专题05 七选五（期中真题汇编，四川专用）高二英语上学期

专题05 七选五 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川内江翔龙中学·期中) How to Set Up an Art Exhibition When you’ re displaying your own work, it’ s a real challenge to bring together so many different elements in a meaningful way, 1 . You should do something as follows: Choose a specific theme A good art exhibition should be characterized by a specific theme that ties the different pieces together and makes them feel like part of a larger whole. Think carefully about the message you want your exhibition to convey. It could be an image or phenomenon, a feeling or a certain visual technique. 1 . Select your most impressive works Pick out a few of your best or most impressive pieces to put on display. If the exhibition is meant to highlight your own work, you’ll need to have 30 individual pieces. 1 . Plan on exhibiting more pieces if the work you do tends to be on a large scale. 2 Do some research into other artists in your area and see whether they would be interested in your exhibition. Holding an exhibition with other artists will also allow you to reduce some cost. Be sure to give other artists proper credit for their works. Involve in different art forms 1 . Feel free to more works from photographers, sculptors and other artists. A wide-ranging selection will contribute to a good atmosphere. You might also consider inviting poets or musicians to perform at the event. A．That’s why it’s essential to have a plan B．Contact local artists for your exhibition C．They must be representative of your works D．It is good for you to learn different types of art E．The more specific your theme is, the better it will be F．Your exhibition doesn’t have to only feature paintings G．You might consider interviewing some local celebrities Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川成都蓉城联盟·期中) Rabbits are a courageous little species able to live on every continent, except Antarctica. Alongside the beginning of 2023, the new Year of the Rabbit has started! 1 Cultural image of rabbits in China Rabbits are instinctively quiet but agile (敏捷),which suits traditional Chinese aesthetic values of being gentle and cultivated. There is a view of rabbits in Chinese culture as being smart and gentle. 1 , a Chinese idiom praising people who are smart and agile like a rabbit. Legend has it that there is a Jade Rabbit living on the moon which is the pet of Chang’e, a goddess widely known in China. This can explain why rabbits are regarded as an auspicious sign. Also, in ancient China, it was common sense that the more children you had, the luckier and happier you would be. This belief made the rabbit a popular sign of good fortune. 1 Cultural image of rabbits in the West Similarly in the West, rabbits are full of vitality and fertile in nature, with populations growing to enormous sizes in short amounts of time. Rabbits are also considered to be incredibly lucky in the West, with several traditions illustrating how to gain the animal’s good luck for yourself. A hunter being able to catch a rabbit in the first place is also a sign of good luck. Another tradition for good luck found in North America and the UKKis to say the word “rabbit” on the first morning of every month. 1 It is a rabbit that Alice follows in the story of Alice in Wonderland to escape the normal world and helps to begin her adventure. Rabbits are also related to Easter, with the Easter bunny being thought to be in some way related to the chocolate eggs eaten at this time of year: While the animal appears in many different places, it is always seen as an animal to be welcomed. So, now it is the lucky animal’s turn on the Chinese zodiac. 2 A．This is shown by the phrase “dong ru tuo tu” B．We are all familiar with the phrase “shou zhu dai tu” C．Maybe now is the best time to talk about this adorable animal in the eyes of different cultures D．May the Year of the Rabbit bring you some good fortune, too! E．Rabbits also pop up in other areas of Western culture F．A stuffed rabbit’s foot is supposed to bring good fortune G．They are well-known to be able to reproduce and thrive in sometimes difficult and surprising conditions Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川眉山东坡区眉山中学校·期中) Whether you’re heading out for a day trip or a quick weekend getaway (短期休假), we will share some travel tips in this guide to help you make your experience more enjoyable. 1 The best way to travel doesn’t necessarily mean the fastest. Sometimes it means the most enjoyable. Too much consideration on short journeys is not worth it. If you’ve got a preference for a certain means of transport, it’s often worth traveling that way for short distances, even if it ends up taking you a little longer. Study the city you will travel to 1 , like NYC． Others simply aren’t. In Amsterdam, the best way to get about is by bike — whether you use the city’s shared bikes or rent one from your hotel. In Southeast Asia, you’d better rent a scooter (小型摩托车). What works here might not work there. 2 . Try all the available options Maybe you’re not sure about the best means of transport for you. 3 . See what catching the subway is like, try cycling or riding the bus. It’s hard to predict what will be the most convenient. LA has a low-cost public transport network but car-pooling is cheaper, and scooters are the best for getting around West Hollywood. You won’t know until you try them all. Don’t rely on map apps Map apps are useful, but they don’t take into account the possibility of packed subways, queues for taxis and the heat of a train in summer. Besides, they are a bit behind the real traffic time. 4 . — by the time you’ve driven halfway, you might still have another 30 minutes to go. A．Then experience them all B．Some cities are quite walkable C．You can ask the locals for advice D．Think about how you want to travel E．Maybe the map is directing you to a wrong way F．So don’t bother to find the so-called one-size-fits-all answer G．So don’t assume something is a 30-minute drive just because a map app says so Passage 4 (23-24高二上·四川仁寿第一中学校（北校区）·期中) We youngsters believe that our responsibilities to the country begin only when we enter the workforce. This is because we consider ourselves as helpless to do anything at that time. 1 Raise awareness of important social issues in the country. The voice of the young can make itself heard in areas like education, pollution and health care. These are issues that directly influence our lives and should be taken notice of by us. 2 Support the community by actively participating in volunteering. Volunteers are always needed to assist old people’s homes and other charity organizations. 3 Simple things like cleaning the house, entertaining or listening to the elderly, or making voice recordings for the visually disabled are all within our reach and far more significant than shopping or hanging out at shopping malls. Participate in various activities that promote our environment. Planting new plants and trees to minimize pollution and create a clean environment in which to live. 4 Using one-off materials, such as plastic bags and lunch boxes, also causes burden to nature. We should avoid  these and many other similar behaviors if we want to see a better environment. 5 There are many things we cannot do right now, such as influence public policies, but we may prepare ourselves to be ready when the time comes for us to contribute. A significant amount of time and money has been invested in developing us as young leaders of the future, and we must not ignore our responsibilities. In the end, taking on our responsibilities to our society is a big step in helping to improve life in our country. A．Get well prepared for any possibilities. B．Invest time and money to ensure a better future. C．Other efficient strategies include not littering in the streets. D．As a result, we postpone any duty until we enter the workplace. E．But we should realize that there are roles we may play at the moment. F．Thus, by providing our services regularly, we are promoting a caring culture. G．By showing that we care about our society, we can better ourselves and our country. Passage 5 (23-24高二上·四川绵阳南山实验中学·期中) Nowadays, in many places of the world, kids play soccer less than before. 1 Besides, many parents don’t know soccer’s real help to kids. Here are some reasons why kids should play the beautiful game. Soccer is a team sport. Teamwork is a life skill that kids need to learn. Being part of a team isn’t just about learning how to work together and share talents. It’s also about teaching kids how to face failure. It doesn’t end there, either. Being part of a team lets kids know how to take responsibility for their behavior. 1 Soccer shapes motor skills (运动技能). Nowadays, many kids prefer to stay in their rooms to have fun through TV, video games and smartphones. 1 It can cause them to lose out on valuable motor skills. By playing youth soccer, kids get a chance to develop their physical strength and motor skills. 2 Soccer can improve students’ concentration (专注) in the classroom. Besides, soccer is a fast-paced game, so kids can learn how to solve problems quickly. Plus, soccer is a sport which involves getting the ball from point A to point B．So kids’ visual-spatial (视觉空间) ability can be improved when they play the game, which can help them learn subjects like Physics. Soccer improves the personal character. The World Health Organization recommends kid get at least 60 minutes of exercises daily. This isn’t only for the physical benefits but also for the benefits to the personal character. 1 And these kids often have more self-confidence. A．Youth soccer helps improve family relationships. B．So they have less time outdoors for sports. C．Soccer plays a part in school performance. D．Being part of a team can help you make many friends. E．One cause is that many kids are busy with their studies. F．Usually kids who like sports such as soccer are more outgoing. G．After all, if one player performs badly, the rest of the team will suffer for it. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川巴中第三中学·期中) Humor: An Essential Life Skill Mark Twain said, “Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.” He’s certainly not wrong. Humor may very well be the great thing. 1 Having a good sense of humor is possibly one of the best things you can do for your physical fitness. 2 Besides, it can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health. 3 Study has shown that individuals who score highly in humor have higher self-respect, greater self-competence, and perform better in social interaction. They tend to get along well with others and are more often associated with better overall health. Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humor. 4 Researchers in Austria discovered that those who have a sense of humor have higher verbal (言语的) and nonverbal intelligence than their less humorous peers, because it takes both cognitive (认知的) and emotional abilities to process and produce humor. The benefits of humor are so great that universities like Stanford are offering business courses on humor in the workplace. 5 Students will be taught how to “better achieve business goals and develop stronger bonds”. It doesn’t stop there, though. Researchers believe humor has the power to actually “make change in the world”. A．Students will be strictly evaluated. B．These courses have specific goals. C．And your mental health benefits as well. D．It touches upon nearly every aspect of life. E．Apart from that, humor also improves your overall quality of life. F．Research has shown that laughter can relieve the tension in your muscles. G．Indeed, studies have found an association between humor and intelligence. Passage 2 (24-25高二上·县四川仁寿第一中学校南校区·期中) Being a good friend isn’t always easy. Nevertheless, taking the time to develop a lasting friendship is worth every effort. 1 Here are a few things you can do to be a good friend to others. Make time for each other 1 The mark of a good friend is someone who makes time for you and makes spending time with you a priority. A good friend will also look for opportunities to maximize the time you have together by seeking fun and unique experiences that strengthen and maintain your bond. Open up and allow each other to be vulnerable A good friend is someone genuine, someone with whom you can be yourself and they can be themselves around you. A good friend allows you to be vulnerable with them and vice versa, meaning you can expose your emotions and circumstances with each other and trust one another to listen, be supportive, and have each other’s best interests at heart. 1 If your friend hurt you, don’t be afraid to talk about it. 2 It is one of the most important aspects of being a good friend. Your friend will need you for support, especially in hard times. However, it’s hard to rely on a person who doesn’t behave in a trustworthy way. We all know well-intentioned people who say, “Okay, I will...” but never follow through. If that’s you, be aware that you’re destroying your friends’ trust. Eventually, they’ll stop believing what you say. Apologize when you’ve made a mistake. If you want your friends to trust you, then you can’t act like you’ re perfect. If you know you’ve made a mistake, admit it instead of denying. Though your friends won’t be happy that you made a mistake, they’ll be very pleased that you’re mature enough to admit it instead of blaming it on someone else. 1 Let your friends hear the sincerity in your voice. A．Be dependable and reliable. B．Be a good listener. C．When you do so, you should mean it. D．A good friend is willing to do anything for their friends. E．It will contribute to direct communication between both of you. F．Friendships grow through shared experiences and quality time together. G．Because good friendships provide a sense of belonging and security, knowing you are loved. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川成都树德中学·期中) Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. 1 There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize. First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. 2 Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task. Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. 3 Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. 4 If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals. 5 Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions. A．Forgiveness and acceptance may take time. B．To give or receive a good apology is an art. C．But with practice, everyone can learn to do it. D．Listening to the response to our apologies is important. E．Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting. F．In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage. G．Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything. Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川绵阳南山中学·期中) 1 . But I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadn’t done an eBay deal. So, I decided to try my hand at online auction (拍卖). Buying for beginners: Sign up on www.ebay.co.uk. Most items (e.g. tables, computers, and books) ready for auction will come with a picture and a short description; others may be marked with “Buy It Now” and have a fixed price. 2 . Process of bidding: If the item is being auctioned, you offer the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay bids for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your highest bid, then you are emailed and asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 days and when they finish you get an email telling you whether you have won the item. 1 : Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you might not want to post a cheque or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an online payment system that takes the money away from your credit card. Selling is made simple: If you plan to sell on eBay, it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed my friends’ advice and put up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday. 2 3 : It’s easy to post a small item, but for big items such as the furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to be collected or sent by deliverymen. A．The way of payment B．Selling out-of-date items C．Everyone’s at it, even my folks D．The how of transporting big items E．You can purchase your items in no time F．This way buyers had two weekends to bid G．It’s awesome to just turn your waste into good money Passage 5 (24-25高二上·四川成都四川大学附属中学·期中) Learning English through news is a great way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills, and learn about current events. You can choose from written, audio, video and live TV news. 1 Typically, English news is with clear English. Most journalists and newsreaders write and speak in: Standard English and express themselves well. Their job is to give facts and summarize events for the public. English news can be easier for ESL (English as a second language) learners to understand. 2 It also provides them with unlimited access to the modern language used by English native speakers today. Modern news media also provides a constant stream of real-life English conversations and fresh information! Even the word “news” comes from the Latin term “nova”, meaning “new things”. When you learn English through news, you have the chance to find out what is happening in the world right now. 3 Interaction attracts language learners. 4 This gives you more choices when learning the language. If you prefer reading, there are online newspapers and news websites for ESL students. If you want to improve your listening and vocabulary skills, there are also TV news channels, radio stations and podcasts(播客). Popular stories often appear in all of these formats. Finally, fresh news arrives daily on every imaginable topic! 5 All you have to do is look online! If you are not interested in politics and “serious” news, why not focus on sports news or the latest from the music scene? A．That is because it has clear context and presentation. B．Moreover, English news comes in many different forms. C．This is only beneficial for those wanting to learn Standard English. D．Here are some useful tips for helping you improve your English. E．You can also make comments and interact with others in the social media. F．And English news is worth including in your study plan for the following reasons. G．Whatever you like, you’ll always be able to find news articles and stories related to it. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川阆中中学校·期中) Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship. 1 Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible. 2 Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see”, “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions. Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 3 Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key. Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. 4 Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone. 5 After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it! A．Give each other some space. B．Include at least one activity for everyone. C．So it’s important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page. D．At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them. E．Don’t respond to less important work contact or send messages frequently. F．It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places. G．And remember that consideration and respect go a long way. Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川德阳博雅明德高级中学·期中) When I was a student in school, I was one of the first to raise my hand to volunteer to do something. 1 My international volunteering journey began that summer when I was on my first trip to Kenya. To really explain how volunteering has made me what I am today, I need to accurately describe the person I was before. When I was younger, I was spoiled (娇惯) and had everything at the tip of my fingers. 2 I was really a product of my environment. As I became older towards my teen years, I noticed people did not have the same living as me and wanted to find out why our lives were so different. 3 Being in Kenya for the very first time, I was uncomfortable and painful. That was the first time I’d missed the life I had back home. 4 While volunteering, I thought I was there helping change the community life, but in fact, this experience changed me more, helping me become independent and strong. 5 For every charity event I hosted, there were lots of businesses that donated their venues (场地), products, and services. Volunteers gathered together to help get tickets sold for our events and spread awareness of the work we did, helping with the growth of charity within their power. Whether you volunteer once, or at every event, you all deserve admiration. A．I became further grateful for all that I had. B．So I never experienced any form of hardship. C．I met lots of challenges during my time in Kenya. D．At first, I couldn’t communicate well with the locals. E．Even though it was not considered “cool”, I did it anyway. F．Then volunteering showed me to an entire world I’d never known. G．Volunteering still taught me something about others’ selflessness. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川攀枝花第七高级中学校·期中) Asking for help can feel scary. We may worry that the request will be rejected or that it will be a burden to the helper. 1 And afterward, they often feel better about having helped than we expect. Scientists conducted a series of six experiments. Altogether, more than 2,100 people were involved in the research. In one experiment, participants had to ask strangers to take their photo at a public botanical garden. In another, participants answered questions about times when they had either asked for or given help. Researchers had the “askers” guess how the “helpers” might feel about the request. 2 In each experiment, people who asked for help underestimated the helpers’ willingness to assist and how good they would feel afterward. 3 However, only four out of 100 people refused to take the photo, and those who did take one said they felt relatively good about doing this helpful act for a stranger. 4 Aiding others can create what is known as a “helper’s high”, reducing stress and providing a sense of meaning and connection. “We feel good making a positive difference in other people’s lives,” said Xuan Zhao, coauthor of the new study. Despite these benefits, the study authors said that askers’ fears functioned like “barriers”, stopping them from making a request. They noted that the type of request and cultural differences could affect the way people react. The study’s results suggest, however, that people are usually happy to lend a hand. 5 Zhao said this research should provide some reassurance because “you might be really underestimating how willing others are to help.” A．The askers expressed rather different opinions. B．Then they asked the helpers how they actually felt. C．Studies show that helping someone out makes both feel good. D．Past research has shown that doing kind acts can boost people’s health. E．But new research shows that people are more willing to help out than we think. F．Experts say that if asking for help feels uncomfortable, it can be useful to practice. G．For example, askers expected strangers to feel inconvenienced by a request to take a photo. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川泸州龙马潭区泸化中学·期中) How to cope when you feel left out Being left out by a group of friends is painful at any age. To cope with being left out, there are several things that you can do. Understand why being left out hurts. Feeling left out is usually the result of being rejected by a group of people that you want to accept you. You may feel left out because you have been rejected by a group of friends. 1 We are social beings and when our needs are not met, we experience pain and sadness. 2 Being left out can cause you to feel sad and get down on yourself. Using positive self-talk can help you feel better after being rejected. After being left out，say something encouraging to yourself. Consider telling someone about what happened. 3 It may also help to reassure(使…放心)you that even though your friends made you feel left out, people do care about you. Talk to your friends about your feelings. Another very important means for dealing with situations in which you feel left out by your friends is to tell them how you feel and ask them about their reasons for leaving you out. 4 Organize things to do with your friends.If you think that part of being left out may be due to your own situation, then help your friends by making suggestions that fit in with your timetable. 5 If your friends refuse your suggestions several times，then they might not want to continue the friendship. A．Make others feel included. B．Telling a supportive friend may help you feel better. C．It is not painful to be rejected by groups we don’t like. D．Use positive self-talk to encourage yourself after a rejection. E．Do your best to make plans with your friends, but know when to stop asking. F．And it’s also important to ask your friends politely why the situation happened as it did. G．It is normal to feel pain when you are rejected because we are all in need of social belonging. Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川眉山东坡区眉山北外附属东坡外国语学校·期中) Some people seem to have a skill for learning languages. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others. 1 First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. They do not depend on the book or teacher. 2 They try to find the patterns and rules by themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and form their own conclusions. When they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes. 3 Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language. They look for such a chance. They find people who speak the language and ask these people to correct them when they make a mistake. 4 They are not afraid to repeat what they hear or to say strange things. They are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word. 5 They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them. A．Successful language learning is active learning. B．They will try their best to communicate with others. C．They discover their own way to learn the language. D．Here’s a study of the way children learn to speak. E．What makes language learning so much easier for them? F．They find it easy to practice using the language regularly. G．Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川攀枝花第三中学·期中) How to Introduce Friends to Other Friends You may find that you have two friends that you really want to introduce to each other. 1 . If so, you can make an introduction by bringing them together and facilitate a new friendship. Regardless of how you introduce your friends, you will need to remember a few pieces of friendship etiquette (礼仪) to help the friendship blossom and ensure that you and your friends all stay on good terms. Bring your friends together. If you are at a party or some social gathering, bring your two friends together so that they can physically meet each other. 1 , or have one friend come with you while you look for the other one. Regardless, try to take them to a place where you are able to introduce them. Make the necessary introductions. Once you have brought your friends together, introduce them to each other. You can choose to do the introduction and say their names, or let them do the introduction. 1 . Stick around and facilitate (促进) the conversation. 1 . Meeting new people can be awkward, so you should stay and keep the conversation from fizzling out (失败). If it slows down, mention other things that your friends have in common. 2 . If your friends do not hit it off, you need to move on. You cannot take it personally. It is not your fault that a friendship did not blossom. Sometimes, people, who in theory should get along, simply do not like each other. Do not push it if they do not become friends. No one likes being forced into a relationship. A．Let it go if they do not like each other B．Spare no effort to boost a new friendship C．You can have one friend stay put while you track down the other one D．However, it may be less awkward and more formal if you do the introduction E．You should let them know why you thought they would be friends F．They may have a lot in common or be in a similar place in life G．Once you do the initial introduction, stick around to keep the conversation going Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川泸州龙马潭区·期中) How to Make Better Decisions Having too many choices can cause anxiety, but you can overcome decidophobia (决策恐惧). 1 . Shall I, shan’t I? When you’ re feeling overwhelmed (不知所措) with possibilities, it’s often easier to do nothing. That’s not a long-term solution, so try to focus on the really important issues and avoid sweating the small stuff. Be organized in your daily life — decide what you’re going to wear the night before, eat the same breakfast every day, and know when you’re going to do certain chores. That cuts down the number of options you have to weigh at any one time. Make it manageable. Follow a series of steps. First, write down the advantages and disadvantages of different options. 2 . Consider how you feel about them, instead. Abandon all but the three or four most realistic courses of action. Next, gather information that will help with the decision, then seek advice from just a few people. 3 . Set deadlines. To avoid decision paralysis (决策无能), set yourself a firm but realistic date by which you need to have picked your preferred option. 4 . Sleep on it. When you think you’ve come to the right conclusion, take a holiday or even just a day to think about something different before you actually commit. Trust yourself. 1 . To give yourself confidence, list the decisions you’ve made in the past that have worked out well and consider whether choices you consider bad were really that disastrous. A．Cut down your decisions B．Make all possible decisions C．This will also prevent you from being in a dilemma D．Making a decision is happy, but you’re the one who is suitable E．Don’t simply think about the number of points for and against F．It’s often helpful if they’re independent, rather than friends or family G．Making a decision is scary, but you’re the one who knows yourself best Passage 5 (24-25高二上·四川射洪中学校·期中) How to Overcome Obstacles (障碍) When you are faced with obstacles, problems and challenges, it’s easy to become frustrated, especially when the circumstances are unfamiliar and seem a little threatening and urgent. 1 Gain necessary resources. At times you simply do not have the necessary resources to help you deal with the situation at hand. In such circumstances you must question what pieces of the puzzle you are currently missing. 2 3 Often the answers you need to help you overcome the obstacles in your lives can be found by simply talking to others. In fact, other people might have already dealt with and successfully overcome the circumstances you find yourself in. You must therefore seek out mentors (导师, 教练), life coaches or experts to help you find the answers needed to move towards your goals or objectives. Experiment in new directions. 4 Try new things and move in new directions that you never considered before. Asking effective questions will help you gain new insights into the obstacles that are standing in your way. Learn from failures. 5 They can help you achieve your goals. Take time to learn from every unsuccessful attempt, from every failed result, and from every unsatisfactory outcome. The more you learn, the more you will grow and the better you will be able to deal with the obstacles that lie ahead on your path. A．Ask for guidance. B．Accept any circumstances. C．Progress is built upon many mistakes. D．The path less traveled will make the difference in the end. E．Just break down what you need to do to overcome this obstacle. F．Then look for the necessary tools, strategies and knowledge to help you. G．However, keep in mind that there are always things you can do to move forward. Passage 6 (24-25高二上·四川射洪中学校·期中) Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at? Say, have you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone? 1 And it’s okay — you should even have a laugh about them. 2 Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past misfortune. However, it’s normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself. You should be honest with yourself about who you. are and accept yourself despite your weaknesses. You won’t be able to laugh at yourself without first accepting yourself. Being a little sceptical about yourself actually helps to promote your confidence. 1 And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in the face of difficulties or embarrassment. More importantly, it helps us realize our own weaknesses so we know which areas to do better in. When you laugh at yourself, people will probably like you more because you’ re being real. While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn’t intend to, laughing at yourself does not — you might even bring a smile to their faces. 1 People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself shows that you are being real about your imperfections. Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself just as you are. 2 A．Think about some past mistakes you made. B．Don’t worry about losing respect from others. C．Chances are that we all have this kind of experience. D．Past experiences are perfect materials for good jokes. E．Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are. F．Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier. G．Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones. 1/3 1/3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 七选五 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川内江翔龙中学·期中) How to Set Up an Art Exhibition When you’ re displaying your own work, it’ s a real challenge to bring together so many different elements in a meaningful way, 1 . You should do something as follows: Choose a specific theme A good art exhibition should be characterized by a specific theme that ties the different pieces together and makes them feel like part of a larger whole. Think carefully about the message you want your exhibition to convey. It could be an image or phenomenon, a feeling or a certain visual technique. 1 . Select your most impressive works Pick out a few of your best or most impressive pieces to put on display. If the exhibition is meant to highlight your own work, you’ll need to have 30 individual pieces. 1 . Plan on exhibiting more pieces if the work you do tends to be on a large scale. 2 Do some research into other artists in your area and see whether they would be interested in your exhibition. Holding an exhibition with other artists will also allow you to reduce some cost. Be sure to give other artists proper credit for their works. Involve in different art forms 1 . Feel free to more works from photographers, sculptors and other artists. A wide-ranging selection will contribute to a good atmosphere. You might also consider inviting poets or musicians to perform at the event. A．That’s why it’s essential to have a plan B．Contact local artists for your exhibition C．They must be representative of your works D．It is good for you to learn different types of art E．The more specific your theme is, the better it will be F．Your exhibition doesn’t have to only feature paintings G．You might consider interviewing some local celebrities 【答案】1．A 2．E 3．C 4．B 5．F 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何举办艺术展览的方法。 1．根据上文“When you’re displaying your own work, it’s a real challenge to bring together so many different elements in a meaningful way(当你展示自己的作品时，以一种有意义的方式将这么多不同的元素结合在一起是一个真正的挑战)”可知，上文提到以一种有意义的方式将这么多不同的元素结合在一起是一个真正的挑战，故本句承接上文进行总结：这就是为什么制定计划很重要。故A选项“这就是为什么制定计划很重要”符合语境，故选A。 2．根据上文“Think carefully about the message you want your exhibition to convey. It could be an image or phenomenon, a feeling or a certain visual technique.(仔细思考你想要你的展览传达的信息。它可以是一个图像或现象，一种感觉或某种视觉技术)”可知，上文提到了信息可以是一个图像或现象，一种感觉或某种视觉技术，可见要非常具体。故E选项“你的主题越具体越好”符合语境，故选E。 3．根据上文“Pick out a few of your best or most impressive pieces to put on display. If the exhibition is meant to highlight your own work, you’ll need to have 30 individual pieces.(挑选一些你最好的或最令人印象深刻的作品来展示。如果展览是为了突出你自己的作品，你需要有大约30件单独的作品)”可知，上文提到展览需要有大约30件单独的作品，本句说明其作用：代表你的作品，C选项they指代上文30 individual pieces。故C选项“它们必须代表你的作品”符合语境，故选C。 4．根据本段内容“Do some research into other artists in your area and see whether they would be interested in your exhibition. Holding an exhibition with other artists will also allow you to reduce some cost. Be sure to give other artists proper credit for their works.(调查一下你所在领域的其他艺术家，看看他们是否会对你的展览感兴趣。与其他艺术家一起举办展览也会让你减少一些成本。一定要对其他艺术家的作品给予适当的赞扬)”可知，本段的主旨主要是和其它艺术家一起举办展览，故B选项“为你的展览联系当地艺术家”符合语境，故选B。 5．根据后文“Feel free to more works from photographers, sculptors and other artists. A wide-ranging selection will contribute to a good atmosphere. You might also consider inviting poets or musicians to perform at the event.(请随意欣赏更多来自摄影师、雕塑家和其他艺术家的作品。广泛的选择有助于营造良好的氛围。你也可以考虑邀请诗人或音乐家在活动中表演)”可知，后文提到邀请诗人或音乐家，说明展览不一定只有绘画。故F选项“你的展览不一定只有绘画”符合语境，故选F。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川成都蓉城联盟·期中) Rabbits are a courageous little species able to live on every continent, except Antarctica. Alongside the beginning of 2023, the new Year of the Rabbit has started! 1 Cultural image of rabbits in China Rabbits are instinctively quiet but agile (敏捷),which suits traditional Chinese aesthetic values of being gentle and cultivated. There is a view of rabbits in Chinese culture as being smart and gentle. 1 , a Chinese idiom praising people who are smart and agile like a rabbit. Legend has it that there is a Jade Rabbit living on the moon which is the pet of Chang’e, a goddess widely known in China. This can explain why rabbits are regarded as an auspicious sign. Also, in ancient China, it was common sense that the more children you had, the luckier and happier you would be. This belief made the rabbit a popular sign of good fortune. 1 Cultural image of rabbits in the West Similarly in the West, rabbits are full of vitality and fertile in nature, with populations growing to enormous sizes in short amounts of time. Rabbits are also considered to be incredibly lucky in the West, with several traditions illustrating how to gain the animal’s good luck for yourself. A hunter being able to catch a rabbit in the first place is also a sign of good luck. Another tradition for good luck found in North America and the UKKis to say the word “rabbit” on the first morning of every month. 1 It is a rabbit that Alice follows in the story of Alice in Wonderland to escape the normal world and helps to begin her adventure. Rabbits are also related to Easter, with the Easter bunny being thought to be in some way related to the chocolate eggs eaten at this time of year: While the animal appears in many different places, it is always seen as an animal to be welcomed. So, now it is the lucky animal’s turn on the Chinese zodiac. 2 A．This is shown by the phrase “dong ru tuo tu” B．We are all familiar with the phrase “shou zhu dai tu” C．Maybe now is the best time to talk about this adorable animal in the eyes of different cultures D．May the Year of the Rabbit bring you some good fortune, too! E．Rabbits also pop up in other areas of Western culture F．A stuffed rabbit’s foot is supposed to bring good fortune G．They are well-known to be able to reproduce and thrive in sometimes difficult and surprising conditions 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．G 4．E 5．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中西方文化中，人们对兔子的认识及蕴含的意义。 1．根据前文“Rabbits are a courageous little species able to live on every continent, except Antarctica. Alongside the beginning of 2023, the new Year of the Rabbit has started! ”（兔子是一个勇敢的小物种，能够生活在除了南极洲以外的每一个大陆上。伴随着2023年的开始，新的兔年已经开始了！）讲述了兔子生活栖息地的普遍性，同时2023年也是兔年。下文中黑体字讲述了中西方文化中兔子的形象及蕴含的意义。所以空处应作为总括句，讲述此时就是最好的时机来谈论不同文化中的兔子。选项C.“也许现在是在不同文化中讨论这种可爱动物的最佳时机”，符合题意，故选C。 2．根据前文“Rabbits are instinctively quiet but agile (敏捷), which suits traditional Chinese aesthetic values of being gentle and cultivated. There is a view of rabbits in Chinese culture as being smart and gentle. ”（兔子天生就是安静而敏捷，这符合中国传统的温柔文雅的审美价值观。在中国文化中，有一种观点认为兔子是聪明和温柔的。）；下文“ a Chinese idiom praising people who are smart and agile like a rabbit.”（赞美像兔子一样聪明和敏捷的人的中国成语。）可知空处应该是讲述这个成语是什么。选项A.“正如同成语“动如脱兔”。符合题意，故选A。 3．根据前文“Also, in ancient China, it was common sense that the more children you had, the luckier and happier you would be. This belief made the rabbit a popular sign of good fortune. ”（而且，在中国古代，人们普遍认为，孩子越多，你就越幸运，越快乐。这种信仰使兔子成为一种流行的好运的象征。）讲述了古代人们对兔子的信仰的追崇，使其成为一种流行的好运的象征，所以空处应承接前文，描述这种推崇的根据是什么。选项G.“众所周知，它们能够在有时困难和令人惊讶的条件下繁殖和茁壮成长。”符合题意，故选G。 4．根据下文“It is a rabbit that Alice follows in the story of Alice in Wonderland to escape the normal world and helps to begin her adventure.”（在《爱丽丝梦游仙境》的故事中，爱丽丝跟随一只兔子逃离正常世界，并帮助她开始冒险。）讲述了有关兔子的西方故事。所以作为段落中心句，此处应讲述在西方文化中也有讲述兔子这种动物的。选项E.“兔子也出现在西方文化的其他领域。”符合题意，故选E。 5．根据前文“So, now it is the lucky animal’s turn on the Chinese zodiac. ”（所以，在中国的生肖中现在轮到（这只）幸运的动物。）所以空处承接前文，讲述希望这只幸运的动物可以带给大家好运，选项D.“愿兔年也给你带来好运！”符合题意，故选D。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川眉山东坡区眉山中学校·期中) Whether you’re heading out for a day trip or a quick weekend getaway (短期休假), we will share some travel tips in this guide to help you make your experience more enjoyable. 1 The best way to travel doesn’t necessarily mean the fastest. Sometimes it means the most enjoyable. Too much consideration on short journeys is not worth it. If you’ve got a preference for a certain means of transport, it’s often worth traveling that way for short distances, even if it ends up taking you a little longer. Study the city you will travel to 1 , like NYC． Others simply aren’t. In Amsterdam, the best way to get about is by bike — whether you use the city’s shared bikes or rent one from your hotel. In Southeast Asia, you’d better rent a scooter (小型摩托车). What works here might not work there. 2 . Try all the available options Maybe you’re not sure about the best means of transport for you. 3 . See what catching the subway is like, try cycling or riding the bus. It’s hard to predict what will be the most convenient. LA has a low-cost public transport network but car-pooling is cheaper, and scooters are the best for getting around West Hollywood. You won’t know until you try them all. Don’t rely on map apps Map apps are useful, but they don’t take into account the possibility of packed subways, queues for taxis and the heat of a train in summer. Besides, they are a bit behind the real traffic time. 4 . — by the time you’ve driven halfway, you might still have another 30 minutes to go. A．Then experience them all B．Some cities are quite walkable C．You can ask the locals for advice D．Think about how you want to travel E．Maybe the map is directing you to a wrong way F．So don’t bother to find the so-called one-size-fits-all answer G．So don’t assume something is a 30-minute drive just because a map app says so 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．F 4．A 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过一篇旅行指南帮助读者在旅行中做出明智的选择并得到更加愉快的体验。 1．根据下文“The best way to travel doesn’t necessarily mean the fastest. Sometimes it means the most enjoyable. Too much consideration on short journeys is not worth it. If you’ve got a preference for a certain means of transport, it’s often worth traveling that way for short distances, even if it ends up taking you a little longer. (最好的旅行方式不一定是最快的。有时它意味着最愉快的。在短途旅行中考虑太多是不值得的。如果你对某种交通方式有偏好，那么短途旅行通常是值得的，即使它最终会花费你更多的时间。)”可知，本段主要介绍所考虑的旅游方式。所以D选项“Think about how you want to travel (想想你想要怎样旅行)”符合上下文语境。故选D。 2．根据后句“Others simply aren’t. Others simply aren’t. In Amsterdam, the best way to get about is by bike —whether you use the city’s shared bikes or rent one from your hotel. (其他的则不是。在阿姆斯特丹，最好的出行方式就是骑自行车——不管你是使用城市的共享单车还是从酒店租一辆。)”以及后面提到的不同地方可知，这里提到不同城市的旅游方式。所以B选项“Some cities are quite walkable (有些城市非常适合步行)”符合上下文语境。故选B。 3．根据前句“What works here might not work there. (在这里有效的方法在那里不一定有效。)”及本段内容可知，不同城市的最佳出行方式不同，答案不能一刀切。所以F选项“So don’t bother to find the so-called one-size-fits-all answer (所以不要费心去寻找所谓的一刀切的答案)”符合上下文语境。故选F。 4．根据本段小标题“Try all the available options (尝试所有可用的选项)”及下文“Maybe you’re not sure about the best means of transport for you. (也许你不确定哪种交通方式最适合你。)”可知，本段介绍尝试体验不同的交通方式。所以A选项“Then experience them all (那就全部体验一下)”符合上下文语境。故选A。 5．根据前句“Besides, they are a bit behind the real traffic time. (此外，他们有点落后于真正的交通时间。)”和后句“by the time you’ve driven halfway, you might still have another 30 minutes to go. (当你开到一半的时候，你可能还有30分钟要走。)”可知，交通信息不及时，所以地图应用程序也会有误。所以G选择项“So don’t assume something is a 30-minute drive just because a map app says so (所以，不要仅仅因为地图应用程序这么说，就认为某个地方需要30分钟的车程)”符合上下文语境。故选G。 Passage 4 (23-24高二上·四川仁寿第一中学校（北校区）·期中) We youngsters believe that our responsibilities to the country begin only when we enter the workforce. This is because we consider ourselves as helpless to do anything at that time. 1 Raise awareness of important social issues in the country. The voice of the young can make itself heard in areas like education, pollution and health care. These are issues that directly influence our lives and should be taken notice of by us. 2 Support the community by actively participating in volunteering. Volunteers are always needed to assist old people’s homes and other charity organizations. 3 Simple things like cleaning the house, entertaining or listening to the elderly, or making voice recordings for the visually disabled are all within our reach and far more significant than shopping or hanging out at shopping malls. Participate in various activities that promote our environment. Planting new plants and trees to minimize pollution and create a clean environment in which to live. 4 Using one-off materials, such as plastic bags and lunch boxes, also causes burden to nature. We should avoid  these and many other similar behaviors if we want to see a better environment. 5 There are many things we cannot do right now, such as influence public policies, but we may prepare ourselves to be ready when the time comes for us to contribute. A significant amount of time and money has been invested in developing us as young leaders of the future, and we must not ignore our responsibilities. In the end, taking on our responsibilities to our society is a big step in helping to improve life in our country. A．Get well prepared for any possibilities. B．Invest time and money to ensure a better future. C．Other efficient strategies include not littering in the streets. D．As a result, we postpone any duty until we enter the workplace. E．But we should realize that there are roles we may play at the moment. F．Thus, by providing our services regularly, we are promoting a caring culture. G．By showing that we care about our society, we can better ourselves and our country. 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．F 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了年轻人应该为社会承担的责任。 1．上文“We youngsters believe that our responsibilities to the country begin only when we enter the workforce. This is because we consider ourselves as helpless to do anything at that time.(我们年轻人认为，只有当我们进入劳动力市场时，我们对国家的责任才开始。这是因为我们觉得自己在那个时候无能为力。)”说明年轻人可能感觉为国家和社会做不出什么贡献，选项E“但是我们应该意识到我们现在可能扮演的角色。”承接上文，与上文构成转折关系，年轻人并不是做不出什么贡献，年轻人对社会也有用，也有需要承担的责任。故选E项。 2．上文“Raise awareness of important social issues in the country. The voice of the young can make itself heard in areas like education, pollution and health care. These are issues that directly influence our lives and should be taken notice of by us.(提高对国家重要社会问题的认识。年轻人的声音可以在教育、污染和医疗保健等领域被听到。这些都是直接影响我们生活的问题，应该引起我们的注意。)”说明年轻人对社会问题的关系是有作用的，选项G“通过展示出我们对社会的关心，我们可以让自己和国家变得更好。”承接上文，进一步说明了年轻人关心社会问题的作用，可以让自己和国家变得更好。故选G项。 3．上文“Support the community by actively participating in volunteering. Volunteers are always needed to assist old people's homes and other charity organizations.(积极参与志愿服务，支持社区。志愿者总是需要帮助养老院和其他慈善组织。)”说明建议参加志愿服务，帮助老弱病残等需要帮助的人，选项F“因此，通过定期提供服务，我们在提倡关怀的文化。”承接上文，说明了年轻人去当志愿者的作用。F项中“providing our services”与上文中“volunteering”相呼应。故选F项。 4．上文“Participate in various activities that promote our environment. Planting new plants and trees to minimize pollution and create a clean environment in which to live.(参加各种活动，促进我们的环境。种植新的植物和树木，以尽量减少污染，创造一个清洁的生活环境。)”说明参加各种活动，创造干净的生活环境，选项C“其他有效的策略包括不在街上乱扔垃圾。”承接上文，是创造干净环境的一种方法。故选C项。 5．下文“There are many things we cannot do right now, such as influence public policies, but we may prepare ourselves to be ready when the time comes for us to contribute.(有很多事情我们现在不能做，比如影响公共政策，但我们可以做好准备，当我们做出贡献的时候。)”说明虽然有些事情，年轻人现在不能做，但可以为将来做好准备，选项A“为各种可能性做好充分准备”概括本段主要内容，可作为小标题，故选A项。 Passage 5 (23-24高二上·四川绵阳南山实验中学·期中) Nowadays, in many places of the world, kids play soccer less than before. 1 Besides, many parents don’t know soccer’s real help to kids. Here are some reasons why kids should play the beautiful game. Soccer is a team sport. Teamwork is a life skill that kids need to learn. Being part of a team isn’t just about learning how to work together and share talents. It’s also about teaching kids how to face failure. It doesn’t end there, either. Being part of a team lets kids know how to take responsibility for their behavior. 1 Soccer shapes motor skills (运动技能). Nowadays, many kids prefer to stay in their rooms to have fun through TV, video games and smartphones. 1 It can cause them to lose out on valuable motor skills. By playing youth soccer, kids get a chance to develop their physical strength and motor skills. 2 Soccer can improve students’ concentration (专注) in the classroom. Besides, soccer is a fast-paced game, so kids can learn how to solve problems quickly. Plus, soccer is a sport which involves getting the ball from point A to point B．So kids’ visual-spatial (视觉空间) ability can be improved when they play the game, which can help them learn subjects like Physics. Soccer improves the personal character. The World Health Organization recommends kid get at least 60 minutes of exercises daily. This isn’t only for the physical benefits but also for the benefits to the personal character. 1 And these kids often have more self-confidence. A．Youth soccer helps improve family relationships. B．So they have less time outdoors for sports. C．Soccer plays a part in school performance. D．Being part of a team can help you make many friends. E．One cause is that many kids are busy with their studies. F．Usually kids who like sports such as soccer are more outgoing. G．After all, if one player performs badly, the rest of the team will suffer for it. 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．B 4．C 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是孩子们应该踢足球的原因。 1．空格前说“Nowadays, in many places of the world, kids play soccer less than before.(如今，在世界上许多地方，孩子们踢足球比以前少了。)”，空格后说“Besides, many parents don’t know soccer’s real help to kids.(此外，许多父母不知道足球对孩子的真正帮助。)”，因此空格处应分析孩子们踢足球比以前少的一个原因，E选项“One cause is that many kids are busy with their studies.(原因之一是许多孩子忙于学习。)”说明了孩子们踢足球比以前少的一个原因，承上启下，故选E。 2．空格前说“Being part of a team lets kids know how to take responsibility for their behavior.(成为团队的一员让孩子们知道如何为自己的行为负责。)”，因此空格处是解释为什么成为球队的一员可以教孩子们对自己的行为负责，G选项“After all, if one player performs badly, the rest of the team will suffer for it.(毕竟，如果一名球员表现不好，球队的其他队员就会遭殃。)”解释了足球是如何让孩子们有责任心，故选G。 3．空格前说“Nowadays, many kids prefer to stay in their rooms to have fun through TV, video games and smartphones.(如今，许多孩子喜欢待在自己的房间里看电视、玩电子游戏和玩智能手机。)”，空格处应说到这样的后果，B选项“So they have less time outdoors for sports.(所以他们很少有时间在户外运动。)”是孩子们喜欢待在房间里的直接后果，故选B。 4．空格处是本段的小标题，由空格下方的内容“Soccer can improve students’ concentration (专注) in the classroom. Besides, soccer is a fast-paced game, so kids can learn how to solve problems quickly.(足球可以提高学生在课堂上的注意力。此外，足球是一种快节奏的游戏，所以孩子们可以学习如何快速解决问题。)”，因此本段主要讲的是足球对孩子在功课上的积极作用，C选项“Soccer plays a part in school performance.(足球在学校表现中起着重要作用。)”概括了本段的内容，可作为小标题，故选C。 5．空格前说“This isn’t only for the physical benefits but also for the benefits to the personal character.(这不仅对身体有益，对人格也有益。)”，空格处应接着说足球对孩子性格方面的影响，F选项“Usually kids who like sports such as soccer are more outgoing.(通常喜欢足球等运动的孩子更外向。)”说明踢足球可以让孩子更外向，是对性格的积极的作用，故选F。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川巴中第三中学·期中) Humor: An Essential Life Skill Mark Twain said, “Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.” He’s certainly not wrong. Humor may very well be the great thing. 1 Having a good sense of humor is possibly one of the best things you can do for your physical fitness. 2 Besides, it can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health. 3 Study has shown that individuals who score highly in humor have higher self-respect, greater self-competence, and perform better in social interaction. They tend to get along well with others and are more often associated with better overall health. Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humor. 4 Researchers in Austria discovered that those who have a sense of humor have higher verbal (言语的) and nonverbal intelligence than their less humorous peers, because it takes both cognitive (认知的) and emotional abilities to process and produce humor. The benefits of humor are so great that universities like Stanford are offering business courses on humor in the workplace. 5 Students will be taught how to “better achieve business goals and develop stronger bonds”. It doesn’t stop there, though. Researchers believe humor has the power to actually “make change in the world”. A．Students will be strictly evaluated. B．These courses have specific goals. C．And your mental health benefits as well. D．It touches upon nearly every aspect of life. E．Apart from that, humor also improves your overall quality of life. F．Research has shown that laughter can relieve the tension in your muscles. G．Indeed, studies have found an association between humor and intelligence. 【答案】1．D 2．F 3．E 4．G 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了幽默是一项基本的生活技能，对我们生活的方方面面都有好处。 1．前文“Humor may very well be the great thing.(幽默很可能是一件很棒的事情)”提到了幽默的好处，后文每个段落介绍了幽默具体的好处，D项“It touches upon nearly every aspect of life.(它几乎涉及生活的方方面面)”符合语境，引起后文好处的具体表现。故选D。 2．前文“Having a good sense of humor is possibly one of the best things you can do for your physical fitness.(拥有良好的幽默感可能是你能为身体健康做的最好的事情之一)”介绍了幽默对身体健康的好处，F项“Research has shown that laughter can relieve the tension in your muscles.(研究表明笑可以缓解肌肉的紧张)”符合语境，说明了具体的对健康的好处。故选F。 3．空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，需概括段落内容。后文“Study has shown that individuals who score highly in humor have higher self-respect, greater self-competence, and perform better in social interaction. They tend to get along well with others and are more often associated with better overall health.(研究表明，在幽默方面得分高的人有更高的自尊，更强的自我能力，在社会交往中表现得更好。他们往往与他人相处得很好，并且通常与更好的整体健康联系在一起)”说明了幽默与个人表现、社会交往的关系，E项“Apart from that, humor also improves your overall quality of life.(除此之外，幽默还能提高你的整体生活质量)”符合语境，其中的“overall quality of life”可概括后文具体的好处。故选E。 4．前文“Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humor.(阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦把他聪明的头脑归功于他孩童般的幽默感)”用爱因斯坦的例子引入幽默与智力的关系，G项“Indeed, studies have found an association between humor and intelligence.(事实上，研究已经发现幽默和智力之间存在联系)”符合语境，其中的“intelligence(智力)”和前文的“brilliant mind(聪明的头脑)”呼应。故选G。 5．前文“The benefits of humor are so great that universities like Stanford are offering business courses on humor in the workplace.(幽默的好处是如此之大，以至于像斯坦福大学这样的大学都开设了关于职场幽默的商业课程)”提到斯坦福大学开设幽默相关课程，后文“Students will be taught how to “better achieve business goals and develop stronger bonds”.(学生们将学习如何“更好地实现商业目标，建立更牢固的纽带”)”介绍课程目标，B项“These courses have specific goals.(这些课程都有特定的目标)”符合语境，起到承上启下的作用。故选B。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·县四川仁寿第一中学校南校区·期中) Being a good friend isn’t always easy. Nevertheless, taking the time to develop a lasting friendship is worth every effort. 1 Here are a few things you can do to be a good friend to others. Make time for each other 1 The mark of a good friend is someone who makes time for you and makes spending time with you a priority. A good friend will also look for opportunities to maximize the time you have together by seeking fun and unique experiences that strengthen and maintain your bond. Open up and allow each other to be vulnerable A good friend is someone genuine, someone with whom you can be yourself and they can be themselves around you. A good friend allows you to be vulnerable with them and vice versa, meaning you can expose your emotions and circumstances with each other and trust one another to listen, be supportive, and have each other’s best interests at heart. 1 If your friend hurt you, don’t be afraid to talk about it. 2 It is one of the most important aspects of being a good friend. Your friend will need you for support, especially in hard times. However, it’s hard to rely on a person who doesn’t behave in a trustworthy way. We all know well-intentioned people who say, “Okay, I will...” but never follow through. If that’s you, be aware that you’re destroying your friends’ trust. Eventually, they’ll stop believing what you say. Apologize when you’ve made a mistake. If you want your friends to trust you, then you can’t act like you’ re perfect. If you know you’ve made a mistake, admit it instead of denying. Though your friends won’t be happy that you made a mistake, they’ll be very pleased that you’re mature enough to admit it instead of blaming it on someone else. 1 Let your friends hear the sincerity in your voice. A．Be dependable and reliable. B．Be a good listener. C．When you do so, you should mean it. D．A good friend is willing to do anything for their friends. E．It will contribute to direct communication between both of you. F．Friendships grow through shared experiences and quality time together. G．Because good friendships provide a sense of belonging and security, knowing you are loved. 【答案】1．G 2．F 3．E 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了成为好朋友的一些建议。 1．前文“Nevertheless, taking the time to develop a lasting friendship is worth every effort.(然而，花时间发展持久的友谊是值得的。)”讲述了花时间发展持久的友谊是值得的，空处应解释原因，G项“因为好的友谊提供了一种归属感和安全感，知道你被爱着。”符合题意。故选G。 2．根据本段小标题“Make time for each other (为彼此留出时间)”和空后的“The mark of a good friend is someone who makes time for you and makes spending time with you a priority.(一个好朋友的标志是，他会为你腾出时间，把和你在一起的时间放在首位。)”可知，本段主要讲述了要为好朋友留出时间，F项“友谊是通过共同经历和共度美好时光而发展起来的。”符合本段主旨。故选F。 3．根据上文“A good friend allows you to be vulnerable with them and vice versa, meaning you can expose your emotions and circumstances with each other and trust one another to listen, be supportive, and have each other’s best interests at heart. (好朋友会让你在他们面前变得脆弱，反之亦然，这意味着你们可以互相暴露自己的情绪和状况，互相信任，倾听、支持、把彼此的最大利益放在心上。)”可知，在好朋友面前暴露脆弱意味着可以互相倾诉、信任，空处应讲述这样做的好处，E项“这将有助于你们之间的直接沟通。”符合题意。故选E。 4．空处是本段小标题。根据下文“However, it’s hard to rely on a person who doesn’t behave in a trustworthy way. (然而，很难依赖一个行为不值得信赖的人。)”可知，本段主要讲述了要成为值得好朋友依赖的人，A项“要可靠。”符合题意。故选A。 5．前文“If you know you’ve made a mistake, admit it instead of denying. Though your friends won’t be happy that you made a mistake, they’ll be very pleased that you’re mature enough to admit it instead of blaming it on someone else. (如果你知道自己犯了错误，就承认错误，而不是否认。虽然你的朋友因为你犯了错误而不高兴，但他们会很高兴你已经足够成熟，能够承认错误，而不是责怪别人。)”讲述了要向朋友承认自己犯的错误，后文“Let your friends hear the sincerity in your voice. (让你的朋友听到你声音中的真诚。)”讲述了道歉时要诚恳，由此可知，空处应讲述承认错误时要态度认真，C项“当你这样做的时候，你应该是认真的。”符合题意。故选C。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川成都树德中学·期中) Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. 1 There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize. First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. 2 Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task. Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. 3 Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. 4 If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals. 5 Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions. A．Forgiveness and acceptance may take time. B．To give or receive a good apology is an art. C．But with practice, everyone can learn to do it. D．Listening to the response to our apologies is important. E．Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting. F．In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage. G．Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything. 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．F 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一些可以帮助你学习如何道歉的技巧。 1．上文“Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first.(学习如何道歉与学习任何新行为类似。一开始可能会感觉别扭，可能没有被打磨好。)”指出学习道歉一开始可能会让你感到别扭，下文“There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.(当您学习如何道歉时，有一些技巧可以帮助您。)”指出有些技巧可以帮助您学习道歉，这说明通过学习就能学会如何道歉，C项“但通过练习，每个人都可以学会这样做。”符合，承上启下，故选C。 2．上文“First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used.(首先，等到合适的时间和地点。尽管公开道歉通常是合适的，但仍应谨慎行事。)”指出公开道歉需要谨慎行事，要等到合适的时间和地点，空处承接上文，E项“大多数道歉可以而且应该在私人场合进行。”符合，具体介绍了在什么地点适合公开道歉，故选E。 3．上文“Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. (承认已经发生伤害的事实，然后对所发生的事情承担责任。真诚地表达你的遗憾，并表明你愿意对事情负责。)”可知，道歉时要承认已经发生伤害的事实，并承担自己的责任，这说明不要为自己找借口，要主动承担责任，修复问题，F项“换句话说，避免找借口并主动修复损坏。”符合，故选F。 4．上文“Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance.(即使您遵循这些步骤，也要做好被拒绝的准备。有时，道歉的人期望道歉会立即得到原谅和接受。)”可知，要做好被拒绝的准备，道歉的人期望会立即得到原谅且被接受，但是原谅和接受是需要时间的，A项“原谅和接受可能需要时间。”符合，承接上文，故选A。 5．此处是本段中心句，下文“Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.(知道什么时候闭嘴是一种美德。保持安静可能非常困难，因为道歉后倾听并不容易。我们可能会听到别人对我们自己的缺点提出不愉快的评论。我们可能会听到愤怒的表情。我们让别人知道我们真正对自己的错误负有责任和负责的方法之一是倾听对方倾诉与我们的行为相关的感受。)”可知，本段主要介绍道歉时要倾听别人，D项“倾听对我们道歉的回应很重要。”符合，故选D。 Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川绵阳南山中学·期中) 1 . But I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadn’t done an eBay deal. So, I decided to try my hand at online auction (拍卖). Buying for beginners: Sign up on www.ebay.co.uk. Most items (e.g. tables, computers, and books) ready for auction will come with a picture and a short description; others may be marked with “Buy It Now” and have a fixed price. 2 . Process of bidding: If the item is being auctioned, you offer the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay bids for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your highest bid, then you are emailed and asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 days and when they finish you get an email telling you whether you have won the item. 1 : Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you might not want to post a cheque or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an online payment system that takes the money away from your credit card. Selling is made simple: If you plan to sell on eBay, it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed my friends’ advice and put up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday. 2 3 : It’s easy to post a small item, but for big items such as the furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to be collected or sent by deliverymen. A．The way of payment B．Selling out-of-date items C．Everyone’s at it, even my folks D．The how of transporting big items E．You can purchase your items in no time F．This way buyers had two weekends to bid G．It’s awesome to just turn your waste into good money 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．A 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在eBay上拍卖的相关信息。 1．根据下文“But I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadn’t done an eBay deal.(但我想我可能是世界上唯一一个没有在eBay上交易的人)”可知，空处应讲述所有人都有在eBay上交易过，C项“每个人都参与，甚至我的家人”符合题意。故选C。 2．根据上文“others may be marked with “Buy It Now” and have a fixed price(其他可能标有“立即购买”，并有固定价格)”可知，空处应承接上文，讲述买家可以立即购买，E项“你可以立即购买你的物品”符合题意。故选E。 3．空处概括了后文的内容。根据下文“Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you might not want to post a cheque or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an online payment system that takes the money away from your credit card.(卖家决定他们想要的付款方式，你需要在出价前检查这一点，因为你可能不想邮寄支票或邮政汇票。最简单的方法是通过PayPal，这是一个在线支付系统，可以从你的信用卡中取钱)”可知，本段主要讲述的是付款方式，A项“支付方式”符合题意。故选A。 4．根据上文“I followed my friends’ advice and put up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday.(我听从了朋友们的建议，将我想出售的物品进行为期10天的拍卖，从周四开始)”可知，空处应承接上文，讲述了从周四开始进行为期10天的拍卖，可以让买家有两个周末出价，F项“这样买家就有两个周末的时间出价”符合题意。故选F。 5．空处概括了后文的内容。根据下文“It’s easy to post a small item, but for big items such as the furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to be collected or sent by deliverymen.(发布小物品很容易，但对于家具等大件物品来说，这是eBay的重要组成部分，必须由送货员收集或发送)”可知，本段主要讲述了大件物品的运送，D项“如何运送大件物品”符合题意。故选D。 Passage 5 (24-25高二上·四川成都四川大学附属中学·期中) Learning English through news is a great way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills, and learn about current events. You can choose from written, audio, video and live TV news. 1 Typically, English news is with clear English. Most journalists and newsreaders write and speak in: Standard English and express themselves well. Their job is to give facts and summarize events for the public. English news can be easier for ESL (English as a second language) learners to understand. 2 It also provides them with unlimited access to the modern language used by English native speakers today. Modern news media also provides a constant stream of real-life English conversations and fresh information! Even the word “news” comes from the Latin term “nova”, meaning “new things”. When you learn English through news, you have the chance to find out what is happening in the world right now. 3 Interaction attracts language learners. 4 This gives you more choices when learning the language. If you prefer reading, there are online newspapers and news websites for ESL students. If you want to improve your listening and vocabulary skills, there are also TV news channels, radio stations and podcasts(播客). Popular stories often appear in all of these formats. Finally, fresh news arrives daily on every imaginable topic! 5 All you have to do is look online! If you are not interested in politics and “serious” news, why not focus on sports news or the latest from the music scene? A．That is because it has clear context and presentation. B．Moreover, English news comes in many different forms. C．This is only beneficial for those wanting to learn Standard English. D．Here are some useful tips for helping you improve your English. E．You can also make comments and interact with others in the social media. F．And English news is worth including in your study plan for the following reasons. G．Whatever you like, you’ll always be able to find news articles and stories related to it. 【答案】1．F 2．A 3．E 4．B 5．G 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何通过新闻学习英语。 1．根据上文“Learning English through news is a great way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills, and learn about current events. You can choose from written, audio, video and live TV news. (通过新闻学习英语是提高词汇量和听力技能以及了解时事的好方法。您可以选择书面、音频、视频和电视直播新闻。)”和下文“Typically, English news is with clear English. (通常，英语新闻是用清晰的英语。)”可知，上文提到学习英语新闻是一个提高词汇量、听力水平和了解时事的好方法，并列出了几种可以选择的新闻形式。本空应该综述英语新闻的好处或者为什么英语新闻对学习英语有帮助，引出下文对通过新闻学习英语的具体好处。F项“And English news is worth including in your study plan for the following reasons. (英语新闻值得被纳入你的学习计划，原因如下。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选F。 2．根据上文“English news can be easier for ESL (English as a second language) learners to understand. (对于以英语为第二语言（ESL）的学习者来说，英语新闻可能更容易理解。)”可知，空处承接上文，解释英语新闻更容易理解的原因。A项“That is because it has clear context and presentation. (那是因为它有清晰的上下文和表述。)”能承接上文，符合语境。A项中的it指代上文中的English news。故选A。 3．根据上文“Modern news media also provides a constant stream of real-life English conversations and fresh information! (现代新闻媒体还不断提供现实生活中的英语对话和最新资讯！)”和“When you learn English through news, you have the chance to find out what is happening in the world right now.(当你通过新闻学习英语时，你就有机会了解当下世界上正在发生的事情)”及下文“Interaction attracts language learners (互动吸引语言学习者。)”可知，本空应说明如何通过社交媒体上的新闻进行互动，E项“You can also make comments and interact with others in the social media. (您还可以在社交媒体上发表评论并与他人互动。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选E。 4．空处为段落主旨句。根据下文“This gives you more choices when learning the language. If you prefer reading, there are online newspapers and news websites for ESL students. If you want to improve your listening and vocabulary skills, there are also TV news channels, radio stations and podcasts(播客). Popular stories often appear in all of these formats. (这让你在学习语言时有更多的选择。如果你喜欢阅读，有专门为英语作为第二语言（ESL）的学生提供的在线报纸和新闻网站。如果你想提高你的听力和词汇量，还有电视新闻频道、广播电台和播客可供选择。热门的故事常常以所有这些形式出现。)”可知，本段主要讲述了学习英语新闻时，有多种形式可供选择，本空应强调英语新闻的多种形式。B项“Moreover, English news comes in many different forms. (此外，英语新闻有多种形式。)”能概括本段主旨，符合语境。故选B。 5．根据上文“Finally, fresh news arrives daily on every imaginable topic! (最后，关于各种能想象到的主题的新鲜新闻每天都会送达！)”可知，上文提到每天会有很多新闻送达，空处承接上文指出新闻话题的多样性。G项“Whatever you like, you’ll always be able to find news articles and stories relevant to it.(无论你喜欢什么，你总能找到与之相关的新闻文章和故事。)”能承接上文，符合语境。故选G。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川阆中中学校·期中) Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship. 1 Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible. 2 Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see”, “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions. Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 3 Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key. Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. 4 Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone. 5 After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it! A．Give each other some space. B．Include at least one activity for everyone. C．So it’s important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page. D．At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them. E．Don’t respond to less important work contact or send messages frequently. F．It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places. G．And remember that consideration and respect go a long way. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．F 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了和朋友一起外出旅游的注意事项。 1．上文“Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin (毁掉) your friendship.(和朋友一起旅行可能是一种奇妙的体验，你可以在其中留下终身的回忆，或者它也可能会毁掉你的友谊)”说明和朋友一起旅行可能很美好，但也可能毁掉友谊，C项“因此，确保你和你的朋友意见一致是很重要的。”承接上文，与上文构成因果关系，且引出下文“Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.(这里有一些你应该遵循的规则，以确保你下次和朋友的旅行尽可能顺利)”符合题意。故选C。 2．下文“In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see”, “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.(为了让每个人都开心，提前认真讨论旅行计划和期望。让每个人将活动或景点分为“必看”、“想看”和“如果有时间就会去”。制定相应的计划，确保每个人都能看到他们想看的一些景点)”说明和朋友一起出去旅游，应该做好计划，使每个人都有机会看到自己想看的景点或者做自己想做的活动，B项中activity是关键词，B项“每个人至少参加一项活动”引出下文，符合题意。故选B。 3．上文“Communicate and respect each other.(相互沟通，相互尊重)”以及“In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions.(在这种情况下，请直接与您的旅伴分享您的要求)”说明和朋友一起出去旅游的过程中，要相互沟通，互相尊重，把自己的需要告诉同伴，D项“同时，倾听他们的担忧并尊重他们”指出同时也要了解同伴的感受，承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 4．上文“Don’t disappear.(不要消失)”以及“That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you.(这完全没关系，但要确保你的朋友知道你在哪里，并有办法联系你)”说明与朋友外出旅行时，不能消失，要确保朋友知道你在哪里，并有办法联系你，F项“在外国或不熟悉的地方旅行尤其如此”与上文构成递进关系，承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 5．根据上文“Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone.(放下你的手机。当然，如果你需要接家人的电话，或者工作上的紧急情况，你的朋友会理解的，但除此之外，尽量远离你的手机)”可知，上文提到了旅行的时候放下手机，即不要频繁发送信息。故E选项“不要回复不太重要的工作联系或频繁发送信息”符合语境，故选E。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川德阳博雅明德高级中学·期中) When I was a student in school, I was one of the first to raise my hand to volunteer to do something. 1 My international volunteering journey began that summer when I was on my first trip to Kenya. To really explain how volunteering has made me what I am today, I need to accurately describe the person I was before. When I was younger, I was spoiled (娇惯) and had everything at the tip of my fingers. 2 I was really a product of my environment. As I became older towards my teen years, I noticed people did not have the same living as me and wanted to find out why our lives were so different. 3 Being in Kenya for the very first time, I was uncomfortable and painful. That was the first time I’d missed the life I had back home. 4 While volunteering, I thought I was there helping change the community life, but in fact, this experience changed me more, helping me become independent and strong. 5 For every charity event I hosted, there were lots of businesses that donated their venues (场地), products, and services. Volunteers gathered together to help get tickets sold for our events and spread awareness of the work we did, helping with the growth of charity within their power. Whether you volunteer once, or at every event, you all deserve admiration. A．I became further grateful for all that I had. B．So I never experienced any form of hardship. C．I met lots of challenges during my time in Kenya. D．At first, I couldn’t communicate well with the locals. E．Even though it was not considered “cool”, I did it anyway. F．Then volunteering showed me to an entire world I’d never known. G．Volunteering still taught me something about others’ selflessness. 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．F 4．A 5．G 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过参与国际志愿者活动，在肯尼亚等地的经历如何影响了作者的个人成长和对世界的认识。 1．根据空前内容“When I was a student in school, I was one of the first to raise my hand to volunteer to do something.(当我还是个学生的时候，我是第一个举手自愿去做某事的人)”可知，作者从小就喜欢自愿做某事。选项E“Even though it was not considered “cool”, I did it anyway.(我主动去做这件事，即使它不被认为是“酷”)”延续上文内容，指出作者喜欢主动做一件事，哪怕这件事在别人看来并不酷。而这件不酷的事情指的正是空后“My international volunteering journey began that summer when I was on my first trip to Kenya.(我的国际志愿者之旅始于那个夏天，当时我正在肯尼亚进行我的第一次旅行)”中的“international volunteering journey”。故选E。 2．根据空前内容“When I was younger, I was spoiled (娇惯) and had everything at the tip of my fingers.(我小时候被娇惯坏了，一切都唾手可得)”可知，作者小时候生活得很好，没经历过什么艰难困苦。选项B“So I never experienced any form of hardship.(所以我从未经历过任何形式的艰难困苦)”延续上文内容，指的是作者从小家境良好，所以作者从未经历过艰难困苦。故选B。 3．根据上文内容“As I became older towards my teen years, I noticed people did not have the same living as me and wanted to find out why our lives were so different.(随着我渐渐长大，快到青少年时期的时候，我注意到人们和我过着不同的生活，并想知道为什么我们的生活如此不同)”可知，作者好奇人们的生活为什么会不同，并想要去了解原因。选项F“Then volunteering showed me to an entire world I’d never known.(然后，志愿活动向我展示了一个我从未知道的世界)”指出志愿者活动使作者看到了一个从未知道的世界，与上文内容相一致。故选F。 4．根据上文内容“Being in Kenya for the very first time, I was uncomfortable and painful. That was the first time I’d missed the life I had back home. (我第一次去肯尼亚的时候，感到不舒服和痛苦。那是我第一次想念我以前的生活)”可知，作者来到肯尼亚之后非常思念自己曾经的生活。选项A“I became further grateful for all that I had.(我更加感激我所拥有的一切)”延续上文内容，指出正是由于在肯尼亚的艰苦生活，作者更加感激自己所拥有的一切。故选A。 5．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文内容“For every charity event I hosted, there were lots of businesses that donated their venues (场地), products, and services. Volunteers gathered together to help get tickets sold for our events and spread awareness of the work we did, helping with the growth of charity within their power. Whether you volunteer once, or at every event, you all deserve admiration.(我举办的每一次慈善活动，都有许多企业捐赠场地、产品和服务。志愿者们聚集在一起，帮助我们出售活动的门票，宣传我们所做的工作，并在他们的能力范围内帮助慈善事业的发展。无论你是一次性做志愿者，还是每次活动都做，你们都值得钦佩)”可知，本文讲述了志愿者活动让作者开始做更多慈善活动，而在这些慈善活动中，作者发现了很多他人无私的事情。选项G“Volunteering still taught me something about others’ selflessness.(志愿活动仍然教会了我一些关于他人无私的事情)”直接指出志愿活动教会了作者一些关于他人无私的事情，与本段内容相符。故选G。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川攀枝花第七高级中学校·期中) Asking for help can feel scary. We may worry that the request will be rejected or that it will be a burden to the helper. 1 And afterward, they often feel better about having helped than we expect. Scientists conducted a series of six experiments. Altogether, more than 2,100 people were involved in the research. In one experiment, participants had to ask strangers to take their photo at a public botanical garden. In another, participants answered questions about times when they had either asked for or given help. Researchers had the “askers” guess how the “helpers” might feel about the request. 2 In each experiment, people who asked for help underestimated the helpers’ willingness to assist and how good they would feel afterward. 3 However, only four out of 100 people refused to take the photo, and those who did take one said they felt relatively good about doing this helpful act for a stranger. 4 Aiding others can create what is known as a “helper’s high”, reducing stress and providing a sense of meaning and connection. “We feel good making a positive difference in other people’s lives,” said Xuan Zhao, coauthor of the new study. Despite these benefits, the study authors said that askers’ fears functioned like “barriers”, stopping them from making a request. They noted that the type of request and cultural differences could affect the way people react. The study’s results suggest, however, that people are usually happy to lend a hand. 5 Zhao said this research should provide some reassurance because “you might be really underestimating how willing others are to help.” A．The askers expressed rather different opinions. B．Then they asked the helpers how they actually felt. C．Studies show that helping someone out makes both feel good. D．Past research has shown that doing kind acts can boost people’s health. E．But new research shows that people are more willing to help out than we think. F．Experts say that if asking for help feels uncomfortable, it can be useful to practice. G．For example, askers expected strangers to feel inconvenienced by a request to take a photo. 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．G 4．D 5．F 【导语】本文为说明文。文章讲述了科学家们进行了一系列实验，参与者必须要求陌生人在公共植物园拍照。要么请求帮助，要么给予帮助。而研究的结果表明，人们通常乐于伸出援手。 1．由前文“We may worry that the request will be rejected or that it will be a burden to the helper. (我们可能会担心请求会被拒绝，或者会给帮助者带来负担。)”和后文“And afterward,they often feel better about having helped than we expect. (之后，他们往往对帮助的感觉比我们预期的要好。)”可知，横线处的句子要承上启下，由担心会被拒绝到比预期效果要好可以推测横线处的句子表示转折，E选项的but符合语境。故选E项。 2．由前文“In another,participants answered questions about times when they had either asked for or given help.Researchers had the “askers” guess how the “helpers” might feel about the request. (在另一项研究中，参与者回答了有关他们何时请求或给予帮助的问题。研究人员让“提问者”猜测“帮助者”对请求的感受。)”可知，横线处的句子要与之承接，B选项的helpers与上文的helpers对应，符合语境。故选B项。 3．由前文“In each experiment,people who asked for help underestimated the helpers’willingness to assist and how good they would feel afterward.  (在每个实验中，寻求帮助的人都低估了帮助者的意愿以及他们之后的感觉有多好。)”和后文“However,only four out of 100 people refused to take the photo,and those who did take one said they felt relatively good about doing this helpful act for a stranger. (然而，100人中只有4人拒绝拍照，而那些拍照的人说，他们觉得为陌生人做这个有用的行为相对较好。)”可知，横线处的句子承上启下，G选项的a request to take a photo与后文的 refused to take the photo相对应，符合语境。故选G项。 4．由后文“Aiding others can create what is known as a “helper’s high,“ reducing stress and providing a sense of meaning and connection. (帮助他人可以创造所谓的“帮助者的快感”，减轻压力并提供意义感和联系感。)”可知，横线处的句子要能够引出下文，D选项的boost people’s health和后文的reducing stress and providing a sense of meaning and connection相对应，符合语境。故选D项。 5．由最后一段首句“Despite these benefits, the study authors said that askers’ fears functioned like “barriers,” stopping them from making a request. (尽管有这些好处，研究作者说，提问者的恐惧就像“障碍”一样，阻止他们提出要求。)”和前文“The study’s results suggest, however, that people are usually happy to lend a hand. (然而，该研究的结果表明，人们通常乐于伸出援手。)”和后文“Zhao said this research should provide some reassurance because “you might be really underestimating how willing others are to help.” (赵说，这项研究应该提供一些保证，因为“你可能真的低估了别人提供帮助的意愿。”)”可知，横线出的句子起着承上启下的作用，要与提问者的恐惧以及帮助者乐于提供帮助相关，F选项符合语境。故选F项。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川泸州龙马潭区泸化中学·期中) How to cope when you feel left out Being left out by a group of friends is painful at any age. To cope with being left out, there are several things that you can do. Understand why being left out hurts. Feeling left out is usually the result of being rejected by a group of people that you want to accept you. You may feel left out because you have been rejected by a group of friends. 1 We are social beings and when our needs are not met, we experience pain and sadness. 2 Being left out can cause you to feel sad and get down on yourself. Using positive self-talk can help you feel better after being rejected. After being left out，say something encouraging to yourself. Consider telling someone about what happened. 3 It may also help to reassure(使…放心)you that even though your friends made you feel left out, people do care about you. Talk to your friends about your feelings. Another very important means for dealing with situations in which you feel left out by your friends is to tell them how you feel and ask them about their reasons for leaving you out. 4 Organize things to do with your friends.If you think that part of being left out may be due to your own situation, then help your friends by making suggestions that fit in with your timetable. 5 If your friends refuse your suggestions several times，then they might not want to continue the friendship. A．Make others feel included. B．Telling a supportive friend may help you feel better. C．It is not painful to be rejected by groups we don’t like. D．Use positive self-talk to encourage yourself after a rejection. E．Do your best to make plans with your friends, but know when to stop asking. F．And it’s also important to ask your friends politely why the situation happened as it did. G．It is normal to feel pain when you are rejected because we are all in need of social belonging. 【答案】1．G 2．D 3．B 4．F 5．E 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述当你感到被冷落时该如何应对。 1．根据上文提示“你可能会感到被冷落，因为你被一群朋友拒绝了。”再根据空格下文“我们是社会人，当我们的需求得不到满足时，我们会经历痛苦和悲伤。”承接上下文，G项It is normal to feel pain when you are rejected because we are all in need of social belonging.（被拒绝时感到痛苦是正常的，因为我们都需要社会归属感。）切题。故选G。 2．根据下文提示“被忽视会让你感到悲伤，让你失望。积极的自我暗示可以帮助你在被拒绝后感觉更好。被忽略后，对自己说些鼓励的话。”承接下文，D项Use positive self-talk to encourage yourself after a rejection.（在被拒绝后，用积极的自我对话来鼓励自己。）切题。该空位于段落首句，是句子主题句。故选D。 3．根据上文提示“考虑告诉别人发生了什么。”承接上文，B项Telling a supportive friend may help you feel better.（告诉一个支持你的朋友可能会让你感觉更好。）切题。故选B。 4．根据上文提示“处理你感觉被朋友冷落的情况的另一个非常重要的方法是告诉他们你的感受，并询问他们把你冷落的原因。”承接上文，F项 And it’s also important to ask your friends politely why the situation happened as it did.（同样重要的是，你要礼貌地问你的朋友为什么会出现这种情况。）切题。故选F。 5．根据上文提示“如果你认为被排除在外是因为你自己的情况，那么帮助你的朋友，提出适合你时间表的建议。”再根据下文提示“如果你的朋友多次拒绝你的建议，那么他们可能不想继续这份友谊。”承接上下文，E项 Do your best to make plans with your friends, but know when to stop asking.（尽你所能和你的朋友制定计划，但要知道什么时候该停止询问。）切题。故选E。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川眉山东坡区眉山北外附属东坡外国语学校·期中) Some people seem to have a skill for learning languages. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others. 1 First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. They do not depend on the book or teacher. 2 They try to find the patterns and rules by themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and form their own conclusions. When they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes. 3 Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language. They look for such a chance. They find people who speak the language and ask these people to correct them when they make a mistake. 4 They are not afraid to repeat what they hear or to say strange things. They are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word. 5 They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them. A．Successful language learning is active learning. B．They will try their best to communicate with others. C．They discover their own way to learn the language. D．Here’s a study of the way children learn to speak. E．What makes language learning so much easier for them? F．They find it easy to practice using the language regularly. G．Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose. 【答案】1．E 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．G 【解析】这是一篇说明文。有些人似乎有学习语言的能力。他们可以学习新的词汇，掌握语法规则，学习用新的语言写作比其他人更快。文章说明了成功的语言学习者的一些学习经验和方法。 1．根据上一句"They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others"可知他们可以学习新词汇，掌握语法规则，并学会用新的语言比其他人更迅速，接来下讨论是什么让他们学习语言变得如此容易。故选E。 2．根据后一句"They try to find the patterns and rules by themselves,他们试图自己找到模式和规则"可知，他们发现了自己学习语言的方法。故选C。 3．根据后一句"Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language"可知，成功的语言学习是主动的学习，而不是等待着学习机会。故选A。 4．根据"When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete"可知，他们会尽力与他人沟通。克服交流上的障碍。故选B。 5．根据后一句话" It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them"可知，最后，成功的语言学习者是有目的学习者。是为了与其他人交流并向他们学习，故选G。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川攀枝花第三中学·期中) How to Introduce Friends to Other Friends You may find that you have two friends that you really want to introduce to each other. 1 . If so, you can make an introduction by bringing them together and facilitate a new friendship. Regardless of how you introduce your friends, you will need to remember a few pieces of friendship etiquette (礼仪) to help the friendship blossom and ensure that you and your friends all stay on good terms. Bring your friends together. If you are at a party or some social gathering, bring your two friends together so that they can physically meet each other. 1 , or have one friend come with you while you look for the other one. Regardless, try to take them to a place where you are able to introduce them. Make the necessary introductions. Once you have brought your friends together, introduce them to each other. You can choose to do the introduction and say their names, or let them do the introduction. 1 . Stick around and facilitate (促进) the conversation. 1 . Meeting new people can be awkward, so you should stay and keep the conversation from fizzling out (失败). If it slows down, mention other things that your friends have in common. 2 . If your friends do not hit it off, you need to move on. You cannot take it personally. It is not your fault that a friendship did not blossom. Sometimes, people, who in theory should get along, simply do not like each other. Do not push it if they do not become friends. No one likes being forced into a relationship. A．Let it go if they do not like each other B．Spare no effort to boost a new friendship C．You can have one friend stay put while you track down the other one D．However, it may be less awkward and more formal if you do the introduction E．You should let them know why you thought they would be friends F．They may have a lot in common or be in a similar place in life G．Once you do the initial introduction, stick around to keep the conversation going 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．D 4．G 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于如何将两个朋友介绍给彼此的方法和注意事项，旨在帮助读者更好地处理社交场合中的此类情境。 1．根据上文“You may find that you have two friends that you really want to introduce to each other. (你可能会发现你有两个朋友，你真的很想把他们介绍给对方)”可知，上文提到想要介绍两个朋友互相认识，这里应该说明为什么想要介绍他们认识的原因，选项F“They may have a lot in common or be in a similar place in life (他们可能有很多共同点，或者生活在相似的地方)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 2．根据上文“If you are at a party or some social gathering, bring your two friends together so that they can physically meet each other. (如果你在一个聚会或社交聚会上，把你的两个朋友带到一起，这样他们就可以面对面了)”可知，本空应介绍把两个朋友带到一起的方法，由下文“or have one friend come with you while you look for the other one (或者让一个朋友和你一起去找另一个)”可知，这句话中的or表明此处存在选择关系，由此可以推断出，该空白处应该说的是另一种选择，选项C“You can have one friend stay put while you track down the other one (让一个朋友待在原地，而你去找另一个朋友)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。 3．根据上文“Once you have brought your friends together, introduce them to each other. You can choose to do the introduction and say their names, or let them do the introduction. (一旦你把你的朋友聚在一起，把他们介绍给彼此。你可以选择做介绍并说出他们的名字，或者让他们做介绍)”可知，上文提到可以选择让两个朋友自我介绍，本空应提出另一种介绍方式。选项D“However, it may be less awkward and more formal if you do the introduction (然而，如果你做介绍，可能会不那么尴尬，也更正式)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 4．根据下文“Meeting new people can be awkward, so you should stay and keep the conversation from fizzling out (认识新朋友可能会很尴尬，所以你应该留下来，让对话不要中断)”可知，这句话提到了认识新朋友时可能存在的尴尬情况，并给出了一个建议，该空白处应该是谈论做完初步的介绍后要留下来，让对话不要中断，由此可以推断出，而选项G“Once you do the initial introduction, stick around to keep the conversation going (一旦你做了初步的介绍，就待在那里，让对话继续下去)”能引出下文，符合语境，其中“stick around to keep the conversation going”与下文中的“stay and keep the conversation from fizzling out”相对应。故选G。 5．根据下文“If your friends do not hit it off, you need to move on. You cannot take it personally. It is not your fault that a friendship did not blossom. Sometimes, people, who in theory should get along, simply do not like each other. Do not push it if they do not become friends. No one likes being forced into a relationship. (如果你的朋友们合不来，你需要离开。你不能往心里去。友谊没有开花结果不是你的错。有时候，理论上应该和睦相处的人，就是不喜欢对方。如果他们没有成为朋友，不要强迫他们。没有人喜欢被迫进入一段关系)”可知，最后一段讨论的是如果介绍的朋友之间没有产生友谊应该如何处理，这里提出不应该强求，如果他们不喜欢对方，就应该放手。选项A“Let it go if they do not like each other (如果他们不喜欢对方，就放手吧)”能概括本段主旨，符合题意。故选A。 Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川泸州龙马潭区·期中) How to Make Better Decisions Having too many choices can cause anxiety, but you can overcome decidophobia (决策恐惧). 1 . Shall I, shan’t I? When you’ re feeling overwhelmed (不知所措) with possibilities, it’s often easier to do nothing. That’s not a long-term solution, so try to focus on the really important issues and avoid sweating the small stuff. Be organized in your daily life — decide what you’re going to wear the night before, eat the same breakfast every day, and know when you’re going to do certain chores. That cuts down the number of options you have to weigh at any one time. Make it manageable. Follow a series of steps. First, write down the advantages and disadvantages of different options. 2 . Consider how you feel about them, instead. Abandon all but the three or four most realistic courses of action. Next, gather information that will help with the decision, then seek advice from just a few people. 3 . Set deadlines. To avoid decision paralysis (决策无能), set yourself a firm but realistic date by which you need to have picked your preferred option. 4 . Sleep on it. When you think you’ve come to the right conclusion, take a holiday or even just a day to think about something different before you actually commit. Trust yourself. 1 . To give yourself confidence, list the decisions you’ve made in the past that have worked out well and consider whether choices you consider bad were really that disastrous. A．Cut down your decisions B．Make all possible decisions C．This will also prevent you from being in a dilemma D．Making a decision is happy, but you’re the one who is suitable E．Don’t simply think about the number of points for and against F．It’s often helpful if they’re independent, rather than friends or family G．Making a decision is scary, but you’re the one who knows yourself best 【答案】1．A 2．E 3．F 4．C 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了克服“决定恐惧症”，做出更好的选择的具体方法。 1．空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，需统领段落内容，且需和其他段首句一样使用祈使句的形式。根据后文“That’s not a long-term solution, so try to focus on the really important issues and avoid sweating the small stuff. (这不是一个长期的解决方案，所以试着把注意力集中在真正重要的问题上，避免为小事而烦恼。)”和“That cuts down the number of options you have to weigh at any one time. (这减少了你在任何时候必须权衡的选项数量。)”可知，本段主要建议避免为小事烦恼，减少需要做决定的数量，因此A项“Cut down your decisions (减少你的决定)”符合语境，契合段落内容，其中的Cut down在后文有同词复现。故选A。 2．前文“First, write down the advantages and disadvantages of different options. (首先，写下不同选择的优缺点。)”提到第一步是写下选择的优缺点，后文“Consider how you feel about them, instead. (相反，考虑一下你对它们的感觉。)”提出替代性的做法是考虑自身的感觉，因此E项“Don’t simply think about the number of points for and against (不要简单地考虑支持和反对的点数)”符合语境，提醒避免仅关注优缺点的数量，承上启下。故选E。 3．前文“Next, gather information that will help with the decision, then seek advice from just a few people. (接下来，收集有助于做决定的信息，然后向几个人寻求建议。)”建议向人寻求做决定的建议，因此F项“It’s often helpful if they’re independent, rather than friends or family (如果他们是独立的，而不是朋友或家人，这通常会很有帮助)”符合语境，提到求助对象最好是独立的，承接前文，其中的they指代前文的just a few people。故选F。 4．前文“To avoid decision paralysis (决策无能), set yourself a firm but realistic date by which you need to have picked your preferred option. (为了避免决策无能，给自己设定一个确切而现实的日期，你需要在这个日期之前选择你最喜欢的选项。)”建议设定切实的决策日期，因此C项“This will also prevent you from being in a dilemma (这也会防止你陷入两难境地)”符合语境，进一步指出这样做的好处，承接前文。故选C。 5．前文“Trust yourself. (相信自己。)”强调对自己的信任，因此G项“Making a decision is scary, but you’re the one who knows yourself best (做决定很可怕，但你是最了解自己的人)”符合语境，解释相信自己的原因，承接前文。故选G。 Passage 5 (24-25高二上·四川射洪中学校·期中) How to Overcome Obstacles (障碍) When you are faced with obstacles, problems and challenges, it’s easy to become frustrated, especially when the circumstances are unfamiliar and seem a little threatening and urgent. 1 Gain necessary resources. At times you simply do not have the necessary resources to help you deal with the situation at hand. In such circumstances you must question what pieces of the puzzle you are currently missing. 2 3 Often the answers you need to help you overcome the obstacles in your lives can be found by simply talking to others. In fact, other people might have already dealt with and successfully overcome the circumstances you find yourself in. You must therefore seek out mentors (导师, 教练), life coaches or experts to help you find the answers needed to move towards your goals or objectives. Experiment in new directions. 4 Try new things and move in new directions that you never considered before. Asking effective questions will help you gain new insights into the obstacles that are standing in your way. Learn from failures. 5 They can help you achieve your goals. Take time to learn from every unsuccessful attempt, from every failed result, and from every unsatisfactory outcome. The more you learn, the more you will grow and the better you will be able to deal with the obstacles that lie ahead on your path. A．Ask for guidance. B．Accept any circumstances. C．Progress is built upon many mistakes. D．The path less traveled will make the difference in the end. E．Just break down what you need to do to overcome this obstacle. F．Then look for the necessary tools, strategies and knowledge to help you. G．However, keep in mind that there are always things you can do to move forward. 【答案】1．G 2．F 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了当我们面对障碍、问题和挑战时，如何克服它们。 1．根据上文“When you are faced with obstacles, problems and challenges, it’s easy to become frustrated, especially when the circumstances are unfamiliar and seem a little threatening and urgent.(当你面对障碍、问题和挑战时，很容易变得沮丧，尤其是当环境不熟悉，看起来有点威胁和紧急的时候。)”可知，上文提到在面对不熟悉、威胁和紧急的情境时，人们容易感到沮丧。选项G“However, keep in mind that there are always things you can do to move forward.(然而，记住总有事情可以做来向前推进)”则是一个转折，它鼓励读者即使面对困难，也不要放弃，因为总有方法可以继续前进。作为文章的第一段结尾，起到承上启下的作用。故选G。 2．根据上文“At times you simply do not have the necessary resources to help you deal with the situation at hand. In such circumstances you must question what pieces of the puzzle you are currently missing.(有时你根本没有必要的资源来帮助你处理手头的情况。在这种情况下，你必须质疑你目前缺少的拼图的哪些部分。)”可知，我们首先要知道手边有哪些资源。选项F“Then look for the necessary tools, strategies and knowledge to help you.(然后寻找必要的工具、策略和知识来帮助你。)”延续上文内容，指出在识别出所需资源后，下一步就是去寻找这些资源，包括工具、策略和知识。故选F。 3．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Often the answers you need to help you overcome the obstacles in your lives can be found by simply talking to others. In fact, other people might have already dealt with and successfully overcome the circumstances you find yourself in. You must therefore seek out mentors (导师, 教练), life coaches or experts to help you find the answers needed to move towards your goals or objectives.(通常你需要的帮助你克服生活中的障碍的答案可以通过简单地和别人交谈来找到。事实上，其他人可能已经处理并成功地克服了你所处的环境。因此，你必须寻求导师(导师，教练)，生活教练或专家来帮助你找到朝着你的目标或目标前进所需的答案。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是我们需要向别人寻求建议或指导。选项A“Ask for guidance.(寻求指导)”是本段内容的总结和概括，故选A。 4．根据段首句“Experiment in new directions.(尝试新的方向。)”以及下文“Try new things and move in new directions that you never considered before.(尝试新事物，朝着你从未考虑过的新方向前进。)”可知，本段建议读者尝试新的事物。选项D“The path less traveled will make the difference in the end.(最终，较少人走的路将产生差异)”与本段内容相符，鼓励读者尝试新的、不常见的路径。故选D。 5．根据下文“They can help you achieve your goals. Take time to learn from every unsuccessful attempt, from every failed result, and from every unsatisfactory outcome.(他们可以帮助你实现你的目标。花时间从每一次不成功的尝试、失败的结果和不满意的结果中学习。)”可知，下文建议读者从失败中学习。选项C“Progress is built upon many mistakes.(进步是建立在许多错误之上的。) ”表达了从失败中学习的重要性，并指出这些失败可以帮助你实现目标，与本段内容相符。故选C。 Passage 6 (24-25高二上·四川射洪中学校·期中) Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at? Say, have you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone? 1 And it’s okay — you should even have a laugh about them. 2 Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past misfortune. However, it’s normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself. You should be honest with yourself about who you. are and accept yourself despite your weaknesses. You won’t be able to laugh at yourself without first accepting yourself. Being a little sceptical about yourself actually helps to promote your confidence. 1 And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in the face of difficulties or embarrassment. More importantly, it helps us realize our own weaknesses so we know which areas to do better in. When you laugh at yourself, people will probably like you more because you’ re being real. While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn’t intend to, laughing at yourself does not — you might even bring a smile to their faces. 1 People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself shows that you are being real about your imperfections. Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself just as you are. 2 A．Think about some past mistakes you made. B．Don’t worry about losing respect from others. C．Chances are that we all have this kind of experience. D．Past experiences are perfect materials for good jokes. E．Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are. F．Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier. G．Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones. 【答案】1．C 2．E 3．G 4．B 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍在公众场合碰到尴尬和被嘲笑时，我们应当学会自嘲。这样，我们会更有吸引力。因为自嘲可以让我们在生活中更成功，也有利于精神健康。 1．根据前文“Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at? Say, have you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone?(你是否曾在公共场合尴尬而被嘲笑？你有没有在和别人说话的时候不小心打翻了水？)”可知，我们经常会在公众场合使自己尴尬，被嘲笑。以及下文“And it’s okay — you should even have a laugh about them. (这没什么——你甚至应该对他们一笑置之)”可知，作者认为这很正常。由此可知，选项C“Chances are that we all have this kind of experience.(很可能我们都有这样的经历)符合上下文语境。故选C。 2．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past misfortune. However, it’s normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself. You should be honest with yourself about who you are and accept yourself despite your weaknesses.(我们大多数人都有不安全感，或者因为过去的不幸而对自己感觉不好。然而，不完美是正常的。你不应该再为说服别人相信你的价值或维持自己的理想形象而烦恼。你应该诚实地面对自己。尽管你有弱点，你还是要接受自己)”可知，本段主要讲的是接受不完美的自己。由此可知，选项E“Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are.(嘲笑自己意味着接受真实的自己)”适合作本段标题，符合本段主旨。故选E。 3．根据下文“And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in the face of difficulties or embarrassment.(乐观的人往往更成功。这是因为自嘲有助于我们的心理健康，并帮助我们在面对困难或尴尬时提升情绪)”可知，此处解释了为什么乐观的人更容易成功，说明空处和乐观有关系。由此可知，选项G“Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones.(通常，能够自嘲的人都是乐观的人)”与下文一致。故选G。 4．根据上文“While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn’t intend to, laughing at yourself does not — you might even bring a smile to their faces.(嘲笑别人可能会伤害他们的感情，即使你不是故意的，但嘲笑自己不会——你甚至可能会让他们微笑)”及下文“People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. (当你自嘲时，人们实际上很欣赏)”可知，自嘲有很多好处。由此可知，选项B“Don’t worry about losing respect from others.(不要担心失去别人的尊重)”符合上下文语境。故选B。 5．根据上文“Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself just as you are. (只要记住：犯错是人之常情，你必须接受本来的自己)”可知，文章最后点明主题：自嘲会让你变得更有魅力，更加健康。由此可知，选项F“Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier(学会自嘲，你会更快乐)”符合语境。故选F。 1/3 1/3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $