考前押题04 七选五6大常考话题（期中复习专项训练）高一英语下学期人教版

考前押题04 七选五6大常考话题 话题1 学校生活 Passage 1 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．D 4．B 5．C Passage 2 【答案】6．F 7．E 8．A 9．C 10．D Passage 3 【答案】11．G 12．C 13．B 14．E 15．D 话题2 亲子关系 Passage 1 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．D 4．F 5．B Passage 2 【答案】1．F 2．D 3．G 4．C 5．B Passage 3 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．G 4．E 5．A 话题3 友谊 Passage 1 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．F 4．C 5．G Passage 2 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．G 4．A 5．F Passage 3 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．A 4．C 5．D 话题4 运动与健康 Passage 1 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．F 4．D 5．A Passage 2 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．A 4．B 5．D Passage 3 【答案】1．G 2．D 3．E 4．C 5．B 话题5 科学与技术 Passage 1 【答案】1．A 2．F 3．C 4．G 5．E Passage 2 【答案】1．A 2．F 3．G 4．E 5．B Passage 3 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．E 5．G 话题6环境 Passage 1 【答案】1．D 2．F 3．A 4．E 5．G Passage 2 【答案】1．B 2．F 3．E 4．G 5．A Passage 3 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．G 5．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 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题04 七选五6大常考话题 话题1 学校生活 话题4 运动与健康 话题2 亲子关系 话题5 科学与技术 话题3 友谊 话题6 环境 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 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 学校生活 Passage 1 The Importance of Studying History and Culture Studying history and culture is more than just learning about dates and events. It helps us understand the world we live in and the people around us. 1 By exploring the past. we can gain insights into how societies have evolved and how cultural practices have shaped our present. Understanding history helps us avoid repenting mistakes. 2 By studying these events, we can learn from the errors of post generations and make better decisions in the future. This knowledge is important for building a more just and fair society. Cultural studies strengthen our empathy (共鸣) and appreciation for diversity. When we learn about different cultures, we begin to appreciate the richness and variety of human experiences. 3 This understanding fosters patience and helps us build stronger, more inclusive communities. 4 Knowing where we come from and the traditions of our ancestors can give us n sense of pride and continuity. It connects us to our roots and helps us understand our place in the world. This connection to the past can be a source of strength and inspiration, especially during challenging timer Moreover, studying history and culture can be incredibly enriching and enjoyable. Exploring ancient civilizations, learning about different art forms, and understanding the evolution of languages can be fascinating. 5 A．This can load to a more harmonious and highly-developed world. B．History and culture also provide a sense of identity and belonging. C．They can also further promote our personal growth and intellectual development. D．It allows us to see the world from different viewpoints and develop a broader worldview. E．It also helps us appreciate the achievements and contributions of different societies. F．By studying history and culture, we can develop analytical ability and a greater awareness. G．Many significant events in history were the result of poor decisions and misunderstandings. 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要阐述了学习历史和文化的重要性，包括帮助理解世界、避免重蹈覆辙、增强对多样性的共鸣和欣赏、提供身份认同感以及带来丰富和愉悦的体验等方面。 1．前文提到“Studying history and culture is more than just learning about dates and events. It helps us understand the world we live in and the people around us.(学习历史和文化不仅仅是学习日期和事件。它帮助我们了解我们生活的世界和我们周围的人。)”，强调了学习历史和文化对理解世界和他人的作用。选项E“It also helps us appreciate the achievements and contributions of different societies.(它还有助于我们欣赏不同社会的成就和贡献。)”进一步说明了学习历史和文化的好处，与前文内容相呼应，且also起到了递进的作用，因此E选项承接上文，符合语境。故选E。 2．前文说“Understanding history helps us avoid repenting mistakes.(了解历史可以帮助我们避免后悔错误。)”，指出了学习历史在避免错误方面的作用。后文“By studying these events, we can learn from the errors of post generations and make better decisions in the future.(通过研究这些事件，我们可以从后几代人的错误中吸取教训，在未来做出更好的决策。)”说明要通过研究特定事件来吸取教训。选项G“Many significant events in history were the result of poor decisions and misunderstandings.(历史上许多重大事件都是错误决定和误解的结果。)”解释了为什么学习历史能避免重蹈覆辙，因为历史上有很多因错误决策导致的事件，我们可以从中吸取教训，与前后文逻辑连贯，因此符合语境。故选G。 3．前文提到“Cultural studies strengthen our empathy (共鸣) and appreciation for diversity. When we learn about different cultures, we begin to appreciate the richness and variety of human experiences.(文化研究增强了我们对多样性的同理心和欣赏。当我们了解不同的文化时，我们开始欣赏人类经历的丰富性和多样性。)”，强调了学习不同文化的意义。选项D“They can also further promote our personal growth and intellectual development. It allows us to see the world from different viewpoints and develop a broader worldview.(它让我们从不同的角度看世界，形成更广阔的世界观。)”，进一步说明了学习不同文化带来的好处，即能拓宽我们的视野，与前文内容相契合，因此承接上文，符合语境。故选D。 4．后文“Knowing where we come from and the traditions of our ancestors can give us n sense of pride and continuity. It connects us to our roots and helps us understand our place in the world.(知道我们从哪里来，知道我们祖先的传统可以给我们一种自豪感和延续性。它将我们与我们的根联系起来，帮助我们理解我们在世界上的位置。)”强调了历史和文化能给我们带来身份认同感和归属感。选项B“History and culture also provide a sense of identity and belonging.(历史和文化也提供了一种认同感和归属感。)”准确概括了后文的内容，引出后文关于身份认同和归属感的阐述，因此符合语境。故选B。 5．前文“Moreover, studying history and culture can be incredibly enriching and enjoyable. Exploring ancient civilizations, learning about different art forms, and understanding the evolution of languages can be fascinating.(此外，学习历史和文化可以令人难以置信的丰富和愉快。探索古代文明，学习不同的艺术形式，了解语言的演变可能是令人着迷的。)”强调了学习历史和文化的丰富性和趣味性。选项C“They can also further promote our personal growth and intellectual development.(它们还可以进一步促进我们的个人成长和智力发展。)”，进一步说明了学习历史和文化的好处，即对个人成长和智力发展的促进作用，与前文内容相呼应，因此承接上文。故选C。 Passage 2 Smart learning isn’t just about study hours — it’s about study skills. To remember more, try these science-backed methods. Short, spaced study sessions are more effective. For example, studying 30 minutes daily for a week beats 5 hours the night before a test. 6 Active recall is better than passive reading. Instead of rereading notes, test yourself. 7 This forces your brain to access knowledge, strengthening memory and improving retention. 8 Mixing subjects in one session (math, history, science) helps you spot connections. For instance, linking historical events to scientific discoveries deepens understanding. It also prevents boredom and keeps your mind engaged, making study sessions more efficient. Metacognition means checking how well you know something. 9 Ask: “What don’t I understand?” Use tools like mind maps to visualize (可视化) knowledge gaps. This self-awareness helps you focus on weak areas and adjust your study plan accordingly. Finally, rest and exercise matter. Sleep helps your brain save memories. 10 A 10-minute walk increases blood flow to the brain, keeping you awake. Even light stretching can improve concentration during study sessions. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise daily to improve overall brain function. A．Combine different subjects during study time. B．Study in a quiet environment for better focus. C．Reflect on your understanding and find gaps. D．Physical activity and rest improve mental focus. E．Write down what you remember or use flashcards. F．This “spacing effect” strengthens long-term memory. G．Some learning methods are more effective than others. 【答案】6．F 7．E 8．A 9．C 10．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了一些有科学依据的、有效的学习方法。 6．上文“For example, studying 30 minutes daily for a week beats 5 hours the night before a test.(例如，连续一周每天学习30分钟胜过考试前一晚学习5个小时)”举例说明一种有效的学习方法，F项“这种‘间隔效应’加强了长期记忆”说明这种方法的作用，符合语境，故选F。 7．上文“Active recall is better than passive reading. Instead of rereading notes, test yourself.(主动回忆比被动阅读好。与其重读笔记，不如测试自己)”强调“主动回忆”，E项“写下你所记得的或使用抽认卡”是主动回忆的具体实践方法，与后文“This forces your brain to access knowledge, strengthening memory and improving retention.(这会迫使你的大脑获取知识，加强记忆，提高记忆力)”中“forces your brain to access knowledge”完全匹配，故选E。 8．根据下文“Mixing subjects in one session（math, history, science）helps you spot connections.(把不同的科目混合在一起（数学、历史、科学）可以帮助你找到联系)”可知，段落核心是“把不同的科目混合在一起”，A项“在学习期间结合不同的科目”直接概括这一主题，故选A。 9．根据上文“Metacognition means checking how well you know something.(元认知意味着检查你对某事的了解程度)”可知，段落围绕“元认知”展开，结合下文“Ask: “What don’t I understand?” Use tools like mind maps to visualize (可视化) knowledge gaps. This self-awareness helps you focus on weak areas and adjust your study plan accordingly..(问：“我有什么不明白的？”使用思维导图之类的工具来可视化知识差距。这种自我意识可以帮助你专注于薄弱的领域，并相应地调整你的学习计划)”可知，此处强调反思理解和发现知识漏洞，C项“反思你的理解，找出差距”符合语境，故选C。 10．根据上文“Finally, rest and exercise matter. Sleep helps your brain save memories.(最后，休息和锻炼很重要。睡眠有助于大脑保存记忆)”可知，段落主题是休息和运动对大脑的重要性，D项“体育活动和休息可以提高注意力”既涵盖“sleep”又包含“exercise”，和下文“A 10-minute walk increases blood flow to the brain, keeping you awake. Even light stretching can improve concentration during study sessions.(10分钟的散步可以增加大脑的血流量，让你保持清醒。即使是轻微的拉伸也能提高学习期间的注意力)” 提到的“提高注意力”呼应，故选D。 Passage 3 How to Study Less and Learn More The first thing that you need to realize is that it does not matter how long you spend studying is flawed (有缺陷的). Many people sit down and try to memorize facts over and over again. 11 If you properly link ideas together to see the big picture, studying should only be a brief refresher. There are ways to boost your studies and make yourself a more efficient student. You have to change the way you look at studying. Here is how you can do it. 12 . This is taking yourself beyond visualization and making use of your other senses as well. People keep information better when they are in an emotionally aroused state, so use your emotions to make boring ideas easier to remember. When you are studying, practice explaining everything to yourself as if you are a ten-year-old child. 13 , so that they begin to seem obvious to you. Scan through your text until you encounter an idea that you are not familiar with or are not entirely sure about. When you find these ideas, link them to ideas that you already know. 14 . You do not need to spend hours and hours studying once you master the techniques that bring about real learning. 15 . Our minds can only focus for so long before they start to blank out, take a break every hour mind sharp and your muscles from getting sore. A．Write down all the casual facts or concepts B．You should be able to simplify most things C．Use all of your senses to connect the information D．One last tip is to stand up and stretch every hour E．Use symbols, metaphors or your fingers to represent these ideas F．Many learners find it hard to concentrate on too many things G．However, too much studying just means you did not learn the information the first time. 【答案】11．G 12．C 13．B 14．E 15．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何减少学习时间却能学到更多知识的方法。 11．上文“Many people sit down and try to memorize facts over and over again.(许多人坐下来一遍又一遍地试图记住事实)”描述了人们常规的学习方式，G选项“However, too much studying just means you did not learn the information the first time.(然而，过多的学习只意味着你第一次没有掌握这些信息)”与上文形成转折，指出这种反复学习的方式存在问题，即如果第一次就掌握了信息，就不需要过多学习，上下文逻辑连贯。故选G项。 12．下文“This is taking yourself beyond visualization and making use of your other senses as well.(这是让你超越视觉，同时利用其他感官)”提到要利用其他感官，C选项“Use all of your senses to connect the information.(运用你所有的感官来连接信息)”与下文内容相呼应，引出了利用多种感官学习的方法。故选C项。 13．上文“When you are studying, practice explaining everything to yourself as if you are a ten year old child.(当你学习时，试着像给一个十岁的孩子解释一样向自己解释一切)”表明要以简单易懂的方式解释知识，B选项“You should be able to simplify most things(你应该能够简化大多数事情)”与上文逻辑一致，说明这样做应该能达到简化知识的效果。故选B项。 14．上文“Scan through your text until you encounter an idea that you are not familiar with or are not entirely sure about. When you find these ideas, link them to ideas that you already know.(浏览你的文本，直到遇到一个你不熟悉或不完全确定的想法。当你找到这些想法时，把它们与你已经知道的想法联系起来)”讲述了要将新想法与已知想法建立联系，E选项“Use symbols, metaphors or your fingers to represent these ideas(使用符号、隐喻或你的手指来代表这些想法)”进一步说明了可以通过一些方式来表示这些想法，是对上文内容的进一步补充。故选E项。 15．下文“Our minds can only focus for so long before they start to blank out, take a break every hour mind sharp and your muscles from getting sore.(我们的大脑只能集中注意力一段时间，然后就会开始空白，每小时休息一下，保持思维敏捷，防止肌肉酸痛)”强调了每小时要休息，D选项“One last tip is to stand up and stretch every hour(最后一个建议是每小时站起来伸展一下)”与下文内容相符，引出了每小时休息伸展的建议。故选D项。 话题2 亲子关系 Passage 1 How are you going to celebrate Father’s Day this year? Maybe you have a tradition of going to Dad’s favorite restaurant, going to a movie, or going to his favorite sporting event. 1 The following are some of the best ways to celebrate Father’s Day. Have a family game night. There’s nothing like a little friendly competition and hosting a family game night on Father’s Day is a good idea. Collect some of Dad’s favorite games, set out some snacks, and gather around for a night of family fun. 2 Enjoy the summer sunshine together. 3 So, go on a bike ride together, have a picnic, visit the beach, or simply take a walk in town. Just spending some quality time can be a good way to show how much you love him. Make his favorite meal. On Father’s Day, give Dad a break from the kitchen. Make him his favorite meal! 4 Besides, you could cook a delicious dinner-whatever your father will like best! Let Dad relax when you prepare a tasty meal that the entire family can enjoy. 5 At the end of the day, the best way to celebrate Father’s Day is to sincerely express your love and appreciation. Try to be thoughtful with your words. Though you could just say, “Thanks for being a good dad,” you could also take the time to think of something thoughtful to say. For example, you could think of a few things your dad has done in the past year that meant a lot to you. I believe that will be more than enough to put a smile on his face. A．Don’t put pressure on your dad. B．Tell him that you appreciate him. C．Why not try something different? D．For most of us, June is a month filled with sunshine. E．A great way to bring Father’s Day to a close is with a themed movie. F．Perhaps you could wake him up with a delicious, homemade breakfast G．This is a great way for the family to gather together and celebrate Father’s Day! 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．D 4．F 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了除传统方式外庆祝父亲节的不同且温馨的好方法 。 1．根据上文“Maybe you have a tradition of going to Dad’s favorite restaurant, going to a movie, or going to his favorite sporting event.(也许你有去爸爸最喜欢的餐厅、看电影或去看他最喜欢的体育赛事的传统)”可知，此处提到庆祝父亲节的一些传统方式，后文引出其他庆祝父亲节的好方式，空处应起到承上启下的作用，引出尝试不同方式的话题。C选项“为什么不尝试一些不同的方式呢？”承接上文对传统庆祝方式的描述，并引出下文对其他庆祝方式的介绍，符合题意。故选C。 2．根据上文“Collect some of Dad’s favorite games, set out some snacks, and gather around for a night of family fun.(收集一些爸爸最喜欢的游戏，准备一些零食，然后聚在一起度过一个充满家庭乐趣的夜晚)”可知，此处描述了家庭游戏夜的情景，后文应强调这种庆祝方式的意义。G选项“这是家人聚在一起庆祝父亲节的好方法！”承接上文对家庭游戏夜的描述，并指出这是家人聚在一起庆祝父亲节的好方法，符合题意。故选G。 3．根据上文“Enjoy the summer sunshine together.(一起享受夏日的阳光)”可知，此处提到要一起享受夏日的阳光，后文具体描述了可以一起做的户外活动，空处应说明六月是充满阳光的月份，为后文描述户外活动做铺垫。D选项“对我们大多数人来说，六月是一个充满阳光的月份。”承接上文对享受夏日阳光的描述，并引出后文对户外活动的具体描述，符合题意。故选D。 4．根据上文“On Father’s Day, give Dad a break from the kitchen. Make him his favorite meal!(在父亲节这天，让爸爸从厨房里解脱出来。给他做他最喜欢的饭菜！)”可知，此处提到要给爸爸做他最喜欢的饭菜，后文提到可以准备一顿美味的晚餐，空处应进一步描述为爸爸准备饭菜的具体方式，且与早餐相关。F选项“也许你可以用一顿美味的自制早餐叫醒他。”承接上文对给爸爸做他最喜欢的饭菜的描述，并进一步提出用自制早餐叫醒他的建议，符合题意。故选F。 5．根据下文“At the end of the day, the best way to celebrate Father’s Day is to sincerely express your love and appreciation.(说到底，庆祝父亲节的最好方式就是真诚地表达你的爱和感激)”可知，此处总结全文，指出庆祝父亲节的最好方式是真诚地表达爱和感激，后文具体描述了如何表达爱和感激。B选项“告诉他你很感激他。”引出后文对如何表达爱和感激的具体描述，且作为本段主题句，概括了本段的主要内容，符合题意。故选B。 Passage 2 Communication is important in all families. Families with healthy communication form strong connections with one another. 1 . Actually talk. 2 For instance, in addition to answering “Fine” when your parents ask how school went, try adding an anecdote (轶事) about the day. This will help when you need to talk about the big things. Ask them about their day. This one can help you with the first point. 3 . If they’re stay-home parents, ask them about how the day at home went. Such small talk won’t be small to them. It’ll be a big deal, and they’ll appreciate it. Do the small things. When we say small things, we mean things like helping clear the dinner table, helping put away groceries, and not leaving personal belongings around the house. Those are little things, all of them. 4 , which can make things between you and your parents better. Do the big things. What we mean here is the basic stuff you hear from adults all the time — show up for school, or be respectful to teachers. 5 . That will be okay, because — based on tips 1-2 — you’ll be able to communicate about those things, clear up misunderstandings, and do better next time. Tell them you love them If you say that and hug them, well — you win. A．This tip will make them seem more real to you. B．We know you’re not perfect and you will make mistakes. C．But, if you do those things, you’ll build up lots of goodwill. D．This means taking part in real conversations with your parents. E．It’s never too late to open those lines of communication back up. F．The following tips can improve your communication with parents. G．If they are workers, ask about their jobs. 【答案】1．F 2．D 3．G 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了能帮助青少年改善与家长的沟通几点建议。 1．分析设空，位于首段段尾，应点出本文主题，引出下文；根据前文“Communication is important in all families. Families with healthy communication form strong connections with one another.(沟通在所有家庭中都很重要。健康沟通的家庭彼此之间形成牢固的联系)”可知，提到沟通对于所有家庭都很重要，所以F项“The following tips can improve your communication with parents.(下面的建议可以提高你与父母的沟通)”承接上文，点出主题引领下文，符合语境。故选F项。 2．设空处位于段首句；根据后文“For instance, in addition to answering “Fine” when your parents ask how school went, try adding an anecdote (轶事) about the day. This will help when you need to talk about the big things.(例如，当你的父母问你学校过得怎么样时，除了回答“很好”之外，试着加上一件关于当天的轶事。当你需要谈论大事时，这将会有所帮助)”可知，本段主要讲述了要与父母真正地有内容的交谈，而非表面上的闲聊或敷衍。所以D项“This means taking part in real conversations with your parents.(这意味着和你的父母进行真实的对话)”符合本段主旨，该选项阐述了小标题“Actually talk.(真正地交谈)”所要表达的意思，选项中的代词“This”指代小标题。故选D项。 3．根据本段小标题“Ask them about their day.(问问他们这一天过得怎么样)”，以及根据后文“If they’re stay-home parents, ask them about how the day at home went.(如果他们是全职父母，问问他们在家里过得怎么样)”可知，此处是在举例怎么开始谈话，所以G项“If they are workers, ask about their jobs.(如果他们是工人，询问他们的工作)”符合主题，与设空处后一句的句式结构相同。故选G项。 4．根据前文“When we say small things, we mean things like helping clear the dinner table, helping put away groceries, and not leaving personal belongings around the house. Those are little things, all of them.(当我们说小事时，我们指的是帮助清理餐桌，帮助收拾杂货，不把私人物品放在家里。这些都是小事)”可知，C项“But, if you do those things, you’ll build up lots of goodwill.(但是，如果你做了这些事情，你会建立很多善意)”是在说明，做了前文所说的小事情能够带来的好的结果，且和前文构成转折关系，符合语境。故选C项。 5．根据前文“What we mean here is the basic stuff you hear from adults all the time — show up for school, or be respectful to teachers.(我们这里的意思是你一直从成年人那里听到的基本的东西——去上学，或者尊重老师)”可知，此处说明了你应该完成重要的事情，也就是你经常听成年人说到的事情，例如，好好上学、尊重老师，后文“That will be okay, because — based on tips 1-2 — you’ll be able to communicate about those things, clear up misunderstandings, and do better next time.(没关系，因为基于1-2条建议，你将能够就这些事情进行沟通，消除误解，并在下次做得更好)”指出：那也没关系，因为根据前两点建议，你能够好好沟通这些事情，消除误解，下次做得更好，所以B项“We know you’re not perfect and you will make mistakes.(我们知道你不是完美的，你会犯错误)”符合语境。下文中的“those things”指代B项中的“mistakes”。故选B项。 Passage 3 There’s nothing in the world that can compare to a mother’s love. 1 Keeping in contact with your mother is not just good for Mom, but it turns out that maintaining a close relationship with your mother is good for you at any age and stage of life. It reduces stress. A study showed that talking to your mother can reduce stress. 2 Besides, a strong relationship with your mother can help you feel less worried. Most adults say that their connection with their mother has had a positive influence on them. It increases your confidence. 3 Low confidence can make everything feel more challenging. But keeping in touch with your mother, who is your biggest fan and supporter, can remind you how important it is to believe in yourself. A healthy relationship with your mother can positively impact how you see yourself. It tells the truth. Being in touch with your mother is often an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings. 4 This experience, provided by someone who loves and supports you, can be the key to helping you figure out how to take the next best step in your life. It does you a great deal of good. A strong parent-child relationship is the key to promoting children’s success. Children learn language skills in conversations with their mothers. A positive mother-child relationship is also good for children’s future work. Even with all the pressures and things you face as an adult, it remains important to keep in touch with your mother. So, pick up your phone and call your mother right now. 5 A．It will bring you a lot of benefits. B．It is good for your mental health. C．Hearing your mother’s voice has a calming effect on your body. D．Give your mother a gift on Mother’s Day to show your thankfulness. E．It is also a chance to have someone tell you the truth about your situation. F．That’s because Mom is always there and ready to help guide you through life s challenges. G．Having a close connection with your mother is one of the best ways to increase your confidence. 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．G 4．E 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了子女与母亲保持亲密关系的诸多好处。 1．上文“There’s nothing in the world that can compare to a mother’s love. (世界上没有什么可以和母亲的爱相比。)”提出母爱无比重要，F项“That’s because Mom is always there and ready to help guide you through life s challenges.(那是因为妈妈总是在那里，随时准备帮助引导你度过生活中的挑战。)”解释原因：妈妈总是在那里，帮助引导你度过生活中的挑战。上下文语意连贯。故选F项。 2．上文“A study showed that talking to your mother can reduce stress. (一项研究表明，与母亲交谈可以减轻压力。)”提出与母亲交谈可以减轻压力，C项“Hearing your mother’s voice has a calming effect on your body.(听到妈妈的声音对你的身体有镇静作用。)”承接上文，说明原因，句中“Hearing your mother’s voice”照应上文“talking to your mother”。上下文语意连贯。故选C项。 3．根据小标题可知，本段主要介绍与母亲保持亲密的联系可以帮你提升自信心。G项“Having a close connection with your mother is one of the best ways to increase your confidence.(与你的母亲保持密切的联系是增加你自信的最好方法之一。)”对主题进一步阐述，与主题一致。故选G项。 4．上文“Being in touch with your mother is often an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings.(与母亲保持联系通常是一个分享你的想法和感受的机会。)”提出与母亲保持联系是分享想法和感受的机会，C项“It is also a chance to have someone tell you the truth about your situation.(这也是一个让别人告诉你真实情况的机会。)”与上文构成并列关系，说明与母亲保持联系也是让别人告诉你真实情况的机会，句中“also a chance”与上文“an opportunity”并列，同时“tell you the truth”照应本段标题“It tells the truth.”。故选E项。 5．上文“A strong parent-child relationship is the key to promoting children’s success. Children learn language skills in conversations with their mothers. A positive mother-child relationship is also good for children’s future work. Even with all the pressures and things you face as an adult, it remains important to keep in touch with your mother. So, pick up your phone and call your mother right now. (牢固的亲子关系是促进孩子成功的关键。孩子们在与母亲的对话中学习语言技能。积极的母子关系对孩子今后的工作也有好处。即使你作为一个成年人面临着所有的压力和事情，与你的母亲保持联系仍然很重要。所以，现在就拿起电话给你妈妈打电话。)”介绍了与母亲保持亲密的关系对你有很多好处，并在结尾处发出了倡议：现在就拿起电话跟母亲联系。A项“It will bring you a lot of benefits.(这会给你带来很多好处。)”正好作为总结，同照应本段标题“It does you a great deal of good.(这对你有很大的好处。)”。故选A项。 话题3 友谊 Passage 1 How to Make Friends in a New School Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be strange, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes. 1 If you use the following skills, you can quickly turn some strangers into friends. Be Confident If you want to make friends, first you need to put yourself out there. Don’t be afraid to show people who you are. Talk about the things you like and do best. 2 For example, join a sports team or a club, where you can meet people who share your interests. Be Kind and Friendly Kindness goes a long way. When you notice someone new, try to say hello to him. Offer to help him with his work, or show him around the school. 3 Remember, everyone is nervous when they are in a new environment. A small act of kindness can make others feel more comfortable, and it also shows that you are easy to get along with. Be a Good Listener Listening is an important part of making friends. When someone is talking to you, look at him and keep eye contact. Don’t cut them off. 4 This will make him feel like you value his opinion and want to get to know him better. Stay Positive No one likes to be around someone who is always complaining. Try to stay positive, even when things go wrong. 5 If you see someone feeling sad or lost, try to cheer him up. Being positive makes you more attractive to others and helps you make friends more easily. Making new friends takes time and effort, but it’s worth it. With a little patience and the right attitude, you’ll have a group of friends in no time. A．Try to find someone to talk to when you feel lonely. B．It’s also a good idea to take part in activities that interest you. C．Ask questions to show that you are interested in what he is saying. D．You don’t need to be popular, but you do need to be respectful. E．It can be hard to make friends at first, but don’t let that stop you. F．Small actions like these will build trust and make people like you. G．People are more likely to stay around positive people. 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．F 4．C 5．G 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何在新学校交友提出了一些建议。 1．根据上文“Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be strange, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes.(转学到新学校可能会让人感到很困难。一切似乎都很陌生，而且你甚至都不知道要去哪里上课)”可知，上文提到转学会让人感到困难，本句为过渡句，应说明要如何应对这种情况。故E选项“开始时交朋友可能会很困难，但不要因此而退缩”承接上文，说明应对的态度，符合语境，故选E。 2．根据上文“If you want to make friends, first you need to put yourself out there. Don’t be afraid to show people who you are. Talk about the things you like and do best.(如果你想交朋友，首先你得主动去接触他人。不要害怕向别人展示真实的自己。多谈谈你喜欢的事物以及自己最擅长的事情)”可知，本段建议要展示自己，谈自己喜欢或者擅长的事情，故B选项“参与你感兴趣的活动也是个好主意”进一步针对做喜欢和擅长的事情进行举例，承接上文，符合语境，故选B。 3．根据上文“Kindness goes a long way. When you notice someone new, try to say hello to him. Offer to help him with his work, or show him around the school.(善举意义重大。当你遇到新认识的人时，不妨试着向他打招呼。主动帮助他完成工作，或者带他参观学校，都是不错的做法)”可知，上文建议要做善举并进行举例，故F选项“这些小小的举动会建立信任，让别人喜欢你”承接上文，说明善举的好处，符合语境，故选F。 4．根据上文“Listening is an important part of making friends. When someone is talking to you, look at him and keep eye contact. Don’t cut them off.(倾听是建立友谊的重要环节。当有人与你交谈时，要注视对方并保持眼神交流。不要打断他们说话)”可知，要采用适当的方式倾听，故C选项“通过提问来表明你对他说的话感兴趣”进一步说明倾听时的注意事项，承接上文，符合语境，故选C。 5．根据上文“No one likes to be around someone who is always complaining. Try to stay positive, even when things go wrong.(没有人喜欢与总是抱怨的人待在一起。即便事情出了差错，也要努力保持积极的心态)”可知，要保持积极的心态，G选项positive对应上文positive，故G选项“人们更可能与积极向上的人待在一起”说明要保持积极心态的原因，承接上文，符合语境，故选G。 Passage 2 How To Befriend Like-Minded People One of the best ways to improve your social life is to find like-minded people. But the process of finding them becomes useless if you can’t befriend them at all. 1 . Introduce yourself properly. Practice introducing yourself before you go out to meet new people. That first impression matters in this case. 2 . Simply tell them it’s nice to meet them while you shake their hands, and a smile as you do these things can help, too. Set proper expectations. Just because you and someone else share an interest, opinion, or belief, that doesn’t mean you two will hit it off. 3 . If things don’t go your way, simply shake it off, and move on. There are a lot of other people out there who will be more than willing to be friends with you. 4 . When you finally meet a like-minded person, take advantage of the thing you already know you have in common. Start talking about your common interest and the like. Learn from each other. Grow and be more knowledgeable together. This foundation creates a really strong bond later on. Exchange numbers. Once you’ve had a pleasant exchange with a like-minded person, don’t let the opportunity of a friendship go to waste. 5 . Then, contact them afterward saying how great of a time you had interacting with them. This lets them know that you enjoyed their company and it opens up future interactions. A．Begin exchanging knowledge B．Here are some tips on how to do it C．Be open-minded when it comes to learning D．Your introduction can be very short and brief E．It can take even longer to become friends with them F．Be sure to exchange numbers or any other contact information G．Don’t expect to be friends with every like-minded person you meet 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．G 4．A 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了与志同道合的人建立友谊的几种方法。 1．根据空前“But the process of finding them becomes useless if you can’t befriend them at all.(但是，如果你不能成为他们的朋友，那么寻找他们的过程就会变得毫无意义。)”可知，文章讲述了如何与志同道合的人建立友谊，因此接下来的内容应该是对这一过程具体方法的介绍。所以选择项B“Here are some tips on how to do it(这里有一些如何做到这一点的建议)”符合上下文语境。故选B。 2．根据空前“That first impression matters in this case.(在这种情况下，第一印象很重要。)”以及空后“Simply tell them it’s nice to meet them while you shake their hands, and a smile as you do these things can help, too.(当你和他们握手时，简单地告诉他们很高兴见到他们，当你做这些事情时微笑也会有所帮助。)”可知，作者强调初次印象的重要性，接下来的内容应该说明如何简单有效地进行自我介绍。所以选择项D“Your introduction can be very short and brief(你的介绍可以非常简短)”符合上下文语境。故选D。 3．根据空前“Set proper expectations. Just because you and someone else share an interest, opinion, or belief, that doesn’t mean you two will hit it off.(设定适当的期望。仅仅因为你和别人有共同的兴趣、观点或信仰，并不意味着你们俩会合得来。)”可推知，作者强调了期望的重要性，以及空后“If things don’t go your way, simply shake it off, and move on.(如果事情不如你所愿，那就把它去掉，继续前进。)”可知，即使有共同兴趣，也不代表每个人都会成为朋友，需要设定合理的期望。所以选择项G“Don’t expect to be friends with every like-minded person you meet(不要指望你遇到的每个志同道合的人都能成为朋友)”符合上下文语境。故选G。 4．根据空后“When you finally meet a like-minded person, take advantage of the thing you already know you have in common.(当你最终遇到一个志趣相投的人时，利用你们已经知道的共同点。)”可知，文章鼓励读者与志同道合的人分享共同兴趣并建立联系，而选项A是鼓励通过交流共同的知识来增强友谊。所以选择项A“Begin exchanging knowledge(开始交流知识)”符合上下文语境。故选A。 5．根据空前“Once you’ve had a pleasant exchange with a like-minded person, don’t let the opportunity of a friendship go to waste.(一旦你和一个志同道合的人有过愉快的交流，不要让友谊的机会白白浪费掉。)”可知，接下来应该是关于如何进一步维持联系，选项F旨在提示读者在互动后交换联系方式，以便后续保持联系。所以选择项F“Be sure to exchange numbers or any other contact information(一定要交换电话号码或其他联系方式)”符合上下文语境。故选F。 Passage 3 Many people desire stronger,truer friendships as an adult. 1 How do you leave out the embarrassing chit-chat stage and hit the fast-forward button on a possible friendship? I’ve learned a few things. Give yourself permission to bore people We all know the safe topics to begin when first meeting someone. But this tendency to play it safe can put off knowing whether you are like-minded with a possible friend. 2 . “What do you think is the best television finale of all time?” This is a great conversation starter as long as it interests you. And if the other person slowly backs away, then you’ve just saved yourself hours of chatting. 3 Often our friendships feel shallow because they are based on gossip (八卦，闲聊). It’s human nature to focus on a third person to relieve our stress. We share spicy updates about former classmates with our high school friends, or have a drink with colleagues and complained about the boss.But a friendship built on gossip can leave both people feeling exhausted and upset after they hang out. If a friend starts to give you updates on other people you know, it can be helpful to say, “I want to hear about what’s going on with you.” Or you can ask yourself, “What would I share about myself if I were with my best friend right now?” 4 . Be curious bout who people are, and who they want to be 5 They are also, able to share their struggles without fear of judgement. A great way to deepen a friendship is to ask someone, “What has been challenging for you the last year?” Or, “What’s a belief you have that has changed over the course of your life?” These are questions we seldom ask each other, but they reveal so much about who we are, and who we’re trying to be. A．Cut back on the gossip B．Take the gossip seriously C．Then jump to the heart of things that you want to share D．True friends try to know each other’s thinking about difficult subjects E．But the process of building these relationships can prove slow and awkward F．True friendships help us get through difficult situations and light up our lives G．Rather than chat without risks but without any depth, go straight to what excites you 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些快速建立友谊的方法。 1．根据上文“Many people desire stronger, truer friendships as an adult.(许多人成年后渴望更牢固、更真实的友谊)”以及后文“How do you leave out the embarrassing chit-chat stage and hit the fast-forward button on a possible friendship? I’ve learned a few things(你如何跳过尴尬的闲聊阶段，按下可能的友谊的快进键？我学到了一些东西)”可知，后文提到了跳过尴尬的闲聊阶段，推测本句与上文构成转折，指出建立友谊过程的困难。故E选项“但是建立这些关系的过程可能是缓慢而尴尬的”符合语境，故选E。 2．根据后文““What do you think is the best television finale of all time?” This is a great conversation starter as long as it interests you. And if the other person slowly backs away, then you’ve just saved yourself hours of chatting.(“你认为有史以来最好的电视大结局是什么？”只要你感兴趣，这是一个很好的开场白。如果对方慢慢后退，那么你就节省了聊天的时间)”可知，后文主要建议聊自己感兴趣的内容。故G选项“与其毫无风险、毫无深度地聊天，不如直接谈让你兴奋的事情”引出下文，符合语境，故选G。 3．根据本段内容“Often our friendships feel shallow because they are based on gossip (八卦，闲聊). It’s human nature to focus on a third person to relieve our stress. We share spicy updates about former classmates with our high school friends, or have a drink with colleagues and complained about the boss. But a friendship built on gossip can leave both people feeling exhausted and upset after they hang out.(我们的友谊常常因为建立在流言蜚语的基础上而显得肤浅。把注意力集中在第三者身上来缓解压力是人类的天性。我们和高中同学分享以前同学的趣事，或者和同事喝酒抱怨老板。但是，建立在八卦基础上的友谊可能会让双方在出去玩后都感到疲惫和沮丧)”可知，本段给出的建议是通过少说流言蜚语来建立友谊，A选项中gossip对应后文gossip。故A选项“少说流言蜚语”符合语境，故选A。 4．根据上文“If a friend starts to give you updates on other people you know, it can be helpful to say, “I want to hear about what’s going on with you.” Or you can ask yourself, “What would I share about myself if I were with my best friend right now?”(如果一个朋友开始告诉你你认识的其他人的最新情况，你可以这样说：“我想听听你最近的情况。”或者你可以问自己，“如果我现在和我最好的朋友在一起，我会分享关于我自己的什么？”)”可知，空处应承接上文，说明接下来要分享的内容。故C选项“然后直接跳到你想分享的事情的核心”符合语境，故选C。 5．根据后文“They are also, able to share their struggles without fear of judgement. A great way to deepen a friendship is to ask someone, “What has been challenging for you the last year?” Or, “What’s a belief you have that has changed over the course of your life?” These are questions we seldom ask each other, but they reveal so much about who we are, and who we’re trying to be.(他们也能够分享自己的挣扎，而不用担心被评判。加深友谊的一个好方法就是问对方：“去年你遇到了什么挑战？”或者，“在你的一生中，你有什么信念发生了改变？”这些都是我们很少问对方的问题，但它们揭示了我们是谁，我们想成为什么样的人)”可知，后文提到了分享各自的挣扎，以及对问题的看法，故D选项“真正的朋友会试着了解对方对难题的想法”引出下文，符合语境，故选D。 话题4运动与健康 Passage 1 Adding more fruits and vegetables to your meals is easier than you think. Try these simple tips to increase your daily intake and enjoy healthier food choices. 1.Taste the rainbow (彩虹). The color of fruits and vegetables can tell you a lot about their benefits. 1 There is no “perfect” fruit or vegetable, so try to eat foods of every color in your daily life. 2.Add extra, or even double it. 2 Even better, if the dish calls for something like red bell peppers, you can likely also add some green or yellow bell peppers as well. 3.Find healthy snacks. One of the best things about fruits and vegetables is that they are a great type of snack. 3 Doing this often can help you form a habit, and soon you won’t even think about the unhealthy snacks you used to enjoy. 4.Be adventurous. Trying new food is not something that should scare you. Even if you just “taste” something new every day, it’s a good start! 4 5. 5 A simple way to eat more fruits and vegetables is to start changing some of your ingredients (食材). For example, some people use applesauce in their bread instead of sugar. You can also use coconut oil in many situations instead of butter. A．Make some changes. B．Increase the meal time. C．Some vegetables are hard to get excited about. D．Visit a nearby market and pick a vegetable you’ve never had. E．For example, green fruits and vegetables are often high in vitamin C． F．If you usually snack on candies, replace them with dried fruit or a fresh apple. G．When cooking, you can easily increase the amount of vegetables the dish calls for. 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．F 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在日常饮食中增加水果和蔬菜的摄入量，并享受更健康的食物选择。 1．根据上文“The color of fruits and vegetables can tell you a lot about their benefits. (水果和蔬菜的颜色能够告诉你关于它们益处的很多信息。)”可知，空处承接上文，是在举例说明水果和蔬菜的颜色与它们的好处之间的关系，选项E“For example, green fruits and vegetables are often high in vitamin C. (例如，绿色水果和蔬菜通常富含维生素C。)”符合语境，选项中的“green fruits and vegetables”与上文的“The color of fruits and vegetables”相呼应。故选E。 2．根据下文“Even better, if the dish calls for something like red bell peppers, you can likely also add some green or yellow bell peppers as well. (更好的是，如果这道菜需要像红甜椒这样的食材，你很可能也可以同时添加一些绿甜椒或黄甜椒。)”可知，空处是在说明在烹饪时可以增加蔬菜的用量，选项G“When cooking, you can easily increase the amount of vegetables the dish calls for. (烹饪时，你可以很容易地增加这道菜所需的蔬菜量。)”符合语境，选项中的“increase the amount of vegetables”与下文的“add some green or yellow bell peppers”相呼应。故选G。 3．根据上文“One of the best things about fruits and vegetables is that they are a great type of snack. (水果和蔬菜的众多优点之一在于，它们是一类非常棒的零食。)”可知，空处是在说明用水果和蔬菜代替不健康的零食，选项F“If you usually snack on candies, replace them with dried fruit or a fresh apple. (如果你经常吃糖果作为零食，那就用干果或新鲜苹果代替吧。)”符合语境，选项中的“snack on candies”与上文的“a great type of snack”相呼应。故选F。 4．根据上文“Trying new food is not something that should scare you. Even if you just “taste” something new every day, it’s a good start. (尝试新食物不应该成为让你感到害怕的事情。即便你只是每天“品尝”一点新东西，这也是一个好的开始。)”可知，空处是在建议读者去尝试新的蔬菜，选项D“Visit a nearby market and pick a vegetable you’ve never had. (去附近的菜市场，挑选一种你从未吃过的蔬菜。)”符合语境，选项中的“pick a vegetable you’ve never had”与上文的“Trying new food”相呼应。故选D。 5．空处为本段的主题句。根据下文“A simple way to eat more fruits and vegetables is to start changing some of your ingredients. For example, some people use applesauce in their bread instead of sugar. You can also use coconut oil in many situations instead of butter. (增加水果和蔬菜摄入量的一个简单方法是开始更换一些食材。例如，有些人用苹果酱代替糖来制作面包。在很多情况下，你也可以用椰子油代替黄油。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要对食材做出一些改变，选项A“Make some changes.(做出一些改变。)”符合本段主题。故选A。 Passage 2 Knowing that parents can make a difference for their children by limiting screen use, what can you do? We hope that these ways will help you set healthy limits for your own child. Role Model Healthy Habits Telling your teen to shut off his electronics while you’re sitting in front of the TV isn’t likely to be effective. 1 Let your child see you make the choice between looking something up on Google or checking the score of a game. Show him how you have learned to treat media as a treat. Discourage Multitasking Most teens think they’re pretty good at multitasking. 2 If your child has a phone, you’re probably all too familiar with their justifications (正当理由) for doing so. Discourage your teen from doing two things at once and discuss how multitasking actually affects productivity. Establish Clear Rules Most teens, especially younger teens, aren’t mature (理智的) enough to deal with their electronics. 3 Examples of good rules include having a set time when screens need to be turned off at night. Encourage Physical Activity Encourage your teen to get some exercise. Going for a walk, playing a game of catch, or even doing some yard work can ensure your teen will get the physical activity they need. 4 Besides, they are beneficial for your child, both physically and socially. Hold Family Meetings 5 Allow your teen to give input about the screen time rules. Make it clear that you want everyone in the family to develop a healthy relationship with electronics. A．Establish rules that will keep your teen safe. B．Physical activities can take time away from screens. C．Help them learn how to be a knowledgeable viewer. D．Schedule a family meeting to discuss screen time use. E．Teens will learn more from what you do than what you say. F．Every once in a while it can be helpful to have a screen-free day. G．They try to text messages while doing their homework or use social media while talking on the phone. 【答案】1．E 2．G 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了家长可以通过树立健康习惯榜样、阻止孩子一心多用、制定明确规则、鼓励体育活动和召开家庭会议等方式来为孩子设定健康的屏幕使用限制。 1．上文提到“Telling your teen to shut off his electronics while you’re sitting in front of the TV isn’t likely to be effective.(当你坐在电视机前时，告诉你的孩子关掉他的电子设备是不太可能有效的)”，下文提到“Let your child see you make the choice between looking something up on Google or checking the score of a game.(让你的孩子看到你在谷歌上查找东西或查看比赛分数之间做出选择)”说明家长的行为对孩子有影响，空处承上启下，E选项“Teens will learn more from what you do than what you say.(青少年从你的行为中学到的东西比从你的言语中学到的要多)”体直接点明榜样作用，与上下文逻辑一致，符合语境。故选E。 2．上文提到“Most teens think they’re pretty good at multitasking.(大多数青少年认为自己很擅长多任务处理)”，下文提到“If your child has a phone, you’re probably all too familiar with their justifications (正当理由) for doing so.(如果你的孩子有手机，你可能对他们这样做的理由非常熟悉)”说明孩子会为自己多任务处理找理由，空处承上启下，G选项“They try to text messages while doing their homework or use social media while talking on the phone.(他们试图在做作业时发短信，或者在打电话时使用社交媒体)”是对上文多任务处理的具体举例，符合语境。故选G。 3．上文提到“Most teens, especially younger teens, aren’t mature (理智的) enough to deal with their electronics.(大多数青少年，尤其是年龄较小的青少年，还不够理智，无法处理好他们的电子设备)”，下文提到“Examples of good rules include having a set time when screens need to be turned off at night.(好的规则的例子包括在晚上设定一个关掉屏幕的时间)”说明要制定规则，空处承上启下，A选项“Establish rules that will keep your teen safe.(制定能保证你孩子安全的规则)”提出了一个解决方案，即通过设定规则来引导青少年正确使用电子设备，符合上下文的逻辑关系。故选A。 4．上文提到“Going for a walk, playing a game of catch, or even doing some yard work can ensure your teen will get the physical activity they need.(去散步，玩接球游戏，甚至做一些庭院工作，都能确保你的孩子得到他们需要的体育活动)”列举散步、游戏等活动，下文提到“Besides, they are beneficial for your child, both physically and socially.(此外，它们对你的孩子无论是身体上还是社交上都有益)”说明体育活动的好处，空处承上启下，B选项“Physical activities can take time away from screens.(体育活动可以让孩子远离屏幕)”符合语境，且“Physical activities”与小标题呼应，“take time away from screens”与下文“beneficial for your child...(对孩子有益……)”形成逻辑关联。故选B。 5．段落标题为“Hold Family Meetings(召开家庭会议)”，下文提到“Allow your teen to give input about the screen time rules.(让你的孩子对屏幕使用时间规则提出意见)”说明要召开会议讨论屏幕使用时间，D 选项“Schedule a family meeting to discuss screen time use.(安排一次家庭会议来讨论屏幕时间的使用)”直接呼应标题，且下文“Allow your teen to give input about the screen time rules.(允许你的孩子对屏幕使用时间的规则提出意见)”是对家庭会议具体做法的说明。故选D。 Passage 3 Rules on how to be a fit kid Being fit is a way of saying a person; a person eats well, gets a lot of physical exercise, and has a healthy weight. 1 . If you’re a kid who wants to be fit, here are three rules to live by. ● Eat a variety of foods. You may have a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety.   2 . Taste new foods and old ones you haven’t tried for a while. Some foods, such as green vegetables, are more pleasing the older you get. Shoot for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day — two fruits and three vegetables. ● 3 What does it feel like to be full? When you’re eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Sometimes, people eat too much because they don’t notice when they need to stop eating. 4 . And over a period of time, overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain. ● Limit screen time What’s screen time? It’s the amount of time you spend watching TV or DVD5, playing video games, and using the computer. The more time you spend on these sittingdown activities, the less time available for active stuff, like basketball, bike riding and swimming. 5 These rules aren’t magic. However, follow them most of the time and you can become a fit kid sooner or later. A．Drink water and milk. B．Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time. C．Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable. D．If you eat different foods, you’re more likely to get the nutrients your body needs. E．Listen to your body. F．Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly. G．There’re a lot of discussions these days about fit kids. 【答案】1．G 2．D 3．E 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍如何成为健康孩子的规则，包括饮食多样化、倾听身体信号、限制屏幕时间等。 1．根据上文“Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical exercise, and has a healthy weight.(健康是指一个人吃得好，进行大量体育锻炼，并且体重健康。)”及下文“If you’re a kid who wants to be fit, here are three rules to live by.(如果你是一个想保持健康的孩子，以下是三条生活准则。)”可知，空格处需衔接“健康孩子”的话题。G选项“There’re a lot of discussions these days about fit kids.(如今有很多关于健康孩子的讨论。)”中的“fit kids”呼应上文“Being fit”，“discussions”引出下文“三条准则”，承上启下。故选G项。 2．段落主题句“Eat a variety of foods.(吃各种各样的食物。)”及上文“You may have a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety.(你可能有最喜欢的食物，但最好的选择是多样化饮食。)”指出应该饮食多样化；D选项“If you eat different foods, you’re more likely to get the nutrients your body needs.(如果你吃不同的食物，你更有可能获得身体所需的营养。)”承接上文，阐述“饮食多样化”的益处。选项中“eat different foods”对应“eat a variety”，“get nutrients”说明多样化饮食的必要性，符合段落主旨。故选D项。 3．根据下文“What does it feel like to be full? When you’re eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full.(吃饱是什么感觉？吃饭时，注意身体的感觉和胃何时感到舒适的饱胀。)”可知，本段主题为“关注身体感受”。E选项“Listen to your body.(倾听你的身体。)”作为小标题，“listen to your body”概括了“notice how your body feels”的行为，且与其他段落小标题的结构一致，适合作主题句。故选E项。 4．根据上文“Sometimes, people eat too much because they don’t notice when they need to stop eating.(有时，人们吃得太多是因为他们没有注意到什么时候需要停止进食。)”及下文“And over a period of time, overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain.(一段时间后，暴饮暴食会导致不健康的体重增加。)”可知，需说明“吃得过多”的直接影响。C选项“Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable.(吃得太多会让你感到不舒服。)”中的“Eating too much”衔接上文“eat too much”，“feel uncomfortable”是过度饮食的即时感受，与下文“unhealthy weight gain”形成递进关系。故选C项。 5．根据段落主题句“Limit screen time(限制屏幕时间)”及上文“The more time you spend on these sittingdown activities, the less time available for active stuff, like basketball, bike riding and swimming. (你在这些久坐活动上花费的时间越多，能用于诸如打篮球、骑自行车和游泳等活跃活动的时间就越少。)”可知，应限制屏幕时间。B选项“Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time.(尽量每天花在屏幕上的时间不超过2小时。)”中的“no more than 2 hours”是对“Limit screen time”的量化说明，且与段落主题吻合，符合语境。故选B项。 话题5科学与技术 Passage 1 A robot is chatting to an elderly British man in his bedroom. 1 . Perhaps because of the man’s age, the robot starts asking him about his memories of the Second World War. The elderly man goes on to tell how his father was in the army, and he hasn’t seen him for years. 2 . The behavior is the product of the Caresses project which aims to design robots that can take into account the cultural background of the person they’re talking to. The man is British, so the robot thinks he will be interested in such a topic, regardless of the man’s personal feelings. Cultural robotics is part of a wider movement to make robotics more culturally inclusive. 3 For example, because the Internet is mainly in English, large language models are primarily trained on English text — with the cultural biases (偏见) existing. Similarly, the move to make robots more culturally sensitive means well, but people are worried about where it could lead, considering the diverse cultural preferences across different social groups. Humans from different cultures react differently to robots. For example, different cultures have different expectations around personal space, and this affects how far they prefer robots to stand from them. 4 People are more able to understand a robot if it uses the facial expressions they are familiar with. Culture is a complex concept, open to various explanations. 5 . To avoid designing robots based on stereotypes (刻板印象), we will need to be more thoughtful. A．It has a pleasantly bright voice. B．Does this topic really hold a person’s interest C．However, concerns about this have been raised. D．This practice is widely recognized across cultures. E．Therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach is impractical. F．Why does a robot mention a topic that may cause pain? G．Different cultures interpret facial expressions differently too. 【答案】1．A 2．F 3．C 4．G 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕文化机器人技术展开，介绍了其相关项目，阐述了使人工智能和机器人技术更具文化包容性这一趋势以及面临的问题，如文化的多样性导致不同文化背景的人对机器人的反应不同，还指出需要更周全的视角来避免基于刻板印象设计机器人。 1．根据空前的“A robot is chatting to an elderly British man in his bedroom.(一个机器人正在一位英国老人的卧室里和他聊天。)”可知，此处描述机器人在与一位英国老人聊天，由此可知，此空应描述机器人的相关特征，A选项“It has a pleasantly bright voice. (它有着悦耳明亮的声音。)”进一步介绍了机器人的特点，使描述更具体，符合语境。故选A项。 2．根据空后的“The behavior is the product of the Caresses project which aims to design robots that can take into account the cultural background of the person they’re talking to. The man is British, so the robot thinks he will be interested in such a topic, regardless of the man’s personal feelings. (这种行为是Caresses项目的产物。该项目属于文化机器人学的新领域，旨在设计出能够考虑到对话者文化背景的机器人。这个人是英国人，所以机器人认为他会对这样的话题感兴趣，而忽略了这个人的个人感受)”可知，此处解释这是Caresses项目的设定，机器人忽略了老人的个人感受，由此可推测，空处应提出对机器人忽略个人感受这一行为的疑问，F选项“Why does a robot mention a topic that may cause pain? (为什么机器人会提到一个可能带来痛苦的话题？)”以疑问的形式引出对机器人提问意图的探讨，与下文“项目旨在考虑文化背景”形成因果关系，符合语境。故选F项。 3．根据空前的“Cultural robotics is part of a wider movement to make robotics more culturally inclusive.(文化机器人学是使机器人学更具文化包容性的更广泛运动的一部分。)”以及空后的“Similarly, the move to make robots more culturally sensitive means well, but people are worried about where it could lead, considering the diverse cultural preferences across different social groups. (同样地，让机器人更具文化敏感性的举措初衷是好的，但考虑到不同社会群体存在多样化的文化偏好，人们担心这一举措可能会带来何种结果。)”可知，此处应体现人们对文化机器人学存在担忧，C选项“However, concerns about this have been raised. (然而，对此的担忧已经出现。)”与前文形成转折，引出下文人们的担忧，符合语境。故选C项。 4．根据空前的“For example, different cultures have different expectations around personal space, and this affects how far they prefer robots to stand from them.(例如，不同的文化对个人空间有不同的期望，这会影响他们希望机器人与自己保持的距离。)”以及空后的“People are more able to understand a robot if it uses the facial expressions they are familiar with.(如果机器人使用人们熟悉的面部表情，人们更容易理解它。)”可知，空前提到了不同文化背景的人对机器人的反应不同，空后提到了机器人使用人们熟悉的面部表情进行交流，所以，空处应承上启下，说明不同文化对机器人面部表情的反应也不同，G选项“Different cultures interpret facial expressions differently too. (不同的文化对面部表情的解读也不同。)”与前后文都围绕不同文化的差异展开，补充另一个文化差异的维度，与下文“熟悉的表情更易理解”直接相关，符合语境。故选G项。 5．根据空前的“Culture is a complex concept, open to various explanations.(文化是一个复杂的概念，可以有多种解释。)”可知，此处应说明由于文化的复杂性，通用的方法并不适用，E选项“Therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach is impractical. (因此，一刀切的方法是不切实际的。)”与空前为因果关系，是前文文化复杂性得出的结论。故选E项。 Passage 2 Music is a major part of our lives. We meet music almost everywhere, from car rides and homes, to workouts in the gym, or even the movies and TV shows we watch. Most people enjoy listening to music and often state that they can’t live without it. 1 ? Because it provides several health benefits that many are unaware of. It improves sleep quality. Listening to music has been shown to treat constant wakefulness, especially for college students. 2 . Research has found that listening to music at various times promotes better sleep patterns for people and even creates more restful sleep. It helps with exercising. Have you ever wondered why there is always music playing in the gym or why people can’t go on runs without their headphones? 3 . It’s also shown that listening to music can increase endurance (耐力). It decreases stress and anxiety. Are you ever worried or anxious about something and don’t know what to do? 4 , even during highly stressful or painful events. It may help with memory. When studying or doing the homework, do you ever find yourself moving your head to some music? Research shows that music enjoyment helps with learning and memory. 5 . If you’re feeling down, music may be the perfect cure. Studies show that music helps put people in a better mood and helps them keep in touch with their feelings. Whether you’ve realized it or not, listening to your favourite songs provides your mind and body with much more than the enjoyment of the songs. So keep on listening! A．But why is that B．It improves your mood C．What mental benefits can it bring D．Music is a necessary part of human life E．Listening to music can calm people down F．Low and soft music works just as well as sleeping pills G．Simply put, music serves as the drive to work out harder 【答案】1．A 2．F 3．G 4．E 5．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了音乐对身体健康的一些好处。 1．根据上文“Most people enjoy listening to music and often state that they can’t live without it.(大多数人喜欢听音乐，并经常说他们的生活离不开音乐)”提到人们离不开音乐，以及下文“Because it provides several health benefits that many are unaware of.(因为它提供了许多人不知道的健康益处)”提及音乐有一些人们不知道的健康益处。A选项“But why is that(但那是为什么呢)”起到了承上启下的作用，引出下文对音乐有健康益处的解释，符合语境。故选A项。 2．上文“Listening to music has been shown to treat constant wakefulness, especially for college students.(听音乐已被证明可以治疗持续的失眠，尤其是对大学生来说)”提到听音乐已被证明可以治疗持续的失眠。F选项“Low and soft music works just as well as sleeping pills(轻柔的音乐和安眠药一样有效)”进一步说明了音乐在治疗失眠方面的作用，与上文衔接紧密。故选F项。 3．根上文“Have you ever wondered why there is always music playing in the gym or why people can’t go on runs without their headphones?(你有没有想过为什么健身房里总是放着音乐，或者为什么人们不戴耳机就不能跑步？)”提出在健身房有音乐以及人们跑步听音乐的现象。G选项“Simply put, music serves as the drive to work out harder(简单地说，音乐是更努力锻炼的动力)”解释了在健身房有音乐和人们跑步听音乐的原因，即音乐是锻炼的动力。故选G项。 4．根据上文“Are you ever worried or anxious about something and don’t know what to do?(你是否曾经为某件事担心或焦虑，不知道该做什么？)”提到当担心或焦虑时不知道该怎么办，E选项“Listening to music can calm people down(听音乐可以让人们平静下来)”说明听音乐能缓解焦虑，符合语境，且与下文“even during highly stressful or painful events(即使在压力很大或痛苦的事件中)”相呼应。故选E项。 5．根据下文“If you’re feeling down, music may be the perfect cure. Studies show that music helps put people in a better mood and helps them keep in touch with their feelings.(如果你情绪低落，音乐可能是完美的治疗方法。研究表明音乐有助于让人们心情更好，并帮助他们与自己的感受保持联系)”可知，音乐有助于改善情绪。B选项“It improves your mood(它改善你的情绪)”能够概括这一段的主旨。故选B项。 Passage 3 Whatever your age, being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. 1 . It increases muscle strength; it keeps your heart strong; it maintains a healthy body weight; it prevents some diseases. 2 . Many studies have suggested that the parts of the brain that control thinking and memory are larger in volume in people who exercise than in people who don’t. One finding is that taking regular exercise is associated (有关的) with an increase in the volume of selected brain regions. Exercise can also improve memory and thinking indirectly by improving mood and sleep, and by reducing stress and anxiety. Problems in these areas often cause or contribute to poor cognition (认知). Is one exercise better than another in terms of brain health? 3 , because almost all of the research so far has looked at one form of exercise: walking. “But it’s likely that other forms of aerobic (有氧的) exercise might lead to similar benefits,” explains Dr. Scott McGinnis, assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. Aerobic exercise is a physical activity that uses your body’s large muscle groups. which is rhythmic and repetitive. 4 . Examples of aerobic exercise include walking, running, jogging, biking, and swimming. It reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. 5 , like walking for health or cycling instead of using the car to get around. However, the more you do, the better, and taking part in activities such as sports and exercise will make you even healthier. A．Nothing is more important than health B．Exercise benefits health in so many ways C．We don’t know the answer to this question D．Exercise can be beneficial to your brain too E．It increases your heart rate and the amount of oxygen (氧气) your body uses F．We move around less and burn off less energy than people used to G．For most people, the easiest way to get moving is to make activity part of everyday life 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．E 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了运动对身体健康和大脑功能的多重益处，并指出有氧运动是最受研究支持的方式，建议人们将运动融入日常生活以获得最佳健康效果。 1．前文“Whatever your age, being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. (不论年龄大小，保持身体活动都能帮助你拥有更健康、更幸福的生活)”强调运动对健康的重要性，后文“It increases muscle strength; it keeps your heart strong; it maintains a healthy body weight; it prevents some diseases. (它能增强肌肉力量，保持心脏健康，维持健康体重，还能预防某些疾病)”列举了健康方面的各种具体好处，因此B项“Exercise benefits health in so many ways (运动对健康的益处是多方面的)”符合语境，承接前文，后文是对其展开说明。故选B。 2．后文“Many studies have suggested that the parts of the brain that control thinking and memory are larger in volume in people who exercise than in people who don’t. One finding is that taking regular exercise is associated (有关的) with an increase in the volume of selected brain regions. (多项研究表明，经常运动的人大脑中控制思维和记忆区域的体积比不运动者更大。其中一项重要发现是：定期锻炼与特定脑区体积的增长存在显著关联)”具体介绍运动对大脑的积极影响，空处位于段首，应总的点明运动对大脑有益，因此D项“Exercise can be beneficial to your brain too (运动对你的大脑也有益处)”符合语境，契合后文内容。故选D。 3．前文“Is one exercise better than another in terms of brain health? (就大脑健康而言，是否有某种运动比其他运动更有效？)”提出问题：一种锻炼比另一种对大脑健康更好吗？后文“because almost all of the research so far has looked at one form of exercise: walking (原因在于，目前几乎所有的相关研究都集中在了一种运动形式上：步行)”提到目前研究主要针对步行；由此判断，设空处回答问题，并与下文构成因果关系，因此C项“We don’t know the answer to this question (我们不知道这个问题的答案)”符合语境，回答前文的问题，后文是对其解释。故选C。 4．前文“Aerobic exercise is a physical activity that uses your body’s large muscle groups. which is rhythmic and repetitive. (有氧运动是一种运用身体大肌群、具有节奏性和重复性的体力活动)”阐述有氧运动的定义，后文“Examples of aerobic exercise include walking, running, jogging, biking, and swimming. (有氧运动的具体形式包括步行、跑步、慢跑、骑自行车和游泳等)”列举有氧运动的类型，因此E项“It increases your heart rate and the amount of oxygen (氧气) your body uses (它会提高心率和身体摄氧量)”符合语境，补充有氧运动的作用，承前启后，其中的It指代前文的Aerobic exercise。故选E。 5．后文“like walking for health or cycling instead of using the car to get around (例如，为了健康选择步行，或是以骑自行车代替开车出行)”给出步行或骑车代替开车等具体建议，因此G项“For most people, the easiest way to get moving is to make activity part of everyday life (对大多数人来说，开始运动最简单的方法是将其融入日常生活)”符合语境，总的建议将运动融入日常生活，引出后文。故选G。 话题6环境 Passage 1 The choices we make as consumers shape our planet’s future. Many of us are not aware that buying cheap clothes or upgrading phones yearly harms the environment. While goods do get cheaper because of mass production, they often break faster and cause greater damage to the earth. 1 Let’s explore what we can do to help bring a greener future. Initially, it is significant to realize the undesirable impact of fast fashion industry. Although fast fashion offers cheap clothes, they wear out quickly. Surprisingly, one cotton T-shirt uses 2.7 liters of water and 35% of the microplastics pollution comes from man-made fabrics (织物). 2 This stimulates people to keep buying clothes of new styles and throwing away old ones. 3 Unlike fast fashion, it encourages quality over quantity. Consumers are advised to buy less and choose cautiously. By investing in timeless pieces, repairing worn items, or shopping secondhand. we consumers can reduce waste and support ethical practices, thereby creating a more sustainable future. Choosing to resist unnecessary electronic upgrades is another critical step. Many people upgrade their phones regularly, even when old ones still work. Most of them hence are left at home, gathering dust. Some companies now offer trade-in discounts and make modular gadgets (模块化设备) with replaceable parts. Thanks to this, E-waste can be greatly reduced. 4 . The industries mentioned are using up limited resources. Electronics use 22% of rare earth metals, while the fashion industry creates 10% of global carbon emissions. That’s why our choices matter–what we buy shapes the planet. Before making a purchase, ask yourself. Do I need this? Will it last? Can it be repaired or recycled? 5 . A．Embracing slow fashion provides a better option for us. B．This cycle leads to more waste and unsustainable shopping habits. C．These phones generate shocking amounts of waste, harming the planet. D．However, small changes in our shopping choices can make a big difference. E．Therefore, remember to check repair and recycling policies before purchasing. F．Moreover, fashion brands release new styles almost weekly to encourage shopping. G．These considerations help us make mindful choices, turning consumption into conservation. 【答案】1．D 2．F 3．A 4．E 5．G 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了消费者的购物选择会对地球环境产生影响，并给出了一些建议，以此共创一个更绿色的未来。 1．根据上文“The choices we make as consumers shape our planet’s future. Many of us are not aware that buying cheap clothes or upgrading phones yearly harms the environment. While goods do get cheaper because of mass production, they often break faster and cause greater damage to the earth.(作为消费者，我们所做的选择塑造着地球的未来。我们中的许多人都没有意识到每年购买便宜的衣服或更新手机会损害环境。虽然由于大规模生产，商品变得更便宜，但它们往往破碎得更快，对地球造成更大的破坏)”及下文“Let’s explore what we can do to help bring a greener future.(让我们一起探讨我们能做些什么来帮助创造一个更绿色的未来)”可知，前面讲我们的过度消费对地球造成破坏，后文讲我们都可以做些什么来对未来的地球环境做出一份贡献，空上应该表示我们的行为可以影响地球的未来。由此可知，D. However, small changes in our shopping choices can make a big difference.(然而，我们购物选择上的小小改变就能带来很大的不同)符合语境。故选D项。 2．根据下文“This stimulates people to keep buying clothes of new styles and throwing away old ones.(这促使人们不断购买新款式的衣服，扔掉旧的)”可知，刺激人们不断买新款衣服的应该是新款衣服的上市。由此可知，F. Moreover, fashion brands release new styles almost weekly to encourage shopping.(此外，时尚品牌几乎每周都会发布新款式以鼓励购物)符合语境，下文主语This指代该项中“fashion brands release new styles almost weekly”。故选F项。 3．根据下文“Unlike fast fashion, it encourages quality over quantity. Consumers are advised to buy less and choose cautiously.(与快时尚不同，它鼓励质量而不是数量。建议消费者少买，谨慎选择)”可知，此处介绍了和快时尚相反的一种做法，由此可知，A. Embracing slow fashion provides a better option for us.(拥抱慢时尚为我们提供了一个更好的选择)符合语境，其中的“slow fashion”对应下一句中的主语it，慢时尚鼓励质量而不是质量。故选A项。 4．根据上文“Some companies now offer trade-in discounts and make modular gadgets (模块化设备) with replaceable parts. Thanks to this, E-waste can be greatly reduced.(一些公司现在提供以旧换新的折扣，并生产带有可更换部件的模块化设备。由于这一点，电子垃圾可以大大减少)”可知，此处介绍很多公司对于电子设备有维修和以旧换新政策。由此可知，E. Therefore, remember to check repair and recycling policies before purchasing.(因此，在购买前记得检查维修和回收政策)符合语境。故选E项。 5．根据上文“That’s why our choices matter–what we buy shapes the planet. Before making a purchase, ask yourself. Do I need this? Will it last? Can it be repaired or recycled?(这就是为什么我们的选择很重要——我们购买的东西影响了地球。在买东西之前，问问自己。我需要这个吗？这种情况会持续下去吗？它可以修理或回收吗？)”可知，此处建议消费者购物前考虑一下这几个问题。由此可知，G. These considerations help us make mindful choices, turning consumption into conservation.(这些考虑有助于我们做出明智的选择，把消费变成节约)符合语境，其中“These considerations”呼应上面几个问题。故选G项。 Passage 2 People are more willing than ever to embrace (拥抱) a cleaner lifestyle. 1 . In fact, there are plenty of things you can do to live a greener life. Here are some of the simple things that can be done by almost anyone. Make repairs and create new things Do you know that clothes can take over 200 years to decompose (分解)? If your T-shirt gets coffee stains, instead of throwing it away, give it a second life as a useful kitchen rag. Besides, empty containers can become flower pots, and broken flower pots can be used as creative decorations in your garden. 2 . Go dark There are a number of small steps that you can take to use less electricity in your everyday life. 3 . Unplug electronic items when they aren’t in use. Remember that electricity is a luxury (奢侈). These actions will lower the energy use and save money. Stop using single-use plastics 4 . The biggest problem is single-use plastics like shopping bags, straws (吸管) and packaging. Animals often mistake them for food, which causes death. Therefore, you must stop using single-use plastics. They not only affect wildlife but can take hundreds to thousands of years to break down. 5 Every drop of tap water you use consumes energy and is actually a polluter. Water needs to be transported, filtered, and purified (净化) before it reaches your tap. The energy people use to process it often comes from fossil fuels. Reducing the use of water by switching off the tap while brushing your teeth and collecting the rainwater for the garden means that companies use fewer harmful fuels, which helps clean up the environment. A．Save water. B．But some aren’t sure where to begin. C．Prevent tap water from being polluted. D．Throw away old things, and buy new ones. E．Turn off the lights when you leave a room. F．The list just goes on depending on your creativity. G．Plastic waste is in almost all natural environments, especially in oceans. 【答案】1．B 2．F 3．E 4．G 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何过上更清洁、更绿色的生活方式提出建议。 1．根据上文“People are more willing than ever to embrace a cleaner lifestyle.(人们比以往任何时候都更愿意接受更清洁的生活方式)”以及下文“In fact, there are plenty of things you can do to live a greener life.(事实上，有很多事情你可以去做，从而过上更环保的生活)”可知，本句与上一句话在意思上转折，说明存在的困难。故B选项“但有些人不确定从哪里开始”符合语境。故选B。 2．根据本段内容“Do you know that clothes can take over 200 years to decompose (分解)? If your T-shirt gets coffee stains, instead of throwing it away, give it a second life as a useful kitchen rag. Besides, empty containers can become flower pots, and broken flower pots can be used as creative decorations in your garden.(你知道吗？衣物需要长达 200 年的时间才能完全分解。如果你的 T 恤沾上了咖啡渍，不要直接扔掉，而是可以把它改造成有用的厨房抹布，继续使用它。此外，空瓶子可以变成花盆，而破碎的花盆也可以作为花园里富有创意的装饰品)”可知，上文列举了一系列回收利用的例子，本句总结上文。故F选项“根据你的创造力，这个清单会一直列下去”符合语境。故选F。 3．根据上文“There are a number of small steps that you can take to use less electricity in your everyday life.(在日常生活中，你可以采取许多小步骤来减少用电)”和下文“Unplug electronic items when they aren’t in use. Remember that electricity is a luxury.(电子设备不用时拔掉插头。记住，电是一种奢侈品)”可知，本段主要说明要节约用电，故E选项“离开房间时把灯关掉”符合语境。故选E。 4．根据下文“The biggest problem is single-use plastics like shopping bags, straws and packaging.(最大的问题是一次性塑料，如购物袋、吸管和包装)”以及“Therefore, you must stop using single-use plastics.(因此，你必须停止使用一次性塑料)”可知，本段主要说明了塑料的回收利用问题。故G选项“塑料垃圾几乎存在于所有自然环境中，尤其是海洋中”符合语境。故选G。 5．根据下文“Every drop of tap water you use consumes energy and is actually a polluter. Water needs to be transported, filtered, and purified before it reaches your tap. The energy people use to process it often comes from fossil fuels. Reducing the use of water by switching off the tap while brushing your teeth and collecting the rainwater for the garden means that companies use fewer harmful fuels, which helps clean up the environment.(你用的每一滴自来水都会消耗能量，实际上是一个污染源。水在到达你的水龙头之前需要运输、过滤和净化。人们用来处理它的能量通常来自化石燃料。刷牙时关掉水龙头，收集雨水用于花园，这意味着公司使用更少的有害燃料，这有助于清理环境)”可知，本段主要讲的是节约用水，A选项“节约用水”符合语境。故选A。 Passage 3 Planting trees should be part of your lifestyle if you care about the environment. More importantly, plant those trees that help reduce greenhouse gases. Generally, look for evergreen trees, those with heavy trunks (树干), and those with deep roots. If all the above trees do not fit your climate zone, go for any trees within your area. 1 Oak Trees All oak tree species are very useful in carbon sequestration (碳截存). Of all trees discussed here, oak trees have the longest impact when it comes to carbon absorption (吸收). 2 Interestingly, the oak continues producing fruits for up to 700 years. Oaks are easy to grow and require minimal care. You may grow one in your backyard as long as it is not too close to the house. The Black Walnut (胡桃) 3 Not only can the tree absorb some carbon from the air but you also enjoy some walnuts as it becomes fully grown. Scientifically known as Juglans Nigra, the black walnut tree is native to North America. The tree grows well in most regions but it thrives (茁壮成长) in river zones. It is ideal for those in Southern Ontario, South Dakota, Georgia, and Northern Florida for Americans. 4 Mangroves The mangrove tree is probably one of the best at carbon absorption. Most people know the mangrove as a tree used in carbon trading projects across the world. The main reason is that it absorbs so much carbon dioxide. 5 It also stores large amounts of carbon in its thick trunk. These factors make mangroves among the best choices for carbon absorption. A．There are general guidelines to serve. B．The following trees are among the best. C．The black walnut gives you double benefits. D．The tree can remain alive for up to 1,000 years. E．The black walnut also offers many health benefits. F．It can absorb carbon through its leaves and roots. G．It also thrives in Europe and parts of Northern Asia. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．G 5．F 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了能够吸收二氧化碳的几个树种。 1．设空处位于第一段末尾，应该与前文衔接，并能引出下文，上文“Generally, look for evergreen trees, those with heavy trunks (树干), and those with deep roots. If all the above trees do not fit your climate zone, go for any trees within your area.(一般来说，要找常青树，那些树干粗壮，根深的树。如果以上所有的树木都不适合你的气候区，那就选择你所在地区的树木)”是关于如何选择树种，下文具体介绍了几种树，B项“下面这些树是最好的选择”符合语境，故选B。 2．设空处位于段中，是承上启下的过渡句，根据上文“Of all trees discussed here, oak trees have the longest impact when it comes to carbon absorption (吸收).(在这里讨论的所有树木中，橡树对碳吸收的影响是最长的)”和下文“Interestingly, the oak continues producing fruits for up to 700 years.(有趣的是，橡树在长达700年的时间里继续结出果实)”可知，此处在介绍橡树的存活周期长，D项“这种树可以存活1000年之久”符合语境，故选D。 3．设空处位于段首，应是本段的主题句，根据下文“Not only can the tree absorb some carbon from the air but you also enjoy some walnuts as it becomes fully grown.(树不仅可以从空气中吸收一些碳，而且当它完全长大时，你也可以享受一些核桃)”可知，胡桃具有吸收二氧化碳和供人享用两大优点，C项“黑胡桃给你带来双重好处”符合语境，故选C。 4．设空处位于段尾，应与前文相衔接，上文“The tree grows well in most regions but it thrives (茁壮成长) in river zones. It is ideal for those in Southern Ontario, South Dakota, Georgia, and Northern Florida for Americans.(这种树在大多数地区都生长得很好，但在河流地区却很茂盛。对于美国人来说，它是安大略省南部、南达科他州、佐治亚州和佛罗里达州北部的理想选择)”提到了黑胡桃树在不同地区的生情况，G项“它也在欧洲和北亚部分地区蓬勃发展”符合语境，该项中的“also”起到了很好的衔接作用，故选G。 5．设空处位于段中，应与前后文相衔接，上文“The main reason is that it absorbs so much carbon dioxide.(主要原因是它吸收了太多的二氧化碳)”提到红树林吸收很多二氧化碳，下文“It also stores large amounts of carbon in its thick trunk.(它还在厚厚的树干中储存了大量的碳)”提到红树林可以将二氧化碳储存在厚厚的树干中，F项“它可以通过叶子和根吸收碳”符合语境，故选F。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题04 七选五6大常考话题 话题1 学校生活 话题4 运动与健康 话题2 亲子关系 话题5 科学与技术 话题3 友谊 话题6 环境 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 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 学校生活 Passage 1 The Importance of Studying History and Culture Studying history and culture is more than just learning about dates and events. It helps us understand the world we live in and the people around us. 1 By exploring the past. we can gain insights into how societies have evolved and how cultural practices have shaped our present. Understanding history helps us avoid repenting mistakes. 2 By studying these events, we can learn from the errors of post generations and make better decisions in the future. This knowledge is important for building a more just and fair society. Cultural studies strengthen our empathy (共鸣) and appreciation for diversity. When we learn about different cultures, we begin to appreciate the richness and variety of human experiences. 3 This understanding fosters patience and helps us build stronger, more inclusive communities. 4 Knowing where we come from and the traditions of our ancestors can give us n sense of pride and continuity. It connects us to our roots and helps us understand our place in the world. This connection to the past can be a source of strength and inspiration, especially during challenging timer Moreover, studying history and culture can be incredibly enriching and enjoyable. Exploring ancient civilizations, learning about different art forms, and understanding the evolution of languages can be fascinating. 5 A．This can load to a more harmonious and highly-developed world. B．History and culture also provide a sense of identity and belonging. C．They can also further promote our personal growth and intellectual development. D．It allows us to see the world from different viewpoints and develop a broader worldview. E．It also helps us appreciate the achievements and contributions of different societies. F．By studying history and culture, we can develop analytical ability and a greater awareness. G．Many significant events in history were the result of poor decisions and misunderstandings. Passage 2 Smart learning isn’t just about study hours — it’s about study skills. To remember more, try these science-backed methods. Short, spaced study sessions are more effective. For example, studying 30 minutes daily for a week beats 5 hours the night before a test. 6 Active recall is better than passive reading. Instead of rereading notes, test yourself. 7 This forces your brain to access knowledge, strengthening memory and improving retention. 8 Mixing subjects in one session (math, history, science) helps you spot connections. For instance, linking historical events to scientific discoveries deepens understanding. It also prevents boredom and keeps your mind engaged, making study sessions more efficient. Metacognition means checking how well you know something. 9 Ask: “What don’t I understand?” Use tools like mind maps to visualize (可视化) knowledge gaps. This self-awareness helps you focus on weak areas and adjust your study plan accordingly. Finally, rest and exercise matter. Sleep helps your brain save memories. 10 A 10-minute walk increases blood flow to the brain, keeping you awake. Even light stretching can improve concentration during study sessions. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise daily to improve overall brain function. A．Combine different subjects during study time. B．Study in a quiet environment for better focus. C．Reflect on your understanding and find gaps. D．Physical activity and rest improve mental focus. E．Write down what you remember or use flashcards. F．This “spacing effect” strengthens long-term memory. G．Some learning methods are more effective than others. Passage 3 How to Study Less and Learn More The first thing that you need to realize is that it does not matter how long you spend studying is flawed (有缺陷的). Many people sit down and try to memorize facts over and over again. 11 If you properly link ideas together to see the big picture, studying should only be a brief refresher. There are ways to boost your studies and make yourself a more efficient student. You have to change the way you look at studying. Here is how you can do it. 12 . This is taking yourself beyond visualization and making use of your other senses as well. People keep information better when they are in an emotionally aroused state, so use your emotions to make boring ideas easier to remember. When you are studying, practice explaining everything to yourself as if you are a ten-year-old child. 13 , so that they begin to seem obvious to you. Scan through your text until you encounter an idea that you are not familiar with or are not entirely sure about. When you find these ideas, link them to ideas that you already know. 14 . You do not need to spend hours and hours studying once you master the techniques that bring about real learning. 15 . Our minds can only focus for so long before they start to blank out, take a break every hour mind sharp and your muscles from getting sore. A．Write down all the casual facts or concepts B．You should be able to simplify most things C．Use all of your senses to connect the information D．One last tip is to stand up and stretch every hour E．Use symbols, metaphors or your fingers to represent these ideas F．Many learners find it hard to concentrate on too many things G．However, too much studying just means you did not learn the information the first time. 话题2 亲子关系 Passage 1 How are you going to celebrate Father’s Day this year? Maybe you have a tradition of going to Dad’s favorite restaurant, going to a movie, or going to his favorite sporting event. 1 The following are some of the best ways to celebrate Father’s Day. Have a family game night. There’s nothing like a little friendly competition and hosting a family game night on Father’s Day is a good idea. Collect some of Dad’s favorite games, set out some snacks, and gather around for a night of family fun. 2 Enjoy the summer sunshine together. 3 So, go on a bike ride together, have a picnic, visit the beach, or simply take a walk in town. Just spending some quality time can be a good way to show how much you love him. Make his favorite meal. On Father’s Day, give Dad a break from the kitchen. Make him his favorite meal! 4 Besides, you could cook a delicious dinner-whatever your father will like best! Let Dad relax when you prepare a tasty meal that the entire family can enjoy. 5 At the end of the day, the best way to celebrate Father’s Day is to sincerely express your love and appreciation. Try to be thoughtful with your words. Though you could just say, “Thanks for being a good dad,” you could also take the time to think of something thoughtful to say. For example, you could think of a few things your dad has done in the past year that meant a lot to you. I believe that will be more than enough to put a smile on his face. A．Don’t put pressure on your dad. B．Tell him that you appreciate him. C．Why not try something different? D．For most of us, June is a month filled with sunshine. E．A great way to bring Father’s Day to a close is with a themed movie. F．Perhaps you could wake him up with a delicious, homemade breakfast G．This is a great way for the family to gather together and celebrate Father’s Day! Passage 2 Communication is important in all families. Families with healthy communication form strong connections with one another. 1 . Actually talk. 2 For instance, in addition to answering “Fine” when your parents ask how school went, try adding an anecdote (轶事) about the day. This will help when you need to talk about the big things. Ask them about their day. This one can help you with the first point. 3 . If they’re stay-home parents, ask them about how the day at home went. Such small talk won’t be small to them. It’ll be a big deal, and they’ll appreciate it. Do the small things. When we say small things, we mean things like helping clear the dinner table, helping put away groceries, and not leaving personal belongings around the house. Those are little things, all of them. 4 , which can make things between you and your parents better. Do the big things. What we mean here is the basic stuff you hear from adults all the time — show up for school, or be respectful to teachers. 5 . That will be okay, because — based on tips 1-2 — you’ll be able to communicate about those things, clear up misunderstandings, and do better next time. Tell them you love them If you say that and hug them, well — you win. A．This tip will make them seem more real to you. B．We know you’re not perfect and you will make mistakes. C．But, if you do those things, you’ll build up lots of goodwill. D．This means taking part in real conversations with your parents. E．It’s never too late to open those lines of communication back up. F．The following tips can improve your communication with parents. G．If they are workers, ask about their jobs. Passage 3 There’s nothing in the world that can compare to a mother’s love. 1 Keeping in contact with your mother is not just good for Mom, but it turns out that maintaining a close relationship with your mother is good for you at any age and stage of life. It reduces stress. A study showed that talking to your mother can reduce stress. 2 Besides, a strong relationship with your mother can help you feel less worried. Most adults say that their connection with their mother has had a positive influence on them. It increases your confidence. 3 Low confidence can make everything feel more challenging. But keeping in touch with your mother, who is your biggest fan and supporter, can remind you how important it is to believe in yourself. A healthy relationship with your mother can positively impact how you see yourself. It tells the truth. Being in touch with your mother is often an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings. 4 This experience, provided by someone who loves and supports you, can be the key to helping you figure out how to take the next best step in your life. It does you a great deal of good. A strong parent-child relationship is the key to promoting children’s success. Children learn language skills in conversations with their mothers. A positive mother-child relationship is also good for children’s future work. Even with all the pressures and things you face as an adult, it remains important to keep in touch with your mother. So, pick up your phone and call your mother right now. 5 A．It will bring you a lot of benefits. B．It is good for your mental health. C．Hearing your mother’s voice has a calming effect on your body. D．Give your mother a gift on Mother’s Day to show your thankfulness. E．It is also a chance to have someone tell you the truth about your situation. F．That’s because Mom is always there and ready to help guide you through life s challenges. G．Having a close connection with your mother is one of the best ways to increase your confidence. 话题3 友谊 Passage 1 How to Make Friends in a New School Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be strange, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes. 1 If you use the following skills, you can quickly turn some strangers into friends. Be Confident If you want to make friends, first you need to put yourself out there. Don’t be afraid to show people who you are. Talk about the things you like and do best. 2 For example, join a sports team or a club, where you can meet people who share your interests. Be Kind and Friendly Kindness goes a long way. When you notice someone new, try to say hello to him. Offer to help him with his work, or show him around the school. 3 Remember, everyone is nervous when they are in a new environment. A small act of kindness can make others feel more comfortable, and it also shows that you are easy to get along with. Be a Good Listener Listening is an important part of making friends. When someone is talking to you, look at him and keep eye contact. Don’t cut them off. 4 This will make him feel like you value his opinion and want to get to know him better. Stay Positive No one likes to be around someone who is always complaining. Try to stay positive, even when things go wrong. 5 If you see someone feeling sad or lost, try to cheer him up. Being positive makes you more attractive to others and helps you make friends more easily. Making new friends takes time and effort, but it’s worth it. With a little patience and the right attitude, you’ll have a group of friends in no time. A．Try to find someone to talk to when you feel lonely. B．It’s also a good idea to take part in activities that interest you. C．Ask questions to show that you are interested in what he is saying. D．You don’t need to be popular, but you do need to be respectful. E．It can be hard to make friends at first, but don’t let that stop you. F．Small actions like these will build trust and make people like you. G．People are more likely to stay around positive people. Passage 2 How To Befriend Like-Minded People One of the best ways to improve your social life is to find like-minded people. But the process of finding them becomes useless if you can’t befriend them at all. 1 . Introduce yourself properly. Practice introducing yourself before you go out to meet new people. That first impression matters in this case. 2 . Simply tell them it’s nice to meet them while you shake their hands, and a smile as you do these things can help, too. Set proper expectations. Just because you and someone else share an interest, opinion, or belief, that doesn’t mean you two will hit it off. 3 . If things don’t go your way, simply shake it off, and move on. There are a lot of other people out there who will be more than willing to be friends with you. 4 . When you finally meet a like-minded person, take advantage of the thing you already know you have in common. Start talking about your common interest and the like. Learn from each other. Grow and be more knowledgeable together. This foundation creates a really strong bond later on. Exchange numbers. Once you’ve had a pleasant exchange with a like-minded person, don’t let the opportunity of a friendship go to waste. 5 . Then, contact them afterward saying how great of a time you had interacting with them. This lets them know that you enjoyed their company and it opens up future interactions. A．Begin exchanging knowledge B．Here are some tips on how to do it C．Be open-minded when it comes to learning D．Your introduction can be very short and brief E．It can take even longer to become friends with them F．Be sure to exchange numbers or any other contact information G．Don’t expect to be friends with every like-minded person you meet Passage 3 Many people desire stronger,truer friendships as an adult. 1 How do you leave out the embarrassing chit-chat stage and hit the fast-forward button on a possible friendship? I’ve learned a few things. Give yourself permission to bore people We all know the safe topics to begin when first meeting someone. But this tendency to play it safe can put off knowing whether you are like-minded with a possible friend. 2 . “What do you think is the best television finale of all time?” This is a great conversation starter as long as it interests you. And if the other person slowly backs away, then you’ve just saved yourself hours of chatting. 3 Often our friendships feel shallow because they are based on gossip (八卦，闲聊). It’s human nature to focus on a third person to relieve our stress. We share spicy updates about former classmates with our high school friends, or have a drink with colleagues and complained about the boss.But a friendship built on gossip can leave both people feeling exhausted and upset after they hang out. If a friend starts to give you updates on other people you know, it can be helpful to say, “I want to hear about what’s going on with you.” Or you can ask yourself, “What would I share about myself if I were with my best friend right now?” 4 . Be curious bout who people are, and who they want to be 5 They are also, able to share their struggles without fear of judgement. A great way to deepen a friendship is to ask someone, “What has been challenging for you the last year?” Or, “What’s a belief you have that has changed over the course of your life?” These are questions we seldom ask each other, but they reveal so much about who we are, and who we’re trying to be. A．Cut back on the gossip B．Take the gossip seriously C．Then jump to the heart of things that you want to share D．True friends try to know each other’s thinking about difficult subjects E．But the process of building these relationships can prove slow and awkward F．True friendships help us get through difficult situations and light up our lives G．Rather than chat without risks but without any depth, go straight to what excites you 话题4运动与健康 Passage 1 Adding more fruits and vegetables to your meals is easier than you think. Try these simple tips to increase your daily intake and enjoy healthier food choices. 1.Taste the rainbow (彩虹). The color of fruits and vegetables can tell you a lot about their benefits. 1 There is no “perfect” fruit or vegetable, so try to eat foods of every color in your daily life. 2.Add extra, or even double it. 2 Even better, if the dish calls for something like red bell peppers, you can likely also add some green or yellow bell peppers as well. 3.Find healthy snacks. One of the best things about fruits and vegetables is that they are a great type of snack. 3 Doing this often can help you form a habit, and soon you won’t even think about the unhealthy snacks you used to enjoy. 4.Be adventurous. Trying new food is not something that should scare you. Even if you just “taste” something new every day, it’s a good start! 4 5. 5 A simple way to eat more fruits and vegetables is to start changing some of your ingredients (食材). For example, some people use applesauce in their bread instead of sugar. You can also use coconut oil in many situations instead of butter. A．Make some changes. B．Increase the meal time. C．Some vegetables are hard to get excited about. D．Visit a nearby market and pick a vegetable you’ve never had. E．For example, green fruits and vegetables are often high in vitamin C． F．If you usually snack on candies, replace them with dried fruit or a fresh apple. G．When cooking, you can easily increase the amount of vegetables the dish calls for. Passage 2 Knowing that parents can make a difference for their children by limiting screen use, what can you do? We hope that these ways will help you set healthy limits for your own child. Role Model Healthy Habits Telling your teen to shut off his electronics while you’re sitting in front of the TV isn’t likely to be effective. 1 Let your child see you make the choice between looking something up on Google or checking the score of a game. Show him how you have learned to treat media as a treat. Discourage Multitasking Most teens think they’re pretty good at multitasking. 2 If your child has a phone, you’re probably all too familiar with their justifications (正当理由) for doing so. Discourage your teen from doing two things at once and discuss how multitasking actually affects productivity. Establish Clear Rules Most teens, especially younger teens, aren’t mature (理智的) enough to deal with their electronics. 3 Examples of good rules include having a set time when screens need to be turned off at night. Encourage Physical Activity Encourage your teen to get some exercise. Going for a walk, playing a game of catch, or even doing some yard work can ensure your teen will get the physical activity they need. 4 Besides, they are beneficial for your child, both physically and socially. Hold Family Meetings 5 Allow your teen to give input about the screen time rules. Make it clear that you want everyone in the family to develop a healthy relationship with electronics. A．Establish rules that will keep your teen safe. B．Physical activities can take time away from screens. C．Help them learn how to be a knowledgeable viewer. D．Schedule a family meeting to discuss screen time use. E．Teens will learn more from what you do than what you say. F．Every once in a while it can be helpful to have a screen-free day. G．They try to text messages while doing their homework or use social media while talking on the phone. Passage 3 Rules on how to be a fit kid Being fit is a way of saying a person; a person eats well, gets a lot of physical exercise, and has a healthy weight. 1 . If you’re a kid who wants to be fit, here are three rules to live by. ● Eat a variety of foods. You may have a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety.   2 . Taste new foods and old ones you haven’t tried for a while. Some foods, such as green vegetables, are more pleasing the older you get. Shoot for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day — two fruits and three vegetables. ● 3 What does it feel like to be full? When you’re eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Sometimes, people eat too much because they don’t notice when they need to stop eating. 4 . And over a period of time, overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain. ● Limit screen time What’s screen time? It’s the amount of time you spend watching TV or DVD5, playing video games, and using the computer. The more time you spend on these sittingdown activities, the less time available for active stuff, like basketball, bike riding and swimming. 5 These rules aren’t magic. However, follow them most of the time and you can become a fit kid sooner or later. A．Drink water and milk. B．Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time. C．Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable. D．If you eat different foods, you’re more likely to get the nutrients your body needs. E．Listen to your body. F．Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly. G．There’re a lot of discussions these days about fit kids. 话题5科学与技术 Passage 1 A robot is chatting to an elderly British man in his bedroom. 1 . Perhaps because of the man’s age, the robot starts asking him about his memories of the Second World War. The elderly man goes on to tell how his father was in the army, and he hasn’t seen him for years. 2 . The behavior is the product of the Caresses project which aims to design robots that can take into account the cultural background of the person they’re talking to. The man is British, so the robot thinks he will be interested in such a topic, regardless of the man’s personal feelings. Cultural robotics is part of a wider movement to make robotics more culturally inclusive. 3 For example, because the Internet is mainly in English, large language models are primarily trained on English text — with the cultural biases (偏见) existing. Similarly, the move to make robots more culturally sensitive means well, but people are worried about where it could lead, considering the diverse cultural preferences across different social groups. Humans from different cultures react differently to robots. For example, different cultures have different expectations around personal space, and this affects how far they prefer robots to stand from them. 4 People are more able to understand a robot if it uses the facial expressions they are familiar with. Culture is a complex concept, open to various explanations. 5 . To avoid designing robots based on stereotypes (刻板印象), we will need to be more thoughtful. A．It has a pleasantly bright voice. B．Does this topic really hold a person’s interest C．However, concerns about this have been raised. D．This practice is widely recognized across cultures. E．Therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach is impractical. F．Why does a robot mention a topic that may cause pain? G．Different cultures interpret facial expressions differently too. Passage 2 Music is a major part of our lives. We meet music almost everywhere, from car rides and homes, to workouts in the gym, or even the movies and TV shows we watch. Most people enjoy listening to music and often state that they can’t live without it. 1 ? Because it provides several health benefits that many are unaware of. It improves sleep quality. Listening to music has been shown to treat constant wakefulness, especially for college students. 2 . Research has found that listening to music at various times promotes better sleep patterns for people and even creates more restful sleep. It helps with exercising. Have you ever wondered why there is always music playing in the gym or why people can’t go on runs without their headphones? 3 . It’s also shown that listening to music can increase endurance (耐力). It decreases stress and anxiety. Are you ever worried or anxious about something and don’t know what to do? 4 , even during highly stressful or painful events. It may help with memory. When studying or doing the homework, do you ever find yourself moving your head to some music? Research shows that music enjoyment helps with learning and memory. 5 . If you’re feeling down, music may be the perfect cure. Studies show that music helps put people in a better mood and helps them keep in touch with their feelings. Whether you’ve realized it or not, listening to your favourite songs provides your mind and body with much more than the enjoyment of the songs. So keep on listening! A．But why is that B．It improves your mood C．What mental benefits can it bring D．Music is a necessary part of human life E．Listening to music can calm people down F．Low and soft music works just as well as sleeping pills G．Simply put, music serves as the drive to work out harder Passage 3 Whatever your age, being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. 1 . It increases muscle strength; it keeps your heart strong; it maintains a healthy body weight; it prevents some diseases. 2 . Many studies have suggested that the parts of the brain that control thinking and memory are larger in volume in people who exercise than in people who don’t. One finding is that taking regular exercise is associated (有关的) with an increase in the volume of selected brain regions. Exercise can also improve memory and thinking indirectly by improving mood and sleep, and by reducing stress and anxiety. Problems in these areas often cause or contribute to poor cognition (认知). Is one exercise better than another in terms of brain health? 3 , because almost all of the research so far has looked at one form of exercise: walking. “But it’s likely that other forms of aerobic (有氧的) exercise might lead to similar benefits,” explains Dr. Scott McGinnis, assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. Aerobic exercise is a physical activity that uses your body’s large muscle groups. which is rhythmic and repetitive. 4 . Examples of aerobic exercise include walking, running, jogging, biking, and swimming. It reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. 5 , like walking for health or cycling instead of using the car to get around. However, the more you do, the better, and taking part in activities such as sports and exercise will make you even healthier. A．Nothing is more important than health B．Exercise benefits health in so many ways C．We don’t know the answer to this question D．Exercise can be beneficial to your brain too E．It increases your heart rate and the amount of oxygen (氧气) your body uses F．We move around less and burn off less energy than people used to G．For most people, the easiest way to get moving is to make activity part of everyday life 话题6环境 Passage 1 The choices we make as consumers shape our planet’s future. Many of us are not aware that buying cheap clothes or upgrading phones yearly harms the environment. While goods do get cheaper because of mass production, they often break faster and cause greater damage to the earth. 1 Let’s explore what we can do to help bring a greener future. Initially, it is significant to realize the undesirable impact of fast fashion industry. Although fast fashion offers cheap clothes, they wear out quickly. Surprisingly, one cotton T-shirt uses 2.7 liters of water and 35% of the microplastics pollution comes from man-made fabrics (织物). 2 This stimulates people to keep buying clothes of new styles and throwing away old ones. 3 Unlike fast fashion, it encourages quality over quantity. Consumers are advised to buy less and choose cautiously. By investing in timeless pieces, repairing worn items, or shopping secondhand. we consumers can reduce waste and support ethical practices, thereby creating a more sustainable future. Choosing to resist unnecessary electronic upgrades is another critical step. Many people upgrade their phones regularly, even when old ones still work. Most of them hence are left at home, gathering dust. Some companies now offer trade-in discounts and make modular gadgets (模块化设备) with replaceable parts. Thanks to this, E-waste can be greatly reduced. 4 . The industries mentioned are using up limited resources. Electronics use 22% of rare earth metals, while the fashion industry creates 10% of global carbon emissions. That’s why our choices matter–what we buy shapes the planet. Before making a purchase, ask yourself. Do I need this? Will it last? Can it be repaired or recycled? 5 . A．Embracing slow fashion provides a better option for us. B．This cycle leads to more waste and unsustainable shopping habits. C．These phones generate shocking amounts of waste, harming the planet. D．However, small changes in our shopping choices can make a big difference. E．Therefore, remember to check repair and recycling policies before purchasing. F．Moreover, fashion brands release new styles almost weekly to encourage shopping. G．These considerations help us make mindful choices, turning consumption into conservation. Passage 2 People are more willing than ever to embrace (拥抱) a cleaner lifestyle. 1 . In fact, there are plenty of things you can do to live a greener life. Here are some of the simple things that can be done by almost anyone. Make repairs and create new things Do you know that clothes can take over 200 years to decompose (分解)? If your T-shirt gets coffee stains, instead of throwing it away, give it a second life as a useful kitchen rag. Besides, empty containers can become flower pots, and broken flower pots can be used as creative decorations in your garden. 2 . Go dark There are a number of small steps that you can take to use less electricity in your everyday life. 3 . Unplug electronic items when they aren’t in use. Remember that electricity is a luxury (奢侈). These actions will lower the energy use and save money. Stop using single-use plastics 4 . The biggest problem is single-use plastics like shopping bags, straws (吸管) and packaging. Animals often mistake them for food, which causes death. Therefore, you must stop using single-use plastics. They not only affect wildlife but can take hundreds to thousands of years to break down. 5 Every drop of tap water you use consumes energy and is actually a polluter. Water needs to be transported, filtered, and purified (净化) before it reaches your tap. The energy people use to process it often comes from fossil fuels. Reducing the use of water by switching off the tap while brushing your teeth and collecting the rainwater for the garden means that companies use fewer harmful fuels, which helps clean up the environment. A．Save water. B．But some aren’t sure where to begin. C．Prevent tap water from being polluted. D．Throw away old things, and buy new ones. E．Turn off the lights when you leave a room. F．The list just goes on depending on your creativity. G．Plastic waste is in almost all natural environments, especially in oceans. Passage 3 Planting trees should be part of your lifestyle if you care about the environment. More importantly, plant those trees that help reduce greenhouse gases. Generally, look for evergreen trees, those with heavy trunks (树干), and those with deep roots. If all the above trees do not fit your climate zone, go for any trees within your area. 1 Oak Trees All oak tree species are very useful in carbon sequestration (碳截存). Of all trees discussed here, oak trees have the longest impact when it comes to carbon absorption (吸收). 2 Interestingly, the oak continues producing fruits for up to 700 years. Oaks are easy to grow and require minimal care. You may grow one in your backyard as long as it is not too close to the house. The Black Walnut (胡桃) 3 Not only can the tree absorb some carbon from the air but you also enjoy some walnuts as it becomes fully grown. Scientifically known as Juglans Nigra, the black walnut tree is native to North America. The tree grows well in most regions but it thrives (茁壮成长) in river zones. It is ideal for those in Southern Ontario, South Dakota, Georgia, and Northern Florida for Americans. 4 Mangroves The mangrove tree is probably one of the best at carbon absorption. Most people know the mangrove as a tree used in carbon trading projects across the world. The main reason is that it absorbs so much carbon dioxide. 5 It also stores large amounts of carbon in its thick trunk. These factors make mangroves among the best choices for carbon absorption. A．There are general guidelines to serve. B．The following trees are among the best. C．The black walnut gives you double benefits. D．The tree can remain alive for up to 1,000 years. E．The black walnut also offers many health benefits. F．It can absorb carbon through its leaves and roots. G．It also thrives in Europe and parts of Northern Asia. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $