2023年高考高三英语必考题型—七选五（有答案解析）
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2023年高考高三英语必考题型—七选五
（2022·江西景德镇·一模）Innovation (创新) comes from environments where ideas can connect. ____1____ This is the very question a new information chart from Top Masters looks to answer. According to the report, ground-breaking innovations have come despite the tragic effect of epidemics throughout history. This is a timely report because people are coming up with some innovative ideas to address many of the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
As epidemics go, the Black Death of the 1300s was extremely shocking. ____2____. According to the report, it was responsible for changing the economic and social structure of Europe and the creation of a middle class.
There were other outbreaks of the plague in England later on. In 1592, London faced an outbreak that shut down theaters for six months. This led Shakespeare to start writing poetry to make a living. ____3____. Another plague in 1606 also closed the theatres in London, and this time Shakespeare wrote King Lear and Macbeth.
In the US, the Boston smallpox epidemic of 1721 led 1o the spread of variolation (天花接种) which was responsible for reducing the death rate from 14% to 2%, as well as the first steps towards vaccines. ____4____
COVID-19 is causing serious damage around the world. And although the death rate is nowhere close, the economic impact has been overwhelming. On the negative side, it has highlighted many of the shortcoming in the health-care industry as nurses and doctors battle the virus unfortunately under-equipped.
____5____. Today’s innovators are addressing ventilator (呼吸机)shortages by using 3D printers and designing simpler ventilators; distillers are producing hand sanitizer (消毒剂); companies are making washable and reusable masks; app are tracking the virus and fighting the spread of misinformation.
A．But does epidemics have more negative effects on the environment
B．So what kind of environment does an epidemic create when it comes to quickening innovation
C．And the debate of vaccination ushered in a new era in journalism
D．With increased connectivity and technology, innovators are trying to solve many medical problems
E．Nowadays, health-care equipment has been made in large quantities
F．And it was during this time that he wrote Venus and Adonis, and The Rape of Lucre
G．The plague (瘟疫) , as it is also known, wiped out up to 60% of the population in Europe
（2022·安徽·模拟预测）The mascot for the Beijing Winter Olympics, Bing Dwen Dwen, has enjoyed an increasing rise in popularity. It seems to have taken the gold for the most favored prop for athlete snapshots. Such has been the surge (激增) in popularity that products with its image are difficult to get in the Winter Olympic Village. ___6___. Some say the mascot has become the best ambassador for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
___7___. Its shape combines the image of a panda with an ice crystal shell, inspired by the “ice ribbon“ of the National Speed Skating Oval. The flowing color lines symbolize the ice and snow sports track. The design conveys the charm of China and expresses the beauty of the Olympic Games.
There have been continual demands to increase supply and end the shortage. A toy manufacturing company, located in Qidong, Nantong, Jiangsu province, is one of the three companies in China that participate in designing and manufacturing the mascot. ___8___.
In the production workshop, the semifinished Bing Dwen Dwens pile upon the processing tabletop. Workers put on a transparent “coat”, install it on a fixed base, and wrap it in a special packaging box. ___9___. A worker, surnamed Shen, is responsible for installing the base for Bing Dwen Dwen. In order to ensure that the doll does not fall, and looks elfish (精灵般的)，she must test it. ___10___.
A．People are excited about the mascot’s overnight fame
B．A cute Bing Dwen Dwen is then transported to the store
C．The popularity stems mainly from its naive and cute appearance
D．Currently, it is stepping up its production to meet market demand
E．With years of experience, the company has won a solid reputation
F．The question “Do you have Bing Dwen Dwen ” is now a form of greeting
G．In fact, every process shows the workers’ devotion to delivering happiness
（2022·安徽·安庆一中三模）The New York Times reported that phone calls have made a comeback during the pandemic. Verizon, an American wireless network operator, told the Times that it’s now handling an average of 800 million wireless calls daily during the week. That’s more than double the calls made on Mother’s Day, which is one of the busiest days of the year for phone calls. ____11____ Similarly, AT&T Inc. reported that the number of cell calls has increased by 35%.
____12____ And there’s nothing like creating a big family get-together by cramming everyone on a screen. It’s great that you can see the people you’re talking to.
But sometimes, something gets lost when video is involved. Video calls and apps are “undeniably brilliant,” writes the Guardian. “But there’s a performance involved, distractions, and people coming and going. If you want to actually say something to someone, just call them. ____13____”.
If you are old enough, you might remember having one phone for the whole family. “The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” Luke Fermandez, a computer-science professor at Weber State University says. “With smartphones, we have gained mobility and privacy. ____14____”
But now so many of us are turning back to our phones to find family. In Dickinson, the city council members shared the city phone book in late March to call residents to check in. Council member Katie Pinkie wrote in the Dickinson Press, “They shared stories of faith, friendly and health. The people I called to check in on ended up helping me more. ____15____ “What would happen if we all used this time of the social distancing to reconnect the old-fashioned way ” Landline or mobile phone, start dialing.
A．Before Caller ID, you did not know who was calling.
B．Many of us are also talking to our families on video chat.
C．Everybody had a handle on everyone else’s business field.
D．However, the value of the home has been reduced considerably.
E．Nothing can beat a comforting human voice straight into the ear.
F．They gave me a sense of purpose for the week and unknowns ahead.
G．In addition, the length of calls is up 33% now compared to an average day before the outbreak.
（2021·安徽·三模）Protect yourself and others from COVID-19
If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, stay safe by taking some simple precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, keeping rooms well-ventilated (通风), avoiding crowds, cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue. ____16____ Do it all!
Maintain at least a 1-metre distance between yourself and others to reduce your risk of infection when they cough, sneeze or speak. Maintain an even greater distance between yourself and others when indoors.
The further away, the better.
____17____ The appropriate use, storage and cleaning or disposal are essential to make masks as effective as possible. Remember the following basics of how to wear a mask:
Clean your hands before you put your mask on, as well as before and after you take it off, and after you touch it at any time.
Make sure it covers both your nose, mouth and chin.
When you take off a mask, store it in a clean plastic bag, and every day either wash it if it’s a fabric mask, or dispose of a medical mask in a dustbin.
____18____
Avoid the 3Cs: spaces that are closed, crowded or involve close contact.
Outbreaks have been reported in restaurants, choir practices, fitness classes, nightclubs, offices and places of worship where people have gathered, often in crowded indoor settings where they talk loudly, shout, breathe heavily or sing.
The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. ____19____, so taking precautions is even more important.
Meet people outside. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor ones, particularly if indoor spaces are small and without outdoor air coming in. For more information on how to hold events like family gatherings, children’s football games and family occasions, read our Q&A on small public gatherings.
____20____, but if you can’t, then take precautions: Open a window. Increase the amount of “natural ventilation” when indoors.
WHO has published Q&As on ventilation and air conditioning for both the general public and people who manage public spaces and buildings.
A．These environments are where the virus appears to spread more efficiently.
B．How to make your environment safer
C．Stick to strict rules to stay away from the epidemic.
D．Check local advice where you live and work.
E．Don’t use masks with specific air holes.
F．Avoid crowded or indoor settings.
G．Make wearing a mask a normal part of being around other people.
（2022·山西省长治市第二中学校模拟预测）How to go abroad and minimize your COVID-19 risk
If you are desperate to go abroad, then what measures should you take
“Vaccination (接种疫苗) is of great importance.____21____, I would take the view that you’re going to be pretty safe as long as you observe the usual, sensible rules,” says Anthony Costello at University College London.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agrees.____22____. Travelers are advised to stay at least 1.8 meters away from the people they aren’t traveling with, wash their hands often and monitor their health for signs of illness, too.
You should also take “low risk” with a pinch of salt (有所保留).____23____. That means you have to quarantine (隔离).at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days when you arrive in England. Meanwhile, Portugal remains in the CDC’s “avoid all travel” category.
____24____ The US mainly looks at the number of new cases in the past 28 days. Decisions for England are based on broader risk assessments from the Joint Biosecurity Centre, including vaccination rates and circulating variants.
“It is hard to tell which method is right, and it isn’t unusual for two countries to look at the same data and come to opposite conclusions,” says Jeffrey Lazarus at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain, “Germany closed the border to the UK in the same week when Spain opened it.____25____.”
A．They clearly don’t have the same assessment
B．If you, re double vaccinated and you’re going to a low-risk area
C．These kinds of contradictions happen because countries apply different criteria
D．You may likely find you are engaging in both lower- and higher-risk behaviors
E．For instance, Portugal was on England’s green list. but soon it was moved to the brown list
F．So the reality is that we won’t face any risk of getting COVID-19
G．It advises travelers to low-risk countries to get fully vaccinated, wear a mask, and avoid crowds
（2022·广西·北海市北海中学一模）A pile of homework can seem frightening, but it can be done if you make a plan. Here are some tips to help you.
Create a checklist of the tasks you have. Before diving in, make a list of all the things you need to do for your homework.____26____ The satisfaction of checking things off will keep you happy to continue.
Solve the hardest homework first. Your first thought might be to put off the most difficult homework. If you get the hard stuff out of the way when you’re most alert, however,it will be easier to get through the rest of the pile. ____27____
Ask for help if you get stuck. If you come to a part of your homework that you don’t know how to do, ask a family member to help you. ____28____ With a little help, you can quickly move on to the next thing.
Make a homework schedule. ____29____ If you set a schedule, then you’ll be prepared and know exactly what to do. This will also keep you from feeling guilty about putting homework off.
____30____ If everyone in your group is serious about getting homework done, this can be great. You can help each other out with assignments, and quiz each other to prepare for exams.
A．Establish a study group.
B．Take a break now and then.
C．That way, you won’t get discouraged.
D．As you complete each task, cross it off your list.
E．Try to do your homework at the same time each day.
F．Write down all the reasons why you really need to do your homework.
G．Make a plan to finish your work bit by bit, saving the easiest tasks for last.
（2022·贵州黔东南·一模）Life offers its fair share of challenges. At any given time, anyone can face difficult sea- sons in their life. It is true for you. When you're experiencing difficulty, it's always helpful to have a support system to get through it. ____31____Knowing this, there are a few ways you can become supportive of a family member who is in the midst of a struggle.
Offer legal resources. If you have family members who are in trouble with the law, you can offer assistance by pointing in the direction of various legal resources, You can even decide to cover a part of their legal fees in court. ____32____
Provide encouragement. When people are down on their luck, it's really easy for them to get discouraged and give up. Instead, it's a wise move to offer words of encouragement to the person. Always remind them that they're strong, capable and more powerful than they realize.____33____
Be a safe place. Sometimes, people struggle because they don't feel any love or support from anyone around them. ____34____Be their light in the dark places. This can do so much for someone who is carrying a lot on the inside.
____35____You never want to make a person feel like they can't make it without you in their life. If you're allowing the family member to live with you for a certain period of time, be strict about what needs to happen during that time. Make sure that they develop a plan, time line and measured action steps that can help them get back on their feet.
A．No man is an island.
B．Encourage independence
C．In fact, they are surrounded by pressure.
D．Always compete with your family members.
E．Tell them that they will get through this situation.
F．It's all up to you to decide how you can help them.
G．However, you know that there's nothing you can do.
（2022·四川绵阳·一模）How to Learn a Language as an Adult
If you dream of learning a foreign language, your age does not disqualify you. Make the process more fun - and by extension, more successful-with these tips.
Find your motivation.
Wish you had paid more attention in high school Spanish classes _____36_____Perhaps all you wanted out of the class was a good grade, or to fulfill a graduation requirement. Linguists(语言学家)call these “extrinsic(外在的)motivators，”but the most successful language students are “intrinsically motivated, sincerely devoted to their own learning._____37_____,whether on a grand vacation in Spain or on your couch watching Spanish soap operas.
Pick your tools.
___38___, but you’ll figure out which resources work best for you. Mobile apps such as Duolingo and Babbel gamify your learning, so if you could easily spend hours playing on your phone, you’ll likely find these similarly addictive. And don’t forget books. McGraw Hill and Barron’s offer excellent textbooks with answer keys to let you see how you’re doing.
_39_
Immerse (沉浸) yourself in your chosen language as much as you can. Watch movies or listen to songs, even if they are just on in the background. Periodically look around you and see how many things you can name in the language you’re studying. Or, better yet, label items around your home with those words. You’ll have no choice but to see them and, in very little time, learn them.
Get social.
Practicing with other people helps solidify what you’ve already learned and make you more aware of which ideas you’re able to express._____40_____,though various websites and apps such as language , Hello Talk, and Talk Abroad can connect you with some, either free or for a small fee.
A．Dive in
B．Just do it
C．Consider why you didn’t
D．It might take some trial and error
E．You might as well practice on your own
F．So pick a language you are excited to use
G．They need not to be native speakers you chat with
（2022·四川·成都七中一模）For most people, nothing is better than having an iced beer after you are back home in hot summer. ____41____ Why Just for the sake of your own health and the happiness of your family. Now good news for you. From now on you needn’t feel guilty just because you love beer. On the contrary, the benefits of drinking beer are obvious. But there is still one IMPORTANT point I have to make clear. ____42____
1. Beer reduces risk of heart disease You can easily reduce the risk of heart disease by 30% or more if you are one of the individuals who drink a pint of beer per day. The result is totally opposite if you drink too much beer. Be careful with your portions.
2. ____43____
Beer prevents diabetes due to the alcohol content which increases insulin (胰岛素) sensitivity. Also, beer is rich in dissolvable fiber that is so needed if the individual suffers from diabetes.
Beer minimizes risk of cancer Xanthohumol (抗氧化剂黄腐酚) is found in beer, which is very important since it has anti-cancer properties. Drinking beer in moderation speeds up chemical reactions that keep off the risk of prostate cancer (前列腺癌) in males. ____44____ Strange But it is true. That is because the drink contains components that decrease the risk of breast cancer.
4. Beer manages blood pressure
According to the recent studies carried out by Harvard researchers, middle-aged women who drink beer in moderation were much less likely to develop high blood pressure. Other alcoholic drinks do not have the same properties.
5. Beer treats dandruff (头皮屑)
____45____ The high content of vitamin B and yeast (酵母菌) will make your hair smooth and silky. Go and have a try.
You’ll be surprised to find the annoying dandruff finally gone.
A．Beer lowers risk of diabetes.
B．Beer improves your oily skin.
C．Believe it or not, women should also drink beer.
D．At the same time, you may be a little nervous and guilty.
E．Some people prefer a beer to some pills when they get a cold in summer.
F．Remember it is how much beer you consume that matters to your health.
G．Beer is much healthier than all the shampoos and conditioners (护发素) that you see on the shelves in the supermarket or in advertisements.
（2022·四川·模拟预测）Essential first job tips for graduates
Graduates may be anxious as they enter the workplace. And most bosses won’t teach you how to be a good employee. ___46___ Follow these four essential new job tips for graduates.
Speak clearly. Many graduates mumble (嘟哝) or talk too quickly. It is common that people have to ask them to repeat themselves. Perhaps it is because they often speak to their peers who have super sharp hearing. But the customers you encounter in your new job may not. Good verbal communication skills are essential for most jobs. Practice speaking slowly and clearly. ___47___
Listen carefully. This is an important skill no matter what career you hope to have. ___48___ When someone is talking, make eye contact to indicate that you are listening. And then ask appropriate questions to make sure you understand the directions or questions.
Don’t interrupt unless it’s urgent. When a co-worker or boss is talking to a customer, don’t cut in unless what you have to share absolutely can’t wait. Use good judgment to determine the urgency of the situation. ___49___ Say “excuse me”, and then wait to be acknowledged before you start speaking.
___50___ Some employers have a pretty strict dress code, which takes the decision about what to wear to work. This rule could be quite helpful. Other bosses just tell their workers to “dress appropriately”. Remember, though casual clothing is acceptable to some jobs, make sure your clothes are clean, without rips (裂口) or designs that may upset others.
A．Dress formally.
B．Dress in a proper way.
C．If it is urgent, interrupt without judgement.
D．Avoid shouting, but speak loudly enough to be heard.
E．That is something new workers must learn on their own.
F．When it is necessary to interrupt a conversation, do so carefully.
G．It requires being able to pay attention to the information another person is conveying.
（2022·青海·海东市第一中学模拟预测）Consumers who want to help the environment can do so most effectively by reducing consumption. Wrapping paper alternatives can reduce the need for various resources to be consumed.____51____No matter what the gift is, there is a wrapping paper alternative to make the gift-giving experience even more special.
One extremely low-cost wrapping paper alternative is to use the Sunday comics. These are bright, colorful, and fun, and will probably be passed around and read as the receiver opens the gift. Children and adults alike will appreciate this attractive wrapping paper alternative. Clear cellophane (玻璃纸) can also be used over the comics newspaper.____52____
Re-used gift wrap, if not damaged, is another free wrapping paper alternative. Torn edges can be cut off and high-quality ribbon will last through many uses. Newsprint roll ends are often given away by newspaper offices and can be decorated with markers, paints, rubber stamps, or stickers.____53____With their permission, you can use their artwork as a wrapping paper alternative.
Any wrapping paper alternative can be made unique by adding decorations that are readily available.____54____Flowers, or stems of a fragrant plant add a special touch to the wrapped gift.
____55____For people with a lack of time or creativity, there are also commercial and available alternatives to gift wrap such as wrapping paper with recycled content or environment-friendly wrapping paper. A thoughtful consumer can wrap gifts in a variety of attractive ways without harming the environment.
A．This will create a smooth, shiny look.
B．Children often like to see their artwork displayed.
C．Old calendars can be used as a wrapping paper alternative.
D．They can also offer a creative and unique presentation for gifts.
E．The gift bag will likely be passed on to wrap a gift for someone else.
F．Shapes, photos, or words cut from magazines can personalize the gift.
G．There are many other ideas for creating a unique wrapping paper alternative.
（2022·青海海东·一模）We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human knowledge is pretty available at the click of a button. We’ve never had access to so much information. ____56____. So here are a few strategies to sharped your critical thinking.
Beware of confirmation prejudice. ____57____. In repeated experiments, psychologists have shown we’re much more likely to accept something as evidence if it confirms what we already think we know. And we’re much more likely to discount information if it contradicts our views, which will affect our ability to process information.
Acknowledge small difference. In life, most situations are different and complicated. Acknowledge that can enrich the way that we view the world. For example, what colour is the sky Well, the obvious answer is blue. But at sunrise or sunset, it can be red. On a cold misty morning, white or grey. ____58____.
Practise intellectual humility (谦逊). One approach to, well, arguing, is to let go of the idea of being “right”. Or at least seriously consider that you might actually be wrong. ____59____. Really try to understand where the other person is coming from. Arguing is just to waste somebody’s time.
____60____. It’s more important than ever to know where your information is coming from.
Engaging in critical thinking isn’t as fun as picking up a pitchfork, or feeling like you’re fundamentally right. But in the long run, it leads to a more curious, educated and harmonious society. which is the biggest win of all.
A．Avoid mistakes
B．Check your sources
C．We all enjoy feeling like we’re right
D．So pay attention to differences in many situations
E．But not all of what’s out there is quite what it seems
F．So don’t rush to decide, and be actively prepared to change your mind
G．Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes can lead to much more productive outcomes
参考答案：
1．B 2．G 3．F 4．C 5．D
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述在疫情形式下也有创新。
1．根据上文“Innovation(创新) comes from environments where ideas can connect.”(创新来自思想可以联系的环境。)和下文“This is the very question a new information chart from Top Masters looks to answer. According to the report, ground-breaking innovations have come despite the tragic effect of epidemics throughout history.”(这正是顶级大师的新信息图表所要回答的问题。根据该报告，尽管历史上流行病的悲剧性影响，但仍有突破性的创新。)可知，这里是对疫情会创造什么样的创新环境发出疑问。选项B“那么，在加快创新时，疫情会创造什么样的环境”和上下文意思一致。故选B。
2．根据上文“As epidemics go, the Black Death of the 1300s was extremely shocking.”(随着流行病的蔓延，1300年的黑死病非常令人震惊。)和下文“According to the report, it was responsible for changing the economic and social structure of Europe and the creation of a middle class.”(报告称，它对改变欧洲的经济和社会结构以及中产阶级的产生负有责任。)可知，这一段是在对1300年的黑死病进行说明。选项G“正如大家所知道的那样，这场瘟疫摧毁了欧洲60%的人口”和上下文意思一致。故选G。
3．根据上文“There were other outbreaks of the plague in England later on. In 1592. London faced an outbreak that shut down theaters for six months. This led Shakespeare to start writing poetry to make a living.”(后来，英格兰也爆发了其他瘟疫。1592年，伦敦爆发了一场瘟疫，剧院关闭了六个月。这导致莎士比亚开始写诗谋生。)和下文“Another plague in 1606 also closed the theatres in London, and this time Shakespeare wrote King Lear and Macbeth.”(1606年的另一场瘟疫也关闭了伦敦的剧院，这一次莎士比亚写了《李尔王》和《麦克白》。)可知，这一段主要描述英国的瘟疫促使作家们开始新作品的创作。选项F“正是在这段时间里，他写了《维纳斯与阿多尼斯》和《卢克雷的强奸》”和上下文意思一致。故选F。
4．根据上文“In the US, the Boston smallpox epidemic of 1721 led 1o the spread of variolation(天花接种)which was responsible for reducing the death rate from 14% to 2%, as well as the first steps towards vaccines.”(在美国，1721年的波士顿天花疫情导致了天花的传播，导致死亡率从14%降至2%，也是疫苗接种的第一步。)可知，这里提到疫苗接种的问题。选项C“疫苗接种的争论开创了新闻业的新时代”和上文意思一致。故选C。
5．根据下文“Today’s innovators are addressing ventilator(呼吸机)shortages by using 3D printers and designing simpler ventilators; distillers are producing hand sanitizer(消毒剂); companies are making washable and reusable masks; app are tracking the virus and fighting the spread of misinformation.”(今天的创新者正在通过使用3D打印机和设计更简单的呼吸机来解决呼吸机短缺问题；酒厂正在生产洗手液；公司正在生产可清洗和可重复使用的口罩；该应用程序正在追踪病毒并阻止错误信息的传播。)可知，这一段讲述创新者在医疗问题上做出的努力。选项D“随着互联互通和技术的发展，创新者正试图解决许多医疗问题”和下文意思一致。故选D。
6．F 7．C 8．D 9．B 10．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了北京冬奥会期间大受欢迎的吉祥物冰墩墩极其创作灵感，制作过程。
6．根据上文“The mascot for the Beijing Winter Olympics, Bing Dwen Dwen, has enjoyed an increasing rise in popularity. It seems to have taken the gold for the most favored prop for athlete snapshots. Such has been the surge (激增)in popularity that products with its image are difficult to get in the Winter Olympic Village.( 北京冬奥会的吉祥物冰墩墩越来越受欢迎。它似乎是最受欢迎的运动员拍照道具。受欢迎的程度如此之高，以至于印有它的形象的产品很难在冬奥会村里买到)”及下一句“Some say the mascot has become the best ambassador for the Beijing Winter Olympics.( 有人说，这个吉祥物已经成为北京冬奥会的最佳形象大使)”可知，本段都在说冰墩墩在奥运村受欢迎程度，F项内容：“你有冰墩墩吗 ”现在是一种问候方式，这句问句充分说明人人都想拥有一款冰墩墩的心情，印证了它的受欢迎。故选F项。
7．根据下文“Its shape combines the image of a panda with an ice crystal shell, inspired by the “ice ribbon“ of the National Speed Skating Oval. The flowing color lines symbolize the ice and snow sports track.(它的形状结合了熊猫的形象和冰晶外壳，灵感源自国家速滑馆“冰丝带”。流动的色彩线条象征着冰雪运动跑道)”可知，本段在讲冰墩墩的设计灵感；C项：它的流行主要源于它天真可爱的外表，及呼应了上一段它的受欢迎，有引出了它的外形设计，契合语境。故选C项。
8．根据上文“There have been continual demands to increase supply and end the shortage.A toy manufacturing company, located in Qidong, Nantong, Jiangsu province, is one of the three companies in China that participate in designing and manufacturing the mascot.( 人们不断要求增加供应，结束供应不足现象。位于江苏省南通市启东市的一家玩具制造公司是中国参与设计和制造吉祥物的三家公司之一)”可知，目前市场上，冰墩墩供不应求，提到了生产商；设空处应该是针对供不应求的现象的措施。D项：目前，该公司正加紧生产以满足市场需求，契合上文。其中it指代南通这家公司。故选D项。
9．根据上文“In the production workshop, the semifinished Bing Dwen Dwens pile upon the processing tabletop. Workers put on a transparent “coat”, install it on a fixed base, and wrap it in a special packaging box.(在生产车间，半成品的冰墩墩堆在加工桌上。工人们给它穿上一件透明的“外套”，将其安装在固定的底座上，并将其包装在一个特殊的包装盒中)”可知，冰墩墩加工完毕，包装完毕。接下来就可以上市卖到消费者手中了。B项意为然后一只可爱的冰墩墩被送到了商店，契合上文语境，逻辑通顺。故选B项。
10．根据上文“A worker, surnamed Shen, is responsible for installing the base for Bing Dwen Dwen. In order to ensure that the doll does not fall, and looks elfish(精灵般的)，she must test it.(一名姓沈的工人负责为冰墩墩安装底座。为了确保娃娃不会掉下来，看起来像小精灵，她必须测试它)”可知，在生产过程中，工人们都很认真付出；G项：事实上，每一个过程都体现了员工对传递快乐的奉献精神。符合语境。故选G项。
11．G 12．B 13．E 14．D 15．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在疫情期间，电话再次成为了人与人之间沟通的纽带和桥梁。
11．根据上文“The New York Times reported that phone calls have made a comeback during the pandemic.(据《纽约时报》报道，在疫情期间，电话已经恢复。)”可知，本段讲的是电话再次成为人们沟通的桥梁。G项“In addition, the length of calls is up 33% now compared to an average day before the outbreak.(此外，与疫情爆发前的平均一天相比，现在的通话长度增加了33%。)”中的“calls”在上文中有原词复现以及G项中的“before the outbreak”与上文中的“during the pandemic”形成了对照。承接上文说明人们使用电话的情况。故选G。
12．本空为段首句，为一段的主要内容。根据下文“And there’s nothing like creating a big family get-together by cramming everyone on a screen. It’s great that you can see the people you’re talking to.(没有什么比把所有人都挤在屏幕上更能创造一个大家庭了。你可以看到和你说话的人，这很好。)”可知，这一段主要讲的是视频联系方式。选项B“Many of us are also talking to our families on video chat.(我们中的许多人也在与家人视频聊天。)”符合题意。故选B。
13．根据上文“But there’s a performance involved, distractions, and people coming and going. If you want to actually say something to someone, just call them.(但这是一场表演，让人分心，人们来来往往。如果你真的想对别人说点什么，就打电话给他们。)”可知，视频电话会分心，而真的想沟通，直接打电话就好。选项E“Nothing can beat a comforting human voice straight into the ear.(没有什么能比一个悦耳的人声直接进入耳朵更好的了。)”说明直接打电话被大多数人所接受，故选E。
14．根据上文““The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” Luke Fermandez, a computer-science professor at Weber State University says.(韦伯州立大学计算机科学教授Luke Fermandez说：“共享的家庭电话就像是家庭的锚。”)”以及 “With smartphones, we have gained mobility and privacy.(有了智能手机，我们获得了移动性和隐私。)”可知，以前家庭都是一部电话，而现在智能手机会让我们有各自的隐私。选项D“However, the value of the home has been reduced considerably.(然而，家庭观念却在减弱。)”说明的是所带来的的影响。故选D。
15．根据上文“The people I called to check in on ended up helping me more. (我打电话询问的人最终给了我更多的帮助。)”设空处是对上文的进步解释说明。选项F“They gave me a sense of purpose for the week and unknowns ahead.(他们给了我对未来一周和未知未来的目标感)”中的 “They”指代上文的The people，而“gave me a sense of purpose”与上一句中的“ended up helping me more”相照应。故选F。
16．D 17．G 18．E 19．A 20．F
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了一些预防COVID-19传播的措施，如保持身体距离，戴口罩，保持房间通风良好等。
16．根据空格上文“If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, stay safe by taking some simple precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, keeping rooms well-ventilated (通风), avoiding crowds, cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue. (如果COVID-19在你的社区传播，采取一些简单的预防措施来保持安全，比如保持身体距离，戴口罩，保持房间通风良好, 避免拥挤，清洁双手，对着弯曲的肘部或纸巾咳嗽)”可知，本段介绍的是如果COVID-19在你的社区传播，你可以采取的一些简单的预防措施。D项意为“检查你工作与居住地的当地的建议”选项能够承接上文，继续说预防措施和建议。下文“Do it all! (全做！)”，说明上文都是预防的具体措施。故选D
17．根据空格下文“The appropriate use, storage and cleaning or disposal are essential to make masks as effective as possible. (适当的使用、储存和清洁或处理是使口罩尽可能有效的关键)”可知，本段介绍的是为了预防疾病的传播，如何正确使用口罩。G项意为“使戴口罩成为和别人在一起时的一个正常的部分。”选项能够引起下文，为了预防疾病的传播，和别人再一起时要记得戴口罩，下文介绍了带口罩的正确方法。故选G。
18．根据空格上文“When you take off a mask, store it in a clean plastic bag, and every day either wash it if it’s a fabric mask, or dispose of a medical mask in a dustbin. (当你摘下口罩时，把它放在一个干净的塑料袋里，如果是织物口罩的话，每天洗一洗，或者把医用口罩扔进垃圾箱)”可知，上文介绍的是如何正确地储存和清洁或处理口罩。E项意为“不要使用带有特定气孔的口罩。”选项能够承接上文，也是关于口罩的话题，说的是不要使用带有特定气孔的口罩。故选E。
19．根据空格上文“The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. (在拥挤和通风不充分的场所，感染者长时间近距离在一起，感染COVID-19的风险更高)”可知，本段介绍的是在拥挤和通风不充分的场所，感染COVID-19的风险更高。A项意为“在这些环境中，病毒似乎可以更有效地传播。”选项能够承接上文，告诉我们在拥挤和通风不充分的场所，病毒似乎可以更有效地传播，导致感染COVID-19的风险更高，选项中的“These environments”代指上文提到的“crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces”，且与下文“so taking precautions is even more important. (因此，采取预防措施更为重要)”构成因果关系，正因为在这些环境中，病毒似乎可以更有效地传播，因此，采取预防措施更为重要。故选A。
20．根据空格上文“Meet people outside. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor ones, particularly if indoor spaces are small and without outdoor air coming in. (在外面见人。户外聚会比室内聚会更安全，特别是如果室内空间小，没有室外空气进入的话)”可知，上文内容告诉我们户外聚会比室内聚会更安全。F项意为“避免拥挤的或室内的环境。”选项能够承接上文，且能引起下文“but if you can’t, then take precautions: Open a window. Increase the amount of “natural ventilation” when indoors. (但如果你做不到，那就采取预防措施：当你在室内时，打开窗户，增加“自然通风”量)”，下文介绍的是如果你不能避免拥挤的或室内的环境时，你要怎样做。故选F。
21．B 22．G 23．E 24．C 25．A
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文作者主要就如何降低出国感染新冠的风险提出了几点建议，如接种疫苗、保持社交距离、戴口罩、留意不同国家的防疫政策等等。
21．根据前句“Vaccination (接种疫苗) is of great importance” (接种疫苗很重要) 可知，此处主要强调疫苗的作用，B选项的 “If you, re double vaccinated and you’re going to a low-risk area”(如果你接种了加强针，那么你将进入低风险感染群体范畴)，与前句逻辑一致，故选B。
22．根据后句“Travelers are advised to stay at least 1.8 meters away from the people they aren’t traveling with”(游客被建议与非旅游伙伴至少保持1.8米)可知，本段强调旅游时保持社交G选项的“It advises travelers to low-risk countries to get fully vaccinated, wear a mask, and avoid crowds” (这个机构建议去低风险国家的游客要全面接种疫苗，佩戴口罩，避免拥挤人群)，提到与其他游客保持距离，拒绝近距离，与后句逻辑一致，故选G。
23．根据空格后句“That means you have to quarantine (隔离) at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days when you arrive in England.”(那意味着当你抵达英国时，你不得不居家或在你呆的地方隔离十天)可知，此处谈论了英国的相关防疫政策，E选项的 “For instance, Portugal was on England’s green list. but soon it was moved to the brown list.”(比如，葡萄牙在英国的绿名单上，但是很快被移到了黄名单)，与后句语义逻辑一致，故选E。
24．根据空格后句“The US mainly looks at the number of new cases in the past 28 days.”(美国主要看过去28天来的新增病例)可知，此处强调美国的特殊之处，C选项的“These kinds of contradictions happen because countries apply different criteria”(因为国家适用不同的标准，所以才会发生这种矛盾)，与后文列举的美国例子贴合，故选C。
25．根据空格前句“Germany closed the border to the UK in the same week when Spain opened it”(德国关闭了去英国的边境，而西班牙开放了边境)可知，此处描述国家的不同做法，A选项“They clearly don’t have the same assessment.”(他们明显没有一样的评估结果)对这种做法予以评价，即国家的评估结果不同，故选A。
26．D 27．G 28．C 29．E 30．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何处理大量的家庭作业向我们提供了几条建议。
26．上文“Before diving in, make a list of all the things you need to do for your homework.(在投入作业之前，把你需要做的所有事情列一个清单)”提到把要做的事列一个清单，结合空后“The satisfaction of checking things off will keep you happy to continue.(完成任务的满足感会让你乐于继续)”可知，空处应该讲述完成一项任务之后就在清单中删除一个，保持做事的动力。D项“完成每项任务时，请将其从列表中划掉”符合语境。故选D。
27．根据本段的中心句“Solve the hardest homework first.(先解决最难的作业)”可知，本段建议先做最难的作业，G项“制定一个计划，一点一点地完成你的工作，把最简单的任务留到最后”符合语境，故选G。
28．根据空格前一句“If you come to a part of your homework that you don’t know how to do, ask a family member to help you.(如果你的家庭作业中有一部分你不知道怎么做，让你的家人来帮助你)”可知，空格处应该讲述家人帮助你之后所带来的结果，C项“那样的话，你不会受挫”符合语境。故选C。
29．根据本段中心句“Make a homework schedule(制定家庭作业时间表)”可知，本段阐述制定家庭作业时间表，E项“尽量在每天同一时间做作业”进一步阐述如何制定时间表，故选E。
30．根据空格后“If everyone in your group is serious about getting homework done, this can be great.(如果你小组里的每个人都认真完成作业，这是很好的)”可知，本段所讲述的方法是加入学习小组，A项“成立一个学习小组”适合作为本段中心句。故选A。
31．A 32．F 33．E 34．C 35．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。生活总是充满挑战。在任何时候，任何人都可能在他们的生活中面对困难。当你遇到困难时，有人支持你度过难关总是很有帮助的。本文介绍了帮助家人渡过难关的几个办法。
31．根据上文“Life offers its fair share of challenges. At any given time, anyone can face difficult sea- sons in their life. It is true for you. When you're experiencing difficulty, it's always helpful to have a support system to get through it.(生活总是充满挑战。在任何时候，任何人都可能在他们的生活中面对困难。这对你来说是真的。当你遇到困难时，有人支持你度过难关总是很有帮助的)”讲到任何人都有遇到困难的时刻。A项字面意思为“没有人是一座孤岛”，深层含义为我们都是有亲人朋友的，都要互相帮助的，也呼应上文的support，还能引出下文，要学会一些帮助亲人度过难关的方法，符合语境。故选A项。
32．根据上文“Offer legal resources. If you have family members who are in trouble with the law, you can offer assistance by pointing in the direction of various legal resources, You can even decide to cover a part of their legal fees in court.( 提供法律资源。如果你的家庭成员在法律上遇到了麻烦，你可以通过指向各种法律资源的方向来提供帮助，你甚至可以决定在法庭上为他们支付一部分法律费用。如何帮助他们全由你决定)”举例了帮助遇到法律问题的家人的两个办法。F项内容：到底采取哪种方法去帮助他们是由你决定的，符合语境。故选F项。
33．本空位于段末，上文“Provide encouragement. When people are down on their luck, it's really easy for them to get discouraged and give up. Instead, it's a wise move to offer words of encouragement to the person. Always remind them that they're strong, capable and more powerful than they realize.（提供鼓励。当人们运气不好的时候，他们很容易气馁和放弃。相反，给对方一些鼓励的话是一个明智的举动。总是提醒他们，他们比自己意识到的更强大、更有能力）”表示，遇到困难的人都需要鼓励，E项内容：告诉他们能一定能渡过难关，这也是鼓励的话，承接上文。故选E项。
34．本空前一句“Sometimes, people struggle because they don't feel any love or support from anyone around them.（做一个安全的所在。有时人们过得很艰难，因为他们感受不到周围人的爱和支持）”。C项：事实上，他们被压力包围，这是又列举一个他们遇到的困境，空后开始建议怎么帮忙。C项承接上文。故选C项。
35．该空为段首句，应概括全段，下文“You never want to make a person feel like they can't make it without you in their life. …Make sure that they develop a plan, time line and measured action steps that can help them get back on their feet.( 你永远不想让一个人觉得没有你他们就活不下去。…确保他们制定一个计划，时间安排和有节制的行动步骤，以帮助他们重新站起来)”家人遇到困难，你帮他，但不是替他生活，最终还是要鼓励处于困境中的家人学会重新站起来，get back on their feet呼应B项independence,所以B项是最符合段落主旨的选项。故选B项。
36．C 37．F 38．D 39．A 40．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了作为成年人，如何来学习一门语言的方法。
36．根据本段标题“Find your motivation.”（找到你的（学习）动机），可知本段主要讲述学习动机对于语言学习者的重要。结合前文“Wish you had paid more attention in high school Spanish classes ”（希望你在高中的西班牙语课上多花点心思？）本句使用了虚拟语气，表示和过去事实相反的情形，即过去在高中西班牙课上没有花心思，下文“Perhaps all you wanted out of the class was a good grade, or to fulfill a graduation requirement.”（也许你想要的只是一个好成绩，或者满足一个毕业要求。）讲述了自己没有花心思是因为自己只是想要一个好成绩或者达到毕业要求，所以空处应承接前文，思考自己为什么没有花心思。C项“想想你为什么没有花心思”，切题，故选C。
37．根据前文“Linguists(语言学家)call these “extrinsic(外在的)motivators，”but the most successful language students are “intrinsically motivated, sincerely devoted to their own learning.”（语言学家称之为“外在动机”，但是最成功的语言学生是“内在动机，真诚地致力于自己的学习。”）可知，最成功的语言学生对语言的学习源自于个人对语言的喜欢的内在动机，因此空处承接前文，学习者就要根据自己的内心，学习语言就选择自己喜欢的来学习，F项“所以选择一种你感兴趣的语言”，切题，故选F。
38．根据标题“Pick your tools.”（挑选学习资源）下文“but you’ll figure out which resources work best for you.”（但你会发现哪些资源最适合你。）可知，在挑选学习资源时，会有适合自己和不适合之分，通过不断地尝试，你可以找出哪些资源最适合你。因此空处可以叙述，对于学习资源，你要反复尝试。D项“可能需要反复试验和错误”，切题，故选D。
39．空处为段落的标题，结合其它几个黑体字提示，可知此处用祈使句。根据下文“Immerse (沉浸) yourself in your chosen language as much as you can.Watch movies or listen to songs, even if they are just on in the background. ”（尽可能地沉浸在你所选择的语言中。看电影或听歌曲，即使它们只是背景音乐。）讲述了选好自己要学的语言后，就要去享受这种语言。说明了选好后就开始行动。因而空处可以叙述那就行动吧。A项“开始吧”，符合题意，故选A。
40．根据前文“Practicing with other people helps solidify what you’ve already learned and make you more aware of which ideas you’re able to express.”（和别人一起练习有助于巩固你已经学到的东西，让你更清楚地意识到你能表达哪些想法。）提到了和别人交流带来的好处。下文“though various websites and apps such as language , Hello Talk, and Talk Abroad can connect you with some, either free or for a small fee.”（尽管通过各种网站和应用程序，如language , Hello Talk, 和 Talk Abroad，可以为您连接一些网站，或者免费，或者收取一点费用。）可知通过这些网站和应用程序你可以和母语人士交流，though的使用，说明空处和后文为转折含义，因此空处可以描述，与你交流的人可以不是母语人士，G项“和你聊天的人不必是母语人士”符合题意，故选G。
41．D 42．F 43．A 44．C 45．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了喝啤酒的好处。
41．根据空前“For most people, nothing is better than having an iced beer after you are back home in hot summer. (对于大多数人来说，在炎热的夏天回到家后，没有什么比来一杯冰啤酒更好的了。)”以及第一段第五六句“Now good news for you. From now on you needn’t feel guilty just because you love beer. (现在有个好消息要告诉你。 从现在起，你不必因为爱喝啤酒而感到内疚。)”可知，炎热的夏天，人们喜欢喝冰啤酒，但是会因为担心健康而内疚，但是现在好消息是不必因为爱喝啤酒而感到内疚了。结合选项可知，D项承上启下，符合语意。故选D项。
42．根据空前“But there is still one IMPORTANT point I have to make clear. (但有一重点我必须要说清楚。)”可知，空处应为作者想强调的“重点”。结合选项F“Remember it is how much beer you consume that matters to your health. (记住，你喝多少啤酒关系到你的健康。)”可知，作者要强调的“重点”是不是啤酒影响健康，而是喝的量关系到健康。故选F项。
43．根据设空位置，可推测为小标题。再结合第三段第一句“Beer prevents diabetes due to the alcohol content which increases insulin (胰岛素) sensitivity. (啤酒可以预防糖尿病，因为酒精含量会增加胰岛素的敏感性。)”可知，啤酒可以预防糖尿病。故选A项。
44．根据空前“Drinking beer in moderation speeds up chemical reactions that keep off the risk of prostate cancer (前列腺癌) in males. (适量饮用啤酒可以加速化学反应，从而降低男性患前列腺癌的风险。)”以及空后“Strange But it is true. That is because the drink contains components that decrease the risk of breast cancer. (很奇怪吗 但这是真的。这是因为这种饮料含有降低患乳腺癌风险的成分。)”可知，适量饮用啤酒不仅可以降低男性患前列腺癌的风险，而且含有降低女性患乳腺癌风险的成分。所以结合选项C“Believe it or not, women should also drink beer. (信不信由你，女人也应该喝啤酒。)”可知，C项承上启下，符合逻辑。故选C项。
45．根据小标题“Beer treats dandruff (头皮屑) (啤酒治疗头皮屑)”可知，接下来要讲的是啤酒对头皮屑所起到的作用以及好处。结合选项G“Beer is much healthier than all the shampoos and conditioners (护发素) that you see on the shelves in the supermarket or in advertisements. (啤酒比你在超市货架上或广告上看到的所有洗发水和护发素都要健康得多。)”可知，符合逻辑。故选G项。
46．E 47．D 48．G 49．F 50．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了初入职场的毕业生应该学习的四项重要技能。
46．上文“And most bosses won’t teach you how to be a good employee.”（大多数老板不会教你如何成为一名好员工。）提到大部分老板是不会教你如何成为一名好员工的，E项“That”指代上文提到的“how to be a good employee”，E项“这是新员工要自学的本领。”承接上文，如何成为一名好员工，得自学，引出下文“Follow these four essential new job tips for graduates.”（遵循以下毕业生必备的四个初入职场的技能。）给出毕业生应该学习的职场技能。所以E项符合题意。故选E项。
47．上文“Practice speaking slowly and clearly.”（练习表达清晰，语速和缓。）提到在职场上与他人对话时要学会表达清晰，语速和缓，D项“不要大喊大叫，而是声音大到能够让人听清即可。”则补充在职场上与他人对话时还应做到声音不要太大，让别人能够听见就行。所以D项符合题意。故选D项。
48．上文“Listen carefully. This is an important skill no matter what career you hope to have.”（认真聆听。这项技能十分重要，适用于任何你所希望的职业。）提到要认真聆听，G项“这要求注意对方所传递的信息。”则具体说明认真聆听的时候要留意对方所传递的信息，其中，G项的“It”指代上文“Listen carefully.”，符合题意。故选G项。
49．上文“Use good judgment to determine the urgency of the situation.”（判断清楚什么情况是紧迫的。）提到要有好的判断力，确定情况的紧迫性，F项“如果有必要打断对话时，应小心谨慎。”进一步说明如果有必要打断对话时，应小心谨慎，下文“Say ‘excuse me’, and then wait to be acknowledged before you start speaking.”（说声“打扰一下”，然后等到对方同意后再继续说话。）则举出例子说明如何礼貌地打断对话。所以F项符合题意。故选F项。
50．分析篇章结构可知，设空处的内容是毕业生必备的第四个职场技能。由下文“Some employers have a pretty strict dress code, which takes the decision about what to wear to work. This rule could be quite helpful. Other bosses just tell their workers to ‘dress appropriately’.”（部分老板有很严格的工作着装要求，这种规定算是十分有用的。其他老板可能只是让自己的员工“穿着得体”。）提到着装要求和穿着得体可知，该段落对应的技能是B项“穿着得体”，B项符合题意。故选B项。
51．D 52．A 53．B 54．F 55．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了消费者可以通过选取不同的礼物包装纸来保护环境。
51．根据上文“Consumers who want to help the environment can do so most effectively by reducing consumption. Wrapping paper alternatives can reduce the need for various resources to be consumed.(想要帮助环境的消费者可以通过减少消费来最有效地做到这一点。包装纸的替代品可以减少消耗各种资源的需求)”可知，本句承接上文继续说明包装纸替代品的好处，D选项中They指前一句的Wrapping paper alternatives。故D选项“它们也可以提供创意和独特的礼物”符合语境，故选D。
52．根据上文“Clear cellophane (玻璃纸) can also be used over the comics newspaper.(透明的玻璃纸也可以用在漫画报纸上)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文评价使用玻璃纸的做法，且A选项中This指前一句使用玻璃纸的做法。故A选项“这会让你看起来光滑、有光泽”符合语境，故选A。
53．根据后文“With their permission, you can use their artwork as a wrapping paper alternative.(在他们的允许下，你可以用他们的作品作为包装纸的替代品)”可知，本句是在说明在谁的允许下，与本段后一句内容存在因果关系，指的是孩子们喜欢自己的作品被展示出来。故B选项“孩子们经常喜欢看他们的艺术作品被展示”符合语境，故选B。
54．根据上文“Any wrapping paper alternative can be made unique by adding decorations that are readily available.(任何包装纸的替代品都可以通过添加现成的装饰而变得独特)”可知，本句与本段前一句内容存在解释关系，说明如何让包装更有特色：从杂志上剪下来的图形、照片、文字都可以使礼物包装更具特色。故F选项“从杂志上剪下的形状、照片或文字可以使礼物个性化”符合语境，故选F。
55．根据后文“For people with a lack of time or creativity, there are also commercial and available alternatives to gift wrap such as wrapping paper with recycled content or environment-friendly wrapping paper. A thoughtful consumer can wrap gifts in a variety of attractive ways without harming the environment.(对于缺乏时间或创意的人来说，也有其他商业或可选的礼品包装纸，例如含有可回收物品的包装纸或环保包装纸。体贴的消费者可以用各种吸引人的方式包装礼物，而不损害环境)”可知，本段主要讲独一无二的包装纸替代方法还有很多，后一句具体举例。故G选项“有许多其他的想法来创造一种独特的包装纸替代品”符合语境，故选G。
56．E 57．C 58．D 59．G 60．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了增强批判性思维的几个策略。
56．上文“We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human know ledge is pretty available at the click of a button.(我们很幸运地生活在一个只需点击一个按钮就可以获得人类知识总量的时代)”说明我们生活在一个信息量大而且信息获取非常容易的社会，以及下文“So here are a few strategies to sharped your critical thinking.(因此，这里有一些策略可以提高你的批判性思维)”说明要采取策略提高批判性思维，E项“但并不是所有东西都和表面看起来一样”与上文构成转折关系，承接下文，符合题意。故选E。
57．上文“Beware of confirmation prejudice.(谨防确认偏见)”说明要防止偏见，以及下文“In repeated experiments, psychologists have shown we’re much more likely to accept something as evidence if it confirms what we already think we know.(在重复的实验中，心理学家表明，如果某件事证实了我们已经知道的东西，我们就更有可能接受它作为证据)”说明对于已经知道的东西，我们就更可能接受它是对的，C项“我们都喜欢感觉自己是对的”引出下文，符合题意。故选C。
58．上文“Acknowledge small difference. In life, most situations are different and complicated. Acknowledge that can enrich the way that we view the world. (承认微小差异。在生活中，大多数情况都是不同和复杂的。承认这些可以丰富我们看待世界的方式)”说明要承认差异，D项中differences是关键词，D项“因此，请注意许多情况下的差异”承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
59．下文“Really try to understand where the other person is coming from.(真正试着去理解其他人的想法)”说明要站在其他人的角度思考问题，G项中Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes表示“设身处地为他人着想”，G项“设身处地为他人着想可以带来更富有成效的结果”引出下文，符合题意。故选G。
60．下文“It’s more important than ever to know where your information is coming from.(知道你的信息来自哪里比以往任何时候都重要。)”说明知道信息的来源是很重要的，B项“核实你的信息来源”引出下文，符合题意。故选B。
（2022·江西景德镇·一模）Innovation (创新) comes from environments where ideas can connect. ____1____ This is the very question a new information chart from Top Masters looks to answer. According to the report, ground-breaking innovations have come despite the tragic effect of epidemics throughout history. This is a timely report because people are coming up with some innovative ideas to address many of the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
As epidemics go, the Black Death of the 1300s was extremely shocking. ____2____. According to the report, it was responsible for changing the economic and social structure of Europe and the creation of a middle class.
