考前押题09 阅读还原（六选五）5大常考话题（期末复习专项训练）九年级英语上学期译林版

专题09 阅读还原（六选五）5大常考话题 话题1 传统文化与地方特色 话题4 哲理与感悟 话题2 科普知识与现代技术 话题5 方法与策略 话题3 教育与青少年问题 话题1 传统文化与地方特色 Passage 1 They cover faces. 1 They come in nearly all shapes, sizes and colors. What are they? Masks, of course! People have been putting on masks for thousands of years. 2 For example, the doctors in Africa wear some special masks to make bad spirits leave someone’s body. 3 In Chinese opera and Indonesian dancing, many of the characters wear masks, which can show if the character is good or bad. Moreover, many people believe that when they wear masks, they can become characters of the masks themselves. 4 Just look at the children during Halloween, a celebration of ghosts and witches in Western culture. 5 A．They hide the characters behind them. B．Many people have the habit of wearing masks. C．In some cultures, masks are also important in drama. D．Once a child wears a mask, he becomes the character. E．In many countries, it is said that masks have magic powers. F．So a good person can become evil (邪恶的) when he wears an evil mask. Passage 2 In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, usually food is eaten with chopsticks. Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo in the same shape, size and material. 6 Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might be made of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also join hard woods and metal to create special designs. As an old saying goes, “A chopstick can be broken easily, ten pairs of chopsticks hold each other tightly.” 7 However, ten pairs of chopsticks can produce strength. All the Chinese people consider them as the symbol of unity (团结) and power. 8 People probably cooked their food in large pots, using twigs to remove it. Over time, as the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces. 9 Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which gradually turned into chopsticks. Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius (孔子) who lived from 551 to 479 BCE, influenced the development of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and were too violent for use at the table. 10 In India, for example, most people traditionally eat with their hands. A．They can also be made out of plastic, animal bone or metal. B．The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. C．Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. D．Many Chinese people like to use them. E．So it would cook more quickly. F．Indeed, a chopstick is useless and easy to break. Passage 3 Britain is a nation of hat wearers. People in the country really love to wear hats   11 There’s nothing he loves more than drinking tea and wearing hats. 12 For example, at the yearly British horse racing event, women often wear fashion hats with flowers and bright colors. And men wear bowler hats (圆顶高帽). Rich men in England have been fond of wearing bowler hats since Victorian times. In the 20th century, the bowler hat was famously worn by the British actor and comedian, Charlie Chaplin. 13 The working class wore flat caps because they were light, didn’t get in the way and stayed on their head while people were doing physical work. By the 19th century, 14   Oliver, the poor little boy in Charles Dickens’ famous novel, often wore a flat cap. The large number of hats marks Britain out on the world stage. The variety (多样化) of hats in Britain reflects (反射) its multicultural (多元文化的) background.   15 A．In the UK, some hats are just for big events. B．It also helps people learn more about its culture. C．Another popular British hat is the flat cap. D．There are many hat shops in the country. E．Just think of the man Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. F．the flat cap had become a symbol of working-class culture. Passage 4 Every culture has set rules about how people should act, like how to greet people and how to have dinner. 16 . Greeting people is always polite. But it’s more important in some cultures than in others. In France, when you come into a store, you should always greet the people working there. 17 The same goes for coffee shops and restaurants. If you don’t do that, people will think you are not polite at all. Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. 18 That means eating without making any noise. But in parts of Asia, making a sound while eating shows that you are enjoying your meal. 19 For example, in North America and Europe, people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, people only use a fork to push food onto a spoon. Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example, is always polite. 20 Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from. A．People eat with their hands in India and the Middle East. B．In North America, it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible. C．If you are kind to others, people will always be kind to you. D．There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. E．However, the rules in different cultures are not often the same. F．And you should always say “goodbye” to them when you leave. Passage 5 Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries? You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. 21 They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning. Let’s start with China. 22 On the 20 yuan note (纸币) there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. 23 On the 5 yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it. 24 Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns (图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple (枫树) leaves. These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. 25 But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket. So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look. A．It’s fast and easy. B．Other countries do this too, in their own way. C．It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries. D．The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition. E．These pictures often show what each country finds important. F．Today’s coins and paper money are nothing like early money. 话题2 科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 Have you ever had trouble sleeping in a new place? Lots of people do. 26 They found that one half of the brain “remains more awake” than the other half when people are trying to sleep in a new place. The findings were reported in Current Biology by Brown University. In their report, the researchers said many people find they have a harder time sleeping the first night at a hotel or other places outside their homes. 27 “In Japan, they say, ‘If you change your bed, you can’t sleep,” said Yuka Sasaki, one of the report’s writers. The researchers measured brain waves (测量脑波) for 35 volunteers over two nights in a laboratory. 28 They found during the first night the left half of the brain was more active than the right half. This was during the first deep-sleep period, the researchers said. 29 Researchers still don’t know if the left half keeps “watch” all night, or whether it works in shifts (轮换) with the right half later in the night. They also do not know why brain activity, at least during the first period of deep sleep, is always on the left half. For some, this research may be calming. It is good to know that our brain is “looking out for us” in a new place. 30 The brain activity, at least according to this new research, makes it harder for people to get the sleep they need in order to wake up feeling well-rested in the morning. A．They call it “first-night influence”. B．Sasaki said a lot of questions still remain. C．And now researchers from Brown University think they know why. D．However, some people think it’s just because of the new environment. E．But it may not help with sleep. F．The two nights were a week apart (间隔). Passage 2 There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international. 31 Both are famous all over the world, and both have made the history of Italian food. People have been eating pizza, in one form or another, for centuries. They eat it everywhere—at home, in restaurants, or on street comers. 32 Long ago, pieces of flatbread, topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料), were a simple and tasty meal. They were mostly for those who didn’t have enough money to buy plates, or who were on the go. In the 18th century, Naples, in southern Italy, had become one of the largest cities in Europe, and it was growing fast. Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work. 33 Pizzas were cut to meet the customers’ needs. They were inexpensive, used easy-to-find ingredients (原料), and could be made with plenty of flavor. It was in America that pizza found its second home. 34 Soon, pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city. It was increasingly considered as a fast, fun food. People might like New York-style thin pizza, or Chicago deep-dish thick pizza. Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables. 35 For a lot of people in western countries, when they cannot decide what to eat, they order pizzas. A．Nobody knows where pizza came from. B．The secret is, almost everyone likes pizzas. C．Italy has two such dishes, spaghetti and pizza. D．The word “pizza” came from the Latin word “pinsa” meaning flatbread. E．They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat. F．In 1905, the first pizzeria, Lombardi’s, was opened in New York City. Passage 3 As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold, especially among women. 36 But when people want to do something with their hands, wearing them is not convenient. However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people. They had a better tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers. 37 One folk story is connected with Emperor Yangdi from the Sui Dynasty. He visited Jiangsu in the winter. Because of the cold, the local officer asked workmen to make a small warmer for the emperor (皇帝) that could be held in his hands. 38 By the Song Dynasty, the tool was popular among common people. The skills for making the tool were used in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Ancient hand warmers had many different designs. 39 Some looked like pumpkins, and flowers. 40 Some coals were mixed with perfume (香料) to give out a pleasant smell when burned. A．Then, the hand warmer was created. B．Thick gloves might be a good choice. C．Inside a hand warmer, there were burning coals. D．Round, square and octagonal are popular shapes. E．No one knows for sure when this tool was invented first. F．Many poems and books recorded people using hand warmers. Passage 4 Energy—a powerful word. What is energy, anyway? In scientific terms, energy is the ability to do work. There are many different kinds of energy. But energy can change from one form to another. You have energy too. 41 Because of your energy, you can walk, run, jump, skip, sing, do math problems, think, and do everything else. You get your energy from the food you eat and from sleeping. 42 That kind of energy powers our TVs, phones, games, refrigerators, stoves, heaters, air conditioners, lights, vehicles, and more. Most of the energy powering those things comes from natural resources in the earth, such as gas and oil. Our natural resources have a limited supply. Once they’re used up, we won’t have them anymore. 43 . You might think saving energy is an adult problem and it is. Adults are working on making things use less energy, like cars, appliances, houses, and everything we use. And they’re working to find renewable energy sources. But guess what? 44 You can use less energy by starting some simple habits. Here are some energy saving habits you can try today. * Turn off lights when you don’t need them. * Unplug chargers from the wall when not in use. * Don’t let the water run while you’re brushing your teeth. * 45 * Open your windows instead of turning on the air conditioning. Let’s make some simple changes and protect our planet’s natural resources. The future will thank us! A．Energy comes in many forms. B．Kids can make a difference too! C．So we need to save our natural resources. D．Energy is what keeps your body going every day. E．Watch less TV and go outside and play. F．There’s another kind of energy in your home and school. Passage 5 Every year, there’s a colour that leads the fashion trend (潮流趋势). What about the colour in 2024? Pantone, the global authority (全球权威) on colour, chose Peach Fuzz. 46 Pantone said it brings “a feeling of kindness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and working together”. 47 So they need a peaceful future and to look after themselves and find time to be creative, get together with friends and get away from the busy modern life. 48 As Time magazine noted, when people hear the name of the colour, they always think of how soft peaches feel to touch, the softness of bird feathers, and the feeling of silk. “It’s a warm and cozy shade. And it’s very tactile (有触感的). We feel that at a time like this, tactility is really important to touch other people and get them into our homes,” Pantone colour specialist Leatrice Eiseman told CNN in a video call. The colour of Peach Fuzz was chosen, according to Time magazine, because it shows the past yet has been updated with a modern atmosphere. 49 “We think of peach as being a nostalgic (怀旧的) colour,” said Eiseman. “More often a woman’s colour. 50 I think that speaks to the modernity of the shade.” Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s 25th colour of the Year. The first was created in 1999 to get the design community and colour lovers around the world in a conversation around colour. A．It brings a new modernity. B．The colour of Peach Fuzz is what humans need. C．Humans have gone through many hard times last year. D．Many people may use this colour for their living rooms. E．The colour is a soft peach shade between pink and orange. F．But it’s been changed and put into men’s wardrobes and places. 话题3 教育与青少年问题 Passage 1 Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep per night. However, changes to the body’s sleep cycle make it difficult for teens to fall asleep early. Many cannot fall asleep until 10:30 p. m. or even later and most of them will feel sleepy if they have to get up too early. Scientists recommend that both middle and high schools begin no earlier than 8:30 a. m. 51 Here are some other advantages of later school start times: 52 When running late in the mornings, students are likely to go without breakfast. With an empty stomach, one finds it difficult to focus (集中) in class. When they are always in a hurry, students may form unhealthy eating habits. With extra time before going to school, students can eat a well-balanced breakfast and focus more on learning. Fewer behavioral problems Teens experience mood changes as a common result of this special period of life. 53 When they get enough sleep, students are calm and peaceful and their moods do not change suddenly. They’re less likely to feel worried, unhappy or get angry. For parents, children with more sleep are easier to live with. Better performance (表现) in study Sleep loss hurts attention, memory and brain development. Students with less sleep have difficulty paying attention in class and are likely to have lower grades. 54 They are also less likely to fall asleep in class and more able to understand what they learn. 55 It improves their chances of eating, behaving and performing better. A．More time to sleep. B．More time for a healthy breakfast. C．Less sleep may cause worries, stress and unhappiness. D．Later school start times support the natural needs of teenagers. E．In conclusion, starting school later helps students get a better night’s sleep. F．Students with enough sleep can be more energetic and more willing to learn. Passage 2 Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If so, you will find Being a Happy Teenager by an Australian writer Andrew Matthews useful. In his book, 56 The book says we should stop being angry. 57 For example, if you want to make your memory better, you can put what you’ve learned into pictures of your mind. Many teenagers think that happiness comes from good grades or praise from other people. 58 Success comes from a good attitude (态度). 59 Some schoolboys have problems such as being too tall or too short, but Matthews tells us happiness comes from thinking about things in a positive way. If you are tall, you can get a better view (视线) at the movie. 60 This is Matthews’ most important lesson: “You choose to be happy!” A．The book also tells us about some useful skills. B．Matthews tells us how to have a happy life and answers the questions of teenagers. C．If you learn from problems, you will have success in the future. D．If you are short, your clothes and shoes take less room in your bedroom! E．But you can still be happy when there are no such “good” things. F．Andrew Matthews is a writer. Passage 3 Are you good with money? Do you get pocket money from your parents or do you work to earn money? Read on to find out how British teenagers manage (管理) their money! 61 These chores (家庭杂务) can include cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, taking out the rubbish and ironing (熨烫). A part-time job is an option for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to earn extra (额外的) money. 62 Only children over the age of 13 can work. Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysitting, delivering newspapers, shop work and restaurant work. Some students in Britain can work at most two hours a day on a school day but not during school hours. 63 Most British teenagers have a bank account (账户). Parents usually put money directly into their children’s bank account. 64 Some teenagers use a prepaid (预付的) bank to help them save spending. So, teenagers in the UK are getting much social experience by working part-time, dealing with banks and deciding whether to save or spend their money. 65 It is also believed that these steps will help British teenagers to do better in money management when they grow up. A．About 15% of teenagers have a job. B．Then the kids can decide whether to save or spend the money. C．Many teenagers do many things for their parents and neighbours. D．During weekends and school holidays, they can work longer hours. E．These are some steps towards becoming a person with financial quotient (财商). F．Most teenagers in Britain might have to do chores to get their pocket money from their parents. Passage 4 As everyone knows, Chinese parents have high expectations (期望) of their children. However, people often don’t realize that children also have expectations of their parents. 66 A research center did a survey in 2018 on this topic. It showed that 83.8 percent of Chinese children want to be friends with their parents. 67 Traditional Chinese values (价值观念) might be a reason. Respecting one’s elders and the idea of hierarchy (等级观念) are preventing parents from becoming friends with their children. Both parents and children should make efforts to create friendship in the family. 68 Act like an adult. You should show them that you’re ready to be treated differently. For example, learn to use self-control. 69 Open your heart. Sharing feelings with your parents can lead to positive (积极的) changes. 70 Do something nice or helpful for your parents. Their trust in you will grow. A．Care for your parents. B．But the fact is different. C．Pay attention to your safety. D．Show them that you can manage your time well. E．As children, what can you do to make friends with your parents? F．What expectations do Chinese children have for parent-child relationships? Passage 5 The post-2000s generation (一代人) is often described as self-centered and always asking for help. 71 The post-2000s generation is independent, strong-minded and hardworking, according to a Peking University report. When it comes to learning and working, over 60 percent think their own interests are more important than others’ opinions. Most of them see successful businessmen as their idols. 72 “Their strong belief in themselves and never-give-up spirit have won the hearts of the generation,” the report said. Moreover, the post-2000s generation has a strong sense of social responsibility (责任). 73 They also try to be responsible by studying hard and behaving online. In the UK, many of the post-2000s generation have given up the drinking habits that the past generations had, The Telegraph noted. Most of them now have healthier hobbies, such as knitting and cooking. “It’s hard to find time for a hobby if you are going out drinking,” Kate Payne, author of The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking, told The Telegraph. 74 The 2023 Youth Justice Statistics Report in the UK showed that young people are less rude and noisy in public. However, a generation’s characters don’t belong to every single person in it. “ 75 ” said Cheng Dongfeng, director of the youth ideological and moral education center of West Anhui University. A．But it’s not because they are rich. B．Many of them have taken part in volunteer work. C．However, research results have painted a different picture. D．Changes in their hobbies have also helped them learn good manners. E．It’s what you do that can make you the kind of person you want to be. F．Different people hold different opinions about the post-2000s generation. 话题4 哲理与感悟 Passage 1 Would you completely trust your friends if you couldn’t see anything? Our teacher helped us to find the answer. 76 One day, he said that he had a game for us to try. He made us into two groups. One of the students from the first group stands in front of us with his eyes closed, and then falls backwards. The second group stands behind him. Before he falls on the floor, they should catch him and not let him get hurt. Most of us felt bad with this. We were afraid that they wouldn’t catch us and we would fall on the floor. 77 We just stood there and laughed. Finally, one student, a thin, quiet, dark-haired girl called Sarah, decided to move. She put her arms in front of her body, closed her eyes, and slowly fell backwards. 78 For a moment, I was sure she was going to fall on the floor. 79 We were all surprised, and were also encouraged. The girl was happy, too. Seeing this, Morrie felt happy and said to the girl, “When you close your eyes, you can’t see anything. You won’t feel safe. When you are falling, you may feel worried. “ 80 But if you trust them, they won’t let you down.” A．But before it, the other students caught her and finally helped her stand up. B．She looked quiet but not scared. C．You aren’t sure whether you will fall on the cold floor or the warm hands of your friends. D．Our teacher is named Morrie. E．We’re sure to fall to the floor with our eyes closed if nobody catches us from the behind. F．So we didn’t move. Passage 2 I once gave a lesson to a group of primary school students for a TV program. I suggested that we create small gardens. First, I asked the students to look for their favorite place in the school. 81 Then I had each of them describe their experiences of nature in a small garden. In a box of about one and a half by two feet, they were free to organize—soil, stones, leaves and grass. Even as an active garden designer, I was impressed with their imagination. 82 One child created “water” that flowed into a “lake”; another child put grass in a way to represent “wind”; and yet another child tried hard to create shade... 83 That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens. They spent a wonderful time together with nature. 84 If you notice a stone lying on the ground, pick it up and hold it. When you see beautiful flowers by the side of the road, stop and enjoy the pleasant smell. Then, inside your mind, create a small garden of your own. 85 A．It will relax you. B．These children were often busy doing their schoolwork. C．The gardens were built many years ago. D．Try spending time with nature yourself. E．The gardens they made were really creative. F．Once there, I let them try hard to empty their minds. Passage 3 My mother is cool—much cooler than most people. I give her full credit for making me the person who I am today. To thank her, 86 Being hopeful is the key to turning things around. No matter how hard things got, my mom could always joke about them. It has taught me things are never, ever, end of the world kind of bad. 87 Self-expression leads to self-achievement. 88 Soon enough, people asked her to make clothes, and it turned into a full-time business. That shows me how you can set up your own business by expressing yourself truthfully. Imagination has no end. As a creative, my mother always encouraged us to do imaginative things for enjoyment and discouraged TV. We dressed up in costumes, drew pictures, and sang at the top of our lungs. Today, I am a very fun person to be with. Independence is important. My mom has always pushed me towards becoming independent. Not for her good, but for mine 89 Because of this, I grow up to be completely independent. 90 Growing up, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. Instead of saying “I told you so”, my mom always let me work things out myself. She was also there to help me pick up the pieces, if I ever needed help. For all that you’ve done and everything that you are—thank you, Mom! A．She speaks to me as though I’m still a child. B．Mistakes are OK as long as you learn from them. C．I’m sure this has made me a more relaxed person. D．I’d like to share some of the things she taught me. E．My mother made her own clothes she felt like wearing. F．I made my own decisions without her trying to manage me. Passage 4 My friend Shakuntali Siberia once said, “ 91 ” I used to wonder. “Is this really so?” But after experiencing one thing, I think it is true. We live in a new, strange world. My new dress hangs in my closet (衣橱)—I have nowhere to wear it. My expensive car is parked—I can’t go anywhere. My gym membership card is on my desk—I haven’t used it for a long time. Siberia was right—things do not make me happy. Then how can we find happiness? I asked Siberia this question. She said it’s easy— 92 I decided to try it. I opened WhatsApp and entered a chat group where my neighbours and I discuss our problems. I wrote, “Dear neighbours, I hope you’re having a great day! Everything will be all right.” I added a smiley emoji. 93 People thanked me and wished me a good day. One neighbour shared a fun song, another sent a cute kitten sticker, and another sent me a funny meme (表情包). I thought to myself, “ 94 If each of us said one nice thing, there could be so much happiness in the world!” This is why I’m launching (发起) the kind words marathon. Let’s each write something nice every day to a friend, volunteer…anyone! 95 A．Things can easily pass on happiness. B．Things do not give us true happiness. C．I have made so many people happy with just a few words. D．We can support each other during the difficult times. E．You just have to smile and be nice to everyone, even strangers. F．Within minutes, my phone received lots of messages from my neighbours. Passage 5 A boy named Reggie was well-known in his hometown because he couldn’t hear anything. 96 Although people liked him a lot, they also treated him differently. The other children worried that they might hurt him while playing together. Adults thought Reggie was unable to understand them. They treated him as a baby. 97 What happened? On Reggie’s birthday last week, everyone in town wore earplugs (耳塞) so that they couldn’t hear anything either. 98 People came to understand how difficult life could be when you couldn’t hear anything. They also learned that Reggie had some amazing skills. On that day, no one thought of Reggie as just a deaf person. 99 They were surprised by his intelligence (智力), creativity and his ability to solve nearly any problem or challenge that he faced. They realized that he had always been like that, and that he simply needed to communicate with others. 100 On the Day of Silence, people came to know Reggie’s true nature. They learned that although most of us are different from each other—sometimes in big ways—we are still mostly the same in our hearts and minds. A．However, people have understood Reggie much better now. B．They decided to help the poor boy. C．He was born deaf. D．He was really just like any other little boy. E．This day came to be known as the Day of Silence. F．People saw a whole new side of him. 话题5 方法与策略 Passage 1 Once you go back to school, it’s time to get your brain back into learning. But have you ever felt uninterested in your study? Or have you ever found it hard to get down to studying? It’s not impossible to solve these problems. 101 Do one thing at a time. You may consider that you need to be busy all the time in order to be efficient (高效的). 102 It will distract (分散) your attention. So, just try to do one thing at a time and take breaks from time to time. This will help you study more efficiently. 103 If you don’t have enough sleep, you will feel sleepy and tired easily during the day. 104 It is the time when your brain processes all the thoughts you had during the day. Having enough sleep helps improve your memory and health, makes you more efficient. Try adding some green plants and getting fresh air. 105 Scientific study shows people work more efficiently in workplaces with green plants. Moreover, fresh and flowing air can also help our brain keep active. The closer we get to nature, the clearer our mind will become. Why not take a walk outdoors to clear your head? A．Get enough sleep. B．Green plants can relax our brains. C．Make the sleeping place comfortable. D．Here are some ways to help you to be more efficient in your studies. E．But taking on too many tasks at once can actually have the opposite result. F．Enough sleep allows our brains to connect more closely to our daily experiences. Passage 2 At times, it can be hard for you to believe in yourself, especially if you have developed doubts about your self-worth. 106 Make a list of your past achievements  Make a list of all of the things that you are good at. After you’ve finished a short list, try to find out what you have done well over and over again to understand your skills. 107 108 If you’re having trouble seeing all the wonderful things about yourself, you can always talk to someone who loves you. Sometimes we have difficulty seeing the best things about ourselves, but the people who love us will never struggle to see those things. Set achievable goals  Make sure that you develop goals that are in line with your skills and that are achievable. Remember! 109 . If a goal seems too difficult, try breaking it into a series of smaller goals and focus on one at a time. Rethink each day 110 If you have a day that you don’t complete as much as you hoped, you should try to learn what you can from the situation. This helps you avoid repeating any mistake you might have made. A．Talk to people who love you. B．After you set a goal, work hard until you achieve it. C．Even nobody can always trust himself or herself in all the situations. D．Take a few moments at the end of each day to rethink your experiences. E．Below are some simple things that you can do to start believing in yourself. F．As you identify (识别) the skills that helped you complete things, try to find more activities that will help you use these skills. Passage 3 A large number of people start experiencing strong loneliness in the few months following their graduation. Many people mistakenly think that loneliness can be ended by having more friends or by meeting new people. 111 So what causes loneliness and why do so many people experience it right after graduation? 112 Some of the main characteristics of a close relationship are common interests, openness and common life challenges. During college or high school years, most of the people in a group will have the same problem, so they can talk about their common problems, think together of solutions and even help each other go through them. 113 However, after graduation each person usually takes a different path and finds himself fighting his own unique battle. Problems become no longer common between the same group of people because each of them develops his own special ones. Friends can become less connected to each other when each one of them lives a different life. 114 In such a case two things can be done. You can either share your new problems with your old friends and make sure you listen to theirs or you can make more friends at your new job to share with them what’s going on in your new stage of life. 115 When you do so, stick to them, share your problems with them and you will never feel lonely. A．What happens to the same group after graduation? B．Loneliness can never appear in such an environment. C．This gradually reduces closeness and promotes loneliness. D．In fact, a person with quiet a few friends can still feel lonely. E．Loneliness happens when you don’t have close relationships. F．The key is to find people who are fighting the same battle as you. Passage 4 There are some skills for students to listen to the teacher in class, which means you’re going to have to practice it. Just as you would have to practice playing basketball to be a better player, you also have to practice listening. How to listen in school? 116 One of the things you need to do is to make sure that your mind doesn’t wander (漫游). It’s easy to start thinking about other things, especially when you’re not interested in the subject. 117 Next, listen for the main ideas. If you want to catch every little piece of information, you’ll feel tired and bored. 118 Not only does this show respect to the teacher, it also helps prevent your mind from wandering. What can distract (分散) you from listening? 119 Or it could be some birds outside the classroom window, or a group of kids who are talking loudly as they pass the door to your room. Finally, you need to take notes because you will not remember everything the teacher said. You’ll have to take down the notes so that you can study it after class. 120 Listening isn’t always easy, but if you follow these simple steps, you’ll be much more successful in your classes. A．You’ll also need to look at the teacher. B．Here are some suggestions. C．You don’t need to take too many notes in class. D．It might be a friend who is trying to pass you a note. E．Taking notes also makes you pay attention to the class. F．So make yourself pay attention to what the teacher is saying. Passage 5 Everyone wants to be happy. You see people who are smiling and laughing, and you want to be like them. 121 However, there are also bad days. Here are three ways to make you happier every day. Smile often. Research has shown that the facial expression you wear influences your state of mind. 122 . Wearing a pleasant expression for a long period of time will slowly improve your feelings and help you have a happier day. 123 . The more you complain, the more annoyed you become. If all you notice or talk about during the day are the things that annoy you, it is no surprise that you are unhappy. To truly increase your long-term happiness, don’t complain any longer.   124 Practice thankfulness. Thankfulness has been shown to be the last ticket to a happy life. The more you practice thankfulness, the more you will find things to be grateful for in your life. 125 Even something as simple as a safe place to sleep or food to eat is worth being thankful for because not everyone is fortunate enough to have those necessities. A．Try your best to be healthy. B．Have an entire day without complaining even once and see how you feel. C．Stop complaining. D．There are good days filled with sunshine and smiles. E．If you try to smile, you are more likely to be happy. F．This then leads you to realize how much goodness is in your life. 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题09 阅读还原（六选五）5大常考话题 话题1 传统文化与地方特色 话题4 哲理与感悟 话题2 科普知识与现代技术 话题5 方法与策略 话题3 教育与青少年问题 话题1 传统文化与地方特色 Passage 1 They cover faces. 1 They come in nearly all shapes, sizes and colors. What are they? Masks, of course! People have been putting on masks for thousands of years. 2 For example, the doctors in Africa wear some special masks to make bad spirits leave someone’s body. 3 In Chinese opera and Indonesian dancing, many of the characters wear masks, which can show if the character is good or bad. Moreover, many people believe that when they wear masks, they can become characters of the masks themselves. 4 Just look at the children during Halloween, a celebration of ghosts and witches in Western culture. 5 A．They hide the characters behind them. B．Many people have the habit of wearing masks. C．In some cultures, masks are also important in drama. D．Once a child wears a mask, he becomes the character. E．In many countries, it is said that masks have magic powers. F．So a good person can become evil (邪恶的) when he wears an evil mask. 【答案】1．A 2．E 3．C 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了面具在不同文化中的作用和意义。 1．根据前句“They cover faces.”及后句“They come in nearly all shapes, sizes and colors.”可知，此处需用一个能够承接上文关于面具盖住脸的描述，并且与下文关于面具的各种特征描述相呼应的句子，选项A“它们隐藏身后的角色”符合语境。故选A。 2．根据“People have been putting on masks for thousands of years.”可知，人们戴面具已经几千年了，此处需要一个描述面具在不同文化中使用情况的句子，选项E“在许多国家，据说面具有魔力”符合语境。故选E。 3．根据“In Chinese opera and Indonesian dancing, many of the characters wear masks, which can show if the character is good or bad.”可知，在中国戏曲和印尼舞蹈中很多角色戴面具，选项C“在一些文化中，面具在戏剧中也很重要”能够引出下文关于戏剧中面具的内容。故选C。 4．根据“Moreover, many people believe that when they wear masks, they can become characters of the masks themselves.”可知，许多人认为当他们戴上面具时，他们可以变成面具所代表的角色，选项F“所以一个好人当他戴上面具时会变得邪恶”，是对前面观点的进一步举例说明，符合语境。故选F。 5．根据“Just look at the children during Halloween, a celebration of ghosts and witches in Western culture.”可知，看看西方文化中庆祝幽灵和女巫的万圣节期间的孩子们，选项D“一旦一个孩子戴上面具，他就变成了那个角色”与前文万圣节孩子们戴面具的情境相呼应，符合语境。故选D。 Passage 2 In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, usually food is eaten with chopsticks. Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo in the same shape, size and material. 6 Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might be made of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also join hard woods and metal to create special designs. As an old saying goes, “A chopstick can be broken easily, ten pairs of chopsticks hold each other tightly.” 7 However, ten pairs of chopsticks can produce strength. All the Chinese people consider them as the symbol of unity (团结) and power. 8 People probably cooked their food in large pots, using twigs to remove it. Over time, as the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces. 9 Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which gradually turned into chopsticks. Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius (孔子) who lived from 551 to 479 BCE, influenced the development of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and were too violent for use at the table. 10 In India, for example, most people traditionally eat with their hands. A．They can also be made out of plastic, animal bone or metal. B．The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. C．Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. D．Many Chinese people like to use them. E．So it would cook more quickly. F．Indeed, a chopstick is useless and easy to break. 【答案】6．A 7．F 8．B 9．E 10．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了筷子的制作方法以及筷子在中国的使用情况。 6．根据上文“Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo in the same shape, size and material”可知，此处是描述筷子的制作材料。选项A“筷子也可以由塑料、动物骨头或金属制成。”符合语境。故选A。 7．根据上文“A chopstick can be broken easily, ten pairs of chopsticks hold each other tightly.”可知，此处是描述和谚语“一根筷子容易折断，十根筷子紧紧抱成一团。”相关的内容。选项F“的确，一根筷子是无用的并且容易折断。”符合语境。故选F。 8．根据下文“Over time…turned into chopsticks”可知，此处是描述筷子的由来和发展。选项B“中国人使用筷子已有五千年的历史。”符合语境。故选B。 9．根据上文“Over time, as the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces.”可知，此处是描述切碎食物进行烹饪的理由。选项E“所以它会更快煮熟。”符合语境。故选E。 10．根据下文“In India, for example, most people traditionally eat with their hands.”可知，此处是描述并不是所有亚洲人都使用筷子。选项C“亚洲并非所有地方都使用筷子。”符合语境。故选C。 Passage 3 Britain is a nation of hat wearers. People in the country really love to wear hats   11 There’s nothing he loves more than drinking tea and wearing hats. 12 For example, at the yearly British horse racing event, women often wear fashion hats with flowers and bright colors. And men wear bowler hats (圆顶高帽). Rich men in England have been fond of wearing bowler hats since Victorian times. In the 20th century, the bowler hat was famously worn by the British actor and comedian, Charlie Chaplin. 13 The working class wore flat caps because they were light, didn’t get in the way and stayed on their head while people were doing physical work. By the 19th century, 14   Oliver, the poor little boy in Charles Dickens’ famous novel, often wore a flat cap. The large number of hats marks Britain out on the world stage. The variety (多样化) of hats in Britain reflects (反射) its multicultural (多元文化的) background.   15 A．In the UK, some hats are just for big events. B．It also helps people learn more about its culture. C．Another popular British hat is the flat cap. D．There are many hat shops in the country. E．Just think of the man Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. F．the flat cap had become a symbol of working-class culture. 【答案】11．E 12．A 13．C 14．F 15．B 【导语】本文讲述了英国人的戴帽子的历史。 11．根据“There’s nothing he loves more than drinking tea and wearing hats.”可知，前一句提到了一个男士，并且他喜欢戴帽子。选项E提到了“the man”。选项E“就想想爱丽丝梦游仙境中的男人Mad Hatter”符合语境，故选E。 12．根据下文“For example, at the yearly British horse racing event, women often wear fashion hats with flowers and bright colors.”可知，例如，在一年一度的英国赛马会上，妇女们经常戴上带花和鲜艳颜色的时尚帽子。英国的赛马会是很重要的节日。故选项A中“big event”意为“重大事件”符合题意。选项A“在英国，一些帽子只是为了大事情的”符合语境。故选A。 13．根据下文中“The working class”意为“工人阶级”，与前一段的有钱人所戴的圆顶礼帽形成对比。故选项C“另一种流行的英国帽子是平顶帽。”符合题意。故选C。 14．根据本段都是在谈论平顶帽的，且下文狄更斯的书中那个可怜的小孩所戴的也是平顶帽，证明在那个时候工人阶级戴平顶帽很常见，成为一种风尚。选项F“平顶帽已经成为工薪阶层文化的象征”符合语境，故选F。 15．根据本段主要讲述英国的帽子文化折射出它多元的文化背景，可知横线上的也是关于帽子文化的意义。故选项B“它还帮助人们更多地了解它的文化。”符合题意。故选B。 Passage 4 Every culture has set rules about how people should act, like how to greet people and how to have dinner. 16 . Greeting people is always polite. But it’s more important in some cultures than in others. In France, when you come into a store, you should always greet the people working there. 17 The same goes for coffee shops and restaurants. If you don’t do that, people will think you are not polite at all. Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. 18 That means eating without making any noise. But in parts of Asia, making a sound while eating shows that you are enjoying your meal. 19 For example, in North America and Europe, people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, people only use a fork to push food onto a spoon. Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example, is always polite. 20 Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from. A．People eat with their hands in India and the Middle East. B．In North America, it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible. C．If you are kind to others, people will always be kind to you. D．There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. E．However, the rules in different cultures are not often the same. F．And you should always say “goodbye” to them when you leave. 【答案】16．E 17．F 18．B 19．D 20．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了不同文化背景下人们在打招呼和用餐方面的差异及相似点。 16．根据“Every culture has set rules about how people should act, like how to greet people and how to have dinner.”可知，此处应是引出不同文化中规则存在差异，选项E“然而，不同文化中的规则往往并不相同。”符合语境。故选E。 17．根据“In France, when you come into a store, you should always greet the people working there.”及“The same goes for coffee shops and restaurants.”可知，此处应是进一步说明在法国商店离开时的一些礼貌行为，选项F“当你离开时，你应该总是对他们说‘再见’。”符合语境。故选F。 18．根据“Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.”及“That means eating without making any noise.”可知，此处应是具体说明在北美地区用餐时的礼貌行为，选项B“在北美，尽可能安静地用餐是礼貌的。”符合语境。故选B。 19．根据“For example, in North America and Europe, people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, people only use a fork to push food onto a spoon.”可知，此处应是说不同文化中人们用餐方式的差异，选项D“不同文化中人们的用餐方式也存在差异。”符合语境。故选D。 20．根据“Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from.”可知，此处应是说对他人友善的好处，选项C“如果你对别人友善，人们也会一直对你友善。”符合语境。故选C。 Passage 5 Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries? You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. 21 They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning. Let’s start with China. 22 On the 20 yuan note (纸币) there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. 23 On the 5 yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it. 24 Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns (图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple (枫树) leaves. These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. 25 But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket. So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look. A．It’s fast and easy. B．Other countries do this too, in their own way. C．It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries. D．The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition. E．These pictures often show what each country finds important. F．Today’s coins and paper money are nothing like early money. 【答案】21．E 22．D 23．C 24．B 25．A 【导语】本文通过介绍各国纸币上的图案（如中国的漓江、泰山，瑞士的山脉和河流等），揭示了纸币不仅是交易工具，更是承载文化、历史和自然价值的“口袋博物馆”，并对比了现代电子支付的便捷性与纸币的独特意义。 21．根据前一句“You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people.” 可知，在纸币上，你还会发现河流、山脉、建筑和名人的图片。选项E“这些图片经常显示每个国家认为重要的东西。”承接上文，符合语境。故选E。 22．根据前一句“Let’s start with China” 可知，本段应是写中国的纸币。选项D“人民币是自然与传统的完美融合”承接上文，符合语境。故选D。 23．根据“On the 20 yuan note (纸币) there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters.” 可知，在20元纸币上有桂林的漓江，青山从平静的水中升起。选项C“它如此美丽，几个世纪以来艺术家为之作画”。承接上文，符合语境。故选C。 24．根据下文“Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns (图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple (枫树) leaves.” 可知，是在介绍瑞士和加拿大纸币上的图片。选项B“其他国家也以自己的方式这样做。”统领全段，符合语境。故选B。 25．根据前一句“These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay.”可知，如今，许多人使用手机或信用卡作为支付方式。选项A“它快速且便捷”承接上文，符合语境。故选A。 话题2 科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 Have you ever had trouble sleeping in a new place? Lots of people do. 26 They found that one half of the brain “remains more awake” than the other half when people are trying to sleep in a new place. The findings were reported in Current Biology by Brown University. In their report, the researchers said many people find they have a harder time sleeping the first night at a hotel or other places outside their homes. 27 “In Japan, they say, ‘If you change your bed, you can’t sleep,” said Yuka Sasaki, one of the report’s writers. The researchers measured brain waves (测量脑波) for 35 volunteers over two nights in a laboratory. 28 They found during the first night the left half of the brain was more active than the right half. This was during the first deep-sleep period, the researchers said. 29 Researchers still don’t know if the left half keeps “watch” all night, or whether it works in shifts (轮换) with the right half later in the night. They also do not know why brain activity, at least during the first period of deep sleep, is always on the left half. For some, this research may be calming. It is good to know that our brain is “looking out for us” in a new place. 30 The brain activity, at least according to this new research, makes it harder for people to get the sleep they need in order to wake up feeling well-rested in the morning. A．They call it “first-night influence”. B．Sasaki said a lot of questions still remain. C．And now researchers from Brown University think they know why. D．However, some people think it’s just because of the new environment. E．But it may not help with sleep. F．The two nights were a week apart (间隔). 【答案】26．C 27．A 28．F 29．B 30．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了很多人在新地方睡觉有困难，布朗大学研究人员发现这是因为新环境下大脑左半球更活跃，这一现象被称为“第一晚影响”，虽然这可能是大脑在“放哨”，但这种大脑活动不利于人们获得充足睡眠。 26．根据“Lots of people do.”和“They found that one half of the brain “remains more awake” than the other half when people are trying to sleep in a new place.”可知，前文提到很多人在新地方睡觉有困难，后文阐述布朗大学的研究人员发现了一些原因，所以此处应起到承上启下的作用。选项C“现在布朗大学的研究人员认为他们知道为什么了。”符合语境，故选C。 27．根据“In their report, the researchers said many people find they have a harder time sleeping the first night at a hotel or other places outside their homes.”可知，研究人员在他们的报告中表示，许多人发现他们在酒店或家以外的其他地方的第一晚更难入睡。选项A“他们称之为“第一夜影响”。”符合语境，故选A。 28．根据“They found during the first night the left half of the brain was more active than the right half.”可知，说明是对两晚研究情况的描述，选项F“这两个晚上相隔一周”符合语境，故选F。 29．根据Researchers still don’t know if the left half keeps “watch” all night, or whether it works in shifts with the right half later in the night.”可知，表明还有很多问题不清楚，选项B“佐佐木说还有很多问题仍然存在。”符合语境，故选B。 30．根据“The brain activity, at least according to this new research, makes it harder for people to get the sleep they need in order to wake up feeling well-rested in the morning.”可知，这种大脑活动让人难以获得充足睡眠，选项E“但它可能对睡眠没有帮助。”起到转折的作用，符合语境，故选E。 Passage 2 There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international. 31 Both are famous all over the world, and both have made the history of Italian food. People have been eating pizza, in one form or another, for centuries. They eat it everywhere—at home, in restaurants, or on street comers. 32 Long ago, pieces of flatbread, topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料), were a simple and tasty meal. They were mostly for those who didn’t have enough money to buy plates, or who were on the go. In the 18th century, Naples, in southern Italy, had become one of the largest cities in Europe, and it was growing fast. Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work. 33 Pizzas were cut to meet the customers’ needs. They were inexpensive, used easy-to-find ingredients (原料), and could be made with plenty of flavor. It was in America that pizza found its second home. 34 Soon, pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city. It was increasingly considered as a fast, fun food. People might like New York-style thin pizza, or Chicago deep-dish thick pizza. Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables. 35 For a lot of people in western countries, when they cannot decide what to eat, they order pizzas. A．Nobody knows where pizza came from. B．The secret is, almost everyone likes pizzas. C．Italy has two such dishes, spaghetti and pizza. D．The word “pizza” came from the Latin word “pinsa” meaning flatbread. E．They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat. F．In 1905, the first pizzeria, Lombardi’s, was opened in New York City. 【答案】31．C 32．D 33．E 34．F 35．B 【导语】本文讲了意大利的食品披萨，详细地介绍了它的历史和发展情况。 31．根据后句“Both are famous all over the world, and both have made the history of Italian food.”可知说的是意大利食物，选项C“意大利有两种这样的菜，意大利面和披萨”符合语境。故选C。 32．根据后句“Long ago, pieces of flatbread, topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料), were a simple and tasty meal.”可知说的是名字的来源，选项D“‘pizza’这个词来自拉丁语‘pinsa’，意思是大饼。”符合语境。故选D。 33．根据前句“Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work.”可知说的是很穷，选项E“他们需要便宜又容易吃的食物。”符合语境。故选E。 34．根据前句“It was in America that pizza found its second home.”可知说的是披萨店，选项F“1905年，第一家披萨店——伦巴第披萨店在纽约市开张。”符合语境，故选F。 35．根据前句“Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables.”可知说的是人们都很喜欢披萨，选项B“秘密是几乎每个人都喜欢披萨。”符合语境，故选B。 Passage 3 As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold, especially among women. 36 But when people want to do something with their hands, wearing them is not convenient. However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people. They had a better tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers. 37 One folk story is connected with Emperor Yangdi from the Sui Dynasty. He visited Jiangsu in the winter. Because of the cold, the local officer asked workmen to make a small warmer for the emperor (皇帝) that could be held in his hands. 38 By the Song Dynasty, the tool was popular among common people. The skills for making the tool were used in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Ancient hand warmers had many different designs. 39 Some looked like pumpkins, and flowers. 40 Some coals were mixed with perfume (香料) to give out a pleasant smell when burned. A．Then, the hand warmer was created. B．Thick gloves might be a good choice. C．Inside a hand warmer, there were burning coals. D．Round, square and octagonal are popular shapes. E．No one knows for sure when this tool was invented first. F．Many poems and books recorded people using hand warmers. 【答案】36．B 37．E 38．A 39．D 40．C 【导语】本文介绍了一种暖手工具——手炉，它出现于隋朝时期，到了宋代，这种工具在普通百姓中很流行。 36．根据下文“But when people want to do something with their hands, wearing them is not convenient.”可知，空格处应该和戴在手上的东西有关，且戴上后做事不方便，选项B“厚手套可能是个不错的选择。”符合语境，故选B。 37．根据下文“One folk story is connected with Emperor Yangdi from the Sui Dynasty.”可知，空格处和手炉的发明的有关，选项E“没有人确切知道这种工具是什么时候发明的。”符合语境，故选E。 38．根据上文“Because of the cold, the local officer asked workmen to make a small warmer for the emperor (皇帝) that could be held in his hands.”可知，空格处应表示自此以后手炉就出现了，选项A“然后，手炉就诞生了。”符合语境，故选A。 39．根据上文“Ancient hand warmers had many different designs.”可知，空格处和手炉的设计样式有关，选项D“圆形、方形和八角形是流行的形状。”符合语境，故选D。 40．根据下文“Some coals were mixed with perfume (香料) to give out a pleasant smell when burned.”可知，空格处应表示手炉里要烧煤，选项C“在一个手炉里，有燃烧的煤。”符合语境，故选C。 Passage 4 Energy—a powerful word. What is energy, anyway? In scientific terms, energy is the ability to do work. There are many different kinds of energy. But energy can change from one form to another. You have energy too. 41 Because of your energy, you can walk, run, jump, skip, sing, do math problems, think, and do everything else. You get your energy from the food you eat and from sleeping. 42 That kind of energy powers our TVs, phones, games, refrigerators, stoves, heaters, air conditioners, lights, vehicles, and more. Most of the energy powering those things comes from natural resources in the earth, such as gas and oil. Our natural resources have a limited supply. Once they’re used up, we won’t have them anymore. 43 . You might think saving energy is an adult problem and it is. Adults are working on making things use less energy, like cars, appliances, houses, and everything we use. And they’re working to find renewable energy sources. But guess what? 44 You can use less energy by starting some simple habits. Here are some energy saving habits you can try today. * Turn off lights when you don’t need them. * Unplug chargers from the wall when not in use. * Don’t let the water run while you’re brushing your teeth. * 45 * Open your windows instead of turning on the air conditioning. Let’s make some simple changes and protect our planet’s natural resources. The future will thank us! A．Energy comes in many forms. B．Kids can make a difference too! C．So we need to save our natural resources. D．Energy is what keeps your body going every day. E．Watch less TV and go outside and play. F．There’s another kind of energy in your home and school. 【答案】41．D 42．F 43．C 44．B 45．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了生活中的能量。 41．根据“Because of your energy, you can walk, run, jump, skip, sing, do math problems, think, and do everything else.”可知，此处说的是身体中的能量，D项“能量是维持你的身体每天运转的东西。”符合语境。故选D。 42．根据“That kind of energy powers our TVs, phones, games, refrigerators, stoves, heaters, air conditioners, lights, vehicles, and more.”可知，此处说的是学校和家庭中的电能，F项“在你的家庭和学校里有另一种能量。”符合语境。故选F。 43．根据“Most of the energy powering those things comes from natural resources in the earth, such as gas and oil. Our natural resources have a limited supply.”可知，此处说的是自然资源，C项“所以我们需要节约自然资源。”符合语境。故选C。 44．根据“You can use less energy by starting some simple habits. Here are some energy saving habits you can try today.”可知，此处指我们能起到的作用，B项“孩子们也可以有所作为！”符合语境。故选B。 45．根据“Turn off lights when you don’t need them.”和“Unplug chargers from the wall when not in use.”可知，此处指的是孩子们在日常生活中的好习惯，E项“少看电视，多出去玩。”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 5 Every year, there’s a colour that leads the fashion trend (潮流趋势). What about the colour in 2024? Pantone, the global authority (全球权威) on colour, chose Peach Fuzz. 46 Pantone said it brings “a feeling of kindness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and working together”. 47 So they need a peaceful future and to look after themselves and find time to be creative, get together with friends and get away from the busy modern life. 48 As Time magazine noted, when people hear the name of the colour, they always think of how soft peaches feel to touch, the softness of bird feathers, and the feeling of silk. “It’s a warm and cozy shade. And it’s very tactile (有触感的). We feel that at a time like this, tactility is really important to touch other people and get them into our homes,” Pantone colour specialist Leatrice Eiseman told CNN in a video call. The colour of Peach Fuzz was chosen, according to Time magazine, because it shows the past yet has been updated with a modern atmosphere. 49 “We think of peach as being a nostalgic (怀旧的) colour,” said Eiseman. “More often a woman’s colour. 50 I think that speaks to the modernity of the shade.” Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s 25th colour of the Year. The first was created in 1999 to get the design community and colour lovers around the world in a conversation around colour. A．It brings a new modernity. B．The colour of Peach Fuzz is what humans need. C．Humans have gone through many hard times last year. D．Many people may use this colour for their living rooms. E．The colour is a soft peach shade between pink and orange. F．But it’s been changed and put into men’s wardrobes and places. 【答案】46．E 47．C 48．B 49．A 50．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了2024年“Peach Fuzz”这种色彩被全球色彩权威Pantone选为了年度颜色。 46．根据上文“What about the colour in 2024? Pantone, the global authority (全球权威) on colour, chose Peach Fuzz.”（2024年的颜色是什么？全球色彩权威Pantone选择了Peach Fuzz。），可知空处应该说明“Peach Fuzz”这种颜色是什么，选项E“这种颜色是介于粉红色和橙色之间的柔和桃红色。”符合语境。故选E。 47．根据下文“So they need a peaceful future…”，可知空处应该解析为什么“they need a peaceful future”，选项C“去年，人类经历了许多艰难时期。”符合语境。故选C。 48．通读第三段，可知内容皆是围绕“Peach Fuzz”这种颜色的特点和能为人们带来什么而展开，选项B“Peach Fuzz的颜色是人类所需要的。”符合语境。故选B。 49．根据上文“because it shows the past yet has been updated with a modern atmosphere”（因为它展示了过去，但已经被现代氛围所更新）可知空处应与“a modern atmosphere”有关，选项A“它带来了一种新的现代性。”符合语境。故选A。 50．根据上文“More often a woman’s colour.”（通常是女人的颜色。）可知空处应与这种颜色的“归属”有关，选项F“但它已经被改变了，放在了男人的衣柜和地方。”符合语境。故选F。 话题3 教育与青少年问题 Passage 1 Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep per night. However, changes to the body’s sleep cycle make it difficult for teens to fall asleep early. Many cannot fall asleep until 10:30 p. m. or even later and most of them will feel sleepy if they have to get up too early. Scientists recommend that both middle and high schools begin no earlier than 8:30 a. m. 51 Here are some other advantages of later school start times: 52 When running late in the mornings, students are likely to go without breakfast. With an empty stomach, one finds it difficult to focus (集中) in class. When they are always in a hurry, students may form unhealthy eating habits. With extra time before going to school, students can eat a well-balanced breakfast and focus more on learning. Fewer behavioral problems Teens experience mood changes as a common result of this special period of life. 53 When they get enough sleep, students are calm and peaceful and their moods do not change suddenly. They’re less likely to feel worried, unhappy or get angry. For parents, children with more sleep are easier to live with. Better performance (表现) in study Sleep loss hurts attention, memory and brain development. Students with less sleep have difficulty paying attention in class and are likely to have lower grades. 54 They are also less likely to fall asleep in class and more able to understand what they learn. 55 It improves their chances of eating, behaving and performing better. A．More time to sleep. B．More time for a healthy breakfast. C．Less sleep may cause worries, stress and unhappiness. D．Later school start times support the natural needs of teenagers. E．In conclusion, starting school later helps students get a better night’s sleep. F．Students with enough sleep can be more energetic and more willing to learn. 【答案】51．D 52．B 53．C 54．F 55．E 【导语】本文讲述了推迟学生上学时间的一些好处。     51．根据“Scientists recommend that both middle and high schools begin no earlier than 8:30 a. m.”可知，此处应该是承接上文说明推迟上学时间与青少年的自然需要一致，选项D“推迟上学时间符合青少年的自然需要。”符合语境，故选D。 52．根据“When running late in the mornings, students are likely to go without breakfast.”可知，此处应该讨论早餐的重要性，选项B“有更多时间吃健康早餐。”符合语境，故选B。 53．根据“When they get enough sleep, students are calm and peaceful and their moods do not change suddenly.”可知，讲述睡眠不足的影响，选项C“睡眠不足可能会导致忧虑、压力和不快乐。”符合语境，故选C。 54．根据“Students with less sleep have difficulty paying attention in class and are likely to have lower grades.”可知，这里应该承接对比说明充足睡眠的好处，选项F“睡眠充足的学生可以更有活力，更愿意学习。”符合语境，故选F。 55．根据“It improves their chances of eating, behaving and performing better.”可知，总结晚一点上学的好处，选项E“总之，晚一点上学有助于学生获得更好的睡眠。”符合语境，故选E。 Passage 2 Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If so, you will find Being a Happy Teenager by an Australian writer Andrew Matthews useful. In his book, 56 The book says we should stop being angry. 57 For example, if you want to make your memory better, you can put what you’ve learned into pictures of your mind. Many teenagers think that happiness comes from good grades or praise from other people. 58 Success comes from a good attitude (态度). 59 Some schoolboys have problems such as being too tall or too short, but Matthews tells us happiness comes from thinking about things in a positive way. If you are tall, you can get a better view (视线) at the movie. 60 This is Matthews’ most important lesson: “You choose to be happy!” A．The book also tells us about some useful skills. B．Matthews tells us how to have a happy life and answers the questions of teenagers. C．If you learn from problems, you will have success in the future. D．If you are short, your clothes and shoes take less room in your bedroom! E．But you can still be happy when there are no such “good” things. F．Andrew Matthews is a writer. 【答案】56．B 57．A 58．E 59．C 60．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了澳大利亚作家Andrew Matthews写的《成为一个快乐的青少年》的主要内容。书中主要阐述了人在遇到困难时应该保持乐观的心态，从积极的方面去思考和面对遇到的困难。 56．根据上文“In his book”可知，空处应介绍书中内容。选项B“Matthews告诉我们如何拥有幸福的生活，并回答青少年的问题。”符合语境，故选B。 57．根据下文“For example, if you want to make your memory better, you can put what you’ve learned into pictures of your mind.”可知，下文列举了一个如何让记忆力变得更好的例子，这是一个很有用的技能。选项A“这本书还告诉我们一些有用的技能。”符合语境，故选A。 58．根据上文“Many teenagers think that happiness comes from good grades or praise from other people. ”可知，上文讲的是很多青少年认为快乐来自好成绩或别人的夸奖这类“好”东西。选项E“但是没有这种‘好’的东西的时候，你还是可以开心的。”符合语境，故选E。 59．根据下文“Some schoolboys have problems such as being too tall or too short, but Matthews tells us happiness comes from thinking about things in a positive way.”可知，下文提到了问题。选项C“如果你从问题中学习，你将来就会成功。”符合语境，故选C。 60．根据上文“If you are tall, you can get a better view (视线) at the movie.”可知，空处应和身高有关。选项D“如果你个子矮，你的衣服和鞋子在你的卧室里占的空间就少！”符合语境，故选D。 Passage 3 Are you good with money? Do you get pocket money from your parents or do you work to earn money? Read on to find out how British teenagers manage (管理) their money! 61 These chores (家庭杂务) can include cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, taking out the rubbish and ironing (熨烫). A part-time job is an option for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to earn extra (额外的) money. 62 Only children over the age of 13 can work. Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysitting, delivering newspapers, shop work and restaurant work. Some students in Britain can work at most two hours a day on a school day but not during school hours. 63 Most British teenagers have a bank account (账户). Parents usually put money directly into their children’s bank account. 64 Some teenagers use a prepaid (预付的) bank to help them save spending. So, teenagers in the UK are getting much social experience by working part-time, dealing with banks and deciding whether to save or spend their money. 65 It is also believed that these steps will help British teenagers to do better in money management when they grow up. A．About 15% of teenagers have a job. B．Then the kids can decide whether to save or spend the money. C．Many teenagers do many things for their parents and neighbours. D．During weekends and school holidays, they can work longer hours. E．These are some steps towards becoming a person with financial quotient (财商). F．Most teenagers in Britain might have to do chores to get their pocket money from their parents. 【答案】61．F 62．A 63．D 64．B 65．E 【导语】本文主要讲述了英国青少年是如何赚钱以及管理自己的零花钱的。 61．根据“These chores (家庭杂务) can include cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, taking out the rubbish and ironing (熨烫).”可知，此处内容是和青少年所做的家务活相关。选项F“大多数英国青少年可能需要做杂务来从父母那里得到零花钱。”符合语境。故选F。 62．根据“A part-time job is an option for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to earn extra (额外的) money.”可知，此处内容是和青少年的兼职工作相关。选项A“大约15%的青少年有工作。”符合语境。故选A。 63．根据“Some students in Britain can work at most two hours a day on a school day but not during school hours.”可知，这里是在介绍英国学生的兼职工作时长。选项D“在周末和学校假期，他们可以工作更长时间。”符合语境。故选D。 64．根据“Most British teenagers have a bank account (账户). Parents usually put money directly into their children’s bank account.”可知，这里说的是大多数英国青少年都有银行账户，父母通常会直接把钱存入孩子的银行账户，此处内容说的是有关英国青少年处理银行事务的内容。选项B“然后孩子们可以决定是存钱还是花钱。”符合语境。故选B。 65．根据“It is also believed that these steps will help British teenagers to do better in money management when they grow up.”可知，人们还相信，这些步骤将帮助英国青少年长大后更好地管理钱财，这里说的步骤是前文的“英国的青少年通过兼职工作、处理银行事务和决定是存钱还是花钱”，选项E“这些是迈向成为有财商的人的一些步骤。”符合语境。故选E。 Passage 4 As everyone knows, Chinese parents have high expectations (期望) of their children. However, people often don’t realize that children also have expectations of their parents. 66 A research center did a survey in 2018 on this topic. It showed that 83.8 percent of Chinese children want to be friends with their parents. 67 Traditional Chinese values (价值观念) might be a reason. Respecting one’s elders and the idea of hierarchy (等级观念) are preventing parents from becoming friends with their children. Both parents and children should make efforts to create friendship in the family. 68 Act like an adult. You should show them that you’re ready to be treated differently. For example, learn to use self-control. 69 Open your heart. Sharing feelings with your parents can lead to positive (积极的) changes. 70 Do something nice or helpful for your parents. Their trust in you will grow. A．Care for your parents. B．But the fact is different. C．Pay attention to your safety. D．Show them that you can manage your time well. E．As children, what can you do to make friends with your parents? F．What expectations do Chinese children have for parent-child relationships? 【答案】66．F 67．B 68．E 69．D 70．A 【导语】本文主要探讨了中国孩子对亲子关系的期望，以及孩子和父母如何努力建立家庭中的友谊。 66．根据后文“A research center did a survey in 2018 on this topic. It showed that 83.8 percent of Chinese children want to be friends with their parents.”可知，此处应是提出关于中国孩子对亲子关系期望的问题，选项F“中国孩子对亲子关系有什么期望？”符合语境。故选F。 67．根据前文“It showed that 83.8 percent of Chinese children want to be friends with their parents.”和后文“Traditional Chinese values (价值观念) might be a reason. Respecting one’s elders and the idea of hierarchy (等级观念) are preventing parents from becoming friends with their children.”可知，此处应是表达实际情况与孩子期望的不同，选项B“但事实是不同的。”符合语境。故选B。 68．根据前文“Both parents and children should make efforts to create friendship in the family.”和后文“Act like an adult.”可知，此处应是询问孩子为了和父母成为朋友能做什么，选项E“作为孩子，你能做些什么来和你的父母成为朋友呢？”符合语境。故选E。 69．根据前文“You should show them that you’re ready to be treated differently. For example, learn to use self-control.”可知，此处应是继续说明孩子应向父母展示的能力，选项D“向他们展示你能很好地管理时间。”符合语境，管理时间也是一种自我控制能力的体现。故选D。 70．根据后文“Do something nice or helpful for your parents. Their trust in you will grow.”可知，此处应是表达对父母的关心，选项A“关心你的父母。”符合语境。故选A。 Passage 5 The post-2000s generation (一代人) is often described as self-centered and always asking for help. 71 The post-2000s generation is independent, strong-minded and hardworking, according to a Peking University report. When it comes to learning and working, over 60 percent think their own interests are more important than others’ opinions. Most of them see successful businessmen as their idols. 72 “Their strong belief in themselves and never-give-up spirit have won the hearts of the generation,” the report said. Moreover, the post-2000s generation has a strong sense of social responsibility (责任). 73 They also try to be responsible by studying hard and behaving online. In the UK, many of the post-2000s generation have given up the drinking habits that the past generations had, The Telegraph noted. Most of them now have healthier hobbies, such as knitting and cooking. “It’s hard to find time for a hobby if you are going out drinking,” Kate Payne, author of The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking, told The Telegraph. 74 The 2023 Youth Justice Statistics Report in the UK showed that young people are less rude and noisy in public. However, a generation’s characters don’t belong to every single person in it. “ 75 ” said Cheng Dongfeng, director of the youth ideological and moral education center of West Anhui University. A．But it’s not because they are rich. B．Many of them have taken part in volunteer work. C．However, research results have painted a different picture. D．Changes in their hobbies have also helped them learn good manners. E．It’s what you do that can make you the kind of person you want to be. F．Different people hold different opinions about the post-2000s generation. 【答案】71．C 72．A 73．B 74．D 75．E 【导语】本文介绍了00后经常被描述为以自我为中心，总是寻求帮助。但是研究结果却描绘了一幅完全不同的图景。北京大学的一份报告显示，00后独立、意志坚强、工作勤奋。以及其他的一些研究结果的论述。 71．根据“The post-2000s generation is independent, strong-minded and hardworking”可知，这里是前面的部分是转折关系。选项C“然而，研究结果却描绘了一幅不同的画面。”符合语境，故选C。 72．根据“Most of them see successful businessmen as their idols”可知，他们中的大多数人把成功的商人视为偶像。选项A“但这并不是因为他们富有。”符合语境，故选A。 73．根据“Moreover, the post-2000s generation has a strong sense of social responsibility (责任).”可知，00后有强烈的社会责任感。选项B“他们中的许多人参加了志愿工作。”符合语境，故选B。 74．根据“The 2023 Youth Justice Statistics Report in the UK showed that young people are less rude and noisy in public.”可知，年轻人在公共场合不那么粗鲁和吵闹。选项D“他们爱好的改变也帮助他们学会了礼貌。”符合语境，故选D。 75．根据“However, a generation’s characters don’t belong to every single person in it.”可知，一代人的性格并不属于每一个人。选项E“你的所作所为能让你成为你想成为的那种人。”符合语境，故选E。 话题4 哲理与感悟 Passage 1 Would you completely trust your friends if you couldn’t see anything? Our teacher helped us to find the answer. 76 One day, he said that he had a game for us to try. He made us into two groups. One of the students from the first group stands in front of us with his eyes closed, and then falls backwards. The second group stands behind him. Before he falls on the floor, they should catch him and not let him get hurt. Most of us felt bad with this. We were afraid that they wouldn’t catch us and we would fall on the floor. 77 We just stood there and laughed. Finally, one student, a thin, quiet, dark-haired girl called Sarah, decided to move. She put her arms in front of her body, closed her eyes, and slowly fell backwards. 78 For a moment, I was sure she was going to fall on the floor. 79 We were all surprised, and were also encouraged. The girl was happy, too. Seeing this, Morrie felt happy and said to the girl, “When you close your eyes, you can’t see anything. You won’t feel safe. When you are falling, you may feel worried. “ 80 But if you trust them, they won’t let you down.” A．But before it, the other students caught her and finally helped her stand up. B．She looked quiet but not scared. C．You aren’t sure whether you will fall on the cold floor or the warm hands of your friends. D．Our teacher is named Morrie. E．We’re sure to fall to the floor with our eyes closed if nobody catches us from the behind. F．So we didn’t move. 【答案】76．D 77．F 78．B 79．A 80．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位教师通过一个信任游戏帮助学生们探索朋友之间的信任。 76．根据“One day, he said that he had a game for us to try.”可知，此处提到老师设计的游戏，选项D“我们的老师名叫莫里。”符合语境，是对老师的介绍。故选D。 77．根据“Most of us felt bad with this. We were afraid that they wouldn’t catch us and we would fall on the floor.”可知，同学们普遍感到担心，因此不敢行动，选项F“所以我们没有动。”符合语境。故选F。 78．根据“She put her arms in front of her body, closed her eyes, and slowly fell backwards.”可知，此处描述的是女孩的表现，选项B“她看起来镇定但不害怕。”符合语境。故选B。 79．根据“For a moment, I was sure she was going to fall on the floor.”可知，叙述者当时以为女孩会跌倒，这里描述了最后结果，选项A“但是其他学生在她倒地之前接住了她，最后帮助她站了起来。”符合语境。故选A。 80．根据“But if you trust them, they won’t let you down.”可知，是讲信任的不确定性和可能结果，选项C“你不能确定自己会倒在冷冰冰的地板上还是朋友温暖的手上。”符合语境。故选C。 Passage 2 I once gave a lesson to a group of primary school students for a TV program. I suggested that we create small gardens. First, I asked the students to look for their favorite place in the school. 81 Then I had each of them describe their experiences of nature in a small garden. In a box of about one and a half by two feet, they were free to organize—soil, stones, leaves and grass. Even as an active garden designer, I was impressed with their imagination. 82 One child created “water” that flowed into a “lake”; another child put grass in a way to represent “wind”; and yet another child tried hard to create shade... 83 That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens. They spent a wonderful time together with nature. 84 If you notice a stone lying on the ground, pick it up and hold it. When you see beautiful flowers by the side of the road, stop and enjoy the pleasant smell. Then, inside your mind, create a small garden of your own. 85 A．It will relax you. B．These children were often busy doing their schoolwork. C．The gardens were built many years ago. D．Try spending time with nature yourself. E．The gardens they made were really creative. F．Once there, I let them try hard to empty their minds. 【答案】81．F 82．E 83．B 84．D 85．A 【导语】本文讲述了作者曾经给一群小学生上课，让他们创建小花园，借此希望大家都可以去亲近大自然、放松自己。 81．根据“Then I had each of them describe their experiences of nature in a small garden.”可知，此处介绍作者让孩子们在花园做的事情，F项“一到那里，我就让他们努力清空他们的大脑。”符合语境。故选F。 82．根据“Even as an active garden designer, I was impressed with their imagination.”可知，孩子们创造的花园给作者留下了深刻印象，E项“他们做的花园真的很有创意。”符合语境。故选E。 83．根据“That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens.”可知，此处是解释孩子们在创建自己的小花园时非常感兴趣的原因，B项“这些孩子经常忙于做作业。”符合语境。故选B。 84．根据“If you notice a stone lying on the ground, pick it up and hold it. When you see beautiful flowers by the side of the road, stop and enjoy the pleasant smell.”可知，此处是在介绍享受大自然，D项“试着自己花点时间和大自然在一起。”符合语境。故选D。 85．根据“Then, inside your mind, create a small garden of your own.”可知，此处是介绍在自己心中创建一个小花园的好处，A项“它会让你放松。”符合语境。故选A。 Passage 3 My mother is cool—much cooler than most people. I give her full credit for making me the person who I am today. To thank her, 86 Being hopeful is the key to turning things around. No matter how hard things got, my mom could always joke about them. It has taught me things are never, ever, end of the world kind of bad. 87 Self-expression leads to self-achievement. 88 Soon enough, people asked her to make clothes, and it turned into a full-time business. That shows me how you can set up your own business by expressing yourself truthfully. Imagination has no end. As a creative, my mother always encouraged us to do imaginative things for enjoyment and discouraged TV. We dressed up in costumes, drew pictures, and sang at the top of our lungs. Today, I am a very fun person to be with. Independence is important. My mom has always pushed me towards becoming independent. Not for her good, but for mine 89 Because of this, I grow up to be completely independent. 90 Growing up, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. Instead of saying “I told you so”, my mom always let me work things out myself. She was also there to help me pick up the pieces, if I ever needed help. For all that you’ve done and everything that you are—thank you, Mom! A．She speaks to me as though I’m still a child. B．Mistakes are OK as long as you learn from them. C．I’m sure this has made me a more relaxed person. D．I’d like to share some of the things she taught me. E．My mother made her own clothes she felt like wearing. F．I made my own decisions without her trying to manage me. 【答案】86．D 87．C 88．E 89．F 90．B 【导语】本文主要介绍作者妈妈给她的建议和人生哲理。 86．根据“To thank her, ”可知，这里是为了感谢她而做的事情。选项D“我想分享一些她教给我的东西。”符合语境，故选D。 87．根据“No matter how hard things got, my mom could always joke about them. It has taught me things are never, ever, end of the world kind of bad”可知，这里介绍的是妈妈给自己的建议，所以空处应是这背后对作者的影响。选项C“我相信这让我成为了一个更放松的人。”符合语境，故选C。 88．根据“Soon enough, people asked her to make clothes, and it turned into a full-time business.”可知，妈妈会自己做衣服。选项E“我妈妈自己做她喜欢穿的衣服。”符合语境，故选E。 89．根据“Because of this, I grow up to be completely independent”可知，作者很独立。选项F“我自己做决定，不让她管我。”符合语境，故选F。 90．根据“Growing up, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes”可知，这里是和错误有关。选项B“只要你能从中吸取教训，犯错误没什么大不了的。”符合语境，故选B。 Passage 4 My friend Shakuntali Siberia once said, “ 91 ” I used to wonder. “Is this really so?” But after experiencing one thing, I think it is true. We live in a new, strange world. My new dress hangs in my closet (衣橱)—I have nowhere to wear it. My expensive car is parked—I can’t go anywhere. My gym membership card is on my desk—I haven’t used it for a long time. Siberia was right—things do not make me happy. Then how can we find happiness? I asked Siberia this question. She said it’s easy— 92 I decided to try it. I opened WhatsApp and entered a chat group where my neighbours and I discuss our problems. I wrote, “Dear neighbours, I hope you’re having a great day! Everything will be all right.” I added a smiley emoji. 93 People thanked me and wished me a good day. One neighbour shared a fun song, another sent a cute kitten sticker, and another sent me a funny meme (表情包). I thought to myself, “ 94 If each of us said one nice thing, there could be so much happiness in the world!” This is why I’m launching (发起) the kind words marathon. Let’s each write something nice every day to a friend, volunteer…anyone! 95 A．Things can easily pass on happiness. B．Things do not give us true happiness. C．I have made so many people happy with just a few words. D．We can support each other during the difficult times. E．You just have to smile and be nice to everyone, even strangers. F．Within minutes, my phone received lots of messages from my neighbours. 【答案】91．B 92．E 93．F 94．C 95．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者对于朋友所说的“事物不会给我们带来真正的幸福”的感悟，并决定发起善意话语马拉松活动。 91．根据“But after experiencing one thing, I think it is true.”以及“Siberia was right—things do not make me happy.”可知，此处应是作者朋友所说的关于事物与幸福关系的话语，选项B“事物不会给我们带来真正的幸福”符合语境。故选B。 92．根据“She said it’s easy”以及“I decided to try it.”可知，此处应是朋友告诉作者如何获得幸福的建议，选项E“你只需要微笑，对每个人都要友好，即使是陌生人”符合语境。故选E。 93．根据“I wrote, ‘Dear neighbours, I hope you’re having a great day! Everything will be all right.’ I added a smiley emoji.”以及“People thanked me and wished me a good day.”可知，此处应是描述作者在聊天群组中发完信息后的情况，选项F“几分钟内，我的手机就收到了很多邻居发来的信息”符合语境。故选F。 94．根据“If each of us said one nice thing, there could be so much happiness in the world!”可知，此处应是作者对于自己行为所带来的影响的感悟，选项C“我只用几句话就让很多人开心了”符合语境。故选C。 95．根据“This is why I’m launching (发起) the kind words marathon. Let’s each write something nice every day to a friend, volunteer …anyone!”可知，此处应是作者发起善意话语马拉松活动的目的或意义，选项D“我们可以在困难时期互相支持”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 5 A boy named Reggie was well-known in his hometown because he couldn’t hear anything. 96 Although people liked him a lot, they also treated him differently. The other children worried that they might hurt him while playing together. Adults thought Reggie was unable to understand them. They treated him as a baby. 97 What happened? On Reggie’s birthday last week, everyone in town wore earplugs (耳塞) so that they couldn’t hear anything either. 98 People came to understand how difficult life could be when you couldn’t hear anything. They also learned that Reggie had some amazing skills. On that day, no one thought of Reggie as just a deaf person. 99 They were surprised by his intelligence (智力), creativity and his ability to solve nearly any problem or challenge that he faced. They realized that he had always been like that, and that he simply needed to communicate with others. 100 On the Day of Silence, people came to know Reggie’s true nature. They learned that although most of us are different from each other—sometimes in big ways—we are still mostly the same in our hearts and minds. A．However, people have understood Reggie much better now. B．They decided to help the poor boy. C．He was born deaf. D．He was really just like any other little boy. E．This day came to be known as the Day of Silence. F．People saw a whole new side of him. 【答案】96．C 97．A 98．E 99．F 100．D 【导语】本文讲述了一个天生耳聋的小男孩Reggie，人们担心伤害到他的自尊心，于是，在镇上确定“安静日”，通过这样做，人们才了解了真正的Reggie。也就是在那一天，小镇上的人们都才意识到必须给别人展示自身价值的机会。 96．根据“A boy named Reggie was well-known in his hometown because he couldn’t hear anything.”可知，说的是他听不见，选项C“他天生耳聋。”符合语境。故选C。 97．根据“What happened? On Reggie’s birthday last week, everyone in town wore earplugs (耳塞) so that they couldn’t hear anything either.”可知，人们带上耳塞来感受Reggie的遭遇，从而对他有了更好的了解，选项A“然而，人们现在对Reggie有了更好的了解。”符合语境。故选A。 98．根据“On Reggie’s birthday last week, everyone in town wore earplugs (耳塞) so that they couldn’t hear anything either.”可知，人们在上周Reggie的生日上都带上了耳塞，由此可知，此处应是介绍这一天的特殊性，选项E“这一天被称为沉默日。”符合语境。故选E。 99．根据“They were surprised by his intelligence (智力), creativity and his ability to solve nearly any problem or challenge that he faced.”可知，人们在这一天看到了一个全新的Reggie，选项F“人们看到了他全新的一面。”符合语境。故选F。 100．根据“They realized that he had always been like that, and that he simply needed to communicate with others.”可知，人们意识到了Reggie只是需要和其他人交流，和其他小男孩没什么区别，选项D“他真的就像其他小男孩一样。”符合语境。故选D。 话题5 方法与策略 Passage 1 Once you go back to school, it’s time to get your brain back into learning. But have you ever felt uninterested in your study? Or have you ever found it hard to get down to studying? It’s not impossible to solve these problems. 101 Do one thing at a time. You may consider that you need to be busy all the time in order to be efficient (高效的). 102 It will distract (分散) your attention. So, just try to do one thing at a time and take breaks from time to time. This will help you study more efficiently. 103 If you don’t have enough sleep, you will feel sleepy and tired easily during the day. 104 It is the time when your brain processes all the thoughts you had during the day. Having enough sleep helps improve your memory and health, makes you more efficient. Try adding some green plants and getting fresh air. 105 Scientific study shows people work more efficiently in workplaces with green plants. Moreover, fresh and flowing air can also help our brain keep active. The closer we get to nature, the clearer our mind will become. Why not take a walk outdoors to clear your head? A．Get enough sleep. B．Green plants can relax our brains. C．Make the sleeping place comfortable. D．Here are some ways to help you to be more efficient in your studies. E．But taking on too many tasks at once can actually have the opposite result. F．Enough sleep allows our brains to connect more closely to our daily experiences. 【答案】101．D 102．E 103．A 104．F 105．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了提升学习效率的一些方法。 101．根据“Once you go back to school, it’s time to get your brain back into learning. But have you ever felt uninterested in your study? Or have you ever found it hard to get down to studying? It’s not impossible to solve these problems.”可知，此处应是引出提升学习效率的方法，选项D“这里有一些方法可以帮助你在学习中更有效率。”符合语境。故选D。 102．根据“You may consider that you need to be busy all the time in order to be efficient (高效的).”和“It will distract (分散) your attention.”可知，此处应是说同时承担太多任务会分散注意力，产生相反效果，选项E“但是一次承担太多任务实际上会产生相反的结果。”符合语境。故选E。 103．根据“If you don’t have enough sleep, you will feel sleepy and tired easily during the day.”可知，此处应是说保证充足睡眠，选项A“保证充足的睡眠。”符合语境。故选A。 104．根据“It is the time when your brain processes all the thoughts you had during the day. Having enough sleep helps improve your memory and health, makes you more efficient.”可知，此处应是说充足睡眠对大脑和日常体验的益处，选项F“充足的睡眠让我们的头脑与日常经历联系更紧密。”符合语境。故选F。 105．根据“Try adding some green plants and getting fresh air.”和“Scientific study shows people work more efficiently in workplaces with green plants.”可知，此处应是说绿色植物对大脑的好处，选项B“绿色植物可以让大脑放松。”符合语境。故选B。 Passage 2 At times, it can be hard for you to believe in yourself, especially if you have developed doubts about your self-worth. 106 Make a list of your past achievements  Make a list of all of the things that you are good at. After you’ve finished a short list, try to find out what you have done well over and over again to understand your skills. 107 108 If you’re having trouble seeing all the wonderful things about yourself, you can always talk to someone who loves you. Sometimes we have difficulty seeing the best things about ourselves, but the people who love us will never struggle to see those things. Set achievable goals  Make sure that you develop goals that are in line with your skills and that are achievable. Remember! 109 . If a goal seems too difficult, try breaking it into a series of smaller goals and focus on one at a time. Rethink each day 110 If you have a day that you don’t complete as much as you hoped, you should try to learn what you can from the situation. This helps you avoid repeating any mistake you might have made. A．Talk to people who love you. B．After you set a goal, work hard until you achieve it. C．Even nobody can always trust himself or herself in all the situations. D．Take a few moments at the end of each day to rethink your experiences. E．Below are some simple things that you can do to start believing in yourself. F．As you identify (识别) the skills that helped you complete things, try to find more activities that will help you use these skills. 【答案】106．E 107．F 108．A 109．B 110．D 【导语】本文介绍了通过列举成就、设定可行目标、每日反思和寻求他人帮助等方法，帮助重建自信。 106．根据“At times, it can be hard for you to believe in yourself, especially if you have developed doubts about your self-worth. ... Make a list of your past achievements”可知，此处需要开篇总起句，引出后文具体建议。选项E“以下是一些帮助你开始相信自己的简单方法。”符合语境。故选E。 107．根据“After you’ve finished a short list, try to find out what you have done well over and over again to understand your skills.”可知，此处需与通过成就识别技能部分衔接，提出进一步行动建议。选项F“当你识别出助你完成事情的技能时，尝试寻找更多能运用这些技能的活动。”符合语境。故选F。 108．根据“If you’re having trouble seeing all the wonderful things about yourself, you can always talk to someone who loves you”可知，如果你难以发现自己身上的优点，不妨与爱你的人谈谈。本段都是建议通过他人视角，尤其是爱你的人，来发现自身优点。选项A“与爱你的人交谈。”符合语境。故选A。 109．根据“Make sure that you develop goals that are in line with your skills and that are achievable. Remember!”可知，首先要设定合理目标，然后，应该提到的就是努力执行。选项B“设定目标后，努力直到实现它。”符合语境。故选B。 110．根据“Rethink each day”可知，本段要论述每天都要反思。选项D“每天花些时间反思经历。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 3 A large number of people start experiencing strong loneliness in the few months following their graduation. Many people mistakenly think that loneliness can be ended by having more friends or by meeting new people. 111 So what causes loneliness and why do so many people experience it right after graduation? 112 Some of the main characteristics of a close relationship are common interests, openness and common life challenges. During college or high school years, most of the people in a group will have the same problem, so they can talk about their common problems, think together of solutions and even help each other go through them. 113 However, after graduation each person usually takes a different path and finds himself fighting his own unique battle. Problems become no longer common between the same group of people because each of them develops his own special ones. Friends can become less connected to each other when each one of them lives a different life. 114 In such a case two things can be done. You can either share your new problems with your old friends and make sure you listen to theirs or you can make more friends at your new job to share with them what’s going on in your new stage of life. 115 When you do so, stick to them, share your problems with them and you will never feel lonely. A．What happens to the same group after graduation? B．Loneliness can never appear in such an environment. C．This gradually reduces closeness and promotes loneliness. D．In fact, a person with quiet a few friends can still feel lonely. E．Loneliness happens when you don’t have close relationships. F．The key is to find people who are fighting the same battle as you. 【答案】111．D 112．E 113．A 114．C 115．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了人们在毕业后常常会感到孤独的原因，并给出了应对建议。 111．根据上文“Many people mistakenly think that loneliness can be ended by having more friends or by meeting new people.”提出人们对于消除孤独感的普遍错误看法，选项D“事实上，一个有相当多朋友的人仍然会感到孤独”与上文构成转折关系，给出正确观点，指出即使有很多朋友，人们仍然可能会感到孤独，从而引出下文对孤独原因和应对方法的探讨。故选D。 112．根据下文“Some of the main characteristics of a close relationship are common interests, openness and common life challenges.”开始阐述亲密关系的特点，选项E“当你没有亲密关系时，孤独就会发生”引出下文主题，即孤独与缺乏亲密关系有关，上下文语意连贯。故选E。 113．根据上文“During college or high school years, most of the people in a group will have the same problem, so they can talk about their common problems, think together of solutions and even help each other go through them.”描述了在校期间人们因为共同问题而紧密相连的情况，选项A“同样的一群人在毕业后会怎样呢?”承接上文，引出下一段，上下文语意连贯。故选A。 114．根据上文“Friends can become less connected to each other when each one of them lives a different life.”指出毕业后朋友之间联系减少的现象，选项C“这逐渐减少了亲密感，促进了孤独感”进一步解释这一现象导致的后果。故选C。 115．根据上文“You can either share your new problems with your old friends and make sure you listen to theirs or you can make more friends at your new job to share with them what's going on in your new stage of life.”提出了两种应对孤独的方法，选项F“关键是找到和你有同样战斗的人”总结上文，指出无论是与老朋友还是新朋友分享，关键在于找到有共同经历或挑战的人。故选F。 Passage 4 There are some skills for students to listen to the teacher in class, which means you’re going to have to practice it. Just as you would have to practice playing basketball to be a better player, you also have to practice listening. How to listen in school? 116 One of the things you need to do is to make sure that your mind doesn’t wander (漫游). It’s easy to start thinking about other things, especially when you’re not interested in the subject. 117 Next, listen for the main ideas. If you want to catch every little piece of information, you’ll feel tired and bored. 118 Not only does this show respect to the teacher, it also helps prevent your mind from wandering. What can distract (分散) you from listening? 119 Or it could be some birds outside the classroom window, or a group of kids who are talking loudly as they pass the door to your room. Finally, you need to take notes because you will not remember everything the teacher said. You’ll have to take down the notes so that you can study it after class. 120 Listening isn’t always easy, but if you follow these simple steps, you’ll be much more successful in your classes. A．You’ll also need to look at the teacher. B．Here are some suggestions. C．You don’t need to take too many notes in class. D．It might be a friend who is trying to pass you a note. E．Taking notes also makes you pay attention to the class. F．So make yourself pay attention to what the teacher is saying. 【答案】116．B 117．F 118．A 119．D 120．E 【导语】本文是说明文。围绕学生在课堂上听老师讲课的技巧展开，提供了多项具体的听课建议，帮助学生提升课堂听课效率。 116．根据前文“How to listen in school?”可知，此处给出建议，选项B“这里有一些建议。”符合语境，故选B。 117．根据前文“It’s easy to start thinking about other things, especially when you're not interested in the subject.”可知，此处强调听课容易走神的问题，F选项“所以让自己专注于老师所说的内容。”针对走神问题给出“专注于老师讲课”的解决办法，符合逻辑衔接。故选F。 118．根据后文“Not only does this show respect to the teacher, it also helps prevent your mind from wandering.”可知，此处阐述内容与尊敬老师有关，选项A“你还需要看着老师。”符合语境，故选A。 119．根据“What can distract (分散) you from listening?”可知，此处需列举分散注意力的事物，后文“Or it could be some birds...or a group of kids...”也在列举此类事物，D选项“可能是一个朋友试图给你递纸条。”同样是分散注意力的具体事例，符合语境。故选D。 120．根据前文“you need to take notes because you will not remember everything the teacher said. You’ll have to take down the notes so that you can study it after class.”可知，此处围绕“记笔记”展开，E选项“记笔记还能让你专注于课堂。”进一步补充记笔记的好处，“also”体现与前文记笔记好处的递进关系，衔接自然。故选E。 Passage 5 Everyone wants to be happy. You see people who are smiling and laughing, and you want to be like them. 121 However, there are also bad days. Here are three ways to make you happier every day. Smile often. Research has shown that the facial expression you wear influences your state of mind. 122 . Wearing a pleasant expression for a long period of time will slowly improve your feelings and help you have a happier day. 123 . The more you complain, the more annoyed you become. If all you notice or talk about during the day are the things that annoy you, it is no surprise that you are unhappy. To truly increase your long-term happiness, don’t complain any longer.   124 Practice thankfulness. Thankfulness has been shown to be the last ticket to a happy life. The more you practice thankfulness, the more you will find things to be grateful for in your life. 125 Even something as simple as a safe place to sleep or food to eat is worth being thankful for because not everyone is fortunate enough to have those necessities. A．Try your best to be healthy. B．Have an entire day without complaining even once and see how you feel. C．Stop complaining. D．There are good days filled with sunshine and smiles. E．If you try to smile, you are more likely to be happy. F．This then leads you to realize how much goodness is in your life. 【答案】121．D 122．E 123．C 124．B 125．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了让人每天都感到快乐的三种方法：经常微笑，停止抱怨和练习感恩。 121． 根据“However, there are also bad days.”可知，此处和上一句是转折关系，“好的日子”应该对应“糟糕的日子”。选项D“有些日子充满了阳光和微笑。”符合语境,故选D。 122．根据“Wearing a pleasant expression for a long period of time will slowly improve your feelings”可知，此处是描述面部表情对心理状态的影响。选项E“如果你尝试微笑，你更有可能感到快乐。”符合语境，故选E。 123． 根据“The more you complain, the more annoyed you become.”可知，你抱怨越多，就越生气，此处是建议停止抱怨。选项C“停止抱怨。”符合语境，故选C。 124．根据“To truly increase your long-term happiness, don’t complain any longer.”可知，此处是承接上文，建议大家尝试少抱怨一些，幸福感就会增加。选项B“试着一整天都不抱怨一次，看看你的感觉如何。”符合语境，故选B。 125． 根据“The more you practice thankfulness, the more you will find things to be grateful for in your life”可知，此处是描述多感恩的好处。选项F“这会让你意识到生活中有多少美好。”符合语境,故选F。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $