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专题02 七选五6大常考话题
话题1 学校生活
话题4 运动与健康
话题2 家庭生活
话题5 节日与习俗
话题3 社会关系
话题6 文学与文化
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话题1 学校生活
Passage 1
How to Be a Successful High School Student
Being a successful high school student requires both patience and power. There may be many distractions (分心事) during ten years. To become a successful student, you have to say “no” to them. 1 The following are some tips you can try.
Remember that school is important.
The truth is that school is important. 2 Even if you decide not to go to college, school does help a lot socially. It’s important to have fun and have lots of activities, but school should always be your number one work. Never take homework and tests lightly.
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Make sure you have everything you need. If your teacher likes to lecture, have a notebook to help you remember. Keep papers in order. They’ll be easier to find later. If your binder (活页夹) starts to get full, put old papers into another binder to keep at home. This way you won’t have to put them around, but they will be there when studying for tests.
Make friends.
There’s too much going on to worry about: who’s friends with whom, who the popular people are. The best thing to do is be friendly to and with everyone. 4 Get into the habit of saying “Hi” to people and not being afraid to talk to new classmates. The more comfortable you become with people, the more people will like you.
Take part in a sport.
It’s easy to forget to stay in shape when the work becomes more, so joining a team makes it less worry. If you’re going for all three seasons, that’s great, but make sure you’re being practical with your time. Try your hardest at both your sport and your schoolwork and you should be more than great. 5
A.Make a plan.
B.Stay organized.
C.Be confident and be yourself.
D.You need it to get into a good college and later get a good career that will support you for the rest of your life.
E.Make friends with someone who takes school seriously.
F.It may be hard, but hard work always pays off.
G.You’re healthy and on top of your schoolwork.
Passage 2
Want to encourage more of your students to continue their history studies to GCSE? We’ve highlighted five great reasons to study history — all five are transferable skills that future employers will value highly.
It will make them more critical thinkers.
One of the greatest gifts that history gives students is critical thinking. Those on either side often view historical events differently, and students will learn this. And they will learn that even historians looking back on events in the past will have their own biases (偏见). 6 This skill is significant for life and will provide great value to employers and students themselves.
It will help them to understand the world around them.
They’ll understand the impact of history on society, develop a greater appreciation of other cultures and develop perspective. 7 This helps them become open-minded global citizens who value diversity and inclusivity, which is increasingly important to employers.
It will make them better communicators.
Students studying history must reflect on the way language is used. They must also look for bias in language used to present historical events. 8 . They will have a deep understanding of how and why different opinions and perspectives exist.
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History will help your students to develop their data handling and processing skills. They’ll be able to analyze the data in front of them to reach an evidence-based conclusion.
It will make them better at time management.
Students will have lots of opportunities to improve their time management skills through research, coursework, and essay questions in exams. There’s no doubt that history requires a lot of work. 10 . These skills are important in all aspects of life.
A.But managing their workload now will help develop time management skills for adulthood.
B.It will make them better at processing data.
C.It will make them avoid making the same mistakes again.
D.These detailed language studies sharpen students’ skills for precise communication.
E.Therefore, it’s important to find different viewpoints and form their own opinions.
F.Then this poster is for you.
G.Finally, they’ll have a better understanding of why the world is as it is right now.
Passage 3
Sometimes, you are not good at some of your subjects. 11 You probably think you will never be a top student. However, anyone can become a better student if you want to. Here’s how:
Plan your time carefully. When you plan your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First, your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc., then decide a good, regular time for studying. 12 A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class. 13 Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teachers say.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, and read the material. 14 .
15 The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
There are other methods that might help you with your study. You will probably discover them after you have tried these.
A.Maybe you are an average student.
B.These will help you understand the next class.
C.Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
D.No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E.Develop a good attitude about tests.
F.Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say.
G.Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teachers say in class.
Passage 4
School days mean homework, studying, exams, and social interactions — not to mention getting up early every morning. It’s understandable if you don’t always feel your happiest going to school during the week. 16 The following tips can help you feel happier on school days.
Focus on the good things about school. 17 Think about the bigger picture and how your education will have a positive impact on your life in the long run. If you’re having a bad day, tell yourself that you only have to be in school for a relatively short period of your life. After that, the sky is the limit!
18 Making other people smile can improve your own happiness. Give another student some positive encouragement. Or, thank a teacher for a fun activity or an interesting lesson. If you see someone else that looks like they might be feeling down, tell them you like their hair style or praise the work they have done.
Try not to take negativity from others too hard. 19 Try to remember that nobody is perfect and think about what might be going on in their lives that makes them act negatively towards you. Try your best to sweep away a dirty look or a bad comment and move on with your day not getting angry and upset.
Reward yourself. Once you get that big A on your exam or work, don’t forget to go out and celebrate! It’s always great to reward yourself when you do something good especially when it will benefit your future in so many ways! Always believe that you can and you will go a long way! No one can change your future other than you. 20
A.Smile more often.
B.Do something nice for someone.
C.But it’s also something you can totally improve!
D.If someone isn’t nice to you at school, it’s probably not your fault.
E.A little positive thinking can go a long way towards improving your mood.
F.Whether in school or at home, you may look for ways to make learning more enjoyable.
G.Do the best of what you have and try your hardest, also try to have some fun along the way.
话题2 家庭生活
Passage 1
Amy Geddes is a Scottish farmer and mother of two, living on the family farm where she grew up with her parents and brother. Since she had a younger brother, she was never encouraged to follow a career in farming. 21 Yet now she is balancing the responsibilities of being a parent and running a farm, while trying to spare time for her own interests.
Growing up, Amy did help out on the farm at busy times, but later left home to study Rural Business Management in Aberdeen. After graduating, she worked in a local office helping with land and farm management. She said, “Instead of going straight into farming, I spent 15 years in related (相关的) roles and learned so much. 22 .”
Amy returned home to the farm after marriage. Soon, her first daughter was born. Five years ago, her family changed houses with her parents and they have lived there ever since. Her husband and she work at home managing the farm. 23 However, she finally feels settled (适应的) and confident. She said balancing farming and parenting is both challenging and meaningful.
24 “I have been lucky to be able to keep horses on the farm, which has made it possible for me to enjoy riding since I was a little girl,” said Amy. She joined the local Pony Club at 9 years old and never looked back. “Being on horseback has helped me through hard times and brought me comfort.”
Both of Amy’s daughters share her passion (热爱) for horses. They often enjoy the simple pleasure of riding around the farm and watching the wildlife together. Moreover, the girls have started attending competitions. “They had great fun and success at their first show. 25 In the years ahead, perhaps we will compete in such games together,” said Amy.
A.It is a busy task much of the time.
B.Amy also has a hobby she truly treasures.
C.I spent much time considering my future.
D.The experience provided me with different skills.
E.Their performance also awakened my sporting spirit.
F.Free time has been valuable since my girls were born.
G.And she never thought she’d take over the family business.
Passage 2
Communication is important in all families. Families with healthy communication form strong connections with one another. 26 .
Actually talk.
27 For instance, in addition to answering “Fine” when your parents ask how school went, try adding an anecdote (轶事) about the day. This will help when you need to talk about the big things.
Ask them about their day.
This one can help you with the first point. 28 . If they’re stay-home parents, ask them about how the day at home went. Such small talk won’t be small to them. It’ll be a big deal, and they’ll appreciate it.
Do the small things.
When we say small things, we mean things like helping clear the dinner table, helping put away groceries, and not leaving personal belongings around the house. Those are little things, all of them. 29 , which can make things between you and your parents better.
Do the big things.
What we mean here is the basic stuff you hear from adults all the time — show up for school, or be respectful to teachers. 30 . That will be okay, because — based on tips 1-2 — you’ll be able to communicate about those things, clear up misunderstandings, and do better next time.
Tell them you love them
If you say that and hug them, well — you win.
A.This tip will make them seem more real to you.
B.We know you’re not perfect and you will make mistakes.
C.But, if you do those things, you’ll build up lots of goodwill.
D.This means taking part in real conversations with your parents.
E.It’s never too late to open those lines of communication back up.
F.The following tips can improve your communication with parents.
G.If they are workers, ask about their jobs.
Passage 3
It started with a whisper. “Everyone else got one,” my daughter said to me, her eyes locked on the floor. “I was the only one who didn’t.”
31 The one everyone was talking about in the lunch line and on the walk home. The one that she heard would have unlimited cupcakes. The one she didn’t get an invitation to.
There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that happens when your child feels excluded (排除在外的). You don’t just witness their disappointment; you absorb it. 32 “I’m sure it wasn’t personal,” I said softly. “Sometimes kids are only allowed to invite a few people.” But the words felt weak, like a Band-Aid on a big and deep cut.
This experience could have easily been about how to handle exclusion as a parent — how to build resilience (韧性). But what I've learned is less clean than that. 33 You can’t smooth every rough edge. Sometimes, your job is just to sit beside your kid in the thick of it. To let them cry.to let yourself feel angry, and to know that fixing it isn’t always the assignment.
34 She wrote a little note for the birthday kid. “Happy birthday,” it read. “Hope you have fun.” No bitterness. Just kindness. My daughter, in all her smallness, did what I hadn’t even figured out how to do yet: move forward without letting the hurt define her.
And maybe that's the only real takeaway I have. That sometimes, our kids teach us the wisdom we’re still trying to learn.
She never got that invitation. But what we gained quietly was something else: the chance to walk through disappointment together, hand in hand. 35
A.After all, honesty is the best policy.
B.Part of parenting is being powerless.
C.At first, I tried to say something to comfort her.
D.I encouraged her to show forgiveness to the kid.
E.And that, to me, feels like something worth celebrating.
F.The birthday party was definitely to be one to remember.
G.What surprised me most was what happened the next day.
Passage 4
Dad is a busy mechanic. Every Saturday he puts on his apron and produces delicious bread. 36
I’ve been feeling stressed out myself as I found out I didn’t qualify for the swim team. Now I’ll have to wait a whole year to try out again. I think Dad knew how I felt, so this Saturday he invited me to help him bake.
Dad first got out everything needed, and then told me to mix the ingredients (配料) with a spoon. After that he showed me how to knead the dough (揉面团). 37 It took only ten minutes but a surprising amount of energy to complete.
Next came the most difficult part — doing nothing. 38 Then punched (捶打) it down and waited for it to rise again. Dad said the waiting is always the hardest part as you have to resist the thought of putting the dough directly into the oven.
39 Silence is like the dough that rises and fills a room with emptiness unless you punch it down with words. It felt good to listen and share our thoughts. 40 The dough would rise at its own pace. We could do nothing to make it rise faster.
I learned how to bake, and I also learned to appreciate the slowly ticking rhythm of time, to relax and let the bread rise.
A.I think he bakes to relax.
B.While we waited, we sat and talked.
C.We waited for the dough to slowly swell up.
D.It was a simple task but required some strength.
E.I was so eager to taste the bread we made together.
F.Dad always enjoys sharing his baking skills with me.
G.As the flour dust quietly settled, time seemed to slow down.
话题3 社会关系
Passage 1
The Unexpected Gift
It was a freezing December afternoon when I noticed an old man struggling with grocery bags at a bus stop. Snowflakes danced in the air as his thin coat shook in the wind, revealing worn-out clothes. His wrinkled hands shook visibly while trying to secure a slipping bag of oranges.
41 Without thinking, I turned back and lifted two heaviest bags. His surprised smile exposed several missing teeth, but his eyes shone like polished stones. On the crowded bus, he told me in a dry voice how his wife had passed away last spring, leaving him alone in a small apartment.
As the bus approached Pine Street, he suddenly grasped my shoulder. 42 “For your kindness,” he whispered, pressing something cold into my hand before disappearing into the snow.
Opening my hand under a streetlight, I froze. 43 A silver pocket watch with delicate leaf patterns lay polished and bright; its chain lay loosely like a sleeping snake. The Roman numerals (数字) on its face reminded me of my grandfather’s clock.
After three hours of online searching, I discovered it was a 1920s collector’s item. My throat tightened seeing auction (拍卖) listings with prices that could cover my college textbooks for two years. 44
There was no question about what I needed to do. 45 But the weeping neighbor told me that the old man had passed away peacefully in his favorite armchair, holding a photo of his late wife.
A.I rushed to his building at dawn.
B.Something warm arose in my chest.
C.I almost continued walking to catch my movie.
D.“Young man,” he said with unexpected firmness.
E.Guilt and curiosity fought in my mind all evening.
F.What I saw under the shining light took my breath away.
G.His apartment building smelled of boiled cabbage and old books.
Passage 2
While few may be aware, some student groups at the University of Rochester have long employed devoted chefs. Chef Joshua King is one of them. His role is more than just cooking. 46 .
A Rochester native, King has served as one of student groups, Psi U's chef since 2019. Hired through Harvest Table or Aramark(a requirement for student groups with functional kitchens), he prepares two daily meals—lunch (11 a. m. -2 p. m. )and dinner (4:30 p. m. -7 p. m. )—Monday to Friday. 47 . Therefore no fixed recipes allow him to innovate based on students’ preferences.
King emphasizes tailored care. Initially, he interviewed every student to note allergies (过敏) and dietary restrictions, even preparing separate dishes to avoid infection. He also adapts menus to
preferences, such as protein-rich options for fitness-focused members. 48 . For instance, crafting butter chicken with basmati (印度香米) rice at Indian students’ request, aiming to “bring a taste of home” to the house.
49 . When King’s daughter Julieana, battling a natural heart defect, died, they organized a GoFundMe for medical and funeral costs and hosted a house event(with $5 entry donations to the fund). Daily, students seek his life advice, and have meals with him—filled with conversation, laughter, and music—strengthening their bond. As junior Maxim Giller notes, King is seen as“an honored brother”and a foundation of their happiness.
More than a workplace, Psi U has become King’s “second home”. His journey reflects the essence of student groups:lifelong brotherhood. 50 —through cook-offs, campus events, or catering— while cherishing his current role as a beloved, honored member. As King puts it, “Once a brother, you’re always a brother. ”
A.His role grants creative freedom
B.The Psi U’s students repay his care
C.His work starts at 6 a. m. every day
D.King has a daughter with heart disease
E.It’s about creating a home away from home
F.A“request board”further bridges cultural gaps
G.Looking ahead, he hopes group chefs gain greater campus recognition
Passage 3
Tom Brown’s hands move fast, tying loose shoelaces (鞋带) as the morning bell rings. Tom works at a small table outside Central High’s front door. An old box sits next to him. 51 “Hurry up, kid—don’t be late for class,” he smiles, giving back a pair of shoes to a first-year student, who says a quick “thanks” and runs inside.
At 6:00 a.m., Tom is there, carrying the table from the storage room. 52 He’s always wearing a faded blue jacket with signs from years of different jobs—fixing cars, putting up walls and roofs, and now this. “These kids are in such a rush that they don’t see their shoelaces are broken until it’s too late,” he laughs, remembering how he started 12 years ago. He saw a girl crying because her shoelace broke before a big P.E. test. 53
Lily Smith, a senior, comes by twice a week. “My little sister’s shoelaces always get broken, and Mr. Brown fixes them in two minutes,” she says, adjusting her bag. “He remembers everyone’s name. It’s like having a grandpa at school.” Tom never asks for money, but students leave him candy, or drawings. 54 His wife died five years ago, and his grown kids live in other states. “Being here keeps me feeling young,” he says, wiping a dirty shoe.
55 But just ask any student or teacher—Tom is often the first person they see when they walk in each day. “Quit? No way,” he says happily, waving to a group of 10th graders. “These shoes won’t fix themselves.”
A.He is well-known in the school.
B.Tom isn’t on the school staff list.
C.He thinks that this is the best kind of pay.
D.Tom has formed the habit of seeing students off at the door.
E.No matter whether it rains or shines, the 68-year-old comes.
F.He got down on his knees and fixed it with a lace from his own shoe.
G.Inside it are extra laces, cleaning cloths, and even little packs of tissues.
Passage 4
A Piggyback Ride from a Stranger
Once a year, Bannister climbs to High Rock Lookout where she scattered her mother’s ashes 23 years ago. 56 Last August, Bannister, then 79, went on her own, figuring she’d be fine because she’s an experienced hiker.
She arrived at the trail early and made her way to the lookout. As she headed back down, her foot got caught in a hole in the ground. 57 When sitting up, she knew immediately she had broken her leg. She cried out for help, and before long, a stranger approached and called 911. They were told a search and rescue team would arrive in five hours.
“It wasn’t very encouraging,” Bannister says. “I asked if anyone had painkillers, because the pain was pretty substantial then.” 58 But two young men, Troy May, an Air Force airman and his friend Layton Allen, came over to see what was going on. When seeing Bannister in extreme pain, they offered to carry her to the bottom of the trail.
May eased Bannister onto his back and started hiking downward. He carried her for most of the nearly three-hour journey, and Allen carried her for the rest. “That was just one kindness,” says Bannister. 59 One, a physical therapist, bandaged Bannister’s foot and built a makeshift splint (夹板) for her leg. The other did breathing exercises with her to help calm her. During the long hike down, her rescuers shared stories to distract her from the mounting pain. Once reaching the parking lot, they rushed Bannister to the nearest hospital.
60 “I think we’ll be lifelong friends,” Bannister says.
A.She was almost in despair.
B.No one in the surrounding area did.
C.She fell forward against all expectations.
D.A couple hiking that day also lent a hand.
E.They have visited her several times afterwards.
F.Therefore, she visited there regularly in honor of her.
G.She usually hikes with someone along the 3.2-mile trail.
话题4 运动与健康
Passage 1
I keep a list of things that are underappreciated, and in the sports category, one stands above all others: Ping-Pong. Studies have shown that it requires rapid decision-making that activates diverse regions of the brain and increases blood. 61 But what truly sets Ping-Pong apart is its openness to all people.
62 and physical condition matter little. Instead, individuals of different fitness levels can compete equally in sports activity. Whether you’re young or old, tall or short, thin or heavy, everyone has a shot at glory (荣誉). 63 .
For another thing, perhaps no sport has lower cost to participate in. If you can’t find a Ping-Pong bat in your storage room, an acceptably good one can be bought for about $20, or a set of four, with net and balls thrown in, for less than $50. 64 In a difficult situation, you don’t even need a table. One of China’s first great players sharpened his skills on the front door of his family’s home, which he would take off the door every morning and replace at the end of the day.
Ping-Pong is an open and easy-to-start activity that benefits players both physically and mentally. 65 Why not give it a go and discover the potential in table tennis for yourself?
A.The game can be played on any table of reasonable size.
B.First of all, we can enjoy great benefits from playing sports.
C.For one thing, the game is an equal-opportunity activity.
D.With simple equipment and rules, it is a hidden treasure for personal and community well-being.
E.For example, a legendary American player was winning medals at national championships in his second decade, as well as his seventh.
F.Ping-Pong is not just a hobby but a good way to experience life for her.
G.It also helps reduce stress and slow down dementia (痴呆).
Passage 2
Running is a great way to achieve your fitness goals. Millions of people run often because of its benefits. It is also one of the simplest forms of exercise. 66 The answer is “Yes”. Here are some of the major benefits of running in the morning.
67 One of the biggest benefits for morning runners is that their level of focus during a morning session will be higher than that of a mid-afternoon run. The main reason is that since you just get out of bed, you’re likely to have fewer thoughts clouding your head. This helps you get the most out of this exercise.
It helps improve your mental health. You can view a morning run as an investment (投资) in your body. This creates a sense of self-worth and achievement. Running outside is particularly helpful. It can give you time to take in the beautiful sights of nature. There won’t be many people or cars around in the morning. 68
It puts you in a better mood (心情) for the new day. 69 But what you may not know is that you can use this to your advantage. Studies show that running can cause your body to release chemicals that make you feel good. These good feelings help you start the day feeling positive.
You can keep energetic all day. 70 Then hit the track early in the morning. When you run in the morning, your body gets a natural energy boost that lasts all day. It helps you feel more energetic and ready for whatever the day brings.
A.Do you need to improve your energy?
B.You can focus on your running better.
C.It improves your productivity for the day.
D.As a result, you can enjoy a peaceful run and feel more relaxed.
E.You already know running has a direct impact on mental health.
F.The question today is whether there is a time that is best for running.
G.You’d better look for a safe and peaceful place to start your morning run.
Passage 3
Although running indoors on a treadmill (跑步机)is comfortable, many runners prefer to train outdoors because it allows them to enjoy nature sights. 71 But running outdoors shows some challenges. Be careful of the following things.
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Many runners make the mistake of setting their speeds inaccurately(不准确地)when running outdoors. This is especially true for those who are used to running indoors. How can you learn your running level? Regularly choose different speeds and learn about your feelings and performance. How do you feel about jogging, racing and sprinting(短跑)speeds? Also, train to alternate(交替)these speeds to make the routine more challenging.
Adapt to the weather.
Remember that running outdoors is different from running indoors on a treadmill. In the winter, you may run more on the treadmill. Treadmills are a soft surface. When the winter is over and you want to run outdoors again, you need to give your body enough time to get used to the outdoors again. 73
Wear the right shoes.
Avoid wearing bad running shoes with worn-out material. If the material is already worn out, it can no longer provide you with the support your feet need for running. 74 Also, make sure you choose the right shoes-shoes designed specifically for the challenges of running.
Stay patient and work for results.
No matter how hard you train, you won’t see results overnight. You need to be patient. 75 Take your time to make progress and expect challenges.
A.Know your speed.
B.Break your old habit.
C.Replace old running shoes quickly.
D.A change of scenery can also improve their feeling.
E.A pair of good shoes can do wonders.
F.Give your body time to get used to different surfaces.
G.Don’t expect your desired results to happen quickly.
Passage 4
If sports are something that interests you, it stands to reason that you would want to be good at them. However, there are other things you need to think about if you want to be a good sports player.
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It’s a common mistake for young athletes to want to jump into the advanced stuff quickly. This isn’t an effective way to spend training time. You need a firm basis before you move on to bigger things. If you’re new to a sport, take as much time as you need to get the basic movements down properly. 77 .
Get enough sleep.
This one should come as obvious. This is especially true during times of intense practice or training, where things get so busy that it becomes hard to push everything into a regular day. However, your body needs its full rest. 78 . If you’re an adult, get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
Set ambitious but realistic goals for yourself.
Setting ambitious goals does not mean being unrealistic, or saying you’re going to go professional within a year. 79 , and figure out where you think you would like to be. Give yourself a suitable amount of time to achieve that goal, and break it down into smaller parts if the goal is especially big.
Stay focused on the game.
You won’t get anywhere if you’re worried about something else happening in your life. Life is always complex, and there may be things in your personal life that are bothering you. However, at least for the course of the game, you can’t let any of that stuff get to you. 80 . But if winning the game means a lot to you, then you should keep your eyes on the prize.
A.Put basics first
B.Let yourself have fun
C.It may be easier said than done
D.Instead, you should take a look at what you are
E.This is especially true if you want to be a great coach
F.If you’re a teen, you should sleep 8-10 hours each night
G.It will make advanced skills a lot easier to master in the long run
话题5 节日与习俗
Passage 1
Calligraphy, as an important part of Chinese culture, was an ancient art of writing words aesthetically (审美地). 81 Regular practice of calligraphy can have many benefits for the individuals and culture.
In order to practise calligraphy, we need to know how to use the pen to create each stroke (笔画) of the characters, which activates (激活) the motor areas of the brain. At the same time, the language areas are also engaged. Studies have shown that children remember the spelling of a word much better when they are writing the word out by hand. Practicing calligraphy can improve hand-eye coordination (协调) and fine motor skills. 82
Besides the physical influence, the practice of calligraphy can be linked to various mental health benefits. Good mental health covers social, emotional, and psychological well-being. 83 It can help to calm the mind and focus, allowing the calligrapher to enter a state of mindful awareness and look inward to reflect on their heart and minds. When creating beautiful characters, individuals can place their emotions into the art form, achieving a sense of achievement.
Calligraphy has its traditional and cultural significance. Chinese calligraphy is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and history, showing the values and ideals of traditional Chinese society. Through this art form, calligrapher can develop a deeper appreciation for the cultural heritage and aesthetics. 84 The beauty of a well-written character can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their cultural background. In this way, calligraphy serves as a bridge across cultures between different worlds. So the practice of calligraphy can serve as a means of protecting and promoting traditional Chinese art forms. 85
A.It is also a form of communication.
B.So it can improve a person’s confidence.
C.Today, it is still considered to be an art form.
D.Calligraphy provides a way for emotional expression
E.Calligraphers have their styles, techniques of creating
F.And it ensures they are passed down from generation to generation.
G.So practising calligraphy is good for the individuals’ physical health.
Passage 2
Advertisements are almost everywhere in our lives. 86 But before there was mass media (大众媒体), how did the ancient Chinese advertise their goods(商品)?
The purpose of advertising, after all, is to attract customers’ attention. 87 More than 2,000 years ago, Qu Yuan wrote the poem Heavenly Questions (《天问》). It mentions (提及) a man who sells meat in a market. He “knocked his knife on the table to make a sound”. This was an easy way to draw people’s attention.
88 In the Song Dynasty, sellers used clever rhymes (押韵) to market their goods. They even adapted tunes (改编曲调) and wrote lyrics (歌词) to make it an art form.
In addition, some sellers asked famous people for help. Strategies of the Warring States (《战国策》) mentions the story of a horse seller. At first, he brought his horses to the market and shouted to the crowd about the good quality of his horses. 89 Later, the man came up with a good idea. He went to Bo Le, a famous local horse expert (专家), and said to him, “Could you visit my stall (摊位) and look at my horses? I’ll pay you for it.” Bo Le agreed. He went to the seller’s stall and showed his “interest” in the horses. Other people in the market quickly gathered around. 90 How effective this way of advertising was!
A.However, no one was interested.
B.This was also true in ancient times.
C.Soon, every horse in the stall had a buyer.
D.Ancient people’s ways of advertising were simpler.
E.Ancient people created songs to advertise their goods.
F.Another simple way to advertise was to shout about the quality of one’s goods.
G.We see them on smartphone apps, TVs, and big screens in shopping malls.
Passage 3
Sugar painting, as the name means, is a painting made of sugar. 91
Since the Warring States Period (战国时期), the ancient people loved sweets and developed methods of producing sugar. 92 And sugar, the expensive product once only served to the emperors and princes, also went into common people’s homes. With the cultural and economic (经济的) development of Song and Yuan Dynasties, people became less interested in only tasting sweetness. In the Ming Dynasty, some people added pictures with good luck into the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting appeared.
Sugar painting is different from normal painting. Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material, a spoon as the “paintbrush”, and a smooth table as the “paper”. 93 Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to produce the work very quickly. They move the spoon full of syrup up and down, left and right. Soon a sugar painting is done.
94 The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes has become poorer and poorer because of fewer needs. What’s worse, few people seem to be willing to pass on the art except those aging sugar painters.
For most people, painting is a kind of art and difficult to understand. However, sugar painting has pulled the art down into people’s daily lives. Through it, we may see the spiritual support of the ancient people across centuries. Now, sugar painting has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in China. 95
A.But they’re too expensive for many to buy.
B.It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to admire.
C.To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting.
D.However, it’s a pity that this folk art is dying recently.
E.So the art should be remembered, missed and passed on.
F.Because this art form with a long history is popular with people of all ages.
G.In the Tang Dynasty, there was huge progress in the technology of sugar making.
Passage 4
The animated series “Boonie Bears” has become a cultural phenomenon in China, offering more than just entertainment for young audiences. Through its engaging stories and relatable characters, it subtly imparts valuable life lessons. Below are some key educational aspects of the show:
Environmental Education
The forest setting and the conflict between the bears and Logger Vick introduce children to ecological concepts. 96 This early exposure helps shape their awareness of environmental protection.
Moral Development
The show clearly distinguishes between right and wrong, often using humor to highlight the consequences of bad behavior. 97 Such storytelling encourages children to reflect on their own actions.
Social Skills and Intelligence
The bear brothers’ adventures emphasize teamwork and creative problem-solving. 98 These lessons are especially useful for children learning to navigate social relationships.
Resilience and Positivity
Even in difficult situations, the characters maintain a lighthearted attitude. 99 This approach teaches young viewers to face challenges with optimism.
Cultural Connection
Unlike many Western cartoons, “Boonie Bears” incorporates Chinese traditions and customs. 100 This helps children appreciate their cultural heritage in a fun and accessible way.
While the series has faced criticism for early exaggerated violence, recent adaptations have shifted toward more educational themes. Overall, “Boonie Bears” succeeds in blending entertainment with meaningful life lessons.
A.By showing how teamwork leads to success, it promotes collaboration over aggression.
B.Logger Vick’s later transformation teaches kids that people can change for the better.
C.The humorous struggles of the characters make setbacks seem less intimidating.
D.Scenes of deforestation and animal habitats being destroyed deliver a strong message.
E.Research shows that children who watch educational cartoons perform better in school.
F.Elements like the Lunar New Year and folk tales appear in various episodes.
G.Some parents worry that the action scenes might encourage reckless behavior.
话题6 文学与文化
Passage 1
In the noisy subway, Li Zining is focused on the audiobook of “The Three-Body Problem.” She is part of Generation Z, digital natives. Similar to many, she prefers e-books and audio-books over traditional ones. This generation, making up nearly one-fifth of China’s population, is more likely to download e-books onto their devices than to visit bookstores or libraries. 101
Platforms like WeChat Reading and Zhangyue have many Gen Z users who spend hours immersed in online literature. They share reviews and comments on social media, follow “book bloggers”, and seek “reading buddies”. 102 She finds e-reading very flexible and cost-effective. She often shares her thoughts on books through social media, which allows her to connect with other readers and discover new titles.
Gen Z readers actively follow “book bloggers” and engage with their content. They appreciate the insights and discussions these bloggers provide. 103 Thus, it enhances a sense of community and interaction.
104 Xiao Xia, a college student, finds that reading with a friend helps keep schedules on track and offers fresh perspectives. On platforms like WeChat Reading, users can interact with others by highlighting and commenting on specific sentences. This interactive feature enhances reading experience and a sense of community. Traditional publishers are now embracing the digital flow, using big data to target readers and livestreaming to launch new titles, further integrating the digital and traditional worlds of literature.
105 They embrace digital platforms and interactive reading experiences, making it more accessible and engaging than ever before.
A.Some traditional readers prefer physical books, unlike Gen Z.
B.Physical bookstores still matter, but Gen Z favors digital platforms.
C.For instance, Chen Wenting is a subscriber to some reading apps.
D.Finding like-minded “reading friends” is popular among Gen Z readers.
E.They have a tendency to share their thoughts and comments on social media.
F.Overall, Generation Z are transforming the landscape of literature and reading.
G.These preferences are reflected in their reading habits and interactions with media.
Passage 2
Reading is not just an important professional skill. It is also a way to enjoy informative, creative, and inspiring works of literature that enrich our life experiences. 106 To form the habit, practicing good reading skills is a must.
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When you read, read for the main idea of each paragraph, along with its supporting reasons. When you are building up reading skills, it can be helpful to read with a pencil in hand to take notes or underline the key idea of each paragraph.
Look up unfamiliar words.
It is quite normal to meet with some unfamiliar words when reading. Merriam Webster online is a wonderful and thorough resource for defining unfamiliar words. 108 When you reach a good stopping point, return to each word and look it up, re-reading the sentence it appeared in. This helps understand the word and its usage in case there are different meanings.
Become familiar with literary devices (手法).
Particularly if you are a fan of novels and short stories, becoming familiar with common literary tools like metaphor, simile, parallel structure and personification is an important part being a better reader. 109
Don’t rush.
Reading for learning and enjoyment is never a sprint (冲刺). Instead, take your time, advance your skills and their development at your own pace. 110 Each day, as you read, your mind will take the reading skills it learned before and apply them again, often with greater efficiency.
A.Read for content.
B.Read to get the author’s attitude.
C.You will be an excellent reader if you stick.
D.Simply underline or make a list of these words.
E.Understanding them can enrich the reading experience greatly.
F.Do not get discouraged if you are a slow reader, especially at first.
G.Like any skill worth mastering, a reading habit requires time to develop.
Passage 3
Reading isn’t just a method of gaining information; it’s a powerful tool that can enrich your inner world and improve your quality of life. However, not everyone can fully benefit from books because of improper reading techniques or a lack of concentration. 111
The first, and maybe the most important step toward effective reading is creating a suitable environment. Choose a comfortable place: a cozy sofa, a comfortable chair, or a great bed. 112 Too bright can harm your eyes, while too dim (昏暗的) can make you sleepy. Aim to read in conditions free from noises that could break your focus.
Before diving into a book, make yourself familiar with its structure and table of contents. 113 For example. If you’re reading a popular science book, go through its chapters quickly to get an idea of the central themes. This not only speeds up the reading but also improves your understanding of the material.
114 Spare time for reading every day — this could be in the morning before work or in the evening before bed. For instance, you could develop a habit of reading for 20 minutes before going to sleep to relax and prepare for rest. It’s been proven that regular reading helps reduce stress levels, improve people’s states of mind, and even better their cognitive (认知的) abilities. 115
By following these simple strategies, you’ll not only make reading more enjoyable but also increase your efficiency (效率), turning the act into a true pleasure and a means of personal development.
A.Make sure the lighting is just right.
B.Think of it as a training for your brain.
C.Identify what you need to find in the text.
D.This will help you grasp the main ideas and key points.
E.It’s important to master a few effective reading strategies.
F.Equally important is making reading a part of your daily routine.
G.Practice reading speed, increasing the amount you read in a set time.
Passage 4
How to Make Reading a Daily Habit
Do you love books but struggle with how to build a reading habit? Here’s how to make reading a daily joy without feeling overwhelmed
Start small. If you’re wondering how to build a reading habit, the key is to start small and stay consistent(始终如一的). 116 Start with just 5-10 minutes a day-during breakfast, in the car, or before bed. Small steps lead to big habits Even reading just a few pages a day can add up over time and help you develop a consistent routine.
Always have a book handy. 117 When you have a few spare minutes, you’ll be more likely to reach for a book instead of browsing on your phone. Having easy access to a book ensures that reading becomes a natural part of your daily life.
Choose books that excite you. Read what truly interests you. Loving what you read makes the habit stick. Don’t force yourself to read something just because it’s popular. 118
Try audiobooks(有声读物). Too busy to sit and read? 119 I am not too fond of audiobooks but that’s just me. I know of book lovers who feel it’s a great way to fit audiobooks into one’s routine effortlessly. Audiobooks can also bring stories to life with interesting tellings, making them an excellent alternative for multitaskers.
120 Before bed, trade your phone for a book. Reducing screen time helps you sleep better-and you get to enjoy a great story before falling asleep. Limiting social media and TV time can free up more moments for reading.
A.Use screen time for reading.
B.Trade screen time for page time.
C.You don’t need hours to be a reader.
D.Hours are essential to becoming a true reader.
E.Listen to audiobooks while driving, cooking, or working out.
F.Keep a book in your bag, on your phone, or on your bedside table.
G.Instead, focus on books that truly arouse your curiosity and excitement.
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话题1 学校生活
话题4 运动与健康
话题2 家庭生活
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话题1 学校生活
Passage 1
How to Be a Successful High School Student
Being a successful high school student requires both patience and power. There may be many distractions (分心事) during ten years. To become a successful student, you have to say “no” to them. 1 The following are some tips you can try.
Remember that school is important.
The truth is that school is important. 2 Even if you decide not to go to college, school does help a lot socially. It’s important to have fun and have lots of activities, but school should always be your number one work. Never take homework and tests lightly.
3
Make sure you have everything you need. If your teacher likes to lecture, have a notebook to help you remember. Keep papers in order. They’ll be easier to find later. If your binder (活页夹) starts to get full, put old papers into another binder to keep at home. This way you won’t have to put them around, but they will be there when studying for tests.
Make friends.
There’s too much going on to worry about: who’s friends with whom, who the popular people are. The best thing to do is be friendly to and with everyone. 4 Get into the habit of saying “Hi” to people and not being afraid to talk to new classmates. The more comfortable you become with people, the more people will like you.
Take part in a sport.
It’s easy to forget to stay in shape when the work becomes more, so joining a team makes it less worry. If you’re going for all three seasons, that’s great, but make sure you’re being practical with your time. Try your hardest at both your sport and your schoolwork and you should be more than great. 5
A.Make a plan.
B.Stay organized.
C.Be confident and be yourself.
D.You need it to get into a good college and later get a good career that will support you for the rest of your life.
E.Make friends with someone who takes school seriously.
F.It may be hard, but hard work always pays off.
G.You’re healthy and on top of your schoolwork.
【答案】1.F 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要为高中生介绍了成为优秀学生的实用建议。
1.前文“There may be many distractions (分心事) during ten years. To become a successful student, you have to say “no” to them. (十年中可能会有很多分心的事情。要成为一个成功的学生,你必须对它们说“不”)”提到要拒绝分心,后文“The following are some tips you can try. (以下是一些你可以尝试的建议)”引出后续段落的具体建议,空处应为过渡句,因此F项“It may be hard, but hard work always pays off. (这或许很难,但努力总会有回报)”符合语境,强调努力的回报,承前启后,其中的It指代前一句的内容。故选F。
2.前文“The truth is that school is important. (事实是学校很重要)”提到学校很重要,后文“Even if you decide not to go to college, school does help a lot socially. (即使你决定不去上大学,学校在社交方面也有很大的帮助)”说明学校在上大学之外的益处,空处应说明上大学方面的益处,因此D项“You need it to get into a good college and later get a good career that will support you for the rest of your life. (你需要它来进入一所好大学,然后找到一份好工作,支撑你的余生)”符合语境,指出学校对学业乃至未来工作的影响,承前启后,其中的it指代前一句中的school。故选D。
3.后文“If your teacher likes to lecture, have a notebook to help you remember. Keep papers in order. They’ll be easier to find later. If your binder (活页夹) starts to get full, put old papers into another binder to keep at home. (如果你的老师喜欢讲课,带一个笔记本来帮助你记忆。整理好文件。以后会更容易找到的。如果你的活页夹开始满了,把旧文件放到另一个活页夹里保存在家里)”主要围绕整理笔记、文件等展开,空处是段落标题,与做好整理相关,且需和其他段落标题一样使用祈使句的形式,因此B项“Stay organized. (保持条理)”符合语境,概括段落主旨。故选B。
4.前文“The best thing to do is be friendly to and with everyone. (最好的做法就是对所有人都保持友善,并与大家和睦相处)”建议以友好的方式行事,后文“Get into the habit of saying “Hi” to people and not being afraid to talk to new classmates. (养成对别人说“嗨”的习惯,不要害怕和新同学说话)”指出应养成大方问候的好习惯,空处应补充态度建议,因此C项“Be confident and be yourself. (保持自信,做自己)”符合语境,承前启后,其中的confident和后文的afraid形成对比。故选C。
5.前文“Try your hardest at both your sport and your schoolwork and you should be more than great. (在运动和功课上都尽你最大的努力,你就会非常出色)”说明兼顾运动和学习会让自己出色,空处为段末句,应说明出色的具体表现,因此G项“You’re healthy and on top of your schoolwork. (你既健康又能掌控学业)”符合语境,总结参与运动的双重收益,承接前文。故选G。
Passage 2
Want to encourage more of your students to continue their history studies to GCSE? We’ve highlighted five great reasons to study history — all five are transferable skills that future employers will value highly.
It will make them more critical thinkers.
One of the greatest gifts that history gives students is critical thinking. Those on either side often view historical events differently, and students will learn this. And they will learn that even historians looking back on events in the past will have their own biases (偏见). 6 This skill is significant for life and will provide great value to employers and students themselves.
It will help them to understand the world around them.
They’ll understand the impact of history on society, develop a greater appreciation of other cultures and develop perspective. 7 This helps them become open-minded global citizens who value diversity and inclusivity, which is increasingly important to employers.
It will make them better communicators.
Students studying history must reflect on the way language is used. They must also look for bias in language used to present historical events. 8 . They will have a deep understanding of how and why different opinions and perspectives exist.
9 .
History will help your students to develop their data handling and processing skills. They’ll be able to analyze the data in front of them to reach an evidence-based conclusion.
It will make them better at time management.
Students will have lots of opportunities to improve their time management skills through research, coursework, and essay questions in exams. There’s no doubt that history requires a lot of work. 10 . These skills are important in all aspects of life.
A.But managing their workload now will help develop time management skills for adulthood.
B.It will make them better at processing data.
C.It will make them avoid making the same mistakes again.
D.These detailed language studies sharpen students’ skills for precise communication.
E.Therefore, it’s important to find different viewpoints and form their own opinions.
F.Then this poster is for you.
G.Finally, they’ll have a better understanding of why the world is as it is right now.
【答案】6.E 7.G 8.D 9.B 10.A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章为鼓励学生将历史学习延续至GCSE,列出五大理由,即培养批判性思维、助理解世界、提升沟通力、增强数据处理能力及时间管理能力,且这些均为雇主看重的可转移技能。
6.根据上文“One of the greatest gifts that history gives students is critical thinking. Those on either side often view historical events differently, and students will learn this. And they will learn that even historians looking back on events in the past will have their own biases (偏见).(历史给予学生的最宝贵礼物之一便是批判性思维。无论是哪一方的人,对于历史事件的看法往往各不相同,学生们会了解到这一点。而且他们还会明白,即便是回顾过去事件的历史学家,也会有自己的偏见)”可知,前文强调历史学习需考虑不同观点和偏见,要有批判性思维能力,E项“因此,找到不同观点并形成自己的看法十分重要”承接上文,符合“批判性思维”的逻辑(从认识偏见到学会独立判断)。 故选E。
7.根据标题“It will help them to understand the world around them.(它将帮助他们了解周围的世界。)”以及上文“They’ll understand the impact of history on society, develop a greater appreciation of other cultures and develop perspective.(他们将能够理解历史对社会的影响,增进对其他文化的理解,并培养出更广阔的视野)”可知,段落核心是“学习历史帮助理解周围世界”,前文讲“历史对社会的影响、欣赏其他文化”,G项“最终,他们能更好地理解当下世界为何是这样的”进一步深化“理解世界”的主题,形成逻辑递进。故选G。
8.根据小标题“It will make them better communicators.(这会让他们成为更好的沟通者。)”可知,本段主要阐述学习历史能够提高沟通能力;前文“Students studying history must reflect on the way language is used. They must also look for bias in language used to present historical events.(学习历史的学生必须反思语言的使用方式。他们还必须寻找用于呈现历史事件的语言中的偏见。)”指出学生在学习历史的过程中要研究语言——“反思语言使用、识别历史表述中的偏见”,D项“这些细致的语言学习能提升学生精准沟通的能力”承接上文,指出语言学习提高沟通能力,符合段落主旨,选项中“These detailed language studies”指代上文中“reflect on the way language is used”以及“look for bias in language used to present historical events”。故选D。
9.设空处为本段主旨句;根据后文“History will help your students to develop their data handling and processing skills. They’ll be able to analyze the data in front of them to reach an evidence-based conclusion.(历史课程将帮助您的学生提升数据处理和分析能力。他们能够对面前的数据进行分析,从而得出基于证据的结论)”可知,本段主要阐述学习历史能够提高数据处理和分析能力;B项“它会让他们更擅长处理数据”是对该内容的精准概括,且句式与其他段落主旨句(It will make them...)一致。故选B。
10.由标题“It will make them better at time management(这会让他们在时间管理方面做得更好)”可知,可知本段主要阐述学习历史能够培养时间管理能力;上文“There’s no doubt that history requires a lot of work.(毫无疑问,学习历史需要付出大量的努力)”指出历史学习涉及大量工作,A项“但现在管理好工作量有助于培养成年后的时间管理技能”与上文构成转折关系,承接“工作量大”的背景,强调管理大的工作负载有助于时间管理技能的培养,符合本段主旨。故选A。
Passage 3
Sometimes, you are not good at some of your subjects. 11 You probably think you will never be a top student. However, anyone can become a better student if you want to. Here’s how:
Plan your time carefully. When you plan your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First, your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc., then decide a good, regular time for studying. 12 A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class. 13 Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teachers say.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, and read the material. 14 .
15 The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
There are other methods that might help you with your study. You will probably discover them after you have tried these.
A.Maybe you are an average student.
B.These will help you understand the next class.
C.Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
D.No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E.Develop a good attitude about tests.
F.Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say.
G.Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teachers say in class.
【答案】11.A 12.C 13.F 14.B 15.E
【导语】这是一篇说明文,主要介绍了几条具体学习建议,帮助成绩平平的学生成为一名优等生。
11.根据空格前句“Sometimes, you are not good at some of your subjects. (有时,你在某些科目并不擅长。)”和空格后一句“You probably think you will never be a top student. (你也许认为你永远不会成为一名优等生。)”和首段尾句“Here’s how: (以下有一些方法:)”可知,作者写这篇文章是给某些科目成绩不太理想的学生,提出一些具体的学习建议。A选项“Maybe you are an average student . (也许你是个成绩平平的学生。)”表述符合上下句关联,提出本文的写作目的和背景。故选A项。
12.根据该段段首句“Plan your time carefully. (认真规划你的时间)”和空格前句“then decide a good, regular time for studying. (然后决定一个合适的时间定期学习。)”可知,该处语句应表述要合理安排好日常学习,注意劳逸结合,学习娱乐两不误。C项“Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.(不要忘记空出一些时间,娱乐自己。)”指出学习之外,要注重娱乐放松自己,符合上下文语境。故选C项。
13.根据空格前一句,即该段段首主旨句“Make good use of your time in class. (利用好你的课堂时间。)”可知,该段主要建议读者要重视课堂学习效率。空格后一句“Listening carefully in class means less work later. (课堂上认真听讲意味着之后可以少花功夫。)”是课堂认真学习的好处。F项“Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say. (利用好课堂时间,认真听老师讲解知识。)”承接上文,具体指出课堂学习的注意事项。同时也可以连接下文认真学习的好处。故选F项。
14.根据前文“When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, and read the material. (当你从学校回到家中,浏览笔记,预习第二天老师将要讲到的知识点,并且阅读学习材料。)”可知,作者此处建议读者做好课后复习和提前预习的学习工作,而B选项“These will help you understand the next class.(这些会帮助你更好的理解下一节课。)”中的指代上文信息的代词these指代的正是这些学习活动,表明这会帮助你更好理解下堂课。故选B项。
15.根据空格后一句“The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried. (考试的目的是为了检测你对某一学科所学内容的掌握。它帮助你记住新的知识。若考试没通过也不会是世界末日,所以不必过于担心。)”可知,作者在本段中鼓励读者以正确态度对待考试。E项“Develop a good attitude about tests.(培养对待考试的良好态度)”是空格后面内容的总结。故选E项。
Passage 4
School days mean homework, studying, exams, and social interactions — not to mention getting up early every morning. It’s understandable if you don’t always feel your happiest going to school during the week. 16 The following tips can help you feel happier on school days.
Focus on the good things about school. 17 Think about the bigger picture and how your education will have a positive impact on your life in the long run. If you’re having a bad day, tell yourself that you only have to be in school for a relatively short period of your life. After that, the sky is the limit!
18 Making other people smile can improve your own happiness. Give another student some positive encouragement. Or, thank a teacher for a fun activity or an interesting lesson. If you see someone else that looks like they might be feeling down, tell them you like their hair style or praise the work they have done.
Try not to take negativity from others too hard. 19 Try to remember that nobody is perfect and think about what might be going on in their lives that makes them act negatively towards you. Try your best to sweep away a dirty look or a bad comment and move on with your day not getting angry and upset.
Reward yourself. Once you get that big A on your exam or work, don’t forget to go out and celebrate! It’s always great to reward yourself when you do something good especially when it will benefit your future in so many ways! Always believe that you can and you will go a long way! No one can change your future other than you. 20
A.Smile more often.
B.Do something nice for someone.
C.But it’s also something you can totally improve!
D.If someone isn’t nice to you at school, it’s probably not your fault.
E.A little positive thinking can go a long way towards improving your mood.
F.Whether in school or at home, you may look for ways to make learning more enjoyable.
G.Do the best of what you have and try your hardest, also try to have some fun along the way.
【答案】16.C 17.E 18.B 19.D 20.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章提供了一些技巧和建议,帮助学生在上学的日子里感到更快乐,强调通过积极的心态和行动可以改善校园生活体验。
16.根据空前句子“It’s understandable if you don’t always feel your happiest going to school during the week. (如果你在一周的上学时间里并不总是感到最快乐,这是可以理解的。)”以及空后句子“The following tips can help you feel happier on school days. (以下建议可以帮助你在上学的日子里感到更快乐。)”可知,此处需要一个过渡句,承接前文提到的上学时可能不开心的情况,并引出后文的改善方法,C选项“But it’s also something you can totally improve! (但这也是你完全可以改善的事情!)”体现了这种转折和衔接,符合语境。故选C项。
17.根据本段小标题“Focus on the good things about school. (关注学校里好的方面。)”可知,本段强调要从积极的角度看待学校,E选项“A little positive thinking can go a long way towards improving your mood. (一点点积极的思考对改善你的情绪大有帮助。)”中的“positive thinking”与小标题的“good things”相呼应,且能引出下文对积极思考的具体阐述,符合语境。故选E项。
18.分析语篇可知,此处应为本段的小标题,与其他段落相同,应为祈使句。根据空后句子“Making other people smile can improve your own happiness. Give another student some positive encouragement. Or, thank a teacher for a fun activity or an interesting lesson. (让别人微笑能提升你自己的幸福感。给其他同学一些积极的鼓励吧,或者,感谢老师带来了有趣的活动或精彩的课程。)”可知,本段讲述的是为他人做一些好事能带来快乐,B选项“Do something nice for someone. (为别人做些好事。)”为祈使句,且能概括本段主题,符合语境。故选B项。
19.根据本段小标题“Try not to take negativity from others too hard. (不要把别人的负面情绪看得太重。)”以及空后句子“Try to remember that nobody is perfect and think about what might be going on in their lives that makes them act negatively towards you. (试着记住,没有人是完美的,想想他们生活中可能发生了什么,让他们对你做出负面行为。)”可知,此处是在说明别人对你不友好可能并非你的问题,D选项“If someone isn’t nice to you at school, it’s probably not your fault. (如果在学校有人对你不友好,那可能不是你的错。)”与上下文内容衔接紧密,符合语境。故选D项。
20.根据空前句子“No one can change your future other than you. (除了你自己,没有人能改变你的未来。)”可知,此处是在强调自己要为未来努力,G选项“Do the best of what you have and try your hardest, also try to have some fun along the way. (尽你所能,全力以赴,同时也要在这个过程中找点乐子。)”是对前文的进一步补充,鼓励人们在努力的同时享受过程,符合语境。故选G项。
话题2 家庭生活
Passage 1
Amy Geddes is a Scottish farmer and mother of two, living on the family farm where she grew up with her parents and brother. Since she had a younger brother, she was never encouraged to follow a career in farming. 21 Yet now she is balancing the responsibilities of being a parent and running a farm, while trying to spare time for her own interests.
Growing up, Amy did help out on the farm at busy times, but later left home to study Rural Business Management in Aberdeen. After graduating, she worked in a local office helping with land and farm management. She said, “Instead of going straight into farming, I spent 15 years in related (相关的) roles and learned so much. 22 .”
Amy returned home to the farm after marriage. Soon, her first daughter was born. Five years ago, her family changed houses with her parents and they have lived there ever since. Her husband and she work at home managing the farm. 23 However, she finally feels settled (适应的) and confident. She said balancing farming and parenting is both challenging and meaningful.
24 “I have been lucky to be able to keep horses on the farm, which has made it possible for me to enjoy riding since I was a little girl,” said Amy. She joined the local Pony Club at 9 years old and never looked back. “Being on horseback has helped me through hard times and brought me comfort.”
Both of Amy’s daughters share her passion (热爱) for horses. They often enjoy the simple pleasure of riding around the farm and watching the wildlife together. Moreover, the girls have started attending competitions. “They had great fun and success at their first show. 25 In the years ahead, perhaps we will compete in such games together,” said Amy.
A.It is a busy task much of the time.
B.Amy also has a hobby she truly treasures.
C.I spent much time considering my future.
D.The experience provided me with different skills.
E.Their performance also awakened my sporting spirit.
F.Free time has been valuable since my girls were born.
G.And she never thought she’d take over the family business.
【答案】21.G 22.D 23.A 24.B 25.E
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了苏格兰农民艾米·格迪斯平衡家庭责任与农场经营的故事,同时展现了她对骑马的热爱以及这一爱好如何影响她的家庭和生活。
21.上文“Since she had a younger brother, she was never encouraged to follow a career in farming.(因为她有一个弟弟,所以她从未被鼓励从事农业)”说明艾米因家庭原因未被鼓励从事农业,G选项“And she never thought she’d take over the family business.(而且她从未想过自己会接管家族企业)”承接上文,进一步说明她从未考虑过接管家族农场,与前文逻辑一致,而且与后文“Yet now she is balancing the responsibilities of being a parent and running a farm, while trying to spare time for her own interests.(然而现在,她正在平衡为人父母和经营农场的责任,同时努力为自己的兴趣腾出时间。)”构成转折。故选G项。
22.上文“Instead of going straight into farming, I spent 15 years in related roles and learned so much(我没有直接从事农业,而是花了15年时间从事相关工作,学到了很多东西)”说明艾米在进入农业前积累了相关经验,D选项“The experience provided me with different skills.(这段经历为我提供了不同的技能)”承接上文,指出这些相关工作为她提供了不同的技能,与前文逻辑一致。故选D项。
23.下文“However, she finally feels settled and confident.(然而,她最终感到适应和自信)”中However表明前后文存在转折关系,A选项“It is a busy task much of the time.(很多时候,这是一项繁忙的任务)”指出农场任务繁忙,与后文“感到适应和自信”形成转折,符合语境。故选A项。
24.下文“I have been lucky to be able to keep horses on the farm, which has made it possible for me to enjoy riding since I was a little girl(我很幸运能在农场养马,这让我从小就可以享受骑马的乐趣)”说明艾米在农场养马并享受骑马,B选项“Amy also has a hobby she truly treasures.(艾米还有一个她真正珍视的爱好)”引出下文,指出艾米有一个珍视的爱好,即骑马,与后文逻辑一致。故选B项。
25.上文“They had great fun and success at their first show.(她们在第一次表演中获得了极大的乐趣和成功)”说明艾米的女儿们在第一次表演中表现出色,E选项“Their performance also awakened my sporting spirit.(她们的表现也激发了我的运动精神)”承接上文,指出女儿们的表现激发了艾米的运动精神,与前文逻辑一致,且引出下文“或许未来我们会一起参加比赛”。故选E项。
Passage 2
Communication is important in all families. Families with healthy communication form strong connections with one another. 26 .
Actually talk.
27 For instance, in addition to answering “Fine” when your parents ask how school went, try adding an anecdote (轶事) about the day. This will help when you need to talk about the big things.
Ask them about their day.
This one can help you with the first point. 28 . If they’re stay-home parents, ask them about how the day at home went. Such small talk won’t be small to them. It’ll be a big deal, and they’ll appreciate it.
Do the small things.
When we say small things, we mean things like helping clear the dinner table, helping put away groceries, and not leaving personal belongings around the house. Those are little things, all of them. 29 , which can make things between you and your parents better.
Do the big things.
What we mean here is the basic stuff you hear from adults all the time — show up for school, or be respectful to teachers. 30 . That will be okay, because — based on tips 1-2 — you’ll be able to communicate about those things, clear up misunderstandings, and do better next time.
Tell them you love them
If you say that and hug them, well — you win.
A.This tip will make them seem more real to you.
B.We know you’re not perfect and you will make mistakes.
C.But, if you do those things, you’ll build up lots of goodwill.
D.This means taking part in real conversations with your parents.
E.It’s never too late to open those lines of communication back up.
F.The following tips can improve your communication with parents.
G.If they are workers, ask about their jobs.
【答案】26.F 27.D 28.G 29.C 30.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,文章介绍了能帮助青少年改善与家长的沟通几点建议。
26.分析设空,位于首段段尾,应点出本文主题,引出下文;根据前文“Communication is important in all families. Families with healthy communication form strong connections with one another.(沟通在所有家庭中都很重要。健康沟通的家庭彼此之间形成牢固的联系)”可知,提到沟通对于所有家庭都很重要,所以F项“The following tips can improve your communication with parents.(下面的建议可以提高你与父母的沟通)”承接上文,点出主题引领下文,符合语境。故选F项。
27.设空处位于段首句;根据后文“For instance, in addition to answering “Fine” when your parents ask how school went, try adding an anecdote (轶事) about the day. This will help when you need to talk about the big things.(例如,当你的父母问你学校过得怎么样时,除了回答“很好”之外,试着加上一件关于当天的轶事。当你需要谈论大事时,这将会有所帮助)”可知,本段主要讲述了要与父母真正地有内容的交谈,而非表面上的闲聊或敷衍。所以D项“This means taking part in real conversations with your parents.(这意味着和你的父母进行真实的对话)”符合本段主旨,该选项阐述了小标题“Actually talk.(真正地交谈)”所要表达的意思,选项中的代词“This”指代小标题。故选D项。
28.根据本段小标题“Ask them about their day.(问问他们这一天过得怎么样)”,以及根据后文“If they’re stay-home parents, ask them about how the day at home went.(如果他们是全职父母,问问他们在家里过得怎么样)”可知,此处是在举例怎么开始谈话,所以G项“If they are workers, ask about their jobs.(如果他们是工人,询问他们的工作)”符合主题,与设空处后一句的句式结构相同。故选G项。
29.根据前文“When we say small things, we mean things like helping clear the dinner table, helping put away groceries, and not leaving personal belongings around the house. Those are little things, all of them.(当我们说小事时,我们指的是帮助清理餐桌,帮助收拾杂货,不把私人物品放在家里。这些都是小事)”可知,C项“But, if you do those things, you’ll build up lots of goodwill.(但是,如果你做了这些事情,你会建立很多善意)”是在说明,做了前文所说的小事情能够带来的好的结果,且和前文构成转折关系,符合语境。故选C项。
30.根据前文“What we mean here is the basic stuff you hear from adults all the time — show up for school, or be respectful to teachers.(我们这里的意思是你一直从成年人那里听到的基本的东西——去上学,或者尊重老师)”可知,此处说明了你应该完成重要的事情,也就是你经常听成年人说到的事情,例如,好好上学、尊重老师,后文“That will be okay, because — based on tips 1-2 — you’ll be able to communicate about those things, clear up misunderstandings, and do better next time.(没关系,因为基于1-2条建议,你将能够就这些事情进行沟通,消除误解,并在下次做得更好)”指出:那也没关系,因为根据前两点建议,你能够好好沟通这些事情,消除误解,下次做得更好,所以B项“We know you’re not perfect and you will make mistakes.(我们知道你不是完美的,你会犯错误)”符合语境。下文中的“those things”指代B项中的“mistakes”。故选B项。
Passage 3
It started with a whisper. “Everyone else got one,” my daughter said to me, her eyes locked on the floor. “I was the only one who didn’t.”
31 The one everyone was talking about in the lunch line and on the walk home. The one that she heard would have unlimited cupcakes. The one she didn’t get an invitation to.
There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that happens when your child feels excluded (排除在外的). You don’t just witness their disappointment; you absorb it. 32 “I’m sure it wasn’t personal,” I said softly. “Sometimes kids are only allowed to invite a few people.” But the words felt weak, like a Band-Aid on a big and deep cut.
This experience could have easily been about how to handle exclusion as a parent — how to build resilience (韧性). But what I've learned is less clean than that. 33 You can’t smooth every rough edge. Sometimes, your job is just to sit beside your kid in the thick of it. To let them cry.to let yourself feel angry, and to know that fixing it isn’t always the assignment.
34 She wrote a little note for the birthday kid. “Happy birthday,” it read. “Hope you have fun.” No bitterness. Just kindness. My daughter, in all her smallness, did what I hadn’t even figured out how to do yet: move forward without letting the hurt define her.
And maybe that's the only real takeaway I have. That sometimes, our kids teach us the wisdom we’re still trying to learn.
She never got that invitation. But what we gained quietly was something else: the chance to walk through disappointment together, hand in hand. 35
A.After all, honesty is the best policy.
B.Part of parenting is being powerless.
C.At first, I tried to say something to comfort her.
D.I encouraged her to show forgiveness to the kid.
E.And that, to me, feels like something worth celebrating.
F.The birthday party was definitely to be one to remember.
G.What surprised me most was what happened the next day.
【答案】31.F 32.C 33.B 34.G 35.E
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了女儿因未收到生日派对邀请而失落,作者从中领悟到为人父母有时需陪伴孩子面对困境,且孩子的善意举动反而教会作者成长,母女共同收获了面对失望的力量。
31.根据下文“The one everyone was talking about in the lunch line and on the walk home. (午餐排队时、放学回家的路上,所有人都在谈论它。)”可推测,这个生日派对得到很多人的关注。选项F“The birthday party was definitely to be one to remember. (这个生日派对绝对是值得记住的一场。)”符合下文对派对的具体描述,逻辑连贯。故选F。
32.根据下文““I’m sure it wasn’t personal,” I said softly. “Sometimes kids are only allowed to invite a few people.” But the words felt weak, like a Band-Aid on a big and deep cut. (“我肯定这不是针对你,”我轻声说,“有时候,孩子们只能邀请少数几个人。”可这些话苍白无力,就像在一道又深又大的伤口上贴了张创可贴。)”可知,作者觉得自己的这些话很无力,像在深伤口上贴创可贴。由此可推测,空格处应体现作者试图安慰女儿的动作。选项C“At first, I tried to say something to comfort her. (起初,我试着说些话安慰她。)”直接引出后文的安慰话语,符合“先尝试安慰,再描述安慰内容及效果”的逻辑顺序。故选C。
33.上文“This experience could have easily been about how to handle exclusion as a parent — how to build resilience (韧性). But what I've learned is less clean than that. (这段经历本可以变成一堂 “父母如何应对孩子被排斥、如何培养孩子韧性”的课程。但我从中领悟到的,远比这更复杂。)”指出这段经历本可以聚焦父母如何应对孩子被排斥、如何培养韧性,然而作者领悟到的更多;而下文“You can’t smooth every rough edge. Sometimes, your job is just to sit beside your kid in the thick of it. (你无法抚平生活所有的棱角,有时你的职责,不过是在孩子深陷困境时,静静陪在她身边。)”进一步说明父母有时候只能在困境中陪在孩子身边。选项B“Part of parenting is being powerless. (为人父母,有时本就有无能为力的时候。)”精准概括这一核心,衔接后文父母无法解决所有问题,只能陪伴的具体阐述,符合语境。故选B。
34.上文描述作者和女儿面对被排斥的当下感受与应对;而下文“She wrote a little note for the birthday kid. “Happy birthday,” it read. “Hope you have fun.” No bitterness. Just kindness. (女儿给举办生日派对的那个孩子写了张小纸条,上面写着:“生日快乐,愿你玩得开心。”没有丝毫怨怼,满是善意。)”转而讲述了女儿的善意之举。选项G“What surprised me most was what happened the next day. (最让我意外的是第二天发生的事。)”承上启下,既引出“后续事件”,又通过“surprised”暗示女儿行为的意外性,自然衔接后文的善意举动,逻辑转折合理。故选G。
35.上文“She never got that invitation. But what we gained quietly was something else: the chance to walk through disappointment together, hand in hand. (女儿终究没收到那场派对的邀请函。但我们却悄悄收获了别的东西:一次携手并肩、共同走过失望的机会。)”总结了虽然女儿没收到邀请,但母女俩共同获得了携手面对失望的机会。选项E“And that, to me, feels like something worth celebrating. (而在我看来,这份收获,足以值得庆祝。)”中“that”指代前文“共同面对失望的机会”,肯定了这段经历的意义,呼应全文“孩子教会父母智慧”的核心主旨,为文章收尾,情感积极且逻辑完整。故选E。
Passage 4
Dad is a busy mechanic. Every Saturday he puts on his apron and produces delicious bread. 36
I’ve been feeling stressed out myself as I found out I didn’t qualify for the swim team. Now I’ll have to wait a whole year to try out again. I think Dad knew how I felt, so this Saturday he invited me to help him bake.
Dad first got out everything needed, and then told me to mix the ingredients (配料) with a spoon. After that he showed me how to knead the dough (揉面团). 37 It took only ten minutes but a surprising amount of energy to complete.
Next came the most difficult part — doing nothing. 38 Then punched (捶打) it down and waited for it to rise again. Dad said the waiting is always the hardest part as you have to resist the thought of putting the dough directly into the oven.
39 Silence is like the dough that rises and fills a room with emptiness unless you punch it down with words. It felt good to listen and share our thoughts. 40 The dough would rise at its own pace. We could do nothing to make it rise faster.
I learned how to bake, and I also learned to appreciate the slowly ticking rhythm of time, to relax and let the bread rise.
A.I think he bakes to relax.
B.While we waited, we sat and talked.
C.We waited for the dough to slowly swell up.
D.It was a simple task but required some strength.
E.I was so eager to taste the bread we made together.
F.Dad always enjoys sharing his baking skills with me.
G.As the flour dust quietly settled, time seemed to slow down.
【答案】36.A 37.D 38.C 39.B 40.G
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因未入选游泳队而感到沮丧,父亲通过邀请他一起烤面包,教会他放松并享受时间的缓慢节奏。
36.由上文“Dad is a busy mechanic. Every Saturday he puts on his apron and produces delicious bread.(爸爸是个忙碌的机械师。每个星期六他都穿上围裙,做出美味的面包。)”可知,爸爸虽然忙碌但还是会做面包,本空应说明爸爸做面包的原因或目的,A选项“I think he bakes to relax.(我想他做面包是为了放松。)”能承接上文,解释了爸爸做面包的可能原因,符合题意。故选A。
37.由上文“Dad first got out everything needed, and then told me to mix the ingredients (配料) with a spoon. After that he showed me how to knead the dough (揉面团).(爸爸先拿出所有需要的东西,然后让我用勺子搅拌配料。之后他教我如何揉面团。)”及下文“It took only ten minutes but a surprising amount of energy to complete.(只花了十分钟,但却需要惊人的能量来完成。)”可知,本空应描述揉面团这一任务的特点,D选项“It was a simple task but required some strength.(这是一个简单的任务,但需要一些力气。)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选D。
38.由上文“Next came the most difficult part — doing nothing.(接下来是最难的部分——什么都不做。)”及下文“Then punched (捶打) it down and waited for it to rise again.(然后捶打它,等它再次发酵。)”可知,本空应描述等待面团发酵的过程,C选项“We waited for the dough to slowly swell up.(我们等待面团慢慢膨胀起来。)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选C。
39.由下文“Silence is like the dough that rises and fills a room with emptiness unless you punch it down with words. It felt good to listen and share our thoughts.(沉默就像发酵的面团,会让房间里充满空虚,除非你用语言打破它。倾听和分享想法的感觉很好。)”可知,空格处应描述等待时“交流”的场景。B选项“While we waited, we sat and talked.(等待的时候,我们坐下来聊天。)”能引出下文,符合语境。故选B。
40.由下文“The dough would rise at its own pace. We could do nothing to make it rise faster.(面团会按自己的节奏发酵。我们无法做任何事让它发酵得更快。)”可知,空格处应体现“时间缓慢流逝”的氛围,与面团发酵的“慢节奏”呼应。G选项“As the flour dust quietly settled, time seemed to slow down.(随着面粉尘埃静静落下,时间仿佛慢了下来。)”营造出缓慢的氛围,为下文“面团按自己节奏发酵”做铺垫,符合逻辑。故选G。
话题3 社会关系
Passage 1
The Unexpected Gift
It was a freezing December afternoon when I noticed an old man struggling with grocery bags at a bus stop. Snowflakes danced in the air as his thin coat shook in the wind, revealing worn-out clothes. His wrinkled hands shook visibly while trying to secure a slipping bag of oranges.
41 Without thinking, I turned back and lifted two heaviest bags. His surprised smile exposed several missing teeth, but his eyes shone like polished stones. On the crowded bus, he told me in a dry voice how his wife had passed away last spring, leaving him alone in a small apartment.
As the bus approached Pine Street, he suddenly grasped my shoulder. 42 “For your kindness,” he whispered, pressing something cold into my hand before disappearing into the snow.
Opening my hand under a streetlight, I froze. 43 A silver pocket watch with delicate leaf patterns lay polished and bright; its chain lay loosely like a sleeping snake. The Roman numerals (数字) on its face reminded me of my grandfather’s clock.
After three hours of online searching, I discovered it was a 1920s collector’s item. My throat tightened seeing auction (拍卖) listings with prices that could cover my college textbooks for two years. 44
There was no question about what I needed to do. 45 But the weeping neighbor told me that the old man had passed away peacefully in his favorite armchair, holding a photo of his late wife.
A.I rushed to his building at dawn.
B.Something warm arose in my chest.
C.I almost continued walking to catch my movie.
D.“Young man,” he said with unexpected firmness.
E.Guilt and curiosity fought in my mind all evening.
F.What I saw under the shining light took my breath away.
G.His apartment building smelled of boiled cabbage and old books.
【答案】41.B 42.D 43.F 44.E 45.A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是男孩帮助老人反获珍贵礼物,最终选择归还的温暖故事。
41.根据第一段中的“It was a freezing December afternoon when I noticed an old man struggling with grocery bags at a bus stop.(那是一个寒冷的十二月下午,我注意到一位老人在公交车站艰难地提着购物袋。)”可知,前文描述了老人艰难地提着购物袋的场景,后文“Without thinking, I turned back and lifted two heaviest bags.(我不假思索地转过身来,提起了两个最重的袋子。)”讲述了作者主动帮忙提袋子,因此空处应承上启下,B项“我胸中升起了一股暖意。”符合题意,讲述了作者看到这一幕的感受,引出下文自己的帮助行为。故选B。
42.前文“As the bus approached Pine Street, he suddenly grasped my shoulder.(当公共汽车接近松树街时,他突然抓住了我的肩膀。)”讲述了老人突然抓住作者的肩膀,后文““For your kindness,” he whispered, pressing something cold into my hand before disappearing into the snow.(“谢谢你的好意,”他低声说,把凉凉的东西压在我手里,然后消失在雪地里。)”讲述了老人塞给作者一个东西表示感谢,由此可知,空处应是老人如何开头,D项““年轻人,”他出乎意料地坚定地说。”符合题意,老人喊了“年轻人”引起作者注意,为下文的话做好铺垫。故选D。
43.前文“Opening my hand under a streetlight, I froze.(在路灯下张开手,我僵住了。)”讲述了作者看到物品时僵住了,后文“A silver pocket watch”提示老人送的是一个银怀表,空处应讲述作者的惊讶,F项“我在耀眼的灯光下看到的东西让我大吃一惊。”既承接上文的froze,又引出下文对银怀表的具体描写。故选F。
44.前文“My throat tightened seeing auction (拍卖) listings with prices that could cover my college textbooks for two years.(看到拍卖清单上的价格足以支付我两年的大学课本费用,我的喉咙哽咽了。)”提到银怀表的高昂价值,空处应描述作者的心理活动,E项“内疚和好奇在我脑海里打了一整夜。”符合题意。故选E。
45.后文“But the weeping neighbor told me that the old man had passed away peacefully in his favorite armchair, holding a photo of his late wife.(但哭泣的邻居告诉我,这位老人在他最喜欢的扶手椅上平静地去世了,手里拿着他已故妻子的照片。)”讲述了作者听邻居说老人去世了,由此可知,作者去找老人了,A项“我黎明时分赶到他的大楼。”符合题意。故选A。
Passage 2
While few may be aware, some student groups at the University of Rochester have long employed devoted chefs. Chef Joshua King is one of them. His role is more than just cooking. 46 .
A Rochester native, King has served as one of student groups, Psi U's chef since 2019. Hired through Harvest Table or Aramark(a requirement for student groups with functional kitchens), he prepares two daily meals—lunch (11 a. m. -2 p. m. )and dinner (4:30 p. m. -7 p. m. )—Monday to Friday. 47 . Therefore no fixed recipes allow him to innovate based on students’ preferences.
King emphasizes tailored care. Initially, he interviewed every student to note allergies (过敏) and dietary restrictions, even preparing separate dishes to avoid infection. He also adapts menus to
preferences, such as protein-rich options for fitness-focused members. 48 . For instance, crafting butter chicken with basmati (印度香米) rice at Indian students’ request, aiming to “bring a taste of home” to the house.
49 . When King’s daughter Julieana, battling a natural heart defect, died, they organized a GoFundMe for medical and funeral costs and hosted a house event(with $5 entry donations to the fund). Daily, students seek his life advice, and have meals with him—filled with conversation, laughter, and music—strengthening their bond. As junior Maxim Giller notes, King is seen as“an honored brother”and a foundation of their happiness.
More than a workplace, Psi U has become King’s “second home”. His journey reflects the essence of student groups:lifelong brotherhood. 50 —through cook-offs, campus events, or catering— while cherishing his current role as a beloved, honored member. As King puts it, “Once a brother, you’re always a brother. ”
A.His role grants creative freedom
B.The Psi U’s students repay his care
C.His work starts at 6 a. m. every day
D.King has a daughter with heart disease
E.It’s about creating a home away from home
F.A“request board”further bridges cultural gaps
G.Looking ahead, he hopes group chefs gain greater campus recognition
【答案】46.E 47.A 48.F 49.B 50.G
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述罗切斯特大学 Psi U 社团厨师Joshua King的工作,他不仅做饭,还关怀学生,学生也回报他,这里成了他的“第二个家”。
46.由上文“His role is more than just cooking.(他的职责不仅仅是做饭。)”可知,前文指出Joshua King的工作超出烹饪本身,空格处需进一步说明其职责的延伸意义。E项It’s about creating a home away from home.(而是要创造一个他乡的家。)符合语境,It指代前文“His role”,“creating a home away from home”补充了其职责的深层内涵,与后文他为学生提供定制化关怀、营造归属感的内容呼应。故选E项。
47.由下文“Therefore no fixed recipes allow him to innovate based on students’ preferences.(因此,没有固定的食谱,这让他可以根据学生的喜好进行创新。)”可知,下文的“因此”提示空格处是“无固定食谱”的原因,也是其创新的前提。A项His role grants creative freedom.(他的工作赋予了创新自由。)符合语境,“creative freedom”与“innovate”直接呼应,“grants creative freedom”解释了“无固定食谱”的合理性,构成因果逻辑。故选A项。
48.由下文“For instance, crafting butter chicken with basmati (印度香米) rice at Indian students’ request, aiming to “bring a taste of home” to the house.(例如,应印度学生的要求制作印度香米黄油鸡,旨在为这个住所“带来家的味道”。)”可知,下文举例说明满足学生的饮食需求以拉近文化距离,空格处需引出这一方式。F项A “request board” further bridges cultural gaps(“需求板”进一步弥合了文化差异。)符合语境,“request board”与“at Indian students’ request”呼应,“bridges cultural gaps”概括了下文例子的作用,承上启下。故选F项。
49.由下文“When King’s daughter Julieana, battling a natural heart defect, died, they organized a GoFundMe for medical and funeral costs and hosted a house event(with $5 entry donations to the fund). Daily, students seek his life advice, and have meals with him—filled with conversation, laughter, and music—strengthening their bond. .(当King的女儿Julieana因与先天性心脏缺陷作斗争而去世时,他们组织了一个GoFundMe来支付医疗和丧葬费用,并举办了一场家庭活动(向该基金捐款5美元)。每天,学生们都会寻求他的生活建议,和他一起吃饭——充满了对话、笑声和音乐——加强他们的联系。)”可知,下文描述学生对King的回报与关怀,空格处需点明这一主题。B项The Psi U’s students repay his care.(Psi U的学生们回报他的关怀。)符合语境,“repay his care”总领下文学生的一系列行动,“The Psi U’s students”与下文they指代一致,衔接自然。故选B项。
50.由下文“while cherishing his current role as a beloved, honored member.(同时珍惜他目前作为受人爱戴、受人尊敬的成员的角色。)”可知,while表对比,空格处需体现King对未来的规划。G项Looking ahead, he hopes group chefs gain greater campus recognition.(展望未来,他希望社团厨师能获得更多校园认可。)符合语境,“Looking ahead”引出未来愿景,与“cherishing his current role”形成对比,“group chefs” 与 King 的身份呼应,符合全文围绕学生社团厨师展开的主题。故选G项。
Passage 3
Tom Brown’s hands move fast, tying loose shoelaces (鞋带) as the morning bell rings. Tom works at a small table outside Central High’s front door. An old box sits next to him. 51 “Hurry up, kid—don’t be late for class,” he smiles, giving back a pair of shoes to a first-year student, who says a quick “thanks” and runs inside.
At 6:00 a.m., Tom is there, carrying the table from the storage room. 52 He’s always wearing a faded blue jacket with signs from years of different jobs—fixing cars, putting up walls and roofs, and now this. “These kids are in such a rush that they don’t see their shoelaces are broken until it’s too late,” he laughs, remembering how he started 12 years ago. He saw a girl crying because her shoelace broke before a big P.E. test. 53
Lily Smith, a senior, comes by twice a week. “My little sister’s shoelaces always get broken, and Mr. Brown fixes them in two minutes,” she says, adjusting her bag. “He remembers everyone’s name. It’s like having a grandpa at school.” Tom never asks for money, but students leave him candy, or drawings. 54 His wife died five years ago, and his grown kids live in other states. “Being here keeps me feeling young,” he says, wiping a dirty shoe.
55 But just ask any student or teacher—Tom is often the first person they see when they walk in each day. “Quit? No way,” he says happily, waving to a group of 10th graders. “These shoes won’t fix themselves.”
A.He is well-known in the school.
B.Tom isn’t on the school staff list.
C.He thinks that this is the best kind of pay.
D.Tom has formed the habit of seeing students off at the door.
E.No matter whether it rains or shines, the 68-year-old comes.
F.He got down on his knees and fixed it with a lace from his own shoe.
G.Inside it are extra laces, cleaning cloths, and even little packs of tissues.
【答案】51.G 52.E 53.F 54.C 55.B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了68岁的汤姆·布朗每天在学校门口为学生免费修鞋,风雨无阻。12年前,他因帮助一个考试前鞋带断裂的女孩儿而开始这项善举。汤姆用行动传递着温暖与善意。
51.根据上文“An old box sits next to him.( 他旁边放着一个旧盒子。)”提到一个旧盒子在他旁边,G选项“Inside it are extra laces, cleaning cloths, and even little packs of tissues.( 里面有额外的鞋带、清洁布,甚至小包的纸巾。)”是对盒子里物品的描述,符合逻辑。故选G项。
52.根据上文“At 6:00 a.m., Tom is there, carrying the table from the storage room.( 早上6点,汤姆到了那里,从储藏室搬出桌子。)”提到汤姆为工作做好准备。E选项“No matter whether it rains or shines, the 68-year-old comes.( 无论下雨还是晴天,这位 68 岁的老人都会来。)”进一步强调他来的决心和坚持,与前文衔接紧密。故选E项。
53.根据上文“He saw a girl crying because her shoelace broke before a big P.E. test.( 他看到一个女孩因为在一场大型体育考试前鞋带断了而哭泣。)”提到一个女孩因为在一场重要的体育考试前鞋带断了而哭泣。F 选项“He got down on his knees and fixed it with a lace from his own shoe.”(他跪下来,用自己鞋子上的鞋带把它修好了)是他对女孩鞋带断了这件事的处理方式,符合语境。故选F项。
54.根据上文“Tom never asks for money, but students leave him candy, or drawings.( 汤姆从不要钱,但学生们给他糖果或画。)”提到汤姆从不要钱,学生们给他一些糖果或者画作为回报。C 选项“He thinks that this is the best kind of pay.( 他认为这是最好的报酬。)”是他对学生给予的这些东西的看法,逻辑合理。故选C项。
55.根据下文“But just ask any student or teacher—Tom is often the first person they see when they walk in each day.( 但只要问问任何一个学生或老师 —— 汤姆经常是他们每天走进学校时看到的第一个人。)”提到汤姆经常是他们每天走进学校时看到的第一个人。B 选项“Tom isn’t on the school staff list.( 汤姆不在学校员工名单上。)”与后面形成转折关系,说明虽然他不是学校员工,但大家都能看到他。故选B项。
Passage 4
A Piggyback Ride from a Stranger
Once a year, Bannister climbs to High Rock Lookout where she scattered her mother’s ashes 23 years ago. 56 Last August, Bannister, then 79, went on her own, figuring she’d be fine because she’s an experienced hiker.
She arrived at the trail early and made her way to the lookout. As she headed back down, her foot got caught in a hole in the ground. 57 When sitting up, she knew immediately she had broken her leg. She cried out for help, and before long, a stranger approached and called 911. They were told a search and rescue team would arrive in five hours.
“It wasn’t very encouraging,” Bannister says. “I asked if anyone had painkillers, because the pain was pretty substantial then.” 58 But two young men, Troy May, an Air Force airman and his friend Layton Allen, came over to see what was going on. When seeing Bannister in extreme pain, they offered to carry her to the bottom of the trail.
May eased Bannister onto his back and started hiking downward. He carried her for most of the nearly three-hour journey, and Allen carried her for the rest. “That was just one kindness,” says Bannister. 59 One, a physical therapist, bandaged Bannister’s foot and built a makeshift splint (夹板) for her leg. The other did breathing exercises with her to help calm her. During the long hike down, her rescuers shared stories to distract her from the mounting pain. Once reaching the parking lot, they rushed Bannister to the nearest hospital.
60 “I think we’ll be lifelong friends,” Bannister says.
A.She was almost in despair.
B.No one in the surrounding area did.
C.She fell forward against all expectations.
D.A couple hiking that day also lent a hand.
E.They have visited her several times afterwards.
F.Therefore, she visited there regularly in honor of her.
G.She usually hikes with someone along the 3.2-mile trail.
【答案】56.G 57.C 58.B 59.D 60.E
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了79岁的班尼斯特在徒步时摔断腿,得到陌生人热心救助,之后与救援者成为挚友的温暖故事。
56.由上文“Once a year, Bannister climbs to High Rock Lookout where she scattered her mother’s ashes 23 years ago.(班尼斯特每年都会爬到高岩瞭望台,23年前她在那里撒了她母亲的骨灰)”以及下文“Last August, Bannister, then 79, went on her own, figuring she’d be fine because she’s an experienced hiker.(去年8月,当时79岁的班尼斯特独自前往,她认为自己会没事的,因为她是一名经验丰富的徒步旅行者)”可知,本空要说跟“班尼斯特的徒步习惯”有关的话题,G选项“She usually hikes with someone along the 3.2-mile trail.(她通常和人在3.2英里长的小径上徒步旅行)”能承上启下,符合题意,该选项中的“hikes”与下文的“hikers”相呼应,且说明了班尼斯特之前的徒步习惯,与后文她独自徒步形成对比。故选G。
57.由上文“As she headed back down, her foot got caught in a hole in the ground.(当她往回走时,她的脚被地上的一个洞绊住了)”以及下文“When sitting up, she knew immediately she had broken her leg.(当她坐起来时,她立刻知道自己摔断了腿)”可知,本空要说跟“班尼斯特摔倒”有关的话题,C选项“She fell forward against all expectations.(出乎意料的是,她向前摔倒了)”能承上启下,符合题意,该选项中的“fell”与上文的“got caught”以及下文的“broken her leg”相呼应,说明了班尼斯特摔倒并摔断了腿。故选C。
58.由上文““It wasn’t very encouraging,” Bannister says. “I asked if anyone had painkillers, because the pain was pretty substantial then.”(“这不太令人鼓舞,”班尼斯特说。“我问有没有人有止痛药,因为那时候疼痛非常剧烈。”)”以及下文“But two young men, Troy May, an Air Force airman and his friend Layton. Allen, came over to see what was going on.(但是两个年轻人,空军飞行员特洛伊·梅和他的朋友莱顿·艾伦走过来看看发生了什么事)”可知,本空要说跟“没有人帮助班尼斯特”有关的话题,以与后文有人帮助班尼斯特形成转折,B选项“No one in the surrounding area did.(周围没有人这么做)”能承上启下,符合题意,该选项说明了在班尼斯特需要帮助时,周围没有人提供止痛药。故选B。
59.由上文“That was just one kindness,” says Bannister.(“那只是一种善意,”班尼斯特说)”以及下文“One, a physical therapist, bandaged Bannister’s foot and built a makeshift splint (夹板) for her leg. The other did breathing exercises with her to help calm her.(一个是物理治疗师,给班尼斯特的脚包扎,并为她的腿做了一个临时夹板。另一个和她一起做呼吸练习以帮助她平静下来)”可知,本空要说跟“其他人也帮助了班尼斯特”有关的话题,D选项“A couple hiking that day also lent a hand.(那天徒步旅行的一对夫妇也伸出了援手)”能承上启下,符合题意,该选项中的“a couple”指代下文的“One...The other...”,说明了除了那两个年轻人,还有其他人在帮助班尼斯特。故选D。
60.由上文“Once reaching the parking lot, they rushed Bannister to the nearest hospital.(一到停车场,他们就把班尼斯特送到了最近的医院)”以及下文““I think we’ll be lifelong friends,” Bannister says.(“我想我们会成为一生的朋友,”班尼斯特说)”可知,本空要说跟“班尼斯特和救援者之后的联系”有关的话题,E选项“They have visited her several times afterwards.(之后他们去看望了她好几次)”能承上启下,符合题意,该选项中的“visited her several times”与下文的“lifelong friends”相呼应,说明了班尼斯特和救援者之间的深厚友谊。故选E。
话题4 运动与健康
Passage 1
I keep a list of things that are underappreciated, and in the sports category, one stands above all others: Ping-Pong. Studies have shown that it requires rapid decision-making that activates diverse regions of the brain and increases blood. 61 But what truly sets Ping-Pong apart is its openness to all people.
62 and physical condition matter little. Instead, individuals of different fitness levels can compete equally in sports activity. Whether you’re young or old, tall or short, thin or heavy, everyone has a shot at glory (荣誉). 63 .
For another thing, perhaps no sport has lower cost to participate in. If you can’t find a Ping-Pong bat in your storage room, an acceptably good one can be bought for about $20, or a set of four, with net and balls thrown in, for less than $50. 64 In a difficult situation, you don’t even need a table. One of China’s first great players sharpened his skills on the front door of his family’s home, which he would take off the door every morning and replace at the end of the day.
Ping-Pong is an open and easy-to-start activity that benefits players both physically and mentally. 65 Why not give it a go and discover the potential in table tennis for yourself?
A.The game can be played on any table of reasonable size.
B.First of all, we can enjoy great benefits from playing sports.
C.For one thing, the game is an equal-opportunity activity.
D.With simple equipment and rules, it is a hidden treasure for personal and community well-being.
E.For example, a legendary American player was winning medals at national championships in his second decade, as well as his seventh.
F.Ping-Pong is not just a hobby but a good way to experience life for her.
G.It also helps reduce stress and slow down dementia (痴呆).
【答案】61.G 62.C 63.E 64.A 65.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了乒乓球运动的独特优势:它不仅激活大脑、促进血液循环、减压并延缓痴呆,而且是一项机会均等的运动,适合各年龄段和身体状况的人参与。此外,乒乓球运动成本低廉、易于开展,对身心健康大有裨益。
61.上文“Studies have shown that it requires rapid decision-making that activates diverse regions of the brain and increases blood. (研究表明,这需要迅速做出决策,这一过程会激活大脑的不同区域,并促进血液循环。)”提到乒乓球运动需要快速决策,能够激活大脑的不同区域并增加血液流动,G选项“It also helps reduce stress and slow down dementia.(痴呆).(它也有助于减轻压力和减缓痴呆症)”进一步阐述了乒乓球对大脑健康的益处,与上文提到的激活大脑和增加血液流动相呼应,说明了乒乓球不仅能锻炼大脑,还能带来其他健康益处,符合题意。故选G。
62.下文提到“ and physical condition matter little. Instead, individuals of different fitness levels can compete equally in sports activity. (身体状况并不重要。相反,不同体能水平的人可以在体育活动中平等竞争。)”强调乒乓球这项运动的平等性;C选项“For one thing, the game is an equal-opportunity activity.(首先,这项运动是一项机会均等的活动)”引出了下文要讨论的主题,即乒乓球运动的平等性,强调了无论身体状况如何,每个人都能在乒乓球运动中找到属于自己的机会,符合题意。故选C。
63.上文“Whether you’re young or old, tall or short, thin or heavy, everyone has a shot at glory (荣誉). (无论你是年轻人还是老年人,是高个子还是矮个子,是瘦子还是胖子,每个人都有机会获得荣耀。)”提到无论年龄大小、身材高矮、体重轻重,每个人都有机会获得荣誉,E选项“For example, a legendary American player was winning medals at national championships in his second decade, as well as his seventh.(例如,一位传奇的美国选手在十几岁时就开始在全国锦标赛上夺牌,到了六十多岁仍然获奖)”是对上文观点的具体举例,进一步证明了乒乓球运动的平等性和广泛参与性,符合题意。故选E。
64.上文“ If you can’t find a Ping-Pong bat in your storage room, an acceptably good one can be bought for about $20, or a set of four, with net and balls thrown in, for less than $50. (如果你在储物间里找不到乒乓球拍,那么花大约 20 美元就能买到一支相当不错的球拍,或者花不到 50 美元就能买到一套四支球拍、一个球网和一些乒乓球的组合套装。)”提到乒乓球运动的成本很低,A选项“The game can be played on any table of reasonable size. (这个游戏可以在任何合理大小的桌子上进行)”进一步阐述了乒乓球运动的便利性和低成本特点,说明乒乓球运动不受场地限制,只要有合理大小的桌子就可以进行,符合题意。故选A。
65.上文“Ping-Pong is an open and easy-to-start activity that benefits players both physically and mentally. (乒乓球是一项开放且易于上手的运动,对参与者的身心都有益处。)”提到乒乓球是一项开放且易于开展的活动,对运动员的身心都有益处;D选项“With simple equipment and rules, it is a hidden treasure for personal and community well-being. (凭借简单的设备和规则,它是个人和社区福祉的隐藏宝藏)”总结了乒乓球运动的优点,强调了其简单易行和对个人及社区健康的积极影响,符合题意。故选D。
Passage 2
Running is a great way to achieve your fitness goals. Millions of people run often because of its benefits. It is also one of the simplest forms of exercise. 66 The answer is “Yes”. Here are some of the major benefits of running in the morning.
67 One of the biggest benefits for morning runners is that their level of focus during a morning session will be higher than that of a mid-afternoon run. The main reason is that since you just get out of bed, you’re likely to have fewer thoughts clouding your head. This helps you get the most out of this exercise.
It helps improve your mental health. You can view a morning run as an investment (投资) in your body. This creates a sense of self-worth and achievement. Running outside is particularly helpful. It can give you time to take in the beautiful sights of nature. There won’t be many people or cars around in the morning. 68
It puts you in a better mood (心情) for the new day. 69 But what you may not know is that you can use this to your advantage. Studies show that running can cause your body to release chemicals that make you feel good. These good feelings help you start the day feeling positive.
You can keep energetic all day. 70 Then hit the track early in the morning. When you run in the morning, your body gets a natural energy boost that lasts all day. It helps you feel more energetic and ready for whatever the day brings.
A.Do you need to improve your energy?
B.You can focus on your running better.
C.It improves your productivity for the day.
D.As a result, you can enjoy a peaceful run and feel more relaxed.
E.You already know running has a direct impact on mental health.
F.The question today is whether there is a time that is best for running.
G.You’d better look for a safe and peaceful place to start your morning run.
【答案】66.F 67.B 68.D 69.E 70.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍跑步益处,重点阐述晨跑能提高专注度、改善心理健康、愉悦心情及保持全天精力。
66.由上文“Running is a great way to achieve your fitness goals. Millions of people run often because of its benefits. It is also one of the simplest forms of exercise. (跑步是实现健身目标的好方法。数百万人经常跑步是因为它的好处。它也是最简单的锻炼形式之一。)”及下文“The answer is “Yes”. Here are some of the major benefits of running in the morning. (答案是“是的”。以下是晨跑的一些主要好处。)”可知,本空应提出一个关于跑步时间的问题,从而引出下文对晨跑好处的讨论。F选项“The question today is whether there is a time that is best for running. (今天的问题是,是否有最适合跑步的时间。)”能够承上启下,符合题意。故选F。
67.由下文“One of the biggest benefits for morning runners is that their level of focus during a morning session will be higher than that of a mid-afternoon run. (晨跑者最大的好处之一是,他们在晨跑时的专注度高于下午中段的跑步。)”可知,本空应强调晨跑时专注度的提升。B选项“You can focus on your running better. (你可以更好地专注于跑步。)”能够概括该段主旨,符合题意。故选B。
68.由上文“Running outside is particularly helpful. It can give you time to take in the beautiful sights of nature. There won’t be many people or cars around in the morning. (在外面跑步特别有帮助。它能让你有时间欣赏大自然的美丽景色。早上周围不会有太多的人或车。)”可知,本空应描述晨跑时环境安静带来的好处。D选项“As a result, you can enjoy a peaceful run and feel more relaxed. (因此,你可以享受一次宁静的跑步,感觉更加放松。)”能够承接上文,符合题意。故选D。
69.由上文“It puts you in a better mood (心情) for the new day. (它能让你在新的一天有更好的心情。)”及下文“But what you may not know is that you can use this to your advantage. Studies show that running can cause your body to release chemicals that make you feel good. (但你可能不知道的是,你可以利用这一点来为自己服务。研究表明,跑步可以让你的身体释放出让你感觉良好的化学物质。)”可知,本空应提及跑步对心情的已知影响,从而引出下文对跑步释放化学物质的讨论。E选项“You already know running has a direct impact on mental health. (你已经知道跑步对心理健康有直接影响。)”能够承上启下,符合题意。故选E。
70.由下文“Then hit the track early in the morning When you run in the morning, your body gets a natural energy boost that lasts all day. It helps you feel more energetic and ready for whatever the day brings. (那就早上早点去跑步吧。当你早上跑步时,你的身体会得到一个持续一整天的自然能量提升。它能帮助你感觉更有活力,为一天中的任何事情做好准备。)”可知,本空应提出一个与能量提升相关的问题或建议。A选项“Do you need to improve your energy? (你需要提升能量吗?)”能够自然引出下文对晨跑提升能量的讨论,符合语境。故选A。
Passage 3
Although running indoors on a treadmill (跑步机)is comfortable, many runners prefer to train outdoors because it allows them to enjoy nature sights. 71 But running outdoors shows some challenges. Be careful of the following things.
72
Many runners make the mistake of setting their speeds inaccurately(不准确地)when running outdoors. This is especially true for those who are used to running indoors. How can you learn your running level? Regularly choose different speeds and learn about your feelings and performance. How do you feel about jogging, racing and sprinting(短跑)speeds? Also, train to alternate(交替)these speeds to make the routine more challenging.
Adapt to the weather.
Remember that running outdoors is different from running indoors on a treadmill. In the winter, you may run more on the treadmill. Treadmills are a soft surface. When the winter is over and you want to run outdoors again, you need to give your body enough time to get used to the outdoors again. 73
Wear the right shoes.
Avoid wearing bad running shoes with worn-out material. If the material is already worn out, it can no longer provide you with the support your feet need for running. 74 Also, make sure you choose the right shoes-shoes designed specifically for the challenges of running.
Stay patient and work for results.
No matter how hard you train, you won’t see results overnight. You need to be patient. 75 Take your time to make progress and expect challenges.
A.Know your speed.
B.Break your old habit.
C.Replace old running shoes quickly.
D.A change of scenery can also improve their feeling.
E.A pair of good shoes can do wonders.
F.Give your body time to get used to different surfaces.
G.Don’t expect your desired results to happen quickly.
【答案】71.D 72.A 73.F 74.C 75.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要叙述了在户外跑步的几点注意事项。
71.根据上文“Although running indoors on a treadmill (跑步机) is comfortable, many runners prefer to train outdoors because it allows them to enjoy nature sights.(尽管在室内跑步机上跑步很舒服,但许多跑步者更喜欢在室外训练,因为这样可以让他们欣赏自然景观。)”和下文“But running outdoors shows some challenges.(但户外跑步也存在一些挑战。)”可知,空处应该继续说明跑步者喜欢在户外跑步的原因;选项D. A change of scenery can also improve their feeling.(换个环境也能改善他们的情绪。)进一步表明在户外训练不仅可以让跑步者欣赏自然景观,还可以让他们的情绪得到改善,所以他们更喜欢在室外跑步,符合语境。故选D。
72.空处为第二段主题句,参考第三、四、五段可知,应用祈使句;根据该段“How can you learn your running level? Regularly choose different speeds and learn about your feelings and performance. How do you feel about jogging, racing and sprinting(短跑)speeds? Also, train to alternate(交替)these speeds to make the routine more challenging.(如何了解自己的跑步水平?定期选择不同的速度,了解自己的感受和表现。对于慢跑、赛跑和短跑的速度,你感觉如何?另外,训练时交替这些速度,让训练更具挑战性。)”可知,该段主要讨论了跑步速度设置的问题,说明跑步者要对自己的跑步速度有所了解;选项A. Know your speed.(了解你的速度)概括了该段主题,并直接引出话题,与段落内容一致。故选A。
73.根据上文“In the winter, you may run more on the treadmill. Treadmills are a soft surface. When the winter is over and you want to run outdoors again, you need to give your body enough time to get used to the outdoors again. (在冬季,你可能会更多地在跑步机上锻炼,跑步机的表面比较柔软。当冬季过去,你又想在户外跑步时,你需要给身体足够的时间来重新适应户外环境。)”可知,人们冬天习惯在表面柔软的跑步机上锻炼,待冬天过后,人的身体需要时间去适应户外环境,同时也需要时间去习惯和跑步机柔软的表面不同的各种地面,故选项F. Give your body time to get used to different surfaces.(让您的身体有时间适应不同的表面。)承接上文,语意连贯,呈递进关系。故选F。
74.根据上文“If the material is already worn out, it can no longer provide you with the support your feet need for running. (如果鞋子的鞋底已经磨损得无法再提供你跑步时所需的支撑力了,那它就不再适合你了。)”和下文“Also, make sure you choose the right shoes-shoes designed specifically for the challenges of running.(另外,一定要选择合适的跑鞋——即那些专门为跑步所设计的鞋子。)”可知,空处应该提出放弃磨损的鞋子;选项C. Replace old running shoes quickly.(尽快更换旧的跑鞋。)明确提出了要尽快放弃磨损的旧鞋子,更换合适的跑鞋,承上启下。故选C。
75.根据上文“No matter how hard you train, you won’t see results overnight. You need to be patient.(无论你如何刻苦训练,都不会一夜之间看到成效。你需要有耐心。)”和下文“Take your time to make progress and expect challenges.(慢慢来,你会取得进步的,而且要准备好迎接挑战。)”可知,空处应该表明不要期待短期内能立刻见到成效,选项G. Don’t expect your desired results to happen quickly.(不要期望你所期望的结果能很快出现。)表达了这层含义,承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
Passage 4
If sports are something that interests you, it stands to reason that you would want to be good at them. However, there are other things you need to think about if you want to be a good sports player.
76 .
It’s a common mistake for young athletes to want to jump into the advanced stuff quickly. This isn’t an effective way to spend training time. You need a firm basis before you move on to bigger things. If you’re new to a sport, take as much time as you need to get the basic movements down properly. 77 .
Get enough sleep.
This one should come as obvious. This is especially true during times of intense practice or training, where things get so busy that it becomes hard to push everything into a regular day. However, your body needs its full rest. 78 . If you’re an adult, get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
Set ambitious but realistic goals for yourself.
Setting ambitious goals does not mean being unrealistic, or saying you’re going to go professional within a year. 79 , and figure out where you think you would like to be. Give yourself a suitable amount of time to achieve that goal, and break it down into smaller parts if the goal is especially big.
Stay focused on the game.
You won’t get anywhere if you’re worried about something else happening in your life. Life is always complex, and there may be things in your personal life that are bothering you. However, at least for the course of the game, you can’t let any of that stuff get to you. 80 . But if winning the game means a lot to you, then you should keep your eyes on the prize.
A.Put basics first
B.Let yourself have fun
C.It may be easier said than done
D.Instead, you should take a look at what you are
E.This is especially true if you want to be a great coach
F.If you’re a teen, you should sleep 8-10 hours each night
G.It will make advanced skills a lot easier to master in the long run
【答案】76.A 77.G 78.F 79.D 80.C
【导语】本文为一篇说明文,介绍了成为优秀运动员需要注意的一些方面。
76.空处为本段的标题,根据下文“It’s a common mistake for young athletes to want to jump into the advanced stuff quickly. This isn’t an effective way to spend training time. You need a firm basis before you move on to bigger things.(年轻运动员常常会急于快速学习高级知识,这是一种常见的错误。这种方式并不能有效地利用训练时间。在继续学习更复杂的内容之前,你需要先打下坚实的基础。)”可知,本段主旨为“注意基础”,A选项“把基础工作放在首位”符合本段主旨。故选A。
77.前文“If you’re new to a sport, take as much time as you need to get the basic movements down properly.(如果你是这项运动的初学者,那么就尽情地花时间去熟练掌握基本动作吧。)”表明应先熟练基础动作,那么,就能更好地进步,掌握高级技能,G选项“从长远来看,这将使高级技能的掌握变得更加容易。”符合主旨,为前后递进关系。故选G。
78.前文“However, your body needs its full rest.(然而,你的身体需要充分的休息。)”表明身体需要充分睡眠休息,后文“If you’re an adult, get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.(如果你是成年人,每晚应保证7至9小时的睡眠时间。)”表示成年人需要的睡眠时间,F选项“如果你是青少年,每晚应该睡8到10个小时。”则说明青少年需要的睡眠时间,符合语境。故选F。
79.前文“Setting ambitious goals does not mean being unrealistic, or saying you’re going to go professional within a year.(设定雄心勃勃的目标并不意味着不切实际,也不意味着你要在一年内成为专业人士。)”说明设定远大目标应该切合实际,不能好高骛远,后文应表明应如何设立目标,D选项“相反,你应该审视一下自己目前的情况”表示应如何设立目标,且与下文“figure out where you think you would like to be(弄清楚你认为自己想要达到什么样的状态/位置)”逻辑一致,引出真正说明的内容。故选D。
80.前文“However, at least for the course of the game, you can’t let any of that stuff get to you.(然而,至少在比赛过程中,你不能让那些事情影响到自己。)”表示我们不能让其他事情影响自己,后文“But if winning the game means a lot to you, then you should keep your eyes on the prize.(但倘若赢得比赛对你来说意义重大,那么你就应该专注于目标,坚持不懈。)”表示应专注,C选项“说起来容易做起来难啊。”中It指代前一句的内容,表示这是很难的,后文表示如果想要赢得比赛,就一定要专注,符合语境。故选C。
话题5 节日与习俗
Passage 1
Calligraphy, as an important part of Chinese culture, was an ancient art of writing words aesthetically (审美地). 81 Regular practice of calligraphy can have many benefits for the individuals and culture.
In order to practise calligraphy, we need to know how to use the pen to create each stroke (笔画) of the characters, which activates (激活) the motor areas of the brain. At the same time, the language areas are also engaged. Studies have shown that children remember the spelling of a word much better when they are writing the word out by hand. Practicing calligraphy can improve hand-eye coordination (协调) and fine motor skills. 82
Besides the physical influence, the practice of calligraphy can be linked to various mental health benefits. Good mental health covers social, emotional, and psychological well-being. 83 It can help to calm the mind and focus, allowing the calligrapher to enter a state of mindful awareness and look inward to reflect on their heart and minds. When creating beautiful characters, individuals can place their emotions into the art form, achieving a sense of achievement.
Calligraphy has its traditional and cultural significance. Chinese calligraphy is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and history, showing the values and ideals of traditional Chinese society. Through this art form, calligrapher can develop a deeper appreciation for the cultural heritage and aesthetics. 84 The beauty of a well-written character can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their cultural background. In this way, calligraphy serves as a bridge across cultures between different worlds. So the practice of calligraphy can serve as a means of protecting and promoting traditional Chinese art forms. 85
A.It is also a form of communication.
B.So it can improve a person’s confidence.
C.Today, it is still considered to be an art form.
D.Calligraphy provides a way for emotional expression
E.Calligraphers have their styles, techniques of creating
F.And it ensures they are passed down from generation to generation.
G.So practising calligraphy is good for the individuals’ physical health.
【答案】81.C 82.G 83.D 84.A 85.F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的书法艺术以及练习书法能够带来的好处。
81.根据上文“Calligraphy, as an important part of Chinese culture, was an ancient art of writing words aesthetically (审美地).(书法作为中华文化的重要组成部分,是一门古代的审美书写艺术。)”和下文“Regular practice of calligraphy can have many benefits for the individuals and culture.(经常练习书法对个人和文化都有诸多益处。)”可知,空处应该承接上句说明书法在现代的情况;选项C. Today, it is still considered to be an art form.(如今,它仍被视为一种艺术形式。)表明在现代社会,书法仍被视为一种艺术形式,与上文衔接合理,并引出下文练习书法的好处,符合逻辑。故选C。
82.根据上文“Practicing calligraphy can improve hand-eye coordination (协调) and fine motor skills. (练习书法能够提高手眼协调能力和精细操作能力。)”可知,练习书法对人的身体健康是有好处的,故选项G. So practising calligraphy is good for the individuals’ physical health.(所以练习书法对个人的身体健康有好处。)是对上文的总结,符合语境。故选G。
83.根据上文“Besides the physical influence, the practice of calligraphy can be linked to various mental health benefits. Good mental health covers social, emotional, and psychological well-being. (除了对身体产生的影响之外,书法练习还与多种心理健康益处有关。良好的心理健康涵盖了社交、情感和心理方面的健康状况。)”和下文“It can help to calm the mind and focus, allowing the calligrapher to enter a state of mindful awareness and look inward to reflect on their heart and minds. When creating beautiful characters, individuals can place their emotions into the art form, achieving a sense of achievement.(它有助于平复思绪、集中注意力,使书法家能够进入一种专注的意识状态,并内省以审视自己的内心和思想。在创作优美的字迹时,人们可以将自身的情感融入到这一艺术形式中,从而获得一种成就感。)”可知,空处应该概括指出书法对心理健康方面的有益影响;选项D. Calligraphy provides a way for emotional expression.(书法为情感表达提供了一种方式。)总结了书法是一种情感表达的方式,有助于人的心理健康,而下文对此进行了具体描述,其中“place their emotions into the art form”与选项D相呼应,符合语境。故选D。
84.根据上文“Through this art form, calligrapher can develop a deeper appreciation for the cultural heritage and aesthetics. (通过这种艺术形式,书法家能够更深入地领略文化遗产和美学的魅力。)”和下文“The beauty of a well-written character can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their cultural background. In this way, calligraphy serves as a bridge across cultures between different worlds. (一篇精心书写的文字所展现出的美感,任何人都可以领略到,无论其文化背景如何。因此,书法成为了连接不同世界文化之间的桥梁。)”可知,上文说明了书法艺术在传统和文化方面的一种重要意义,下文指出了书法艺术是不同世界文化之间的桥梁,所以空处应该概括指出书法艺术在传统和文化方面起到了沟通交流的作用;故选项A. It is also a form of communication.(这也是一种交流方式。)总结了这层含义。故选A。
85.根据上文“So the practice of calligraphy can serve as a means of protecting and promoting traditional Chinese art forms. (因此,书法练习可以成为保护和推广中国传统艺术形式的一种方式。)”可知,空处为文章结尾句,应该在上文总结的基础上继续说明保护和推广中国传统艺术形式的结果,故选项F. And it ensures they are passed down from generation to generation.(而且这确保了它们能够代代相传。)中的“they”指代上文中的“traditional Chinese art forms”,说明保护推广的结果是中国传统艺术形式代代传承,总结收尾合理。故选F。
Passage 2
Advertisements are almost everywhere in our lives. 86 But before there was mass media (大众媒体), how did the ancient Chinese advertise their goods(商品)?
The purpose of advertising, after all, is to attract customers’ attention. 87 More than 2,000 years ago, Qu Yuan wrote the poem Heavenly Questions (《天问》). It mentions (提及) a man who sells meat in a market. He “knocked his knife on the table to make a sound”. This was an easy way to draw people’s attention.
88 In the Song Dynasty, sellers used clever rhymes (押韵) to market their goods. They even adapted tunes (改编曲调) and wrote lyrics (歌词) to make it an art form.
In addition, some sellers asked famous people for help. Strategies of the Warring States (《战国策》) mentions the story of a horse seller. At first, he brought his horses to the market and shouted to the crowd about the good quality of his horses. 89 Later, the man came up with a good idea. He went to Bo Le, a famous local horse expert (专家), and said to him, “Could you visit my stall (摊位) and look at my horses? I’ll pay you for it.” Bo Le agreed. He went to the seller’s stall and showed his “interest” in the horses. Other people in the market quickly gathered around. 90 How effective this way of advertising was!
A.However, no one was interested.
B.This was also true in ancient times.
C.Soon, every horse in the stall had a buyer.
D.Ancient people’s ways of advertising were simpler.
E.Ancient people created songs to advertise their goods.
F.Another simple way to advertise was to shout about the quality of one’s goods.
G.We see them on smartphone apps, TVs, and big screens in shopping malls.
【答案】86.G 87.B 88.F 89.A 90.C
【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了古代中国的广告方式。在没有大众媒体的时代,古人通过敲击刀具、押韵叫卖、改编歌曲以及借助名人效应等方式来吸引顾客注意,推销商品。
86.前一句“Advertisements are almost everywhere in our lives.(广告几乎无处不在,存在于我们的生活之中。)”指出广告在我们的生活中无处不在,结合后一句“But before there was mass media (大众媒体), how did the ancient Chinese advertise their goods(商品)?(但在有了大众媒体之前,古代中国人又是如何推销他们的商品的呢?)”提到mass media可知,G项“我们在智能手机应用程序、电视以及商场的大屏幕上都能看到它们。”符合语境,具体说明广告是如何通过大众媒体在我们生活中无处不在的,与下文形成转折关系,引出下文没有大众媒体,如何推销商品的问题。故选G。
87.前一句“The purpose of advertising, after all, is to attract customers’ attention.(毕竟,广告的目的是为了吸引顾客的注意。)”指出了做广告的目的是吸引顾客的注意力,后文“More than 2,000 years ago, Qu Yuan wrote the poem Heavenly Questions (《天问》). It mentions (提及) a man who sells meat in a market. He “knocked his knife on the table to make a sound”. This was an easy way to draw people’s attention.(两千多年前,屈原创作了《天问》这首诗。诗中提到了一个在市场里卖肉的人。他“用刀敲击桌面发出声响”。这是一种吸引人们注意的简单方法。)”举了一个古代的例子,因此此处应该是说这一点在古代也实用。B项“在古代也是如此”符合语境,承上启下。故选B。
88.本句是第三段的总起句,结合后面两句举的例子“In the Song Dynasty, sellers used clever rhymes (押韵) to market their goods. They even adapted tunes (改编曲调) and wrote lyrics (歌词) to make it an art form.(在宋朝时期,卖家们会巧妙地运用押韵的方式来推销他们的商品。他们甚至会改编曲调,并创作歌词,从而将其发展成了一种艺术形式。)”可知,此处应该是说做广告的另一个简单方法是高声叫卖。F项“另一种简单的宣传方式是大力宣扬自己商品的品质。”符合语境。故选F。
89.前一句“At first, he brought his horses to the market and shouted to the crowd about the good quality of his horses.(起初,他把他的马牵到市场上,并向人群大声宣传这些马的优良品质。)”指出卖马人对着人群吆喝他的马匹质量好,后一句“Later, the man came up with a good idea.(后来,这个男人想出了一个好主意。)”指出他想出了一个好方法,可推测他之前的方式不奏效,因此应该是没有人对此感兴趣。因此A项“然而,没有人感兴趣”符合语境,故选A。
90.前一句“Other people in the market quickly gathered around.(市场上的其他人很快也都围了过来。)”指出市场上其他人很快围了过来,后一句“How effective this way of advertising was!( 这种广告方式的效果真是惊人啊!)”感叹这种广告方式有效,由此猜测每匹马都有了买主。因此C项“很快,摊位里的每一匹马都找到了买家。”符合语境,故选C。
Passage 3
Sugar painting, as the name means, is a painting made of sugar. 91
Since the Warring States Period (战国时期), the ancient people loved sweets and developed methods of producing sugar. 92 And sugar, the expensive product once only served to the emperors and princes, also went into common people’s homes. With the cultural and economic (经济的) development of Song and Yuan Dynasties, people became less interested in only tasting sweetness. In the Ming Dynasty, some people added pictures with good luck into the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting appeared.
Sugar painting is different from normal painting. Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material, a spoon as the “paintbrush”, and a smooth table as the “paper”. 93 Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to produce the work very quickly. They move the spoon full of syrup up and down, left and right. Soon a sugar painting is done.
94 The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes has become poorer and poorer because of fewer needs. What’s worse, few people seem to be willing to pass on the art except those aging sugar painters.
For most people, painting is a kind of art and difficult to understand. However, sugar painting has pulled the art down into people’s daily lives. Through it, we may see the spiritual support of the ancient people across centuries. Now, sugar painting has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in China. 95
A.But they’re too expensive for many to buy.
B.It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to admire.
C.To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting.
D.However, it’s a pity that this folk art is dying recently.
E.So the art should be remembered, missed and passed on.
F.Because this art form with a long history is popular with people of all ages.
G.In the Tang Dynasty, there was huge progress in the technology of sugar making.
【答案】91.B 92.G 93.C 94.D 95.E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了糖画的属性、历史发展、制作特点、现状及作为非遗的传承意义。
91.前文提到“Sugar painting, as the name means, is a painting made of sugar.(糖画,顾名思义,是用糖做的画)”,重点强调糖画这一事物的构成。B选项“It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to admire.(它是我们可以品尝的糖,也是我们可以欣赏的画)”,进一步阐述了糖画既具备糖可品尝的属性,又有画可欣赏的特点,是对上文关于糖画定义的进一步说明和补充,故选B。
92.前文提到“Since the Warring States Period (战国时期), the ancient people loved sweets and developed methods of producing sugar.(从战国时期开始,古人就喜欢吃甜食,并发明了制糖的方法)”,讲述了战国时期人们就喜爱甜食并发展了制糖方法,后文“And sugar, the expensive product once only served to the emperors and princes, also went into common people’s homes.(而糖,这种曾经只供皇帝和王子享用的昂贵产品,也进入了普通百姓的家中)”说糖这种曾经昂贵的产品进入了寻常百姓家。G选项“In the Tang Dynasty, there was huge progress in the technology of sugar making.(在唐朝,制糖技术有了巨大的进步)”指出在唐朝制糖技术有了巨大进步,这可以很好地衔接前后文,解释了糖从昂贵产品到进入百姓家的原因,故选G。
93.后文提到“Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to produce the work very quickly.(因为糖浆冷却后会变硬,所以画家必须非常迅速地完成作品)”,这表明糖浆的制作和特性对糖画创作有重要影响。C选项“To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting.(为了制作糖浆,画家在画画前必须把糖加热)”,解释了制作糖浆需要加热糖这一关键步骤,与后文糖浆冷却变硬以及画家要快速创作相呼应,说明了糖浆制作与创作过程之间的联系,故选C。
94.后文描述“The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes has become poorer and poorer because of fewer needs. What’s worse, few people seem to be willing to pass on the art except those aging sugar painters.(由于需求减少,曾经形状丰富的糖画变得越来越单调。更糟糕的是,除了那些年迈的糖画艺人,似乎很少有人愿意传承这门艺术)”,这清晰地表明糖画这种民间艺术正面临消亡的困境。D选项“However, it’s a pity that this folk art is dying recently.(然而,遗憾的是,这种民间艺术最近正在消亡)”,直接点明了当前糖画所处的不利状况,与后文内容紧密相连,故选D。
95.前文指出“Now, sugar painting has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in China.(现在,糖画已被列为中国非物质文化遗产)”,说明糖画得到了官方认可和保护。E选项“So the art should be remembered, missed and passed on.(所以这门艺术应该被铭记、怀念并传承下去)”,基于糖画成为非物质文化遗产这一事实,呼吁人们要铭记、怀念并传承这门艺术,符合逻辑和语境,故选E。
Passage 4
The animated series “Boonie Bears” has become a cultural phenomenon in China, offering more than just entertainment for young audiences. Through its engaging stories and relatable characters, it subtly imparts valuable life lessons. Below are some key educational aspects of the show:
Environmental Education
The forest setting and the conflict between the bears and Logger Vick introduce children to ecological concepts. 96 This early exposure helps shape their awareness of environmental protection.
Moral Development
The show clearly distinguishes between right and wrong, often using humor to highlight the consequences of bad behavior. 97 Such storytelling encourages children to reflect on their own actions.
Social Skills and Intelligence
The bear brothers’ adventures emphasize teamwork and creative problem-solving. 98 These lessons are especially useful for children learning to navigate social relationships.
Resilience and Positivity
Even in difficult situations, the characters maintain a lighthearted attitude. 99 This approach teaches young viewers to face challenges with optimism.
Cultural Connection
Unlike many Western cartoons, “Boonie Bears” incorporates Chinese traditions and customs. 100 This helps children appreciate their cultural heritage in a fun and accessible way.
While the series has faced criticism for early exaggerated violence, recent adaptations have shifted toward more educational themes. Overall, “Boonie Bears” succeeds in blending entertainment with meaningful life lessons.
A.By showing how teamwork leads to success, it promotes collaboration over aggression.
B.Logger Vick’s later transformation teaches kids that people can change for the better.
C.The humorous struggles of the characters make setbacks seem less intimidating.
D.Scenes of deforestation and animal habitats being destroyed deliver a strong message.
E.Research shows that children who watch educational cartoons perform better in school.
F.Elements like the Lunar New Year and folk tales appear in various episodes.
G.Some parents worry that the action scenes might encourage reckless behavior.
【答案】96.D 97.B 98.A 99.C 100.F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了《熊出没》是中国文化现象,不仅娱乐儿童,还通过故事传递环保、道德、社交、韧性及文化传承等教育意义,近年更侧重教育主题。
96.根据上文“The forest setting and the conflict between the bears and Logger Vick introduce children to ecological concepts.(森林的场景以及熊与光头强之间的冲突,向孩子们介绍了生态方面的知识)”以及下文“This early exposure helps shape their awareness of environmental protection.(这种早期的接触有助于培养他们对环境保护的意识)”及本段小标题“Environmental Education(环境教育)”可知,该动画通过森林背景和角色冲突引入生态概念,空处应进一步说明这些生态概念如何传递环保信息,以衔接下文环保意识的培养,故D选项“森林砍伐和动物栖息地遭到破坏的场景传递出强烈的信息”是生态问题的具体表现,与生态概念直接相关,且能引出环保意识的主题,符合语境,故选D。
97.根据上文“The show clearly distinguishes between right and wrong, often using humor to highlight the consequences of bad behavior.(该节目明确区分了正确与错误的行为,并且常常通过幽默的方式来凸显不良行为所带来的后果)”可知,该动画通过幽默强调不良行为的后果,空处应进一步说明这种教育方式的效果,故B选项“光头强后来的转变向孩子们展示了人们是可以变得更好的”符合道德教育的主题,展示了角色成长和改过自新的过程,符合语境,故选B。
98.根据上文“The bear brothers’ adventures emphasize teamwork and creative problem-solving.(熊兄弟的历险故事强调了团队合作以及创造性地解决问题的重要性)”及本段小标题“Social Skills and Intelligence(社交技能与智慧)”可知,该动画强调团队合作和创造性解决问题,空处应进一步说明这种教育方式的效果。故A选项“通过展示团队合作如何带来成功,它倡导合作而非对抗”呼应“teamwork”,进一步阐释社交技能的重要性,符合语境,故选A。
99.根据上文“Even in difficult situations, the characters maintain a lighthearted attitude.(即便在艰难的处境中,这些角色也保持着轻松愉快的态度)”及本段小标题“Resilience and Positivity(韧性与积极心态)”可知,该动画中的角色在困难情况下保持轻松态度,空处应进一步说明这种态度对孩子们的影响,故C选项“角色们的幽默挣扎使挫折感变得不那么令人畏惧”具体说明如何通过幽默培养积极心态,符合语境,故选C。
100.根据上文“Unlike many Western cartoons, “Boonie Bears” incorporates Chinese traditions and customs.(与许多西方卡通片不同,《熊出没》这部作品融入了中国的传统和习俗)”可知,该动画融入了中国传统和习俗,空处应进一步说明这些传统和习俗在动画中的体现。故F选项“诸如农历新年和民间故事等元素出现在各个章节中”直接举例说明文化元素的体现,符合语境,故选F。
话题6 文学与文化
Passage 1
In the noisy subway, Li Zining is focused on the audiobook of “The Three-Body Problem.” She is part of Generation Z, digital natives. Similar to many, she prefers e-books and audio-books over traditional ones. This generation, making up nearly one-fifth of China’s population, is more likely to download e-books onto their devices than to visit bookstores or libraries. 101
Platforms like WeChat Reading and Zhangyue have many Gen Z users who spend hours immersed in online literature. They share reviews and comments on social media, follow “book bloggers”, and seek “reading buddies”. 102 She finds e-reading very flexible and cost-effective. She often shares her thoughts on books through social media, which allows her to connect with other readers and discover new titles.
Gen Z readers actively follow “book bloggers” and engage with their content. They appreciate the insights and discussions these bloggers provide. 103 Thus, it enhances a sense of community and interaction.
104 Xiao Xia, a college student, finds that reading with a friend helps keep schedules on track and offers fresh perspectives. On platforms like WeChat Reading, users can interact with others by highlighting and commenting on specific sentences. This interactive feature enhances reading experience and a sense of community. Traditional publishers are now embracing the digital flow, using big data to target readers and livestreaming to launch new titles, further integrating the digital and traditional worlds of literature.
105 They embrace digital platforms and interactive reading experiences, making it more accessible and engaging than ever before.
A.Some traditional readers prefer physical books, unlike Gen Z.
B.Physical bookstores still matter, but Gen Z favors digital platforms.
C.For instance, Chen Wenting is a subscriber to some reading apps.
D.Finding like-minded “reading friends” is popular among Gen Z readers.
E.They have a tendency to share their thoughts and comments on social media.
F.Overall, Generation Z are transforming the landscape of literature and reading.
G.These preferences are reflected in their reading habits and interactions with media.
【答案】101.G 102.C 103.E 104.D 105.F
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了Z世代的阅读特点。他们偏爱电子书、有声书等数字阅读形式,习惯在社交平台分享阅读感受、关注“读书博主”、寻找“阅读同伴”,注重互动性与社群感。最后总结Z世代的阅读偏好正深刻影响并改变着传统的文学阅读领域格局。
101.结合前文“This generation, making up nearly one-fifth of China’s population, is more likely to download e-books onto their devices than to visit bookstores or libraries.(这一代人占中国人口的近五分之一,他们更有可能在设备上下载电子书,而不是去书店或图书馆。)”提及了Z世代的阅读表现,设空句紧跟其后,应继续以此为话题阐述,同时引出后文内容。选项G“These preferences are reflected in their reading habits and interactions with media.(这些偏好反映在他们的阅读习惯和与媒体的互动中。)”中“These preferences”指代前文的“偏爱数字阅读”,在句意上承接了前文话题;同时,句中的“their reading habits and interactions with media(他们的阅读习惯和与媒体的互动)”应是呼应下段内容“Platforms like WeChat Reading and Zhangyue have many Gen Z users...(微信阅读和掌阅等平台拥有众多Z世代用户…… )”,段落之间衔接紧密。故选G项。
102.根据后文“She finds e-reading very flexible and cost-effective.(她发现电子阅读非常灵活且具有成本效益。)”提到了一个“她”的具体行为,由此推知,设空句作为其前句,应先介绍“她”是谁。选项C“For instance, Chen Wenting is a subscriber to some reading apps.(例如,陈文婷(Chen Wenting)是一些阅读应用程序的订阅者。)”中“For instance”是举例信号词,“Chen Wenting”呼应了“她”,且从句意方面,是对前文内容的具体举例。故选C项。
103.根据后文“Thus, it enhances a sense of community and interaction.(因此,它增强了社区感和互动感。)”提及了一个结果,即“社区感形成”,由此推知,设空句应讲述这个结果是如何形成的。选项E“They have a tendency to share their thoughts and comments on social media.(他们倾向于在社交媒体上分享自己的想法和评论。)”讲到Z世代有分享自己想法和评论的互动行为,这样,增强了社区感,与后文因果相连。故选E项。
104.设空为该段首句,应是该段的主旨句。根据后文“Xiao Xia, a college student, finds that reading with a friend helps keep schedules on track and offers fresh perspectives. On platforms like WeChat Reading, users can interact with others by highlighting and commenting on specific sentences.(大学生小夏(Xiao Xia)发现,与朋友一起阅读有助于保持日程安排,并提供新的视角。在微信阅读等平台上,用户可以通过突出显示和评论特定的句子与他人互动。)”分别从Z世代用户角度和电子阅读平台角度举例了“与朋友一起阅读”。由此可知,该段的主旨核心是“与朋友一起读”。选项D“Finding like-minded ‘reading friends’ is popular among Gen Z readers.(寻找志同道合的“读书朋友”在Z世代读者中很受欢迎。)” 概括了该段核心主旨。故选D项。
105.分析可知,该段为全文末尾段落,应是对全文核心话题的总结和评价。选项F“Overall, Generation Z are transforming the landscape of literature and reading.(总体而言,Z世代正在改变文学和阅读的格局。)”中“Overall”是总结信号词,在句意上概括了前文所有内容,起到全文总结的作用,且引出后文“They embrace digital platforms and interactive reading experiences, making it more accessible and engaging than ever before.(他们拥抱数字平台和互动阅读体验,使其比以往任何时候都更容易访问和参与。)”,说明怎样改变文学和阅读的格局。故选F项。
Passage 2
Reading is not just an important professional skill. It is also a way to enjoy informative, creative, and inspiring works of literature that enrich our life experiences. 106 To form the habit, practicing good reading skills is a must.
107
When you read, read for the main idea of each paragraph, along with its supporting reasons. When you are building up reading skills, it can be helpful to read with a pencil in hand to take notes or underline the key idea of each paragraph.
Look up unfamiliar words.
It is quite normal to meet with some unfamiliar words when reading. Merriam Webster online is a wonderful and thorough resource for defining unfamiliar words. 108 When you reach a good stopping point, return to each word and look it up, re-reading the sentence it appeared in. This helps understand the word and its usage in case there are different meanings.
Become familiar with literary devices (手法).
Particularly if you are a fan of novels and short stories, becoming familiar with common literary tools like metaphor, simile, parallel structure and personification is an important part being a better reader. 109
Don’t rush.
Reading for learning and enjoyment is never a sprint (冲刺). Instead, take your time, advance your skills and their development at your own pace. 110 Each day, as you read, your mind will take the reading skills it learned before and apply them again, often with greater efficiency.
A.Read for content.
B.Read to get the author’s attitude.
C.You will be an excellent reader if you stick.
D.Simply underline or make a list of these words.
E.Understanding them can enrich the reading experience greatly.
F.Do not get discouraged if you are a slow reader, especially at first.
G.Like any skill worth mastering, a reading habit requires time to develop.
【答案】106.G 107.A 108.D 109.E 110.F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章作者围绕“如何养成良好阅读习惯”提出四条具体建议,并鼓励读者循序渐进。
106.根据上文“Reading is not just an important professional skill. It is also a way to enjoy informative, creative, and inspiring works of literature that enrich our life experiences. (阅读不仅仅是一项重要的专业技能。这也是一种享受丰富我们生活经验的信息量丰富、富有创意且鼓舞人心的文学作品的方式)”及下文“To form the habit, practicing good reading skills is a must.(要养成这个习惯,练习良好的阅读技巧是必须的)”可知,阅读能丰富人生体验,但养成习惯必须练习技巧。由此可知,G项Like any skill worth mastering, a reading habit requires time to develop. (任何值得掌握的技能都需要时间,阅读习惯亦然)能够承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
107.根据下文“When you read, read for the main idea of each paragraph, along with its supporting reasons.(当你阅读时,阅读每一段的主要观点,以及它的支持理由)”可知,本段主要建议阅读时要掌握主要观点及支撑细节。由此可知,A项Read for content. (为内容而读)恰好概括该段核心,置于段首,作段落小标题。故选A。
108.根据上文“It is quite normal to meet with some unfamiliar words when reading. Merriam Webster online is a wonderful and thorough resource for defining unfamiliar words.(阅读时遇到不熟悉的单词是很正常的。韦氏在线词典是一个定义陌生单词的极好且全面的资源)”可知,阅读时遇到生词很正常,并推荐查词网站。由此可知,D项Simply underline or make a list of these words. (只需把这些词划出来或列成清单)能够衔接上文,给出具体操作,且与下文“When you reach a good stopping point, return to each word and look it up, re-reading the sentence it appeared in.(当你找到合适的停顿点时,回到每个单词并查找它,重新阅读它出现过的句子)” 形成先后步骤,符合语境。故选D。
109.根据上文“Particularly if you are a fan of novels and short stories, becoming familiar with common literary tools like metaphor, simile, parallel structure and personification is an important part boing a better reader.( 特别是如果你是小说和短篇小说的粉丝,熟悉常用的文学工具,如隐喻、明喻、平行结构和拟人是成为一个更好的读者的重要组成部分)”可知,阅读时,要熟悉比喻、拟人等文学手法。由此可知,E项Understanding them can enrich the reading experience greatly.(理解这些手法能极大丰富阅读体验)能够衔接上文,说明其好处,符合语境。故选。
110.根据本段标题“Don’t rush.(不要急于求成)”及上文“Reading for learning and enjoyment is never a sprint (冲刺). Instead, take your time, advance your skills and their development at your own pace.(为了学习和享受而阅读绝不是一蹴而就。相反,花点时间,按照自己的节奏提升自己的技能和发展)”可知,阅读不能急于求成,要按自己节奏来。由此可知,F项Do not get discouraged if you are a slow reader, especially at first.(如果读得慢,尤其起初,别气馁)能够衔接上文,正面安慰初学者,与“take your time”同义呼应,符合语境。故选F。
Passage 3
Reading isn’t just a method of gaining information; it’s a powerful tool that can enrich your inner world and improve your quality of life. However, not everyone can fully benefit from books because of improper reading techniques or a lack of concentration. 111
The first, and maybe the most important step toward effective reading is creating a suitable environment. Choose a comfortable place: a cozy sofa, a comfortable chair, or a great bed. 112 Too bright can harm your eyes, while too dim (昏暗的) can make you sleepy. Aim to read in conditions free from noises that could break your focus.
Before diving into a book, make yourself familiar with its structure and table of contents. 113 For example. If you’re reading a popular science book, go through its chapters quickly to get an idea of the central themes. This not only speeds up the reading but also improves your understanding of the material.
114 Spare time for reading every day — this could be in the morning before work or in the evening before bed. For instance, you could develop a habit of reading for 20 minutes before going to sleep to relax and prepare for rest. It’s been proven that regular reading helps reduce stress levels, improve people’s states of mind, and even better their cognitive (认知的) abilities. 115
By following these simple strategies, you’ll not only make reading more enjoyable but also increase your efficiency (效率), turning the act into a true pleasure and a means of personal development.
A.Make sure the lighting is just right.
B.Think of it as a training for your brain.
C.Identify what you need to find in the text.
D.This will help you grasp the main ideas and key points.
E.It’s important to master a few effective reading strategies.
F.Equally important is making reading a part of your daily routine.
G.Practice reading speed, increasing the amount you read in a set time.
【答案】111.E 112.A 113.D 114.F 115.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍的是阅读的重要性,针对人们因不当技巧或注意力不集中难受益的问题,给出营造环境等有效阅读策略。
111.根据上文“However, not everyone can fully benefit from books because of improper reading techniques or a lack of concentration. (然而,由于不当的阅读技巧或注意力不集中,并非每个人都能从书籍中充分获益。)”可知,此处提出了人们阅读时存在的问题,下文“The first, and maybe the most important step toward effective reading is creating a suitable environment. (实现有效阅读的第一步,或许也是最重要的一步,是营造一个适宜的环境。)”开始介绍有效阅读的方法,所以空处应起到承上启下的作用,引出有效的阅读策略。E选项“It’s important to master a few effective reading strategies. (掌握一些有效的阅读策略很重要。)”既指出了解决上文问题的关键在于掌握策略,又为下文介绍具体策略做了铺垫,符合语境。故选E项。
112.根据上文“Choose a comfortable place: a cozy sofa, a comfortable chair, or a great bed. (选择一个舒适的地方:一张舒适的沙发、一把舒服的椅子或者一张不错的床。)”可知,此处讲述营造适宜阅读环境需选择舒适的地点,下文“Too bright can harm your eyes, while too dim (昏暗的) can make you sleepy. (光线太亮会伤害眼睛,而太暗则会让你犯困。)”提到了光线对阅读的影响,所以空处应围绕阅读环境中的光线展开。A选项“Make sure the lighting is just right. (确保光线恰到好处。)”既承接上文营造适宜环境的话题,又引出下文对光线明暗影响的阐述,符合语境。故选A项。
113.根据上文“Before diving into a book, make yourself familiar with its structure and table of contents. (在深入阅读一本书之前,先熟悉它的结构和目录。)”可知,此处建议阅读前熟悉书籍结构和目录,下文“For example. If you’re reading a popular science book, go through its chapters quickly to get an idea of the central themes. (例如,如果你正在读一本科普书,快速浏览它的章节,以了解核心主题。)”举例说明熟悉书籍结构和目录的具体作用,所以空处应总结熟悉书籍结构和目录的好处。D选项“This will help you grasp the main ideas and key points. (这将帮助你掌握主要思想和要点。)”中的“This”指代上文“熟悉书籍结构和目录”,且“掌握主要思想和要点”与下文“了解核心主题”相呼应,符合语境。故选D项。
114.根据下文“Spare time for reading every day — this could be in the morning before work or in the evening before bed. For instance, you could develop a habit of reading for 20 minutes before going to sleep to relax and prepare for rest. (每天抽出时间阅读——可以在上班前的早上,也可以在睡前的晚上。例如,你可以养成睡前阅读20分钟的习惯,以放松身心,为休息做准备。)”可知,本段主要讲述要每天安排时间阅读,养成阅读习惯,所以空处应作为本段小标题,概括该段主题。F选项“Equally important is making reading a part of your daily routine. (同样重要的是让阅读成为你日常生活的一部分。)”能够准确概括本段“每日阅读、养成习惯”的核心内容,且与上文介绍的“营造环境、熟悉结构”等策略形成并列,符合小标题特征。故选F项。
115.根据上文“It’s been proven that regular reading helps reduce stress levels, improve people’s state of minds, and even better their cognitive (认知的) abilities. (事实证明,规律阅读有助于减轻压力,改善心态,甚至提高认知能力。)”可知,此处阐述了规律阅读对身心和认知的益处,空处应进一步对这些益处进行总结或补充说明。B选项“Think of it as a training for your brain. (把它看作是对大脑的一种训练。)”中的“it”指代上文“规律阅读”,且“对大脑的训练”是对“提高认知能力”等益处的形象化补充,符合语境。故选B项。
Passage 4
How to Make Reading a Daily Habit
Do you love books but struggle with how to build a reading habit? Here’s how to make reading a daily joy without feeling overwhelmed
Start small. If you’re wondering how to build a reading habit, the key is to start small and stay consistent(始终如一的). 116 Start with just 5-10 minutes a day-during breakfast, in the car, or before bed. Small steps lead to big habits Even reading just a few pages a day can add up over time and help you develop a consistent routine.
Always have a book handy. 117 When you have a few spare minutes, you’ll be more likely to reach for a book instead of browsing on your phone. Having easy access to a book ensures that reading becomes a natural part of your daily life.
Choose books that excite you. Read what truly interests you. Loving what you read makes the habit stick. Don’t force yourself to read something just because it’s popular. 118
Try audiobooks(有声读物). Too busy to sit and read? 119 I am not too fond of audiobooks but that’s just me. I know of book lovers who feel it’s a great way to fit audiobooks into one’s routine effortlessly. Audiobooks can also bring stories to life with interesting tellings, making them an excellent alternative for multitaskers.
120 Before bed, trade your phone for a book. Reducing screen time helps you sleep better-and you get to enjoy a great story before falling asleep. Limiting social media and TV time can free up more moments for reading.
A.Use screen time for reading.
B.Trade screen time for page time.
C.You don’t need hours to be a reader.
D.Hours are essential to becoming a true reader.
E.Listen to audiobooks while driving, cooking, or working out.
F.Keep a book in your bag, on your phone, or on your bedside table.
G.Instead, focus on books that truly arouse your curiosity and excitement.
【答案】116.C 117.F 118.G 119.E 120.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何养成每日阅读习惯提供了具体可操作的方法,以帮助读者养成阅读习惯。
116.上文“If you’re wondering how to build a reading habit, the key is to start small and stay consistent(始终如一的).(若你正纠结如何培养阅读习惯,关键在于从小处开始并持之以恒。)”指出从小处着手,并保持始终如一。选项C“You don’t need hours to be a reader.(你无需花上几小时才能成为读者)”衔接上文“从小处开始”的逻辑,指出不必要长时间阅读。从而自然引出下文“Start with just 5-10 minutes a day-during breakfast, in the car, or before bed.(每天只需从5至10分钟开始——比如早餐时、乘车途中,或是睡前。)”。故选C。
117.根据段首句“Always have a book handy.(随时备好一本书。)”可知,本段主题是随时备好一本书。而下文“Having easy access to a book ensures that reading becomes a natural part of your daily life.(轻松就能拿到书,能让阅读自然融入你的日常生活。)”也提到轻松拿到书。选项F“Keep a book in your bag, on your phone, or on your bedside table. (把书放在包里、手机里,或是床头柜上。)”通过具体场景说明如何让书易获取,直接呼应容易获取的核心。故选F。
118.上文“Choose books that excite you. Read what truly interests you. Loving what you read makes the habit stick. Don’t force yourself to read something just because it’s popular.(选择让你感兴趣的书。读真正能吸引你的内容。热爱自己读的书,才能让阅读习惯长久保持。别因为某本书热门就强迫自己去读。)”指出选择让自己感兴趣的书,不要强迫自己读热门书。选项G“Instead, focus on books that truly arouse your curiosity and excitement.(相反,要专注于那些真正能激发你好奇心与兴趣的书籍。)”中的“instead”承接前文的否定建议,指出要阅读自己感兴趣的书,与上文内容相一致。故选G。
119.上文“Try audiobooks(有声读物). Too busy to sit and read?(尝试有声读物。太忙了没时间坐着读?)”指出本段建议人们尝试有声读物;而空前提问“太忙没时间坐着读?”。选项E“Listen to audiobooks while driving, cooking, or working out.(开车、做饭或锻炼时,都可以听有声读物。)”回答了如何在忙碌时利用有声读物,通过具体场景说明忙碌时使用有声读物的方式,符合利用碎片时间的需求。故选E。
120.空处为段首句,为本段主要内容。根据下文“Before bed, trade your phone for a book. Reducing screen time helps you sleep better-and you get to enjoy a great story before falling asleep. Limiting social media and TV time can free up more moments for reading.(睡前,把手机换成书。减少屏幕使用时间不仅能帮你睡得更好,还能让你在入睡前享受一段精彩的故事时光。限制社交媒体和看电视的时间,能为阅读腾出更多时间。)”可知,本段主要建议人们减少社交媒体和电视时间,腾出更多阅读时间,用阅读时间替代屏幕时间。选项B“Trade screen time for page time.(用屏幕时间换读书时间。)”直接概括了本段主题。故选B。
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