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作业第02练 七选五之10篇
(一)
With our already busy lives, finding time to exercise can feel like one more thing on our ‘to do’ list. 1 The answer is ‘yes’, but it’s easier than you think-no matter who you are, or when you like to work out.
2 Many of us have more free time in the morning compared to later in the day, and it may therefore be easier for us to stick to a morning workout routine. A 2010 study conducted by the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports found that participants who exercised in the morning, increased their physical activity throughout the day, were less distracted by food, and slept better. Exercising on an empty stomach before breakfast could burn more fat and increase metabolism (新陈代谢) too.
So, good news for early birds, but what if you’re not a morning person? Working out in the afternoon or evening also has benefits, just different ones. 3 Also, in the afternoon and evening, your reaction time is quickest, and your heart rate and blood pressure are lowest, which reduce your chance of injury while improving performance.
But does any of this change depend on whether you’re a man or a woman? Our bodies are different, after all, so the best time to exercise may be different. A 2022 study from Skidmore College, New York, looked at exactly this question and the results showed that there are some differences. 4 Exercise in the morning. Want to improve your heart health and you’re a man? Evening is better for you. But, ultimately, the study found that there are clear benefits for both sexes to exercising at either time of day.
So what time is best? 5 .
A.So does your amount of exercise count?
B.Want to lose weight and be more charming?
C.There are clear benefits to exercising in the morning.
D.It seems the answer is: whatever time is best for you!
E.Want to reduce your blood pressure and you’re a woman?
F.For example, your body’s ability to perform peaks in the afternoon.
G.So could exercising at certain times help maximize our fitness goals?
(二)
Preserving Your Culture and Traditions: Tips for Sharing Your Heritage
Your culture is a huge part of who you are and the way you see the world. When you live in a place where your culture is the mainstream culture, you likely don’t have to put much effort into preserving it — it’s all around you! But what happens if you move to another country or when younger generations lose contact with older generations? 1 Read on to find out what you can do to keep your culture alive.
Attend or organize traditional cultural events. Tour country, tribe, religious denomination, or immigrant ethnic group almost certainly celebrates major holidays or cultural festivals. 2 If you can’t find any good events in your area, get some people together and organize your own.
3 If you don’t know your culture’s original language, ask an elder in your culture to teach it to you. When you learn the language, you gain insight into your culture’s values and the way people in your culture perceive the world. Plus, if the language is rare in your area, 4
Accept change and adaptation when passing on cultural traditions. The dialogue around cultural preservation can sound defeatist because it talks about how cultures are “endangered” and need “preserving” before they die out. Real challenges and threats do exist, 5 In fact, culture helps people adapt to the world around them. The world has always been changing and cultures have always been adapting to that change — it’s up to you to choose a direction that you can be proud of.
A.Speak your ancestral language.
B.but that doesn’t mean that all change is bad.
C.Travel to these events to get a broader perspective on your culture.
D.and we should believe that traditions must stay exactly the same forever.
E.you won’t have to worry about anyone overhearing on your conversations!
F.Focus more on popular things from other countries than your own traditions.
G.If you don’t actively preserve your culture, you risk losing the art, traditions, food, and language that give life meaning.
(三)
How Hobbies Help Us
As reported in some science magazines, the positive health outcomes of hobbies are available to everyone. 1 . We should know that they are not only making you happier, they’re also making you healthier.Benefits for Your Body
2 . Nothing could be further from the truth. The benefits you obtain will depend on your hobby. Taking jogging for instance, it will benefit your cardiovascular (心脑血管) health more than crossword puzzles, while those may only improve your cognitive (认知的) health. 3 .
A report found that for people who were suffering from a chronic (慢性的) illness, doing a hobby helped them manage their symptoms and even slowed the progression of their illness.Benefits for Your Brain
In addition to providing protection against dementia (痴呆), hobbies improve our neuroplasticity (神经可塑性): the ability of the brain’s neural networks to change, adapt and make new connections. Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, which can help you in areas beyond just that particular skill. 4 .
One of the coolest things is that regularly doing things you find enjoyable causes biochemical changes in the brain.
Benefits for Your Spirit
In many ways, hobbies make us happier. People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in wellbeing and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety. 5 .
Now it’s your tum: Whether you decide to pick up an old hobby or start up a whole new one, go find the thing that lights you up and do more of it.
A.These brain states are characterized by feelings of deep relaxation
B.Your hobbies range from hiking to dancing, watercolor painting to playing piano
C.Folks with at least one hobby are found to have higher levels of life satisfaction
D.The point is that nearly all hobbies can provide measurable positive health benefits
E.This may be the reason why people who play a musical instrument often do better in math
F.Making the time to do something enjoyable on a regular basis will have a great impact on your life
G.A well-spread myth is that engaging in hobbies is self-indulgent (自我放纵的) or even a waste of time
(四)
Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults say they’re lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia (痴呆). The following offers a road to making connections.
Be curious. It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you? What excites you? 1 If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.
Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting.” Of course, you’re not! 2 You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.
3 Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.
Find a group that matches your interests. Whether it’s volunteering for a cause or playing frisbee (飞盘), try to find others who share your interests. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. 4
Other people’s loneliness matters too. 5 If loneliness goes unsolved, people can end up in a sea of loneliness. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they’re doing. Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it. After all, helping others can also benefit yourself.
A.Pour out your hard feelings.
B.Take a risk by starting conversations.
C.Loneliness can affect people around.
D.You should accept the risk of being lonely.
E.But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.
F.Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.
G.Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.
(五)
These days, people’s workplaces are constantly changing to meet the demands of modern society. 1 This essay will discuss the reasons for these changes and suggest some ways that people can better prepare themselves for their future careers.
Personally there are two main causes. Firstly, due to the developments in hi-tech machines and artificial intelligence, millions of people all around the world are losing their jobs. 2 For example, millions of factory workers have lost their jobs because of machines that are able to do their job quicker and more effectively. 3 Consequently, companies require better work performance regarding productivity and effectiveness from their employees to satisfy customers.
4 First of all, students preparing to graduate from high schools and workers need to broaden their horizons (眼界). They have to keep learning and training socialable skills. That is the only way to guarantee their solid future. Moreover, among modern technology, many jobs are simply incorporating (使并入) technology into their process, and therefore people will need to be able to keep up to date with these changes. 5
In conclusion, although there are many changes in the workplace these days, educating people to carefully choose their career and to keep up to date with modern technology, is the key to avoiding any major problems.
A.And they are being replaced by automated processes.
B.That is why work-life balance is the focus of the moment.
C.We are driven by painful emotions or too much work pressure.
D.However, there are many preparations people can equip for themselves.
E.To help achieve this, specific courses could be designed to help educate people.
F.Furthermore, the roles of jobs are also undergoing changes to adapt to new ways of working.
G.Secondly, customers’ demands are rising for more complex and precious products.
(六)
By my early 40s, I had tried every hobby meant to ease the transition (过渡) into middle age: learning a new language, an abandoned project, and even yoga. 1 So, in a moment of low-grade desperation, I decided to try ballet.
“But you’re not very flexible,” my husband gently reminded me. He wasn’t wrong. My history with physical activities — badminton, cycling, swimming — hadn’t exactly been promising. 2
Before my first class at the National Ballet School in Toronto, I grabbed a headband from my drawer. I was clearly aware that I was going to stand in front of a mirror with all my postural (体态的) problems on display. 3 I didn’t expect much from the class, but to my surprise, the things that had driven me away as a 10-year-old now brought me joy: the repetitive exercises, the physical effort, and the teacher’s critical eye.
Though I expected my legs to ache, what I didn’t expect was how my teacher’s command to “take up more space” would change my way of being in the world. 4 As a writer, this felt like the best advice I’d ever received.
5 At 50, I’m a ballerina — not the kind you’d see on stage, but someone who moves and breathes with purpose, marveling (惊叹于) at my body’s possibilities, imperfections and all.
A.Nothing seemed to stick.
B.Then I might as well do it in style.
C.I had expected my classes to be physically demanding.
D.Now, I’m what you might call a lifelong advanced beginner.
E.I quickly realised ballet required more discipline than I had.
F.But I determined to prove my body could still move with elegance.
G.Ballet, he reminded me, isn’t about perfection, but working towards it.
(七)
We watch our salt and fat intake (摄入) to protect our hearts. We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We wear sun-protective clothing to protect our skin. But what can we do to protect our eyes? 1 . We asked experts what lifestyle steps people should be taking to protect our vision and eye health.
Take a break from screens
There’s no scientific evidence that the blue light from electronic screens damages our eyes, but staring at a screen can leave eyes tired and may even blur (使模糊) our vision. The National Institutes of Health recommends taking a break every twenty minutes to look at something about twenty feet away for twenty seconds. 2 .
Eat for your eyes
You can stop taking medicines that claim to improve eye health. Research shows that foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids can help lower the risk of age-related eye problems. For lots of vitamin C, choose strawberries, tomatoes, red and green peppers, and broccoli. For vitamin E, choose peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin. For zinc, good sources are beef, fortified cereals and especially oysters. For omega-3 fatty acids, look for fish like salmon, tuna and halibut.
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First, the obvious: Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs. It can harm eyes too. “Smoking is terrible,” says Dr. Akpek. “It causes dry eyes and makes eye diseases worse.”
Also, try not to rub your eyes. “Rubbing makes inflammation (炎症) worse,” says Dr. Akpek. “The more you rub, the sicker your eyes will get. It can lead to infections.” “ 4 ,” Dr. Akpek suggests.
Contact a specialist
5 . Not all eye problems are noticeable, and all can be best treated when found early.
A.Give up these bad habits
B.Try to enjoy your life every day
C.Learn to do eye exercises now and then
D.Instead, take medicine or use eye drops
E.It turns out there are quite a lot we can do
F.Glasses that block blue light have no effect
G.Don’t forget to see an eye expert for an examination
(八)
The world of stage and screen has always been a fascinating place where stories come to life. Whether through exciting live performances or amazing pictures, these mediums take audiences to a different world. 1 From Shakespeare’s plays to today’s big movies, things have changed, but one thing remains the same: to connect people through shared experiences. While this shared purpose unites both mediums, the ways in which they achieve it are different.
One big difference between stage and screen is how stories are shown. On stage, actors perform live, making each show special with small changes in how they act and interact with the audience. 2 They are made over months or even years, with scenes filmed many times and edited until they’re perfect. The final product is a polished piece of art that can be watched by people everywhere, but it doesn’t have the same effect as live theater.
3 Plays often focus on dialogue and the actors’ expressions, while films can use effects, music, and camera work to make the story more exciting, although they both need talented actors, directors, and writers who work hard to bring stories to life.
Another interesting point is how stage and screen influence each other. Many successful plays have been adapted into films, and many films have been turned into plays. 4 This back - and - forth between theater and movies makes both art forms richer and keeps storytelling fresh.
In the end, whether you like the live feeling of the stage or the big spectacle of the screen, both mediums offer you unique ways to enjoy stories. 5 So, the next time you watch a play or a movie, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and creativity of making these experiences unforgettable.
A.The audiences’ reactions can affect the actors.
B.They both have their own strengths and weaknesses.
C.Stage and screen both rely on storytelling, but their techniques differ.
D.In this world, audiences have different emotions and think of their own lives.
E.What you should value is stories’ universal charm in bringing people together.
F.Films, however, are recorded and can be watched over and over without changes.
G.For example, the book Les Misérables was adapted into a stage and then into a movie.
(九)
How to Write a Book
Anyone with a story to tell can write a book, either for their own enjoyment or to publish for all to see. 1
Make clear why you’re writing a book.
2 Are you hoping to become rich and famous? Do you dream of seeing your name on a book cover? Do you simply have a great story that you want to share with the world?
Set up a workspace that works for you.
There’s no one perfect workspace for every writer. Some prefer a tidy desk in a quiet room. 3 Anyway, make sure that the place you choose works with your proper writing medium. If you want to write on a desktop, make sure to have a desk and plug point (插座) nearby!
Establish daily and weekly writing goals.
Instead of hoping to produce 10 pages at a time during a random flash of creativity, try setting a goal to write I page each day. 4 Besides, try not to adjust it after you’ve set it.
5
Don’t wait until you’ve completed an entire book before showing it to anyone. Let someone you trust look over each chapter and offer general opinions on the quality of the work, rather than editing for style and grammar.
A.It’s important to read stories.
B.Get general opinions early and often.
C.Generally, reading is a good way of learning.
D.However, others work best in a noisy coffee shop.
E.Set your writing goal based on your writing speed and deadlines.
F.Before you start writing, ask yourself about your reasons for writing it.
G.Getting started is often difficult, so here are some tips on how to write a book.
(十)
To boost your digital wellness, here are some tips to help you find balance in the digital age.
Reduce online interruption
If you’re working on a task and you stop to look at your phone, it takes just two seconds to read a text message — but it may make you twice as likely to make an error on what you’re doing. Worse yet, it takes you extra time to get back into the flow of your previous task. 1 .
Build an orderly environment
Having organized, comfortable space — both physical and digital — is important to our mental and physical health. Chaos in your home or work environment invites distraction into your life. 2 . Establish some digital boundaries that work for you and clearly communicate them to family members and work contacts. 3
Whether a certain technology enhances or harms our life is often dependent on how we use it. The temptation to endlessly scroll on social media can be high, especially when your brainpower is low. In the morning, take a few minutes to write down first things that you need to complete for the day and plans. 4 , and use your screen-time settings to hold yourself to your limits on the Internet.
Prioritize meaningful relationships
5 , particularly when some online contacts may turn out either shallow or insincere. Rather than focusing on the quantity of relationships, concentrate on the quality of your connections online. Unfollow irrelevant people or groups who are not adding value to your life.
A.Depend on social media
B.Regulate daily online time
C.To proactively set yourself up for better management, take action
D.Consider including an intention for how long you want to be online
E.Social media can be the source of much anxiety and social comparison
F.Make efforts to contribute to a positive group in your community nearby
G.So turn off unnecessary notifications to lower distractions and enhance your focus
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作业第02练 七选五之10篇
(一)
With our already busy lives, finding time to exercise can feel like one more thing on our ‘to do’ list. 1 The answer is ‘yes’, but it’s easier than you think-no matter who you are, or when you like to work out.
