专题04 七选五（期中真题汇编，四川专用）高一英语上学期

专题04 七选五 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高一上·四川自贡荣县中学·期中) You are not alone if you feel nervous when a teacher tells everyone to introduce yourself in class.Some teachers use icebreakers such as personal introductions to encourage student participation in class discussions. 1 Preparing a short introduction paragraph can calm your nerves and improve self-confidence Instead of quickly saying your name in a low voice and introducing your hometown and middle school, you need to share some interesting details to help people remember you. 2 When you introduce yourself in class，keep it light and friendly. 3 When choosing what personal information to share, keep in mind the purpose: to introduce yourself in high school.You want your classmates and your teachers to get to know you and your personality. 4 Students also enjoy hearing about less common interests like kiteboarding. 5 When asked to introduce yourself in high school, consider the needs and interests of your classmates when choosing what academic (学术的) information to share.Like you, your classmates are hoping to make friends with other students who may have similar goals( 目标)or who might be able to help them learn in areas where they struggle, such as math A．You can also explain your study plans B．In fact, self-introduction is about attitudes C．The purpose is to show you're warm and easy-going D．For example, you could introduce yourself in class by sharing a funny story E．An introduction paragraph about yourself doesn't have to be very long either F．Asking and answering questions in class is less frightening when you know your classmates G．In your introduction, talk about favorite hobbies like watching movies, working out, running or drawing 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．G 5．A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了在加入一个班级时，自我介绍可以包括哪些方面。 1．据下文“Preparing a short introduction paragraph can calm your nerves and improve self-confidence”（准备一段简短的自我介绍可以让你镇定下来，增强自信）由此可知，选项衔接下文，说明自我介绍的实质是什么。attitudes呼应calm your nerves and improve self-confidence。故B选项“事实上，自我介绍是一种态度”切题。故选B项。 2．根据上文“Instead of quickly saying your name in a low voice and introducing your hometown and middle school, you need to share some interesting details to help people remember you.”（你需要分享一些有趣的细节，以帮助人们记住你，而不是快速低声说出你的名字，介绍你的家乡和中学）选项举例说明说明你应该介绍什么。故D选项“例如，你可以在课堂上通过分享一个有趣的故事来介绍自己”，故选D项。 3．根据上文“When you introduce yourself in class，keep it light and friendly.”（当你在课堂上自我介绍时，保持轻松友好）选项说明各这么做的目的是什么。选项中的warm and easy-going呼应light and friendly。故C选项“这样做的目的是为了显示你的热情和随和”切题。故选C项。 4．根据上文“You want your classmates and your teachers to get to know you and your personality.”（你希望你的同学和老师了解你和你的个性）可知，选项承接上文说明你希望你的同学和老师了解你和你的个性那么你应该介绍什么。故G选项“在你的介绍中，谈谈你最喜欢的爱好，比如看电影、锻炼身体、跑步或画画”切题。故选G项。 5．根据下文“When asked to introduce yourself in high school, consider the needs and interests of your classmates when choosing what academic (学术的) information to share”（当被要求在高中自我介绍时，在选择什么样的学术信息时，考虑你的同学的需要和兴趣。）可知，本段在说要解释你的学习计划。选项中的study plans呼应academic (学术的) information。故选项“你要解释你的学习计划”切题。故选A项。 Passage 2 (24-25高一上·四川成都列五中学·期中) Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere. Have you reached a plateau where things are ok, but not very exciting? Do you feel that ok is not good enough? 1 Here’s how you can make your life better and more enjoyable. Make a daily plan. Do you wake up in the morning with a strong feeling of something unpleasant because there is just so much to get done? 1 A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize (优先处理) your tasks. 2 Being negative damages your quality of life. Stop being a defeatist and start being an optimist. Changing the way you think will bring greater happiness and make your quality of life considerably better. ‘Can do’ is a fantastic motto for life. Why not buy a t-shirt with ‘YES I CAN’ on the front? Create a gratitude list. 1 And making a list helps to concentrate your mind on these positives. Allow yourself a few minutes to think about your life and identify the good things. Make the list detailed, so, for example, when you say you love your garden, single out a particular plant or tree that you especially appreciate. Contact a loved one. If you have a loved one who brightens your day when you speak to them, give them a call. It is easy to let days and weeks go by without making contact. You will feel better for making contact. 1 A．Develop a positive thinking habit. B．Believe that you can do everything. C．Everyone has things to be grateful for. D．You will also feel much more positive after talking to them. E．Ignore the problems that we are faced with, then you can feel positive. F．Start each day by focusing on what to do, then make a list for that day. G．If so, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. 【答案】1．G 2．F 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就怎样让你的生活变得更好、更愉快给出一些方法。 1．由上文“Have you reached a plateau where things are ok, but not very exciting? Do you feel that ok is not good enough?(你是否已经到达了一个情况正常但不太令人兴奋的高原？你觉得ok不够好吗？)”可知，作者就你是否感觉生活不知道怎么走下去向读者提出两个问题，而G项“If so, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life.(如果是这样，那么是时候做点什么来提高你的生活质量了)”符合语境，选项中“If so”与前面两个问题对应，“do something ”和下文“Here’s how you can make your life better and more enjoyable.(以下是如何让你的生活变得更好、更愉快)”对应。故选G项。 2．由后文“A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize your tasks.(几分钟列一个清单可以防止你忘记一些重要的事情，并帮助你确定任务的优先顺序)”可知，作者建议列一个清单来确定每天任务，而F项“Start each day by focusing on what to do, then make a list for that day.(从关注每天要做的事情开始，然后列一张当天的清单)”符合语境，选项中“make a list”与后文对应。故选F项。 3．由下文“Being negative damages your quality of life. Stop being a defeatist and start being an optimist.(消极情绪会损害你的生活质量。不要再做一个失败主义者，开始做一个乐观主义者)”以及本段后文可知，这段主要讲我们要乐观积极对待生活，而A项“Develop a positive thinking habit.(养成积极思考的习惯)”符合语境。选项中“a positive thinking habit”与后文“optimist”对应。故选A项。 4．根据上文小标题“Create a gratitude list(创建感谢列表)”和下文“Make the list detailed, so, for example, when you say you love your garden, single out a particular plant or tree that you especially appreciate.(列出详细的清单，例如，当你说你爱你的花园时，挑一种你特别欣赏的植物或树)”可知，本段主要讲我们应该学会感激，而C项“Everyone has things to be grateful for.(每个人都有值得感激的事情)”符合文意，选项中“grateful”和上文和下文对应。故选C项。 5．由上文“If you have a loved one who brightens your day when you speak to them, give them a call. It is easy to let days and weeks go by without making contact. You will feel better for making contact. (如果你所爱的人在你和他们交谈时让你的一天变得更加愉快，给他们打个电话。几周过去了，没有联系也很容易。你会因为接触而感觉更好)”可知，这里主要讲我们应多和爱的人接触，而D项“You will also feel much more positive after talking to them.(与他们交谈后，你也会感到更加积极)”符合文意，选项中“You will also feel”与前文“You will feel”对应。故选D项。 Passage 3 (24-25高一上·四川绵阳·期中) Perhaps you attempted to make bread but ended in failure. Or maybe you’re looking to give it a go for the first time. There are so many different varieties to choose from, from classic sourdough (酵母) to soda bread. 1 The following are some tips a professional baker shares on making the perfect bread at home. 2 Take a second to speak out loud about what you are going to do. Think things through before you put your hands in the dough (生面团). In this way, you are far less likely to make mistakes. Don’t change the recipe. Baking is a science that relies on precise measurements. All ingredients must be weighed accurately. 3 Keep in mind that the best bakers in the world have a keen eye for detail. Be patient. Baking is a well-planned process and every step is important. 4 For example, sourdough takes half a day to rise properly, so if you get impatient and cut the time in half, you’ll end up with a sourdough brick. Practice. Starting with simpler bread will give you some of the basic skills needed to master the tougher ones. You probably aren’t going to create perfect bread at the first attempt. 5 There are no failures, but just steps on your learning journey. Even a piece of bad bread is a step towards a great one. A．Use your head before your hands. B．It’s important to let most bread rest. C．You’ll have plenty of ways to explore. D．So be prepared to get it wrong a few times. E．A few extra grams can make your baking suffer. F．Baking is an interesting combination of science and art. G．Some of the most important steps are the most time-consuming. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．E 4．G 5．D 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了烘焙面包的一些方法。 1．前文“There are so many different varieties to choose from, from classic sourdough (酵母) to soda bread.(有很多不同的品种可供选择，从经典的酸面包到苏打面包)”表示做面包有很多种类，后文“The following are some tips a professional baker shares on making the perfect bread at home.(以下是专业面包师分享的在家制作完美面包的一些技巧)”说明下文为一些做面包的技巧，C选项“你会有很多方法去探索”与前文面包种类很多相呼应。故选C。 2．空处为本段小标题，后文“Take a second to speak out loud about what you are going to do. Think things through before you put your hands in the dough (生面团).(花点时间大声说出你将要做的事情。把事情想清楚再动手)”表示在做面包前要思考，A选项“先动脑再动手”符合本段主旨。故选A。 3．前文“All ingredients must be weighed accurately.(所有成分必须准确称量)”及后文“Keep in mind that the best bakers in the world have a keen eye for detail.(记住，世界上最好的面包师对细节都有敏锐的眼光)”表示要注意烘焙的细节，E选项“多加几克会让你的烘焙变得糟糕”从反面说明前文成分必须准确称量的重要性，符合本段主旨。故选E。 4．后文“For example, sourdough takes half a day to rise properly, so if you get impatient and cut the time in half, you’ll end up with a sourdough brick.(例如，发酵酵母需要半天的时间，所以如果你不耐烦了，把时间缩短一半，你就会得到一个酵母砖)”表示需要花费很多时间，G选项“一些最重要的步骤是最耗时的”语境相符，引出下文。故选G。 5．前文“You probably aren’t going to create perfect bread at the first attempt.(你可能不会在第一次尝试时就做出完美的面包)”表示做面包很难一次性成功，因此，会有几次错误，D选项“所以准备好犯几次错误吧”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 4 (24-25高一上·四川泸州龙马潭区泸化中学·期中) Learning English is a challenging task, but it is also very rewarding. English is the most widely spoken language in the world and is used in many different fields such as business, science, and entertainment. 1 Here are some tips on how to learn English effectively Practice regularly. Learning a language requires constant effort. 2 This could be reading English books, watching English movies or TV shows, listening to English music, or even speaking with native speakers. The more you practice, the better you will become. You can also find many online resources such as videos, articles, and forums where you can practice your English skills. Immerse (沉浸) yourself in the language. Try to surround yourself with English as much as possible. This could mean listening to English podcasts or radio stations, or even thinking in English. 3 4 There are many apps and websites that can help you learn English. For example, Duolingo is a popular language-learning app that offers a variety of exercises and games to help you improve your vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. So, make the most of the technology to improve your English. Last but not least, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. 5 Instead, embrace your mistakes as opportunities to learn and improve. In conclusion, learning English requires dedication and effort. However, it is definitely worth it. By following these tips, you can improve your English skills and open up new opportunities for yourself in the future. A．Try to learn from your mistakes. B．Use technology to your advantage. C．The more you speak, the better you will be. D．Don’t let fear of making mistakes hold you back. E．Immersion is a great way to improve your language skills. F．You should set aside some time every day to study and practice English. G．Therefore, it is essential to learn English well in today’s globalized world. 【答案】1．G 2．F 3．E 4．B 5．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了学习英语的有效方法和技巧，包括练习、沉浸、利用科技和接受错误。 1.上文“English is the most widely spoken language in the world and is used in many different fields such as business, science, and entertainment.(英语是世界上使用最广泛的语言，在商业、科学和娱乐等许多不同领域都有使用)”说明了学习英语的重要性以及它在多个领域的应用。空处和前文形成因果关系，表明学习英语是必要的，并引出下文中有效学习语言的建议。G项“因此，在当今全球化的世界里，学好英语至关重要。”符合语境。故选G。 2．上文“Practice regularly. Learning a language requires constant effort.(定期练习。学习一门语言需要不断的努力)”说明定期练习和持续努力的重要性。空处应具体说明如何实践这一原则。F项中的“set aside some time every day to study and practice English”和上文“Practice regularly.”相呼应说明应该每天留出一些时间学习和练习英语。所以F项“你应该每天留出一些时间学习和练习英语。”符合语境。故选F。 3．上文“Immerse (沉浸) yourself in the language. Try to surround yourself with English as much as possible. This could mean listening to English podcasts or radio stations, or even thinking in English.(让自己沉浸在语言中。尽量让自己沉浸在英语中。这可能意味着听英语播客或广播电台，甚至用英语思考)”说明要尽可能地让自己置身于英语环境中。空处进一步解释了沉浸式学习的好处。E项的“Immersion”和上文中的“Immerse (沉浸) yourself in the language.”相呼应，所以E项“沉浸式学习是提高语言技能的好方法。”符合语境。故选E。 4．下文“There are many apps and websites that can help you learn English.(有许多应用程序和网站可以帮助你学习英语)”说明本段所给建议为使用应用程序和网站来辅助学习英语。B项中的“technology”和下文中的“many apps and websites”相呼应，所以B项“利用技术发挥你的优势。”适合作本段的主旨句。故选B。 5．上文“Last but not least, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process.(最后但同样重要的是，不要害怕犯错。犯错是学习过程中自然的一部分)”说明不应该害怕犯错，并指出犯错误是学习过程的一部分。空处应进一步阐述对待错误的态度。D项“不要因为害怕犯错而退缩。”符合语境，该项中的“Don’t let fear of making mistakes”和前文中的“ don’t be afraid to make mistakes”相呼应。故选D。 Passage 5 (23-24高一上·四川成都金苹果锦城第一中学·期中) According to a recent study, most people hold the strong belief that much imagination has gone away. 1 Everyone has imagination, but most of us forget how to make use of it once we become older and older. Creativity isn’t always concerned with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time typically think of creative ways to solve problems. 2 Make connections. It involves taking unrelated ideas and trying to find connections between them. 3 Then find an image, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas associated with candles and then connect the ideas with the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend a unique gift. You could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night. Set no limits. Imagine that normal limitations do not exist. You have as much imagination as you want. 4 If your aim is to learn to ski, for instance, you can now practice skiing every day. Now apply this to reality. Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January. 5 Look at the situation from a different point of view. Good writers always use this technique. Fiction writers often imagine they are the characters in their books. If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their positions. As an old saying goes, the best fishermen think like fish! A．Be someone else. B．In fact, they are mistaken. C．Do something different from others. D．This may affect your work and your life. E．Here are some ways to fire your imagination. F．Think about the problem to solve or the job to do. G．Consider your goal and the new possibilities carefully. 【答案】1．B 2．E 3．F 4．G 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了三个激发想象力的方法。 1．根据上文“According to a recent study, most people hold the strong belief that much imagination has gone away. (根据最近的一项研究，大多数人坚信很多想象力已经消失了。)”及下文“Everyone has imagination, but most of us forget how to make use of it once we become older and older. (每个人都有想象力，但是一旦我们变得越来越老，我们中的大多数人就会忘记如何利用它。)”可知，大多数人认为他们想象力已经消失，但是实际上，这个观点是错误的，多数人只是随着年龄的增长忘记了如何利用想象力。B选项“In fact, they are mistaken.(事实上，他们错了。)”能够承上启下，符合语境。故选B。 2．上文“Creativity isn’t always concerned with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time typically think of creative ways to solve problems.(创造力并不总是与伟大的艺术作品或想法有关。人们在工作和空闲时间通常会想出创造性的方法来解决问题。)”指出创造力并不总是与伟大的艺术作品或想法有关，人们在工作和生活中会想出创造性的办法解决问题；结合第二段主旨句“Make connections.(建立联系)”、第三段主旨句“Set no limits.(不要设限)”以及第四段中的第5小题设空处可知，下文提出了如何三个激发想象力的方法；E选项“Here are some ways to fire your imagination.(这里有一些方法可以激发你的想象力。)”能够总领下文，符合语境。故选E。 3．由主旨句“Make connections.(建立联系)”以及下文“Then find an image, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas associated with candles and then connect the ideas with the job you have to do.(然后找一个图像，比如一支蜡烛。写下所有与蜡烛有关的想法，然后将这些想法与你要做的工作联系起来。)”可知，此处通过举例来阐述建立联系的步骤，设空处为第一步，由“then connect the ideas with the job you have to do”可知第一步要先考虑一下自己要做的工作；F选项“Think about the problem to solve or the job to do.(考虑要解决的问题或要做的工作。)”符合语境；选项中的“the job to do”与下文中的“the job you have to do”相呼应。故选F。 4．上文“Set no limits. Imagine that normal limitations do not exist. (不要设限。想象正常的限制不存在。)”指出不要给自己设限，想象正常的限制不存在；下文“If your aim is to learn to ski, for instance, you can now practice skiing every day. Now apply this to reality.(例如，如果你的目标是学习滑雪，你现在可以每天练习滑雪。现在把它应用到现实中。)”举例说明可以结合自己所设定的目标开始实施行动；因此，首先要不给自己设限，思考自己的新的目标；选项G“Consider your goal and the new possibilities carefully.(仔细考虑你的目标和新的可能性。)”符合语境。故选G。 5．文章结构分析，设空处为本段主旨句；由下文“Look at the situation from a different point of view. Good writers always use this technique. Fiction writers often imagine they are the characters in their books. If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their positions. As an old saying goes, the best fishermen think like fish!(从不同的角度看问题。优秀的作家总是使用这种技巧。小说作家常常把自己想象成书中的人物。如果你的目标涉及到其他人，设身处地地为他们着想。正如一句老话所说，最好的渔夫像鱼一样思考!)”可知，本段主要讲述的是把自己想象成别人，从他人的角度思考问题；A选项“Be someone else.(成为别人！)”建议把自己想象成别人，能够概括本段大意，适合作为主旨句。故选A。 Passage 6 (23-24高一上·四川成都武侯高级中学·期中) The negative thoughts inside your head can hold you back from making new friends, connecting with colleagues or sharing your brilliant ideas in meetings. For some people, these negative thoughts become too powerful and require professional attention. 1 The following are some tips to quiet your inner critic. Label the voice. The voice does not define you. Just identify it as an independent entity (实体) and give it a name. Call it your unreliable speaker, your negative Nelly or your passive Bob. 1 2 Negative thinking can do a lot to your central nervous system, causing you to react physically. 3 Whatever your response ― shaky hands, trembling voice, sweaty brow — a slow breathing in and a slower breathing out will help comfort the central nervous system. Trust that the thought will pass. It’s just a thought, and ifs just not that important—it’s irrational after all! 1 You don’t realize you’re empowering those thoughts, getting into a tug of war with them. You can choose to accept its presence in the moment and trust that it will pass. All in all, don’t let that voice in your head tell you what to do. A．Don’t waste energy fighting it. B．Calm your central nervous system. C．Slow your breathing to calm your thoughts. D．For others, these negative thoughts will pass very soon. E．Naming the voice almost turns it into someone else talking. F．Have you ever started getting negative thoughts and suddenly felt physically bad too? G．For the majority, simple ways can stop them discouraging you from connecting with others. 【答案】1．G 2．E 3．C 4．F 5．A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了你头脑中的消极想法会阻碍你结交新朋友、与同事交流或在会议上分享你的好主意。对一些人来说，这些消极的想法变得过于强大，需要专业的关注，对于大多数人来说，简单的方法可以阻止他们阻止你与他人联系，以下是一些让你平静下来的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据前文For some people, these negative thoughts become too powerful and require professional attention.对一些人来说，这些消极的想法变得过于强大，需要专业的关注。由此可知，此处应填“对于大多数人来说，简单的方法可以阻止他们阻止你与他人联系”。故选G。 2．细节理解题。根据前文Call it your unreliable speaker, your negative Nelly or your passive Bob你可以称它为不可靠的演讲者、消极的内利或消极的鲍勃”。由此可知，此处应填“说出这个声音几乎会让它变成另一个人在说话”。故选E。 3．细节理解题。根据下文Negative thinking can do a lot on your central nervous system, causing you to react physically.消极思想会对你的中枢神经系统造成很大的影响，导致你的身体做出反应。由此可知，此处应填“放慢你的呼吸来平静你的思想”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据前文Negative thinking can do a lot on your central nervous system， causing you to react physically.消极思想会对你的中枢神经系统造成很大的影响，导致你的身体做出反应。由此可知，此处应填“你是否曾经有过消极的想法，然后突然感觉身体也很糟糕”。故选F。 5．推理判断题。根据下文You don’t realize you’re empowering those thoughts, getting into a tug of war with them.你没有意识到你是在赋予这些想法力量，并与之陷入一场拉锯战。由此可知，此处应填“不要浪费精力去对抗它”。 故选A。 【点睛】该题型考查学生两个方面的能力：第一、把握整篇文章的布局和逻辑层次关系．第二、把握微观信息间关联性，即空格前后句间关系。 该题型选项大致可分为三类：主旨概括句（文章整体内容）；过渡性句子（文章结构）和注释性句子（上下文逻辑意义） Passage 7 (23-24高一上·四川成都石室中学·期中) What to Do When You Fail in Life Most people are afraid of failure. The truth is that everyone, including all successful people, has ever failed time after time and will fail again. 1 Learn from it No matter how hard you try to avoid (避免，逃避) it, failure will happen. Having a “no fear” attitude towards failure does not mean you should expect to fail, but accept it when it happens. 1 Failure makes us rethink, reconsider, and find new ways and strategies to achieve our goals. Through failure, we will get to know ourselves better. Stop fearing it 1 You are supposed to push yourself to go to the limits. When you have a no-fear attitude and accept failure willingly, your determination can be made the best use of. Let go of your self-worth When your self-worth is in charge, you will not learn from the mistakes you have made, be open to other people’s views or see the situations clearly. 1 We need to learn, evaluate, and listen to other people if we want to see what needs to change in order to succeed. Improve your mood (情绪) and cheer up again We all feel upset after having failed, which is natural, human, and unavoidable. But how we respond to our failures is what decides our road to success. One way of improving your mood is listing the things you are grateful for at the moment, which will strengthen your positive emotions. 1 A．There is value in failure. B．The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. C．The ordinary people experience failure, too. D．It always tends to get in the way of you and your success. E．In order to reach your personal best, you don’t need to fear failure. F．So do not be afraid of failure, which is a part of your road to success. G．Reading stories of successful people is another way to help us cheer up and move on. 【答案】1．F 2．A 3．E 4．D 5．G 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了面对失败我们应该做什么。 1．根据前文“Most people are afraid of failure. The truth is that everyone, including all successful people, has ever failed time after time and will fail again.(大多数人都害怕失败。事实是，每个人，包括所有成功人士，都曾经失败过一次又一次，而且还会再次失败。)”和小标题“Learn from it(从中学习)”可知，此处是指不要害怕失败，所以选项F“所以不要害怕失败，这是你通往成功之路的一部分。”切合文意。故选F。 2．根据后文“Failure makes us rethink, reconsider, and find new ways and strategies to achieve our goals. Through failure, we will get to know ourselves better.(失败让我们重新思考，重新考虑，寻找新的方法和策略来实现我们的目标。通过失败，我们会更好地了解自己。)”可知，此处是介绍失败的价值，所以选项A“失败是有价值的。”切合文意。故选A。 3．根据小标题“Stop fearing it(停止恐惧它)”可知，此处是指不要恐惧失败，所以选项E“为了达到你的最佳状态，你不必害怕失败。”切合文意。故选E。 4．根据前文“When your self-worth is in charge, you will not learn from the mistakes you have made, be open to other people’s views or see the situations clearly.(当你的自我价值主导的时候，你不会从你所犯的错误中吸取教训，不会对别人的观点持开放态度，也不会清楚地看到情况。)”可知，此处是指以自我价值为主导会阻碍成功，所以选项D“它总是会阻碍你和你的成功。”切合文意。故选D。 5．根据前文“One way of improving your mood is listing the things you are grateful for at the moment, which will strengthen your positive emotions.(改善情绪的一种方法是列出你现在感激的事情，这将增强你的积极情绪。)”可知，此处是指改善情绪的另一种方法，所以选项G“阅读成功人士的故事是另一种帮助我们振作起来继续前进的方式。”切合文意。故选G。 Passage 8 (23-24高一上·四川成都蓉城名校联盟·期中) How to Study for a Test or Final The end of the term is drawing near, and that means final exams are on the way. 1 The most important thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Then follow this plan: Start early. Gather all the material you’ve received during the term. Read through your class notes twice. Some things will sound familiar and some things will sound unfamiliar. That’s normal. Establish a study group or find a partner. Schedule at least one meeting with a study partner or study group. If you can't completely get together, then exchange email addresses. 1 Use old tests. Collect your old exams from the year (or semester) and make a photocopy of each one. Write out the test answers and copy each one again. 1 To get the best results, you should make several copies of each old exam and keep taking the tests until you score perfectly on each one. Build up your class notes. Organize your notes by date and make note of any missing dates/pages. Get together with a study partner or group to compare notes and fill in any missing material. 1 Everybody zones out once in a while. After you organize your new set of notes, underline any key words, formulas, themes, and concepts. Make yourself a new practice test with term definitions and others. Print out several tests and practice several times. 2 Then exchange. Make use of old assignments. Gather some old assignments and redo the exercises. Review those exercises until you can answer every question easily. A．Instant messages will work well, too. B．Have a set of practice tests. C．How can you give yourself a chance to improve your scores? D．You might find one that makes something clear for the first time. E．Ask the members of your study group to make practice tests as well. F．Don’t be too surprised if you missed key information from the lectures. G．Have your friend or study partner raise questions and compare them. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．F 5．E 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何准备期末考试提出了5点建议。 1．根据前文提及final exams are on the way(期末考试快到了)以及后文提及The most important thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to prepare.(你能做的最重要的事情就是给自己充足的时间来准备。)可知，所填句子应是对分数提高有关，且后一句可看作为答语，因此所填句子应是疑问句。C项：How can you give yourself a chance to improve your scores?(怎样才能给自己一个提高成绩的机会呢?）承上启下。故选C。 2．根据前文If you can’t completely get together, then exchange email addresses.(如果你们不能完全在一起，那就交换电子邮件地址。)可知，交换电子邮件是提供一个建议，所填空句子应解释其好处。A项：Instant messages will work well, too.(即时消息也可以。)符合文意。故选A。 3．根据设空位置在小标题处，可知所选句子应为本段中心主旨。根据这一段内容you should make several copies of each old exam and keep taking the tests until you score perfectly on each one.( 你应该把每一次旧考试复印几份，并坚持练习考试试卷，直到你每次考试都取得满分。)可知，本段中心为坚持练习测试。B项：Have a set of practice tests.(做一系列的练习测试。)符合本段文意。故选B。 4．根据设空位置在段中，应是承前启后句。根据前文Get together with a study partner or group to compare notes and fill in any missing material.(与学习伙伴或小组一起比较笔记并填写任何遗漏的材料。)可知，所填空应是与遗漏知识点有关。且后文Everybody zones out once in a while.(每个人偶尔都会走神。)进行了解释。因此F项：Don’t be too surprised if you missed key information from the lectures.(如果你错过了讲座的关键信息，不要太惊讶。)承上启下。故选F。 5．根据后文Then exchange.(然后交换)可知，是与小组成员之间交换做过的试卷测试。E项：Ask the members of your study group to make practice tests as well.(让你学习小组的成员也进行练习测试。)符合文意。故选E。 Passage 9 (23-24高一上·四川成都树德中学·期中) Helping others is an important part of life. 1 . If you want to help others more but aren’t sure where to start, here are some tips that may help you. 2 . The easiest way to know how you can help others is simply to ask them. Talk to a family member or friend, ask them what they most need help with, and offer your services. Then, follow through and try your best to do what they’ve asked of you. Remember actions always speak louder than words! Be proactive (积极主动的). Look for opportunities to help and lend a hand without being asked. 1 . For example, you can call your elderly grandpa to check in, bring your friend dinner while they’re sick or just hold the elevator door for a neighbor. Don’t wait for someone to ask for help — train yourself to think about all the different ways you can help people. Focus on being as friendly as possible, and you’ll get the hang of it! Be a nonjudgmental (无偏见的) listener. Sometimes, listening is more helpful and healing than practical assistance. Not everybody is looking for hands-on help or a solution to their problems. 1 . When someone is telling you about a hardship they’re going through, listen actively and focus on understanding them rather than fixing their problems. Send a thoughtful note. 1 . Take time to send your loved ones notes or handwritten cards. When people feel isolated or cut off from their friends, even a small gesture can help them feel more connected and make their day brighter. A．Ask people how you can help them B．Think about what people may want C．It gives you a sense of purpose and happiness D．In fact, there are many small things you can do E．Instead, sometimes they just need a supportive listener F．It’s better to listen to them and give reasonable advice G．You can help just by letting people know that you care 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．E 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种帮助别人的方法。 1．根据前文“Helping others is an important part of life(Helping others is an important part of life)”可知，此处在阐述帮助他人的重要性，C项：It gives you a sense of purpose and happiness(它给你一种使命感和幸福感)是对前文的进一步解释，符合语境，故选C项。 2．本题为第二段的小标题，概括本段内容“The easiest way to know how you can help others is simply to ask them.(要知道你能如何帮助别人，最简单的方法就是问他们)”可知，该段建议人们要主动询问别人需要帮助的需求，A项：Ask people how you can help them(问问别人你能如何帮助他们)符合本段大意，故选A项。 3．根据后文“For example, you can call your elderly grandpa to check in, bring your friend dinner while they’re sick or just hold the elevator door for a neighbor.(例如，你可以打电话给你年迈的爷爷来检查，在你的朋友生病的时候给他们带晚餐，或者只是帮邻居扶着电梯门)”可知，此处举例说明可以主动帮助别人的行为，而D项：In fact, there are many small things you can do(事实上，你可以做很多小事)是对后文的总领和概括，符合语境，故选D项。 4．根据本段小标题“Be a nonjudgmental (无偏见的) listener.(做一个客观的倾听者)”和设空处上句“Not everybody is looking for hands-on help or a solution to their problems.(并不是每个人都在寻求实际帮助或解决问题的方法)”可知，作者认为不是所有人都需要别人给他们提供实际的建议或者帮助，E项：Instead, sometimes they just need a supportive listener(相反，有时他们只是需要一个支持性的倾听者)符合语境，故选E项。 5．本题为最后一段第一句，根据本段小标题“Send a thoughtful note.(寄一封体贴的便条)”和后文“Take time to send your loved ones notes or handwritten cards.(花点时间给你爱的人寄便条或手写的卡片)”可知，本段主要建议通过赠送一些小卡片或便条的方式等表示关心的小举动来帮助他人，G项：You can help just by letting people know that you care(你可以通过让人们知道你关心他们来帮助他们)符合语境，故选G项。 Passage 10 (23-24高一上·四川成都外国语学校·期中) How to Leave Your Comfort Zone The comfort zone is a behavioral state within which a person uses a limited set of behaviors to deliver a steady level of performance, causing their progress to stop. But life is full of opportunities to step outside the comfort zone. Here are some ways one might try to do so. Do everyday things differently. In everyday life, there are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself. Turn off your smartphone and television while having dinner, decide what to wear more quickly, or just slow down to take in the surroundings on a walk. 1 Try a new diet. Many people want to improve their diets and stop relying on “comfort foods”. 2 Shifting to a healthier diet can be as challenging as it is rewarding, with self-trust growing as you hit milestone goals along the way. 3 Many people are longing for this goal. For some, it can mean running their first 5K. But for others, it might be completing a marathon. Aiming higher with exercise is representative of leaving the comfort zone and a great way to get the ball rolling. Get creative. Creativity — anything from writing a poem to building a business — usually involves an element of risk. 4 Therefore, failing and accompanying learning are expected outcomes. Exercising creativity is a good way to train yourself to have a growth mindset and let go of a need for perfection from the outset. Challenge your beliefs. It’s easy to get stuck in our ways, but this can lead to self-satisfaction — a feature of being in the comfort zone. 5 While this can be uncomfortable, it enables growth and insight by challenging deep-rooted beliefs. This might take several forms, such as reading varied book genres, diversifying who you talk to, and visiting new places. A．Take exercise to the next level. B．Motivate yourself with a new sport. C．Doing so often means trying something new. D．Creative efforts are about stepping into the unknown. E．Therefore, we need to explore alternative perspectives. F．These changes break you out of old, comfortable routines. G．Benefits of leaving the comfort zone won’t happen overnight. 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是舒适区，以及离开舒适区的一些方法。 1．根据前文“In everyday life, there are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself. Turn off your smartphone and television while having dinner, decide what to wear more quickly, or just slow down to take in the surroundings on a walk. (在日常生活中，有很多机会挑战自己。吃饭时关掉智能手机和电视，更快地决定穿什么，或者在散步时放慢速度，欣赏一下周围的环境)”列举的一系列不同于往常的惯例做法，由此推断空处应承接上文指出做了这些事情会对走出舒适区有什么帮助——让你打破固有的、舒适的惯例。F项“These changes break you out of old, comfortable routines.(这些改变会让你从旧的、舒适的日常生活中解脱出来)”符合上下文语境。故选F。 2．根据上文“Many people want to improve their diets and stop relying on “comfort foods”. (许多人想改善他们的饮食，不再依赖“安慰食物”)”可知，要改善饮食和停止依赖舒适区食物，结合空后“Shifting to a healthier diet(转向更健康的饮食)”可知，改善和停止“舒适食物”就意味着尝试新的食物，C项“Doing so often means trying something new. (这样做通常意味着尝试新东西)”符合上下文语境。故选C。 3．空处为本段主旨。根据后文“For some, it can mean running their first 5K. But for others, it might be completing a marathon. Aiming higher with exercise is representative of leaving the comfort zone and a great way to get the ball rolling.(对一些人来说，这可能意味着要跑完他们的第一个5公里。但对其他人来说，这可能是一场马拉松。以更高的目标进行锻炼是离开舒适区的代表，也是让球滚动的好方法)”可知，本段建议用运动来使自己走出舒适区，不是从零开始尝试一种新的运动，而是在原来的基础上制定更高的目标。A项“Take exercise to the next level. (让锻炼更上一层楼)”符合上下文语境。故选A。 4．根据本段主旨“Get creative.”得知本段中心话题为“变得有创意”。再根据空后“Therefore, failing and accompanying learning are expected outcomes.(因此，失败和随之而来的学习是预期的结果)”中的therefor推知，空处与后文为因果关系。D项“Creative efforts are about stepping into the unknown. (创造性的努力是迈向未知的领域)”符合上下文语境，既与主题有关，又阐明了为什么“失败和随之而来的学习是预料中的结果”。故选D。 5．结合本段主旨“Challenge your beliefs(挑战你的信念)”和空前“It’s easy to get stuck in our ways, but this can lead to self-satisfaction—a feature of being in the comfort zone.( 我们很容易陷入困境，但这可能会导致自我满足——这是在舒适区的一个特征)”可知，一成不变是很容易的，但是这会导致自我满足。由此推知，空处陈述应该怎么做来避免“自我满足”。E项“Therefore, we need to explore alternative perspectives.(因此，我们需要探索不同的视角)”符合上下文语境。故选E。 Passage 11 (24-25高一上·四川成都树德中学·期中) The Winner’s Guide to Success Do you know what makes people successful? To find out the answers, an American reporter recently visited some of the most successful people around the world. 1 ●Be responsible for yourself. Sometimes you may want to blame others for your failure to get ahead. In fact, when you say someone or something apart from yourself is stopping you from making success, you’re giving away your own power. 1 ●Write a plan. It is very difficult to try to get what you want without a good plan. It is just like trying to drive through strange roads to a city far away. 1 Without this “map”, you may waste your time, money and also your energy; while with the “map”, you’ll enjoy the “trip” and get what you want in the shortest possible time. ● 2 Nothing great is easy to get. So you must be ready to work hard—even harder than you have ever done. If you are not willing to pay the price, you won’t get anything valuable. ●Never give up. 1 When you are doing something, you must tell yourself again and again: Giving up is worse than failure because failure can be the mother of success, but giving up means the death of hope. A．A good plan is like a map to you. B．It seems to us that everyone knows this, but it is easier said than done. C．Some people achieve success much later in life because they didn’t work hard earlier. D．You’re saying, “You have more control over my life than I do.” E．Here are some keys to success that they give. F．Someone else’s opinion of you doesn’t have to become your reality. G．Be willing to pay the price. 【答案】1．E 2．D 3．A 4．G 5．B 【导语】这是一篇议论文。主要讨论如何才能取得成功这一主题。 1．根据上文“To find out the answers, an American reporter recently visited some of the most successful people around the world.”（为了找寻问题的答案，近日一位美国记者拜访了世界上多位最为成功的人士。）。以及下文小标题“Be responsible for yourself.”（对自己负责。）可知，下文提到取得成功的几个要点，因而可以得出该空所填应当为一段具有承上启下意义的语句，综合选项，E选项“以下是他们提供的一些成功的关键。”符合语境。故选E项。 2．根据上文 “Sometimes you may want to blame others for your failure to get ahead. In fact, when you say someone or something apart from yourself is stopping you from making success, you're giving away your own power.”（ 有时，你可能想把自己的失败归咎于他人。事实上，当你说与你不同的人或事阻止了你取得成功时，你正在丧失你自己的力量。）可知，D项“你说，‘事情已经超出了自己的控制。’”是对此部分的进一步说明，符合语境。故选D项。 3．根据下文“Without this "map", you may waste your time, money and also your energy; while with the "map", you'll enjoy the "trip" and get what you want in the shortest possible time.”（ 没有这张“地图”，你可能会浪费你的时间、金钱和精力；使用“地图”，您将享受“旅行”，并在尽可能短的时间内得到您想要的东西。）可知，设空处的内容应当和map有一定关联。A项“一个好的计划就像一张地图。”符合语境。故选A项。 4．设空处属于文章所提的四个小论点之一，故该问题处所填内容一定是对下文内容的概括，起到了总领下文的作用。通过下文“Nothing great is easy to get. So you must be ready to work hard—even harder than you have ever done. If you are not willing to pay the price, you won't get anything valuable.”（没有什么好东西是容易得到的。因此，你必须准备好更加努力地工作，甚至比以前任何时候都更加努力。如果你不愿意付出代价，你将得不到任何有价值的东西。）可知，此部分论述了没有什么是轻而易举的，一切都是通过努力所得。结合下列选项，G项“愿意付出代价。”较为符合题意，故选G项。 5．设空处位于段落的句首，是概括段落的主旨句。根据本段的小标题“Never give up.”（永不言弃。）以及下文中的“When you are doing something, you must tell yourself again and again: Giving up is worse than failure because failure can be the mother of success, but giving up means the death of hope.”（ 当你在做某事时，你必须一次又一次地告诉自己：放弃比失败更糟糕，因为失败是成功之母，但放弃意味着希望的破灭。）可知，此部分论述永不言弃的内容。B项 “在我们看来，每个人都知道这一点，但说起来容易做起来难。”与文章衔接紧密，每个人都知道永不言弃，但做起来不容易。故选B项。 Passage 12 (24-25高一上·四川成都郫都区·期中) Everyone is born into a family, but not everyone gets a healthy one. Why is family important? What kind of impact does it have on a person in their childhood and as a grown-up? Here are four reasons why family matters: 1. Families set the stage for future relationships. The very first relationships a child has are with their parents and any siblings (兄弟姐妹). 1 . It’s often not a decision they are aware of, but people often choose partners and friends based on how similar they are to their family. 1. During hard times, people need a family they can depend on. When life gets hard, people need support. 1 . Someone going through hard times will turn to their family if they trust them to provide encouragement and love. 3. 2 . Columbia University did a series of studies on family dinner time. One study showed that kids who ate dinner with their family less than three times were twice as likely to get Cs or below in school. 3 . Of course, there are other things at play (起作用), but families that value dinners together likely value other positive family communications. 1. Families teach important life lessons. Families are the first place where children learn how to manage their emotions and communicate with others. Parents are responsible for guiding their children and providing life lessons that will be remembered for years to come. 1 . A．Family dinners improve kids’ schoolwork. B．This can be emotional or financial support. C．When families are strong, communications are strong. D．Quality time with family is connected to better academic performance. E．What children learn from their parents forms a big part of their world view. F．These relationships provide a model for what future relationships will look like. G．On the other hand, kids who had family dinners 5-7 times a week did much better. 【答案】1．F 2．B 3．D 4．G 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了家庭一个人的童年和成年后很重要的四大原因。 1．根据空前“The very first relationships a child has are with their parents and any siblings (兄弟姐妹).(孩子最初的关系是与他们的父母和任何兄弟姐妹建立的)”以及空后“It’s often not a decision they are aware of, but people often choose partners and friends based on how similar they are to their family.(这通常不是他们意识到的决定，但人们通常会根据他们与家人的相似程度来选择伴侣和朋友)”可知，孩子最初的关系决定了未来和家人的关系模式。选项F“These relationships provide a model for what future relationships will look like.(这些关系为未来的关系提供了模型)”与上下文内容相符，其中“these relationships”和上文的“The very first relationships”保持一致。故选F。 2．根据空前内容“When life gets hard, people need support.(当生活变得艰难时，人们需要支持)”可知，当生活变得艰难的时候人们需要支持。选项B“This can be emotional or financial support.(这可能是情感支持或经济支持)”自然延续上文内容，指的是这种支持可能是情感上的，也可能是经济上的。故选B。 3．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“One study showed that kids who ate dinner with their family less than three times were twice as likely to get Cs or below in school. 　　4　　. Of course, there are other things at play (起作用), but families that value dinners together likely value other positive family communications.(一项研究表明，每周与家人共进晚餐少于三次的孩子在学校获得C或以下成绩的可能性是其他人的两倍。当然，还有其他因素在起作用，但重视共进晚餐的家庭可能也重视其他积极的家庭沟通)”可知，本段讲述的是与家人在一起会让孩子学习成绩更好。选项D“Quality time with family is connected to better academic performance.(与家人共度美好时光与更好的学业成绩有关)”是本段内容的概括。故选D。 4．根据空前内容“One study showed that kids who ate dinner with their family less than three times were twice as likely to get Cs or below in school.(一项研究表明，每周与家人共进晚餐少于三次的孩子在学校获得C或以下成绩的可能性是其他人的两倍)”以及下文“Of course, there are other things at play (起作用), but families that value dinners together likely value other positive family communications.(当然，还有其他因素在起作用，但重视共进晚餐的家庭可能也重视其他积极的家庭沟通)”可知上下文讲述的都是和家人在一起有助于学业表现。选项G“On the other hand, kids who had family dinners 5-7 times a week did much better.(另一方面，每周有5-7次家庭晚餐的孩子表现要好得多)”与上下文内容相符，指的都是和家人待在一起的孩子学习表现更好。故选G。 5．根据空前内容“Parents are responsible for guiding their children and providing life lessons that will be remembered for years to come.(父母有责任引导他们的孩子，并提供他们将铭记多年的生活教训)”可知，上文提到了父母对孩子的引导很重要。选项E“What children learn from their parents forms a big part of their world view.(孩子们从父母那里学到的东西构成了他们世界观的重要组成部分)”延续上文内容，指的是孩子从父母那里学到的东西构成了他们世界观的重要组成部分，也就是父母对孩子影响很大。故选E。 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高一上·四川成都金牛区成都七中万达集团学校联考·期中) Whether they’re upset at you or they just need to release, it can be difficult to know how to help someone you care about when you’re not speaking face to face. 1 Thankfully, there are some effective ways to relieve a person’s anger over text. ●Find out why they’re upset. It’ll be easier to calm them down if you know why they’re angry. Read their texts carefully to understand their point of view, and ask clarifying (阐明性的) questions if you’re unsure what’s made them so upset. 2 It’ll also make them feel better knowing that you’re listening to them in no hurry. ● 3 Use empathetic (共情的) statements that confirm their points of view. Usually, angry people will start to cool off if someone tells them their feelings are understandable. Acknowledge (认可) the other’s feelings. Be empathetic towards them. At least tell them that you understand where they’re coming from. It will likely ease the situation. ●Offer a solution. See if there’s anything that can be done to settle the situation. Ask permission first so that your loved one doesn’t feel like you’re ignoring their feelings. Then, offer a solution that applies to the situation they are upset about. If they are angry at you, don’t focus on being right or getting back at them. 4 ●Reread your responses before you hit “send”. 5   Avoid sending the first thought that comes to your mind, especially if you are stressed, or angered by the text they sent you. Try to remember how much you care about this person and choose your words carefully. This will help you avoid sending an angry text yourself. A．Calm them down. B．Recognize their perspectives. C．Apologize if you made a mistake. D．Dealing with an angry person over text is no easy task. E．An angry person may be especially sensitive to what you say. F．Instead, try to come to an answer that makes you both happy. G．It’ll help you rise to the situation if you know the exact reasons. 【答案】1．D 2．G 3．B 4．F 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了发短信时平息他人愤怒的方法。 1． 上文“Whether they’re upset at you or they just need to release, it can be difficult to know how to help someone you care about when you’re not speaking face to face.(无论他们是对你感到失望，还是只是需要释放，当你不面对面交谈时，都很难知道如何帮助你关心的人)”说明不面对面交谈，会导致很难知道如何帮助他人，以及下文“Thankfully, there are some effective ways to relieve a person’s anger over text.(谢天谢地，有一些有效的方法可以缓解一个人对短信的愤怒)”说明有一些方法可以缓解人们对短信的愤怒，D项中over text是关键词，D项“通过短信与愤怒的人打交道绝非易事”说明不面对面交谈并不容易，引出下文内容，符合题意。故选D。 2．段落主题句“Find out why they’re upset.(找出他们失望的原因)”说明本段介绍的方法是找出人们失望的原因，G项中know the exact reasons是关键词，G项“如果你知道确切的原因，这将有助于你认清形势。”承接上文，介绍找出原因的益处，符合题意。故选G。 3．下文“Use empathetic (共情的) statements that confirm their points of view.(使用共情的陈述来认可他们的观点)”说明要认可愤怒的人的观点，B项“认可他们的观点。”引出下文内容，适合作为段落主题句，符合题意。故选B。 4．上文“If they are angry at you, don’t focus on being right or getting back at them.(如果他们对你生气，不要把注意力集中在做对的事情上，也不要回击他们)”说明当人们生气时，不建议采用的方法，F项“相反，试着找到一个让你们都开心的答案。”与上文相反，给出应该采用的做法，符合题意。故选F。 5．上文“Reread your responses before you hit “send”.(在点击“发送”之前，请重新阅读您的回复)”以及下文“Avoid sending the first thought that comes to your mind, especially if you are stressed, or angered by the text they sent you. Try to remember how much you care about this person and choose your words carefully. (避免发送你脑海中的第一个想法，尤其是当你对他们发送给你的短信感到压力或愤怒时。试着记住你是多么关心这个人，并谨慎措辞)”说明不要发送自己脑海中的第一个想法，在发送短信之前要重新阅读，谨慎措辞，E项“一个生气的人可能对你说的话特别敏感。”说明要在发送短信之前谨慎措辞的原因，承上启下，符合题意。故选E。 Passage 2 (24-25高一上·四川成都外国语学校·期中) Having the skills to keep good emotional health is significant if we want to succeed in our lives. For example, as we’ve seen during the pandemic, the world of life is less predictable than ever, and it’s especially important to adjust our emotions when we are faced with tough situations. 1 So our ability to have skills to manage both our positive and negative emotions is key. There are many ways to maintain or even improve our emotional health. Stay connected. While living alone can be fun and thrilling, you may feel lonely especially while passing through difficult times in life. Community is important. 2 Online connections are good, but seeing someone in person once in a while is helpful too. Exercise, Physical and mental health are interlinked. Staying physically active for at least 30 minutes a day can help to improve your overall emotional health. So why not take on a daily workout routine? But you don’t have to make the workout too hard. 3 Find meaning in your life. Some people have jobs that give them a feeling of purpose, but that’s not the only way to find meaning in your life. 4 Something as simple as caring for a pet or volunteering for a cause that you’re passionate about can also give you that feeling. 5 You don’t have to handle negative emotions on your own. Knowing when to reach out to a mental health professional for help with difficult emotions is a useful skill to have. You should also reach out to one if you have tried to improve your emotional health, but still aren’t feeling your best. A．Know when to turn to somebody else. B．Set goals and celebrate your achievements. C．Just going for a walk around your house can help. D．We are sure to face challenges in our personal lives. E．Having good emotional health is a part of self-awareness. F．Plan regular shared time with friends and family members. G．Do something you have never done but always wanted to do. 【答案】1．D 2．F 3．C 4．G 5．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些应对困难，处理消极情绪的方法。 1．根据上文“For example, as we’ve seen during the pandemic, the world of life is less predictable than ever, and it’s especially important to adjust our emotions when we are faced with tough situations.(例如，正如我们在大流行期间所看到的那样，生活世界比以往任何时候都更难以预测，当我们面对艰难的情况时，调整我们的情绪尤为重要)”后文“So our ability to have skills to manage both our positive and negative emotions is key.(所以我们管理积极和消极情绪的能力是关键)”可知，上文提到遇到艰难情况，后文提到管理情绪的能力，可知，本句是在说明生活中遇到困难和挑战的情况。故D选项“我们在个人生活中肯定会面临挑战”符合语境，故选D。 2．根据上文“Stay connected. While living alone can be fun and thrilling, you may feel lonely especially while passing through difficult times in life. Community is important.(保持联系。虽然独自生活是有趣和令人兴奋的，但你可能会感到孤独，尤其是在经历生活中的困难时期。社区很重要)”以及后文“Online connections are good, but seeing someone in person once in a while is helpful too.(网上的联系很好，但偶尔和别人见面也很有帮助)”可知，本段的主旨是和人保持联系，故本句具体说明和哪些人保持联系，F选项中“shared time with friends and family members”可对应。故F选项“计划与朋友和家人定期分享的时间”符合语境，故选F。 3．根据上文“Exercise, Physical and mental health are interlinked. Staying physically active for at least 30 minutes a day can help to improve your overall emotional health. So why not take on a daily workout routine? But you don’t have to make the workout too hard.(运动、身心健康是相互联系的。每天至少运动30分钟有助于改善你的整体情绪健康。那么，为什么不开始每天锻炼呢？但是你不必把锻炼做得太辛苦)”可知，本句承接上文，说明不必很辛苦的锻炼方式：只是在房子周围走走会有帮助。故C选项“只是在房子周围走走会有帮助”符合语境，故选C。 4．根据上文“Find meaning in your life. Some people have jobs that give them a feeling of purpose, but that’s not the only way to find meaning in your life.(找到生活的意义。有些人的工作给他们一种目标感，但这并不是找到生活意义的唯一途径)”以及后文“Something as simple as caring for a pet or volunteering for a cause that you’re passionate about can also give you that feeling.(一些简单的事情，比如照顾宠物或为你热爱的事业做志愿者，也能给你这种感觉)”可知，上文提到了工作不是找到生活意义的唯一途径，可知本句是在说明其他找到意义的方式：做一些你从未做过但一直想做的事情。故G选项“做一些你从未做过但一直想做的事情”符合语境，故选G。 5．根据本段内容“You don’t have to handle negative emotions on your own. Knowing when to reach out to a mental health professional for help with difficult emotions is a useful skill to have. You should also reach out to one if you have tried to improve your emotional health, but still aren’t feeling your best.(你不必独自处理负面情绪。知道什么时候向心理健康专家寻求帮助来应对困难的情绪是一项有用的技能。如果你试图改善你的情绪健康，但仍然感觉不是最好的，你也应该向一个人求助)”可知，本段主要说明了向别人求助，A选项中turn to somebody else对应后文reach out to。故A选项“知道什么时候该求助于别人”符合语境，故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25高一上·四川成都石室中学·期中) How many times have you shrunk yourself because you fear being judged? There is a term in social psychology called the ‘spotlight effect’. 1 The reality is that everyone is so concerned about their own life that they rarely spend much time thinking about ours. I have a folder in my laptop where I keep encouraging messages for myself. I want to share one I come back to often: Don’t let others stand in the way of your success. 2 These people are everywhere, and they may feel impactful in the present moment, but they will not matter soon enough as you progress in your journey. This is your life so stop letting other people decide it for you. 3 We tell ourselves “I can’t do this” or “I am not good enough” or “there is too much competition”. I think it’s a sign of courage and confidence to go for something that is scary, uncertain, and difficult. So, If your heart is set on doing something that you truly believe in-go for it. If it doesn’t work, at least you tried. Find the strength to really believe that you belong in every room you walk into. What you have to say is just as important as anyone else in that room. Most importantly, remind yourself that confidence doesn’t happen in leaps. 4 . Consciously do the work every day until you truly believe that you belong in every room you walk into. Do the same for yourself as you do for others—reflect on your best qualities, celebrate your strengths, make yourself laugh, treat yourself to things, nurture your own happiness. 5 Just remember to serve yourself from time to time the same way you serve others. To truly give the world your best, you must also treat yourself as your best self. A．They keep me grounded and focused. B．It is slowly learned in small baby steps. C．If you’re not ready to step out, it’s fine. D．A lot of us tend to play it safe because we fear failing. E．Your positive light helps those around you feel cared for. F．It refers to our tendency to overestimate others’ attention to us. G．There will be many people who will decide you can’t do something. 【答案】1．F 2．G 3．D 4．B 5．E 【导语】本文的体裁属于说明文。文章通过探讨社会心理学中的“聚光灯效应”，鼓励读者不要过度在意他人的看法，要相信自己的能力和价值，并努力追求自己的目标和梦想。文章中还包含了许多自我激励和成长的建议，如保持自信、反思自己的优点、庆祝自己的长处等，旨在帮助读者建立积极的人生态度和自我认知。 1．由上文“There is a term in social psychology called the ‘spotlight effect’. (社会心理学中有一个术语叫做“聚光灯效应”。)”可知，本空要解释spotlight effect这个术语。F选项“It refers to our tendency to overestimate others’ attention to us. (它指的是我们倾向于高估别人对我们的关注。)”正好解释了这一点，即它指的是我们倾向于高估他人对我们的关注度，能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 2．由上文“I want to share one I come back to often: Don’t let others stand in the way of your success. (我想和大家分享一句我经常想起的话：不要让别人阻碍你的成功。)”可知，作者建议不要让他人阻碍你的成功，本空应解释作者给出读者这种建议的原因。接着G选项“There will be many people who will decide you can’t do something. (会有很多人决定你不能做某事。)”进一步说明，会有很多人认为你做不到某事，但你不应该让他们影响你，能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 3．由下文“We tell ourselves “I can’t do this” or “I am not good enough” or “there is too much competition”. (我们告诉自己“我做不到”或“我不够好”或“竞争太激烈了”。)”可知，我们常常会自我怀疑，认为自己做不到或不够好，或者竞争太激烈，本空应概括下文我们因为害怕失败而倾向于保守行事的现象。D选项“A lot of us tend to play it safe because we fear failing. (我们很多人倾向于稳妥行事，因为我们害怕失败。)”正好解释了这种心态，能引起下文，符合题意。故选D。 4．由上文“Most importantly, remind yourself that confidence doesn’t happen in leaps. (最重要的是，要提醒自己，自信不是突然发生的。)”可知，自信不是一蹴而就的，本空应对自信的逐步形成进行进一步解释。B选项“It is slowly learned in small baby steps. (它是慢慢学会的，就像婴儿一样。)”进一步解释了这一点，即自信是通过一步步小的努力慢慢建立起来的，能承接上文，符合题意。故选B。 5．由上文“Do the same for yourself as you do for others—reflect on your best qualities, celebrate your strengths, make yourself laugh, treat yourself to things, nurture your own happiness. (对待自己就像对待别人一样——反思自己最好的品质，赞美自己的长处，让自己开怀大笑，善待自己，培养自己的快乐。)”和下文“Just remember to serve yourself from time to time the same way you serve others. To truly give the world your best, you must also treat yourself as your best self. (只要记住，时不时地服务自己，就像你服务别人一样。要真正把最好的自己奉献给世界，你也必须把自己当成最好的自己。)”可知，作者建议我们要像对待别人一样对待自己，把最好的自己奉献给世界，本空要解释这样做对周围人的影响，从而提醒我们要像对待他人一样关注自己的积极情绪，因为这样做也会让我们自己感到更幸福和满足。E选项“Your positive light helps those around you feel cared for. (你的积极之光帮助你周围的人感到被关心。)”则进一步指出，你的积极情绪也会让周围的人感受到被关心，能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。 Passage 4 (24-25高一上·四川成都立格实验学校·期中) When preparing fruit and vegetables, many people prefer to peel them. Here comes a question. 1 Fruit and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber and some good plant chemicals. Not consuming enough of these foods is linked to an increased risk of some chronic diseases. But eating 400g of fruit and vegetables a day, as the WHO recommends, is difficult to achieve for many people. 2 They can certainly contribute. For example, nutritionally important amounts of vitamins, such as vitamin C and riboflavin (核黄素), and minerals such as iron and zine, are found in the peels of seven root vegetables: beetroot, field mustard, wild carrot, sweet potatoes, radish, ginger and white potatoes. And the US Department of Agriculture shows that unpeeled apples contain 15% more vitamin C, 267% more vitamin K, 20% more calcium, 19% more potassium and 85% more fiber than their peeled equivalents. 3 According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, uneaten food, including peels, generates 8% - 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Food rotting in landfills releases a lot of methane. New Zealand alone reports an annual wastage of 13,658 tonnes of vegetable peels and 986 tonnes of fruit peels — a country with a population of only 5.1 million people. So why do people peel fruit and vegetables? Some must be peeled as the outer portions are inedible, don’t taste nice, are hard to clean or cause harm, such as bananas, oranges, melons, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, onions and garlic. Also peeling may be a necessary part of the recipe, for example, when making mashed potato. 4 Also, some people peel fruit and vegetables because they are concerned about pesticides (杀虫剂) on the surface. Pesticide remains are certainly left on or just below the surface, although this varies according to plant species. 5 Indeed, the US Food and Drug Administration recommends that people wash produce thoroughly under cold water and scrub it with a hard brush to remove pesticides, dirt and chemicals. A．Is peeling a necessary step before eating? B．There are important nutrients in the peels. C．However, most of them can be removed by washing. D．Are peels the most common food waste in the kitchen? E．But many peels are edible, and yet people still peel them anyway. F．So could consuming fruit and vegetable peels help with this issue? G．Another reason not to discard peels is their effect on the environment. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．G 4．E 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了果蔬去皮的营养价值和环境影响。 1．上文“When preparing fruit and vegetables, many people prefer to peel them. Here comes a question.(在准备水果和蔬菜时，许多人更喜欢削皮。这里有一个问题)”引出准备水果蔬菜时有人喜欢削皮，这一做法中存在问题，A项“吃果蔬前去皮是必要的吗？”介绍具体的问题，承接上文，符合题意。故选A。 2．下文“They can certainly contribute. For example, nutritionally important amounts of vitamins, such as vitamin C and riboflavin (核黄素), and minerals such as iron and zine, are found in the peels of seven root vegetables: beetroot, field mustard, wild carrot, sweet potatoes, radish, ginger and white potatoes. And the US Department of Agriculture shows that unpeeled apples contain 15% more vitamin C, 267% more vitamin K, 20% more calcium, 19% more potassium and 85% more fiber than their peeled equivalents. (它们当然可以做出贡献。例如，七种根茎类蔬菜的果皮中含有营养丰富的维生素，如维生素C和核黄素，以及铁和锌等矿物质：甜菜根、芥菜、野生胡萝卜、红薯、萝卜、生姜和白薯。美国农业部的数据显示，未去皮的苹果比去皮的苹果多含15%的维生素C、267%的维生素K、20%的钙、19%的钾和85%的纤维)”说明果蔬的果皮中富含营养成分，这些营养成分很重要，B项“果皮中含有重要的营养成分。”明确指出果皮中含有重要的营养成分，引出下文内容，符合题意。故选B。 3．下文“According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, uneaten food, including peels, generates 8% - 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Food rotting in landfills releases a lot of methane. New Zealand alone reports an annual wastage of 13,658 tonnes of vegetable peels and 986 tonnes of fruit peels — a country with a population of only 5.1 million people.(根据联合国粮食及农业组织的数据，包括果皮在内的未食用食物产生了世界温室气体排放量的8%-10%。在垃圾填埋场腐烂的食物会释放出大量的甲烷。仅新西兰就报告每年浪费13658吨蔬菜皮和986吨水果皮，而这个国家的人口只有510万)”说明被丢掉的果皮会产生温室气体，产生甲烷，对环境产生坏的影响，G项“不丢弃果皮的另一个原因是它们对环境的影响。”说明不能丢弃果皮是因为它们会对环境产生影响，引出下文内容，符合题意。故选G。 4．上文“So why do people peel fruit and vegetables? Some must be peeled as the outer portions are inedible, don’t taste nice, are hard to clean or cause harm, such as bananas, oranges, melons, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, onions and garlic. Also peeling may be a necessary part of the recipe, for example, when making mashed potato.(那么，人们为什么要削水果和蔬菜的皮呢？有些必须去皮，因为外层不可食用，味道不好，难以清洁或造成伤害，如香蕉、橙子、甜瓜、菠萝、芒果、鳄梨、洋葱和大蒜。去皮也可能是食谱中必不可少的一部分，例如，在制作土豆泥时)”说明人们食用水果蔬菜时削皮的原因：果皮外层不可食用，去皮是食谱中的要求，E项“但许多果皮都是可食用的，但人们仍然会削皮。”说明人们也会将可食用的果皮削掉，与上文形成转折关系，符合题意。故选E。 5．上文“Also, some people peel fruit and vegetables because they are concerned about pesticides (杀虫剂) on the surface. Pesticide remains are certainly left on or just below the surface, although this varies according to plant species.(此外，有些人会削水果和蔬菜的皮，因为他们担心表面的杀虫剂。杀虫剂残留物肯定会留在表皮或表皮以下，尽管这因植物种类而异)”说明有些人削皮是因为担心水果蔬菜表皮残留的杀虫剂，以及下文“Indeed, the US Food and Drug Administration recommends that people wash produce thoroughly under cold water and scrub it with a hard brush to remove pesticides, dirt and chemicals.(事实上，美国食品和药物管理局建议人们在冷水下彻底清洗农产品，并用硬刷擦洗，以去除杀虫剂、污垢和化学物质)”说明果蔬表皮的杀虫剂可以通过不同方法去除，C项“然而，它们中的大多数可以通过清洗去除。”中them指代上文提及的杀虫剂，与上文形成转折关系，并引出下文，符合题意。故选C。 Passage 5 (24-25高一上·四川成都玉林中学) Recently, the “smell of toil (班味)” has become a popular topic among the young. Some people joke about how their once good-looking faces now look tired and pale, with dull eyes and thinning hair. The “smell of toil” can come from work pressure, worries about the future, and not having enough personal freedom. This problem may seem big. 1 Accept yourself and try new things. The first step to feeling better is to accept yourself. Be proud of who you are, and don’t be afraid to try new things. 2 But if you don’t try, you won’t know what you’re able to do. Separate work from personal life. 3 It’s important to create a clear line between the two. After work, try to forget about your job and enjoy your personal time. 4 Instead of spending your lunch break looking at your phone, take a short walk or spend 20 minutes in a park. Being in nature, even for a little while, can make you feel more energetic and less stresseD．If there’s no park nearby, a quick walk outside can also help. Don’t delay tasks and focus on rest. Many people put off their tasks when they get home, but delaying things only creates more stress. 1 Also, quit unnecessary social events if you feel too tired. Spending time on rest will help you feel better and more ready for the next day. A．Use your break time wisely. B．But there are many ways to help people feel better. C．Hang out in a park. D．Try to finish small tasks quickly. E．One reason why people feel tired is that they mix work and personal life. F．Sometimes you are stopped from trying something new because of fear. G．Experiencing different things helps develop positive mindsets. 【答案】1．B 2．F 3．E 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了“班味”这一现象，即因为工作压力、对未来担忧以及缺乏个人自由而导致的疲惫、憔悴状态，给出了一些有效的建议。 1．上文“This problem may seem big.(这个问题可能看起来很大)”提到“班味”这个问题看起来很大，B选项“But there are many ways to help people feel better.(但是有很多方法可以帮助人们感觉更好)”提出虽然问题大，但是有解决的方法，上下文构成转折关系，且下文具体论述了一些改善“班味”的方法，与B选项内容呼应。故选项B。 2．上文“Be proud of who you are, and don’t be afraid to try new things.(为自己感到骄傲，不要害怕尝试新事物)”鼓励人们要勇敢尝试新事物，F选项“Sometimes you are stopped from trying something new because of fear.(有时你会因为害怕而不敢尝试新事物)”与上文构成转折关系，指出有时人们会因为害怕而停止尝试新事物，与上文形成对比，且下文“But if you don’t try, you won’t know what you’re able to do.(但如果你不尝试，你就不会知道自己能做什么)”进一步说明尝试的重要性，与F选项内容相衔接。故选项F。 3．下文“It’s important to create a clear line between the two. After work, try to forget about your job and enjoy your personal time.(在这两者之间划清界限是很重要的。下班后，试着忘掉工作，享受你的个人时间)”建议要将工作和生活分开，对E选项“One reason why people feel tired is that they mix work and personal life.(人们感到疲倦的一个原因是他们把工作和生活混为一谈)”中提出的问题给解决办法，同时句中“the two”与E选项中“work and personal life”构成指代关系，上下文语意连贯。故选项E。 4．设空处为本段小标题，应概括本段主旨。根据下文“Instead of spending your lunch break looking at your phone, take a short walk or spend 20 minutes in a park.(不要利用午休时间看手机，可以散步或者在公园里待20分钟)”可知，本段主要论述的是要合理利用休息时间，A选项“Use your break time wisely.(明智地利用你的休息时间)”能够概括本段主旨，且下文具体给出了如何明智利用休息时间的建议，与A选项内容呼应。故选项A。 5．上文“Many people put off their tasks when they get home, but delaying things only creates more stress.(很多人回家后拖延任务，但拖延只会带来更多的压力)”提到拖延任务会带来压力，D选项“Try to finish small tasks quickly.(试着快速完成小任务)”给出解决拖延问题的方法，即尽快完成小任务，与上文构成顺承关系，且下文“Also, quit unnecessary social events if you feel too tired.(另外，如果你感到太累，就退出不必要的社交活动)”进一步给出减少压力的方法，与D选项内容相衔接。故选项D。 Passage 6 (24-25高一上·四川成都简阳实验学校) Fun Ways to Learn English Faster Some people find it easy to learn English while others have trouble learning it. How can you help yourself lean English? 1 ·Read, read, read. One of the easiest things you can do to learn English faster is to read as much as you can. 1 This will make your vocabulary better and it will also help you learn grammar and slang. ·Watch movies. Watching movies will also help you improve your English, by helping you to hear what it sounds like and also helping you to learn new words. 1 Once you have a basic vocabulary, try to keep the subtitles (字幕) off and focus on listening for the words you do know and guessing the words you don’t know from what is happening on the screen. ·Sing songs. Learning and singing songs is another good way to make your English better. 1 It will also help increase your vocabulary. Find a song you like, learn it, and learn what the lyrics  mean. · 2 You can also just make friends with English language speakers online and chat, email, and Skype together in order to practise your English. You can talk about whatever you want! You can find online friends by joining fan communities or through language-learning communities. A．Make a friend. B．Join a fan community. C．Read things all the time. D．You can start watching with subtitles on. E．This will help you improve your pronunciation. F．Newspapers are a good way to learn the basics of a language. G．Here are several tips to make it a little easier and more interesting to learn English. 【答案】1．G 2．C 3．D 4．E 5．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们介绍了几种快乐学英语的方法。 1．根据上文“Some people find it easy to learn English while others have trouble learning it. How can you help yourself lean English?(有些人觉得学英语很容易，而另一些人却觉得很难。如何帮助自己学习英语？)”以及文章主要向我们介绍了几种快乐学英语的方法。故G选项“这里有几个小贴士可以让学习英语变得更容易、更有趣”符合语境，故选G。 2．根据上文“One of the easiest things you can do to learn English faster is to read as much as you can.(为了更快地学习英语，最简单的事情之一就是尽可能多地阅读)”可知，上文提到了多阅读，说明阅读可以有助于学英语。而C项“一直读东西”符合语境，其中Read 与前文对应。故选C。 3．根据后文“Once you have a basic vocabulary, try to keep the subtitles off and focus on listening for the words you do know and guessing the words you don’t know from what is happening on the screen.(一旦你掌握了基本的词汇，试着关掉字幕，专注于听你知道的单词，并根据屏幕上发生的事情猜测你不知道的单词)”可知，后文提到了掌握了基本的词汇，就根据屏幕上发生的事情猜测你不知道的单词，故本句是建议看字幕情况下看电影。而D项“你可以打开字幕开始观看”符合语境，与后文形成转折关系，其中subtitles 与后文对应。故选D。 4．根据后文“It will also help increase your vocabulary. Find a song you like, learn it, and learn what the lyrics(歌词)mean.(这也有助于增加你的词汇量。找到一首你喜欢的歌，学习它，并了解歌词的含义)”可知，本句主要在说明唱歌的好处，故E项“这将帮助你提高发音”符合语境，其中This will help 与后文It will also help 对应。故选E。 5．根据后文“You can also just make friends with English language speakers online and chat, email, and Skype together in order to practise your English. You can find online friends by joining fan communities or through language-learning communities.(你也可以在网上和说英语的人交朋友，一起聊天、发电子邮件和Skype，练习英语。你可以通过加入粉丝社区或通过语言学习社区找到在线朋友)”可知，本段的主旨是通过交友来提高英语。而A项“交个朋友”符合语境，其中Make a friend与后文 make friends对应。故选A。 Passage 7 How to learn English well All English learners want to improve their English, but as you know, it can be difficult! 1 The four main areas for you are: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Here are some ways to help you learn well. Speaking Speak as much as possible! This is the best way to learn English. 1 The fastest way to learn English is to surround yourself with English speakers. Also, get into the habit of thinking in English. Don’t translate from your own language into English — it will slow you down. And it’s fun to sing in English, so learn some English songs and sing your heart out! Listening Like speaking, it’s better for you to be in a totally English-speaking environment. It’s also good to watch TV shows, or movies in English. 1 But the more you listen, the more you’ll get. It’s good to listen to something over and over again. First, try to get the general meaning, and then, listen a second time for more in-depth information. Reading Reading English is something you can do to help you learn on your own, outside of the classroom. Newspapers are good for higher-level students. So for lower levels, try reading children’s stories or books which have been especially written for English learners. 1 You should find something that you can learn well from. Writing Try keeping a diary; write something in English in it every day, even if it’s very simple. 1 And the Internet is a great way to help you learn English. Try to make friends online, visit chat rooms, or post comments on blogs. These are all useful tools for you. A．Make a plan for yourself. B．For you, you need to work on all areas. C．Choose easy stories and you can learn more. D．The English news can be difficult for you at first. E．Start with small sentences and make them longer. F．There is nothing better than conversations to help you improve. G．You won’t learn much if you choose a book that is too difficult or too easy. 【答案】1．B 2．F 3．D 4．C 5．E 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍学习英语的一些方法和一些建议。 1．根据下文The four main areas for you are: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.(四个主要方面是：说、听、读、写)可以推断上文是和这些方面有关。而B选项中all areas正好和下文相呼应，因此B选项For you, you need to work on all areas.(对于你来说，你需要在所有方面努力)切题，故选B。 2．本段主要讲说英语方面的技巧。再根据下文The fastest way to learn English is to surround yourself with English speakers.(学习英语最快的方法就是和说英语的人在一起)可以推断空中应该是和说方面有关的句子，F选项There is nothing better than conversations to help you improve.(没有什么比交谈更能帮助你进步了)符合语境，故选F。 3．根据下文But the more you listen, the more you’ll get.(但是你听的越多，你得到的就越多)可以推断空中的句子应该和它互为转折关系。D选项The English news can be difficult for you at first.(起初，英语新闻对你来说可能很难)符合语境，故选D。 4．根据上文So for lower levels, try reading children’s stories or books which have been especially written for English learners.(因此对于较低的水平，可以尝试阅读儿童故事或专为英语学习者编写的书籍)可以推断下文再说先要尝试阅读这些简单的故事或书籍。C选项Choose easy stories and you can learn more.(选择简单的故事，你可以学到更多)切题，故选C。 5．根据上文Try keeping a diary; write something in English in it every day, even if it’s very simple.(试着写日记；每天用英语写点东西，即使很简单)可以推断下文应该再说怎样写日记。E选项Start with small sentences and make them longer.(从小句子开始，然后把它们加长)符合语境，故选E。 1/3 1/3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 七选五 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高一上·四川自贡荣县中学·期中) You are not alone if you feel nervous when a teacher tells everyone to introduce yourself in class.Some teachers use icebreakers such as personal introductions to encourage student participation in class discussions. 1 Preparing a short introduction paragraph can calm your nerves and improve self-confidence Instead of quickly saying your name in a low voice and introducing your hometown and middle school, you need to share some interesting details to help people remember you. 2 When you introduce yourself in class，keep it light and friendly. 3 When choosing what personal information to share, keep in mind the purpose: to introduce yourself in high school.You want your classmates and your teachers to get to know you and your personality. 4 Students also enjoy hearing about less common interests like kiteboarding. 5 When asked to introduce yourself in high school, consider the needs and interests of your classmates when choosing what academic (学术的) information to share.Like you, your classmates are hoping to make friends with other students who may have similar goals( 目标)or who might be able to help them learn in areas where they struggle, such as math A．You can also explain your study plans B．In fact, self-introduction is about attitudes C．The purpose is to show you're warm and easy-going D．For example, you could introduce yourself in class by sharing a funny story E．An introduction paragraph about yourself doesn't have to be very long either F．Asking and answering questions in class is less frightening when you know your classmates G．In your introduction, talk about favorite hobbies like watching movies, working out, running or drawing Passage 2 (24-25高一上·四川成都列五中学·期中) Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere. Have you reached a plateau where things are ok, but not very exciting? Do you feel that ok is not good enough? 1 Here’s how you can make your life better and more enjoyable. Make a daily plan. Do you wake up in the morning with a strong feeling of something unpleasant because there is just so much to get done? 1 A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important, and will help you prioritize (优先处理) your tasks. 2 Being negative damages your quality of life. Stop being a defeatist and start being an optimist. Changing the way you think will bring greater happiness and make your quality of life considerably better. ‘Can do’ is a fantastic motto for life. Why not buy a t-shirt with ‘YES I CAN’ on the front? Create a gratitude list. 1 And making a list helps to concentrate your mind on these positives. Allow yourself a few minutes to think about your life and identify the good things. Make the list detailed, so, for example, when you say you love your garden, single out a particular plant or tree that you especially appreciate. Contact a loved one. If you have a loved one who brightens your day when you speak to them, give them a call. It is easy to let days and weeks go by without making contact. You will feel better for making contact. 1 A．Develop a positive thinking habit. B．Believe that you can do everything. C．Everyone has things to be grateful for. D．You will also feel much more positive after talking to them. E．Ignore the problems that we are faced with, then you can feel positive. F．Start each day by focusing on what to do, then make a list for that day. G．If so, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. Passage 3 (24-25高一上·四川绵阳·期中) Perhaps you attempted to make bread but ended in failure. Or maybe you’re looking to give it a go for the first time. There are so many different varieties to choose from, from classic sourdough (酵母) to soda bread. 1 The following are some tips a professional baker shares on making the perfect bread at home. 2 Take a second to speak out loud about what you are going to do. Think things through before you put your hands in the dough (生面团). In this way, you are far less likely to make mistakes. Don’t change the recipe. Baking is a science that relies on precise measurements. All ingredients must be weighed accurately. 3 Keep in mind that the best bakers in the world have a keen eye for detail. Be patient. Baking is a well-planned process and every step is important. 4 For example, sourdough takes half a day to rise properly, so if you get impatient and cut the time in half, you’ll end up with a sourdough brick. Practice. Starting with simpler bread will give you some of the basic skills needed to master the tougher ones. You probably aren’t going to create perfect bread at the first attempt. 5 There are no failures, but just steps on your learning journey. Even a piece of bad bread is a step towards a great one. A．Use your head before your hands. B．It’s important to let most bread rest. C．You’ll have plenty of ways to explore. D．So be prepared to get it wrong a few times. E．A few extra grams can make your baking suffer. F．Baking is an interesting combination of science and art. G．Some of the most important steps are the most time-consuming. Passage 4 (24-25高一上·四川泸州龙马潭区泸化中学·期中) Learning English is a challenging task, but it is also very rewarding. English is the most widely spoken language in the world and is used in many different fields such as business, science, and entertainment. 1 Here are some tips on how to learn English effectively Practice regularly. Learning a language requires constant effort. 2 This could be reading English books, watching English movies or TV shows, listening to English music, or even speaking with native speakers. The more you practice, the better you will become. You can also find many online resources such as videos, articles, and forums where you can practice your English skills. Immerse (沉浸) yourself in the language. Try to surround yourself with English as much as possible. This could mean listening to English podcasts or radio stations, or even thinking in English. 3 4 There are many apps and websites that can help you learn English. For example, Duolingo is a popular language-learning app that offers a variety of exercises and games to help you improve your vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. So, make the most of the technology to improve your English. Last but not least, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. 5 Instead, embrace your mistakes as opportunities to learn and improve. In conclusion, learning English requires dedication and effort. However, it is definitely worth it. By following these tips, you can improve your English skills and open up new opportunities for yourself in the future. A．Try to learn from your mistakes. B．Use technology to your advantage. C．The more you speak, the better you will be. D．Don’t let fear of making mistakes hold you back. E．Immersion is a great way to improve your language skills. F．You should set aside some time every day to study and practice English. G．Therefore, it is essential to learn English well in today’s globalized world. Passage 5 (23-24高一上·四川成都金苹果锦城第一中学·期中) According to a recent study, most people hold the strong belief that much imagination has gone away. 1 Everyone has imagination, but most of us forget how to make use of it once we become older and older. Creativity isn’t always concerned with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time typically think of creative ways to solve problems. 2 Make connections. It involves taking unrelated ideas and trying to find connections between them. 3 Then find an image, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas associated with candles and then connect the ideas with the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend a unique gift. You could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night. Set no limits. Imagine that normal limitations do not exist. You have as much imagination as you want. 4 If your aim is to learn to ski, for instance, you can now practice skiing every day. Now apply this to reality. Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January. 5 Look at the situation from a different point of view. Good writers always use this technique. Fiction writers often imagine they are the characters in their books. If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their positions. As an old saying goes, the best fishermen think like fish! A．Be someone else. B．In fact, they are mistaken. C．Do something different from others. D．This may affect your work and your life. E．Here are some ways to fire your imagination. F．Think about the problem to solve or the job to do. G．Consider your goal and the new possibilities carefully. Passage 6 (23-24高一上·四川成都武侯高级中学·期中) The negative thoughts inside your head can hold you back from making new friends, connecting with colleagues or sharing your brilliant ideas in meetings. For some people, these negative thoughts become too powerful and require professional attention. 1 The following are some tips to quiet your inner critic. Label the voice. The voice does not define you. Just identify it as an independent entity (实体) and give it a name. Call it your unreliable speaker, your negative Nelly or your passive Bob. 1 2 Negative thinking can do a lot to your central nervous system, causing you to react physically. 3 Whatever your response ― shaky hands, trembling voice, sweaty brow — a slow breathing in and a slower breathing out will help comfort the central nervous system. Trust that the thought will pass. It’s just a thought, and ifs just not that important—it’s irrational after all! 1 You don’t realize you’re empowering those thoughts, getting into a tug of war with them. You can choose to accept its presence in the moment and trust that it will pass. All in all, don’t let that voice in your head tell you what to do. A．Don’t waste energy fighting it. B．Calm your central nervous system. C．Slow your breathing to calm your thoughts. D．For others, these negative thoughts will pass very soon. E．Naming the voice almost turns it into someone else talking. F．Have you ever started getting negative thoughts and suddenly felt physically bad too? G．For the majority, simple ways can stop them discouraging you from connecting with others. Passage 7 (23-24高一上·四川成都石室中学·期中) What to Do When You Fail in Life Most people are afraid of failure. The truth is that everyone, including all successful people, has ever failed time after time and will fail again. 1 Learn from it No matter how hard you try to avoid (避免，逃避) it, failure will happen. Having a “no fear” attitude towards failure does not mean you should expect to fail, but accept it when it happens. 1 Failure makes us rethink, reconsider, and find new ways and strategies to achieve our goals. Through failure, we will get to know ourselves better. Stop fearing it 1 You are supposed to push yourself to go to the limits. When you have a no-fear attitude and accept failure willingly, your determination can be made the best use of. Let go of your self-worth When your self-worth is in charge, you will not learn from the mistakes you have made, be open to other people’s views or see the situations clearly. 1 We need to learn, evaluate, and listen to other people if we want to see what needs to change in order to succeed. Improve your mood (情绪) and cheer up again We all feel upset after having failed, which is natural, human, and unavoidable. But how we respond to our failures is what decides our road to success. One way of improving your mood is listing the things you are grateful for at the moment, which will strengthen your positive emotions. 1 A．There is value in failure. B．The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. C．The ordinary people experience failure, too. D．It always tends to get in the way of you and your success. E．In order to reach your personal best, you don’t need to fear failure. F．So do not be afraid of failure, which is a part of your road to success. G．Reading stories of successful people is another way to help us cheer up and move on. Passage 8 (23-24高一上·四川成都蓉城名校联盟·期中) How to Study for a Test or Final The end of the term is drawing near, and that means final exams are on the way. 1 The most important thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Then follow this plan: Start early. Gather all the material you’ve received during the term. Read through your class notes twice. Some things will sound familiar and some things will sound unfamiliar. That’s normal. Establish a study group or find a partner. Schedule at least one meeting with a study partner or study group. If you can't completely get together, then exchange email addresses. 1 Use old tests. Collect your old exams from the year (or semester) and make a photocopy of each one. Write out the test answers and copy each one again. 1 To get the best results, you should make several copies of each old exam and keep taking the tests until you score perfectly on each one. Build up your class notes. Organize your notes by date and make note of any missing dates/pages. Get together with a study partner or group to compare notes and fill in any missing material. 1 Everybody zones out once in a while. After you organize your new set of notes, underline any key words, formulas, themes, and concepts. Make yourself a new practice test with term definitions and others. Print out several tests and practice several times. 2 Then exchange. Make use of old assignments. Gather some old assignments and redo the exercises. Review those exercises until you can answer every question easily. A．Instant messages will work well, too. B．Have a set of practice tests. C．How can you give yourself a chance to improve your scores? D．You might find one that makes something clear for the first time. E．Ask the members of your study group to make practice tests as well. F．Don’t be too surprised if you missed key information from the lectures. G．Have your friend or study partner raise questions and compare them. Passage 9 (23-24高一上·四川成都树德中学·期中) Helping others is an important part of life. 1 . If you want to help others more but aren’t sure where to start, here are some tips that may help you. 2 . The easiest way to know how you can help others is simply to ask them. Talk to a family member or friend, ask them what they most need help with, and offer your services. Then, follow through and try your best to do what they’ve asked of you. Remember actions always speak louder than words! Be proactive (积极主动的). Look for opportunities to help and lend a hand without being asked. 1 . For example, you can call your elderly grandpa to check in, bring your friend dinner while they’re sick or just hold the elevator door for a neighbor. Don’t wait for someone to ask for help — train yourself to think about all the different ways you can help people. Focus on being as friendly as possible, and you’ll get the hang of it! Be a nonjudgmental (无偏见的) listener. Sometimes, listening is more helpful and healing than practical assistance. Not everybody is looking for hands-on help or a solution to their problems. 1 . When someone is telling you about a hardship they’re going through, listen actively and focus on understanding them rather than fixing their problems. Send a thoughtful note. 1 . Take time to send your loved ones notes or handwritten cards. When people feel isolated or cut off from their friends, even a small gesture can help them feel more connected and make their day brighter. A．Ask people how you can help them B．Think about what people may want C．It gives you a sense of purpose and happiness D．In fact, there are many small things you can do E．Instead, sometimes they just need a supportive listener F．It’s better to listen to them and give reasonable advice G．You can help just by letting people know that you care Passage 10 (23-24高一上·四川成都外国语学校·期中) How to Leave Your Comfort Zone The comfort zone is a behavioral state within which a person uses a limited set of behaviors to deliver a steady level of performance, causing their progress to stop. But life is full of opportunities to step outside the comfort zone. Here are some ways one might try to do so. Do everyday things differently. In everyday life, there are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself. Turn off your smartphone and television while having dinner, decide what to wear more quickly, or just slow down to take in the surroundings on a walk. 1 Try a new diet. Many people want to improve their diets and stop relying on “comfort foods”. 2 Shifting to a healthier diet can be as challenging as it is rewarding, with self-trust growing as you hit milestone goals along the way. 3 Many people are longing for this goal. For some, it can mean running their first 5K. But for others, it might be completing a marathon. Aiming higher with exercise is representative of leaving the comfort zone and a great way to get the ball rolling. Get creative. Creativity — anything from writing a poem to building a business — usually involves an element of risk. 4 Therefore, failing and accompanying learning are expected outcomes. Exercising creativity is a good way to train yourself to have a growth mindset and let go of a need for perfection from the outset. Challenge your beliefs. It’s easy to get stuck in our ways, but this can lead to self-satisfaction — a feature of being in the comfort zone. 5 While this can be uncomfortable, it enables growth and insight by challenging deep-rooted beliefs. This might take several forms, such as reading varied book genres, diversifying who you talk to, and visiting new places. A．Take exercise to the next level. B．Motivate yourself with a new sport. C．Doing so often means trying something new. D．Creative efforts are about stepping into the unknown. E．Therefore, we need to explore alternative perspectives. F．These changes break you out of old, comfortable routines. G．Benefits of leaving the comfort zone won’t happen overnight. Passage 11 (24-25高一上·四川成都树德中学·期中) The Winner’s Guide to Success Do you know what makes people successful? To find out the answers, an American reporter recently visited some of the most successful people around the world. 1 ●Be responsible for yourself. Sometimes you may want to blame others for your failure to get ahead. In fact, when you say someone or something apart from yourself is stopping you from making success, you’re giving away your own power. 1 ●Write a plan. It is very difficult to try to get what you want without a good plan. It is just like trying to drive through strange roads to a city far away. 1 Without this “map”, you may waste your time, money and also your energy; while with the “map”, you’ll enjoy the “trip” and get what you want in the shortest possible time. ● 2 Nothing great is easy to get. So you must be ready to work hard—even harder than you have ever done. If you are not willing to pay the price, you won’t get anything valuable. ●Never give up. 1 When you are doing something, you must tell yourself again and again: Giving up is worse than failure because failure can be the mother of success, but giving up means the death of hope. A．A good plan is like a map to you. B．It seems to us that everyone knows this, but it is easier said than done. C．Some people achieve success much later in life because they didn’t work hard earlier. D．You’re saying, “You have more control over my life than I do.” E．Here are some keys to success that they give. F．Someone else’s opinion of you doesn’t have to become your reality. G．Be willing to pay the price. Passage 12 (24-25高一上·四川成都郫都区·期中) Everyone is born into a family, but not everyone gets a healthy one. Why is family important? What kind of impact does it have on a person in their childhood and as a grown-up? Here are four reasons why family matters: 1. Families set the stage for future relationships. The very first relationships a child has are with their parents and any siblings (兄弟姐妹). 1 . It’s often not a decision they are aware of, but people often choose partners and friends based on how similar they are to their family. 1. During hard times, people need a family they can depend on. When life gets hard, people need support. 1 . Someone going through hard times will turn to their family if they trust them to provide encouragement and love. 3. 2 . Columbia University did a series of studies on family dinner time. One study showed that kids who ate dinner with their family less than three times were twice as likely to get Cs or below in school. 3 . Of course, there are other things at play (起作用), but families that value dinners together likely value other positive family communications. 1. Families teach important life lessons. Families are the first place where children learn how to manage their emotions and communicate with others. Parents are responsible for guiding their children and providing life lessons that will be remembered for years to come. 1 . A．Family dinners improve kids’ schoolwork. B．This can be emotional or financial support. C．When families are strong, communications are strong. D．Quality time with family is connected to better academic performance. E．What children learn from their parents forms a big part of their world view. F．These relationships provide a model for what future relationships will look like. G．On the other hand, kids who had family dinners 5-7 times a week did much better. 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高一上·四川成都金牛区成都七中万达集团学校联考·期中) Whether they’re upset at you or they just need to release, it can be difficult to know how to help someone you care about when you’re not speaking face to face. 1 Thankfully, there are some effective ways to relieve a person’s anger over text. ●Find out why they’re upset. It’ll be easier to calm them down if you know why they’re angry. Read their texts carefully to understand their point of view, and ask clarifying (阐明性的) questions if you’re unsure what’s made them so upset. 2 It’ll also make them feel better knowing that you’re listening to them in no hurry. ● 3 Use empathetic (共情的) statements that confirm their points of view. Usually, angry people will start to cool off if someone tells them their feelings are understandable. Acknowledge (认可) the other’s feelings. Be empathetic towards them. At least tell them that you understand where they’re coming from. It will likely ease the situation. ●Offer a solution. See if there’s anything that can be done to settle the situation. Ask permission first so that your loved one doesn’t feel like you’re ignoring their feelings. Then, offer a solution that applies to the situation they are upset about. If they are angry at you, don’t focus on being right or getting back at them. 4 ●Reread your responses before you hit “send”. 5   Avoid sending the first thought that comes to your mind, especially if you are stressed, or angered by the text they sent you. Try to remember how much you care about this person and choose your words carefully. This will help you avoid sending an angry text yourself. A．Calm them down. B．Recognize their perspectives. C．Apologize if you made a mistake. D．Dealing with an angry person over text is no easy task. E．An angry person may be especially sensitive to what you say. F．Instead, try to come to an answer that makes you both happy. G．It’ll help you rise to the situation if you know the exact reasons. Passage 2 (24-25高一上·四川成都外国语学校·期中) Having the skills to keep good emotional health is significant if we want to succeed in our lives. For example, as we’ve seen during the pandemic, the world of life is less predictable than ever, and it’s especially important to adjust our emotions when we are faced with tough situations. 1 So our ability to have skills to manage both our positive and negative emotions is key. There are many ways to maintain or even improve our emotional health. Stay connected. While living alone can be fun and thrilling, you may feel lonely especially while passing through difficult times in life. Community is important. 2 Online connections are good, but seeing someone in person once in a while is helpful too. Exercise, Physical and mental health are interlinked. Staying physically active for at least 30 minutes a day can help to improve your overall emotional health. So why not take on a daily workout routine? But you don’t have to make the workout too hard. 3 Find meaning in your life. Some people have jobs that give them a feeling of purpose, but that’s not the only way to find meaning in your life. 4 Something as simple as caring for a pet or volunteering for a cause that you’re passionate about can also give you that feeling. 5 You don’t have to handle negative emotions on your own. Knowing when to reach out to a mental health professional for help with difficult emotions is a useful skill to have. You should also reach out to one if you have tried to improve your emotional health, but still aren’t feeling your best. A．Know when to turn to somebody else. B．Set goals and celebrate your achievements. C．Just going for a walk around your house can help. D．We are sure to face challenges in our personal lives. E．Having good emotional health is a part of self-awareness. F．Plan regular shared time with friends and family members. G．Do something you have never done but always wanted to do. Passage 3 (24-25高一上·四川成都石室中学·期中) How many times have you shrunk yourself because you fear being judged? There is a term in social psychology called the ‘spotlight effect’. 1 The reality is that everyone is so concerned about their own life that they rarely spend much time thinking about ours. I have a folder in my laptop where I keep encouraging messages for myself. I want to share one I come back to often: Don’t let others stand in the way of your success. 2 These people are everywhere, and they may feel impactful in the present moment, but they will not matter soon enough as you progress in your journey. This is your life so stop letting other people decide it for you. 3 We tell ourselves “I can’t do this” or “I am not good enough” or “there is too much competition”. I think it’s a sign of courage and confidence to go for something that is scary, uncertain, and difficult. So, If your heart is set on doing something that you truly believe in-go for it. If it doesn’t work, at least you tried. Find the strength to really believe that you belong in every room you walk into. What you have to say is just as important as anyone else in that room. Most importantly, remind yourself that confidence doesn’t happen in leaps. 4 . Consciously do the work every day until you truly believe that you belong in every room you walk into. Do the same for yourself as you do for others—reflect on your best qualities, celebrate your strengths, make yourself laugh, treat yourself to things, nurture your own happiness. 5 Just remember to serve yourself from time to time the same way you serve others. To truly give the world your best, you must also treat yourself as your best self. A．They keep me grounded and focused. B．It is slowly learned in small baby steps. C．If you’re not ready to step out, it’s fine. D．A lot of us tend to play it safe because we fear failing. E．Your positive light helps those around you feel cared for. F．It refers to our tendency to overestimate others’ attention to us. G．There will be many people who will decide you can’t do something. Passage 4 (24-25高一上·四川成都立格实验学校·期中) When preparing fruit and vegetables, many people prefer to peel them. Here comes a question. 1 Fruit and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber and some good plant chemicals. Not consuming enough of these foods is linked to an increased risk of some chronic diseases. But eating 400g of fruit and vegetables a day, as the WHO recommends, is difficult to achieve for many people. 2 They can certainly contribute. For example, nutritionally important amounts of vitamins, such as vitamin C and riboflavin (核黄素), and minerals such as iron and zine, are found in the peels of seven root vegetables: beetroot, field mustard, wild carrot, sweet potatoes, radish, ginger and white potatoes. And the US Department of Agriculture shows that unpeeled apples contain 15% more vitamin C, 267% more vitamin K, 20% more calcium, 19% more potassium and 85% more fiber than their peeled equivalents. 3 According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, uneaten food, including peels, generates 8% - 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Food rotting in landfills releases a lot of methane. New Zealand alone reports an annual wastage of 13,658 tonnes of vegetable peels and 986 tonnes of fruit peels — a country with a population of only 5.1 million people. So why do people peel fruit and vegetables? Some must be peeled as the outer portions are inedible, don’t taste nice, are hard to clean or cause harm, such as bananas, oranges, melons, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, onions and garlic. Also peeling may be a necessary part of the recipe, for example, when making mashed potato. 4 Also, some people peel fruit and vegetables because they are concerned about pesticides (杀虫剂) on the surface. Pesticide remains are certainly left on or just below the surface, although this varies according to plant species. 5 Indeed, the US Food and Drug Administration recommends that people wash produce thoroughly under cold water and scrub it with a hard brush to remove pesticides, dirt and chemicals. A．Is peeling a necessary step before eating? B．There are important nutrients in the peels. C．However, most of them can be removed by washing. D．Are peels the most common food waste in the kitchen? E．But many peels are edible, and yet people still peel them anyway. F．So could consuming fruit and vegetable peels help with this issue? G．Another reason not to discard peels is their effect on the environment. Passage 5 (24-25高一上·四川成都玉林中学) Recently, the “smell of toil (班味)” has become a popular topic among the young. Some people joke about how their once good-looking faces now look tired and pale, with dull eyes and thinning hair. The “smell of toil” can come from work pressure, worries about the future, and not having enough personal freedom. This problem may seem big. 1 Accept yourself and try new things. The first step to feeling better is to accept yourself. Be proud of who you are, and don’t be afraid to try new things. 2 But if you don’t try, you won’t know what you’re able to do. Separate work from personal life. 3 It’s important to create a clear line between the two. After work, try to forget about your job and enjoy your personal time. 4 Instead of spending your lunch break looking at your phone, take a short walk or spend 20 minutes in a park. Being in nature, even for a little while, can make you feel more energetic and less stresseD．If there’s no park nearby, a quick walk outside can also help. Don’t delay tasks and focus on rest. Many people put off their tasks when they get home, but delaying things only creates more stress. 1 Also, quit unnecessary social events if you feel too tired. Spending time on rest will help you feel better and more ready for the next day. A．Use your break time wisely. B．But there are many ways to help people feel better. C．Hang out in a park. D．Try to finish small tasks quickly. E．One reason why people feel tired is that they mix work and personal life. F．Sometimes you are stopped from trying something new because of fear. G．Experiencing different things helps develop positive mindsets. Passage 6 (24-25高一上·四川成都简阳实验学校) Fun Ways to Learn English Faster Some people find it easy to learn English while others have trouble learning it. How can you help yourself lean English? 1 ·Read, read, read. One of the easiest things you can do to learn English faster is to read as much as you can. 1 This will make your vocabulary better and it will also help you learn grammar and slang. ·Watch movies. Watching movies will also help you improve your English, by helping you to hear what it sounds like and also helping you to learn new words. 1 Once you have a basic vocabulary, try to keep the subtitles (字幕) off and focus on listening for the words you do know and guessing the words you don’t know from what is happening on the screen. ·Sing songs. Learning and singing songs is another good way to make your English better. 1 It will also help increase your vocabulary. Find a song you like, learn it, and learn what the lyrics  mean. · 2 You can also just make friends with English language speakers online and chat, email, and Skype together in order to practise your English. You can talk about whatever you want! You can find online friends by joining fan communities or through language-learning communities. A．Make a friend. B．Join a fan community. C．Read things all the time. D．You can start watching with subtitles on. E．This will help you improve your pronunciation. F．Newspapers are a good way to learn the basics of a language. G．Here are several tips to make it a little easier and more interesting to learn English. Passage 7 How to learn English well All English learners want to improve their English, but as you know, it can be difficult! 1 The four main areas for you are: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Here are some ways to help you learn well. Speaking Speak as much as possible! This is the best way to learn English. 1 The fastest way to learn English is to surround yourself with English speakers. Also, get into the habit of thinking in English. Don’t translate from your own language into English — it will slow you down. And it’s fun to sing in English, so learn some English songs and sing your heart out! Listening Like speaking, it’s better for you to be in a totally English-speaking environment. It’s also good to watch TV shows, or movies in English. 1 But the more you listen, the more you’ll get. It’s good to listen to something over and over again. First, try to get the general meaning, and then, listen a second time for more in-depth information. Reading Reading English is something you can do to help you learn on your own, outside of the classroom. Newspapers are good for higher-level students. So for lower levels, try reading children’s stories or books which have been especially written for English learners. 1 You should find something that you can learn well from. Writing Try keeping a diary; write something in English in it every day, even if it’s very simple. 1 And the Internet is a great way to help you learn English. Try to make friends online, visit chat rooms, or post comments on blogs. These are all useful tools for you. A．Make a plan for yourself. B．For you, you need to work on all areas. C．Choose easy stories and you can learn more. D．The English news can be difficult for you at first. E．Start with small sentences and make them longer. F．There is nothing better than conversations to help you improve. G．You won’t learn much if you choose a book that is too difficult or too easy. 1/3 1/3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $