专题05 阅读理解（七选五）（期中真题汇编，湖北专用）高二英语上学期

函学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 专题05阅读理解（七选五） 基础必练 Passage 1 【答案】1.D 2.B 3.A 4.F 5.c Passage 2 【答案】1.A 2.D3.G 4.E 5.F Passage 3 【答案】1.F 2.C3.D4.G 5.A Passage 4 【答案】1.A 2.D3.F4.C5.G Passage 5 【答案】1.F 2.D3.B 4.E 5.G 进阶提升 Passage 1 【答案】1.G 2.A3.F4.B 5.E Passage 2 【答案】1.B 2.E3.A4.D 5.F Passage 3 【答案】1.B 2.A3.G4.C 5.F Passage 4 【答案】1.E 2.G3.C 4.B 5.D Passage 5 【答案】1.D 2.F3.B4.E 5.G Passage 6 1/2 可学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 【答案】1.D 2.C 3.E4.F5.A Passage 7 【答案】1.D 2.E3.G4.F 5.A Passage 8 【答案】1.D 2.G 3.E4.A5.F Passage 9 【答案】1.F 2.A3.G 4.C 5.E 拓展培优 Passage 1 【答案】1.A 2.E 3.D 4.F 5.G Passage 2 【答案】1.F 2.A3.G 4.C5.D Passage 3 【答案】1.F 2.E3.C4.B 5.D Passage 4 【答案】1.C 2.G3.E4.B 5.D 212 专题05 阅读理解（七选五） Passage 1 （25-26高二上·湖北武汉黄陂·期中）We use words to communicate our thoughts, but sometimes our non-verbal language speaks louder than words. Body language includes facial expressions, gestures, and postures. 1 For instance, a warm smile can build trust, while maintaining eye contact shows attentiveness and sincerity. However, the meanings of body language can vary greatly across different cultures. 2 A gesture that is polite in one country might be offensive in another. The “thumbs-up” gesture, for example, is a sign of agreement in many places, but it is considered rude in some parts of the Middle East. Being aware of your own body language is the first step to use it effectively. Good posture shows confidence, and leaning slightly forward shows you are engaged in the conversation. 3 It shows respect and interest in what the other person is saying. Similarly, understanding others’ body language can help you understand their true feelings. 4 If a friend says they are not angry but their jaw is tight and their arms are crossed, you might want to talk to them about what’s really wrong. 5 By paying close attention to non-verbal cues, you can avoid misunderstandings and connect with others on a deeper level. So, the next time you are in a conversation, remember to not only listen to the words but also to watch the body. A. Nodding during a conversation is another positive sign. B. Therefore, it is crucial to learn about these differences. C. Mastering this skill will make you a better communicator. D. It is absolutely a powerful tool in our daily communication. E. Learning about body language is very important for travellers. F. It often tells you more about how someone feels than their words do. G. As for effective communication, observing both words and body language is key. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 4. F 5. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文，文章主要阐述了肢体语言的作用以及如何正确利用肢体语言有效交际。 (1)题解析： 根据前文“We use words to communicate our thoughts, but sometimes our non-verbal language speaks louder than words. Body language includes facial expressions, gestures, and postures.(我们用语言来交流我们的思想，但有时我们的非语言行为比语言更有说服力。肢体语言包括面部表情、手势和姿势)”以及后文“For instance, a warm smile can build trust, while maintaining eye contact shows attentiveness and sincerity.(例如，一个温暖的微笑可以建立信任，而保持目光接触显示关注和真诚)”可知，D项“It is absolutely a powerful tool in our daily communication.(在我们的日常交流中，它绝对是一个强大的工具)”既承接了前文对身体语言的介绍，又为后文的具体例子提供了总起，起到了承上启下的作用。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 根据前文“However, the meanings of body language can vary greatly across different cultures.(然而，在不同的文化中，肢体语言的含义会有很大的不同)”以及后文“A gesture that is polite in one country might be offensive in another. The “thumbs-up” gesture, for example, is a sign of agreement in many places, but it is considered rude in some parts of the Middle East.(一个在一个国家被认为是礼貌的手势在另一个国家可能是无礼的。例如，“竖起大拇指”的手势在许多地方是表示同意的标志，但在中东的一些地区却被认为是粗鲁的)”可知，B项“Therefore, it is crucial to learn about these differences.(因此，了解这些差异是至关重要的)”和上文构成因果关系，自然承接上文的文化差异问题，并引出学习这些差异的必要性。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 根据前文“Being aware of your own body language is the first step to use it effectively. Good posture shows confidence, and leaning slightly forward shows you are engaged in the conversation.(意识到自己的肢体语言是有效使用它的第一步。良好的姿势表现出自信，身体微微前倾表明你在参与谈话)”可知，本段主要讲述如何使用肢体语言，所以A项“Nodding during a conversation is another positive sign.(在谈话中点头是另一个积极的信号)”是对前文内容的另一举例，并引出后文“It shows respect and interest in what the other person is saying.(它显示了你对别人所说的话的尊重和兴趣)”，本句是对空处的解释说明。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 根据前文“Similarly, understanding others’ body language can help you understand their true feelings.(同样，了解他人的肢体语言可以帮助你了解他们的真实感受)”以及后文“If a friend says they are not angry but their jaw is tight and their arms are crossed, you might want to talk to them about what’s really wrong.(如果一个朋友说他们没有生气，但他们的下巴紧绷，双臂交叉，你可能想和他们谈谈到底是怎么回事)”可知，前文强调理解他人身体语言有助于了解真实感受，后文通过具体例子说明言语与身体语言可能不一致。所以F项“It often tells you more about how someone feels than their words do.(它通常比语言更能告诉你一个人的感受)”准确概括了身体语言在揭示真实情感方面的优势，与后文例子呼应。故选F项。 (5)题解析： 根据后文“By paying close attention to non-verbal cues, you can avoid misunderstandings and connect with others on a deeper level.(通过密切关注非语言暗示，你可以避免误解，并在更深层次上与他人建立联系)”可知，此处具体阐述通过注意非语言线索避免误会并促进更深层面的交流，所以C项“Mastering this skill will make you a better communicator.(掌握这个技巧会让你成为一个更好的沟通者)”作为段落主题句，既总结了前文内容，又自然引出后文的具体益处，起到很好的承上启下作用。故选C项。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·湖北随州高中教联体·期中）Can't Resist Junk Food? Study Suggests You Try This Simple Trick You're tired and hungry. Then you catch a whiff of something delicious, probably fried and almost certainly fattening. It is fried chicken! 1 A new research says that being exposed to the smell of junk food for at least two minutes can actually help you make healthier food choices. Let's take a closer look at this process. Have you ever noticed that whatever appetizing treat catches your nose's attention tends to be most appealing just after you first smell it? What will happen if you're standing in line after a couple of minutes? 2 And recent science says that this is actually the right moment to walk away. The results of a series of experiments, including field studies at a supermarket and at a middle school cafeteria, show that extended exposure (of more than two minutes) to junk food smell (e. g,cookie smell) leads to lower purchases of unhealthy foods compared with healthy smell (e.g.strawberry smell). 3 That is why long exposure to junk food smell can be as satisfactory as actually having it in your mouth, which in turn decreases the desire for consumption of junk food. 4 When the exposure to smell of healthy food was examined, food choices were not profoundly influenced. The reason for this is that healthy food is not connected with reward in our brain and therefore have little influence on what we desire. So next time you're feeling you don't have the will power to resist that French fries, it might be as simple as sitting there and smelling all that sweetness for just a minute or two. 5 A. But wait a minute before you order. B. It's a response that has been researched. C. Get the satisfaction with none of the calories. D. It isn't quite as irresistible as it was just moments ago. E. However, it's not the same case with smell of healthy food. F. It's the same as actually eating it because your desire to eat it is satisfied. G. The brain doesn't necessarily distinguish between a pleasurable smell or taste. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. G 4. E 5. F 【解析】本文为说明文，介绍了几项抵制垃圾食品诱惑的技巧。 (1)题解析： 根据下一句“A new research says that being exposed to the smell of junk food for at least two minutes can actually help you make healthier food choices."可知，暴露在垃圾食品中至少两分钟会帮助你选择健康食品，所以本句与等待时间有关，表达“但是在预定之前先等一下”。故A选项“但是在预定之前先等一下”切题。故选A。 (2)题解析： 根据前文连发的两个问句可知，垃圾食品在第一次被闻到时非常吸引人，那么在排队等了几分钟之后会发生什么呢?根据下一句可知，这恰恰是要离开的时刻，可知，本句在表达“它已经不像几分钟之前那么不可抗拒了。”故D选项“它已经不像几分钟之前那么不可抗拒了”切题。故选D。 (3)题解析： 根据本段开头提示，可知一系列的实验结果表明暴露在垃圾食品的气味中多于两分钟后会导致垃圾食品购买量的下降，在进行客观结果描述，所以排除易错选项F，同时，下一句在解释闻到气味就如同嘴巴吃到了一样满足。可知空处所在句要表达大脑对味觉和嗅觉区分不明显。故G选项“大脑对味觉和嗅觉区分不明显”切题。故选选G。 (4)题解析： 从下一句“当检测健康食物的气味时，食物选择并没有受到很大的影响。”可以得知空格内容与健康食物的气味相关，并且表达转折的语义。故E选项“然而，健康食物的味道就不一样了。”切题。故选E。 (5)题解析： 根据前句“it might be as simple as sitting there and smelling all that sweetness for just a minute or two."（最简单的方法是坐在那里闻上一两分钟香甜的味道）与选项中“It’s the same as actually eating it because your desire to eat it is satisfied. (闻到味道与吃到它是一样可以满足愿望的。)承接自然，话题一致。故选F。 Passage 3 （25-26高二上·湖北十堰八校教联体学校·期中）Lifelong learning is an ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge that extends beyond traditional educational settings. 1 To better understand its significance for our life, let’s explore the key features of lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is a continuous process that extends far beyond formal education. It involves the consistent gaining of new skills, knowledge and experiences throughout one’s life. This continuity is crucial in today’s fast-paced world, where knowledge becomes out of date quickly. Lifelong learners consider learning a journey rather than a destination. 2 Lifelong learning covers a wide range of subjects and skills, extending far beyond professional development. It might include learning a new language, exploring art history, understanding personal finance or mastering a craft. 3 By engaging with various subjects, lifelong learners can make unique connections and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. At the core (核心) of lifelong learning is internal motivation. Lifelong learners take charge of their educational journey, actively identifying improvement areas and seeking relevant learning opportunities. 4 It also develops critical skills such as self-discipline, time management and goal-setting, leading to more meaningful and lasting learning experiences. 5 It occurs through structured courses and programs as well as informal experiences. Formal learning might involve taking online courses or pursuing additional degrees. Informal learning, equally valuable, can happen through reading, travel, conversations, volunteering or hands-on experiences. This combination of formal and informal learning allows individuals to tailor their educational experiences to their personal preferences and circumstances. A. The beauty of lifelong learning lies in its flexibility (灵活性). B. Lifelong learners have a greater sense of purpose and achievement. C. Therefore, they constantly seek opportunities to learn, grow and adapt. D. This diversity shapes a well-rounded individual and promotes creativity. E. Lifelong learning challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones. F. Today, it has become an essential component of personal and professional growth. G. This self-directed approach promotes a sense of ownership over one’s development. 【答案】1. F 2. C 3. D 4. G 5. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了终身学习的主要特征。 (1)题解析： 前文“Lifelong learning is an ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge that extends beyond traditional educational settings.(终身学习是一种持续的、自愿的、超越传统教育环境的知识追求)”提到终身学习的定义，结合下文“To better understand its significance for our life, let’s explore the key features of lifelong learning.(为了更好地理解它对我们生活的意义，让我们来探讨终身学习的主要特征)”可知，空处应是描述终身学习的意义，F项“如今，它已成为个人和职业发展的重要组成部分”符合语境，呼应下文“its significance”，故选F。 (2)题解析： 前文“It involves the consistent gaining of new skills, knowledge and experiences throughout one’s life. This continuity is crucial in today’s fast-paced world, where knowledge becomes out of date quickly. Lifelong learners consider learning a journey rather than a destination.(它包括在一个人的一生中不断获得新的技能、知识和经验。这种连续性在当今快节奏的世界中至关重要，因为知识很快就会过时。终身学习者认为学习是一段旅程，而不是一个目的地)”强调终身学习是一个不断增强技能的过程，终身学习者认为学习是一段旅程，由此推知他们在这个旅程中不断学习、进步，C项“因此，他们不断寻求学习、成长和适应的机会”符合语境，C项中“they”指代上文“Lifelong learners”，故选C。 (3)题解析： 前文“Lifelong learning covers a wide range of subjects and skills, extending far beyond professional development. It might include learning a new language, exploring art history, understanding personal finance or mastering a craft.(终身学习涵盖了广泛的学科和技能，远远超出了专业发展。它可能包括学习一门新的语言，探索艺术史，了解个人理财或掌握一门手艺)”强调终身学习覆盖范围广泛，由此推知终身学习者会获得全方面的发展，D项“这种多样性塑造了一个全面发展的个人，并促进了创造力”符合语境，D项中“diversity”呼应上文“a wide range of subjects and skills”，故选D。 (4)题解析： 前文“Lifelong learners take charge of their educational journey, actively identifying improvement areas and seeking relevant learning opportunities.(终身学习者负责自己的教育之旅，积极寻找改进的地方，并寻求相关的学习机会)”提到终身学习者积极改进自我，结合后文“It also develops critical skills such as self-discipline, time management and goal-setting, leading to more meaningful and lasting learning experiences.(它还培养了自律、时间管理和目标设定等关键技能，从而带来更有意义、更持久的学习经历)”可知，空处应是描述改进自我的好处，和下文“also”形成递进关系，G项“这种自我导向的方法促进了对个人发展的主人翁意识”符合语境，故选G。 (5)题解析： 空处是本段主题句，根据本段中“It occurs through structured courses and programs as well as informal experiences.(它通过结构化的课程和项目以及非正式的经历来实现)”和“This combination of formal and informal learning allows individuals to tailor their educational experiences to their personal preferences and circumstances.(这种正式和非正式学习的结合使个人能够根据自己的个人喜好和环境定制自己的教育经历)”可知，本段主要讲终身学习的灵活性，它包含正式和非正式的学习经历，使个人能够量身定制教育经历，A项“终身学习的美妙之处在于它的灵活性”符合语境，故选A。 Passage 4 （25-26高二上·湖北襄阳第四中学·期中）Cheerleading, a sport about organized cheering and dancing in support of a sports team, is one of Americaˈs oldest, but often undervalued sports. Many now connect the sport with energetic high school teams or professional teams on the sidelines. 1 There have been significant changes over time. Now widely seen as a female-led activity, cheerleading was led by males at first. In 1869, during the first American football match between Princeton University and Rutgers University, Princeton students celebrated their victory by yelling “Boom! Ah!” repeatedly. 2 By comparison, another story places its beginning at a game between Princeton University and the University of Minnesota on November 2, 1898. A medical student named Johnny Campbell took a loudspeaker, brought thousands of fans together, and led an organized series of cheers. 3 These yell leaders not only lifted fansˈ spirits, but also helped manage the crowds. By 1903, one of the first official all-male clubs was established. In 1923, the University of Minnesota admitted women into its cheering team, although men continued to control the sidelines for many years. As world wars broke out, large numbers of men entered the military. 4 They introduced new things such as acrobatics (杂技) and the now-characteristic pom-poms (绒球). Over the next decade, the organization of teams grew rapidly. In 1948, the National Cheerleaders Association was established and later national cheerleading teams also appeared. 5 Encouragingly, the International Olympic Committee finally confirmed it as a sport in 2021, paving the way for eventual Olympic participation. Today, cheerleading attracts over three million participants across the United States and continues to develop as both a sport and a cultural activity. A. But this image is not how it all began. B. Thus, the sport was forgotten for short periods. C. Therefore, women took up the unfilled positions. D. Many historians mark this event as the sportˈs birth. E. This change, however, was a turning point for the sport. F. Inspired by this, more US leader groups were soon formed. G. Despite these, cheerleading was officially unrecognized for long. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. F 4. C 5. G 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了啦啦队这项运动的历史起源和发展。 (1)题解析： 根据上文“Many now connect the sport with energetic high school teams or professional teams on the sidelines.(现在很多人把这项运动与充满活力的高中队或场边的职业啦啦队联系起来。)”和下文“There have been significant changes over time.(随着时间的推移，发生了巨大的变化。)”可知，空处应是对上文的转折，说明现在的这种印象与啦啦队最初的情况不同，然后引出后文的变化。选项A“But this image is not how it all began.(但这种形象并不是它一开始的样子。)”符合语境。故选A。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“In 1869, during the first American football match between Princeton University and Rutgers University, Princeton students celebrated their victory by yelling “Boom! Ah!” repeatedly.(1869年，在普林斯顿大学和罗格斯大学之间的第一场美式足球比赛中，普林斯顿大学的学生们通过反复喊“砰！啊！”来庆祝他们的胜利。)”和下文“By comparison, another story places its beginning at a game between Princeton University and the University of Minnesota on November 2, 1898.(相比之下，另一个故事则将其起源定在1898年11月2日普林斯顿大学和明尼苏达大学之间的一场比赛。)”可知，空处应是对上文中提到的这场比赛的总结，说明这场比赛被视为啦啦队的起源。选项D“Many historians mark this event as the sportˈs birth.(许多历史学家将这一事件视为这项运动的诞生。)”符合语境。故选D。 (3)题解析： 根据上文“A medical student named Johnny Campbell took a loudspeaker, brought thousands of fans together, and led an organized series of cheers.(一名名叫约翰尼·坎贝尔的医学生拿起扩音器，把成千上万的球迷聚集在一起，带领他们进行了一系列有组织的欢呼。)”和下文“These yell leaders not only lifted fansˈ spirits, but also helped manage the crowds.(这些呐喊领袖不仅鼓舞了球迷的精神，还帮助管理人群。)”可知，空处应是对上文的进一步说明，说明这种有组织的欢呼活动的影响，即激励了更多的美国啦啦队团体的形成。选项F“Inspired by this, more US leader groups were soon formed.(受此启发，更多的美国啦啦队团体很快成立。)”符合语境。故选F。 (4)题解析： 根据上文“As world wars broke out, large numbers of men entered the military.(随着世界大战的爆发，大量男性参军。)”和下文“They introduced new things such as acrobatics and the now-characteristic pom-poms.(他们引入了新的元素，如杂技和现在标志性的绒球。)”可知，空处应是对上文的进一步说明，说明男性参军后，女性填补了啦啦队中的空缺。选项C“Therefore, women took up the unfilled positions.(因此，女性填补了空缺的职位。)”符合语境。故选C。 (5)题解析： 根据下文“Encouragingly, the International Olympic Committee finally confirmed it as a sport in 2021, paving the way for eventual Olympic participation.(令人鼓舞的是，国际奥委会最终在2021年确认其为一项运动，为最终参加奥运会铺平了道路。)”可知，空处应是对啦啦队运动长期未被官方认可的说明，然后引出后文其最终被认可的情况。选项G“Despite these, cheerleading was officially unrecognized for long.(尽管如此，啦啦队长期未被官方认可。)”符合语境。故选G。 Passage 5 （25-26高二上·湖北十堰普通高中区县联合体·期中）Public speaking is not only about what you say, but how you say it — particularly through body language, which plays a key role in communication. 1 Here are some essential body language techniques and how you can use them to enhance your public speaking. Maintain Eye Contact Making direct eye contact is essential in any conversation. It creates a genuine connection and builds trust with your audience. 2 Practice maintaining eye contact with individuals during your speaking practice sessions to become more comfortable and natural in front of audience. 3 Good posture conveys confidence and authority as a speaker. Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders back to project a sense of strength and assurance. Avoid crossing your arms, as this can make you appear defensive. Instead, keep your arms relaxed at your sides or use them to emphasize points during your speech, which helps to reinforce your message. Use Gestures Wisely Gestures can significantly enhance your speech by illustrating key points and making it more dynamic. 4 Overusing gestures can distract from your message. Practice using gestures that feel natural and match with the content of your speech to maintain a strong, focused connection with your audience. Control Your Tone of Voice Body language isn’t just physical; it also includes the tone of your voice. Practice varying your pitch, pace, and volume to keep your audience engaged. A flat voice can make even the most interesting topic sound dull. 5 A. Raise your head up B. Stand Tall and Relax C. Avoid speaking too quickly, as it may confuse the audience. D. It also signals that you value their presence and participation. E. However, it’s important to use them carefully and purposefully. F. Effective body language boosts confidence and keeps the audience engaged. G. Varying your tone helps emphasize key points and keep attention throughout your speech. 【答案】1. F 2. D 3. B 4. E 5. G 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何通过身体语言提升公众演讲的效果。 (1)题解析： 根据上文“Public speaking is not only about what you say, but how you say it — particularly through body language, which plays a key role in communication.(公开演讲不仅关乎你说什么，还关乎你如何表达——尤其是通过肢体语言，它在交流中起着关键作用)”可知肢体语言在交流中起着关键作用，可推理出此处在强调肢体语言在公开演讲中的重要性，与F项“Effective body language boosts confidence and keeps the audience engaged.(有效的肢体语言能增强自信并吸引观众的注意力)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“Making direct eye contact is essential in any conversation. It creates a genuine connection and builds trust with your audience.(在任何对话中，直接的眼神交流都是必不可少的。它能建立起真正的联系并与观众建立信任)”可知此处说的是眼神交流的好处，D项“It also signals that you value their presence and participation.(这也表明你重视他们的存在和参与)”表达的含义符合语境，故选D项。 (3)题解析： 根据下文“Good posture conveys confidence and authority as a speaker. Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders back to project a sense of strength and assurance.(良好的姿势能传达出演讲者的自信和权威。挺直站立或坐直，双肩向后，以展现出一种力量和自信)”可知此处说的是演讲者的姿势问题，与B项“Stand Tall and Relax(站直并放松)”表达的含义一致，故选B项。 (4)题解析： 根据上文“Gestures can significantly enhance your speech by illustrating key points and making it more dynamic.(手势可以通过阐述关键点并使其更具活力来显著增强你的演讲)”以及下文“Overusing gestures can distract from your message.(过度使用手势会分散你的信息)”可知手势很重要，但要谨慎使用，与E项“However, it’s important to use them carefully and purposefully.(然而，谨慎并有目的地使用它们是很重要的)”表达的意思一致，故选E项。 (5)题解析： 根据上文“Control Your Tone of Voice. Body language isn’t just physical; it also includes the tone of your voice. Practice varying your pitch, pace, and volume to keep your audience engaged. A flat voice can make even the most interesting topic sound dull.(控制你的语调。肢体语言不仅仅是身体上的，它还包括你的语调。练习改变你的音高、语速和音量来吸引观众。平淡的声音会让最有趣的话题听起来也很枯燥)”可知此处说的是改变语调的重要性，与G项“Varying your tone helps emphasize key points and keep attention throughout your speech.(改变你的语调有助于强调重点并在整个演讲过程中保持注意力)”表达的意思一致，故选G项。 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·湖北部分省级示范高中·期中）4 Ways to Make Small Talk with Social Anxiety Social anxiety can make small talk feel daunting. 1 But these strategies from a licensed clinical professional counselor Hall-Baldwin can help ease the pressure. 2 Before attending networking events or reunions, practice conversations with baristas (咖啡师), waiters, neighbors or co-workers. These low-pressure interactions help build self-esteem without aiming for profound talks, gradually boosting confidence for larger social settings. Use the echo technique 3 If someone mentions work struggles, respond with “Struggling?” to encourage them to elaborate. This simple act not only shows you’re listening but also shifts the focus off yourself. “This takes pressure off you to generate responses.” Hall-Baldwin notes. Find a physical anchor When anxious, simple actions like holding a cold drink, fidgeting with a toy, or pressing feet to the floor can anchor your nervous system. “It tells your brain you’re safe.” says Hall-Baldwin. 4 “I touch it when nervous.” she says. This tactile comfort helps her power through. Have an exit strategy Planning an exit route ahead of time makes social events feel less overwhelming. Let friends know you’ll leave by a certain time or use polite excuses like “I need to check in with someone.” 5 A. Practice in low-pressure settings. B. When giving speeches, she carries a smooth stone in her pocket. C. Learn to adapt to high-pressure environments D. You can also prepare follow-up questions based on your hobbies or passions. E. This reduces anxiety about feeling trapped. F. Paraphrase what others say to show attentiveness. G. Social anxiety sufferers feel watched in crowds and fear their words fail. 【答案】1. G 2. A 3. F 4. B 5. E 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章针对社交焦虑，提供了四种改善闲聊的策略：在低压力环境下练习、模仿他人说话以示倾听、使用物理辅助物品稳定情绪、提前准备退场方案，以帮助缓解社交压力。 (1)题解析： 上文“Social anxiety can make small talk feel daunting.(社交焦虑会让闲聊变得令人畏惧。)”说明了社交焦虑带来的影响，即会让闲聊变得困难；G选项“Social anxiety sufferers feel watched in crowds and fear their words fail.(社交焦虑症患者在人群中会感到被注视，并且担心自己说不出合适的话。)”进一步解释了社交焦虑症患者所面临的具体困扰，与上文紧密相连，说明了为什么社交焦虑会让闲聊变得令人畏惧，符合题意。故选G。 (2)题解析： 根据下文“Before attending networking events or reunions, practice conversations with baristas (咖啡师), waiters, neighbors or co-workers. These low-pressure interactions help build self-esteem without aiming for profound talks, gradually boosting confidence for larger social settings.(在参加社交活动或聚会之前，先和咖啡师、服务员、邻居或同事练习对话。这些低压力的互动有助于建立自尊，而不需要进行深入的交谈，从而逐渐增强在更大社交场合的信心。)”可知，本段主要讲述了在低压力的环境下进行练习，以增强社交信心；A选项“Practice in low-pressure settings.(在低压力的环境下练习。)”概括了本段的主要内容，符合题意。故选A。 (3)题解析： 根据上文“Use the echo technique(使用回声技巧)”以及下文“If someone mentions work struggles, respond with ‘Struggling?’ to encourage them to elaborate.(如果有人提到工作上的困难，你可以回应‘困难吗？’以鼓励他们详细阐述。)”可知，本段主要讲述了使用回声技巧，即复述别人说的话来展示你的关注；F选项“Paraphrase what others say to show attentiveness.(复述别人说的话以表示关注。)”与上文中的“echo technique”以及下文中的具体例子相呼应，符合题意。故选F。 (4)题解析： 根据上文“When anxious, simple actions like holding a cold drink, fidgeting with a toy, or pressing feet to the floor can anchor your nervous system. ‘It tells your brain you’re safe.’ says Hall-Baldwin.(当你焦虑时，简单的动作，比如拿着一杯冷饮、摆弄玩具或把脚踩在地上，可以稳定你的神经系统。霍尔-鲍德温说：“这告诉你的大脑你是安全的。”)”以及下文“‘I touch it when nervous.’ she says. This tactile comfort helps her power through.(“我紧张的时候会摸它。”她说。这种触觉上的舒适感帮助她度过难关。)”可知，本段主要讲述了找到一个身体上的锚点来帮助缓解焦虑；B选项“When giving speeches, she carries a smooth stone in her pocket.(演讲时，她口袋里会装一块光滑的石头。)”给出了一个具体的身体锚点的例子，选项中的stone与下文it呼应，符合题意。故选B。 (5)题解析： 根据上文“Have an exit strategy(制定一个退出策略)”以及“Planning an exit route ahead of time makes social events feel less overwhelming. Let friends know you’ll leave by a certain time or use polite excuses like ‘I need to check in with someone.’(提前规划好退出路线会让社交活动不那么令人难以承受。让朋友知道你会在某个时间离开，或者用礼貌的借口，比如“我需要和某人联系一下。”)”可知，本段主要讲述了制定一个退出策略来减轻社交焦虑；E选项“This reduces anxiety about feeling trapped.(这可以减少被困住的感觉带来的焦虑。)”解释了为什么制定退出策略可以减轻社交焦虑，即减少了被困住的感觉，符合题意。故选E。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·湖北圆创联盟·期中）If you had asked me a few years ago how I felt about exercise, I would have told you that while I had a gym membership, working out basically consisted of walking on the treadmill (跑步机) for fifteen minutes, pretending to use a few machines, and then making my escape. 1 I definitely needed an accountability partner (责任伙伴). I called local training studios, and one owner, Adria, stood out as approachable and motivating. 2 Not only did I end up with a great trainer, but I also gained a friend. Yet, none of my excuses ever worked on her. However hard I tried to skip a class, she never let me off the hook. Before long, I was seeing changes in my body, emotions, and attitude. I began to look forward to the gym. One day, Adria mentioned she was just tired and needed a day off. Being the sole owner and employee of her gym, her only option was to close the studio. What came next shocked me: “I wish you would get certified (认证的) because you’re the only one I’d trust with the keys when worn out.” 3 But the idea stuck with me. I researched what it would take to become a Group Fitness Instructor: months of studying texts, videos, and podcasts, plus getting CPR-and AED-certified. After weeks of consideration, I signed up for the ACE course. There were many times I wanted to give up. 4 Test day was also no joke, with an examiner scanning my room via web camera to ensure no cheating. I finished in under three hours, exhausted, and turned in without reviewing. Suddenly, a large “YOU PASSED” popped up on the screen. What began as a way to help a friend proved I wasn’t too old to learn. 5 A. I laughed it off—Me? A Trainer? B. Clearly, my self-discipline was lacking. C. Why go to such great lengths for Adria? D. Why memorize resting heart rate for the fitness coach exam? E. An accountability partner was an understatement when it came to her. F. Nothing beats walking into the gym and seeing my certification on the wall. G. An accountability partner is someone who has my back and keeps me on track. 【答案】1. B 2. E 3. A 4. D 5. F 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者因缺乏自律，通过责任伙伴Adria的训练改变了生活习惯。Adria的信任激发了作者成为认证健身教练的决心，尽管过程艰难，最终成功获得认证，证明了学习永无止境。 (1)题解析： 上文“If you had asked me a few years ago how I felt about exercise, I would have told you that while I had a gym membership, working out basically consisted of walking on the treadmill (跑步机) for fifteen minutes, pretending to use a few machines, and then making my escape. (如果几年前你问我对于锻炼的看法，我会告诉你，虽然我有健身房会员资格，但锻炼的内容基本上就是：在跑步机上走 15 分钟，假装使用几台健身器械，然后赶紧离开。)”描述了作者过去对锻炼的态度，只是去健身房在跑步机上走15分钟，假装用几个器械然后离开，这表明作者缺乏自我约束力。B选项“Clearly, my self - discipline was lacking.(显然，我缺乏自律。)”直接指出了作者存在的问题，与上文内容紧密相连，且引出下文作者需要一个责任伙伴的描述，符合题意。故选B。 (2)题解析： 上文“I called local training studios, and one owner, Adria, stood out as approachable and motivating. (我联系了当地的几家培训工作室，其中一位名叫Adria的老板给人留下了良好的印象，她亲切随和且极具激励力。)”提到作者联系了当地的训练工作室，其中一位老板Adria给作者留下了平易近人且能激励人的印象。下文“Not only did I end up with a great trainer, but I also gained a friend.(我不仅找到了一位出色的教练，而且还结识了一位朋友。)”又提到作者不仅得到了一个很棒的教练，还收获了一个朋友。E选项“An accountability partner was an understatement when it came to her.(对她来说，说她是责任伙伴都有些轻描淡写了。)”进一步强调了Adria作为责任伙伴对作者的重要性和影响力，与上下文内容相符。故选E。 (3)题解析： 上文“I wish you would get certified (认证的) because you’re the only one I’d trust with the keys when worn out.(我希望你能考个证，因为当我累坏需要休息时，只有你是我信得过、愿意把钥匙交给的人。)”Adria提到希望作者能获得认证，因为当她疲惫不堪时，作者是她唯一信任能保管钥匙的人。下文提到这个想法一直萦绕在作者心头。A选项“I laughed it off—Me? A Trainer?(我笑了笑——我？一个教练？)”体现了作者最初听到这个建议时的惊讶和自我怀疑，与上下文内容相衔接，且引出下文作者认真考虑这个想法的描述。故选A。 (4)题解析： 上文“There were many times I wanted to give up. (有很多次我都想放弃。)”提到作者在成为团体健身教练的过程中有很多次想要放弃。下文“Test day was also no joke, with an examiner scanning my room via web camera to ensure no cheating. (考试当天可一点都不轻松，考官通过网络摄像头对我所在的房间进行检查，以确保没有作弊行为。)”描述了考试当天的严格情况。D选项“Why memorize resting heart rate for the fitness coach exam?(为什么要为健身教练考试记住静息心率呢？)”体现了作者在学习过程中对一些知识点的困惑和质疑，与上文想要放弃的情绪相呼应，且引出下文考试严格情况的描述，符合题意。故选D。 (5)题解析： 上文“Suddenly, a large “YOU PASSED” popped up on the screen. What began as a way to help a friend proved I wasn’t too old to learn. (突然，屏幕上弹出了一个巨大的“你通过了”的字样。起初这只是为了帮助一位朋友而采取的行动，但这件事却证明了我并非年纪太大而无法学习了。)”提到作者通过了考试，证明了自己并非年纪太大而无法学习。F选项“Nothing beats walking into the gym and seeing my certification on the wall.(没有什么比走进健身房，看到墙上我的证书更棒的了。)”表达了作者通过努力获得证书后的自豪和满足感，与上文内容紧密相连，且作为文章的结尾，总结了全文的主题和作者的情感。故选F。 Passage 3 （25-26高二上·湖北宜城一中、枣阳一中等鄂北六校·期中）Apart from our desiring for a long life, we also have a strong wish to stay young and full of energy. The aging process is an unavoidable part of life. 1 Here are some ways to help you stay young and energetic. Your brain is the most important part of your body that should stay young and energetic. It is the part that controls the major organs of your body. Its health determines your mental condition and its youthfulness helps to keep your memory and intellect sharp. Your brain isn’t a muscle. 2 So you need to use your brain from time to time to keep its sharpness and to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Having an active social life can help keep your brain young. Some physical signs of aging are also connected with an inactive lifestyle. Joining in physical activity at least three times a week can help to delay the appearance of these signs. 3 Eating fish, particularly the ones that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can help to give you a healthy mind and brain. Omega-3 also helps improve your mood (心情) and the health of your skin. 4 Eating fruits and vegetables is also a natural way to help keep you looking young, strong and lively. 5 They include quitting smoking and protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. A. You can lose it if you don’t use it regularly. B. However, man has discovered wise moves to delay it. C. This can translate to less wrinkles and a youthful look. D. These are some of the ways to stay young and energetic. E. Your social life is of little importance to your youthful mental state. F. Of course, there are many other ways that can delay the aging process. G. Being physically active is also a way to reduce stress and to prevent disease risks. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. G 4. C 5. F 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文，讲述了如何保持年轻有活力。 (1)题解析： 上文“Apart from our desiring for a long life, we also have a strong wish to stay young and full of energy. The aging process is an unavoidable part of life. (除了渴望长寿，我们也强烈希望保持年轻有活力。衰老是生命中不可避免的一部分。)”点明“希望年轻”与“衰老不可避免”的客观事实；下文“Here are some ways to help you stay young and energetic. (以下是一些帮助你保持年轻有活力的方法。)”引出具体建议。需要一句衔接“衰老不可避免”与“可通过方法改善”的转折句。选项B“然而，人类已经发现了延缓衰老的明智方法。”以“然而”承接上文的“不可避免”形成转折，“延缓衰老的明智方法”直接呼应下文的具体建议，作为过渡句逻辑衔接紧密。故选B。 (2)题解析： 上文“Your brain isn’t a muscle. (大脑不是肌肉。)”指出大脑的特质；下文“So you need to use your brain from time to time to keep its sharpness and to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. (因此，你需要时不时使用大脑，以保持其敏锐度，降低患阿尔茨海默病的风险。)”强调“使用大脑”的必要性。需要一句衔接“大脑特质”与“使用必要性”，说明“不用则废”的句子。选项A“如果你不经常使用它，你就会失去它的功能。”既承接上文“大脑不是肌肉”的特质，又解释了下文“需要经常使用”的原因。故选A。 (3)题解析： 上文“Having an active social life can help keep your brain young. Some physical signs of aging are also connected with an inactive lifestyle. Joining in physical activity at least three times a week can help to delay the appearance of these signs. (积极的社交生活有助于保持大脑年轻。一些衰老的身体迹象也与不活跃的生活方式有关。每周至少参加三次体育活动有助于延缓这些迹象的出现。)”分别强调了社交和运动的作用；此处需要一句进一步补充运动额外益处的句子。选项G“积极运动也是减轻压力和预防疾病风险的一种方式。”中的“积极运动”承接上文的“physical activity”，补充了运动在“减压”和“预防疾病”方面的额外好处，丰富了运动的积极意义。故选G。 (4)题解析： 上文“Eating fish, particularly the ones that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can help to give you a healthy mind and brain. Omega-3 also helps improve your mood and the health of your skin. (吃鱼，尤其是富含欧米伽-3脂肪酸的鱼，有助于拥有健康的身心。欧米伽-3还能改善情绪和皮肤健康。)”强调欧米伽-3对皮肤的益处；下文“Eating fruits and vegetables is also a natural way to help keep you looking young, strong and lively. (吃水果和蔬菜也是帮助你看起来年轻、强壮和活泼的自然方式。)”转向其他健康食物。需要一句衔接“欧米伽-3改善皮肤健康”与“整体年轻外观”的句子。选项C“这可以减少皱纹，让你看起来年轻。”中的“This”指代上文“欧米伽-3改善皮肤健康”，“减少皱纹、看起来年轻”直接将皮肤健康与“年轻外观”关联，逻辑连贯。故选C。 (5)题解析： 下文“They include quitting smoking and protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. (它们包括戒烟和保护皮肤免受太阳有害射线的伤害。)”列举了两种延缓衰老的具体方式；前文已介绍了“大脑使用、社交运动、健康饮食”三种方式，此处需要一句引出“其他延缓衰老方式”的总起句。选项F“当然，还有许多其他可以延缓衰老的方法。”中的“其他方法”承接前文已讲的方式，“许多”呼应下文列举的具体例子，作为段落主题句，统领下文内容，逻辑清晰。故选F。 Passage 4 （25-26高二上·湖北黄冈部分高中·期中）Getting things done isn’t working all day at 100 miles an hour. Looking for ways to do less and get more done sounds a bit contrary to expectation, but it actually makes a lot of sense. 1 Shut out the shallow. Smaller tasks like answering emails are “shallow work”. Try to be more aware of what your shallow tasks are, and give yourself permission to block them out for a while so you can focus on the important tasks that require “deep work”. 2 Bill Gates went to a remote cottage. Others, like Maya Angelou, shut themselves away to write. Call it a day. For good productivity, be strict about when your working day is over, and when you get to the end of your planned work session, ease yourself into a more relaxed state and try Cal Newport’s shutdown ceremony. 3 Write a short plan of how you’ll handle it tomorrow. Then close that textbook or laptop and say something out loud like ‘shutdown complete!’ It might sound silly, but it signals the end of your working thoughts for the day. After that? Have some fun. Give your mind the rest it’s earned. 4 Time-management master Francesco Cirillo says that for every 25 minutes of intense concentration, you should take five off to do nothing at all. The theory? Tackling a big task in focused chunks with regular breaks gives the brain time to recover and keeps your productivity high. In the five-minute breaks, don’t jump on your phone! Move around, stare out of a window. And finally, if you really need to concentrate, find some pictures of kittens and puppies first. That’s right. Research in Japan suggests that looking at lovely baby animals brings out the natural caregiver in us, and improves our ability to focus on the details. 5 A. Improve your productivity. B. Make your breaks smarter. C. Look through your unfinished work. D. It turns out productivity can be cute, too. E. The following tips can definitely help you. F. Set down in order the top important things you want to do in life. G. Lots of successful people have cut out the shallow to work more productively. 【答案】1. E 2. G 3. C 4. B 5. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了如何通过“少做多得”的方式提高效率。建议包括：排除琐碎的“浅层工作”，专注重要任务；设定明确的工作结束时间并执行关机仪式；采用定时休息法(如每25分钟休息5分钟)，休息时避免看手机；甚至可以通过观看可爱动物图片来提升专注力。 (1)题解析： 根据上文“Getting things done isn’t working all day at 100 miles an hour. Looking for ways to do less and get more done sounds a bit contrary to expectation, but it actually makes a lot of sense.(把事情做好并不意味着要整天以每小时100英里的速度拼命工作。寻找减少工作量却能完成更多任务的方法，这听起来似乎与人们的预期相悖，但实际上却很有道理)”可知，前文提出“高效做事并非全速忙碌，‘少做多得’反而合理”的核心观点，后文紧接着分点给出具体方法（Shut out the shallow/Call it a day等）。E选项“以下建议绝对能帮到你”起到承上启下的作用，自然引出后文的实操技巧，符合总分结构的逻辑。故选E。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“Smaller tasks like answering emails are “shallow work”. Try to be more aware of what your shallow tasks are, and give yourself permission to block them out for a while so you can focus on the important tasks that require “deep work”.( 像回复邮件这类较小的任务属于“浅层工作”。试着更清楚地了解哪些是你的浅层工作，并允许自己暂时将它们搁置一旁，以便能够专注于那些需要“深度工作”的重要任务)”以及后文“Bill Gates went to a remote cottage. Others, like Maya Angelou, shut themselves away to write.(比尔·盖茨去了一个偏僻的农舍。而像玛雅·安杰卢这样的作家，则选择独自一人远离人群来进行创作)”本段主题是“排除浅层工作，专注深度工作”，后文列举了比尔・盖茨（去偏远小屋）、玛雅·安杰卢（闭门写作）的例子。G选项“许多成功人士都摒弃了浅层工作，以提高工作效率”既贴合段落主题，又为后文的名人案例做了铺垫，衔接紧密。故选G。 (3)题解析： 根据上文“For good productivity, be strict about when your working day is over, and when you get to the end of your planned work session, ease yourself into a more relaxed state and try Cal Newport’s shutdown ceremony.(要想提高工作效率，就要明确界定工作日的结束时间，当你的计划工作时段结束时，要让自己慢慢进入较为放松的状态，并尝试采用卡尔·纽波特所说的“收尾仪式”来结束工作)”以及后文“Write a short plan of how you’ll handle it tomorrow. Then close that textbook or laptop and say something out loud like ‘shutdown complete!’ It might sound silly, but it signals the end of your working thoughts for the day. After that? Have some fun. Give your mind the rest it’s earned.(写一份关于你明天如何处理此事的简短计划。然后合上那本教科书或关掉笔记本电脑，并大声说一句“收尾完成！”这听起来可能有些傻气，但它能标志着你当天工作思绪的结束。接下来呢？尽情享受乐趣吧。让你的大脑得到它应得的休息)”本段介绍“按时结束工作”的方法，提到“Cal Newport 的收尾仪式”，后文紧接着说“写下明天的处理计划”。C选项“浏览未完成的工作”是收尾仪式的合理步骤（先梳理未完成事项，再制定次日计划），符合逻辑流程，且与“shutdown ceremony (收尾仪式)”的内涵一致。故选C。 (4)题解析： 根据后文“Time-management master Francesco Cirillo says that for every 25 minutes of intense concentration, you should take five off to do nothing at all. The theory? Tackling a big task in focused chunks with regular breaks gives the brain time to recover and keeps your productivity high. In the five-minute breaks, don’t jump on your phone! Move around, stare out of a window.(时间管理专家弗朗西斯科·奇里洛表示，每集中精力工作25分钟后，就应该休息5分钟，完全不做任何事情。其原理在于：将一项重大任务分成小块进行专注处理，并适时休息，能让大脑得到恢复，从而保持高效率。在这5分钟的休息时间内，不要立刻拿起手机！可以活动活动身体，或者望向窗外看看)”可知，本段核心内容是“每专注25分钟就休息5分钟，休息时不看手机，而是活动或远眺”，强调“如何聪明地休息”以保持高效。B选项“让你的休息更明智”作为段落主旨句，精准概括了后文的休息方法，统领全段内容。故选B。 (5)题解析： 根据上文“And finally, if you really need to concentrate, find some pictures of kittens and puppies first. That’s right. Research in Japan suggests that looking at lovely baby animals brings out the natural caregiver in us, and improves our ability to focus on the details.(最后，如果您确实需要集中注意力，那么首先可以找一些小猫和小狗的图片来看。没错。日本的研究表明，看着可爱的幼小动物会激发我们内心的照顾本能，并提高我们专注于细节的能力)”可知，前文提到“研究表明看可爱的小动物能提升专注力”，D选项“原来高效也可以很可爱”既呼应了 “kittens and puppies (小猫小狗)”的“可爱”属性，又总结了该方法的核心亮点，语气轻松且贴合语境，为全文收尾。故选D。 Passage 5 （25-26高二上·湖北鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟·期中）Can siblings (兄弟姐妹) learn to get along? The answer to this question is, yes! Maintaining healthy relationships is challenging. 1 They discover that when siblings lovingly invest in their relationships, the resulting friendships are an incredible blessing. Apply the following recommendations to strengthen your relationships with your siblings. Recognize the significance of your role. The role you have in your siblings’ lives is one that no one else can play. You can be a source of great good in your siblings’ lives by investing encouragement, praise and love in your relationship. Or, you can be a source of hardship by acting selfishly. 2 Appreciate your differences. You and your siblings will have many differences, even when you grow up in the same household. Sometimes differences drive people apart, but those differences can often help you grow. Don’t be afraid of differences. 3 you are preparing for other relationships in the future. Settle conflicts instantly. 4 . When you find it is your fault, ask for forgiveness for your hurtful attitudes, words, and actions. If a sibling has offended (冒犯) you, you are supposed to forgive immediately when he/ she comes to ask for your forgiveness. Invest in your “enemies”. When you give something away, you usually gain deeper appreciation from those who receive your gift. At times when you are struggling to get along with a particular brother or sister, it is wise for you to consider giving. 5 You could also offer to help him or her with a project or a household chore (家务). A. If the differences disturb you, B. As you learn to get along with your siblings, C. Discuss what you are learning in school and life. D. But many families are finding that sibling harmony is possible. E. Do all you can to restore your relationship when faced with conflicts. F. Either way, your influence makes a permanent impression on your siblings. G. Think about what you can give: time, words of praise, or gifts—things your sibling will enjoy. 【答案】1. D 2. F 3. B 4. E 5. G 【解析】【导语】 本文是说明文。文章就如何维持和谐、融洽的兄弟姐妹关系给出了几点建议。 (1)题解析： 上文“Maintaining healthy relationships is challenging.(维持健康的关系是具有挑战性的。)”指出兄弟姐妹相处的难点；下文“They discover that when siblings lovingly invest in their relationships, the resulting friendships are an incredible blessing.(他们发现，当兄弟姐妹用心经营彼此的关系时，所形成的友谊是一份不可思议的祝福。)”强调用心经营能收获美好结果。需要一句衔接“相处有挑战”与“可收获美好”，且体现“和睦相处可行”的转折句。选项D“但许多家庭发现，兄弟姐妹和睦相处是可能的。”以“但”承接上文的“挑战”，直接点明核心观点“和睦可行”，为下文的具体建议做铺垫，逻辑衔接自然。故选D。 (2)题解析： 上文“The role you have in your siblings’ lives is one that no one else can play. You can be a source of great good in your siblings’ lives by investing encouragement, praise and love in your relationship. Or, you can be a source of hardship by acting selfishly.(你在兄弟姐妹生活中扮演的角色是其他人无法替代的。你可以通过给予鼓励、赞美和爱，成为他们生活中带来美好事物的源泉。或者，你也可能因自私行事而成为他们的负担。)”呈现了“积极影响”与“消极影响”两种可能性；此处需要一句总结两种影响的结果。选项F“无论哪种情况，你的影响都会给兄弟姐妹留下永久的印象。”中的“Either way”直接对应上文的“两种可能性”，总结了自身角色带来的长远影响，既呼应了“角色意义”的段落主题，又让论述更完整。故选F。 (3)题解析： 上文“Don’t be afraid of differences.(不要害怕差异。)”提出对待差异的态度；下文“you are preparing for other relationships in the future.(你正在为未来的其他关系做准备。)”说明接纳差异的长远意义。需要一句衔接“接纳差异”与“为未来关系做准备”，且体现“学习相处”过程的句子。选项B“当你学会与兄弟姐妹相处时”承接上文“接纳差异”的相处方式，引出下文“为未来关系铺垫”的结果，逻辑连贯。故选B。 (4)题解析： 本段主题为“Settle conflicts instantly.(及时解决冲突。)”；下文“When you find it is your fault, ask for forgiveness for your hurtful attitudes, words, and actions. If a sibling has offended you, you are supposed to forgive immediately when he/ she comes to ask for your forgiveness.(当你发现是自己的错时，要为你伤人的态度、言语和行为道歉。如果兄弟姐妹冒犯了你，当他/她来请求原谅时，你应该立即原谅。)”给出具体的冲突解决方法。需要一句点明“面对冲突需修复关系”的总起句。选项E“面对冲突时，尽一切努力修复你们的关系。”直接呼应段落主题，下文的“道歉”“原谅”都是“修复关系”的具体做法，逻辑衔接紧密。故选E。 (5)题解析： 上文“At times when you are struggling to get along with a particular brother or sister, it is wise for you to consider giving.(当你难以与某个兄弟姐妹相处时，考虑付出是明智的。)”提出“主动付出”的建议；下文“You could also offer to help him or her with a project or a household chore.(你也可以主动提出帮他/她完成一个项目或做家务。)”给出具体付出方式。需要一句衔接“考虑付出”与“具体方式”，且列举付出内容的句子。选项G“思考你能给予什么：时间、赞美的话语或礼物——那些你的兄弟姐妹会喜欢的东西。”直接呼应上文的“giving”，列举了具体的付出形式，“also”又与下文的补充建议形成递进关系，逻辑清晰。故选G。 Passage 6 （25-26高二上·湖北八校联考·期中）You don’t have to quit sugar, go vegan or run a marathon to see real change in your health and well-being. Instead, science supports a “go small” approach. 1 To help you make this shift, we’ve rounded up the simplest, most science-backed microhabits that can transform your physical, emotional and mental health. Get a daily dose of nature. Spending time outside — whether in a park, your backyard or near some potted plants that feel wild — has powerful benefits. Studies show that being in nature lowers stress, quiets overthinking and lifts your mood. One 2019 study called it a nature pill and found that even 20 to 30 minutes a day worked wonders. 2 Eat with chopsticks on small plates. 3 Two research-proven ways to do this: Grab some chopsticks and downsize your dishes. Chopsticks naturally slow your eating pace, allowing you to tell when you’re full. Shrinking your plate helps you serve (and eat) less without noticing. Both tricks help you slow down, eat more mindfully and cut calories without feeling as if you’re trying. Give someone a big hug. We’re wired for connection, and nothing says “I’ve got you” like a good, long hug. Holding someone close for 20 seconds boosts oxytocin (the love hormone) and drops cortisol (the stress one). 4 Bonus benefits like deeper connection, lower blood pressure, and warm-and-fuzzy feelings last longer than your group chat high-five emoji. 5 Each night, write down three things you’re thankful for. A 2020 meta-analysis links this habit to more happiness, less stress, and milder depression (seek other help if needed). It helps your brain shift from focusing on the negative to recognizing all the good things happening in your world. Start now by choosing one or two of these microhabits that resonate with you. A. Keep a gratitude journal. B. Prepare yourself for good things. C. It’s basically a natural mood balancer. D. Little actions, done regularly, are what create lasting change. E. Changing your dining setup can make eating less second nature. F. They include increased joy, accidental mindfulness and smiling at squirrels. G. Making small changes to environment leads to significant health improvements. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. E 4. F 5. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章提出无需大幅改变生活，“从小处着手” 的微习惯可改善身心健康，推荐了每日接触自然、用筷小盘进食、拥抱他人、坚持感恩日记等简单且有科学依据的做法。 (1)题解析： 根据上文“You don’t have to quit sugar, go vegan or run a marathon to see real change in your health and well-being. Instead, science supports a “go small” approach.(你无需完全戒掉糖分、成为纯素食者或者参加马拉松比赛，就能在健康和身心状况方面看到显著的改善。相反，科学研究表明，采取“从小处着手”的方法会更有效)”以及后文“To help you make this shift, we’ve rounded up the simplest, most science-backed microhabits that can transform your physical, emotional and mental health(为了帮助您实现这一转变，我们精心挑选了最简单且基于科学原理的微习惯，这些微习惯能够改善您的身体、情绪和心理健康状况)”可知，前文提出“无需彻底改变（戒糖、素食等），科学支持‘从小处着手’的方法”，空格后引出“最简单、有科学依据的微习惯”。D项“小行动，常坚持，才能带来持久改变”承接前文“go small”的核心观点，同时引出下文“微习惯”的具体内容，起到承上启下的作用。故选D。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“Spending time outside — whether in a park, your backyard or near some potted plants that feel wild — has powerful benefits. Studies show that being in nature lowers stress, quiets overthinking and lifts your mood. One 2019 study called it a nature pill and found that even 20 to 30 minutes a day worked wonders.(在户外度过时光——无论是身处公园、自家后院，还是靠近那些看起来充满野趣的盆栽植物——都有诸多益处。研究表明，身处大自然中能够减轻压力、减少过度思考并提升情绪。2019年的一项研究将其称为“自然药丸”，并发现每天只需20到30分钟就能产生显著效果)”可知，本段主题是 “每日接触自然”，前文提到 “接触自然能减压、平复过度思考、改善情绪”，且2019年研究称其为“自然药丸”。C项“它本质上是天然的情绪平衡剂”是对前文自然益处的总结，“mood balancer”与前文“lowers stress... lifts your mood”形成呼应，逻辑连贯。故选C。 (3)题解析： 根据后文“Two research-proven ways to do this: Grab some chopsticks and downsize your dishes. Chopsticks naturally slow your eating pace, allowing you to tell when you’re full. Shrinking your plate helps you serve (and eat) less without noticing. Both tricks help you slow down, eat more mindfully and cut calories without feeling as if you’re trying.(有两种经过科学研究证实的方法可以实现这一目标：拿起筷子，缩小你的餐盘尺寸。筷子能自然地减缓你的进食速度，让你能够察觉自己是否已经吃饱。缩小餐盘的大小能帮助你不知不觉地减少食物的摄入量。这两种方法都能让你放慢进食速度，更用心地用餐，并且在不觉得是在刻意控制的情况下减少热量摄入)”可知，本段主题是“用筷子、小盘子吃饭”，空格后具体解释这两种用餐方式如何帮助控制饮食。E项“改变餐具能让少吃成为本能”总领全段，“dining setup”对应后文“chopsticks and downsize your dishes”，准确概括本段核心方法（通过调整用餐工具/容器改变饮食行为）。故选E。 (4)题解析： 根据上文“We’re wired for connection, and nothing says “I’ve got you” like a good, long hug. Holding someone close for 20 seconds boosts oxytocin (the love hormone) and drops cortisol (the stress one).(我们天生就渴望与他人建立联系，而没有什么比一个深情而长久的拥抱更能表达“我在你身边”了。将某人紧紧拥入怀中20秒，会促进体内产生更多的催产素（这种“爱的荷尔蒙”）并降低皮质醇（这种“压力荷尔蒙”的水平）)”以及后文“Bonus benefits like deeper connection, lower blood pressure, and warm-and-fuzzy feelings last longer than your group chat high-five emoji.(诸如更紧密的联系、更低的血压以及温馨愉悦的感觉等附加益处，其持续时间要远长于你发在群聊中用来表示庆祝的“击掌”表情符号)”可知，前文提到“拥抱20秒能提升催产素、降低皮质醇”，空格后补充“更深的联结、更低的血压等额外益处”。F项“这些益处包括更多愉悦感、不经意的专注力提升和对松鼠微笑的快乐”承接前文 “拥抱的好处”，“They”指代前文提到的拥抱带来的生理变化，且“bonus benefits”与后文形成递进，符合逻辑。故选F。 (5)题解析： 根据后文“Each night, write down three things you’re thankful for. A 2020 meta-analysis links this habit to more happiness, less stress, and milder depression (seek other help if needed). It helps your brain shift from focusing on the negative to recognizing all the good things happening in your world.(每天晚上，写下你所感激的三件事情。2020年的一项与此相关的元分析表明，养成这个习惯能带来更多的幸福感、更少的压力以及更轻微的抑郁症状（如有需要，可寻求其他帮助）。这有助于你的大脑从专注于消极方面转向认识到你所生活的世界中发生的所有美好事情)”可知，本段核心内容是“每晚写下三件感恩的事”，后文解释该习惯的益处（更快乐、压力更小等）。A项“坚持感恩日记”直接点明本段主题，“gratitude journal”与“write down three things you’re thankful for”完全对应，是段落主旨的精准概括。故选A。 Passage 7 （25-26高二上·湖北荆州沙市中学·期中）Secret codes (密码) keep messages private. Banks, companies, and government agencies use secret codes in doing business, especially when information is sent by computer. People have used secret codes for thousands of years. 1 Code breaking never lags (落后) far behind code making. The science of creating and reading coded messages is called cryptography. There are three main types of cryptography. 2 For example, the first letters of “My elephant eats too many eels” spell out the hidden message “Meet me.” 3 You might represent each letter with a number, for example. Let’s number the letters of the alphabet, in order, from 1 to 26. If we substitute a number for each letter, the message “Meet me” would read “13 5 5 20 13 5.” A code uses symbols to replace words, phrases, or sentences. To read the message of a real code, you must have a code book. 4 For example, “bridge” might stand for “meet” and “out” might stand for “me.” The message “Bridge out” would actually mean “Meet me.” 5 However, it is also hard to keep a code book secret for long. So codes must be changed frequently. A. It is very hard to break a code without the code book. B. In any language, some letters are used more than others. C. Only people who know the keyword can read the message. D. As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them. E. You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out. F. With a code book, you might write down words that would stand for other words. G. Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet. 【答案】1. D 2. E 3. G 4. F 5. A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了密码的重要性、密码的设置方式、密码本的作用。 (1)题解析： 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句讲人们使用密码已经几千年了，下句讲密码破译工作。空白处和密码破译有关，D项内容符合语境，连接上下文。故选D。 (2)题解析： 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。后面的例子是来证明人们设置密码时往往会利用一些单词的第一个字母作为密码，E项符合此内容，故选E。 (3)题解析： 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据下文的解释内容可知介绍了密码设置的又一种方法，G项符合此意，故选G。 (4)题解析： 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据下文的例子及上句中的a code book可以判断该句是介绍密码本的使用，F项符合此意，承上启下。故选F。 (5)题解析： 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上文介绍密码本的重要作用，A项：没有密码本很难破译，总结上文。故选A。 【点睛】关于七选五的做题步骤： 1、通读全文，对文章进行快速浏览，寻找主题句，抓住文章结构及文章的写作内容。在阅读过程中，要注意文章的开始与结束段落，尤其是文章的首段及末段末句，因为“开门见山”与“结尾总结”的写作方式为常见的写作方式，首段的末句一般是是全文的主题所在，说明本文将探讨哪些内容，并简要指出文章的写作思路，有时甚至会以提纲的形式进行呈现。首段的末句对于快速掌握文章的主题有重要意义。 2、详读段落，在短时间内，找出每段写作内容的关键词。明确各段的主题句或主旨大意。文章正文部分通常分为若干小段落。各段落会根据整体文章写作主题展开，对文章主体进行的不同方面的描述。找出各个小段落中的关键词，明确其描述内容，为整体试题的解决做好铺垫。阅读各个空的前后句，标记关键词，关键词包括句中的核心名词或名词词组（如带有形容词的名词词组）、专有名词、时间数字、代词、连词等。重点阅读各个问题附近的句子，圈定线索词，然后从选项中寻找相关的特征词，以确定答案。做题时可以采用代入排除法。如果一题做不出或拿不准，可先放过，继续往下读，先做容易的能做出的题，直到读完整篇文章。 3、定位选项，明确各备选选项的含义，抓住其关键词语，根据文章整体结构与具体内容，将选项填入文中，填写时尤为注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段及句中的衔接标志词。在定位选项时，要特别注意空格上下段的写作内容，以及空格上段尾句和下段首句的结构和意义。将所选项放入空白处，看看是否与上下文构成语义及逻辑上的直接关系，是否符合该处语境。能否承接前后的写作线索。使文章无论内容还是衔接上都能做到通顺。小题1中上句讲人们使用密码已经几千年了，下句讲密码破译工作。空白处和密码破译有关，D项内容符合语境，连接上下文。小题2中后面的例子是来证明人们设置密码时往往会利用一些单词的第一个字母作为密码，E项符合此内容。 4、通读复检，将所选答案代入文中，再次通读全文，重点考查逻辑关系和关联结构。 在完成选项定位后，应通读全文，检查文章内容是否完整，语义是否连贯合理、各段落内容是否紧扣主题，语篇结构是否通顺连贯、具有一致性、合乎逻辑，写作思路是否清晰明了，格式以及用语是否恰当贴切，从而判断选择的答案是否正确。同时，我们还应注意对相近选项的对比分析，个别干扰项由于与某个正确选项的内容相近具有很强的干扰性，这时就需要我们认真分析，排除干扰，从而得出正确选项。 5、确定排除，研究多余选项，确定排除理由，最终确定答案。 Passage 8 （25-26高二上·湖北部分省级示范高中·期中）Cleaning your room can feel like a challenging task, but it’s likely a quicker and easier process than you imagine! Sometimes all it takes is a simple plan and a little motivation. 1 Read on to learn how to stay motivated to clean your room. Play music to get in the right mindset. Before you start, put on a playlist that makes you feel energetic. 2 Music with a faster beat will help motivate you. Stay away from slower music, as this can make you feel tired and bored. If you need a timer, create a playlist that is a certain amount of time and try to finish before the playlist ends. Create a reward for yourself to get the job done. 3 Decide how to treat yourself once you’ve finished cleaning. A few ways to treat yourself are hanging out with your friends, eating a big bowl of ice cream, or reading your favorite book. Make sure not to rush your cleaning in order to get your reward. 4 When you’re having trouble motivating yourself to clean your room, make the process interesting by playing a game. See how many things you can put away for 10 minutes and then try to beat your high score. Alternatively, pretend you’re a robot while cleaning and only make robot movements and noises. Another option is to set a timer and see how fast you can clean your room. Create a checklist to stay on track. Checklists are a great way to give yourself a sense of achievement and progress when cleaning up a big mess. Decide what you want to organize and clean, and then make a list to prioritize them from the most urgent to the least. 5 Tick off each task once you’ve done it to easily keep track of what you still need to do. A. Make cleaning into a game. B. Schedule the tasks throughout the week. C. You’d better try to finish before the playlist ends. D. It can set the tone for a more organized and peaceful life. E. This extra motivation can help you get the job done faster. F. Try to be as detailed as possible so you don’t forget anything. G. Really activating all the senses is a great way to make it engaging. 【答案】1. D 2. G 3. E 4. A 5. F 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了如何在整理房间时保持动力。 (1)题解析： 前文“Sometimes all it takes is a simple plan and a little motivation.(有时只需要一个简单的计划和一点动力。)”提到打扫房间需要有计划和动力，后文“Read on to learn how to stay motivated to clean your room.(继续阅读，了解如何保持打扫房间的动力。)”引出如何保持动力，由此可知，空处应承上启下，讲述有计划、有动力地打扫房间的重要性，D项“它可以为更有组织、更和平的生活定下基调。”符合题意。故选D。 (2)题解析： 前文“Before you start, put on a playlist that makes you feel energetic.(在开始之前，放一个让你感觉精力充沛的播放列表。)”讲述了在开始打扫前准备一个音乐播放列表，空处应进一步说明音乐的作用，G项“真正激活所有感官是让它引人入胜的好方法。”符合题意。故选G。 (3)题解析： 前文“Create a reward for yourself to get the job done.(为自己创造一个完成工作的奖励。)”提到给自己一个完成工作的奖励，空处应进一步说明这种做法对完成打扫的好处，E项“这种额外的动力可以帮助你更快地完成工作。”符合题意。故选E。 (4)题解析： 空处是本段主旨句，根据下文“When you’re having trouble motivating yourself to clean your room, make the process interesting by playing a game. See how many things you can put away for 10 minutes and then try to beat your high score. Alternatively, pretend you’re a robot while cleaning and only make robot movements and noises. Another option is to set a timer and see how fast you can clean your room.(当你难以激励自己打扫房间时，可以通过玩游戏让这个过程变得有趣。看看你能在10分钟内收好多少东西，然后试着打破你的高分。或者，在打扫时假装你是一个机器人，只做机器人的动作和发出机器人的噪音。另一种选择是设置一个计时器，看看你打扫房间的速度有多快。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是可以把打扫活动变成一个游戏，A项“把打扫变成游戏。”符合题意。故选A。 (5)题解析： 前文“Decide what you want to organize and clean, and then make a list to prioritize them from the most urgent to the least.(决定你想整理和清理什么，然后列一个清单，从最紧急的到最不紧急的按优先级排列。)”讲述了列清代排列自己想打扫的事项，空处应讲述在列清单时要尽可能详细，F项“尽量详细，这样你就不会忘记任何事情。”符合题意。故选F。 Passage 9 （25-26高二上·湖北武汉部分重点中学·期中）For many of us, the days are filled with a million small interruptions. And this is true even on our days off. Maybe you’ve taken a call at the beach, texted your boss from the grocery store or emailed a co-worker while on a picnic with your family. 1 But there is a real cost to these interruptions, and there are smart strategies we can all take to better protect our time. In one study, researchers recruited (召集) parents who were visiting a science museum with their kids. Some parents were told to check their phones as much as possible; others were told to check their phones as little as possible. After the visit, parents who used their phones reported that the experience was significantly less meaningful. 2 3 Companies lose 32 days of productivity each year to employee depression, which is often caused by the stress and burnout of our always-on culture. Despite knowing better, I, too, have found myself focusing on "urgent work" over important life moments. Now is our opportunity to create a new culture that respects time. And the way to make this change is through small steps that we can take right now. 4 When we do have time off, we need to find ways in which we can enjoy the present moment, as opposed to seeing it as an unproductive barrier to our work. Another strategy is to negotiate for more time on adjustable deadlines to prevent work from affecting your personal life. And don’t worry too much about the reputation. 5 Once you discover the impact that these changes can have, you’ll feel empowered to demand that others respect and accommodate your approach to time. Maybe they’ll even feel inspired to piece together the broken moments of their lives, too. A. They also felt much lonelier. B. You need to prioritize urgent work. C. One specific strategy is to redefine rest. D. There’s difficulty in corporate management. E. Quality truly is the measure that matters most. F. We’ve convinced ourselves that these behaviors are no big deal. G. These constant interruptions come at a cost to organizations, too. 【答案】1. F 2. A 3. G 4. C 5. E 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要指出日常生活中频繁的干扰会带来实际代价，通过研究说明其对个人体验的影响，还提到对企业的影响，并给出保护时间的具体策略。 (1)题解析： 根据前文“Maybe you’ve taken a call at the beach, texted your boss from the grocery store or emailed a co-worker while on a picnic with your family.(也许你在海滩接了电话，在杂货店给老板发了短信，或者在和家人野餐时给同事发了邮件。)”以及后文“But there is a real cost to these interruptions, and there are smart strategies we can all take to better protect our time.(但这些干扰确实会带来代价，我们都可以采取一些明智的策略来更好地保护自己的时间。)”可知，前文列举了日常中被干扰的行为，后文转折提到干扰有代价，此空应衔接两者，说明人们对这些行为的固有看法。F选项“We’ve convinced ourselves that these behaviors are no big deal(我们已经说服自己这些行为没什么大不了的)”既承接前文的具体干扰行为，又与后文的“but”形成转折，符合语境。故选F项。 (2)题解析： 根据前文“In one study, researchers recruited (召集) parents who were visiting a science museum with their kids. Some parents were told to check their phones as much as possible; others were told to check their phones as little as possible. After the visit, parents who used their phones reported that the experience was significantly less meaningful.(在一项研究中，研究人员招募了一些带孩子参观科学博物馆的家长。一些家长被要求尽可能多地查看手机；另一些则被要求尽可能少地查看手机。参观结束后，使用手机的家长表示，这次体验的意义明显降低。)”可知，此处应补充使用手机的家长在体验中还有其他负面感受。A选项“They also felt much lonelier(他们也感到更加孤独)”中的“also”承接前文“体验意义降低”，进一步说明手机干扰带来的负面影响，符合语境。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 根据后文“Companies lose 32 days of productivity each year to employee depression, which is often caused by the stress and burnout of our always-on culture.(由于员工抑郁，企业每年会损失32天的生产力，而员工抑郁通常是由我们这种随时在线的文化带来的压力和倦怠造成的。)”可知，后文讲述的是干扰对企业的影响，此空应引出这一话题。G选项“These constant interruptions come at a cost to organizations, too(这些持续的干扰也会给组织带来代价)”直接点出干扰对组织（企业）的影响，与后文的企业损失内容相呼应，符合语境。故选G项。 (4)题解析： 根据前文“And the way to make this change is through small steps that we can take right now.(而实现这一改变的方法是通过我们现在就能采取的小步骤。)”以及后文“When we do have time off, we need to find ways in which we can enjoy the present moment, as opposed to seeing it as an unproductive barrier to our work. Another strategy is to negotiate for more time on adjustable deadlines to prevent work from affecting your personal life.(当我们确实有假期时，我们需要找到享受当下的方式，而不是把它看作是工作中毫无成效的障碍。另一个策略是在可调整的截止日期上争取更多时间，以防止工作影响你的个人生活。)”可知，此处应介绍其中一个具体策略，且与“休息”相关。C选项“One specific strategy is to redefine rest(一个具体的策略是重新定义休息)”既承接前文的“小步骤”，又引出后文对休息方式的具体说明，且与下一句的“Another strategy”形成并列，符合语境。故选C项。 (5)题解析： 根据前文“Another strategy is to negotiate for more time on adjustable deadlines to prevent work from affecting your personal life. And don’t worry too much about the reputation.(另一个策略是在可调整的截止日期上争取更多时间，以防止工作影响你的个人生活。而且不要太担心名声。)”可知，此处应说明不用在意名声的原因，即真正重要的是什么。E选项“Quality truly is the measure that matters most(质量才是真正最重要的衡量标准)”解释了不必纠结于名声，强调质量的重要性，符合语境。故选E项。 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·湖北武汉中学·期中）Imagine you’ve been working for hours before a deadline, but you feel like you’re getting nowhere. You’re starting to feel really anxious. At this point, you might start to blame yourself for having this emotion. Now you have two emotions: feeling anxious about getting work done and feeling frustrated that you are anxious. When the second emotion gets layered on top of the first emotion, you often feel worse and are even less likely to reach your goals. You may now be wondering if it is possible to make the second emotion less likely. 1 . Many people have heard of “mindfulness”. It is often associated with doing a meditation (冥想) practice, but its essence is to be more aware and accepting of your present-moment experience. 2 Acceptance can limit judgmental thoughts and unhelpful secondary emotions. Let me explain. Picture yourself in a challenging situation like the scenario described above and you feel anxiety arising. Instead of getting upset at yourself for having this emotion, you bring your awareness to the experience of the emotion and accept it. You might feel that this anxiety is not fun to experience. 3 With this attitude of acceptance, and stepping away from the tendency to fight against the emotion, you are less likely to get stuck in a loop of judgmental thoughts that might trigger more unwanted emotions. 4 But evidence suggests that it works. That is probably because accepting yourselves, including your emotions, relieves pressure. You stop adding fuel to the emotional fire when you release judgmental thoughts about your emotions. 5 For instance, you could turn down the volume on the initial emotion, perhaps by seeing the situation from a new perspective or asking someone for support. A. Thankfully, research suggests that the answer is yes. B. You can’t be productive even when you have more inner space. C. Then you may question if you are feeling anxious about getting work done. D. Yet you know you can breathe it through and that it is just a passing emotion. E. Sometimes the experience includes an unpleasant emotion you don’t want to feel. F. It might sound unreasonable that embracing an unpleasant emotion can be a good thing. G. You also create more inner space to determine whether you can do something that helps. 【答案】1. A 2. E 3. D 4. F 5. G 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何减少焦虑感。 (1)题解析： 根据上文“Imagine you’ve been working for hours before a deadline, but you feel like you’re getting nowhere. You’re starting to feel really anxious. At this point, you might start to blame yourself for having this emotion. Now you have two emotions: feeling anxious about getting work done and feeling frustrated that you are anxious. When the second emotion gets layered on top of the first emotion, you often feel worse and are even less likely to reach your goals. You may now be wondering if it is possible to make the second emotion less likely.(想象一下，在截止日期前，你已经工作了好几个小时，但你感觉毫无进展。你开始感到非常焦虑。在这一点上，你可能会开始责怪自己有这种情绪。现在你有两种情绪：对完成工作感到焦虑，对自己的焦虑感到沮丧。当第二种情绪叠加在第一种情绪之上时，你通常会感觉更糟，甚至更不可能实现你的目标。你现在可能想知道是否有可能降低第二种情绪的可能性)”可知，上文提到“想知道是否有可能降低第二种情绪的可能性”，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文，说明这一疑问的答案。故A选项“值得庆幸的是，研究表明答案是肯定的”符合语境，故选A。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“Many people have heard of “mindfulness”. It is often associated with doing a meditation (冥想) practice, but its essence is to be more aware and accepting of your present-moment experience.(很多人都听说过“正念”。它经常与冥想练习联系在一起，但它的本质是更加意识到并接受你现在的经历)”可知，上文提到接受你现在的经历，本句承接上文，对经历进行进一步解释说明。故E选项“有时这种经历包含了一种你不想感受到的不愉快情绪”符合语境，故选E。 (3)题解析： 根据上文“Let me explain. Picture yourself in a challenging situation like the scenario described above and you feel anxiety arising. Instead of getting upset at yourself for having this emotion, you bring your awareness to the experience of the emotion and accept it. You might feel that this anxiety is not fun to experience.(让我解释一下。想象你自己处于如上所述的具有挑战性的情境中，你会感到焦虑。不要因为自己有这种情绪而感到沮丧，而是把你的意识带到这种情绪的体验中并接受它。你可能会觉得这种焦虑并不有趣)”以及后文“With this attitude of acceptance, and stepping away from the tendency to fight against the emotion, you are less likely to get stuck in a loop of judgmental thoughts that might trigger more unwanted emotions.(有了这种接受的态度，远离与情绪作斗争的倾向，你就不太可能陷入评判思想的循环中，这可能会引发更多不想要的情绪)”可知，本句与上文构成转折关系，上文提到了焦虑，后文提到接受的态度，推测本句说明如何应对焦虑情绪。故D选项“但是你知道你可以把它呼吸出去，它只是一种转瞬即逝的情绪”符合语境，故选D。 (4)题解析： 根据后文“But evidence suggests that it works. That is probably because accepting yourselves, including your emotions, relieves pressure.(但证据表明，它是有效的。这可能是因为接受你自己，包括你的情绪，可以减轻压力。)”可知，后文与本句构成转折关系，后文提到了有效，本句是在说明接纳情绪的消极方面。故F选项“拥抱一种不愉快的情绪可能是一件好事，这听起来可能不合理”符合语境，故选F。 (5)题解析： 根据上文“You stop adding fuel to the emotional fire when you release judgmental thoughts about your emotions.(当你释放出对自己情绪的评判性想法时，你就停止了给情绪火上浇油)”可知，本句承接上文，进一步说明停止批判自己所带来的好处。故G选项“你也创造了更多的内心空间来决定你是否可以做一些有帮助的事情”符合语境，故选G。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·湖北孝感新高考协作体·期中）I can no longer recall the first postcard I ever received, or even the one I first sent. 1 Or was it from my aunt, who always seemed to be wandering somewhere far away? The memory has faded, but what remains clear to me are the countless reasons for sending a postcard. Postcards make the finest souvenirs (纪念品). 2 Whether you’re wandering through the green hills of Scotland or on a road trip across Texas, postcards are wonderfully light and can be put neatly into all sorts of places — between the pages of a book, inside a camera bag, or within a laptop sleeve. In an age where we can connect instantly through the internet, postcards remain one of the warmest ways to keep in touch with friends and family. 3 That tangible (有形的) connection — the feel of the paper — makes memories more vivid and lasting. 4 When you receive a handwritten card from a friend, sent from a place you’ve never been and filled with their personal stories, it’s hard not to feel inspired to one day set out and create your own. Best of all, just about anything can become a postcard. I’m not joking. 5 I was living in New England at the time and wanted to share the brilliant colors of the season with her back home. I carefully chose a red-and-orange leaf, slipped it into an envelope, and sent it off. I wasn’t sure it would survive the journey through the mail, but to my delight, it arrived perfectly. A. They never weigh down your luggage. B. Sending postcards is common practice. C. Postcards also plant dreams of travel within us. D. I once mailed a beautiful autumn leaf to a friend. E. Is it necessary to send postcards from your place? F. Was it a greeting from my father’s business trips? G. Nothing compares to holding a physical card in your hand. 【答案】1. F 2. A 3. G 4. C 5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者送和收明信片的经历，以及对其的看法。 (1)题解析： 根据后文“Or was it from my aunt, who always seemed to be wandering somewhere far away?(还是说这是来自我的姑妈呢？她似乎总是行踪不定，不知漂泊在何处)”可知，后文用“Or was it from my aunt”表选择疑问，前文需对应相同句式，F项“这是不是我父亲出差时给我留下的问候信息呢？”符合“or”连接的选择逻辑，衔接自然。故选F。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“Postcards make the finest souvenirs (纪念品).(明信片是最棒的纪念品)”以及后文“Whether you’re wandering through the green hills of Scotland or on a road trip across Texas, postcards are wonderfully light and can be put neatly into all sorts of places — between the pages of a book, inside a camera bag, or within a laptop sleeve.(无论你是漫步在苏格兰的青山之中，还是驾车穿越德克萨斯州的公路，明信片都十分轻便，可以整齐地放置在各种地方——比如书页之间、相机包里或者笔记本电脑的保护套内)”可知，前文提明信片是“最好的纪念品”，后文说其“轻便、可整齐放置”，A项“它们从不加重行李负担”承接“轻便”特性，呼应后文储存方式。故选A。 (3)题解析： 根据后文“That tangible (有形的) connection — the feel of the paper — makes memories more vivid and lasting.(那种实实在在的联系——纸张的触感——能让记忆变得更加生动和持久)”可知，后文强调“有形的连接——纸张的触感”，G项“没有什么比得上手中拿着实体卡片”直接点出“实体”属性，引出下文对触感的描述。故选G。 (4)题解析： 根据后文“When you receive a handwritten card from a friend, sent from a place you’ve never been and filled with their personal stories, it’s hard not to feel inspired to one day set out and create your own.(当你收到一位朋友寄来的手写贺卡时，那贺卡来自一个你从未去过的地方，里面还充满了他们个人的故事，这时你很难不被这种激励所感染，从而萌生出有一天也要踏上旅程、去创造属于自己的美好事物的想法)”可知，该空是一个独立的段落，通常是一个主题句。后文描述了收到来自远方的明信片会激发旅行的渴望。因此，空处需要填入一个概括此意的句子。C选项“明信片也在我们心中种下了旅行的梦想”符合语境，故选C。 (5)题解析： 根据上文“Best of all, just about anything can become a postcard. I’m not joking.(最棒的是，几乎任何事物都能变成一张明信片。我可不是在开玩笑)”以及后文“I was living in New England at the time and wanted to share the brilliant colors of the season with her back home. I carefully chose a red-and-orange leaf, slipped it into an envelope, and sent it off. I wasn’t sure it would survive the journey through the mail, but to my delight, it arrived perfectly.(当时我住在新英格兰地区，我想把这个季节绚丽的色彩寄给她在家乡的家人。我精心挑选了一片红橙色的树叶，将其装进信封里，然后寄了出去。我不知道它能否顺利通过邮件传递到达目的地，但令我惊喜的是，它完好无损地送达了)”可知，前文说“几乎任何东西都能变成明信片”，后文具体描述“寄秋叶给朋友”的经历，D项“我曾寄过一片漂亮的秋叶给朋友”是对前文观点的举例验证。故选D。 Passage 3 （25-26高二上·湖北黄冈中学·期中）To figure out how to choose a career, start by taking a good look at yourself. Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires (线). 1 From there, you’ll narrow the field further by looking at the specifics of different career options you’re most suited for. List your skills and talents. No matter who you are, there are plenty of things you’re good at. You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind. 2 Don’t leave out any of them, even if you don’t think it qualifies as a career skill. Identify your passions and mission. If you’re going to find a meaningful career, passion isn’t just a pipe dream but a must. It means the work will fulfill you. 3 To keep commitment (投入) over a long time, you also need a deeper purpose. This purpose defines your mission: the contribution you want to make and the results you try to see. 4 Matters like how much money you want to make and where you want to live are important too. Think about these questions to narrow down your options: How much money do you need to make? Do you want flexibility in your job? What kind of benefits are important to you? What kind of environment do you excel in? If you’ve managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you’re wired to do, congratulations! If you’re still unsure, that’s okay. 5 There’s only so much career shopping you can do before you have to just go for it. A. Consider the challenges you may meet. B. Think about practical parts of a job. C. However, passion alone isn’t enough. D. You don’t have to have this figured out by dinnertime. E. These are all hints that tell you what your strengths are. F. They combine to form a picture of what you’re wired to do. G. Your mission will follow if you’re passionate about your work. 【答案】1. F 2. E 3. C 4. B 5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何选择职业的建议，包括罗列技能天赋、明确热情与使命、考虑工作实际因素等，以帮助读者逐步明确适合自己的职业方向。 (1)题解析： 根据上文“Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires (线). (你的天赋、热情和使命就像细小的线)”以及下文“From there, you’ll narrow the field further by looking at the specifics of different career options you’re most suited for. (在此基础上，你可以通过了解最适合自己的不同职业选择的细节，进一步缩小范围)”可知，上文将才能、热情和使命比作细小的线，下文说应了解职业选择的细节以缩小选择范围，F选项“They combine to form a picture of what you’re wired to do. (它们结合在一起，勾勒出你天生适合做什么的蓝图)”中的“They”指代上文“talents, passions and mission”，“combine to form a picture”呼应“like the small wires”的比喻，将分散的自我特质整合为“适合做什么”的清晰方向，为下文“缩小职业选择范围”提供依据，逻辑连贯。故选F项。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind. (你可能已经知道自己有哪些天赋，但还是要把能想到的都列出来)”以及下文“Don’t leave out any of them, even if you don’t think it qualifies as a career skill. (不要遗漏任何一项，即使你认为它算不上职业技能)”可知，上文建议列出自己的天赋，下文说注意不要遗漏，E选项“These are all hints that tell you what your strengths are. (这些都是能告诉你自身优势所在的线索)”中的“These”指代上文“list of every one (天赋清单)”，“hints that tell you what your strengths are”解释了罗列天赋的意义，即发现自身优势，与下文“不遗漏任何一项”的建议相呼应，强调每个天赋对职业选择的参考价值。故选E项。 (3)题解析： 根据上文“If you’re going to find a meaningful career, passion isn’t just a pipe dream but a must. It means the work will fulfill you. (若想找到有意义的职业，热情并非白日梦，而是必需品。它意味着这份工作能让你获得满足感)”以及下文“To keep commitment (投入) over a long time, you also need a deeper purpose. This purpose defines your mission: the contribution you want to make and the results you try to see. (要长期保持投入，你还需要一个更深层次的目标。这个目标定义了你的使命：你想要做出的贡献以及你努力想要看到的成果)”可知，上文强调了热情的重要性，下文指出为了长时间保持投入，还需要更深层次的目标，C选项“However, passion alone isn’t enough. (然而，仅有热情是不够的)”通过“However”转折，承认热情的重要性，同时引出下文“更深层次的目标使命”，“isn’t enough”与下文“also need”形成逻辑递进，完善“有意义的职业需兼具热情与使命”的观点。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 根据下文“Matters like how much money you want to make and where you want to live are important too. Think about these questions to narrow down your options: How much money do you need to make? Do you want flexibility in your job? What kind of benefits are important to you? What kind of environment do you excel in? (你想赚多少钱、想在哪里生活这类问题也很重要。思考这些问题来缩小选择范围：你需要赚多少钱？你希望工作有灵活性吗？哪种福利对你很重要？你在什么样的环境中能发挥优势？)”可知，下文列举了一些选择职业时要考虑的实际问题，B选项“Think about practical parts of a job. (考虑工作的实际方面)”概括了本段核心内容，“practical parts”对应下文“赚钱、居住地点、工作灵活性、福利、工作环境”等实际问题，可作为段落小标题统领全段，引出具体思考方向。故选B项。 (5)题解析： 根据上文“If you’ve managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you’re wired to do, congratulations! If you’re still unsure, that’s okay. (如果你已经完成了以上所有步骤，并且明确知道自己适合做什么，那恭喜你！如果你仍然不确定，也没关系)”以及下文“There’s only so much career shopping you can do before you have to just go for it. (在你必须付诸行动之前，你能做的职业探索是有限的)”可知，上文说如果对职业选择不确定也没关系，下文说职业探索时间有限，必须要付诸行动，D选项“You don’t have to have this figured out by dinnertime. (你不必非要在短时间内弄明白这件事)”承接上文，进一步说明不必急于弄清楚职业选择，用“don’t have to have this figured out by dinnertime”缓解焦虑，同时与下文“职业探索有限，需付诸行动”形成平衡，指出“既不能着急，也不要拖延”，逻辑通顺。故选D项。 Passage 4 （25-26高二上·湖北孝感·期中）We’ve all experienced it: a song plays on the radio and suddenly we find ourselves flashing back to a moment from our past. 1 Several factors link music to our memories. Music is often a key part of significant life events, and it is also very effective in attracting our attention. 2 Furthermore, the emotional quality of music makes it especially easy to remember. We usually get familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music. Generally, the more familiar a piece of music is, the more effective it is in bringing back memories. 3 This is because we are much more likely to hear a song repeatedly than to watch a movie in the same manner. Writing for a culture column, Tiffany Jenkins offers a distinct perspective: 4 She explains how throughout history oral cultures have passed important knowledge from generation to generation through songs owing to this characteristic. The rhythm (韵律) and rhyme in lines of songs both act as tools to aid memory. 5 This fact corresponds with what many experts call the “reminiscence bump (记忆突点)”, where older adults (over forty) have increased recollection of events that occurred during their adolescence and early adulthood. It’s evident that our memories and music are closely connected to the point that music is being used to help Alzheimer’s disease sufferers access memories that they believe they have lost. A. Familiarity is crucial. B. Music itself is easy to remember. C. But what makes music so effective in doing this? D. Our musical preference usually forms during our teens. E. This applies to music more than other cultural products. F. Pop music especially can be connected with an important memory. G. Music and these life events are likely to be linked together in our memories. 【答案】1. C 2. G 3. E 4. B 5. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。介绍了音乐极易触发人们的过往回忆，这与它常伴随重大人生事件、易让人熟悉、自身易记忆等因素相关，且人们的音乐偏好多形成于青少年时期，如今音乐还被用于帮助阿尔茨海默病患者唤醒记忆。 (1)题解析： 根据上文“We’ve all experienced it: a song plays on the radio and suddenly we find ourselves flashing back to a moment from our past.(我们都曾有过这样的经历：电台里播放着一首歌，然后我们突然就会不由自主地回忆起过去的一段往事)”可知，开篇描述“听到歌曲触发回忆”的常见现象，后文转而分析“音乐与记忆关联的因素”。C（但是什么让音乐在这方面如此有效？）以设问方式承接前文现象，自然引出下文的原因分析，起到承上启下作用，故选C。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“Several factors link music to our memories. Music is often a key part of significant life events, and it is also very effective in attracting our attention.(有多种因素将音乐与我们的记忆联系在一起。音乐往往是重大人生事件中的重要组成部分，而且它在吸引我们的注意力方面也非常有效)”可知，上文提到“音乐是重大人生事件的关键部分，且易吸引注意力”，此处需进一步说明二者的联系。G（音乐和这些人生事件很可能在我们的记忆中联系在一起）直接呼应前文“重大人生事件”，解释音乐触发回忆的核心逻辑，故选G。 (3)题解析： 根据上文“We usually get familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music. Generally, the more familiar a piece of music is, the more effective it is in bringing back memories.(我们通常会因将一首乐曲当作背景音乐而熟悉它。一般来说，一首乐曲越熟悉，就越能唤起我们的回忆)”以及后文“This is because we are much more likely to hear a song repeatedly than to watch a movie in the same manner.(这是因为我们重复听到一首歌的可能性比以同样的方式看一部电影大得多)”可知，上文指出“音乐越熟悉，越易唤起回忆”，后文补充“音乐比电影等更易被反复聆听”。E（这一点对音乐的适用度远超其他文化产品）衔接前文“熟悉度”，并为后文“音乐更易反复聆听”做铺垫，突出音乐的特殊性，故选E。 (4)题解析： 根据上文“Writing for a culture column, Tiffany Jenkins offers a distinct perspective(蒂芙尼·詹金斯为文化专栏撰文，提出了独特的见解)”以及后文“She explains how throughout history oral cultures have passed important knowledge from generation to generation through songs owing to this characteristic. The rhythm and rhyme in lines of songs both act as tools to aid memory.(她解释道，自古以来，口头文化就是通过歌曲将重要的知识代代相传的，这是因为歌曲具有这样的特点。歌曲的韵律和押韵在歌词中都起到了帮助记忆的作用)”可知，上文蒂芙尼从文化专栏角度给出不同看法，后文提到“口头文化通过歌曲传递知识，韵律和押韵辅助记忆”。B（音乐本身就容易被记住）总起蒂芙尼的观点，后文的“韵律押韵辅助记忆”是对该观点的具体解释，故选B。 (5)题解析： 根据后文“This fact corresponds with what many experts call the “reminiscence bump”, where older adults (over forty) have increased recollection of events that occurred during their adolescence and early adulthood.(这一现象与许多专家所称的“记忆突点”现象相符，在这一现象中，年龄较大的人群（40 岁以上）对自己青少年时期和成年早期所经历的事件有更清晰的记忆)”可知，后文提到“40 岁以上成年人对青春期和成年早期的事件记忆更清晰”，即“记忆突点”。D（我们的音乐偏好通常在青少年时期形成）将 “音乐偏好形成期”与“记忆突点的关键时期”对应，解释了音乐为何能精准触发该阶段回忆，故选D。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解（七选五） Passage 1 （25-26高二上·湖北武汉黄陂·期中）We use words to communicate our thoughts, but sometimes our non-verbal language speaks louder than words. Body language includes facial expressions, gestures, and postures. 1 For instance, a warm smile can build trust, while maintaining eye contact shows attentiveness and sincerity. However, the meanings of body language can vary greatly across different cultures. 2 A gesture that is polite in one country might be offensive in another. The “thumbs-up” gesture, for example, is a sign of agreement in many places, but it is considered rude in some parts of the Middle East. Being aware of your own body language is the first step to use it effectively. Good posture shows confidence, and leaning slightly forward shows you are engaged in the conversation. 3 It shows respect and interest in what the other person is saying. Similarly, understanding others’ body language can help you understand their true feelings. 4 If a friend says they are not angry but their jaw is tight and their arms are crossed, you might want to talk to them about what’s really wrong. 5 By paying close attention to non-verbal cues, you can avoid misunderstandings and connect with others on a deeper level. So, the next time you are in a conversation, remember to not only listen to the words but also to watch the body. A. Nodding during a conversation is another positive sign. B. Therefore, it is crucial to learn about these differences. C. Mastering this skill will make you a better communicator. D. It is absolutely a powerful tool in our daily communication. E. Learning about body language is very important for travellers. F. It often tells you more about how someone feels than their words do. G. As for effective communication, observing both words and body language is key. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·湖北随州高中教联体·期中）Can't Resist Junk Food? Study Suggests You Try This Simple Trick You're tired and hungry. Then you catch a whiff of something delicious, probably fried and almost certainly fattening. It is fried chicken! 1 A new research says that being exposed to the smell of junk food for at least two minutes can actually help you make healthier food choices. Let's take a closer look at this process. Have you ever noticed that whatever appetizing treat catches your nose's attention tends to be most appealing just after you first smell it? What will happen if you're standing in line after a couple of minutes? 2 And recent science says that this is actually the right moment to walk away. The results of a series of experiments, including field studies at a supermarket and at a middle school cafeteria, show that extended exposure (of more than two minutes) to junk food smell (e. g,cookie smell) leads to lower purchases of unhealthy foods compared with healthy smell (e.g.strawberry smell). 3 That is why long exposure to junk food smell can be as satisfactory as actually having it in your mouth, which in turn decreases the desire for consumption of junk food. 4 When the exposure to smell of healthy food was examined, food choices were not profoundly influenced. The reason for this is that healthy food is not connected with reward in our brain and therefore have little influence on what we desire. So next time you're feeling you don't have the will power to resist that French fries, it might be as simple as sitting there and smelling all that sweetness for just a minute or two. 5 A. But wait a minute before you order. B. It's a response that has been researched. C. Get the satisfaction with none of the calories. D. It isn't quite as irresistible as it was just moments ago. E. However, it's not the same case with smell of healthy food. F. It's the same as actually eating it because your desire to eat it is satisfied. G. The brain doesn't necessarily distinguish between a pleasurable smell or taste. Passage 3 （25-26高二上·湖北十堰八校教联体学校·期中）Lifelong learning is an ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge that extends beyond traditional educational settings. 1 To better understand its significance for our life, let’s explore the key features of lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is a continuous process that extends far beyond formal education. It involves the consistent gaining of new skills, knowledge and experiences throughout one’s life. This continuity is crucial in today’s fast-paced world, where knowledge becomes out of date quickly. Lifelong learners consider learning a journey rather than a destination. 2 Lifelong learning covers a wide range of subjects and skills, extending far beyond professional development. It might include learning a new language, exploring art history, understanding personal finance or mastering a craft. 3 By engaging with various subjects, lifelong learners can make unique connections and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. At the core (核心) of lifelong learning is internal motivation. Lifelong learners take charge of their educational journey, actively identifying improvement areas and seeking relevant learning opportunities. 4 It also develops critical skills such as self-discipline, time management and goal-setting, leading to more meaningful and lasting learning experiences. 5 It occurs through structured courses and programs as well as informal experiences. Formal learning might involve taking online courses or pursuing additional degrees. Informal learning, equally valuable, can happen through reading, travel, conversations, volunteering or hands-on experiences. This combination of formal and informal learning allows individuals to tailor their educational experiences to their personal preferences and circumstances. A. The beauty of lifelong learning lies in its flexibility (灵活性). B. Lifelong learners have a greater sense of purpose and achievement. C. Therefore, they constantly seek opportunities to learn, grow and adapt. D. This diversity shapes a well-rounded individual and promotes creativity. E. Lifelong learning challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones. F. Today, it has become an essential component of personal and professional growth. G. This self-directed approach promotes a sense of ownership over one’s development. Passage 4 （25-26高二上·湖北襄阳第四中学·期中）Cheerleading, a sport about organized cheering and dancing in support of a sports team, is one of Americaˈs oldest, but often undervalued sports. Many now connect the sport with energetic high school teams or professional teams on the sidelines. 1 There have been significant changes over time. Now widely seen as a female-led activity, cheerleading was led by males at first. In 1869, during the first American football match between Princeton University and Rutgers University, Princeton students celebrated their victory by yelling “Boom! Ah!” repeatedly. 2 By comparison, another story places its beginning at a game between Princeton University and the University of Minnesota on November 2, 1898. A medical student named Johnny Campbell took a loudspeaker, brought thousands of fans together, and led an organized series of cheers. 3 These yell leaders not only lifted fansˈ spirits, but also helped manage the crowds. By 1903, one of the first official all-male clubs was established. In 1923, the University of Minnesota admitted women into its cheering team, although men continued to control the sidelines for many years. As world wars broke out, large numbers of men entered the military. 4 They introduced new things such as acrobatics (杂技) and the now-characteristic pom-poms (绒球). Over the next decade, the organization of teams grew rapidly. In 1948, the National Cheerleaders Association was established and later national cheerleading teams also appeared. 5 Encouragingly, the International Olympic Committee finally confirmed it as a sport in 2021, paving the way for eventual Olympic participation. Today, cheerleading attracts over three million participants across the United States and continues to develop as both a sport and a cultural activity. A. But this image is not how it all began. B. Thus, the sport was forgotten for short periods. C. Therefore, women took up the unfilled positions. D. Many historians mark this event as the sportˈs birth. E. This change, however, was a turning point for the sport. F. Inspired by this, more US leader groups were soon formed. G. Despite these, cheerleading was officially unrecognized for long. Passage 5 （25-26高二上·湖北十堰普通高中区县联合体·期中）Public speaking is not only about what you say, but how you say it — particularly through body language, which plays a key role in communication. 1 Here are some essential body language techniques and how you can use them to enhance your public speaking. Maintain Eye Contact Making direct eye contact is essential in any conversation. It creates a genuine connection and builds trust with your audience. 2 Practice maintaining eye contact with individuals during your speaking practice sessions to become more comfortable and natural in front of audience. 3 Good posture conveys confidence and authority as a speaker. Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders back to project a sense of strength and assurance. Avoid crossing your arms, as this can make you appear defensive. Instead, keep your arms relaxed at your sides or use them to emphasize points during your speech, which helps to reinforce your message. Use Gestures Wisely Gestures can significantly enhance your speech by illustrating key points and making it more dynamic. 4 Overusing gestures can distract from your message. Practice using gestures that feel natural and match with the content of your speech to maintain a strong, focused connection with your audience. Control Your Tone of Voice Body language isn’t just physical; it also includes the tone of your voice. Practice varying your pitch, pace, and volume to keep your audience engaged. A flat voice can make even the most interesting topic sound dull. 5 A. Raise your head up B. Stand Tall and Relax C. Avoid speaking too quickly, as it may confuse the audience. D. It also signals that you value their presence and participation. E. However, it’s important to use them carefully and purposefully. F. Effective body language boosts confidence and keeps the audience engaged. G. Varying your tone helps emphasize key points and keep attention throughout your speech. Passage 1 （25-26高二上·湖北部分省级示范高中·期中）4 Ways to Make Small Talk with Social Anxiety Social anxiety can make small talk feel daunting. 1 But these strategies from a licensed clinical professional counselor Hall-Baldwin can help ease the pressure. 2 Before attending networking events or reunions, practice conversations with baristas (咖啡师), waiters, neighbors or co-workers. These low-pressure interactions help build self-esteem without aiming for profound talks, gradually boosting confidence for larger social settings. Use the echo technique 3 If someone mentions work struggles, respond with “Struggling?” to encourage them to elaborate. This simple act not only shows you’re listening but also shifts the focus off yourself. “This takes pressure off you to generate responses.” Hall-Baldwin notes. Find a physical anchor When anxious, simple actions like holding a cold drink, fidgeting with a toy, or pressing feet to the floor can anchor your nervous system. “It tells your brain you’re safe.” says Hall-Baldwin. 4 “I touch it when nervous.” she says. This tactile comfort helps her power through. Have an exit strategy Planning an exit route ahead of time makes social events feel less overwhelming. Let friends know you’ll leave by a certain time or use polite excuses like “I need to check in with someone.” 5 A. Practice in low-pressure settings. B. When giving speeches, she carries a smooth stone in her pocket. C. Learn to adapt to high-pressure environments D. You can also prepare follow-up questions based on your hobbies or passions. E. This reduces anxiety about feeling trapped. F. Paraphrase what others say to show attentiveness. G. Social anxiety sufferers feel watched in crowds and fear their words fail. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·湖北圆创联盟·期中）If you had asked me a few years ago how I felt about exercise, I would have told you that while I had a gym membership, working out basically consisted of walking on the treadmill (跑步机) for fifteen minutes, pretending to use a few machines, and then making my escape. 1 I definitely needed an accountability partner (责任伙伴). I called local training studios, and one owner, Adria, stood out as approachable and motivating. 2 Not only did I end up with a great trainer, but I also gained a friend. Yet, none of my excuses ever worked on her. However hard I tried to skip a class, she never let me off the hook. Before long, I was seeing changes in my body, emotions, and attitude. I began to look forward to the gym. One day, Adria mentioned she was just tired and needed a day off. Being the sole owner and employee of her gym, her only option was to close the studio. What came next shocked me: “I wish you would get certified (认证的) because you’re the only one I’d trust with the keys when worn out.” 3 But the idea stuck with me. I researched what it would take to become a Group Fitness Instructor: months of studying texts, videos, and podcasts, plus getting CPR-and AED-certified. After weeks of consideration, I signed up for the ACE course. There were many times I wanted to give up. 4 Test day was also no joke, with an examiner scanning my room via web camera to ensure no cheating. I finished in under three hours, exhausted, and turned in without reviewing. Suddenly, a large “YOU PASSED” popped up on the screen. What began as a way to help a friend proved I wasn’t too old to learn. 5 A. I laughed it off—Me? A Trainer? B. Clearly, my self-discipline was lacking. C. Why go to such great lengths for Adria? D. Why memorize resting heart rate for the fitness coach exam? E. An accountability partner was an understatement when it came to her. F. Nothing beats walking into the gym and seeing my certification on the wall. G. An accountability partner is someone who has my back and keeps me on track. Passage 3 （25-26高二上·湖北宜城一中、枣阳一中等鄂北六校·期中）Apart from our desiring for a long life, we also have a strong wish to stay young and full of energy. The aging process is an unavoidable part of life. 1 Here are some ways to help you stay young and energetic. Your brain is the most important part of your body that should stay young and energetic. It is the part that controls the major organs of your body. Its health determines your mental condition and its youthfulness helps to keep your memory and intellect sharp. Your brain isn’t a muscle. 2 So you need to use your brain from time to time to keep its sharpness and to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Having an active social life can help keep your brain young. Some physical signs of aging are also connected with an inactive lifestyle. Joining in physical activity at least three times a week can help to delay the appearance of these signs. 3 Eating fish, particularly the ones that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can help to give you a healthy mind and brain. Omega-3 also helps improve your mood (心情) and the health of your skin. 4 Eating fruits and vegetables is also a natural way to help keep you looking young, strong and lively. 5 They include quitting smoking and protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. A. You can lose it if you don’t use it regularly. B. However, man has discovered wise moves to delay it. C. This can translate to less wrinkles and a youthful look. D. These are some of the ways to stay young and energetic. E. Your social life is of little importance to your youthful mental state. F. Of course, there are many other ways that can delay the aging process. G. Being physically active is also a way to reduce stress and to prevent disease risks. Passage 4 （25-26高二上·湖北黄冈部分高中·期中）Getting things done isn’t working all day at 100 miles an hour. Looking for ways to do less and get more done sounds a bit contrary to expectation, but it actually makes a lot of sense. 1 Shut out the shallow. Smaller tasks like answering emails are “shallow work”. Try to be more aware of what your shallow tasks are, and give yourself permission to block them out for a while so you can focus on the important tasks that require “deep work”. 2 Bill Gates went to a remote cottage. Others, like Maya Angelou, shut themselves away to write. Call it a day. For good productivity, be strict about when your working day is over, and when you get to the end of your planned work session, ease yourself into a more relaxed state and try Cal Newport’s shutdown ceremony. 3 Write a short plan of how you’ll handle it tomorrow. Then close that textbook or laptop and say something out loud like ‘shutdown complete!’ It might sound silly, but it signals the end of your working thoughts for the day. After that? Have some fun. Give your mind the rest it’s earned. 4 Time-management master Francesco Cirillo says that for every 25 minutes of intense concentration, you should take five off to do nothing at all. The theory? Tackling a big task in focused chunks with regular breaks gives the brain time to recover and keeps your productivity high. In the five-minute breaks, don’t jump on your phone! Move around, stare out of a window. And finally, if you really need to concentrate, find some pictures of kittens and puppies first. That’s right. Research in Japan suggests that looking at lovely baby animals brings out the natural caregiver in us, and improves our ability to focus on the details. 5 A. Improve your productivity. B. Make your breaks smarter. C. Look through your unfinished work. D. It turns out productivity can be cute, too. E. The following tips can definitely help you. F. Set down in order the top important things you want to do in life. G. Lots of successful people have cut out the shallow to work more productively. Passage 5 （25-26高二上·湖北鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟·期中）Can siblings (兄弟姐妹) learn to get along? The answer to this question is, yes! Maintaining healthy relationships is challenging. 1 They discover that when siblings lovingly invest in their relationships, the resulting friendships are an incredible blessing. Apply the following recommendations to strengthen your relationships with your siblings. Recognize the significance of your role. The role you have in your siblings’ lives is one that no one else can play. You can be a source of great good in your siblings’ lives by investing encouragement, praise and love in your relationship. Or, you can be a source of hardship by acting selfishly. 2 Appreciate your differences. You and your siblings will have many differences, even when you grow up in the same household. Sometimes differences drive people apart, but those differences can often help you grow. Don’t be afraid of differences. 3 you are preparing for other relationships in the future. Settle conflicts instantly. 4 . When you find it is your fault, ask for forgiveness for your hurtful attitudes, words, and actions. If a sibling has offended (冒犯) you, you are supposed to forgive immediately when he/ she comes to ask for your forgiveness. Invest in your “enemies”. When you give something away, you usually gain deeper appreciation from those who receive your gift. At times when you are struggling to get along with a particular brother or sister, it is wise for you to consider giving. 5 You could also offer to help him or her with a project or a household chore (家务). A. If the differences disturb you, B. As you learn to get along with your siblings, C. Discuss what you are learning in school and life. D. But many families are finding that sibling harmony is possible. E. Do all you can to restore your relationship when faced with conflicts. F. Either way, your influence makes a permanent impression on your siblings. G. Think about what you can give: time, words of praise, or gifts—things your sibling will enjoy. Passage 6 （25-26高二上·湖北八校联考·期中）You don’t have to quit sugar, go vegan or run a marathon to see real change in your health and well-being. Instead, science supports a “go small” approach. 1 To help you make this shift, we’ve rounded up the simplest, most science-backed microhabits that can transform your physical, emotional and mental health. Get a daily dose of nature. Spending time outside — whether in a park, your backyard or near some potted plants that feel wild — has powerful benefits. Studies show that being in nature lowers stress, quiets overthinking and lifts your mood. One 2019 study called it a nature pill and found that even 20 to 30 minutes a day worked wonders. 2 Eat with chopsticks on small plates. 3 Two research-proven ways to do this: Grab some chopsticks and downsize your dishes. Chopsticks naturally slow your eating pace, allowing you to tell when you’re full. Shrinking your plate helps you serve (and eat) less without noticing. Both tricks help you slow down, eat more mindfully and cut calories without feeling as if you’re trying. Give someone a big hug. We’re wired for connection, and nothing says “I’ve got you” like a good, long hug. Holding someone close for 20 seconds boosts oxytocin (the love hormone) and drops cortisol (the stress one). 4 Bonus benefits like deeper connection, lower blood pressure, and warm-and-fuzzy feelings last longer than your group chat high-five emoji. 5 Each night, write down three things you’re thankful for. A 2020 meta-analysis links this habit to more happiness, less stress, and milder depression (seek other help if needed). It helps your brain shift from focusing on the negative to recognizing all the good things happening in your world. Start now by choosing one or two of these microhabits that resonate with you. A. Keep a gratitude journal. B. Prepare yourself for good things. C. It’s basically a natural mood balancer. D. Little actions, done regularly, are what create lasting change. E. Changing your dining setup can make eating less second nature. F. They include increased joy, accidental mindfulness and smiling at squirrels. G. Making small changes to environment leads to significant health improvements. Passage 7 （25-26高二上·湖北荆州沙市中学·期中）Secret codes (密码) keep messages private. Banks, companies, and government agencies use secret codes in doing business, especially when information is sent by computer. People have used secret codes for thousands of years. 1 Code breaking never lags (落后) far behind code making. The science of creating and reading coded messages is called cryptography. There are three main types of cryptography. 2 For example, the first letters of “My elephant eats too many eels” spell out the hidden message “Meet me.” 3 You might represent each letter with a number, for example. Let’s number the letters of the alphabet, in order, from 1 to 26. If we substitute a number for each letter, the message “Meet me” would read “13 5 5 20 13 5.” A code uses symbols to replace words, phrases, or sentences. To read the message of a real code, you must have a code book. 4 For example, “bridge” might stand for “meet” and “out” might stand for “me.” The message “Bridge out” would actually mean “Meet me.” 5 However, it is also hard to keep a code book secret for long. So codes must be changed frequently. A. It is very hard to break a code without the code book. B. In any language, some letters are used more than others. C. Only people who know the keyword can read the message. D. As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them. E. You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out. F. With a code book, you might write down words that would stand for other words. G. Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet. Passage 8 （25-26高二上·湖北部分省级示范高中·期中）Cleaning your room can feel like a challenging task, but it’s likely a quicker and easier process than you imagine! Sometimes all it takes is a simple plan and a little motivation. 1 Read on to learn how to stay motivated to clean your room. Play music to get in the right mindset. Before you start, put on a playlist that makes you feel energetic. 2 Music with a faster beat will help motivate you. Stay away from slower music, as this can make you feel tired and bored. If you need a timer, create a playlist that is a certain amount of time and try to finish before the playlist ends. Create a reward for yourself to get the job done. 3 Decide how to treat yourself once you’ve finished cleaning. A few ways to treat yourself are hanging out with your friends, eating a big bowl of ice cream, or reading your favorite book. Make sure not to rush your cleaning in order to get your reward. 4 When you’re having trouble motivating yourself to clean your room, make the process interesting by playing a game. See how many things you can put away for 10 minutes and then try to beat your high score. Alternatively, pretend you’re a robot while cleaning and only make robot movements and noises. Another option is to set a timer and see how fast you can clean your room. Create a checklist to stay on track. Checklists are a great way to give yourself a sense of achievement and progress when cleaning up a big mess. Decide what you want to organize and clean, and then make a list to prioritize them from the most urgent to the least. 5 Tick off each task once you’ve done it to easily keep track of what you still need to do. A. Make cleaning into a game. B. Schedule the tasks throughout the week. C. You’d better try to finish before the playlist ends. D. It can set the tone for a more organized and peaceful life. E. This extra motivation can help you get the job done faster. F. Try to be as detailed as possible so you don’t forget anything. G. Really activating all the senses is a great way to make it engaging. Passage 9 （25-26高二上·湖北武汉部分重点中学·期中）For many of us, the days are filled with a million small interruptions. And this is true even on our days off. Maybe you’ve taken a call at the beach, texted your boss from the grocery store or emailed a co-worker while on a picnic with your family. 1 But there is a real cost to these interruptions, and there are smart strategies we can all take to better protect our time. In one study, researchers recruited (召集) parents who were visiting a science museum with their kids. Some parents were told to check their phones as much as possible; others were told to check their phones as little as possible. After the visit, parents who used their phones reported that the experience was significantly less meaningful. 2 3 Companies lose 32 days of productivity each year to employee depression, which is often caused by the stress and burnout of our always-on culture. Despite knowing better, I, too, have found myself focusing on "urgent work" over important life moments. Now is our opportunity to create a new culture that respects time. And the way to make this change is through small steps that we can take right now. 4 When we do have time off, we need to find ways in which we can enjoy the present moment, as opposed to seeing it as an unproductive barrier to our work. Another strategy is to negotiate for more time on adjustable deadlines to prevent work from affecting your personal life. And don’t worry too much about the reputation. 5 Once you discover the impact that these changes can have, you’ll feel empowered to demand that others respect and accommodate your approach to time. Maybe they’ll even feel inspired to piece together the broken moments of their lives, too. A. They also felt much lonelier. B. You need to prioritize urgent work. C. One specific strategy is to redefine rest. D. There’s difficulty in corporate management. E. Quality truly is the measure that matters most. F. We’ve convinced ourselves that these behaviors are no big deal. G. These constant interruptions come at a cost to organizations, too. Passage 1 （25-26高二上·湖北武汉中学·期中）Imagine you’ve been working for hours before a deadline, but you feel like you’re getting nowhere. You’re starting to feel really anxious. At this point, you might start to blame yourself for having this emotion. Now you have two emotions: feeling anxious about getting work done and feeling frustrated that you are anxious. When the second emotion gets layered on top of the first emotion, you often feel worse and are even less likely to reach your goals. You may now be wondering if it is possible to make the second emotion less likely. 1 . Many people have heard of “mindfulness”. It is often associated with doing a meditation (冥想) practice, but its essence is to be more aware and accepting of your present-moment experience. 2 Acceptance can limit judgmental thoughts and unhelpful secondary emotions. Let me explain. Picture yourself in a challenging situation like the scenario described above and you feel anxiety arising. Instead of getting upset at yourself for having this emotion, you bring your awareness to the experience of the emotion and accept it. You might feel that this anxiety is not fun to experience. 3 With this attitude of acceptance, and stepping away from the tendency to fight against the emotion, you are less likely to get stuck in a loop of judgmental thoughts that might trigger more unwanted emotions. 4 But evidence suggests that it works. That is probably because accepting yourselves, including your emotions, relieves pressure. You stop adding fuel to the emotional fire when you release judgmental thoughts about your emotions. 5 For instance, you could turn down the volume on the initial emotion, perhaps by seeing the situation from a new perspective or asking someone for support. A. Thankfully, research suggests that the answer is yes. B. You can’t be productive even when you have more inner space. C. Then you may question if you are feeling anxious about getting work done. D. Yet you know you can breathe it through and that it is just a passing emotion. E. Sometimes the experience includes an unpleasant emotion you don’t want to feel. F. It might sound unreasonable that embracing an unpleasant emotion can be a good thing. G. You also create more inner space to determine whether you can do something that helps. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·湖北孝感新高考协作体·期中）I can no longer recall the first postcard I ever received, or even the one I first sent. 1 Or was it from my aunt, who always seemed to be wandering somewhere far away? The memory has faded, but what remains clear to me are the countless reasons for sending a postcard. Postcards make the finest souvenirs (纪念品). 2 Whether you’re wandering through the green hills of Scotland or on a road trip across Texas, postcards are wonderfully light and can be put neatly into all sorts of places — between the pages of a book, inside a camera bag, or within a laptop sleeve. In an age where we can connect instantly through the internet, postcards remain one of the warmest ways to keep in touch with friends and family. 3 That tangible (有形的) connection — the feel of the paper — makes memories more vivid and lasting. 4 When you receive a handwritten card from a friend, sent from a place you’ve never been and filled with their personal stories, it’s hard not to feel inspired to one day set out and create your own. Best of all, just about anything can become a postcard. I’m not joking. 5 I was living in New England at the time and wanted to share the brilliant colors of the season with her back home. I carefully chose a red-and-orange leaf, slipped it into an envelope, and sent it off. I wasn’t sure it would survive the journey through the mail, but to my delight, it arrived perfectly. A. They never weigh down your luggage. B. Sending postcards is common practice. C. Postcards also plant dreams of travel within us. D. I once mailed a beautiful autumn leaf to a friend. E. Is it necessary to send postcards from your place? F. Was it a greeting from my father’s business trips? G. Nothing compares to holding a physical card in your hand. Passage 3 （25-26高二上·湖北黄冈中学·期中）To figure out how to choose a career, start by taking a good look at yourself. Your talents, your passions and your mission are like the small wires (线). 1 From there, you’ll narrow the field further by looking at the specifics of different career options you’re most suited for. List your skills and talents. No matter who you are, there are plenty of things you’re good at. You might know what those talents are already, but go ahead and make a list of every one that comes to mind. 2 Don’t leave out any of them, even if you don’t think it qualifies as a career skill. Identify your passions and mission. If you’re going to find a meaningful career, passion isn’t just a pipe dream but a must. It means the work will fulfill you. 3 To keep commitment (投入) over a long time, you also need a deeper purpose. This purpose defines your mission: the contribution you want to make and the results you try to see. 4 Matters like how much money you want to make and where you want to live are important too. Think about these questions to narrow down your options: How much money do you need to make? Do you want flexibility in your job? What kind of benefits are important to you? What kind of environment do you excel in? If you’ve managed to get through everything above and have a clear answer for what you’re wired to do, congratulations! If you’re still unsure, that’s okay. 5 There’s only so much career shopping you can do before you have to just go for it. A. Consider the challenges you may meet. B. Think about practical parts of a job. C. However, passion alone isn’t enough. D. You don’t have to have this figured out by dinnertime. E. These are all hints that tell you what your strengths are. F. They combine to form a picture of what you’re wired to do. G. Your mission will follow if you’re passionate about your work. Passage 4 （25-26高二上·湖北孝感·期中）We’ve all experienced it: a song plays on the radio and suddenly we find ourselves flashing back to a moment from our past. 1 Several factors link music to our memories. Music is often a key part of significant life events, and it is also very effective in attracting our attention. 2 Furthermore, the emotional quality of music makes it especially easy to remember. We usually get familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music. Generally, the more familiar a piece of music is, the more effective it is in bringing back memories. 3 This is because we are much more likely to hear a song repeatedly than to watch a movie or the same manner. Writing for a culture column, Tiffany Jenkins offers a distinct perspective: 4 She explains how throughout history oral cultures have passed important knowledge from generation to generation through songs owing to this characteristic. The rhythm (韵律) and rhyme in lines of songs both act as tools to aid memory. 5 This fact corresponds with what many experts call the “reminiscence bump (记忆突点)”, where older adults (over forty) have increased recollection of events that occurred during their adolescence and early adulthood. It’s evident that our memories and music are closely connected to the point that music is being used to help Alzheimer’s disease sufferers access memories that they believe they have lost. A. Familiarity is crucial. B. Music itself is easy to remember. C. But what makes music so effective in doing this? D. Our musical preference usually forms during our teens. E. This applies to music more than other cultural products. F. Pop music especially can be connected with an important memory. G. Music and these life events are likely to be linked together in our memories. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $