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七选五
Building relationships and working successfully with different cultural backgrounds can seem like a major challenge._____1_____The key to making them work is cultural competence. Essentially, cultural competence is defined as the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from different cultures.
Living and working in a culturally diverse environment sometimes comes with differences of opinion and tension. People with strong cultural competence can resolve these issues creatively, even if a solution seems impossible at first. What’s more, thinking and caring about others can bring out a sense of understanding._____2_____
Cultural competence can be improved through training, education, and experience. Here are some simple tips to help you improve your cultural competence.
Assess yourself
______3______Assess the current level of cultural competence in yourself and identify the knowledge, skills and resources that you want to acquire. This can give you an idea of your strengths and weaknesses in the area so that you can improve yourself in future.
______4______No matter whom you are dealing with, make sure that you are respecting others’ backgrounds, boundaries and customs. Pay close attention to your communication and make sure that you’re speaking to others in a kind and polite way.
______5______It takes time and practice. Whether you are in a classroom or on campus, cultural competence plays an important role in your daily environment. Recognizing and dealing with cultural differences will create a happier setting for everyone.
A．Practice good manners
B．Behave in a certain way
C．This helps to build trust between each other.
D．Cultural competence is critical for everyone in today’s modern world.
E．Keep in mind that developing cultural competence is not a one-shot enterprise.
F．But you can enjoy the rewards, while keeping dissatisfaction to a minimum.
G．The starting point is to understand your own cultural values and world view.
You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing. ___6___ It’s so interesting to discover what’s going on. With a bit of practice, and know-how from books and websites, stargazers can spot particular stars and also groups of stars.
There is plenty to take in using just your eyes but some people use a telescope for a more detailed look. For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright. ___7___
It can be harder to see the stars in towns and cities. It is because of light pollution. The night sky is brightened by light from street lamps, shops and car headlights. The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast. ___8___ It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies. If the full moon is up, it will be hard to see. Try going for a night hike instead! Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight and keep your flashlight turned off.
___9___ That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky. Many national parks offer various night sky programs, from telescope astronomy events to full moon walks with rangers. Besides, national parks are also great places to know about the animals that are awake at night and asleep during the day. Sit quietly and listen for these creatures.
When you head out at night, always go with an adult. Dress warmly and take a blanket or a chair to sit on, plus a hot drink to warm you up. You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. ___10___
A．Get prepared for the wonder above.
B．Just go outside at night and look up.
C．You are supposed to avoid the full moon.
D．It also matters which direction you observe.
E．In these places, you can look for the Milky Way.
F．What is the better way to experience the great wonder
G．Where do you prefer to have a stargazing trip at night
Carrying too much credit card debt comes with a number of risks — thousands of dollars in interest payments, delayed financial goals, and possible even damage to your credit score.___11___ You should maintain spending and payment habits that help you avoid getting yourself in over your head.
Build a Safety Net. Without access to emergency savings, a credit card may be your only option to save you from a major car repair, medical bill, or other unexpected expense. While it takes time to build the recommended savings large enough to cover six months of living expenses, starting with a small amount like $500 or $1,000 can help you take care of those little expenses that pop up. ___12___.
Stick to What You Can Afford.___13___While you might rationalize that you can easily pay over time, promising your future income is risky. A better habit: save up for things you want rather than putting them on credit and only swipe your credit card for purchases you can afford to repay right away.
Avoid Unnecessary Balance Transfers. Transferring a balance from a high interest rate credit card to one with a lower interest rate is a smart move to pay off your balance at a lower cost. ___14___
Always Pay on Time. Staying on track with your credit card payments is one of the best ways to avoid credit card debt. Once you miss a payment, your next payment due will be much higher. ___15___It gets tougher to catch up, puts a strain on your budget, and tempts you to use your credit cards to make ends meet.
A．Still, credit card debt can be avoided.
B．Pay Your Full Balance Each Month.
C．You can build your emergency fund steadily over time.
D．Then you’ll have to make two payments plus pay the late fee.
E．Access to credit can be tempting when you spot items you want.
F．However, doing so, for example, to avoid a payment due date, can backfire.
G．Understanding features of your credit card can help you avoid credit card debt.
An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities
Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said.
Adults aged 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental agility (敏捷) compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.
Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2,214 older Chinese people and measured their cognitive (认知的) abilities using several cognitive tests.
The participants were divided into two categories.____16____. The study defined naps as a period of sleep taken after lunch lasting between five minutes and two hours.
Nappers scored higher
Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Beijing version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities.____17____, said lead study author Cai Han, geriatric psychiatrist .
In every category the analysis was listed in the study. Nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping counterparts.
“This study found that a proper nap is beneficial to the maintenance of cognitive function.____18____.” Han said.
Many factors can affect sleep
____19____, said Dr. David Neubauer，associate professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Daily routines, medication use, environmental factors, lifestyle choices and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap, he said.
The study didn’t gather specific data on the length of time each participant took a nap within the five-minute-to-two-hour range or what time in the afternoon they slept.
Here’s how to power nap
Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep.____20____.
Naps should also be taken earlier in the afternoon to limit their possible negative impact on the following night’s sleep, he said.
A．Thus we encourage the elderly to take a proper nap.
B．Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors.
C．They were those who took regular naps and those who didn’t.
D．Napping must be a healthy part of an older adult’s day.
E．It makes people feel groggy (昏沉的) when they wake up.
F．Results showed that napping positively affected older adults’ mental abilities.
G．Older individuals who want to preserve their cognitive functioning should prioritize nightmare sleep.
According to Jaime Roberts, good consulting is often about loosening the body, opening the mind and, more often than not, keeping the mouth shut.
Your body language matters
Jaime Roberts has been one of my go to experts for advice for decades. When I once asked her why she was so good at consulting, she was quick to mention her body language. “____21____,” she said, “Otherwise, they might not open up to me as much as I would want them to.”
You don’t have to fix the problem
That’s another thing Jaime Roberts has learned on the job, “People who ask ‘What should I do ’ often want to process a problem themselves. ____22____,” she said. “Part of the trick is remembering that listening is the best thing you have to do, in most cases.”
You don’t need to give advice right now
Texts and FaceTime might be immediate, but your advice doesn’t have to be. ____23____. “Forcing yourself to give advice when you can’t will do more harm than good,” she said.
____24____
You’re bound to hear about problems you haven’t experienced firsthand. That’s why Jaime Roberts says you should let them know that you’re just human beings with limited experience. ____25____.
A．Don’t say their choices are wrong
B．You cannot give advice as giving someone an order
C．I try to appear relaxed and avoid looks of shock or judgment
D．You don’t need to have the same problem to be a good consultant
E．But you should let them know you will do your best to understand them
F．You’re a good consultant if you can help them fix the problem on their own
G．You can politely explain to them that you will talk to them when you’re ready
Your Brain Was Made For Walking
If a president, a legendary philosopher, and one of the bestselling authors of all time credited the same secret for their success, would you try to follow it too What if the secret was something you already knew how to do ___26___.
Get walking! It’s not just some people who made a case for it as a prime creativity booster. ___27___ A Stanford University study found that participants were 81 percent more creative when walking as opposed to sitting. According to the study, walking outside—versus on a treadmill—produces the most novel and highest quality analogies in participants who walked and then sat down to do creative work.
The movement aspect of walking is obviously key. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Exercise your creativity”, which refers to the brain as muscle. Our creative mindset is stimulated by physical movement. ___28___
But the scenery is almost as important as the sweat. The National Human Activity Pattern Survey reveals that Americans spend 87 percent of their time indoors. Being inside, you’re more likely to stagnation(停滞), the antithesis of energy. ___29___ Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your habitual surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities.
___30___ Engage more closely with your surroundings for the next four weeks. Turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear conversations and natural sounds, to notice the way people move. Walk not just for exercise. Walk for wonder.
A．In fact, you probably do it every day.
B．Physical movement is unintentional.
C．Without energy, you can’t wonder or create.
D．So why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking
E．That is why walking- with a friend, or alone feeds creative thinking.
F．Researchers have traced connections between walking and generating ideas.
G．Disconnecting from multimedia increases performance on all problem-solving tasks.
When you learn how to set intentions, you may tap into your inner drive and reach your dreams. Just remember that motivation is not a constant. Like the tide, it rises and it falls ,so be prepared for this.___31___
Finish a small task early on.This can be as simple as making your bed.___32___When this becomes a habit,add something that can help you access your inner self and be sure to do it early on in the day. This could be a nature walk, yoga stretches or spiritual practices.
Write a journal.___33___It is also beneficial to make sure you write down three things you feel gratitude for every day. This can help you re-frame and see your situation in a more positive light. Just keeping a gratitude journal can help you think positively,
Be optimistic.___34___A positive attitude can really make dreams come true.Practice gratitude in the journaling tip. If you slip up,tell yourself you will work on this or treat it as an opportunity to learn and to grow. If you feel like you are losing your drive, optimism will get you back on track.
___35___That negative voice is always there, ready to appear. Some call this voice the ego (自尊心). The ego is something that plays out in our head to convince us of our unworthiness. Tell your ego you appreciate it wanting to protect you and care for you.
A．Talk to your negative voice.
B．Optimism is fuel for achieving goals.
C．You can divide your task into small pieces.
D．Optimistic people often have higher goals.
E．Put down your goals in your journal and read them every day.
F．Here are some tips to keep you focused on your meaningful projects.
G．Completing a task right when you get up can set the tone for the rest of the day.
When to Start Growing Seeds(种子(Indoors for Your Garden
February marks the halfway point of winter in the northern part of the world. With spring arriving soon, many people are dreaming of working in their gardens on warm, sunny days. Some gardeners like to start the growing season early.____36____
It is important to know when to start growing your seeds indoors. The answer depends on where you live. Gardeners use the average last cold date in their area to help them know when to begin growing seeds.
After finding your start date, it is important to respect it. If you start too soon, plants likely will grow weak and struggle to do well. If you start too late, your harvest will be put off.
____37____You can use things like recycled yogurt(酸奶)or egg containers．Each container should have a hole in the bottom for water to flow through.
Fill each container with a clean, wet, soilless seed-starting mix.___38___It depends on the seed kind and size. Water the seeds as needed to keep the mix from drying out. Cover the seed containers tightly. Put them in a warm place out of direct sunlight.
When seedlings first appear, remove the covering and put containers by a sunny window. You can also put them under special lighting devices called grow lamps for 14 hours a day.____39____Costly lamps are not necessary.
If several seedlings come up in each container, cut the weakest at the soil line using small scissors(剪子)___40___ If you let more than one seedling remain, the roots may become mixed together. The young plants might not survive.
A．Ordinary lights will work.
B．Place one to four seeds in each container.
C．Put them in a warm place out of direct sunlight.
D．The aim is to keep only one strong-looking plant.
E．Leave them there for an hour and then bring them back inside.
F．They can do this by growing plants from seed inside their home.
G．While you are waiting, find and prepare your growing containers.
With climate change continuing to worsen, our situation is beginning to feel increasingly serious. ____41____ Is it right Maybe not.
Techno-optimism is one of the greatest misconceptions when it comes to solutions to ensure our future. It can be defined as a belief that future technologies will solve all of our current problems. This definition reinforces (强化) the idea that there’s no reason to panic or change our current energy-intensive lifestyle. All society needs to do is look to green technology to work its magic. ____42____
One of the best examples of this optimistic misconception is the electric car. Despite being highly regarded as an eco-friendly way to get around, electric cars are not the end for the future of transport. Batteries in electric cars use chemical elements which we could be seeing a shortage of by the midcentury. ____43____ Techno-optimism has led many to believe that if everyone just switched to driving electric vehicles, we would be making incredible steps towards sustainability. However, the reality is that the amount of resources and energy needed to produce enough electric vehicles for everyone is not even remotely sustainable.
____44____ Investing in public transportation and moving away from individually owned vehicles. Producing fewer cars. Improving recycling practices of old batteries. The solutions we seek should not be rooted in new technology, but be about changing the way our society functions.
Techno-optimism puts too much emphasis on technology and not enough on what we can do right this minute. Unfortunately, people seem to like the picture that techno-optimism paints. ____45____ It is important to understand that the problem begins when we see those technologies as a way to make our current lifestyles eco-friendly. Until we are ready to face the need for a less complex life, we cannot make true progress towards sustainability.
A．So where should we look for answers instead
B．The modern world’s simple solution is technology.
C．Moreover, they are more energy intensive to produce.
D．Is it a trap that many people have fallen into in recent years
E．Unfortunately, this is an incredibly dangerous opinion to hold.
F．Despite any technology, we as a whole are not living sustainably.
G．Nevertheless, the truth is, we need a widespread change in our lifestyles.
Settling down with a great novel enables you to consider ideas that might have never crossed your mind had you not chosen it in the first place.____46____If you have the urge and are curious about how to start a book club, it’s easier than you might think.
First, find members. Reach out to your existing reading-loving friends and post a notice in your local library or bookstore. If you’re open to a more digital-friendly approach, put the word out about your new club via Twitter or Facebook.____47____
Then set group guidelines. To guarantee your new group is all on the same page, take time to discuss what you want to get out of regular club gatherings before your first official meeting. Will your time together be spent largely focusing on the novel at hand ____48____ While enjoying stimulating non-book conversation over coffee and snacks is in no way ill-advised, not everyone who signs up for a book club is willing to reject their novel for a cup.
____49____Books that work really well are the ones that help you reflect on self. They have lots of entry points for people so they probably have a good setting. Also, there’s great character development. Select something with the criteria, and you can please all kinds of readers.
As far as how often you meet, that schedule is up to your members to determine what’s realistic-plus how long it will take to complete the book. As for location, meeting up at your home is always an option.____50____Meeting at a public space like a bar can ease the pressure of entertaining.
A．Don’t feel bound to act as host, though.
B．Which scene has stuck with you the most
C．Picking books may seem like the trickiest part.
D．You’ll gain a sense of community from book clubs.
E．Will refreshments ultimately be the most important
F．You may get people beyond your daily contact to join your circle.
G．And sometimes you just want to discuss what you’ve read with others.
参考答案：
1．F
2．C
3．G
4．A
5．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了培养文化能力的方法。
1．根据上文“Building relationships and working successfully with different cultural backgrounds can seem like a major challenge.(在不同的文化背景下建立关系和成功地工作似乎是一个重大的挑战)”以及后文“The key to making them work is cultural competence. Essentially, cultural competence is defined as the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from different cultures.(让它们发挥作用的关键是文化能力。文化能力本质上是指理解不同文化背景的人并与之有效互动的能力)”可知，本句与上文构成转折关系，指出在不同文化背景建立关系和成功地工作的好处。故F选项“但是你可以享受回报，同时把不满降到最低”符合语境，故选F。
2．根据上文“Living and working in a culturally diverse environment sometimes comes with differences of opinion and tension. People with strong cultural competence can resolve these issues creatively, even if a solution seems impossible at first. What’s more, thinking and caring about others can bring out a sense of understanding.(在文化多样化的环境中生活和工作有时会带来意见分歧和紧张。具有较强文化能力的人可以创造性地解决这些问题，即使一开始似乎不可能解决。更重要的是，思考和关心他人可以带来一种理解的感觉)”可知，本句承接上文说明“思考和关心他人可以带来一种理解的感觉”带来的好处：有助于彼此之间建立信任。故C选项“这有助于彼此之间建立信任”符合语境，故选C。
3．根据后文“Assess the current level of cultural competence in yourself and identify the knowledge, skills and resources that you want to acquire. This can give you an idea of your strengths and weaknesses in the area so that you can improve yourself in future.(评估自己目前的文化能力水平，确定你想获得的知识、技能和资源。这可以让你了解自己在该领域的优势和劣势，以便在未来提升自己)”可知，本段的主旨是了解自己的文化价值观和世界观。故G选项“首先要了解自己的文化价值观和世界观”符合语境，故选G。
4．根据后文“No matter whom you are dealing with, make sure that you are respecting others’ backgrounds, boundaries and customs. Pay close attention to your communication and make sure that you’re speaking to others in a kind and polite way.(无论你和谁打交道，确保你尊重他人的背景、边界和习俗。密切注意你的沟通，确保你是用一种友好和礼貌的方式和别人说话)”可知，本段提到了用一种友好和礼貌的方式和别人说话，即培养礼仪。故A选项“培养良好的礼仪”符合语境，故选A。
5．根据后文“It takes time and practice. Whether you are in a classroom or on campus, cultural competence plays an important role in your daily environment. Recognizing and dealing with cultural differences will create a happier setting for everyone.(这需要时间和实践。无论你是在教室里还是在校园里，文化能力在你的日常环境中扮演着重要的角色。认识和处理文化差异将为每个人创造一个更快乐的环境)”可知，本段主要说明了培养文化能力需要花费时间和实践，不是一蹴而就。故E选项“请记住，发展文化能力不是一蹴而就的事情”符合语境，故选E。
6．B
7．C
8．E
9．F
10．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了观星这一简单但引人入胜的活动，并就如何更好地观星给出建议。
6．上文“You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing.(你不需要是一个拥有巨大望远镜的天文学家，就可以享受一项简单但引人入胜的活动：观星)”说明想要享受观星这一活动不需要有巨大的望远镜，它很简单，B项“晚上出去抬头看看就好了。”介绍观星的简单方法，承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
7．上文“For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright.(为了获得最佳效果，请选择一个月亮不太亮的晴朗夜晚)”说明观星时，夜晚的月亮不要太亮，C项“你应该避开满月。”承接上文，符合题意。故选C。
8．上文“The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast.(观星的最佳地点是开阔的丘陵地区或海岸)”说明观星的最佳地点，以及下文“It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies.(它是我们的银河系，横跨夜空，在夏季和秋季的夜空中最为明显)”介绍银河系的相关信息，E项中the Milky Way表示“银河系”，是关键词，E项“在这些地方，你可以寻找银河系。”承上启下，“these places”代指上文提到的“open, hilly areas or the coast.”。故选E。
9．下文“That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky.(那就是在星空下的国家公园里露营)”说明体验观星的最好方式就是在星空下的国家公园里露营，F项“体验这一伟大奇迹的更好方式是什么？”提出问题，引出下文的答案，符合题意，和下文构成一问一答。故选F。
10．上文“You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. (你可能也想带上相机，这样如果你在天空中看到了令人惊叹的东西，你就可以拍张照片了。一个全新的世界在夜晚活跃起来，等待着探索)”介绍为观星这一活动所做的准备，A项中prepared是关键词，A项“为上空的奇迹做好准备。”承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
11．A
12．C
13．E
14．F
15．D
【导语】本文是说明文。全文说明了如何合理使用信用卡，以防背上沉重的债务。
11．根据上文“Carrying too much credit card debt comes with a number of risks — thousands of dollars in interest payments, delayed financial goals, and possible even damage to your credit score. (背负过多的信用卡债务会带来很多风险——数千美元的利息支付，推迟财务目标，甚至可能损害你的信用评分)”以及后文“You should maintain spending and payment habits that help you avoid getting yourself in over your head. (你应该保持消费和付款的习惯，这样可以帮助你避免陷入困境)”可知，如果你有花费和偿还的好习惯，信用卡带来的不足可以避免。故A选项“不过，信用卡债务是可以避免的”符合语境，故选A。
12．根据上文“Build a Safety Net. Without access to emergency savings, a credit card may be your only option to save you from a major car repair, medical bill, or other unexpected expense. While it takes time to build the recommended savings large enough to cover six months of living expenses, starting with a small amount like $500 or $1,000 can help you take care of those little expenses that pop up. (建立安全网。如果没有应急储蓄，信用卡可能是你唯一的选择，可以让你免于大笔的汽车维修、医疗账单或其他意想不到的开支。虽然要攒够六个月的生活费需要时间，但从500美元或1000美元这样的小钱开始，可以帮助你应付那些突然出现的小开支)”可知，上文提到设立一个500美元或者一千美元的账户可以应对突然出现的事情，即这样就建立了应急基金。故C选项“随着时间的推移，你可以稳定地建立应急基金”符合语境，故选C。
13．根据上文“Stick to What You Can Afford. (坚持你能负担得起的)”以及后文“While you might rationalize that you can easily pay over time, promising your future income is risky. A better habit: save up for things you want rather than putting them on credit and only swipe your credit card for purchases you can afford to repay right away.(虽然你可能会认为你可以很容易地随着时间的推移支付，但承诺你未来的收入是有风险的。一个更好的习惯是：为你想要的东西存钱，而不是把它们放在信用卡上，只在你有能力立即偿还的时候刷信用卡)”可知，要坚持你能支付的，尽管想要的东西非常具有诱惑力。故E选项“当你看到你想要的东西时，获得信贷是很诱人的”符合语境，故选E。
14．根据上文“Transferring a balance from a high interest rate credit card to one with a lower interest rate is a smart move to pay off your balance at a lower cost. (将高利率信用卡上的余额转到低利率信用卡上是一个聪明的举动，可以以更低的成本还清你的余额)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出把余额从利息高的信用卡转到利息低的信用卡也有风险。故F选项“但是，这样做，例如，为了避免付款到期日，可能会适得其反”符合语境，故选F。
15．根据上文“Once you miss a payment, your next payment due will be much higher. (一旦你错过了一次付款，你的下一笔到期付款将会高得多)”可知，接下来要讲述much higher的问题。故D选项“那么你得分两次付款，还要付滞纳金”符合语境，故选D。
16．C
17．F
18．A
19．B
20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章说明午睡可以提高你的认知能力，可以帮助你更好地思考。
16．上文“The participants were divided into two categories.(参与者被分为两类)”提出参与实验的人要分为两组，C项“They were those who took regular naps and those who didn’t.(他们是有规律午睡和没有规律午睡的两组)”承接上文，给出具体分组情况，上下文衔接自然。故选C项。
17．上文“Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Beijing version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities.(参与者参加了细微精神状态测试和北京版的蒙特利尔认知评估，这两项测试都是对记忆、语言和其他认知能力的测试)”提出对参与实验者进行了测试，结合标题“Nappers scored higher (午睡者得分更高)”可知，本段要展示的结论是，有规律午睡的人测试成绩更好。F项“Results showed that napping positively affected older adults’ mental abilities.(结果显示午睡对老年人的智力有积极影响)”说明了测试结果，与标题一致，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
18．上文“This study found that a proper nap is beneficial to the maintenance of cognitive function.(本研究发现，适当的午睡有利于认知功能的维持)”提出打午睡的好处，A项“Thus we encourage the elderly to take a proper nap.(因此，我们鼓励老年人适当午睡)”承接上文，与上文构成因果关系，上下文衔接自然。故选A项。
19．下文“Daily routines, medication use, environmental factors, lifestyle choices and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap, he said.(他说，日常生活、药物使用、环境因素、生活方式的选择和睡眠障碍都可能影响一个人小睡的频率)”详细列举了影响睡眠的因素，是对B项“Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors.(睡眠行为会受到多种因素的影响)”的举例说明，句中“a multitude of factors”与下文“Daily routines, medication use, environmental factors, lifestyle choices and sleep disorders”相照应，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
20．上文“Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep.(纽鲍尔建议小睡最多20分钟，以减少进入慢波睡眠的机会)”提出要避免慢波睡眠，E项“It makes people feel groggy (昏沉的) when they wake up.(它会让人醒来时感到昏昏沉沉)”指出慢波睡眠会带来的影响，说明要避免慢波睡眠的原因，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
21．C
22．F
23．G
24．D
25．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个给建议的技巧：放松、倾听、闭嘴。
21．根据本节的小标题“Your body language matters（肢体语言很重要）”及空后“Otherwise, they might not open up to me as much as I would want them to.（ 否则，他们可能不会像我希望的那样对我敞开心扉。）”，可知，肢体语言很重要。承接小标题和顺承下文，C项I try to appear relaxed and avoid looks of shock or judgment（我尽量放松身体、不露声色，以免让对方感到我在评头品足）切题。故选C。
22．根据空前提示“People who ask ‘What should I do ’ often want to process a problem themselves.（问“我该怎么办 ”的人往往想自己处理问题。）”可知，这些人想自己解决问题，F项中的on their own“靠他们自己”与其吻合。承接上文，F项You’re a good consultant if you can help them fix the problem on their own（如果你能帮助他们自己解决问题，你就是一个好顾问）切题。故选F。
23．根据空后提示“Forcing yourself to give advice when you can’t will do more harm than good,（当你不能提出建议时，强迫自己提出建议弊大于利。）”可知，既然强迫自己提建议弊大于利，那就暂时不提建议，向对方说清楚。顺承下文，G项You can politely explain to them that you will talk to them when you’re ready（你可以向对方礼貌地解释等你考虑成熟了再给建议）切题。故选G。
24．根据空后提示“You’re bound to hear about problems you haven’t experienced firsthand.（你一定会听到你没有亲身经历过的问题。）”及下文细节可知，有些问题不一定亲身经历过。顺承下文，D项You don’t need to have the same problem to be a good consultant （亲历相似的问题不是成为合格咨询者的前提条件）切题。故选D。
25．根据空前提示“That’s why Jaime Roberts says you should let them know that you’re just human beings with limited experience.（这就是为什么杰米·罗伯茨说你应该让他们知道你只是一个经验有限的人。）”可知，你要让对方知道你经验有限，同时你也会尽最大努力去理解他们，E项中的But将上下文紧密连接在一起。承接上文，E项But you should let them know you will do your best to understand them（但是，你要让对方知道你会尽力去理解他们）切题。故选E。
26．A
27．F
28．E
29．C
30．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了散步可以有助于创造性思维的培养
26．根据上文“If a president, a legendary philosopher, and one of the bestselling authors of all time credited the same secret for their success, would you try to follow it too What if the secret was something you already knew how to do (“如果一位总统、一位传奇哲学家和一位有史以来最畅销的作家都认为他们成功的秘诀是相同的你也会尝试遵循它吗？如果这个秘密是你已经知道怎么做的呢 ”)结合后文“Get walking!(去散步)”提到了成功的秘诀是散步，可推测本句是在回答上文的问题，并引出下文散步的话题。与A项“In fact, you probably do it every day. (事实上，你每天都在做)”上下文一致，故选A项。
27．根据上文“Get walking! It's not just some people who made a case for it as a prime creativity booster. (散步!不仅仅是一些人认为它是一种主要的创造力助推器!”)以及后文“A Stanford University study found that participants were 81 percent more creative when walking as opposed to sitting. According to the study, walking outside—versus on a treadmill—produces the most novel and highest quality analogies in participants who walked and then sat down to do creative work.(斯坦福大学的一项研究发现，参与者走路时的创造力比坐着时高出81%。根据这项研究，在户外行走与在跑步机上行走相比，在步行后坐下来做创造性工作的参与者中产生了最亲颖和最高质量的类比”)可知，后文提到了大学的户外行走的研究，可见有研究人员在研究走路和产生想法之间的联系。与F选项“Researchers have traced connections between walking and generating ideas. (研究人员追踪了走路和产生想法之间的联系)”上下文一致，故选F项。
28．根据上文“The movement aspect of walking is obviously key. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Exercise your creativity”, which refers to the brain as muscle. Our creative mindset is stimulated by physical movement. (走路的动作显然是关键。你可能听说过“锻炼你的创造力”这句话，它把大脑比作肌肉。我们的创造性思维是由身体运动激发的”)可知，上文提到了“创造性思维是由身体运动激发的”，即回答了为什么散步可以培养创造性居维的问题。与E选项“That is why walking- with a friend, or alone feeds creative thinking.(这就是为什么散步和朋友一起，或者独自一人一能培养创造性思维)”上下文一致。故选E项。
29．根据上文“But the scenery is almost as important as the sweat. The National Human Activity Pattern Survey reveals that Americans spend 87 percent of their time indoors. Being inside, you’re more likely to stagnation(停滞), the antithesis of energy. (但风景几乎和汗水一样重要。全国人类活动模式调查显示，美国人 87%的时间都在室内度过。待在室内，你更有可能停滞不前，这是能量的对立面。)”以及后文“Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your habitual surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities. (只走出去，你就走出了你习惯的环境和你的舒适区，如果你想打开你的心扉，迎接新的可能性，这是必要的。)可知，上文提到待在室内无法培养创造力，后文则建议走出去，可知本句属于过渡句，与C选项“Without energy, you can’t wonder or create. (没有能量，你就无法好奇或创造。)”上下文一致，故选C。
30．根据后文“Engage more closely with your surroundings for the next four weeks. Turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear conversations and natural sounds, to notice the way people move. Walk not just for exercise. (在接下来的四周里，要更密切地接触周围的环境。关掉手机，给自己一个融入世界的机会，去倾听对话和自然的声音，去注意人们移动的方式。走路不只是为了锻炼。)”可知，后文主要提出了如何专注地散步，融入世界，且提到“走路不只是为了锻炼。”，即设定创造性的目标。与D选项“So why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking (那么为什么不从步行开始设定一个创造力目标呢 )”上下文一致，故选D项。
31．F
32．G
33．E
34．B
35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章提供了一些让你专注于对你有意义的项目的建议，帮你更接近你的梦想。
31．上文“When you learn how to set intentions, you may tap into your inner drive and reach your dreams. Just remember that motivation is not a constant. Like the tide, it rises and it falls, so be prepared for this”（当你学会了如何设定目标，你就可以挖掘你的内在动力，实现你的梦想。记住，动力不是恒定的。就像潮水一样，有涨有落，所以要做好准备。）提到如何设定并实现目标，以及下文具体列举了四种实现目标的方法。故可推断空格处内容为有一些实现目标的建议。结合选项F项Here are some tips to keep you focused on your meaningful projects.（这里有一些建议可以让你专注于有意义的项目。）符合此推断，此处起到承上启下的作用。故选F项。
32．根据本段主题句Finish a small task early on.（尽早完成一项小任务。）可知，本段强调提前完成任务。空格后面的句子“When this becomes a habit, add something that can help you access your inner self and be sure to do it early on in the day.”（当这成为一种习惯时，添加一些可以帮助你接触内在自我的东西，一定要在一天的早些时候做。）提到的“this”应该指代空格处的内容，应该是与主题句有关的内容，结合选项G项Completing a task right when you get up can set the tone for the rest of the day.（在你起床的时候完成一项任务可以为这一天剩下的时间定下基调。）符合此推断，与上文内容意思一致。故选G项。
33．根据本段主题句Write a journal（写日记。），可知，本段给出的建议是写日记。根据空格后的句子“It is also beneficial to make sure you write down three things you feel gratitude for every day.”（确保每天写下三件你感到感激的事情也是有益的。）可知，空格处内容可与下文内容相关，构成顺承关系，结合选项E项Put down your goals in your journal and read them every day.（把你的目标写在日记里，每天读一遍。）与主题和下文内容相关，都是讲的写日记的事情，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
34．根据该段标题“Be optimistic.”（保持乐观。）可知，本段强调乐观态度的重要性。此处是对主题句的进一步解释，解释为什么要有乐观的态度。结合选项B项Optimism is fuel for achieving goals.（乐观是实现目标的燃料。）符合此推断，为对主题句的进一步解释，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
35．由该题为段落小标题可知，为总结该段内容。该段下文“That negative voice is always there, ready to appear. Some call this voice the ego .The ego is something that plays out in our head to convince us of our unworthiness. Tell your ego you appreciate it wanting to protect you and care for you.”（消极的声音总是在那里，随时准备出现。有人把这种声音称为自我。自我是在我们头脑中发挥作用的东西，它使我们相信自己毫无价值。告诉你的自我，你感激它想要保护你、关心你。）可知，讲的是与负面声音有关的内容。结合选项A项Talk to your negative voice.（与你的负面声音交谈。）意思一致，为该段内容的总结。故选A项。
36．F
37．G
38．B
39．A
40．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讨论了什么时候开始在室内为你的花园种植种子。在北半球，二月是冬天过半的时候。随着春天的到来，许多人都梦想着在温暖、阳光明媚的日子里在花园里劳作。一些园丁喜欢提前开始生长季节。他们可以在家里用种子种植植物。
36．根据前句“Some gardeners like to start the growing season early.(一些园丁喜欢提前开始生长季节。)”可知，一些园丁提前种植，他们在家里用种子种植植物。所以选择项F“They can do this by growing plants from seed inside their home.(他们可以在家里用种子种植植物。)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
37．此处是本段的主题句，根据后文“You can use things like recycled yogurt(酸奶)or egg containers. Each container should have a hole in the bottom for water to flow through.(你可以使用回收的酸奶或鸡蛋容器。每个容器底部都应该有一个孔，让水可以流过。)”可知，本段谈论的是准备容器的内容。所以选择项G“While you are waiting, find and prepare your growing containers. (当你等待的时候，找到并准备好你的种植容器。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
38．根据后句“It depends on the seed kind and size. (这取决于种子的种类和大小。)”可知，容器放多少粒种子取决于容器的大小。所以选择项B“Place one to four seeds in each container. (在每个容器中放入一到四粒种子。)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
39．根据后句“Costly lamps are not necessary.(昂贵的灯具是不必要的。)”可知，普通的灯也可以用。 所以选择项A“Ordinary lights will work. (普通的灯也可以。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
40．根据句“If several seedlings come up in each container, cut the weakest at the soil line using small scissors.( 如果每个容器中长出了几棵幼苗， 用小剪刀在土壤线处剪掉最弱的一棵。)”可知，此处承接上文，剪掉最弱的幼苗，留下强壮的幼苗。所以选择项D“The aim is to keep only one strong-looking plant. (目的是只保留一株看起来强壮的植物。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
41．B
42．E
43．C
44．A
45．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出“技术乐观主义”试图用技术解决当前的气候问题，作者用电动汽车的例子来证明这种想法似乎是没用的。改变我们的社会运作方式，以及人们的生活方式才是解决问题的关键所在。
41．根据上文“With climate change continuing to worsen, our situation is beginning to feel increasingly serious.(随着气候变化的持续恶化，我们的情况开始变得越来越严重)”可知，气候问题持续恶化，人类的情况开始变得越来越严重。由此推知，人类可能会采取解决气候问题的办法。结合下文“Techno-optimism is one of the greatest misconceptions when it comes to solutions to ensure our future. It can be defined as a belief that future technologies will solve all of our current problems.(当谈到确保我们未来的解决方案时，技术乐观主义是最大的误解之一。它可以被定义为相信未来的技术将解决我们当前的所有问题)”可知，人们试图依靠技术来解决气候问题。B项“The modern world’s simple solution is technology.(现代世界的简单解决方案就是技术)”符合题意。故选B。
42．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“Techno-optimism is one of the greatest misconceptions when it comes to solutions to ensure our future. It can be defined as a belief that future technologies will solve all of our current problems. This definition reinforces (强化) the idea that there’s no reason to panic or change our current energy-intensive lifestyle. All society needs to do is look to green technology to work its magic.(当谈到确保我们未来的解决方案时，技术乐观主义是最大的误解之一。它可以被定义为相信未来的技术将解决我们当前的所有问题。这个定义强化了这样一种观点，即没有理由恐慌或改变我们当前的能源密集型生活方式。社会所需要做的就是期待绿色技术发挥其魔力)”可知，上文提到了“没有理由恐慌或改变我们当前的能源密集型生活方式”这种观点，由此推知，下文应对这种观点进行评价。E项“Unfortunately, this is an incredibly dangerous opinion to hold.(不幸的是，这是一个极其危险的观点)”符合题意。故选E。
43．根据上文“One of the best examples of this optimistic misconception is the electric car. Despite being highly regarded as an eco-friendly way to get around, electric cars are not the end for the future of transport. Batteries in electric cars use chemical elements which we could be seeing a shortage of by the midcentury.(电动汽车就是这种乐观误解的最好例子之一。尽管电动汽车被高度认为是一种环保的出行方式，但它并不是未来交通的终点。电动汽车中的电池使用的化学元素到本世纪中叶可能会出现短缺)”可知，上文提到了电动汽车的弊端。结合本段主要谈论“乐观误解”推知，空处应继续对电动汽车的弊端进行陈述。C项“Moreover, they are more energy intensive to produce.(此外，它们的生产更耗能)”符合题意。故选C。
44．空处位于段首，应为本段主旨句或引出本段内容。根据下文“Investing in public transportation and moving away from individually owned vehicles. Producing fewer cars, Improving recycling practices of old batteries. The solutions we seek should not be rooted in new technology, but be about changing the way our society functions.(投资公共交通，远离个人拥有的车辆。生产更少的汽车，改善旧电池的回收利用做法。我们寻求的解决方案不应该植根于新技术，而应该改变我们社会的运作方式)”可知，作者认为我们应该改变社会的运作方式，这才是解决气候问题的办法。A项“So where should we look for answers instead (那么，我们应该在哪里寻找答案呢？)”符合题意，引出本段内容，下文是对该问题的回答。故选A。
45．根据上文“Techno-optimism puts too much emphasis on technology and not enough on what we can do right this minute. Unfortunately, people seem to like the picture that techno-optimism paints.(技术乐观主义过于强调技术，而对我们现在能做的事情却不够重视。不幸的是，人们似乎喜欢技术乐观主义所描绘的画面)”和下文“It is important to understand that the problem begins when we see those technologies as a way to make our current lifestyles eco-friendly. (重要的是要理解，当我们将这些技术视为使我们当前的生活方式环保的一种方式时，问题就开始了)”可知，人们似乎更喜欢依靠技术解决问题，当我们把技术视为当前的环保生活方式时，问题就开始了。由此可知，要解决气候问题，不能只依靠技术，关键是要从很大程度上改变我们的生活方式。G项“Nevertheless, the truth is, we need a widespread change in our lifestyles.(然而，事实是，我们需要广泛改变我们的生活方式)”符合题意。故选G。
46．G
47．F
48．E
49．C
50．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何建立读书俱乐部提出了一些建议。
46．根据上文“Settling down with a great novel enables you to consider ideas that might have never crossed your mind had you not chosen it in the first place.(静下心来读一本伟大的小说能让你思考一些想法，如果你一开始没有选择它，这些想法可能永远不会出现在你的脑海里)”以及后文“If you have the urge and are curious about how to start a book club, it’s easier than you might think.(如果你有这种冲动，并且对如何开始一个读书俱乐部感到好奇，这比你想象的要容易得多)”可知，本句是在说明后文提到的“这种冲动”的具体内容：想和别人讨论你读过的东西。故G选项“有时候你只是想和别人讨论你读过的东西”符合语境，故选G。
47．根据上文“First, find members. Reach out to your existing reading-loving friends and post a notice in your local library or bookstore. If you’re open to a more digital-friendly approach, put the word out about your new club via Twitter or Facebook.(首先，寻找成员。联系你现有的喜欢阅读的朋友，在当地的图书馆或书店张贴启事。如果你愿意采用更友好的数字方式，可以通过Twitter或Facebook宣传你的新俱乐部)”可知，上文提到通过Twitter或Facebook宣传你的新俱乐部，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明这么做的原因：让你日常接触之外的人加入你的圈子，故F选项“你可以让你日常接触之外的人加入你的圈子”符合语境，故选F。
48．根据上文“Will your time together be spent largely focusing on the novel at hand (你们在一起的时间主要集中在手头的小说上吗？)”以及后文“While enjoying stimulating non-book conversation over coffee and snacks is in no way ill-advised, not everyone who signs up for a book club is willing to reject their novel for a cup.(边喝咖啡边吃零食，享受与书本无关的刺激对话并非不明智，但并不是每个参加读书俱乐部的人都愿意为了一杯咖啡而放弃自己的小说)”可知，后文提到了边喝咖啡边吃零食，可推测本句与上文并列，都是设问句，故E选项“茶点最终会是最重要的吗？”符合语境，故选E。
49．根据后文“Books that work really well are the ones that help you reflect on self. They have lots of entry points for people so they probably have a good setting. Also, there’s great character development. Select something with the criteria, and you can please all kinds of readers.(真正有用的书是那些能帮助你反思自我的书。他们为人们提供了很多入口，所以他们可能有一个很好的环境。此外，还有很好的角色发展。选择符合标准的东西，你可以让各种读者满意)”可知，本段的主旨是关于书的选择的建议，故C选项“选书似乎是最棘手的部分”符合语境，故选C。
50．根据上文“As far as how often you meet, that schedule is up to your members to determine what’s realistic-plus how long it will take to complete the book. As for location, meeting up at your home is always an option.(至于你多久见面一次，这个时间表由你的成员决定什么是现实的，再加上完成这本书需要多长时间。至于地点，在家里见面总是一个不错的选择)”以及后文“Meeting at a public space like a bar can ease the pressure of entertaining.(在酒吧这样的公共场所见面可以缓解娱乐的压力)”可知，本句是在针对上文提到的在家见面所提出的建议。故A选项“不过，不要觉得一定要当主人”符合语境，故选A。
Building relationships and working successfully with different cultural backgrounds can seem like a major challenge._____1_____The key to making them work is cultural competence. Essentially, cultural competence is defined as the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from different cultures.
Living and working in a culturally diverse environment sometimes comes with differences of opinion and tension. People with strong cultural competence can resolve these issues creatively, even if a solution seems impossible at first. What’s more, thinking and caring about others can bring out a sense of understanding._____2_____
Cultural competence can be improved through training, education, and experience. Here are some simple tips to help you improve your cultural competence.
Assess yourself
______3______Assess the current level of cultural competence in yourself and identify the knowledge, skills and resources that you want to acquire. This can give you an idea of your strengths and weaknesses in the area so that you can improve yourself in future.
______4______No matter whom you are dealing with, make sure that you are respecting others’ backgrounds, boundaries and customs. Pay close attention to your communication and make sure that you’re speaking to others in a kind and polite way.
______5______It takes time and practice. Whether you are in a classroom or on campus, cultural competence plays an important role in your daily environment. Recognizing and dealing with cultural differences will create a happier setting for everyone.
A．Practice good manners
B．Behave in a certain way
C．This helps to build trust between each other.
D．Cultural competence is critical for everyone in today’s modern world.
E．Keep in mind that developing cultural competence is not a one-shot enterprise.
F．But you can enjoy the rewards, while keeping dissatisfaction to a minimum.
G．The starting point is to understand your own cultural values and world view.
You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing. ___6___ It’s so interesting to discover what’s going on. With a bit of practice, and know-how from books and websites, stargazers can spot particular stars and also groups of stars.
There is plenty to take in using just your eyes but some people use a telescope for a more detailed look. For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright. ___7___
It can be harder to see the stars in towns and cities. It is because of light pollution. The night sky is brightened by light from street lamps, shops and car headlights. The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast. ___8___ It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies. If the full moon is up, it will be hard to see. Try going for a night hike instead! Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight and keep your flashlight turned off.
___9___ That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky. Many national parks offer various night sky programs, from telescope astronomy events to full moon walks with rangers. Besides, national parks are also great places to know about the animals that are awake at night and asleep during the day. Sit quietly and listen for these creatures.
When you head out at night, always go with an adult. Dress warmly and take a blanket or a chair to sit on, plus a hot drink to warm you up. You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. ___10___
A．Get prepared for the wonder above.
B．Just go outside at night and look up.
C．You are supposed to avoid the full moon.
D．It also matters which direction you observe.
E．In these places, you can look for the Milky Way.
F．What is the better way to experience the great wonder
G．Where do you prefer to have a stargazing trip at night
Carrying too much credit card debt comes with a number of risks — thousands of dollars in interest payments, delayed financial goals, and possible even damage to your credit score.___11___ You should maintain spending and payment habits that help you avoid getting yourself in over your head.
Build a Safety Net. Without access to emergency savings, a credit card may be your only option to save you from a major car repair, medical bill, or other unexpected expense. While it takes time to build the recommended savings large enough to cover six months of living expenses, starting with a small amount like $500 or $1,000 can help you take care of those little expenses that pop up. ___12___.
Stick to What You Can Afford.___13___While you might rationalize that you can easily pay over time, promising your future income is risky. A better habit: save up for things you want rather than putting them on credit and only swipe your credit card for purchases you can afford to repay right away.
Avoid Unnecessary Balance Transfers. Transferring a balance from a high interest rate credit card to one with a lower interest rate is a smart move to pay off your balance at a lower cost. ___14___
Always Pay on Time. Staying on track with your credit card payments is one of the best ways to avoid credit card debt. Once you miss a payment, your next payment due will be much higher. ___15___It gets tougher to catch up, puts a strain on your budget, and tempts you to use your credit cards to make ends meet.
A．Still, credit card debt can be avoided.
B．Pay Your Full Balance Each Month.
C．You can build your emergency fund steadily over time.
D．Then you’ll have to make two payments plus pay the late fee.
E．Access to credit can be tempting when you spot items you want.
F．However, doing so, for example, to avoid a payment due date, can backfire.
G．Understanding features of your credit card can help you avoid credit card debt.
An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities
Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said.
Adults aged 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental agility (敏捷) compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.
Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2,214 older Chinese people and measured their cognitive (认知的) abilities using several cognitive tests.
The participants were divided into two categories.____16____. The study defined naps as a period of sleep taken after lunch lasting between five minutes and two hours.
Nappers scored higher
Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Beijing version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities.____17____, said lead study author Cai Han, geriatric psychiatrist .
In every category the analysis was listed in the study. Nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping counterparts.
“This study found that a proper nap is beneficial to the maintenance of cognitive function.____18____.” Han said.
Many factors can affect sleep
____19____, said Dr. David Neubauer，associate professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Daily routines, medication use, environmental factors, lifestyle choices and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap, he said.
The study didn’t gather specific data on the length of time each participant took a nap within the five-minute-to-two-hour range or what time in the afternoon they slept.
Here’s how to power nap
Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep.____20____.
Naps should also be taken earlier in the afternoon to limit their possible negative impact on the following night’s sleep, he said.
A．Thus we encourage the elderly to take a proper nap.
B．Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors.
C．They were those who took regular naps and those who didn’t.
D．Napping must be a healthy part of an older adult’s day.
E．It makes people feel groggy (昏沉的) when they wake up.
F．Results showed that napping positively affected older adults’ mental abilities.
G．Older individuals who want to preserve their cognitive functioning should prioritize nightmare sleep.
According to Jaime Roberts, good consulting is often about loosening the body, opening the mind and, more often than not, keeping the mouth shut.
Your body language matters
Jaime Roberts has been one of my go to experts for advice for decades. When I once asked her why she was so good at consulting, she was quick to mention her body language. “____21____,” she said, “Otherwise, they might not open up to me as much as I would want them to.”
You don’t have to fix the problem
That’s another thing Jaime Roberts has learned on the job, “People who ask ‘What should I do ’ often want to process a problem themselves. ____22____,” she said. “Part of the trick is remembering that listening is the best thing you have to do, in most cases.”
You don’t need to give advice right now
Texts and FaceTime might be immediate, but your advice doesn’t have to be. ____23____. “Forcing yourself to give advice when you can’t will do more harm than good,” she said.
____24____
You’re bound to hear about problems you haven’t experienced firsthand. That’s why Jaime Roberts says you should let them know that you’re just human beings with limited experience. ____25____.
A．Don’t say their choices are wrong
B．You cannot give advice as giving someone an order
C．I try to appear relaxed and avoid looks of shock or judgment
D．You don’t need to have the same problem to be a good consultant
E．But you should let them know you will do your best to understand them
F．You’re a good consultant if you can help them fix the problem on their own
G．You can politely explain to them that you will talk to them when you’re ready
Your Brain Was Made For Walking
If a president, a legendary philosopher, and one of the bestselling authors of all time credited the same secret for their success, would you try to follow it too What if the secret was something you already knew how to do ___26___.
Get walking! It’s not just some people who made a case for it as a prime creativity booster. ___27___ A Stanford University study found that participants were 81 percent more creative when walking as opposed to sitting. According to the study, walking outside—versus on a treadmill—produces the most novel and highest quality analogies in participants who walked and then sat down to do creative work.
The movement aspect of walking is obviously key. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Exercise your creativity”, which refers to the brain as muscle. Our creative mindset is stimulated by physical movement. ___28___
But the scenery is almost as important as the sweat. The National Human Activity Pattern Survey reveals that Americans spend 87 percent of their time indoors. Being inside, you’re more likely to stagnation(停滞), the antithesis of energy. ___29___ Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your habitual surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities.
___30___ Engage more closely with your surroundings for the next four weeks. Turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear conversations and natural sounds, to notice the way people move. Walk not just for exercise. Walk for wonder.
A．In fact, you probably do it every day.
B．Physical movement is unintentional.
C．Without energy, you can’t wonder or create.
D．So why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking
E．That is why walking- with a friend, or alone feeds creative thinking.
F．Researchers have traced connections between walking and generating ideas.
G．Disconnecting from multimedia increases performance on all problem-solving tasks.
When you learn how to set intentions, you may tap into your inner drive and reach your dreams. Just remember that motivation is not a constant. Like the tide, it rises and it falls ,so be prepared for this.___31___
Finish a small task early on.This can be as simple as making your bed.___32___When this becomes a habit,add something that can help you access your inner self and be sure to do it early on in the day. This could be a nature walk, yoga stretches or spiritual practices.
Write a journal.___33___It is also beneficial to make sure you write down three things you feel gratitude for every day. This can help you re-frame and see your situation in a more positive light. Just keeping a gratitude journal can help you think positively,
Be optimistic.___34___A positive attitude can really make dreams come true.Practice gratitude in the journaling tip. If you slip up,tell yourself you will work on this or treat it as an opportunity to learn and to grow. If you feel like you are losing your drive, optimism will get you back on track.
___35___That negative voice is always there, ready to appear. Some call this voice the ego (自尊心). The ego is something that plays out in our head to convince us of our unworthiness. Tell your ego you appreciate it wanting to protect you and care for you.
A．Talk to your negative voice.
B．Optimism is fuel for achieving goals.
C．You can divide your task into small pieces.
D．Optimistic people often have higher goals.
E．Put down your goals in your journal and read them every day.
F．Here are some tips to keep you focused on your meaningful projects.
G．Completing a task right when you get up can set the tone for the rest of the day.
When to Start Growing Seeds(种子(Indoors for Your Garden
February marks the halfway point of winter in the northern part of the world. With spring arriving soon, many people are dreaming of working in their gardens on warm, sunny days. Some gardeners like to start the growing season early.____36____
It is important to know when to start growing your seeds indoors. The answer depends on where you live. Gardeners use the average last cold date in their area to help them know when to begin growing seeds.
After finding your start date, it is important to respect it. If you start too soon, plants likely will grow weak and struggle to do well. If you start too late, your harvest will be put off.
____37____You can use things like recycled yogurt(酸奶)or egg containers．Each container should have a hole in the bottom for water to flow through.
Fill each container with a clean, wet, soilless seed-starting mix.___38___It depends on the seed kind and size. Water the seeds as needed to keep the mix from drying out. Cover the seed containers tightly. Put them in a warm place out of direct sunlight.
When seedlings first appear, remove the covering and put containers by a sunny window. You can also put them under special lighting devices called grow lamps for 14 hours a day.____39____Costly lamps are not necessary.
If several seedlings come up in each container, cut the weakest at the soil line using small scissors(剪子)___40___ If you let more than one seedling remain, the roots may become mixed together. The young plants might not survive.
A．Ordinary lights will work.
B．Place one to four seeds in each container.
C．Put them in a warm place out of direct sunlight.
D．The aim is to keep only one strong-looking plant.
E．Leave them there for an hour and then bring them back inside.
F．They can do this by growing plants from seed inside their home.
G．While you are waiting, find and prepare your growing containers.
With climate change continuing to worsen, our situation is beginning to feel increasingly serious. ____41____ Is it right Maybe not.
Techno-optimism is one of the greatest misconceptions when it comes to solutions to ensure our future. It can be defined as a belief that future technologies will solve all of our current problems. This definition reinforces (强化) the idea that there’s no reason to panic or change our current energy-intensive lifestyle. All society needs to do is look to green technology to work its magic. ____42____
One of the best examples of this optimistic misconception is the electric car. Despite being highly regarded as an eco-friendly way to get around, electric cars are not the end for the future of transport. Batteries in electric cars use chemical elements which we could be seeing a shortage of by the midcentury. ____43____ Techno-optimism has led many to believe that if everyone just switched to driving electric vehicles, we would be making incredible steps towards sustainability. However, the reality is that the amount of resources and energy needed to produce enough electric vehicles for everyone is not even remotely sustainable.
____44____ Investing in public transportation and moving away from individually owned vehicles. Producing fewer cars. Improving recycling practices of old batteries. The solutions we seek should not be rooted in new technology, but be about changing the way our society functions.
Techno-optimism puts too much emphasis on technology and not enough on what we can do right this minute. Unfortunately, people seem to like the picture that techno-optimism paints. ____45____ It is important to understand that the problem begins when we see those technologies as a way to make our current lifestyles eco-friendly. Until we are ready to face the need for a less complex life, we cannot make true progress towards sustainability.
A．So where should we look for answers instead
B．The modern world’s simple solution is technology.
C．Moreover, they are more energy intensive to produce.
D．Is it a trap that many people have fallen into in recent years
E．Unfortunately, this is an incredibly dangerous opinion to hold.
F．Despite any technology, we as a whole are not living sustainably.
G．Nevertheless, the truth is, we need a widespread change in our lifestyles.
Settling down with a great novel enables you to consider ideas that might have never crossed your mind had you not chosen it in the first place.____46____If you have the urge and are curious about how to start a book club, it’s easier than you might think.
First, find members. Reach out to your existing reading-loving friends and post a notice in your local library or bookstore. If you’re open to a more digital-friendly approach, put the word out about your new club via Twitter or Facebook.____47____
Then set group guidelines. To guarantee your new group is all on the same page, take time to discuss what you want to get out of regular club gatherings before your first official meeting. Will your time together be spent largely focusing on the novel at hand ____48____ While enjoying stimulating non-book conversation over coffee and snacks is in no way ill-advised, not everyone who signs up for a book club is willing to reject their novel for a cup.
____49____Books that work really well are the ones that help you reflect on self. They have lots of entry points for people so they probably have a good setting. Also, there’s great character development. Select something with the criteria, and you can please all kinds of readers.
As far as how often you meet, that schedule is up to your members to determine what’s realistic-plus how long it will take to complete the book. As for location, meeting up at your home is always an option.____50____Meeting at a public space like a bar can ease the pressure of entertaining.
A．Don’t feel bound to act as host, though.
B．Which scene has stuck with you the most
C．Picking books may seem like the trickiest part.
D．You’ll gain a sense of community from book clubs.
E．Will refreshments ultimately be the most important
F．You may get people beyond your daily contact to join your circle.
G．And sometimes you just want to discuss what you’ve read with others.
参考答案：
1．F
2．C
3．G
4．A
5．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了培养文化能力的方法。
1．根据上文“Building relationships and working successfully with different cultural backgrounds can seem like a major challenge.(在不同的文化背景下建立关系和成功地工作似乎是一个重大的挑战)”以及后文“The key to making them work is cultural competence. Essentially, cultural competence is defined as the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from different cultures.(让它们发挥作用的关键是文化能力。文化能力本质上是指理解不同文化背景的人并与之有效互动的能力)”可知，本句与上文构成转折关系，指出在不同文化背景建立关系和成功地工作的好处。故F选项“但是你可以享受回报，同时把不满降到最低”符合语境，故选F。
2．根据上文“Living and working in a culturally diverse environment sometimes comes with differences of opinion and tension. People with strong cultural competence can resolve these issues creatively, even if a solution seems impossible at first. What’s more, thinking and caring about others can bring out a sense of understanding.(在文化多样化的环境中生活和工作有时会带来意见分歧和紧张。具有较强文化能力的人可以创造性地解决这些问题，即使一开始似乎不可能解决。更重要的是，思考和关心他人可以带来一种理解的感觉)”可知，本句承接上文说明“思考和关心他人可以带来一种理解的感觉”带来的好处：有助于彼此之间建立信任。故C选项“这有助于彼此之间建立信任”符合语境，故选C。
3．根据后文“Assess the current level of cultural competence in yourself and identify the knowledge, skills and resources that you want to acquire. This can give you an idea of your strengths and weaknesses in the area so that you can improve yourself in future.(评估自己目前的文化能力水平，确定你想获得的知识、技能和资源。这可以让你了解自己在该领域的优势和劣势，以便在未来提升自己)”可知，本段的主旨是了解自己的文化价值观和世界观。故G选项“首先要了解自己的文化价值观和世界观”符合语境，故选G。
4．根据后文“No matter whom you are dealing with, make sure that you are respecting others’ backgrounds, boundaries and customs. Pay close attention to your communication and make sure that you’re speaking to others in a kind and polite way.(无论你和谁打交道，确保你尊重他人的背景、边界和习俗。密切注意你的沟通，确保你是用一种友好和礼貌的方式和别人说话)”可知，本段提到了用一种友好和礼貌的方式和别人说话，即培养礼仪。故A选项“培养良好的礼仪”符合语境，故选A。
5．根据后文“It takes time and practice. Whether you are in a classroom or on campus, cultural competence plays an important role in your daily environment. Recognizing and dealing with cultural differences will create a happier setting for everyone.(这需要时间和实践。无论你是在教室里还是在校园里，文化能力在你的日常环境中扮演着重要的角色。认识和处理文化差异将为每个人创造一个更快乐的环境)”可知，本段主要说明了培养文化能力需要花费时间和实践，不是一蹴而就。故E选项“请记住，发展文化能力不是一蹴而就的事情”符合语境，故选E。
6．B
7．C
8．E
9．F
10．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了观星这一简单但引人入胜的活动，并就如何更好地观星给出建议。
6．上文“You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing.(你不需要是一个拥有巨大望远镜的天文学家，就可以享受一项简单但引人入胜的活动：观星)”说明想要享受观星这一活动不需要有巨大的望远镜，它很简单，B项“晚上出去抬头看看就好了。”介绍观星的简单方法，承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
7．上文“For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright.(为了获得最佳效果，请选择一个月亮不太亮的晴朗夜晚)”说明观星时，夜晚的月亮不要太亮，C项“你应该避开满月。”承接上文，符合题意。故选C。
8．上文“The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast.(观星的最佳地点是开阔的丘陵地区或海岸)”说明观星的最佳地点，以及下文“It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies.(它是我们的银河系，横跨夜空，在夏季和秋季的夜空中最为明显)”介绍银河系的相关信息，E项中the Milky Way表示“银河系”，是关键词，E项“在这些地方，你可以寻找银河系。”承上启下，“these places”代指上文提到的“open, hilly areas or the coast.”。故选E。
9．下文“That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky.(那就是在星空下的国家公园里露营)”说明体验观星的最好方式就是在星空下的国家公园里露营，F项“体验这一伟大奇迹的更好方式是什么？”提出问题，引出下文的答案，符合题意，和下文构成一问一答。故选F。
10．上文“You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. (你可能也想带上相机，这样如果你在天空中看到了令人惊叹的东西，你就可以拍张照片了。一个全新的世界在夜晚活跃起来，等待着探索)”介绍为观星这一活动所做的准备，A项中prepared是关键词，A项“为上空的奇迹做好准备。”承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
11．A
12．C
13．E
14．F
15．D
【导语】本文是说明文。全文说明了如何合理使用信用卡，以防背上沉重的债务。
11．根据上文“Carrying too much credit card debt comes with a number of risks — thousands of dollars in interest payments, delayed financial goals, and possible even damage to your credit score. (背负过多的信用卡债务会带来很多风险——数千美元的利息支付，推迟财务目标，甚至可能损害你的信用评分)”以及后文“You should maintain spending and payment habits that help you avoid getting yourself in over your head. (你应该保持消费和付款的习惯，这样可以帮助你避免陷入困境)”可知，如果你有花费和偿还的好习惯，信用卡带来的不足可以避免。故A选项“不过，信用卡债务是可以避免的”符合语境，故选A。
12．根据上文“Build a Safety Net. Without access to emergency savings, a credit card may be your only option to save you from a major car repair, medical bill, or other unexpected expense. While it takes time to build the recommended savings large enough to cover six months of living expenses, starting with a small amount like $500 or $1,000 can help you take care of those little expenses that pop up. (建立安全网。如果没有应急储蓄，信用卡可能是你唯一的选择，可以让你免于大笔的汽车维修、医疗账单或其他意想不到的开支。虽然要攒够六个月的生活费需要时间，但从500美元或1000美元这样的小钱开始，可以帮助你应付那些突然出现的小开支)”可知，上文提到设立一个500美元或者一千美元的账户可以应对突然出现的事情，即这样就建立了应急基金。故C选项“随着时间的推移，你可以稳定地建立应急基金”符合语境，故选C。
13．根据上文“Stick to What You Can Afford. (坚持你能负担得起的)”以及后文“While you might rationalize that you can easily pay over time, promising your future income is risky. A better habit: save up for things you want rather than putting them on credit and only swipe your credit card for purchases you can afford to repay right away.(虽然你可能会认为你可以很容易地随着时间的推移支付，但承诺你未来的收入是有风险的。一个更好的习惯是：为你想要的东西存钱，而不是把它们放在信用卡上，只在你有能力立即偿还的时候刷信用卡)”可知，要坚持你能支付的，尽管想要的东西非常具有诱惑力。故E选项“当你看到你想要的东西时，获得信贷是很诱人的”符合语境，故选E。
14．根据上文“Transferring a balance from a high interest rate credit card to one with a lower interest rate is a smart move to pay off your balance at a lower cost. (将高利率信用卡上的余额转到低利率信用卡上是一个聪明的举动，可以以更低的成本还清你的余额)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出把余额从利息高的信用卡转到利息低的信用卡也有风险。故F选项“但是，这样做，例如，为了避免付款到期日，可能会适得其反”符合语境，故选F。
15．根据上文“Once you miss a payment, your next payment due will be much higher. (一旦你错过了一次付款，你的下一笔到期付款将会高得多)”可知，接下来要讲述much higher的问题。故D选项“那么你得分两次付款，还要付滞纳金”符合语境，故选D。
16．C
17．F
18．A
19．B
20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章说明午睡可以提高你的认知能力，可以帮助你更好地思考。
16．上文“The participants were divided into two categories.(参与者被分为两类)”提出参与实验的人要分为两组，C项“They were those who took regular naps and those who didn’t.(他们是有规律午睡和没有规律午睡的两组)”承接上文，给出具体分组情况，上下文衔接自然。故选C项。
17．上文“Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Beijing version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities.(参与者参加了细微精神状态测试和北京版的蒙特利尔认知评估，这两项测试都是对记忆、语言和其他认知能力的测试)”提出对参与实验者进行了测试，结合标题“Nappers scored higher (午睡者得分更高)”可知，本段要展示的结论是，有规律午睡的人测试成绩更好。F项“Results showed that napping positively affected older adults’ mental abilities.(结果显示午睡对老年人的智力有积极影响)”说明了测试结果，与标题一致，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
18．上文“This study found that a proper nap is beneficial to the maintenance of cognitive function.(本研究发现，适当的午睡有利于认知功能的维持)”提出打午睡的好处，A项“Thus we encourage the elderly to take a proper nap.(因此，我们鼓励老年人适当午睡)”承接上文，与上文构成因果关系，上下文衔接自然。故选A项。
19．下文“Daily routines, medication use, environmental factors, lifestyle choices and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap, he said.(他说，日常生活、药物使用、环境因素、生活方式的选择和睡眠障碍都可能影响一个人小睡的频率)”详细列举了影响睡眠的因素，是对B项“Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors.(睡眠行为会受到多种因素的影响)”的举例说明，句中“a multitude of factors”与下文“Daily routines, medication use, environmental factors, lifestyle choices and sleep disorders”相照应，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
20．上文“Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep.(纽鲍尔建议小睡最多20分钟，以减少进入慢波睡眠的机会)”提出要避免慢波睡眠，E项“It makes people feel groggy (昏沉的) when they wake up.(它会让人醒来时感到昏昏沉沉)”指出慢波睡眠会带来的影响，说明要避免慢波睡眠的原因，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
21．C
22．F
23．G
24．D
25．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个给建议的技巧：放松、倾听、闭嘴。
21．根据本节的小标题“Your body language matters（肢体语言很重要）”及空后“Otherwise, they might not open up to me as much as I would want them to.（ 否则，他们可能不会像我希望的那样对我敞开心扉。）”，可知，肢体语言很重要。承接小标题和顺承下文，C项I try to appear relaxed and avoid looks of shock or judgment（我尽量放松身体、不露声色，以免让对方感到我在评头品足）切题。故选C。
22．根据空前提示“People who ask ‘What should I do ’ often want to process a problem themselves.（问“我该怎么办 ”的人往往想自己处理问题。）”可知，这些人想自己解决问题，F项中的on their own“靠他们自己”与其吻合。承接上文，F项You’re a good consultant if you can help them fix the problem on their own（如果你能帮助他们自己解决问题，你就是一个好顾问）切题。故选F。
23．根据空后提示“Forcing yourself to give advice when you can’t will do more harm than good,（当你不能提出建议时，强迫自己提出建议弊大于利。）”可知，既然强迫自己提建议弊大于利，那就暂时不提建议，向对方说清楚。顺承下文，G项You can politely explain to them that you will talk to them when you’re ready（你可以向对方礼貌地解释等你考虑成熟了再给建议）切题。故选G。
24．根据空后提示“You’re bound to hear about problems you haven’t experienced firsthand.（你一定会听到你没有亲身经历过的问题。）”及下文细节可知，有些问题不一定亲身经历过。顺承下文，D项You don’t need to have the same problem to be a good consultant （亲历相似的问题不是成为合格咨询者的前提条件）切题。故选D。
25．根据空前提示“That’s why Jaime Roberts says you should let them know that you’re just human beings with limited experience.（这就是为什么杰米·罗伯茨说你应该让他们知道你只是一个经验有限的人。）”可知，你要让对方知道你经验有限，同时你也会尽最大努力去理解他们，E项中的But将上下文紧密连接在一起。承接上文，E项But you should let them know you will do your best to understand them（但是，你要让对方知道你会尽力去理解他们）切题。故选E。
26．A
27．F
28．E
29．C
30．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了散步可以有助于创造性思维的培养
26．根据上文“If a president, a legendary philosopher, and one of the bestselling authors of all time credited the same secret for their success, would you try to follow it too What if the secret was something you already knew how to do (“如果一位总统、一位传奇哲学家和一位有史以来最畅销的作家都认为他们成功的秘诀是相同的你也会尝试遵循它吗？如果这个秘密是你已经知道怎么做的呢 ”)结合后文“Get walking!(去散步)”提到了成功的秘诀是散步，可推测本句是在回答上文的问题，并引出下文散步的话题。与A项“In fact, you probably do it every day. (事实上，你每天都在做)”上下文一致，故选A项。
27．根据上文“Get walking! It's not just some people who made a case for it as a prime creativity booster. (散步!不仅仅是一些人认为它是一种主要的创造力助推器!”)以及后文“A Stanford University study found that participants were 81 percent more creative when walking as opposed to sitting. According to the study, walking outside—versus on a treadmill—produces the most novel and highest quality analogies in participants who walked and then sat down to do creative work.(斯坦福大学的一项研究发现，参与者走路时的创造力比坐着时高出81%。根据这项研究，在户外行走与在跑步机上行走相比，在步行后坐下来做创造性工作的参与者中产生了最亲颖和最高质量的类比”)可知，后文提到了大学的户外行走的研究，可见有研究人员在研究走路和产生想法之间的联系。与F选项“Researchers have traced connections between walking and generating ideas. (研究人员追踪了走路和产生想法之间的联系)”上下文一致，故选F项。
28．根据上文“The movement aspect of walking is obviously key. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Exercise your creativity”, which refers to the brain as muscle. Our creative mindset is stimulated by physical movement. (走路的动作显然是关键。你可能听说过“锻炼你的创造力”这句话，它把大脑比作肌肉。我们的创造性思维是由身体运动激发的”)可知，上文提到了“创造性思维是由身体运动激发的”，即回答了为什么散步可以培养创造性居维的问题。与E选项“That is why walking- with a friend, or alone feeds creative thinking.(这就是为什么散步和朋友一起，或者独自一人一能培养创造性思维)”上下文一致。故选E项。
29．根据上文“But the scenery is almost as important as the sweat. The National Human Activity Pattern Survey reveals that Americans spend 87 percent of their time indoors. Being inside, you’re more likely to stagnation(停滞), the antithesis of energy. (但风景几乎和汗水一样重要。全国人类活动模式调查显示，美国人 87%的时间都在室内度过。待在室内，你更有可能停滞不前，这是能量的对立面。)”以及后文“Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your habitual surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities. (只走出去，你就走出了你习惯的环境和你的舒适区，如果你想打开你的心扉，迎接新的可能性，这是必要的。)可知，上文提到待在室内无法培养创造力，后文则建议走出去，可知本句属于过渡句，与C选项“Without energy, you can’t wonder or create. (没有能量，你就无法好奇或创造。)”上下文一致，故选C。
30．根据后文“Engage more closely with your surroundings for the next four weeks. Turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear conversations and natural sounds, to notice the way people move. Walk not just for exercise. (在接下来的四周里，要更密切地接触周围的环境。关掉手机，给自己一个融入世界的机会，去倾听对话和自然的声音，去注意人们移动的方式。走路不只是为了锻炼。)”可知，后文主要提出了如何专注地散步，融入世界，且提到“走路不只是为了锻炼。”，即设定创造性的目标。与D选项“So why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking (那么为什么不从步行开始设定一个创造力目标呢 )”上下文一致，故选D项。
31．F
32．G
33．E
34．B
35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章提供了一些让你专注于对你有意义的项目的建议，帮你更接近你的梦想。
31．上文“When you learn how to set intentions, you may tap into your inner drive and reach your dreams. Just remember that motivation is not a constant. Like the tide, it rises and it falls, so be prepared for this”（当你学会了如何设定目标，你就可以挖掘你的内在动力，实现你的梦想。记住，动力不是恒定的。就像潮水一样，有涨有落，所以要做好准备。）提到如何设定并实现目标，以及下文具体列举了四种实现目标的方法。故可推断空格处内容为有一些实现目标的建议。结合选项F项Here are some tips to keep you focused on your meaningful projects.（这里有一些建议可以让你专注于有意义的项目。）符合此推断，此处起到承上启下的作用。故选F项。
32．根据本段主题句Finish a small task early on.（尽早完成一项小任务。）可知，本段强调提前完成任务。空格后面的句子“When this becomes a habit, add something that can help you access your inner self and be sure to do it early on in the day.”（当这成为一种习惯时，添加一些可以帮助你接触内在自我的东西，一定要在一天的早些时候做。）提到的“this”应该指代空格处的内容，应该是与主题句有关的内容，结合选项G项Completing a task right when you get up can set the tone for the rest of the day.（在你起床的时候完成一项任务可以为这一天剩下的时间定下基调。）符合此推断，与上文内容意思一致。故选G项。
33．根据本段主题句Write a journal（写日记。），可知，本段给出的建议是写日记。根据空格后的句子“It is also beneficial to make sure you write down three things you feel gratitude for every day.”（确保每天写下三件你感到感激的事情也是有益的。）可知，空格处内容可与下文内容相关，构成顺承关系，结合选项E项Put down your goals in your journal and read them every day.（把你的目标写在日记里，每天读一遍。）与主题和下文内容相关，都是讲的写日记的事情，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
34．根据该段标题“Be optimistic.”（保持乐观。）可知，本段强调乐观态度的重要性。此处是对主题句的进一步解释，解释为什么要有乐观的态度。结合选项B项Optimism is fuel for achieving goals.（乐观是实现目标的燃料。）符合此推断，为对主题句的进一步解释，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
35．由该题为段落小标题可知，为总结该段内容。该段下文“That negative voice is always there, ready to appear. Some call this voice the ego .The ego is something that plays out in our head to convince us of our unworthiness. Tell your ego you appreciate it wanting to protect you and care for you.”（消极的声音总是在那里，随时准备出现。有人把这种声音称为自我。自我是在我们头脑中发挥作用的东西，它使我们相信自己毫无价值。告诉你的自我，你感激它想要保护你、关心你。）可知，讲的是与负面声音有关的内容。结合选项A项Talk to your negative voice.（与你的负面声音交谈。）意思一致，为该段内容的总结。故选A项。
36．F
37．G
38．B
39．A
40．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讨论了什么时候开始在室内为你的花园种植种子。在北半球，二月是冬天过半的时候。随着春天的到来，许多人都梦想着在温暖、阳光明媚的日子里在花园里劳作。一些园丁喜欢提前开始生长季节。他们可以在家里用种子种植植物。
36．根据前句“Some gardeners like to start the growing season early.(一些园丁喜欢提前开始生长季节。)”可知，一些园丁提前种植，他们在家里用种子种植植物。所以选择项F“They can do this by growing plants from seed inside their home.(他们可以在家里用种子种植植物。)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
37．此处是本段的主题句，根据后文“You can use things like recycled yogurt(酸奶)or egg containers. Each container should have a hole in the bottom for water to flow through.(你可以使用回收的酸奶或鸡蛋容器。每个容器底部都应该有一个孔，让水可以流过。)”可知，本段谈论的是准备容器的内容。所以选择项G“While you are waiting, find and prepare your growing containers. (当你等待的时候，找到并准备好你的种植容器。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
38．根据后句“It depends on the seed kind and size. (这取决于种子的种类和大小。)”可知，容器放多少粒种子取决于容器的大小。所以选择项B“Place one to four seeds in each container. (在每个容器中放入一到四粒种子。)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
39．根据后句“Costly lamps are not necessary.(昂贵的灯具是不必要的。)”可知，普通的灯也可以用。 所以选择项A“Ordinary lights will work. (普通的灯也可以。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
40．根据句“If several seedlings come up in each container, cut the weakest at the soil line using small scissors.( 如果每个容器中长出了几棵幼苗， 用小剪刀在土壤线处剪掉最弱的一棵。)”可知，此处承接上文，剪掉最弱的幼苗，留下强壮的幼苗。所以选择项D“The aim is to keep only one strong-looking plant. (目的是只保留一株看起来强壮的植物。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
41．B
42．E
43．C
44．A
45．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出“技术乐观主义”试图用技术解决当前的气候问题，作者用电动汽车的例子来证明这种想法似乎是没用的。改变我们的社会运作方式，以及人们的生活方式才是解决问题的关键所在。
41．根据上文“With climate change continuing to worsen, our situation is beginning to feel increasingly serious.(随着气候变化的持续恶化，我们的情况开始变得越来越严重)”可知，气候问题持续恶化，人类的情况开始变得越来越严重。由此推知，人类可能会采取解决气候问题的办法。结合下文“Techno-optimism is one of the greatest misconceptions when it comes to solutions to ensure our future. It can be defined as a belief that future technologies will solve all of our current problems.(当谈到确保我们未来的解决方案时，技术乐观主义是最大的误解之一。它可以被定义为相信未来的技术将解决我们当前的所有问题)”可知，人们试图依靠技术来解决气候问题。B项“The modern world’s simple solution is technology.(现代世界的简单解决方案就是技术)”符合题意。故选B。
42．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“Techno-optimism is one of the greatest misconceptions when it comes to solutions to ensure our future. It can be defined as a belief that future technologies will solve all of our current problems. This definition reinforces (强化) the idea that there’s no reason to panic or change our current energy-intensive lifestyle. All society needs to do is look to green technology to work its magic.(当谈到确保我们未来的解决方案时，技术乐观主义是最大的误解之一。它可以被定义为相信未来的技术将解决我们当前的所有问题。这个定义强化了这样一种观点，即没有理由恐慌或改变我们当前的能源密集型生活方式。社会所需要做的就是期待绿色技术发挥其魔力)”可知，上文提到了“没有理由恐慌或改变我们当前的能源密集型生活方式”这种观点，由此推知，下文应对这种观点进行评价。E项“Unfortunately, this is an incredibly dangerous opinion to hold.(不幸的是，这是一个极其危险的观点)”符合题意。故选E。
43．根据上文“One of the best examples of this optimistic misconception is the electric car. Despite being highly regarded as an eco-friendly way to get around, electric cars are not the end for the future of transport. Batteries in electric cars use chemical elements which we could be seeing a shortage of by the midcentury.(电动汽车就是这种乐观误解的最好例子之一。尽管电动汽车被高度认为是一种环保的出行方式，但它并不是未来交通的终点。电动汽车中的电池使用的化学元素到本世纪中叶可能会出现短缺)”可知，上文提到了电动汽车的弊端。结合本段主要谈论“乐观误解”推知，空处应继续对电动汽车的弊端进行陈述。C项“Moreover, they are more energy intensive to produce.(此外，它们的生产更耗能)”符合题意。故选C。
44．空处位于段首，应为本段主旨句或引出本段内容。根据下文“Investing in public transportation and moving away from individually owned vehicles. Producing fewer cars, Improving recycling practices of old batteries. The solutions we seek should not be rooted in new technology, but be about changing the way our society functions.(投资公共交通，远离个人拥有的车辆。生产更少的汽车，改善旧电池的回收利用做法。我们寻求的解决方案不应该植根于新技术，而应该改变我们社会的运作方式)”可知，作者认为我们应该改变社会的运作方式，这才是解决气候问题的办法。A项“So where should we look for answers instead (那么，我们应该在哪里寻找答案呢？)”符合题意，引出本段内容，下文是对该问题的回答。故选A。
45．根据上文“Techno-optimism puts too much emphasis on technology and not enough on what we can do right this minute. Unfortunately, people seem to like the picture that techno-optimism paints.(技术乐观主义过于强调技术，而对我们现在能做的事情却不够重视。不幸的是，人们似乎喜欢技术乐观主义所描绘的画面)”和下文“It is important to understand that the problem begins when we see those technologies as a way to make our current lifestyles eco-friendly. (重要的是要理解，当我们将这些技术视为使我们当前的生活方式环保的一种方式时，问题就开始了)”可知，人们似乎更喜欢依靠技术解决问题，当我们把技术视为当前的环保生活方式时，问题就开始了。由此可知，要解决气候问题，不能只依靠技术，关键是要从很大程度上改变我们的生活方式。G项“Nevertheless, the truth is, we need a widespread change in our lifestyles.(然而，事实是，我们需要广泛改变我们的生活方式)”符合题意。故选G。
46．G
47．F
48．E
49．C
50．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何建立读书俱乐部提出了一些建议。
46．根据上文“Settling down with a great novel enables you to consider ideas that might have never crossed your mind had you not chosen it in the first place.(静下心来读一本伟大的小说能让你思考一些想法，如果你一开始没有选择它，这些想法可能永远不会出现在你的脑海里)”以及后文“If you have the urge and are curious about how to start a book club, it’s easier than you might think.(如果你有这种冲动，并且对如何开始一个读书俱乐部感到好奇，这比你想象的要容易得多)”可知，本句是在说明后文提到的“这种冲动”的具体内容：想和别人讨论你读过的东西。故G选项“有时候你只是想和别人讨论你读过的东西”符合语境，故选G。
47．根据上文“First, find members. Reach out to your existing reading-loving friends and post a notice in your local library or bookstore. If you’re open to a more digital-friendly approach, put the word out about your new club via Twitter or Facebook.(首先，寻找成员。联系你现有的喜欢阅读的朋友，在当地的图书馆或书店张贴启事。如果你愿意采用更友好的数字方式，可以通过Twitter或Facebook宣传你的新俱乐部)”可知，上文提到通过Twitter或Facebook宣传你的新俱乐部，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明这么做的原因：让你日常接触之外的人加入你的圈子，故F选项“你可以让你日常接触之外的人加入你的圈子”符合语境，故选F。
48．根据上文“Will your time together be spent largely focusing on the novel at hand (你们在一起的时间主要集中在手头的小说上吗？)”以及后文“While enjoying stimulating non-book conversation over coffee and snacks is in no way ill-advised, not everyone who signs up for a book club is willing to reject their novel for a cup.(边喝咖啡边吃零食，享受与书本无关的刺激对话并非不明智，但并不是每个参加读书俱乐部的人都愿意为了一杯咖啡而放弃自己的小说)”可知，后文提到了边喝咖啡边吃零食，可推测本句与上文并列，都是设问句，故E选项“茶点最终会是最重要的吗？”符合语境，故选E。
49．根据后文“Books that work really well are the ones that help you reflect on self. They have lots of entry points for people so they probably have a good setting. Also, there’s great character development. Select something with the criteria, and you can please all kinds of readers.(真正有用的书是那些能帮助你反思自我的书。他们为人们提供了很多入口，所以他们可能有一个很好的环境。此外，还有很好的角色发展。选择符合标准的东西，你可以让各种读者满意)”可知，本段的主旨是关于书的选择的建议，故C选项“选书似乎是最棘手的部分”符合语境，故选C。
50．根据上文“As far as how often you meet, that schedule is up to your members to determine what’s realistic-plus how long it will take to complete the book. As for location, meeting up at your home is always an option.(至于你多久见面一次，这个时间表由你的成员决定什么是现实的，再加上完成这本书需要多长时间。至于地点，在家里见面总是一个不错的选择)”以及后文“Meeting at a public space like a bar can ease the pressure of entertaining.(在酒吧这样的公共场所见面可以缓解娱乐的压力)”可知，本句是在针对上文提到的在家见面所提出的建议。故A选项“不过，不要觉得一定要当主人”符合语境，故选A。