There were other outbreaks of the plague in England later on. In 1592, London faced an outbreak that shut down theaters for six months. This led Shakespeare to start writing poetry to make a living. ____3____. Another plague in 1606 also closed the theatres in London, and this time Shakespeare wrote King Lear and Macbeth.
In the US, the Boston smallpox epidemic of 1721 led 1o the spread of variolation (天花接种) which was responsible for reducing the death rate from 14% to 2%, as well as the first steps towards vaccines. ____4____
COVID-19 is causing serious damage around the world. And although the death rate is nowhere close, the economic impact has been overwhelming. On the negative side, it has highlighted many of the shortcoming in the health-care industry as nurses and doctors battle the virus unfortunately under-equipped.
____5____. Today’s innovators are addressing ventilator (呼吸机)shortages by using 3D printers and designing simpler ventilators; distillers are producing hand sanitizer (消毒剂); companies are making washable and reusable masks; app are tracking the virus and fighting the spread of misinformation.
A．But does epidemics have more negative effects on the environment
B．So what kind of environment does an epidemic create when it comes to quickening innovation
C．And the debate of vaccination ushered in a new era in journalism
D．With increased connectivity and technology, innovators are trying to solve many medical problems
E．Nowadays, health-care equipment has been made in large quantities
F．And it was during this time that he wrote Venus and Adonis, and The Rape of Lucre
G．The plague (瘟疫) , as it is also known, wiped out up to 60% of the population in Europe
（2022·安徽·模拟预测）The mascot for the Beijing Winter Olympics, Bing Dwen Dwen, has enjoyed an increasing rise in popularity. It seems to have taken the gold for the most favored prop for athlete snapshots. Such has been the surge (激增) in popularity that products with its image are difficult to get in the Winter Olympic Village. ___6___. Some say the mascot has become the best ambassador for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
___7___. Its shape combines the image of a panda with an ice crystal shell, inspired by the “ice ribbon“ of the National Speed Skating Oval. The flowing color lines symbolize the ice and snow sports track. The design conveys the charm of China and expresses the beauty of the Olympic Games.
There have been continual demands to increase supply and end the shortage. A toy manufacturing company, located in Qidong, Nantong, Jiangsu province, is one of the three companies in China that participate in designing and manufacturing the mascot. ___8___.
In the production workshop, the semifinished Bing Dwen Dwens pile upon the processing tabletop. Workers put on a transparent “coat”, install it on a fixed base, and wrap it in a special packaging box. ___9___. A worker, surnamed Shen, is responsible for installing the base for Bing Dwen Dwen. In order to ensure that the doll does not fall, and looks elfish (精灵般的)，she must test it. ___10___.
A．People are excited about the mascot’s overnight fame
B．A cute Bing Dwen Dwen is then transported to the store
C．The popularity stems mainly from its naive and cute appearance
D．Currently, it is stepping up its production to meet market demand
E．With years of experience, the company has won a solid reputation
F．The question “Do you have Bing Dwen Dwen ” is now a form of greeting
G．In fact, every process shows the workers’ devotion to delivering happiness
（2022·安徽·安庆一中三模）The New York Times reported that phone calls have made a comeback during the pandemic. Verizon, an American wireless network operator, told the Times that it’s now handling an average of 800 million wireless calls daily during the week. That’s more than double the calls made on Mother’s Day, which is one of the busiest days of the year for phone calls. ____11____ Similarly, AT&T Inc. reported that the number of cell calls has increased by 35%.
____12____ And there’s nothing like creating a big family get-together by cramming everyone on a screen. It’s great that you can see the people you’re talking to.
But sometimes, something gets lost when video is involved. Video calls and apps are “undeniably brilliant,” writes the Guardian. “But there’s a performance involved, distractions, and people coming and going. If you want to actually say something to someone, just call them. ____13____”.
If you are old enough, you might remember having one phone for the whole family. “The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” Luke Fermandez, a computer-science professor at Weber State University says. “With smartphones, we have gained mobility and privacy. ____14____”
But now so many of us are turning back to our phones to find family. In Dickinson, the city council members shared the city phone book in late March to call residents to check in. Council member Katie Pinkie wrote in the Dickinson Press, “They shared stories of faith, friendly and health. The people I called to check in on ended up helping me more. ____15____ “What would happen if we all used this time of the social distancing to reconnect the old-fashioned way ” Landline or mobile phone, start dialing.
A．Before Caller ID, you did not know who was calling.
B．Many of us are also talking to our families on video chat.
C．Everybody had a handle on everyone else’s business field.
D．However, the value of the home has been reduced considerably.
E．Nothing can beat a comforting human voice straight into the ear.
F．They gave me a sense of purpose for the week and unknowns ahead.
G．In addition, the length of calls is up 33% now compared to an average day before the outbreak.
（2021·安徽·三模）Protect yourself and others from COVID-19
If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, stay safe by taking some simple precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, keeping rooms well-ventilated (通风), avoiding crowds, cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue. ____16____ Do it all!
Maintain at least a 1-metre distance between yourself and others to reduce your risk of infection when they cough, sneeze or speak. Maintain an even greater distance between yourself and others when indoors.
The further away, the better.
____17____ The appropriate use, storage and cleaning or disposal are essential to make masks as effective as possible. Remember the following basics of how to wear a mask:
Clean your hands before you put your mask on, as well as before and after you take it off, and after you touch it at any time.
Make sure it covers both your nose, mouth and chin.
When you take off a mask, store it in a clean plastic bag, and every day either wash it if it’s a fabric mask, or dispose of a medical mask in a dustbin.
____18____
Avoid the 3Cs: spaces that are closed, crowded or involve close contact.
Outbreaks have been reported in restaurants, choir practices, fitness classes, nightclubs, offices and places of worship where people have gathered, often in crowded indoor settings where they talk loudly, shout, breathe heavily or sing.
The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. ____19____, so taking precautions is even more important.
Meet people outside. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor ones, particularly if indoor spaces are small and without outdoor air coming in. For more information on how to hold events like family gatherings, children’s football games and family occasions, read our Q&A on small public gatherings.
____20____, but if you can’t, then take precautions: Open a window. Increase the amount of “natural ventilation” when indoors.
WHO has published Q&As on ventilation and air conditioning for both the general public and people who manage public spaces and buildings.
A．These environments are where the virus appears to spread more efficiently.
B．How to make your environment safer
C．Stick to strict rules to stay away from the epidemic.
D．Check local advice where you live and work.
E．Don’t use masks with specific air holes.
F．Avoid crowded or indoor settings.
G．Make wearing a mask a normal part of being around other people.
（2022·山西省长治市第二中学校模拟预测）How to go abroad and minimize your COVID-19 risk
If you are desperate to go abroad, then what measures should you take
“Vaccination (接种疫苗) is of great importance.____21____, I would take the view that you’re going to be pretty safe as long as you observe the usual, sensible rules,” says Anthony Costello at University College London.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agrees.____22____. Travelers are advised to stay at least 1.8 meters away from the people they aren’t traveling with, wash their hands often and monitor their health for signs of illness, too.
You should also take “low risk” with a pinch of salt (有所保留).____23____. That means you have to quarantine (隔离).at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days when you arrive in England. Meanwhile, Portugal remains in the CDC’s “avoid all travel” category.
____24____ The US mainly looks at the number of new cases in the past 28 days. Decisions for England are based on broader risk assessments from the Joint Biosecurity Centre, including vaccination rates and circulating variants.
“It is hard to tell which method is right, and it isn’t unusual for two countries to look at the same data and come to opposite conclusions,” says Jeffrey Lazarus at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain, “Germany closed the border to the UK in the same week when Spain opened it.____25____.”
A．They clearly don’t have the same assessment
B．If you, re double vaccinated and you’re going to a low-risk area
C．These kinds of contradictions happen because countries apply different criteria
D．You may likely find you are engaging in both lower- and higher-risk behaviors
E．For instance, Portugal was on England’s green list. but soon it was moved to the brown list
F．So the reality is that we won’t face any risk of getting COVID-19
G．It advises travelers to low-risk countries to get fully vaccinated, wear a mask, and avoid crowds
（2022·广西·北海市北海中学一模）A pile of homework can seem frightening, but it can be done if you make a plan. Here are some tips to help you.
Create a checklist of the tasks you have. Before diving in, make a list of all the things you need to do for your homework.____26____ The satisfaction of checking things off will keep you happy to continue.
Solve the hardest homework first. Your first thought might be to put off the most difficult homework. If you get the hard stuff out of the way when you’re most alert, however,it will be easier to get through the rest of the pile. ____27____
Ask for help if you get stuck. If you come to a part of your homework that you don’t know how to do, ask a family member to help you. ____28____ With a little help, you can quickly move on to the next thing.
Make a homework schedule. ____29____ If you set a schedule, then you’ll be prepared and know exactly what to do. This will also keep you from feeling guilty about putting homework off.
____30____ If everyone in your group is serious about getting homework done, this can be great. You can help each other out with assignments, and quiz each other to prepare for exams.
A．Establish a study group.
B．Take a break now and then.
C．That way, you won’t get discouraged.
D．As you complete each task, cross it off your list.
E．Try to do your homework at the same time each day.
F．Write down all the reasons why you really need to do your homework.
G．Make a plan to finish your work bit by bit, saving the easiest tasks for last.
（2022·贵州黔东南·一模）Life offers its fair share of challenges. At any given time, anyone can face difficult sea- sons in their life. It is true for you. When you're experiencing difficulty, it's always helpful to have a support system to get through it. ____31____Knowing this, there are a few ways you can become supportive of a family member who is in the midst of a struggle.
Offer legal resources. If you have family members who are in trouble with the law, you can offer assistance by pointing in the direction of various legal resources, You can even decide to cover a part of their legal fees in court. ____32____
Provide encouragement. When people are down on their luck, it's really easy for them to get discouraged and give up. Instead, it's a wise move to offer words of encouragement to the person. Always remind them that they're strong, capable and more powerful than they realize.____33____
Be a safe place. Sometimes, people struggle because they don't feel any love or support from anyone around them. ____34____Be their light in the dark places. This can do so much for someone who is carrying a lot on the inside.
____35____You never want to make a person feel like they can't make it without you in their life. If you're allowing the family member to live with you for a certain period of time, be strict about what needs to happen during that time. Make sure that they develop a plan, time line and measured action steps that can help them get back on their feet.
A．No man is an island.
B．Encourage independence
C．In fact, they are surrounded by pressure.
D．Always compete with your family members.
E．Tell them that they will get through this situation.
F．It's all up to you to decide how you can help them.
G．However, you know that there's nothing you can do.
（2022·四川绵阳·一模）How to Learn a Language as an Adult
If you dream of learning a foreign language, your age does not disqualify you. Make the process more fun - and by extension, more successful-with these tips.
Find your motivation.
Wish you had paid more attention in high school Spanish classes _____36_____Perhaps all you wanted out of the class was a good grade, or to fulfill a graduation requirement. Linguists(语言学家)call these “extrinsic(外在的)motivators，”but the most successful language students are “intrinsically motivated, sincerely devoted to their own learning._____37_____,whether on a grand vacation in Spain or on your couch watching Spanish soap operas.
Pick your tools.
___38___, but you’ll figure out which resources work best for you. Mobile apps such as Duolingo and Babbel gamify your learning, so if you could easily spend hours playing on your phone, you’ll likely find these similarly addictive. And don’t forget books. McGraw Hill and Barron’s offer excellent textbooks with answer keys to let you see how you’re doing.
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Immerse (沉浸) yourself in your chosen language as much as you can. Watch movies or listen to songs, even if they are just on in the background. Periodically look around you and see how many things you can name in the language you’re studying. Or, better yet, label items around your home with those words. You’ll have no choice but to see them and, in very little time, learn them.
Get social.
Practicing with other people helps solidify what you’ve already learned and make you more aware of which ideas you’re able to express._____40_____,though various websites and apps such as language , Hello Talk, and Talk Abroad can connect you with some, either free or for a small fee.
A．Dive in
B．Just do it
C．Consider why you didn’t
D．It might take some trial and error
E．You might as well practice on your own
F．So pick a language you are excited to use
G．They need not to be native speakers you chat with
（2022·四川·成都七中一模）For most people, nothing is better than having an iced beer after you are back home in hot summer. ____41____ Why Just for the sake of your own health and the happiness of your family. Now good news for you. From now on you needn’t feel guilty just because you love beer. On the contrary, the benefits of drinking beer are obvious. But there is still one IMPORTANT point I have to make clear. ____42____
1. Beer reduces risk of heart disease You can easily reduce the risk of heart disease by 30% or more if you are one of the individuals who drink a pint of beer per day. The result is totally opposite if you drink too much beer. Be careful with your portions.
2. ____43____
Beer prevents diabetes due to the alcohol content which increases insulin (胰岛素) sensitivity. Also, beer is rich in dissolvable fiber that is so needed if the individual suffers from diabetes.
Beer minimizes risk of cancer Xanthohumol (抗氧化剂黄腐酚) is found in beer, which is very important since it has anti-cancer properties. Drinking beer in moderation speeds up chemical reactions that keep off the risk of prostate cancer (前列腺癌) in males. ____44____ Strange But it is true. That is because the drink contains components that decrease the risk of breast cancer.
4. Beer manages blood pressure
According to the recent studies carried out by Harvard researchers, middle-aged women who drink beer in moderation were much less likely to develop high blood pressure. Other alcoholic drinks do not have the same properties.
5. Beer treats dandruff (头皮屑)
____45____ The high content of vitamin B and yeast (酵母菌) will make your hair smooth and silky. Go and have a try.
You’ll be surprised to find the annoying dandruff finally gone.
A．Beer lowers risk of diabetes.
B．Beer improves your oily skin.
C．Believe it or not, women should also drink beer.
D．At the same time, you may be a little nervous and guilty.
E．Some people prefer a beer to some pills when they get a cold in summer.
F．Remember it is how much beer you consume that matters to your health.
G．Beer is much healthier than all the shampoos and conditioners (护发素) that you see on the shelves in the supermarket or in advertisements.
（2022·四川·模拟预测）Essential first job tips for graduates
Graduates may be anxious as they enter the workplace. And most bosses won’t teach you how to be a good employee. ___46___ Follow these four essential new job tips for graduates.
Speak clearly. Many graduates mumble (嘟哝) or talk too quickly. It is common that people have to ask them to repeat themselves. Perhaps it is because they often speak to their peers who have super sharp hearing. But the customers you encounter in your new job may not. Good verbal communication skills are essential for most jobs. Practice speaking slowly and clearly. ___47___
Listen carefully. This is an important skill no matter what career you hope to have. ___48___ When someone is talking, make eye contact to indicate that you are listening. And then ask appropriate questions to make sure you understand the directions or questions.
Don’t interrupt unless it’s urgent. When a co-worker or boss is talking to a customer, don’t cut in unless what you have to share absolutely can’t wait. Use good judgment to determine the urgency of the situation. ___49___ Say “excuse me”, and then wait to be acknowledged before you start speaking.
___50___ Some employers have a pretty strict dress code, which takes the decision about what to wear to work. This rule could be quite helpful. Other bosses just tell their workers to “dress appropriately”. Remember, though casual clothing is acceptable to some jobs, make sure your clothes are clean, without rips (裂口) or designs that may upset others.
A．Dress formally.
B．Dress in a proper way.
C．If it is urgent, interrupt without judgement.
D．Avoid shouting, but speak loudly enough to be heard.
E．That is something new workers must learn on their own.
F．When it is necessary to interrupt a conversation, do so carefully.
G．It requires being able to pay attention to the information another person is conveying.
（2022·青海·海东市第一中学模拟预测）Consumers who want to help the environment can do so most effectively by reducing consumption. Wrapping paper alternatives can reduce the need for various resources to be consumed.____51____No matter what the gift is, there is a wrapping paper alternative to make the gift-giving experience even more special.
One extremely low-cost wrapping paper alternative is to use the Sunday comics. These are bright, colorful, and fun, and will probably be passed around and read as the receiver opens the gift. Children and adults alike will appreciate this attractive wrapping paper alternative. Clear cellophane (玻璃纸) can also be used over the comics newspaper.____52____
Re-used gift wrap, if not damaged, is another free wrapping paper alternative. Torn edges can be cut off and high-quality ribbon will last through many uses. Newsprint roll ends are often given away by newspaper offices and can be decorated with markers, paints, rubber stamps, or stickers.____53____With their permission, you can use their artwork as a wrapping paper alternative.
Any wrapping paper alternative can be made unique by adding decorations that are readily available.____54____Flowers, or stems of a fragrant plant add a special touch to the wrapped gift.
____55____For people with a lack of time or creativity, there are also commercial and available alternatives to gift wrap such as wrapping paper with recycled content or environment-friendly wrapping paper. A thoughtful consumer can wrap gifts in a variety of attractive ways without harming the environment.
A．This will create a smooth, shiny look.
B．Children often like to see their artwork displayed.
C．Old calendars can be used as a wrapping paper alternative.
D．They can also offer a creative and unique presentation for gifts.
E．The gift bag will likely be passed on to wrap a gift for someone else.
F．Shapes, photos, or words cut from magazines can personalize the gift.
G．There are many other ideas for creating a unique wrapping paper alternative.
（2022·青海海东·一模）We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human knowledge is pretty available at the click of a button. We’ve never had access to so much information. ____56____. So here are a few strategies to sharped your critical thinking.
Beware of confirmation prejudice. ____57____. In repeated experiments, psychologists have shown we’re much more likely to accept something as evidence if it confirms what we already think we know. And we’re much more likely to discount information if it contradicts our views, which will affect our ability to process information.
Acknowledge small difference. In life, most situations are different and complicated. Acknowledge that can enrich the way that we view the world. For example, what colour is the sky Well, the obvious answer is blue. But at sunrise or sunset, it can be red. On a cold misty morning, white or grey. ____58____.
Practise intellectual humility (谦逊). One approach to, well, arguing, is to let go of the idea of being “right”. Or at least seriously consider that you might actually be wrong. ____59____. Really try to understand where the other person is coming from. Arguing is just to waste somebody’s time.
____60____. It’s more important than ever to know where your information is coming from.
Engaging in critical thinking isn’t as fun as picking up a pitchfork, or feeling like you’re fundamentally right. But in the long run, it leads to a more curious, educated and harmonious society. which is the biggest win of all.
A．Avoid mistakes
B．Check your sources
C．We all enjoy feeling like we’re right
D．So pay attention to differences in many situations
E．But not all of what’s out there is quite what it seems
F．So don’t rush to decide, and be actively prepared to change your mind
G．Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes can lead to much more productive outcomes
参考答案：
1．B 2．G 3．F 4．C 5．D
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述在疫情形式下也有创新。
1．根据上文“Innovation(创新) comes from environments where ideas can connect.”(创新来自思想可以联系的环境。)和下文“This is the very question a new information chart from Top Masters looks to answer. According to the report, ground-breaking innovations have come despite the tragic effect of epidemics throughout history.”(这正是顶级大师的新信息图表所要回答的问题。根据该报告，尽管历史上流行病的悲剧性影响，但仍有突破性的创新。)可知，这里是对疫情会创造什么样的创新环境发出疑问。选项B“那么，在加快创新时，疫情会创造什么样的环境”和上下文意思一致。故选B。
2．根据上文“As epidemics go, the Black Death of the 1300s was extremely shocking.”(随着流行病的蔓延，1300年的黑死病非常令人震惊。)和下文“According to the report, it was responsible for changing the economic and social structure of Europe and the creation of a middle class.”(报告称，它对改变欧洲的经济和社会结构以及中产阶级的产生负有责任。)可知，这一段是在对1300年的黑死病进行说明。选项G“正如大家所知道的那样，这场瘟疫摧毁了欧洲60%的人口”和上下文意思一致。故选G。
3．根据上文“There were other outbreaks of the plague in England later on. In 1592. London faced an outbreak that shut down theaters for six months. This led Shakespeare to start writing poetry to make a living.”(后来，英格兰也爆发了其他瘟疫。1592年，伦敦爆发了一场瘟疫，剧院关闭了六个月。这导致莎士比亚开始写诗谋生。)和下文“Another plague in 1606 also closed the theatres in London, and this time Shakespeare wrote King Lear and Macbeth.”(1606年的另一场瘟疫也关闭了伦敦的剧院，这一次莎士比亚写了《李尔王》和《麦克白》。)可知，这一段主要描述英国的瘟疫促使作家们开始新作品的创作。选项F“正是在这段时间里，他写了《维纳斯与阿多尼斯》和《卢克雷的强奸》”和上下文意思一致。故选F。
4．根据上文“In the US, the Boston smallpox epidemic of 1721 led 1o the spread of variolation(天花接种)which was responsible for reducing the death rate from 14% to 2%, as well as the first steps towards vaccines.”(在美国，1721年的波士顿天花疫情导致了天花的传播，导致死亡率从14%降至2%，也是疫苗接种的第一步。)可知，这里提到疫苗接种的问题。选项C“疫苗接种的争论开创了新闻业的新时代”和上文意思一致。故选C。
5．根据下文“Today’s innovators are addressing ventilator(呼吸机)shortages by using 3D printers and designing simpler ventilators; distillers are producing hand sanitizer(消毒剂); companies are making washable and reusable masks; app are tracking the virus and fighting the spread of misinformation.”(今天的创新者正在通过使用3D打印机和设计更简单的呼吸机来解决呼吸机短缺问题；酒厂正在生产洗手液；公司正在生产可清洗和可重复使用的口罩；该应用程序正在追踪病毒并阻止错误信息的传播。)可知，这一段讲述创新者在医疗问题上做出的努力。选项D“随着互联互通和技术的发展，创新者正试图解决许多医疗问题”和下文意思一致。故选D。
6．F 7．C 8．D 9．B 10．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了北京冬奥会期间大受欢迎的吉祥物冰墩墩极其创作灵感，制作过程。
6．根据上文“The mascot for the Beijing Winter Olympics, Bing Dwen Dwen, has enjoyed an increasing rise in popularity. It seems to have taken the gold for the most favored prop for athlete snapshots. Such has been the surge (激增)in popularity that products with its image are difficult to get in the Winter Olympic Village.( 北京冬奥会的吉祥物冰墩墩越来越受欢迎。它似乎是最受欢迎的运动员拍照道具。受欢迎的程度如此之高，以至于印有它的形象的产品很难在冬奥会村里买到)”及下一句“Some say the mascot has become the best ambassador for the Beijing Winter Olympics.( 有人说，这个吉祥物已经成为北京冬奥会的最佳形象大使)”可知，本段都在说冰墩墩在奥运村受欢迎程度，F项内容：“你有冰墩墩吗 ”现在是一种问候方式，这句问句充分说明人人都想拥有一款冰墩墩的心情，印证了它的受欢迎。故选F项。
7．根据下文“Its shape combines the image of a panda with an ice crystal shell, inspired by the “ice ribbon“ of the National Speed Skating Oval. The flowing color lines symbolize the ice and snow sports track.(它的形状结合了熊猫的形象和冰晶外壳，灵感源自国家速滑馆“冰丝带”。流动的色彩线条象征着冰雪运动跑道)”可知，本段在讲冰墩墩的设计灵感；C项：它的流行主要源于它天真可爱的外表，及呼应了上一段它的受欢迎，有引出了它的外形设计，契合语境。故选C项。
8．根据上文“There have been continual demands to increase supply and end the shortage.A toy manufacturing company, located in Qidong, Nantong, Jiangsu province, is one of the three companies in China that participate in designing and manufacturing the mascot.( 人们不断要求增加供应，结束供应不足现象。位于江苏省南通市启东市的一家玩具制造公司是中国参与设计和制造吉祥物的三家公司之一)”可知，目前市场上，冰墩墩供不应求，提到了生产商；设空处应该是针对供不应求的现象的措施。D项：目前，该公司正加紧生产以满足市场需求，契合上文。其中it指代南通这家公司。故选D项。
9．根据上文“In the production workshop, the semifinished Bing Dwen Dwens pile upon the processing tabletop. Workers put on a transparent “coat”, install it on a fixed base, and wrap it in a special packaging box.(在生产车间，半成品的冰墩墩堆在加工桌上。工人们给它穿上一件透明的“外套”，将其安装在固定的底座上，并将其包装在一个特殊的包装盒中)”可知，冰墩墩加工完毕，包装完毕。接下来就可以上市卖到消费者手中了。B项意为然后一只可爱的冰墩墩被送到了商店，契合上文语境，逻辑通顺。故选B项。
10．根据上文“A worker, surnamed Shen, is responsible for installing the base for Bing Dwen Dwen. In order to ensure that the doll does not fall, and looks elfish(精灵般的)，she must test it.(一名姓沈的工人负责为冰墩墩安装底座。为了确保娃娃不会掉下来，看起来像小精灵，她必须测试它)”可知，在生产过程中，工人们都很认真付出；G项：事实上，每一个过程都体现了员工对传递快乐的奉献精神。符合语境。故选G项。
11．G 12．B 13．E 14．D 15．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在疫情期间，电话再次成为了人与人之间沟通的纽带和桥梁。
11．根据上文“The New York Times reported that phone calls have made a comeback during the pandemic.(据《纽约时报》报道，在疫情期间，电话已经恢复。)”可知，本段讲的是电话再次成为人们沟通的桥梁。G项“In addition, the length of calls is up 33% now compared to an average day before the outbreak.(此外，与疫情爆发前的平均一天相比，现在的通话长度增加了33%。)”中的“calls”在上文中有原词复现以及G项中的“before the outbreak”与上文中的“during the pandemic”形成了对照。承接上文说明人们使用电话的情况。故选G。
12．本空为段首句，为一段的主要内容。根据下文“And there’s nothing like creating a big family get-together by cramming everyone on a screen. It’s great that you can see the people you’re talking to.(没有什么比把所有人都挤在屏幕上更能创造一个大家庭了。你可以看到和你说话的人，这很好。)”可知，这一段主要讲的是视频联系方式。选项B“Many of us are also talking to our families on video chat.(我们中的许多人也在与家人视频聊天。)”符合题意。故选B。
13．根据上文“But there’s a performance involved, distractions, and people coming and going. If you want to actually say something to someone, just call them.(但这是一场表演，让人分心，人们来来往往。如果你真的想对别人说点什么，就打电话给他们。)”可知，视频电话会分心，而真的想沟通，直接打电话就好。选项E“Nothing can beat a comforting human voice straight into the ear.(没有什么能比一个悦耳的人声直接进入耳朵更好的了。)”说明直接打电话被大多数人所接受，故选E。
14．根据上文““The shared family phone served as an anchor for home,” Luke Fermandez, a computer-science professor at Weber State University says.(韦伯州立大学计算机科学教授Luke Fermandez说：“共享的家庭电话就像是家庭的锚。”)”以及 “With smartphones, we have gained mobility and privacy.(有了智能手机，我们获得了移动性和隐私。)”可知，以前家庭都是一部电话，而现在智能手机会让我们有各自的隐私。选项D“However, the value of the home has been reduced considerably.(然而，家庭观念却在减弱。)”说明的是所带来的的影响。故选D。
15．根据上文“The people I called to check in on ended up helping me more. (我打电话询问的人最终给了我更多的帮助。)”设空处是对上文的进步解释说明。选项F“They gave me a sense of purpose for the week and unknowns ahead.(他们给了我对未来一周和未知未来的目标感)”中的 “They”指代上文的The people，而“gave me a sense of purpose”与上一句中的“ended up helping me more”相照应。故选F。
16．D 17．G 18．E 19．A 20．F
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了一些预防COVID-19传播的措施，如保持身体距离，戴口罩，保持房间通风良好等。
16．根据空格上文“If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, stay safe by taking some simple precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, keeping rooms well-ventilated (通风), avoiding crowds, cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue. (如果COVID-19在你的社区传播，采取一些简单的预防措施来保持安全，比如保持身体距离，戴口罩，保持房间通风良好, 避免拥挤，清洁双手，对着弯曲的肘部或纸巾咳嗽)”可知，本段介绍的是如果COVID-19在你的社区传播，你可以采取的一些简单的预防措施。D项意为“检查你工作与居住地的当地的建议”选项能够承接上文，继续说预防措施和建议。下文“Do it all! (全做！)”，说明上文都是预防的具体措施。故选D
17．根据空格下文“The appropriate use, storage and cleaning or disposal are essential to make masks as effective as possible. (适当的使用、储存和清洁或处理是使口罩尽可能有效的关键)”可知，本段介绍的是为了预防疾病的传播，如何正确使用口罩。G项意为“使戴口罩成为和别人在一起时的一个正常的部分。”选项能够引起下文，为了预防疾病的传播，和别人再一起时要记得戴口罩，下文介绍了带口罩的正确方法。故选G。
18．根据空格上文“When you take off a mask, store it in a clean plastic bag, and every day either wash it if it’s a fabric mask, or dispose of a medical mask in a dustbin. (当你摘下口罩时，把它放在一个干净的塑料袋里，如果是织物口罩的话，每天洗一洗，或者把医用口罩扔进垃圾箱)”可知，上文介绍的是如何正确地储存和清洁或处理口罩。E项意为“不要使用带有特定气孔的口罩。”选项能够承接上文，也是关于口罩的话题，说的是不要使用带有特定气孔的口罩。故选E。
19．根据空格上文“The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. (在拥挤和通风不充分的场所，感染者长时间近距离在一起，感染COVID-19的风险更高)”可知，本段介绍的是在拥挤和通风不充分的场所，感染COVID-19的风险更高。A项意为“在这些环境中，病毒似乎可以更有效地传播。”选项能够承接上文，告诉我们在拥挤和通风不充分的场所，病毒似乎可以更有效地传播，导致感染COVID-19的风险更高，选项中的“These environments”代指上文提到的“crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces”，且与下文“so taking precautions is even more important. (因此，采取预防措施更为重要)”构成因果关系，正因为在这些环境中，病毒似乎可以更有效地传播，因此，采取预防措施更为重要。故选A。
20．根据空格上文“Meet people outside. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor ones, particularly if indoor spaces are small and without outdoor air coming in. (在外面见人。户外聚会比室内聚会更安全，特别是如果室内空间小，没有室外空气进入的话)”可知，上文内容告诉我们户外聚会比室内聚会更安全。F项意为“避免拥挤的或室内的环境。”选项能够承接上文，且能引起下文“but if you can’t, then take precautions: Open a window. Increase the amount of “natural ventilation” when indoors. (但如果你做不到，那就采取预防措施：当你在室内时，打开窗户，增加“自然通风”量)”，下文介绍的是如果你不能避免拥挤的或室内的环境时，你要怎样做。故选F。
21．B 22．G 23．E 24．C 25．A
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文作者主要就如何降低出国感染新冠的风险提出了几点建议，如接种疫苗、保持社交距离、戴口罩、留意不同国家的防疫政策等等。
21．根据前句“Vaccination (接种疫苗) is of great importance” (接种疫苗很重要) 可知，此处主要强调疫苗的作用，B选项的 “If you, re double vaccinated and you’re going to a low-risk area”(如果你接种了加强针，那么你将进入低风险感染群体范畴)，与前句逻辑一致，故选B。
22．根据后句“Travelers are advised to stay at least 1.8 meters away from the people they aren’t traveling with”(游客被建议与非旅游伙伴至少保持1.8米)可知，本段强调旅游时保持社交G选项的“It advises travelers to low-risk countries to get fully vaccinated, wear a mask, and avoid crowds” (这个机构建议去低风险国家的游客要全面接种疫苗，佩戴口罩，避免拥挤人群)，提到与其他游客保持距离，拒绝近距离，与后句逻辑一致，故选G。
23．根据空格后句“That means you have to quarantine (隔离) at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days when you arrive in England.”(那意味着当你抵达英国时，你不得不居家或在你呆的地方隔离十天)可知，此处谈论了英国的相关防疫政策，E选项的 “For instance, Portugal was on England’s green list. but soon it was moved to the brown list.”(比如，葡萄牙在英国的绿名单上，但是很快被移到了黄名单)，与后句语义逻辑一致，故选E。
24．根据空格后句“The US mainly looks at the number of new cases in the past 28 days.”(美国主要看过去28天来的新增病例)可知，此处强调美国的特殊之处，C选项的“These kinds of contradictions happen because countries apply different criteria”(因为国家适用不同的标准，所以才会发生这种矛盾)，与后文列举的美国例子贴合，故选C。
25．根据空格前句“Germany closed the border to the UK in the same week when Spain opened it”(德国关闭了去英国的边境，而西班牙开放了边境)可知，此处描述国家的不同做法，A选项“They clearly don’t have the same assessment.”(他们明显没有一样的评估结果)对这种做法予以评价，即国家的评估结果不同，故选A。
26．D 27．G 28．C 29．E 30．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何处理大量的家庭作业向我们提供了几条建议。
26．上文“Before diving in, make a list of all the things you need to do for your homework.(在投入作业之前，把你需要做的所有事情列一个清单)”提到把要做的事列一个清单，结合空后“The satisfaction of checking things off will keep you happy to continue.(完成任务的满足感会让你乐于继续)”可知，空处应该讲述完成一项任务之后就在清单中删除一个，保持做事的动力。D项“完成每项任务时，请将其从列表中划掉”符合语境。故选D。
27．根据本段的中心句“Solve the hardest homework first.(先解决最难的作业)”可知，本段建议先做最难的作业，G项“制定一个计划，一点一点地完成你的工作，把最简单的任务留到最后”符合语境，故选G。
28．根据空格前一句“If you come to a part of your homework that you don’t know how to do, ask a family member to help you.(如果你的家庭作业中有一部分你不知道怎么做，让你的家人来帮助你)”可知，空格处应该讲述家人帮助你之后所带来的结果，C项“那样的话，你不会受挫”符合语境。故选C。
29．根据本段中心句“Make a homework schedule(制定家庭作业时间表)”可知，本段阐述制定家庭作业时间表，E项“尽量在每天同一时间做作业”进一步阐述如何制定时间表，故选E。
30．根据空格后“If everyone in your group is serious about getting homework done, this can be great.(如果你小组里的每个人都认真完成作业，这是很好的)”可知，本段所讲述的方法是加入学习小组，A项“成立一个学习小组”适合作为本段中心句。故选A。
31．A 32．F 33．E 34．C 35．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。生活总是充满挑战。在任何时候，任何人都可能在他们的生活中面对困难。当你遇到困难时，有人支持你度过难关总是很有帮助的。本文介绍了帮助家人渡过难关的几个办法。
31．根据上文“Life offers its fair share of challenges. At any given time, anyone can face difficult sea- sons in their life. It is true for you. When you're experiencing difficulty, it's always helpful to have a support system to get through it.(生活总是充满挑战。在任何时候，任何人都可能在他们的生活中面对困难。这对你来说是真的。当你遇到困难时，有人支持你度过难关总是很有帮助的)”讲到任何人都有遇到困难的时刻。A项字面意思为“没有人是一座孤岛”，深层含义为我们都是有亲人朋友的，都要互相帮助的，也呼应上文的support，还能引出下文，要学会一些帮助亲人度过难关的方法，符合语境。故选A项。
32．根据上文“Offer legal resources. If you have family members who are in trouble with the law, you can offer assistance by pointing in the direction of various legal resources, You can even decide to cover a part of their legal fees in court.( 提供法律资源。如果你的家庭成员在法律上遇到了麻烦，你可以通过指向各种法律资源的方向来提供帮助，你甚至可以决定在法庭上为他们支付一部分法律费用。如何帮助他们全由你决定)”举例了帮助遇到法律问题的家人的两个办法。F项内容：到底采取哪种方法去帮助他们是由你决定的，符合语境。故选F项。
33．本空位于段末，上文“Provide encouragement. When people are down on their luck, it's really easy for them to get discouraged and give up. Instead, it's a wise move to offer words of encouragement to the person. Always remind them that they're strong, capable and more powerful than they realize.（提供鼓励。当人们运气不好的时候，他们很容易气馁和放弃。相反，给对方一些鼓励的话是一个明智的举动。总是提醒他们，他们比自己意识到的更强大、更有能力）”表示，遇到困难的人都需要鼓励，E项内容：告诉他们能一定能渡过难关，这也是鼓励的话，承接上文。故选E项。
34．本空前一句“Sometimes, people struggle because they don't feel any love or support from anyone around them.（做一个安全的所在。有时人们过得很艰难，因为他们感受不到周围人的爱和支持）”。C项：事实上，他们被压力包围，这是又列举一个他们遇到的困境，空后开始建议怎么帮忙。C项承接上文。故选C项。
35．该空为段首句，应概括全段，下文“You never want to make a person feel like they can't make it without you in their life. …Make sure that they develop a plan, time line and measured action steps that can help them get back on their feet.( 你永远不想让一个人觉得没有你他们就活不下去。…确保他们制定一个计划，时间安排和有节制的行动步骤，以帮助他们重新站起来)”家人遇到困难，你帮他，但不是替他生活，最终还是要鼓励处于困境中的家人学会重新站起来，get back on their feet呼应B项independence,所以B项是最符合段落主旨的选项。故选B项。
36．C 37．F 38．D 39．A 40．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了作为成年人，如何来学习一门语言的方法。
36．根据本段标题“Find your motivation.”（找到你的（学习）动机），可知本段主要讲述学习动机对于语言学习者的重要。结合前文“Wish you had paid more attention in high school Spanish classes ”（希望你在高中的西班牙语课上多花点心思？）本句使用了虚拟语气，表示和过去事实相反的情形，即过去在高中西班牙课上没有花心思，下文“Perhaps all you wanted out of the class was a good grade, or to fulfill a graduation requirement.”（也许你想要的只是一个好成绩，或者满足一个毕业要求。）讲述了自己没有花心思是因为自己只是想要一个好成绩或者达到毕业要求，所以空处应承接前文，思考自己为什么没有花心思。C项“想想你为什么没有花心思”，切题，故选C。
37．根据前文“Linguists(语言学家)call these “extrinsic(外在的)motivators，”but the most successful language students are “intrinsically motivated, sincerely devoted to their own learning.”（语言学家称之为“外在动机”，但是最成功的语言学生是“内在动机，真诚地致力于自己的学习。”）可知，最成功的语言学生对语言的学习源自于个人对语言的喜欢的内在动机，因此空处承接前文，学习者就要根据自己的内心，学习语言就选择自己喜欢的来学习，F项“所以选择一种你感兴趣的语言”，切题，故选F。
38．根据标题“Pick your tools.”（挑选学习资源）下文“but you’ll figure out which resources work best for you.”（但你会发现哪些资源最适合你。）可知，在挑选学习资源时，会有适合自己和不适合之分，通过不断地尝试，你可以找出哪些资源最适合你。因此空处可以叙述，对于学习资源，你要反复尝试。D项“可能需要反复试验和错误”，切题，故选D。
39．空处为段落的标题，结合其它几个黑体字提示，可知此处用祈使句。根据下文“Immerse (沉浸) yourself in your chosen language as much as you can.Watch movies or listen to songs, even if they are just on in the background. ”（尽可能地沉浸在你所选择的语言中。看电影或听歌曲，即使它们只是背景音乐。）讲述了选好自己要学的语言后，就要去享受这种语言。说明了选好后就开始行动。因而空处可以叙述那就行动吧。A项“开始吧”，符合题意，故选A。
40．根据前文“Practicing with other people helps solidify what you’ve already learned and make you more aware of which ideas you’re able to express.”（和别人一起练习有助于巩固你已经学到的东西，让你更清楚地意识到你能表达哪些想法。）提到了和别人交流带来的好处。下文“though various websites and apps such as language , Hello Talk, and Talk Abroad can connect you with some, either free or for a small fee.”（尽管通过各种网站和应用程序，如language , Hello Talk, 和 Talk Abroad，可以为您连接一些网站，或者免费，或者收取一点费用。）可知通过这些网站和应用程序你可以和母语人士交流，though的使用，说明空处和后文为转折含义，因此空处可以描述，与你交流的人可以不是母语人士，G项“和你聊天的人不必是母语人士”符合题意，故选G。
41．D 42．F 43．A 44．C 45．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了喝啤酒的好处。
41．根据空前“For most people, nothing is better than having an iced beer after you are back home in hot summer. (对于大多数人来说，在炎热的夏天回到家后，没有什么比来一杯冰啤酒更好的了。)”以及第一段第五六句“Now good news for you. From now on you needn’t feel guilty just because you love beer. (现在有个好消息要告诉你。 从现在起，你不必因为爱喝啤酒而感到内疚。)”可知，炎热的夏天，人们喜欢喝冰啤酒，但是会因为担心健康而内疚，但是现在好消息是不必因为爱喝啤酒而感到内疚了。结合选项可知，D项承上启下，符合语意。故选D项。
42．根据空前“But there is still one IMPORTANT point I have to make clear. (但有一重点我必须要说清楚。)”可知，空处应为作者想强调的“重点”。结合选项F“Remember it is how much beer you consume that matters to your health. (记住，你喝多少啤酒关系到你的健康。)”可知，作者要强调的“重点”是不是啤酒影响健康，而是喝的量关系到健康。故选F项。
43．根据设空位置，可推测为小标题。再结合第三段第一句“Beer prevents diabetes due to the alcohol content which increases insulin (胰岛素) sensitivity. (啤酒可以预防糖尿病，因为酒精含量会增加胰岛素的敏感性。)”可知，啤酒可以预防糖尿病。故选A项。
44．根据空前“Drinking beer in moderation speeds up chemical reactions that keep off the risk of prostate cancer (前列腺癌) in males. (适量饮用啤酒可以加速化学反应，从而降低男性患前列腺癌的风险。)”以及空后“Strange But it is true. That is because the drink contains components that decrease the risk of breast cancer. (很奇怪吗 但这是真的。这是因为这种饮料含有降低患乳腺癌风险的成分。)”可知，适量饮用啤酒不仅可以降低男性患前列腺癌的风险，而且含有降低女性患乳腺癌风险的成分。所以结合选项C“Believe it or not, women should also drink beer. (信不信由你，女人也应该喝啤酒。)”可知，C项承上启下，符合逻辑。故选C项。
45．根据小标题“Beer treats dandruff (头皮屑) (啤酒治疗头皮屑)”可知，接下来要讲的是啤酒对头皮屑所起到的作用以及好处。结合选项G“Beer is much healthier than all the shampoos and conditioners (护发素) that you see on the shelves in the supermarket or in advertisements. (啤酒比你在超市货架上或广告上看到的所有洗发水和护发素都要健康得多。)”可知，符合逻辑。故选G项。
46．E 47．D 48．G 49．F 50．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了初入职场的毕业生应该学习的四项重要技能。
46．上文“And most bosses won’t teach you how to be a good employee.”（大多数老板不会教你如何成为一名好员工。）提到大部分老板是不会教你如何成为一名好员工的，E项“That”指代上文提到的“how to be a good employee”，E项“这是新员工要自学的本领。”承接上文，如何成为一名好员工，得自学，引出下文“Follow these four essential new job tips for graduates.”（遵循以下毕业生必备的四个初入职场的技能。）给出毕业生应该学习的职场技能。所以E项符合题意。故选E项。
47．上文“Practice speaking slowly and clearly.”（练习表达清晰，语速和缓。）提到在职场上与他人对话时要学会表达清晰，语速和缓，D项“不要大喊大叫，而是声音大到能够让人听清即可。”则补充在职场上与他人对话时还应做到声音不要太大，让别人能够听见就行。所以D项符合题意。故选D项。
48．上文“Listen carefully. This is an important skill no matter what career you hope to have.”（认真聆听。这项技能十分重要，适用于任何你所希望的职业。）提到要认真聆听，G项“这要求注意对方所传递的信息。”则具体说明认真聆听的时候要留意对方所传递的信息，其中，G项的“It”指代上文“Listen carefully.”，符合题意。故选G项。
49．上文“Use good judgment to determine the urgency of the situation.”（判断清楚什么情况是紧迫的。）提到要有好的判断力，确定情况的紧迫性，F项“如果有必要打断对话时，应小心谨慎。”进一步说明如果有必要打断对话时，应小心谨慎，下文“Say ‘excuse me’, and then wait to be acknowledged before you start speaking.”（说声“打扰一下”，然后等到对方同意后再继续说话。）则举出例子说明如何礼貌地打断对话。所以F项符合题意。故选F项。
50．分析篇章结构可知，设空处的内容是毕业生必备的第四个职场技能。由下文“Some employers have a pretty strict dress code, which takes the decision about what to wear to work. This rule could be quite helpful. Other bosses just tell their workers to ‘dress appropriately’.”（部分老板有很严格的工作着装要求，这种规定算是十分有用的。其他老板可能只是让自己的员工“穿着得体”。）提到着装要求和穿着得体可知，该段落对应的技能是B项“穿着得体”，B项符合题意。故选B项。
51．D 52．A 53．B 54．F 55．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了消费者可以通过选取不同的礼物包装纸来保护环境。
51．根据上文“Consumers who want to help the environment can do so most effectively by reducing consumption. Wrapping paper alternatives can reduce the need for various resources to be consumed.(想要帮助环境的消费者可以通过减少消费来最有效地做到这一点。包装纸的替代品可以减少消耗各种资源的需求)”可知，本句承接上文继续说明包装纸替代品的好处，D选项中They指前一句的Wrapping paper alternatives。故D选项“它们也可以提供创意和独特的礼物”符合语境，故选D。
52．根据上文“Clear cellophane (玻璃纸) can also be used over the comics newspaper.(透明的玻璃纸也可以用在漫画报纸上)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文评价使用玻璃纸的做法，且A选项中This指前一句使用玻璃纸的做法。故A选项“这会让你看起来光滑、有光泽”符合语境，故选A。
53．根据后文“With their permission, you can use their artwork as a wrapping paper alternative.(在他们的允许下，你可以用他们的作品作为包装纸的替代品)”可知，本句是在说明在谁的允许下，与本段后一句内容存在因果关系，指的是孩子们喜欢自己的作品被展示出来。故B选项“孩子们经常喜欢看他们的艺术作品被展示”符合语境，故选B。
54．根据上文“Any wrapping paper alternative can be made unique by adding decorations that are readily available.(任何包装纸的替代品都可以通过添加现成的装饰而变得独特)”可知，本句与本段前一句内容存在解释关系，说明如何让包装更有特色：从杂志上剪下来的图形、照片、文字都可以使礼物包装更具特色。故F选项“从杂志上剪下的形状、照片或文字可以使礼物个性化”符合语境，故选F。
55．根据后文“For people with a lack of time or creativity, there are also commercial and available alternatives to gift wrap such as wrapping paper with recycled content or environment-friendly wrapping paper. A thoughtful consumer can wrap gifts in a variety of attractive ways without harming the environment.(对于缺乏时间或创意的人来说，也有其他商业或可选的礼品包装纸，例如含有可回收物品的包装纸或环保包装纸。体贴的消费者可以用各种吸引人的方式包装礼物，而不损害环境)”可知，本段主要讲独一无二的包装纸替代方法还有很多，后一句具体举例。故G选项“有许多其他的想法来创造一种独特的包装纸替代品”符合语境，故选G。
56．E 57．C 58．D 59．G 60．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了增强批判性思维的几个策略。
56．上文“We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human know ledge is pretty available at the click of a button.(我们很幸运地生活在一个只需点击一个按钮就可以获得人类知识总量的时代)”说明我们生活在一个信息量大而且信息获取非常容易的社会，以及下文“So here are a few strategies to sharped your critical thinking.(因此，这里有一些策略可以提高你的批判性思维)”说明要采取策略提高批判性思维，E项“但并不是所有东西都和表面看起来一样”与上文构成转折关系，承接下文，符合题意。故选E。
57．上文“Beware of confirmation prejudice.(谨防确认偏见)”说明要防止偏见，以及下文“In repeated experiments, psychologists have shown we’re much more likely to accept something as evidence if it confirms what we already think we know.(在重复的实验中，心理学家表明，如果某件事证实了我们已经知道的东西，我们就更有可能接受它作为证据)”说明对于已经知道的东西，我们就更可能接受它是对的，C项“我们都喜欢感觉自己是对的”引出下文，符合题意。故选C。
58．上文“Acknowledge small difference. In life, most situations are different and complicated. Acknowledge that can enrich the way that we view the world. (承认微小差异。在生活中，大多数情况都是不同和复杂的。承认这些可以丰富我们看待世界的方式)”说明要承认差异，D项中differences是关键词，D项“因此，请注意许多情况下的差异”承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
59．下文“Really try to understand where the other person is coming from.(真正试着去理解其他人的想法)”说明要站在其他人的角度思考问题，G项中Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes表示“设身处地为他人着想”，G项“设身处地为他人着想可以带来更富有成效的结果”引出下文，符合题意。故选G。
60．下文“It’s more important than ever to know where your information is coming from.(知道你的信息来自哪里比以往任何时候都重要。)”说明知道信息的来源是很重要的，B项“核实你的信息来源”引出下文，符合题意。故选B。