内容正文:
WELCOME UNIT
第一部分 “高考话题”
题型组合练
(五)生命的意义与价值
题组18
Ⅰ 完形填空
(2025·河北省沧州市泊头市第一中学高三月考)Among the chaos of Hurricane Francine, a dramatic rescue unfolded on live television. On the evening of Wednesday, September 11, Miles Crawford, an offduty emergency nurse in Lakeview, Louisiana, __1__ when he learned someone was __2__ in a sinking pickup truck in floodwaters just 200 feet from his home.
At around 8:45 pm, Crawford received a(n) __3__ text from his brother, saying that a news crew accidentally caught a(n) __4__ scene. A vehicle dived into a nearby canal with the driver stuck in it.
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Without hesitation, Crawford ran to the __5__. As Crawford approached the sinking truck, a police officer told him about the __6__ conditions. Despite the warning, Crawford quickly took __7__ into his own hands. At the sudden realization of the __8__ of a tool to break the window, he dashed back to his house to grab a hammer. When he __9__ the chesthigh floodwaters and reached the vehicle, the water had __10__ the driver's chin, and time was running out. Crawford __11__ the man to move to the back of the truck, where the water was __12__ shallower, and broke the back window with his hammer.
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He pulled the man out, guided him through the floodwaters, and helped him climb over to __13__. Just 10 minutes later, the truck __14__ fully into the water.
Crawford said his background as an emergency nurse helped him stay __15__ throughout the rescue. “I'm used to high stress and high level of things on a daily basis,” he told news reporters.
篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了护士Miles Crawford (迈尔斯·克劳福德)救出被困在洪水中的卡车司机的故事。
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1.A.jumped at the offer B.sprang into action
C.drew a conclusion D.rose to his feet
解析:jump at the offer欣然接受提议;spring into action迅速采取行动;draw a conclusion得出结论;rise to one’s feet站起身来。根据下文“Without hesitation, Crawford ran to the __5__.”可知,这里指Crawford在知道卡车困在水中后迅速采取行动。故选B。
2.A.recognized B.filled
C.caught D.abandoned
解析:recognize认出;fill填充;catch抓住;abandon遗弃。根据下文“with the driver stuck in it”可知,这里指有人困在车里。be caught in表示“困于……”。故选C。
3.A.unacceptable B.unbelievable
C.unavoidable D.unexpected
解析:unacceptable不可接受的;unbelievable难以置信的;unavoidable不可避免的;unexpected意外的,想不到的。根据下文“A vehicle dived into a nearby canal with the driver stuck in it.”以及语境可知,这个消息是Crawford意外收到的。故选D。
4.A.heartbreaking B.funfilled
C.painstaking D.eyecatching
解析:heartbreaking令人心碎的;funfilled充满乐趣的;painstaking艰苦的;eyecatching引人注目的。根据下文“A vehicle dived into a nearby canal with the driver stuck in it.”可知,这是一个令人心碎的场景。故选A。
5.A.stage B.concert
C.scene D.theatre
解析:stage阶段;concert音乐会;scene现场,场景;theatre剧院。根据下文“Crawford approached the sinking truck”可知,这里指Crawford到达了现场。故选C。
6. A.unique B.stable
C.secure D.dangerous