2 Many of us have more free time in the morning compared to later in the day, and it may therefore be easier for us to stick to a morning workout routine. A 2010 study conducted by the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports found that participants who exercised in the morning, increased their physical activity throughout the day, were less distracted by food, and slept better. Exercising on an empty stomach before breakfast could burn more fat and increase metabolism (新陈代谢) too.
So, good news for early birds, but what if you’re not a morning person? Working out in the afternoon or evening also has benefits, just different ones. 3 Also, in the afternoon and evening, your reaction time is quickest, and your heart rate and blood pressure are lowest, which reduce your chance of injury while improving performance.
But does any of this change depend on whether you’re a man or a woman? Our bodies are different, after all, so the best time to exercise may be different. A 2022 study from Skidmore College, New York, looked at exactly this question and the results showed that there are some differences. 4 Exercise in the morning. Want to improve your heart health and you’re a man? Evening is better for you. But, ultimately, the study found that there are clear benefits for both sexes to exercising at either time of day.
So what time is best? 5 .
A.So does your amount of exercise count?
B.Want to lose weight and be more charming?
C.There are clear benefits to exercising in the morning.
D.It seems the answer is: whatever time is best for you!
E.Want to reduce your blood pressure and you’re a woman?
F.For example, your body’s ability to perform peaks in the afternoon.
G.So could exercising at certain times help maximize our fitness goals?
【答案】1.G 2.C 3.F 4.E 5.D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一天中的最佳锻炼时间
1.上文“With our already busy lives, finding time to exercise can feel like one more thing on our ‘to do’ list. (在我们已经忙碌的生活中,找时间锻炼就像是我们“要做”的清单上的另一件事。)”提到了锻炼的问题,下文“The answer is ‘yes’, but it’s easier than you think - no matter who you are, or when you like to work out. (答案是肯定的,但这比你想象的要容易——不管你是谁,也不管你喜欢什么时候锻炼。)”是对有关锻炼问题的一个回答,选项G中exercising是关键词与上文呼应,所以G选项“那么,在特定的时间锻炼能帮助我们达到最大的健身目标吗?”能承上启下,符合语境。故选G项。
2.下文“A 2010 study conducted by the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports found that participants who exercised in the morning, increased their physical activity throughout the day, were less distracted by food, and slept better. Exercising on an empty stomach before breakfast could burn more fat and increase metabolism (新陈代谢)too. (《斯堪的纳维亚体育医学与科学杂志》在2010年进行的一项研究发现,早上锻炼的参与者,在一天中增加体力活动,更少被食物分散注意力,睡眠更好。早餐前空腹锻炼可以燃烧更多的脂肪,促进新陈代谢。)”提到了晨练的好处,选项C中exercising in the morning是关键词,与下文呼应,所以C选项“早上锻炼有明显的好处。”能概括下文内容。故选C项。
3.上文“Working out in the afternoon or evening also has benefits, just different ones. (在下午或晚上锻炼也有好处,只是好处不同。)”提到了下午或晚上锻炼,选项F中in the afternoon是关键词,与上文呼应,所以F选项“例如,你身体的工作能力在下午达到顶峰。”能承接上文。故选F项。
4.下文“Exercise in the morning. (早晨锻炼。)”提到了早晨锻炼,继续说“Want to improve your heart health and you’re a man? Evening is better for you. (想要改善你的心脏健康,而你是一个男人?晚上对你比较合适。)”提到了晚上锻炼,此处上下文是表对比的关系,所以E选项“如果你是女性,想要降低血压?”能与下文构成对比关系。故选E项。
5.上文“So what time is best? (那么什么时间最合适呢?)”是询问时间,所以D选项“答案似乎是:任何时间对你来说都是最好的!”是对上文的回答,符合语境。故选D项。
(二)
Preserving Your Culture and Traditions: Tips for Sharing Your Heritage
Your culture is a huge part of who you are and the way you see the world. When you live in a place where your culture is the mainstream culture, you likely don’t have to put much effort into preserving it — it’s all around you! But what happens if you move to another country or when younger generations lose contact with older generations? 1 Read on to find out what you can do to keep your culture alive.
Attend or organize traditional cultural events. Tour country, tribe, religious denomination, or immigrant ethnic group almost certainly celebrates major holidays or cultural festivals. 2 If you can’t find any good events in your area, get some people together and organize your own.
3 If you don’t know your culture’s original language, ask an elder in your culture to teach it to you. When you learn the language, you gain insight into your culture’s values and the way people in your culture perceive the world. Plus, if the language is rare in your area, 4
Accept change and adaptation when passing on cultural traditions. The dialogue around cultural preservation can sound defeatist because it talks about how cultures are “endangered” and need “preserving” before they die out. Real challenges and threats do exist, 5 In fact, culture helps people adapt to the world around them. The world has always been changing and cultures have always been adapting to that change — it’s up to you to choose a direction that you can be proud of.
A.Speak your ancestral language.
B.but that doesn’t mean that all change is bad.
C.Travel to these events to get a broader perspective on your culture.
D.and we should believe that traditions must stay exactly the same forever.
E.you won’t have to worry about anyone overhearing on your conversations!
F.Focus more on popular things from other countries than your own traditions.
G.If you don’t actively preserve your culture, you risk losing the art, traditions, food, and language that give life meaning.
【答案】1.G 2.C 3.A 4.E 5.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了在不同情况下如何保存和传承自身文化与传统的方法,包括参加或组织文化活动、学习母语、接受文化传承中的变化等。
1.上文提到“When you live in a place where your culture is the mainstream culture, you likely don’t have to put much effort into preserving it — it’s all around you! But what happens if you move to another country or when younger generations lose contact with older generations?(当你生活在自己的文化是主流文化的地方时,你可能不必花太多精力去保护它——它就在你身边!但如果你搬到另一个国家,或者年轻一代与老一代失去联系,会发生什么呢?)”,提出了在特定情况下文化可能面临的问题。选项G“If you don’t actively preserve your culture, you risk losing the art, traditions, food, and language that give life meaning.(如果你不积极保护自己的文化,你就有可能失去赋予生活意义的艺术、传统、食物和语言)”,承接上文,指出不积极保护文化会带来的后果,引出下文关于如何保护文化的内容。故选G。
2.前文说“Tour country, tribe, religious denomination, or immigrant ethnic group almost certainly celebrates major holidays or cultural festivals.(每个国家、部落、宗教派别或移民族群几乎肯定都会庆祝重大节日或文化节日)”,强调了有很多文化节日。选项C“Travel to these events to get a broader perspective on your culture.(去参加这些活动,以更全面地了解你的文化)”,“these events” 指代前文的文化节日,说明了参加这些活动的好处,与前文衔接紧密。故选C。
3.后文提到“If you don’t know your culture’s original language, ask an elder in your culture to teach it to you.(如果你不懂你们文化的母语,让你们文化中的长辈教你)”,围绕学习母语展开。选项A“Speak your ancestral language.(说你的母语)”,准确概括了后文的内容,引出后文关于学习母语的具体建议。故选A。
4.前文说“Plus, if the language is rare in your area(此外,如果这种语言在你所在的地区很少见)”,说明这种语言的稀有性。选项E“you won’t have to worry about anyone overhearing on your conversations!(你就不用担心有人会偷听你们的谈话了!)”,因为这种语言稀有,所以不用担心被别人听懂,与前文的语言稀有性相呼应。故选E。
5.前文提到“The dialogue around cultural preservation can sound defeatist because it talks about how cultures are ‘endangered’ and need ‘preserving’ before they die out. Real challenges and threats do exist(围绕文化保护的讨论听起来可能很悲观,因为它谈到文化是如何“濒危”的,需要在消亡之前“保护”起来。确实存在真正的挑战和威胁)”,指出文化保护面临挑战。后文“In fact, culture helps people adapt to the world around them. The world has always been changing and cultures have always been adapting to that change(事实上,文化帮助人们适应周围的世界。世界一直在变化,文化也一直在适应这种变化)”,说明文化需要适应变化。选项B“but that doesn’t mean that all change is bad.(但这并不意味着所有的变化都是坏事)”,起到了转折和衔接的作用,既承认了文化保护有挑战,又引出了文化需要适应变化的观点,故选B。
(三)
How Hobbies Help Us
As reported in some science magazines, the positive health outcomes of hobbies are available to everyone. 1 . We should know that they are not only making you happier, they’re also making you healthier.Benefits for Your Body
2 . Nothing could be further from the truth. The benefits you obtain will depend on your hobby. Taking jogging for instance, it will benefit your cardiovascular (心脑血管) health more than crossword puzzles, while those may only improve your cognitive (认知的) health. 3 .
