高考英语复习：七选五专项训练（含解析）
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七选五
A curtain call is a series of bows and applause usually held at the end of a live performance.____1____Curtain calls can sometimes become encores (再唱，再演的呼声), where extra material is performed at the request of the audience.
____2____Ensemble (合唱团) members, dancers and ensemble actors will bow first, featured roles will follow and the stars of the show will bow last. Usually the curtain call is concluded by a company-wide bow, often including recognition to the band. In traditional staging, after the company-wide bow, the stage curtain will be lowered and raised again if applause continues.
The general rule of taking a bow suggests that shorter is better. ____3____ These longer curtain calls may include speeches and individual thank-yous. The director or the producer of the event is often invited onstage to share in the final curtain call, and sometimes presented with gifts from the cast.
Normally, when an actor is performing, he/she will avoid talking directly to the audience and acknowledging their presence. Even when they look off-stage, they do not look directly at the audience. Yet, during the curtain call, actors are free to be themselves. ____4____.
Nothing ruins a good show like an excessively long curtain call. If the show consists of six or fewer actors, it’s fine for everyone to take an individual bow. But in performance with medium to large casts, the curtain call includes groups of actors based on the size of their role. The group of actors don’t need to run, but they do need to be quick. ____5____ Then they’ll make way for the next group of performers.
A．They’ll discuss the creative process.
B．They should bow and acknowledge the audience.
C．A curtain call is usually practiced for a long time.
D．They can show their genuine feelings to the audience.
E．For large shows, curtain calls are done in order of role size.
F．But some will feature extended curtain calls in the final performance.
G．This allows audiences to give recognition to performers for their work.
People are taught how to speak, but good sentence structure and a wide range of vocabulary words won’t always lead to being understood or understanding others._______6_______
The good news is that it’s never too late to learn how to communicate more effectively. The first step is to realize you’ re having communication issues._______7_______The following is a list of the top three signs that you need to learn healthier communication skills.
You have the same fights over and over.
Your fights are about the same topic again and again. If this is happening, it means you don’t yet have the skills to resolve conflicts._______8_______The fight may end, but it’s only a matter of time before you argue about the same thing again. When you learn how to resolve conflicts, issues don’t pile up or become baggage that weighs down your relationship.
_______9_______
You don’t want to fight so you try not to bring up subjects that lead only to pain and disconnection. The problem is that avoiding them leads to pain and disconnection anyway. Unless you learn how to have hard conversations productively, you will get more and more disconnected until your relationship is in danger of ending.
You regularly feel misunderstood or unheard.
No matter how hard you try, you don’t feel understood. Perhaps your partner has expressed the same feeling.Over time the disconnected feeling does damage to your relationship. It’s important to learn how to communicate in a better way, so that both you and the other person feel heard and understood._______10_______To be heard, your partner will need to learn how to listen. For you, to be able to hear your partner, you will need to do the same.
A．You avoid discussing certain topics.
B．You argue with your partners about some issues.
C．If you can’t resolve issues, they will continue to show up.
D．This requires more than just speaking to your partner or vice versa.
E．Then, you can learn how to communicate in a more productive way.
F．If you leave conflicts unsettled, you will feel disconnected and lonely.
G．Effective communication requires much more than being able to speak.
Going on holiday doesn’t have to be bad for the environment, and there are still plenty of ways you can have a much-deserved break without harming the environment.
Forget planes. While most forms of transport produce carbon dioxide, planes have a massive carbon footprint because of the huge number of miles they travel. ____11____ Many of us ignore the endless beautiful scenery around us. There’s the unparalleled beauty of the Mississippi River. Alternatively, you can drive your car to the Grand Canyon to see its splendor.
Pack with care.____12____ All of their bottles, from shampoo and conditioner to body wash and moisturizer, are now made from recycled plastic that can be repurposed again and again so no new plastic is produced.And their iconic soap bars now also come in plastic-free packaging.
____13____Hotels can be huge producers of greenhouse gases. Think about the water that’s wasted and all the buffet food that goes uneaten. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. Camping and a home stay — where you live with a family in their own home — are two of the best options. But if you insist on staying in the hotel, pick one made from sustainable materials.____14____
Buy gifts responsibly.Bringing back gifts for friends and loved ones is part of the fun of a holiday. ____15____ Avoid anything plastic, or if it is plastic, make sure it is 100% recyclable, and make sure your friends will love whatever you give them so it isn’t just thrown in the bin headed for landfill.
A．Think about green accommodation.
B．Consider living in an eco-friendly hotel.
C．But make sure you choose items carefully.
D．Take brand-name beauty and bath products with you.
E．It’s also acceptable to live in a hotel using new energy.
F．So why not skip flying in favor of a holiday closer to home
G．So why do planes consume so much fuel compared with other transport
Sportsmanship isn’t just about shaking hands after the game. It’s about helping young athletes enjoy the spirit of competition, deal with adversity. ___16___
Character is a word that gets used often, but its true meaning may be hard to explain to a young mind. ___17___ By raising standards early, an athlete can both give and expect mutual respect during their course of competition.
One way to teach the idea of sportsmanship is to let the athlete know that they should do their personal best and to treat teammates and opponents in the same fashion they wish to be treated. ___18___ It also helps them off the field as well.
It’s important to the young athlete to understand that for as many victories as they hope to have, they must face losing if they’re going to play their sport. An effective method is to have a young athlete pick out well-known popular athletes, particularly in their sport or sports of interest, and look up their statistics. ___19___
___20___ Practice and skill building should be offset by times of goofing off (偷懒), perhaps practicing with crazy costumes or with fun music, and not coaching in the traditional sense. This one little thing can do wonders in reminding the athlete not to take anything too seriously and to have fun doing what they have chosen to participate in.
A．Sports are designed to be enjoyable.
B．Having sports is a course of sweat and tears.
C．Sport is a matter of failure and success to some degree.
D．It’s ultimately a choice to hold oneself to a higher standard.
E．This age-old idea will help them become a respected competitor.
F．Here are tips to young players’ sportsmanship and prepare them for their future life.
G．Knowing professional athletes have faced defeat can teach the young competitor to face loss graciously.
Getting outside of your comfort zone may be tough at first, but facing unfamiliar challenges can make you happier and more fulfilled in the long run. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the best, most effective strategies for stepping out of your comfort zone and adding more excitement to your life.
Do small daily activities that you normally wouldn’t do.
Challenge yourself in small ways every day. ____21____ Once you’ve made stepping out o your comfort zone into a daily routine, it’ 11 be much easier to handle bigger challenges.
____22____.
If you’ re stuck in a boring life, break the pattern! Look for things in your life that feel repetitive or monotonous (单调的). If you always go to the same coffee shop each morning, try the other one across the street instead. Changing up your routine helps bring new experiences into your life.
Do some research to get more information.
You’ll be more comfortable trying new things if you’re informed. This new activity might feel like you’ re facing a big question mark at first. To answer all your questions, go online and read about it. ____23____, and can even help you get excited for the change! Make sure the information you find is reputable to ensure you’ re knowledgeable and prepared.
Break the activity down into small steps.
____24____ If you’re feeling frightened by the challenge you’ve picked, make it a multi-step process that will let you slowly climb that mountain. Conquering your fears gradually can help ease you into new challenges. ____25____. You start in the shallow end and work your way to the deepest part of the pool with time!
A．Think of it like learning how to swim
B．Change your usual habits to mix it up
C．This will leave you feeling a little less lost
D．You don’t have to do the activity all at once
E．You could start up a conversation with a stranger
F．Keep those positive possibilities at the front of your mind
G．Look for ways to step outside of your comfort zone by taking tiny actions
The Goals That Guide Us
Whether we’re on the long trip of a mid-life career or the walk to the bedroom to finally organize that closet, it can be hard to gather up the motivation to make that first step. A thousand-mile journey starts with the first small step. _____26_____
·Put your goals in writing.
____27____. Be specific and use action verbs. Let your goals have measurable outcomes. Specify completion dates. Also record what your reward will be for achieving the goal. Make a contract with yourself, and then read it each morning and night. This will help you to be more committed to your goal as each day passes.
·Learn what you need to learn.
If information or skill is keeping you from achieving your goals, determine ways to fill in the gaps, and build this into your action plan. Be willing to study and work hard to reach your goals. ___28___, and ask yourself whether you are really willing and able to do what is necessary. It is better to adjust your goals or your timetable than to proceed with a plan that is unrealistic.
·_______29_______
Find someone, a coworker or a friend, with whom you share a common goal. ___30___, or to quit smoking with you, or to share healthy meals with you. A partner can help you stay committed and motivated. Look for role models, people who have already achieved the goals you seek to reach. Ask them for advice and suggestions. Find how they got to where they are, and incorporate(使并入) what you learn into your plan.
A．Seek the help of others
B．Make a list of your tools
C．Get someone to go to the gym with you
D．Writing down goals prevents you from leaving your goals vague
E．Make yourself feel good about the progress you've made
F．Here are some ways you can take to start moving toward achieving your goals
G．Think about how much time and effort will be required
There is a definite link between gratitude and happiness. ____31____ Let’s take a look at the positive benefits of gratitude and how you can learn to develop gratitude in your daily life.
What happens to our bodies when we’re grateful
Much scientific evidence has shown that gratitude has far-reaching effects on our health. When people are thankful and are happy with things as they are, their physical health reflects that. ____32____ Researchers over the years point to lower stress, reduced pain and improved immune systems as a result of being thankful. ____33____ It increases self-confidence, enhances positive emotions and makes us more optimistic. when we feel deeply grateful, our bodies are producing all sorts of wonderful chemicals.
Activate gratitude regularly
The best way to make gratitude a habit is not to wait for special moments. Some people have been told by their specialists they can keep stress and anxiety at bay by keeping a gratitude journal, journaling every day is also correlated with an increase in happiness.
____34____ Just pay attention. Start identifying things you might value too lightly. Then, take a moment to be thankful for then. Be sure to consider positive actions and events that might seem small. For example, be thankful for the warm cup of tea you are enjoying,
Do gratitude exercises
During busy workdays when we are pressed for time, there are doable ways to fit gratitude into your schedule. ____35____ Take a walk and be thankful for each item you see: trees, flowers, the sky, birds. Get a magazine or old photos and make a collection of everything you’re grateful for.
A．They’re more likely to exercise, eat better, and take care of their health.
B．Your goal is to add this science-backed habit to increase your happiness.
C．Gratitude has a strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well.
D．Happiness is about how good you feel and how satisfied you are with your life.
E．Choosing to be thankful may well be an accessible way to boost your happiness.
F．Apart from journaling, here are other possible activities to help you stay on track.
G．But if you’re not ready for that kind of commitment, there’s an easy way to begin on the road to being grateful.
Maybe you have a fairly good command of the English language. ____36____ The following steps are sure to help you.
Get prepared. There is no need to start from the beginning.____37____. So, pick out something from your list of things that you need to learn. Take a few minutes to decide why you want to learn this information and make sure that you focus on that particular point while studying. You can also take note of other interesting things,but now,focus on the task at hand!
Find ways to practice. Now that you know what you want to learn,jump over to Google or Yahoo and do a quiek search on your chosen topic of interest. ____38____. These sites will provide you with tools and resources such as audio and video files to practice what you want to learn.
____39____. You studied what you wanted to learn and now you need to use it in real-life situations. Use what you just learned on your friends and family. Try to use it at least thirty times to really understand it well and make it a part of you.
Make evaluations. ____40____, you can sit down for a few minutes and evaluate how you did. Did you learn everything that is required Are you still weak in certain areas of this topic If you are very determined to learn English, take note of these things. Start making plans now and start practicing it tomorrow.
Make sure you do these four steps every day and you will see your skillsprogressing steadily.
A．Put what you have learned into use
B．Are you looking for a place to practice and improve your English skills
C．Once you finish a day’s work
D．Just check up and find out where you are weak
E．From there, you should be able to find some sites
F．Why should you use what you learned on your friends
G．You can find partners online to help you learn English
On Friday of my first week, I had headshots taken at a photography studio in New York City. NPR was going to use these photos for its website and for promotional materials. I was worried. I feel comfortable in front of a mic, but not so much in front of a camera. What should I do with my hands ____41____
I knew nothing about how to take good photos, but I did know someone who does: my friend Liesel Robinson. ____42____And she offered several helpful tips:
Consider color.
When it comes to clothing, wear colors that look best on you and complement the color of the environment, she says.
____43____
“If you pick something that makes you feel fabulous — something that always works — its probably going to work for your photo too,” says Robinson. For her, its her denim jumpsuit.
Don’t fake a smile.
____44____Before my shoot began, Robinson suggested I spend a minute visualizing something that makes me happy. Her husband Casey suggested I bring a chocolate chip cookie to the shoot and take a big bite of it before I get photographed, because my face lights up when I eat chocolate.
____45____But after 20 minutes or so, I started to relax a little bit. I like how the headshots turned out — but if I had to do this again, I’d try to pose with a neutral expression, rather than a smile, in more of the photos.
A．Wear something that makes you feel confident.
B．Wear fancy clothes that make people impressed.
C．Having photos taken can be very difficult sometimes.
D．Despite the guidance, I felt nervous at the photoshoot.
E．Am I going to make that weird face that I hate in photos
F．As an actress, she had a lot of headshots taken for theater, television and commercials.
G．Instead of trying to move the muscles in your face to mimic a smile, channel the energy you want to express.
Selecting the right career is not as simple as it looks. Mainly in high school, most of the students are focused on finding the best college without even thinking about where they will land after completing college.
____46____ It is one of the common questions every student comes across in the early days. Most of the students answer based on what they have learned about a career from their teachers or parents or elders. Besides, there are students who make up answers or are totally unaware of what they want to achieve.
There are different surveys around the states. 52% of the students find the right career option only after joining college graduation or at the end of the college graduation. ____47____ High school is the best time to make the right career plan. Depending on the plan, high schoolers can join the right course, get the right training, and build the tight skills. All of these can lead them to the right career path. ____48____
Before high schoolers find the right path, they can learn and explore different career options. Most of the time students change their minds multiple times after they are introduced to a new career option. They are also likely to switch as they start finding different career options related to their interest. ____49____ You can explore different occupations, learn various things about different sectors, and many more. During that stage, students are more curious about learning new things. ____50____ And investigating different occupations and sectors encourages them to become more curious about their future goals.
A．Success doesn’t happen by chance.
B．In fact, it’s never too early to start career planning.
C．Limiting yourself to one career is not a good choice.
D．They are bound to land in the desired industry finally.
E．Most people blame others if they fail in their life or in their career.
F．High schoolers are often asked what they wish to do when growing up.
G．High school students should look into what they want to achieve in their career.
参考答案：
1．G
2．E
3．F
4．D
5．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍谢幕以及谢幕的一些规则。
1．上文“A curtain call is a series of bows and applause usually held at the end of a live performance.(谢幕通常是在现场表演结束时所进行的一系列鞠躬和掌声。)”介绍了什么是谢幕以及谢幕的形式；G选项“This allows audiences to give recognition to performers for their work.(这使得观众可以表达对表演者工作的认可。)”承接上文说明谢幕的意义，选项中的代词“This”指代上文的“A curtain call”，选项中的“audiences”与下文“Curtain calls can sometimes become encores(再唱，再演的呼声), where extra material is performed at the request of the audience. (谢幕有时会变成加演，根据观众的要求表演额外的内容。)”中的“the audience”一致；由此可知，G选项符合语境，故选G。
2．设空处位于段首，为此段的主旨句；由下文“Ensemble(合唱团) members, dancers and ensemble actors will bow first, featured roles will follow and the stars of the show will bow last. Usually the curtain call is concluded by a company-wide bow, often including recognition to the band. In traditional staging, after the company-wide bow, the stage curtain will be lowered and raised again if applause continues.(合唱团成员、舞蹈演员和合奏演员将首先鞠躬，主演将紧随其后，演出的明星将最后鞠躬。通常，谢幕会以全体演出人员的鞠躬结束，通常包括对乐队的认可。在传统的舞台上，在全体演出人员鞠躬后，如果掌声持续，舞台幕布将再次放下并升起。)”可知此段主要介绍演出人员谢幕的顺序；E选项“For large shows, curtain calls are done in order of role size.(对于大型演出，谢幕是按角色大小的顺序完成的。)”与下文表述的内容一致，能够概括此段主旨。故选E。
3．上文“The general rule of taking a bow suggests that shorter is better. (鞠躬的一般规则表明越短越好。)”说明谢幕一般是越短越好；F选项“But some will feature extended curtain calls in the final performance.(但是有些会在最后一次演出时延长谢幕时间。)”承接上文，介绍与上文相反的情况，有些谢幕时间会延长，选项中的“extended curtain calls”与上文“shorter”相对应；下文“These longer curtain calls may include speeches and individual thank-yous. The director or the producer of the event is often invited onstage to share in the final curtain call, and sometimes presented with gifts from the cast.(这些较长的谢幕可能包括演讲和个人致谢。活动的导演或制片人经常被邀请上台参加最后的谢幕，有时还会收到演职人员的礼物。)”详细介绍了较长时间的谢幕可能包含的内容，文中的“These longer curtain calls”指代选项中的“extended curtain calls”。故选F。
4．上文“Normally, when an actor is performing, he/she will avoid talking directly to the audience and acknowledging their presence. Even when they look off-stage, they do not look directly at the audience. Yet, during the curtain call, actors are free to be themselves. (通常，当一个演员在表演时，他/她会避免直接与观众交谈，忽视他们的存在。即使他们看向台下，也不会直视观众。然而，在谢幕时，演员可以自由地做自己。)”介绍了演员在演出时与谢幕时的不同之处；D选项“They can show their genuine feelings to the audience.(他们可以向观众展示他们的真实感情。)”承接上文介绍谢幕时演员的状态，选项中“they”指代上文的“actors”，选项中的“show their genuine feelings”与上文中的“are free to be themselves”表达的意思一致，所以D选项符合语境。故选D。
5．上文“But in performance with medium to large casts, the curtain call includes groups of actors based on the size of their role. The group of actors don’t need to run, but they do need to be quick. (但在中、大型演员阵容的演出中，根据角色的大小，由不同的演员组队谢幕。这群演员不需要跑，但他们需要速度快。)”介绍了中、大型演出阵容会按组快速谢幕；B选项“They should bow and acknowledge the audience.(他们应该向观众鞠躬致谢。)”承接上文说明演员们上台后紧接着的动作：鞠躬致谢；选项中的“they”指代上文的“The group of actors”；下文“Then they’ll make way for the next group of performers.(然后他们会给下一组表演者让路。)”承接上文说明演员们谢幕的动作流程：上台——鞠躬致谢——让位置给下一组。故选B。
6．G
7．E
8．C
9．A
10．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了需要学习更好的交际技能的三种迹象。
6．根据前句“People are taught how to speak, but good sentence structure and a wide range of vocabulary words won’t always lead to being understood or understanding others.(人们被教导如何说话，但好的句子结构与大量的词汇并不总能实现交际。)”可知，会说话不等于好的交际。所以选择项G“Effective communication requires much more than being able to speak.(有效的交际需要的不仅仅是会讲话。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
7．根据前句“The first step is to realize you’ re having communication issues. (首先你要意识到你有交际方面的问题。)”可知，先找到交际方面的问题，然后学会用更有成效的方法进行交际，前后两句是顺接关系。所以选择项E“Then, you can learn how to communicate in a more productive way. (然后你才能学会用更有成效的方法进行交际。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
8．根据前句“If this is happening, it means you don’t yet have the skills to resolve conflicts. (如果发生了这种情况，这意味着你还不具备解决冲突的技能。)”和后句“The fight may end, but it’s only a matter of time before you argue about the same thing again.(争吵可能会结束，但你们再次为同样的事情争吵只是时间问题。)”可知，这里需要一个过渡句，陈述问题没有解决的情形。所以选择项C“If you can’t resolve issues, they will continue to show up. (如果没有解决问题，它们会再次出现。)”符合上下文语境。故选C。
9．这里需要一个主题句。根据下文“You don’t want to fight so you try not to bring up subjects that lead only to pain and disconnection. The problem is that avoiding them leads to pain and disconnection anyway. Unless you learn how to have hard conversations productively, you will get more and more disconnected until your relationship is in danger of ending. (你不想吵架，所以尽量不提那些只会导致痛苦和疏远的话题。问题是，避免它们会导致痛苦和疏离。除非你学会如何有效地进行艰难的对话，否则你会变得越来越疏远，直到你们的关系有结束的危险。)”可知，本段主要介绍交际要避免的话题。所以选择项A“You avoid discussing certain topics. (你避免讨论某些话题。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
10．根据后文“To be heard, your partner will need to learn how to listen. For you, to be able to hear your partner, you will need to do the same. (想要被倾听，你的伴侣需要学会如何倾听。对你来说，为了能听到你的伴侣，你也需要这样做。)”可知，良好的交际需要诉说和倾听。所以选择项D“This requires more than just speaking to your partner or vice versa. (这要求你不仅仅要向你的伙伴诉说，反之亦然。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
11．F
12．D
13．A
14．E
15．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了如何在度假时更好地保护环境的几条建议。
11．根据空前“While most forms of transport produce carbon dioxide, one of the gasses responsible for global warming, planes have a massive carbon footprint because of the huge number of miles they travel.（虽然大多数交通工具都会产生导致全球变暖的二氧化碳，但由于飞机飞行了大量的英里数，因此会产生大量的碳足迹。）和空后“There’s so much to see and do in the UK yet most of us overlook the endless possibilities.（英国有那么多可看可做的事情，但我们大多数人都忽视了无限的可能性。）可知，空处谈论的是建议大家选择不要坐飞机出行，结合选项可知，选项F. So why not skip flying in favor of a holiday closer to home ( 所以，为什么不放弃飞机旅行，选择离家近一点的假期呢 )这一句承上启下，符合题意。故选F项。
12．根据空后“All of their bottles, from shampoo and conditioner to body wash and moisturizers, are now made from recycled plastic that can be re-purposed again and again so no new plastic is produced. And their iconic soap bars now also come in plastic-free packaging.（他们所有的瓶子，从洗发水、护发素到沐浴露和润肤霜，现在都是由回收塑料制成的，这些塑料可以一次又一次地重复使用，所以不会产生新的塑料。他们标志性的香皂现在也采用无塑料包装。）可知，空处谈论的是环保产品；选项D. Take environmentally-friendly beauty and bathing products with you.( 随身携带环保美容沐浴产品)符合题意，下文their指代选项中的products。故选D项。
13．空处是本段的主旨句。根据空后“Hotels can be huge producers of greenhouse gasses — think about the water that’s wasted, all the bathroom products thrown out half used and all the buffet food that goes uneaten. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. Camping and a home stay — where you live with a family in their own home — are two of the best options.（酒店是温室气体的巨大制造者——想想那些被浪费掉的水，那些被浪费掉一半的浴室用品，还有那些没有被吃掉的自助餐。所以选择一个环保的住处。露营和民宿是两个最好的选择，在那里你和一家人住在自己的家里。）”可知，本段主要讲述选择一个环保的住处；根据选项可知，选项A. Think about green accommodation (考虑住在环保的住处。)能概括本段大意，符合题意。故选A项。
14．根据上文“But if you insist on staying in the hotel, pick one made from sustainable materials.”（但如果你坚持住酒店，那就选择一家由可持续材料制成的酒店）可知，选项承接上文说明要住在环保的酒店内， 选项E“住在使用新能源的酒店里也是可以接受的”切题。故选E项。
15．根据空后“Avoid anything plastic, or if it is plastic make sure it is 100% recyclable, and make sure your friends will love whatever you give them so it isn’t just thrown in the bin headed for landfill.（避免任何塑料制品，如果是塑料制品，确保它是100%可回收的，并确保你的朋友会喜欢你送他们的任何东西，这样它们就不会被直接扔进垃圾箱，然后被扔进垃圾填埋场。）可知，空处谈论的是如何选择礼物；根据选项可知，选项C. But make sure you choose items carefully.( 但一定要仔细挑选。)与下文描述一致，符合题意。故选C项。
16．F
17．D
18．E
19．G
20．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了体育精神在于帮助年轻运动员享受竞争精神，处理逆境，并给年轻运动员培养体育精神提出建议，为他们未来的生活做好准备。
16．根据上文“Sportsmanship isn’t just about shaking hands after the game. It’s about helping young athletes enjoy the spirit of competition, deal with adversity.(体育精神不仅仅是赛后握手。这是关于帮助年轻运动员享受竞争精神，处理逆境)”可知，此处阐述了体育精神的真正意义，接下来应该是具体的建议，使运动员们能够领会体育精神。该小题位于第一段末，并且下文就是给年轻运动员的具体建议。由此可知，F.Here are tips to young players’ sportsmanship and prepare them for their future life.(以下是关于年轻球员体育精神的建议，为他们的未来生活做好准备)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选F项。
17．根据上文“Character is a word that gets used often, but its true meaning may be hard to explain to a young mind.(性格是一个经常被使用的词，但它的真正含义可能很难向年轻人解释)”可知，性格的真正含义很难向年轻人解释，该空需要对这个词进行解释。由此可知，D. It’s ultimately a choice to hold oneself to a higher standard.(最终这是一种让自己达到更高标准的选择)就是对性格的解释，并且与下一句中的raising standards(提高标准)意义一致，符合语境。故选D项。
18．根据上文“One way to teach the idea of sportsmanship is to let the athlete know that they should do their personal best and to treat teammates and opponents in the same fashion they wish to be treated.(教授体育精神的一种方法是让运动员知道他们应该尽自己最大的努力，并以自己希望被对待的方式对待队友和对手)”及下一句“It also helps them off the field as well.( 这对他们在场外也有帮助)”可知，E.This age-old idea will help them become a respected competitor.(这种古老的观念将帮助他们成为一个受人尊敬的竞争者)能够承上启下，符合语境。其中“This age-old idea”指第一句中的“the idea of sportsmanship”；“will help them…”与下一句中的“also helps them…”呼应。故选E项。
19．根据上文“It’s important to the young athlete to understand that for as many victories as they hope to have, they must face losing if they’re going to play their sport. An effective method is to have a young athlete pick out well-known popular athletes, particularly in their sport or sports of interest, and look up their statistics.(对年轻运动员来说，重要的是要明白，即使他们希望获得多少胜利，如果他们要参加这项运动，他们必须面对失败。一个有效的方法是让一个年轻的运动员挑选出知名的受欢迎的运动员，特别是在他们感兴趣的项目中，然后查阅他们的统计数据)”可知，本段在讲年轻运动员要明白，失败是不可避免的，要正视失败。由此可知，G. Knowing professional athletes have faced defeat can teach the young competitor to face loss graciously.(知道职业运动员曾面临失败可以教会年轻的运动员优雅地面对失败)能够承接上文，符合语境。通过查看数据，知道那些杰出专业运动员也曾面对失败，可以教会年轻的运动员优雅地面对比赛输赢。故选G项。
20．根据下文“This one little thing can do wonders in reminding the athlete not to take anything too seriously and to have fun doing what they have chosen to participate in.(这一件小事可以提醒运动员不要把任何事情看得太严肃，要做自己选择参与的事情，并从中获得乐趣)”可知，本段在讲运动也可以很快乐，不应只是苦练。由此可知，A. Sports are designed to be enjoyable.(运动的目的就是让人愉快)作为段首主题句能够启领下文。故选A项。
21．G
22．B
23．C
24．D
25．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四条离开你的舒适区的方法。
21．上文“Challenge yourself in small ways every day.(每天从一些小的方面挑战自己。)”提到了从小事挑战自己，G选项中“tiny actions”是关键词，与上文的“small ways”相呼应，构成顺承关系，所以G选项“通过采取微小的行动，寻找走出舒适区的方法”符合语境。故选G项。
22．下文“If you always go to the same coffee shop each morning, try the other one across the street instead. Changing up your routine helps bring new experiences into your life.(如果你每天早上都去同一家咖啡店，那就去街对面的那家吧。改变你的日常习惯会给你的生活带来新的体验。)”提到了改变你的日常习惯，B选项中“Change”是关键词，与上文构成顺承关系，所以B选项“改变你平时的习惯，把它混在一起”符合语境。故选B项。
23．上文“To answer all your questions, go online and read about it.(要回答你所有的问题，请上网阅读相关书籍。)”提到了上网阅读书籍，C选项中“less lost”是关键词，与上文构成因果关系，所以C选项“这会让你感觉不那么迷茫”是上网阅读书籍的结果，符合语境。故选C项。
24．下文“If you’re feeling frightened by the challenge you’ve picked, make it a multi-step process that will let you slowly climb that mountain.(如果你对你所选择的挑战感到害怕，那就把它变成一个多步骤的过程，让你慢慢地爬上这座山。)”提到了把挑战变成多步骤的过程，所以D选项“你不需要一次完成所有的活动”能引起下文，符合语境。故选D项。
25．下文“You start in the shallow end and work your way to the deepest part of the pool with time!(你从浅的一端开始，随着时间的推移，你的方式到池的最深的部分！)”提到了水池，A选项中“swim”是关键词，与下文的“pool”相呼应，所以A选项“把它想象成学习游泳”符合语境。故选A项。
26．F
27．D
28．G
29．A
30．C
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍3条可以帮助实现人生目标的方法。
26．根据下文“Put your goals in writing.”(把你的目标写下来。)和“Learn what you need to learn.”(学习你需要学习的东西。)可知，下文介绍的是实现人生目标的一些方法。选项F“以下是你可以采取的一些方法来开始实现你的目标”和下文意思一致。故选F。
27．根据上文“Put your goals in writing.”(把你的目标写下来。)可知，这一段主要介绍把目标写下来的重要性和做法。选项D“写下目标可以防止你的目标模糊不清”和上文意思一致。故选D。
28．根据下文“and ask yourself whether you are really willing and able to do what is necessary. It is better to adjust your goals or your timetable than to proceed with a plan that is unrealistic.”(问问自己，你是否真的愿意并且能够做必要的事情。与其制定不切实际的计划，不如调整你的目标或时间表。)可知，这里是建议制定计划时要考虑好需要的时间和精力。选项G“想想需要多少时间和精力”和下文意思一致。故选G。
29．根据下文“Find someone, a coworker or a friend, with whom you share a common goal.”(找一个你有共同目标的人、同事或朋友。)可知，这里建议和别人一起努力实现目标。选项A“寻求他人的帮助”和下文意思一致。故选A。
30．根据下文“or to quit smoking with you, or to share healthy meals with you.”(或者和你一起戒烟，或者和你分享健康的食物。)可知，这里列举的是可以和别人一起做的事情。选项C“找人和你一起去健身房”和下文意思一致。故选C。
31．E
32．A
33．C
34．F
35．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。感恩与幸福之间有着明确的关系，本文讲述的是感恩对幸福的积极影响和如何在日常生活中培养感恩
31．根据空前“There is a definite link between gratitude and happiness.(感恩和幸福之间有明确的联系。)”可知，此处讲述的是感恩与幸福之间的关系，E项“Choosing to be thankful may well be an accessible way to boost your happiness.(选择感恩很可能是提高幸福感的一种便捷方式。)”明确了这种关系，点明感恩可以提升幸福感，是对上文的观点作进一步的说明，符合语境。故选E项。
32．根据空前“When people are thankful and are happy with things as they are, their physical health reflects that.(当人们心存感激并对现状感到满意时，他们的身体健康反映了这一点。)”可知，此处讲述的是感恩对身体健康的影响，A选项“They’re more likely to exercise, eat better, and take care of their health.(他们更有可能锻炼，吃得更好，能照顾好自己的健康。)”具体阐述了心存感激并对现状感到满意的人如何更好地管理自己的健康的，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
33．根据空后“It increases self-confidence, enhances positive emotions and makes us more optimistic.(它增加了自信心，增强了积极的情绪，使我们更加乐观。)”可知，此处的自信，情绪以及乐观均属于感恩对人的心理方面的影响，C项中“Gratitude has u strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well.(感恩对心理健康也有很强的积极影响。)”讲的是感恩对人心理健康的积极影响，符合语境，as well意为“也”，是解题的关键信息。故选C项。
34．根据空前段落中“Some people have been told by their specialists they can keep stress and anxiety at bay by keeping a gratitude journal, journaling every day is also correlated with an increase in happiness.(有些人被他们的专家告知，他们可以通过写感恩日记来控制压力和焦虑，每天写日记也与幸福感的增加有关。)”描述的是可以通过写感恩日记可以增加幸福指数，F选项中的“Apart from journaling”承接上文中的内容，引出下文话题。故选F项。
35．根据下文中的“Take a walk and be thankful for each item you see: trees, flowers, the sky, birds.(散步，感谢你看到的每一件物品：树木、花朵、天空、鸟儿。)”以及“Get a magazine or old photos and make a collection of everything you’re grateful for.(买一本杂志或老照片，收集你感激的一切。)”均是在日常生活中的小事中练习感恩，而选项G中的“there’s an easy way to begin on the road to being grateful.(有一个简单的方法可以开始感恩的道路。)”说明的就是“感恩可以从一些简单的方法开始”，由此引出下文。故选G项。
36．B
37．D
38．E
39．A
40．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何提高英语技巧的四个步骤。
36．根据前句“Maybe you have a fairly good command of the English language.(也许你的英语掌握得相当好。)”和后句“The following steps are sure to help you.(下面的步骤一定能帮到你。)”以及问号可知，这是一个问句，且与提高英语有关。所以选择B“Are you looking for a place to practice and improve your English skills（你正在寻找一个练习和提高英语技能的地方吗）”符合上下文语境。故选B。
37．根据前句“There is no need to start from the beginning. (没有必要从头开始。)”和后句“So, pick out something from your list of things that you need to learn.(所以，从你需要学习的东西列表中挑选一些。)”可知，学习要从你薄弱的地方入手。所以选择项D“Just check up and find out where you are weak(检查一下，找出你的薄弱点)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
38．根据后句“These sites will provide you with tools and resources such as audio and video files to practice what you want to learn.(这些网站会为你提供工具和资源，比如音频和视频文件，来练习你想学的东西。)”可知，前面一句必然提到一些网站。所以选择项E“From there, you should be able to find some sites (从那里，你应该能够找到一些网站)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
39．空处位于段首，概括全段。根据后文“You studied what you wanted to learn and now you need to use it in real-life situations.(你学了你想学的东西，现在你需要把它运用到现实生活中。)”可知，本段讲的都是要学以致用。所以选择项A“Put what you have learned into use(学以致用)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
40．本段的主题是“Make evaluations(做出评估)”，结合后半句“you can sit down for a few minutes and evaluate how you did.(你可以坐下来几分钟，评估一下你做得如何。)”和常识可知，评估是在一天工作完成之后。所以选择项C“Once you finish a day’s work(一旦你完成了一天的工作)”符合上下文语境。故选C。
41．E
42．F
43．A
44．G
45．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在拍大头照时因为紧张，朋友罗宾逊向作者提出了许多帮助建议。
41．根据空前“I was worried. I feel comfortable in front of a mic, but not so much in front of a camera. What should I do with my hands ”（我很担心。我在麦克风前感觉很舒服，但在摄像机前就不那么舒服了。我的手该怎么办？）提到了我在准备拍照时我的内心的感受，我感到不舒服，我想到可能出现的情况，因此空处应承接前文，进一步描述我的其它的担忧的情况。选项E.“我会在照片里摆出我讨厌的怪脸吗？”同样是以问题出现，承接前文，符合题意，故选E。
42．根据前文“I knew nothing about how to take good photos, but I did know someone who does: my friend Liesel Robinson. ”（我不知道怎么拍出好照片，但我知道有人知道: 我的朋友莉赛尔 · 罗宾逊。）讲述了我的朋友莉赛尔·罗宾逊她对于拍好照片有经验。因而空处应承接前文论述她的经验的来源。选项F.“作为一名演员，她在戏剧、电视和广告中拍了很多大头照。”表明她的经验来自于自己的演员经历，符合题意，故选F。
43．空处为段落的标题，所以要概括下面段落的主旨。根据下文““ If you pick something that makes you feel fabulous — something that always works — its probably going to work for your photo too,” says Robinson. For her, its her denim jumpsuit.”（罗宾逊说: “如果你选择了一些让你感觉棒极了的东西——一些总是管用的东西——那么它很可能也适用于你的照片。”对她来说，这是她的牛仔连身裤。）可知，在罗宾逊看来，自己的牛仔连身裤会让自己感觉很棒，给自己自信。因而她的建议就是选择穿能给自己自信的衣服。选项A.“穿一些让你感到自信的衣服。”可以概括下文主旨，符合题意，故选A。
44．本段标题“Don’t fake a smile.”（不要假笑。）可知本段论述的主题为要有真正的笑。后文“Before my shoot began, Robinson suggested I spend a minute visualizing something that makes me happy.”（在我开始拍摄之前，罗宾逊建议我花一分钟想象一些能让我开心的事情。）提到罗宾逊的建议是通过想自己开心的事情，然后做出自己真正的笑。因而空处的内容应是描述要通过积极构建让自己快乐的情景，进而让自己真正笑出来。选项G.“不要试图移动你脸上的肌肉来模仿微笑，而是引导你想要表达的能量。”切题，故选G。
45．根据上文“Before my shoot began, Robinson suggested I spend a minute visualizing something that makes me happy. Her husband Casey suggested I bring a chocolate chip cookie to the shoot and take a big bite of it before I get photographed, because my face lights up when I eat chocolate.”（在我开始拍摄之前，罗宾逊建议我花一分钟想象一些能让我开心的事情。她的丈夫凯西建议我带一块巧克力饼干去拍照，在我拍照之前让我咬一大口，因为当我吃巧克力的时候我的脸会发光。）提到了为了拍摄好的照片，罗宾逊和她的丈夫两人都给了我一些建议。下文“But after 20 minutes or so, I started to relax a little bit.”（但大约20分钟后，我开始放松了一点。）可知空处的内容应承上启下，讲述尽管有他们的建议，可我还是不能放松。引出下文“大约20分钟后，我开始放松了一点。”选项D.“尽管有指导，我在拍照时还是感到紧张。”符合题意，故选D。
46．F
47．B
48．D
49．C
50．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章说明了选择正确的职业并不像看起来那么简单，而高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机，因此高中生应该尽早作出正确的职业规划。
46．根据上文“Mainly in high school, most of the students are focused on finding the best college without even thinking about where they will land after completing college.(主要是在高中，大多数学生都专注于寻找最好的大学，甚至不考虑完成大学学业后会去哪里)”及下文“It is one of the common questions every student comes across in the early days. Most of the students answer based on what they have learned about a career from their teachers or parents or elders. (这是每个学生在早期遇到的常见问题之一。大多数学生的回答是基于他们从老师、父母或长辈那里学到的职业知识)”可知，设空处提及一个高中生职业规划的问题。由此可知，F. High schoolers are often asked what they wish to do when growing up.(高中生经常被问到他们长大后想做什么)能够呈上启下，符合语境。故选F。
47．根据上文“52% of the students find the right career option only after joining college graduation or at the end of the college graduation.(52%的学生在大学毕业或毕业后才找到正确的职业选择)”及下文“High school is the best time to make the right career plan.(高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机)”可知，高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机，而不是等到大学毕业或毕业后。由此可知，我们应该尽早作出正确职业规划。B. In fact, it’s never too early to start career planning.(事实上，开始职业规划永远都不为时尚早)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
48．根据上文“Depending on the plan, high schoolers can join the right course, get the right training, and build the tight skills. All of these can lead them to the right career path.(根据计划，高中生可以参加正确的课程，接受正确的培训，并建立严密的技能。所有这些都可以引导他们走上正确的职业道路)”可知，D. They are bound to land in the desired industry finally.(他们最终一定会进入理想的行业)是早做职业规划产生的积极结果，能够承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
49．根据上文“They are also likely to switch as they start finding different career options related to their interest.(当他们开始寻找与自己兴趣相关的不同职业选择时，他们也可能会改变)”及下文“You can explore different occupations, learn various things about different sectors, and many more. During that stage, students are more curious about learning new things.(你可以探索不同的职业，了解不同行业的各种知识，等等。在这个阶段，学生们对学习新事物更加好奇)”可知，在高中生找到正确的道路之前，他们可以学习和探索不同的职业选择，学习新事物。由此可知，C. Limiting yourself to one career is not a good choice.(把自己限制在一个职业上不是一个好的选择)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
50．根据下文“And investigating different occupations and sectors encourages them to become more curious about their future goals.(调查不同的职业和行业会鼓励他们对未来的目标更加好奇)”可知，此处在讲述对未来职业生涯的思考和探索。由此可知，G. High school students should look into what they want to achieve in their career.(高中生应该考虑他们想在职业生涯中取得什么成就)能够开启下文，符合语境。故选G。
A curtain call is a series of bows and applause usually held at the end of a live performance.____1____Curtain calls can sometimes become encores (再唱，再演的呼声), where extra material is performed at the request of the audience.
____2____Ensemble (合唱团) members, dancers and ensemble actors will bow first, featured roles will follow and the stars of the show will bow last. Usually the curtain call is concluded by a company-wide bow, often including recognition to the band. In traditional staging, after the company-wide bow, the stage curtain will be lowered and raised again if applause continues.
The general rule of taking a bow suggests that shorter is better. ____3____ These longer curtain calls may include speeches and individual thank-yous. The director or the producer of the event is often invited onstage to share in the final curtain call, and sometimes presented with gifts from the cast.
Normally, when an actor is performing, he/she will avoid talking directly to the audience and acknowledging their presence. Even when they look off-stage, they do not look directly at the audience. Yet, during the curtain call, actors are free to be themselves. ____4____.
Nothing ruins a good show like an excessively long curtain call. If the show consists of six or fewer actors, it’s fine for everyone to take an individual bow. But in performance with medium to large casts, the curtain call includes groups of actors based on the size of their role. The group of actors don’t need to run, but they do need to be quick. ____5____ Then they’ll make way for the next group of performers.
A．They’ll discuss the creative process.
B．They should bow and acknowledge the audience.
C．A curtain call is usually practiced for a long time.
D．They can show their genuine feelings to the audience.
E．For large shows, curtain calls are done in order of role size.
F．But some will feature extended curtain calls in the final performance.
G．This allows audiences to give recognition to performers for their work.
People are taught how to speak, but good sentence structure and a wide range of vocabulary words won’t always lead to being understood or understanding others._______6_______
The good news is that it’s never too late to learn how to communicate more effectively. The first step is to realize you’ re having communication issues._______7_______The following is a list of the top three signs that you need to learn healthier communication skills.
You have the same fights over and over.
Your fights are about the same topic again and again. If this is happening, it means you don’t yet have the skills to resolve conflicts._______8_______The fight may end, but it’s only a matter of time before you argue about the same thing again. When you learn how to resolve conflicts, issues don’t pile up or become baggage that weighs down your relationship.
_______9_______
You don’t want to fight so you try not to bring up subjects that lead only to pain and disconnection. The problem is that avoiding them leads to pain and disconnection anyway. Unless you learn how to have hard conversations productively, you will get more and more disconnected until your relationship is in danger of ending.
You regularly feel misunderstood or unheard.
No matter how hard you try, you don’t feel understood. Perhaps your partner has expressed the same feeling.Over time the disconnected feeling does damage to your relationship. It’s important to learn how to communicate in a better way, so that both you and the other person feel heard and understood._______10_______To be heard, your partner will need to learn how to listen. For you, to be able to hear your partner, you will need to do the same.
A．You avoid discussing certain topics.
B．You argue with your partners about some issues.
C．If you can’t resolve issues, they will continue to show up.
D．This requires more than just speaking to your partner or vice versa.
E．Then, you can learn how to communicate in a more productive way.
F．If you leave conflicts unsettled, you will feel disconnected and lonely.
G．Effective communication requires much more than being able to speak.
Going on holiday doesn’t have to be bad for the environment, and there are still plenty of ways you can have a much-deserved break without harming the environment.
Forget planes. While most forms of transport produce carbon dioxide, planes have a massive carbon footprint because of the huge number of miles they travel. ____11____ Many of us ignore the endless beautiful scenery around us. There’s the unparalleled beauty of the Mississippi River. Alternatively, you can drive your car to the Grand Canyon to see its splendor.
Pack with care.____12____ All of their bottles, from shampoo and conditioner to body wash and moisturizer, are now made from recycled plastic that can be repurposed again and again so no new plastic is produced.And their iconic soap bars now also come in plastic-free packaging.
____13____Hotels can be huge producers of greenhouse gases. Think about the water that’s wasted and all the buffet food that goes uneaten. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. Camping and a home stay — where you live with a family in their own home — are two of the best options. But if you insist on staying in the hotel, pick one made from sustainable materials.____14____
Buy gifts responsibly.Bringing back gifts for friends and loved ones is part of the fun of a holiday. ____15____ Avoid anything plastic, or if it is plastic, make sure it is 100% recyclable, and make sure your friends will love whatever you give them so it isn’t just thrown in the bin headed for landfill.
A．Think about green accommodation.
B．Consider living in an eco-friendly hotel.
C．But make sure you choose items carefully.
D．Take brand-name beauty and bath products with you.
E．It’s also acceptable to live in a hotel using new energy.
F．So why not skip flying in favor of a holiday closer to home
G．So why do planes consume so much fuel compared with other transport
Sportsmanship isn’t just about shaking hands after the game. It’s about helping young athletes enjoy the spirit of competition, deal with adversity. ___16___
Character is a word that gets used often, but its true meaning may be hard to explain to a young mind. ___17___ By raising standards early, an athlete can both give and expect mutual respect during their course of competition.
One way to teach the idea of sportsmanship is to let the athlete know that they should do their personal best and to treat teammates and opponents in the same fashion they wish to be treated. ___18___ It also helps them off the field as well.
It’s important to the young athlete to understand that for as many victories as they hope to have, they must face losing if they’re going to play their sport. An effective method is to have a young athlete pick out well-known popular athletes, particularly in their sport or sports of interest, and look up their statistics. ___19___
___20___ Practice and skill building should be offset by times of goofing off (偷懒), perhaps practicing with crazy costumes or with fun music, and not coaching in the traditional sense. This one little thing can do wonders in reminding the athlete not to take anything too seriously and to have fun doing what they have chosen to participate in.
A．Sports are designed to be enjoyable.
B．Having sports is a course of sweat and tears.
C．Sport is a matter of failure and success to some degree.
D．It’s ultimately a choice to hold oneself to a higher standard.
E．This age-old idea will help them become a respected competitor.
F．Here are tips to young players’ sportsmanship and prepare them for their future life.
G．Knowing professional athletes have faced defeat can teach the young competitor to face loss graciously.
Getting outside of your comfort zone may be tough at first, but facing unfamiliar challenges can make you happier and more fulfilled in the long run. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the best, most effective strategies for stepping out of your comfort zone and adding more excitement to your life.
Do small daily activities that you normally wouldn’t do.
Challenge yourself in small ways every day. ____21____ Once you’ve made stepping out o your comfort zone into a daily routine, it’ 11 be much easier to handle bigger challenges.
____22____.
If you’ re stuck in a boring life, break the pattern! Look for things in your life that feel repetitive or monotonous (单调的). If you always go to the same coffee shop each morning, try the other one across the street instead. Changing up your routine helps bring new experiences into your life.
Do some research to get more information.
You’ll be more comfortable trying new things if you’re informed. This new activity might feel like you’ re facing a big question mark at first. To answer all your questions, go online and read about it. ____23____, and can even help you get excited for the change! Make sure the information you find is reputable to ensure you’ re knowledgeable and prepared.
Break the activity down into small steps.
____24____ If you’re feeling frightened by the challenge you’ve picked, make it a multi-step process that will let you slowly climb that mountain. Conquering your fears gradually can help ease you into new challenges. ____25____. You start in the shallow end and work your way to the deepest part of the pool with time!
A．Think of it like learning how to swim
B．Change your usual habits to mix it up
C．This will leave you feeling a little less lost
D．You don’t have to do the activity all at once
E．You could start up a conversation with a stranger
F．Keep those positive possibilities at the front of your mind
G．Look for ways to step outside of your comfort zone by taking tiny actions
The Goals That Guide Us
Whether we’re on the long trip of a mid-life career or the walk to the bedroom to finally organize that closet, it can be hard to gather up the motivation to make that first step. A thousand-mile journey starts with the first small step. _____26_____
·Put your goals in writing.
____27____. Be specific and use action verbs. Let your goals have measurable outcomes. Specify completion dates. Also record what your reward will be for achieving the goal. Make a contract with yourself, and then read it each morning and night. This will help you to be more committed to your goal as each day passes.
·Learn what you need to learn.
If information or skill is keeping you from achieving your goals, determine ways to fill in the gaps, and build this into your action plan. Be willing to study and work hard to reach your goals. ___28___, and ask yourself whether you are really willing and able to do what is necessary. It is better to adjust your goals or your timetable than to proceed with a plan that is unrealistic.
·_______29_______
Find someone, a coworker or a friend, with whom you share a common goal. ___30___, or to quit smoking with you, or to share healthy meals with you. A partner can help you stay committed and motivated. Look for role models, people who have already achieved the goals you seek to reach. Ask them for advice and suggestions. Find how they got to where they are, and incorporate(使并入) what you learn into your plan.
A．Seek the help of others
B．Make a list of your tools
C．Get someone to go to the gym with you
D．Writing down goals prevents you from leaving your goals vague
E．Make yourself feel good about the progress you've made
F．Here are some ways you can take to start moving toward achieving your goals
G．Think about how much time and effort will be required
There is a definite link between gratitude and happiness. ____31____ Let’s take a look at the positive benefits of gratitude and how you can learn to develop gratitude in your daily life.
What happens to our bodies when we’re grateful
Much scientific evidence has shown that gratitude has far-reaching effects on our health. When people are thankful and are happy with things as they are, their physical health reflects that. ____32____ Researchers over the years point to lower stress, reduced pain and improved immune systems as a result of being thankful. ____33____ It increases self-confidence, enhances positive emotions and makes us more optimistic. when we feel deeply grateful, our bodies are producing all sorts of wonderful chemicals.
Activate gratitude regularly
The best way to make gratitude a habit is not to wait for special moments. Some people have been told by their specialists they can keep stress and anxiety at bay by keeping a gratitude journal, journaling every day is also correlated with an increase in happiness.
____34____ Just pay attention. Start identifying things you might value too lightly. Then, take a moment to be thankful for then. Be sure to consider positive actions and events that might seem small. For example, be thankful for the warm cup of tea you are enjoying,
Do gratitude exercises
During busy workdays when we are pressed for time, there are doable ways to fit gratitude into your schedule. ____35____ Take a walk and be thankful for each item you see: trees, flowers, the sky, birds. Get a magazine or old photos and make a collection of everything you’re grateful for.
A．They’re more likely to exercise, eat better, and take care of their health.
B．Your goal is to add this science-backed habit to increase your happiness.
C．Gratitude has a strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well.
D．Happiness is about how good you feel and how satisfied you are with your life.
E．Choosing to be thankful may well be an accessible way to boost your happiness.
F．Apart from journaling, here are other possible activities to help you stay on track.
G．But if you’re not ready for that kind of commitment, there’s an easy way to begin on the road to being grateful.
Maybe you have a fairly good command of the English language. ____36____ The following steps are sure to help you.
Get prepared. There is no need to start from the beginning.____37____. So, pick out something from your list of things that you need to learn. Take a few minutes to decide why you want to learn this information and make sure that you focus on that particular point while studying. You can also take note of other interesting things,but now,focus on the task at hand!
Find ways to practice. Now that you know what you want to learn,jump over to Google or Yahoo and do a quiek search on your chosen topic of interest. ____38____. These sites will provide you with tools and resources such as audio and video files to practice what you want to learn.
____39____. You studied what you wanted to learn and now you need to use it in real-life situations. Use what you just learned on your friends and family. Try to use it at least thirty times to really understand it well and make it a part of you.
Make evaluations. ____40____, you can sit down for a few minutes and evaluate how you did. Did you learn everything that is required Are you still weak in certain areas of this topic If you are very determined to learn English, take note of these things. Start making plans now and start practicing it tomorrow.
Make sure you do these four steps every day and you will see your skillsprogressing steadily.
A．Put what you have learned into use
B．Are you looking for a place to practice and improve your English skills
C．Once you finish a day’s work
D．Just check up and find out where you are weak
E．From there, you should be able to find some sites
F．Why should you use what you learned on your friends
G．You can find partners online to help you learn English
On Friday of my first week, I had headshots taken at a photography studio in New York City. NPR was going to use these photos for its website and for promotional materials. I was worried. I feel comfortable in front of a mic, but not so much in front of a camera. What should I do with my hands ____41____
I knew nothing about how to take good photos, but I did know someone who does: my friend Liesel Robinson. ____42____And she offered several helpful tips:
Consider color.
When it comes to clothing, wear colors that look best on you and complement the color of the environment, she says.
____43____
“If you pick something that makes you feel fabulous — something that always works — its probably going to work for your photo too,” says Robinson. For her, its her denim jumpsuit.
Don’t fake a smile.
____44____Before my shoot began, Robinson suggested I spend a minute visualizing something that makes me happy. Her husband Casey suggested I bring a chocolate chip cookie to the shoot and take a big bite of it before I get photographed, because my face lights up when I eat chocolate.
____45____But after 20 minutes or so, I started to relax a little bit. I like how the headshots turned out — but if I had to do this again, I’d try to pose with a neutral expression, rather than a smile, in more of the photos.
A．Wear something that makes you feel confident.
B．Wear fancy clothes that make people impressed.
C．Having photos taken can be very difficult sometimes.
D．Despite the guidance, I felt nervous at the photoshoot.
E．Am I going to make that weird face that I hate in photos
F．As an actress, she had a lot of headshots taken for theater, television and commercials.
G．Instead of trying to move the muscles in your face to mimic a smile, channel the energy you want to express.
Selecting the right career is not as simple as it looks. Mainly in high school, most of the students are focused on finding the best college without even thinking about where they will land after completing college.
____46____ It is one of the common questions every student comes across in the early days. Most of the students answer based on what they have learned about a career from their teachers or parents or elders. Besides, there are students who make up answers or are totally unaware of what they want to achieve.
There are different surveys around the states. 52% of the students find the right career option only after joining college graduation or at the end of the college graduation. ____47____ High school is the best time to make the right career plan. Depending on the plan, high schoolers can join the right course, get the right training, and build the tight skills. All of these can lead them to the right career path. ____48____
Before high schoolers find the right path, they can learn and explore different career options. Most of the time students change their minds multiple times after they are introduced to a new career option. They are also likely to switch as they start finding different career options related to their interest. ____49____ You can explore different occupations, learn various things about different sectors, and many more. During that stage, students are more curious about learning new things. ____50____ And investigating different occupations and sectors encourages them to become more curious about their future goals.
A．Success doesn’t happen by chance.
B．In fact, it’s never too early to start career planning.
C．Limiting yourself to one career is not a good choice.
D．They are bound to land in the desired industry finally.
E．Most people blame others if they fail in their life or in their career.
F．High schoolers are often asked what they wish to do when growing up.
G．High school students should look into what they want to achieve in their career.
参考答案：
1．G
2．E
3．F
4．D
5．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍谢幕以及谢幕的一些规则。
1．上文“A curtain call is a series of bows and applause usually held at the end of a live performance.(谢幕通常是在现场表演结束时所进行的一系列鞠躬和掌声。)”介绍了什么是谢幕以及谢幕的形式；G选项“This allows audiences to give recognition to performers for their work.(这使得观众可以表达对表演者工作的认可。)”承接上文说明谢幕的意义，选项中的代词“This”指代上文的“A curtain call”，选项中的“audiences”与下文“Curtain calls can sometimes become encores(再唱，再演的呼声), where extra material is performed at the request of the audience. (谢幕有时会变成加演，根据观众的要求表演额外的内容。)”中的“the audience”一致；由此可知，G选项符合语境，故选G。
2．设空处位于段首，为此段的主旨句；由下文“Ensemble(合唱团) members, dancers and ensemble actors will bow first, featured roles will follow and the stars of the show will bow last. Usually the curtain call is concluded by a company-wide bow, often including recognition to the band. In traditional staging, after the company-wide bow, the stage curtain will be lowered and raised again if applause continues.(合唱团成员、舞蹈演员和合奏演员将首先鞠躬，主演将紧随其后，演出的明星将最后鞠躬。通常，谢幕会以全体演出人员的鞠躬结束，通常包括对乐队的认可。在传统的舞台上，在全体演出人员鞠躬后，如果掌声持续，舞台幕布将再次放下并升起。)”可知此段主要介绍演出人员谢幕的顺序；E选项“For large shows, curtain calls are done in order of role size.(对于大型演出，谢幕是按角色大小的顺序完成的。)”与下文表述的内容一致，能够概括此段主旨。故选E。
3．上文“The general rule of taking a bow suggests that shorter is better. (鞠躬的一般规则表明越短越好。)”说明谢幕一般是越短越好；F选项“But some will feature extended curtain calls in the final performance.(但是有些会在最后一次演出时延长谢幕时间。)”承接上文，介绍与上文相反的情况，有些谢幕时间会延长，选项中的“extended curtain calls”与上文“shorter”相对应；下文“These longer curtain calls may include speeches and individual thank-yous. The director or the producer of the event is often invited onstage to share in the final curtain call, and sometimes presented with gifts from the cast.(这些较长的谢幕可能包括演讲和个人致谢。活动的导演或制片人经常被邀请上台参加最后的谢幕，有时还会收到演职人员的礼物。)”详细介绍了较长时间的谢幕可能包含的内容，文中的“These longer curtain calls”指代选项中的“extended curtain calls”。故选F。
4．上文“Normally, when an actor is performing, he/she will avoid talking directly to the audience and acknowledging their presence. Even when they look off-stage, they do not look directly at the audience. Yet, during the curtain call, actors are free to be themselves. (通常，当一个演员在表演时，他/她会避免直接与观众交谈，忽视他们的存在。即使他们看向台下，也不会直视观众。然而，在谢幕时，演员可以自由地做自己。)”介绍了演员在演出时与谢幕时的不同之处；D选项“They can show their genuine feelings to the audience.(他们可以向观众展示他们的真实感情。)”承接上文介绍谢幕时演员的状态，选项中“they”指代上文的“actors”，选项中的“show their genuine feelings”与上文中的“are free to be themselves”表达的意思一致，所以D选项符合语境。故选D。
5．上文“But in performance with medium to large casts, the curtain call includes groups of actors based on the size of their role. The group of actors don’t need to run, but they do need to be quick. (但在中、大型演员阵容的演出中，根据角色的大小，由不同的演员组队谢幕。这群演员不需要跑，但他们需要速度快。)”介绍了中、大型演出阵容会按组快速谢幕；B选项“They should bow and acknowledge the audience.(他们应该向观众鞠躬致谢。)”承接上文说明演员们上台后紧接着的动作：鞠躬致谢；选项中的“they”指代上文的“The group of actors”；下文“Then they’ll make way for the next group of performers.(然后他们会给下一组表演者让路。)”承接上文说明演员们谢幕的动作流程：上台——鞠躬致谢——让位置给下一组。故选B。
6．G
7．E
8．C
9．A
10．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了需要学习更好的交际技能的三种迹象。
6．根据前句“People are taught how to speak, but good sentence structure and a wide range of vocabulary words won’t always lead to being understood or understanding others.(人们被教导如何说话，但好的句子结构与大量的词汇并不总能实现交际。)”可知，会说话不等于好的交际。所以选择项G“Effective communication requires much more than being able to speak.(有效的交际需要的不仅仅是会讲话。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
7．根据前句“The first step is to realize you’ re having communication issues. (首先你要意识到你有交际方面的问题。)”可知，先找到交际方面的问题，然后学会用更有成效的方法进行交际，前后两句是顺接关系。所以选择项E“Then, you can learn how to communicate in a more productive way. (然后你才能学会用更有成效的方法进行交际。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
8．根据前句“If this is happening, it means you don’t yet have the skills to resolve conflicts. (如果发生了这种情况，这意味着你还不具备解决冲突的技能。)”和后句“The fight may end, but it’s only a matter of time before you argue about the same thing again.(争吵可能会结束，但你们再次为同样的事情争吵只是时间问题。)”可知，这里需要一个过渡句，陈述问题没有解决的情形。所以选择项C“If you can’t resolve issues, they will continue to show up. (如果没有解决问题，它们会再次出现。)”符合上下文语境。故选C。
9．这里需要一个主题句。根据下文“You don’t want to fight so you try not to bring up subjects that lead only to pain and disconnection. The problem is that avoiding them leads to pain and disconnection anyway. Unless you learn how to have hard conversations productively, you will get more and more disconnected until your relationship is in danger of ending. (你不想吵架，所以尽量不提那些只会导致痛苦和疏远的话题。问题是，避免它们会导致痛苦和疏离。除非你学会如何有效地进行艰难的对话，否则你会变得越来越疏远，直到你们的关系有结束的危险。)”可知，本段主要介绍交际要避免的话题。所以选择项A“You avoid discussing certain topics. (你避免讨论某些话题。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
10．根据后文“To be heard, your partner will need to learn how to listen. For you, to be able to hear your partner, you will need to do the same. (想要被倾听，你的伴侣需要学会如何倾听。对你来说，为了能听到你的伴侣，你也需要这样做。)”可知，良好的交际需要诉说和倾听。所以选择项D“This requires more than just speaking to your partner or vice versa. (这要求你不仅仅要向你的伙伴诉说，反之亦然。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
11．F
12．D
13．A
14．E
15．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了如何在度假时更好地保护环境的几条建议。
11．根据空前“While most forms of transport produce carbon dioxide, one of the gasses responsible for global warming, planes have a massive carbon footprint because of the huge number of miles they travel.（虽然大多数交通工具都会产生导致全球变暖的二氧化碳，但由于飞机飞行了大量的英里数，因此会产生大量的碳足迹。）和空后“There’s so much to see and do in the UK yet most of us overlook the endless possibilities.（英国有那么多可看可做的事情，但我们大多数人都忽视了无限的可能性。）可知，空处谈论的是建议大家选择不要坐飞机出行，结合选项可知，选项F. So why not skip flying in favor of a holiday closer to home ( 所以，为什么不放弃飞机旅行，选择离家近一点的假期呢 )这一句承上启下，符合题意。故选F项。
12．根据空后“All of their bottles, from shampoo and conditioner to body wash and moisturizers, are now made from recycled plastic that can be re-purposed again and again so no new plastic is produced. And their iconic soap bars now also come in plastic-free packaging.（他们所有的瓶子，从洗发水、护发素到沐浴露和润肤霜，现在都是由回收塑料制成的，这些塑料可以一次又一次地重复使用，所以不会产生新的塑料。他们标志性的香皂现在也采用无塑料包装。）可知，空处谈论的是环保产品；选项D. Take environmentally-friendly beauty and bathing products with you.( 随身携带环保美容沐浴产品)符合题意，下文their指代选项中的products。故选D项。
13．空处是本段的主旨句。根据空后“Hotels can be huge producers of greenhouse gasses — think about the water that’s wasted, all the bathroom products thrown out half used and all the buffet food that goes uneaten. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. Camping and a home stay — where you live with a family in their own home — are two of the best options.（酒店是温室气体的巨大制造者——想想那些被浪费掉的水，那些被浪费掉一半的浴室用品，还有那些没有被吃掉的自助餐。所以选择一个环保的住处。露营和民宿是两个最好的选择，在那里你和一家人住在自己的家里。）”可知，本段主要讲述选择一个环保的住处；根据选项可知，选项A. Think about green accommodation (考虑住在环保的住处。)能概括本段大意，符合题意。故选A项。
14．根据上文“But if you insist on staying in the hotel, pick one made from sustainable materials.”（但如果你坚持住酒店，那就选择一家由可持续材料制成的酒店）可知，选项承接上文说明要住在环保的酒店内， 选项E“住在使用新能源的酒店里也是可以接受的”切题。故选E项。
15．根据空后“Avoid anything plastic, or if it is plastic make sure it is 100% recyclable, and make sure your friends will love whatever you give them so it isn’t just thrown in the bin headed for landfill.（避免任何塑料制品，如果是塑料制品，确保它是100%可回收的，并确保你的朋友会喜欢你送他们的任何东西，这样它们就不会被直接扔进垃圾箱，然后被扔进垃圾填埋场。）可知，空处谈论的是如何选择礼物；根据选项可知，选项C. But make sure you choose items carefully.( 但一定要仔细挑选。)与下文描述一致，符合题意。故选C项。
16．F
17．D
18．E
19．G
20．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了体育精神在于帮助年轻运动员享受竞争精神，处理逆境，并给年轻运动员培养体育精神提出建议，为他们未来的生活做好准备。
16．根据上文“Sportsmanship isn’t just about shaking hands after the game. It’s about helping young athletes enjoy the spirit of competition, deal with adversity.(体育精神不仅仅是赛后握手。这是关于帮助年轻运动员享受竞争精神，处理逆境)”可知，此处阐述了体育精神的真正意义，接下来应该是具体的建议，使运动员们能够领会体育精神。该小题位于第一段末，并且下文就是给年轻运动员的具体建议。由此可知，F.Here are tips to young players’ sportsmanship and prepare them for their future life.(以下是关于年轻球员体育精神的建议，为他们的未来生活做好准备)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选F项。
17．根据上文“Character is a word that gets used often, but its true meaning may be hard to explain to a young mind.(性格是一个经常被使用的词，但它的真正含义可能很难向年轻人解释)”可知，性格的真正含义很难向年轻人解释，该空需要对这个词进行解释。由此可知，D. It’s ultimately a choice to hold oneself to a higher standard.(最终这是一种让自己达到更高标准的选择)就是对性格的解释，并且与下一句中的raising standards(提高标准)意义一致，符合语境。故选D项。
18．根据上文“One way to teach the idea of sportsmanship is to let the athlete know that they should do their personal best and to treat teammates and opponents in the same fashion they wish to be treated.(教授体育精神的一种方法是让运动员知道他们应该尽自己最大的努力，并以自己希望被对待的方式对待队友和对手)”及下一句“It also helps them off the field as well.( 这对他们在场外也有帮助)”可知，E.This age-old idea will help them become a respected competitor.(这种古老的观念将帮助他们成为一个受人尊敬的竞争者)能够承上启下，符合语境。其中“This age-old idea”指第一句中的“the idea of sportsmanship”；“will help them…”与下一句中的“also helps them…”呼应。故选E项。
19．根据上文“It’s important to the young athlete to understand that for as many victories as they hope to have, they must face losing if they’re going to play their sport. An effective method is to have a young athlete pick out well-known popular athletes, particularly in their sport or sports of interest, and look up their statistics.(对年轻运动员来说，重要的是要明白，即使他们希望获得多少胜利，如果他们要参加这项运动，他们必须面对失败。一个有效的方法是让一个年轻的运动员挑选出知名的受欢迎的运动员，特别是在他们感兴趣的项目中，然后查阅他们的统计数据)”可知，本段在讲年轻运动员要明白，失败是不可避免的，要正视失败。由此可知，G. Knowing professional athletes have faced defeat can teach the young competitor to face loss graciously.(知道职业运动员曾面临失败可以教会年轻的运动员优雅地面对失败)能够承接上文，符合语境。通过查看数据，知道那些杰出专业运动员也曾面对失败，可以教会年轻的运动员优雅地面对比赛输赢。故选G项。
20．根据下文“This one little thing can do wonders in reminding the athlete not to take anything too seriously and to have fun doing what they have chosen to participate in.(这一件小事可以提醒运动员不要把任何事情看得太严肃，要做自己选择参与的事情，并从中获得乐趣)”可知，本段在讲运动也可以很快乐，不应只是苦练。由此可知，A. Sports are designed to be enjoyable.(运动的目的就是让人愉快)作为段首主题句能够启领下文。故选A项。
21．G
22．B
23．C
24．D
25．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四条离开你的舒适区的方法。
21．上文“Challenge yourself in small ways every day.(每天从一些小的方面挑战自己。)”提到了从小事挑战自己，G选项中“tiny actions”是关键词，与上文的“small ways”相呼应，构成顺承关系，所以G选项“通过采取微小的行动，寻找走出舒适区的方法”符合语境。故选G项。
22．下文“If you always go to the same coffee shop each morning, try the other one across the street instead. Changing up your routine helps bring new experiences into your life.(如果你每天早上都去同一家咖啡店，那就去街对面的那家吧。改变你的日常习惯会给你的生活带来新的体验。)”提到了改变你的日常习惯，B选项中“Change”是关键词，与上文构成顺承关系，所以B选项“改变你平时的习惯，把它混在一起”符合语境。故选B项。
23．上文“To answer all your questions, go online and read about it.(要回答你所有的问题，请上网阅读相关书籍。)”提到了上网阅读书籍，C选项中“less lost”是关键词，与上文构成因果关系，所以C选项“这会让你感觉不那么迷茫”是上网阅读书籍的结果，符合语境。故选C项。
24．下文“If you’re feeling frightened by the challenge you’ve picked, make it a multi-step process that will let you slowly climb that mountain.(如果你对你所选择的挑战感到害怕，那就把它变成一个多步骤的过程，让你慢慢地爬上这座山。)”提到了把挑战变成多步骤的过程，所以D选项“你不需要一次完成所有的活动”能引起下文，符合语境。故选D项。
25．下文“You start in the shallow end and work your way to the deepest part of the pool with time!(你从浅的一端开始，随着时间的推移，你的方式到池的最深的部分！)”提到了水池，A选项中“swim”是关键词，与下文的“pool”相呼应，所以A选项“把它想象成学习游泳”符合语境。故选A项。
26．F
27．D
28．G
29．A
30．C
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍3条可以帮助实现人生目标的方法。
26．根据下文“Put your goals in writing.”(把你的目标写下来。)和“Learn what you need to learn.”(学习你需要学习的东西。)可知，下文介绍的是实现人生目标的一些方法。选项F“以下是你可以采取的一些方法来开始实现你的目标”和下文意思一致。故选F。
27．根据上文“Put your goals in writing.”(把你的目标写下来。)可知，这一段主要介绍把目标写下来的重要性和做法。选项D“写下目标可以防止你的目标模糊不清”和上文意思一致。故选D。
28．根据下文“and ask yourself whether you are really willing and able to do what is necessary. It is better to adjust your goals or your timetable than to proceed with a plan that is unrealistic.”(问问自己，你是否真的愿意并且能够做必要的事情。与其制定不切实际的计划，不如调整你的目标或时间表。)可知，这里是建议制定计划时要考虑好需要的时间和精力。选项G“想想需要多少时间和精力”和下文意思一致。故选G。
29．根据下文“Find someone, a coworker or a friend, with whom you share a common goal.”(找一个你有共同目标的人、同事或朋友。)可知，这里建议和别人一起努力实现目标。选项A“寻求他人的帮助”和下文意思一致。故选A。
30．根据下文“or to quit smoking with you, or to share healthy meals with you.”(或者和你一起戒烟，或者和你分享健康的食物。)可知，这里列举的是可以和别人一起做的事情。选项C“找人和你一起去健身房”和下文意思一致。故选C。
31．E
32．A
33．C
34．F
35．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。感恩与幸福之间有着明确的关系，本文讲述的是感恩对幸福的积极影响和如何在日常生活中培养感恩
31．根据空前“There is a definite link between gratitude and happiness.(感恩和幸福之间有明确的联系。)”可知，此处讲述的是感恩与幸福之间的关系，E项“Choosing to be thankful may well be an accessible way to boost your happiness.(选择感恩很可能是提高幸福感的一种便捷方式。)”明确了这种关系，点明感恩可以提升幸福感，是对上文的观点作进一步的说明，符合语境。故选E项。
32．根据空前“When people are thankful and are happy with things as they are, their physical health reflects that.(当人们心存感激并对现状感到满意时，他们的身体健康反映了这一点。)”可知，此处讲述的是感恩对身体健康的影响，A选项“They’re more likely to exercise, eat better, and take care of their health.(他们更有可能锻炼，吃得更好，能照顾好自己的健康。)”具体阐述了心存感激并对现状感到满意的人如何更好地管理自己的健康的，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
33．根据空后“It increases self-confidence, enhances positive emotions and makes us more optimistic.(它增加了自信心，增强了积极的情绪，使我们更加乐观。)”可知，此处的自信，情绪以及乐观均属于感恩对人的心理方面的影响，C项中“Gratitude has u strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well.(感恩对心理健康也有很强的积极影响。)”讲的是感恩对人心理健康的积极影响，符合语境，as well意为“也”，是解题的关键信息。故选C项。
34．根据空前段落中“Some people have been told by their specialists they can keep stress and anxiety at bay by keeping a gratitude journal, journaling every day is also correlated with an increase in happiness.(有些人被他们的专家告知，他们可以通过写感恩日记来控制压力和焦虑，每天写日记也与幸福感的增加有关。)”描述的是可以通过写感恩日记可以增加幸福指数，F选项中的“Apart from journaling”承接上文中的内容，引出下文话题。故选F项。
35．根据下文中的“Take a walk and be thankful for each item you see: trees, flowers, the sky, birds.(散步，感谢你看到的每一件物品：树木、花朵、天空、鸟儿。)”以及“Get a magazine or old photos and make a collection of everything you’re grateful for.(买一本杂志或老照片，收集你感激的一切。)”均是在日常生活中的小事中练习感恩，而选项G中的“there’s an easy way to begin on the road to being grateful.(有一个简单的方法可以开始感恩的道路。)”说明的就是“感恩可以从一些简单的方法开始”，由此引出下文。故选G项。
36．B
37．D
38．E
39．A
40．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何提高英语技巧的四个步骤。
36．根据前句“Maybe you have a fairly good command of the English language.(也许你的英语掌握得相当好。)”和后句“The following steps are sure to help you.(下面的步骤一定能帮到你。)”以及问号可知，这是一个问句，且与提高英语有关。所以选择B“Are you looking for a place to practice and improve your English skills（你正在寻找一个练习和提高英语技能的地方吗）”符合上下文语境。故选B。
37．根据前句“There is no need to start from the beginning. (没有必要从头开始。)”和后句“So, pick out something from your list of things that you need to learn.(所以，从你需要学习的东西列表中挑选一些。)”可知，学习要从你薄弱的地方入手。所以选择项D“Just check up and find out where you are weak(检查一下，找出你的薄弱点)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
38．根据后句“These sites will provide you with tools and resources such as audio and video files to practice what you want to learn.(这些网站会为你提供工具和资源，比如音频和视频文件，来练习你想学的东西。)”可知，前面一句必然提到一些网站。所以选择项E“From there, you should be able to find some sites (从那里，你应该能够找到一些网站)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
39．空处位于段首，概括全段。根据后文“You studied what you wanted to learn and now you need to use it in real-life situations.(你学了你想学的东西，现在你需要把它运用到现实生活中。)”可知，本段讲的都是要学以致用。所以选择项A“Put what you have learned into use(学以致用)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
40．本段的主题是“Make evaluations(做出评估)”，结合后半句“you can sit down for a few minutes and evaluate how you did.(你可以坐下来几分钟，评估一下你做得如何。)”和常识可知，评估是在一天工作完成之后。所以选择项C“Once you finish a day’s work(一旦你完成了一天的工作)”符合上下文语境。故选C。
41．E
42．F
43．A
44．G
45．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在拍大头照时因为紧张，朋友罗宾逊向作者提出了许多帮助建议。
41．根据空前“I was worried. I feel comfortable in front of a mic, but not so much in front of a camera. What should I do with my hands ”（我很担心。我在麦克风前感觉很舒服，但在摄像机前就不那么舒服了。我的手该怎么办？）提到了我在准备拍照时我的内心的感受，我感到不舒服，我想到可能出现的情况，因此空处应承接前文，进一步描述我的其它的担忧的情况。选项E.“我会在照片里摆出我讨厌的怪脸吗？”同样是以问题出现，承接前文，符合题意，故选E。
42．根据前文“I knew nothing about how to take good photos, but I did know someone who does: my friend Liesel Robinson. ”（我不知道怎么拍出好照片，但我知道有人知道: 我的朋友莉赛尔 · 罗宾逊。）讲述了我的朋友莉赛尔·罗宾逊她对于拍好照片有经验。因而空处应承接前文论述她的经验的来源。选项F.“作为一名演员，她在戏剧、电视和广告中拍了很多大头照。”表明她的经验来自于自己的演员经历，符合题意，故选F。
43．空处为段落的标题，所以要概括下面段落的主旨。根据下文““ If you pick something that makes you feel fabulous — something that always works — its probably going to work for your photo too,” says Robinson. For her, its her denim jumpsuit.”（罗宾逊说: “如果你选择了一些让你感觉棒极了的东西——一些总是管用的东西——那么它很可能也适用于你的照片。”对她来说，这是她的牛仔连身裤。）可知，在罗宾逊看来，自己的牛仔连身裤会让自己感觉很棒，给自己自信。因而她的建议就是选择穿能给自己自信的衣服。选项A.“穿一些让你感到自信的衣服。”可以概括下文主旨，符合题意，故选A。
44．本段标题“Don’t fake a smile.”（不要假笑。）可知本段论述的主题为要有真正的笑。后文“Before my shoot began, Robinson suggested I spend a minute visualizing something that makes me happy.”（在我开始拍摄之前，罗宾逊建议我花一分钟想象一些能让我开心的事情。）提到罗宾逊的建议是通过想自己开心的事情，然后做出自己真正的笑。因而空处的内容应是描述要通过积极构建让自己快乐的情景，进而让自己真正笑出来。选项G.“不要试图移动你脸上的肌肉来模仿微笑，而是引导你想要表达的能量。”切题，故选G。
45．根据上文“Before my shoot began, Robinson suggested I spend a minute visualizing something that makes me happy. Her husband Casey suggested I bring a chocolate chip cookie to the shoot and take a big bite of it before I get photographed, because my face lights up when I eat chocolate.”（在我开始拍摄之前，罗宾逊建议我花一分钟想象一些能让我开心的事情。她的丈夫凯西建议我带一块巧克力饼干去拍照，在我拍照之前让我咬一大口，因为当我吃巧克力的时候我的脸会发光。）提到了为了拍摄好的照片，罗宾逊和她的丈夫两人都给了我一些建议。下文“But after 20 minutes or so, I started to relax a little bit.”（但大约20分钟后，我开始放松了一点。）可知空处的内容应承上启下，讲述尽管有他们的建议，可我还是不能放松。引出下文“大约20分钟后，我开始放松了一点。”选项D.“尽管有指导，我在拍照时还是感到紧张。”符合题意，故选D。
46．F
47．B
48．D
49．C
50．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章说明了选择正确的职业并不像看起来那么简单，而高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机，因此高中生应该尽早作出正确的职业规划。
46．根据上文“Mainly in high school, most of the students are focused on finding the best college without even thinking about where they will land after completing college.(主要是在高中，大多数学生都专注于寻找最好的大学，甚至不考虑完成大学学业后会去哪里)”及下文“It is one of the common questions every student comes across in the early days. Most of the students answer based on what they have learned about a career from their teachers or parents or elders. (这是每个学生在早期遇到的常见问题之一。大多数学生的回答是基于他们从老师、父母或长辈那里学到的职业知识)”可知，设空处提及一个高中生职业规划的问题。由此可知，F. High schoolers are often asked what they wish to do when growing up.(高中生经常被问到他们长大后想做什么)能够呈上启下，符合语境。故选F。
47．根据上文“52% of the students find the right career option only after joining college graduation or at the end of the college graduation.(52%的学生在大学毕业或毕业后才找到正确的职业选择)”及下文“High school is the best time to make the right career plan.(高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机)”可知，高中是制定正确职业规划的最佳时机，而不是等到大学毕业或毕业后。由此可知，我们应该尽早作出正确职业规划。B. In fact, it’s never too early to start career planning.(事实上，开始职业规划永远都不为时尚早)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
48．根据上文“Depending on the plan, high schoolers can join the right course, get the right training, and build the tight skills. All of these can lead them to the right career path.(根据计划，高中生可以参加正确的课程，接受正确的培训，并建立严密的技能。所有这些都可以引导他们走上正确的职业道路)”可知，D. They are bound to land in the desired industry finally.(他们最终一定会进入理想的行业)是早做职业规划产生的积极结果，能够承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
49．根据上文“They are also likely to switch as they start finding different career options related to their interest.(当他们开始寻找与自己兴趣相关的不同职业选择时，他们也可能会改变)”及下文“You can explore different occupations, learn various things about different sectors, and many more. During that stage, students are more curious about learning new things.(你可以探索不同的职业，了解不同行业的各种知识，等等。在这个阶段，学生们对学习新事物更加好奇)”可知，在高中生找到正确的道路之前，他们可以学习和探索不同的职业选择，学习新事物。由此可知，C. Limiting yourself to one career is not a good choice.(把自己限制在一个职业上不是一个好的选择)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
50．根据下文“And investigating different occupations and sectors encourages them to become more curious about their future goals.(调查不同的职业和行业会鼓励他们对未来的目标更加好奇)”可知，此处在讲述对未来职业生涯的思考和探索。由此可知，G. High school students should look into what they want to achieve in their career.(高中生应该考虑他们想在职业生涯中取得什么成就)能够开启下文，符合语境。故选G。