restaurants treat customers. E. However, adapting to plant-based diet can be challenging. F. Our choices directly impact the ecosystem and social welfare. G. A practical solution is plant-based diet including fruits, vegetables and nuts. Passage 8 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东·期末) How to Make Your Personality Work for You According to the World Economic Forum, financially successful individuals tend to be people with traits (品质) like outgoingness, engagement, expressiveness, and high energy. 36 ; it’s at the core of who you are. Understanding your personality traits can help you capitalize on them for career success. How your personality impacts your career 37 You see things based on your past thoughts and experiences, and it impacts what you believe will happen in the future. That outlook translates into your workplace and career decisions. If you have an optimistic personality, research shows that you are likely to have more career success than someone who is pessimistic. 38 The first key to letting your personality be a beneficial driving force in your career is to allow the genuine “you” to shine through. Be yourself. Actively engage in tasks and seek out assignments in areas where your personality shines through. If you’re happier and more fulfilled in your work and your productivity increases, chances are that people will notice. Let your good work speak for you. Your passion and abilities can open doors of opportunity. Personality alone may not be enough Ideally, everyone would find their work fulfilling, engaging, and love what they do. But we all know that’s not always the case. 39 . Although you are a social, engaging person, you have a position where staying quiet and working alone is what gets the job done. In this situation, it’s important to consciously (自觉地) use soft skills like active listening, understanding others’ feelings, and being polite and considerate. 40 . A. Your personality can benefit your career B. Unique personality may advance in your career. C. Your job may not be one that fits your personality D. But personality is more than just the traits you exhibit E. Your personality colors your outlook and point of view F. Your personality plays a big part in what you say and the things you do G. Those are crucial for career advancement and creating a positive work environment Passage 9 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东肇庆·期末)Soft skills are your personal characteristics displayed when you interact with others. They could be personality, intellectual or emotional traits(特征). If you are unsure of what your soft skills are, ask a few close friends or family members to describe you using three adjectives. 41 You can find lots of free resources online. Clarifying your set of soft skills is critical to effective professional development. Soft skills come naturally and are learned throughout your life. These are generally not job-specific. Hard skills, quite different from soft skills, are technical skills related to your job and industry and are usually learned through education and training. 42 Many employers may feel that soft skills are harder to teach, so they may give priority to job candidates with strong soft skills. 43 First, determine what soft skills you want to improve. 44 For example, you could volunteer to take on new projects at work or take some online courses related to the soft skill you want to acquire. These goals can be added to your professional development plan. Check in with yourself regularly to track and measure your progress. 45 Let them know which soft skills you are working on and ask them for suggestions on how to improve them in the workplace. It is also helpful to work with a mentor or a career coach to help you improve your soft skills. They can provide you with constructive feedback, ideas and support. A. Then, set reasonable goals for improvement. B. Teamwork is one of the most important soft skills. C. They can be demonstrated by a certification or a degree. D. You can also speak with your manager and ask for feedback. E. Though hard, it is possible to acquire or improve your soft skills. F. Figure out what you can offer to your employer and your industry. G. Additionally, taking a personality assessment can help clarify your soft skills. Passage 10 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东佛山·期末) Working Out What You Want to Do The career you have defines your life, and taking time to think about it is an essential exercise for young people. The best time to start thinking about possible careers is while you are still at school. 46 Some people know what they want to do from a young age, but many others just have a few ideas bouncing around in their heads. One of the most effective ways to gain insight into a possible career path is to complete a “career test”. The results of the test will tell you about your strengths and interests, and some tests also suggest careers that you may be suited to. 47 There are different kinds of career tests. 48 Others focus more on asking you to rate different kinds of work situations, like working as a librarian or a lawyer. 49 Their answers are analyzed and divided up between six different types of work personalities. The participant is then given a chart showing their score for each type. The top three scores are used to make a code that indicates the participant’s overall work personality. This code is then used to generate a list of career suggestions. In conclusion, career tests are clearly a very useful tool. 50 The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about. So try a few tests online and start thinking about your future career right now! A. This, however, is not always easy. B. You should make good use of your school time. C. Some ask questions about your personal interests and attitudes. D. Your advantages and hobbies will help you find a rewarding job. E. However, it is important to remember that they are only meant for guidance. F. Having this information will increase your chances of finding a job you like. G. One popular test asks the participants to grade their preferences for different work tasks. Passage 11 (2023-2024学年高二下·河北沧州·期末)Choosing a career goal is a personal exercise in figuring out what’s most important to you and your life. 51 . To help you get started, we rounded up a few common career goal examples below. Secure a Job Title This goal focuses on climbing up the career ladder to a more senior position. Before setting this goal, research the target role’s day-to-day responsibilities and make sure it resonates(产生共鸣) with you. From there, reach out to an instructor or people in those positions. What skills, certifications and experiences did they need to reach that position? 52 . Work for a Distinguished Company If working at a big-name company is meaningful to you, it’s important to research different companies and industries. 53 . And explore where you might best fit in. Then reach out to people who work there or review their profiles to see what paths they took to reach that job. Earn a Specific Salary 54 . Whether it’s more freedom to travel or an early retirement, having another objective in mind will make the money you earn more meaningful. To set an effective financial target, review the salaries of people in your field and the experience level required to earn that amount. It may also help to enhance your negotiation skills so you can push for higher salaries as you navigate the job market. 55 This type of goal can be abstract, but it’s still possible to make it specific and measurable. Start with reflecting on your current situation. Are you happy? What aspects of your job do you find satisfying? What tasks can you do to make yourself happier? Every six months, hold yourself accountable to those tasks and assess your situation. A. Make an Impact B. Gain Career Satisfaction C. Identify what you’re passionate about those companies D. However, it can still be difficult to know what to aim for E. This financial objective is most effective when paired with other goals F. These questions will help you chart specific steps to make this goal attainable G. This could be volunteering once a week or feeling a sense of satisfaction in community Passage 12 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽·期末)As you prepare to enter the workforce, here are four tips that may help set yourself up for authentic career confidence. Figure out which balls are plastic and which are glass. 56 And early on, you may feel as if everything is at the top of your to-do list. There are only so many hours in the day, and there will inevitably be times when you can’t accomplish everything. So, if you’re going to drop the ball on something, be strategic. Choose to drop balls that will bounce and not break. Prepare properly. Too little preparation and you will have to wing it(临时应付). 57 Conserve your time and energy and struggle to find what feels just right for you. Maximize your efficiency in preparing for a particular task. 58 Celebrating aspects of our careers is not, and should not be, limited to a big win. Otherwise, most of us would rarely celebrate anything, and our professional existence would be dull. Celebrating isn’t just about blowing your own horn. 59 In this way, celebration can enable greater confidence. Darken the spotlight. Keep in mind that no one is scrutinizing(审视) you the way that you’re scrutinizing yourself. Due to the spotlight effect, we have a tendency to overestimate the degree to which others care about our successes or failures. 60 After all, you have a 100% track record of surviving professional challenges, even if they didn’t quite go as you hoped. A. Celebrate good times and come on. B. Celebrate your big wins. C. Any career is full of tasks and responsibilities D. Building real confidence is vital for career success. E. So don’t care how you will be viewed. F. It’s also about acknowledging and appreciating your efforts. G. Too much preparation and you will have wasted precious time. Passage 13 (2023-2024学年高二下·湖南湘西·期末)Workplace recognition is a powerful way of making employees feel valued and enhancing their performance. 61 Make people feel valued Employees want to know that they are making a difference in what they do—big or small—and workplace recognition can make a considerable difference. 62 One of them focused on the impact of letters of appreciation. The letters roughly read: Your continued dedication and hard work make children and families in the region better off every day. Appreciation can greatly improve morale(士气). Improve employees’ retention(保留) 63 Not only does this boost their confidence, but it also helps improve your company’s retention rate and secure top talent. It is predicted that replacing a salaried worker costs 6-9 months of the position’s annual wages. Boost motivation and productivity A study found that employee engagement, productivity, and performance are 14% higher in organizations with a specific recognition programme in place. 64 It means that your team is more present in their day-to-day roles, they produce optimal work quality and feel personally connected to the company and the work they do for its growth. Ultimately, workplace recognition leads to happy, driven, and productive workers. Improve employees’ well-being It’s common for businesses of all sizes to experience stressful periods. 65 Especially when your team is small and the workload high, people can feel extensive burnout and stress, leading to time off work. Gratitude increases our positive emotions, like happiness, making us more resilient against future stress. A. How does this benefit the organizations? B. What exactly does this mean for businesses? C. Here are some tips on securing workplace recognition. D. When your workers are happy, they’re less likely to leave. E. The Harvard Business Review conducted a series of studies on workplace morale. F. But small companies and start-ups require more work and attention to develop. G. Here are the benefits of workplace recognition for both employers and employees. ( 地 城 高频话题 03 文学 / 艺术 / 体育 / 旅游 ) Passage 1 (2023-2024学年高二上·河北石家庄·期末)Street Art is a very popular form of art that is spreading quickly all over the world. You can find it on buildings, sidewalks, street signs and trash cans. Even art museums and galleries are collecting the work of street artists. 1 Art experts claim that the movement began in New York in the 1960s. 2 This colorful, energetic style of writing became known as graf-fiti(涂鸦). It showed that young people didn’t want to accept rules and traveled around cities to create paintings that everyone could see. One well-known New York street artist is Swoon. She cuts out paper images of people and puts them on walls or sets them up on sidewalks. 3 She enjoyed studying art, but as time went on, she got bored with the work she saw in museums and galleries. Swoon started to create strong and imaginative style, which attracted a lot of fans. 4 Some of them dislike artists who make so much money in galleries and museums. They choose street art because it is closer to people. Some artists try to express their opinions in their work. They often want to protest against something. Advertising companies also use street art in their ads because it gives people the impression of youth and energy. In today’s world, the Internet has a big influence on street art. 5 Many city residents, however, say that seeing a picture on the Internet is never as good as seeing it live. The street art movement lives with the energy and life of a big city. There it will continue to change and grow. A. There are various forms of street art. B. Street art has become a global culture. C. Street artists do their work for some reason. D. Swoon didn’t start her career as a street artist. E. It was considered as a very new popular form of culture. F. Artists can show their pictures to people all over the world. G. Young adults sprayed(喷洒) words and other images on walls and trains. Passage 2 (2023-2024学年高二下·江苏苏州·期末)Music is all around us. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 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. Passage 3 (2023-2024学年高二下·江苏南京·期末)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. 11 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. 12 “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. 13 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. 14 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. 15 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. Passage 4 (2023-2024学年高二下·河南许昌·期末) Make More Time for Music Are you one of those people who loves listening to music? Do you listen to it whenever you can? If so, you’re doing something good for your mind and body. 16 It just might make you happier, healthier, and it could even make you a better student. Music can make you smile, sing along, or get up and dance. These experiences are proof of music’s power. In fact, scientists believe that music makes people happier. Valorie N. Salimpoor at McGill University has studied music and the human brain. She has proven that listening to pleasant music causes positive changes in the brain. 