A report found that for people who were suffering from a chronic (慢性的) illness, doing a hobby helped them manage their symptoms and even slowed the progression of their illness.Benefits for Your Brain
In addition to providing protection against dementia (痴呆), hobbies improve our neuroplasticity (神经可塑性): the ability of the brain’s neural networks to change, adapt and make new connections. Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, which can help you in areas beyond just that particular skill. 4 .
One of the coolest things is that regularly doing things you find enjoyable causes biochemical changes in the brain.
Benefits for Your Spirit
In many ways, hobbies make us happier. People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in wellbeing and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety. 5 .
Now it’s your tum: Whether you decide to pick up an old hobby or start up a whole new one, go find the thing that lights you up and do more of it.
A.These brain states are characterized by feelings of deep relaxation
B.Your hobbies range from hiking to dancing, watercolor painting to playing piano
C.Folks with at least one hobby are found to have higher levels of life satisfaction
D.The point is that nearly all hobbies can provide measurable positive health benefits
E.This may be the reason why people who play a musical instrument often do better in math
F.Making the time to do something enjoyable on a regular basis will have a great impact on your life
G.A well-spread myth is that engaging in hobbies is self-indulgent (自我放纵的) or even a waste of time
【答案】1.B 2.G 3.D 4.E 5.C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了爱好对我们身体、大脑和精神方面的益处,强调了爱好不仅能让人快乐,还对健康有益。
1.前文提到“As reported in some science magazines, the positive health outcomes of hobbies are available to everyone. (正如一些科学杂志所报道的,爱好带来的积极健康效果对每个人都适用。)”说明爱好对健康有益。选项B“Your hobbies range from hiking to dancing, watercolor painting to playing piano (你的爱好可以从徒步旅行到跳舞,从水彩画到弹钢琴)”,列举了各种不同的爱好,进一步说明了爱好的多样性,与前文提到的爱好对健康有益相呼应,引出下文对不同爱好益处的具体阐述。故选B。
2.后文“Nothing could be further from the truth. The benefits you obtain will depend on your hobby. (这与事实相差甚远。你从爱好中获得的益处将取决于你的爱好。)”说明前面提到的观点是错误的。选项G“A well-spread myth is that engaging in hobbies is self-indulgent (自我放纵的) or even a waste of time (一个广为流传的错误观念是,从事爱好是自我放纵的,甚至是浪费时间)”提出了一种错误的观点,与后文对这种观点的否定相呼应,起到了引出下文的作用。故选G。
3.前文“Taking jogging for instance, it will benefit your cardiovascular (心脑血管) health more than crossword puzzles, while those may only improve your cognitive (认知的) health. (以慢跑为例,它比填字游戏更有益于心血管健康,而填字游戏只会改善你的认知健康。)”以慢跑和填字游戏为例,说明不同爱好对健康有不同的益处。选项D“The point is that nearly all hobbies can provide measurable positive health benefits (关键是几乎所有的爱好都能带来显著的积极健康益处)”总结了前文不同爱好都有益处的内容,强调了几乎所有爱好对健康的积极作用,与前文内容相契合。故选D。
4.前文提到“Hobbies take advantage of this flexibility and help your brain create new connections, which can help you in areas beyond just that particular skill. (爱好利用了这种灵活性,帮助你的大脑建立新的连接,这不仅能在特定技能方面帮助你,还能在其他方面发挥作用。)”说明爱好对大脑建立新连接有帮助。选项E“This may be the reason why people who play a musical instrument often do better in math (这可能就是为什么演奏乐器的人在数学方面往往表现更好的原因)”,举例说明了爱好(演奏乐器)对大脑的益处体现在其他方面(数学),与前文内容相呼应,进一步解释了爱好对大脑的积极影响。故选E。
5.前文提到“People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies showed an average boost of 8% in wellbeing and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety. (那些每天有意识地花时间从事爱好的人,幸福感平均提高了8%,压力和焦虑感平均降低了10%。)”说明爱好能让人更幸福。选项C“Folks with at least one hobby are found to have higher levels of life satisfaction (研究发现,至少有一个爱好的人生活满意度更高)”进一步强调了爱好对提升生活满意度的作用,与前文内容相呼应,总结了爱好对精神方面的益处。故选C。
(四)
Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults say they’re lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia (痴呆). The following offers a road to making connections.
Be curious. It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you? What excites you? 1 If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.
Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting.” Of course, you’re not! 2 You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.
3 Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.
Find a group that matches your interests. Whether it’s volunteering for a cause or playing frisbee (飞盘), try to find others who share your interests. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. 4
Other people’s loneliness matters too. 5 If loneliness goes unsolved, people can end up in a sea of loneliness. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they’re doing. Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it. After all, helping others can also benefit yourself.
A.Pour out your hard feelings.
B.Take a risk by starting conversations.
C.Loneliness can affect people around.
D.You should accept the risk of being lonely.
E.But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.
F.Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.
G.Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.
【答案】1.F 2.E 3.B 4.G 5.C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲的是如何应对孤独感以及建立人际联系的途径。
1.空前“It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you? What excites you? (如果你们有共同的兴趣或经历,就更容易与人建立联系,所以开始关注你的想法吧。你的动力是什么?什么让你兴奋?)”说明了要关注自己的想法,也就是了解自己,空格处应该说了解自己的好处,F选项“Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others. (了解自己是与他人建立联系的第一步。)”说明了了解自己的意义,承接上文,符合语境,故选F。
2.空前“When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting.” Of course, you’re not! (当专家建议创造点什么时,人们会说:“嗯,我又不是毕加索。我不知道怎么画精美的画作。”当然,你不是毕加索!)”说明了当被人建议创造点什么的时候,人们会说自己不会创造,空后“You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others. (你可以试试奶奶的馅饼食谱,或者种一个香草园,把你对自己的想法和感受表达给别人。)”说明了你还是有机会创作的,E选项“But the opportunities for creative expression are endless. (但创造性表达的机会是无穷无尽的。)”说明了你有很多机会创造,承上启下,符合语境,故选E。
3.空格处是本段主旨句,由空后“Share something about yourself. (分享一些关于你自己的事情。)”可知,本段主要讲的是要跟人分享,B选项“Take a risk by starting conversations. (冒险开启对话。)”说明了要跟人对话,也就是分享,概括本段主旨,可作为主旨句,故选B。
4.空前“In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. (在与他人的互动中,你可以开始展示自己,分享对你来说重要的独特之处。)”说明了你可以先展示自己,空格处应该说接下来会发生什么,G选项“Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return. (然后,其他人认识到这一点,并分享他们的故事作为回报。)”说明了接下来会发生的事情,承接上文,符合语境,故选G。
5.空前“Other people’s loneliness matters too. (其他人的孤独也很重要。)”说明了其他人的孤独也很重要,空格处应该说孤独为什么重要,也就是它有什么意义,C选项“Loneliness can affect people around. (孤独会影响周围的人。)”说明了孤独的意义,承接上文,符合语境,故选C。
(五)
These days, people’s workplaces are constantly changing to meet the demands of modern society. 1 This essay will discuss the reasons for these changes and suggest some ways that people can better prepare themselves for their future careers.
Personally there are two main causes. Firstly, due to the developments in hi-tech machines and artificial intelligence, millions of people all around the world are losing their jobs. 2 For example, millions of factory workers have lost their jobs because of machines that are able to do their job quicker and more effectively. 3 Consequently, companies require better work performance regarding productivity and effectiveness from their employees to satisfy customers.
4 First of all, students preparing to graduate from high schools and workers need to broaden their horizons (眼界). They have to keep learning and training socialable skills. That is the only way to guarantee their solid future. Moreover, among modern technology, many jobs are simply incorporating (使并入) technology into their process, and therefore people will need to be able to keep up to date with these changes. 5
In conclusion, although there are many changes in the workplace these days, educating people to carefully choose their career and to keep up to date with modern technology, is the key to avoiding any major problems.
A.And they are being replaced by automated processes.
B.That is why work-life balance is the focus of the moment.
C.We are driven by painful emotions or too much work pressure.
D.However, there are many preparations people can equip for themselves.
E.To help achieve this, specific courses could be designed to help educate people.
F.Furthermore, the roles of jobs are also undergoing changes to adapt to new ways of working.
G.Secondly, customers’ demands are rising for more complex and precious products.
【答案】1.F 2.A 3.G 4.D 5.E
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了现代社会人们工作场所不断变化的原因,如高科技和客户需求的影响,并给出人们为未来职业做好准备的建议。
1.上文“These days, people’s workplaces are constantly changing to meet the demands of modern society. (如今,人们的工作场所正在不断变化以满足现代社会的需求。)”指出工作场所变化这一现象。F选项“Furthermore, the roles of jobs are also undergoing changes to adapt to new ways of working. (此外,工作的角色也在发生变化以适应新的工作方式。)”进一步阐述工作方面除了场所变化,角色也在变,与上文是递进关系,上下文衔接自然。故选F项。
2.上文“Firstly, due to the developments in hi tech machines and artificial intelligence, millions of people all around the world are losing their jobs. (首先,由于高科技机器和人工智能的发展,世界各地数以百万计的人正在失去工作。)”说明人们失业的情况。A选项“And they are being replaced by automated processes. (而且他们正在被自动化流程所取代。)”承接上文,解释了人们失业的原因是被自动化流程替代,与上文逻辑紧密,“they”指代上文的“millions of people”。故选A项。
3.根据第二段首句“Personally there are two main causes. (我个人认为有两个主要原因。)”和第二句“Firstly, due to the developments in hi tech machines and artificial intelligence, millions of people all around the world are losing their jobs. (首先,由于高科技机器和人工智能的发展,世界各地数以百万计的人正在失去工作。)”可知,作者认为导致人们失去工作有两个原因,且在给出了一个原因。G选项“Secondly, customers’ demands are rising for more complex and precious products. (其次,客户对更复杂、更优质产品的需求正在增加。)”引出第二个原因:客户需求的变化,且句中“Secondly”与上文“Firstly”相照应。故选G项。
4.上文论述了工作场所变化的原因,下文“First of all, students preparing to graduate from high schools and workers need to broaden their horizons (眼界). They have to keep learning and training socialable skills. (首先,准备从高中毕业后的学生和工人需要拓宽他们的视野。他们必须不断学习和培养社交技能。)”提出了人们应对变化的做法。D选项“However, there are many preparations people can equip for themselves. (然而,人们可以为自己做很多准备。)”起到承上启下的作用,引出下文的应对措施。故选D项。
5.上文“many jobs are simply incorporating (使并入) technology into their process, and therefore people will need to be able to keep up to date with these changes. (许多工作只是将技术融入到他们的工作流程中,因此人们需要能够跟上这些变化。)”指出人们需要跟上技术变化。E选项“To help achieve this, specific courses could be designed to help educate people. (为了帮助实现这一点,可以设计特定的课程来帮助教育人们。)”提出了帮助人们跟上变化的具体方法,“this”指代上文提到的跟上技术变化这一内容。故选E项。
(六)
By my early 40s, I had tried every hobby meant to ease the transition (过渡) into middle age: learning a new language, an abandoned project, and even yoga. 1 So, in a moment of low-grade desperation, I decided to try ballet.
“But you’re not very flexible,” my husband gently reminded me. He wasn’t wrong. My history with physical activities — badminton, cycling, swimming — hadn’t exactly been promising. 2
Before my first class at the National Ballet School in Toronto, I grabbed a headband from my drawer. I was clearly aware that I was going to stand in front of a mirror with all my postural (体态的) problems on display. 3 I didn’t expect much from the class, but to my surprise, the things that had driven me away as a 10-year-old now brought me joy: the repetitive exercises, the physical effort, and the teacher’s critical eye.
Though I expected my legs to ache, what I didn’t expect was how my teacher’s command to “take up more space” would change my way of being in the world. 4 As a writer, this felt like the best advice I’d ever received.
5 At 50, I’m a ballerina — not the kind you’d see on stage, but someone who moves and breathes with purpose, marveling (惊叹于) at my body’s possibilities, imperfections and all.
A.Nothing seemed to stick.
B.Then I might as well do it in style.
C.I had expected my classes to be physically demanding.
D.Now, I’m what you might call a lifelong advanced beginner.
E.I quickly realised ballet required more discipline than I had.
F.But I determined to prove my body could still move with elegance.
G.Ballet, he reminded me, isn’t about perfection, but working towards it.
【答案】1.A 2.F 3.B 4.G 5.D
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者人到中年尝试多种爱好无果后,决定尝试芭蕾,虽不被丈夫看好,但上课后收获了快乐,50岁时成了终身的进阶初学者。
1.上文“By my early 40s, I had tried every hobby meant to ease the transition (过渡) into middle age: learning a new language, an abandoned project, and even yoga. (到我40岁出头的时候,我尝试了每一种旨在缓解向中年过渡的爱好:学习一门新语言,一个半途而废的项目,甚至瑜伽。)”提到作者尝试了多种爱好。A选项“Nothing seemed to stick. (似乎没有一种爱好能坚持下来。)”承接上文,说明没有持续下去这一结果,与下文情绪“a moment of low-grade desperation”相照应,上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
2.上文“He wasn’t wrong. My history with physical activities — badminton, cycling, swimming — hadn’t exactly been promising. (他说得没错。我在体育活动方面的经历——羽毛球、骑自行车、游泳——并不乐观。)”表明作者在体育活动方面表现不佳。F选项“But I determined to prove my body could still move with elegance. (但我决心证明我的身体仍然可以优雅地移动。)”与上文构成转折关系,体现了作者尽管之前体育活动经历不好,但仍决定尝试芭蕾,要证明自己身体能优雅移动,符合逻辑。故选F项。
3.上文“I was clearly aware that I was going to stand in front of a mirror with all my postural (体态的) problems on display. (我清楚地意识到,我将站在镜子前,把我所有的体态问题都暴露无遗。)”说明作者知道自己体态问题会暴露。B选项“Then I might as well do it in style. (那么我不妨优雅地去做。)”承接上文,既然要暴露问题,那就优雅地去面对,上下文逻辑连贯。故选B项。
4.上文“Though I expected my legs to ache, what I didn’t expect was how my teacher’s command to ‘take up more space’ would change my way of being in the world. (虽然我预料到我的腿会疼,但我没想到老师‘占据更多空间’的指令会改变我在这个世界上的生存方式。)”提到老师的指令有重要意义。G选项“Ballet, he reminded me, isn’t about perfection, but working towards it. (他提醒我,芭蕾不在于完美,而在于朝着完美努力。)”进一步解释了老师指令背后的意义,即芭蕾追求的是向完美努力,与上文逻辑相符。故选G项。
5.下文“At 50, I’m a ballerina — not the kind you’d see on stage, but someone who moves and breathes with purpose, marveling (惊叹于) at my body’s possibilities, imperfections and all. (50岁时,我成了一名芭蕾舞演员——不是你在舞台上看到的那种,而是一个有目的地移动和呼吸,惊叹于自己身体的可能性、不完美以及一切的人。)”描述了作者50岁时作为芭蕾舞者的状态。D选项“Now, I’m what you might call a lifelong advanced beginner. (现在,我可以说是一个终身的进阶初学者。)”引出下文,表明自己虽然还在不断学习进步,但已经成为了这样一个特别的“芭蕾舞者”,上下文衔接自然。故选D项。
(七)
We watch our salt and fat intake (摄入) to protect our hearts. We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We wear sun-protective clothing to protect our skin. But what can we do to protect our eyes? 1 . We asked experts what lifestyle steps people should be taking to protect our vision and eye health.
Take a break from screens
There’s no scientific evidence that the blue light from electronic screens damages our eyes, but staring at a screen can leave eyes tired and may even blur (使模糊) our vision. The National Institutes of Health recommends taking a break every twenty minutes to look at something about twenty feet away for twenty seconds. 2 .
Eat for your eyes
You can stop taking medicines that claim to improve eye health. Research shows that foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids can help lower the risk of age-related eye problems. For lots of vitamin C, choose strawberries, tomatoes, red and green peppers, and broccoli. For vitamin E, choose peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin. For zinc, good sources are beef, fortified cereals and especially oysters. For omega-3 fatty acids, look for fish like salmon, tuna and halibut.
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First, the obvious: Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs. It can harm eyes too. “Smoking is terrible,” says Dr. Akpek. “It causes dry eyes and makes eye diseases worse.”
Also, try not to rub your eyes. “Rubbing makes inflammation (炎症) worse,” says Dr. Akpek. “The more you rub, the sicker your eyes will get. It can lead to infections.” “ 4 ,” Dr. Akpek suggests.
Contact a specialist
5 . Not all eye problems are noticeable, and all can be best treated when found early.
A.Give up these bad habits
B.Try to enjoy your life every day
C.Learn to do eye exercises now and then
D.Instead, take medicine or use eye drops
E.It turns out there are quite a lot we can do
F.Glasses that block blue light have no effect
G.Don’t forget to see an eye expert for an examination
【答案】1.E 2.F 3.A 4.D 5.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了保护眼睛健康的方法,包括合理使用屏幕、健康饮食、戒除不良习惯及定期检查等。
1.根据上文“We watch our salt and fat intake to protect our hearts. We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We wear sun-protective clothing to protect our skin. But what can we do to protect our eyes? (我们注意盐和脂肪的摄入量以保护心脏。我们锻炼并补充钙以保护骨骼。我们穿防晒衣物以保护皮肤。但我们能做些什么来保护眼睛呢?)”可知,作者通过列举身体各部位的保护方式,引出“如何保护眼睛”的核心问题,下文“We asked experts what lifestyle steps people should be taking to protect our vision and eye health. (我们询问了专家人们应该采取哪些生活方式步骤来保护视力和眼睛健康。)”则指向具体解决方法,E选项“It turns out there are quite a lot we can do(事实证明我们可以做很多事情)”作为过渡句,既回应了上文连续的提问,又自然引出下文的具体建议,逻辑衔接紧密。故选E项。
2.根据上文“There’s no scientific evidence that the blue light from electronic screens damages our eyes, but staring at a screen can leave eyes tired and may even blur our vision. The National Institutes of Health recommends taking a break every twenty minutes to look at something about twenty feet away for twenty seconds. (没有科学证据表明电子屏幕的蓝光会损害我们的眼睛,但盯着屏幕会让眼睛疲劳,甚至可能模糊我们的视力。美国国立卫生研究院建议每二十分钟休息一次,看二十英尺外的东西二十秒。)”可知,此段重点说明屏幕蓝光本身无害,但长时间注视会导致疲劳,强调休息的重要性。F选项“Glasses that block blue light have no effect(阻挡蓝光的眼镜没有效果)”进一步补充说明蓝光相关内容,与上文“no scientific evidence”形成呼应,通过“have no effect”强化“休息比防蓝光更有效”的观点。故选F项。
3.根据下文“First, the obvious: Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs. It can harm eyes too. “Smoking is terrible,” says Dr. Akpek. “It causes dry eyes and makes eye diseases worse.”(首先,显而易见的是:吸烟不仅对肺部有害,也会伤害眼睛。Akpek博士说:“吸烟很糟糕,它会导致干眼症,并使眼部疾病恶化。”)”以及“Also, try not to rub your eyes. “Rubbing makes inflammation (炎症) worse,” says Dr. Akpek. “The more you rub, the sicker your eyes will get. It can lead to infections.” (另外,尽量不要揉眼睛。Akpek博士说:“揉眼会使炎症恶化,揉得越多,眼睛就会越糟糕,可能导致感染。”)”可知,此段详细列举了吸烟和揉眼两种不良习惯及其对眼睛的危害,A选项“Give up these bad habits(摒弃这些坏习惯)”作为段落标题,其中“these bad habits”精准指代后文提到的吸烟和揉眼行为,概括段落主旨。故选A项。
4.根据上文““Rubbing makes inflammation (炎症) worse,” says Dr. Akpek. “The more you rub, the sicker your eyes will get. It can lead to infections.””(Akpek博士说:“揉眼会使炎症恶化,揉得越多,眼睛就会越糟糕,可能导致感染。”)可知,此处强调揉眼的危害,空处需要提出替代解决方案。D选项“Instead, take medicine or use eye drops(相反,服用药物或使用眼药水)”中的“Instead”承接前文“不要揉眼”的建议,提供缓解眼部不适的正确方法,形成“错误行为—正确替代”的逻辑结构,符合语境需求。故选D项。
5.根据下文“Not all eye problems are noticeable, and all can be best treated when found early. (并非所有眼部问题都显而易见,而且所有问题在早期发现时治疗效果最佳。)”可知,此段强调眼部问题早期发现的重要性。G选项“Don’t forget to see an eye expert for an examination(别忘了去看眼科专家做检查)”直接提出“定期进行专业检查”的建议,与下文“found early”形成因果关系,突出通过专家检查实现早发现、早治疗的必要性。故选G项。
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The world of stage and screen has always been a fascinating place where stories come to life. Whether through exciting live performances or amazing pictures, these mediums take audiences to a different world. 1 From Shakespeare’s plays to today’s big movies, things have changed, but one thing remains the same: to connect people through shared experiences. While this shared purpose unites both mediums, the ways in which they achieve it are different.