解析:unique独特的;stable稳定的;secure安全的;dangerous危险的。根据下文“Despite the warning”可知,这里指一名警察告诉他危险的情况。故选D。
7.A.claims B.matters
C.choices D.contributions
解析:claim索赔;matter事项;choice选择;contribution贡献。根据下文“he dashed back to his house to grab a hammer”可知,这里指Crawford把救人事项掌握在自己手中。故选B。
8.A.delivery B.control
C.need D.loss
解析:delivery递送;control控制;need需要,需求;loss损失。根据下文“he dashed back to his house to grab a hammer”可知,这里指需要用一个工具来打破车窗。故选C。
9.A.worked out B.checked out
C.looked into D.dived into
解析:work out算出;check out检查;look into调查;dive into潜入。根据下文“the chesthigh floodwaters”以及语境可知,这里指Crawford潜入水中准备救人。故选D。
10.A.attacked B.washed
C.reached D.damaged
解析:attack攻击;wash洗涤;reach达到;damage损坏。根据下文“the driver’s chin”以及语境可知,这里指洪水快达到司机的下巴,司机快被淹了。故选C。
11.A.appointed B.instructed
C.threatened D.promised
解析:appoint任命;instruct指示;threaten威胁;promise承诺。根据上文“the water had __10__ the driver’s chin”可知,水已经到达了司机的下巴,所以Crawford指示他去卡车后部以免被淹。故选B。
12.A.slightly B.typically
C.dramatically D.previously
解析:slightly稍微地;typically通常;dramatically戏剧性地;previously先前地。根据下文“shallower”以及语境可知,这里指卡车尾部水稍微浅一点。故选A。
13.A.comfort B.distance
C.square D.safety
解析:comfort舒适;distance距离;square广场;safety安全。根据上文“He pulled the man out ... climb over to”以及语境可知,这里指Crawford把那个人拉了出来并帮助他爬到安全地带。故选D。
14.A.bumped B.sank
C.collapsed D.exploded
解析:bump撞到;sink沉没;collapse坍塌;explode爆炸。根据上文“in a sinking pickup truck”以及语境可知,这里指10分钟后,卡车就完全沉没于水中。故选B。
15.A.calm B.fair
C.smart D.different
解析:calm冷静的;fair公平的;smart聪明的;different不同的。根据下文“I’m used to high stress and high level of things on a daily basis”可知,Crawford习惯于每天承受高压力和高水平的事情,所以在整个救人过程中他是很冷静的。故选A。
(2025·福建省莆田锦江中学高三期中)On March 25, 2011, Kate and David Ogg were terribly upset because their son was born 14 weeks earlier, weighing just over one kilogram. Doctors had tried to save the boy for 20 minutes but saw no __1__. The couple were told that the __2__ would have just a few moments to live.
“We resigned ourselves to the fact that we were going to __3__ him. But we were not going to __4__ easily,” Kate recalled five years later. “So I asked to hold my __5__ baby. I wanted him to know me. I wanted to make the most of those last, __6__ moments.”
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Kate __7__ took the baby, whom the couple had already named Jamie, from his hospital blanket and asked David to take his shirt off and join them in bed. The firsttime __8__ wanted their son to be as warm as possible and hoped the __9__ touch would improve his condition.
They also __10__ to him. “We explained his name to him. We promise that he might have a lovely little sister to play with him in a year,” Kate added. “We tried our best to beg him to __11__.”
Then something __12__ happened. Jamie started to breathe more and more __13__. Finally, the couple's boy has __14__ it.
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“We're the luckiest couple in the world,” David said. Ten years later, Jamie and his sister, Emily, are happy and __15__.
篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。Kate (凯特)和David (戴维)这对夫妇的儿子早产了十四周,医生认定孩子保不住了。绝望中的Kate却用自己的母爱创造了生命的奇迹。
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1.A.treatment B.evidence
C.improvement D.growth
解析:treatment治疗;evidence证据;improvement改善;growth成长。根据下文“the __2__ would have just a few moments to live”可知,新生儿只有几分钟的生命了,说明抢救后男婴没有好转。故选C。
2.A.newborn B.sick
C.poor D.wounded
解析:the newborn新生儿;the sick病人;the poor穷人;the wounded伤员。根据上文“their son was born 14 weeks earlier, weighing just over one kilogram”和下文的“baby”可知,此处指Kate和David这对夫妇的新生儿。故选A。
3.A.abandon B.lose
C.forgive D.blame
解析:abandon抛弃;lose失去;forgive原谅;blame责备。根据上文“the __2__ would have just a few moments to live”可知,新生儿只有几分钟的生命了,即Kate和David这对夫妇会失去这个孩子。故选B。
4.A.turn down B.come along
C.check in D.give up
解析:turn down拒绝;come along一起来;check in登记入住;give up放弃。根据语境和常识可知,新生儿只有几分钟的生命了,作为父母的Kate和David肯定不会轻易放弃孩子。故选D。
5.A.tiny B.strong
C.energetic D.dead
解析:tiny极小的;strong坚强的;energetic精力充沛的;dead死亡的。根据上文“their son was born 14 weeks earlier, weighing just over one kilogram”可知,新生儿体重刚刚超过一公斤,很小。故选A。
6.A.long B.exciting
C.precious D.relaxing
解析:long长的;exciting令人兴奋的;precious宝贵的;relaxing令人放松的。根据上文“the __2__ would have just a few moments to live”可知,新生儿只有几分钟的生命了,最后的时间很宝贵。故选C。
7.A.impatiently B.gently
C.awkwardly D.generously
解析:impatiently无耐性地;gently轻轻地;awkwardly笨拙地;generously慷慨地。根据上文内容可知,孩子极小,作为母亲的Kate轻轻地把孩子抱起。故选B。
8.A.nurses B.visitors
C.sisters D.parents
解析:nurse护士;visitor访问者;sister姐;妹;parent父母。根据上文“asked David to take his shirt off and join them in bed”可知,父母和孩子一起躺在床上。故选D。
9.A.skintoskin B.doortodoor
C.backtoback D.mouthtomouth
解析:skintoskin肌肤的;doortodoor挨门逐户的;backtoback紧接的;mouthtomouth口对口的。根据上文“asked David to take his shirt off and join them in bed”可知,父母和孩子一起躺在床上,David脱下衬衫,彼此肌肤接触。故选A。
10.A.sang B.lied
C.listened D.talked
解析:sing唱(歌);lie撒谎;listen听;talk说话。根据下文“We explained his name ... play with him in a year”可知,父母和孩子在讲话。故选D。
11.A.smile B.stay
C.play D.stop
解析:smile微笑;stay停留;play玩;stop停下。根据上文“the __2__ would have just a few moments to live”可知,新生儿只有几分钟的生命了,父母肯定希望孩子留下来。故选B。
12.A.sad B.funny
C.unexpected D.frightening
解析:sad悲伤的;funny有趣的;unexpected想不到的;frightening可怕的。根据下文“Jamie started to breathe ... has __14__ it.”可知,孩子的呼吸越来越顺畅,挺了过来,所以应是发生了意想不到的事情。故选C。
13.A.silently B.smoothly
C.weakly D.violently
解析:silently默默地;smoothly平稳地;weakly虚弱地;violently强烈地。根据下文“Ten years later ... are happy and __15__.”可知,此处指Jamie (杰米)开始呼吸越来越顺畅。故选B。
14.A.made B.recognized
C.heard D.missed
解析: make使;recognize认出;hear听见;miss想念。根据下文“Ten years later ... are happy and __15__.”可知,Jamie活到了10岁,说明孩子挺了过来。make it意为“最终做到了”。故选A。
15.A.rich B.talented
C.healthy D.troublesome
解析:rich富裕的;talented有天赋的;healthy健康的;troublesome麻烦的。根据上文“happy”可知,此处指Jamie和他的妹妹Emily (埃米莉)是幸福和健康的。故选C。
Ⅱ 阅读
(2025·福建省福州第二中学高三月考)Instead of paying to ship the items you don't need to your new home, why not donate them? Your old household goods like furniture will go to a new home where they will be appreciated. Here are some charities that might help.
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Furniture Bank Network
Furniture Bank Network helps people furnish their homes with practical secondhand items donated by people within the community. Tax receipts for the value of the donated items are given to donors (捐赠者). Recipients get the furniture for free. People can get furnishings from their local Furniture Bank only if they are referred to the organization through one of its social service partners. It also encourages applicants to help the organization with volunteer work.