17 And those feelings make a person happy. Music isn’t just good for your mind and mood, though. It’s also good for your body. A group of scientists from Spain and Brazil have studied how music affects runners. The scientists found that people run faster and longer when they listen to music. Music can help you bike faster too. British scientists studied bikers who listened to music with a fast beat. 18 Still not convinced that listening to music is good for you? 19 Scientists in Finland have shown that music helps students. Listening to music can help you when you’re learning something new. It can also help you better remember what you’ve learned. Students who listened to background music during a test answered more test questions. They got more of the answers correct too. 20 It’s a powerful force that can make our lives better. It can improve our mood, our health, and even our grades. In short, it’s good for you. So make time for music. You won’t regret it! A. Music is more than just a pleasant art. B. The faster the beat, the faster the bikers rode. C. If not, you should think about adding more music to your life. D. These changes create feelings of excitement, joy, and pleasure. E. In other words, music can cheer you up when you’re feeling sad. F. Then you might be interested to learn that music can help you learn. G. They compared music liked by fast bikers and music liked by slow bikers. Passage 5 (2023-2024学年高二下·安徽亳州·期末)Appreciating a poem begins with understanding the context. Ask yourself questions such as what is the poem about? What is their writing style? Answering these questions will help you comprehend the main points of the poem. 21 It is these techniques that can make a poem more engaging and memorable. Read aloud and out loud. When reading a poem, it is important to remember that it is not just words on a page, but is meant to be heard or read aloud. 22 This experience allows the reader to feel it, which strengthens the appreciation of the piece. 23 Approaching poetry with an attitude of finding connections between the poem and one’s own life can be a valuable tool for appreciating the poem more. Connecting to the emotions, memories and even the same life experiences can help to relate more to the poem and in turn, truly appreciate it. Pair poetry with other art forms. Pairing poetry with other art forms is another great way to appreciate poetry. Combining poetry with music, painting, sculpture, dance, film and theatre can assist in inviting a wider audience to engage with poetry. Pairing poetry with other art forms allows poetry to be explored in innovative formats. 24 Develop a sense of critical thinking. Possessing a critical eye when reading a poem allows readers to appreciate the art of poetry in a more meaningful way. 25 In this way, readers can take a journey through the poem and come to their own conclusions. As readers begin to review their own thoughts and ideas in relation to the poem, they begin to appreciate it even more as a result. A. Find connections. B. Change the context of the poem. C. It helps you to understand the emotion that the poet is trying to express. D. Developing an understanding of the use of literary techniques is also beneficial. E. Engaging in deep analysis of a poem allows the reader to really become part of it. F. Therefore, this opens up the means to appreciate a poem in a completely new way. G. Having a discussion around a poem allows readers to bring out these messages. Passage 6 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东广州·期末)The hot summer sun has many of us heading outdoors to do summer sports. For some, the warm weather makes us feel like kicking a ball around. 26 Whatever your reasons for doing more sport this summer, make sure you’re doing it safely to prevent injuries. Know your limits Before following a recipe, you need to check you have all the equipment and ingredients 27 Before getting started, people with health issues should consult a doctor to ensure their fitness for physical activity. Once you do start exercising, it's important to continue to pay attention to your body and its limits. Ease into it If you’re unfit, you may wish to consider starting with low intensity exercises such as cycling or swimming to get your body used to moving. You should ease yourself into it. If you normally play soccer twice a week and suddenly you increase to five times per week, you are exhausting your muscles and joints. 28 Do strengthening and conditioning exercises The most important thing for preventing injuries is actually strengthening and doing conditioning exercises. Running marathons is not about just running. You need to have strong muscles to support your joints. 29 You’ll need to strengthen your legs and core muscles to allow you to go the distance. 30 You can stand on one leg and throw and catch a ball against the wall at home. Standing on one leg will improve your balance and multitasking will improve your coordination(协调性). A. So, don’t just go out and run. B. Picking up a new sport is no different. C. Check your muscles and joints regularly. D. For others, it’s a good choice to go for a hike. E. This can increase your chances of getting injured. F. This will keep your muscles from getting too tight. G. Balance and coordination are also very important. Passage 7 (2023-2024学年高二下·江苏南京·期末)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. 31 . 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,   32 . 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. 33 . You also may feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-worth. 34 . 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. 35 . 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 Passage 8 (2023-2024学年高二下·浙江湖州·期末)Some children are more energetic than others. As a mom, I know this first-hand, because my son has always been pretty active, but my daughter is on another level. 36 , I would probably be a millionaire(百万富翁). When she was young, it was even more challenging. That was because if we didn’t fit in enough activities, she would get bad-tempered. 37 Not only do they provide structure, but also they allow children to use their boundless energy in a way that’s healthy for their bodies and minds, You just need to find something that attracts them, so it’s fun and not a bother. We try several activities until my daughter finds her calling: gymnastics(体操). 38 , she is happier than ever, despite the long hours she spends training and the competition schedule which can be quite intense. I’m not pushing her, but I’m proudly supporting her every step of the way. 39 Here are several lessons I’ve learned that might help you if your kid is a bit too energetic: Accept that your child needs more physical activities than others. Find one sport or activity that he or she enjoys. If possible, find a school that has daily break time or offers regular PE classes. Work out the schedule for after-school activities that will allow your child to let off some steam, but don’t overdo it. 40 . And being overtired can also create problems related to school, sleep or behavior. A. Kids need time to relax. B. As I know I have a unique daughter. C. All I can do is to thank sports sincerely. D. She was more energetic than other girls. E. If I could gather up her energy and sell it. F. After she convinced her coach to let her compete. G. She found something where her high energy levels help her achieve her goals. Passage 9 (2023-2024学年高二下·河南商丘·期末)The benefits of walking are many, but deciding how many miles to cover and how much time to spend walking each day is another matter. Studies have shown that the average American takes between 3. 000 and 4. 000 steps daily doing everyday things — about 1. 5 to 2 miles. 41 But the Centers for Discase Control and Prevention advises most adults to aim for 10. 000 steps a day or about 5 miles. And the recommendation contributes to more positive health outcomes. What if counting results by miles isn’t your thing? 42 “As a walker, you should aim for at least 30 minutes per day, or a total of 150 minutes per week,” says Austin, a licensed psychotherapist. What’s more, if 30 minutes of walking is unrealistic for you to do all at once, then breaking it up into three short, 10-minute sessions. 43 It may also be helpful to health to make walking a part of one’s daily routine. People can take the stairs instead of the elevator, park at the other end of the lot and walk a further distance to a store’ entrance when shopping. Still, why not get off public transportation a stop early? 44 All these additional steps can be acquired creatively, beyond fixed walking time. On top of such physical benefits, walking has been shown to improve sleep and mental health including mood and self-esteem. 45 Therefore, it is free and well accepted by the majority of people. If one is ready to improve overall levels of fitness, walking ticks all the right boxes. A. Then walk the rest of the way home. B. Combine walking with everyday routine. C. They will provide the same health benefits. D. Walking sessions should be continuous to be beneficial. E. You can measure your efforts in quantities of time instead. F. That amount alone has been shown to lower one’s death risk. G. Walking requires no special equipment, gym membership or training. Passage 10 (2023-2024学年高二下·广东中山·期末)When life and work start to feel like each day is repeating itself, you may start thinking about traveling. Maybe you have a place you like to go to once a year. 46 It doesn’t have to be a big trip or to someplace far away. Getting out and traveling can improve your mental health. Helping you feel calm. Taking time from work to see new places releases the stress you’ve been holding onto. Relieving the tension and stress of your work life lets your mind relax and heal. 47 It also hurts your physical health. Boosting your confidence. Travelling to new lands has its benefits but it also comes with its challenges. You cannot rely on friends and relatives, or even on your language skills. 48 Getting over various challenges can boost your confidence. You even feel better prepared for the challenges waiting for you back home. Improving your mental power. If you have long-term stress, your memory and goal-setting abilities are negatively affected. 49 Therefore, taking time to go somewhere and get away from work can help you feel more productive and focused when you get back. 50 Getting out and exploring the world can improve your ability to discover and create new things. People who travel more can come up with diverse ideas. Exposure to new cultures, making international friends, studying new languages, and taking in different types of food and music have been linked to better problem-solving skills. Travel helps you see the world in a new way. A. Increasing your creativity. B. Inspiring your passion for life. C. Maybe you enjoy exploring new places. D. This is because your brain doesn’t get enough rest. E. Being under pressure at work stresses your mind and body. F. Travelling helps reduce your work stress and improves productivity. G. Travelling forces you to be clever and teaches you how to overcome obstacles. 1 / 25 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$