One big difference between stage and screen is how stories are shown. On stage, actors perform live, making each show special with small changes in how they act and interact with the audience. 2 They are made over months or even years, with scenes filmed many times and edited until they’re perfect. The final product is a polished piece of art that can be watched by people everywhere, but it doesn’t have the same effect as live theater.
3 Plays often focus on dialogue and the actors’ expressions, while films can use effects, music, and camera work to make the story more exciting, although they both need talented actors, directors, and writers who work hard to bring stories to life.
Another interesting point is how stage and screen influence each other. Many successful plays have been adapted into films, and many films have been turned into plays. 4 This back - and - forth between theater and movies makes both art forms richer and keeps storytelling fresh.
In the end, whether you like the live feeling of the stage or the big spectacle of the screen, both mediums offer you unique ways to enjoy stories. 5 So, the next time you watch a play or a movie, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and creativity of making these experiences unforgettable.
A.The audiences’ reactions can affect the actors.
B.They both have their own strengths and weaknesses.
C.Stage and screen both rely on storytelling, but their techniques differ.
D.In this world, audiences have different emotions and think of their own lives.
E.What you should value is stories’ universal charm in bringing people together.
F.Films, however, are recorded and can be watched over and over without changes.
G.For example, the book Les Misérables was adapted into a stage and then into a movie.
【答案】1.D 2.F 3.C 4.G 5.E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要比较了舞台表演和电影这两种艺术形式在展示故事、制作过程、艺术效果及相互影响等方面的异同。
1.上文“The world of stage and screen has always been a fascinating place where stories come to life.(舞台和银幕的世界一直是一个迷人的地方,故事在这里栩栩如生)”描述了舞台与银幕能将观众带入不同世界。空处和前文为顺接关系,进一步说明在这个世界里观众的情感和思考。所以D项“在这个世界里,观众有不同的情感,并思考自己的生活。”符合语境。“In this world”指代上文的“a different world”,且“观众产生不同情感、思考生活”体现了“共享体验”,与后文形成顺承关系。故选D。
2.上文“On stage, actors perform live, making each show special with small changes in how they act and interact with the audience.(在舞台上,演员们进行现场表演,通过表演方式和与观众互动的细微变化,使每一场演出都独具特色)”说明在舞台上,演员们会通过不同的方式与观众互动的细微变化让演出独特。空处和前文为转折关系,说明电影与舞台表演的不同之处。所以F项“然而,电影是录制的,可以一遍又一遍地观看,而不会有任何变化。”符合语境。however形成转折,指出电影是“录制的、可重复观看且无变化”,与舞台的“现场动态”形成对比,符合段落逻辑。故选F。
3.下文“Plays often focus on dialogue and the actors’ expressions, while films can use effects, music, and camera work to make the story more exciting, although they both need talented actors, directors, and writers who work hard to bring stories to life.(戏剧通常注重对话和演员的表情,而电影则可以利用特效、音乐和摄影技术来使故事更加引人入胜,尽管它们都需要有才华的演员、导演和作家来努力将故事呈现出来)”可知,本段主要讲述舞台和银幕都依赖于讲故事,但它们的技术不同。所以C项“舞台和银幕都依赖于讲故事,但它们的技术不同。”符合语境,故选C。
4.上文“Many successful plays have been adapted into films, and many films have been turned into plays.(许多成功的戏剧被改编成电影,许多电影也被改编成戏剧。)”说明舞台与银幕的相互影响,空处和前文为顺接关系,举例说明戏剧和电影之间的改编。所以G项“例如,小说《悲惨世界》被改编成戏剧,然后又改编成电影。”符合语境。“was adapted into a stage and then into a movie”和前文中的“Many successful plays have been adapted into films, and many films have been turned into plays.”相呼应。故选G。
5.上文“In the end, whether you like the live feeling of the stage or the big spectacle of the screen, both mediums offer you unique ways to enjoy stories.(最终,无论你是喜欢舞台上现场表演的那种真实感受,还是喜欢银幕上宏大的视觉盛宴,这两种媒介都能为你提供独特的享受故事的方式)”以及下文“So, the next time you watch a play or a movie, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and creativity of making these experiences unforgettable.(所以,下次当你看戏剧或电影时,不妨花点时间去欣赏那些为创造这些难忘体验而付出的辛勤努力和展现的创意)”强调两者的共性与价值,呼吁观众关注故事的感染力。空处承接上文,和下文形成因果关系,说明应该珍惜故事在团结人们方面的普遍魅力。所以E项“你应该珍惜的是故事在团结人们方面的普遍魅力。”符合语境。“universal charm in bringing people together”呼应首段“connect people through shared experiences” 的核心主题,且“should value”与后文“appreciate the hard work”形成情感上的顺承,强调故事凝聚人心的本质价值,符合段落总结的逻辑。故选E。
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How to Write a Book
Anyone with a story to tell can write a book, either for their own enjoyment or to publish for all to see. 1
Make clear why you’re writing a book.
2 Are you hoping to become rich and famous? Do you dream of seeing your name on a book cover? Do you simply have a great story that you want to share with the world?
Set up a workspace that works for you.
There’s no one perfect workspace for every writer. Some prefer a tidy desk in a quiet room. 3 Anyway, make sure that the place you choose works with your proper writing medium. If you want to write on a desktop, make sure to have a desk and plug point (插座) nearby!
Establish daily and weekly writing goals.
Instead of hoping to produce 10 pages at a time during a random flash of creativity, try setting a goal to write I page each day. 4 Besides, try not to adjust it after you’ve set it.
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Don’t wait until you’ve completed an entire book before showing it to anyone. Let someone you trust look over each chapter and offer general opinions on the quality of the work, rather than editing for style and grammar.
A.It’s important to read stories.
B.Get general opinions early and often.
C.Generally, reading is a good way of learning.
D.However, others work best in a noisy coffee shop.
E.Set your writing goal based on your writing speed and deadlines.
F.Before you start writing, ask yourself about your reasons for writing it.
G.Getting started is often difficult, so here are some tips on how to write a book.
【答案】1.G 2.F 3.D 4.E 5.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何写一本书,包括明确写作目的、设置合适的工作空间、确立每日和每周的写作目标以及尽早并经常获取一般性意见。
1.上文“Anyone with a story to tell can write a book, either for their own enjoyment or to publish for all to see.(任何一个有故事要讲的人都可以写书,要么是为了自己的享受,要么是为了出版让所有人都能看到)”说明写书这件事是普遍可行的。空处和前文为顺接关系,说明写书可能存在困难,并引出下文中的一些建议。所以G项“开始往往很难,所以这里有一些关于如何写书的建议。”符合语境,“here are some tips”与后文分点结构形成总分关系,顺接“如何写书”的主题。故选G。
2.上文“Make clear why you’re writing a book.(弄清楚你为什么要写书)”说明要明确写书的目的。空处和前文为顺接关系,说明在开始写书之前要思考写书的原因。所以F项“在你开始写作之前,问问自己为什么要写这本书。”符合语境,“ask yourself about your reasons”与标题“Make clear why”呼应,“Before you start writing”强调动笔前的思考,与后文疑问句形成逻辑衔接。故选F。
3.上文“There’s no one perfect workspace for every writer. Some prefer a tidy desk in a quiet room.(没有一个适合所有作家的完美工作空间。有些人喜欢在安静的房间里有一张整洁的桌子)”说明不同的作家有不同的工作空间偏好。空处和前文为转折关系,对比不同工作环境。所以D项“然而,有些人在嘈杂的咖啡馆里工作得最好。”符合语境,“others work best in a noisy coffee shop”与“Some prefer a tidy desk”形成 “一些人……另一些人……” 的并列结构,符合“没有完美工作空间”的论述。故选D。
4.上文“Instead of hoping to produce 10 pages at a time during a random flash of creativity, try setting a goal to write 1 page each day.(与其希望在随机闪现的灵感中一次写出10页,不如试着设定一个每天写1页的目标)”说明要设定合理的写作目标。空处和前文为顺接关系,说明如何设定写作目标。所以E项“根据你的写作速度和截止日期来设定你的写作目标。”符合语境,“Set your writing goal”呼应主题,“based on writing speed and deadlines” 解释设定目标的依据,与“1 page each day”的具体例子形成补充说明。故选E。
5.下文“Don’t wait until you’ve completed an entire book before showing it to anyone. Let someone you trust look over each chapter and offer general opinions on the quality of the work, rather than editing for style and grammar.(不要等到整本书都写完了才给别人看。让你信任的人审阅每一章,并对作品的质量提出总体意见,而不是对风格和语法进行编辑)”说明本段主要介绍不要等完书再给人看,让信任的人逐章给出总体意见。所以B项“尽早并经常获得总体意见。”适合作本段主旨句。“early and often”对应“don’t wait until completed”,“general opinions”与后文“offer general opinions”关键词复现。故选B。
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To boost your digital wellness, here are some tips to help you find balance in the digital age.
Reduce online interruption
If you’re working on a task and you stop to look at your phone, it takes just two seconds to read a text message — but it may make you twice as likely to make an error on what you’re doing. Worse yet, it takes you extra time to get back into the flow of your previous task. 1 .
Build an orderly environment
Having organized, comfortable space — both physical and digital — is important to our mental and physical health. Chaos in your home or work environment invites distraction into your life. 2 . Establish some digital boundaries that work for you and clearly communicate them to family members and work contacts. 3
Whether a certain technology enhances or harms our life is often dependent on how we use it. The temptation to endlessly scroll on social media can be high, especially when your brainpower is low. In the morning, take a few minutes to write down first things that you need to complete for the day and plans. 4 , and use your screen-time settings to hold yourself to your limits on the Internet.
Prioritize meaningful relationships
5 , particularly when some online contacts may turn out either shallow or insincere. Rather than focusing on the quantity of relationships, concentrate on the quality of your connections online. Unfollow irrelevant people or groups who are not adding value to your life.
A.Depend on social media
B.Regulate daily online time
C.To proactively set yourself up for better management, take action
D.Consider including an intention for how long you want to be online
E.Social media can be the source of much anxiety and social comparison
F.Make efforts to contribute to a positive group in your community nearby
G.So turn off unnecessary notifications to lower distractions and enhance your focus
【答案】1.G 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在数字时代改善数字健康的建议。
1.前文“If you’re working on a task and you stop to look at your phone, it takes just two seconds to read a text message — but it may make you twice as likely to make an error on what you’re doing. Worse yet, it takes you extra time to get back into the flow of your previous task. (如果你正在处理一项任务,然后停下来看手机,读一条短信只需要两秒钟,但这可能会让你在做的事情上出错的可能性增加一倍。更糟糕的是,你要花额外的时间才能回到之前的工作中)”指出工作中停下看手机会分心,导致错误率上升和耗更多时间才能回到工作中,因此G项“So turn off unnecessary notifications to lower distractions and enhance your focus (因此,关闭非必要通知以减少干扰并提升专注力)”与上文构成因果关系,提出要关闭不必要的通知减少干扰。故选G。
2.前文“Having organized, comfortable space — both physical and digital — is important to our mental and physical health. Chaos in your home or work environment invites distraction into your life. (拥有一个有条理、舒适的空间——无论是物理空间还是数字空间——对我们的身心健康都很重要。家里或工作环境的混乱会让你的生活分心)”强调有序环境的重要性,后文“Establish some digital boundaries that work for you and clearly communicate them to family members and work contacts. (建立一些对你有用的数字边界,并将它们清楚地传达给家人和工作联系人)”具体建议建立数字边界,因此C项“To proactively set yourself up for better management, take action (主动为更好的管理做好准备,行动起来)”符合语境,提议采取行动,承前启后,起到过渡作用。故选C。
3.后文“Whether a certain technology enhances or harms our life is often dependent on how we use it. The temptation to endlessly scroll on social media can be high, especially when your brainpower is low. In the morning, take a few minutes to write down first things that you need to complete for the day and plans. (某种技术是改善还是损害我们的生活,往往取决于我们如何使用它。无休止地刷社交媒体的诱惑可能很大,尤其是当你的智力很低的时候。早上,花几分钟写下你今天需要完成的第一批事和计划)”主要指出技术的利弊取决于使用方式,说明社交媒体使用时间过长的危害,空处是段落标题,需统领段落内容,且需和其他段落标题一样使用祈使句的形式,因此B项“Regulate daily online time(控制每日上网时间)”契合本段主旨,适合作为本段小标题。故选B。
4.前文“In the morning, take a few minutes to write down first things that you need to complete for the day and plans. (早上,花几分钟写下你今天需要完成的第一批事和计划)”建议早晨做好当日的规划,后文“and use your screen-time settings to hold yourself to your limits on the Internet (并使用你的屏幕时间设置来限制自己上网的时间)”建议设置屏幕使用时间,因此D项“Consider including an intention for how long you want to be online (考虑加入你希望上网多久的意向)”指出规划中要包含上网之间,承上启下,其中的online和后文的on the Internet呼应。故选D。
5.后“Rather than focusing on the quantity of relationships, concentrate on the quality of your connections online. Unfollow irrelevant people or groups who are not adding value to your life. (与其关注人际关系的数量,不如关注你在网上的人际关系的质量。取消关注那些对你的生活没有价值的人或团体)”建议重视有意义的人际关系,取消关注无意义的社交,E项“Social media can be the source of much anxiety and social comparison (社交媒体可能是焦虑和社交攀比的源头)”符合语境,指出社交媒体会带来的问题,是后文建议立足的理由。故选E。
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