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七选五
How to Enjoy Spring
As winter is past and the days start warming and brightening, it s possible to start feeling your mood improved and you re less weighed down by the cold days of winter. ____1____ And indeed it is the time to renew your goals, refresh your home, and unearth your garden. As the ever growing days invite you to spend more time outside, you’ll easily find many ways to keep you outside of the house enjoying the fresh spring days.
Make a plan at the start of spring. ____2____ Whether it’s gardening, spring cleaning, learning something new, having a makeover, organizing renovations (翻新), or another activity suited to a season of renewal, planning for it will help you to make the most of the spring months.
____3____ This is a good time to sit back and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your current living space and to reach a decision about whether or not it could be improved through a change in decoration styles or additions through decorations.
Spring clean. This age-old tradition of clearing away the dust of winter will give your house a fresh beginning for the warmer months ahead and make the house and surrounds more inviting and enjoyable for you and your family and friends. ____4____
Take time to notice the changes around you. Listen to the birds sing and watch the plant life around you emerge (显露), shoot up, and finally start to blossom (开花). ____5____ Set yourself a goal of little change until suddenly it seems as if a big one to you.
A．Make a decision about the move.
B．Consider redecoration or renovation.
C．Spring is the time of enjoying something fresh.
D．Spring is a great time to do complete cleaning.
E．The beginning of spring is the best time to plan.
F．The world around you is starting fresh and so can you.
G．Spring is the perfect time to set the pace for the warmth.
The age range between about 13 and 19 is an important time in an individual’s life.____6____While you are a teenager, many exciting opportunities for success are given to you. Taking on the right amount of responsibility and independence can push you towards becoming a successful teenager.
First, participate in extra-curricular activities. Schools give students opportunities for staying active. Pick an activity that appeals to you such as athletics, academic clubs, or special-interest clubs. Extra-curricular activities build character through team work, time-management, and competition. Don't be too worried if you aren't very good at what you like, for the important thing is passion.____7____
Besides, volunteer. ____8____Meanwhile, volunteering can teach you job-related skills such as responsibility or time-management. Some schools also reward the learning aspect of volunteer work with credit hours. If you are interested in college, volunteering makes you much more appealing during the application process.
Third, use your summer for academic programs. Getting a head start at college could mean sacrificing your summer vacation. Various universities offer programs for future college students based on interests such as journalism, photography, art, sports, etc.____9____Research different programs and then figure out which one is the best choice for you. Check the requirements and deadlines. Avoid getting into trouble because of a simple mistake, and you will have a great time.
Finally, know when to ask for help and advice. Being responsible and independent does not mean being alone. ____10____So, seek advice from parents, older siblings, advisors at work, teachers, or someone whom you trust. Opening up channels of communication at a young age is a great habit for success.
A．Make sure your maturity level and interests are leveled.
B．Making and meeting goals can motivate you to progress.
C．Huge steps are taken within that period.
D．They give teenagers the chance to earn college credits.
E．Offering help is a symbol of kindness.
F．It will drive you to put in your best effort.
G．Taking on new tasks and meeting goals will be hard work.
Why Are Plane Seats Always Blue
Planes are an engineering masterpiece. Since they were invented, they have made the world a better place. Like never before, we can travel to almost every corner of the world within hours.
____11____ The only time they land is when they need to get passengers on board or go through regular checks. This means the crew doesn’t have much time to clean up the plane. ____12____ Airlines are likely to go with dark blue fabric (布料)—it’s much more of a bother to clear up a red wine spill on white fabric than on blue.
Blue is also a color that can make passengers less anxious. If you are an 18-year-old teenager, you are probably not afraid of flying. But the aviation (航空) industry isn’t that old. ____13____ In fact, even today in the 21st century, 5% of the world’s population has ever flown on an airplane, which is extremely low. But that also means, most people are afraid of flying. Some statistics show that around 80 percent of people are scared to fly. ____14____ Compared to other means of transport such as cars, it’s a much safer option.
Anyway, people are afraid of heights. That’s why planes are purposefully designed in such a way to make you feel safe. For example, the color red is associated with objects to remind people of danger or to warn people that they need to stop. Green is used to make people aware of the presence of an emergency exit. ____15____
A．The airline business is expensive.
B．Unlike cars, planes are made to fly all the time.
C．Many airlines redesign or change their seats often.
D．Of course, it doesn’t make sense to be afraid of boarding a plane.
E．As recent as the 2000s, not many people had the opportunity to fly.
F．That’s why the seats must be designed in a way to look clean all the time.
G．But blue is a calm color associated with the positive qualities of trust and peace.
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have looked in the mirror and decided we need a thorough image transformation. ____16____ But is there a way to set realistic, useful fitness goals that will keep you motivated in a workout Follow the steps below.
____17____ Keep in mind that exercise alone won’t change your body shape. If you are looking for major fat loss, you will have to look at diet, too. “People underestimate the amount of effort physical transformations take,” says Helen Davis, sports psychologist. She advises focusing on positive fitness goals instead rather than aesthetic (美学的) goals that require extreme lifestyle changes.
Next, start small and build up. According to Davis, something straightforward, such as a press-up, is a better bet than aiming for a triathlon right off the bat. ____18____ When you have mastered a perfect press-up, set a new goal of five press-ups in a row, then 10, then 20. “Focusing just on that end goal can be problematic.” she added.
Choose something you enjoy. If you don’t like something, you won’t give 100%, ____19____ Keeping score can also be a good idea. “When I set goals with athletes, I look at three types of goals,” says Davis. Outcome goals are big-ticket achievements. A performance goal helps you assess whether you are on your way. Progress goals are day-to-day activities. ____20____
Always reward yourself for achieving your goals, however small. “Even if just walking through the door of your gym is your first goal, you’ve achieved it - so well done,” says Davis.
A．Think about the goals not to make.
B．Consider what is important to you.
C．She also suggests having a series of goals.
D．Monitor these goals you’ve set to keep on track day to day.
E．The main reason people fail is that they just focus on the final they want.
F．Training with a good friend can keep you on track, when the motivation slips.
G．If we don’t achieve a desired six-pack stomach in weeks, we fall off the intended track.
Want a relaxing but fun challenge at home ____21____ Puzzles have been around for more than 250 years and the challenge of working out where each piece goes and carefully recreating the scene on the box lid can keep you busy for hours, days or even weeks.
Puzzles come in a huge range of sizes and difficulty levels. For beginners, a 100-piece puzzle is usually a good starting point.____22____ Try grouping pieces with the same colours or design because they will probably go in the same area once the puzzle takes shape.
____23____ Those pieces are easier to find because they have a straight side. Stay patient as you search through and try to make it fit together. You may not find any connecting pieces for ages but then several may suddenly appear.
For a real test, puzzles that have 1,000 pieces or more are a tough task and it’s best to complete them with friends or family if you can. Choosing a scene that interests you, such as a favourite film, sport or location, can help keep you interested and determined to work to the final piece. You can get fun educational puzzles, too. ____24____
Some of the best places to pick up puzzles are charity shops. They’re often on sale for less than ?5. Once you have completed a puzzle it’s nice to exchange it with a friend. ____25____ You just upload an image, such as a family scene, and they will make a puzzle from it and post it to you. It makes lovely and unusual present.
A．So others can have a go.
B．You can’t beat a good puzzle.
C．Some companies make personalised puzzles.
D．However, a good start doesn’t always lead to a good result.
E．Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out.
F．It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colours go together.
G．For example, you may try a map of the world, historical timelines or the periodic table.
Would it surprise you to learn that the vast majority of adults—around 75 per cent—tell up to two lies every day ____26____
Why people lie
Over 20 % of lies are told in a bid to avoid other people; 20 % are jokes or pranks; 14 %are told in self-protection; 13 % are attempts to make a good impression; 11 % are told to protect others; and 9% are for personal gain.
How to spot a liar
So, are there any body language giveaways that can help “out” someone who’s lying Back in 2015, University of Michigan researchers identified some common behaviours among liars, including grimacing(作怪相), looking directly at the questioner in order to appear trustworthy, or looking to the right, and overcompensating by gesturing with both hands. ____27____.
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Vocal factors can offer a good clue, too. People who are being deliberately dishonest—or who lack certainty in what they’re saying— tend to speak slower and place less emphasis on the middle of words, according to a previous study.Interestingly, the researchers also found that listeners automatically registered these voice changes as a sign of dishonesty, even when they weren’t being asked to do so.
It’s important to remember though that none of these pointers offer undeniable evidence that you’re dealing with a liar. ____29____
How to cope with a liar
Instead of accusing someone outright of lying, try “fact-checking” what they’re saying by asking lots of questions. Deceptive people generally can’t provide specifics and their tales start to unravel(解体). Catch someone out in this way, which at least kickstarts a more honest conversation.
____30____If a friend fakes a headache because they’re afraid you’re going to be angry with them for cancelling a night out, it probably requires a heart-to-heart, rather than an argument. Or ask yourself if you’ve ever done a similar thing to them, and if you have, let it go.
A．What liars sound like
B．What liars would say
C．After all, some people just grimace more or speak slower than others.
D．Examine the motive for the lie and remember it pays to pick your battles.
E．But if you’re dealing with a repeat offender, it’s time to rethink the relationship.
F．That's according to a recent US study where 630 participants were asked to keep a “daily deception(欺骗) journal” for three months.
G．A more recent study found that liars may unconsciously imitate the body language of those around them while their brains are otherwise engaged in telling lies.
Being a student can be overwhelming. Hours of homework, studying for tests and writing papers can leave you feeling fatigued. So the best thing to do is get out of your current headspace for a little while and shake out all the anxiety. ____31____.
Take a break
The first thing to do when you feel overwhelmed is take a deep breath. Try meditation (冥想) or mindfulness (正念减压法) practices, which have been found to ease anxiety and mental stress by making you focus on your breathing. ____32____ and take yourself away from your work for a little while. A power nap might also be the answer to your stress.
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Whether it’s a quick walk across campus or an online workout in your living room, it will increase your energy, sharpen your focus, enhance your mood and improve your memory.
Challenge yourself
If you’re feeling overworked, try using a different part of your brain to spark some creativity. ____34____, do a puzzle or play a board game with friends to stimulate your brain in a new and different way. Lighting up different pathways in the brain makes you smarter by forming new connections and focusing your mental power on something that isn’t your homework can make you feel accomplished, but not burned out.
Change your environment
____35____. Y ou can take them to change up your work environment. Head to the other side of campus, and walk around a library or academic building you’ve never been in before. Try a new coffee shop or restaurant where you can work in a new place.
A．Exercise :
B．Bake a new recipe
C．Keep yourself busy
D．You should change your hobbies
E．You can play some calming music
F．These “brain break” ideas may help
G．Turn times of stress into chances of exploration
With the pandemic in full swing, most colleges and universities have transitioned almost all of their classes online. Some students prefer online classes. They love having the flexibility to work from home and to work in the hours they want to work. ____36____ They find working from home difficult and they learn better from in-person instruction. A number of students fall in between. Whichever you prefer, you can always find ways to do better. Read on for some tips for acting online classes.
Read the syllabus (大纲).
When you need to know something, do not blindly go through your online education portal clicking tabs or go ahead and email your professor. Wait until you have looked through the syllabus for your answers. The syllabus is supposed to be your guide for the entire semester.
____37____ It should tell you basically everything that you need to know for the class. Anytime you have a question about your schedule, check the syllabus.
Note the deadlines.
In an online class, it is incredibly easy to let deadlines creep upon you or even pass you by before you even know it. So make sure that you note the deadlines. However you need to do that or find doing that to be most effective, do it. Find writing things down in your planner most effective Do it. Making reminders on your phone Do it. Filling it out in your online calendar Do it. ____38____
Ask questions.
While strategy number one told you that you should not immediately email your professor with a question, that was in regards to asking questions that could be answered by the syllabus.
____39____ Professors do not actively want their students to fail, so if they can reasonably help you out, they will.
____40____ But knowing that and preparing for it is half the battle. Using these tips and strategies will help you navigate the world of online learning and keep your GPA and morale up even when the rest of the events of the world might be bringing you down.
A．Online classes can be tough.
B．It is fun to attend online classes.
C．They think they can save much time and energy.
D．Other students really struggle with online classes.
E．It tells you what you are doing, when, why, and how.
F．You do not want to fail a class because you never turned anything in.
G．However, you shouldn’t be afraid to message your professor with thoughtful questions.
A Simple Guide to a Healthy Diet
Here are the healthy foods you should eat more and the unhealthy ones you should eat less.
Eat more nuts and seeds. They have an incredibly powerful mixture of healthy fats, fiber and other important nutrients (营养). ___41___. For example, they have a wide range of beneficial effects on your livers and on your brain functions as you age. Regularly eating a proper amount of nuts and seeds can also help you stop weight gain.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. It should come as no surprise. And they don’t have to be fresh to be healthy. ___42___. If you can get canned fruits or vegetables that don’t have a lot of salt or sugar, that’s fine, too.
___43___. There’s about 400% more salt in processed meat than in unprocessed one. The most obvious problem with too much salt is that it raises your blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks. But if you really love it, you can wash it off with tap water to get rid of the extra salt before it is cooked.
Stay away from sugary drinks. ___44___. In particular, such sweet drinks are linked to a much higher risk of obesity (肥胖症) and heart attacks.
In short, healthy eating can be easy if you follow this simple rule: ___45___.
A．Shy away from salty bacon and sandwich.
B．Reduce the consumption of processed meat.
C．If they don’t have a lot of sugar, it would be fine.
D．Such nutrients are very important for your health.
E．If you can get frozen fruits or vegetables, that’s great.
F．Stick to eating fresh and green while avoiding too much salt and sugar.
G．Liquid sugar from soda and energy drinks is the worst way to consume sugar.
Why Are Tigers Orange
The colors of an animal serve lots of different purposes — for instance, to help them hide into surroundings and escape from being noticed by preys (猎物). For tigers, their ability to be invisible will just decide whether they catch dinner or go hungry. ____46____
As for humans, orange is a color used for items that need to stand out, like traffic lights and safety vests. That’s because we have what’s called trichromatic color vision, which differentiate three types of color: blue, green and red. ____47____ But most other mammals, including dogs, horses and deer, have dichromatic (二色的) color vision for only two colors: blue and green. Humans who get information only of blue and green are considered color-blind, and can’t distinguish between red and green colors. ____48____
Mammals like deer are the tiger’s main prey, and their dichromatic vision means they don’t see tigers as orange — they see them as green. That makes the tiger much harder to spot as it’s prowling behind a bush or crouching in the grass. Although green tigers would probably be even harder to spot, evolution (进化) just doesn’t work with the ingredients necessary to make green fur. ____49____ The only recognizably green mammal is a sloth, and its fur isn’t green in fact. That’s an alga that grows in its fur.
____50____ There seems to be no evolutionary pressure, particularly for deer, which are the main prey of the tiger, to become trichromatic. That’s probably because the tiger doesn’t know it’s orange either. So, the evolutionary race really doesn’t exist for that color. It’s just that the tiger has evolved over the sweep of evolution to have a coloring, a hiding system, which protects it very well in its jungle setting.
A．Actually, there are no green furry animals.
B．Orange fur makes tigers relatively easy to spot.
C．The same is likely true for dichromatic animals.
D．Then, why don’t deer evolve the ability to see orange
E．So, of all the colors they could be, why are tigers orange
F．Colors of humans’ eyes are quite similar to many other mammals’.
G．We share this style of vision with some mammals like apes and certain monkeys.
With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter, some people are noticing they have less energy and aren’t feeling as positive as they usually do.___51___This type of depression is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Researchers aren’t yet clear on what causes SAD, but it's likely to be complex. Some research suggests it could be due to a malfunctioning hypothalamus (下丘脑功能不全) or producing too much melatonin (a hormone which controls our sleep-wake cycle). Some researchers theorize it could also be due to having a disrupted circadian rhythm(昼夜节奏混乱).___52___For example, some research has indicated that women may be more likely to experience SAD — though, due to a lack of specific research, it’s uncertain whether these gender differences really exist and if so, why.
Some people notice that their symptoms start to improve when the seasons begin to change and spring approaches.___53___For people with SAD, the main recommended treatments include psychological treatments or taking medicine. Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for SAD．___54___Given it's still an emerging therapy, research on it remains inconsistent with other treatments.
Aside from seeking professional help, there are a couple of other things that people can do to help them cope with SAD during their day. ___55___The researchers of the study had participants either go for a daily one-hour outdoor walk or use a low-dose artificial light box for 30 minutes per day for a period of one week. The participants who went for a daily walk showed significant improvements in all depressive symptoms, compared to those exposed to artificial light.
A．Colder weather and less daylight may have you feeling a bit more down lately.
B．Research also shows that lifestyle factors can play an important role in both causing and managing depression.
C．According to one study, getting more natural light during the day may help improve symptoms.
D．Of course, there may be other factors at play too.
E．But this doesn’t mean that there aren't many things people can do during the winter months to help them cope with their symptoms.
F．While these feelings may be temporary for some, around one in three people consistently struggle through the autumn and winter months.
G．Light therapy is also currently being investigated as a treatment for SAD．
Parents can play a vital role in helping teens succeed in school by being informed and lending a little support. Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is an important ingredient for academic success. ___56___
Attend back-to-school night and parent-teacher conferences. Attending your school's back-to-school night is effective to get to know your teen's teachers and their expectations. School administrators may discuss policies that parents and guardians of teenagers need to know about. ___57___ Although in high school, staff usually set these up only when parental involvement is needed to address issues like behavior problems and poor academic performance.
Support homework expectations. During the high school years, homework gets more intense and grades become critical for college plans. Many teens are learning how to balance academics with extracurricular activities and social lives. ___58___ It means no phone, TV, or websites other than homework-related resources. Be sure to check in from time to time to make sure that your teen is attention-focusing.
___59___ A nutritious breakfast fuels up teens and gets them ready for the day. In general, teens who eat breakfast have more energy and do better in school. You can help boost your teen's attention span, concentration, and memory by providing breakfast foods that are rich in whole grains, fiber, and protein, as well as low in added sugar.
Make time to talk about school. Many teens spend so much of the day outside the home: at school, extracurricular activities, or with peers. ___60___ Still，you should make efforts to talk with your teen every day and he or she will know their parents are interested in their academic lives, and they’ll take school seriously as well and the challenges of high school can be easier to face.
A．Send your teen to school ready to learn.
B．Ensure your teen to have good living habits.
C．Attending parent-teacher conferences is another way to stay informed.
D．Here are several ways to keep your teen on track to succeed in high school.
E．But parents are still their anchors for providing love, guidance, and support.
F．So staying connected with them can be challenging for parents and guardians.
G．One way to help is to ensure your teen has a quiet, distraction-free place to study.
Remember your first day of school How nervous did you feel when entering the class room Or what about the first time you rode a bike with all of the excitement coursing through your body ___61___ These are known as episodic (片段) memories.
A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shown that certain cells called time cells, make this type of memory possible. ___62___ As memories are being formed, these time cells put a stamp on the memories. Later, this stamp helps us recount the exact sequence of events and experiences.
The 27 participants in the study had electrodes (电极) placed in their brains, which allowed scientists to measure cell activity in the hippocampus (海马体) and another area involved in the perception of time. ___63___ Then they were asked to recall the words. During this time, the scientists looked at the activity of different brain cells. They found specific cells that fired signals during each sequence of words.
Gyorgy Buzsaki, a professor at New York University, said the study is important, as it can explain memory problems found in people who suffered damage to their hippocampus. In one experiment, scientists compared the memories of people who had just taken a tour of a college campus. ___64___ However, those who had suffered damage to this area of the brain were unable to recall the proper sequence of events.
___65___ As of September 2019 , around 50 million people worldwide were suffering from dementia (痴呆) and the number will triple by 2050 , according to the World Health Organization. Such studies will help scientists develop better therapeutic interventions (医疗干预) for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease, the cause of 60 to 70 percent of dementia cases.
A．These cells help us form clear memories in a time order.
B．With these cells, we will be suffering from blurry memories.
C．Those without damage to their hippocampus had similar stories.
D．The number of people suffering from memory disorders is increasing.
E．Some memories stick with us and we can recall them like scenes in a movie.
F．The treatment of diseases like dementia (痴呆) has make a breakthrough recently.
G．They were shown sequences of 12 to 15 words on a computer screen in a period of about 30 seconds.
Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. ____66____ It can case your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive(认知的)tiredness and improve reaction times straight away. ____67____
The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a l5-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. ____68____ On the whole, when walking in city settings, people reported that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load.
____69____ In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image(the same ones from the first experiment).
Measuring reaction times in both natural and urban settings, the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes. ____70____ Our brains take longer to process. However, more research is needed to prove that idea.
A．Nature influences us in many ways.
B．The second dug into some higher-level cognitive processes.
C．A walk through nature does the opposite, though.
D．They said they couldn’t concentrate properly after walking.
E．After each participants were asked to rate their discomfort.
F．The reason is that urban environments are more distracting.
G．The study includes two experiments with two different approaches.
Shakespeare once wrote: “Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend”. It’s often paraphrased and used as a warming about the dangers of lending, and how you could risk a friendship through it.____71____
If our friend or family member comes to us for hard cash, it can be very difficult to turn them away. You feel under pressure to help. ____72____ So how can we, as the lender, avoid these complications （纠纷）？ According to Bradley T. Klontz, an expert in financial psychology, there are some steps you can take.
Understanding why there is an unavoidable risk to lending anything to a friend is the first thing.____73____ This is because, psychologically speaking, the action of lending has changed the balance of power. The lender becomes superior, while the borrower may feel awkward with the new arrangement. Likewise, if you try to advise them on what to do with the money, it might make things difficult between you two.
____74____ Saying ‘no’ is hard when a friend comes asking, but if you need that money, denying them is probably the safest course of action. If you still feel the need to lend, making a legally binding （具有法律约束力的） agreement and putting things down in writing could guarantee deadlines.____75____
Finally, for some, it’s best to just see the money as a gift and be pleasantly surprised if something comes back. And if you do want to preserve your friendship, perhaps a bank is a better option.
A．And if you can’t afford to lend something, don’t.
B．But why can lending money be so harmful to our friendships
C．If you do decide you want to lend money, be sure to write up an agreement.
D．And if that money doesn’t come back, it can lead to fights or even legal battles.
E．It’s not just the risk of losing the money, but the friendship could also be in danger.
F．Even if you’re sure that the borrower will pay you back, it’s hard to know if you should continue.
G．But, some friends may not like the idea of being asked to make it official-seeing it as a lack of trust.
Hope for Solving Our Seas’ Problems
The world’ oceans, more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface, are filled with problems: Overfishing, warming and acidifying (酸化的) waters, plastic pollution, a loss of abundance and diversity. ____76____ But it's of great importance. To care about the ocean in the 21st century is to feel conflicted: despairing what's been lost, optimistic about what we can save.
David Doubilet is a photographer who has already spent more than 27,000 hours underwater. ____77____ There is an image where Doubilet holds a photo he's made on the same reef, in the same spot, in 2009 — and what that reef looked like nine years later. The decline has been completely discouraging.
____78____ He talks about places where the coral's still healthy and is even being used to develop new species of more resilient (可迅速恢复的) coral. And he believes his work documenting all of this — the good and the bad — can inform and inspire.
“The time in the sea has given me a priceless perspective,” he says. “I can make pictures that bear witness. Pictures have this power to educate. But he is careful not to show only pictures that make people feel bad —“____79____”
That’s the message of this issue: ____80____ As Doubilet puts it; “With hope, there's always the ability to change. Whether we choose to drive a hybrid car or not, whether we choose to turn down the temperature, whether we use sustainable energy. Above all, there is hope.”
A．We need pictures that also show hope and resilience.
B．There is reason for hope and a lot that each of us can do.
C．It was like a bunch of corals, and I went back to a boneyard.
D．He has photographed the story about the changes to coral reefs.
E．Yet Doubilet remains hopeful that we can turn a lot of this around.
F．Finding solutions, or even reasons for optimism, can seem a demanding task.
G．There you'll find ideas for addressing the problems and being part of the solutions.
On her first day of school, a six-year-old girl stands outside, fearfully clinging to her mother’s leg. ____81____ As the girl learns she will be separated from her parents to enter a new building filled with new people, she begins to cry. During the first couple of weeks in her new classroom, the girl does not volunteer to speak when her teacher asks the class questions. At break, she stands by a wall, watching the other children running around the playground. ____82____ She can be heard laughing and chatting, louder and braver than at school. As the school environment becomes more familiar, her behaviours there will more closely resemble her behaviours at home. This first-grader is shy.
____83____ Although definitions vary, shyness is most often characterised by cautiousness or fear in new social situations. In many places, especially in North America, sociability and liveliness are positively valued, and children are encouraged to speak up in different contexts, connect with their peers and trust their teachers.
It’s been estimated however, that as many as 10 to 15 percent of children consistently exhibit shyness, and we know that the tendency to display fear and avoidance in the presence of unfamiliarity is found across species, across cultures and across generations. The ubiquity (无处不在) of shyness suggests that it likely possesses some adaptive functions. ____84____
Shy children might be more likely to detect social threats in their environment compared with non-shy children. ____85____ For example, a shy child might more readily notice an unkind peer or bully. She might not immediately offer personal information about herself and engage in careful decision-making about whether to become friends with the person. These factors might help shield shy children from social conflict and negative social evaluations.
A．They tend to look before they leap.
B．When she gets home, though, her behaviour is different.
C．Childhood shyness is often regarded as a negative quality.
D．Her teacher works with her parents to get the child into the school.
E．She stops crying only when she notices that others are watching her.
F．Shyness is not a sentence for a lonely or difficult life in and of itself.
G．Indeed, there is evidence that shyness is not always a disadvantage or a problem.
New parents often spend a long time debating what to call their newborn. Should they name them after a relative, a famous person or just pick a name at random ____86____ But it's our children who need to live with our choice. So, how important is the name you choose
Names usually stay with us for a lifetime, unless we decide to change them. ____87____ Quite often we hear stories of celebrating giving their children unusual names, while other people give their children names which have special meanings, for example, the name Sarah comes from a Hebrew word meaning ‘princess'. Sadly, though, our parents don't always get it right.
____88____ A study led by psychologist Jean Twenge found that a person who hates the moniker given to them is more likely to have greater psychological adjustment issues – possibly due to low self-esteem (自尊). This is because our title becomes a symbol of our self, and if we hate our name, our confidence may be affected.
And what if your name is no longer popular While names like Ethel and Gladys were once in fashion, they now sound a bit out of date, which can be embarrassing. ____89____ Studies have shown that people with old-fashioned names are more likely to be rejected on dating apps.
However, if you choose an unusual name, it's not all bad news. According to a study conducted by Professor David Zhu, people with uncommon names can develop a sense of uniqueness and can often become more creative and open-minded.
So, when choosing your offspring's name, there are a fair few things to consider ____90____.
A．They become part of our identity.
B．So, what if you don't like your given name
C．For many of us it can be a difficult and tiring task.
D．Have you experienced something unpleasant due to your names
E．And when it comes to unpopular names, they may even affect our love lives.
F．However, many children say they dislike the name their parents have chosen for them.
G．But going for something too common or too old-fashioned may not be a great choice
Tips For Setting Balanced Career Goals In A New Year
The New Year is always a time of new beginnings, a time for a change, and a time to set goals.____91____, and make some important career changes. Here are some tips for setting career goals in a new year.
____92____
Take some time to consider your career in the year that just ended. If you dislike your job, try to figure out why. Is it due to the work itself, or something about the workplace, such as a poor relationship with your manager If you like what you do, and it’s outside factors that you find limiting, it might make sense to make your goal to find a new position. Spend some time assessing what you like and dislike about your current situation.
Engage in Career Research
____93____. Start to read about careers of interest by browsing websites or publications. Identify two new careers to research each week, and keep a diary of your interest in each. For those fields with a genuine appeal, make a list of questions to research so that you can fully evaluate the suitability of that career for you.
Check Out What Your Friends Do
Activate your curiosity about the work lives of friends and people in your social network. Think about the roles of colleagues, suppliers, or clients that might be a good fit for you, and interview them about the nature of their work. ____94____, and ask for help brainstorming career options that might be worth considering within their sector.
Be Better
If you are totally in love with what you do, aim higher, and strive to be better.____95____. So read more, keep an open mind, and be ready to learn. The year is young and so are your dreams.
A．Reflect on Your Year
B．Know your limitations
C．Share your skills list with them
D．There are no heights that cannot be reached
E．Spend some time doing research on salaries
F．So naturally, it is expected to set new career goals
G．The more research you do, the easier it will be to set goals
We may “friend” more people on Facebook, but we have fewer real friends-the kind who would help us out in tough times, listen sympathetically no matter what, lend us money, or keep a secret if we shared one.
_96_ He is a Cornell University sociologist who surveyed more than 2,000 adults and found that from 1985 to 2010, the number of truly close friends has dropped even though we're socializing as much as ever. On average, participants listed 2. 03 close friends in his survey. _97_ “These are the people you think of as your real friends, your go-to people if you need something," Brashears said.
Brashears asked people online from a database called TESS-Time-Sharing Experiments for the Social Sciences-to list the names of people with whom they had discussed "important matters" over the previous six months. 48 percent of participants listed one close friend when asked, 28 percent listed two and 19 percent listed more. _98_ He reports the results in the journal Social Networks.
_99_ Brashears said his survey can't tell us conclusively (确定地）, but his guess is that while we meet just as many people as we used to, we sort them differently.
Does that suggest we're more isolated in these times when we seem to meet more people online than in person Social scientists say Facebook may actually be healthy for us. Keith Hampton from the University of Pennsylvania wrote a report. “Internet, or Facebook users have more close relationships than other people. They get more overall social support than other people. _100_” wrote Hampton in his blog post.
But online contact and personal contact are different. While Hampton reports we know more people because of Face-book, Brashears reports there are fewer whom we choose to trust with our most intimate worries.
A．What's the reason behind them
B．What's the meaning of the survey
C．That's the conclusion made by Matthew Brashears.
D．The report reflected issues behind the phenomenon.
E．At the same time, a little more than 4 percent didn't list anyone.
F．Compared with 3 in a previous study, the number was down by one point.
G．And in particular they report more emotional support and companionship.
参考答案：
1．C
2．E
3．B
4．D
5．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文中主要为如何享受春天提出了几点建议。
1．根据上文“As winter is past and the days start warming and brightening, it s possible to start feeling your mood improved and you re less weighed down by the cold days of winter.(随着冬天的过去，白天开始变暖，变亮，你有可能开始感觉你的情绪得到改善，你不再被寒冷的冬天拖累。)”可知，从冬天到春天一切都在变好，所以下文用选项C. Spring is the time of enjoying something fresh. (春天是享受新鲜事物的时候。)告诉我们，春天一切变好，我们也要开始享受春天。故选C项。
2．根据本段主题句“Make a plan at the start of spring.(在春天开始时制定一个计划。)”可知，本段主要讲制定计划。而选项E. The beginning of spring is the best time to plan.( 春天的开始是制定计划的最佳时机。)与主题句有相同的关键词“plan”，也是对主题句的进一步解释。故选E项。
3．此句是本段主题句。根据下文“This is a good time to sit back and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your current living space and to reach a decision about whether or not it could be improved through a change in decoration styles or additions through decorations (这是一个很好的可以坐下来评估你目前的生活空间的优缺点的时候，并决定是否可以通过改变装饰风格或通过装饰的添加来改善它。)”可知，本段主要讲的是考虑重新装修或翻新生活空间，所以选项B. Consider redecoration or renovation.( 请考虑重新装修或翻新。)符合题意。 故选B项。
4．本段的主题句是“Spring clean.(春天大扫除。)”，要填的句子在本段最后一句，选项D. Spring is a great time to do complete cleaning.( 春天是做彻底大扫除的好时机。)正好对本段所讲的春天大扫除的内容做了一个总结。故选D项。
5．上文选项F. The world around you is starting fresh and so can you.(你周围的世界正在开始变得新鲜，你也可以。)让你从周围的改变中注意到你自己也是可以改变的。而下文“Set yourself a goal of little change until suddenly it seems as if a big one to you.( 为自己设定了一个小的改变目标，直到突然在你看来是一个大的改变。)”提出如何改变自己的具体方法，符合题意。 故选F项。
6．C
7．F
8．E
9．D
10．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要阐述从大约13岁到19岁是人生中的一个重要时期，并且就如何成为一名成功的青少年，给处于这一时期的青少年提出了四条建议。
6．根据前句“The age range between about 13 and 19 is an important time in an individual’s life.”（13岁到19岁是一个人一生中重要的时期）以及后句“While you are a teenager, many exciting opportunities for success are given to you.”（当你是一个青少年，许多令人兴奋的成功机会都会呈现给你）可知，此处应该讲述青少年时期，对人生影响巨大。C项“Huge steps are taken within that period.”（在这段时间内，青少年会迈出了巨大的步伐）符合文意。故选C。
7．根据前句“Don't be too worried if you aren’t very good at what you like, for the important thing is passion.”（如果你不是很擅长你喜欢的，不要太担心，重要的是激情）可知，此处在讲述兴趣和激情的重要性。F项“it”指代前句中的“passion”且F项“It will drive you to put in your best effort.”（它会驱使你全力以赴）符合文意。故选F。
8．根据该段第一句“Besides, volunteer.”（此外，去做志愿者）可知，该段主要在讲述志愿帮助别人能够培养你的意志品质。E项“Offering help is a symbol of kindness.”（提供帮助是善良的象征）符合文意。故选E。
9．根据前句“Various universities offer programs for future college students based on interests such as journalism, photography, art, sports, etc.”（许多大学根据学生的兴趣为未来的大学生提供课程，如新闻、摄影、艺术、体育等）可知，该段落主要在讲述青少年应该利用暑假为大学生活做准备；同时，大学也为学生提供了各种预备课程，这些课程能够帮助学生。D项“They give teenagers the chance to earn college credits.”（他们给青少年获得大学学分的机会）中“they”指代前句中的各项课程，且符合文意。故选D项。
10．根据后句“So, seek advice from parents, older siblings, advisors at work, teachers, or someone whom you trust.”（所以，向父母、哥哥姐姐、工作顾问、老师或你信任的人寻求建议）可知，该段落主要在讲述青少年在遇到困难，需要解决难题时，可以向他人求助。连词“so”表明前后句是因果关系。G项“Taking on new tasks and meeting goals will be hard work.”（接受新任务和实现目标将是艰苦的工作）符合文意。故选G项。
11．B
12．F
13．E
14．D
15．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了飞机上的座位都是蓝色的原因，蓝色容易清理，而且蓝色也更加容易让人不那么焦虑。
11．根据下文“The only time they land is when they need to get passengers on board or go through regular checks.(它们唯一降落的时间是它们需要让乘客登机或进行常规检查的时候)”可知，飞机大部分时间都是在飞行。选项B“Unlike cars, planes are made to fly all the time.(和汽车不一样的是，飞机就是为了飞行而生)”与下文一致。故选B。
12．根据上文“This means the crew doesn’t have much time to clean up the plane.(这意味着机组人员没有太多时间清理飞机)”可知，机组人员没有很多时间用在清理飞机上；而由下文“Airlines are likely to go with dark blue fabric (布料)—it’s much more of a bother to clear up a red wine spill on white fabric than on blue.(航空公司可能会选择深蓝色的布料——清理白色布料上的红酒比清理蓝色布料上的红酒要麻烦得多)”可知航空公司希望飞机上看起来不那么脏。选项F“That’s why the seats must be designed in a way to look clean all the time. (这就是为什么座椅的设计必须始终保持干净)”承上启下，符合题意。故选F。
13．根据下文“In fact, even today in the 21st century, 5% of the world’s population has ever flown on an airplane, which is extremely low.(事实上，即使在21世纪的今天，世界上也只有5%的人曾经乘坐过飞机，这是非常低的)”可知，坐飞机的人数并不是很多。选项E“As recent as the 2000s, not many people had the opportunity to fly.(直到21世纪，没有多少人有机会坐飞机)”与下文一致。故选E。
14．根据上文“Some statistics show that around 80 percent of people are scared to fly.(一些统计数据显示，大约80%的人害怕乘坐飞机)”可知，有很多害怕坐飞机；而根据下文“Compared to other means of transport such as cars, it’s a much safer option.(与汽车等其他交通工具相比，这是一个更安全的选择)”可知，其实飞机还是比较安全的出行方式。由此可以判断，害怕坐飞机是没有必要的。选项D“Of course, it doesn’t make sense to be afraid of boarding a plane.(害怕坐飞机是没有意义的)”承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
15．根据上文“For example, the color red is associated with objects to remind people of danger or to warn people that they need to stop. Green is used to make people aware of the presence of an emergency exit.(例如，红色与提醒人们危险或警告人们需要停下来的物体联系在一起。绿色是用来让人们意识到紧急出口的存在)”可知，上文是说不同的颜色给人不同的感觉。选项G“But blue is a calm color associated with the positive qualities of trust and peace.(而蓝色是一种平静的颜色，与信任、和平等积极的品质联系在一起)”讲的是蓝色给人的感觉，与上文一致。故选G。
16．G
17．A
18．C
19．F
20．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。大部分人在锻炼过程中都不能长久的坚持，文章主要介绍了一些让人们长久保持运动动力的方法。
16．根据上文“Most of us, at some point in our lives, have looked in the mirror and decided we need a thorough image transformation. (我们中的大多数人，在生活中的某个时刻，照照镜子，决定进行彻底的形象改变)”以及下文“But is there a way to set realistic, useful fitness goals that will keep you motivated in a workout (但是，有没有一种方法可以设定现实的、有用的健身目标，让你在锻炼中保持动力？)”可知，实际上，大部分时候我们决定改变形象，但这一目标很难实现，因此作者问是否有更现实一点的方式去实现这一目标。空处承上启下，G项“如果我们不能在几周内达到预期的六块腹肌，我们就会偏离预期的轨道。”是一个具体的例子，符合上下文语境。故选G项。
17．根据上文“Follow the steps below. (请按以下步骤操作)”以及此空在段首可知，这是本段的总起句；根据后文“Keep in mind that exercise alone won’t change your body shape. (记住，单靠锻炼不会改变你的体型)”可知，要知道不该确立什么样的目标。A项“想想你不应该做的目标。”适合作本段主题句。故选A项。
18．根据上文“According to Davis, something straightforward, such as a press-up, is a better bet than aiming for a triathlon right off the bat. (根据Davis的说法，一些简单的运动，比如俯卧撑，比直接做铁人三项更好)”以及下文“When you have mastered a perfect press-up, set a new goal of five press-ups in a row, then 10, then 20. (当你做了一个标准的俯卧撑时，设定一个新的目标：连续5次，然后10次，然后20次)”可知，上文讲Davis建议人们先从简单的运动开始，与C 选项中“She also suggests”上下承接；后文讲先设立小目标，在逐渐增加，符合C选项中的“a series of goals”。故选C项。
19．根据上文“Choose something you enjoy. (选择自己喜欢的事情)”以及下文“Keeping score can also be a good idea. (计分也是一个好主意)”可知，空处介绍的是第一个喜欢做的事情。浏览选项可知，F项“Training with a good friend can keep you on track, when the motivation slips.(当你失去动力时，与好朋友一起训练可以让你走上正轨)”符合上文“选择自己喜欢的事”。故选F项。
20．前文“Outcome goals are big-ticket achievements. A performance goal helps you assess whether you are on your way. Progress goals are day-to-day activities. (结果目标是重要的成就。绩效目标有助于你评估自己是否在进程中。进步目标是日常活动)”讲的三个目标，设空位于本段的结尾。由此可知，此空是对该部分的总结。因此D项“Monitor these goals you’ve set to keep on track day to day. (监控你设定的这些目标，使其每天都保持正常)”总结了上文。故选D项。
21．B
22．F
23．E
24．G
25．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了拼图的玩法。
21．根据下文“Puzzles have been around for more than 250 years”（拼图已经有250多年的历史了）可知，此空要引出本文主旨——拼图。B.You can’t beat a good puzzle.（一个好拼图再好不过了。）引起下文，故选B。
22．根据下文“Try grouping pieces with the same colours or design because they will probably go in the same area once the puzzle takes shape.”（尝试将相同颜色或设计的碎片分组，因为一旦拼图成形，它们可能会出现在相同的区域。）可知，此处将拼图的技巧。F. It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colours go together.（它可以让你习惯把形状、图案和颜色组合在一起。）中讲述拼图的技巧，符合段意，引起下文，故选F。
23．根据下文“Those pieces are easier to find because they have a straight side.”（这些部分比较容易找到，因为它们有一个直边。）可知，they指的是拼图的四个边角；E. Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out. （大多数人都喜欢先画出拼图的四边。）选项中的“four edges”对应上文所说“they have a straight side”，引起下文，故选E。
24．根据上文“You can get fun educational puzzles, too. ”（你也可以得到有趣的益智谜题。）可知，此段讲述拼图的种类，G.For example, you may try a map of the world, historical timelines or the periodic table.（例如，你可以尝试世界地图、历史时间表或元素周期表。）承接上文继续说拼图的种类，故选G。
25．根据下文“You just upload an image, such as a family scene, and they will make a puzzle from it and post it to you.”（你只需要上传一张图片，比如一个家庭场景，他们就会从中做出一个拼图，然后发布给你。）可知，此处讲述个性定制的拼图。C.Some companies make personalised puzzles.（一些公司制作个性化的拼图。）引起下文，符合段意，故选C。
26．F
27．G
28．A
29．C
30．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。绝大多数成年人会说谎，本文主要介绍了说谎的原因，以及如何识别和应对说谎者的方法。
26．根据上句“Would it surprise you to learn that the vast majority of adults—around 75 percent—tell up to two lies every day （当你得知绝大多数成年人(约75%)每天说两个谎言时，你会感到惊讶吗？）” F项：That's according to a recent US study where 630 participants were asked to keep a “daily deception(欺骗) journal” for three months.(这是根据美国最近的一项研究得出的结论。在这项研究中，630名参与者被要求连续三个月记录“每日欺骗日志”)承接上句说明这个结论的来源，话题一致。故选F。
27．根据本段的中心句“How to spot a liar（如何辨别骗子）”以及上句“ Back in 2015, University of Michigan researchers identified some common behaviours among liars, including grimacing(作怪相), looking directly at the questioner in order to appear trustworthy, or looking to the right, and overcompensating by gesturing with both hands.（早在2015年，密歇根大学的研究人员就发现了说谎者的一些常见行为，包括做鬼脸、为了让自己看起来值得信任而直视提问者、或者看向右边，以及用双手做出过度补偿的手势）” G项：A more recent study found that liars may unconsciously imitate the body language of those around them while their brains are otherwise engaged in telling lies.（最近的一项研究发现，说谎者在大脑说谎时，可能会无意识地模仿周围人的肢体语言）承接上句，说明说谎者的共同的特点。故选G。
28．设空处概括本段内容，为本段小标题， 设空处与上下段的首句句式保持一致，根据“Vocal factors can offer a good clue, too. People who are being deliberately dishonest—or who lack certainty in what they’re saying— tend to speak slower and place less emphasis on the middle of words, according to a previous study（声音因素也可以提供一个很好的线索。根据之前的一项研究，那些故意不诚实的人——或者对他们所说的话缺乏确定性的人——往往说话更慢，更少强调中间的词）”A项：What liars sound like（说谎者是什么样的）概括本段内容，且说明说谎者是什么样的。故选A。
29．根据上句“It’s important to remember though that none of these pointers offer undeniable evidence that you’re dealing with a liar.（但重要的是要记住，这些建议都不能提供不可否认的证据，证明你在和一个骗子打交道）” C项：After all, some people just grimace more or speak slower than others.（毕竟，有些人只是比其他人鬼脸更多或说话更慢）承接上句，这些建议不能完全证明你在和一个骗子打交道的原因。故选C。
30．本段的中心句为“How to cope with a liar（如何对付说谎者）”D项：Examine the motive for the lie and remember it pays to pick your battles（检查撒谎的动机，记住选择战斗是有好处的）承接中心句并说明对付说谎者的方法。故选D。
31．F
32．E
33．A
34．B
35．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章针对不堪重负的学生，给出了几个小建议帮助他们消除焦虑。
31．设空处在段尾处。上文“Being a student can be overwhelming. Hours of homework, studying for tests and writing papers can leave you feeling fatigued. So the best thing to do is get out of your current headspace for a little while and shake out all the anxiety (当一名学生可能会不堪重负。长时间的家庭作业、备考和写论文会让你感到疲惫。所以，最好的办法就是暂时离开你的思维空间，摆脱所有的焦虑)”，F项“These ‘brain break’ ideas may help (这些‘大脑休息’的想法可能会有所帮助)”可知，上文的“get out of your current headspace for a little while and shake out all the anxiety”与F项的“brain break”语意顺接，F项承上启下，引出下文各个大脑休息的方法。故选F项。
32．设空处在句中，本段段落小标题为Take a break，上文“Try meditation (冥想) or mindfulness (正念减压法) practices, which have been found to ease anxiety and mental stress by making you focus on your breathing. (尝试冥想或正念练习，它们被发现可以让你把注意力集中在呼吸上，从而缓解焦虑和精神压力)”，E项“You can play some calming music(你可以放一些舒缓的音乐)”，设空处后“and take yourself away from your work for a little while. (让自己暂时离开工作一段时间。)”可知，冥想和正念减压练习，可以转移你的注意力到呼吸上，再加上音乐做背景，可以使人暂时忘了学习压力，使自己得到片刻的休息。上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
33．设空处为段落小标题。本段“Whether it’s a quick walk across campus or an online workout in your living room, it will increase your energy, sharpen your focus, enhance your mood and improve your memory.(无论是校园里的快速散步，还是在客厅里进行在线锻炼，都能增加你的能量，使你更专注，改善你的情绪，提高你的记忆力。)”可知，此处的“a quick walk”和“an online workout”为锻炼的方式。A项“Exercise”，符合语境。故选A项。
34．本段小标题为Challenge yourself，前文“If you’re feeling overworked, try using a different part of your brain to spark some creativity.(如果你感到工作过度，试着用大脑的不同部分来激发创造力)”，B项“Bake a new recipe(烘焙新食谱)”，与下文“do a puzzle or play a board game with friends to stimulate your brain in a new and different way. (和朋友一起玩拼图或棋盘游戏，用一种全新的方式来刺激你的大脑。)”可知，B项属于上文提到的“using a different part of your brain”的一个不同于学习的活动，也是下文中的“a new and different way”。B项符合语境，故选B项。
35．G项“Turn times of stress into chances of exploration(把压力的时刻转化为探索的机会)”，下文“You can take them to change up your work environment.(你可以用这些机会去改变你的工作环境) ”，下文的them指代G项中的“chances of exploration”，语意连贯，G项符合语境。故选G项。
36．D
37．E
38．F
39．G
40．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文就如何上好网课给出几点建议。
36．根据前文“Some students prefer online classes.(一些学生喜欢上网课)”可知，本段陈述学生对于网课的不同态度，D项“Other students really struggle with online classes.(其他学生在上网课时真的很吃力)”中的“Other students”与前文“Some students”对应。故选D。
37．前文“The syllabus is supposed to be your guide for the entire semester.(教学大纲应该是你整个学期的指南)”指出“syllabus教学大纲”的作用，E项“It tells you what you are doing, when, why, and how.(它告诉你需要做什么，什么时候，为什么，以及如何做)”中的it指代syllabus，承接上文，继续说明它的作用。故选E。
38．根据前文“However you need to do that or find doing that to be most effective, do it.(不管你需要做什么，或者觉得做什么是最有效的，就去做吧)”可知，当确定做某件事是有成效的时候，应该当即去做，F项“You do not want to fail a class because you never turned anything in.(你不想因为从未提交过任何东西就不及格吧)”中“never turned anything in”与前文中的“do it”表述意思相反，但都旨在说明应该在截止日期前完成一些事情。故选F。
39．前文“While strategy number one told you that you should not immediately email your professor with a question, that was in regards to asking questions that could be answered by the syllabus.(虽然策略一告诉你，你不应该立即给教授发电子邮件问问题，但这是关于提出可以由教学大纲回答的问题)”指出如果能通过教学大纲解决的问题就不必向教授提出，G项“However, you shouldn’t be afraid to message your professor with thoughtful questions.(然而，你不应该害怕向教授提出有想法的问题)”与前文形成转折，指出可以提出有意义的问题，呼应段落标题“Ask questions提问题”。故选G。
40．根据后文“But knowing that and preparing for it is half the battle.(但知道这一点并做好准备就是成功的一半)”中的but可知，设空处与后文是转折关系，且最后一段作为总结段，应该紧扣“网课”主题，A项“Online classes can be tough.(上网课可能会艰难)”在句意上符合与后文的转折关系，也呼应了主题。故选A。
41．D
42．E
43．B
44．G
45．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了健康饮食应该注意的几个方面。
41．根据上文“They have an incredibly powerful mixture of healthy fats, fiber and other important nutrients (营养). (它们含有令人难以置信的健康脂肪、纤维和其他重要营养成分。)”和下文“For example, they have a wide range of beneficial effects on your livers and on your brain functions as you age.(例如，随着年龄的增长，它们对你的肝脏和大脑功能有广泛的有益影响。)”可知，上下文都提到了坚果中的脂肪、植物纤维等营养元素及其益处，空处承上启下，说明这些营养物质对健康的重要性。D项：Such nutrients are very important for your health.(这些营养物质对你的健康很重要。)符合语境。故选D。
42．根据上文“And they don’t have to be fresh to be healthy.(而且它们不一定要新鲜才健康。)”和下文“If you can get canned fruits or vegetables that don’t have a lot of salt or sugar, that’s fine, too.(如果你能买到不含太多盐或糖的罐装水果或蔬菜，那也没关系。)”可知，空处承上启下，说明冷冻的水果和蔬菜也是可以的，E项中的“frozen fruits or vegetables ”和上文的“don’t have to be fresh”对应。E项：If you can get frozen fruits or vegetables, that’s great.(如果你能买到冷冻水果或蔬菜，那就太好了。)符合语境。故选E。
43．空处为段落主题句。根据下文“There’s about 400% more salt in processed meat than in unprocessed one. (加工过的肉比未加工过的肉含盐量多400%。)”可知，本段主要是讲加工过的肉类中盐含量过高的问题。B项：Reduce the consumption of processed meat.(减少加工肉类的食用。)符合语境。故选B。
44．根据上文“Stay away from sugary drinks. (远离含糖饮料。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要注意含糖饮料的问题，G项中的“Liquid sugar from soda and energy drinks”和上文的“sugary drinks”对应。G项：Liquid sugar from soda and energy drinks is the worst way to consume sugar.(苏打水和功能饮料中的液态糖是摄入糖分的最糟糕方式。)符合语境。故选G。
45．根据上文“In short, healthy eating can be easy if you follow this simple rule(简而言之，如果你遵循这条简单的规则，健康饮食其实很容易)”可知，此处位于文章的末尾，是对全文进行总结，建议我们要坚持吃新鲜的，尽量避免摄入过多的糖和盐。F项：Stick to eating fresh and green while avoiding too much salt and sugar.(坚持吃新鲜和绿色食品，避免摄入过多的盐和糖。)符合语境。故选F。
46．E
47．G
48．C
49．A
50．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了为什么老虎是橙色的。
46．根据上文“For tigers, their ability to be invisible will just decide whether they catch dinner or go hungry.(对老虎来说，它们隐身的能力将决定它们是去捕食还是挨饿。)”可知，空处提出疑问，为什么老虎的颜色是橙色，E项中的“tigers”和上文“For tigers”对应。E项：So, of all the colors they could be, why are tigers orange (那么，在所有的颜色中，为什么老虎是橙色的呢？)符合语境。故选E。
47．根据上文“That’s because we have what’s called trichromatic color vision, which differentiate three types of color: blue, green and red.( 这是因为我们有三原色视觉，可以区分三种颜色：蓝色、绿色和红色。)”和下文“But most other mammals, including dogs, horses and deer, have dichromatic (二色的) color vision for only two colors: blue and green. (但大多数其他哺乳动物，包括狗、马和鹿，只有两种颜色的双色视觉：蓝色和绿色)”可知，空处承上启下，介绍拥有三原色视觉的动物，G项中的“some mammals”和下文中的“But most other mammals”对应。 G项：We share this style of vision with some mammals like apes and certain monkeys.(我们和一些哺乳动物，比如猿和猴子，有着相同的视觉风格。)符合语境。故选G。
48．根据上文“Humans who get information only of blue and green are considered color-blind, and can’t distinguish between red and green colors.(只获得蓝色和绿色信息的人被认为是色盲，不能区分红色和绿色。)”可知，空处表示只有双色视觉的动物和人类的色盲是一样的。C项：The same is likely true for dichromatic animals.(同样的道理也适用于双色动物。)符合语境。故选C。
49．根据下文“The only recognizably green mammal is a sloth, and its fur isn’t green in fact. (唯一能被认出的绿色哺乳动物是树懒，而且它的皮毛实际上不是绿色的。)”可知，空处表明没有绿色的毛茸茸的动物。A项中的“no green furry animals ”和下文的“its fur isn’t green”对应。A项：Actually, there are no green furry animals.(事实上，没有绿色的毛茸茸的动物。)符合语境。故选A。
50．根据下文“There seems to be no evolutionary pressure, particularly for deer, which are the main prey of the tiger, to become trichromatic. (似乎没有进化的压力，尤其是鹿，它是老虎的主要猎物，变成三原色视觉。)”可知，此处在解释鹿没有进化成三原色视觉的原因，空处询问为什么鹿没有进化出看到橙色的能力。D项：Then, why don’t deer evolve the ability to see orange (那么，为什么鹿没有进化出看到橙色的能力呢？)符合语境。故选D。
51．F
52．D
53．E
54．G
55．C
【分析】这是一篇说明文。通过一项研究， 介绍了人们随着秋冬季节的到来，身体产生的一些症状的原因以及应对措施。
51．上文“With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter, some people are noticing they have less energy and aren’t feeling as positive as they usually do. (随着天气越来越冷，白天越来越短，一些人发现自己的精力越来越少，感觉也不如平时那么积极了。)”说明随着季节天气的变化，一些人出现了某些不积极的健康现象，选项F“虽然对有些人来说，这些感觉可能是暂时的，但大约三分之一的人会一直挣扎着度过秋冬季节。”承接上文，继续介绍这一现象。选项中through the autumn and winter months和上文中With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter语义相关。故选F项。
52．上文“Some research suggests it could be due to a malfunctioning hypothalamus (下丘脑功能不全) or producing too much melatonin (a hormone which controls our sleep-wake cycle). Some researchers theorize it could also be due to having a disrupted circadian rhythm(昼夜节奏混乱). (一些研究表明，这可能是由于下丘脑功能失调或产生过多的褪黑激素(一种控制我们睡眠觉醒周期的激素)。一些研究人员推测，这也可能是由于昼夜节律紊乱。)”介绍了一些研究结果，造成这些症状的因素，选项D“当然，也可能有其他因素在起作用。”承接上文，提出症状产生还有其他的因素，引出下文“For example, some research has indicated that women may be more likely to experience SAD — though, due to a lack of specific research, it’s uncertain whether these gender differences really exist and if so, why. (例如，一些研究表明，女性可能更容易患上SAD——尽管由于缺乏具体的研究，尚不确定这些性别差异是否真的存在，如果存在，原因是什么。)”举例说明其他因素的存在。语义通顺，逻辑合理。故选D项。
53．上文“Some people notice that their symptoms start to improve when the seasons begin to change and spring approaches. (有些
How to Enjoy Spring
As winter is past and the days start warming and brightening, it s possible to start feeling your mood improved and you re less weighed down by the cold days of winter. ____1____ And indeed it is the time to renew your goals, refresh your home, and unearth your garden. As the ever growing days invite you to spend more time outside, you’ll easily find many ways to keep you outside of the house enjoying the fresh spring days.
Make a plan at the start of spring. ____2____ Whether it’s gardening, spring cleaning, learning something new, having a makeover, organizing renovations (翻新), or another activity suited to a season of renewal, planning for it will help you to make the most of the spring months.
____3____ This is a good time to sit back and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your current living space and to reach a decision about whether or not it could be improved through a change in decoration styles or additions through decorations.
Spring clean. This age-old tradition of clearing away the dust of winter will give your house a fresh beginning for the warmer months ahead and make the house and surrounds more inviting and enjoyable for you and your family and friends. ____4____
Take time to notice the changes around you. Listen to the birds sing and watch the plant life around you emerge (显露), shoot up, and finally start to blossom (开花). ____5____ Set yourself a goal of little change until suddenly it seems as if a big one to you.
A．Make a decision about the move.
B．Consider redecoration or renovation.
C．Spring is the time of enjoying something fresh.
D．Spring is a great time to do complete cleaning.
E．The beginning of spring is the best time to plan.
F．The world around you is starting fresh and so can you.
G．Spring is the perfect time to set the pace for the warmth.
The age range between about 13 and 19 is an important time in an individual’s life.____6____While you are a teenager, many exciting opportunities for success are given to you. Taking on the right amount of responsibility and independence can push you towards becoming a successful teenager.
First, participate in extra-curricular activities. Schools give students opportunities for staying active. Pick an activity that appeals to you such as athletics, academic clubs, or special-interest clubs. Extra-curricular activities build character through team work, time-management, and competition. Don't be too worried if you aren't very good at what you like, for the important thing is passion.____7____
Besides, volunteer. ____8____Meanwhile, volunteering can teach you job-related skills such as responsibility or time-management. Some schools also reward the learning aspect of volunteer work with credit hours. If you are interested in college, volunteering makes you much more appealing during the application process.
Third, use your summer for academic programs. Getting a head start at college could mean sacrificing your summer vacation. Various universities offer programs for future college students based on interests such as journalism, photography, art, sports, etc.____9____Research different programs and then figure out which one is the best choice for you. Check the requirements and deadlines. Avoid getting into trouble because of a simple mistake, and you will have a great time.
Finally, know when to ask for help and advice. Being responsible and independent does not mean being alone. ____10____So, seek advice from parents, older siblings, advisors at work, teachers, or someone whom you trust. Opening up channels of communication at a young age is a great habit for success.
A．Make sure your maturity level and interests are leveled.
B．Making and meeting goals can motivate you to progress.
C．Huge steps are taken within that period.
D．They give teenagers the chance to earn college credits.
E．Offering help is a symbol of kindness.
F．It will drive you to put in your best effort.
G．Taking on new tasks and meeting goals will be hard work.
Why Are Plane Seats Always Blue
Planes are an engineering masterpiece. Since they were invented, they have made the world a better place. Like never before, we can travel to almost every corner of the world within hours.
____11____ The only time they land is when they need to get passengers on board or go through regular checks. This means the crew doesn’t have much time to clean up the plane. ____12____ Airlines are likely to go with dark blue fabric (布料)—it’s much more of a bother to clear up a red wine spill on white fabric than on blue.
Blue is also a color that can make passengers less anxious. If you are an 18-year-old teenager, you are probably not afraid of flying. But the aviation (航空) industry isn’t that old. ____13____ In fact, even today in the 21st century, 5% of the world’s population has ever flown on an airplane, which is extremely low. But that also means, most people are afraid of flying. Some statistics show that around 80 percent of people are scared to fly. ____14____ Compared to other means of transport such as cars, it’s a much safer option.
Anyway, people are afraid of heights. That’s why planes are purposefully designed in such a way to make you feel safe. For example, the color red is associated with objects to remind people of danger or to warn people that they need to stop. Green is used to make people aware of the presence of an emergency exit. ____15____
A．The airline business is expensive.
B．Unlike cars, planes are made to fly all the time.
C．Many airlines redesign or change their seats often.
D．Of course, it doesn’t make sense to be afraid of boarding a plane.
E．As recent as the 2000s, not many people had the opportunity to fly.
F．That’s why the seats must be designed in a way to look clean all the time.
G．But blue is a calm color associated with the positive qualities of trust and peace.
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have looked in the mirror and decided we need a thorough image transformation. ____16____ But is there a way to set realistic, useful fitness goals that will keep you motivated in a workout Follow the steps below.
____17____ Keep in mind that exercise alone won’t change your body shape. If you are looking for major fat loss, you will have to look at diet, too. “People underestimate the amount of effort physical transformations take,” says Helen Davis, sports psychologist. She advises focusing on positive fitness goals instead rather than aesthetic (美学的) goals that require extreme lifestyle changes.
Next, start small and build up. According to Davis, something straightforward, such as a press-up, is a better bet than aiming for a triathlon right off the bat. ____18____ When you have mastered a perfect press-up, set a new goal of five press-ups in a row, then 10, then 20. “Focusing just on that end goal can be problematic.” she added.
Choose something you enjoy. If you don’t like something, you won’t give 100%, ____19____ Keeping score can also be a good idea. “When I set goals with athletes, I look at three types of goals,” says Davis. Outcome goals are big-ticket achievements. A performance goal helps you assess whether you are on your way. Progress goals are day-to-day activities. ____20____
Always reward yourself for achieving your goals, however small. “Even if just walking through the door of your gym is your first goal, you’ve achieved it - so well done,” says Davis.
A．Think about the goals not to make.
B．Consider what is important to you.
C．She also suggests having a series of goals.
D．Monitor these goals you’ve set to keep on track day to day.
E．The main reason people fail is that they just focus on the final they want.
F．Training with a good friend can keep you on track, when the motivation slips.
G．If we don’t achieve a desired six-pack stomach in weeks, we fall off the intended track.
Want a relaxing but fun challenge at home ____21____ Puzzles have been around for more than 250 years and the challenge of working out where each piece goes and carefully recreating the scene on the box lid can keep you busy for hours, days or even weeks.
Puzzles come in a huge range of sizes and difficulty levels. For beginners, a 100-piece puzzle is usually a good starting point.____22____ Try grouping pieces with the same colours or design because they will probably go in the same area once the puzzle takes shape.
____23____ Those pieces are easier to find because they have a straight side. Stay patient as you search through and try to make it fit together. You may not find any connecting pieces for ages but then several may suddenly appear.
For a real test, puzzles that have 1,000 pieces or more are a tough task and it’s best to complete them with friends or family if you can. Choosing a scene that interests you, such as a favourite film, sport or location, can help keep you interested and determined to work to the final piece. You can get fun educational puzzles, too. ____24____
Some of the best places to pick up puzzles are charity shops. They’re often on sale for less than ?5. Once you have completed a puzzle it’s nice to exchange it with a friend. ____25____ You just upload an image, such as a family scene, and they will make a puzzle from it and post it to you. It makes lovely and unusual present.
A．So others can have a go.
B．You can’t beat a good puzzle.
C．Some companies make personalised puzzles.
D．However, a good start doesn’t always lead to a good result.
E．Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out.
F．It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colours go together.
G．For example, you may try a map of the world, historical timelines or the periodic table.
Would it surprise you to learn that the vast majority of adults—around 75 per cent—tell up to two lies every day ____26____
Why people lie
Over 20 % of lies are told in a bid to avoid other people; 20 % are jokes or pranks; 14 %are told in self-protection; 13 % are attempts to make a good impression; 11 % are told to protect others; and 9% are for personal gain.
How to spot a liar
So, are there any body language giveaways that can help “out” someone who’s lying Back in 2015, University of Michigan researchers identified some common behaviours among liars, including grimacing(作怪相), looking directly at the questioner in order to appear trustworthy, or looking to the right, and overcompensating by gesturing with both hands. ____27____.
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Vocal factors can offer a good clue, too. People who are being deliberately dishonest—or who lack certainty in what they’re saying— tend to speak slower and place less emphasis on the middle of words, according to a previous study.Interestingly, the researchers also found that listeners automatically registered these voice changes as a sign of dishonesty, even when they weren’t being asked to do so.
It’s important to remember though that none of these pointers offer undeniable evidence that you’re dealing with a liar. ____29____
How to cope with a liar
Instead of accusing someone outright of lying, try “fact-checking” what they’re saying by asking lots of questions. Deceptive people generally can’t provide specifics and their tales start to unravel(解体). Catch someone out in this way, which at least kickstarts a more honest conversation.
____30____If a friend fakes a headache because they’re afraid you’re going to be angry with them for cancelling a night out, it probably requires a heart-to-heart, rather than an argument. Or ask yourself if you’ve ever done a similar thing to them, and if you have, let it go.
A．What liars sound like
B．What liars would say
C．After all, some people just grimace more or speak slower than others.
D．Examine the motive for the lie and remember it pays to pick your battles.
E．But if you’re dealing with a repeat offender, it’s time to rethink the relationship.
F．That's according to a recent US study where 630 participants were asked to keep a “daily deception(欺骗) journal” for three months.
G．A more recent study found that liars may unconsciously imitate the body language of those around them while their brains are otherwise engaged in telling lies.
Being a student can be overwhelming. Hours of homework, studying for tests and writing papers can leave you feeling fatigued. So the best thing to do is get out of your current headspace for a little while and shake out all the anxiety. ____31____.
Take a break
The first thing to do when you feel overwhelmed is take a deep breath. Try meditation (冥想) or mindfulness (正念减压法) practices, which have been found to ease anxiety and mental stress by making you focus on your breathing. ____32____ and take yourself away from your work for a little while. A power nap might also be the answer to your stress.
____33____
Whether it’s a quick walk across campus or an online workout in your living room, it will increase your energy, sharpen your focus, enhance your mood and improve your memory.
Challenge yourself
If you’re feeling overworked, try using a different part of your brain to spark some creativity. ____34____, do a puzzle or play a board game with friends to stimulate your brain in a new and different way. Lighting up different pathways in the brain makes you smarter by forming new connections and focusing your mental power on something that isn’t your homework can make you feel accomplished, but not burned out.
Change your environment
____35____. Y ou can take them to change up your work environment. Head to the other side of campus, and walk around a library or academic building you’ve never been in before. Try a new coffee shop or restaurant where you can work in a new place.
A．Exercise :
B．Bake a new recipe
C．Keep yourself busy
D．You should change your hobbies
E．You can play some calming music
F．These “brain break” ideas may help
G．Turn times of stress into chances of exploration
With the pandemic in full swing, most colleges and universities have transitioned almost all of their classes online. Some students prefer online classes. They love having the flexibility to work from home and to work in the hours they want to work. ____36____ They find working from home difficult and they learn better from in-person instruction. A number of students fall in between. Whichever you prefer, you can always find ways to do better. Read on for some tips for acting online classes.
Read the syllabus (大纲).
When you need to know something, do not blindly go through your online education portal clicking tabs or go ahead and email your professor. Wait until you have looked through the syllabus for your answers. The syllabus is supposed to be your guide for the entire semester.
____37____ It should tell you basically everything that you need to know for the class. Anytime you have a question about your schedule, check the syllabus.
Note the deadlines.
In an online class, it is incredibly easy to let deadlines creep upon you or even pass you by before you even know it. So make sure that you note the deadlines. However you need to do that or find doing that to be most effective, do it. Find writing things down in your planner most effective Do it. Making reminders on your phone Do it. Filling it out in your online calendar Do it. ____38____
Ask questions.
While strategy number one told you that you should not immediately email your professor with a question, that was in regards to asking questions that could be answered by the syllabus.
____39____ Professors do not actively want their students to fail, so if they can reasonably help you out, they will.
____40____ But knowing that and preparing for it is half the battle. Using these tips and strategies will help you navigate the world of online learning and keep your GPA and morale up even when the rest of the events of the world might be bringing you down.
A．Online classes can be tough.
B．It is fun to attend online classes.
C．They think they can save much time and energy.
D．Other students really struggle with online classes.
E．It tells you what you are doing, when, why, and how.
F．You do not want to fail a class because you never turned anything in.
G．However, you shouldn’t be afraid to message your professor with thoughtful questions.
A Simple Guide to a Healthy Diet
Here are the healthy foods you should eat more and the unhealthy ones you should eat less.
Eat more nuts and seeds. They have an incredibly powerful mixture of healthy fats, fiber and other important nutrients (营养). ___41___. For example, they have a wide range of beneficial effects on your livers and on your brain functions as you age. Regularly eating a proper amount of nuts and seeds can also help you stop weight gain.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. It should come as no surprise. And they don’t have to be fresh to be healthy. ___42___. If you can get canned fruits or vegetables that don’t have a lot of salt or sugar, that’s fine, too.
___43___. There’s about 400% more salt in processed meat than in unprocessed one. The most obvious problem with too much salt is that it raises your blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks. But if you really love it, you can wash it off with tap water to get rid of the extra salt before it is cooked.
Stay away from sugary drinks. ___44___. In particular, such sweet drinks are linked to a much higher risk of obesity (肥胖症) and heart attacks.
In short, healthy eating can be easy if you follow this simple rule: ___45___.
A．Shy away from salty bacon and sandwich.
B．Reduce the consumption of processed meat.
C．If they don’t have a lot of sugar, it would be fine.
D．Such nutrients are very important for your health.
E．If you can get frozen fruits or vegetables, that’s great.
F．Stick to eating fresh and green while avoiding too much salt and sugar.
G．Liquid sugar from soda and energy drinks is the worst way to consume sugar.
Why Are Tigers Orange
The colors of an animal serve lots of different purposes — for instance, to help them hide into surroundings and escape from being noticed by preys (猎物). For tigers, their ability to be invisible will just decide whether they catch dinner or go hungry. ____46____
As for humans, orange is a color used for items that need to stand out, like traffic lights and safety vests. That’s because we have what’s called trichromatic color vision, which differentiate three types of color: blue, green and red. ____47____ But most other mammals, including dogs, horses and deer, have dichromatic (二色的) color vision for only two colors: blue and green. Humans who get information only of blue and green are considered color-blind, and can’t distinguish between red and green colors. ____48____
Mammals like deer are the tiger’s main prey, and their dichromatic vision means they don’t see tigers as orange — they see them as green. That makes the tiger much harder to spot as it’s prowling behind a bush or crouching in the grass. Although green tigers would probably be even harder to spot, evolution (进化) just doesn’t work with the ingredients necessary to make green fur. ____49____ The only recognizably green mammal is a sloth, and its fur isn’t green in fact. That’s an alga that grows in its fur.
____50____ There seems to be no evolutionary pressure, particularly for deer, which are the main prey of the tiger, to become trichromatic. That’s probably because the tiger doesn’t know it’s orange either. So, the evolutionary race really doesn’t exist for that color. It’s just that the tiger has evolved over the sweep of evolution to have a coloring, a hiding system, which protects it very well in its jungle setting.
A．Actually, there are no green furry animals.
B．Orange fur makes tigers relatively easy to spot.
C．The same is likely true for dichromatic animals.
D．Then, why don’t deer evolve the ability to see orange
E．So, of all the colors they could be, why are tigers orange
F．Colors of humans’ eyes are quite similar to many other mammals’.
G．We share this style of vision with some mammals like apes and certain monkeys.
With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter, some people are noticing they have less energy and aren’t feeling as positive as they usually do.___51___This type of depression is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Researchers aren’t yet clear on what causes SAD, but it's likely to be complex. Some research suggests it could be due to a malfunctioning hypothalamus (下丘脑功能不全) or producing too much melatonin (a hormone which controls our sleep-wake cycle). Some researchers theorize it could also be due to having a disrupted circadian rhythm(昼夜节奏混乱).___52___For example, some research has indicated that women may be more likely to experience SAD — though, due to a lack of specific research, it’s uncertain whether these gender differences really exist and if so, why.
Some people notice that their symptoms start to improve when the seasons begin to change and spring approaches.___53___For people with SAD, the main recommended treatments include psychological treatments or taking medicine. Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for SAD．___54___Given it's still an emerging therapy, research on it remains inconsistent with other treatments.
Aside from seeking professional help, there are a couple of other things that people can do to help them cope with SAD during their day. ___55___The researchers of the study had participants either go for a daily one-hour outdoor walk or use a low-dose artificial light box for 30 minutes per day for a period of one week. The participants who went for a daily walk showed significant improvements in all depressive symptoms, compared to those exposed to artificial light.
A．Colder weather and less daylight may have you feeling a bit more down lately.
B．Research also shows that lifestyle factors can play an important role in both causing and managing depression.
C．According to one study, getting more natural light during the day may help improve symptoms.
D．Of course, there may be other factors at play too.
E．But this doesn’t mean that there aren't many things people can do during the winter months to help them cope with their symptoms.
F．While these feelings may be temporary for some, around one in three people consistently struggle through the autumn and winter months.
G．Light therapy is also currently being investigated as a treatment for SAD．
Parents can play a vital role in helping teens succeed in school by being informed and lending a little support. Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is an important ingredient for academic success. ___56___
Attend back-to-school night and parent-teacher conferences. Attending your school's back-to-school night is effective to get to know your teen's teachers and their expectations. School administrators may discuss policies that parents and guardians of teenagers need to know about. ___57___ Although in high school, staff usually set these up only when parental involvement is needed to address issues like behavior problems and poor academic performance.
Support homework expectations. During the high school years, homework gets more intense and grades become critical for college plans. Many teens are learning how to balance academics with extracurricular activities and social lives. ___58___ It means no phone, TV, or websites other than homework-related resources. Be sure to check in from time to time to make sure that your teen is attention-focusing.
___59___ A nutritious breakfast fuels up teens and gets them ready for the day. In general, teens who eat breakfast have more energy and do better in school. You can help boost your teen's attention span, concentration, and memory by providing breakfast foods that are rich in whole grains, fiber, and protein, as well as low in added sugar.
Make time to talk about school. Many teens spend so much of the day outside the home: at school, extracurricular activities, or with peers. ___60___ Still，you should make efforts to talk with your teen every day and he or she will know their parents are interested in their academic lives, and they’ll take school seriously as well and the challenges of high school can be easier to face.
A．Send your teen to school ready to learn.
B．Ensure your teen to have good living habits.
C．Attending parent-teacher conferences is another way to stay informed.
D．Here are several ways to keep your teen on track to succeed in high school.
E．But parents are still their anchors for providing love, guidance, and support.
F．So staying connected with them can be challenging for parents and guardians.
G．One way to help is to ensure your teen has a quiet, distraction-free place to study.
Remember your first day of school How nervous did you feel when entering the class room Or what about the first time you rode a bike with all of the excitement coursing through your body ___61___ These are known as episodic (片段) memories.
A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shown that certain cells called time cells, make this type of memory possible. ___62___ As memories are being formed, these time cells put a stamp on the memories. Later, this stamp helps us recount the exact sequence of events and experiences.
The 27 participants in the study had electrodes (电极) placed in their brains, which allowed scientists to measure cell activity in the hippocampus (海马体) and another area involved in the perception of time. ___63___ Then they were asked to recall the words. During this time, the scientists looked at the activity of different brain cells. They found specific cells that fired signals during each sequence of words.
Gyorgy Buzsaki, a professor at New York University, said the study is important, as it can explain memory problems found in people who suffered damage to their hippocampus. In one experiment, scientists compared the memories of people who had just taken a tour of a college campus. ___64___ However, those who had suffered damage to this area of the brain were unable to recall the proper sequence of events.
___65___ As of September 2019 , around 50 million people worldwide were suffering from dementia (痴呆) and the number will triple by 2050 , according to the World Health Organization. Such studies will help scientists develop better therapeutic interventions (医疗干预) for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease, the cause of 60 to 70 percent of dementia cases.
A．These cells help us form clear memories in a time order.
B．With these cells, we will be suffering from blurry memories.
C．Those without damage to their hippocampus had similar stories.
D．The number of people suffering from memory disorders is increasing.
E．Some memories stick with us and we can recall them like scenes in a movie.
F．The treatment of diseases like dementia (痴呆) has make a breakthrough recently.
G．They were shown sequences of 12 to 15 words on a computer screen in a period of about 30 seconds.
Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. ____66____ It can case your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive(认知的)tiredness and improve reaction times straight away. ____67____
The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a l5-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. ____68____ On the whole, when walking in city settings, people reported that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load.
____69____ In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image(the same ones from the first experiment).
Measuring reaction times in both natural and urban settings, the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes. ____70____ Our brains take longer to process. However, more research is needed to prove that idea.
A．Nature influences us in many ways.
B．The second dug into some higher-level cognitive processes.
C．A walk through nature does the opposite, though.
D．They said they couldn’t concentrate properly after walking.
E．After each participants were asked to rate their discomfort.
F．The reason is that urban environments are more distracting.
G．The study includes two experiments with two different approaches.
Shakespeare once wrote: “Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend”. It’s often paraphrased and used as a warming about the dangers of lending, and how you could risk a friendship through it.____71____
If our friend or family member comes to us for hard cash, it can be very difficult to turn them away. You feel under pressure to help. ____72____ So how can we, as the lender, avoid these complications （纠纷）？ According to Bradley T. Klontz, an expert in financial psychology, there are some steps you can take.
Understanding why there is an unavoidable risk to lending anything to a friend is the first thing.____73____ This is because, psychologically speaking, the action of lending has changed the balance of power. The lender becomes superior, while the borrower may feel awkward with the new arrangement. Likewise, if you try to advise them on what to do with the money, it might make things difficult between you two.
____74____ Saying ‘no’ is hard when a friend comes asking, but if you need that money, denying them is probably the safest course of action. If you still feel the need to lend, making a legally binding （具有法律约束力的） agreement and putting things down in writing could guarantee deadlines.____75____
Finally, for some, it’s best to just see the money as a gift and be pleasantly surprised if something comes back. And if you do want to preserve your friendship, perhaps a bank is a better option.
A．And if you can’t afford to lend something, don’t.
B．But why can lending money be so harmful to our friendships
C．If you do decide you want to lend money, be sure to write up an agreement.
D．And if that money doesn’t come back, it can lead to fights or even legal battles.
E．It’s not just the risk of losing the money, but the friendship could also be in danger.
F．Even if you’re sure that the borrower will pay you back, it’s hard to know if you should continue.
G．But, some friends may not like the idea of being asked to make it official-seeing it as a lack of trust.
Hope for Solving Our Seas’ Problems
The world’ oceans, more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface, are filled with problems: Overfishing, warming and acidifying (酸化的) waters, plastic pollution, a loss of abundance and diversity. ____76____ But it's of great importance. To care about the ocean in the 21st century is to feel conflicted: despairing what's been lost, optimistic about what we can save.
David Doubilet is a photographer who has already spent more than 27,000 hours underwater. ____77____ There is an image where Doubilet holds a photo he's made on the same reef, in the same spot, in 2009 — and what that reef looked like nine years later. The decline has been completely discouraging.
____78____ He talks about places where the coral's still healthy and is even being used to develop new species of more resilient (可迅速恢复的) coral. And he believes his work documenting all of this — the good and the bad — can inform and inspire.
“The time in the sea has given me a priceless perspective,” he says. “I can make pictures that bear witness. Pictures have this power to educate. But he is careful not to show only pictures that make people feel bad —“____79____”
That’s the message of this issue: ____80____ As Doubilet puts it; “With hope, there's always the ability to change. Whether we choose to drive a hybrid car or not, whether we choose to turn down the temperature, whether we use sustainable energy. Above all, there is hope.”
A．We need pictures that also show hope and resilience.
B．There is reason for hope and a lot that each of us can do.
C．It was like a bunch of corals, and I went back to a boneyard.
D．He has photographed the story about the changes to coral reefs.
E．Yet Doubilet remains hopeful that we can turn a lot of this around.
F．Finding solutions, or even reasons for optimism, can seem a demanding task.
G．There you'll find ideas for addressing the problems and being part of the solutions.
On her first day of school, a six-year-old girl stands outside, fearfully clinging to her mother’s leg. ____81____ As the girl learns she will be separated from her parents to enter a new building filled with new people, she begins to cry. During the first couple of weeks in her new classroom, the girl does not volunteer to speak when her teacher asks the class questions. At break, she stands by a wall, watching the other children running around the playground. ____82____ She can be heard laughing and chatting, louder and braver than at school. As the school environment becomes more familiar, her behaviours there will more closely resemble her behaviours at home. This first-grader is shy.
____83____ Although definitions vary, shyness is most often characterised by cautiousness or fear in new social situations. In many places, especially in North America, sociability and liveliness are positively valued, and children are encouraged to speak up in different contexts, connect with their peers and trust their teachers.
It’s been estimated however, that as many as 10 to 15 percent of children consistently exhibit shyness, and we know that the tendency to display fear and avoidance in the presence of unfamiliarity is found across species, across cultures and across generations. The ubiquity (无处不在) of shyness suggests that it likely possesses some adaptive functions. ____84____
Shy children might be more likely to detect social threats in their environment compared with non-shy children. ____85____ For example, a shy child might more readily notice an unkind peer or bully. She might not immediately offer personal information about herself and engage in careful decision-making about whether to become friends with the person. These factors might help shield shy children from social conflict and negative social evaluations.
A．They tend to look before they leap.
B．When she gets home, though, her behaviour is different.
C．Childhood shyness is often regarded as a negative quality.
D．Her teacher works with her parents to get the child into the school.
E．She stops crying only when she notices that others are watching her.
F．Shyness is not a sentence for a lonely or difficult life in and of itself.
G．Indeed, there is evidence that shyness is not always a disadvantage or a problem.
New parents often spend a long time debating what to call their newborn. Should they name them after a relative, a famous person or just pick a name at random ____86____ But it's our children who need to live with our choice. So, how important is the name you choose
Names usually stay with us for a lifetime, unless we decide to change them. ____87____ Quite often we hear stories of celebrating giving their children unusual names, while other people give their children names which have special meanings, for example, the name Sarah comes from a Hebrew word meaning ‘princess'. Sadly, though, our parents don't always get it right.
____88____ A study led by psychologist Jean Twenge found that a person who hates the moniker given to them is more likely to have greater psychological adjustment issues – possibly due to low self-esteem (自尊). This is because our title becomes a symbol of our self, and if we hate our name, our confidence may be affected.
And what if your name is no longer popular While names like Ethel and Gladys were once in fashion, they now sound a bit out of date, which can be embarrassing. ____89____ Studies have shown that people with old-fashioned names are more likely to be rejected on dating apps.
However, if you choose an unusual name, it's not all bad news. According to a study conducted by Professor David Zhu, people with uncommon names can develop a sense of uniqueness and can often become more creative and open-minded.
So, when choosing your offspring's name, there are a fair few things to consider ____90____.
A．They become part of our identity.
B．So, what if you don't like your given name
C．For many of us it can be a difficult and tiring task.
D．Have you experienced something unpleasant due to your names
E．And when it comes to unpopular names, they may even affect our love lives.
F．However, many children say they dislike the name their parents have chosen for them.
G．But going for something too common or too old-fashioned may not be a great choice
Tips For Setting Balanced Career Goals In A New Year
The New Year is always a time of new beginnings, a time for a change, and a time to set goals.____91____, and make some important career changes. Here are some tips for setting career goals in a new year.
____92____
Take some time to consider your career in the year that just ended. If you dislike your job, try to figure out why. Is it due to the work itself, or something about the workplace, such as a poor relationship with your manager If you like what you do, and it’s outside factors that you find limiting, it might make sense to make your goal to find a new position. Spend some time assessing what you like and dislike about your current situation.
Engage in Career Research
____93____. Start to read about careers of interest by browsing websites or publications. Identify two new careers to research each week, and keep a diary of your interest in each. For those fields with a genuine appeal, make a list of questions to research so that you can fully evaluate the suitability of that career for you.
Check Out What Your Friends Do
Activate your curiosity about the work lives of friends and people in your social network. Think about the roles of colleagues, suppliers, or clients that might be a good fit for you, and interview them about the nature of their work. ____94____, and ask for help brainstorming career options that might be worth considering within their sector.
Be Better
If you are totally in love with what you do, aim higher, and strive to be better.____95____. So read more, keep an open mind, and be ready to learn. The year is young and so are your dreams.
A．Reflect on Your Year
B．Know your limitations
C．Share your skills list with them
D．There are no heights that cannot be reached
E．Spend some time doing research on salaries
F．So naturally, it is expected to set new career goals
G．The more research you do, the easier it will be to set goals
We may “friend” more people on Facebook, but we have fewer real friends-the kind who would help us out in tough times, listen sympathetically no matter what, lend us money, or keep a secret if we shared one.
_96_ He is a Cornell University sociologist who surveyed more than 2,000 adults and found that from 1985 to 2010, the number of truly close friends has dropped even though we're socializing as much as ever. On average, participants listed 2. 03 close friends in his survey. _97_ “These are the people you think of as your real friends, your go-to people if you need something," Brashears said.
Brashears asked people online from a database called TESS-Time-Sharing Experiments for the Social Sciences-to list the names of people with whom they had discussed "important matters" over the previous six months. 48 percent of participants listed one close friend when asked, 28 percent listed two and 19 percent listed more. _98_ He reports the results in the journal Social Networks.
_99_ Brashears said his survey can't tell us conclusively (确定地）, but his guess is that while we meet just as many people as we used to, we sort them differently.
Does that suggest we're more isolated in these times when we seem to meet more people online than in person Social scientists say Facebook may actually be healthy for us. Keith Hampton from the University of Pennsylvania wrote a report. “Internet, or Facebook users have more close relationships than other people. They get more overall social support than other people. _100_” wrote Hampton in his blog post.
But online contact and personal contact are different. While Hampton reports we know more people because of Face-book, Brashears reports there are fewer whom we choose to trust with our most intimate worries.
A．What's the reason behind them
B．What's the meaning of the survey
C．That's the conclusion made by Matthew Brashears.
D．The report reflected issues behind the phenomenon.
E．At the same time, a little more than 4 percent didn't list anyone.
F．Compared with 3 in a previous study, the number was down by one point.
G．And in particular they report more emotional support and companionship.
参考答案：
1．C
2．E
3．B
4．D
5．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文中主要为如何享受春天提出了几点建议。
1．根据上文“As winter is past and the days start warming and brightening, it s possible to start feeling your mood improved and you re less weighed down by the cold days of winter.(随着冬天的过去，白天开始变暖，变亮，你有可能开始感觉你的情绪得到改善，你不再被寒冷的冬天拖累。)”可知，从冬天到春天一切都在变好，所以下文用选项C. Spring is the time of enjoying something fresh. (春天是享受新鲜事物的时候。)告诉我们，春天一切变好，我们也要开始享受春天。故选C项。
2．根据本段主题句“Make a plan at the start of spring.(在春天开始时制定一个计划。)”可知，本段主要讲制定计划。而选项E. The beginning of spring is the best time to plan.( 春天的开始是制定计划的最佳时机。)与主题句有相同的关键词“plan”，也是对主题句的进一步解释。故选E项。
3．此句是本段主题句。根据下文“This is a good time to sit back and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your current living space and to reach a decision about whether or not it could be improved through a change in decoration styles or additions through decorations (这是一个很好的可以坐下来评估你目前的生活空间的优缺点的时候，并决定是否可以通过改变装饰风格或通过装饰的添加来改善它。)”可知，本段主要讲的是考虑重新装修或翻新生活空间，所以选项B. Consider redecoration or renovation.( 请考虑重新装修或翻新。)符合题意。 故选B项。
4．本段的主题句是“Spring clean.(春天大扫除。)”，要填的句子在本段最后一句，选项D. Spring is a great time to do complete cleaning.( 春天是做彻底大扫除的好时机。)正好对本段所讲的春天大扫除的内容做了一个总结。故选D项。
5．上文选项F. The world around you is starting fresh and so can you.(你周围的世界正在开始变得新鲜，你也可以。)让你从周围的改变中注意到你自己也是可以改变的。而下文“Set yourself a goal of little change until suddenly it seems as if a big one to you.( 为自己设定了一个小的改变目标，直到突然在你看来是一个大的改变。)”提出如何改变自己的具体方法，符合题意。 故选F项。
6．C
7．F
8．E
9．D
10．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要阐述从大约13岁到19岁是人生中的一个重要时期，并且就如何成为一名成功的青少年，给处于这一时期的青少年提出了四条建议。
6．根据前句“The age range between about 13 and 19 is an important time in an individual’s life.”（13岁到19岁是一个人一生中重要的时期）以及后句“While you are a teenager, many exciting opportunities for success are given to you.”（当你是一个青少年，许多令人兴奋的成功机会都会呈现给你）可知，此处应该讲述青少年时期，对人生影响巨大。C项“Huge steps are taken within that period.”（在这段时间内，青少年会迈出了巨大的步伐）符合文意。故选C。
7．根据前句“Don't be too worried if you aren’t very good at what you like, for the important thing is passion.”（如果你不是很擅长你喜欢的，不要太担心，重要的是激情）可知，此处在讲述兴趣和激情的重要性。F项“it”指代前句中的“passion”且F项“It will drive you to put in your best effort.”（它会驱使你全力以赴）符合文意。故选F。
8．根据该段第一句“Besides, volunteer.”（此外，去做志愿者）可知，该段主要在讲述志愿帮助别人能够培养你的意志品质。E项“Offering help is a symbol of kindness.”（提供帮助是善良的象征）符合文意。故选E。
9．根据前句“Various universities offer programs for future college students based on interests such as journalism, photography, art, sports, etc.”（许多大学根据学生的兴趣为未来的大学生提供课程，如新闻、摄影、艺术、体育等）可知，该段落主要在讲述青少年应该利用暑假为大学生活做准备；同时，大学也为学生提供了各种预备课程，这些课程能够帮助学生。D项“They give teenagers the chance to earn college credits.”（他们给青少年获得大学学分的机会）中“they”指代前句中的各项课程，且符合文意。故选D项。
10．根据后句“So, seek advice from parents, older siblings, advisors at work, teachers, or someone whom you trust.”（所以，向父母、哥哥姐姐、工作顾问、老师或你信任的人寻求建议）可知，该段落主要在讲述青少年在遇到困难，需要解决难题时，可以向他人求助。连词“so”表明前后句是因果关系。G项“Taking on new tasks and meeting goals will be hard work.”（接受新任务和实现目标将是艰苦的工作）符合文意。故选G项。
11．B
12．F
13．E
14．D
15．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了飞机上的座位都是蓝色的原因，蓝色容易清理，而且蓝色也更加容易让人不那么焦虑。
11．根据下文“The only time they land is when they need to get passengers on board or go through regular checks.(它们唯一降落的时间是它们需要让乘客登机或进行常规检查的时候)”可知，飞机大部分时间都是在飞行。选项B“Unlike cars, planes are made to fly all the time.(和汽车不一样的是，飞机就是为了飞行而生)”与下文一致。故选B。
12．根据上文“This means the crew doesn’t have much time to clean up the plane.(这意味着机组人员没有太多时间清理飞机)”可知，机组人员没有很多时间用在清理飞机上；而由下文“Airlines are likely to go with dark blue fabric (布料)—it’s much more of a bother to clear up a red wine spill on white fabric than on blue.(航空公司可能会选择深蓝色的布料——清理白色布料上的红酒比清理蓝色布料上的红酒要麻烦得多)”可知航空公司希望飞机上看起来不那么脏。选项F“That’s why the seats must be designed in a way to look clean all the time. (这就是为什么座椅的设计必须始终保持干净)”承上启下，符合题意。故选F。
13．根据下文“In fact, even today in the 21st century, 5% of the world’s population has ever flown on an airplane, which is extremely low.(事实上，即使在21世纪的今天，世界上也只有5%的人曾经乘坐过飞机，这是非常低的)”可知，坐飞机的人数并不是很多。选项E“As recent as the 2000s, not many people had the opportunity to fly.(直到21世纪，没有多少人有机会坐飞机)”与下文一致。故选E。
14．根据上文“Some statistics show that around 80 percent of people are scared to fly.(一些统计数据显示，大约80%的人害怕乘坐飞机)”可知，有很多害怕坐飞机；而根据下文“Compared to other means of transport such as cars, it’s a much safer option.(与汽车等其他交通工具相比，这是一个更安全的选择)”可知，其实飞机还是比较安全的出行方式。由此可以判断，害怕坐飞机是没有必要的。选项D“Of course, it doesn’t make sense to be afraid of boarding a plane.(害怕坐飞机是没有意义的)”承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
15．根据上文“For example, the color red is associated with objects to remind people of danger or to warn people that they need to stop. Green is used to make people aware of the presence of an emergency exit.(例如，红色与提醒人们危险或警告人们需要停下来的物体联系在一起。绿色是用来让人们意识到紧急出口的存在)”可知，上文是说不同的颜色给人不同的感觉。选项G“But blue is a calm color associated with the positive qualities of trust and peace.(而蓝色是一种平静的颜色，与信任、和平等积极的品质联系在一起)”讲的是蓝色给人的感觉，与上文一致。故选G。
16．G
17．A
18．C
19．F
20．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。大部分人在锻炼过程中都不能长久的坚持，文章主要介绍了一些让人们长久保持运动动力的方法。
16．根据上文“Most of us, at some point in our lives, have looked in the mirror and decided we need a thorough image transformation. (我们中的大多数人，在生活中的某个时刻，照照镜子，决定进行彻底的形象改变)”以及下文“But is there a way to set realistic, useful fitness goals that will keep you motivated in a workout (但是，有没有一种方法可以设定现实的、有用的健身目标，让你在锻炼中保持动力？)”可知，实际上，大部分时候我们决定改变形象，但这一目标很难实现，因此作者问是否有更现实一点的方式去实现这一目标。空处承上启下，G项“如果我们不能在几周内达到预期的六块腹肌，我们就会偏离预期的轨道。”是一个具体的例子，符合上下文语境。故选G项。
17．根据上文“Follow the steps below. (请按以下步骤操作)”以及此空在段首可知，这是本段的总起句；根据后文“Keep in mind that exercise alone won’t change your body shape. (记住，单靠锻炼不会改变你的体型)”可知，要知道不该确立什么样的目标。A项“想想你不应该做的目标。”适合作本段主题句。故选A项。
18．根据上文“According to Davis, something straightforward, such as a press-up, is a better bet than aiming for a triathlon right off the bat. (根据Davis的说法，一些简单的运动，比如俯卧撑，比直接做铁人三项更好)”以及下文“When you have mastered a perfect press-up, set a new goal of five press-ups in a row, then 10, then 20. (当你做了一个标准的俯卧撑时，设定一个新的目标：连续5次，然后10次，然后20次)”可知，上文讲Davis建议人们先从简单的运动开始，与C 选项中“She also suggests”上下承接；后文讲先设立小目标，在逐渐增加，符合C选项中的“a series of goals”。故选C项。
19．根据上文“Choose something you enjoy. (选择自己喜欢的事情)”以及下文“Keeping score can also be a good idea. (计分也是一个好主意)”可知，空处介绍的是第一个喜欢做的事情。浏览选项可知，F项“Training with a good friend can keep you on track, when the motivation slips.(当你失去动力时，与好朋友一起训练可以让你走上正轨)”符合上文“选择自己喜欢的事”。故选F项。
20．前文“Outcome goals are big-ticket achievements. A performance goal helps you assess whether you are on your way. Progress goals are day-to-day activities. (结果目标是重要的成就。绩效目标有助于你评估自己是否在进程中。进步目标是日常活动)”讲的三个目标，设空位于本段的结尾。由此可知，此空是对该部分的总结。因此D项“Monitor these goals you’ve set to keep on track day to day. (监控你设定的这些目标，使其每天都保持正常)”总结了上文。故选D项。
21．B
22．F
23．E
24．G
25．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了拼图的玩法。
21．根据下文“Puzzles have been around for more than 250 years”（拼图已经有250多年的历史了）可知，此空要引出本文主旨——拼图。B.You can’t beat a good puzzle.（一个好拼图再好不过了。）引起下文，故选B。
22．根据下文“Try grouping pieces with the same colours or design because they will probably go in the same area once the puzzle takes shape.”（尝试将相同颜色或设计的碎片分组，因为一旦拼图成形，它们可能会出现在相同的区域。）可知，此处将拼图的技巧。F. It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colours go together.（它可以让你习惯把形状、图案和颜色组合在一起。）中讲述拼图的技巧，符合段意，引起下文，故选F。
23．根据下文“Those pieces are easier to find because they have a straight side.”（这些部分比较容易找到，因为它们有一个直边。）可知，they指的是拼图的四个边角；E. Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out. （大多数人都喜欢先画出拼图的四边。）选项中的“four edges”对应上文所说“they have a straight side”，引起下文，故选E。
24．根据上文“You can get fun educational puzzles, too. ”（你也可以得到有趣的益智谜题。）可知，此段讲述拼图的种类，G.For example, you may try a map of the world, historical timelines or the periodic table.（例如，你可以尝试世界地图、历史时间表或元素周期表。）承接上文继续说拼图的种类，故选G。
25．根据下文“You just upload an image, such as a family scene, and they will make a puzzle from it and post it to you.”（你只需要上传一张图片，比如一个家庭场景，他们就会从中做出一个拼图，然后发布给你。）可知，此处讲述个性定制的拼图。C.Some companies make personalised puzzles.（一些公司制作个性化的拼图。）引起下文，符合段意，故选C。
26．F
27．G
28．A
29．C
30．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。绝大多数成年人会说谎，本文主要介绍了说谎的原因，以及如何识别和应对说谎者的方法。
26．根据上句“Would it surprise you to learn that the vast majority of adults—around 75 percent—tell up to two lies every day （当你得知绝大多数成年人(约75%)每天说两个谎言时，你会感到惊讶吗？）” F项：That's according to a recent US study where 630 participants were asked to keep a “daily deception(欺骗) journal” for three months.(这是根据美国最近的一项研究得出的结论。在这项研究中，630名参与者被要求连续三个月记录“每日欺骗日志”)承接上句说明这个结论的来源，话题一致。故选F。
27．根据本段的中心句“How to spot a liar（如何辨别骗子）”以及上句“ Back in 2015, University of Michigan researchers identified some common behaviours among liars, including grimacing(作怪相), looking directly at the questioner in order to appear trustworthy, or looking to the right, and overcompensating by gesturing with both hands.（早在2015年，密歇根大学的研究人员就发现了说谎者的一些常见行为，包括做鬼脸、为了让自己看起来值得信任而直视提问者、或者看向右边，以及用双手做出过度补偿的手势）” G项：A more recent study found that liars may unconsciously imitate the body language of those around them while their brains are otherwise engaged in telling lies.（最近的一项研究发现，说谎者在大脑说谎时，可能会无意识地模仿周围人的肢体语言）承接上句，说明说谎者的共同的特点。故选G。
28．设空处概括本段内容，为本段小标题， 设空处与上下段的首句句式保持一致，根据“Vocal factors can offer a good clue, too. People who are being deliberately dishonest—or who lack certainty in what they’re saying— tend to speak slower and place less emphasis on the middle of words, according to a previous study（声音因素也可以提供一个很好的线索。根据之前的一项研究，那些故意不诚实的人——或者对他们所说的话缺乏确定性的人——往往说话更慢，更少强调中间的词）”A项：What liars sound like（说谎者是什么样的）概括本段内容，且说明说谎者是什么样的。故选A。
29．根据上句“It’s important to remember though that none of these pointers offer undeniable evidence that you’re dealing with a liar.（但重要的是要记住，这些建议都不能提供不可否认的证据，证明你在和一个骗子打交道）” C项：After all, some people just grimace more or speak slower than others.（毕竟，有些人只是比其他人鬼脸更多或说话更慢）承接上句，这些建议不能完全证明你在和一个骗子打交道的原因。故选C。
30．本段的中心句为“How to cope with a liar（如何对付说谎者）”D项：Examine the motive for the lie and remember it pays to pick your battles（检查撒谎的动机，记住选择战斗是有好处的）承接中心句并说明对付说谎者的方法。故选D。
31．F
32．E
33．A
34．B
35．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章针对不堪重负的学生，给出了几个小建议帮助他们消除焦虑。
31．设空处在段尾处。上文“Being a student can be overwhelming. Hours of homework, studying for tests and writing papers can leave you feeling fatigued. So the best thing to do is get out of your current headspace for a little while and shake out all the anxiety (当一名学生可能会不堪重负。长时间的家庭作业、备考和写论文会让你感到疲惫。所以，最好的办法就是暂时离开你的思维空间，摆脱所有的焦虑)”，F项“These ‘brain break’ ideas may help (这些‘大脑休息’的想法可能会有所帮助)”可知，上文的“get out of your current headspace for a little while and shake out all the anxiety”与F项的“brain break”语意顺接，F项承上启下，引出下文各个大脑休息的方法。故选F项。
32．设空处在句中，本段段落小标题为Take a break，上文“Try meditation (冥想) or mindfulness (正念减压法) practices, which have been found to ease anxiety and mental stress by making you focus on your breathing. (尝试冥想或正念练习，它们被发现可以让你把注意力集中在呼吸上，从而缓解焦虑和精神压力)”，E项“You can play some calming music(你可以放一些舒缓的音乐)”，设空处后“and take yourself away from your work for a little while. (让自己暂时离开工作一段时间。)”可知，冥想和正念减压练习，可以转移你的注意力到呼吸上，再加上音乐做背景，可以使人暂时忘了学习压力，使自己得到片刻的休息。上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
33．设空处为段落小标题。本段“Whether it’s a quick walk across campus or an online workout in your living room, it will increase your energy, sharpen your focus, enhance your mood and improve your memory.(无论是校园里的快速散步，还是在客厅里进行在线锻炼，都能增加你的能量，使你更专注，改善你的情绪，提高你的记忆力。)”可知，此处的“a quick walk”和“an online workout”为锻炼的方式。A项“Exercise”，符合语境。故选A项。
34．本段小标题为Challenge yourself，前文“If you’re feeling overworked, try using a different part of your brain to spark some creativity.(如果你感到工作过度，试着用大脑的不同部分来激发创造力)”，B项“Bake a new recipe(烘焙新食谱)”，与下文“do a puzzle or play a board game with friends to stimulate your brain in a new and different way. (和朋友一起玩拼图或棋盘游戏，用一种全新的方式来刺激你的大脑。)”可知，B项属于上文提到的“using a different part of your brain”的一个不同于学习的活动，也是下文中的“a new and different way”。B项符合语境，故选B项。
35．G项“Turn times of stress into chances of exploration(把压力的时刻转化为探索的机会)”，下文“You can take them to change up your work environment.(你可以用这些机会去改变你的工作环境) ”，下文的them指代G项中的“chances of exploration”，语意连贯，G项符合语境。故选G项。
36．D
37．E
38．F
39．G
40．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文就如何上好网课给出几点建议。
36．根据前文“Some students prefer online classes.(一些学生喜欢上网课)”可知，本段陈述学生对于网课的不同态度，D项“Other students really struggle with online classes.(其他学生在上网课时真的很吃力)”中的“Other students”与前文“Some students”对应。故选D。
37．前文“The syllabus is supposed to be your guide for the entire semester.(教学大纲应该是你整个学期的指南)”指出“syllabus教学大纲”的作用，E项“It tells you what you are doing, when, why, and how.(它告诉你需要做什么，什么时候，为什么，以及如何做)”中的it指代syllabus，承接上文，继续说明它的作用。故选E。
38．根据前文“However you need to do that or find doing that to be most effective, do it.(不管你需要做什么，或者觉得做什么是最有效的，就去做吧)”可知，当确定做某件事是有成效的时候，应该当即去做，F项“You do not want to fail a class because you never turned anything in.(你不想因为从未提交过任何东西就不及格吧)”中“never turned anything in”与前文中的“do it”表述意思相反，但都旨在说明应该在截止日期前完成一些事情。故选F。
39．前文“While strategy number one told you that you should not immediately email your professor with a question, that was in regards to asking questions that could be answered by the syllabus.(虽然策略一告诉你，你不应该立即给教授发电子邮件问问题，但这是关于提出可以由教学大纲回答的问题)”指出如果能通过教学大纲解决的问题就不必向教授提出，G项“However, you shouldn’t be afraid to message your professor with thoughtful questions.(然而，你不应该害怕向教授提出有想法的问题)”与前文形成转折，指出可以提出有意义的问题，呼应段落标题“Ask questions提问题”。故选G。
40．根据后文“But knowing that and preparing for it is half the battle.(但知道这一点并做好准备就是成功的一半)”中的but可知，设空处与后文是转折关系，且最后一段作为总结段，应该紧扣“网课”主题，A项“Online classes can be tough.(上网课可能会艰难)”在句意上符合与后文的转折关系，也呼应了主题。故选A。
41．D
42．E
43．B
44．G
45．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了健康饮食应该注意的几个方面。
41．根据上文“They have an incredibly powerful mixture of healthy fats, fiber and other important nutrients (营养). (它们含有令人难以置信的健康脂肪、纤维和其他重要营养成分。)”和下文“For example, they have a wide range of beneficial effects on your livers and on your brain functions as you age.(例如，随着年龄的增长，它们对你的肝脏和大脑功能有广泛的有益影响。)”可知，上下文都提到了坚果中的脂肪、植物纤维等营养元素及其益处，空处承上启下，说明这些营养物质对健康的重要性。D项：Such nutrients are very important for your health.(这些营养物质对你的健康很重要。)符合语境。故选D。
42．根据上文“And they don’t have to be fresh to be healthy.(而且它们不一定要新鲜才健康。)”和下文“If you can get canned fruits or vegetables that don’t have a lot of salt or sugar, that’s fine, too.(如果你能买到不含太多盐或糖的罐装水果或蔬菜，那也没关系。)”可知，空处承上启下，说明冷冻的水果和蔬菜也是可以的，E项中的“frozen fruits or vegetables ”和上文的“don’t have to be fresh”对应。E项：If you can get frozen fruits or vegetables, that’s great.(如果你能买到冷冻水果或蔬菜，那就太好了。)符合语境。故选E。
43．空处为段落主题句。根据下文“There’s about 400% more salt in processed meat than in unprocessed one. (加工过的肉比未加工过的肉含盐量多400%。)”可知，本段主要是讲加工过的肉类中盐含量过高的问题。B项：Reduce the consumption of processed meat.(减少加工肉类的食用。)符合语境。故选B。
44．根据上文“Stay away from sugary drinks. (远离含糖饮料。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要注意含糖饮料的问题，G项中的“Liquid sugar from soda and energy drinks”和上文的“sugary drinks”对应。G项：Liquid sugar from soda and energy drinks is the worst way to consume sugar.(苏打水和功能饮料中的液态糖是摄入糖分的最糟糕方式。)符合语境。故选G。
45．根据上文“In short, healthy eating can be easy if you follow this simple rule(简而言之，如果你遵循这条简单的规则，健康饮食其实很容易)”可知，此处位于文章的末尾，是对全文进行总结，建议我们要坚持吃新鲜的，尽量避免摄入过多的糖和盐。F项：Stick to eating fresh and green while avoiding too much salt and sugar.(坚持吃新鲜和绿色食品，避免摄入过多的盐和糖。)符合语境。故选F。
46．E
47．G
48．C
49．A
50．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了为什么老虎是橙色的。
46．根据上文“For tigers, their ability to be invisible will just decide whether they catch dinner or go hungry.(对老虎来说，它们隐身的能力将决定它们是去捕食还是挨饿。)”可知，空处提出疑问，为什么老虎的颜色是橙色，E项中的“tigers”和上文“For tigers”对应。E项：So, of all the colors they could be, why are tigers orange (那么，在所有的颜色中，为什么老虎是橙色的呢？)符合语境。故选E。
47．根据上文“That’s because we have what’s called trichromatic color vision, which differentiate three types of color: blue, green and red.( 这是因为我们有三原色视觉，可以区分三种颜色：蓝色、绿色和红色。)”和下文“But most other mammals, including dogs, horses and deer, have dichromatic (二色的) color vision for only two colors: blue and green. (但大多数其他哺乳动物，包括狗、马和鹿，只有两种颜色的双色视觉：蓝色和绿色)”可知，空处承上启下，介绍拥有三原色视觉的动物，G项中的“some mammals”和下文中的“But most other mammals”对应。 G项：We share this style of vision with some mammals like apes and certain monkeys.(我们和一些哺乳动物，比如猿和猴子，有着相同的视觉风格。)符合语境。故选G。
48．根据上文“Humans who get information only of blue and green are considered color-blind, and can’t distinguish between red and green colors.(只获得蓝色和绿色信息的人被认为是色盲，不能区分红色和绿色。)”可知，空处表示只有双色视觉的动物和人类的色盲是一样的。C项：The same is likely true for dichromatic animals.(同样的道理也适用于双色动物。)符合语境。故选C。
49．根据下文“The only recognizably green mammal is a sloth, and its fur isn’t green in fact. (唯一能被认出的绿色哺乳动物是树懒，而且它的皮毛实际上不是绿色的。)”可知，空处表明没有绿色的毛茸茸的动物。A项中的“no green furry animals ”和下文的“its fur isn’t green”对应。A项：Actually, there are no green furry animals.(事实上，没有绿色的毛茸茸的动物。)符合语境。故选A。
50．根据下文“There seems to be no evolutionary pressure, particularly for deer, which are the main prey of the tiger, to become trichromatic. (似乎没有进化的压力，尤其是鹿，它是老虎的主要猎物，变成三原色视觉。)”可知，此处在解释鹿没有进化成三原色视觉的原因，空处询问为什么鹿没有进化出看到橙色的能力。D项：Then, why don’t deer evolve the ability to see orange (那么，为什么鹿没有进化出看到橙色的能力呢？)符合语境。故选D。
51．F
52．D
53．E
54．G
55．C
【分析】这是一篇说明文。通过一项研究， 介绍了人们随着秋冬季节的到来，身体产生的一些症状的原因以及应对措施。
51．上文“With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter, some people are noticing they have less energy and aren’t feeling as positive as they usually do. (随着天气越来越冷，白天越来越短，一些人发现自己的精力越来越少，感觉也不如平时那么积极了。)”说明随着季节天气的变化，一些人出现了某些不积极的健康现象，选项F“虽然对有些人来说，这些感觉可能是暂时的，但大约三分之一的人会一直挣扎着度过秋冬季节。”承接上文，继续介绍这一现象。选项中through the autumn and winter months和上文中With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter语义相关。故选F项。
52．上文“Some research suggests it could be due to a malfunctioning hypothalamus (下丘脑功能不全) or producing too much melatonin (a hormone which controls our sleep-wake cycle). Some researchers theorize it could also be due to having a disrupted circadian rhythm(昼夜节奏混乱). (一些研究表明，这可能是由于下丘脑功能失调或产生过多的褪黑激素(一种控制我们睡眠觉醒周期的激素)。一些研究人员推测，这也可能是由于昼夜节律紊乱。)”介绍了一些研究结果，造成这些症状的因素，选项D“当然，也可能有其他因素在起作用。”承接上文，提出症状产生还有其他的因素，引出下文“For example, some research has indicated that women may be more likely to experience SAD — though, due to a lack of specific research, it’s uncertain whether these gender differences really exist and if so, why. (例如，一些研究表明，女性可能更容易患上SAD——尽管由于缺乏具体的研究，尚不确定这些性别差异是否真的存在，如果存在，原因是什么。)”举例说明其他因素的存在。语义通顺，逻辑合理。故选D项。
53．上文“Some people notice that their symptoms start to improve when the seasons begin to change and spring approaches. (有些