高考英语二轮复习七选五专项训练（含解析）

七选五
Choosing a nice mountain bike for you is easier than learning how to ride it. ____1____:
Decide how you are going to use your new mountain bike.
Are you a new rider who simply wants to travel outdoors on the weekend, weather permitting Do you plan to test yourself on the rough roads, every day, rain or shine Or are you going to use your new mountain bike to ride to and from school or work ____2____, and you’re more than half way toward choosing the right mountain bike for you.
Visit your local bike shops.
Any good bike shop will stock a wide range of quality mountain bikes in all price points and sizes. Your local bike shops will carry more than one brand of bicycle. Not only will they sell you a mountain bike that suits your needs, but they will service what they sell.____3____. You’ll get one that satisfies you right away.
Don’t be bashful (羞怯的).
Tell your salesperson how you intend to use your new mountain bike, and how much you are willing to spend. Your salesperson will show you a selection of models and brands accordingly. He or she will also help you determine the right size for you.____4____.
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All good bike shops let customers take test rides. There’s a good reason for this beyond “try-before-you-buy’’ salesmanship. Since you already know your price range and find the right size, you now have to find out which brand you ride best. They want you to be happy with your purchase. After only a few lest rides from more than one bike shop, the right mountain bike will choose you.
A．Here are some advice on the riding skills
B．Be honest about your intentions
C．Keep these tips in mind
D．Stay safe when taking a test ride
E．Visit at least a few shops
F．You may ask more without any sense of shyness
G．Take a test ride
You’re out on a hike, snacking on an apple, a banana, or some nuts. When you’re finished, all that’s left is a core, a peel, or a shell. “It’s natural,” you tell yourself, throwing it into the woods.
After all, food waste is biodegradable (可生物降解的). It’s not like you’re littering by throwing away a plastic bottle. ____6____
Food waste doesn’t break down as fast as you think
Most people know food waste is biodegradable. But fewer people are aware that orange and banana peels can take up to two years to break down in the wild, meaning they’re going to be staying in nature for a lot longer than you might think. And even if they eventually biodegrade, they can lead to a lot of serious problems.
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“ Animals have a super advanced sense of smell compared to us,” says biologist Jeff Marion. All human food can attract animals. This can then cause “attraction behavior”, which refers to human actions that cause animals to overcome their natural wariness(警惕)of people. ____8____
Attraction can mean aggression
When animals are routinely attracted to humans and their food, they often become habituated to human presence. “Once an animal reaches that point, it’s essentially game over,” Marion says. That’s the origin of the phrase: A fed bear is a dead bear. ____9____ Even if a person is injured by a bear, the human usually recovers. The animal, however, is often relocated or killed to prevent further potentially deadly encounters.
____10____ You should properly store and deal with food waste. Don’t attempt to burn or bury it, as food waste is more difficult to burn than you think. Besides, if you see other food waste in nature, pick it up, even if it’s not yours. Because while negative individual impacts can have a harmful effect outdoors, positive individual impacts do just the opposite!
A．Food waste can appeal to animals.
B．Human actions result from attraction behavior.
C．Keeping your food to yourself is the best solution.
D．However, food left outdoors can have unexpected impacts.
E．Here are the measures we should take to prevent food waste.
F．This sort of attraction behavior can quickly become dangerous.
G．Because when it comes to human-animal encounters; animals are often the losers.
Your relationship with your mom is supposed to be one of the most special relationships in your life, which makes it much harder when she says something that hurts your feelings. ____11____ Don’t worry. Here are expert recommendations for talking with your mom and taking care of yourself.
Stay calm. Breathe deeply to control your emotions. It’s completely normal to feel your temper rise if she said something really mean. However, don’t immediately react or argue. Take slow, deep breaths to calm yourself. ____12____
Tell your mom that she hurt your feelings. Express yourself so your mom knows that you’ re hurt. It can be scary to approach your mom and discuss what she said, but it’s a big step. ____13____ In this way she’s more likely to listen to you. Make sure you tell her why you’ re upset and what you’d like to see change.
____14____ Take care of your mental well being by stopping harmful negative talk. If your mom says hurtful things, you might start to believe them unless you change your outlook. If you think something like, “I must be a bad person,” stop and tell yourself, “Actually, I’m quite a good person.” Repeat these positive thoughts and eventually, you’ll believe them.
Spend time around emotionally-supportive people. Take a break from the stress and anxiety that comes from interacting with your mom. ____15____ Talk to them about your situation and you may get help from them. Knowing you are around people who love you for who you are can make you feel much better.
A．Develop a positive mindset.
B．Take hurtful words to heart.
C．Try to use a respectful tone of voice.
D．You may not know how to react to her.
E．Admit your fault and apologize to your mom.
F．It may help to just walk out of the room to get some space.
G．Reach out to friends and loved ones who truly care about you.
Memory and focus are two critical factors that can have a great impact on one’s academic performance. ____16____ If you follow several points, you will have a satisfying result in it.
Stop the distractions.
One of the ways you can improve your concentration is to avoid distractions in any form. You also have to discipline yourself and know when to say no to things that are not initial in your plans. ____17____ If you discover that you are spending too much time on social media, then you can install software that prevents access to social media until you are done with your work.
Engage in physical activities.
____18____ It can also benefit your mind and help to improve concentration. Importantly, you can exercise for at least 5-10 minutes daily and still gain huge benefits. You don’t have to spend hours daily or engage in strict exercise to achieve your goal.
Sleep.
Having proper rests, particularly during night hours, is another proven method for students to improve memory and concentration. Research has also pointed out that being sleep deprived can impact one’s memory negatively. It is also advisable to sleep for at least 7-9 hours per day. ____19____ For instance, if you usually sleep around 10 pm every day, ensure you sleep in the said time regularly.
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Another method to improve memory is to engage in cognitive exercises regularly. In this case, you need to play brain games and increase difficulty levels gradually. Examples of brain games include crosswords, Sudoku (数独), puzzles, chess, among others.
A．Train your brain.
B．It is necessary to make a plan.
C．Exercise does not only benefit the body.
D．Create time to think deeply to make your mind calm.
E．Technology can also help improve your concentration.
F．Another thing to consider is not only the duration but time of sleep.
G．Here are a few tips to help you improve memory and concentration.
We clearly live in an era with little patience. Entire TV series are available at once on streaming services, and burning questions are solved in seconds via a search engine. This instant satisfaction, undoubtedly, is killing our ability to wait.___21___. Here are some strategies to pick up that magic mix if you weren’t born with it.
● Visualize success
There’s no need to set a real situation where you wait in a super long grocery checkout line to test yourself. Simply visualizing it helps a lot. See yourself smiling and breathing as you wait for the line to move.___22___. For example, you could say, “it’s not bad to enjoy this magazine while waiting”. Your mind will start to process the picture as a real experience and help to set you up for future successes.
● Slow down
Racing around is not necessarily the only way to get what you want. ___23___. Most adults do not feel happy when they’re rushing, and children are even less capable of doing it with a good attitude. Instead of sweating through your routine, turn on some background music you like and move at a normal pace.
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The ability to let your mind wander, whether daydreaming or actively applying your imagination, is a skill that improves patience.___25___. Take a break and do something that could free your brain from the work that takes tons of energy. This helps you build up your staying power, so next time you might be more patient and more likely to focus on your task.
A．Learn to distract yourself
B．Add some positive words if possible
C．Therefore, we are getting more and more impatient
D．You don’t have to get the whole paper done in one go
E．We get so caught up in hurrying that we get stuck in that mode
F．But sometimes, a fast pace does improve our working efficiency
G．Thus, the loss of this mixed quality of tolerance and calmness is unavoidable
The term “growth mindset” has become something of a buzzword in our life. You can find it everywhere you look—in the seminars of motivational speakers, in the education course descriptions, and in the mission statements of companies.____26____
One of the biggest misconceptions about growth mindset is that it is the same thing as being open-minded in your beliefs. This is untrue. Being open-minded in your beliefs is often the belief on what true growth mindset is, but this is actually called “false growth mindset” in the research community.____27____What this means is that they have a fixed belief on their intelligence level, which is exactly what a fixed mindset is. They believe that they are growing, when in reality they are not.
Being open-minded to other people’s beliefs and new things is great, but it does not mean that you are actually learning anything. Furthermore, there is no way to ever have a truly complete growth mindset.____28____It is important that you accept this and embrace it, while still desiring to experience growth anyway. This is the only way you can truly foster as m’ of a growth mindset as humanly possible.
____29____Unproductive efforts that are merely done for the reward or outcome are not considered to be growth mindset. True growth mindset has nothing to do with reward or outcome. Rather, it is based entirely on the learning and growing process itself. When you are invested in a growth mindset, you are invested in the process regardless of the outcome.
____30____You cannot simply “have” a growth mindset. You have to want one, and invest in having one. Understanding the truth about growth mindset will enable you to understand exactly how this trait can assist you in life.
A．Mindset is a lot harder than “just do it”.
B．It is virtually impossible, as we are all fixed in some way or another.
C．Another false belief is that growth mindset is about rewarded efforts.
D．A second misconception is that people’s motivation comes from the process.
E．But despite its popularity, some people don’t understand what it actually means.
F．This is essentially people who have an “I already have it, and I always have” attitude.
G．Growth mindset assists people in having greater results from what they set out to accomplish.
One of the best ways to practice forgiveness is with the REACH method. REACH stands for Recall, Empathize (移情), Altruistic (利他的) gift, Commit and Hold. ____31____
Recall, The first step is to recall the wrongdoing in an objective way. The goal is not to think of the person in a negative light, but to come to a clear understanding of the wrong that was done. ____32____ Don’t push aside anything, especially if it makes you feel angry or upset.
Empathize. Try to understand the other person’s point of view regarding why he or she hurt you, but don’t minimize the wrong that was done. Sometimes the wrongdoing was not personal, but due to something the other person was dealing with. ____33____ They often don’t think clearly when they hurt others, and they just lose control.
Altruistic gift. This step is about addressing your own shortcomings. Recall a time when you treated someone unkindly and were forgiven. ____34____ Recognizing this helps you realize that forgiveness is an altruistic gift that you can give to others.
mit yourself to forgiveness. For instance, write about your forgiveness in a journal or a letter that you don’t send or tell a friend.
Hold. Finally, hold on to your forgiveness. This step is tough because memories of the event will often happen again. Forgiveness is not erasure (消除). ____35____ When bad feelings arise, remind yourself that you have forgiven and finally you want good for the offender.
A．How did it make you feel
B．Here is a look at each step.
C．Forgiveness is a character of the strong and wise.
D．How can you acquire the habit of showing kindness to others
E．Rather, it’s about changing your reaction to those awful memories.
F．Visualize the person and situation and all the feelings that come with it.
G．People who attack others are sometimes themselves in a state of fear and worry.
How to Stay Motivated for the Entire School Year
Every new school year brings the same age-old problem:____36____. What I want to do today is give you four different strategies that you can use to maintain a high level of motivation to do your work, to study diligently all throughout the entire semester.
Focus on a good start.
From the moment you walk into your very first class this semester,____37____.If you can do this right from the start, you’re going to gain an implicit psychological pressure to keep doing it throughout the entirety of the rest of the semester.
Have a plan for your homework and study time.
If you think about your class time, that is highly regimented. You have a specific place you’re supposed to be and the class is happening at a specific time. ____38____. Maybe at the beginning of every single week, look ahead at your calendar and block out planned spaces of study time.
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If you’re realizing that your attention is fragmented or you’ve taken on too many commitments,then it could be a good strategic decision to give up that in order to raise your motivation to tackle the other things on your plate.
Make real fun a priority of the new semester.
You need that cycle of actual rest, which isn’t just sleep, but it’s, you know, respite from your work and actual fun time,and work.____40____.So, make time for real fun this semester and you’re going to find that your motivational reserves maintain themselves throughout the entirety of that semester.
A．make the commitment to sit up front and wring class for all it’s worth.
B．So,apply that logic to your homework and study time.
C．Learn to avoid some difficulties.
D．your motivation to learn is constantly drained as the semester passes slowly.
E．You need that actual interplay between those two states of being.
F．lack of motivational mantras or mindset hacks to maintain a hardworking attitude.
G．Know when to quit.
How to Communicate with Confidence
Communicating with confidence is an important life skill. Whether you’re trying to persuade your friends to go to your restaurant of choice or writing an email to your boss asking for a raise, having confidence in yourself can make your life better.
Maintain good posture. Back straight, head up but relaxed is a good way to show confidence. ____41____
Identify and communicate your needs and wants. ____42____ Whether it’s yours spouse or your boss, sometimes we just don’t tell them exactly what we are thinking. To be more assertive (坚定自信的), tell people in a polite yet honest way what you need from them. For example, you may say, “I know it’s convenient for me to be available over email during weekends, but I can’t do that anymore.”
Avoid nervous movements or “adjustments”. These telegraph your nervousness. Constantly adjusting your clothes, for instance, is distracting a listener or someone speaking directly to you. ____43____
Become a broken record. ____44____ This often seems to be the case when dealing with customer service. For example, a customer may say to you, “This fan worked for one day and broke. I need a replacement.” You may then respond, “I’m so sorry, but our sales are final.” If the customer continues to get upset, you may calmly say, “Let me get the manager to explain it to you.”
____45____ It’s terrible to feel attacked in conversation, but there are steps you can take to turn the tables. You should be assertive without being aggressive and try to move the conversation into a more productive area. Try using “I” statements to help become more assertive. For example, you may say, “I disagree that this is a bad idea,” or “I believe this can work.”
A．Stand up for yourself.
B．Write your remarks beforehand.
C．Relax and listen to what the other person is saying.
D．Be clear about what you are asking the other person.
E．If you feel better, you will communicate with more confidence.
F．You turn the criticism back onto yourself and show concern for them.
G．Sometimes, a situation might call for constant repetition of a problem.
Tips to Boost Your Self-Confidence
Learn how to say “NO”.
You need to take control of your own life and decisions. Don’t be bullied (胁迫) into doing something that’ll make you feel uncomfortable and go beyond your boundaries.____46____
Set goals for yourself.
Setting and achieving goals is one way to feel accomplished and confident. Now, this doesn’t mean your goals should be anything huge like ending world hunger or saving koala bears. If you don’t achieve any goals, you’ll feel discouraged.____47____For example, my goal is to finish this article tonight. I also have a goal to go to the gym this weekend.
Change how you see yourself.
____48____If you feel like you’re not physically attractive, you’ll avoid looking in mirrors. Changing how you see yourself, realizing your self-worth, and working on your body language, eye contact, and speech will make you more confident in yourself. We must all remember that nobody’s perfect in life.
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Doing good things for someone else will make us feel good about ourselves. Try to always have an active role in volunteering or helping charities during the holidays. Being able to make a difference to someone will satisfy you inside and improve your self-image. Seeing all the change that you can do and all those who need your help will make you more grateful for the people and things in your life.
Shut down negative thoughts.
It’s about time you said goodbye to the negative voices in your head. Whenever you have a negative thought about yourself, or your career, you push yourself down a little bit more.____50____Instead of saying you can’t do this or that, tell yourself you can, and sooner or later, you’ll start believing it.
A．Be helpful to others.
B．Do something brave once a week.
C．We behave and feel according to our self-image.
D．Start with small targets that you can easily achieve.
E．Be certain and don’t be afraid to say no when you need to.
F．You need to start replacing those thoughts with positive ones.
G．And then, when you have that positive thought, turn it into action.
In the age of the Internet, everyone writes. ____51____ It doesn’t matter how intellectually wise you’re, it is only important that people understand.
Use strong words.
Good writing contains unpredictability and unexpectedness. The most powerful part of language is the verb. Thanks to a strong word, a simple sentence gets a very strong emotional charge and affects the person reading it. ____52____ Write “uses” instead of “exploits (利用)”, if you feel that the first word expresses your idea more clearly and understandably.
Read a lot.
A film flows by itself, whether you are aware of what is happening on the screen or not. ____53____ When you make a conscious effort in your reading comprehension, you become able to reflect, which is a great way to practise your writing skills. Read a variety of books—your writing and cognitive (认知的) skills increase automatically when you read a lot.
Start a diary.
A diary is not only a great tool for reflection but can also be your rough draft for developing your writing skills. Not only can you write in a journal, but you can do sketches (概述), draw diagrams and create tables. Before going to bed, you can describe all the things that happened to you during the day in a diary. ____54____
The most important tip: Write by hand.
____55____ When you write by hand, you are free to cross out, underline, highlight and rearrange phrases. Also, many scientists agree that hand motor skills activate parts of the brain that go untapped when you type.
A．Writing on a computer is a limited experience.
B．However, a strong word doesn’t always mean being complex.
C．A book, however, requires the brain to be active from beginning to end.
D．Reading widely will improve your vocabulary and understanding ability.
E．Many students think of writing as the hardest skill to master, but this isn’t true.
F．First of all, remember: The most important thing in any written message is simplicity.
G．In doing so, pay attention to each sentence and try to figure out which words fit better.
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the ocean. They exist on vast scales and are equally important havens of biodiversity. Reefs occupy 0.1% of the oceans. ____56____
Corals are useful to people. Without the protection which reefs afford from crashing waves, low-lying islands such as the Maldives would have flooded long ago, and a billion people would lose food or income. However, reefs are under threat from rising sea temperatures. Heat causes the algae (海藻) with which corals are living together to generate toxins (毒素) that force those coral to leave. ____57____
Research groups around the world are coming up with plans of action to see if that will help, such as identifying naturally heat-resistant corals and cross-breeding such corals to create a new type. ____58____ Without carbon reduction and decline in local, coral-killing pollution, even resistant corals will not survive the century.
Doubters doubt humanity will get its act together in time to make much difference.
____59____ Carbon targets are being set and ocean pollution is being dealt with. Countries that share responsibilities for reefs are starting to act together. Scientific workarounds can also be found. Natural currents can be applied to facilitate mass breeding. Sites of the greatest ecological and economical importance can be identified to maximize bang for buck.
____60____ It could serve as a blueprint for other ecosystems. Hard-core greens — those who think that all habitats should be kept unspoiled — may not approve. But when entire ecosystems are facing destruction, the cost of doing nothing is too great to bear.
A．This can cause a coral’s death.
B．But there are grounds for optimism.
C．And they host a quarter of marine species.
D．Coral’s global ecosystem services are worth up to $10trn a year.
E．This mix of natural activity and human intervention is important.
F．This research can also be brought to bear on trying to save entire ecosystems.
G．However, the assisted evolution of corals does not meet with universal enthusiasm.
How to Look Good in Photos
Anyone can look good in pictures by figuring out how best to pose in front of the camera. Even if you feel like you aren’t photogenic, learning some simple tricks can make a huge difference. Here are five ways to make your look more attractive in photos. Once you get these methods down, you’ll be ready to strike a pose at any moment!
____61____ . A fake smile can make you look bad in a photo. It looks forced and doesn’t meet your eyes. When you take a photo, you need to give your best, most natural smile so you look your best.
Tilt your head. When you look at the camera, don’t look straight at the camera. ____62____. Then, tilt your head up or down slightly.
Position your body correctly. Instead of having straight, limp arms and stiff legs, try bending them to give them life. Bend your arms and hold them slightly away from your body. This also helps create shape to your midsection (腰腹) instead of bulk. ____63____.
Take a lot of photos. One of the best ways to get the best picture is to take more than one! Even models go through numerous frames to get that one perfect picture. ____64____, the better likelihood you will get a great photo.
Feel confident. Make sure you feel proud of who you are. ____65____. Focus on that instead of any faults you think you have. Being happy and giving a genuine smile in the photo can make a world of difference.
A．Keep smiling
B．The taller you are
C．Have a natural smile
D．The more pictures you take
E．Look slightly above or slightly below
F．You are unique and have great features
G．Keep your hands relaxed and slightly bent
It’s normal for friends to experience conflict, disagreements, and even fight.____66____Most times conflict with a friend is easily solved. But in some cases, the disagreement and the conflict grow leading to anger, sadness and even the end of a friendship. Learning to handle the conflict with friends in a healthy way is beneficial for both sides. Here are some tips.
Calm down. The first thing is to calm down.____67____Prevent further damage to the relationship by taking a moment to calm down. Get some alone time. Tell your friend that you need a moment to clear your head. You can either go for a walk or just take a warm bath.
____68____It may feel as if it helps you explain your concerns more thoroughly if you bring in related examples from past events. Avoid this at all costs. Past issues for discussion only make things worse. Remember it’s important to focus on the issue at hand, not past events.
Work towards a compromise. Unfortunately, some people believe that a compromise means a “lose/lose situation” because each person has to give up something. While this is true, every healthy relationship usually involves compromise and adjusting to others’ needs or wants. It takes two to make it work.____69____
Be careful of unhealthy friendships. It’s generally a good idea to work through conflicts with friends.____70____If you are in a friendship that is based more on conflict or you seem to be the one always apologizing, you need to re-evaluate if this friendship is worth keeping and consider when to walk away.
A．Remain on the current matter.
B．You can’t always agree on everything.
C．Avoid explaining your concerns repeatedly.
D．Just “give a little” to allow your friend to “get a little”.
E．In a heated situation, it’s easy to say or do things we later regret.
F．But it isn’t in your best interest if the friendship causes more harm than good.
G．It’s important to surround yourself with people who positively influence your life.
Since it is your birthday as an adult, you’ll want it awesome! It can be tricky to plan. Everyone will have various ideas about it. But as long as everyone has fun, the possibilities are endless. Here are some helpful tips.
Brainstorm ideas. The first thing you need to do is come up with some ideas for how you might want to celebrate your birthday. Get together with a couple of closest friends and think as many possibilities as you can.____71____.
____72____.Once you have ideas, talk with your parents. They might disappoint you by not seeming too enthusiastic about them, but work with them. They really do want you to have fun!
Decide the number of people. You might want the party small or big.____73____, but it’s good to have a rough idea of numbers before you get too far ahead in the planning.
Pick a theme.____74____, you can think about what theme you would like. Talk it over with friends and family and try to come up with something. A theme is a good way to tie the party together.
Send out invitations.____75____. You can either write out them by hand, email them, or tell in person. You could also use free services on the internet.
A．Run ideas
B．Get some entertainment
C．This is a chance to be a bit creative
D．Now you have a good idea of the size
E．Make sure everybody understands the plans
F．Which size works better will depend on what kind of party
G．They know you well, and can tell you if you have a really good idea
Simple Ways to Easily Solve A Problem
We face problems everyday of our lives. Many times these problems can actually be an opportunity in disguise. Solving problems can be broken down into steps that will make solving the issue at hand much easier.____76____
Identify the real problem. Often people think of a problem in terms of its consequences. You really have to dig to the root of the issues. If your problem is that you can’t make ends meet every month, you need to find why you lack funds.____77____You spend too much or something worse like a gambling addiction. Whatever the source is, that is what you need to fix.
Focus on solutions. Once you have identified the real problem, it is time to come up with a list of solutions. Most of the time there is more than one way to attack a problem.____78____You can always ask others for their suggestions. Once you have a good list of solutions you can weigh the pros and cons of each one.
____79____When you ask others for suggestions make sure that they are people who you really trust. It is also best if they share the same value system as you. This ensures that your problem is kept confidential and any advice you get is in line with your belief system.
Make a decision, Once you find a solution that provides the best long term outcome, you have to make the decision and follow through.____80____If things do not turn out as you had planned, do not beat yourself up. You put time and thought into your decision and that shows character.
A．It may be poor budgeting.
B．Feedback from those you trust.
C．You can offer help to those in need.
D．Think of everything you can accomplish.
E．The very last part is accepting any consequences.
F．You can get the problem solved and get back to your life.
G．Get out a sheet of paper and a pen and start brainstorming.
Most of us look forward to the weekend as a time to relax. But as the weekend comes to an end, many of us are missing out on Sunday Funday and instead experiencing a looming sense of anxiety and even dread about the upcoming week. But even though the Sunday scaries are common, ____81____. Here’s how experts say you can ease your end-of-weekend anxiety.
1. Structure your Sunday.
“Structure can be a best friend when feeling the Sunday scaries,” says Ficken. “Instead of sitting on the couch and watching the clock, go do something that you enjoy. “You might still get whiffs of that sense of dread, but that feeling is harder to hold on to when you’re engaged in something that makes you feel good, she says.
2. ____82____.
When structuring your Sunday, try not to cram in too many chores. If you’re feeling more stress in general, it’s important to make space for relaxing activities to ground yourself. “Maybe a body scan meditation, maybe a mid-afternoon shower or bath, maybe an engaging movie or show, ” Warren says. “Whatever feels like a helpful distraction to reground from the scaries.”
3. Identify your anxiety sources.
Anxiety is a normal human experience, and one of the main ways to manage it is to identify your personal triggers. “Try to pinpoint what’s really causing you to dread the week,” Goff says. “Is it a deadline, meeting or presentation ” Even if there’s not a single reason behind your Sunday anxiety, organizing the stress you expect from the week ahead into bite-sized chunks can help make it all more manageable. “____83____.” she recommends. “One list for tasks that need to be completed immediately, another for tasks that are less urgent, and a final list for tasks that you’d like to complete at some point.”
4. Create some excitement for the week ahead.
Getting rid of the Sunday scaries isn’t just about minimizing the doom and gloom of the week ahead, either. “Having something to look forward to gives you something to think about that’s pleasing, rather than only focusing on the dread you feel.” Ficken says. It’s a form of reframing your thoughts: Instead of focusing on the awful things you expect from the week, build excitement over a coffee or lunch date with a friend you’ve been meaning to catch up with. ____84____.
5. End your Sunday with the right energy.
Make Sunday nights about doing something for yourself, to counteract the anxiety you’re feeling about Monday. Maybe that means planning some favorite foods to enjoy while watching football. Or maybe you go all in for some self-care. “This is an opportunity to give yourself proper wind-down time. ____85____, and leave the work emails for Monday morning.” Warren says.
A．they will stress you
B．they are manageable
C．Prepare yourself for it
D．Don’t forget to relax
E．Create multiple to-do lists
F．This will help improve your mood
G．Make Sunday night all about you
If you’re currently studying in senior high school, chances are that you’ve started thinking about what your career options might be for the future. ____86____
If you use a step-by-step plan, you can avoid choosing a college major that turns out to be nothing like you expected and head on a career path with more confidence and eventual success.
Start With an Aptitude (能力) Test
____87____ Other people find reading, writing and learning languages easy. Taking an aptitude test, also known as a career test or career quiz, will help you determine where your study skills will help you best.
You shouldn’t pigeon-hole yourself into a profession just because a career test says it’s right for you. ____88____ However, aptitude tests often help you identify professions you might not have considered.
Take a Personality Test
Personality tests can help you figure out if you’re a natural leader or more of a follower. ____89____ How do you handle conflict What about dealing with bullies or gossips A personality test will help you decide if you might be comfortable working for a large corporation in a team environment, or as an entrepreneur (创业者) launching your own business.
List Jobs That Interest You
Write a list of jobs that interest you. ____90____ Be realistic, based on where you live and what your finances are. For example, if you want to start a restaurant, you’ll need hundreds of thousands of dollars. Working in a restaurant as a prep cook or taking cooking classes will help you see what the restaurant business is like and whether or not it might be right for you.
A．It’s never too early for you to do so.
B．Are you good at singing or drawing
C．Many people end up doing what they don’t like.
D．For some people, subjects like math and science come easily.
E．Do you like to work in groups, or are you better on your own
F．You shouldn’t avoid a career because a test says it’s not a good fit.
G．They can be jobs you know nothing about but are fun or challenging.
Are you new to experiencing relationships Well, let me give you advice on how to have a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.
Be an honest person with them. ____91____. Don’t be afraid to say things that aren’t very flattering (讨人喜欢的) about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there’s no trust，there’s nothing there. So please be honest and they’ll learn to open up to you.
Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isn’t just simply treating them nicely. There’s a lot more to it. You have to learn to get used to their liking. Basically, learn to study your partners’ moods, wants and needs. ____92____
Make sure you are encouraging your partner. ____93____. Make them feel you are someone they can really depend on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to depend on you when needed.
Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. ____94____. Laugh a lot with them, and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but it’s the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.
____95____. This usually goes along with trust, so always communicate how you feel even if it’s something that upsets you instead of screaming, talk to them. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner. It’s important to communicate this to them, not to keep it bottled up(闷在肚子里).
A．Do not hide things from them, and do not lie.
B．Show them your personality.
C．Laughter is the key to happiness.
D．Always be willing to help and encourage them.
E．Make sure the communication is good.
F．Don’t start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.
G．Don’t just think about yourself, but think about what your partners need out of it as well.
How to Be a Good Roommate
Living with other people can be difficult, especially when each person comes from a different background and has their own ideas about how they want to live. Though having a roommate can be challenging at times, it can also be enjoyable and fun. ____96____
You can discuss your expectations ahead of time. Get together before or on the first day you move in together and talk about what each of you needs and wants from the other. ____97____ This applies to finances, food, clothes, possessions, use of common areas and so on.
You should agree to respect each other’s privacy. This is especially important. ____98____ For instance, you may not mind if your roommate comes into your room unannounced, but they might find you to be very rude for doing so. You should talk about these kinds of things so that you know what to expect from each other.
____99____ Say hello and goodbye, ask them how their day was, and show interest in their life. Getting to know the person you live with helps you understand their perspective, and allows them to understand yours. It also makes it easier to deal with problems that you have with that person if you’ve already developed a harmonious relationship with them.
You can also be considerate of your roommate in your life. Understand what’s going on in your roommate’s life. You should aim to be flexible and accommodating. Your roommate may have a big test coming up. ____100____ If your roommate is busy and stressed with their job, give them some time and space to relax and unwind.
A．You can discuss each of your preferences for privacy.
B．Spending time with your roommate is also important.
C．This is your best chance to set boundaries with your roommate.
D．Make sure that everyone is clear on the rules and responsibilities.
E．This is what you should know to respect your roommate’s privacy.
F．Then in this case you should probably be quiet and let them study.
G．The following steps will help you live in harmony with your roommate.
参考答案：
1．C 2．B 3．E 4．F 5．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了挑选山地自行车的方法。
1．根据前文“Choosing a nice mountain bike for you is easier than learning how to ride it. (为您选择一辆漂亮的山地自行车比学习如何骑它更容易。)”可知，下文要讲述挑选的方法，空处应为承下启下的句子，与C项“Keep these tips in mind(记住这些技巧)”上下文一致。故选C项。
2．根据前文“Decide how you are going to use your new mountain bike. (决定您将如何使用新的山地自行车。)”及空前“Are you a new rider who simply wants to travel outdoors on the weekend, weather permitting Do you plan to test yourself on the rough roads, every day, rain or shine Or are you going to use your new mountain bike to ride to and from school or work (您是只想在天气允许的情况下在周末户外旅行的新骑手吗？你打算每天在崎岖不平的道路上测试自己，风雨无阻吗？或者你打算用你的新山地自行车骑车上下学或工作？)”可知，作者是要读者明白自己购买山地自行车的真实意图，与B项“Be honest about your intentions(诚实地表达你的意图)”上下文一致，故选B项。
3．根据主题句“Visit your local bike shops.(访问您当地的自行车商店。)”可知，本段主要内容是要读者去看看当地的自行车商店，与E项“Visit at least a few shops(参观至少几家店)”上下文一致，故选E项。
4．根据主题句“Don’t be bashful (羞怯的).(别害羞)”可知，作者建议述要与店主多咨询多沟通自己的购买意向，价格品牌等，与F项“You may ask more without any sense of shyness(你可以问更多，没有任何害羞感)”上下文一致，故选F项。
5．根据下文“All good bike shops let customers take test rides. (所有好的自行车商店都让顾客试驾。)”可知本段主要讲述读者需要试驾自行车，与G项“Take a test ride(试驾)”上下文一致，故选G项。
6．D 7．A 8．F 9．G 10．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了食物垃圾降解的常识以及它的危害和如何处理食物垃圾。
6．根据前文“After all, food waste is biodegradable (可生物降解的). It’s not like you’re littering by throwing away a plastic bottle.(毕竟，食物垃圾是可生物降解的。这不像你扔掉一个塑料瓶那样扔垃圾。)”及下文可知，食物垃圾并非我们想得那么简单。所以选择项D“However, food left outdoors can have unexpected impacts.(然而，留在户外的食物可能会产生意想不到的影响。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
7．这里为本段小标题。根据下文“All human food can attract animals. (所有人类的食物都能吸引动物。)”及本段内容可知，人类所留下的食物垃圾会吸引动物。所以选择项A“Food waste can appeal to animals. (食物垃圾会吸引动物。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
8．根据前句“This can then cause “attraction behavior”, which refers to human actions that cause animals to overcome their natural wariness(警惕)of people. (这就会导致“吸引行为”，这是指人类的行为，使动物克服对人类的天然警惕。)”可知，这种吸引行为产生的不良后果。所以选择项F“This sort of attraction behavior can quickly become dangerous. (这种吸引行为很快就会变得危险。)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
9．根据前句“That’s the origin of the phrase: A fed bear is a dead bear.(这就是这个短语的起源：喂饱了的熊就是死熊。)”和后文“Even if a person is injured by a bear, the human usually recovers. The animal, however, is often relocated or killed to prevent further potentially deadly encounters. (即使一个人被熊打伤了，通常也会恢复过来。然而，这种动物经常被重新安置或杀死，以防止进一步潜在的致命遭遇。)”可知，人与动物相遇，往往动物会遭殃。所以选择项G“Because when it comes to human-animal encounters; animals are often the losers. (因为当人与动物相遇时，动物往往是输家。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
10．根据后文“You should properly store and deal with food waste. Don’t attempt to burn or bury it, as food waste is more difficult to burn than you think. Besides, if you see other food waste in nature, pick it up, even if it’s not yours. (你应该妥善储存和处理食物垃圾。不要试图燃烧或掩埋它，因为食物垃圾比你想象的更难燃烧。此外，如果你在大自然中看到其他食物垃圾，即使不是你的，也要把它捡起来。)”可知，处理食物垃圾最好的方法是留给自己。所以选择项C“Keeping your food to yourself is the best solution. (把食物留给自己是最好的解决办法。)”符合上下文语境。故选C。
11．D 12．F 13．C 14．A 15．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了与妈妈交谈和照顾好自己的一些来自专家的建议。
11．上文“Your relationship with your mom is supposed to be one of the most special relationships in your life, which makes it much harder when she says something that hurts your feelings.(你和妈妈的关系应该是你生活中最特殊的关系之一，当她说一些伤害你感情的话时这会让你的生活变得更加艰难)”可知，母亲对你说了一些伤害感情的话，D项“你可能不知道如何对她做出反应”是对上文内容的顺承，指的是你要如何对这些伤人的话进行回应。故选D项。
12．上文“Take slow, deep breaths to calm yourself.(慢慢地深呼吸，让自己平静下来)”说明了为了避免争吵你需要让自己平静下来，F项“走出房间去获得一些空间可能会有所帮助”说的也是让自己冷静下来的方式，是对上文内容的承接。故选F项。
13．下文“In this way she’s more likely to listen to you.(这样她更有可能听你的)”中的“In this way”指的是C项“尽量使用尊重的语气”中的“use a respectful tone of voice”，说明使用尊重的语气会使母亲更可能听你说话这一事实，C项和下文构成因果关系。故选C项。
14．下文“Repeat these positive thoughts and eventually, you’ll believe them.(重复这些积极的想法，最终，你会相信它们)”说明你要让自己通过重复的方式相信积极的想法，A项“培养积极的心态”是对这一段内容的总结概括，也是本段的主题句。故选A项。
15．下文“Talk to them about your situation and you may get help from them. Knowing you are around people who love you for who you are can make you feel much better.(和他们谈谈你的处境，你可能会得到他们的帮助。知道你身边有爱你的人，这会让你感觉好多了)”中的“they”指代的是G项“联系真正关心你的朋友和爱人”中的“friends and loved ones”，G项和下文构成内容上的顺承，指出联系朋友和爱人的重要性。故选G项。
16．G 17．E 18．C 19．F 20．A
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些有助于提高记忆力和注意力的建议。
16．上文“Memory and focus are two critical factors that can have a great impact on one’s academic performance (记忆力和注意力是影响学习成绩的两个关键因素)”说明了记忆力和注意力的重要性，下文“If you follow several points, you will have a satisfying result in it. (如果你遵循几点，你会有一个令人满意的结果)”引出下文，G项“Here are a few tips to help you improve memory and concentration. (这里有一些建议可以帮助你提高记忆力和注意力)”承上启下，上下文衔接连贯顺畅，故选G项。
17．本段小标题为Stop the distractions，上文“One of the ways you can improve your concentration is to avoid distractions in any form. You also have to discipline yourself and know when to say no to things that are not initial in your plans. (提高注意力的方法之一就是避免任何形式的干扰。你还必须约束自己，知道什么时候对计划之外的事情说不)”表明约束自己才能专注于计划之内的事，即提高注意力，E项“Technology can also help improve your concentration. (科技也可以帮助你提高注意力)”与上文话题一致，下文“If you discover that you are spending too much time on social media, then you can install software that prevents access to social media until you are done with your work. (如果你发现你在社交媒体上花了太多时间，那么你可以安装一个软件，在你完成工作之前阻止你访问社交媒体)”，下文解释了E项中的“科技如何提高注意力”，起解释作用。上下文衔接连贯顺畅，故选E项。
18．本段小标题为Engage in physical activities，下文“It can also benefit your mind and help to improve concentration. (它也有益于你的大脑，有助于提高注意力)”的it指代锻炼，有also，C项“Exercise does not only benefit the body. (锻炼不仅有益于身体)”与小标题中的physical activities语意一致，C项与下文为并列关系。故选C项。
19．本段小标题为Sleep。下文“For instance, if you usually sleep around 10 pm every day, ensure you sleep in the said time regularly. (例如，如果你通常每天晚上10点左右睡觉，确保你有规律地在这个时间睡觉)”陈述睡眠要有规律性，要在固定的时间点睡觉，F项“Another thing to consider is not only the duration but time of sleep. (另一件要考虑的事情不仅是睡眠的持续时间，还有睡眠的时间)”与下文话题一致，故选F项。
20．此处考查小标题。下文“Another method to improve memory is to engage in cognitive exercises regularly. In this case, you need to play brain games and increase difficulty levels gradually. (另一种提高记忆力的方法是定期进行认知练习。在这种情况下，你需要玩益智游戏，逐步提高难度)”提及认知训练，与大脑训练有关，A项“Train your brain. (训练你的大脑)”适合作小标题。故选A项。
21．G 22．B 23．E 24．A 25．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。我们生活在一个没有耐心的时代，即时的满足感正在扼杀我们等待的能力。本文介绍了几种重新找回等待能力的方法。
21．根据上文“This instant satisfaction, undoubtedly, is killing our ability to wait.(这种即时的满足感正在扼杀我们等待的能力)”可知，即时的满足感正在扼杀我们等待的能力，导致我们等待能力的丧失不可避免，与G项“Thus, the loss of this mixed quality of tolerance and calmness is unavoidable(因此，这种宽容和冷静的复杂的品质的丧失是不可避免的)”表达的含义一致，故选G项。
22．根据下文“For example, you could say, ‘it’s not bad to enjoy this magazine while waiting’.(例如，你可以说，‘在等待的时候欣赏这本杂志还不错’)”可推理出上文讲的是要说一些积极的话语，与B项“Add some positive words if possible(如果可能的话，添加一些积极的词语)”表达的含义一致，故选B项。
23．根据上文“Racing around is not necessarily the only way to get what you want.(四处奔波不一定是得到你想要的东西的唯一途径)”可知，上文提到了四处奔波的模式，因此E项“We get so caught up in hurrying that we get stuck in that mode(我们太匆忙了，以至于陷入了那种模式)”符合题意，选项中的that mode指代上文提到的“四处奔波”。故选E项。
24．根据下文“Take a break and do something that could free your brain from the work that takes tons of energy. (休息一下，做一些可以让你的大脑从消耗大量能量的工作中解放出来的事情)”可知本段建议的方法是要学会分散注意力，与A项“Learn to distract yourself(学会分散自己的注意力)”表达的含义一致，故选A项。
25．根据上文“The ability to let your mind wander, whether daydreaming or actively applying your imagination, is a skill that improves patience.(无论是做白日梦还是积极发挥想象力，这些让你的思维开小差的能力都是一种提高耐心的技能)”可知，此处上下文说的是要学会让大脑适时放松，以利于提高自己的耐心，分析待选项，D项“You don’t have to get the whole paper clone in one go(你不必一次搞定整个论文)”符合语境，一次性搞定整个论文不利于提高自己的耐心，所以D项是上文的支持性信息。故选D项。
26．E 27．F 28．B 29．C 30．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是成长型思维模式以及对成长型思维模式的误解。
26．空前“You can find it everywhere you look—in the seminars of motivational speakers, in the education course descriptions, and in the mission statements of companies.(你可以在任何地方找到它——在励志演说家的研讨会上，在教育课程的描述中，在公司的使命宣言中。)”讲述成长性思维这个说法无处不在，很受欢迎，下一段“One of the biggest misconceptions about growth mindset is that it is the same thing as being open-minded in your beliefs.(关于成长型思维模式的最大误解之一是，它与你的信仰持开放态度是一回事。)”说明很多人不理解成长型思维模式的真正含义，E选项“But despite its popularity, some people don’t understand what it actually means.(尽管它很受欢迎，但有些人并不理解它的真正含义。)”说明很多人不理解成长型思维模式的真正含义，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
27．空前“Being open-minded in your beliefs is often the belief on what true growth mindset is, but this is actually called “false growth mindset” in the research community.(对你的信仰持开放态度通常是对什么是真正的成长型思维模式的信念，但这实际上在研究界被称为“错误的成长型思维模式”。)”讲述对你的信仰持开放态度是错误的成长型思维模式，空后“What this means is that they have a fixed belief on their intelligence level, which is exactly what a fixed mindset is. They believe that they are growing, when in reality they are not.(这意味着他们对自己的智力水平有一个固定的信念，这就是固定思维模式。他们认为自己在成长，而实际上并没有。)”讲述错误的成长型思维模式的表现，因此空格处应该也是介绍错误的成长型思维模式，F选项“This is essentially people who have an “I already have it, and I always have” attitude.(这类人本质上是一种“我已经拥有了，而且我一直都有”的态度。)”承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
28．空前说“Being open-minded to other people’s beliefs and new things is great, but it does not mean that you are actually learning anything. Furthermore, there is no way to ever have a truly complete growth mindset.(对别人的信仰和新事物持开放的态度是很好的，但这并不意味着你真的学到了什么。此外，没有办法拥有一个真正完整的成长型思维模式。)”，说明人不能拥有一个真正完整的成长型思维模式，B选项“It is virtually impossible, as we are all fixed in some way or another.(这实际上是不可能的，因为我们都以这样或那样的方式被固定住了。)”解释不能拥有一个真正完整的成长型思维模式的原因是我们被固定住了，符合语境，与上文是因果关系。故选B。
29．空后“Unproductive efforts that are merely done for the reward or outcome are not considered to be growth mindset. True growth mindset has nothing to do with reward or outcome.(仅仅为了回报或结果而做出的非生产性努力不被认为是成长型思维模式。真正的成长型思维模式与回报或结果无关。)”说明的是对成长型思维模式的另一个误解，成长型思维模式与回报或结果有关，C选项“Another false belief is that growth mindset is about rewarded efforts.(另一个错误的信念是，成长型思维模式是关于有回报的努力。)”说明了另一个误解是成长型思维模式是关于有回报的努力，符合语境，下文对前文进行具体的解析。故选C。
30．空后说“You cannot simply “have” a growth mindset. You have to want one, and invest in having one.(你不能简单地“拥有”成长型思维模式。你必须想要并为拥有一个（成长型思维）而投资。)”说明拥有成长型思维没有那么简单，因此成长型思维不是说做就做得到的，你必须为之努力，A选项“Mindset is a lot harder than “just do it”.(思维模式比“说做就做”要难得多。)”说明了思维模式很难获得，引起下文，符合语境，故选A。
31．B 32．F 33．G 34．A 35．E
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了练习宽恕的最好方法之一是使用REACH方法——回忆(Recall)、共情(Empathize)、利他(Altruistic)、承诺(Commit)和坚持(Hold)。
31．根据上文“One of the best ways to practice forgiveness is with the REACH method. REACH stands for Recall, Empathize (移情), Altruistic (利他的) gift, Commit and Hold. (练习宽恕的最好方法之一是使用REACH方法。REACH分别代表回忆、共情、利他、承诺和坚持。)”可知，本文话题为REACH方法，B项“Here is a look at each step. (下面是每个步骤的介绍。)”，根据下文五个小标题可知，B项起到承上启下作用，统领下文。故选B项。
32．本段小标题为Recall，根据上文“The first step is to recall the wrongdoing in an objective way. The goal is not to think of the person in a negative light, but to come to a clear understanding of the wrong that was done. (第一步是客观地回顾过错。这样做的目的不是从负面的角度来看待这个人，而是要清楚地认识到他做错了什么。)”可知，通过回顾过失可以帮助了解这人错在哪里，复现词为the person，F项“Visualize the person and situation and all the feelings that come with it. (想象那个人和情境，以及随之而来的所有感受。)”，F项具体表述怎么回顾，下文“Don’t push aside anything, especially if it makes you feel angry or upset. (不要把任何事情放在一边，尤其是让你感到愤怒或不安的事情。)”，其中的feel angry or upset呼应F项中的all the feelings that come with it，上下文衔接连贯。故选F项。
33．下文“They often don’t think clearly when they hurt others, and they just lose control. (当他们伤害别人的时候，他们往往没有想清楚，他们只是失去了控制)”，G项“People who attack others are sometimes themselves in a state of fear and worry. (攻击他人的人有时自己也处于恐惧和担忧的状态。)”，下文中的They指代G项中的People who attack others，攻击他人的人处于恐惧担忧而失控伤人，上下文衔接连贯顺畅。故选G项。
34．上文“Recall a time when you treated someone unkindly and were forgiven. (回忆一下你对别人不友好而被原谅的经历。)”，A项“How did it make you feel (你是什么感觉)”，上文与A项为顺接关系，下文“Recognizing this helps you realize that forgiveness is an altruistic gift that you can give to others. (认识到这一点有助于你意识到宽恕是一种你可以给别人的无私的礼物。)”，其中的this指代A项内容，上下文衔接连贯。故选A项。
35．本段小标题为Hold，作为练习宽恕的最后一个环节，上文“Forgiveness is not erasure (消除). (宽恕不是抹去)”，E项“Rather, it’s about changing your reaction to those awful memories (相反，它是关于改变你对那些可怕记忆的反应)”，上文与E项为转折关系，下文“When bad feelings arise, remind yourself that you have forgiven and finally you want good for the offender. (当不好的感觉出现时，提醒自己你已经原谅了，最后你希望冒犯者得到好处。)”，下文承接E项内容，表达了面对不好的记忆、感觉，不是抹去，而是改变自己的态度、反应，上下文衔接连贯。故选E项。
36．D 37．A 38．B 39．G 40．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何在整个学年保持学习的动力提供了四种学习策略。
36．根据空前“Every new school year brings the same age-old problem(每一个新学年都会带来同样古老的问题)”可判断空处为一个问题。再根据下文“What I want to do today is give you four different strategies that you can use to maintain a high level of motivation to do your work, to study diligently all throughout the entire semester.(今天我想给你们四种不同的策略，你们可以用它们来保持高水平的动力，在整个学期中努力学习。)”可知，空处的问句应该和如何保持动力相关。选项D“your motivation to learn is constantly drained as the semester passes slowly(随着学期慢慢过去，你学习的动力不断枯竭)”提出的正是一个问题，内容上与下文保持一致。故选D。
37．根据小标题“Focus on a good start.”可知，本段主要讲述的是保持学习动力要从一开始就做起。根据空前内容“From the moment you walk into your very first class this semester,(从你走进这学期的第一节课的那一刻起，)”可知，空处指的是从学期第一节课就开始好好学习。选项A“make the commitment to sit up front and wring class for all it’s worth(下定决心，坐到教室前面，竭尽全力地去上课)”指的正是从第一节课开始就好好上学，符合本段内容。故选A。
38．根据空前内容“You have a specific place you’re supposed to be and the class is happening at a specific time.(你有一个特定的地点，你应该在一个特定的时间上课。)”以及空后内容“Maybe at the beginning of every single week, look ahead at your calendar and block out planned spaces of study time.(也许在每周开始的时候，看看你的日历，把计划好的学习时间划分出来。)”可推断，空后内容是模仿上课要求，给自己的学习制定好计划。选项B“So, apply that logic to your homework and study time(所以，把这种逻辑应用到你的家庭作业和学习时间上吧。)”符合上下文内容，起到承上启的作用。故选B。
39．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文内容“If you’re realizing that your attention is fragmented or you’ve taken on too many commitments, then it could be a good strategic decision to give up that in order to raise your motivation to tackle the other things on your plate.(如果你意识到你的注意力是分散的，或者你承担了太多的任务，那么放弃它可能是一个很好的战略决定，以提高你处理其他事情的动力。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是如果发现自己的注意力是分散的、任务太多，应该适时放弃。选项G“Know when to quit (知道什么时候该放弃)”与下文内容一致，故选G。
40．根据空前内容“You need that cycle of actual rest, which isn’t just sleep, but it’s, you know, respite from your work and actual fun time, and work.(你需要真正的休息周期，这不仅仅是睡觉，而是，你知道，从你的工作和真正的娱乐时间和工作中解脱出来。)”可知，作者认为要注意工作和休息放松之间找到平衡点。选项E“You need that actual interplay between those two states of being(你需要这两种存在状态之间的实际相互作用)”指的正是工作和放松休息这两种状态。故选E。
41．E 42．D 43．C 44．G 45．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了自信地沟通的方法。
41．根据上文“Back straight, head up but relaxed is a good way to show confidence.(背部挺直，头向上，但放松是显示自信的好方法)”可知，本句是对上文的进一步解释，体现保持良好的姿势的积极影响，故E选项“如果你感觉好了，你就会更自信地交流”符合语境，故选E。
42．根据上文“Identify and communicate your needs and wants(确定并传达你的需求和愿望)”以及下文“Whether it’s yours spouse or your boss, sometimes we just don’t tell them exactly what we are thinking. To be more assertive (坚定自信的), tell people in a polite yet honest way what you need from them. For example, you may say, “I know it’s convenient for me to be available over email during weekends, but I can’t do that anymore.” (无论是你的配偶还是你的老板，有时我们只是不告诉他们我们在想什么。要更加自信，用礼貌但诚实的方式告诉他们你需要从他们那里获得什么。例如，你可以说，“我知道在周末通过电子邮件联系我很方便，但我不能再这样做了。”)”可知，本段建议用礼貌的方式清楚地表达自己的想法，故D选项“要清楚你在问别人什么”符合语境，故选D。
43．根据上文“Avoid nervous movements or “adjustments”. These telegraph your nervousness. Constantly adjusting your clothes, for instance, is distracting a listener or someone speaking directly to you.(避免紧张的动作或“调整”。这些都显示出你的紧张。例如，不断地调整你的衣服会分散听者或直接对你说话的人的注意力)”可知，上文提到在紧张的情况下会影响交流，所以要放松。故C选项“放松，倾听对方在说什么”符合语境，故选C。
44．由首句“Become a broken record.(反复念叨、唠叨、罗嗦)”以及下文“This often seems to be the case when dealing with customer service. (与客户服务打交道时，情况往往如此)”可知，本句是在陈述一种需要重复的情况，且空后的This指代G项中a situation，故G选项“有时候，一种情况可能需要不断地重复一个问题”符合语境，故选G。
45．由下文“It’s terrible to feel attacked in conversation, but there are steps you can take to turn the tables. You should be assertive without being aggressive and try to move the conversation into a more productive area. Try using “I” statements to help become more assertive.(在交谈中感到受到攻击是很可怕的，但你可以采取一些措施来扭转局面。你应该自信而不咄咄逼人，并尝试将谈话转移到更有成效的领域。尝试使用“我”陈述来帮助你变得更自信)”可知，此段强调“我”在交谈中的作用，故A选项“捍卫自己”符合语境，故选A。
46．E 47．D 48．C 49．A 50．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提升自信心的五条建议。
46．根据小标题“Learn how to say “NO”.(学会说不)”和“Don’t be bullied (胁迫) into doing something that’ll make you feel uncomfortable and go beyond your boundaries.(不要被欺负去做一些会让你感到不舒服并超越你的界限的事情。)”得知，必要时你要内心坚定，敢于说不。E 选项“Be certain and don’t be afraid to say no when you need to.”与上下文一致。故选 E项。
47．本段主题是“Set goals for yourself.(为自己设定目标)”，D 选项“Start with small targets that you can easily achieve.”中的 targets 和标题中的 goals 是同义复现，空后“For example, my goal is to finish this article tonight. I also have a goal to go to the gym this weekend. (例如，我的目标是今晚完成这篇文章。我还有一个目标，这个周末去健身房。)”举例说明我们可以设立怎样的小目标。故选D项。
48．标题句“Change how you see yourself (改变自我认知)”。C项“We behave and feel according to our self-image. (我们根据自我形象行事和感受。)”中的“self-image”与标题中的“how you see yourself”呼应。故选C项。
49．根据本段“Doing good things for someone else will make us feel good about ourselves. Try to always have an active role in volunteering or helping charities during the holidays. Being able to make a difference to someone will satisfy you inside and improve your self-image. Seeing all the change that you can do and all those who need your help will make you more grateful for the people and things in your life. (为别人做好事会让我们自我感觉良好。在假期期间，尽量在志愿服务或帮助慈善机构方面发挥积极作用。能够对某人有所作为会让你内心满意并改善你的自我形象。看到你能做的所有改变和所有需要你帮助的人，会让你更加感激生活中的人和事。)”可知，主题是怀着助人为乐的精神帮助别人，多做志愿者和慈善活动，进而提升自我认知和自信心。与A项“Be helpful to others. (帮助他人。)”上下文一致，故选 A项。
50．根据标题句“Shut down negative thoughts. (关闭消极的想法。)”和下一句“Instead of saying you can’t do this or that, tell yourself you can, and sooner or later, you’ll start believing it. (与其说你不能做这个或那个，不如告诉自己你可以，迟早你会开始相信它。)”得知，F项“You need to start replacing those thoughts with positive ones. (你需要开始用积极的想法取代这些想法。)”与此呼应，你需要开始用积极思想代替消极思想。故选F项。
51．F 52．B 53．C 54．G 55．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何提高写作能力及如何写出一篇好文章。
51．上文“In the age of the Internet, everyone writes.”（在互联网时代，每个人都在写作。）引出话题，提到写作。下文“It doesn’t matter how intellectually wise you’re, it is only important that people understand.”（你有多聪明并不重要，重要的是人们能理解。）说明重要的是人们能理解。选项FFirst of all, remember: The most important thing in any written message is simplicity.（首先，记住：在任何书面信息中最重要的是简洁。）和下文意思紧密连接，下文是对空格处内容的语意递进，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
52．根据下文“Write “uses” instead of “exploits (利用)”, if you feel that the first word expresses your idea more clearly and understandably.”（写“uses”而不是“exploit”，如果你觉得第一个词能更清楚、更容易理解地表达你的想法。）可知，下文举例说明我们不要单纯的追求使用复杂的词汇，如果简单的词汇能更清楚、更准确地表达出我们的想法，就用简单的词汇，结合选项B项However, a strong word doesn’t always mean being complex.（然而，一个强大的词并不总是意味着复杂。）和下文内容意思一致，下文是对空格处内容的具体说明解释，上下文语意连贯。故选B选。
53．上文“A film flows by itself, whether you are aware of what is happening on the screen or not.”（不管你是否意识到屏幕上发生了什么，电影都是自己流动的。）说明电影都是自己流动的。下文“When you make a conscious effort in your reading comprehension, you become able to reflect, which is a great way to practise your writing skills.”（当你在阅读理解上做出有意识的努力时，你就能反思，这是练习写作技巧的好方法。）说明在阅读理解上做出有意识的努力。结合选项C项A book, however, requires the brain to be active from beginning to end.（然而，一本书需要大脑从头到尾都是活跃的。）可知，和上文对电影的介绍形成对比转折，也引出下文内容，起到承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
54．由空格处位于该段句尾可知，为总结该段内容或与上文内容相关。该段上文“A diary is not only a great tool for reflection but can also be your rough draft for developing your writing skills. Not only can you write in a journal, but you can do sketches (概述), draw diagrams and create tables. Before going to bed, you can describe all the things that happened to you du