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Goodwill
Goodwill resells donated furniture and other household items to fund its charitable objectives. Goodwill uses its earnings to provide career training and employment assistance for unemployed individuals. It also offers discounts to the people enrolled in its training programs, allowing them to affordably furnish their homes and buy clothes for their families.
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PickUpMyDonation.com
PickUpMyDonation.com isn't actually a donation center and it doesn't pick up your donations. Instead, it helps you find local nonprofits and charity shops that do. If your donation isn't large enough for a local nonprofit to send a truck, PickUpMyDonation.com can still help. The company will put you in touch with a local moving company to pick up your donation and take it to a nearby center.
篇章导读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三个可以帮助人们捐赠不再需要的家具和其他家居用品的慈善机构。
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1.What is a must for getting furnishings from a local Furniture Bank?
A.A tax receipt for the item.
B.Membership of the community.
C.A recommendation from its partner.
D.Volunteer work for the organization.
解析:细节理解题。根据Furniture Bank Network部分中的“People can get furnishings ... one of its social service partners.”可知,人们只有通过其社会服务合作伙伴之一被引荐给该组织,才能从当地的家具银行获得家具。故选C。
2.Which charity offers career assistance to a laidoff worker?
A.Goodwill.
B.PickUpMyDonation.com.
C.Habitat for Humanity.
D.Furniture Bank Network.
解析:细节理解题。根据Goodwill部分中的“Goodwill uses its earnings ... for unemployed individuals.”可知,Goodwill会利用其收入来为失业人员提供职业培训和就业援助。故选A。
3.What do we know about PickUpMyDonation.com?
A.It provides affordable housing.
B.It is a local moving company.
C.It only picks up large donations.
D.It helps donors find a charity shop.
解析:细节理解题。根据PickUpMyDonation.com部分中的“PickUpMyDonation.com isn’t actually a donation center ... charity shops that do.”可知,PickUpMyDonation.com并不是一个捐赠中心,也不会上门收取捐赠物品,但它会帮助捐赠者找到当地的非营利组织和慈善商店,这些机构会进行收取。故选D。
(2025·江苏省南通市启东市启东中学高三期中)In her tiny Athens apartment, 93yearold Ioanna Matsouka has knitted thousands of brightly colored scarves for children in need from Greece to Ukraine, and she has no plans to quit just yet. “Until I die, I will be knitting,” Matsouka says. Since she took up knitting in the 1990s, Matsouka has easily made over 3,000 scarves, her daughter estimates.
In the hallway by the door, shopping bags filled with her latest creations await their new home. A knitted blanket is thrown over the sofa where she spends her days.
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Initially distributed to friends, the scarves were later contributed to children's shelters across Greece as the stock expanded. Then, through acquaintances, they reached children in Bosnia and Ukraine. The latest batch of 70 went to a refugee camp near Athens this winter via the UN refugee agency.
Her daughter, Angeliki, narrates drawings and mails her mother has received over the years: “Thank you, be well, keep going. You gave joy to children, you gave joy to people.” That's her only reward: a letter, a few words. Matsouka knits one scarf a day, now with small imperfections. Her vision is impaired and she suffers from severe facial pain, a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia (三叉神经痛). Angeliki says her mother is an example of resilience and optimism. Matsouka wakes up every morning, drinks a glass of milk, puts on her pearl earrings and gets to work. She takes a break for lunch and a nap, and then painstakingly knits into the night.
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She may have even found the secret to a long life in it, she says. “It‘s the happiness I get from giving,” she says, sitting beside a big blue bag brimming with yarn (纱线). “Until I die, I will be knitting,” Matsouka says. Her knitting needles click through her expert fingers, her nails painted red. “It brings me joy to share them.”
篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了93岁的老奶奶Ioanna Matsouka (伊奥安娜·马苏卡)编织数千条色彩鲜艳的围巾捐赠给希腊、波斯尼亚和乌克兰等地需要帮助的儿童的故事。
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4.What did the scarves begin as?
