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主题语境二|积极的人生态度 主题阅读训练(一)　乐观向上 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2025·成都模拟)The news cycle is driving us to the edge of madness, so why not switch off the smartphones and pick up a book? We know you could use a laugh right now — and luckily, several thousands of you told us all about the books, stories and poems that make you laugh. We took your votes and with the help of our panel (专家小组) of expert judges we created this list of 100 reads designed to make you laugh out loud.Want slice⁃of⁃life essays? Loopy poetry? Texts from famous literary figures? Scroll down — we’ve got it all. As with all our reader polls, this is a curated (精心筹划的) list and not a straight⁃up popularity contest; unlike last year, you’ll see the books are grouped into categories rather than ranked from 1 to 100. And, as always, there are a few things that didn’t make the list — surprisingly, Shakespeare didn’t get enough votes to make it to the semifinals.Then there were books that didn’t quite stand the test of time, or were so new we couldn’t tell whether they’d stand up. Some of the authors on this list are incredibly popular, and you voted them in over and over again.Because space is limited, we try to hold each author to one spot on the list, but there are some exceptions such as Nora Ephron, who our judges thought was perfect. And speaking of our judges, you will find a couple of their works on the list this year — we don’t let judges vote for their own works, but readers loved works such as Samantha Irby’s We Are Never Meeting in Real Life, so the panel agreed they should stay. Laughter is the best medicine.Just click here and start reading!  1.How is the list of this year different from that of last year? A.More books are included. B.It is made all by readers. C.It mainly focuses on poetry. D.The listed books are classified. 2.What can we learn about Nora Ephron? A.She fails to stand the test of time. B.She is not so popular as other authors. C.She gets more than one spot on the list. D.She belongs to the panel of expert judges. 3.Why is We Are Never Meeting in Real Life kept on the list? A.It is written by a judge. B.It reflects real life. C.It gets enough readers’ votes. D.It attracts the experts. B (2025·苏锡常镇四市一模)I grew up hearing that it is better to give than to receive, and the older I get, the more I aim to take this message to heart.Nevertheless, here I am, in the midst of the holiday season, stressed out about gifts I have not yet purchased. How does gift buying become an emotionally fraught chore (苦差事)? For a moment, it’s easy to question if it’s worth it.But science tells me that giving makes us feel good. “The act of giving actually does improve your happiness,” says Michael Norton, a psychologist at Harvard Business School.He has published several studies on the effects of giving. In one experiment that included about 700 people, the researchers randomly assigned participants to make either a purchase for themselves, or for a stranger.Afterwards, the participants reported how happy they felt.It turns out that giving to others led to a significant happiness boost, whereas spending on oneself didn’t move the needle. “If you take 5 out of your pocket today, the science really does show that spending 5 on yourself doesn’t do much for you,” Norton says.“But spending that 5 on somebody else is more likely to increase your happiness.” “Take scarves for example.If you buy one for yourself, it’s just another thing you don’t necessarily need.But if you buy a scarf for someone else, you’ve shown them that they’re important to you,” Norton says.Either way, it’s just a scarf.“But it can either be a throwaway object or something that enhances a relationship between two people,” he says. So, there’s evidence that generosity promotes happiness, but the process of shopping, wrapping and schlepping (搬) gifts can be tiresome — or even extremely annoying considering all of our day⁃to⁃day demands and other holiday stressors. Studies also show when people are given something they are more likely to give back.Reciprocity (互惠) is a foundation of good relationships and when we surround ourselves with generous people, we tend to feel the same.Feeling that spirit of giving and the connection it can bring is what the holidays are all about. 4.Why does the author mention his own experience in paragraph 1? A.To make a prediction. B.To introduce the topic. C.To present a reason. D.To clarify a concept. 5.How does Norton illustrate his opinion in paragraphs 5 and 6? A.By listing data. B.By giving examples. C.By making comments. D.By telling personal experiences. 