浙江高考英语七选五专项训练

这是一份浙江高考英语七选五专项训练，共60页。
七选五
The idiom “a big fish in a small pond” describes a person who is very well known or important in a small group but is not known or important outside that small group.For example,a high-performing high school student in a small town could be a big fish in a small pond. ___1___ And he may simply not know how small his “pond” is-until he moves on to a big university. He must compete with hundreds of students who were also the best at their high schools. ___2___
Here is another example. A young singer was famous in his small town. He wanted to move to a big city to grow his singing career. ___3___ “Here in our small town,”they said, “you are a big fish in a small pond. Once you move to New York City, that is going to change. Best be ready!”For some people, this can be a painful realization-sometimes called a wake-up call.
___4___ They never grow their circle of friends or work environment.Sometimes they do not take opportunities that increase their environment, or pond. By staying in a small pond,it is safer.There are fewer dangers and also fewer competitors.
The Merriam-Webster online dictionary explains another way to use the idiom. It can also describe a situation where one person has more power, influence, knowledge,or experience than others within a small group. So sometimes we use this expression to describe people who want to stay in a small pond just to feel more important. ___5___
A．His family supported him but also warned him.
B．He may feel overly-confidentor overly-important.
C．Now, some people like being a big fishin a small pond.
D．People have been using this expression since the early 1800s.
E．Their position is not questioned by the other fish in the pond.
F．A pond is a small body of water,which is usually smaller than a lake.
G．His pond just got much larger and is now filled with many more fish.

Learning to Manage Your Time
The principles below are about effective time management. Think of time management techniques as tools to help you do what you value best. ____6____
Commitment — If you can’t promise to devote time to a task, don’t put it in your schedule. ____7____ If you don’t actually stick to your schedule, it will soon become useless.
One thing at a time — Current research shows us that multi-tasking is untrue. When switching between tasks, we pay a time cost: It takes time to get mentally back into the task, thus making us less efficient. ____8____ This depth is necessary where you are expected to gain a deeper understanding.
Response — In the moment of decision-making, when faced with other things which are not included in the schedule, take a moment to think and respond. ____9____ For example, if exercise is a top priority for you, don’t let a sudden fear about a grade prevent you from exercising. You can reduce the amount of exercise time, but don’t cut it out. Don’t let “mind games” get in the way.
Flexibility — ____10____ Don’t schedule every hour of the day. Leave empty time and schedule in entertainment time. Create two or three hours on Friday as a catch-all makeup time. When things come up and you are deciding whether to differ from your established schedule, look for future hours and days to see where you can make up lost time.
A．Be brief when making your schedule.
B．How do you combine flexibility with your schedule?
C．When switching we also lose the depth of our engagement.
D．Try to keep the principles in mind as you schedule your time.
E．Switch blocks of time so that your schedule shows your new commitment.
F．Remember what’s most important to you and do what will help you get it.
G．Creating a schedule you can’t actually keep is setting yourself up for frustration.

You learn, connect with friends and play games online. Just as you look both ways before crossing the street, be sure you are using the Internet more safely. These tips, based on the latest research, will help you stay fun and safe online.
Be your own person. Don’t let friends or strangers pressure you to be someone you aren’t. ____11____ You may be Internet smart, but people and relationships change, and unexpected stuff can happen on the Internet.
Be nice online. ____12____ People who are annoying and aggressive online are at greater risk of being bullied (欺凌) themselves. If someone is mean to you, try not to react. Talk to a trusted adult or friend who can help. Use privacy tools to block the meanies.
Passwords are private. Don’t share your password even with friends. ____13____ One trick: Create a sentence like “I graduated from King School in 15” for the password “IgfKSil5”
____14____ It may be fun to check out new people for friendship or romance. But be aware that, while some people are nice, others act nice because they’re trying to get something. Praising or supportive messages may be more about controlling than friendship or romance.
Avoid in-person meetings. The only way someone can physically harm you is if you’re both in the same location, so-to be 100% safe-don’t meet them in person. If you really must get together with someone you “met” online, don’t go alone. Have the meeting in a public place. ____15____
A．And know your limits.
B．Read between the “lines”.
C．Think about what you post.
D．And bring some friends along.
E．Don’t think that others have better lives than you do.
F．Pick one you can remember but no one else can guess.
G．Or at least treat people the way you’d want to be treated.

Easy Tips to Reduce Your Screen Time
While modern technology helps us increase our efficiency in many different areas, it also does a lot of damage. However, with some careful planning, you can limit the time you spend in front of a screen.
Avoid screen time while you eat
Many people use meal breaks to catch up on social media pages and online news. While that might seem like a good idea, it makes it impossible for you to give your eyes some rest. ____16____ Just focus on the food you’re eating and enjoy it.
Limit screen time outside of work
If you work in front of the computer screen for 8 hours every day, you should limit your screen time outside of work. ____17____ Instead of watching the TV and playing video games, you could read a book you like.
Avoid watching TV in bed
Watching TV before going to sleep is the favorite entertainment for many of us, but it’s also very unhealthy. ____18____ Another problem is that instead of relaxing your eyes, it will only put pressure on them even more.
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Staying in touch with the people you love through social media networks is a good thing but spending hours in front of your computer screen or mobile device won’t do you any good. Instead of doing that, you should free up some time for a face-to-face meeting rather than FaceTime.
Find something else to do
Definitely, life is much more than just passively looking at a screen. ____20____ If not that, just go outside for a walk around the block, do anything else than looking at screens all day, every day.
A．Go out to relax your eyes.
B．Socialize more in real life.
C．Screen time before bed will make it harder for you to fall asleep.
D．That’s why you should always avoid looking at a screen while you eat.
E．So go outside, do something meaningful with friends, or just find a hobby to stay active.
F．That is to say, you should leave your work at work and use the time you have at home to relax.
G．There are many more important things to do at work rather than keep yourself staring at the screen all the time.

Danielle Waterman, an English woman rugby (橄榄球) player is interviewed and talks about her experience and opinions about the sport.
Having two older brothers taught me a lot about survival. ___21___ We’d play rugby together and if I wanted to play against my brothers, who I looked up to, I had to be good enough. It made me determined.
I was lucky to have supportive parents, especially my mother, who was my role model. ___22___ It’s different now, with lots of amazing women in British sport as positive examples to young girls. The situation for women’s sport has improved, but there’s a long way to go. The regularity of male sport allows the public to be familiar with teams and players. ___23___
A few years ago, I got hurt in my knee and was told I couldn’t play again. ___24___ That’s when I really recognized the challenges I was facing mentally, as well as coping with my physical pain. No matter how much I trained, I wouldn’t improve unless I was happier and more confident. I realized I needed to get help for my mental health. Without that support, I wouldn’t have played again.
___25___ When I was injured, my immediate reaction was, ‘I need to keep going.’ I’ve built up strong will but it’s basically because I love what I do. When I play rugby, I work with other people, deal with failure and overcome difficulties - all these make me open-minded and determined. Rugby develops confidence in me around achieving and self-belief.
A．That’s what women’s sport needs.
B．Sometimes I did feel different to other girls.
C．I never thought of myself as different from them.
D．Playing rugby is my passion, and it enriches me.
E．However, I decided to insist on and to get to the Olympics.
F．As well as the physical side, the sport also leads me to a happy life.
G．There weren’t many female role models in sport when I was growing up.

Advice For Dealing With Uncertainty
We are living in uncertain times, going through changes that we can’t control. There’s just so much to worry about: health, finances, even our social relationship. ____26____ . If you are one of them, the following tips may do some help.
Reflect on yourself
Check in with yourself. Allow yourself to get in touch with how you’re feeling. Reflect both on what’s hard and on what’s still good. ____27____ . What matters is just that you find time to pause and take stock in the midst of a crisis.
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Find some things you want to do —things that take your mind of your worries during uncertain times. Maybe for you it’s baking a pie or organizing a closet or conquering a video game. Whatever it is, think about what feels meaningful or gives you a sense of accomplishment and do that.
Reach out for help
Connect with people who can lift you up and point you in the right direction. If you don’t talk to others, you’ll think you’re in a ditch by yourself. So, call, video-chat or text with a friend; join an online community; or even go old-school and write a letter. ____29____ .
Don’t try to make sense of things too soon
It can be tempting to rush through an uncertain situation and try to make it seem certain. So the last tip is more about what we should not do than what we should do. Don’t try to make sense of things too soon. ____30____ . That leaves room for new possibilities.
A．Set aside external expectations
B．Find your “best gift” for the day
C．It doesn’t matter how you reflect
D．You will understand that you are not alone
E．It’s crucial to figure out what life will hold in store for us
F．This state of uncertainty usually leaves us upset and depressed
G．Instead, take time to recharge, free up energy to do good, meaningful things

It seems very likely you fought like cat and dog when you were younger. ____31____ Here is how family bonds are vital as you enter old age.
____32____ A University of Michigan study found that children who were six or under when a new brother or sister arrived had a healthier BMI. Given that childhood weight issues can turn into adult weight problems, having a younger brother or sister might well be worth the fighting.
Having brothers and sisters makes you more charitable. ____33____ Could it be that having a samegeneration relative looking out for you enables you to think about others? ... and more empathic. A study of more than 450 Canadian families found that if a sibling(姐妹兄弟) was warm and kind, the other sibling was likely to display the same qualities.
Siblings can help you have a healthier lifestyle. A multinational survey of more than 15,000 people found that 43 percent of people credited their family and friends for having the biggest impact on their health. ____34____
They help you live longer. In a study from the American Sociological Association, older adults who described themselves as being “extremely close” to the family members they listed as their closest confidents had a six percent chance of dying over the next five years, compared to a 14 percent risk for the people who reported not being very close to the family members listed.
Having good friends can bring many of the same benefits. We don’t all have brothers and sisters, or you might be distant from yours. Don’t panic. ____35____ Make friends by signing up to groups or classes and finding people who enjoy the same things as you.
A．Sisters can protect you from depression.
B．Having a younger sibling might make you slimmer.
C．But brothers and sisters can boost your physical and mental health.
D．Research shows having close friends can boost your health and well-being.
E．Brothers and sisters are readily available fitness and healthy-eating friends.
F．The research found having siblings made you twice as likely to do good deeds.
G．For each additional one, your risk of marriage breakdown was three percent less.

The next time you pick up a glass, notice the place where your fingers touched it. Do you see patterns of these lines? ____36____ If you look closely at the tips of your fingers, you will see the same raised patterns on your skin.
Fingerprints (指纹) begin to form long before a baby is born. ____37____ Even if we injure our fingers, the lines of our fingerprints grow back the same way, as long as the injury isn’t very serious.
No two people have the same fingerprints—not even twins. Because fingerprints are unique, they can be used to identify people. ____38____ Fingerprints can also act like a key, unlocking a phone if a person’s fingerprint matches one that has been stored in the device.
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They might help us improve our sense of touch. Or they might help tell a doctor whether a patient is properly absorbing the medicine they’ve been given. Also they might help police to solve crimes (破案). If a thief stole gold watches from a store and left his fingerprints behind, the police can check those fingerprints. They compare them to their database to find who has a matching fingerprint.
Just imagine our life without fingerprints! It’d be difficult for us to read information and interact with whatever we’re touching or holding in our hands. ____40____ How do you feel when your fingers are interacting with the buttons of the computer while wearing gloves? Or did you find difficulties in unlocking your phone?
A．Those are your fingerprints.
B．Why do we need fingerprints?
C．Why don’t people have the same fingerprints?
D．Having no fingerprints is like wearing gloves!
E．Well, a fingerprint is formed when a finger makes contact with a surface.
F．Investigators look for fingerprints left to help figure out who had been there.
G．When we enter the world, we have the fingerprints we’ll have for our whole lives.

Easy Ways to Fight SAD in Dark Winter Days
When sunlight is in short supply and nights are long and cold in the winter, millions of people realize they don’t feel as merry as usual. ____41____ , you may be suffering from “seasonal affective disorder” or SAD．Try these easy ways to fight SAD．
Get more light. Most researchers agree that people who fall victim to SAD most often are particularly sensitive to the lack of light. ____42____ , getting light in the morning seems to offer the most benefit. If the weather permits, take a walk. In your home or office, try sitting close to a window that faces south.
Increase exercise. Although exercising may be about the last thing you want to do and you would rather curl up (蜷起来) with a book or watch TV, studies have shown that upping your exercise routine can reduce SAD．Doctors advise exercising at least 20 minutes a day at least three times a week. ____43____ . The benefits of exercise are also long-lasting. The longer you do it, the more benefit you’ll get.
____44____ . Studies have found that people who have low levels of two chemicals found in fish, EPA and DHA, are at increased risk for SAD．You can eat more fish-at least three times a week to fight it.
Take extra vitamin D．The body makes vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunshine. ____45____ .
A．Eat more fish
B．Work out at the gym
C．If you’re one of them
D．Any type of exercise offers benefits
E．Fresh fish contains a lot of EPA and DHA
F．Although any amount of outdoor light can help
G．Doctors recommend one pill a day if you get little exposure to the sun

Every day is a gift, and if you look forward to enjoying each day, then you need to learn to make the most of your day. ___46___
Have a great morning routine (常规). A good start will make you feel good and is sure to make the rest of your day good as well. Rise early and get ready for your new day. ___47___ Listen to good music. Have a wonderful breakfast. All these will help you start your day in a positive way.
Make time for short breaks. Since we spend most of our day in the workplace, it is necessary to relax between different tasks. Set a timer on your phone or computer to remind you it's time to get up, leave your desk, go out and get some fresh air.
___48___ Doing the same things every day is very boring. To prevent this, step out and take some time to do things that you have never done before. This will not only make a day exciting, but it’ll also build your confidence.
Ask someone to be your accountability partner (责任同伴). ___49___ This person encourages you, supports you and loves you. He or she will help you get over difficulties and achieve your goals.
Plan your schedule for the next day the night before. Make a list of all the tasks you want to complete the next day. ___50___ Focus on one thing at a time and give it your best try before moving on to the next day.
A．Go for a morning walk or run.
B．Here are some tips that can help you.
C．Try something new and learn from it.
D．Review your day before going to bed at night.
E．It could be your brother or sister, or a good friend.
F．This will help you save much time later in the day.
G．Do everything you can to have a good time every day.

Have you ever felt the need to be alone for a while? I don’t mean situations when you should be alone, but occasions where you are with a group of people at a party or a restaurant. You get tired of jumping from conversation to conversation, and your mind starts to wander towards that interesting book you left halfway done, or that movie you have been meaning to watch. ___51___ Now before you rush to defense, please understand that being an introvert (内向的人)is completely normal.
A common misunderstanding about introverts is that they are loners or anti-social. ___52___ They have friends, probably not as many as extroverts (外向的人), but enough to suit their needs for human interaction. Scientifically, all humans fall somewhere between being an introvert and being an extrovert, and at least 25 percent of us are introverts.
___53___ Therefore, the ability to network is extremely valuable. Of course, sometimes introverts might be as capable of talking with people as extroverts, but sometimes they have to force themselves to engage with others in order to “fit in”. While extroverts feel comfortable shaking hands and making jokes, introverts get increasingly exhausted. ___54___ For the introverted, to continue in this awkward situation could really end up bringing them harm, with individuals reporting to suffer from loss of sleep, panic attacks and depression.
___55___ They form deep thoughts, conduct themselves carefully, and pay significant attention to detail. So, for the best results in a project involving group work, both introverts and extroverts are needed.
A．Society appears to favor extroverts.
B．Most introverts, however, are just regular people.
C．These are feelings usually typical of an introvert.
D．Introverts tend to recover by spending time alone.
E．You might have ignored that “strange” thought you had before.
F．Introverts, just like extroverts, have their own set of advantages.
G．Even if standing alone for a while, they get asked “Why are you all by yourself?”

Are you still frustrated for forgetting passwords? Never again! There’s a way to choose and remember them with confidence.
___56___ It’s good exercise for your brain and a valuable way to protect your identity online. The system uses letters, numbers and symbols, so it will please even the strictest website. And the random-looking codes it produces would be extremely difficult for someone to crack, but just enough of a challenge for your brain.
First, choose a short quotation, one that no one would have any reason to associate with you. ___57___ So, if you chose “Play it again, Sam”, you’d have the letters PIAS. Next, choose a meaningful date again, one that can’t be guessed or easily researched. Maybe the year of a favorite holiday, “86,” say. ___58___ Finally, organize these building blocks in any order you like. And strengthen the code further by making some of the letters lower case and some upper: maybe 86&EPiAs.
Spend a little time getting to know this “foundation” for your passwords. “See” it in your mind’s eye. And then start using it as the basis for every new password you set. Add two or three extra letters each time, a few initials or abbreviations (缩写) to remind you of what this particular password is for. ___59___
So the final password for your BBC account could be: BBC86&EPiAs.
___60___ But each password ends up being complex and unique, helping to protect your identity and giving your memory a cracking workout every time.
A．Nothing is better than this.
B．What you should do is to follow a system.
C．We can remember them well if we often use the letters.
D．With a system like this, you’ve got a basic formula to follow.
E．Then add a random element by picking any two symbols like & and E.
F．Pick out the initial letters-creating the first “building block” for your passwords.
G．For example, you might use BT for your phone account or CC for the camera club forum.

After watching the amazing Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, chances are that you have fallen in love with some winter sports and you’re already making sure your equipment is ready for them.____61____. However, there’s another element to get ready. Your body! Even if you exercise regularly, skiing, or skating challenges your muscles in ways other activities don’t.
Exercising in the cold decreases your body temperature, so our metabolism (新陈代谢) increases to warm you up.____62____. Depending on the sport, certain muscles may also be used more frequently compared to activities in other seasons. The good news is that most winter sports involve heart endurance (耐力), muscle strength and muscle endurance.____63____
There are still some other things to think about.____64____. However, it can be hard on the body when you hit the slopes. As anyone who has spent time skiing or snowboarding can prove, after a long day on the slopes, the body becomes extremely tired.____65____. To avoid this, you need to take some time to strengthen your body and improve endurance. Before the winter season, a regular exercise program should include exercises that get the blood running while challenging the entire body, such as stair climbing or running. The intensity should vary from 20-45 minutes at least 3 to 5 days a week. As winter nears, adding a cardio (有氧的) workout longer in duration but lower in intensity can help increase endurance.
A．Winter sports provide a total body workout.
B．It is a wise idea to learn from experienced people.
C．And that is when injuries are more likely to occur.
D．And all of them can be trained before the winter season.
E．Probably, you have got your skis tuned and skates sharpened.
F．You’d better know the weather before you do the winter sports.
G．Your heart and lungs also need to work harder to warm the air into your body.

“Regards”. “Best wishes”. “Take care”. The words at the end of an email may seem unnecessary. ____66____ Even the most common “Sent from my iPhone” can tell that the sender has taken the time to reply although clearly not at their desk. Sign-off may just be a word or a short phrase, followed by your signature, and yet finding the right tone to close your email often requires a surprising amount of thought and skill.
When you’re struggling with how to end an email, it’s best to consider the context (语境). ____67____ Here are three of the most common email settings and the tried-and-true sign-offs that work best for each.
Best wishes. ____68____ However, be aware of its greeting card vibe (氛围) and use it only when it fits well with the tone of your email.
Cheers. A recent study by the email app Boomerang rated cheers as the most likely sign-off to get an email response. ____69____ Cheers works well if your email is friendly and conversational but, unless you’re actually British or Australian, it may come off as affected in more formal settings.
Best. Best conveys best wishes in a cheerful, short and informal way. If you get a lot of emails, you know that nearly everyone uses this sign-off. ____70____
Anyway, the appropriate sign-off depends on your position and your relation to the person who receives your email and the nature of exchange. Next time, take these factors into consideration and try the above sign-offs.
A．However, the sign-off matters.
B．Surprisingly, that isn’t a thank-you as most people assume.
C．Being both friendly and formal makes this sign-off a safe bet.
D．Actually, it’s the most important factor in choosing right words.
E．What works for a close colleague won’t work with a distant acquaintance.
F．You should always bear in mind that not all sign-offs convey certain messages.
G．The disadvantage is that it can be dull if you want your message to be attention-getting.

The word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions. Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. ____71____
Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity. Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics. ____72____ They are hooked on (迷上) shopping and usually buy things that they don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want.
____73____ There isn’t a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something. They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty.
____74____ Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot. ____75____ They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt (破产) and get sent to prison.
A．Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can result in many problems.
B．Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.
C．They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it.
D．The question is: why do they have this addiction?
E．It can also cause financial problems.
F．Accordingly, these shopaholics should turn to a certain organization for help so that they can stop compulsive shopping.
G．Here are some ways to help you deal with shopping addiction.

Unlike a tourist, a traveler is someone who wants to experience another culture and avoid “tourist traps” and other less authentic experience. ___76___
___77___ Knowing the history and culture of where you’re going will help you connect with the locals, be more travel-conscious, and improve your experience overall. Start researching by reading guidebooks and then look into local newspapers and documentaries if possible.
Ask locals for advice. You don’t have to stop someone random on the street to get advice from a local. ___78___ Whether you want day trip, food, nightlife, or other advice, the locals can help!
Try free activities like riding bicycles and hiking. These types of activities are often overlooked during vacations because of the need to do everything “important” in any given city. However, biking around a city gives you a great view of the architecture and a sense for the city’s life and vibrancy. ___79___
Travel alone. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone by traveling alone and relying only on yourself and the friends you make during your trip. Sometimes, you’ll be making temporary friends, otherwise, they might be friends you stay in contact via social media or messaging. ___80___
A．Research your travel destination and pack appropriately.
B．Similarly, hiking in forests and parks can be a beautiful and relaxing way to connect with the culture.
C．Study your travel destination before leaving
D．Ask your taxi drivers, bartenders, and hotel receptionists where they recommend.
E．Ask locals where they’re going, if they have any advice for things to do in the region, and about their experience in the area.
F．But sometimes, travelling alone and meeting someone else in a foreign place leads to a friendship that can last a lifetime.
G．To embrace the traveler in you, focus on the culture of the country or city you’re visiting and connect with locals for advice and new friendships.

How similar are language and music?
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. ____81____ Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.
Both language and music have a writing system.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. ____82____ By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.
____83____
You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.
Both share emotion.
____84____ Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. ____85____ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics.
A．Both are various with culture.
B．Both are expressive around the world.
C．How do you know that I am angry?
D．We use language to express our thoughts.
E．So just as you read English, you can read music.
F．Similarly, music is also part of many people’s lives.
G．In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.

Whenever you meet someone for the first time, you take great care to make a good impression. ___86___ When customers call for the first time they will judge you and your organization based on the impression that you make when you take and deal with their calls. Do you know what to say and do in such everyday situation on the telephone?
★Answering the phone politely.
The way in which you answer the telephone say a lot about you. ___87___ So make sure it’s a good one. Before you pick up the phone make sure that there is a smile on your face. Believe me, you can hear a smile! You should sound friendly and welcoming on the phone even when you’re having a terrible day.
★Transferring (转移) calls.
If someone has reached you or your department by mistake, kindly transfer them and offer them information on how they can better reach that person next time. For example, you can say, “I’m sorry. ___88___ Let me transfer you to Ms Smith in Human Resources. If you’d like to reach her directly next time, her extension (分机) is 3556.”
★Taking messages.
Sometimes I’m amazed by the things people tell me when I call a company to speak to someone. I hear everything from “He’s out.” with no explanation, to “He is on the toilet.”  ___89___ The proper response when some is out is something like the following: “___90___ Can I help you, or would you like to leave a message?”
A．Treat customers with respect.
B．I’m sorry but she is away from her desk.
C．That’s a little more information than I need!
D．You’ve actually reached the wrong department.
E．The same should be true when you “meet” someone over the phone.
F．Your voice and attitude create the first impression that the caller receives.
G．When you are not the person the caller wants to speak to, politely transfer them to the correct person.

Everyone knows that dental hygiene(牙齿保健)is important. ____91____ However, as kids grow up and become more independent, it’s easier to forget about dental hygiene.
For many young people, the morning routine(常规)includes brushing your teeth and eating breakfast. Bethany Tistle, a dental hygienist, suggests brushing after you eat. “____92____ Once after breakfast, and once before bed,” she says.
Brushing after meals gives you a chance to remove food that could get stuck between your teeth Flossing(用牙线洁牙)every day is also important.
Many kids may wonder whether they should use a manual or an electric toothbrush. ____93____ “It has a built-in, two-minute timer, which keeps you brushing the proper amount of time,” she says, “Most people only spend 30 seconds when they’re using a manual toothbrush. That’s not enough time.”
Smart food choices are also important for your teeth. Sugary snacks and even carbonated water can be bad for your teeth. Tistle suggests using a straw(吸管)when drinking sugary drinks.
Dairy products and foods that are crunchy(硬而脆的), such as apples and carrots, are good for your teeth. But Tistle advises against eating foods that are sticky. ____94____ Bits of food can get stuck in your teeth and create holes in them.
In order to ensure that you have a healthy mouth, visit the dentist at least twice a year. Brush and floss daily.
____95____ As Tistle says, “Dental hygiene is in the hands of the patient.”
A．And make healthy food choices.
B．Are you taking care of your teeth?
C．You should brush your teeth after each meal.
D．Either one works, but Tistle prefers the latter.
E．Brushing should be done at least twice a day.
F．Some examples are fruit snacks and certain candies.
G．When children are very young, adults often help them take care of their teeth.

We’ve all heard the phrase less is more, and in the case of our personal space, it couldn’t be more accurate. In fact, studies have shown that a messy home can have a significant effect on our well-being because clutter (杂乱) can increase our stress and anxiety levels and reduce our ability to concentrate.
One place where this is particularly apparent is the bedroom, where the average person spends about a third of their time.____96____, your mind is unable to slow down and drift into peaceful sleep. You’ll find it easier to catch those much-needed if you’ve cleared away all the odds and ends that have collected on surfaces around the room.
____97____. The human brain prefers order, and a disorganized desk will divide your attention between your task and the state of your surroundings. As a result, you will drain your cognitive (认知的) resources much faster than you would in a tidy environment. If you regularly find yourself in situations like these, then it’s high time to clean up your act.
Now that you’re aware of the difference tidying up can make, let’s dig into some tried-and-tested ways of getting your home into shape. One of the best-known approaches in recent years is the KonMari Method by Marie Kondo, a world-famous organizing consultant from Japan.____98____.
That sounds simple enough, but where should you begin?____99____. If you’re starting with clothes, for example, collect all your articles from wherever they’re stored and sort through them all at once. This helps you see exactly how many extra items you’ve been hanging on to, making it easier to reduce your collection.
____100____. This way, other people won’t be around to make you feel bad about throwing out things like unwanted gifts. Another key tip is to shed any guilt you have about getting rid of objects by remembering that your home should honor who you are now, rather than who you once were. Should you hesitate, simply remind yourself how amazing it’ll feel to have your space filled with nothing but treasured belongings!
A．Kondo also recommends removing alone
B．The first step is to decide whether it is what you need
C．When your resting area is packed with too much stuff
D．Always keep in mind that it’s you who are the owner of your house
E．Another spot that should be kept neat is your work station
F．Kondo suggests working through your home by category rather than by room
G．Her strategy centers on keeping the items that spark joy and getting rid of the rest

Everyone has worries, but what do you do with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take three steps to deal with them.
Try to find out the causes.
____101____ Sometimes you know it, but sometimes you might not. If you can’t make sure what your worries are, you will have more and more new problems in your life. So remember that you must try to find out the causes before you start to deal with them even though it might not be so easy.
____102____
There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won’t solve your problem. ____103____ If you’re worried about grades, ask yourself these questions:
★How do I get ready for class? Do I review my notes even when there isn’t a test?
★Do I have a good place to do my homework?
★____104____
If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do — write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.
Ask for help.
When you are worried, you need to find someone to communicate with. ____105____ They will help you analyze (分析) your problems carefully and solve them easily.
A．The first step is to find out what you’re worried about.
B．How can I improve my grades?
C．Think of the ways to improve grades.
D．Think of the ways to make it better.
E．Grades at school are often a top worry for students.
F．Have I tried different ways of studying?
G．You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help.

Walking or running outdoors, people usually see rubbish all over the ground. Well, some people are doing something about it. ___106___ “Plogging” began in Sweden. The name connects the Swedish word “plocka” which means to pick up, and the word “jogging” which means to run slowly.
A Swedish man named Erik Ahlström, started the movement in 2016. He moved to Stockholm from a small community(社区) in northern Sweden. Each day he would ride his bike to work. He became worried about the amount of rubbish and litter he saw each day on his way to work. So, he took matters into his own hands. He began picking up the rubbish. ___107___
Today, plogging is an official activity, which is becoming more and more popular. People of all ages are welcome to plog. Exercise while helping your community. ___108___ It can also build closer social connections in a community. When the street looks bad and it’s dirty, you’re going to feel bad about the community. You may even feel less safe because of that. So if we’re all doing our part and picking it up, it’s very easy to help beautify it, and help build those social connection. ___109___ You get to feel some social duty when you do this.
Along with cleaning up the environment, there may be another reason to choose plogging instead of just jogging. You may get a better workout. One fitness app, Lifesum, records one hour of plogging as burning 288 calories. ___110___
As can be seen, cities around the world now hold plogging events. The goal is to spread the idea that littering is not acceptable. People would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground.
A．And that is how plogging was born!
B．In other words, plogging is equal parts of exercise and community service.
C．There are people all around the world doing this.
D．They are plogging!
E．You get to know your neighbors.
F．And plogging does good to your mental health.
G．Usual jogging burns about 235 calories.

Agriculture has come a long way from its ancient beginnings. Long ago, farmers would work hard on their individual plots of land, using simple tools or even their bare hands. They tended to their crops for many hours each day so that the crops grew well. ____111____ For example, a single storm could destroy a whole year’s work, while a summer of good weather could ensure a good harvest.
Modern science and technology have helped to greatly reduce the back-breaking labour involved in farming, along with the reliance on luck and guesswork. ____112____
Probably one of the most beneficial innovations is drip irrigation, which has made it possible to develop big, green farms in the middle of the desert. Simcha Blass, an Israeli scientist, discovered this new way of irrigation in the 1930s. Through this discovery, farmers can now produce crops on dry land without needing much water. ____113____ The limited and focused use of just the right amount of water also denies moisture (水分) to weeds, keeping them from harming the crops.
____114____ However, what if an area has plenty of water, but little usable soil? As it turns out, it is possible to grow plants without using soil at all. With hydroponics (水培), plant roots are supported by rocks or a fiber mat. Nutrient-rich water is then provided so that the plants can grow. Recent research has centered on vertical hydroponics farming. With a vertical farm, the crops are planted in containers that are piled into plant skyscrapers. ____115____
With such technological advances, the image of a farmer pushing a plough will eventually become a thing of the past.
A．Luck played a great part in farming.
B．Some areas would be too dry to grow crops.
C．Drip irrigation deals with a lack of water in an area.
D．There have been experiments to make drip irrigation a reality.
E．This irrigation method uses far less water than other methods.
F．Furthermore, nearly all hydroponic farms partially or fully automated.
G．Farmers have benefited greatly from innovations in crop production.

Healthy lifestyle tips for college students
The lifestyle of a student is hectic (繁忙的). It gets even more hectic at a higher academic level. What everyone assumes is that school life is supposed to be fun. But when a healthy lifestyle takes a back seat in your life, you are giving diseases and stress an opening into your life. ___116___.
Cut Sugary Drinks
A healthy lifestyle starts with a clean diet. Besides, what you eat matters. Healthy eating results in youthful skin, boost energy levels, and enhances the immune system, which reduces diseases. An Unhealthy body increases the risk of diseases. ___117___. Cutting down on meals containing processed sugar is a great way to live a healthy life and reduce the risk of health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and dental plaques.
Say No to Stress
Due to the high expectation placed on students, many experience high levels of stress. ___118___. Chronic stress eventually leads to depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, and an increase in risky behavior. If the academic workload is a major source of stress, just leave it temporarily and go out for a walk.
___119___
Although physical exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, chances are that students often give up on the goal. A workout partner comes in to keep you motivated, offer companionship and give you the push you need to make physical activity part of your routine. Besides, it’s fun to work out with someone else with similar goals and gives a student a chance to socialize away from the school environment.
Don’t Overcommit
If you frequently overcommit, you will spend less time on things that really matter. First and foremost, you are in school to learn, so attending classes, studying, and completing assignments on time has to be your priority(当务之急). ___120___. If you find yourself saying yes to every invitation because you don’t want to disappoint your friends, the result will be you dealing with burnout (精疲力竭). So choose a healthy life and plan your time wisely to avoid overcommitting.
A．Work out regularly
B．Get an Exercise Buddy
C．Besides, it’s beneficial to invite your schoolmates and friends to dinner.
D．The remaining few hours are for socializing, engaging in fun and other activities.
E．In fact, academic tasks have become a lifestyle crisis affecting students at all academic levels.
F．When you are unwell, you will miss classes, which in turn affects your performance.
G．To ensure that doesn’t happen, take these healthy lifestyle tips into your daily routine.

The world has been witnessing a growing number of countries where people from around the globe live together and communicate with each other, with various customs and beliefs coexisting. America and Singapore are typical examples. Distinct cultures merge into a common cultural context for mankind. ____121____
Culture shapes our identity and influences our behaviors, and cultural diversity makes us accept, or to some extent, even integrate and assimilate (同化) into other cultures. To adapt to a diverse cultural community, the fundamental thing is to be aware that there are different cultures apart from our own. ____122____ Sometimes a person may not know much about geography or history, but by mixing with people from other cultures, they may have the opportunity to learn more about different countries.
For those who want to learn but do not know where to start, a great point is to pick up a book about the culture they are interested in, or do some online research on reputable websites. ____123____ One more way to start learning about new cultures is simply tasting the food from different cultures, since food can also be an aspect of cultural diversity.
____124____ It’s the same for children too, especially for those who live in culturally diverse cities such as Los Angeles, Shanghai, or Hong Kong. If children are not aware of diversity, then they become close-minded. This can lead to troubles at school and even lead to bullying. Show them how diverse the world is. ____125____
In today’s world, if we are able to know about other cultures, and respect other values, life will be easier for us.
A．Understanding diversity is important for adults.
B．Here are some ways to fight against cultural prejudices.
C．The best way to learn, though, is through face-to-face interaction.
D．That’s why more of us feel as if we are living in a multicultural age.
E．Take a positive view of different cultures, and we can broaden our horizons.
F．Help them be more open-minded toward people of different races, cultures, and countries.
G．In many multicultural communities, the best representation of diversity can be found in schools.

Creating a Welcoming Society for Guide Dogs
The four-and-a-half-year-old guide dog named Heimengmeng is more than just an assistance dog for Chen Yan — it is her companion as well as her family member.
“____126____ So simply relying on a cane (杖) and no guide dog would bring me a lot of unknown risks and dangers,” said Chen, a visually impaired piano tuner.
Teng Weimin, former vice chairman of China Association of the Blind, said that, there are 17 million blind people in China. ____127____
According to international standard based on the above figures, China currently has a requirement of 500 guide dogs, but only approximately 200 are there in the country for the reason that he concept of a guide dog is fairy new, Teng said.
Over the past decade, Chen has been trying to create more public awareness of guide dogs through her books, painting and social media platforms. ____128____ “Now even the hospital allows Heimengmeng to accompany me in the ward,” she said. “Other patients are also willing to share a ward with me despite my guide dog. ____129____”
The number of guide dogs in China has grown from zero to hundreds, with a many-fold increase in guide dog training centers. A guide dog handler hopes that there will be more supporting facilities to make it easier for blind people to travel around.
“If the society is more tolerant of guide dogs, blind people can walk around more freely. ____130____” Teng said.
A．I feel very grateful.
B．My job requires me to travel frequently.
C．Of them, about 9 million are in employment.
D．Guide dogs are known to be loyal to us humans.
E．Her short videos have drawn tens of thousands of followers online.
F．So all those who live with total blindness should be allowed to have a guide dog.
G．This will bring great benefits to their health, employment, education and family life.

Feeling tired by your to-do list can certainly make you unhappy. ___131___ In a new study, researchers found that people with more free time generally had higher levels of subjective well-being — but only up to a point.
People who had up to two hours of free time a day generally reported they felt better than those who’d had less time. But people who had five or more hours of free time a day generally said they felt worse. ___132___
Of course, most people know naturally that being too busy can cause stress. But the new study is not the first to question whether more free time will actually make people as happy as they believe it will. ___133___ It can be due to a lack of stimulation and structure, among other things.
Researchers also found that people’s well-being has something to do with the way they spend their extra time. ___134___ In other words, how people use their free time matters.
___135___ If watching two hours of Real Housewives in your free time increases your happiness, you should do that. The point of all of this is self-care, not shame.
A．Of course, what feels “productive” is up to you.
B．So ultimately the free-time “sweet spot” might be two to three hours per day.
C．However, more free time might not have the magic people dream it could be.
D．These individuals will benefit from spending their newfound time with purpose.
E．Free-time activities like knitting, reading, cooking or gaming also make people happy.
F．Experts note, for example, that some adults struggle with the Post-retirement Depression.
G．In the experiment, the participants believed their well-being would suffer if they had a lot of free time and used it unproductively.

Are you always upset about time management? You make to-do lists, try to work faster, and prioritize. ____136____ You might wonder: Is there anything wrong with me?
Before you beat yourself up, think about this: There is no such thing as time management. ____137____ Instead, you’ll need to learn how to manage your personal energy. Getting things done has more to do with how you feel. Are you energetic? Focused? Full of drive?
To review where you’re losing energy, you’ll need to review your life and habits. These questions can help:
•How well do you sleep? It’s tough to gather physical or mental energy if you’re tired. However, there is a quick fix to it. ____138____ To ensure you get quality sleep, you can also create a sleep-friendly environment, and practice good daytime habits.
•How organized are your possessions? If you’re someone with a lot of possessions, or with things spread out over a lot of space, you’ll find it much easier to focus when your space is clean and clear. For example, when you want to write a novel, it helps to create a clean environment. ____139____
•Are you bored with life? Boredom springs from doing the same things over and over. Doing something new, such as getting a new puppy or joining an online group to discuss travel destinations, adds color to your life.
•____140____ Motivation enhances emotional energy. For example, have you noticed how much easier you can clean house, if you’re planning a party?
A．Do you have exciting goals?
B．A messy desk can destroy your focus.
C．Do you continue to save your energy?
D．But still, you’re always running out of steam.
E．You can’t make more time, save it up or control it.
F．Something as simple as buying a new pillow can help.
G．Your habits will make noticeable differences in how you perform.

American girl Radajere Oleita thinks she may have a solution for two of our country’s persistent problems: garbage and poverty. ___141___. The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Don’t toss your empty chip bags into the trash. Donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless instead.
Chip eaters drop off their empty bags from Lay’s, and other favorites. And they are often seen at two locations in Detroit: a print shop and a clothing store. ___142___. After they clean the chip bags in soapy hot water, they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. They use padding and liners from old coats to line the insides.
___143___. And each takes around 150 to 300 chip bags, depending on whether they’re single-serve or family size. The result is a sleeping bag that is “waterproof, lightweight, and easy to carry around,” Oleita told the Detroit News.
Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has collected more than 800,000 chip bags and, as of last December, created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, it would be simpler to raise the money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s only half the goal for Oleita — whose family moved to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago with the hope of attaining a better life — and her fellow volunteers. ___144___.
And, of course, there’s the symbolism of salvaging bags that would otherwise land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. __145__. We can be reminded that environmental injustice and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita told hourdetroit.com: “I think it’s time to show connections between all of these issues.”
A．It’s a powerful reminder.
B．Chip eaters consume too much.
C．It’s called the Chip Bag Project.
D．The project was such a great success.
E．It takes about four hours to sew a sleeping bag.
F．That’s where Oleita and her volunteer helpers collect them.
G．She believes that they are dedicated to making an impact both socially and environmentally.

Every month we get an opportunity to discuss issues facing our vendors (小贩) in a work shop setting. Difficulties discussed include various issues they face as individuals, families and in the communities that they live in. ____146____ Examples of these are alcoholism, anger and stress management, parenting skills and many others. The first topic of the year was personal development.
____147____ It’s a lifelong process, in which an individual must assess their qualities and skills, identify areas where they want to grow, and plan ways in which they can grow themselves. Ideally, everyone should be creating personal development plans for themselves and the different areas of their life. ____148____ For the vendors, their goals are selling the magazine and putting food on the table for their families. It’s very unlikely that they ever take a step back to reflect on their lives and plans.
It’s therefore essential to provide them with such a space. In the recent personal development workshop, we asked them to list plans for the different areas of their lives. ____149____ Each year our vendors are supposed to, ideally, visit me, their social worker, to complete this PDP.
Every festive season, the vendors travel to the Eastern Cape to spend time with their families and to rest. Travelling costs and expenses are high. When they return, they are mostly out of money to buy food. It’s also a stressful time for some because their children are going back to school and need writing materials. As a result, this year we bought and distributed R100 Pick Pay vouchers (票券) to the vendors. ____150____ They really appreciated these.
A．Most of them are quite challenging for us.
B．However, life gets busy and we often drown or lose ourselves in daily to-do lists.
C．The experience gives them a good opportunity to complete their personal development plans (PDP).
D．We handle different topics on a number of levels.
E．What is personal development?
F．Therefore, it is necessary for us to give guidance to them.
G．We also bought stationery for some of their children.











参考答案：
1．B 2．G 3．A 4．C 5．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文用一些具体事例解释了俚语“a big fish in a small pond(小池塘里的大鱼)”的含义。
1．根据上文“The idiom “a big fish in a small pond” describes a person who is very well known or important in a small group but is not known or important outside that small group. For example, a high-performing high school student in a small town could be a big fish in a small pond.”（“小池塘里的大鱼”描述的是一个人，他在一个小群体中非常有名或重要，但在这个小群体之外却不知名或不重要。例如，小镇上表现优异的高中生可能是小池塘里的一条大鱼。）可知，“小池塘里的大鱼”指小团体中的杰出者在团体外不知名。后文“And he may simply not know how small his “pond” is-until he moves on to a big university.”（他可能根本不知道自己的“池塘”有多小——直到他进入一所大大学。）说明“他”直到进入大学才意识到自己并没有那么杰出。因此可推断，设空处是解释表现优异的高中生感觉自己很重要。故选B。
2．根据上文“He must compete with hundreds of students who were also the best at their high schools.”（他必须与数百名高中成绩最好的学生竞争。）可知，“他”的竞争者多了，也就是说“他”所在的“池塘”更大了。G项“他的池塘变得更大了，现在装了更多的鱼。”符合语境。故选G。
3．根据上文“A young singer was famous in his small town. He wanted to move to a big city to grow his singing career. ”（一位年轻的歌手在她的小镇上很有名。她想搬到一个大城市来发展她的歌唱事业。）可知，这位在小镇出名的歌手想要去大城市发展。再根据后文““Here in our small town”, they said, “you are a big fish in a small pond. Once you move to New York , that is going to change. Best be ready! ”（他们说“在我们的小镇上，你是小池塘里的一条大鱼。一旦你搬到纽约市，情况就会改变，最好做好准备！”。）可知，他们的家人也告诫她要做好心理准备。由以上可推断，设空处描写他们的家人支持她的同时也给她一些警告。故选A。
4．设空处位于句首，可起到概括总结的作用。根据后文“They never grow their circle of friends or work environment. Sometimes they do not take opportunities that increase their environment, or pond. By staying in a small pond, it is safer.”（他们从来没有扩大自己的朋友圈或工作环境。有时，它们不抓住增加环境或池塘的机会。呆在小池塘里更安全。）可知，有些人不愿意改变处境，更倾向于选择安逸。故C项“现在，有些人喜欢在小池塘里做一条大鱼。”能概括此段内容。故选C。
5．根据上文“So sometimes we use this expression to describe people who want to stay in a small pond just to feel more important.”（所以有时我们用这个表达来形容那些想呆在小池塘里，只是为了感觉自己更重要的人。）可知，设空处是对这一定义的进一步解释。因此E项“他们的地位没有受到池塘里其他鱼的质疑。”符合语境。故选E。
6．D 7．G 8．C 9．F 10．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要提出了一些时间管理的原则。
6．根据上文“The principles below are about effective time management. Think of time management techniques as tools to help you do what you value best.(下面的原则是关于有效的时间管理。把时间管理技巧看作是帮助你做你最看重的事情的工具)”结合后文详细说明了这些原则，D选项中the principles对应上文中The principles。故D选项“当你安排时间时，尽量记住这些原则”符合语境，故选D。
7．根据上文“If you can’t promise to devote time to a task, don’t put it in your schedule.(如果你不能保证花时间完成一项任务，就不要把它列入你的日程表)”以及后文“If you don’t actually stick to your schedule, it will soon become useless.(如果你不坚持你的时间表，它很快就会变得无用)”可知，前后文都提到了无法保证坚持时间表的问题，即本句是在说明制定了实际上无法遵守的时间表会导致的问题，故G选项“制定一个你实际上无法遵守的时间表会让自己陷入沮丧”符合语境，故选G。
8．根据上文“When switching between tasks, we pay a time cost: It takes time to get mentally back into the task, thus making us less efficient.(在不同任务之间切换时，我们付出了时间代价：我们需要花时间来重新回到任务中，从而降低了效率)”可知，上文提到了在不同的任务之间切换，C选项中switching对应上文中switching。故C选项“当切换时，我们也失去了参与的深度”符合语境，说明切换带来的不良后果。故选C。
9．根据上文“Response — In the moment of decision-making, when faced with other things which are not included in the schedule, take a moment to think and respond.(回应——在做决定的时候，当面对计划之外的事情时，花点时间思考和回应)”以及后文“For example, if exercise is a top priority for you, don’t let a sudden fear about a grade prevent you from exercising. You can reduce the amount of exercise time, but don’t cut it out. Don’t let “mind games” get in the way.(例如，如果锻炼是你的首要任务，不要让对成绩的突然恐惧阻止你锻炼。你可以减少锻炼时间，但不要停止。不要让“心理游戏”成为阻碍)”可知，后文提到了锻炼是首要任务，就不要担心成绩，即强调记住最重要的是什么，故F选项“记住对你来说最重要的是什么，并做能帮助你得到它的事情”符合语境，故选F。
10．根据上文“Flexibility(灵活性)”以及后文“Don’t schedule every hour of the day. Leave empty time and schedule in entertainment time. Create two or three hours on Friday as a catch-all makeup time. When things come up and you are deciding whether to differ from your established schedule, look for future hours and days to see where you can make up lost time.(不要把一天中的每一个小时都安排好。留出空闲时间，安排娱乐时间。周五腾出两三个小时来化妆。当事情发生时，你正在决定是否要与既定的计划有所不同，看看未来的几个小时或几天，看看哪些地方可以弥补失去的时间)”可知，本段主要强调了灵活性，B选项中flexibility对应上文中Flexibility。故B选项“你是如何将灵活性和你的时间表结合起来的？”符合语境，故选B。
11．A 12．G 13．F 14．B 15．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是帮助你在网上保持乐趣和安全的几条建议。
11．空格前说“Be your own person. Don’t let friends or strangers pressure you to be someone you aren’t.(做你自己。不要让朋友或陌生人逼迫你成为不真实的自己。)”，因此本段主要讲的是不要理会别人的看法，A选项“And know your limits.(知道自己的极限。)”也表明了要始终做自己，因此与前面内容相符，故选A。
12．空前说“Be nice online.(在网上要友好。)”，空后说“People who are annoying and aggressive online are at greater risk of being bullied (欺凌) themselves.(那些在网上惹人讨厌、咄咄逼人的人自己也更容易受到欺负。)”，因此空格处应说明该如何对待他人，G选项“Or at least treat people the way you’d want to be treated.(或者至少以你希望别人对待你的方式来对待别人。)”说明了该如何对待他人，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
13．空前说“Passwords are private. Don’t share your password even with friends.(密码是私有的。不要与朋友分享你的密码。)”，空后说“One trick: Create a sentence like “I graduated from King School in 15” for the password “IgfKSil5”(一个技巧：创建一个句子，比如“我15年从国王学校毕业”，密码是“IgfKSil5”。)”，因此空格处应说选密码的方法，F选项“Pick one you can remember but no one else can guess.(选一个你记得但别人猜不出来的。)”是一种选密码的方法，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
14．空格处是本段的主题句，空后说“It may be fun to check out new people for friendship or romance. But be aware that, while some people are nice, others act nice because they’re trying to get something. Praising or supportive messages may be more about controlling than friendship or romance.(结交新朋友或谈恋爱可能会很有趣。但是要知道，有些人表现得很好，有些人表现得很好是因为他们想要得到什么。赞美或支持的信息可能比友谊或浪漫更有控制作用。)”，说明本段主要讲的是要体会人真实的意图，B选项“Read between the “lines”.(体会言外之意。)”说明了要理解人的真实意图，因此可作为本段主题句，故选B。
15．空前说“If you really must get together with someone you “met” online, don’t go alone. Have the meeting in a public place.(如果你真的必须和一个在网上认识的人在一起，不要一个人去。在公共场所见面。)”，空格处应说该如何避免一个人去，那就是跟别人一起去，D选项“And bring some friends along.(带些朋友一起来。)”说明了避免一个人去的方法，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
16．D 17．F 18．C 19．B 20．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何限制花在屏幕前的时间。
16．根据本段小标题“Avoid screen time while you eat(吃饭时避免看屏幕)”可知，本段主要讲述的是吃饭的时候避免看屏幕。空前“While that might seem like a good idea, it makes it impossible for you to give your eyes some rest.(虽然这看起来是一个好主意，但它让你的眼睛不可能得到一些休息。)”讲述的是吃饭的时候看屏幕所带来的坏处。选项D“That’s why you should always avoid looking at a screen while you eat.(这就是为什么你应该避免在吃饭的时候看屏幕。)”与上文一致，讲述了由于吃饭的时候看屏幕带来坏处，且符合本段主旨。故选D。
17．根据空前“If you work in front of the computer screen for 8 hours every day, you should limit your screen time outside of work.(如果你每天对着电脑屏幕工作8小时，你就应该限制工作之外的时间。)”可知，作者建议控制工作之外的使用屏幕时间。选项F“That is to say, you should leave your work at work and use the time you have at home to relax.(也就是说，你应该工作时好好工作，在家的时间放松一下。)”符合语境，对上文内容进行进一步说明。故选F。
18．根据空后“Another problem is that instead of relaxing your eyes, it will only put pressure on them even more.(另一个问题是，它不但不能让你的眼睛放松，反而会给它们更大的压力。)”中的“another problem”可知，空处讲的是在床上看电视带来的问题之一。选项C“Screen time before bed will make it harder for you to fall asleep.(睡前看屏幕会让你更难入睡。)”正是睡前看电视带来的一大问题。故选C。
19．空处为小标题，为本段的中心句。根据下文“Staying in touch with the people you love through social media networks is a good thing but spending hours in front of your computer screen or mobile device won’t do you any good. Instead of doing that, you should free up some time for a face-to-face meeting rather than FaceTime.(通过社交媒体网络与你爱的人保持联系是一件好事，但在电脑屏幕或移动设备前花费数小时对你没有任何好处。与其这样做，你应该腾出一些时间进行面对面的见面，而不是在社交媒体上见面。)”可知，本段主要是鼓励人们在现实生活中交流。选项B“Socialize more in real life.(在现实生活中更多地社交。)”符合段意。故选B。
20．根据空后“If not that, just go outside for a walk around the block, do anything else than looking at screens all day, every day.(如果不能这样，那就到外面绕着街区走一走，每天做些别的事情，而不是整天盯着屏幕。)”可知，本段是鼓励读者多做做其他事，而不是盯着屏幕。选项E“So go outside, do something meaningful with friends, or just find a hobby to stay active.(所以，走出去，和朋友们做一些有意义的事情，或者只是找一个爱好来保持活跃。)”正是建议读者做点其他事。故选E。
21．C 22．G 23．A 24．E 25．D

【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了英国女橄榄球运动员丹妮尔·沃特曼在接受采访时谈到了她对这项运动的经验和看法。
21．根据下文“We’d play rugby together and if I wanted to play against my brothers, who I looked up to, I had to be good enough.( 我们会一起打橄榄球，如果我想和我尊敬的哥哥们比赛，我必须足够优秀)”可知，她想变得更优秀，才能和自己的哥哥一起打橄榄球。选项C“I never thought of myself as different from them.(我从不认为自己和他们有什么不同)”符合语境，引出下文。故选C。
22．根据下文“It’s different now, with lots of amazing women in British sport as positive examples to young girls.(现在情况不同了，英国体育界有很多优秀的女性作为年轻女孩的积极榜样)”推知，空处指的是女性运动员不太多见。选项G“There weren’t many female role models in sport when I was growing up.(在我成长的过程中，体育界并没有很多女性榜样)”符合语境。故选G。
23．根据上文“The situation for women’s sport has improved, but there’s a long way to go. The regularity of male sport allows the public to be familiar with teams and players.(女子运动的状况已经有所改善，但还有很长的路要走。男性体育运动的规律性让公众对球队和运动员更加熟悉)”可知，女子运动情况有所改善，但是还是不如男性运动。空前提到男性体育运动，由此推知空处应提及女子运动。选项A“That’s what women’s sport needs.(这正是女子运动所需要的)”与上文一致。故选A。
24．根据空后“That’s when I really recognized the challenges I was facing mentally, as well as coping with my physical pain.(那是我真正意识到我在精神上面临的挑战，以及应对我的身体疼痛的时候)”可知，她知道自己面临的挑战既有精神层面也有身体层面；而空前“A few years ago, I got hurt in my knee and was told I couldn’t play again.(几年前，我的膝盖受伤了，医生告诉我不能再比赛了)”提到的是身体层面遇到的困难和挑战，所以空处应为精神层面。选项E“However, I decided to insist on and to get to the Olympics.(然而，我决定坚持，并参加奥运会)”提到了作者的决心和毅力，与上下文内容一致。故选E。
25．空处为段首句，为本段中心句。下文“When I was injured, my immediate reaction was, ‘I need to keep going.’ I’ve built up strong will but it’s basically because I love what I do. When I play rugby, I work with other people, deal with failure and overcome difficulties - all these make me open-minded and determined. Rugby develops confidence in me around achieving and self-belief.(当我受伤的时候，我的第一反应是，“我需要继续前进。”我已经有了坚强的意志，但这主要是因为我热爱我所做的事情。当我打橄榄球时，我和其他人一起工作，处理失败和克服困难——所有这些都让我豁达和坚定。橄榄球培养了我对成就和自信的信心)”可知，本段主要讲的是橄榄球是她的爱好，同时打橄榄球也丰富了她的内心。选项D“Playing rugby is my passion, and it enriches me.(打橄榄球是我的爱好，它丰富了我的生活)”符合本段大意。故选D。
26．F 27．C 28．B 29．D 30．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就应对不确定的事情给出了一些建议。
26．根据上文“There’s just so much to worry about: health, finances, even our social relationship.  (有太多的事情需要担心：健康，财务，甚至我们的社会关系)”和下文“If you are one of them, the following tips may do some help.(如果你是其中之一，下面的建议可能会有所帮助)”可知，上文指出生活中有太多不确定的事情需要担心，下文指出如果你也是其中一员，下文的建议会对你有所帮助。由此推知，空处指出对那些不确定的事情的担心会影响人们人们的情绪。F项“This state of uncertainty usually leaves us upset and depressed (这种不确定的状态通常会让我们感到不安和沮丧)”符合题意，引出下文。故选F。
27．根据上文“Reflect both on what’s hard and on what’s still good.(反思哪些是困难的，哪些是好的)”和下文“What matters is just that you find time to pause and take stock in the midst of a crisis. (重要的是，你要在危机中找时间停下来，评估一下)”可知，反思哪一方面以及如何反思并不重要，重要的是在危机中停下来反思一下。C项“It doesn’t matter how you reflect(你如何反思并不重要)”符合题意，“matter”是关键词。故选C。
28．空处为本段小标题。根据下文“Find some things you want to do —things that take your mind of your worries during uncertain times. Maybe for you it’s baking a pie or organizing a closet or conquering a video game. Whatever it is, think about what feels meaningful or gives you a sense of accomplishment and do that.(找到一些你想做的事情——在不确定的时候，这些事情会让你忘记你的担忧。也许对你来说，这就是烤馅饼、整理壁橱或征服电子游戏。不管是什么，想想什么感觉有意义或给你成就感，然后去做)”可知，本段建议我们在担心不确定的事情时找一些自己喜欢做的事情，以便让自己忘记担忧。B项“Find your “best gift” for the day (找到你当天‘最好的礼物’)”可以作为本段小标题，“best gift”指代下文“some things you want to do”。故选B。
29．空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“So, call, video-chat or text with a friend; join an online community; or even go old-school and write a letter.  (所以，打电话、视频聊天或和朋友发短信;加入一个在线社区;或者用老办法写封信)”可知，当担心不确定的事情时，我们可以联系朋友、加入社区或者写信。通过这些方式我们不仅可以寻求到帮助，也会明白自己并不孤单。D项“You will understand that you are not alone (你会明白你并不孤单)”符合题意。故选D。
30．根据上文“Don’t try to make sense of things too soon.(不要急于理解事物)”和下文“That leaves room for new possibilities.(那给新的可能性留下空间)”可知，我们不要急于理解事物，而是要慢慢思考，这样才会给新的可能性留下空间。G项“Instead, take time to recharge, free up energy to do good, meaningful things(相反，花点时间给自己充电，释放能量去做有意义的好事)”符合题意，选项与上文构成明显的转折关系，且“take time”呼应上文“don’t...to soon”。故选G。
31．C 32．B 33．F 34．E 35．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了拥有兄弟姐妹的好处，并且说明拥有好朋友也可以带来许多同样的好处。
31．根据后文“Here is how family bonds are vital as you enter old age.”(以下是当你步入老年时，家庭纽带的重要性。)可知，此处是指家庭关系非常重要，根据前文“It seems very likely you fought like cat and dog when you were younger.”(你们年轻的时候很可能会像猫和狗一样打架。)可知，前后构成转折关系，对应选项C中的转折词but。所以选项C“但是兄弟姐妹可以促进你的身心健康。”切合文意。故选C。
32．根据后文“A University of Michigan study found that children who were six or under when a new brother or sister arrived had a healthier BMI.”(密歇根大学的一项研究发现，当新兄弟姐妹出生时，6岁或以下的儿童体重指数更健康。)可知，此处是讲很小的时候有个弟弟妹妹可能会有利于体重健康。所以选项B“有个弟弟妹妹可能会让你更苗条。”切合文意。故选B。
33．根据前文“Having brothers and sisters makes you more charitable.”(有兄弟姐妹会让你更仁慈。)可知，此处是指有兄弟姐妹的人更有可能很善良，所以选项F“研究发现，有兄弟姐妹会让你做好事的可能性增加一倍。”切合文意。故选F。
34．根据前文“Siblings can help you have a healthier lifestyle.”(兄弟姐妹可以帮助你拥有更健康的生活方式。)可知，此处是讲拥有兄弟姐妹有利于培养健康的生活方式，所以选项E“兄弟姐妹是唾手可得的健身、健康饮食的好朋友。”切合文意。故选E。
35．根据前文“Having good friends can bring many of the same benefits.”(拥有好朋友可以带来许多相同的好处。 )可知，此处是讲拥有好朋友可以带来的和拥有兄弟姐妹相同的好处，所以选项D“研究表明，拥有亲密的朋友可以促进你的健康和幸福。”切合文意。故选D。
36．A 37．G 38．F 39．B 40．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了什么是指纹以及指纹的重要性。
36．根据上文“The next time you pick up a glass, notice the place where your fingers touched it. Do you see patterns of these lines? (下次你拿起玻璃杯时，注意你手指碰到的地方。你看到这些线条的图案了吗？)”讲手指触碰玻璃杯留下的线条图案是人的指纹。A选项“那是你的指纹。”承接上文。故选A项。
37．由上文“Fingerprints (指纹) begin to form long before a baby is born. (指纹早在婴儿出生之前就开始形成了)”和下文“Even if we injure our fingers, the lines of our fingerprints grow back the same way, as long as the injury isn’t very serious. (即使我们的手指受伤了，只要伤势不是很严重，我们的指纹线也会以同样的方式长回来)”可知，指纹是人类天生具有的东西，指纹未被损毁严重，会伴随人类一生，承接上下文，G选项“当我们进入这个世界的时候，我们会留下我们一生的指纹。”切题。故选G项。
38．根据上文“Because fingerprints are unique, they can be used to identify people. (因为指纹是唯一的，所以可以用来识别人)”讲指纹唯一性可以用来识别人的具体运用实例。F选项“调查人员寻找留下的指纹，以帮助查明谁曾在那里。”承接上文。故选F项。
39．由下文“They might help us improve our sense of touch. Or they might help tell a doctor whether a patient is properly absorbing the medicine they’ve been given. Also they might help police to solve crimes (破案). (它们可能会帮助我们提高触觉。或者，它们可能会告诉医生，患者是否正确吸收了他们服用的药物。它们还可以帮助警方破案)”可知，该空与下文应该是因果关系，用B选项“为什么我们需要指纹？”提出话题，引出下文讲指纹的作用和重要性。故选B项。
40．由上文“Just imagine our life without fingerprints! It’d be difficult for us to read information and interact with whatever we’re touching or holding in our hands. (想象一下没有指纹的生活吧！我们很难阅读信息，也很难与手中的任何东西进行互动)”和下文“How do you feel when your fingers are interacting with the buttons of the computer while wearing gloves? Or did you find difficulties in unlocking your phone? (戴手套时，手指与电脑按钮互动时，你的感觉如何？或者您在解锁手机时发现了困难？)”可知，没有指纹，人们生活不便，例如就像带着可以阻隔指纹的手套一样，使人无法解锁手机，D选项中的“Having no fingerprints”对应上文的“without fingerprints”，D选项中的“wearing gloves”对应下文的“wearing gloves”，D选项“没有指纹就像戴着手套！”切题。故选D项。
41．C 42．F 43．D 44．A 45．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种克服SAD症状的方法。
41．根据前文“When sunlight is in short supply and nights are long and cold in the winter, millions of people realize they don’t feel as merry as usual.( 当阳光不足，冬天的夜晚又长又冷的时候，成千上万的人意识到他们不像平常那样快乐了)”及空后“you may be suffering from “seasonal affective disorder” or SAD.(你可能患有“季节性情绪失调”或SAD)”可知，这里为承上启下句，冬天如果你也不快乐了，可能患“季节性情绪失调”。C项“If you’re one of them(如果你不幸成为其中的一员)”正好起到了承上启下的作用。故选C。
42．根据前文“Get more light. Most researchers agree that people who fall victim to SAD most often are particularly sensitive to the lack of light.(获得更多的光。大多数研究人员都同意，患有SAD的人往往对缺乏光线特别敏感。)”及空后“getting light in the morning seems to offer the most benefit. (但在早上获得光线似乎是最有益的)”可知，本段介绍光线对季节性情绪失调患者的帮助，并且尤其强调了早上光线对身体的好处。选项F“Although any amount of outdoor light can help(尽管任何数量的阳光都能起作用)”符合上下文语境，引出下文早上阳光似乎最有益。故选F。
43．根据本段的关键词exercise及空后“The benefits of exercise are also long-lasting.(锻炼的好处也是持久的)”可知，本段介绍锻炼对季节性情绪失调患者的帮助。D项“Any type of exercise offers benefits(任何运动都有利于减轻SAD症状)” 符合上下文语境。故选D。
44．空处为本段主旨句。根据空后“You can eat more fish - at least three times a week - to fight it.(你可以吃更多的鱼——每周至少三次——来对抗它)”可知，本段介绍多吃鱼可以降低患季节性情绪失调的风险。A项“Eat more fish(多吃鱼)”符合本段主旨。故选A。
45．根据空前“Take extra vitamin D. The body makes vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunshine.(当皮肤暴露在阳光下时，身体就会产生维生素D)”可知，本段介绍通过阳光补充维生素D，如果阳光不足，可以直接通过药物补充。故G项“Doctors recommend one pill a day if you get little exposure to the sun(如果你很少晒太阳，医生建议每天服用一片)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
46．B 47．A 48．C 49．E 50．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何充分利用你的每一天，提出了一些建议。
46．根据前文的“Every day is a gift, and if you look forward to enjoying each day, then you need to learn to make the most of your day.(每一天都是一份礼物，如果你期待享受每一天，那么你需要学会充分利用你的每一天。)”可知，接下来要讲述的就是如何充分利用好每一天。选项B“Here are some tips that can help you.(这里有一些可以帮助你的建议。)”承上启下，承接前文的主题：如何充分利用每一天，又引出下文的“对解决该问题提出建议”，故选B。
47．根据空前的“Rise early and get ready for your new day.(早起，为新的一天做好准备)”以及空后的“Listen to good music. Have a wonderful breakfast.(听好音乐。吃愉快的早餐。)”可知，设空处应该也为祈使句，并且都是早晨要做的事儿。故选项A“Go for a morning walk or run.(早上散步或跑步。)”符合题意。故选A。
48．根据空后的“Doing the same things every day is very boring. To prevent this, step out and take some time to do things that you have never done before.(每天做同样的事情是很无聊的。为了避免这种情况，你可以走出去，花点时间做一些你以前从未做过的事情。)”可知，作者建议可以花点时间做一些新的事情。故选项C“Try something new and learn from it.(尝试些新的东西)”与此相符。故选C。
49．根据“Ask someone to be your accountability partner(找个人做你的责任伙伴)”可知，应该找一个责任伙伴来陪伴你。E选项“It could be your brother or sister, or a good friend.(可能是你的兄弟姐妹，或者是一个好朋友。)”中的brother or sister, or a good friend都可以是你的责任伙伴，故选E。
50．根据最后一段段首的“Plan your schedule for the next day the night before.(提前一晚计划好第二天的日程。)”以及空前的“Make a list of all the tasks you want to complete the next day(把第二天要完成的任务列一个清单)”可知，这么做会有好处。F选项“This will help you save much time later in the day.(这将帮助你在一天的晚些时候节省很多时间。)”中的this指代的就是前文的make a list，符合题意。故选F。
51．C 52．B 53．A 54．G 55．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要对内向的人进行了相关解读和介绍。
51．根据空处上句“You get tired of jumping from conversation to conversation, and your mind starts to wander towards that interesting book you left halfway done, or that movie you have been meaning to watch.（你厌倦了从一个话题跳到另一个话题，你的思想开始徘徊在那本有趣的书上，或者你一直想看的电影上。）”可知，这里是在介绍内向者的某些典型特征，而C项“These are feelings usually typical of an introvert.（这些都是典型的内向者的感觉。）”是对上句的总结和承接。故选C项。
52．根据空处上句“A common misunderstanding about introverts is that they are loners or anti-social.（对内向者的一个常见误解是，他们是孤独者或反社会者。）”可知，B选项“Most introverts, however, are just regular people.（然而，大多数内向的人只是普通人。）”和上句均是对内向者的一种解读，且互为转折关系。故选B项。
53．根据空处后两句“Therefore, the ability to network is extremely valuable. Of course, sometimes introverts might be as capable of talking with people as extroverts, but sometimes they have to force themselves to engage with others in order to “fit in”. （因此，交际能力是极其宝贵的。当然，有时内向的人可能和外向的人一样有能力与人交谈，但有时他们不得不强迫自己与他人交流以“融入”。）”可知，这里和A选项“Society appears to favor extroverts.（社会似乎偏爱外向的人。）”一样，都是在介绍内向的人和外向的人的交际能力的差异，且空处与下句形成因果关系，指的是以对内向的人来说，拥有交际能力在社会上显得尤为重要。故选A项。
54．根据空处下句中的“For the introverted, to continue in this awkward situation could really end up bringing them harm（对于内向的人来说，继续处于这种尴尬的境地可能最终会给他们带来伤害）”可知，G选项“Even if standing alone for a while, they get asked “Why are you all by yourself?”（即使是一个人站一会儿，他们也会被问到：“你为什么总是一个人？”）”是对下文中“this awkward situation（这种尴尬的境地）”一种具体举例。故选G项。
55．根据空处下句“They form deep thoughts, conduct themselves carefully, and pay significant attention to detail.（他们思想深邃，行事谨慎，注重细节。）”可知，这里是对F选项“Introverts, just like extroverts, have their own set of advantages.（内向的人，就像外向的人一样，有他们自己的优势。）”的进一步解释，说明内向的人的具体优势。故选F项。
56．B 57．F 58．E 59．G 60．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要向人们介绍了一种使用字母、数字和符号进行密码组合的方式，可以很好保护用户身份，又不容易忘记。
56．此空是本段的主题句。根据下文“The system uses letters, numbers and symbols, so it will please even the strictest website.(该系统使用字母、数字和符号，所以即使是最严格的网站也会感到满意)”可知，这里的“The system(该系统)”就是指本段主题句B项“What you should do is to follow a system.(你应该做的是遵循一个系统)”中所提到的“a system”，所以用关键词法即可确定选项。另外，下文也是对主题句“遵循这个系统”的解释说明。故选B项。
57．根据下文“So, if you chose “Play it again, Sam”, you’d have the letters PIAS.(如果你选择“Play it again, Sam”你会有字母PIAS)”可知，PIAS是“Play it again, Sam”中几个单词的首字母组成的。所以此处用F项“Pick out the initial letters-creating the first “building block” for your passwords. (选择首字母，为你的密码创建第一个“构件”)”说明密码的第一个构件是“首字母”。下文就是对上文F项的进一步解释说明。故选F项。
58．根据上文“Maybe the year of a favorite holiday, “86,” say.(也许是你最喜欢的节日的一年，“86年”)”可知，密码中加入了“86”。再根据下文“Finally, organize these building blocks in any order you like. And strengthen the code further by making some of the letters lower case and some upper: maybe 86&EPiAs. (最后，按照你喜欢的任何顺序组织这些构件。并通过使一些字母的大小写来进一步加强代码：也许是86&EPiAs)”可知，这个最终密码中还有两个随机元素“&E”。所以选项处为E项“Then add a random element by picking any two symbols like & and E. (然后通过选择任意两个符号来添加一个随机元素，像&和 E)”。故选E项。
59．根据上文“Add two or three extra letters each time, a few initials or abbreviations (缩写) to remind you of what this particular password is for. (每次添加两到三个额外的字母，几个首字母或缩写来提醒你这个特殊密码的用途)”可知，可以用几个首字母或缩写的方式继续加强密码，所以下文用G项 “For example, you might use BT for your phone account or CC for the camera club forum.(例如，你可以使用BT作为你的电话帐户或CC作为相机俱乐部论坛)”对如何使用几个首字母或缩写进行举例说明，句中有明显的举例子提示词“For example”。故选G项。
60．根据下文“But each password ends up being complex and unique, helping to protect your identity and giving your memory a cracking workout every time.(但是每个密码都是复杂和独特的，这有助于保护你的身份，并每次给你的记忆一个极好的锻炼)”可知，此处用“but”进行转折，说明这个密码虽然有基本公式，但也没那么简单。它复杂而独特，有助于保护你的身份，锻炼你的记忆力。这些都说明了这个系统的好处。所以此处用D项“With a system like this, you’ve got a basic formula to follow.(有了这样的系统，你就有了一个基本的公式可以遵循)”，也是说明这个系统的好处。把它们一起放在本文的结尾段，对全文进行总结。故选D项。
61．E 62．G 63．D 64．A 65．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述如何为冬季运动做好热身准备。
61．上文“After watching the amazing Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, chances are that you have fallen in love with some winter sports and you’re already making sure your equipment is ready for them.(在观看了令人惊叹的北京2022年冬奥会后，你可能已经爱上了一些冬季运动，你已经确保你的装备为它们做好了准备)”提到，看完北京冬奥会之后，你很可能爱上了一些冬季运动，并且你可能已经把你的设备准备好了，空处应是描述具体如何为冬季运动做好了准备，E项“也许，你的滑雪板已经调好了，溜冰鞋也磨快了”呼应上文的“making sure your equipment is ready for them”。故选E项。
62．本空上文“Exercising in the cold decreases your body temperature, so our metabolism (新陈代谢) increases to warm you up.(在寒冷的天气里锻炼会降低你的体温，所以我们的新陈代谢会加快来让你暖和起来)”指出，在冷天锻炼体温会下降，新陈代谢会提升以便让身体暖起来，而G项“你的心肺也要努力工作让进入你身体的空气暖起来”是讲述心肺大量运动，也是让身体暖和起来，符合上下文的语境，G项中的“also”承接空前一句，与上文是并列关系，故选G项。
63．本空上文“Exercising in the cold decreases your body temperature, so our metabolism (新陈代谢) increases to warm you up.(在寒冷的天气里锻炼会降低你的体温，所以我们的新陈代谢会加快来让你暖和起来)”及“Depending on the sport, certain muscles may also be used more frequently compared to activities in other seasons. The good news is that most winter sports involve heart endurance (耐力), muscle strength and muscle endurance.(根据不同的运动项目，某些肌肉的使用频率也可能高于其他季节的活动。好消息是，大多数冬季运动都包括心脏耐力、肌肉力量和肌肉耐力)”指出，在冬天要提升体温就需要新陈代谢加快，心肺大量运动。同时身体的各部分的运动也要比其他季节的运动量大。而好消息是，大多数冬季运动都涉及心脏耐力，肌肉力量和肌肉耐力，由此可推知，冬季运动热身所需消耗的新陈代谢及心肺运动可以在运动中得到锻炼，故D项“所有这一切都可以在冬季运动之前得到训练”符合语境，且D项中“all of them”指代上一句中的“heart endurance (耐力), muscle strength and muscle endurance”。故选D项。
64．下文“However, it can be hard on the body when you hit the slopes.(然而，当你走上坡道时，它会对你的身体造成很大的伤害)”指出，滑雪或滑冰时身体可能吃不消，空处与下文是转折关系，应是讲述冬季运动给身体带来的益处，故A项“冬季运动会使你的整个身体得到锻炼”符合上下文的语境。故选A项。
65．本空上文“As anyone who has spent time skiing or snowboarding can prove, after a long day on the slopes, the body becomes extremely tired.(正如任何一个花时间滑雪或单板滑雪的人可以证明的那样，在斜坡上度过漫长的一天后，身体会变得非常疲惫)”指出，任何参与滑雪或滑冰的人都知道，在斜坡上运动漫长的一天之后，身体会变得非常疲劳，结合下文“To avoid this, you need to take some time to strengthen your body and improve endurance.(为了避免这种情况，你需要花一些时间来加强你的身体和提高耐力)”可知，空处应是描述身体变得非常疲惫之后会出现的状况，C项“这时是最容易身体受伤的”符合语境，下文中的“this”指代C项中的“injuries”。故选C项。
66．A 67．E 68．C 69．B 70．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述邮件的结束语很重要，并介绍了三种常见的结束语。
66．根据上文“The words at the end of an email may seem unnecessary.(电子邮件结尾的单词似乎没有必要)”可知，邮件的结束语看似没必要，结合下文“Even the most common ‘Sent from my iPhone’ can tell that the sender has taken the time to reply although clearly not at their desk.(即使是最常见的‘来自我的iPhone’也表明发件人已经花时间回复了，尽管很明显不是在他们的办公桌上回复的)”可知，结束语实则很重要，A项“然而，结束语很重要”符合语境，与上文“看似没必要”形成转折关系。故选A项。
67．根据上文“When you’re struggling with how to end an email, it’s best to consider the context (语境).(当你纠结如何结束一封电子邮件时，最好考虑语境)”可知，E项“适用于亲密的同事的方法，并不适用于远方的熟人”符合语境，对上文举例说明。故选E项。
68．根据下文“However, be aware of its greeting card vibe (氛围) and use it only when it fits well with the tone of your email.(然而，要注意它的贺卡氛围，只有当它适合你的电子邮件的语气时才使用它)”可知，空处与下文是转折关系，应是讲述“Best wishes.”的普适性，C项“既友好又正式使这种落款成为一种安全的选择”符合语境。故选C项。
69．根据上文“A recent study by the email app Boomerang rated cheers as the most likely sign-off to get an email response.(电子邮件应用程序Boomerang最近的一项研究认为，cheers是收到电子邮件回复最可能的落款)”可知，选项承接上文，说明大多数人对cheers的看法。B项“令人惊讶的是，这并不是大多数人认为的thank-you”符合语境，B项中的that指代上文的“the most likely sign-off to get an email response”。故选B项。
70．根据上文“If you get a lot of emails, you know that nearly everyone uses this sign-off.(如果你收到很多邮件，你就会知道几乎每个人都用这个结尾)”可知，几乎每个人都用best这个结尾，所以这容易让人感到枯燥，G项“缺点是，如果你想要你的信息引人注意，它可能会很枯燥”符合语境，故选G项。
71．B 72．C 73．D 74．A 75．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了购物上瘾及其危害。
71．上文“Some people are compulsive shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work.”（有些人是强迫性的购物者。其他人发现自己无法脱离工作）提到了两种新的成瘾类型，B项(还有一些人花无数个小时看电视或玩电脑游戏)与上文构成并列关系，接着介绍一种成瘾类型，故选B。
72．空处与下文“They are hooked on shopping and usually buy things that they don’t need.”（他们沉迷于购物，通常会买他们不需要的东西）并列，举例说明上文提到的shopaholics（购物狂）的具体表现，C项（他们只是喜欢购物，到处乱花钱，停不下来）符合语境，故选C。
73．下文“There isn’t a specific answer.”（没有一个具体的答案）表明此处需要提到一个问题，D项（问题是：为什么他们会有这种瘾？）符合语境，故选D。
74．根据下文“Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit.”（其中一些可能是心理上的。如果是这样的话，购物成瘾的人应该去找一个支持小组来帮助他们改掉这个习惯）可知，购物上瘾也会带来一些问题，A项（购物上瘾似乎是无害的，但它会导致许多问题）符合语境，故选A。
75．根据下文“They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt and get sent to prison.”（他们只是想满足自己的感受，所以他们会花掉自己没有的钱。他们债台高筑，甚至可能破产入狱）可知，购物上瘾可能会导致财务问题，E项（它还可能导致财务问题）符合语境，故选E。
76．G 77．C 78．D 79．B 80．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了如何做一名旅行者。
76．根据上文“Unlike a tourist, a traveler is someone who wants to experience another culture and avoid “tourist traps” and other less authentic experience.(与游客不同的是，旅行者想要体验另一种文化，避免“旅游陷阱”和其他不太真实的体验)”及下文策略介绍可知，G. To embrace the traveler in you, focus on the culture of the country or city you’re visiting and connect with locals for advice and new friendships.(要拥抱你的旅行者特质，关注你要去的国家或城市的文化，多和当地人交流，寻求建议，结交新朋友)能够承上启下，总领下文。故选G。
77．根据下文“Knowing the history and culture of where you’re going will help you connect with the locals, be more travel-conscious, and improve your experience overall. Start researching by reading guidebooks and then look into local newspapers and documentaries if possible.(了解你要去的地方的历史和文化将帮助你与当地人联系，更有旅游意识，并提高你的整体体验。通过阅读旅游指南开始研究，如果可能的话，看看当地的报纸和纪录片)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要提前了解你要去的地方的历史和文化。由此可知，C. Study your travel destination before leaving(出发前研究好你的旅行目的地)能够作本段主题句。故选C。
78．根据上文“Ask locals for advice. You don’t have to stop someone random on the street to get advice from a local.(向当地人寻求建议。你不需要在街上随便拦下一个人就能从当地人那里得到建议)”及常识可知，旅行时可以向出租车司机、酒保和酒店接待员寻求相对专业的旅行建议。由此可知，D. Ask your taxi drivers, bartenders, and hotel receptionists where they recommend.(问问出租车司机、酒保和酒店接待员他们会推荐哪里)符合此处语境。故选D。
79．根据上文“Try free activities like riding bicycles and hiking.(尝试一些免费的活动，比如骑自行车和徒步旅行)”及“However, biking around a city gives you a great view of the architecture and a sense for the city’s life and vibrancy.(然而，骑自行车环游城市可以让你欣赏建筑，感受城市的活力和活力)”可知，本段推荐了两种免费的旅行活动，空前讲述了骑自行车，接下来应该讲述徒步旅行。由此可知，B. Similarly, hiking in forests and parks can be a beautiful and relaxing way to connect with the culture.(同样地，在森林和公园徒步旅行也可以是一种美丽而轻松的方式来融入当地文化)符合此处语境。故选B。
80．根据本段主题句“Travel alone. (独自旅行)“可知，本段主要讲述的是独自旅行。由此可知，F. But sometimes, travelling alone and meeting someone else in a foreign place leads to a friendship that can last a lifetime.(但是有时候，独自旅行和在异国他乡遇见别人会带来一段可以持续一生的友谊)符合本段主旨。故选F。
81．F 82．E 83．A 84．C 85．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文分析了语言和音乐的相似之处；有书写系统，随文化而变和分享情感。
81．根据上文“Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world.(语言是我们日常生活的一部分，无论我们生活在世界的哪个角落)”和下文“Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities. (语言和音乐在我们的文化中都扮演着重要的角色，以下是它们的一些相似之处)”可知，上文指出语言是我们日常生活的一部分，后文说语言和音乐在文化中都扮演着重要的作用。由此可知，音乐和语言一样——是日常生活的一部分。F项“同样，音乐也是许多人生活的一部分”符合题意，承接上下文。故选F。
82．根据上文“In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters.(在英语中，我们用字母表记录语言，字母表是字母的集合)”和“Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. (音乐家们阅读音符，并以音乐的形式创造意义)”可知，音乐也可以像英语一样进行阅读。E项“所以就像你读英语一样，你也可以读音乐”符合题意。故选E。
83．空处为本段小标题。根据下文“You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation. (通过听某人使用的语言，你可以很好地猜测他来自哪里。同样，我们知道世界各地的音乐风格各不相同，这让我们有机会通过他们的音乐探索许多不同的文化，并为我们提供适合各种情况的音乐)”可知，音乐和语言一样都承载了很多不同的文化。A项“两者都带着各种各样的文化”符合本段主旨，可以作为小标题。故选A。
84．根据小标题“Both share emotion. (双方共享情感)”可知，本段和情绪有关。C项“你怎么知道我生气了？”符合题意，且与下文“Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words.  (你当然可以从我的脸上看出来，但你也一定会通过我的话知道)”承接自然，下文是对选项问题的回答。故选C。
85．根据上文“When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. (当你感到快乐的时候，你可能想跟着快乐的歌曲唱歌跳舞来庆祝你的快乐)”可知，快乐的时候，想听令人快乐的歌曲。由此推知，下文陈述，当不快乐的时候，可能想听悲伤的音乐。G项“相反，当你情绪低落时，你可能也会听悲伤的音乐”符合题意，与上文形成对比。故选G。
86．E 87．F 88．D 89．C 90．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章就如何恰当地接电话才能给客户留下好印象提出了几点建议。
86．根据上文“Whenever you meet someone for the first time, you take great care to make a good impression.”可知，当你第一次见到某人时，你都会非常小心地留下好印象，再根据下文“When customers call for the first time they will judge you and your organization based on the impression that you make when you take and deal with their calls.”可知，当客户第一次打电话时，他们会根据你接听和处理他们电话时所留下的印象来判断你和你的公司，这说明在电话里与客户沟通和面对面沟通时一样的，需要给对方留下好印象，E项（当你在电话里和别人“见面”时也是一样的）承上启下，故选E。
87．根据上文“The way in which you answer the telephone say a lot about you.”（你接电话的方式很能说明你的情况）及下文“Before you pick up the phone make sure that there is a smile on your face.”（在你拿起电话之前，确保你的脸上带着微笑）可知，好的声音和态度会给对方留下好印象，F项（你的声音和态度会给对方留下第一印象）符合语境，故选F。
88．根据下文“Let me transfer you to Ms Smith in Human Resources.”可知，我帮您转接人力资源部的史密斯女士，这说明对方打错部门了，D项（实际上，你打错部门了）符合语境，故选D。
89．根据本段小标题“Taking messages.”（记下留言并转达）及上文“I hear everything from ‘He’s out.’ with no explanation, to ‘He is on the toilet.’”（我听到的是诸如“他出去了”、“他上厕所了”等解释）可知，本段是说当客户打电话找的人不在时，应该让客户留言而不是解释此人去了何处，C项（我不需要这么多信息！）符合语境，故选C。
90．根据下文“Can I help you, or would you like to leave a message?”可知，我能为您效劳吗，还是您要留言呢？这说明客户要找的人此时不在，B项（对不起，她现在不在座位上）符合语境，故选B。
91．G 92．E 93．D 94．F 95．A

【导语】本文讲的是人人都知道牙齿卫生很重要。然而，随着孩子们长大，变得更加独立，人们更容易忘记牙齿卫生。提醒我们应该注意我们的牙齿健康问题。
91．根据前文“Everyone knows that dental hygiene(牙齿保健)is important.(人人都知道牙齿保健是重要的)”和后文“However, as kids grow up and become more independent, it’s easier to forget about dental hygiene.(然而，随着孩子们长大，变得更加独立，人们更容易忘记牙齿卫生。)”可知，人人都知道牙齿卫生很重要。然而，随着孩子们长大，变得更加独立，人们更容易忘记牙齿卫生。因此推断G项“当孩子很小的时候，大人经常帮助他们照顾牙齿。”符合语境,承上启下。故选G。
92．根据前文“For many young people, the morning routine(常规)includes brushing your teeth and eating breakfast. Bethany Tistle, a dental hygienist, suggests brushing after you eat.(对许多年轻人来说，早上的生活习惯包括刷牙和吃早餐。牙科保健师贝芬妮·蒂斯特建议饭后刷牙。)”和后文“‘Once after breakfast, and once before bed,’ she says.(“一次早餐后，一次是睡觉前，”她说。)”可知对许多年轻人来说，早晨的日常活动包括刷牙和吃早餐。牙科保健师贝萨尼.蒂斯特尔建议你饭后刷牙，早餐后和睡前。因此推断E项“刷牙应该一天至少刷两次。”符合语境，故选E。
93．根据前文“Many kids may wonder whether they should use a manual or an electric toothbrush.(许多孩子可能想知道他们应该使用手动牙刷还是电动牙刷)”和后文“‘It has a built-in, two-minute timer, which keeps you brushing the proper amount of time,’she says, ‘Most people only spend 30 seconds when they’re using a manual toothbrush. That’s not enough time.’(她说:“它有一个内置的两分钟计时器，可以让你保持适当的刷牙时间。大多数人在使用手动牙刷时只花30秒钟。那段时间还不够。”)”可知对于孩子们应该使用手动牙刷还是电动牙刷，蒂斯特尔更喜欢后者。因此推断D项“任何一种都有效，但蒂斯特尔更喜欢后者。”符合语境，承上启下。故选D。
94．根据前文“Dairy products and foods that are crunchy(硬而脆的), such as apples and carrots, are good for your teeth. But Tistle advises against eating foods that are sticky.( 乳制品和硬而脆的的食物，如苹果和胡萝卜，对你的牙齿有好处。但是蒂斯特建议不要吃粘稠的食物。)”和后文“Bits of food can get stuck in your teeth and create holes in them.(一些食物会卡在你的牙齿上，留下洞。)”可知蒂斯特尔建议不要吃有粘性的食物。食物的残渣会卡在你的牙齿上，在牙齿上造成洞。因此推断F项“例如水果零食和某些糖果。”符合语境，承上启下。故选F。
95．根据前文“In order to ensure that you have a healthy mouth, visit the dentist at least twice a year. Brush and floss daily.(为了确保你的口腔健康，每年至少去看牙医两次。每天用刷子和用牙线清洁牙齿。)”和后文“As Tistle says, ‘Dental hygiene is in the hands of the patient.’(正如蒂斯特尔所说，“牙齿卫生掌握在患者手中。”)”可知为了保证你的口腔健康，每年至少去看两次牙医,每天刷牙和用牙线，牙齿的健康掌握在自己的手里，因此要注意保护牙齿，因此推断“选择健康的食物”符合语境，健康的食物对牙齿有益。故选A。
96．C 97．E 98．F 99．B 100．A

【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了杂乱无章对我们生活的影响，以及如何使家保持整洁和井然有序。
96．上文“One place where this is particularly apparent is the bedroom, where the average person spends about a third of their time.”(这一点在卧室表现的尤为明显，平均每个人1/3的时间都花在卧室上。)中卧室是休息的地方，与C选项中“resting area”一致。下文“your mind is unable to slow down and drift into peaceful sleep.”(你的大脑无法放慢速度进入平静的睡眠。)与C选项逻辑关系一致。此外，C选项是个从句，与空后共同构成一个完整句子，其他选项都是完整的句子，放到空处语法错误。故选C项。
97．上文“One place where this is particularly apparent is the bedroom”(这一点在卧室表现的尤为明显)介绍了在休息场所卧室的情况与E选项中的“Another spot”另一个场所相呼应。下文“The human brain prefers order, and a disorganized desk will divide your attention between your task and the state of your surroundings.”(人类的大脑更喜欢有序，而一张杂乱无章的课桌会把你的注意力分散到任务和周围的环境状态上。)中的课桌和任务都可看出是工作或学习场所，与E选项中“work station”一致。故选E项。
98．上文“Now that you’re aware of the difference tidying up can make, let’s dig into some tried-and-tested ways of getting your home into shape.”(既然你已经意识到整理可以带来的不同，那么让我们挖掘一些行之有效的方法来让你的家变得井然有序。)中挖掘方法使家井然有序与F选项中“working through your home by category rather than by room”一致。下文“That sounds simple enough, but where should you begin?”(那听起来简单，但你该从什么地方开始呢？)但你该从什么地方开始，该怎么做，与F选项中“Kondo suggests”一致。故选F项。
99．上文“That sounds simple enough, but where should you begin?”(那听起来简单，但你该从什么地方开始呢？)但你该从什么地方开始呢？与B选项中“The first step”第一步一致。下文“If you’re starting with clothes”(如果你从衣服开始)与B选项中人称一致。故选B项。
100．由下文“This way, other people won’t be around to make you feel bad about throwing out things like unwanted gifts.”(这样别人就不会因为你扔掉不想要的礼物而让你感到难过。)可知，扔掉不想要的礼物时，不受别人影响，独自行动，与A选项“removing alone”一致。故选A项。
101．A 102．D 103．E 104．F 105．G

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了如何处理生活中的忧虑。
101．根据段落主旨句“Try to find out the causes. (试着找出原因。)”可知，本段主要告诉我们要想解决忧虑，首先要找到让你感到忧虑的原因，A项意为“第一步是找出你担心什么。”选项符合段落主旨，且能引起下文，下文告诉我们如果你不能确定你的担忧是什么，你的生活中会有越来越多的新问题。故选A。
102．根据下文“There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. (总有一些你能做的事情可以帮你减轻忧虑。)”可知，本段主要告诉我们要想办法做一些事情，帮助自己减轻忧虑，D项意为“想办法让情况变得更好。”选项能够概括段落主旨，且能引起下文，下文列举了“学习成绩”的例子告诉我们如何减轻忧虑。故选D。
103．根据下文“If you’re worried about grades, ask yourself these questions (如果你担心成绩，问问自己以下问题)”可知，这里介绍了如果你担心成绩，要如何减轻忧虑，E项意为“学校的成绩往往是学生们最担心的问题。”选项能够引起下文，学校的成绩往往是学生们最担心的问题，下文针对这一点介绍了如何缓解“学习成绩”引发的忧虑。故选E。
104．根据上文“How do I get ready for class? Do I review my notes even when there isn’t a test? (我如何准备上课？即使没有考试，我也会复习笔记吗？)”提到了担心成绩，进而对有关成绩问题进行了举例，F项意为“我尝试过不同的学习方式吗？”选项能够承接上文，也是对问题的举例，问自己是否尝试过不同的学习方式。故选F。
105．根据上文“When you are worried, you need to find someone to communicate with. (当你担心的时候，你需要找个人沟通。)”可知，上文告诉我们，当我们感到担心时，需要找个人沟通，G项意为“你可以向你的父母、朋友或老师寻求帮助。”选项能够承接上文，我们可以和父母、朋友或老师沟通，向他们寻求帮助。故选G。
106．D 107．A 108．B 109．E 110．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了现在流行的一种慢跑形式—Plogging的起源，发展以及现状。
106．根据空前句“Well, some people are doing something about it. (有些人正在做些事情。)”以及空后句““Plogging” began in Sweden.”(“Plogging”起源于瑞典。)可知，空格处要选择承上启下的句子。D项“They are plogging!”（他们正在plogging。）中“they”呼应前句的“some people”，“plogging”对应后句中的“Plogging”。且符合文意。故选D。
107．根据第二段“A Swedish man named Erik Ahlström, started the movement in 2016.(一位名叫Erik Ahlström的瑞典男子于2016年发起了这项运动。)”以及第二段其后内容在介绍他是如何发起这项活动的可知，该段主要在介绍“plogging”的起源。A项“And that is how plogging was born! (plogging就是这样诞生的!)”符合文意。故选A。
108．根据空前句“Exercise while helping your community.(锻炼的同时帮助你的社区。)”以及空后句“It can also build closer social connections in a community.(它还可以在社区中建立更紧密的社会联系。)”可知，该段主要在说明“plogging”是兼具锻炼和社区服务功能的活动。B项“In other words, plogging is equal parts of exercise and community service.(换句话说，plogging等同于锻炼和社区服务的集合。)”符合文意。故选B。
109．根据空前句“So if we’re all doing our part and picking it up, it’s very easy to help beautify it, and help build those social connection.(所以，如果我们都尽自己的一份力，把它捡起来，就很容易美化它，并且能帮助建立那些社会联系。)”可知，“plogging”不仅能够锻炼自己，美化环境，同时能在这个过程中，建立起社会联系，认识更多的邻里朋友。E项“You get to know your neighbors.(你会了解你的邻居。)”呼应前句的“social connection”并且符合文意。故选E。
110．根据空前句“You may get a better workout. One fitness app, Lifesum, records one hour of plogging as burning 288 calories.(你可以得到更好的锻炼。 一款名为Lifesum的健身应用记录了一小时的跑步消耗288卡路里。)”可知，该段在说明“plogging”在锻炼健身方面的好处，即能够燃烧更多的热量。G项“Usual jogging burns about 235 calories.(通常的慢跑可以燃烧235卡路里。)”在此处与“plogging”活动的热量对比，突出“plogging”的锻炼效果。故选G。
111．A 112．G 113．E 114．C 115．F

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了科学技术在农业中的应用，介绍了滴灌和水培农业及其优点。
111．上文“They tended to their crops for many hours each day so that the crops grew well.(他们每天花好几个小时照料庄稼，以便庄稼长得好。)”指出农民们为了庄稼长得好，每天要花好几个小时照料庄稼，下文“For example, a single storm could destroy a whole year’s work, while a summer of good weather could ensure a good harvest.(例如，一场暴风雨可以毁掉一整年的工作，而一个好天气的夏天可以保证丰收。)”以具体例子说明，突发天气状况会影响收成，由此可推知，空处应该是指出古代农业收成好坏也靠运气，A项“Luck played a great part in farming.(运气在农业中起了很大的作用。)”符合，故选A。
112．上文“Modern science and technology have helped to greatly reduce the back-breaking labour involved in farming, along with the reliance on luck and guesswork.(现代科学技术大大减少了农业劳动的负担，同时也减少了对运气和猜测的依赖。)”指出现代科技给农业带来的好处，空处也应该承接上文，继续描写现代科技给农业带来的好处，G项“Farmers have benefited greatly from innovations in crop production.(农民从农作物生产的创新中获益匪浅。)”符合，故选G。
113．上文“Through this discovery, farmers can now produce crops on dry land without needing much water.(通过这一发现，农民现在可以在旱地上种植作物，而不需要太多的水。)”指出滴灌的优点，农民不仅可以旱地上种植，而且不需要太多水，下文“The limited and focused use of just the right amount of water also denies moisture (水分) to weeds, keeping them from harming the crops.(有限而集中地使用恰到好处的水量也会使杂草失去水分，从而防止它们损害庄稼。)”指出滴灌使用有限而集中的水对农业的好处，由此可知，空处应承接上文，继续描写滴灌用水少这一优点，E项“This irrigation method uses far less water than other methods.(这种灌溉方法比其他方法用水少得多。)”符合，故选E。
114．由下文“However, what if an area has plenty of water, but little usable soil? As it turns out, it is possible to grow plants without using soil at all. With hydroponics (水培), plant roots are supported by rocks or a fiber mat. Nutrient-rich water is then provided so that the plants can grow(但是，如果一个地区有足够的水，但是可用的土壤很少呢？ 事实证明，不用土壤也能种植植物。通过水培，植物的根部由岩石或纤维垫支撑。然后提供营养丰富的水，这样植物就可以生长。)”的however可知，空处和下文是对比关系，且结合上段提到用水少的滴灌可知，空处应该是对上文进行总结，同时和下文进行对比，即用滴灌能解决缺水地区的农业问题和水培能解决水多地区的问题做对比，C项“Drip irrigation deals with a lack of water in an area.(滴灌解决了一个地区缺水的问题。)”符合，故选C。
115．上文“Recent research has centered on vertical hydroponics farming. With a vertical farm, the crops are planted in containers that are piled into plant skyscrapers. (最近的研究集中在垂直水培农业上。在垂直农场中，农作物被种植在集装箱中，集装箱堆成了摩天大楼。)”提出最近的研究都在垂直水培农业上，同时描述了垂直水培农作物的一些情况，空处应该继续描写垂直水培农作物的一些相关内容，F项“Furthermore, nearly all hydroponic farms partially or fully automated.(此外，几乎所有的水培农场都部分或全部自动化。)”符合语境，故选F。
116．G 117．F 118．E 119．B 120．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大学生健康很重要，并就如何保持健康提出一些自己的建议。
116．根据上文“But when a healthy lifestyle takes a back seat in your life, you are giving diseases and stress an opening into your life.(但是，当健康的生活方式在你的生活中退居二线时，你就给疾病和压力打开了一个大门。)”可知，健康的生活方式很重要，所以要造日常生活中保持健康。选项G“To ensure that doesn’t happen, take these healthy lifestyle tips into your daily routine.(为了确保这种情况不会发生，把这些健康生活方式的建议融入到你的日常生活中。)”承上启下，符合文意。故选G。
117．根据上文“An Unhealthy body increases the risk of diseases.(不健康的身体会增加患病的风险)”可知，空处应提到疾病带来的不良后果。选项F“When you are unwell, you will miss classes, which in turn affects your performance.(当你身体不适时，你会缺课，这反过来影响你的学业表现。)”与上文一致。故选F。
118．根据上文“Due to the high expectation placed on students, many experience high levels of stress.(由于对学生寄予了很高的期望，许多人承受着巨大的压力。)”而下文“Chronic stress eventually leads to depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, and an increase in risky behavior.(长期的压力最终会导致抑郁、焦虑、无法集中注意力，以及危险行为的增加。)”可知，空处指的是压力带来的危害。选项E“In fact, academic tasks have become a lifestyle crisis affecting students at all academic levels.(事实上，学业任务已经成为影响各个层次学生的生活方式危机。)”承上启下，符合本段主要内容。故选E。
119．空处为小标题，为本段中心句。再根据上下小标题，可知为祈使句且言简意赅。根据下文“Although physical exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, chances are that students often give up on the goal. A workout partner comes in to keep you motivated, offer companionship and give you the push you need to make physical activity part of your routine.(虽然体育锻炼是健康生活方式的重要组成部分，但学生往往会放弃这一目标。一个锻炼伙伴会让你保持动力，提供陪伴，给你需要的推动，让体育活动成为你日常生活的一部分。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是找一个运动同伴。选项B“Get an Exercise Buddy(找一个运动伙伴)”符合本段段意。故选B。
120．根据下文的“If you find yourself saying yes to every invitation because you don’t want to disappoint your friends, the result will be you dealing with burnout (精疲力竭).(如果你发现自己因为不想让朋友失望而对每一个邀请都说“是”，结果就是你要应对得精疲力竭。)”可知，空处应表示有很多活动。选项D“The remaining few hours are for socializing, engaging in fun and other activities.(剩下的几个小时用于社交、娱乐和其他活动。)”中的“remaining fewer hours”与上文提到的时间一致。故选D。
121．D 122．E 123．C 124．A 125．F

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述多元文化。
121．根据上文“Distinct cultures merge into a common cultural context for mankind.”(不同的文化融合成人类共同的文化背景。)可知，作者的意思是不同的文化融合在了一起，所以使人们生活在一个多元文化的时代。选项D“这就是为什么更多的人觉得，我们生活在一个多元文化的时代。”和上文意思一致。故选D。
122．根据下文“Sometimes a person may not know much about geography or history, but by mixing with people from other cultures, they may have the opportunity to learn more about different countries.”(有时候一个人可能对地理或历史知之甚少，但是通过与来自其他文化的人交流，他们可能有机会更多地了解不同的国家。)可知，通过与不同文化背景的人的交流可以使我们更多的了解他们。选项E“积极地看待不同的文化，我们可以开阔我们的视野。”和下文意思一致。故选E。
123．根据上文“For those who want to learn but do not know where to start, a great point is to pick up a book about the culture they are interested in, or do some online research on reputable websites.”(对于那些想要学习但不知道从哪里开始的人来说，一个很好的办法就是拿起一本关于他们感兴趣的文化的书，或者在一些有声望的网站上做一些在线研究。)和下文“One more way to start learning about new cultures is simply tasting the food from different cultures, since food can also be an aspect of cultural diversity.”(了解新文化的另一个方法就是简单地品尝来自不同文化的食物，因为食物也可以是文化多样性的一个方面。)可知，这一段主要介绍了解不同文化的方法。选项C“然而，最好的学习方法，就是面对面的交流。”和上下文意思连贯。故选C。
124．根据下文“It’s the same for children too”(对孩子也是一样的)可知，上文要提到对不是孩子的人，即对成年人，会有一些影响。选项A“了解多样性对成年人来说很重要。”和下文意思一致。故选A。
125．根据上文“Show them how diverse the world is.”(向他们展示世界的多样性是什么样的。)可知，接下来要解释为什么要向他们展示世界的多样性。选项F“帮助他们对不同种族、文化和国家的人们更加开放。”和上文意思一致。故选F。
126．B 127．C 128．E 129．A 130．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了倡导为导盲犬创造一个更温暖的社会。
126．根据下文“So simply relying on a cane (杖) and no guide dog would bring me a lot of unknown risks and dangers,” said Chen, a visually impaired piano tuner.(‘所以仅仅依靠拐杖，没有导盲犬会给我带来很多未知的风险和危险，’陈说，一个视障钢琴调音师。)”可知，陈作为一名钢琴调音师，会不停地来回走动，如果只依靠拐杖，会有危险。B项“My job requires me to travel frequently.(我的工作需要我频繁走动。)”符合语境，故选B项。
127．根据上文“Teng Weimin, former vice chairman of China Association of the Blind, said that, there are 17 million blind people in China. (原中国盲人协会副主席滕为民说中国有1700万盲人。)”可知，中国有1700万盲人，而且有很多盲人可能还没有工作。C项“Of them, about 9 million are in employment.(其中，9百万人有工作。)”符合语境，故选C项。
128．根据上文“Over the past decade, Chen has been trying to create more public awareness of guide dogs through her books, painting and social media platforms.(在过去的十年里，陈一直试图通过她的书籍、绘画和社交媒体平台来提高公众对导盲犬的认识。)”可知，陈一直在尝试各种方法让大家了解导盲犬，所以得到了很多粉丝的关注。E项“Her short videos have drawn tens of thousands of followers online.(她的短视频在网上吸引了数万名粉丝。)”符合语境，故选E项。
129．根据上文“‘Now even the hospital allows Heimengmeng to accompany me in the ward,’ she said. ‘Other patients are also willing to share a ward with me despite my guide dog. (“现在连医院都允许海萌萌陪我在病房里。” “尽管我有导盲犬，但其他病人也愿意和我共用一个病房。)”可知，医院也因为她是盲人，允许导盲犬陪伴，病人也没有拒绝，对此陈应该是很感动。A项“I feel very grateful.(我很感激。)”符合语境，故选A项。
130．根据上文“If the society is more tolerant of guide dogs, blind people can walk around more freely (如果社会对导盲犬更加宽容，盲人可以更自由地四处走动。)”可知，陈呼吁更多的人能对导盲犬宽容，这样能给人们带来更多的好处。G项“This will bring great benefits to their health, employment, education and family life.(这将给他们的健康、就业、教育和家庭生活带来巨大好处。)”符合语境，故选G项。
131．C 132．B 133．F 134．G 135．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。实验证明：每天太忙碌会让人疲惫不堪，但是休闲时间过多也会让人抑郁；最好的安排是适度的休闲与休闲时间的有效性。
131．根据上文“Feeling tired by your to-do list can certainly make you unhappy.(被你的待办事项清单所累肯定会让你不开心)”以及后文“In a new study, researchers found that people with more free time generally had higher levels of subjective well-being — but only up to a point.(在一项新的研究中，研究人员发现，拥有更多空闲时间的人通常有更高水平的主观幸福感——但只是在一定程度上)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出有更多的时间也不一定会让人们感觉更幸福。故C选项“然而，更多的自由时间可能不会像人们梦想的那样有魔力”符合语境，故选C。
132．根据上文“People who had up to two hours of free time a day generally reported they felt better than those who’d had less time. But people who had five or more hours of free time a day generally said they felt worse.(那些每天有两小时以上空闲时间的人通常比那些空闲时间较少的人感觉更好。但每天有5小时或5小时以上空闲时间的人通常会感觉更糟)”可知，本段前部分论述休闲时段与幸福指数的关系，本句与上文构成因果关系，对上文空闲时间进行总结。故B选项“所以最终空闲时间的‘最佳时段’可能是每天两到三个小时”符合语境，故选B。
133．根据上文“Of course, most people know naturally that being too busy can cause stress. But the new study is not the first to question whether more free time will actually make people as happy as they believe it will.(当然，大多数人都知道太忙会带来压力。但这项新研究并不是第一个对以下内容进行质疑的研究——更多的空闲时间是否真的会让人们像他们所认为的那样快乐)”以及后文“It can be due to a lack of stimulation and structure, among other things.(这可能是由于缺乏刺激和结构，以及其他原因)”可知，本句承接上文对拥有太多空闲时间会导致的问题进行举例。故F选项“例如，专家指出，一些成年人在与退休后抑郁症作斗争”符合语境，其中“some adults struggle with the Post-retirement Depression.”和下文“It”内容一致，故选F。
134．根据上文“Researchers also found that people’s well-being has something to do with the way they spend their extra time.(研究人员还发现，人们的幸福感与他们利用额外时间的方式有关)”以及后文“In other words, how people use their free time matters.(换句话说，人们如何利用空闲时间很重要)”可知，本句具体论述，如何利用额外空闲时间是如何与幸福感相关的，G选项中well-being对应上文中well-being。故G选项“在实验中，参与者认为，如果他们有很多空闲时间，而且没有用的话，他们的幸福感会受到影响”符合语境，故选G。
135．根据后文“If watching two hours of Real Housewives in your free time increases your happiness, you should do that. The point of all of this is self-care, not shame.(如果在空闲时间看两个小时的《绝望主妇》能增加你的幸福感，你应该这样做。这一切的重点是自我照顾，而不是羞耻)”可知，后文提到的例子表明，如何有效利用空闲时间因人而异，即，取决于你自己。故A选项“当然，什么是‘有成效的’取决于你自己”符合语境，故选A。
136．D 137．E 138．F 139．B 140．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种如何合理安排时间、睡眠等有利于身心健康的方法。
136．根据前句“You make to-do lists, try to work faster, and prioritize. (你制定待办事项清单，试着更快地工作，并分清轻重缓急。)”和后句“You might wonder: Is there anything wrong with me? (你可能会想：我有什么问题吗?)”可知，这里为承上启下句，虽然已经安排工作的轻重缓急，但仍然很累。所以D选项“But still, you’re always running out of steam. (但你还是总是精疲力竭。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
137．根据前句“Before you beat yourself up, think about this: There is no such thing as time management. (在你打败自己之前，想想这个：根本没有时间管理这回事。)”和后句“Instead, you'll need to learn how to manage your personal energy. (相反，你需要学习如何管理你的个人精力。)”可知，这里为承上启下句，进一步解释为什么没有时间管理这回事。所以E选项“You can’t make more time, save it up or control it. (你不可能创造更多的时间，节省时间或控制时间。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
138．根据小标题“How well do you sleep? (你睡得怎么样?)”和前句“It’s tough to gather physical or mental energy if you’re tired. However, there is a quick fix to it. (如果你累了，就很难集中体力或脑力。然而，有一个快速解决方法。)”可知，良好的睡眠对工作的安排很有帮助。所以F选项“Something as simple as buying a new pillow can help. (像买个新枕头这样简单的事情就能有所帮助。)”就是与睡眠有关，符合上下文语境。故选F。
139．根据前句“For example, when you want to write a novel, it helps to create a clean environment. (例如，当你想写小说时，它有助于创造一个干净的环境。)”可知，整洁干净的环境有助于你的注意力。所以B选项“A messy desk can destroy your focus. (凌乱的办公桌会破坏你的注意力。)” 显然是进一步的反面解释说明，符合上下文语境。故选B。
140．本题考查本段小标题，根据四、五、六段开头的疑问句并根据后句“Motivation enhances emotional energy. (动机可以增强情绪能量。)”可知，可知“动机”和“目标”是一个可结合的有机体。所以本段在说明目标的重要性。所以A选项“Do you have exciting goals? (你有令人兴奋的目标吗?)”作为本段小标题最为合适。故选A。
141．C 142．F 143．E 144．G 145．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章描述了一个美国女孩开展“薯片袋项目”，收集旧的薯片袋做成睡袋，同时帮助解决垃圾和贫困的问题。
141．根据上文“American girl Radajere Oleita thinks she may have a solution for two of our country’s persistent problems: garbage and poverty. (美国女孩Radajere Oleita认为，她可能有办法解决美国两个长期存在的问题：垃圾和贫困。)”，下文“The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Don’t toss your empty chip bags into the trash. (这位来自底特律的26岁学生兼环保主义者向当地的零食爱好者请求：不要把空薯片袋扔进垃圾桶。)”，以及此空在第一段，可知，空前提出垃圾和贫困的问题，空后讲了这个学生项目的内容，因此此空应总体介绍这个项目。C项“这叫做薯片袋项目。”符合上下文。故选C项。
142．根据上文“And they are often seen at two locations in Detroit: a print shop and a clothing store. (他们经常在底特律的两个地方可以看到空袋子：一家印刷店和一家服装店。)”，以及下文“After they clean the chip bags in soapy hot water, they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. (他们在热肥皂水中清洗薯片袋后，将其切开，平放，然后熨在一起。)”可知，空处应承上启下，讲他们在这两个商店中收集薯片袋。F项“Oleita和志愿者们就是在那里收集它们的。”符合上下文语境。故选F项。
143．根据下文“And each takes around 150 to 300 chip bags, depending on whether they’re single-serve or family size. (每个睡袋大约需要150到300个薯片袋，这取决于它们是单人版还是家庭版。)”可知，此处在介绍制作睡袋消耗薯片袋的数量。并且句中“each”应指代本空中的名词“sleeping bag”。E项“缝制一个睡袋需要大约四小时”，符合下文内容。故选E项。
144．根据上文“Sure, it would be simpler to raise the money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s only half the goal for Oleita — whose family moved to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago with the hope of attaining a better life — and her fellow volunteers. (当然，筹集资金购买新睡袋会更简单。但这仅仅是Oleita和她的志愿者同伴们目标的一半。10年前，Oleita的家人从尼日利亚搬到了美国，希望能过上更好的生活。)”可知，制作睡袋只是他们目标的一部分，保护环境，同时帮助穷人，让生活更好，才是最终的目标。G项“她们致力于对社会和环境产生积极影响。”对本段进行了总结，符合语境。故选G项。
145．根据上文“And, of course, there’s the symbolism of salvaging bags that would otherwise land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. (当然，还有一个象征意义，那就是收集那些本来会落在垃圾桶里的袋子，并用它们来帮助无家可归的人。)”，以及下文“We can be reminded that environmental injustice and poverty often go hand in hand. (这可以提醒我们，环境问题与贫困往往是相辅相成的。)”可知，空处承上启下，应说明收集这些袋子对我们来说是一个提醒，提醒我们保护环境。A项“它是一个强有力的提醒”符合上下文。故选A项。
146．D 147．E 148．B 149．C 150．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了我们今年为小贩处理的第一个问题就是，帮助小贩制定个人发展计划。
146．上文“Difficulties discussed include various issues they face as individuals, families and in the communities that they live in.(所讨论的困难包括他们作为个人、家庭和他们所居住的社区所面临的各种问题。)”指出小贩所面临的问题，下文“Examples of these are alcoholism, anger and stress management, parenting skills and many others.(比如酗酒，愤怒和压力管理，养育技巧等等。)”指出小贩所面临的具体问题，由此可知，空处应该是承上启下，指出我们要处理不同的问题，D项“We handle different topics on a number of levels.(我们在不同的层面上处理不同的话题。)”符合语境，故选D。
147．上文“The first topic of the year was personal development.(今年要处理的第一个话题是个人发展。)”提出“个人发展”是今年要处理的第一个话题，空后“It’s a lifelong process, in which an individual must assess their qualities and skills, identify areas where they want to grow, and plan ways in which they can grow themselves. (这是一个终身的过程，在这个过程中，个人必须评估自己的素质和技能，确定他们想要成长的领域，并计划他们可以成长的方式。)”具体解释了什么是个人发展，由此可知，空处应该是继续谈论个人发展，同时引起下文，E项“What is personal development?(什么是个人发展？)”和下文构成一问一答，故选E。
148．上文“Ideally, everyone should be creating personal development plans for themselves and the different areas of their life.(理想情况下，每个人都应该为自己和生活的不同领域制定个人发展计划。)”指出理想状态下，每个人都应有个人发展计划，空处应该指出现实中的情况，B项“However, life gets busy and we often drown or lose ourselves in daily to-do lists.(然而，生活变得繁忙，我们经常淹没或失去自己在每天的待办事项清单。)”符合，和上文形成对比，故选B。
149．上文“In the recent personal development workshop, we asked them to list plans for the different areas of their lives.(在最近的个人发展研讨会上，我们要求他们列出他们生活中不同领域的计划。)”指出，在最近的个人发展研讨会上，我们要求小贩列出他们生活中不同领域的计划。空处应该是承接上文，指出这么做的好处，C项“The experience gives them a good opportunity to complete their personal development plans (PDP).(这种经历给了他们一个完成个人发展计划(PDF)的好机会。)”符合，故选C。
150．上文“As a result, this year we bought and distributed R100 Pick Pay vouchers (票券) to the vendors.(因此，今年我们购买并分发了100兰特的工资券给小贩)”指出我们为小贩所做的事，空后“They really appreciated these.(他们真的很感激这些。)”指出小贩很感激我们所做的一切，由此可知，空处和上文一样，描写我们为小贩所做的事，G项“We also bought stationery for some of their children.(我们还给他们的一些孩子买了文具。)”符合语境，故选G。