专题04 七选五阅读（期中真题汇编，湖南专用）高二英语上学期

专题04 阅读理解之七选五阅读 主题01 人与自我——学习方法；人际沟通；家庭关系；家庭关系 Passage 1 (24-25高一上·邵东市创新高级中学·期中)) It’s normal to face math anxiety. Here are three ways to overcome it. Peer (同龄人) Support; A Powerful Tool Against Fear of Math Working in groups, discussing math problems, and teaching each other can be beneficial. 1 , they improve their understanding and build confidence in their abilities. Realizing are not alone in their struggle’s, students can find comfort in collective learning. Sharing coping technique and study methods can create an environment helpful to overcoming the fear of math. Technology: An Easy Way to Overcome the Fear of Math Some inter active platforms and alps meet the needs of math learners, offering personalized experiences. These platforms sometimes gasify (游戏化) the learning process. 2 hey allow students to progress at their own pace, ensuring they grasp basic theories before moving on to difficult topics. Teachers: The Helpers Against Math Anxiety 3 . A teacher who recognized the signs of math anxiety can perform targeted strategies to help a student. Regular feedback (反馈), constructive criticism (批评), and constant encouragement can work wonders. It’s necessary for teachers to create a classroom environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failure. 4 Understanding math anxiety and its far-reaching meaning is important in today’s education. Math anxiety isn’t an indication of one’s wisdom or abilities. 5 The strategies mentioned above, when used effectively, can help in reducing and overcoming the fear of math. A．It’s a mental problem many face B．When students explain theories to their peers C．They make it more attractive and less frightening D．Because students feel extremely puzzled once in a while E．Math anxiety has become more and more common at present F．The role of educators in coping with math anxiety is important G．This positive experience can slowly but surely reduce the fear of math 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．F 4．G 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了面对数学克服焦虑的三种方法。 1．根据上文“Working in groups, discussing math problems, and teaching each other can be beneficial. (小组工作、讨论数学问题和互相教导可能是有益的。)”及下文“they improve their understanding and build confidence in their abilities. (他们提高了自己的理解力，并建立了对自己能力的信心。)”可知，小组讨论数学问题可以相互教导，在给同龄人讲解问题时，可以建立自己的能力信心，与B项“When students explain theories to their peers (当学生向同龄人解释理论时)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选B项。 2．根据上文“These platforms sometimes gasify(游戏化) the learning process. (这些平台有时会游戏化学习过程。)”可知，这样的学习过程对学生是有吸引力的，与C项“They make it more attractive and less frightening (它们使它更有吸引力，不那么可怕)”，上下文一致，符合文意，故选C项。 3．根据小标题“Teachers: The Helpers Against Math Anxiety (教师：对抗数学焦虑的帮手)”可知，本段要讲述教师对数学焦虑的作用，与F项“The role of educators in coping with math anxiety is important (教育工作者在应对数学焦虑方面的作用很重要)”上下文一致，符合文意，educators与标题中Teachers前后呼应，故选F项。 4．根据上文“It’s necessary for teachers to create a classroom environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failure. (教师有必要创造一个课堂环境，将错误视为学习机会而不是失败。)”可知，把错误视为学习机会的课堂环境对数学焦虑问题是有帮助的，与G项“This positive experience can slowly but surely reduce the fear of math (这种积极的经历可以缓慢但肯定地减少对数学的恐惧)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选G项。 5．根据上文“Math anxiety isn’t an indication of one’s wisdom or abilities. (数学焦虑并不是一个人的智慧或能力的指标。)”可知，数学焦虑是很多人都面临的问题。与A项“It’s a mental problem many face (这是许多人面临的心理问题)”上下文一致，符合文意。故选A项。 Passage 2 (24-25高一上·湖南省衡阳市衡阳县第一中学·期中) When meeting someone for the first time, who won’t know you habitually frown if you’re concentrating, you will be misunderstood. 1 Here are four more. Ignore the context 1 Depending on the context, the same nonverbal signals can take on totally different meanings. People can’t really understand someone’s nonverbal message unless they understand the circumstances behind it. If you yawn in a staff meeting because you were up early for an international business call —let people know why you’re tired. Find meaning in a single gesture People often try to evaluate your state of mind by monitoring your body language. But they take more notice of any single sign that indicates you’re in a bad mood and not to be approached. 1 So when you are standing with your arms folded for your comfort, others may judge your body language as resistant and unapproachable. Evaluate you through the biases (偏见) A neighbour likes me from the moment we met. Before long. I know it’s because I resemble her favorite aunt. That’s how biases can work —the so-called “halo effect.” But biases can also work against you. What if you remind people of someone they dislike? In that case, their original response to you wouldn’t be a good one. 1 Compare your behavior with their culture Most of culture’s values are absorbed unconsciously at an early age. Such values affect how people think and act, and more importantly, the kind of criteria by which people judge others. 1 For instance, people’s greetings, hand gestures etc. vary with cultures. Therefore, there are many mistakes people make when reading your body language. Under-standing them, and trying not to make the same mistakes, will help you display nonverbal ability. A．Nonverbal signals are very common in our daily life. B．They would even look for your behavior that confirmed this bias. C．What they didn’t realize was that, for this individual, it was a normal behavior. D．In fact, people easily make mistakes reading and reacting to others’ body language. E．What’s proper and correct in one culture may be ineffective or even rude in another. F．Besides, they often assign meaning to negative messages than it does to positive ones. G．Context includes locations, relationships, time, experience, and even room temperature. 【答案】1．D 2．G 3．F 4．B 5．E 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。 介绍了人们可能会对别人的肢体语言产生误解的几种常见的情况及原因。 1．根据上文“When meeting someone for the first time, who won’t know you habitually frown if you’re concentrating, you will be misunderstood.(当你第一次和某人见面时，他不知道你会皱起眉头，如果你很专注，你会被误解。)”可知，此处通过具体的例子列举了人们很容易对他人的肢体语言产生误解，设空处应对该现象进行概括。D选项“In fact, people easily make mistakes reading and reacting to others’ body language.(事实上，人们很容易对他人的肢体语言做出错误的解读和反应。)”承接前文，符合语境。故选 D。 2．根据下文“Depending on the context, the same nonverbal signals can take on totally different meanings(根据上下文的不同，同样的非语言信号可以有完全不同的含义。)” 可知，此处强调的是，不同的背景会对肢体语言产生极大的影响即语言的语境或者背景的不同导致同样的肢体语言可能会有完全不同的含义。G 选项“Context includes locations, relationships, time, experience, and even room temperature.(语境包括地点、关系、时间、经历，甚至是室温。)”对“语境/背景”进行了解释，指出其包含的具体内容，G 选项中 context 对应下文中 context，形成呼应，符合语境。故选G。 3．根据上文“But they take more notice of any single sign that indicates you’re in a bad mood and not to be approached. (但他们会更注意任何一个表明你心情不好、不宜接近的信号。)”以及后一句“So when you are standing with your arms folded for your comfort, others may judge your body language as resistant and unapproachable.(因此，当你为了舒适而交叉双臂站立时，别人可能会认为你的肢体语言是抗拒和不可接近的。)”可知，此处指出当你为了舒适而交叉双臂站立时，别人可能会认为你的肢体语言是抗拒和不可接近的，前文应该强调的是人们之所以会做出该判断的原因，故设空处和前文应该解释的是相关原因，即往往通过判断一个人的单一的肢体行动而判定该人的心情，人们往往赋予判定的负面信息以意义， 而不是正面信息，由此才会断定你是抗拒和不可接近的。F选项“Besides, they often assign meaning to negative messages than it does to positive ones.(此外，他们经常赋予负面信息以意义，而不是正面信息。)”引起下文，解释了他人断定你是不可抗拒和不可接近的原因，符合语境。故选 F。 4．根据上文“But biases can also work against you. What if you remind people of someone they dislike? In that case, their original response to you wouldn’t be a good one. (但偏见也可能对你不利。如果你让人们想起他们不喜欢的人呢？在这种情况下，他们最初对你的回应并不好。)”可知，此处强调的是“预先的偏见”对给他人留下印象产生的影响。此处指出的是一些不好的偏见会让他人对自己的最初印象不好。B选项“They would even look for your behavior that confirmed this bias.(他们甚至会寻找你的行为来证实这种偏见。)”是对上文的进一步说明，指出，偏见不仅让他人对你的印象不好，他人还会在此基础上去寻找各种你的行为来印证这种偏见，符合语境。 故选B。 5．根据前文“Most of culture’s values are absorbed unconsciously at an early age. Such values affect how people think and act, and more importantly, the kind of criteria by which people judge others.(大多数文化价值观都是在很小的时候就被无意识地吸收了。这些价值观影响着人们的思维和行为，更重要的是，影响着人们评判他人的标准。)”可知，此处强调了无意识吸收的文化价值所产生的影响。E选项“What is right in one culture may be ineffective or even rude in another.(在一种文化中正确的行为在另一种文化中可能是无效的甚至是粗鲁的。)”指出在一种文化中正确的行为在另一种文化中可能是无效的甚至是粗鲁的，符合语境，指出文化价值产生的影响即在一种文化中正确的行为在另一种文化中可能是无效的甚至是粗鲁的。故选E。 Passage 3 (24-25高一上·炎陵县综合素质检测·期中) Love your parents Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling （满意的）part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents. 1 A gentle "good morning" and "I love you" will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might sill wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish（珍惜）these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. 2 Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 3 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents? Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them.   4 Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another. Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. . 5 Look for help if you are being abused violently. Parents do not have a right to harm you. A．There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example. B．Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can. C．Tell them you love them every morning. D．Forgiveness is the key. E．Parents will turn express their love to you. F．After this, share your feelings with your parents. G．Please remember parents are as important as friends. 【答案】1．C 2．F 3．D 4．B 5．A 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些爱父母的方法。 1．根据后句“A gentle "good morning" and "I love you" will warm a coldest heart.(温柔的‘早上好’和‘我爱你’会温暖一颗最冷的心。)”可知，建议我们每天要向父母问好。C项“Tell them you love them every morning.(每天早上告诉他们你爱他们。)”与后句意思相符，故选C项。 2．根据前句“Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend.(冷静地行动，冷静下来，记录下你的感受，或者和朋友谈谈。)”可知， 要冷静，把自己的感受记录下来或者跟朋友交谈一下，从而推断出，在此之后需要跟父母谈谈。F项“After this, share your feelings with your parents.(之后，把你的情绪和父母分享一下。)”符合语境，故选F项。 3．根据前句“Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.(理解你父母也是人，也会犯错。)”可知，父母也会犯错。再结合后句“Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?(既然你能原谅你的朋友，那为什么不原谅你的父母呢？)”可知，作者是在谈论“原谅父母”。D选项“Forgiveness is the key.(原谅是关键。)”符合语境，故选D项。 4．根据前句“Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them.(陪伴他们，与父母一起做些事情，比如看电视，或者跟他们一起去一些地方。)”可知，作者在强调要多和父母呆在一起。B项“Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.(无论如何，尽可能多的时间跟他们呆在一起。)”符合语境，故选B项。 5．根据前句“Some people simply may not be able to love their parents.(有些人可能无法爱自己的父母。)”以及后句“Look for help if you are being abused violently.(如果你被暴力虐待，要寻求帮助)”可知，空格处是说有些父母对待孩子行为粗暴，存在暴力行为，A项“There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.(这个也可能有现实原因，比如家庭暴力。)”符合语境，故选A项。 Passage 4 (24-25高一上·湖南省祁东县第一中学·期中) What makes a healthy relationship? Every relationship is unique, and people come together for many different reasons. Part of what defines a healthy relationship is sharing a common goal. What do you want the relationship to be? 1 ? And that’s something you’ll know only by talking deeply and honestly with your partner. However, there are also some common features of most healthy relationships. Knowing these common principles can help keep your relationship meaningful, fulfilling and exciting whatever goals you’re working towards or challenges you’re facing together. 2 . ●You maintain a meaningful emotional connection with each other. You each make the other feel loved and emotionally fulfilled. There’s a difference between being loved and feeling loved. When you feel loved, it makes you feel accepted and valued by your partner, like someone truly gets you. Some relationships get stuck in peaceful coexistence. 3 . While the union may seem stable on the surface, a lack of ongoing involvement and emotional connection serves only to add distance between two people. ● 4 . Some couples talk things out quietly, while others may raise their voices and passionately disagree. The key in a strong relationship, though, is not to be fearful of conflict. You need to feel safe to express things that bother you without fear of revenge, and be able to resolve conflict without humiliation, degradation (丢脸), or insisting on being right. ●You keep outside relationships and interests alive. Despite the claims of romantic fiction or movies, no one person can meet all of your needs. 5 . To stimulate and enrich your romantic relationship, it’s important to sustain your own identity outside of the relationship, preserve connections with family and friends, and maintain your hobbies and interests. A．When do you establish it B．Where do you want it to go C．You keep away from conflict D．You’re not afraid of disagreement E．However, there are no partners truly relating to each other emotionally F．Here are a few principles that you need obey to make a healthy relationship G．Expecting too much from your partner put unhealthy stress on a relationship 【答案】1．B 2．F 3．E 4．D 5．G 【导语】本文是说明文。探讨了构成健康关系的要素，并提供了一些原则和建议，以帮助读者建立和维护健康的关系。 1．根据前文“Every relationship is unique, and people come together for many different reasons. Part of what defines a healthy relationship is sharing a common goal. What do you want the relationship to be?(每一段关系都是独一无二的，人们走到一起有很多不同的原因。拥有共同的目标是定义一段健康关系的一部分。你希望你们的关系是怎样的?)”以及后文“And that’s something you’ll know only by talking deeply and honestly with your partner.(只有和你的伴侣深入而诚实地交谈，你才能知道这一点)”可知，此处讲述拥有共同的目标是定义一段健康关系的一部分，接着作者用提问的方式来询问共同目标，根据空后的问号，可知空处依旧是相关提问，所以B项“Where do you want it to go(你希望它走向何方)”承接上文文体，下文是处理这些问题的方法。故选B项。 2．根据前文“However, there are also some common features of most healthy relationships. Knowing these common principles can help keep your relationship meaningful, fulfilling and exciting whatever goals you’re working towards or challenges you’re facing together.(然而，大多数健康的关系也有一些共同的特征。了解这些共同的原则可以帮助你们的关系保持有意义、充实和令人兴奋，无论你们正在朝着什么目标努力或共同面临什么挑战)”可知，本段讲述有些原则可以帮助你们的关系保持更好，所以F项“Here are a few principles that you need obey to make a healthy relationship(这里有一些原则，你需要遵守，以建立一个健康的关系)”承接上文，并引出下文，符合文意，其中principle为同词复现。故选F项。 3．根据前文“Some relationships get stuck in peaceful coexistence.(有些关系陷入了和平共处的困境)”以及后文“While the union may seem stable on the surface, a lack of ongoing involvement and emotional connection serves only to add distance between two people.(虽然这对组合表面上看起来很稳定，但缺乏持续的投入和情感联系只会增加两个人之间的距离)”可知，此处是在描述一种和平共处的困境，看起来很稳定，但其实增加两个人之间的距离，所以E项“However, there are no partners truly relating to each other emotionally(然而，没有伴侣在情感上真正地相互联系)”是对前文的进一步说明，和前文构成转折关系，并引出下文，符合文意。故选E项。 4．设空位于段首，为本段中心句，根据后文“Some couples talk things out quietly, while others may raise their voices and passionately disagree. The key in a strong relationship, though, is not to be fearful of conflict. You need to feel safe to express things that bother you without fear of revenge, and be able to resolve conflict without humiliation, degradation (丢脸), or insisting on being right.(有些夫妻会悄悄地把事情说出来，而另一些人可能会提高嗓门，激烈地反对。然而，保持牢固关系的关键是不要害怕冲突。你需要有安全感来表达困扰你的事情，而不必担心报复，并且能够在没有羞辱、贬低或坚持正确的情况下解决冲突)”可知，本段主要讲述了保持牢固关系的关键是不要害怕冲突，所以D项“You’re not afraid of disagreement(你不怕意见不合)”符合本段主题，为本段中心句。故选D项。 5．根据前文“Despite the claims of romantic fiction or movies, no one person can meet all of your needs.(尽管爱情小说或电影里说得很多，但没有一个人能满足你所有的需求)”可知，G项“Expecting too much from your partner put unhealthy stress on a relationship(对伴侣期望过高会给你们的关系带来不健康的压力)”是对前文的进一步说明，符合文意。故选G项。 主题02 人与社会——休闲娱乐；生活方式；个人成长；健康生活 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·邵阳市二中·期中) Attending a concert is an activity appealing to many. However, as a first-timer, you probably feel anxious about entering a heavily crowded space with overexcited music enthusiasts. The following tips may help you enjoy the experience. Buy tickets in advance. 1 , there’s a high chance that tickets may sell out before you can buy them if you don’t get a head start. In addition, ticket prices are likely to be lower during the pre-selling period. Wear comfortable clothes. Attending a concert will be an exhausting experience. 1 . Thus, it is vital that when you go to a concert, you dress comfortably. It is also essential to wear a pair of comfortable shoes. 2 . Waiting outside the venue for eight hours is not what you should do, but you should be reasonable and get to the venue ahead of time. Getting there early will have its own advantages. 3 . Have your phone fully charged. You’ll want your phone fully charged for taking photos and videos, contacting any friends you’ll be attending with, booking a ride home, and other necessary tasks on the day of the concert. 1 , consider packing a power bank just in case. A．Head to the venue early B．Research the venue ahead of time C．You can find a good spot for yourself D．If the concert is of music by a popular artist E．Since there probably won’t be any plugs at the venue F．Because you book your ticket from a reliable company G．You may have to stand the whole night and wait in long queues 【答案】1．D 2．G 3．A 4．C 5．E 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了参加演唱会的一些建议。 1．根据本段主题句“Buy tickets in advance. (提前购票。)”以及下文“there’s a high chance that tickets may sell out before you can buy them if you don’t get a head start. (如果你不抢先一步，门票很有可能在你买到之前就卖光了。)”可知，空格处说明的是演唱会门票紧张的情况。选项D. If the concert is of music by a popular artist(如果音乐会是一个流行艺术家的音乐)能够引出下文。故选D。 2．根据上文“Attending a concert will be an exhausting experience. (听音乐会将是一次令人筋疲力尽的经历。)”以及下文“Thus, it is vital that when you go to a concert, you dress comfortably. (因此，当你去听音乐会时，穿着舒适是至关重要的。)”可知，空格处进一步说明的是演唱会是非常令人疲惫的。选项G. You may have to stand the whole night and wait in long queues(你可能得整夜站着排长队)能够承上启下。故选G。 3．根据下文“Waiting outside the venue for eight hours is not what you should do, but you should be reasonable and get to the venue ahead of time. (在会场外等8个小时是不应该的，但你应该理智，提前到达会场。)”说明的是应该提前到达场地。空格处为本段主题句，应该说明的是提前到达。选项A. Head to the venue early(早点去会场)符合本段主题。故选A。 4．根据上文“Getting there early will have its own advantages. (早到那里有它自己的优势。)”说明的是早点到达的优势，可知空格处应进一步说明早点到达的优势。选项C. You can find a good spot for yourself(你可以为自己找到一个好地方)说明的是早点到达的好处，能够承接上文。故选C。 5．根据本段的主题句“Have your phone fully charged. (给手机充满电。)”以及下文“consider packing a power bank just in case (考虑带一个充电宝以防万一)”可知，空格处说明的是场地可能没有地方充电。选项E. Since there probably won’t be any plugs at the venue (因为会场上可能没有插头)能够引出下文。故选E。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·湖南长沙市雅礼中学·期中) Tablescapes (桌面景观) are creatively designed table arrangements or decorations for the center of a table, which show or highlight a specific object or collection. Usually, it’s dinner tables that are transformed into tablescapes. 1 Tableseaping allows people to express their creativity by adding a personal touch. This is often achieved through the use of valuable collections or specialized themes. 2 Themes can be based upon a particular event, season, hobby, or collection. Finding a suitable theme for tablescape displays depends on personal preference as well as the style of its surroundings. 3 Each item within a tablescape relates to other elements around it. While the objects in tablescapes do not necessarily have to match perfectly, they should stay in harmony with each other or make each other more attractive. When it comes to organizing the selected objects for tablescapes, the easiest method is to think in terms of levels. 4 The other relatively unimportant ones include the spaces both above and below the table. Including similar or repeated items in all of these levels will help pull everything together. When the appropriate tablescape design is carried out, the surrounding area should fit in. The highlighted table arrangement should stand out in a pleasing manner rather than looking like a mess. As everyone’s view can be different, not all tablescapes will hold the same appeal. 5 It’ll create a comfortable appearance regardless of someone else’s personal taste. A．But items like bookshelves can also make it. B．The most important level is the tabletop itself. C．Tablescapes normally have three different levels. D．That’s why balance and harmony are so important. E．Once a theme is chosen, collect proper related items. F．Themes are especially important when designing tablescapes. G．However, maintaining a balance within the tablescape theme is necessary. 【答案】1．A 2．F 3．E 4．B 5．G 【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了什么是桌面景观，以及如何布置桌面景观。 1．根据前文“Tablescapes (桌面景观) are creatively designed table arrangements or decorations for the center of a table, which show or highlight a specific object or collection. Usually, it’s dinner tables that are transformed into tablescapes.(桌面景观是创造性地设计的桌子安排或装饰在桌子的中心，它显示或突出一个特定的对象或集合。通常，餐桌被改造成桌面景观)”可知，此处是在介绍什么是桌面景观，以及什么能改造成桌面景观，A项“But items like bookshelves can also make it.(但像书架这样的物品也会产生这种效果)”也是在讲述什么能改造成桌面景观，符合文意，且和前文构成转折关系。故选A项。 2．根据前文“Tableseaping allows people to express their creativity by adding a personal touch. This is often achieved through the use of valuable collections or specialized themes.(桌面景观可以让人们通过添加个人元素来表达他们的创造力。这通常是通过使用有价值的集合或专门的主题来实现的)”可知，本段主要讲述桌面景观的主题，所以F项“Themes are especially important when designing tablescapes.(在设计桌面景观时，主题尤其重要)”符合本段主题，是对前文进一步说明，并引出下文“Themes can be based upon a particular event, season, hobby, or collection.(主题可以基于特定的事件、季节、爱好或收藏)”。故选F项。 3．根据后文“Each item within a tablescape relates to other elements around it.(桌面景观中的每个物品都与它周围的其他元素相关)”可知，本段讲述桌面景观中的物品，所以E项“Once a theme is chosen, collect proper related items.(一旦选定主题，收集适当的相关物品)”符合本段主题，承接上文选定主题，并引出下文收集物品。故选E项。 4．根据前文“When it comes to organizing the selected objects for tablescapes, the easiest method is to think in terms of levels.(在为桌面景观组织所选对象时，最简单的方法是从级别的角度考虑)”以及后文“The other relatively unimportant ones include the spaces both above and below the table.(其他相对不重要的包括桌子上方和下方的空间)”可知，本段讲述可以按照级别来组织所选对象，后文讲述不重要的地方，所以空处应是重要级别，所以B项“The most important level is the tabletop itself.(最重要的关卡是桌面本身)”符合文意。故选B项。 5．根据前文“As everyone’s view can be different, not all tablescapes will hold the same appeal.(由于每个人的观点都可能不同，因此并非所有桌面景观都具有相同的吸引力)”以及后文“It’ll create a comfortable appearance regardless of someone else’s personal taste.(不管别人的个人品味如何，它都会给人一种舒适的感觉)”可知，前文讲述每个人品味不同，不可能吸引所有人，后文说都会给人一种舒适的感觉；由此推知，空处内容与前文构成转折关系，且提出一种所有人都会接受的方法，所以G项“However, maintaining a balance within the tablescape theme is necessary.(但是，在桌面景观主题中保持平衡是必要的)”符合文意，和前文构成转折关系，引出下文。故选G项。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·湖南省长沙市第一中学·期中) Pursue Your Dreams Today, Not Tomorrow Have you caught yourself daydreaming about your dreams? We often postpone our dreams, trapped in a cycle of delay. But why wait? 1 You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps toward a brighter future. And start right now. 2 If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would’ve turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many people have warned you that you’re never going to succeed. Even the most successful people have had their hesitations about whether they had what it took to make it in their field. 3 Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach. At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself. 4 . It’s what you would encourage your friends to do, so why aren’t you giving yourself that same push? Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams. 5 Pursue your dreams now, even though that means you might need to break out of your comfort zone, and even though it means entering the unknown. A．Ask yourself what would be worse. B．Starting small is completely acceptable. C．You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams. D．New opportunities may lead to personal growth. E．If things go well, you can gradually make further shifts. F．You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential. G．Hard as it is, it’s crucial to wave off the doubts in the back of your mind. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．G 4．F 5．E 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何追求自己的梦想提出了一些建议。 1．根据下文“You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps toward a brighter future. And start right now. (你不需要迈出巨大的、改变人生的一步。你可以一步一步走向更光明的未来。现在就开始)”可知，下文提到了不需要迈出巨大的、改变人生的一步，可知本句是在建议从小的地方开始。故B选项“Starting small is completely acceptable. (从小处开始是完全可以接受的)”能引出下文，符合语境，故选B。 2．根据下文“If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would’ve turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self. (如果你从不尝试，你就会被你的遗憾压垮。你总是想知道，如果你真的给自己一个机会，你的生活会变成什么样子。不要让未来的自己被现在的自己失望)”可知，本段的主旨是给自己一个改变生活的机会，即建议去追求自己的梦想。故C选项“You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams. (你应该为自己去追求你的梦想)”能概括本段主旨，符合语境，故选C。 3．根据下文“Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach. (拥有一种坚定的心态，知道成功是触手可及的)”可知，下文提到要拥有坚定的心态，可知要摆脱怀疑的心态。故G选项“Hard as it is, it’s crucial to wave off the doubts in the back of your mind. (尽管困难重重，但摆脱心中的疑虑是至关重要的)”能引出下文，符合语境，故选G。 4．根据上文“At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself. (在一天结束的时候，你需要为自己开辟一条通往最大满足感的道路。如果你让恐惧占据了你最好的一面，你永远不会原谅自己)”可知，上文提到不要让恐惧占据了你最好的一面，即建议要克服恐惧和不安全感。故F选项“You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential. (你需要克服你的不安全感，发掘你的全部潜力)”能承接上文，符合语境，故选F。 5．根据上文“Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams (有时候，追随你的激情意味着每天花费大量的时间。这可能需要对你的时间表做一些调整，但你不必为了跟随自己的内心而牺牲一切。试着在你现在的生活和你的梦想之间取得平衡)”可知，上文提到了在你现在的生活和你的梦想之间取得平衡，本句为本段最后一句，故应说明这么做的结果。故E选项“If things go well, you can gradually make further shifts. (如果一切顺利，你可以逐渐做出进一步的改变)”能承接上文，符合语境，故选E。 Passage 4 (24-25高二上·湖南省邵东市创新高级中学·期中) What’ s a micro activity? I consider this question about the word “micro” whenever it appears. 1 Quite literally, it means “extremely small”. But in this article, a micro activity will refer to something which takes up no more than five minutes of your time. The following recommendations are micro activities you should do for your body. Self-Massage (自我按摩) Self-massaging should become a part of your daily musts. 1 As we get older, our muscles (肌肉) tighten. But if we self-massage, these muscles will feel cared for. According to the Mayo Clinic, massage can reduce stress and increase relaxation. Intensive Exercise There are many benefits of intensive exercise (高强度运动). And do you know what else it does for your body? It makes your body realize it can do so much more. In less than five minutes, the goal is to break a sweat. This can be from running or lifting weights. 1 Let Loose Whether it be dancing, skipping or something else, our body should do whatever it feels like doing without judgment. 1 Thus we will feel happy and relaxed. Be Still 1 Your body loves movement. But we must find a few moments of stillness throughout our day. By devoting ourselves to more stillness, we can find ourselves more at peace and less stressed even under hard circumstances. A．Did you regret doing it? B．What does it really mean? C．Don’t give yourself too much pressure. D．It should be as necessary as brushing your teeth or taking a shower. E．Every activity involves some sort of movement. F．The playful nature helps bring out the inner child and promotes creativity and joy. G．It doesn’t matter which activity you choose, so long as you bring intensity to that workout. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．G 4．F 5．E 【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了微活动，即占用你不超过五分钟时间的活动。 1．下文“Quite literally, it means “extremely small”. But in this article, a micro activity will refer to something which takes up no more than five minutes of your time.(确切地说，它的意思是“非常小”。但在本文中，微活动指的是占用你不超过五分钟时间的活动。)”说明上文应该提出问题，微活动的含义是什么。B选项“What does it really mean?（这到底意味着什么？）”提出了问题，下文就给了解释。故选B. 2．上文“Self-massaging should become a part of your daily musts.(自我按摩应该成为你日常必备的一部分。)”说明自我按摩非常重要。刷牙和洗澡是每个人必备的日常活动。D选项“It should be as necessary as brushing your teeth or taking a shower.（这应该和刷牙或洗澡一样必要。）”这里作者表面自我按摩对每个人而言要跟刷牙和洗澡一样每天都要进行。符合上文所说日常按摩要成为日常必需的一部分。故选D. 3．上文“In less than five minutes, the goal is to break a sweat. This can be from running or lifting weights.(在不到五分钟的时间里，我们的目标是流汗。这可能来自跑步或举重。)”说明微活动中的高强度运动的目标是让人们流汗。G选项“It doesn’t matter which activity you choose, so long as you bring intensity to that workout.（你选择哪项运动并不重要，只要你能给训练带来强度。）”符合上文作者说的无论你选择哪种活动，都需要能达到流汗的强度。故选G. 4．根据下文“Thus we will feel happy and relaxed.(这样我们就会感到快乐和放松。)”可知，空格处的句子应该说到“什么事让我们感到快乐和放松”，所以F选项“The playful nature helps bring out the inner child and promotes creativity and joy.（顽皮的天性有助于激发内心的童心，促进创造力和快乐。）”填入空格处，和上文是顺接关系，符合语境。故选F. 5．根据下文“Your body loves movement. But we must find a few moments of stillness throughout our day. (你的身体喜欢运动。但我们必须在一天中找到一些安静的时刻。)”和But说明前后是转折关系。说明身体热爱运动，每项活动都包含着身体的运动。但是也需要安静的时刻。所以，E选项“Every activity involves some sort of movement.（每一项活动都涉及到某种运动。）”填入空格处，符号语境。故选E. 主题03 人与自然——饮食文化；创新思维 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·湖南省浏阳市质量检测·期中) Most Americans love Chinese food. However, the Chinese food served in most American restaurants is very different from the authentic cuisine enjoyed daily by people living in China. 1 Then many Chinese immigrants had trouble landing a job in America. To make a living, some of them opened restaurants. Over these years, Chinese cuisine has been adapted to reflect Western influences. 2 The Chinese food found in Western restaurants is mainly cooked through frying. Many dishes are cooked using various frying methods. However, traditional Chinese food is rarely cooked through frying. Instead, methods such as baking, steaming, boiling and fermenting (发酵) are more commonly used. Another big difference between authentic and westernized Chinese food is the ingredients used. 3 Some ingredients – like carrots, onions and tomatoes -are not often used in authentic Chinese cooking. In addition, while you can find some. Western cuisines that use strange meats like pig ears most Western cultures are pretty conservative about the meats they consume. Authentic Chinese food, in contrast, uses a wider variety of protein sources, including tofu, snake, chicken feet, duck blood and many more that Westerners generally wouldn’t choose to eat. 4 Sweet and Sour Chicken, for example, has no equivalent (同等物) in traditional Chinese cuisine. Similarly, the fortune cookie is a completely American invention. Indeed, there are numerous differences between authentic and westernized Chinese cuisine, but Western palates (味觉) adapt to new flavors easily. 5 A．The history of westernized Chinese food started in the mid-1800s. B．Westernized Chinese food features vegetables that are common in Western cuisines. C．There are so many regions of China, and they all prepare their dishes a little bit differently. D．So it may only be a matter of time before authentic Chinese food becomes popular in America. E．Many of the most popular Chinese dishes in the West are not served in Chinese restaurants at all. F．Deep frying food is quick, which is why you can usually get your Chinese food in just a few minutes. G．One of the main differences between authentic and westernized Chinese food lies in cooking methods. 【答案】1．A 2．G 3．B 4．E 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了西化的中国菜和传统中国菜的不同之处。 1．空后“Then many Chinese immigrants had trouble landing a job in America. To make a living, some of them opened restaurants.(当时，许多中国移民在美国找工作都遇到了困难。为了谋生，他们中的一些人开了餐馆。)”提到了在过去的一个时间许多中国移民为了谋生就开了餐馆，因此空格处说到一个过去的时间，A选项“The history of westernized Chinese food started in the mid-1800s.(中国西化饮食的历史始于19世纪中期。)”提到了19世纪中期这个时间，和空后说那个时候中国移民开始开餐馆相互呼应，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选A。 2．空后“The Chinese food found in Western restaurants is mainly cooked through frying. Many dishes are cooked using various frying methods. However, traditional Chinese food is rarely cooked through frying.(西餐厅里的中餐主要是油炸的。许多菜肴都是用不同的油炸方法烹饪的。然而，传统的中国食物很少通过油炸来烹饪。)”说明了西餐厅里的中餐和传统的中国食物的烹饪方法是不同的，G选项“One of the main differences between authentic and westernized Chinese food lies in cooking methods.(正宗中餐和西化中餐的主要区别之一在于烹饪方法。)”说明了正宗中餐和西化中餐的烹饪方法不同，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选G。 3．空后“Some ingredients – like carrots, onions and tomatoes -are not often used in authentic Chinese cooking.(有些食材——比如胡萝卜、洋葱和西红柿——在正宗的中餐中是不常用的。)”说明的是中餐中所使用的是什么蔬菜，空格处也应该说蔬菜的选择，B选项“Westernized Chinese food features vegetables that are common in Western cuisines.(西化的中餐以西餐中常见的蔬菜为特色。)”说明的是西化的中餐中蔬菜的选择，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选B。 4．空后“Sweet and Sour Chicken, for example, has no equivalent (同等物) in traditional Chinese cuisine.(例如，糖醋鸡在中国传统菜肴中是没有类似的。)”说明了有的西化的中餐在传统中餐中不存在，E选项“Many of the most popular Chinese dishes in the West are not served in Chinese restaurants at all.(许多在西方最受欢迎的中国菜根本不在中餐馆供应。)”说明了有的中国菜不在中餐馆供应，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选E。 5．空前“Indeed, there are numerous differences between authentic and westernized Chinese cuisine, but Western palates (味觉) adapt to new flavors easily.(的确，正宗的中国菜和西化的中国菜有很多不同之处，但西方人的口味很容易适应新的口味。)”说明西方人很容易适应新口味，由此可推知，正宗的中国菜早晚会在外国受欢迎，D选项“So it may only be a matter of time before authentic Chinese food becomes popular in America.(因此，正宗的中餐在美国流行起来可能只是时间问题。)”说明正宗的中餐在美国流行起来可能是早晚的事情，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选D。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·邵阳市第二中学等联考·期中) Innovation experts advise people to “think outside the box” to improve creativity and adaptability. 1 How does one think outside it? Originally, the box was a reference to the nine-dot (点) problem. 2 Connect all the dots in a nine-dot form using no more than four straight lines and without lifting your pen or pencil from the page. If you cannot think of any solution to this puzzle (谜题), you’re not alone. The nine equally-spaced dots give the impression of a square or box. Without realizing it, you may assume that the lines must be drawn within the boundaries of the dots. 3 You must think outside the box! In the correct solutions, the lines always extend outside of the square. In a sense, the “box” is a metaphor for an unnecessary assumption, or an example which limits creative problem-solving. To overcome this, it may help to change viewpoints, question rules (or assumptions), and try different approaches. 4 Innovative thinking emphasizes change. Taking different viewpoints, thinking non-traditionally — these involve breaking from the norm. By definition, this sort of thinking is more original. An open and flexible mind also allows one to adapt more easily to unexpected situations. And best of all, you don’t have to be an innovator or a businessman to think outside the box. 5 There are a couple of simple exercises to stretch your creative muscles in everyday life. A．So, what is the box? B．In other words, think outside the box. C．The goal of this classic puzzle is simple. D．We instantly recognize the pattern of a square. E．As a result, we may find ourselves stuck in the box. F．To solve the puzzle, you must let go of that assumption. G．By accepting little changes, you’ll easily become more flexible. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．F 4．B 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“跳出框框思考”这一概念的起源和含义，并给出了跳出思维定势培养创新能力的一些方法。 1．前文“Innovation experts advise people to “think outside the box” to improve creativity and adaptability. (创新专家建议人们“跳出框框思考”，以提高创造力和适应能力)”提到“跳出框框思考”这个概念，后文“How does one think outside it? (一个人如何在它之外思考呢)”是一个问题，提问如何在某件事物之外思考，因此A项“So, what is the box? (那么，这个方框是什么呢)”符合语境，也是一个问题，提问方框的含义，承接前文，后文是对其进一步延伸，其中的the box是后文it指代的对象。故选A。 2．前文“Originally, the box was a reference to the nine-dot (点) problem. (最初，这个方框指的是九点谜题)”提到方框最初源于九点谜题，后文“Connect all the dots in a nine-dot form using no more than four straight lines and without lifting your pen or pencil from the page. (用不超过四条直线将九点形状中所有的点连接起来，并且不要把钢笔或铅笔从纸上拿起来)”介绍这个谜题的具体任务，因此C项“The goal of this classic puzzle is simple. (这个经典谜题的目标很简单)”符合语境，指出谜题的目标很简单，承接前文，后文是对其进行说明。故选C。 3．前文“The nine equally-spaced dots give the impression of a square or box. Without realizing it, you may assume that the lines must be drawn within the boundaries of the dots. (九个等距的点给人一个正方形或方框的印象。在没有意识到这一点的情况下，你可能会假设这些线必须在点的边界内绘制)”介绍这个谜题的难处在于人们往往会被固有印象限制，产生一个特定的假设，后文“You must think outside the box! In the correct solutions, the lines always extend outside of the square. (你必须跳出思维定势！在正确的解决方案中，直线总是延伸到正方形的外面)”表明谜题的正确解决方法在于跳出思维定势，因此F项“To solve the puzzle, you must let go of that assumption. (要解决这个谜题，你必须放弃这个假设)”符合语境，指出要放弃这个假设，承前启后，其中的assumption和前文的assume是同词复现。故选F。 4．前文“In a sense, the “box” is a metaphor for an unnecessary assumption, or an example which limits creative problem-solving. To overcome this, it may help to change viewpoints, question rules (or assumptions), and try different approaches. (从某种意义上说，“方框”是一个不必要的假设的隐喻，或者是一个限制创造性解决问题的例子。为了克服这一点，改变观点、质疑规则（或假设）以及尝试不同的方法可能会有所帮助)”介绍“方框”的真实含义，以及解决这种思维的方法，因此B项“In other words, think outside the box. (换句话说，跳出思维定势)”符合语境，概括解决方法的要义，承接前文。故选B。 5．前文“An open and flexible mind also allows one to adapt more easily to unexpected situations. And best of all, you don’t have to be an innovator or a businessman to think outside the box. (一个开放和灵活的头脑也可以让一个人更容易适应意外情况。最重要的是，你不需要成为创新者或商人就能跳出固有思维)”提到拥有开放和灵活的头脑的好处，以及跳出固有思维其实很简单，因此G项“By accepting little changes, you’ll easily become more flexible. (通过接受小的改变，你会变得更灵活)”符合语境，指出做出小的改变就能更灵活，承接前文。故选G。 主题01 人与自我——家庭生活；个人成长；人际沟通；生活方式 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·湖南省长沙市师大附中·期中) Benefits of Solitude(独处) Learning about yourself When you’re in any sort of social setting,you aren’t strictly yourself. You’re instead whoever you are in that context. For example, if you are a mother spending time with your children, you’re a parent in that situation. If you’re hanging out with coworkers, you’re a fellow employee. When you’re by yourself, you’re just you. This gives you an opportunity to learn how the various social contexts of your life shape your behavior and self perception(察觉). 1 . Helping with self-regulation It’s worth noting that spending time alone doesn’t have to have a harmful impact on your social life. 1 . This is because spending time in solitude helps people develop the skills they need to regulate their own emotions. When you’re alone with your thoughts and feelings, you’re more aware of them. That means you have more opportunities to exercise a degree of control over how you think or feel about particular situations. This helps afterwards. 2 , your self-regulation skills will help you determine if you’re talking too much or not enough, overreacting to perceived slights, making insensitive comments, and much more. 3 Some of the greatest benefits of solitude are practical in nature. For instance, researchers have often found that, all other factors(因素)being equal, people who spend time alone are often more likely to develop certain strong talents than their peers. These talents can include playing an instrument, painting, cooking, or doing anything else that requires practice. It’s easy to understand why this is the case. 4 , there are also many abilities that a person is more likely to develop when they have the opportunity to devote alone time to them. A．Developing skills B．Spending time on interests C．That can help you make life changes D．When you’re socializing with\others later on E．While people shouldn’t spend all their time with others F．Although some skills are easier to develop with help from others G．On the contrary, it can actually improve your social interactions over time 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．D 4．A 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章介绍了独处的好处。 1．设空处位于段末，往往具有总结前文的特征；上文“This gives you an opportunity to learn how the various social contexts of your life shape your behavior and self perception(察觉).(这让你有机会了解生活中的各种社会背景是如何塑造你的行为和自我认知的)”提到了让你有计划了解生活中的各种社会背景是如何塑造你的行为和自我认知的。C项“That can help you make life changes(这可以帮助你改变生活)”指出了解生活中的各种社会背景是如何塑造你的行为和自我认知的好处，其中的that恰好指代前面的“learn how the various social contexts of your life shape your behavior and self perception”，与上文对应。故选C项。 2．上文“It’s worth noting that spending time alone doesn’t have to have a harmful impact on your social life.(值得注意的是，独处并不一定会对你的社交生活产生有害的影响)”提到了独处并不一定对社交生活产生有害的影响；下文“This is because spending time in solitude helps people develop the skills they need to regulate their own emotions.(这是因为花时间独处有助于人们培养调节自己情绪所需的技能)”提到了花时间独处有助于人们培养调节自己情绪所需的技能，是在论述独处的好处。由此可推知，设空处与上文和下文间应为承上启下的关系，G项“On the contrary, it can actually improve your social interactions over time(相反，随着时间的推移，它实际上可以改善你的社交互动)”中的it指代前面的spending time alone，与上下文呼应。故选G项。 3．设空处位于逗号前，与后面的句子构成主从复合句。上文“When you’re alone with your thoughts and feelings, you’re more aware of them. That means you have more opportunities to exercise a degree of control over how you think or feel about particular situations. This helps afterwards.(当你独自面对自己的想法和感受时，你会更清楚地意识到它们。这意味着你有更多的机会在一定程度上控制自己对特定情况的想法或感觉。这对后面发生的事很有帮助)”提到了当独自面对自己的想法和感受时，能更清楚地意识到它们，这意味着有更多的机会在一定程度上控制自己对特定情况的想法和感觉，这对后面发生的事很有帮助；下文“your self-regulation skills will help you determine if you’re talking too much or not enough, overreacting to perceived slights, making insensitive comments, and much more.(你的自我调节能力将帮助你确定自己是否说得太多或不够，是否对别人的轻视反应过度，是否发表了不敏感的评论等等)”提到了自己的自我调节能力将帮助判断自己是否说得太多或不够，是否对别人的轻视反应过度，是否做出不敏感的评论等。D项“When you’re socializing with\others later on(当你以后和别人交往时)”在句式结构上能与后面的句子构成时间状语从句，在句意上也与上下文相呼应。故选D项。 4．设空处为小标题，应具有简短、概括性强等特点；下文“Some of the greatest benefits of solitude are practical in nature. For instance, researchers have often found that, all other factors (因素) being equal, people who spend time alone are often more likely to develop certain strong talents than their peers. These talents can include playing an instrument, painting, cooking, or doing anything else that requires practice. (独处的一些最大好处在本质上是实际的。例如，研究人员经常发现，在其他因素相同的情况下，独处的人往往比同龄人更有可能培养某些强大的才能。这些才能可以包括演奏乐器、绘画、烹饪或其他任何需要练习的事情)”提到了独处的人往往比同龄人更有可能发展出某些强大的才能，包括演奏乐器、绘画、烹饪或其他需要练习的事。由此可推知，本段重点讲述了培养技能相关话题，A项“Developing skills(开发技能)”最能概括本段内容。故选A项。 5．设空处位于逗号前，与后面的句子构成主从复合句。上文“It’s easy to understand why this is the case.(这很容易理解为什么会这样)”提到了很容易理解为什么独处的人比同龄人更容易培养一些技能；下文“there are also many abilities that a person is more likely to develop when they have the opportunity to devote alone time to them.(当一个人有机会独处时，他们也更有可能发展许多能力)”提到了当一个人有机会独处时，更有可能发展许多能力。由此可推知，设空处与培养能力有关。F项“Although some skills are easier to develop with help from others(尽管有些技能在别人的帮助下更容易培养)”与上下文呼应。故选F项。 Passage 2 (24-25高一上·湖南省多校联考·期中) Small talk is often underrated, yet it’s a crucial social skill that can lead to deeper connections and relationships. Here are some strategies to help you excel at small talk. Show real interest in the person you’re conversing with. This means actively listening and responding thoughtfully to what the person says. Active listening is the key to showing real interest. 1 . Besides, you should respond positively to them. 2 . These can serve as a foundation for your conversation and help establish a connection. Finding commonalities is essential for establishing a connection. It could be anything from a common hobby to a similar opinion on a trending topic. Incorporate open-ended questions into your conversation. It invites the other person to elaborate (详细描述) and keeps the dialogue engaging. Thoughtful questions can lead to more profound discussions. 3 . Pay attention to non-verbal cues. Your body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice can convey your level of interest and engagement. 4 . They can also help you judge the other person’s comfort and receptivity. 5 . Ending on a high note leaves a positive impression and can pave the way for future interactions. A simple sentence like “It was great to meet you” can be an effective way to conclude. It’s important to recognize when the conversation has reached its natural end. A．Look for shared experiences B．Begin with a positive attitude C．Know when to finish the conversation D．People will appreciate it if they feel truly heard E．Sharing personal stories attracts others to open up F．They can represent your level of interest and attention G．Such questions show that you are interested in their thoughts 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．G 4．F 5．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何擅长闲聊介绍了几个有效的策略。 1．根据上文“Active listening is the key to showing real interest.(主动倾听是展现真正兴趣的关键)”可知，此空应承接上文，继续说明主动倾听的重要性或结果。选项D“People will appreciate it if they feel truly heard.(如果他们觉得自己被真正倾听了，人们会感激的)”与前一句紧密相连，强调了倾听对方并让对方感受到被重视的重要性。故选D。 2．下文“These can serve as a foundation for your conversation and help establish a connection. (这些可以作为你谈话的基础，并有助于建立联系。找到共同点对于建立联系至关重要。)”说明的是谈话要有共同点，下文中的“These”代指选项A中的“shared experiences”；空格处是本段主旨句，介绍的是策略之一，应使用祈使句形式，因此A项“寻找共同经历”概括本段主旨，故选A。 3．上文提到“Thoughtful questions can lead to more profound discussions.(有深度的问题可以引发更深入的讨论)”，此空应进一步解释为什么有深度的问题能够引发深入讨论。选项G“Such questions show that you are interested in their thoughts.(这些问题表明你对他们的想法感兴趣。)”正好解释了这一点，即提出有深度的问题表明你对对方的想法感兴趣，从而能够引发更深入的讨论。故选G。 4．上文提到“Your body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice can convey your level of interest and engagement.(你的肢体语言、面部表情和声音语调可以传达你的兴趣程度和参与度)”，此空应进一步说明这些非语言线索的作用。选项F“They can represent your level of interest and attention.(它们可以代表你的兴趣程度和注意力。)”正好承接了前一句的内容，进一步解释了非语言线索在传达兴趣程度和注意力方面的作用。故选F。 5．下文提到“Ending on a high note leaves a positive impression and can pave the way for future interactions.(以一个积极的结尾结束会留下积极的印象，并为未来的互动铺平道路。)”，此空应引出这一话题，即何时结束对话。选项C“Know when to finish the conversation.(知道何时结束对话)”正好符合这一要求。故选C。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·长沙市芙蓉高级中学中学·期中) While there are numerous tools to help you determine your strengths, try starting with these questions. Be as honest, clear, and objective as possible. What are your top three qualities or strengths? 1 . To make it easy, send an email to 20 of your closest friends and family members. Tell them you need their help in identifying your three top qualities or strengths. You’ll quickly start receiving responses. Start a list from the answers you receive. 2 . Take the three most common answers and use them as your guide. What do you do every day? Most people tend to spend time on the things they like to do rather than the things they don’t like. 3 . If you find yourself easily making time to read to your kids but avoid making dinner, this behavior could be telling you something. People move toward things they’re naturally good at doing. 4 ? What people think you do and what they say about you are two different things. For example, they may think you’re cleaning all day long but still think you’re a terrible housekeeper. So you need to question people about it and tell them it’s okay to tell the truth because this is about your personal development. What is one mistake you keep repeating? Albert Einstein is known to have described insanity (精神错乱) as doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results. Are you caught in the insanity trap? For me, it was making bread. For years I tried to get my dough (面团) to rise into a nice cottony loaf. 5 . I had advice from friends, watched videos online and tried different recipes all to no avail. I’ve accepted that I can’t make bread and it’s okay. A．Every time I created a hard rock B．The first step is to ask for advice C．What do you like to talk about D．What do other people say about you E．You’ll find a lot of qualities are repeated F．The truth is we don’t have to be good at everything G．It’s often the struggle between the two that causes problems, not the activities 【答案】1．B 2．E 3．G 4．D 5．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者介绍了几个可以帮助确定自己优势的方法。 1．根据下文“To make it easy, send an email to 20 of your closest friends and family members. Tell them you need their help in identifying your three top qualities or strengths. You’ll quickly start receiving responses.(为了方便起见，给你最亲密的20位朋友和家人发一封电子邮件。告诉他们你需要他们的帮助来确定你的三大品质或优势。你会很快收到回复)”可知，要了解自己的长处，需要征求别人的意见。B项“第一步是征求意见”符合题意，下文是对选项的具体解释。故选B项。 2．根据上文“Start a list from the answers you receive.(从收到的答案开始列出一个列表)”及下文“Take the three most common answers and use them as your guide.(选取三个最常见的答案，并将其作为你的指南)”可知，E项“你会发现很多品质都是重复的”起到了内容上的承上启下，表明具体操作的步骤是你需要先为答案列清单，然后从清单表里发现很多重复的品质后，再从这些重复的答案中选取三个作为你的行动指南。故选E项。 3．根据上文“What do you do every day? Most people tend to spend time on the things they like to do rather than the things they don’t like.(你每天都做什么？大多数人倾向于把时间花在他们喜欢做的事情上，而不是他们不喜欢的事情上)”可知，大多数人把时间花在喜欢做的事情而不是他们不喜欢的事情上，G项“造成问题的往往是两者之间的斗争，而不是活动”中的the two指的是上文提到的the things they like to do和things they don’t like，和上文构成内容上的承接。故选G项。 4．下文“What people think you do and what they say about you are two different things. For example, they may think you’re cleaning all day long but still think you’re a terrible housekeeper.(人们对你的看法和他们对你的评价是两回事。例如，他们可能认为你整天都在打扫卫生，但仍然认为你是一个糟糕的管家)”可知，本段主要强调别人对你的评价。D项“别人怎么评价你”符合题意，可以作为本段的主题句对本段内容进行概括。故选D项。 5．根据上文“For me, it was making bread. For years I tried to get my dough (面团) to rise into a nice cottony loaf.(对我来说，就是做面包。多年来，我一直试图让我的面团变成一个漂亮的棉花面包)”可知，作者不断重复的错误是做面包，A项“每次我创造一块坚硬的岩石”中的rock指代的是上文提到的bread，构成内容上的承接，指出作者经常重复犯的错误是把面包烤成石头一样硬。故选A项。 Passage 4 (24-25高二上·邵阳市新邵县三中·期中) A happy family life doesn’t happen by chance. It is a result from husband and wife who carefully and diligently create a home where there is love, respect, forgiveness, patience, service and selflessness. 1 The love of husband and wife makes their union last forever; the love of parents for children enables them to feel safe in the world; the love of children for parents lightens the burden that the parents bear; and the love among children reduces quarrels and fights. A couple who respect each other never blame their spouse (配偶). He or she doesn’t think much about her or his weaknesses but helps her or him overcome them. 2 Forgiveness cannot be ignored either. Conflicts often arise in a family but they can be settled right away. The one who is at fault should immediately ask for forgiveness and the other should choose to forgive. 3 4 If there is patience in the family, anger will be controlled and there will be peace and harmony. 5 Small acts of service in a family make people’s hearts glad. Children learn simple acts of service by giving their parents a glass of water, and a couple serve each other by taking care of family members. A．Live in harmony (和谐). B．Love is the greatest of all virtues (美德). C．If there is respect, there will be encouraging words. D．If there is forgiveness, there will be no anger or misunderstanding. E．Being patient is difficult, especially for parents with babies or teenagers. F．If you do something wrong, you must make an apology (道歉). G．The best service is always found within the walls of homes. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．E 5．G 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了营造和谐愉快的家庭氛围所需要的美德及其所起到的作用。 1．根据前文“It is a result from husband and wife who carefully and diligently create a home where there is love, respect, forgiveness, patience, service and selflessness.(这是丈夫和妻子小心翼翼、勤奋地创造一个充满爱、尊重、宽恕、耐心、服务和无私的家的结果。)”和后文“The love of husband and wife makes their union last forever; the love of parents for children enables them to feel safe in the world; the love of children for parents lightens the burden that the parents bear; and the love among children reduces quarrels and fights.(夫妻之爱，使他们的结合天长地久；父母对孩子的爱使他们在这个世界上感到安全；孩子对父母的爱，减轻了父母的负担；孩子之间的爱减少了争吵和打架。)”可知，此处是指爱是最大的美德，所以选项B“爱是一切美德中最伟大的。”切合文意。故选B。 2．根据前文“A couple who respect each other never blame their spouse (配偶). He or she doesn’t think much about her or his weaknesses but helps her or him overcome them.(互相尊重的夫妻从不责怪对方。他或她不会过多地考虑她或他的弱点，而是帮助她/他克服它们。)”可知，此处是指尊重会具有鼓励人心的力量，所以选项C“如果有尊重，就会有鼓励的话。”切合文意。故选C。 3．根据前文“The one who is at fault should immediately ask for forgiveness and the other should choose to forgive.(有过错的一方应该立即请求原谅，而另一方应该选择原谅。)”可知，此处是讲学会原谅可以消解矛盾和过错带来的负面情绪，所以选项D“如果有宽恕，就不会有愤怒和误解。”切合文意。故选D。 4．根据后文“If there is patience in the family, anger will be controlled and there will be peace and harmony.(如果家庭中有耐心，愤怒就会得到控制，就会有和平与和谐。)”可知，此处是讲创建快乐融洽的家庭氛围也需要耐心，所以选项E“保持耐心是很难的，尤其是对有婴儿或青少年的父母来说。”切合文意。故选E。 5．根据后文“Small acts of service in a family make people’s hearts glad. Children learn simple acts of service by giving their parents a glass of water, and a couple serve each other by taking care of family members.(在一个家庭中，小小的服务行为会使人们的心感到高兴。孩子们通过给父母一杯水来学习简单的服务行为，夫妻通过照顾家庭成员来互相服务。)”可知，此处是讲家庭中的服务行为有利于营造好的家庭氛围，所以选项G“最好的服务总是在家里提供的。”切合文意。故选G。 主题02 人与自然——生活方式 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·常德市汉寿县第一中学·期中) Everyone experiences unhappy times on occasion, but there is a big difference between experiencing a short time of sadness and living an unhappy life. Here are some of the things that lead to an unhappy life and how to deal with them. Only being a dreamer Dream your dream, but also realize that you are more than just a dreamer. 1 But to achieve it, you must break out of your present comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar. Continuous self doubt Don’t spend all your time saying, “I’m not smart enough, thin enough or rich enough.” 1 Obsession (迷恋) with control Learn to let go of control, relax and ride the path that life takes you. Try something new, take a chance, but above all, smile and enjoy the scenery. Setting unrealistic expectations You’re going to make mistakes every now and then. You’re a human being. 1 But making them is also how you grow. Slacking (松懈) on exercise 1 The truth is you don’t have time not to, or sooner or later you’ll be making time for illness. Overindulgence (过分放纵) of a good thing Eating too much makes you fat. 1 Playing too much leaves important work undone and so on. A．One should work hard to get more knowledge. B．You should try to avoid making mistakes of course. C．Your dream is your creative goal for your future life. D．Working too much leaves your family at home missing you. E．Actually you can be what you want if you take positive steps. F．If you say you haven’t time to exercise, you’re lying to yourself. G．People always put too much interest in trying to control everything in their life. 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．B 4．F 5．D 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些导致不愉快生活的事情以及处理它们的方法。 1．根据上文Dream your dream, but also realize that you are more than just a dreamer.(梦想你的梦想，但也意识到你不仅仅是一个梦想家)可知是在说明梦想的意义，上文中“dream”可对应到C选项中“Your dream”。故C选项“你的梦想是你未来生活的创造性目标。”符合上下文语境，故选C。 2．根据上文Don’t spend all your time saying, “I’m not smart enough, thin enough or rich enough.”(不要总是说：“我不够聪明，不够瘦，也不够有钱。”)结合本段小标题Continuous self-doubt(持续的自我怀疑)可知本段是在说明不要总是自我怀疑，有消极的想法，而是应该多采取积极的步骤，就可以成为你想成为的人。故E选项“事实上，如果你采取积极的步骤，你可以成为你想成为的人。”符合上下文语境，故选E。 3．根据上文You’re going to make mistakes every now and then. You’re a human being.(你会时不时地犯错。你是一个人。)以及后文But making them is also how you grow.(但制造错误也是你成长的方式)可知人都会犯错，我们应当做的不是不犯错，而是避免犯错误，同时犯错误本身也是自我成长的方式。下文中them对应到B选项中mistakes。故B选项“当然，你应该尽量避免犯错误。”符合上下文语境，故选B。 4．根据后文The truth is you don’t have time not to, or sooner or later you’ll be making time for illness.(事实是你没有时间去锻炼，早晚你会为生病腾出时间。)可知人们说自己没有时间运动是一种自我欺骗，真相是人们不想抽出时间去。故F选项“如果你说你没有时间锻炼，那你是在欺骗自己。”符合上下文语境，故选F。 5．结合上文Eating too much makes you fat. (吃得太多会使你发胖。)可知是在描述过度地做某一件事情，本句承接上文继续说明过度做某件事的例子。故D选项“工作太多让你的家人在家里想你。”符合上下文语境，故选D。 主题03 人与社会——人际沟通；学习观念；科技发明； 当代教育 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·湖南长沙市长郡中学·期中) Mobile Phones in Education: A Double-Edged Sword The widespread use of mobile phones has changed how we communicate daily, but their place in education is still a matter of debate. While some think of them as a trouble, others feel they can serve as a useful tool for learning. 1 Some people doubt whether students are focused on their lessons or are instead distracted (使分心) by their devices, texting or even trying to cheat by taking photos of tests. There’s also a chance they’re playing games or watching videos on their phones instead of listening to the teacher. 2 For example, France has made a law that doesn’t allow students under 15 to use mobile phones in school. The problem of students using mobile phones in class is a real worry. They are checking their phones, texting or going on social media. 3 Therefore, to deal with the problem, some schools have started using tech solutions. Schools have begun to use special boxes to keep students’ phones during school time, so they won’t be tempted to use them. The idea of limiting mobile phone use isn’t just happening in a few schools. Over 30 schools in France have put some kind of limit on mobile phone use this year or last year, with different areas making their own rules about phones. 1 The teachers in these schools believe that students have grown up with mobile phones. Teachers think it’s their job to teach students how to use mobile phones the right way as a learning tool. They also teach about how to use phones properly, including how to be responsible with social media and the Internet. 2 In their eye, the technology has already existed, so schools should use it to help students and not fear it. A．It’s apparent that mobile phones can destroy a child. B．They regard it as part of changing education for children. C．Students are often distracted by their mobile phones during class time. D．However, a number of schools have decided against a complete ban on mobile phones. E．In fact, with proper guidance, mobile phones can boost the learning experience. F．Surprisingly, some students even devote up to 12 hours daily to their mobile phones. G．Educators are exploring the most effective ways to monitor student mobile phone usage. 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．F 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了移动电话在教育中的双刃剑效应，既有可能带来分心和作弊的问题，也有可能成为有效的学习工具。 1．下文“Some people doubt whether students are focused on their lessons or are instead distracted (使分心) by their devices, texting or even trying to cheat by taking photos of tests. There’s also a chance they’re playing games or watching videos on their phones instead of listening to the teacher.(有些人怀疑学生是否专注于他们的课程，或者反而被他们的设备、发短信甚至拍照作弊所分散注意力。还有可能他们在上课时用手机玩游戏或看视频，而不是听老师讲课)”说明学生的注意力被分散了，所以空格处也应该描述手机很容易分散学生的注意力。C项“在上课期间学生很容易被他们的手机影响。”引出了下文关于学生在课堂上使用手机可能带来的问题，符合语境，故选C项。 2．下文“For example, France has made a law that doesn’t allow students under 15 to use mobile phones in school. (例如，法国已经实施了一项法律，禁止15岁以下的学生在学校使用手机) ”说明法国的一项法律禁止15岁以下的学生在学校使用手机，空处需要引出下文关于如何监控学生手机使用的讨论， 寻找监管学生使用手机的方法。G项“教育工作者正在努力找出控制学生使用手机的最佳方法。”与下文提到的法国的法律措施相呼应，符合语境，故选G项。 3．上文“They are checking their phones, texting or going on social media. (他们一直查看手机，发消息，或者是使用社交媒体) ”说明了学生使用手机的情况，空处需要进一步说明学生使用手机的程度，并引出下文学校已经开始采取技术解决方案，F项“惊人的是，一些学生每天花在手机上的时间甚至超过12个小时。”，选项中的even是针对上文情况的递进，强调了学生对手机的过度依赖，符合语境，故选F项。 4．上文“Over 30 schools in France have put some kind of limit on mobile phone use this year or last year, with different areas making their own rules about phones.(法国已有超过30所学校在今年或去年对手机使用设定了某种限制，不同地区制定了各自的手机管理规则)”说明许多学校采取了限制手机使用的措施，下文“The teachers in these schools believe that students have grown up with mobile phones. Teachers think it’s their job to teach students how to use mobile phones the right way as a learning tool. They also teach about how to use phones properly, including how to be responsible with social media and the Internet.(这些学校的教师认为学生是在手机的伴随下长大的。教师们认为教导学生如何正确地将手机作为学习工具使用是他们的职责所在。他们还教授如何恰当地使用手机，包括如何负责任地使用社交媒体和互联网)”说明了这些学校的具体做法，即教师们认为学生从小使用手机，因此需要教会学生如何正确使用手机，而不是简单地禁止，空处与上文形成转折关系，并且引出下文教师们的观点和具体做法，D项“然而，一些学校仍然没有选择禁止使用手机。”与上文的限制措施形成了对比，并且自然地引出了下文，符合语境，故选D项。 5．上文“The teachers in these schools believe that students have grown up with mobile phones. Teachers think it’s their job to teach students how to use mobile phones the right way as a learning tool. They also teach about how to use phones properly, including how to be responsible with social media and the Internet.(这些学校的教师认为学生是在手机的伴随下长大的。教师们认为教导学生如何正确地将手机作为学习工具使用是他们的职责所在。他们还教授如何恰当地使用手机，包括如何负责任地使用社交媒体和互联网)”说明了老师的观点是支持使用手机的，空处应总结这些教师的观点，B项“他们认为这是改变孩子教育的一部分”，总结了这些教师的观点，认为这是教育变革的一部分，与上文提到的教师的职责和教学方法相呼应，选项中的they指代空格前的teachers，符合语境，故选B项。 Passage 2 (24-25高一上·湖南省长沙市开福区长沙市第一中学·期中) As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age, it’s more important than ever to keep the spark of human connections, a key part of which is making small talk. 1 Here’s how to master the art of small talk. The cornerstone of effective small talk lies in developing genuine interest. Genuine interest is about actively seeking to understand the other person, valuing their perspectives and appreciating the uniqueness they bring to the conversation. 2 Small talk extends beyond spoken words; it includes the art of observation. As you engage in conversation, pay attention to the speaker’s body language, facial expressions and tone of voice. 3 Being familiar with them not only helps you navigate the conversation with sensitivity but also enables you to establish a deeper connection by respecting the slight differences of the other person’s communication style. Actually listening and connecting with someone is essential for a conversation. By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say. 4 Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights. This depth of engagement lays the foundation for a more meaningful connection. At the heart of successful small talk lies the authenticity (真实性) of your engagement. Authenticity fosters a sense of trust and connection, making the conversation more meaningful and memorable. Avoid the temptation to project an image or use scripted responses. 5 In the world of small talk, authenticity is the key that unlocks the door to deeper connections and more fulfilling interactions. A．Instead, let your true self shine through. B．Some accessible topics are great for small talk. C．Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker. D．Focus on understanding their viewpoints beyond simply hearing words. E．The signals provide valuable insights into their emotions and intentions. F．Small talk may be a gateway to building rich and meaningful relationships. G．By expressing authentic curiosity, you make the other person feel seen and heard. 【答案】1．F 2．G 3．E 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何掌握闲聊艺术的四种方法。 1．上文“As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age, it’s more important than ever to keep the spark of human connections, a key part of which is making small talk.(随着我们的生活与数字时代联系越来越紧密，保持人际关系的火花比以往任何时候都更重要，其中一个关键部分就是闲聊。)”说明了闲聊能维系人际关系。选项F“闲聊可能是建立丰富而有意义的关系的途径。”进一步说明了闲聊的重要作用，承上启下，引出下文“Here’s how to master the art of small talk.(下面是掌握闲聊艺术的方法。)”说明以下是与他人进行闲聊的方法。故选F项。 2．上文“The cornerstone of effective small talk lies in developing genuine interest. Genuine interest is about actively seeking to understand the other person, valuing their perspectives and appreciating the uniqueness they bring to the conversation.(有效闲聊的基石在于培养真正的兴趣。真正的兴趣是积极地寻求理解对方，重视他们的观点，欣赏他们给谈话带来的独特性。)”说明有效的闲聊在于培养真正的兴趣，解释了真正的兴趣的含义，选项G“通过表达真实的好奇心，你让对方感到被关注和被倾听。”承接上文，是培养真正的兴趣的具体做法。G项中“authentic curiosity”与空前的“Genuine interest”相呼应。故选G项。 3．上文“Small talk extends beyond spoken words; it includes the art of observation. As you engage in conversation, pay attention to the speaker’s body language, facial expressions and tone of voice.(闲聊超越了口头语言；它包括观察的艺术。当你参与谈话时，注意说话人的肢体语言、面部表情和语调。)”说明了闲聊中观察谈话中的非语言信号，以及下文“Being familiar with them not only helps you navigate the conversation with sensitivity but also enables you to establish a deeper connection by respecting the slight differences of the other person’s communication style.(熟悉他们不仅有助于你敏感地驾驭对话，还可以通过尊重对方沟通风格的细微差异来建立更深层次的联系。)”说明了熟悉这些非语言信号的作用和益处，选项E“这些信号为了解他们的情绪和意图提供了有价值的见解。”起到承上启下的作用，选项E中“The signals”与空前的“the speaker’s body language, facial expressions and tone of voice”和空后的“them”相对应。故选E项。 4．上文“By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say.(通过全神贯注，你表达了对对方所说的话的尊重和兴趣。)”说明全神贯注地倾听，对谈话很重要。以及下文“Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights.(问一些后续问题来表明你重视他们的见解。)”说明在谈话中，交流必不可少。选项D“专注于理解他们的观点，而不仅仅是听他们说话。”与前后文的内容存在先后顺序，先认真倾听，再专注于理解别人的观点，最后再询问一些问题进行深度交流。故选D项。 5．上文“At the heart of successful small talk lies the authenticity (真实性) of your engagement. Authenticity fosters a sense of trust and connection, making the conversation more meaningful and memorable. Avoid the temptation to project an image or use scripted responses.(成功的闲聊的核心在于你参与的真实性。真诚能培养一种信任感和联系感，使谈话更有意义，更令人难忘。避免投射形象或使用脚本回答的诱惑。)”说明闲聊时真实地参与进来，要真诚，而不是使用人设和套路。选项A“相反，让真实的自己闪耀出来。”与上文构成转折关系，在闲聊中，不能使用人设和套路，要真诚真实。故选A项。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·湖南湖湘教育三新探索协作体·期中) Why does one plus one equal two? 1 This question has been frustrating children for generations. It is quite right to feel frustrated. Math can seem like a world of rules you just have to follow. 2 However, my love of math is somewhat driven by my love of breaking rules, or at least pushing against them. Both of those impulses play an important role in advancing human understanding, and in particular mathematical understanding. So rather than think about why one plus one is two, let’s go a little further and question whether it’s even true all the time. One plus one can equal more than two because of reproduction. Say you put one rabbit and another rabbit together. You might well end up with a lot of rabbits. 3 If one pair of tennis players gets together with another pair for an afternoon of tennis, there ends up being more than two pairs of tennis players because they could play each other in all sorts of different combinations. So one pair of tennis players plus another pair makes six pairs. 4 If you put a pile of sand on top of another pile of sand, then you just get one pile of sand. Or, as an art student of mine pointed out, if you mix one color with one color, you get one color. I hope that we will start seeing mathematics as a place to pose questions and explore answers. It’s not a place where the answers are fixed and we’re supposed to know them. And I hope we will place more emphasis on those who are curious, and who follow their curiosity on a journey. 5 A．This is an easy question. B．It seems rigid and boring. C．Sometimes, one plus one is just one. D．One possible answer is “It just does! ” E．It’s a quiet walk rather than a race to the finish. F．Math isn’t really about getting the right answer. G．Apart from that, things may be more complicated. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．G 4．C 5．E 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章就一加一是否等于二进行讨论，认为我们不应该拥有固定思维，而应有好奇探索之心。 1．由上文“Why does one plus one equal two?(为什么一加一等于二？)”可知，这里提出问题，而D项One possible answer is “It just does! ”(一个可能的答案是“它确实如此！”)符合语境，其中answer 对应上文的问题，有承上作用。故选D项。 2．由上文“Math can seem like a world of rules you just have to follow. (数学似乎是一个你必须遵守的规则世界)”可知，这里讲数学是一个遵守规则的学科，而B项It seems rigid and boring.(它看起来僵硬而无聊)符合语境，其中It指代上文Math，rigid and boring与上文a world of rules对应，所以本句有承上作用。故选B项。 3．由上文“One plus one can equal more than two because of reproduction. Say you put one rabbit and another rabbit together. You might well end up with a lot of rabbits.(由于繁殖，一加一多于二。假设你把一只兔子和另一只兔子放在一起。你最终可能会养很多兔子)”及下文“If one pair of tennis players gets together with another pair for an afternoon of tennis, there ends up being more than two pairs of tennis players because they could play each other in all sorts of different combinations. So one pair of tennis players plus another pair makes six pairs.(如果一对网球选手和另一对选手聚在一起打一个下午的网球，最终会有两对以上的网球选手，因为他们可以以各种不同的组合进行比赛。所以，一对网球运动员加上另一对网球选手就成了六对)”可知，这里讲的情况比上文兔子繁殖的问题更加复杂，而G项Apart from that, things may be more complicated.(除此之外，事情可能更复杂)符合语境，其中that代指前文的例子， more complicated代指下文的例子，所以本句有承上启下作用。故选G项。 4．由下文“If you put a pile of sand on top of another pile of sand, then you just get one pile of sand. Or, as an art student of mine pointed out, if you mix one color with one color, you get one color.(如果你把一堆沙子放在另一堆沙子上，那么你只会得到一堆沙子。或者，正如我的一位艺术学生所指出的那样，如果你把一种颜色和一种颜色混合在一起，你会得到一种颜色)”可知，这里在讲一加一等于一的情况，而C项Sometimes, one plus one is just one.(有时候，一加一就是一)符合语境，对下文有总括作用。故选C项。 5．由上文“I hope that we will start seeing mathematics as a place to pose questions and explore answers. It’s not a place where the answers are fixed and we’re supposed to know them. And I hope we will place more emphasis on those who are curious, and who follow their curiosity on a journey.(我希望我们将开始把数学视为一个提出问题和探索答案的地方。这不是一个答案固定的地方，我们应该知道它们。我希望我们能更加重视那些好奇的人，以及那些在旅途中追随好奇心的人)”可知，作者鼓励我们在数学的求知路上要有好奇心，而E项It’s a quiet walk rather than a race to the finish.(这是一次安静的散步，而不是一场赛跑)符合语境，其中It代指学数学，这里指学数学过程中不要急于寻求结果，而要去慢慢探索，本句对上文有总结作用。故选E项。 Passage 4 (24-25高一上·邵阳市武冈市联考·期中) Radar is an electronic device that detects planes, ships, coastlines, landmarks, and even storm clouds. The name radar comes from the first letters of the words “radio direction and ranging”. As the human eye uses light waves to see, radar “sees” with radio waves. Without radar, planes could not land safely in bad weather and ships could not move safely in thick fog. 1 In the 1800s it was discovered that radio waves could be reflected from objects. But scientists did not make great advances in radar research until the 1930s, when the world was threatened by war. 2 It has been used widely in almost every conflict(冲突) since then. Echoes make it possible for radar to work. When a beam of radio waves is sent out, it strikes an object and returns an echo. This echo is picked up by radar and recorded on a screen similar to television screens. On the screen an observer sees a flash and that can show the direction and distance of the object. 3 Airport control towers use radar to guide planes in for safe landings. Almost all large ships depend on radar to prevent collisions with icebergs or other ships. 4 Weather forecasters “see” the size, direction, and speed of storms on radar screens. Astronomers can even use radar to measure accurately the distance from the earth to the moon. Thus, the device has helped achieve major advancements. 5 It guards us against possible enemy attacks. We have ballistic missile(弹道导弹) warning systems that can warn us against attacks when missiles are more than 1,000 miles away. Other radar systems can also warn us against enemy aircraft and even spying space satellites. A．The measurement is now highly accurate. B．Police track speeders in radar-equipped cars. C．The device can be used in a wide range of fields. D．It is therefore especially valuable to shippers and travelers. E．During World War  II many countries used radar effectively. F．Today radar is used by commercial airliners and weather forecasters. G．Strengthening national defense is one of radar’s most important functions. 【答案】1．D 2．E 3．A 4．B 5．G 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了雷达的重要性、发明过程以及应用情况。 1．根据上文“Without radar, planes could not land safely in bad weather and ships could not move safely in thick fog.(没有雷达，飞机就不能在恶劣天气中安全着陆，船只就不能在浓雾中安全航行)”可知，本句与上文构成因果关系，说明雷达的重要性，D选项中It指代上文radar。故D选项“因此，它对托运人和旅行者特别有价值”符合语境，故选D。 2．根据上文“In the 1800s it was discovered that radio waves could be reflected from objects. But scientists did not make great advances in radar research until the 1930s, when the world was threatened by war.(在19世纪，人们发现无线电波可以被物体反射。但直到20世纪30年代，当世界受到战争威胁时，科学家们才在雷达研究方面取得了重大进展)”以及后文“It has been used widely in almost every conflict(冲突) since then.(从那时起，它几乎在每一次冲突中都被广泛使用)”可知，上文提到了雷达研究取得重大进展，后文提到了广泛使用，故本句是在说明雷达被应用的情况，故E选项“在第二次世界大战期间，许多国家有效地使用了雷达”符合语境，故选E。 3．根据上文“Echoes make it possible for radar to work. When a beam of radio waves is sent out, it strikes an object and returns an echo. This echo is picked up by radar and recorded on a screen similar to television screens. On the screen an observer sees a flash and that can show the direction and distance of the object.(回声使雷达工作成为可能。当一束无线电波发出时，它击中一个物体并返回一个回声。这种回声被雷达接收并记录在类似电视屏幕的屏幕上。观察者在屏幕上看到一个闪光，它可以显示物体的方向和距离)”可知，上文提到了在屏幕上观察者会看到一束光，这表明了物体的方向和距离。故空处应该是对测量结果的评价，说明测量的结果是高度准确的。故A选项“现在的测量非常精确”符合语境，故选A。 4．根据上文“Airport control towers use radar to guide planes in for safe landings. Almost all large ships depend on radar to prevent collisions with icebergs or other ships.(机场控制塔使用雷达引导飞机安全着陆。几乎所有的大型船只都依靠雷达来防止与冰山或其他船只相撞)”以及后文“Weather forecasters “see” the size, direction, and speed of storms on radar screens. Astronomers can even use radar to measure accurately the distance from the earth to the moon. Thus, the device has helped achieve major advancements.(天气预报员在雷达屏幕上“看到”风暴的大小、方向和速度。天文学家甚至可以用雷达精确测量地球到月球的距离。因此，该设备帮助实现了重大进步)”可知，此段主要介绍了雷达在不同领域的应用。空处前后都是举例，故本句主要是雷达在其他行业中应用的例子，故B选项“警察用装有雷达的汽车跟踪超速者”符合语境，故选B。 5．根据后文“It guards us against possible enemy attacks. We have ballistic missile(弹道导弹) warning systems that can warn us against attacks when missiles are more than 1,000 miles away. Other radar systems can also warn us against enemy aircraft and even spying space satellites.(它保护我们免受敌人可能的攻击。我们有弹道导弹预警系统，当导弹在1000英里以外的地方袭击时，它可以警告我们。其他雷达系统也可以警告我们敌人的飞机，甚至是间谍空间卫星)” 可知，本段主要讲了雷达也可用于国防领域。故G选项“加强国防是雷达最重要的功能之一”符合语境，故选G。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题04 阅读理解之七选五阅读 主题01 人与自我——学习方法；人际沟通；家庭关系；家庭关系 Passage 1 (24-25高一上·邵东市创新高级中学·期中)) It’s normal to face math anxiety. Here are three ways to overcome it. Peer (同龄人) Support; A Powerful Tool Against Fear of Math Working in groups, discussing math problems, and teaching each other can be beneficial. 1 , they improve their understanding and build confidence in their abilities. Realizing are not alone in their struggle’s, students can find comfort in collective learning. Sharing coping technique and study methods can create an environment helpful to overcoming the fear of math. Technology: An Easy Way to Overcome the Fear of Math Some inter active platforms and alps meet the needs of math learners, offering personalized experiences. These platforms sometimes gasify (游戏化) the learning process. 2 hey allow students to progress at their own pace, ensuring they grasp basic theories before moving on to difficult topics. Teachers: The Helpers Against Math Anxiety 3 . A teacher who recognized the signs of math anxiety can perform targeted strategies to help a student. Regular feedback (反馈), constructive criticism (批评), and constant encouragement can work wonders. It’s necessary for teachers to create a classroom environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failure. 4 Understanding math anxiety and its far-reaching meaning is important in today’s education. Math anxiety isn’t an indication of one’s wisdom or abilities. 5 The strategies mentioned above, when used effectively, can help in reducing and overcoming the fear of math. A．It’s a mental problem many face B．When students explain theories to their peers C．They make it more attractive and less frightening D．Because students feel extremely puzzled once in a while E．Math anxiety has become more and more common at present F．The role of educators in coping with math anxiety is important G．This positive experience can slowly but surely reduce the fear of math Passage 2 (24-25高一上·湖南省衡阳市衡阳县第一中学·期中) When meeting someone for the first time, who won’t know you habitually frown if you’re concentrating, you will be misunderstood. 1 Here are four more. Ignore the context 1 Depending on the context, the same nonverbal signals can take on totally different meanings. People can’t really understand someone’s nonverbal message unless they understand the circumstances behind it. If you yawn in a staff meeting because you were up early for an international business call —let people know why you’re tired. Find meaning in a single gesture People often try to evaluate your state of mind by monitoring your body language. But they take more notice of any single sign that indicates you’re in a bad mood and not to be approached. 1 So when you are standing with your arms folded for your comfort, others may judge your body language as resistant and unapproachable. Evaluate you through the biases (偏见) A neighbour likes me from the moment we met. Before long. I know it’s because I resemble her favorite aunt. That’s how biases can work —the so-called “halo effect.” But biases can also work against you. What if you remind people of someone they dislike? In that case, their original response to you wouldn’t be a good one. 1 Compare your behavior with their culture Most of culture’s values are absorbed unconsciously at an early age. Such values affect how people think and act, and more importantly, the kind of criteria by which people judge others. 1 For instance, people’s greetings, hand gestures etc. vary with cultures. Therefore, there are many mistakes people make when reading your body language. Under-standing them, and trying not to make the same mistakes, will help you display nonverbal ability. A．Nonverbal signals are very common in our daily life. B．They would even look for your behavior that confirmed this bias. C．What they didn’t realize was that, for this individual, it was a normal behavior. D．In fact, people easily make mistakes reading and reacting to others’ body language. E．What’s proper and correct in one culture may be ineffective or even rude in another. F．Besides, they often assign meaning to negative messages than it does to positive ones. G．Context includes locations, relationships, time, experience, and even room temperature. Passage 3 (24-25高一上·炎陵县综合素质检测·期中) Love your parents Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling （满意的）part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents. 1 A gentle "good morning" and "I love you" will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might sill wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish（珍惜）these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. 2 Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 3 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents? Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them.   4 Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another. Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. . 5 Look for help if you are being abused violently. Parents do not have a right to harm you. A．There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example. B．Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can. C．Tell them you love them every morning. D．Forgiveness is the key. E．Parents will turn express their love to you. F．After this, share your feelings with your parents. G．Please remember parents are as important as friends. Passage 4 (24-25高一上·湖南省祁东县第一中学·期中) What makes a healthy relationship? Every relationship is unique, and people come together for many different reasons. Part of what defines a healthy relationship is sharing a common goal. What do you want the relationship to be? 1 ? And that’s something you’ll know only by talking deeply and honestly with your partner. However, there are also some common features of most healthy relationships. Knowing these common principles can help keep your relationship meaningful, fulfilling and exciting whatever goals you’re working towards or challenges you’re facing together. 2 . ●You maintain a meaningful emotional connection with each other. You each make the other feel loved and emotionally fulfilled. There’s a difference between being loved and feeling loved. When you feel loved, it makes you feel accepted and valued by your partner, like someone truly gets you. Some relationships get stuck in peaceful coexistence. 3 . While the union may seem stable on the surface, a lack of ongoing involvement and emotional connection serves only to add distance between two people. ● 4 . Some couples talk things out quietly, while others may raise their voices and passionately disagree. The key in a strong relationship, though, is not to be fearful of conflict. You need to feel safe to express things that bother you without fear of revenge, and be able to resolve conflict without humiliation, degradation (丢脸), or insisting on being right. ●You keep outside relationships and interests alive. Despite the claims of romantic fiction or movies, no one person can meet all of your needs. 5 . To stimulate and enrich your romantic relationship, it’s important to sustain your own identity outside of the relationship, preserve connections with family and friends, and maintain your hobbies and interests. A．When do you establish it B．Where do you want it to go C．You keep away from conflict D．You’re not afraid of disagreement E．However, there are no partners truly relating to each other emotionally F．Here are a few principles that you need obey to make a healthy relationship G．Expecting too much from your partner put unhealthy stress on a relationship 主题02 人与社会——休闲娱乐；生活方式；个人成长；健康生活 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·邵阳市二中·期中) Attending a concert is an activity appealing to many. However, as a first-timer, you probably feel anxious about entering a heavily crowded space with overexcited music enthusiasts. The following tips may help you enjoy the experience. Buy tickets in advance. 1 , there’s a high chance that tickets may sell out before you can buy them if you don’t get a head start. In addition, ticket prices are likely to be lower during the pre-selling period. Wear comfortable clothes. Attending a concert will be an exhausting experience. 1 . Thus, it is vital that when you go to a concert, you dress comfortably. It is also essential to wear a pair of comfortable shoes. 2 . Waiting outside the venue for eight hours is not what you should do, but you should be reasonable and get to the venue ahead of time. Getting there early will have its own advantages. 3 . Have your phone fully charged. You’ll want your phone fully charged for taking photos and videos, contacting any friends you’ll be attending with, booking a ride home, and other necessary tasks on the day of the concert. 1 , consider packing a power bank just in case. A．Head to the venue early B．Research the venue ahead of time C．You can find a good spot for yourself D．If the concert is of music by a popular artist E．Since there probably won’t be any plugs at the venue F．Because you book your ticket from a reliable company G．You may have to stand the whole night and wait in long queues Passage 2 (24-25高二上·湖南长沙市雅礼中学·期中) Tablescapes (桌面景观) are creatively designed table arrangements or decorations for the center of a table, which show or highlight a specific object or collection. Usually, it’s dinner tables that are transformed into tablescapes. 1 Tableseaping allows people to express their creativity by adding a personal touch. This is often achieved through the use of valuable collections or specialized themes. 2 Themes can be based upon a particular event, season, hobby, or collection. Finding a suitable theme for tablescape displays depends on personal preference as well as the style of its surroundings. 3 Each item within a tablescape relates to other elements around it. While the objects in tablescapes do not necessarily have to match perfectly, they should stay in harmony with each other or make each other more attractive. When it comes to organizing the selected objects for tablescapes, the easiest method is to think in terms of levels. 4 The other relatively unimportant ones include the spaces both above and below the table. Including similar or repeated items in all of these levels will help pull everything together. When the appropriate tablescape design is carried out, the surrounding area should fit in. The highlighted table arrangement should stand out in a pleasing manner rather than looking like a mess. As everyone’s view can be different, not all tablescapes will hold the same appeal. 5 It’ll create a comfortable appearance regardless of someone else’s personal taste. A．But items like bookshelves can also make it. B．The most important level is the tabletop itself. C．Tablescapes normally have three different levels. D．That’s why balance and harmony are so important. E．Once a theme is chosen, collect proper related items. F．Themes are especially important when designing tablescapes. G．However, maintaining a balance within the tablescape theme is necessary. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·湖南省长沙市第一中学·期中) Pursue Your Dreams Today, Not Tomorrow Have you caught yourself daydreaming about your dreams? We often postpone our dreams, trapped in a cycle of delay. But why wait? 1 You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps toward a brighter future. And start right now. 2 If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would’ve turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many people have warned you that you’re never going to succeed. Even the most successful people have had their hesitations about whether they had what it took to make it in their field. 3 Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach. At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself. 4 . It’s what you would encourage your friends to do, so why aren’t you giving yourself that same push? Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams. 5 Pursue your dreams now, even though that means you might need to break out of your comfort zone, and even though it means entering the unknown. A．Ask yourself what would be worse. B．Starting small is completely acceptable. C．You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams. D．New opportunities may lead to personal growth. E．If things go well, you can gradually make further shifts. F．You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential. G．Hard as it is, it’s crucial to wave off the doubts in the back of your mind. Passage 4 (24-25高二上·湖南省邵东市创新高级中学·期中) What’ s a micro activity? I consider this question about the word “micro” whenever it appears. 1 Quite literally, it means “extremely small”. But in this article, a micro activity will refer to something which takes up no more than five minutes of your time. The following recommendations are micro activities you should do for your body. Self-Massage (自我按摩) Self-massaging should become a part of your daily musts. 1 As we get older, our muscles (肌肉) tighten. But if we self-massage, these muscles will feel cared for. According to the Mayo Clinic, massage can reduce stress and increase relaxation. Intensive Exercise There are many benefits of intensive exercise (高强度运动). And do you know what else it does for your body? It makes your body realize it can do so much more. In less than five minutes, the goal is to break a sweat. This can be from running or lifting weights. 1 Let Loose Whether it be dancing, skipping or something else, our body should do whatever it feels like doing without judgment. 1 Thus we will feel happy and relaxed. Be Still 1 Your body loves movement. But we must find a few moments of stillness throughout our day. By devoting ourselves to more stillness, we can find ourselves more at peace and less stressed even under hard circumstances. A．Did you regret doing it? B．What does it really mean? C．Don’t give yourself too much pressure. D．It should be as necessary as brushing your teeth or taking a shower. E．Every activity involves some sort of movement. F．The playful nature helps bring out the inner child and promotes creativity and joy. G．It doesn’t matter which activity you choose, so long as you bring intensity to that workout. 主题03 人与自然——饮食文化；创新思维 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·湖南省浏阳市质量检测·期中) Most Americans love Chinese food. However, the Chinese food served in most American restaurants is very different from the authentic cuisine enjoyed daily by people living in China. 1 Then many Chinese immigrants had trouble landing a job in America. To make a living, some of them opened restaurants. Over these years, Chinese cuisine has been adapted to reflect Western influences. 2 The Chinese food found in Western restaurants is mainly cooked through frying. Many dishes are cooked using various frying methods. However, traditional Chinese food is rarely cooked through frying. Instead, methods such as baking, steaming, boiling and fermenting (发酵) are more commonly used. Another big difference between authentic and westernized Chinese food is the ingredients used. 3 Some ingredients – like carrots, onions and tomatoes -are not often used in authentic Chinese cooking. In addition, while you can find some. Western cuisines that use strange meats like pig ears most Western cultures are pretty conservative about the meats they consume. Authentic Chinese food, in contrast, uses a wider variety of protein sources, including tofu, snake, chicken feet, duck blood and many more that Westerners generally wouldn’t choose to eat. 4 Sweet and Sour Chicken, for example, has no equivalent (同等物) in traditional Chinese cuisine. Similarly, the fortune cookie is a completely American invention. Indeed, there are numerous differences between authentic and westernized Chinese cuisine, but Western palates (味觉) adapt to new flavors easily. 5 A．The history of westernized Chinese food started in the mid-1800s. B．Westernized Chinese food features vegetables that are common in Western cuisines. C．There are so many regions of China, and they all prepare their dishes a little bit differently. D．So it may only be a matter of time before authentic Chinese food becomes popular in America. E．Many of the most popular Chinese dishes in the West are not served in Chinese restaurants at all. F．Deep frying food is quick, which is why you can usually get your Chinese food in just a few minutes. G．One of the main differences between authentic and westernized Chinese food lies in cooking methods. Passage 2 (24-25高二上·邵阳市第二中学等联考·期中) Innovation experts advise people to “think outside the box” to improve creativity and adaptability. 1 How does one think outside it? Originally, the box was a reference to the nine-dot (点) problem. 2 Connect all the dots in a nine-dot form using no more than four straight lines and without lifting your pen or pencil from the page. If you cannot think of any solution to this puzzle (谜题), you’re not alone. The nine equally-spaced dots give the impression of a square or box. Without realizing it, you may assume that the lines must be drawn within the boundaries of the dots. 3 You must think outside the box! In the correct solutions, the lines always extend outside of the square. In a sense, the “box” is a metaphor for an unnecessary assumption, or an example which limits creative problem-solving. To overcome this, it may help to change viewpoints, question rules (or assumptions), and try different approaches. 4 Innovative thinking emphasizes change. Taking different viewpoints, thinking non-traditionally — these involve breaking from the norm. By definition, this sort of thinking is more original. An open and flexible mind also allows one to adapt more easily to unexpected situations. And best of all, you don’t have to be an innovator or a businessman to think outside the box. 5 There are a couple of simple exercises to stretch your creative muscles in everyday life. A．So, what is the box? B．In other words, think outside the box. C．The goal of this classic puzzle is simple. D．We instantly recognize the pattern of a square. E．As a result, we may find ourselves stuck in the box. F．To solve the puzzle, you must let go of that assumption. G．By accepting little changes, you’ll easily become more flexible. 主题01 人与自我——家庭生活；个人成长；人际沟通；生活方式 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·湖南省长沙市师大附中·期中) Benefits of Solitude(独处) Learning about yourself When you’re in any sort of social setting,you aren’t strictly yourself. You’re instead whoever you are in that context. For example, if you are a mother spending time with your children, you’re a parent in that situation. If you’re hanging out with coworkers, you’re a fellow employee. When you’re by yourself, you’re just you. This gives you an opportunity to learn how the various social contexts of your life shape your behavior and self perception(察觉). 1 . Helping with self-regulation It’s worth noting that spending time alone doesn’t have to have a harmful impact on your social life. 1 . This is because spending time in solitude helps people develop the skills they need to regulate their own emotions. When you’re alone with your thoughts and feelings, you’re more aware of them. That means you have more opportunities to exercise a degree of control over how you think or feel about particular situations. This helps afterwards. 2 , your self-regulation skills will help you determine if you’re talking too much or not enough, overreacting to perceived slights, making insensitive comments, and much more. 3 Some of the greatest benefits of solitude are practical in nature. For instance, researchers have often found that, all other factors(因素)being equal, people who spend time alone are often more likely to develop certain strong talents than their peers. These talents can include playing an instrument, painting, cooking, or doing anything else that requires practice. It’s easy to understand why this is the case. 4 , there are also many abilities that a person is more likely to develop when they have the opportunity to devote alone time to them. A．Developing skills B．Spending time on interests C．That can help you make life changes D．When you’re socializing with\others later on E．While people shouldn’t spend all their time with others F．Although some skills are easier to develop with help from others G．On the contrary, it can actually improve your social interactions over time Passage 2 (24-25高一上·湖南省多校联考·期中) Small talk is often underrated, yet it’s a crucial social skill that can lead to deeper connections and relationships. Here are some strategies to help you excel at small talk. Show real interest in the person you’re conversing with. This means actively listening and responding thoughtfully to what the person says. Active listening is the key to showing real interest. 1 . Besides, you should respond positively to them. 2 . These can serve as a foundation for your conversation and help establish a connection. Finding commonalities is essential for establishing a connection. It could be anything from a common hobby to a similar opinion on a trending topic. Incorporate open-ended questions into your conversation. It invites the other person to elaborate (详细描述) and keeps the dialogue engaging. Thoughtful questions can lead to more profound discussions. 3 . Pay attention to non-verbal cues. Your body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice can convey your level of interest and engagement. 4 . They can also help you judge the other person’s comfort and receptivity. 5 . Ending on a high note leaves a positive impression and can pave the way for future interactions. A simple sentence like “It was great to meet you” can be an effective way to conclude. It’s important to recognize when the conversation has reached its natural end. A．Look for shared experiences B．Begin with a positive attitude C．Know when to finish the conversation D．People will appreciate it if they feel truly heard E．Sharing personal stories attracts others to open up F．They can represent your level of interest and attention G．Such questions show that you are interested in their thoughts Passage 3 (24-25高二上·长沙市芙蓉高级中学中学·期中) While there are numerous tools to help you determine your strengths, try starting with these questions. Be as honest, clear, and objective as possible. What are your top three qualities or strengths? 1 . To make it easy, send an email to 20 of your closest friends and family members. Tell them you need their help in identifying your three top qualities or strengths. You’ll quickly start receiving responses. Start a list from the answers you receive. 2 . Take the three most common answers and use them as your guide. What do you do every day? Most people tend to spend time on the things they like to do rather than the things they don’t like. 3 . If you find yourself easily making time to read to your kids but avoid making dinner, this behavior could be telling you something. People move toward things they’re naturally good at doing. 4 ? What people think you do and what they say about you are two different things. For example, they may think you’re cleaning all day long but still think you’re a terrible housekeeper. So you need to question people about it and tell them it’s okay to tell the truth because this is about your personal development. What is one mistake you keep repeating? Albert Einstein is known to have described insanity (精神错乱) as doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results. Are you caught in the insanity trap? For me, it was making bread. For years I tried to get my dough (面团) to rise into a nice cottony loaf. 5 . I had advice from friends, watched videos online and tried different recipes all to no avail. I’ve accepted that I can’t make bread and it’s okay. A．Every time I created a hard rock B．The first step is to ask for advice C．What do you like to talk about D．What do other people say about you E．You’ll find a lot of qualities are repeated F．The truth is we don’t have to be good at everything G．It’s often the struggle between the two that causes problems, not the activities Passage 4 (24-25高二上·邵阳市新邵县三中·期中) A happy family life doesn’t happen by chance. It is a result from husband and wife who carefully and diligently create a home where there is love, respect, forgiveness, patience, service and selflessness. 1 The love of husband and wife makes their union last forever; the love of parents for children enables them to feel safe in the world; the love of children for parents lightens the burden that the parents bear; and the love among children reduces quarrels and fights. A couple who respect each other never blame their spouse (配偶). He or she doesn’t think much about her or his weaknesses but helps her or him overcome them. 2 Forgiveness cannot be ignored either. Conflicts often arise in a family but they can be settled right away. The one who is at fault should immediately ask for forgiveness and the other should choose to forgive. 3 4 If there is patience in the family, anger will be controlled and there will be peace and harmony. 5 Small acts of service in a family make people’s hearts glad. Children learn simple acts of service by giving their parents a glass of water, and a couple serve each other by taking care of family members. A．Live in harmony (和谐). B．Love is the greatest of all virtues (美德). C．If there is respect, there will be encouraging words. D．If there is forgiveness, there will be no anger or misunderstanding. E．Being patient is difficult, especially for parents with babies or teenagers. F．If you do something wrong, you must make an apology (道歉). G．The best service is always found within the walls of homes. 主题02 人与自然——生活方式 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·常德市汉寿县第一中学·期中) Everyone experiences unhappy times on occasion, but there is a big difference between experiencing a short time of sadness and living an unhappy life. Here are some of the things that lead to an unhappy life and how to deal with them. Only being a dreamer Dream your dream, but also realize that you are more than just a dreamer. 1 But to achieve it, you must break out of your present comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar. Continuous self doubt Don’t spend all your time saying, “I’m not smart enough, thin enough or rich enough.” 1 Obsession (迷恋) with control Learn to let go of control, relax and ride the path that life takes you. Try something new, take a chance, but above all, smile and enjoy the scenery. Setting unrealistic expectations You’re going to make mistakes every now and then. You’re a human being. 1 But making them is also how you grow. Slacking (松懈) on exercise 1 The truth is you don’t have time not to, or sooner or later you’ll be making time for illness. Overindulgence (过分放纵) of a good thing Eating too much makes you fat. 1 Playing too much leaves important work undone and so on. A．One should work hard to get more knowledge. B．You should try to avoid making mistakes of course. C．Your dream is your creative goal for your future life. D．Working too much leaves your family at home missing you. E．Actually you can be what you want if you take positive steps. F．If you say you haven’t time to exercise, you’re lying to yourself. G．People always put too much interest in trying to control everything in their life. 主题03 人与社会——人际沟通；学习观念；科技发明； 当代教育 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·湖南长沙市长郡中学·期中) Mobile Phones in Education: A Double-Edged Sword The widespread use of mobile phones has changed how we communicate daily, but their place in education is still a matter of debate. While some think of them as a trouble, others feel they can serve as a useful tool for learning. 1 Some people doubt whether students are focused on their lessons or are instead distracted (使分心) by their devices, texting or even trying to cheat by taking photos of tests. There’s also a chance they’re playing games or watching videos on their phones instead of listening to the teacher. 2 For example, France has made a law that doesn’t allow students under 15 to use mobile phones in school. The problem of students using mobile phones in class is a real worry. They are checking their phones, texting or going on social media. 3 Therefore, to deal with the problem, some schools have started using tech solutions. Schools have begun to use special boxes to keep students’ phones during school time, so they won’t be tempted to use them. The idea of limiting mobile phone use isn’t just happening in a few schools. Over 30 schools in France have put some kind of limit on mobile phone use this year or last year, with different areas making their own rules about phones. 1 The teachers in these schools believe that students have grown up with mobile phones. Teachers think it’s their job to teach students how to use mobile phones the right way as a learning tool. They also teach about how to use phones properly, including how to be responsible with social media and the Internet. 2 In their eye, the technology has already existed, so schools should use it to help students and not fear it. A．It’s apparent that mobile phones can destroy a child. B．They regard it as part of changing education for children. C．Students are often distracted by their mobile phones during class time. D．However, a number of schools have decided against a complete ban on mobile phones. E．In fact, with proper guidance, mobile phones can boost the learning experience. F．Surprisingly, some students even devote up to 12 hours daily to their mobile phones. G．Educators are exploring the most effective ways to monitor student mobile phone usage. Passage 2 (24-25高一上·湖南省长沙市开福区长沙市第一中学·期中) As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age, it’s more important than ever to keep the spark of human connections, a key part of which is making small talk. 1 Here’s how to master the art of small talk. The cornerstone of effective small talk lies in developing genuine interest. Genuine interest is about actively seeking to understand the other person, valuing their perspectives and appreciating the uniqueness they bring to the conversation. 2 Small talk extends beyond spoken words; it includes the art of observation. As you engage in conversation, pay attention to the speaker’s body language, facial expressions and tone of voice. 3 Being familiar with them not only helps you navigate the conversation with sensitivity but also enables you to establish a deeper connection by respecting the slight differences of the other person’s communication style. Actually listening and connecting with someone is essential for a conversation. By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say. 4 Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights. This depth of engagement lays the foundation for a more meaningful connection. At the heart of successful small talk lies the authenticity (真实性) of your engagement. Authenticity fosters a sense of trust and connection, making the conversation more meaningful and memorable. Avoid the temptation to project an image or use scripted responses. 5 In the world of small talk, authenticity is the key that unlocks the door to deeper connections and more fulfilling interactions. A．Instead, let your true self shine through. B．Some accessible topics are great for small talk. C．Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker. D．Focus on understanding their viewpoints beyond simply hearing words. E．The signals provide valuable insights into their emotions and intentions. F．Small talk may be a gateway to building rich and meaningful relationships. G．By expressing authentic curiosity, you make the other person feel seen and heard. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·湖南湖湘教育三新探索协作体·期中) Why does one plus one equal two? 1 This question has been frustrating children for generations. It is quite right to feel frustrated. Math can seem like a world of rules you just have to follow. 2 However, my love of math is somewhat driven by my love of breaking rules, or at least pushing against them. Both of those impulses play an important role in advancing human understanding, and in particular mathematical understanding. So rather than think about why one plus one is two, let’s go a little further and question whether it’s even true all the time. One plus one can equal more than two because of reproduction. Say you put one rabbit and another rabbit together. You might well end up with a lot of rabbits. 3 If one pair of tennis players gets together with another pair for an afternoon of tennis, there ends up being more than two pairs of tennis players because they could play each other in all sorts of different combinations. So one pair of tennis players plus another pair makes six pairs. 4 If you put a pile of sand on top of another pile of sand, then you just get one pile of sand. Or, as an art student of mine pointed out, if you mix one color with one color, you get one color. I hope that we will start seeing mathematics as a place to pose questions and explore answers. It’s not a place where the answers are fixed and we’re supposed to know them. And I hope we will place more emphasis on those who are curious, and who follow their curiosity on a journey. 5 A．This is an easy question. B．It seems rigid and boring. C．Sometimes, one plus one is just one. D．One possible answer is “It just does! ” E．It’s a quiet walk rather than a race to the finish. F．Math isn’t really about getting the right answer. G．Apart from that, things may be more complicated. Passage 4 (24-25高一上·邵阳市武冈市联考·期中) Radar is an electronic device that detects planes, ships, coastlines, landmarks, and even storm clouds. The name radar comes from the first letters of the words “radio direction and ranging”. As the human eye uses light waves to see, radar “sees” with radio waves. Without radar, planes could not land safely in bad weather and ships could not move safely in thick fog. 1 In the 1800s it was discovered that radio waves could be reflected from objects. But scientists did not make great advances in radar research until the 1930s, when the world was threatened by war. 2 It has been used widely in almost every conflict(冲突) since then. Echoes make it possible for radar to work. When a beam of radio waves is sent out, it strikes an object and returns an echo. This echo is picked up by radar and recorded on a screen similar to television screens. On the screen an observer sees a flash and that can show the direction and distance of the object. 3 Airport control towers use radar to guide planes in for safe landings. Almost all large ships depend on radar to prevent collisions with icebergs or other ships. 4 Weather forecasters “see” the size, direction, and speed of storms on radar screens. Astronomers can even use radar to measure accurately the distance from the earth to the moon. Thus, the device has helped achieve major advancements. 5 It guards us against possible enemy attacks. We have ballistic missile(弹道导弹) warning systems that can warn us against attacks when missiles are more than 1,000 miles away. Other radar systems can also warn us against enemy aircraft and even spying space satellites. A．The measurement is now highly accurate. B．Police track speeders in radar-equipped cars. C．The device can be used in a wide range of fields. D．It is therefore especially valuable to shippers and travelers. E．During World War  II many countries used radar effectively. F．Today radar is used by commercial airliners and weather forecasters. G．Strengthening national defense is one of radar’s most important functions. 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$