6.Why is preparing a gift sometimes an emotionally fraught chore? A.It’s difficult and boring. B.It happens frequently. C.It’s not valued by others. D.It requires much effort. 7.What can we learn about giving gifts from the text? A.It is not worth the effort. B.It is a must to enhance a relationship. C.It brings about emotional benefits. D.It gains popularity during holidays. Ⅱ.阅读七选五 (2025·衡阳模拟)Cheerfulness is a powerful way to deal with a world that will always be tough and unjust in one way or another.It is a sign of strength in the face of difficulties.Different from fear, joy, or anger, cheerfulness isn’t something that overcomes you.　8　 As such, you can include it into your life once you make the right mental switch.Here are four ways to do so.  Acknowledge the difficulties. Cheerfulness is an honest emotion because you’re not hiding from reality.　9　 Instead, it’s extremely important to be honest with yourself about the problems you’re facing.Only by first acknowledging that things are tough will you be able to find ways to cope.  Don’t focus on the negative. Whether in your personal life or in society, it’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong.But whatever you focus on, it grows.If you decide to focus on what’s going wrong, those problems will grow in your mind until they consume you.　10　  Be grateful for what you have. 　11　 Usually, they’re the things we take for granted until they’re no longer there, such as good health, a loving family, or even something as simple as a beautiful sunrise.Being grateful will shift your perspective and make it easier to see the silver linings of your problems.  　12　  No cheerfulness without laughter.So you can watch comedies, browse memes, or joke around with friends.Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, makes you feel less pain, and protects you from stress.Laughter is cathartic (精神宣泄的) and infectious.Laugh and brighten the room. A.Find your sense of humour. B.Deal with difficulties seriously. C.Focus on the good things you have. D.To a large degree, cheerfulness is a choice. E.You’re not covering your eyes and looking away. F.Acknowledge the problems, but don’t give them too much attention. G.Being cheerful will make you see the world and your own life in a different way. Ⅲ.完形填空 (2025·酒泉模拟)33 years ago, Thomas retired from his job, but he simply couldn’t sit at home doing nothing.His wife Elizabeth, who was an elementary school teacher in their hometown, suggested that he should 　13　 a job as a crossing guard.He thought it sounded like a good way to keep busy.Over three decades later, he is 　14　 out there every day!  Thomas began his 　15　 as a driver overseas and then he returned home and worked for the post office until he 　16　.He and Elizabeth have been married for 51 years, and she said she was 　17　 to still have her 　18　 husband around.“He decided he needed something else to do, so we made it 　19　 for him,” said Elizabeth.  He 　20　 for work at 5:00 am every weekday.He is a 　21　 face for two generations of the students and their families.When he turned 100 years old, the entire people of the 　22　 came together to celebrate his birthday.“Not many of us can even think about turning 100 and still wanting to get up every morning to go to work with a 　23　 on our face,” teacher Verhonda Evens said.“We appreciate you 　24　 .”  Even at his age, Thomas 　25　 takes a day off, even for vacations! His son said he did it all for the 　26　.“He has more things to do than we have to do,” he explained.“Even when it comes down to vacations, he wants to hurry up and come back so he can do the crossing guard.He doesn’t want to 　27　 his work.It keeps him busy.”  13.A.recommend B.take C.analyze D.provide 14.A.also B.never C.seldom D.still 15.A.profession B.presentation C.performance D.pattern 16.A.recovered B.succeeded C.retired D.graduated 17.A.curious B.painful C.regretful D.fortunate 18.A.hardworking B.independent C.honest D.ambitious 19.A.stand B.float C.pause D.happen 20.A.watches out B.gives in C.shows up D.breaks down 21.A.common B.familiar C.serious D.strange 22.A.community B.station C.theatre D.hospital 23.A.mask B.confusion C.request D.smile 24.A.deliberately B.dearly C.mysteriously D.slightly 25.A.unbelievably B.occasionally C.rarely D.willingly 26.A.customers B.students C.drivers D.teachers 27.A.suspend B.suspect C.summarize D.simplify 主题阅读训练(二)　永不言弃 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2025·福建统考)My plan to learn to play the cello (大提琴) was a healthy choice.So I took the next innocent step of going to a shop that sells and rents string instruments, especially violins, violas, and cellos.The place was a hole⁃in⁃the⁃wall, up a steep flight of stairs.Instruments left a narrow path to the counter where a woman with grey hair and warm eyes greeted me.Since I couldn’t form a question about what I wanted, I just stood there exploring the scene, which felt immensely pleasurable. I rented a cello, a bow, and a case to hold them.What attracted me to the cello was its enormous size and its soft, smooth, and memorable sounds.It’s an instrument made of beautifully polished wood that I could wrap my arms around and feel its powerful vibrations when the strings were played.That was a good starting point for me.The only problem was that I didn’t know how to play it. There’s a popular belief that the cello is a particularly difficult instrument to learn.Another is the admonition, “Don’t bother if you are a beginner over age 10!” Well, I was 70, and what others thought no longer influenced me.And besides, I thought of the words of Dr.Cohen, who suggested that learning causes physical changes in the brain. So I found a teacher who had respect for older adult beginners and I practiced diligently, daily for years, and sometimes disheartened, but I kept up.I’m happy to report that now, more than a decade later, I can hold my own in a string trio and two quartets (two violins, a viola, and me, the female cello) and even a senior community band.Of course, I’ll never sound like a world⁃class cellist but you could recognize a Mozart piece if you heard me play it.And, more importantly, I don’t need to please anyone but myself. Whether it’s a pleasurable pastime or a new career, the starting point is the same: wonder, curiosity, determination, and the desire to keep your brain sharp. 1.How did the writer feel in the shop? A.Amused by the shop assistant. B.Anxious for a live performance. C.Pleased at the nice music atmosphere. D.Curious about where to find a teacher. 2.What does the underlined word “admonition” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Approval. B.Criticism. C.Puzzlement. D.Warning. 3.Why does the writer mention Dr.Cohen in paragraph 3? A.To recommend a reliable doctor. B.To provide proof for common belief. C.To add another reason for her decision. D.To stress the crucial function of the brain. 4.Which of the following can best convey the writer’s idea? A.Art is man’s second nature. B.One is never too old to learn. C.Education is the key to success. D.Happiness is the best form of health. B No doubt there are ups and downs in life.Whatever the situation is, you shouldn’t lose your joy of life.Life is for a limited time only and no one knows how long he/she will live, so why do you waste your time in worrying about the things that are beyond your control? Be happy, and enjoy your life unconditionally. You enjoy good days but you also need to learn how to enjoy bad days, even enjoy your pain.In 2016 I suffered a sudden heart attack.My colleagues called an ambulance and I was taken to hospital with much pain in my chest.Before reaching the hospital, I was totally exhausted with pain and was going to lose control of my emotions.Then the doctor in the ambulance said, “Don’t worry; you are in safe hands.” His words took away all my pain because I started realizing that it was no time to worry about pain and it was time to be happy that my life was safe.At that time, I learnt an important lesson that in pain there is a hidden joy and we must see the bright side and enjoy pain. You not only enjoy success but you also need to learn to enjoy failure.Celebrating failure will raise your morale and make you more powerful and determined to achieve success.We all make mistakes in life, but only the courageous people laugh at their mistakes and then they reach success without any spiritual burden.A person who learns from mistakes and knows how to turn the bad situation into his/her favor is the most intelligent person and really enjoys his/her life. 5.What does the author mainly tell us in the first paragraph? A.Life is full of ups and downs. B.People’s lives only last a limited period. C.We should enjoy our life unconditionally. D.Bad situations can be changed into good ones. 6.Why did the author still feel happy when experiencing much pain? A.His colleagues were always with him. B.He could be looked after by his parents. C.He planned to enjoy the last days in life. D.His doctor made him realize the value of being alive. 7.The underlined word “morale” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “　　　　”.  A.talent B.confidence C.pleasure D.inspiration 8.The author thinks that the wisest person 　　　　.  A.never laughs at others B.has strong determination C.is ready to do others a favor D.is good at learning from mistakes Ⅱ.完形填空 (2025·晋城模拟)When I was fifteen, I planned to start my business.But every time I wanted to try something new, I felt there was a 　9　 between two different versions of me: One wanted to 　10　 the world, while the other was 　11　 rejection.  Then I learned about“Rejection Therapy (治疗)”.Basically, the 　12　 is that you look for rejection and get rejected at something every day—finally, you no longer feel 　13　.  Once, I thought,“What if I just 　14　 to teach a college class?”I went to University of Texas at Austin and knocked on a professor’s door and asked,“Can I teach your class?”I was rejected.Because I didn’t run, on the ninth try, the professor was very 　15　.He carefully 　16　 my well⁃prepared materials for the 　17　 and said,“Cool! I’ll fit you in my curriculum (课程).”  Three months later, when I finished teaching that class, I walked out crying with 　18　.I was rejected many times, but I 　19　 got used to it.Then I faced it calmly and ultimately got myself 　20　.  Honestly speaking, rejection 　21　 me a lot, so at first I ran away from it.However, when I began 　22　 it, I could turn it into the biggest 　23　 in my life.  9.A.feature B.link C.deal D.battle 10.A.change B.ignore C.destroy D.recall 11.A.open to B.sure about C.interested in D.afraid of 12.A.price B.excuse C.idea D.news 13.A.embarrassed B.bored C.tired D.confused 14.A.agree B.decline C.ask D.pretend 15.A.grateful B.impressed C.envious D.regretful 16.A.broke down B.looked at C.put aside D.prepared for 17.A.products B.answers C.tests D.lessons 18.A.excitement B.sympathy C.forgiveness D.respect 19.A.suddenly B.gradually C.barely D.casually 20.A.followed B.challenged C.accepted D.assessed 21.A.taught B.helped C.bothered D.understood 22.A.avoiding B.interrupting C.forgetting D.welcoming 23.A.gift B.issue C.event D.record Ⅲ.语法填空 　　(2025·哈师大附中模拟)Lin Zexu, a senior official of the Qing Dynasty, is remembered today among Chinese people as 　1　 role model for patriotism.He is also considered as a great hero, 　2　 fought against opium (鸦片) when seriously alarmed at the negative effect that the highly addictive drug was having 　3　 China.  At first, the Qing government tolerated the opium trade in order to promote economy.But in a few years, opium began to flood across the country, causing serious damage.Many people including soldiers became 　4　 (addict).He sent several memorials (奏折) to the emperor, 　5　 (try) to get opium banned nationwide.The indecisive emperor was finally moved by Lin Zexu, who said that if opium 　6　 (allow) to spread unchecked, within a few decades, China would fail to resist enemy 　7　 (force), let alone maintain national independence.  As a result, Lin Zexu was promoted to the post of special imperial envoy (特使), and sent to Guangdong, the main port of the opium trade, to wipe out opium.Officials of the foreign countries 　8　 (station) in China were determined to continue the business, and some even offered him treasures, hoping to buy him over.But, contrary to their expectations, Lin Zexu stuck to 　9　 (he) duty, declaring, “I will not return to Beijing 　10　 opium is destroyed.”  It was his perseverance and determination that contributed to the success of destroying opium at Humen. 主题阅读训练(三)　汲取智慧 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2025·佳木斯一模)I’m a grandma in my 60s.In the spring of 2020, like the rest of the world, I spent a lot of time staring at a screen.I discovered that onscreen offerings were truly endless.From one online video I learned how to plant my own vegetable garden.Someone else shared poetry from Robert Frost, wise sayings from Confucius, and a smattering (一知半解) of other philosophical viewpoints, all of which helped me through some dark days that spring.Down the rabbit hole I went, scrolling for hours and hours, watching other people living their lives and giving me advice on how to live mine. As the months rolled by, online videos turned my attention away from the hard reality of what was going on in the world.I subscribed to several channels and waited anxiously for new weekly offerings.I watched people reading poetry or painting by streams or looking out windows into snowy landscapes.I found all this calming.Such lovely scenery, such beautiful background music, such pretty clothes they were wearing! At some point though, I got upset by these artistic and seemingly perfect lives.Who is filming them? I wondered.Do they rehearse or just act on the spot? Isn’t it cold, stepping through snowbanks in dresses? The questions kept bothering me while forcing comparisons to my own somewhat more ordinary existence.I wanted to walk in a flowing dress through hilly green field filled with wildflowers! Instead, I was marching through my neighborhood’s city streets in mom jeans. In a moment of insight, I realized that I had a full and happy life, which although it wouldn’t win awards for perfection onscreen, suited me perfectly.I put my phone away and started paying attention to my own life instead of watching other people live theirs.I still like checking in once in a while.Online videos can be a rich source of entertainment and inspiration, but I’ve limited my exposure.I am content with the knowledge that my addiction to life onscreen has been replaced by life itself. 1.What can be learned about the author in the spring of 2020? A.She experienced some hard times. B.She taught others about gardening. C.She developed an interest in poetry. D.She shared her philosophical views online. 2.What effect did online videos have on the author according to paragraph 2? A.It made her more anxious. B.It improved her taste in art. C.It taught her to accept reality. D.It brought some comfort to her. 3.How did the artistic lives presented online make the author feel? A.Desperate. B.Connected. C.Envious. D.Proud. 4.What has the author decided to do in the end? A.Seek inspiration from online videos. B.Stop using her phone in daily life. C.Focus on her own life instead of others’. D.Continue watching other people’s lives. B 　　(2025·湖北模拟)Playing with my 5⁃year⁃old child, I sometimes wonder: Why are her made⁃up games so terribly boring? In Learning to Imagine, psychologist Andrew Shtulman thinks it untrue that kids are uncontrolled wellsprings of imagination.On the contrary, the more we learn, the more imaginative we can become, and learning will not hold back imaginative ideas.Kids, he argues, fail to imagine obvious possibilities. To gather evidence for this argument, Shtulman explores mechanisms (机制) for expanding imagination.Without support of others or new tools and technologies, people may reject reasonable ideas out of hand, he maintains.Lord Kelvin, for instance, famously denied the possibility of “heavier⁃than⁃air flying machines” less than 10 years before the Wright brothers created one.Abstract principles, like those so influential in science and ethics (伦理学), also boost imagination.Finally, imagination grows through exploring alternative models of the world, as in plays, fiction and so on.Across all of these examples, expanding imagination requires building closely on what people already know. Perhaps counterintuitively (反直觉地), kids relate best to realistic stories.For instance, some earliest cartoons were disorganized and strange.Only when the cartoons became “reasonably impossible” did they gain mass appeal.Many fictional worlds, from Middle Earth to Hogwarts, rely on reasonable impossibility. Shtulman cleverly and precisely sails this vast, attractive sea.Learning to Imagine never drags or makes me get stuck on professional words.I wish, however, that there had been more focus on what these findings mean.If education does not hinder imagination, how do we develop it? Shtulman advises us to “engage with, and learn from the collective knowledge of other people”.AI programs like GPT take that approach, educating themselves on massive data sets. “Be like GPT” is not the most heartening message.But while humans cannot learn large amounts of data quickly and easily like AI, human imagination is shared and cooperative.That, at least, is something all of us — 5⁃year⁃olds and their dads alike — have over the chatbots. 5.What’s the misunderstanding about imagination according to Shtulman? A.It’s an inborn ability. B.It helps broaden the mind. C.Children are full of it. D.Inventions are based on it. 6.What does expanding imagination depend on? A.Known information. B.Realistic principles. C.Gradual exploration. D.Supportable arguments. 7.What does the underlined word “hinder” mean in paragraph 4? A.Improve. B.Prevent. C.Stress. D.Dismiss. 8.What is the type of the text? A.A research report. B.A personal diary. C.A children’s story. D.A book review. Ⅱ.阅读七选五 　　(2025·安徽江南十校联考)The great chef Julia Child is quoted as saying, “The dinner hour is sacred, happy time when everyone should be together and relaxed.” 　9　 Here are some simple ways to bring joy and peace around the table after a long, busy day.  Set the table Even if you’re standing up at the counter for a quick bite before heading out to an evening activity, take a moment to set out a placemat (餐具垫), napkin, and plate.　 10　 Making physical space for your evening meal cues your whole family to tune in and chill out at supper time.  Seed the conversation 　11　 You can pick them up for a fresh supply of questions, reflections, or facts.It will elevate (提升) the conversations beyond “How was your day?” or “Don’t forget to ...” Everyone will come to the table knowing they can leave the stresses of the day behind and enjoy a fun, relaxed family dinner.  Give your eaters more choices At dinnertime, you can make additional options.You can offer a simple sandwich, a bowl of cereal, or scrambled eggs as an alternative for those who aren’t thrilled with the menu, which will let your eaters make their own choices.　12　  Don’t force it Maybe someone has a major homework project due tomorrow, or they had an exhausting day at work.　13　 Let them be exhausted.You can show them that you know they’re not in the right place for family time.Remind them that you’ll be right there at the table tomorrow, ready to relax together.  A.They may just not be hungry. B.They’ll get something delicious eventually. C.There are many versions of “conversation card”. D.Make the family dinner table a phone⁃free zone. E.That can bring you as much contentment as the food. F.It will also disrupt arguments about food and preserve peace. G.However, there are always things that can ruin our dinner plans. Ⅲ.语法填空 Let’s look back 　1　 the adolescence you’ve gone through. How have you handled your life? Are you spending your time wisely in making you deserve your life? Neal Wu shared some ways we should do to make our short time of life meaningful. Find out 　2　 you need to do next.  Insist on 　3　 (learn) as much as you can and find out the things you are curious about. Find something 　4　 you enjoy and practice the skills you want to develop. If you are hard⁃working and achieve good knowledge, then it will be easy to make audience tend to learn from you.  Volunteer 　5　 (help) out those less fortunate than you. In the course you 　6　 (get) a ton of new views and better understand other people’s real problems. 　7　 (normal), in a society that always looks upward, these people are being forgotten easily.  Become as 　8　 (depend) as possible. Even 　9　 you work in a big company, you should constantly make small steps to reduce your dependence on your job. Write a book, build 　10　 app, or start a small company on the side.  主题写作训练　积极的人生态度 Ⅰ.应用文写作 精品课件·名师析题 (2025·雅安模拟) 假定你是李华,是一名高三学生。你们的校刊英文专栏正在开展主题为 “What to Do in the Face of Difficulty” 的征稿活动,请分享你的经验和建议。要点包括: 1.你对困难的理解和态度; 2.分享你的一次相关经历; 3.提出应对困难的建议。 注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;　2.请按如下格式作答。 What to Do in the Face of Difficulty       Ⅱ.读后续写 精品课件·名师析题 　　阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jenny had hearing problems when she was four years old.Several surgeries later, Jenny was found having a severe joint disease at seven.She could not put pressure on the back parts of her feet, so she walked on tiptoe (脚尖), and when the pain became unbearable, someone had to carry her.Once when she suddenly experienced sharp pain, her friends got her up and carried her from class to class. All through grade school, and on into high school, Jenny suffered, yet never complained. She took her medicine and wrapped her feet in steaming towels until the pain eased.As soon as she could bear the pain, Jenny immediately carried on, as though she was free of pain.She always wore a smile on her face and expressed her love for others. Jenny had never been a cheerleader or competed in a sport.She could not even take part in a gym class, though she took the same health class four years in a row, through which she could pass with a substitute credit each year. Jenny continued to have one surgery after another on her ears all through school.Her hearing improved, and she taught herself to read lips.She also carried a pillow (枕头) to school so that she could relieve the pain when she sat down.Gradually, Jenny began attending every football game, cheering the team on. Then came her senior year.She saw documents about scholarships on the school website when visiting it one day.According to the statement, she would be considered for scholarships; however, school activities, especially sports, could often mean the difference between receiving an award and losing out.She continued to read other notices and found an ad from the football team, which stated that the football manager was seeking for an assistant, who would take on ancillary (辅助的) services like taking charge of the team’s supplies, communication and security. 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;　2.请按如下格式作答。 　　Jenny decided to seize the chance. 　         　　When asked why the team did so well that year, a player spoke of Jenny. 　       18 / 18 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$