A.Presents to acquaintances.
B.Initiatives for fundraising.
C.Donation to a refugee camp.
D.Stock for children's shelters.
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Initially distributed to friends ... as the stock expanded.(这些围巾最初分发给朋友,后来随着库存的增加,它们被捐赠给了希腊各地的儿童收容所。)”可知,这些围巾最初分发给朋友,也就是她熟悉的人。故选A。
5.What can be inferred about Matsouka from Paragraph 4?
A.She yields to her severely impaired vision.
B.She wakes up every morning due to facial pain.
C.She continues knitting despite her health challenges.
D.She is only rewarded with drawings from her daughter.
解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Her vision is impaired ... known as trigeminal neuralgia (三叉神经痛).(她的视力受损,并且患有严重的面部疼痛,这种情况被称为三叉神经痛。)”可知,Matsouka的身体出现了状况;结合下文的“Matsouka wakes up every morning ... then painstakingly knits into the night.(马苏卡每天早上醒来,喝一杯牛奶,戴上珍珠耳环,然后开始工作。她会休息一下,吃午饭,打个盹,然后辛辛苦苦地编织到深夜。)”可推知,Matsouka不顾健康问题继续编织围巾。故选C。
6.Which of the following words fail to describe Matsouka?
A.Resilient and reserved.
B.Optimistic and generous.
C.Persevering and passionate.
D.Responsible and sympathetic.
解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Her vision is impaired ... known as trigeminal neuralgia (三叉神经痛).”和“Matsouka wakes up every morning ... then painstakingly knits into the night.”可知,Matsouka不顾病痛坚持编织送人,说明她很慷慨、乐观;根据第一段中的“Since she took up knitting ... her daughter estimates.”可知,她从上个世纪以来就开始编织,到现在还在坚持,说明她坚持不懈且充满热情;结合第一段中的“In her tiny Athens apartment ... she has no plans to quit just yet.”可知,她把编织的围巾送给需要帮助的孩子,说明她富有同情心和责任心;结合第四段中的“Angeliki says her mother is an example of resilience and optimism.”可知,在她女儿眼中,她是坚韧和乐观的。文章中并没有提到她是“矜持的”。故选A。
7.What message does the article mainly convey?
A.The eye is bigger than the belly.
B.Giving is better than accepting.
C.An early bird catches the worm.
D.A rolling stone gathers no moss.
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“She may have even found ... brimming with yarn (纱线).(她说,她甚至可能在里面找到了长寿的秘诀。‘这是我从给予中得到的快乐,’她坐在一个装满纱线的蓝色大袋子旁边说。)”可知,Matsouka认为给予给她带来了快乐,同时,下文的“It brings me joy to share them.”也说明了分享围巾给她带来了快乐,由此可推知,本文主要传达的是“给予比接受更好”的信息。故选B。
(2025·甘肃省白银市第八中学高三期中)Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities for 2024 that provide a rewarding experience that will stay with you for life? Every year thousands of teens choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)—the world's most trusted provider of safe and affordable volunteer programs for teens.
Service trips for teens are available in more than 50 destinations and there are 17 teen volunteer programs for 16to 18yearolds. Some of the best programs in 2024 include Turtle Conservation in Bali, Animal Care in Costa Rica and Childcare in Tanzania. Or, if you're wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!
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Benefits for volunteers:
There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will stand out on your college application.
Crossing boundaries to work with partners from different parts of the world fosters global understanding.
Living in a country different to your own means that you will be involved in a new culture, cuisine, and way of thinking.
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Guaranteed support:
Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will go abroad with you. Having placed more than 130,000 volunteers abroad, we're always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, ongoing support from experienced program managers and roundtheclock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.
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If you're ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.
篇章导读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了International Volunteer HQ为志愿者提供服务的广告。
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8.What can IVHQ provide for a high school group?
A.Rewards for volunteering.
B.A free service trip.
C.An opportunity to study abroad.
D.A specialized program.
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Or, if you’re wanting ... for your group too!(或者,如果你想和你高中的一群学生一起做志愿者,IVHQ也可以为你的小组量身定制一个项目!)”可知,IVHQ能为高中小组提供一个专门的项目。故选D。
9.What does IVHQ promise to volunteers?
A.Local teams' assistance.
B.Partners' support.
C.College recommendation letters.
D.Parents' company.
解析:细节理解题。根据Guaranteed support部分中的“Through our online safety training ... the most of the time abroad.(通过我们的网上安全培训、全面的信息手册、经验丰富的项目经理的持续支持以及当地团队的24小时支持,IVHQ志愿者可以充分利用国外的时间。)”可知,IVHQ对志愿者的承诺是当地团队的协助。故选A。
10.The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A.advocate volunteering
B.introduce requirements
C.advertise a service
D.suggest a lifestyle
解析:推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是根据最后一段“If you’re ready to pack your bags ... more than happy to offer a service.”可知,本文是International Volunteer HQ为志愿者提供服务的广告,由此可推知,本文的目的是为一种服务做广告。故选C。
Ⅲ 七选五
(2025·重庆市荣昌区荣昌中学高三期中)In order to survive in the world with challenges, we need to be wise. __1__ Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with ideas when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that we can use to get wiser.
__2__ This will open up as many as new pathways for us. Never base your ideas on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgmentfree space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.
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You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day. Take new classes and read new books. __3__ The list goes on and on. All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.
You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right? The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them. __4__
If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge, then why not share it with others too? __5__ In today's world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn't easy to help others. So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values. This will pave the path to success.
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A.Why do we communicate with wise people?
B.Why is wisdom crucial in this modern world?
C.Change your routine and see where life takes you.
D.Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you.
E.Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse ideas.
F.The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be.
G.Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom.
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何获得人生智慧给出了建议,以此帮助读者更好地面对充满挑战的世界以及生活中的困境。
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解析:根据上文“In order to survive in the world with challenges, we need to be wise.(为了在这个充满挑战的世界上生存,我们需要变得聪明。)”以及下文“Let me tell you this ... in terrible situations.(让我告诉你,当我们需要的时候,智慧会给我们提供思路,在糟糕的情况下,智慧会让我们冷静下来。)”可知,智慧对每个人来说都是十分重要的,B项(为什么智慧在现代世界如此重要?)承上启下。故选B。
1.答案:B
解析:设空处位于段首,是本段的中心句。根据下文“This will open up ... to experience something new.(这将为我们开辟尽可能多的新的道路。永远不要把你的观点建立在最流行的观点或对你来说最舒服的观点上。将你的大脑训练成为一个不受评判的思想空间。如果你能保持谦逊,那么你总能体验到新的东西。)”可知,本段主要介绍了我们应学会接受不同的观点,E项(有时候,我们自己也需要对不同的观点持开放态度。)概括本段内容。故选E。
2.答案:E
解析:根据下文“All of these activities will help you ... making everything easier.(所有这些活动将帮助你从不同的角度来解决问题,使一切变得更容易。)”可知,设空处应列举帮助解决问题的方式,D项(上网查一下,解决那些让你困惑的问题。)符合语境,其中的“Surf the Internet”与下文“All of these activities”相呼应。故选D。
3.答案:D
解析:根据上文“The best way is to ... even special friends.”可知,应以智者为师,F项(与他们相处的时间越多,知识的传递就越多。)承接上文,且其中的“them”与设空前的“them”相呼应。故选F。
4.答案:F
解析:根据上文“If you have accumulated ... share it with others too?(如果你积累了很多知识,那么为什么不与他人分享呢?)”可知,本段提出积累了很多知识后要与他人分享并积极帮助他人,G项(与他人交流并帮助他们也会增加你的智慧。)与本段主题相符,且其中的“Communicating with others”与上文中的“share it with others”相呼应。故选G。
5.答案:G
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