专题05 七选五 （期中真题汇编，黑吉辽蒙专用）高二英语下学期

专题05 七选五 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·黑龙江省十校联盟·期中） One day, I told my son not to play a video game. He paced around crossly for a while, and murmured to himself, “ 1 !” Then he found paper clips of different colors and sizes on my desk. He began linking them together and eventually created a rather interesting structure. This incident reminded me that boredom can be liberating (令人自由). 2 , as they recognize a clear link between creativity and boredom. We live in a culture where boredom is seen as a sign of something being wrong. But if you are entertained, or constantly in other people’s company, it is difficult to have your own thoughts. Boredom sends us a message that we aren’t satisfied by what we are doing. 3 . It is when we stop focusing the mind and allow it to wander or daydream, directionless, that direction may present itself. 4 . And it is when people are stuck at a dead end in their lives that they may seek out therapy (治疗). Creative techniques such as guided visualization, expertly used to help people access their deeper untapped resources, can stimulate new perspectives and help get joy flowing again. I have worked with clients who, by confronting their boredom through guided visualization, have opted for dramatic changes in lifestyle. One gave up a well-paid but frustrating career in finance to set up her own fitness company. 5 . None of the changes came out of the blue. All those hopes and dreams had always been there, and could finally come to the surface when attention was turned inward. A．This is so boring B．Taking breaks is a waste of time C．Some people try to avoid boredom at all costs D．Many musicians even welcome boring experiences E．In some cases, boredom takes the form of stuckness F．But, really, we don’t have to rush to put an end to it in any way G．Another chose to end her travel writing days and train to be a nurse 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．F 4．E 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者儿子的事例引出无聊能带来创造力的观点，还阐述了无聊可能带来的改变以及其积极意义。 1．上文“One day, I told my son not to play a video game. He paced around crossly for a while, and murmured to himself (一天，我告诉儿子不要玩电子游戏。他生气地踱了一会儿步，然后自言自语)”表明儿子因为不能玩游戏而生气，A选项“This is so boring(这太无聊了)”符合儿子此时的情绪和情境，体现出他因不能玩游戏而觉得无聊。故选A项。 2．下文“as they recognize a clear link between creativity and boredom (因为他们认识到创造力和无聊之间有明显的联系)”说明有些人认可无聊和创造力的关系，D选项“Many musicians even welcome boring experiences(许多音乐家甚至欢迎无聊的经历)”中音乐家欢迎无聊经历，正是因为他们意识到了无聊能带来创造力，与下文逻辑相符。故选D项。 3．上文“Boredom sends us a message that we aren’t satisfied by what we are doing (无聊给我们传达了一个信息，即我们对正在做的事情不满意)”指出无聊传达的信息，F选项“But, really, we don’t have to rush to put an end to it in any way(但实际上，我们不必急于以任何方式结束它)”与上文形成转折，说明虽然无聊传达了不满信息，但不必急于消除它，引出下文关于无聊可能带来方向的内容。故选F项。 4．下文“And it is when people are stuck at a dead end in their lives that they may seek out therapy (正是当人们在生活中陷入绝境时，他们可能会寻求治疗)”提到人们生活陷入困境的情况，E选项“In some cases, boredom takes the form of stuckness(在某些情况下，无聊表现为陷入困境的状态)”与下文衔接紧密，说明无聊有时会以陷入困境的形式出现，进而引出人们寻求治疗的内容。故选E项。 5．上文“One gave up a well-paid but frustrating career in finance to set up her own fitness company (一个人放弃了一份高薪但令人沮丧的金融工作，创办了自己的健身公司)”列举了一个人因面对无聊而做出生活改变的例子，G选项“Another chose to end her travel writing days and train to be a nurse(另一个人选择结束她的旅行写作生涯，接受培训成为一名护士)”与上文并列，继续举例说明另一个人做出的生活改变。故选G项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·吉林四平·期中） Looking for a way to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to when you live in the city? 1 . Go on a wildlife walk. There’s lots of urban wildlife for you to discover, so you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information. 2 . A wildlife walk is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature because it helps you to realize that you’re surrounded (围绕) by nature. 3 . Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with the earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes. This very direct connection with nature will make you realize that you’re part of the huge world, helping you to relax and feel calmer. Attract nature yourself. One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you. 4 . You can also fill some tubs (盆) with flowers to attract butterflies. Create a friendly place for nature and you’re sure to attract all kinds of beings passing close to your home. Create a small garden. Plants and flowers are part of nature as well and even the tiniest amount of space can be turned into a beautiful garden. If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers. 5 . Imagine how satisfying it would be to share them with your friends and family. Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city. Meantime, this is the best method of improving your health and well-being. A．Have a walk in a park B．Take off your shoes and walk C．You can grow your own vegetables on it as well D．You can put a bird feeder on your balcony or by your window E．Here are a few ways to live in harmony with nature and reduce your pressure. F．They often offer guided walks to help you enjoy the natural beauty in your cities G．It’s a different way of experiencing sports and helps you enjoy them from a different viewpoint 【答案】1．E 2．F 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了生活在城市里亲近大自然，与大自然和谐相处降低压力的几条建议。 1．根据上文“Looking for a way to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to when you live in the city?(想要亲近大自然，但住在城市里却不知道该怎么做？)”以及下文介绍了生活在城市里亲近大自然，与大自然和谐相处降低压力的几条建议。故E选项“这里有一些与自然和谐相处并减轻压力的方法”引出下文。故选E。 2．根据段落标题“Go on a wildlife walk.(去进行发现野生动物的散步)”可知，本段建议进行发现野生动物的散步，空前提到“There’s lots of urban wildlife for you to discover, so you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information.(有很多城市野生动物等着你去发现，所以你可以联系你的城市公园部门来获得一些有价值的信息)”说明你可以从市公园部门获取一些有效信息，F项“它们通常提供一些指导性的漫步，帮你享受你所在城市的自然之美”承接上文，符合题意。故F选项中的They指代上文中的“your city park departments”。故选F。 3．空格处为段落标题。根据下文“Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with the earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes. This very direct connection with nature will make you realize that you’re part of the huge world, helping you to relax and feel calmer.(没有什么能比光着脚在草地上走几分钟更能让你感到与大地紧密相连的了。这种与自然的直接联系会让你意识到你是这个巨大世界的一部分，帮助你放松，感觉更平静)”可知，本段建议在草地上不穿鞋子行走，故B选项“脱掉你的鞋子，走一走”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据上文“One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you.(亲近自然的最好方法之一就是让它来到你身边)”说明接近自然的最好的方法之一是让自然来到你身边，下文“You can also fill some tubs with flowers to attract butterflies.(你也可以在一些盆里装满花来吸引蝴蝶)”建议了一种方式，用养花的盆来吸引蝴蝶，因此推断空格处应该也是选择一种方式来吸引某个自然中的动物，故D选项“你可以在阳台上或窗户上放一个喂鸟器”符合语境。故选D。 5．根据上文“If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers.(如果你有阳台，在阳台上放满鲜花)”意为种植一些花，又因下文的them可知，横线处应该代表种植某种植物，故C选项“你也可以在它上面自己种蔬菜”符合语境，vegetable和flower都是植物。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·内蒙古·期中） We’ve all heard about Lunar New Year. But what does this celebration really represent? Here are the basics to know about this annual event. Lunar New Year is not celebrated just in China. 1 . In Korea, it is called Seollal and in Vietnam is named Tet. Red can be seen everywhere. In Chinese culture, red is considered a lucky color. People will wear red sweaters, red socks or red hats. If it’s your Zodiac year you should wear more red than others, to shelter yourself from misfortune. Maybe red’s not your favorite color, but you still want to be protected closely, every single day. 2 . Squares of red paper with characters like福 (fú, good fortune) are stuck upside down on the door... In public buildings like offices, hotels, and stores, red-paper lanterns are st rung up, and orange trees are positioned. 3 . Hongbao is a key element of Lunar New Year. The cash inside is considered lucky money for the upcoming year. 4 . But if you earn well, it’s polite to give it to the elderly. If you’re married, you have to give hongbao. If you’re single, you usually receive it. If invited to someone’s house for meals and you know they have kids, it’s nice to put a little bit of cash into a hongbao. 5 . In the south, use lucky numbers (anything with six or eight). Don’t give a multiple of four, as the number is considered unlucky. A．Anything can be red B．That’s where red underwear becomes useful C．Walk around neighborhoods and exchange hongbao D．If you’re traveling in the north, go for a round number E．In Chinese, their fruits stand for good luck and wealth F．It is celebrated widely in Asia, perhaps with different names G．Hongbao is generally given by elders to the younger generations 【答案】1．F 2．B 3．E 4．G 5．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国农历新年的一些基本信息。 1．根据上文 “Lunar New Year is not celebrated just in China.(农历新年不仅仅在中国庆祝)”以及下文 “In Korea, it is called Seollal and in Vietnam is named Tet.(在韩国，它被称为Seollal，在越南被称为 Tet)”可知，此处应是说农历新年在亚洲被广泛庆祝，且有不同的名字。选项 F“它在亚洲被广泛庆祝，也许有着不同的名字”符合语境，故选F。 2．根据上文“If it’s your Zodiac year you should wear more red than others, to shelter yourself from misfortune. Maybe red’s not your favorite color, but you still want to be protected closely, every single day.(如果这是你的本命年，你应该比其他人穿更多的红色，以保护自己免受不幸。也许红色不是你最喜欢的颜色，但你仍然希望每天都能得到很好的保护)”可知，接下来应是说即使不喜欢红色但又想得到保护的解决办法。选项 B“这就是红色内衣变得有用的地方”符合语境，故选B。 3．根据上文“In public buildings like offices, hotels, and stores, red-paper lanterns are strung up, and orange trees are positioned.(在像办公室、酒店和商店这样的公共建筑里，挂起了红色的纸灯笼，还摆放了橘子树)”可知，此处应是解释摆放橘子树的原因。选项 E“在中文里，它们的果实代表着好运和财富”符合语境，故选E。 4．根据下文“But if you earn well, it’s polite to give it to the elderly. If you’re married, you have to give hongbao. If you’re single, you usually receive it.(但是如果你收入不错，把红包给老人是有礼貌的。如果你结婚了，你必须给红包。如果你单身，你通常会收到红包)”可知，上文应是说红包是谁发出的以及给谁且与下文为转折关系。选项 G“红包通常是由长辈给晚辈的”符合语境，故选G。 5．根据下文“In the south, use lucky numbers (anything with six or eight). Don’t give a multiple of four, as the number is considered unlucky.(在南方，使用幸运数字（任何带有六或八的数字）。不要给四的倍数，因为这个数字被认为是不吉利的)”可推知，此处应是说在北方给红包数额的讲究。选项 D“如果你在北方旅行，选择一个整数”符合语境，故选D。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·吉林松原·期中） We love our pets. In fact, for most people they are more than mere pets and become more like family members. It is likely then that their owners, at some point, are going to want photographs of their furry friends. 1 Animals can be unpredictable, lazy, aggressive (好斗的) and excitable. If you’re thinking of trying pet photography, here are a few pointers to get you started. 2 Where does it nod off if the sun is out? What is its favourite toy? Take time to chat with the owner and observe your subject to gain some insight. It’s also worth spending a little time getting to know the animal yourself. Cats, dogs, horses, they all have personality, and you need to ensure they are comfortable being around you, and you around them. Think about getting close to your subject. If the pet is comfortable with you, and if it isn’t too nervous, fill the frame with the pet’s face. 3 Just like humans, this is a natural point of focus, although focusing on the nose or mouth of a dog or cat can also make for an interesting image in its own right. See the world from pets’ perspective. If you photograph a pet while you’re standing up, all you’re going to see is the top of their head and their backs, not what you want for a portrait (肖像). 4 Try pre-focusing your camera and just holding it at ground level so you can look up at the pet. It’s worth a try just for a new angle on things. Bring a flash with the owner’s permission. While greeting or playing with a new pet, fire a couple of test flashes away from them to see their reaction. In daylight particularly, they never seem to mind the flash at all. 5 A．Get down to their eye level. B．Get the eyes nice and sharp. C．Your pet looks slightly away from camera. D．Find out about your subject’s personality and habits. E．A successful photograph doesn’t focus on the background. F．However, pet photography presents its own special problems. G．If they do mind, then stick with natural light and use a white reflector. 【答案】1．F 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。短文就如何给动物拍照片提出了几点建议。 1．根据上文“It is likely then that their owners, at some point, are going to want photographs of their furry friends.(很可能在某个时候，它们的主人会想要给它们毛茸茸的朋友拍照)”可知，选项“However, pet photography presents its own special problems.(然而，宠物摄影也有其特殊的问题。)”在句意上有转折，且下文“Animals can be unpredictable, lazy, aggressive and excitable.(动物可能是不可预测的、懒惰的、好斗的和容易激动的。)”是对其的进一步说明。故选F。 2．根据下文“Where does it nod off if the sun is out? What is its favourite toy? Take time to chat with the owner and observe your subject to gain some insight.(太阳出来的时候它在哪里打盹？它最喜欢的玩具是什么？花点时间和主人聊天，观察你的拍摄对象，获得一些洞察力。)”可知，选项“Find out about your subject’s personality and habits.(了解你的拍摄对象的个性和习惯。)”是段落主题句。故选D。 3．根据上文“If you photograph a pet while you’re standing up, all you’re going to see is the top of their head and their backs, not what you want for a portrait (肖像).(如果宠物和你在一起很舒服，如果它不太紧张，照整张脸。)”和下文“Just like humans, this is a natural point of focus, although focusing on the nose or mouth of a dog or cat can also make for an interesting image in its own right.(就像人一样，这是一个自然的聚焦的点，虽然聚焦一条狗的鼻子或嘴也可以因为其自身的特殊品质而制作一张有趣的图片。)”可知，选项“Get the eyes nice and sharp.(把眼睛拍得漂亮而锐利。)”符合语境。故选B。 4．根据上文“See the world from pets’ perspective.(从宠物的角度看世界。)”和下文“Try pre-focusing your camera and just holding it at ground level so you can look up at the pet.(试着预先对焦你的相机，把它放在地面上，这样你就可以抬头看宠物了)”可知，选项“Get down to their eye level.(和他们的眼睛平齐)”符合语境。故选A。 5．根据上文“In daylight particularly, they never seem to mind the flash at all.(尤其是在白天，它们似乎根本不在乎闪光灯。)”可知，选项承接上文说明相反的情况怎么办。故选项“If they do mind, then stick with natural light and use a white reflector.(如果它们介意，那就坚持使用自然光，使用白色的反光镜。)”符合语境。故选G。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁沈阳·期中） How to Be More Interesting No one is boring and no one needs to be perfect. But maybe you feel that you are boring and need to be more interesting. 1 If you are looking to be more interesting, then you’ve come to the right place. Loosen up and be natural. One reason why many people fail to become interesting people is that they worry too much over the small things and don’t come across as natural. Their effort backfires (产生反作用) on them, because they are just trying too hard. 2 Live a life one day at a time. Be positive and optimistic. Interesting people are happy people. This is one of the reasons why we find them so interesting; whether we admit it or not, we want to know how and why happy people are so happy. 3 Build an open personality. Be available to the world and look for excitement and instead of waiting for it to find you. Celebrate flexibility and a “just go with it” attitude. Oftentimes people aren’t interesting because they are reserved. 4 Of course, to some extent, this is true, but you can also take this too far. By holding back too much, you’re limiting your potential and in the process of becoming less interesting. The more reserved you get, the more static (停滞的) your life will be. 5 Being interesting means doing things you’ve never done before and being willing to share those experiences with other people. People who are boring and dull normally possess a very small comfort zone. So try to constantly expand your comfort zone and dare yourself to try new things; this is the quickest path to becoming more interesting. A．Try to stay relaxed and flexible. B．Expand your comfort zone. C．Being an interesting person is something that can be learned and practiced. D．Being interesting also involves high intelligence. E．Many people feel they need to hold back to protect themselves. F．Moreover, no one really wants to be around a negative, unhappy person. G．Let yourself laugh heartily. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．F 4．E 5．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何变得更有趣，包括放松自然、保持积极乐观、培养开放性格、拓展舒适区等方法，强调有趣的人是快乐且愿意分享经历的人。 1．根据上文“Loosen up and be natural. But maybe you feel that you are boring and need to be more interesting.(但也许你会觉得自己很无聊，需要变得更有趣)”及下文“If you are looking to be more interesting, then you’ve come to the right place.(如果你想变得更有趣，那么你来对地方了)”可知，上文表示你可能认为自己需要变得更有趣，下文表示想要变得有趣，你读这篇文章就对了，这里就要告诉你如何做。空上应该表示，想要变得有趣是有方法的，是可以学会的。由此可知，C. Being an interesting person is something that can be learned and practiced.(成为一个有趣的人是可以通过学习和实践来实现的)符合语境。故选C项。 2．根据小标题上文“One reason why many people fail to become interesting people is that they worry too much over the small things and don’t come across as natural. Their effort backfires (产生反作用) on them, because they are just trying too hard.(放松并保持自然。许多人无法成为有趣的人，原因之一是他们过于担心小事，无法表现得自然)”可知， 本段主要介绍的方法是要放轻松，不要过多地担心一些小事。由此可知，A. Try to stay relaxed and flexible.(试着保持放松和灵活)符合语境，呼应段首主题句。故选A项。 3．根据上文“Be positive and optimistic. Interesting people are happy people. This is one of the reasons why we find them so interesting; whether we admit it or not, we want to know how and why happy people are so happy.(保持积极乐观。有趣的人是快乐的人。这是我们觉得他们有趣的原因之一；无论我们是否承认，我们都想知道快乐的人为何如此快乐)”可知，本段表示乐观快乐的人被人认为很有趣，人们喜欢和这样乐观有趣的人在一起。由此可知，F. Moreover, no one really wants to be around a negative, unhappy person.(此外，没有人真正愿意和一个消极、不快乐的人在一起)符合语境，与上一句话题一致。故选F项。 4．根据上文“Oftentimes people aren’t interesting because they are reserved.(很多时候，人们之所以不有趣，是因为他们过于内向)”可知，此处在讲，有些人让人觉得无趣是因为他们性格保守。由此可知，E. Many people feel they need to hold back to protect themselves.(许多人觉得他们需要克制自己以保护自己)承接上文话题，其中hold back与reserved在意思上是呼应的。故选E项。 5．本空为段首句，应概述下文内容。根据下文“Being interesting means doing things you’ve never done before and being willing to share those experiences with other people. People who are boring and dull normally possess a very small comfort zone. So try to constantly expand your comfort zone and dare yourself to try new things; this is the quickest path to becoming more interesting.(变得有趣意味着去做你从未做过的事情，并愿意与他人分享这些经历。无聊乏味的人通常拥有一个非常小的舒适区。因此，尝试不断拓展你的舒适区，挑战自己去尝试新事物；这是变得有趣最快的方法)”可知，本段主要讲无趣的人自己的舒适区特别小，作者建议拓展舒适区。由此可知，B. Expand your comfort zone.(拓展你的舒适区)符合语境。故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·内蒙古赤峰·期中） Everyone has feelings. 1 . The following ways will be of great value to you when you are in such bad moods. ·Get support 2 . Talk to someone, such as a parent, other relatives and a teacher. And don’t forget your friends. They might be worried about the same test or have a similar problem. ·Keep calm It’s easy to let your feelings go wild when you are sad. Notice your feelings and think about why you feel that way. 3 . Do breathing exercises, listen to music or do whatever helps you be in a better mood. · 4 Remember that there are always people to help you. Be kind to yourself and ask for the helping hand that you need and get you through the tough situation you're facing. ·Try to solve the problem After you’re calm and you have support from parents and friends, it’s time to get down to business. You need to imagine what the problem is. Though you can’t solve all of it, maybe you can begin by solving a piece of it. ·Be confident — most stress won’t last long It may not seem like it when you’re in the middle of a stressful situation. 5 . A．Don’t take it out on yourself B．Turn to yourself to get through the bad mood C．Then, find a way to calm down and express them D．They may involve joy, disappointment and even sorrow E．They will feel stressed, worried and frightened sometimes F．When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you G．But stress does disappear, when you consider the problem and work on solving it 【答案】1．E 2．F 3．C 4．A 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了当人们情绪不佳时，可通过寻求支持、保持冷静、寻求帮助、解决问题和保持自信等方式来应对不良情绪。 1．上文“Everyone has feelings.(每个人都有情感)”说明每个人都有情感。空处和前文为解释说明关系，需列举感受的具体类型。所以E项“他们有时会感到压力、担心和害怕”符合语境，通过列举具体情感类型，衔接前文对 “感受” 的概括，并且引出下文如何解决这些负面情情感的方法。故选E。 2．上文“Get support(获取支持)”表明段落主题是寻求帮助。空处和后文为总分关系，下文“Talk to someone, such as a parent, other relatives and a teacher. And don’t forget your friends.(与某人交谈，如父母、其他亲戚和老师。别忘了你的朋友)”是对获取支持的具体举例。所以F项“当你需要帮助时，向关心你的人求助”符合语境。该选项中的“reach out to the people who care about you”与后文列举的交谈对象相呼应，点明“获取支持”的具体方式。故选F。 3．上文“Notice your feelings and think about why you feel that way.(注意你的感受，并思考你为什么会有这样的感觉)”说明要关注自己的感受并思考原因。空处和前后文为步骤顺承关系，下文“Do breathing exercises, listen to music or do whatever helps you be in a better mood.(做呼吸练习、听音乐或做任何能让你心情更好的事情)”是冷静下来的具体方法。所以C项“然后，找到一种方法来冷静下来并表达它们”符合语境。该选项中的 “Then”承接前文步骤，“find a way to calm down”对应后文的具体放松方式，逻辑上构成“注意感受→思考原因→冷静表达”的连贯流程。故选C。 4．下文“Remember that there are always people to help you. Be kind to yourself and ask for the helping hand that you need and get you through the tough situation you're facing.(记住，总有人会帮助你。善待自己，寻求你需要的帮助，帮助你度过你正在面临的困境)”可知，本段主要讲述的是不要把压力都自己扛，要寻求帮助。空处为段落小标题，为本段主要内容。所以A项“不要把压力都发泄在自己身上。”符合语境。故选A。 5．上文“It may not seem like it when you're in the middle of a stressful situation.(当你处于压力之中时，可能并不这么认为)”说明在压力之中时，可能并不觉得压力会消失。空处和前文为转折关系，需说明压力的本质会随行动改变。所以G项“但当你考虑问题并努力解决它时，压力确实会消失。”符合语境。该选项中的 But表转折，“stress does disappear”与前文“may not seem like it”形成对比，且“when you consider the problem and work on solving it”呼应前文“Try to solve the problem”的建议，逻辑上形成“认知压力→解决问题→压力消失”的闭环。故选G。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·辽宁省六校协作体·期中） How to Enjoy Life as a Teen The “best years of your life”? Maybe not, but you can learn to make the most of your high school days. Learn to appreciate small things. Whether it’s having a computer, having friends, having a good supply of food, a bed to sleep on, family that loves you, having a decent education or simply being born in this world. Remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it. 1 Remember that these are the last few years you will be able to enjoy yourself without having to worry about the responsibility of an adult, but make sure you prepare yourself for when you do become one. When you actually become an adult, you’ll learn to love that responsibility and you probably never want to go back. 2 Unlike what many articles state, you don’t have to be popular and have a gazillion friends to be happy. In fact, many of the “friends” you have when you are popular are not true friends. Try to have friends that like you who you are, not just because you are wearing a certain brand of shoes or something like that. These are people who shop at the same store as you; not someone who will sympathize with you when your dog dies. Keep your grades up. 3 This also sets you up to get into a college you want to go to, which in turn prepares you for a career you will enjoy, improving your quality of life in the future. You’ll get cheap car insurance as well if you have at least a B or A average. Be sociable. 4 While you only need 4 or 5 close friends, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to meet new people. Participating gives you something to do instead of sitting bored at home and wallowing in self-pity. Work at a job you can enjoy. Working is a great way to gain experience and to meet other people. 5 This will look great on your resume. If you can’t find work, especially in this hard economic time, volunteer or make your own job. A．Choose your friends wisely. B．Be happy, and life will reward you. C．You should also find a hobby that is meaningful or practical. D．Participating in clubs, activities, and sports increases your chances of meeting new friends. E．Even though you want to enjoy your teen life as best as possible, don’t slack off in school. F．When you do get out of college, interviewing companies will look at your prior work experience. G．There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your hard work pay off in the form of A’s and B’s (but mainly A’s). 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．G 4．D 5．F 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些方法帮助青少年更好地享受自己的生活，使生活更有意义。 1．上文“Remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it.”（记住，生活的意义在于享受生活。）强调了享受生活的重要性，B项“Be happy, and life will reward you.”（保持快乐，生活就会回报你。）衔接上文，“Be happy”照应上文“enjoy it”，进一步阐述享受生活带来的好处，衔接恰当。故选B项。 2．下文“Unlike what many articles state, you don’t have to be popular and have a gazillion friends to be happy. In fact, many of the “friends” you have when you are popular are not true friends.”（不像许多文章所说的那样，你不必受欢迎，也不必有无数的朋友才能快乐。事实上，当你受欢迎时，你拥有的许多“朋友”并不是真正的朋友。）可知，本段说明了交友要慎重，朋友不是越多越好，A项“Choose your friends wisely.”（明智地选择朋友。）可作为标题，概括本段内容。故选A项。 3．下文“This also sets you up to get into a college you want to go to, which in turn prepares you for a career you will enjoy, improving your quality of life in the future.”（这也为你进入你想去的大学做好了准备，这反过来又为你将来喜欢的职业做好了准备，提高了你未来的生活质量。）说明了一件事引起的结果，并结合本段标题“Keep your grades up.”（保持你的成绩。）可知，G项“There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your hard work pay off in the form of A’s and B’s(but mainly A’s).”（没有什么比看到自己的努力得到A和B(但主要是A)的回报更令人满意的了。）说明了获得优秀的成绩会带来满足感，衔接上文，照应下文“This”说明保持好成绩是进入理想大学，获得理想工作的前提，符合句意。故填G项。 4．下文“While you only need 4 or 5 close friends, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to meet new people.”（虽然你只需要4到5个亲密的朋友，但这并不意味着你不应该尝试结识新朋友。）说明要尝试结识新朋友，并结合小标题“Be sociable.”（善于社交）可知，D项“Participating in clubs, activities, and sports increases your chances of meeting new friends.”（参加俱乐部、活动和运动可以增加你结识新朋友的机会。）说明了社交的具体方法，引出下文“ meet new people”衔接恰当。故选D项。 5．上文“Working is a great way to gain experience and to meet other people.”（工作是获得经验和结识新朋友的好方法。）指出了工作的好处，并结合下文“This will look great on your resume.”（这会让你的简历看起来很棒。）可知，F项“When you do get out of college, interviewing companies will look at your prior work experience.”（当你大学毕业后，面试公司会看你之前的工作经历。）衔接上文，并照应下文“This”，衔接恰当。故选F项。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·吉林松原·期中） Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth. 1 . This means that they are bigger than the dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago. Blue whales weigh as much as 33 elephants (200 tons) and can be up to 100 feet long. A baby blue whale is called a calf. A blue whale calf drinks over 100 gallons of milk every day. 2 . Because blue whales are so big they need to eat - lots of krill. They eat about four tons of krill a day. That is like eating 32,000 hamburgers a day. Blue whales spend their summers in polar waters eating large amounts of krill. Then they migrate thousands of miles to tropical and subtropical waters to spend the winter. Blue whales live alone or in pairs. They are not like other types of whales that live in groups known as pods. Blue whales make a variety of sounds underwater. Scientists believe they make these sounds to communicate with each other. They also believe some of these sounds act like sonar (声呐). 3 , some of which can be heard for hundreds of miles underwater. The primary threat to blue whales is from humans in their ocean environment. Ships sometimes strike whales and injure them. Ships also produce ocean noise that makes it hard for whales to communicate. 4 . They sometimes become tangled (缠结) and trapped in fishing nets. Blue whales are an endangered species. Endangered species are animals that are in danger of disappearing forever. Only 10,000 to 25,000 blue whales remain in the world’s oceans. 5 . A．They are otherwise the most fierce animals on the planet B．The sounds help the whales map their ocean environment C．They are also the largest animals known to have ever existed D．Blue whales eat mostly small shrimplike creatures called krill E．Ocean pollution and fishing are other dangers facing blue whales F．Thus we must carefully manage their population to maintain balance G．It is vital to protect blue whales for their key role in the ocean ecosystems 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．E 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了蓝鲸的体型、食物、生活习性、面临的威胁以及保护的重要性，强调了蓝鲸作为地球上最大动物的特点和生存现状。 1．由上文“Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth. (蓝鲸是地球上最大的动物。)”可知，上文说明蓝鲸的体型大，本空应进一步强调蓝鲸体型之大。C选项“They are also the largest animals known to have ever existed (它们也是有史以来已知的最大动物)”是对上文的进一步说明，强调了蓝鲸是有史以来已知的最大动物，符合题意。故选C。 2．由下文“Because blue whales are so big they need to eat - lots of krill. (因为蓝鲸太大了，它们需要吃很多磷虾。)”可知，下文说明蓝鲸的食物，本空应介绍蓝鲸食物相关的内容。D选项“Blue whales eat mostly small shrimplike creatures called krill (蓝鲸主要吃一种叫做磷虾的小虾状生物)”引出了下文蓝鲸食物的话题，符合题意。故选D。 3．由上文“Scientists believe they make these sounds to communicate with each other. They also believe some of these sounds act like sonar (声纳). (科学家认为它们发出这些声音是为了相互交流。他们还认为其中一些声音就像声纳一样。)”可知，上文介绍蓝鲸的声音，本空应进一步说明这些声音的作用。B选项“The sounds help the whales map their ocean environment (这些声音帮助鲸鱼绘制它们的海洋环境图)”是对上文声音作用的进一步说明，符合题意。故选B。 4．由上文“Ships sometimes strike whales and injure them. Ships also produce ocean noise that makes it hard for whales to communicate. (船只有时会撞击鲸鱼并伤害它们。船只还会产生海洋噪音，使鲸鱼难以交流。)”及下文“They sometimes become tangled (缠结) and trapped in fishing nets. (它们有时会被缠住，困在渔网里。)”可知，上下文介绍蓝鲸可能面临的危险，本空应介绍蓝鲸面临的其它危险。E选项“Ocean pollution and fishing are other dangers facing blue whales (海洋污染和捕鱼是蓝鲸面临的其他危险)”承上启下，既总结了上文船只对蓝鲸的威胁，又引出了下文蓝鲸被渔网缠住的危险，符合题意。故选E。 5．由上文“Blue whales are an endangered species. Endangered species are animals that are in danger of disappearing forever. Only 10,000 to 25,000 blue whales remain in the world’s oceans. (蓝鲸是濒危物种。濒危物种是指有永远消失危险的动物。世界上只剩下1万到2.5万头蓝鲸。)”可知，蓝鲸是濒危物种，面临危险，本空应提出保护蓝鲸的措施或重要性。G选项“It is vital to protect blue whales for their key role in the ocean ecosystems (保护蓝鲸至关重要，因为它们在海洋生态系统中扮演着关键角色)”强调了保护蓝鲸的重要性，符合题意。故选G。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁大连·期中） We’ve all encountered a “know-it-all” — someone who eagerly lectures on any topic, regardless of expertise (专长), often frustrating those who actually know better. 1 One explanation is “naive realism”, the idea that people naturally believe their view of the world reflects objective truth. In reality, all perceptions (看法) are shaped by personal biases (偏见), memories and emotions, creating a unique perspective for each individual. Yet many fail to recognize this, assuming that anyone who sees things differently is simply wrong. 2 Another potential cognitive (认知的) biases at work is the “illusion (错觉) of information adequacy (恰当)’. 3 For instance, someone who sees a classmate avoiding sports might assume they’re just lazy, without considering other reasons, such as an injury. This illusion leads some to believe they know more than they actually do. There is also the Dunning-Kruger effect. This cognitive bias suggests that people with limited knowledge in an area tend to overestimate their expertise. 4 As a result, they may confidently argue their points, even against experts. 5 Expressing opinions can be a way of establishing superiority (优越感) and a sense of dominance in social settings. Ultimately, a know-it-all’s behavior may come from a combination of biases and social needs. Ironically, to become a know-it-all, one must truly know too little. A．The lack of insight prevents them recognizing when others have more knowledge than them. B．However, these individuals often feel a responsibility to educate others. C．Some people might also driven by a need for status or control. D．This concept describes how people often feel confident in their judgements. E．This tendency to voice opinions can create tension. F．This belief becomes an urge to “correct” others, even if the intention is genuine. G．But why do some people assume they know more about every subject than anyone else? 【答案】1．G 2．F 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了有些人认为自己“无所不知”背后的一些原因。 1．上文“We’ve all encountered a “know-it-all” — someone who eagerly lectures on any topic, regardless of expertise (专长), often frustrating those who actually know better.(我们都遇到过“无所不知”的人——不管专业知识如何，他们总是热衷于就任何话题发表演讲，常常让那些真正懂得更多的人感到沮丧)”提到一些“无所不知”的人，他们不管专业知识如何总是热衷于发表演讲，下文对此具体解释了一些原因，G项“但是为什么有些人认为他们比其他人更了解每一门学科呢？”承上启下，符合语境，故选G。 2．根据上文“Yet many fail to recognize this, assuming that anyone who sees things differently is simply wrong.(然而，许多人没有认识到这一点，认为任何持不同观点的人都是错的)”可知，“朴素实在论”的人认为持不同看法的人是错的，F项“这种信念变成了一种‘纠正’他人的冲动，即使意图是真诚的”承接上文，认为别人是错的，所以想“纠正”别人，故选F。 3．根据上文“Another potential cognitive (认知的) biases at work is the ‘illusion (错觉) of information adequacy (恰当)’.(另一个潜在的认知偏差是‘信息充足的错觉’)”可知，本段提到“信息充足的错觉”，D项“这个概念描述了人们对自己的判断有多么自信”进一步解释该概念，后文例子“For instance, someone who sees a classmate avoiding sports might assume they’re just lazy, without considering other reasons, such as an injury. This illusion leads some to believe they know more than they actually do.(例如，有人看到同学逃避运动，可能会认为他们只是懒惰，而不会考虑其他原因，比如受伤。这种错觉导致一些人相信他们知道的比实际要多)”进一步佐证，故选D。 4．根据上文“This cognitive bias suggests that people with limited knowledge in an area tend to overestimate their expertise.(这种认知偏差表明，在某一领域知识有限的人往往会高估自己的专业知识)”和下文“As a result, they may confidently argue their points, even against experts.(因此，他们可以自信地论证自己的观点，甚至反对专家)”可知，在某一领域知识有限的人往往会高估自己的专业知识，他们可以自信地论证自己的观点，甚至反对专家，A项“缺乏洞察力使他们无法意识到别人比他们更有知识”符合语境，故选A。 5．根据下文“Expressing opinions can be a way of establishing superiority (优越感) and a sense of dominance in social settings.(表达意见可以成为在社会环境中建立优越感和控制感的一种方式)”可知，本段介绍的原因是为了建立优越感和控制感而表达意见，C项“有些人也可能受到地位或控制需求的驱使”符合语境，故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁大沈阳·期中） Houseplants Can Make You Healthier Absorbing yourself in nature is good for you. Being outdoors has been shown to improve your mood, concentration and mental health, among other things. 1 Get your hands in the soil. Touching soil, even if it's in pots by your window, may improve your health as well. Dirt can benefit your microbiome (菌群), with possible benefits such as a stronger immune system. 2 So don’t see plants as something to look at; instead, take care of plants with your gloves off. 3 When Griffin, known on social media as Plant Kween, is attending to the 202 plants in his apartment, he uses it as an opportunity to check in with himself: Am I getting enough water? Have I gotten enough sunlight today, too? Sometimes he uses the plant-care time to pick up the phone and connect with someone. “I’ve had some of my best conversations with friends as I’ve been watering my plants,” he said. Your work space doesn’t have to be a wasteland. 4 The presence of plants in a work space has been shown to make workers happier and more productive. Even a bunch of flowers from a supermarket could be good for your health — a nice thought that researchers actually put to the test in a study of Japanese businessmen. And, if you work at home, sit near a plant for the day. “You know, we don’t always have to push it into a corner,” Griffin said. “ 5 ” A．Tend to yourself while you tend your plants. B．You can put it right in front of you and enjoy its beauty. C．You don’t need to be a gardening expert to enjoy the benefits. D．Viewing nature indoors can lower your heart rate and blood pressure. E．If you have an office that gets some light, consider bringing in something green. F．Direct contact with soil when caring for houseplants may bring the same benefits. G．But indoor green spaces, even small ones, have benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing, too. 【答案】1．G 2．F 3．A 4．E 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明室内绿植对身心健康的多重益处及养护建议等。 1．根据上文“Absorbing yourself in nature is good for you. Being outdoors has been shown to improve your mood, concentration and mental health, among other things. (沉浸在大自然中对你有益。事实证明，户外活动可以改善你的情绪、注意力和心理健康等)”可知，户外活动对人的好处，而文章的标题为“Houseplants Can Make You Healthier (室内植物能让你更健康)”，本空应强调室内的绿色空间也有好处，引出下文。G选项中的“have benefits”与上文中的“is good”相呼应，G选项“但室内绿色空间，即使是很小的空间，对我们的身心健康也有好处。”可知，能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 2．根据上文“Touching soil, even if it’s in pots by your window, may improve your health as well. Dirt can benefit your microbiome (菌群), with possible benefits such as a stronger immune system. (接触土壤，即使是你窗边花盆里的土壤，也可能改善你的健康。泥土对你的微生物群有益，可能带来诸如更强的免疫系统等好处)”及下文“So don’t see plants as something to look at; instead, report plants with your gloves off. (所以不要把植物仅仅看作是观赏的东西；相反，不戴手套去侍弄植物)”可知，照顾植物能带来健康益处。空处承上启下，F选项中的“the same benefits”与上文中的“benefit your microbiome”相呼应，F选项“在照料室内植物时直接接触土壤，也可能带来同样的好处”能承上启下，符合语境。故选F。 3．根据下文“When Griffin, known on social media as Plant Kween, is ministering to the 202 plants in his apartment, he uses it as an opportunity to check in with himself: Am I getting enough water? Have I gotten enough sunlight today, too? Sometimes he uses the plant-care time to pick up the phone and connect with someone. (当在社交媒体上被称为“植物女王”的格里芬照料他公寓里的202株植物时，他会借此机会审视自己：我喝的水够吗？我今天晒的太阳够吗？有时他会利用照料植物的时间拿起电话与人联系)”可知，本段主要讲在照料植物的同时也能关照自己。A选项“在照料植物的同时也要照顾好自己”能够概括本段的主旨。故选A。 4．根据下文“The presence of plants in a work space has been shown to make workers happier and more productive. (事实证明，在工作空间里摆放植物会让工人更快乐、更有效率)”可知，在工作场所可以放一些植物，空处引出下文，E选项中的“an office”与下文中的“a work space”相呼应。所以E选项“如果你的办公室有一些光线，可以考虑放点绿色植物。”，符合语境。故选E。 5．根据上文“And, if you work at home, sit near a plant for the day. “You know, we don’t always have to push it into a corner,” Griffin said. (并且，如果你在家工作，白天就坐在植物旁边。“你知道，我们不必总是把它推到角落里，”Griffin说)”可知，上文提到植物的位置，本空承接上文，接着说明把植物放在更合适的位置以便享受其带来的好处，B选项中的“put it right in front of you”与上文中的“don’t always have to push it into a corner”相呼应。B选项“你可以把它放在你面前，欣赏它的美丽。”承接上文Griffin说的话，符合题意，故选B。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·内蒙古呼和浩特·期中） Have you ever heard someone say, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, or give you advice about why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast? 1 Is it really that important? In a sense, it really matters. Energy restoration The word “breakfast” comes from “breaking the fast” — the idea of ending the period in which we didn’t eat during the night. The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves to heal our bodies. 2 So, in that way, a healthy breakfast makes sense. Weight management There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to link a state of obesity with skipping breakfast. 3 In a US study, 50,000 people were monitored over seven years, and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI, which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight. Better brain function 4 Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language. A review of 54 studies found that eating breakfast can improve memory, though the effects on other brain functions were inconclusive. However, one of the researchers says there is reasonable evidence that breakfast does improve concentration. What’s most important is what we eat for breakfast. High-protein breakfasts have been found particularly effective in reducing food cravings and consumption later in the day. However, studies found that there is no agreement on what type of breakfast is healthier. 5 A．Breakfast helps us refill the exhausted stores. B．Weight-loss is likely to cause them health problems. C．Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight. D．Breakfast types don’t matter as much as simply eating something. E．Thus, it is suggested that a healthy breakfast can regulate and lose weight. F．Many people are recommended to manage their weight by skipping meals. G．It seems that this feast, for many of us, is necessary for our day to start well. 【答案】1．G 2．A 3．E 4．C 5．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了早餐的作用。 1．根据上文“Have you ever heard someone say, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, or give you advice about why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast?”（你是否听过有人说，“早餐是一天中最重要的一餐”，或者给你建议为什么以健康的早餐开始新的一天是至关重要的？）提出有人说早餐的重要性。结合选项G项It seems that this feast, for many of us, is necessary for our day to start well.（对于我们中的许多人来说，这场盛宴似乎是我们一天良好开始的必要条件。）承接上文内容，继续强调早餐的作用，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。 2．根据上文“The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves to heal our bodies.”（在我们睡觉时进行的再生过程会消耗一些我们的天然食物储备来治愈我们的身体。）提出晚上睡觉会消耗身体中的食物储备。结合选项A项Breakfast helps us refill the exhausted stores.（早餐帮助我们补充耗尽的储备。）承接上文，说明早餐可以补充消耗的储备，照应主题“Energy restoration”。故选A项。 3．根据上文“There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to link a state of obesity with skipping breakfast.”（还有许多经常被引用的研究似乎将肥胖状态与不吃早餐联系起来。）提出关于肥胖与早餐的研究。结合选项E项Thus, it is suggested that a healthy breakfast can regulate and lose weight.（因此，建议健康的早餐可以调节和减肥。）给出研究的结论：健康的早餐可以调节体重和减肥，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。 4．第三段中介绍了健康的早餐可以调节体重和减肥，设空句下文“Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language.”（早餐还能改善大脑功能，包括注意力和语言能力。）提出新的功能：改善大脑功能。结合选项C项Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight.（研究发现，早餐影响的不仅仅是体重。）承上启下，句中“more than just weight”照应第三段内容。故选C项。 5．根据上文“However, studies found that there is no agreement on what type of breakfast is healthier.”（然而，研究发现，对于哪种类型的早餐更健康，人们并没有一致的看法。）提出对于早餐类型没有确定的说法，结合选项D项Breakfast types don’t matter as much as simply eating something.（早餐的种类并不重要，重要的是吃点东西。）承接上文，说明早餐类型并不重要，但是一定要吃早餐，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·辽宁抚顺·期中） Summer is the swimming season. As fun as a swimming pool can be, it’s also a major safety risk if you don’t take the appropriate precautions (预防措施). Here are some tips for a safe swimming season. 1 If children or inexperienced swimmers are in the pool, it’s very important to have close supervision. Supervisors should be an adult who can swim well and knows how to save others in a swimming pool. They mustn’t be distracted with their cellphone, or a conversation with another adult. They must take that role very seriously. 2 . More children aged 1 to 4 die from drowning than any other causes of death. Keep a variety of flotation devices in and around the pool like a life jacket plus pool noodles or a paddle board. That helps when accidents happen. 3 . Supervisors should also learn basic CPR. The steps are: 1. Place the person on his back and gently lift his chin and tilt (倾斜) his head back. 2. Place one hand over the other, place them over the patient’s breastbone and administer 30 chest presses. 3. Pinch their nose and place your mouth tightly over their mouth and administer two short breaths Start again until the patient starts breathing. 4 Emergency department staff sometimes see significant head injuries and spinal cord injuries that come from careless diving. This happens more among teenagers and young adults. Prevent this by making sure people are only using existing diving boards that are designed to dive into deep water. Another risk is a condition called “dry drowning”. This happens after a near-drowning event in which water gets into someone’s lungs. 5 . Call 120 or go to the emergency department right away. This is very rare, but can be fatal (致命的). A．Drowning can happen in an instant B．Adults should watch over the safety C．Drowning isn’t the only danger with pools D．Pool owners should be sure to have a fence around their pool E．Call for help and start administering CPR as quickly as possible F．A drowning person having something to grab can get out of the pool quickly G．That means the airway is closed off and can’t provide someone with enough oxygen 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．F 4．C 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了夏季游泳时的安全防范措施。 1．下文“If children or inexperienced swimmers are in the pool, it’s very important to have close supervision. Supervisors should be an adult who can swim well and knows how to save others in a swimming pool. (如果游泳池里有孩子或没有经验的游泳者，密切的监管是非常重要的。监管者应该是一个会游泳并且知道如何在游泳池中拯救他人的成年人。)”说明保证游泳安全的措施之一是要有成年人的监管。B选项Adults should watch over the safety(成年人应该注意安全)符合题意。故选B。 2．上文“They mustn’t be distracted with their cellphone, or a conversation with another adult. They must take that role very seriously.(他们不能因为手机或与其他成年人的谈话而分心。他们必须非常认真地对待这一角色。)”以及下文“More children aged 1 to 4 die from drowning than any other causes of death.(死于溺水的1至4岁儿童比任何其他死因都多。)”说明稍有不慎，孩子瞬间之内就会溺水。A选项Drowning can happen in an instant(溺水可能在瞬间发生)符合题意。故选A。 3．上文“Keep a variety of flotation devices in and around the pool like a life jacket plus pool noodles or a paddle board. That helps when accidents happen.(在游泳池内和周围放置各种漂浮装置，如救生衣加泳池浮条或桨板。当事故发生时，这会有所帮助。)”说明各种漂浮装置可以在以防孩子溺水时可供抓住，从而逃离泳池。F选项A drowning person having something to grab can get out of the pool quickly(一个溺水的人如果有什么东西可以抓，就可以很快地离开游泳池)符合题意。故选F。 4．下文“Emergency department staff sometimes see significant head injuries and spinal cord injuries that come from careless diving. (急诊科工作人员有时会看到由于不小心潜水造成的严重头部损伤和脊髓损伤。)”说明游泳带来的危险不仅仅是溺水，还有头部损伤和脊髓损伤。C选项Drowning isn’t the only danger with pools(溺水并不是泳池唯一的危险)符合题意。故选C。 5．上文“Another risk is a condition called “dry drowning”. This happens after a near-drowning event in which water gets into someone’s lungs.(另一种风险是一种被称为“干溺水”的情况。这种情况发生在一次差点淹死的事件之后，水进入了某人的肺部。)”说明水进入肺部会导致人无法呼吸，因氧气不足而窒息。G选项That means the airway is closed off and can’t provide someone with enough oxygen(这意味着气道被封闭，不能为病人提供足够的氧气)符合题意。故选G。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·吉林通化·期中） How to Overcome Your Fears Here are five practical strategies that will help you overcome your fears and face a brighter future. Identify your fears Take a moment to explore inward and identify the specific sources of your fears. Recognize what it is that is holding you back. Ask yourself, “What are you genuinely afraid of?” Spend a few quiet moments observing your thoughts and emotions. 1 . Understand the root cause Spend some time exploring the nature of your fears. Begin reflective thinking by asking yourself, “Why am I experiencing fear?” and “What is causing me to feel anxious?” 2 , you will gain an understanding of the factors behind your fears. When you deeply understand the sources of your fears, you are in a better position to overcome them. Practice acceptance The journey of overcoming fear requires acceptance. 3 . Instead, it is a catalyst（催化剂） that guides you on the path of personal development. By recognizing that fear is a universal human emotion that everyone faces at certain times, you can employ its energy for positive purposes. 4 To overcome your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. That’s because you can use a sense of purpose to drive you forward on your journey. In addition, breaking down your broader goals into smaller ones is important. Take action 5 . Start small by dealing with the least frightening aspect of your fear and gradually work your way up to more challenging steps. As you go through this journey of action, unexpected opportunities for personal growth will arise. Ultimately, you’ll strengthen your self-confidence as you reconsider your beliefs about life and yourself. A．Establish clear goals B．Remember all your goals C．If you take action at once D．When you answer these questions E．Then write down in detail what comes up for you F．Accepting fear is not a barrier to self-improvement G．At this point on your journey to overcome fear, it’s time to take action 【答案】1．E 2．D 3．F 4．A 5．G 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了如何克服恐惧。 1．根据本段的小标题“Identify your fears (认清你的恐惧)”及空前“Spend a few quiet moments observing your thoughts and emotions. (花一些安静的时间观察你的想法和情绪。)”可知，选项与上文为并列关系，说明认清你的恐惧的具体做法。故E选项“然后详细地写下你能想到的事情”切题。故选E项。 2．根据空前“Begin reflective thinking by asking yourself, “Why am I experiencing fear?” and “What is causing me to feel anxious?” (开始反思性思考，问问自己：“我为什么会感到恐惧？”以及“是什么让我感到焦虑？”)”及空后“you will gain an understanding of the factors behind your fears, ( 你会了解恐惧背后的因素)”可知，当你回答这些问题时，才能了解恐惧背后的因素。故D项“当你回答这些问题时”符合句意。故选D项。 3．根据本段的小标题“Practice acceptance (实践接受)”空前“The journey of overcoming fear requires acceptance (克服恐惧的旅程需要接受)”及空后“Instead, it is a catalyst (催化剂) that guides you on the path of personal development. (相反，它是引导你走上个人发展道路的催化剂。)”可知，本句与下文构成转折关系，指出接受恐惧的误区。故F 项“接受恐惧并不是自我提升的障碍”切题。故选F项。 4．根据下文“To overcome your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. (为了有效地克服恐惧，你需要设定明确且可实现的目标。)”可知，A项“设定明确的目标”适合作本段的小标题。故选A项。 5．根据本段的小标题“Take action (采取行动)”及空后“Start small by dealing with the least frightening aspect of your fear and gradually work your way up to more challenging steps. (从小处着手，处理你恐惧中最不可怕的方面，然后逐步采取更具挑战性的步骤。)”可知，选项要说明是时候采取行动了。故 G项“在你克服恐惧的旅程中，是时候采取行动了”切题。故选G项。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁·期中） Patience Is a Virtue In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events — running two rounds of the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon — over nine days. 1 Early in each race, viewers may have counted Hassan out. While some runners took off quickly to claim front-running positions early, Hassan held back and conserved her energy. She waited to release her final charge right when she needed to — at the end of each race, timing things perfectly to secure a medal. Well, what led to her success? 2 As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports. Here are some reminders about this often-underappreciated virtue. I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read, “ 3 ” I laughed at that sign, positioned on a barren (荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and, suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes. The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom (开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field. 4 But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work. 5 Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous, or wise without patience. A．Wildflowers are in progress. B．Ultimately, she secured three medals. C．To outsiders, it can look like inaction. D．Sometimes, patience requires preparation. E．Patience supports many other virtues as well. F．Patience was, of course, one of the major factors. G．Patience is rarely celebrated in a culture that prizes speed. 【答案】1．B 2．F 3．A 4．C 5．E 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了耐心是一种美德的原因和对人们的影响。 1．根据上文“In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events — running two rounds of the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon — over nine days.(在巴黎奥运会上，荷兰运动员哈桑取得了跑步史上最杰出的成就之一。在体育的最大舞台上，哈桑参加了三个项目的比赛——两轮5000米跑、10000米跑和马拉松——历时九天)”可知，上文讲述了比赛的过程，本句为本段最后一句，故说明比赛最终的成果。故B选项“最后，她获得了三枚奖牌”符合语境，故选B。 2．根据上文“Well, what led to her success?(那么，是什么导致了她的成功？)”可知，上文询问了她成功的原因，并且接下来的段落开头是“As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports.(事实上，除了运动之外，耐心也是美好生活的一个特征)”表明耐心与她的成功有关。故F选项“当然，耐心是主要因素之一”符合语境，故选F。 3．根据上文“I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read(我曾经在冬天的几个月里跑过一块田地，上面写着)”以及下文“I laughed at that sign, positioned on a barren (荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and, suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes.(我笑了笑那个牌子，它位于一块贫瘠的田地上。但是随着春天的临近，当我跑过田野的时候，突然间，它不再是贫瘠的了。那里开满了各种颜色和形状的野花)”可知，上下文是关于田野里的一个标志。在后面的文本中，描述了冬天荒芜的田野在春天如何变成了开满野花的地方。故A选项“野花正在生长”符合语境，故选A。 4．根据上文“The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom (开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field.(这些花一直在那里，从种子到开花，处于不同的阶段，在泥土下生长。耐心很像野花盛开的田野)”以及下文“But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work.(但是，好好等待往往需要很多决心和看不见的工作)”可知，前一句“耐心很像一片野花田” 将耐心与野花田进行了比较。然后提到 “这些花一直都在那里，处于从种子到开花的不同阶段，在泥土下面生长”，推测本句解释耐心对外人来说可能看起来像是无所作为，但实际上是有进展的。故C选项“在外人看来，这可能是不作为”符合语境，故选C。 5．根据本段内容“Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous, or wise without patience.(哲学家马修·皮亚纳托称耐心是一种基本的美德。他引用了一句名言：耐心是所有美德的根源和守护者。换句话说，如果没有耐心，就很难有爱心、勇气或智慧)”可知，本句引出耐心与其他美德相关且支撑其他美德的观点。故E选项“耐心也支持许多其他的美德”符合语境，故选E。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 七选五 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·黑龙江省十校联盟·期中） One day, I told my son not to play a video game. He paced around crossly for a while, and murmured to himself, “ 1 !” Then he found paper clips of different colors and sizes on my desk. He began linking them together and eventually created a rather interesting structure. This incident reminded me that boredom can be liberating (令人自由). 2 , as they recognize a clear link between creativity and boredom. We live in a culture where boredom is seen as a sign of something being wrong. But if you are entertained, or constantly in other people’s company, it is difficult to have your own thoughts. Boredom sends us a message that we aren’t satisfied by what we are doing. 3 . It is when we stop focusing the mind and allow it to wander or daydream, directionless, that direction may present itself. 4 . And it is when people are stuck at a dead end in their lives that they may seek out therapy (治疗). Creative techniques such as guided visualization, expertly used to help people access their deeper untapped resources, can stimulate new perspectives and help get joy flowing again. I have worked with clients who, by confronting their boredom through guided visualization, have opted for dramatic changes in lifestyle. One gave up a well-paid but frustrating career in finance to set up her own fitness company. 5 . None of the changes came out of the blue. All those hopes and dreams had always been there, and could finally come to the surface when attention was turned inward. A．This is so boring B．Taking breaks is a waste of time C．Some people try to avoid boredom at all costs D．Many musicians even welcome boring experiences E．In some cases, boredom takes the form of stuckness F．But, really, we don’t have to rush to put an end to it in any way G．Another chose to end her travel writing days and train to be a nurse passage 2 （24-25高二下·吉林四平·期中） Looking for a way to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to when you live in the city? 1 . Go on a wildlife walk. There’s lots of urban wildlife for you to discover, so you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information. 2 . A wildlife walk is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature because it helps you to realize that you’re surrounded (围绕) by nature. 3 . Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with the earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes. This very direct connection with nature will make you realize that you’re part of the huge world, helping you to relax and feel calmer. Attract nature yourself. One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you. 4 . You can also fill some tubs (盆) with flowers to attract butterflies. Create a friendly place for nature and you’re sure to attract all kinds of beings passing close to your home. Create a small garden. Plants and flowers are part of nature as well and even the tiniest amount of space can be turned into a beautiful garden. If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers. 5 . Imagine how satisfying it would be to share them with your friends and family. Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city. Meantime, this is the best method of improving your health and well-being. A．Have a walk in a park B．Take off your shoes and walk C．You can grow your own vegetables on it as well D．You can put a bird feeder on your balcony or by your window E．Here are a few ways to live in harmony with nature and reduce your pressure. F．They often offer guided walks to help you enjoy the natural beauty in your cities G．It’s a different way of experiencing sports and helps you enjoy them from a different viewpoint Passage 3 （24-25高二下·内蒙古·期中） We’ve all heard about Lunar New Year. But what does this celebration really represent? Here are the basics to know about this annual event. Lunar New Year is not celebrated just in China. 1 . In Korea, it is called Seollal and in Vietnam is named Tet. Red can be seen everywhere. In Chinese culture, red is considered a lucky color. People will wear red sweaters, red socks or red hats. If it’s your Zodiac year you should wear more red than others, to shelter yourself from misfortune. Maybe red’s not your favorite color, but you still want to be protected closely, every single day. 2 . Squares of red paper with characters like福 (fú, good fortune) are stuck upside down on the door... In public buildings like offices, hotels, and stores, red-paper lanterns are st rung up, and orange trees are positioned. 3 . Hongbao is a key element of Lunar New Year. The cash inside is considered lucky money for the upcoming year. 4 . But if you earn well, it’s polite to give it to the elderly. If you’re married, you have to give hongbao. If you’re single, you usually receive it. If invited to someone’s house for meals and you know they have kids, it’s nice to put a little bit of cash into a hongbao. 5 . In the south, use lucky numbers (anything with six or eight). Don’t give a multiple of four, as the number is considered unlucky. A．Anything can be red B．That’s where red underwear becomes useful C．Walk around neighborhoods and exchange hongbao D．If you’re traveling in the north, go for a round number E．In Chinese, their fruits stand for good luck and wealth F．It is celebrated widely in Asia, perhaps with different names G．Hongbao is generally given by elders to the younger generations 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·吉林松原·期中） We love our pets. In fact, for most people they are more than mere pets and become more like family members. It is likely then that their owners, at some point, are going to want photographs of their furry friends. 1 Animals can be unpredictable, lazy, aggressive (好斗的) and excitable. If you’re thinking of trying pet photography, here are a few pointers to get you started. 2 Where does it nod off if the sun is out? What is its favourite toy? Take time to chat with the owner and observe your subject to gain some insight. It’s also worth spending a little time getting to know the animal yourself. Cats, dogs, horses, they all have personality, and you need to ensure they are comfortable being around you, and you around them. Think about getting close to your subject. If the pet is comfortable with you, and if it isn’t too nervous, fill the frame with the pet’s face. 3 Just like humans, this is a natural point of focus, although focusing on the nose or mouth of a dog or cat can also make for an interesting image in its own right. See the world from pets’ perspective. If you photograph a pet while you’re standing up, all you’re going to see is the top of their head and their backs, not what you want for a portrait (肖像). 4 Try pre-focusing your camera and just holding it at ground level so you can look up at the pet. It’s worth a try just for a new angle on things. Bring a flash with the owner’s permission. While greeting or playing with a new pet, fire a couple of test flashes away from them to see their reaction. In daylight particularly, they never seem to mind the flash at all. 5 A．Get down to their eye level. B．Get the eyes nice and sharp. C．Your pet looks slightly away from camera. D．Find out about your subject’s personality and habits. E．A successful photograph doesn’t focus on the background. F．However, pet photography presents its own special problems. G．If they do mind, then stick with natural light and use a white reflector. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁沈阳·期中） How to Be More Interesting No one is boring and no one needs to be perfect. But maybe you feel that you are boring and need to be more interesting. 1 If you are looking to be more interesting, then you’ve come to the right place. Loosen up and be natural. One reason why many people fail to become interesting people is that they worry too much over the small things and don’t come across as natural. Their effort backfires (产生反作用) on them, because they are just trying too hard. 2 Live a life one day at a time. Be positive and optimistic. Interesting people are happy people. This is one of the reasons why we find them so interesting; whether we admit it or not, we want to know how and why happy people are so happy. 3 Build an open personality. Be available to the world and look for excitement and instead of waiting for it to find you. Celebrate flexibility and a “just go with it” attitude. Oftentimes people aren’t interesting because they are reserved. 4 Of course, to some extent, this is true, but you can also take this too far. By holding back too much, you’re limiting your potential and in the process of becoming less interesting. The more reserved you get, the more static (停滞的) your life will be. 5 Being interesting means doing things you’ve never done before and being willing to share those experiences with other people. People who are boring and dull normally possess a very small comfort zone. So try to constantly expand your comfort zone and dare yourself to try new things; this is the quickest path to becoming more interesting. A．Try to stay relaxed and flexible. B．Expand your comfort zone. C．Being an interesting person is something that can be learned and practiced. D．Being interesting also involves high intelligence. E．Many people feel they need to hold back to protect themselves. F．Moreover, no one really wants to be around a negative, unhappy person. G．Let yourself laugh heartily. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·内蒙古赤峰·期中） Everyone has feelings. 1 . The following ways will be of great value to you when you are in such bad moods. ·Get support 2 . Talk to someone, such as a parent, other relatives and a teacher. And don’t forget your friends. They might be worried about the same test or have a similar problem. ·Keep calm It’s easy to let your feelings go wild when you are sad. Notice your feelings and think about why you feel that way. 3 . Do breathing exercises, listen to music or do whatever helps you be in a better mood. · 4 Remember that there are always people to help you. Be kind to yourself and ask for the helping hand that you need and get you through the tough situation you're facing. ·Try to solve the problem After you’re calm and you have support from parents and friends, it’s time to get down to business. You need to imagine what the problem is. Though you can’t solve all of it, maybe you can begin by solving a piece of it. ·Be confident — most stress won’t last long It may not seem like it when you’re in the middle of a stressful situation. 5 . A．Don’t take it out on yourself B．Turn to yourself to get through the bad mood C．Then, find a way to calm down and express them D．They may involve joy, disappointment and even sorrow E．They will feel stressed, worried and frightened sometimes F．When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you G．But stress does disappear, when you consider the problem and work on solving it Passage 4 （24-25高二下·辽宁省六校协作体·期中） How to Enjoy Life as a Teen The “best years of your life”? Maybe not, but you can learn to make the most of your high school days. Learn to appreciate small things. Whether it’s having a computer, having friends, having a good supply of food, a bed to sleep on, family that loves you, having a decent education or simply being born in this world. Remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it. 1 Remember that these are the last few years you will be able to enjoy yourself without having to worry about the responsibility of an adult, but make sure you prepare yourself for when you do become one. When you actually become an adult, you’ll learn to love that responsibility and you probably never want to go back. 2 Unlike what many articles state, you don’t have to be popular and have a gazillion friends to be happy. In fact, many of the “friends” you have when you are popular are not true friends. Try to have friends that like you who you are, not just because you are wearing a certain brand of shoes or something like that. These are people who shop at the same store as you; not someone who will sympathize with you when your dog dies. Keep your grades up. 3 This also sets you up to get into a college you want to go to, which in turn prepares you for a career you will enjoy, improving your quality of life in the future. You’ll get cheap car insurance as well if you have at least a B or A average. Be sociable. 4 While you only need 4 or 5 close friends, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to meet new people. Participating gives you something to do instead of sitting bored at home and wallowing in self-pity. Work at a job you can enjoy. Working is a great way to gain experience and to meet other people. 5 This will look great on your resume. If you can’t find work, especially in this hard economic time, volunteer or make your own job. A．Choose your friends wisely. B．Be happy, and life will reward you. C．You should also find a hobby that is meaningful or practical. D．Participating in clubs, activities, and sports increases your chances of meeting new friends. E．Even though you want to enjoy your teen life as best as possible, don’t slack off in school. F．When you do get out of college, interviewing companies will look at your prior work experience. G．There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your hard work pay off in the form of A’s and B’s (but mainly A’s). 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·吉林松原·期中） Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth. 1 . This means that they are bigger than the dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago. Blue whales weigh as much as 33 elephants (200 tons) and can be up to 100 feet long. A baby blue whale is called a calf. A blue whale calf drinks over 100 gallons of milk every day. 2 . Because blue whales are so big they need to eat - lots of krill. They eat about four tons of krill a day. That is like eating 32,000 hamburgers a day. Blue whales spend their summers in polar waters eating large amounts of krill. Then they migrate thousands of miles to tropical and subtropical waters to spend the winter. Blue whales live alone or in pairs. They are not like other types of whales that live in groups known as pods. Blue whales make a variety of sounds underwater. Scientists believe they make these sounds to communicate with each other. They also believe some of these sounds act like sonar (声呐). 3 , some of which can be heard for hundreds of miles underwater. The primary threat to blue whales is from humans in their ocean environment. Ships sometimes strike whales and injure them. Ships also produce ocean noise that makes it hard for whales to communicate. 4 . They sometimes become tangled (缠结) and trapped in fishing nets. Blue whales are an endangered species. Endangered species are animals that are in danger of disappearing forever. Only 10,000 to 25,000 blue whales remain in the world’s oceans. 5 . A．They are otherwise the most fierce animals on the planet B．The sounds help the whales map their ocean environment C．They are also the largest animals known to have ever existed D．Blue whales eat mostly small shrimplike creatures called krill E．Ocean pollution and fishing are other dangers facing blue whales F．Thus we must carefully manage their population to maintain balance G．It is vital to protect blue whales for their key role in the ocean ecosystems Passage 2 （24-25高二下·辽宁大连·期中） We’ve all encountered a “know-it-all” — someone who eagerly lectures on any topic, regardless of expertise (专长), often frustrating those who actually know better. 1 One explanation is “naive realism”, the idea that people naturally believe their view of the world reflects objective truth. In reality, all perceptions (看法) are shaped by personal biases (偏见), memories and emotions, creating a unique perspective for each individual. Yet many fail to recognize this, assuming that anyone who sees things differently is simply wrong. 2 Another potential cognitive (认知的) biases at work is the “illusion (错觉) of information adequacy (恰当)’. 3 For instance, someone who sees a classmate avoiding sports might assume they’re just lazy, without considering other reasons, such as an injury. This illusion leads some to believe they know more than they actually do. There is also the Dunning-Kruger effect. This cognitive bias suggests that people with limited knowledge in an area tend to overestimate their expertise. 4 As a result, they may confidently argue their points, even against experts. 5 Expressing opinions can be a way of establishing superiority (优越感) and a sense of dominance in social settings. Ultimately, a know-it-all’s behavior may come from a combination of biases and social needs. Ironically, to become a know-it-all, one must truly know too little. A．The lack of insight prevents them recognizing when others have more knowledge than them. B．However, these individuals often feel a responsibility to educate others. C．Some people might also driven by a need for status or control. D．This concept describes how people often feel confident in their judgements. E．This tendency to voice opinions can create tension. F．This belief becomes an urge to “correct” others, even if the intention is genuine. G．But why do some people assume they know more about every subject than anyone else? Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁大沈阳·期中） Houseplants Can Make You Healthier Absorbing yourself in nature is good for you. Being outdoors has been shown to improve your mood, concentration and mental health, among other things. 1 Get your hands in the soil. Touching soil, even if it's in pots by your window, may improve your health as well. Dirt can benefit your microbiome (菌群), with possible benefits such as a stronger immune system. 2 So don’t see plants as something to look at; instead, take care of plants with your gloves off. 3 When Griffin, known on social media as Plant Kween, is attending to the 202 plants in his apartment, he uses it as an opportunity to check in with himself: Am I getting enough water? Have I gotten enough sunlight today, too? Sometimes he uses the plant-care time to pick up the phone and connect with someone. “I’ve had some of my best conversations with friends as I’ve been watering my plants,” he said. Your work space doesn’t have to be a wasteland. 4 The presence of plants in a work space has been shown to make workers happier and more productive. Even a bunch of flowers from a supermarket could be good for your health — a nice thought that researchers actually put to the test in a study of Japanese businessmen. And, if you work at home, sit near a plant for the day. “You know, we don’t always have to push it into a corner,” Griffin said. “ 5 ” A．Tend to yourself while you tend your plants. B．You can put it right in front of you and enjoy its beauty. C．You don’t need to be a gardening expert to enjoy the benefits. D．Viewing nature indoors can lower your heart rate and blood pressure. E．If you have an office that gets some light, consider bringing in something green. F．Direct contact with soil when caring for houseplants may bring the same benefits. G．But indoor green spaces, even small ones, have benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing, too. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·内蒙古呼和浩特·期中） Have you ever heard someone say, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, or give you advice about why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast? 1 Is it really that important? In a sense, it really matters. Energy restoration The word “breakfast” comes from “breaking the fast” — the idea of ending the period in which we didn’t eat during the night. The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves to heal our bodies. 2 So, in that way, a healthy breakfast makes sense. Weight management There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to link a state of obesity with skipping breakfast. 3 In a US study, 50,000 people were monitored over seven years, and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI, which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight. Better brain function 4 Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language. A review of 54 studies found that eating breakfast can improve memory, though the effects on other brain functions were inconclusive. However, one of the researchers says there is reasonable evidence that breakfast does improve concentration. What’s most important is what we eat for breakfast. High-protein breakfasts have been found particularly effective in reducing food cravings and consumption later in the day. However, studies found that there is no agreement on what type of breakfast is healthier. 5 A．Breakfast helps us refill the exhausted stores. B．Weight-loss is likely to cause them health problems. C．Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight. D．Breakfast types don’t matter as much as simply eating something. E．Thus, it is suggested that a healthy breakfast can regulate and lose weight. F．Many people are recommended to manage their weight by skipping meals. G．It seems that this feast, for many of us, is necessary for our day to start well. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·辽宁抚顺·期中） Summer is the swimming season. As fun as a swimming pool can be, it’s also a major safety risk if you don’t take the appropriate precautions (预防措施). Here are some tips for a safe swimming season. 1 If children or inexperienced swimmers are in the pool, it’s very important to have close supervision. Supervisors should be an adult who can swim well and knows how to save others in a swimming pool. They mustn’t be distracted with their cellphone, or a conversation with another adult. They must take that role very seriously. 2 . More children aged 1 to 4 die from drowning than any other causes of death. Keep a variety of flotation devices in and around the pool like a life jacket plus pool noodles or a paddle board. That helps when accidents happen. 3 . Supervisors should also learn basic CPR. The steps are: 1. Place the person on his back and gently lift his chin and tilt (倾斜) his head back. 2. Place one hand over the other, place them over the patient’s breastbone and administer 30 chest presses. 3. Pinch their nose and place your mouth tightly over their mouth and administer two short breaths Start again until the patient starts breathing. 4 Emergency department staff sometimes see significant head injuries and spinal cord injuries that come from careless diving. This happens more among teenagers and young adults. Prevent this by making sure people are only using existing diving boards that are designed to dive into deep water. Another risk is a condition called “dry drowning”. This happens after a near-drowning event in which water gets into someone’s lungs. 5 . Call 120 or go to the emergency department right away. This is very rare, but can be fatal (致命的). A．Drowning can happen in an instant B．Adults should watch over the safety C．Drowning isn’t the only danger with pools D．Pool owners should be sure to have a fence around their pool E．Call for help and start administering CPR as quickly as possible F．A drowning person having something to grab can get out of the pool quickly G．That means the airway is closed off and can’t provide someone with enough oxygen Passage 2 （24-25高二下·吉林通化·期中） How to Overcome Your Fears Here are five practical strategies that will help you overcome your fears and face a brighter future. Identify your fears Take a moment to explore inward and identify the specific sources of your fears. Recognize what it is that is holding you back. Ask yourself, “What are you genuinely afraid of?” Spend a few quiet moments observing your thoughts and emotions. 1 . Understand the root cause Spend some time exploring the nature of your fears. Begin reflective thinking by asking yourself, “Why am I experiencing fear?” and “What is causing me to feel anxious?” 2 , you will gain an understanding of the factors behind your fears. When you deeply understand the sources of your fears, you are in a better position to overcome them. Practice acceptance The journey of overcoming fear requires acceptance. 3 . Instead, it is a catalyst（催化剂） that guides you on the path of personal development. By recognizing that fear is a universal human emotion that everyone faces at certain times, you can employ its energy for positive purposes. 4 To overcome your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. That’s because you can use a sense of purpose to drive you forward on your journey. In addition, breaking down your broader goals into smaller ones is important. Take action 5 . Start small by dealing with the least frightening aspect of your fear and gradually work your way up to more challenging steps. As you go through this journey of action, unexpected opportunities for personal growth will arise. Ultimately, you’ll strengthen your self-confidence as you reconsider your beliefs about life and yourself. A．Establish clear goals B．Remember all your goals C．If you take action at once D．When you answer these questions E．Then write down in detail what comes up for you F．Accepting fear is not a barrier to self-improvement G．At this point on your journey to overcome fear, it’s time to take action Passage 3 （24-25高二下·辽宁·期中） Patience Is a Virtue In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events — running two rounds of the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon — over nine days. 1 Early in each race, viewers may have counted Hassan out. While some runners took off quickly to claim front-running positions early, Hassan held back and conserved her energy. She waited to release her final charge right when she needed to — at the end of each race, timing things perfectly to secure a medal. Well, what led to her success? 2 As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports. Here are some reminders about this often-underappreciated virtue. I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read, “ 3 ” I laughed at that sign, positioned on a barren (荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and, suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes. The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom (开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field. 4 But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work. 5 Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous, or wise without patience. A．Wildflowers are in progress. B．Ultimately, she secured three medals. C．To outsiders, it can look like inaction. D．Sometimes, patience requires preparation. E．Patience supports many other virtues as well. F．Patience was, of course, one of the major factors. G．Patience is rarely celebrated in a culture that prizes speed. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $