专题09 七选五15篇（名校最新期中真题）-2022-2023学年高二英语下学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（牛津译林版2020）

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译林版（2020）高二英语下学期期中复习 查缺补漏冲刺满分
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专题09 七选五15篇
（2022春·江苏盐城·高二江苏省响水中学校考期中）Nothing can substitute (替代) for a good night’s sleep. There are some effective ways to reset your sleep cycle.
• Have a light dinner
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a poor man. ____1____ . You should time your meals, because a full stomach can be the reason of insomnia (失眠).  A light snack at bedtime can promote sleep, but too much food can lead to wakefulness.
• Change it gradually
It is important to change your sleep cycle gradually in order to avoid stress and different sleep disorders. The most suitable way is to increase it by 15 minutes a time. If you have to wake up earlier, then try to fall asleep 15 minutes earlier each evening. ____2____.
• Prepare your room for the sleep
People’s body is influenced by light and darkness. Doctors strongly suggest darkening the bedroom before sleep. ____3____. Moreover, close your curtains at night, so you will be able to sleep calmly.
• ____4____
Consistency (developing regular sleeping hours) is the best way to change your sleep cycle. You should stick to the same sleep and wake-up time schedule. Don’t forget about weekends! It is allowed to have an extra hour on Saturdays, but you are to be back on track on Sundays.
• Stop hitting the snooze button (止闹按钮)
I think everyone knows about those tempting five extra minutes in the morning. It doesn’t count, but you can turn these five extra minutes into ten or half an hour and you will realize that you are late. The morning that starts with stress isn’t a good beginning of your day. There are many ways to stop hitting the snooze button. ____5____. You have no choice but to answer it and before you find it, you will be out of bed.
A．Keep regular hours
B．This saying has a deep and wise meaning
C．A good night’s sleep can refresh and restore your body
D．Switch off laptops and other sources of light in your bedroom
E．Do something low-stress and boring until you discover that you are tired
F．The most effective way is to put an alarm clock on the other side of the room
G．It may be difficult to fall asleep at once, so take some relaxing procedures like a bath.

（2022春·江苏连云港·高二校联考期中）Self-confidence refers to your belief in your skills, qualities, and ability to succeed. Having confidence in yourself is not only important to your health and well-being, it can also affect how you are perceived by others. However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.____6____
Focus on Your Strengths
When you are in a situation where you want to appear confident, it can be helpful to focus on the skills and abilities you feel most confident about.____7____Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.
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Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success. If you tend to engage in negative self-talk, start working on re-framing your thoughts to be more positive and optimistic. For example, you might work on reminding yourself that there are positive sides to every situation. Talking to yourself positively is a great way to boost your sense of self-efficacy so that you feel better able to succeed and deal with whatever you are facing.
Look for Inspiration
Looking to confident people you admire reading inspirational statements or repeating a motivating mantra can also be a way to boost your confidence when you need it. The key is to choose realistic role models or statements that reflect achievable goals.
Avoid Making Comparisons
While finding sources of positive inspiration can help you show confidence, it is important to avoid comparing yourself to other people unfavorably. You may make such comparisons whether you are looking at their performance, appearance or other qualities.____9____
Take on New Challenges
____10____Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.
A．Talk Yourself Up
B．Keep Yourself Relaxed
C．Choose something you know you are good at.
D．You can avoid being confident from time to time.
E．If so, it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.
F．You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.
G．Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.

（2022春·江苏南通·高二统考期中）Accompanying and supporting a friend, especially when they are in trouble, can be the difference between them moving through a difficult challenge or sinking into a state of hopelessness, social withdrawal and depression.___11___Here are some practical and genuinely helpful things you can do to support a friend through the hard times.
Reach out.
___12___If you’ve noticed your friend has become withdrawn and stopped contacting you or cancelled planned activities, it’s crucial to let them know they’re not alone. Pick up the phone, send them a message on social media, or come to their place and let them know you’re available to chat and you’re concerned about them.___13___Even if it takes a few attempts, most people appreciate knowing that a friend cares about them enough to reach out.
Find a good time to talk.
Choose a time when you’re both feeling reasonably relaxed and don’t have to rush off to other commitments.___14___Avoid trying to talk to them about your concerns during an argument or if they appear upset. It’s important to allow time to bring up your concerns, and leave enough time to discuss anything important that comes up in conversation.
Be a good listener.
It might be tempting (诱人的) to offer your friend advice about how to deal with what they’re experiencing, but the most helpful thing you can do if they choose to open up to you is simply listen.___15___You can ask questions to get a better sense of what they’re feeling, but advice and well-meaning observations are often received as judgement or criticism. Focus on their strengths and coping abilities, and let them know you’re available whenever they need you.
A．Encourage your friend to seek help.
B．Let your friend guide the conversation.
C．You can clear your schedule if necessary.
D．However, it’s tough to know what to do at times.
E．Sometimes a friend in trouble may isolate themselves.
F．They may not respond at first, so it’s important to keep trying.
G．It’s important to give them some time to think about everything.
（2022春·江苏苏州·高二统考期中）If you dream of mastering two languages, make the process more fun and more successful with these tips:
Find your motivation. Wish you had paid more attention in high school Spanish? ___16___ Perhaps all you wanted out of the class was a good grade, or to meet a graduation requirement. These factors are “extrinsic (外在的) motivators,” but the most successful language students are “intrinsically” motivated So pick a language you are excited to use, whether on a vacation in Spain or on your couch watching Spanish soap operas.
___17___ It might take some trial and error, but you’ll figure out which resource works best for you. Mobile apps combine your learning with games, so if you could easily spend hours playing on your phone, you’ll likely find learning similarly addictive. ___18___ Excellent textbooks, grammar guide, and work books with answer keys let you see how you’re doing.
Don’t sweat your mistakes. Kids get it wrong all the time. They’ll say, for instance, that they “goed” to school and played with other “childs.” Although kids often misapply the general rules, they gradually pick up on the patterns and use them in new situations. ___19___
Try less. It seems contrary to common sense. ___20___ So rather than stare fixedly at a vocabulary list, run your eyes over the words while you listen to pure music. Or turn on subtitle (字幕) in the language you’re learning even as you watch TV in English. But don’t devote your full attention to them — just enjoy the show and absorb what you can. The less you stress, the more you’ll be able to learn.
A．Pick your tools.
B．Do experiments.
C．And don’t forget books.
D．Consider why you didn’t.
E．That is what successful language learners do.
F．But bury yourself in your chosen language as much as you can.
G．But you’re more likely to pick up a language when you aren’t highly focused.

（2022春·江苏盐城·高二江苏省阜宁中学校考期中）Variety makes things fresh and interesting; it keeps your brain sharp and your body alive-part of the reason why we feel refreshed after a holiday is the break from routine. ___21___ So doing things differently might take a bit of effort at first, but you'll soon feel the benefits. Whether it's learning a skill, or visiting somewhere new, these all require different ways of thinking.
“Lifelong learning requires us to have a growth mind set, to up size our knowledge of the world,” says health coach Susan sanders. “ ___22___ It's the learning that makes the difference, firing up our curiosity and engaging our minds.”
Many people decide that the best way to keep their minds feeling younger is to really change up their life and train for a new job. “As humans, we are meant to grow, stretch, and expand,” says Francesca Kastelanides, director and founder of Beam Academy. “ ___23___ Although it will most likely be challenging at times, if your reason why is strong enough, you will always gain the benefits.”
___24___ “When starting a new journey, ask yourself what you hope to gain, why you want to make this move, and what you expect to get out of it at the end.”
Learning something new will not only improve your skill set but it will boost your wellbeing. From a physical point of view, when you exercise your brain, the mind reshapes itself, because the physical brain can grow and change. But, mentally, a new skill also provide you with motivation and increase your confidence. ___25___ And, of course, learning will open new opportunities in life that will boost your happiness. And who doesn't want to be happier?
A．We’re naturally creatures of habit.
B．But learning to grow is no easy task.
C．And it doesn't matter what we learn.
D．Thus you can overcome any fears and anxieties you have.
E．Learning a new skill or re training for a different career can only be positive.
F．To have the desired result, you should make some preparations in the first place.
G．She explains that the most important thing is to make use of your central motivation.

（2022春·江苏泰州·高二统考期中）Get into a group bigger than two and you get butterflies in your stomach. Staff meetings at work are difficult. And parties are the worst.
You’re not alone. Social anxiety affects an estimated 15 million Americans. Here are some tips to help you better navigate the social world:
For formal situations: Plan and prepare what you want to say
Know you want to get your point heard at that big meeting? Plan and prepare. While the gold standard seems to be able to react quickly, it’s fine to know what you want to say in advance. ____26____. Have notes in front of you in case you are nervous.
For casual situations: Prepare
Party coming up? Like the staff meeting, be prepared. ____27____. Even if you worry that your story may seem out of place, try to make it fit: If you don’t know what to say on a particular topic, spin it back to what you do know. For example, your question about the economy brings me back to climate change; what you said reminds me of the time I ...
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The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger. ____29____. Over time, this will expand your comfort zone.
Take baby steps
Decide to go to the party and tell yourself you will stay for a half-hour and then see how you feel. Think of this less as some command performance and more as an experiment in expanding your social world. Baby steps like these are fine — it’s about learning to fight your emotions by moving forward. ____30____.
A．Don’t listen to your anxiety
B．With practice, it will become easier
C．Step forward and speak up in spite of it
D．However, this is not the best way to socialize
E．Map out a couple of stories that you feel comfortable sharing
F．The solution to any anxiety is to run toward it, not away from it
G．Write out your speech, however long or short, and practice ahead of time

（2022春·江苏常州·高二统考期中）Social media has basically taken over almost everyday life for a lot of people. They like to post videos online to share their life. But sometimes, if you post a video online and your video becomes popular, you may get comments from people who will always find something to complain about. They may spread gossip about you that isn’t true. Negative comments, if they are mishandled, can affect your reputation and mood. ____31____
First, respond positively and politely. One man’s meat is another man’s poison. Some people like your video while others don’t. No matter how negative the comment is, it’s best for you to give a positive and polite response. ____32____ Don’t be angry, and stay calm, which helps you gain the upper hand.
Next, moving the conversation out of the public eye and into a private area is usually the best choice. ____33____ Instead, leave a comment for them, asking them to contact you to discuss the problem in private. This shows everyone that you are willing to address the issue, without needing to make it a public discussion for everyone to see.
____34____ Often, keyboard warriors (键盘侠) are feeling bad about something in their own lives, so keep it in mind that their comments have nothing to do with you. Avoid being negatively influenced by their comments. You totally have the right to delete anything that should not be on your social media page.
How do you recover from those negative comments on social media? Just laugh them off and let them go. ____35____ All you can do is keep posting and sharing positive things. When others can see that you are still living a good life, they will be encouraged by you.
A．You can’t control what other people do.
B．Then how should we address negative comments?
C．So when should you actually ignore negative comments?
D．Finally, set boundaries and don’t reply if they try to start an argument.
E．However, don’t send a direct message to the negative comment makers.
F．This shows that you care about everyone else on your social media page.
G．Each comment needs to be considered on the basis of facts and theories.

（2022春·江苏扬州·高二扬州中学校考期中）As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. ___36___“A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the 1ong run,” says preventive cardiologist (心脏病学家) Dr. Beth Abramson, a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Get eight hours of sleep. “When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is a lot more stressful,” says Dr.Arya Sharma, founder of the Canadian Obesity Network. If we’re short of sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation (炎症) and blood sugar levels.___37___
Engage in volunteer work.___38___ Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2016 showed that a feeling of purpose in 1ife is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack and stroke. “We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,” adds Sharma.  “Volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network.”
___39___ A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that healthy people who skipped breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heart disease six years later than those who had a substantial morning meal. One possible reason: “If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,” says Abramson. “We need to eat a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle.”___40___
A．Eat breakfast.
B．But others may not have crossed your mind.
C．Volunteering might even increase your physical activity.
D．These factors can all have an impact on heart and blood health.
E．Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit.
F．Eat healthy food rich in protein and fiber but low in fat and sugar
G．Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress.

（2022春·江苏苏州·高二常熟中学校考期中）The best way to learn new skills has been widely debated. In 2008, Malcolm Gladwell published Outliers, which introduced the so-called “10,000 hours rule” that states it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in a subject.
____41____Let’s break down what this involves.
You’re willing to learn from people you don’t like.
We tend to get annoyed with people who don’t share our view of the world.____42____That’s exactly why they offer opportunities to learn. You don’t need to buy into someone’s values about the world to learn from them and they can offer a new perspective.
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Stick to one comfortable mode of learning is a bad idea. Master learners are willing to learn from lots of sources, including the following: technical dry books or manuals, YouTube or Instagram, calling or visiting people they don’t know, searching the internet and through friendships and social relationships.
You can reflect on your work and think outside of the box.
Master learners don’t just become good in their field. They think about what they learn in ways that aren’t focused on one topic. ____44____ They allow their minds to move in creative ways and connect seemingly diverse concepts and tools that other people don’t connect.
You approach learning with your learning objectives in mind.
I love learning about other people’s learning processes. I once watched a video made by a medical student who stopped going to lectures. She recognized that the lectures weren’t as efficient or effective as reading her own books.
Master learners don’t follow someone else’s learning plan. For example, they don’t use one learning app for hundreds of lessons without exploring other options. ____45____
A．You’re willing to try out different thinking styles.
B．You’re ready to learn through different modes and channels.
C．People who are different from us will tend to approach problems differently.
D．But from a psychological perspective, what makes someone a master learner?
E．They develop their own learning plan based on their specific learning objectives.
F．The smartest, most creative people don’t rely solely on focus for getting things done.
G．To add to our learning, we’ll need to be willing to learn from people who we don’t personally like.

（2022春·江苏扬州·高二统考期中）Everyone has a name and it is said that the name is important for the whole life of the person. ____46____ There are some factors that should be considered.
Other than the sex difference, the other significant difference of children’s names is between modern and traditional names. ____47____ It has been used for quite a long time, like George or Elizabeth. A modern name is one that is usually made-up, which seems to be creative or meaningful, like Jayden or Dallas.
____48____ Many parents need their kids to have traditional names. Picking a traditional name has always been a protected decision for parents, because it is more normal and acknowledged as “would be expected” names. But one of the disadvantages is that traditional names are too normal and usually used by many people. ____49____
Modern names are more popular now than before. Many parents are making progress towards the uniqueness they want to bring to their kids. However, some parents don’t care for the modern names because they are difficult to pronounce and surprisingly harder to spell. ____50____ It may take a long time to remember the modern name of a person.
Picking a name for a child is parents’ advantage and duty. Do try to pick a good name for your kid, which will influence him or her greatly.
A．Choose a powerful name for your kid.
B．A traditional name is one that is broadly known.
C．It’s also rather difficult to be remembered by others.
D．A child may discover he’s not the only “John” in a class.
E．Naming a child actually depends on the parents’ intention.
F．Many children have childhood names given by their parents.
G．Therefore, picking one name for a child is anything but simple.

（2022春·江苏南通·高二校考期中）Everyone makes mistakes. Mistakes are an essential part of what makes us humans. They are a crucial step in learning, growing, and improving yourself. Not making mistakes is actually the biggest mistake you can ever make. ___51___ Below are some ways to help you learn from mistakes.
Take 100% responsibility. After making a mistake, reflect on it. ___52___ Only accepting responsibility can make learning possible. Therefore, take 100% responsibility, accept the consequences and be part of the solution to the problem. The sooner you accept responsibility, the sooner the problem is identified, and the sooner a resolution will be possible.
Figure out the cause of the mistake. ___53___ Figuring out the cause will also help you avoid repeating it next time. Determine the specific action that has led to the mistake. Take time to look into the events, see if there are things that need to be improved, and take time to work on them. Make the necessary changes to see the positive results.
___54___ You cannot change the mistakes that were made in the past, but you can take the lesson learnt and apply it when necessary. Don’t move forward through life being afraid of making mistakes. The moment you see mistakes as lessons rather than mistakes, you will no longer have this crazy scare of meeting them along your journey.
Apologize if necessary. Apologizing for a mistake you have made, which has affected someone, can make a big difference. By apologizing, you are showing bravery. ___55___
A．Move on fearlessly.
B．You cannot be perfect all the time.
C．So make them, learn from them and grow.
D．Blaming others for your mistakes will do you no good.
E．Making mistakes makes you understand that you are not perfect.
F．Knowing why you made the mistake is the key to learning from it.
G．That’s because it takes courage to stand before someone and admit your mistake.

（2022春·江苏淮安·高二统考期中）Do you love yourself? You may think you do, but do you really? There’s only one way to find out — by taking a close look at what you think, say, and do. You may not like some of what you find, but if you are serious about really loving yourself, you can use this insight to do some positive inner work. ____56____:
Listen Closely to Your Thoughts
Your thoughts will determine your actions. ____57____It is not necessary for you to write in it every day, but it helps to record various insights you gain as you go about your life. Instead of using a big notebook, you might use a small notepad that you can keep in your pocket for easy access to record your thoughts as they occur to you. Whichever method you choose, what’s most important is that you write your thoughts down. It will help you know what’s in your heart.
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To do this, you should pay attention to your actions. Actions speak louder than words, and they always tell the truth. If you say you love your job, but your actions say otherwise, which do you think is more reliable? On the other hand, if you say you’re not good at a certain job, but your actions say otherwise, that’s also important. What do you do with this insight? You can use it to make more positive choices in your life. By being honest with yourself, you will act according to truth instead of just what you tell yourself.
Take Quiet Time to Listen to Your Inner Voice
This is similar to the first point, but it takes a step further—beyond the natural mind to the heart that cannot be seen. You may want to use your quiet time to think deeply. However you use this time, ____59____Breathing deeply during quiet time will also help you focus. I know it’s hard to find quiet time during a particularly busy day, but it’s so important—even if it’s just 10 minutes a day and you have to hide somewhere to get it. Quiet time can really make a difference in your life.
Despite what your mind may be telling you, you can have love with no limits.____60____
A．One thing helping you to listen to your thoughts is keeping a journal.
B．the time shouldn’t be too long.
C．the key is to shut out all of the noise around you by focusing deep within yourself.
D．Here are three ways for gaining greater personal insight for deeper love
E．The key is to unconditionally love yourself first.
F．Be Honest with Yourself
G．it is difficult to keep relationships with people around you.

（2022春·江苏常州·高二校联考期中）Art is all around us. It can be found everywhere, including fancy galleries, people’s living rooms, and on the sides of buildings. So, why is art important?
It promotes expression and creativity. As humans, we’re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication. ____61____ It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak. In fact, participation in the arts may even assist kids with language, motor skills, and visual learning development.
____62____. When someone applies for a job, there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping. However, many employers also understand the very important need for the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define. Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change, think creatively, or collaborate with team members.
It provides historical context. ____63____. This is why people dedicate their lives to studying cave art, Shakespearean plays, and so much more. When we take the time to dive into art created in the past, we can learn about other generations and eras. We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it. ____64____.
In therapy (疗法) settings, art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss. ____65____. In one important study, children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting. This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing.
A．These are its major benefits.
B．Children love to draw, sing, and dance.
C．It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.
D．How does it have an impact on our life?
E．Similarly, future generations will learn about our current events by the art we leave behind.
F．Art and human history go hand-in-hand.
G．It can help people lift their spirits.

（2022春·江苏徐州·高二统考期中）Reading poetry can be challenging, but learning how to carefully move through a poem is also very rewarding. ____66____ However, by following the tips below, anyone can have the deeply rewarding experience of connecting to a great poem.
Feel various sounds. Poetry is made to be heard. You’re probably familiar with rhyming poems but there are many sound elements that poets use not only to make the poem sound beautiful, but to enhance the meaning or intention of a poem. ____67____ What do you notice about how it sounds? How does the sound enhance an overall theme, mood, or message?
____68____ Many poems may use words or reference places or times in history that may be unfamiliar to you. Be curious enough to look up all the words and references by various means. You should also gather information about the poet and his life background. All of these can offer essential context to bring the poem to life.
Analyze the figurative (比喻的) language in the poem. Figurative language could be words that are repeated often in the poem or words that rhyme in each stanza (节). To get more into the figurative meaning of the poem, you should look at how the poet uses literary methods like metaphor (隐喻), simile, and imagery. ____69____
Finally, you don’t have to fully understand it. If you like the way a poem sounds when you read it aloud, but don’t know what it “means”, that’s OK! ____70____ The great thing about art is that it can have lots of different meanings or seemingly no meaning at all and can sill be enjoyed. The same goes for poetry.
A．Consult the dictionary.
B．Curiosity kills the confusion.
C．They are often used to add deeper meaning to the poem.
D．Maybe it makes sense in a way that you can’t necessarily express.
E．Once you find a poem that interests you, read it out loud several times.
F．You should also pay attention to how the poet opens and closes the poem.
G．Unlike painting and music, poetry requires much extra effort to harvest its full effects.

（2022春·江苏苏州·高二吴县中学校考期中）Though often referred to as a type of men’s formal wear, a tailcoat (燕尾服) is technically a specific kind of formal jacket. Given the name because of the two “tails” that trail below the coat, these jackets have remained in style over a century. ____71____
In the early 19th century, tailcoats were made for men who needed to both ride a horse and wear formal dress without it getting in the way. ____72____ Nowadays, it is regarded as one of the most elegant, yet somewhat useless articles of clothing. Rarely worn in the 21st century outside of the theater or celebrity or royal circles, tailcoats may never fully go out of style due to their historical significance.
____73____ People generally wear tailcoats after 6 pm as evening dress. They may also be worn during the day on some occasions, when tailcoats will serve as “morning dress”, which is equal to evening dress.
The design of tailcoats has much in common. ____74____ And from the neck down, it only reaches the waist in the front and on the sides. Besides, there’s typically a space between the bottom of the coat and the top of the trousers meant to show the vest worn beneath the jacket.
Tailcoats are meant to be extremely fitted and are often designed specifically for the wearer to meet every body’s different features. Besides, pockets can be sewn to the inside of the jacket. ____75____ And the tailcoat may or may not be buttoned.
A．Many tailcoats now are very expensive.
B．Sometimes they may also be on the outside.
C．There’s no particular rule about when to wear tailcoats.
D．It is also called the swallowtail or claw hammer jacket.
E．Some people today still wear tailcoats in many sporting events.
F．Therefore, such a jacket was originally made out of necessity.
G．For example, the tailcoat is longer in the back than the front.


考答案：
1．B    2．G    3．D    4．A    5．F
【导语】本文属于说明文，如何调整睡眠周期，有一个好的睡眠呢？请看作者告诉了你哪些方法！
1．根据上文“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a poor man”（早餐吃得像国王，午餐吃得像王子，晚餐吃得像穷人。）是人们常说的有关一日三餐的谚语，所以空处应承接上文，讲述这个谚语有着深层的含义。选项B.“这句话有着深刻而睿智的含义”，B项中“This saying ”与上文讲述的俗语相对应，同时下文的内容对此也作了进一步说明，故选B。
2．根据上文“If you have to wake up earlier, then try to fall asleep 15 minutes earlier each evening. ”（如果你必须早起，那么试着每晚早睡15分钟。）提到“早起”的前提是“早睡”，所以空处应承接上文，讲述早睡的结果很可能是不能立刻入睡。选项G.“可能很难马上入睡，所以采取一些放松的程序，比如洗个澡。”论述了立刻入睡可能不容易，需要一些放松的方式来达到目的，符合题意，故选G。
3．根据上文“People’s body is influenced by light and darkness. Doctors strongly suggest darkening the bedroom before sleep. ”（人的身体会受到光线和黑暗的影响。医生强烈建议睡觉前关闭卧室。）提到了睡觉前要保证卧室里不会受到光线和黑暗的影响。所以空处应承接前文，讲述睡前要把卧室里有光的物体关闭掉。选项D.“关掉你卧室里的笔记本电脑和其他光源”，提到了光源的一个来源是笔记本，与前文逻辑一致，故选D。
4．根据下文“Consistency (developing regular sleeping hours) is the best way to change your sleep cycle. You should stick to the same sleep and wake-up time schedule. ”（一致性(形成规律的睡眠时间)是改变你的睡眠周期的最好方法。你应该坚持相同的睡眠和起床时间表。）可知，本段主要讲述睡眠时间要有规律。空处为本段的标题句，应该和本段的主旨一致。选项A.“保持有规律的时间”，概括说明了要有规律的（睡眠时间），切题，故选A。
5．根据上文“There are many ways to stop hitting the snooze button. ”（有很多方法可以停止击打止闹按钮。）所以空处可以承接上文，讲述其中的一种有效的方法。F项“最有效的方法是将闹钟放到房间的另一端”，与前文的逻辑相符，同时也）与下文内容“You have no choice but to answer it and before you find it, you will be out of bed.”（除了回应它你别无选择，而在你找到闹钟之前，你已经起床了。）联系紧密，即当闹钟响的时候，你必须起床找闹钟并将闹铃关掉，这样就能准时起床了，故选F。
6．G    7．C    8．A    9．E    10．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种方法可以让你变得更加自信。
6．根据前文“However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.(然而，并不是每个人都对自己的能力充满信心。)”以及下文的内容可知，针对不自信的问题，空处引出下文内容，提出几点提升信心的建议，故选项G“Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.(幸运的是，在任何情况下，你都可以做一些事情来显示你的自信。)” 承上启下，符合语意。故选G项。
7．根据小标题“Focus on Your Strength(专注你的优势)”以及后文“Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.(然后着重强调或突出这种品质。)”可知，后文是对空处的进一步说明，故选项C“Choose something you know you are good at.(选择一些你知道你擅长的东西)” 既是对小标题的体现，也衔接下文内容，符合语意。故选C项。
8．根据下文“Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success.(另一方面，积极的自我对话已经被证明与成功有着密切的联系。)”可知，此段落讲述的是积极的自我对话能够提升你的自信心，也能够让你走向成功。故A项“Talk Yourself Up(鼓励自己)”总结下文内容，符合语意。故选A项。
9．根据前文“You may make such comparisons whether you are looking at their performance, appearance or other qualities.(你可能会做这样的比较，无论你是看他们的表现，外表还是其他品质。)”可知，将自己与他人作比较其实会影响你的自信心的，选项E中“so”指的是前文内容，故选项E“If so, it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.(如果是这样，这可能会让你对自己感觉更糟。)”是对前文内容的进一步延伸，道出与他人作比较的不好影响。故选E项。
10．根据下文“Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.(然而，这样做实际上会增加你的焦虑，减少你对自己能力的信心。研究发现，练习你害怕的事情有助于减少焦虑，提高自信。)”可知，一个人如果处处避免那些他害怕的、不自信的事，他反而会更加焦虑，而练习去面对他害怕的事反而能提升他的信心，故选项F“You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.(你可能很乐意避免让你感到不自信的情况。)”引出下文内容，符合语意。故选F项。
11．D    12．E    13．F    14．C    15．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个帮助处于困境的朋友的沟通技巧。
11．上文“Accompanying and supporting a friend, especially when they are in trouble, can be the difference between them moving through a difficult challenge or sinking into a state of hopelessness, social withdrawal and depression.(陪伴和支持朋友，尤其是当他们遇到麻烦的时候，可能是他们克服困难的挑战，还是陷入绝望、社交退缩和抑郁的状态的区别)”说明给予处于低落情绪中的朋友陪伴和支持是很重要的。下文“Here are some practical and genuinely helpful things you can do to support a friend through the hard times.(这里有一些实际的和真正有帮助的事情，你可以做，以支持朋友度过困难时期)”提出一些实际的和真正有帮助的事情。由此可知，设空处应该是说我们不知道怎么去支持朋友，所以文章才给出了一些建议。D. However, it’s tough to know what to do at times.(然而，有时很难知道该做什么)能够承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
12．根据小段标题“Reach out.(伸出援手)”及下文“If you’ve noticed your friend has become withdrawn and stopped contacting you or cancelled planned activities, it’s crucial to let them know they’re not alone. (如果你注意到你的朋友变得孤僻，不再联系你或取消了计划中的活动，让他们知道他们并不孤单是至关重要的)”及生活常识可知，E. Sometimes a friend in trouble may isolate themselves.(有时朋友在困境中会孤立自己)能够呼应标题、衔接下文，构成因果关系，情绪低落的人，容易让自己处于独处的状态，所以跟朋友联络，让他们知道他们并不孤单是非常重要的。故选E。
13．根据上文“Pick up the phone, send them a message on social media, or come to their place and let them know you’re available to chat and you’ re concerned about them.(拿起电话，在社交媒体上给他们发个信息，或者去他们的住处，让他们知道你可以和他们聊天，你很关心他们)”及下文“Even if it takes a few attempts, most people appreciate knowing that a friend cares about them enough to reach out.(即使需要做几次尝试，大多数人都喜欢知道朋友足够关心他们，主动联系他们)”可知，我们应该主动联系情绪低落的朋友，有时候他们可能不会第一时间回应，所以需要多做几次尝试。由此可知，F. They may not respond at first, so it’s important to keep trying.(他们可能一开始没有回应，所以继续尝试是很重要的)能够承上启下，符合题意。故选F。
14．根据小段标题“Find a good time to talk. (找一个合适的时间交谈)”及上文“Choose a time when you’re both feeling reasonably relaxed and don’t have to rush off to other commitments. (选择一个你们都感觉很放松的时间，不用急着去做其他事情)”可知，本段主要讲述交谈时间的选择。由此可知，C. You can clear your schedule if necessary.(如果有必要，你可以清空你的日程安排)能够承接上文，这样你就不用急着去做其他事情了。故选C。
15．根据小段标题“Be a good listener. (做一个好的倾听者)”及上文“It might be tempting (诱人的) to offer your friend advice about how to deal with what they’re experiencing, but the most helpful thing you can do if they choose to open up to you is simply listen.(给你的朋友提供如何处理他们所经历的事情的建议可能很诱人，但如果他们选择向你敞开心扉，你能做的最有帮助的事就是倾听)”可知，本段主要讲述我们要做一个好的倾听者，让朋友来主导对话。由此可知，B. Let your friend guide the conversation.(让你的朋友主导谈话)能够承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
16．D    17．A    18．C    19．F    20．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章给出了四条建议，让掌握两种语言的过程更有趣更成功。
16．根据上文“Wish you had paid more attention in high school Spanish?(希望你在高中的西班牙语课上花了更多的心思?)”可知，这是虚拟语气的结构，说明在高中时并没有在课上花更多心思。而下文“Perhaps all you wanted out of the class was a good grade, or to meet a graduation requirement.(也许你只是想从这门课上得到一个好成绩，或者满足毕业要求)”则给出了当时没花心思的原因，所以D选项“想想你为什么没有。”可以很好地起到承上启下的作用，符合题意。故选D。
17．分析文章结构可知，第二至第五段的段首句为每段的主题句，且均为祈使句。根据下文“It might take some trial and error, but you’ll figure out which resource works best for you. (这可能需要一些尝试和错误，但你会发现哪个资源最适合你)”可知，该句说你需要尝试去挑选适合你的学习资源，而且下文还给出了“Mobile apps(手机应用程序)”以及“Excellent textbooks, grammar guide, and work books with answer keys(优秀的教科书，语法指南，有答案的练习册)”这些学习工具，供你选择，所以这一段是建议人们要挑选适合的学习工具。故A选项“挑选你的工具。”符合题意。故选A。
18．根据下文“Excellent textbooks, grammar guide, and work books with answer keys let you see how you’re doing.(优秀的教科书，语法指南，有答案的练习册让你知道自己做得如何)”可知，这里介绍了可以使用的具体的书籍分类，所以空格处应该推荐使用书籍。C选项“不要忘了书籍。”符合题意。故选C。
19．根据第一句“Don’t sweat your mistakes.(不要担心你的错误)”以及空格前句“Although kids often misapply the general rules, they gradually pick up on the patterns and use them in new situations.(虽然孩子们经常误用一般的规则，但他们会逐渐掌握这些模式，并在新的情况下使用它们)”可知，这一段是在告诉人们不要担心错误，要像孩子一样，虽然会犯错误，但只要应用了，就会逐渐掌握规则，并学会使用。F选项“但是要尽可能地专心于你选择的语言。”与首句呼应，符合题意。故选F。
20．根据上文“Try less. It seems contrary to common sense.(少努力。这似乎有悖常理)”可知，上文建议人们少努力，虽然似乎有悖常理，但这样建议一定是有道理的，G选项“但当你注意力不集中的时候，你更有可能学会一门语言。”给出了答案，说明了这样建议的原因，不要太过于关注语言学习，放松下来效果可能会更好，符合题意。故选G。
21．A    22．C    23．E    24．G    25．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学习的意义，不光能改变思维方式，使我们受益，还可以提升幸福感。
21．上文“we feel refreshed after a holiday is the break from routine.(我们在假期后感到神清气爽的部分原因是可以从日常生活中解脱出来。)”提到routine，即我们日常例行公事一般的生活；下文“So doing things differently might take a bit of effort at first, but you'll soon feel the benefits. Whether it's learning a skill, or visiting somewhere new, these all require different ways of thinking.(所以，一开始用不同的方式做事可能需要一点努力，但你很快就会感受到好处。无论是学习一项技能，还是参观一个新的地方，这些都需要不同的思维方式。)”提出用不同的方式做事情可能需要一些努力，这里“不同的方式”指的是与上文的routine不同的方式，所以空处应该选择带有routine“常规”、“例行程序”近义或同义的选项。A项“我们天生是有习惯的生物。”符合文意，“习惯”和“常规”为近义词。故选A项。
22．上文“Lifelong learning requires us to have a growth mind set, to up size our knowledge of the world.(终身学习需要我们有一种成长的心态，要增加我们对世界的了解。)”提出要终生学习，下文“It’s the learning that makes the difference, firing up our curiosity and engaging our minds.(真正起作用的是学习本身，它激发了我们的好奇心，激发了我们的思维。)”强调了学习本身的重要性。C项“我们学什么并不重要。”承上启下，既谈到了学习，又对后文“学习本身起作用”进行了强调。故选C项。
23．上文“Many people decide that the best way to keep their minds feeling younger is to really change up their life and train for a new job.(许多人认为，保持头脑年轻的最好方法是真正改变生活，为一份新工作进行训练。)”引出关键词“learning(学习)”、“train(训练)”、“job(工作)”等，后文“Although it will most likely be challenging at times,(虽然有时很可能会很有挑战性，)”提到这种改变可能会比较难，故空处需要承上启下，就需要提到“工作”、“培训”以及工作培训带来的情感价值。E项“学习一项新技能或为不同的职业重新培训只有积极的好处。”符合文意。故选E项。
24．空处为本段主旨句。后文“When starting a new journey, ask yourself what you hope to gain, why you want to make this move, and what you expect to get out of it at the end.(当开始一段新的旅程时，问问自己，你希望得到什么，为什么要做出这一举动，最后你希望从中得到什么。)”的连续发问都是大家在做每件事情之前需要问自己的问题；而上文“Although it will most likely be challenging at times, if your reason why is strong enough, you will always gain the benefits.(虽然有时很可能会很有挑战性，但如果你的理由足够充分，你总会从中受益。)”强调，做事情之前一定要有足够充分的动机和理由。所以空处需要谈到做事的动机。G项“她解释说，最重要的是利用你的中心动机。”符合文意。故选G项。
25．上文“But, mentally, a new skill also provide you with motivation and increase your confidence.(但是，在心理上，一项新技能也能给你动力，增加你的信心。)”和下文“And, of course, learning will open new opportunities in life that will boost your happiness.(当然，学习也会给你带来新的生活机会，让你更快乐。谁不想变得更快乐呢？)”都提到了学习新技能对情绪的改善，提高自信和幸福感，所以空处也需要填写相应选项，表达学习能如何对情绪做到改善。D项“因此你可以克服任何恐惧和焦虑。”符合文意。故选D项。
26．G    27．E    28．A    29．F    30．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些给社交焦虑者的一些建议，从而更好地驾驭社交世界。
26．根据前句“While the gold standard seems to be able to react quickly, it’s fine to know what you want to say in advance.(虽然黄金准则似乎能够迅速做出反应，但提前知道自己想说什么是很好的。)”和后句“Have notes in front of you in case you are nervous.(在你面前准备好笔记，以防你紧张。)”可知，避免紧张，提前准备演讲稿并加以练习。选项G“Write out your speech, however long or short, and practice ahead of time(把你的演讲稿写下来，不管长或短，并提前练习)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
27．根据前文“Party coming up? Like the staff meeting, be prepared.(派对要来了？和员工会议一样，要做好准备。)”和后句“Even if you worry that your story may seem out of place, try to make it fit: If you don’t know what to say on a particular topic, spin it back to what you do know. (即使你担心你的故事看起来不合适，也要试着让它合适：如果你不知道在一个特定的话题上说什么，就把它转回到你知道的话题上。)”可知，建议准备可以在派对上可以分享的故事。选项E“Map out a couple of stories that you feel comfortable sharing (列出几个你觉得可以分享的故事)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
28．这里为本段小标题。根据下文“The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger.(倾听焦虑的大脑告诉你的事情的问题在于它是有效的：如果你不参加员工会议或聚会，你会感到不那么焦虑，但这只是在喂龙，会让你大脑中的焦虑回路更强。)”及本段内容可知，本段主要介绍不要倾听大脑的焦虑，任何焦虑都有解决方法。选项A“Don’t listen to your anxiety (不要听信你的焦虑)”符合本段小标题。故选A。
29．根据前句“The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger. (倾听焦虑的大脑告诉你的事情的问题在于它是有效的：如果你不参加员工会议或聚会，你会感到不那么焦虑，但这只是在喂龙，会让你大脑中的焦虑回路更强。)”和后句“Over time, this will expand your comfort zone. (随着时间的推移，这会扩大你的舒适区。)”可知，作者建议不要逃避焦虑，全力以赴就会适应。选项F“The solution to any anxiety is to run toward it, not away from it (任何焦虑的解决方法都是奔向它，而不是逃避它)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
30．根据前文“Decide to go to the party and tell yourself you will stay for a half-hour and then see how you feel. Think of this less as some command performance and more as an experiment in expanding your social world. Baby steps like these are fine – it’s about learning to fight your emotions by moving forward. (决定去参加聚会，告诉自己你会呆半个小时，然后看看你感觉如何。与其说这是一种命令性的表现，不如说这是一种扩展你的社交世界的实验。像这样一小步一小步是可以的——这是关于学习通过前进来对抗你的情绪。)”可知，作者建议通过循序渐进地多加练习，克服焦虑就会越来越容易。选项B“With practice, it will become easier (通过练习，它会变得更容易)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
31．B    32．F    33．E    34．D    35．A

【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要就如何处理网上的负面评论提出了一些建议。
31．根据上文“Negative comments, if they are mishandled, can affect your reputation and mood. (负面评论，如果处理不当，会影响你的声誉和情绪)”可知，遇到负面评论，需要处理得当。而下文“First, respond positively and politely. (首先，积极而礼貌地回答)”则给出建议。由此判断，空处应选B“Then how should we address negative comments? (那么我们应该如何处理负面评论呢？)”承上启下，符合上下文句意。故选B。
32．根据段首句“First, respond positively and politely. (首先，积极而礼貌地回答)”可知，本段作者建议读者积极礼貌地回答。根据下文“Don’t be angry, and stay calm, which helps you gain the upper hand. (不要生气，保持冷静，这有助于你取得上风)”可知，作者建议读者要礼貌。选项F“This shows that you care about everyone else on your social media page.(这表明你关心你社交媒体页面上的每个人)”与上下文内容一致，符合逻辑。故选F。
33．根据下文“Instead, leave a comment for them, asking them to contact you to discuss the problem in private. This shows everyone that you are willing to address the issue, without needing to make it a public discussion for everyone to see.(相反，给他们留言，让他们联系你私下讨论这个问题。这向所有人表明，你愿意解决这个问题，而不需要公开讨论，让所有人都看到)”可知，作者建议不要直接给那些进行负面评论的人发消息。选项E“However, don’t send a direct message to the negative comment makers.(但是，不要直接发送消息给负面评论的制造者)”与下文内容一致。故选E。
34．空处为段首句，为本段中心句。根据下文“Often, keyboard warriors (键盘侠) are feeling bad about something in their own lives, so keep it in mind that their comments have nothing to do with you. Avoid being negatively influenced by their comments. You totally have the right to delete anything that should not be on your social media page.(通常，键盘侠对自己生活中的一些事情感到不好，所以请记住，他们的评论与你无关。避免被他们的评论所影响。你完全有权利删除任何不应该出现在你社交媒体页面上的内容)”可知，如果你觉得受到了影响，可删除这些评论。选项D“Finally, set boundaries and don’t reply if they try to start an argument.(最后，设定界限，如果他们试图挑起争吵，不要回复)”中的“finally”暗示这是最后一条建议，而“不要回复”和下文的“他们的评论与你无关。”故选D。
35．根据下文“All you can do is keep posting and sharing positive things. When others can see that you are still living a good life, they will be encouraged by you.(你所能做的就是不断发布和分享积极的东西。当别人看到你仍然过得很好，他们就会被你鼓励)”可知，下文谈的是你能做的。选项A“You can’t control what other people do.(你不能控制别人做什么)”与下文内容一致。故选A。
36．B    37．D    38．G    39．A    40．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍三种人们意想不到的促进心脏健康的方法。
36．根据前文“As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.(多达80%的过早的心脏病是可以通过选择特定的生活方式来预防的。有些策略，如锻炼和控制体重，是众所周知的。)”和后文““A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the 1ong run,” says preventive cardiologist (心脏病学家) Dr. Beth Abramson, a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.(加拿大心脏和中风基金会发言人、预防心脏病专家贝丝·艾布拉姆森博士说：“从长远来看，日常生活中的一个小改变可能会产生巨大的影响。”)”可知，一些健康的生活方式是众所周知的，但其它的或许你不会想到，前后句之间为转折关系。所以选择项B“But others may not have crossed your mind.(但你可能没想过其它的。)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
37．根据前文“If we’re short of sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation (炎症) and blood sugar levels. (如果我们睡眠不足，我们的身体也更难控制血压、炎症和血糖水平。)”可知，没有充足的睡眠会导致身体健康问题，当然也会对心脏健康产生影响。所以选择项D“These factors can all have an impact on heart and blood health. (这些因素都会对心脏和血液健康产生影响。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
38．根据本段中心句“Engage in volunteer work.(参加志愿者工作。)”和后文“Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2016 showed that a feeling of purpose in 1ife is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack and stroke. 'We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,' adds Sharma.  'Volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network.'(2016年发表在《心身医学》上的一项研究表明，生活的目标感与心脏病和中风的较低可能性有关。“我们知道孤独是心脏健康的一个风险因素，”沙玛补充说。“志愿活动让你走出家门，建立社交网络。”)”可知，参加志愿者活动，可以减少孤独感，缓解压力，从而预防心脏病的发生。所以选择项G“Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. (为他人做好事可以帮助你提升自尊，缓解压力。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
39．这里是本段的小标题。根据后文“A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that healthy people who skipped breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heart disease six years later than those who had a substantial morning meal. One possible reason: 'If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,' says Abramson. (《美国心脏病学会杂志》最近的一项研究发现，不吃早餐的健康人6年后患心脏病的可能性几乎是那些吃丰盛早餐的人的三倍。一个可能的原因是：“如果你吃了一顿合适的早餐，你稍后就不太可能感到饥饿，也不太可能做出糟糕的食物选择，”艾布拉姆松说。)”可知，本段主要介绍吃早餐对心脏的好处。所以选择项A“Eat breakfast. (吃早餐。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
40．根据前文“We need to eat a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. (作为健康生活方式的一部分，我们需要均衡饮食。)”可知，这里对均衡饮食作了具体的说明。所以选择项E“Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit. (选择全麦，低脂的早餐，包括水果。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
41．D    42．C    43．B    44．F    45．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何成为学习大师。
41．空前说“In 2008, Malcolm Gladwell published Outliers, which introduced the so-called “10,000 hours rule” that states it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in a subject.(2008年，马尔科姆·格拉德威尔(Malcolm Gladwell)出版了《异类》(Outliers)一书，介绍了所谓的“10,000小时规则”，即成为某一学科的专家需要花费10,000小时。)”，空后说“Let’s break down what this involves.(让我们分解一下这涉及到什么。)”，D选项“But from a psychological perspective, what makes someone a master learner?(但从心理学的角度来看，是什么让一个人成为学习大师？)”引出了后文的一些成为学习大师的方法，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
42．空前说“We tend to get annoyed with people who don’t share our view of the world.(我们往往会对与我们世界观不同的人感到恼火。)”，C选项“People who are different from us will tend to approach problems differently.(与我们不同的人会倾向于以不同的方式处理问题。)”中的“tend to”和前面的“tend to”是短语复现，且“approach problems differently(以不同的方式处理问题)”和后文的“That’s exactly why they offer opportunities to learn. You don’t need to buy into someone’s values about the world to learn from them and they can offer a new perspective.(这正是他们提供学习机会的原因。你不需要相信别人对世界的价值观就可以从中学习，他们可以提供一个新的视角。)”相呼应，因此C选项承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
43．空格处是本段的小标题，由空格下方的“Stick to one comfortable mode of learning is a bad idea. Master learners are willing to learn from lots of sources, including the following: technical dry books or manuals, YouTube or Instagram, calling or visiting people they don’t know, searching the internet and through friendships and social relationships.(坚持一种舒适的学习模式是一个坏主意。精通学习的人愿意从很多来源学习，包括:技术枯燥的书籍或手册，YouTube或Instagram，打电话或拜访他们不认识的人，搜索互联网，通过友谊和社会关系。)”可知，本段主要讲的是通过不同的渠道学习，B选项“You’re ready to learn through different modes and channels.(你已经准备好通过不同的模式和渠道学习了。)”概括了本段内容，可作为小标题，说明了通过不同渠道学习，故选B。
44．空前说“They think about what they learn in ways that aren’t focused on one topic.(他们思考他们所学的东西的方式并不专注于一个主题。)”，空后说“They allow their minds to move in creative ways and connect seemingly diverse concepts and tools that other people don’t connect.(他们允许自己的思想以创造性的方式移动，并将其他人无法连接的看似不同的概念和工具连接起来。)”，F选项“The smartest, most creative people don’t rely solely on focus for getting things done.(最聪明、最有创造力的人不会仅仅依靠专注来完成任务。)”中的“don’t rely solely on focus”和前面的“aren’t focused on one topic”相一致，说明最聪明、最有创造力的人不会仅仅依靠专注来完成任务，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
45．空前说“Master learners don’t follow someone else’s learning plan. For example, they don’t use one learning app for hundreds of lessons without exploring other options.(大师不会按照别人的学习计划学习。例如，他们不会在没有探索其他选择的情况下使用一个学习应用程序来学习数百个课程。)”，空格处应说他们会怎么做，E选项“They develop their own learning plan based on their specific learning objectives.(他们会根据自己的学习目标制定自己的学习计划。)”说明了他们会怎么做，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
46．G    47．B    48．E    49．D    50．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是给孩子取名字的时候需要考虑的一些因素。
46．空后说“There are some factors that should be considered.(有一些因素需要考虑)”可知取名字并不简单，G选项“Therefore, picking one name for a child is anything but simple.(因此，给孩子取一个名字一点也不简单)”说明了取名字不简单，要考虑很多因素，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
47．由空前“Other than the sex difference, the other significant difference of children’s names is between modern and traditional names.(除了性别差异外，儿童姓名的其他显著差异体现在现代姓名和传统姓名之间)”可知，本段要比较现代姓名和传统姓名，空后说“A modern name is one that is usually made-up, which seems to be creative or meaningful, like Jayden or Dallas.(现代的名字通常是编造出来的，看起来有创意或有意义，比如Jayden或Dallas)”，因此空格处应介绍传统姓名，B选项“A traditional name is one that is broadly known.(传统的名字是广为人知的)”介绍了什么是传统的名字，因此B选项承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
48．空格处是本段的主题句，由空后的“Many parents need their kids to have traditional names. Picking a traditional name has always been a protected decision for parents(许多父母希望他们的孩子有传统的名字。选择一个传统的名字对父母来说一直是一个受保护的决定)”可知，本段主要讲的是给孩子取名字是父母的决定，E选项“Naming a child actually depends on the parents’ intention.(给孩子起名实际上取决于父母的意图)”说明了给孩子取名字由父母决定，因此概括了本段主题，可作为主题句，故选E。
49．空前说“But one of the disadvantages is that traditional names are too normal and usually used by many people.(但传统名字的缺点之一是太普遍，通常被许多人使用)”，D选项“A child may discover he’s not the only “John” in a class.(一个孩子可能会发现他不是班里唯一的“约翰”)”举实际例子说明了有的名字会被很多人使用，承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
50．空后说“It may take a long time to remember the modern name of a person.(记住一个人的现代名字可能需要很长时间)”，C选项“It’s also rather difficult to be remembered by others.(被别人记住也相当困难)”说明了人记住名字要花很长时间，和后文内容相符，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
51．C    52．D    53．F    54．A    55．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些帮助你从错误中学习的方法。
51．根据上文“Everyone makes mistakes. Mistakes are an essential part of what makes us humans. They are a crucial step in learning, growing, and improving yourself. Not making mistakes is actually the biggest mistake you can ever make.(每个人都会犯错。错误是使我们成为人类的重要组成部分。它们是学习、成长和提高自我的关键一步。不犯错其实是你能犯的最大的错误)”可知，上文提到了错误的重要性，本句与上文构成因果关系，指出如何对待错误。故C选项“所以，创造它们，从中学习、成长”符合语境，故选C。
52．根据上文“Take 100% responsibility. After making a mistake, reflect on it.(承担100%的责任。犯了错误后，要反省)”以及后文“Only accepting responsibility can make learning possible.(只有承担责任，才能使学习成为可能)”可知，本段强调承担责任，即不把错误归咎于别人，故D选项“把你的错误归咎于别人对你没有好处”符合语境，故选D。
53．根据上文“Figure out the cause of the mistake.(找出错误的原因)”以及后文“Figuring out the cause will also help you avoid repeating it next time. Determine the specific action that has led to the mistake. Take time to look into the events, see if there are things that need to be improved, and take time to work on them. Make the necessary changes to see the positive results.(找出原因也能帮助你避免下次重蹈覆辙。确定导致错误的具体行动。花点时间去审视这些事件，看看是否有需要改进的地方，然后花点时间去解决它们。做出必要的改变，看到积极的结果)”可知，本句承接上文说明找出错误的作用：从中吸取教训的关键。故F选项“知道你为什么会犯错误是从中吸取教训的关键”符合语境，故选F。
54．根据后文“You cannot change the mistakes that were made in the past, but you can take the lesson learnt and apply it when necessary. Don’t move forward through life being afraid of making mistakes. The moment you see mistakes as lessons rather than mistakes, you will no longer have this crazy scare of meeting them along your journey.(你不能改变过去所犯的错误，但你可以吸取教训，并在必要时加以应用。不要因为害怕犯错而在生活中前进。当你把错误视为教训而不是错误的那一刻，你就不会再对在人生旅途中遇到错误感到疯狂的恐惧)”可知，后文提到不要因为害怕犯错而在生活中前进，A选项中Move on对应后文中move forward。故A选项“无畏地前进”符合语境，故选A。
55．根据上文“Apologize if necessary. Apologizing for a mistake you have made, which has affected someone, can make a big difference. By apologizing, you are showing bravery.(如果有必要道歉。为你所犯的错误道歉，这会影响到别人，会有很大的不同。道歉是勇敢的表现)”可知，本句承接上文说明为什么道歉是勇敢的表现：在别人面前承认自己的错误是需要勇气的。故G选项“那是因为在别人面前承认自己的错误是需要勇气的”符合语境，故选G。
56．D    57．A    58．F    59．C    60．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述如何通过洞悉自己的内心来更好地爱自己。
56．根据上文“You may not like some of what you find, but if you are serious about really loving yourself, you can use this insight to do some positive inner work.(你可能不喜欢你发现的一些东西，但如果你真的想真正爱自己，你可以用这种洞察力来做一些积极的内在工作)”可知，如果你对于爱自己是认真的，可以用这种洞悉内心来做一些积极的内在工作，下文讲述了三种具体的方法，故D项“这里有三种为更深层次的爱而获得更好的自我洞悉的方法”承上启下，符合语境。故选D项。
57．根据本段主题句“Listen Closely to Your Thoughts(仔细倾听你的想法)”可知，本段主要讲述仔细倾听自己的想法，结合下文“It is not necessary for you to write in it every day, but it helps to record various insights you gain as you go about your life.(你没有必要每天都写，但它有助于记录你在生活中获得的各种见解)”可知，空处应是提供倾听内心想法的方法——记录自己的想法，A项“帮助你倾听自己想法的一件事就是写日记”符合语境。故选A项。
58．本题是段落主题句，根据本段内容“By being honest with yourself, you will act according to truth instead of just what you tell yourself.(对自己诚实，你就会按照事实行事，而不是你告诉自己什么)”可知，本段主要说要对自己诚实，F项“对自己诚实”符合语境。故选F项。
59．根据下文“Breathing deeply during quiet time will also help you focus. I know it’s hard to find quiet time during a particularly busy day, but it’s so important(安静的时候深呼吸也能帮助你集中注意力。我知道在特别忙碌的日子里很难找到安静的时间，但这很重要)”可知，此处是说无论你如何使用这个时间，要找一个安静的时间集中精力去倾听内心的声音，C项“关键是通过关注自己的内心深处，把周围所有的噪音都排除在外”符合语境。故选C项。
60．根据上文“Despite what your mind may be telling you, you can have love with no limits.(不管你的思想告诉你什么，你都可以拥有无限的爱)”可知，不管内心告诉自己什么，都可以对自己有无限的爱，E项“关键是首先要无条件地爱自己”与上文语义一致，且符合全文主题。故选E项。
61．B    62．C    63．F    64．E    65．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章向人们解释了艺术的重要性，并通过举例说明了艺术对于人的积极作用。艺术具有可以提高人的表达能力和创造力的作用，又可以帮助我们了解前人所处的时代，还可以帮助孩子调节情绪。
61．上文“It promotes expression and creativity. As humans, we’re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication. (艺术能促进表达和创造力。作为人类，艺术作为一种表达和交流的形式，自然会吸引我们。)”说明会吸引我们，下文“It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak. In fact, participation in the arts may even assist kids with language, motor skills, and visual learning development.(这是在他们能够说话之前，让他们表达自己的一种方式。事实上，参与艺术活动甚至可以帮助孩子在语言、运动技能和视觉学习方面的发展。)”可知，空处应该是儿童用艺术表达自己的具体方式，而B项“Children love to draw, sing, and dance (孩子们喜欢画画、唱歌和跳舞)”为儿童表达自己的具体方式。符合题意，故选B项。
62．根据下文“When someone applies for a job, there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping. (当有人申请一份工作时，他们需要具备某些技能，比如数据分析或记账。)”可知，此段主旨是讲艺术对于这些技能的作用，C项“It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills. (它帮助我们所有人发展必要的软技能。)”是介绍艺术对于人的技能发展的作用，符合题意，故选C项。
63．上文“It provides historical context.(它提供了历史背景。)”以及下文“This is why people dedicate their lives to studying cave art, Shakespearean plays, and so much more. (这就是为什么人们致力于研究洞穴艺术、莎士比亚戏剧等等)”可知，空处应该是讲艺术对于人类历史的作用。F项“Art and human history go hand-in-hand (艺术和人类历史是携手并进的。)”符合题意，故选F项。
64．上文“We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it.”(我们可以通过研究艺术作品来了解我们的祖先们曾面临过什么，以及他们是如何克服的)”可知，艺术具有让人预知未来的作用。E项“Similarly, future generations will learn about our current events by the art we leave behind.(同样，我们的后代也将通过我们留下的艺术来了解当前的事件。)”与上文意思相互承接，符合题意，故选E项。
65．上文“In therapy(疗法) settings, art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss.(在治疗中，艺术也提供了一个更深层次挖掘和表达难以讨论的情感的机会。)”和下文“In one important study, children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting. This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing.(在一项重要的研究中，在6到12岁的孩子思考一些不快的事情后，他们被要求画一座房子作为消遣。与那些被要求画出消极事件或简单地复制另一幅画的孩子相比，这组孩子能够改善他们的情绪。)”可知，该段讲的是艺术对于情感的调节作用。G项It can help people lift their spirits.(它可以帮助人们提高情绪)符合题意，故选G项。
66．G    67．E    68．B    69．C    70．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述了如何体验阅读诗歌带来的好处。
66．上文“Reading poetry can be challenging, but learning how to carefully move through a poem is also very rewarding.(阅读诗歌是一种挑战，但学习如何仔细阅读诗歌也是非常有益的。)”以及下文“However, by following the tips below, anyone can have the deeply rewarding experience of connecting to a great poem.(然而，按照下面的提示，任何人都可以拥有与一首伟大诗歌联系在一起的深刻体验。)”说明阅读诗歌是一种挑战，要体会到诗歌的益处是需要一些技巧的，由However可知，空处和下文是转折关系，G项“与绘画和音乐不同，诗歌需要额外的努力才能获得它的全部效果。”符合，承接上文，也和下文构成转折关系，虽然需要努力才能获得诗歌的益处，但是也有一些技巧帮你阅读诗歌，让你获得诗歌的益处。故选G。
67．上文“Poetry is made to be heard.(诗歌就是为了被人听见而创作的。)”以及下文“What do you notice about how it sounds? How does the sound enhance an overall theme, mood, or message?(你注意到它听起来怎么样了吗? 声音是如何增强整个主题、情绪或信息的？)”说明朗读诗歌的声音会使人注意到它听起来怎么样，E项“一旦你发现一首你感兴趣的诗，大声读几遍。”承上启下，符合题意。故选E。
68．下文“Be curious enough to look up all the words and references that you’re unfamiliar with.(有足够的好奇心去查阅所有你不熟悉的单词和参考资料。)”说明在阅读诗歌时，要有足够的好奇心，去查阅不熟悉的单词和参考资料，B项“好奇心消除困惑。”可以作为本段中心句，符合题意。故选B。
69．上文“To get more into the figurative meaning of the poem, you should look at how the poet use literary devices like metaphor, simile, and imagery.(为了进一步了解这首诗的比喻意义，你应该看看诗人如何运用文学手法，比如隐喻，明喻和意象。)”说明诗人运用文学手法，进一步增加诗歌的比喻意义，C项中they指代上文中的文学手法，C项“它们经常被用来为诗歌增添更深层的意义。”承接上文，符合题意。故选C。
70．上文“If you like the way a poem sounds when you read it aloud, but don’t know what it “means”, that’s OK! (如果你喜欢大声朗读一首诗的声音，但不知道它的“意思”是什么，那没关系！)”指出，即使你不知道诗歌的意思也是没关系的，空处应该承接上文，对上文作出解释，D项“也许它在一种你不能表达的方式上是有意义的。”符合，承接上文。故选D。
71．E    72．F    73．C    74．G    75．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。被称为一种男士特殊服装的燕尾服在技术上是一种特殊的正式夹克。文章主要讲述了燕尾服的历史、以及设计细节等相关的一系列情况。
71．根据上文“Given the name because of the two “tails” that trail below the coat, these jackets have remained in style over a century. (之所以取这个名字，是因为外套下面有两条“尾巴”，这种夹克已经流行了一个多世纪) ”可知，空处应说燕尾服的流行情况。由此可知，E项“Some people today still wear tailcoats in many sporting events. (今天有些人在体育赛事中仍然穿着燕尾服)”符合语境。故选E。
72．根据上文“In the early 19th century, tailcoats were made for men who needed to both ride a horse and wear formal dress without it getting in the way. (在19世纪早期，燕尾服是为那些既需要骑马又需要穿正式礼服而又不碍事的男士而设计的)”以及后文“Nowadays, it is regarded as one of the most elegant, yet somewhat useless articles of clothing. (如今，它被认为是最优雅但有些无用的衣服之一)”可知，空处应该说这种燕尾服设计的原因。由此可知，F项“Therefore, such a jacket was originally made out of necessity. (因此这种夹克最初是出于需要而制作的)”承上启下，符合语境，而且F项的“such jacket ”指代空前所说的“tailcoats”，“originally”和空后的“Nowadays”相对照。故选F。
73．根据下文“People generally wear tailcoats after 6 pm as evening dress. They may also be worn during the day on some occasions (人们通常在下午6点后穿燕尾服作为晚礼服。在某些场合，他们也可以在白天穿)”可知，空处应该说的是穿燕尾服的时间是比较灵活的。 由此可知，C项“There’s no particular rule about when to wear tailcoats. (关于什么时候穿燕尾服并没有特别的规定)”符合语境。故选C。
74．根据上文“The design of tailcoats has much in common. (燕尾服的设计有很多共同之处)”以及后文“And from the neck down, it only reaches the waist in the front and on the sides. (从脖子往下，它只达到前面和两侧的腰部)”可知，空处应该说燕尾服设计的共同之处的表现。由此可知，G项 “For example, the tailcoat is longer in the back than the front. (例如燕尾服后面比前面的长度要长)”承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
75．根据上文“Besides, pockets can be sewn to the inside of the jacket. (另外，口袋可以缝在夹克的内侧)”可知，空处应说口袋也有可能被缝在外侧。B项 “Sometimes they may also be on the outside. (有时口袋也有可能被缝在外侧)”符合语境，而且B项中的they指代上文的pockets。故选B。