高考英语七选五专项训练（含答案）

七选五
As science and technology have developed, our lifestyle experienced changes. From the first telephone to the first medical drug (药物) every invention has significantly affected lifestyle across the world. ____1____ Let us take a look at some areas of lifestyle where the Internet has played a significant role.
The Internet has changed the idea of shopping in our lives. The Internet has made it possible that you can choose and buy a product from different sellers at the same time. ____2____ You can also enjoy very good bargains (减价品).
For people who love traveling, the Internet is a friend in need and service. Now, we can make use of the power of the Internet to know more about travel destinations and even organize travel plans online. You can book hotels, tickets, and travel packages online. ____3____
With the wide use of the Internet today, even education is now possible from the comforts of your home. If you have an Internet connection and a computer, you can easily join an online education program. ____4____
____5____ There are numerous sites that offer you the opportunity to search for your favorite job. You can get useful information about job opportunities. The Internet provides you with detailed and useful information about jobs.
Apart from these examples, there are lots of other areas where the Internet has worked wonders. With the development of science and technology, more and more areas are influenced by the Internet and the boom(繁荣)is expected to continue with the passage of time.
A．And the same is true for the Internet as well.
B．Just do it at home, sit back, and pack your bags.
C．Getting a job now has become easier, thanks to the Internet.
D．It is not possible for you to visit all the places at a single time.
E．So almost every area of our lifestyle is now impacted by the Internet.
F．By buying online, you can save lots of time and get the latest products.
G．Many world-famous schools now offer online education programs in various fields.
When high school students spend time memorizing and reciting a poem, they develop confidence by engaging deeply with language. Here are my five Cs-things I’ve observed from several years of teaching students through Poetry Out Loud, from selecting a poem to performing at the state competition.
Choice.____6____ Students learn how to search for poems, and they have complete discretion (判断力) over the poem they will perform. Students often gravitate (被吸引) to poems that fit their reading level and also match a personal interest or philosophy, which is great. But there are also lots of unexpected mismatches that end up stretching students’ skills in ways a teacher could not work out.
Concrete learning task. Learning just one poem well gives students a finite and concentrated experience with language. ____7____ I’ve seen students with all manner of challenges get up and do something they thought was impossible, in large part because it involves a single, repeated exercise.
Continuing learning. Students learn a poem that will likely stay with them for years, if not forever. Poems contain mysteries and complexities that reveal themselves slowly- and sometimes even suddenly-over time. ____8____
Confidence. Recitation is the perfect introduction to public speaking skills. All students need to be able to speak effectively in front of others. ____9____Students learn elements of physical presence, voice, speed, volume, and tone without having to present their own work, which is more frightening for most students.
____10____Students are not asked to memorize much anymore, yet many of them take pleasure in the act of repetition and remembering. They like testing themselves and realizing that they can in fact recall lines. For English language learners, many autistic students, and other exceptional learners, reciting poetry is an especially powerful way to understand language and build confidence. For our kids who need small victories, mastering one poem is a welcome relief.
A．Practice memorizing poems.
B．Challenging memory and recall.
C．This is the first step of the exercise.
D．Performing a poem is a bit like acting.
E．And every student can learn one poem.
F．Therefore, it is a lasting course to learn poems.
G．As a result, it is beneficial for students to learn poems.
Information can come from many different sources and perspectives. But when you’re only hearing the same perspectives and opinions over and over again, you may be in something called an echo chamber(回声室效应).
Echo chambers can happen anywhere information is exchanged, whether it’s online or in real life. The Internet has a unique type of echo chamber called a filter bubble(过滤泡沫). ____11____ Websites will then primarily show you content that’s similar to what you’ve already expressed interest in, which prevent you from finding new ideas online.
____12____ If you’re ever wondering if a social group or website may be an echo chamber, stop and think about a few questions. Do they tend to only give one perspective on an issue Is that viewpoint mainly supported by rumor or incomplete evidence ____13____ If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have found an echo chamber.
There’s no perfect way to avoid echo chambers, but here are a few tips that can help you stay on the right track. ____14____ Adding in a few media sources with different opinions will allow you to at least understand what people are saying outside of your echo chamber. Next, the most important aspect is reading each thing you see with a critical eye. ____15____ Lastly, attempt to search out reliable new sources that are known for trying their best to filter out false narratives.
A．Echo chambers can also be tricky to recognize.
B．It is created by keeping track of what you click on.
C．What comes first is to step out of your comfort zone.
D．Are facts ignored whenever they go against that viewpoint
E．Make sure that each thing you accept as truth is truly fact.
F．The first step is to expand your media consumption sources.
G．Do you pay attention to the reliable information around you
Confidence makes a difference. It could mean the difference in landing a job you have been dreaming of. It could also mean the difference in staying happy with strangers.Having enough confidence may help you achieve what you want in your life. But how exactly do you gain confidence ____16____.
Make lists.____17____First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest. This will help you focus on the good things you have done instead of the things that have gone wrong. Then look at the things you enjoy doing. Passion will help you work hard.In most cases, you will have the opportunity to improve.
Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise. ____18____ Always remember that you matter. If you have something to say, force yourself to say it clearly and loudly. You can do this without sounding angry. If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away. ____19____
____20____ This makes you move in the right direction. Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence. Start with the little things like the stuff you have been putting off for later. The more things you accomplish, the better you feel.
A．Focus on little stuff.
B．Move towards your goal.
C．Here are some ways to make you more confident.
D．In order to be confident, you have to look confident.
E．Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her.
F．Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise.
G．This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are.
Being a superhero to others
Ewan Drum has always liked superheroes. He likes how they help people. At age seven, he told his parents, “I want to dress up like a superhero and help the homeless.” ___21___ Wearing his red superhero cape (斗篷), Ewan helped pass out 70 packed lunches to hungry people in a park in Detroit, Michigan. That’s how Super Ewan was born.
___22___ People donated (捐赠) money and supplies, and Ewan took them to those in need. When someone donated jugs of water, Ewan and his family drove their car to get even more. They took the water to Flint, Michigan, a city that had unsafe drinking water. Another time, a businessman donated six turkeys. ___23___ “In the end”, he says, “we gave 64 turkey dinners to families all around Detroit.”
Ewan has a motto: Everyone can be a superhero to someone. At an event called the Hero Round Table, Ewan says,“It’s not hard to help people. You can keep some socks and food in your car to help people in need. You can help a neighbor garden. ___24___”
It’s been several years since Super Ewan started his task. Every month, he still visits the same park to hand out clothes, food, and supplies to people who are hungry or homeless—his Super Friends. ___25___“No matter what happens,” Ewan says, “I will always keep helping people.”
A．This superhero says he’ll never take off his cape.
B．News spread (传播) about Ewan’s act of kindness.
C．A few months later, Ewan’s family planned a day of giving.
D．Every little thing helps and can make someone feel happy.
E．Ewan says he wants more adults to act like superheroes.
F．Several days later, his parents drove to Flint and helped him raise a lot of money.
G．With his parents’ help, Ewan asked for more turkeys through the Internet, plus side dishes.
Revising is an important part of study. It helps you learn, remember, and apply what you know. It is also a good idea to revise before quizzes and exams. ____26____Here are some tips on how to revise well.
Find Your Place.
To revise for an exam, you must first find a quiet and relaxing environment.____27____It should be in a place where you will not be disturbed.
Take Your Time.
It’s a good idea to make revising part of your weekly routine. ____28____You should take care to make sure that you study for no more than two hours at a time, and that you take regular breaks every half an hour or so. This will keep you fresh and able to take in information,
Stay Organized.
It can be very helpful to set up a system so that you are organized. ____29____That way when you have a quiz or exam, you can easily find the right notes to study to help you prepare.
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At the end of every revision, review your notes carefully so that you can be sure that you have understood what you have learned. You may also consider writing out revision cards. You can then use these as a summary of the subjects that you have studied.
A．Get Ready.
B．Check Your Progress.
C．Don’t revise for too long before exams.
D．This will help keep material fresh in your mind.
E．Somewhere you feel the most comfortable works best.
F．The best way to do this is to revise every school day.
G．If you are taking notes, organize them by subject, topic, and date.
How to Reduce Paper Waste
● Write on both sides of the paper.
It may seem as if simply writing on both sides of a piece of paper is not helpful, but in fact, it can help a lot.____31____ If you don’t want to write on both sides of the paper right away, that’s alright. Consider keeping a box of the paper that you’ve only used one side of, so you can easily have the paper for when you need it.
● Use old newspaper to wrap gifts.
____32____ You could either find colourful ad pages to use or you could also use the funny pages. You can also use the newspaper to make a fun gift topper if you’d like. If you don’t find any good pictures, simple notebook pages that you decorate can also make gifts look nice.
● Recycle old paper.
If there is a recycling centre near you, you might want to give away all of your old papers and notebooks for recycling. ____33____ If there’s one further away, consider storing some papers and giving them to the recycling centre every month.
● Take notes on your computer or smartphone when possible.
Taking paper notes can use up a lot of paper, which may be harmful to the environment. Instead, use a computer or your smartphone. ____34____ You can also add images to your notes and categorize them if you’d like to use other programmes.
● Send e-mails instead of traditional mail.
Traditional, posted mails require a lot of paper. There are also some other disadvantages to traditional mail. E-mails have a few advantages, including being delivered much quicker than traditional mail, the ability to be sent to one person or a larger group, and being able to send them at any time.____35____
A．Taking care of the Earth is everyone’s job.
B．You could use note app or word processor to do this.
C．Using old newspapers is a great, eco-friendly way to wrap gifts.
D．You could also text or call someone as opposed to sending traditional mail.
E．The back of a piece of paper can be used for things like drafts or other notes.
F．It takes a lot less energy to recycle paper than to make some from raw material.
G．Traditional mail is perhaps one of the most exciting ways to hear from someone.
Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress
Is stress making you frustrated Stress relievers can help restore calm to your chaotic life.____36____
Get active.____37____ Physical activity can pump up your feel- good endorphins (内啡肽) and other natural neural chemicals that enhance your sense of well-being. Exercise can also refocus your mind on your body’s movements, which can improve your mood and help the day’s annoyance fade away. Consider walking, housecleaning, swimming or anything else that gets you active.
____38____ A good sense of humor can’t cure all sicknesses, but it can help you feel better. When you laugh, it not only lightens your mental load but also causes positive physical changes in your body. Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response. So read some jokes, watch a comedy or hang out with your funny friends.
Get enough sleep. Stress can cause you to have trouble falling asleep.____39____And the quality and amount of sleep you get can affect your mood, energy level, concentration and overall functioning. If you have sleep troubles, make sure that you have a quiet, relaxing bedtime routine, listen to soothing music, put clocks away, and stick to a consistent schedule.
Keep a journal. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be a good release for otherwise pent-up emotions. Write whatever comes to mind. No one else needs to read it, so don’t strive for perfection in grammar or spelling. ____40____ Once you’re done, you can toss out what you wrote or save it to reflect on later.
A．Laugh more.
B．Develop a sense of success.
C．Exercise can be a good stress reliever.
D．Just let your thoughts flow on paper or computer screen.
E．But sleep is the time when your brain and body recharge.
F．When you’re stressed and irritable, your instinct may be to isolate yourself.
G．If your stress is getting out of control and you need quick relief, try one of these tips.
Dreaming big doesn’t mean we suddenly want to be a millionaire or become famous. That’s because “bigger” is a relative term. If we currently have no dreams, dreaming bigger might just mean a small goal that we want to reach. But even that is not always easy. So how do you start dreaming bigger
Cultivate Confidence. To achieve big things, you have to believe that you can. Therefore, the first thing we need to dream big is to get a confidence boost. Try to remember a time when you succeeded in doing something you set your mind to. ____41____
Face Fear of Failure. The fear of doing something big can be intense. What if we fail What then If this sounds like you, it may be helpful to develop the belief that growth and learning are more important than success or other people’s opinions. ____42____ That way we can better enjoy the pursuit, even if it ultimately does result in failure.
Face Fear of Success. Success can mean different things to different people. For example, success might mean feeling like the odd one out in your family or friend group. ____43____ Or, it could lead to jealousy from others. But taking a closer outlook at these fears and thinking about how you might deal with them can help you move through them.
Use Your Imagination. ____44____ Maybe you imagine yourself owning your own business, having a big family, or traveling all over the world. Then does living this life feel good or authentic Use this exercise to better understand which big dreams are a good fit for you.
Enjoy the Process. Sometimes we end up spending so much time focusing on big dreams that we forget to enjoy the process. Indeed, big dreams can help us imagine a life or a future we’ve never known. ____45____ If we don’t enjoy the process, it’s going to be tough to get there.
A．But big dreams take time.
B．We are taking control of our lives.
C．Striving towards dreams can decrease well-being.
D．It might mean more responsibility than you really want.
E．Use your experiences as inspiration and self-motivation.
F．Start by visualizing a variety of different possible exciting outcomes.
G．It can help you shift your focus to the journey instead of the end goal
How to Leave Your Comfort Zone
The comfort zone is a behavioral state within which a person uses a limited set of behaviors to deliver a steady level of performance, causing their progress to cease. But life is full of opportunities to step outside the comfort zone. Here are some ways one might try to do so.
Do everyday things differently. In everyday life, there are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself. Turn off your smartphone and television while having dinner, decide what to wear more quickly, or just slow down to take in the surroundings on a walk. ____46____
Try a new diet. Many people want to improve their diets and stop relying on “comfort foods”. ____47____ Shifting to a healthier diet can be as challenging as it is rewarding, with self-trust growing as you hit milestone goals along the way.
____48____ Many people are longing for this goal. For some, it can mean running their first 5K. But for others, it might be completing a marathon. Aiming higher with exercise is representative of leaving the comfort zone and a great way to get the ball rolling.
Get creative. Creativity—anything from writing a poem to building a business—usually involves an element of risk. ____49____ Therefore, failing and accompanying learning are expected outcomes. Exercising creativity is a good way to train yourself to have a growth mindset and let go of a need for perfection from the outset.
Challenge your beliefs. It’s easy to get stuck in our ways, but this can lead to self-satisfaction—a feature of being in the comfort zone. ____50____ While this can be uncomfortable, it enables growth and insight by challenging deep-rooted beliefs. This might take several forms, such as reading varied book genres, diversifying who you talk to, and visiting new places.
A．Take workouts to the next level.
B．Motivate yourself with a new sport.
C．Doing so often means trying something new.
D．Creative efforts are about stepping into the unknown.
E．Therefore, we need to explore alternative perspectives.
F．These changes break you out of old, comfortable routines.
G．Benefits of leaving the comfort zone won’t happen overnight.
No one’s perfect. Here, Kamran explains why he believes perfection isn’t a realistic goal.
You are chasing a myth. ____51____ So it’s exhausting keeping up with the idea, in your head, of what perfection is. You’ ll be constantly updating your concept of it from one day to the next. This can lead to you being overly self-critical. Instead of feeling happy with what you’ve achieved, you feel dissatisfied.
____52____ A constant reach for perfection can be very distracting from the present moment. When you get to a certain place that you’ve worked towards, instead of noticing it, embracing it and enjoying it, you switch to wanting more. This leads you into a trap of constantly re-evaluating areas of your life. Life can actually be very good in the present moment, like when you’re appreciating friends and family and celebrating the little wins.____53____
____54____ Without realizing, you can end up finding and picking out imperfections in others and becoming an overly critical person who expects too much. You might find people want to distance themselves from you, or you may find challenges arising more frequently in your personal relationships.
Your mental health can suffer. Not only might you feel anxious that you’ re not where you want to be in life, you may feel emotionally low as a result of desiring perfection and constantly critiquing aspects of your life. ____55____ They are mentally, emotionally and physically draining and can leave you feeling burnt out or even depressed.
A．You’ll not abandon it.
B．Perfection doesn’t exist.
C．You might judge others unfairly.
D．You won’t enjoy the small things.
E．This can cause feelings of being defeated.
F．Exercise can help remove the bad feelings.
G．All these can go unnoticed if you’re focused on future-based thinking.
Digital technologies are taking up too much of our time and attention. Many of us will spend a significant part of our lives staring at screens, missing out on satisfying relationships and feeling more emotional pain. For many years, we’ve been taught that the solution to this potential harm is some form of digital detox (脱瘾), which mainly shows us what not to do after our digital addiction. ____56____ Try the following three steps to achieve balance in your and your family’s digital life:
Determine your problem times
Identify the times and situations when being on screens is making your life worse. It could be when you are streaming a TV series right before bed, feeling depressed afterward and losing hours of sleep. Or you could be getting stuck on your device at the dinner table and end up getting distracted. ____57____ Identify your top two or three problem situations.
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Once you identify the pain points, for example, scrolling (滚动浏览) on TikTok for hours keeps you from sleeping and makes you feel depressed afterward), ask yourself: What is screen time replacing and what goals is it serving In other words, what are you actually hungry for You might be endlessly scrolling because you want to feel uplifted at the end of the day. Write down the things you really want.
Try a substitute
____59____ It’s crucial to pick something that consistently makes you feel good. For example, if your goal is social connection, make plans for a nice meal with a friend or take that weekly meeting in person rather than via Zoom. If your goal is inspiration, schedule time for oil painting, reading historical fiction or whatever it is that uplifts you. ____60____ And at last, you will become empowered, healthy and wise digital citizens.
A．Identify your true desire.
B．Determine your pain points.
C．Pretty soon, these replacements will make you feel more satisfied.
D．But the only way to truly gain control is to take positive steps in advance.
E．Or maybe you are inefficient at work because you’re doing too much online shopping.
F．Ask yourself how you can meet those needs through something other than screen time.
G．If your digital life is out of balance, reducing time on devices is an important first step.
Your eyes can water for many reasons, including weather, allergies (过敏) or, more seriously, an infection. ____61____ They might help explain why it’s happening.
Watering due to weather
Changes in seasons typically can cause changes to the eye due to the amount of humidity in the air and allergens. As winter approaches and we increase heat at home, work and in the car, the air loses humidity, which causes the eye to become very dry. ____62____ But the type of tear produced doesn’t help lubricate (润滑) the eye and results in watering of these extra tears.
Pink eye
Pink eye is one of the most frustrating eye conditions. It commonly causes red and very watery eyes. ____63____ It is contagious (接触传染的) and can lake multiple weeks to resolve. Unfortunately, since pink eye is usually caused by a virus, no antibiotic eye drop can resolve the condition.
Watering and dry eye
____64____ Tears are made of three ingredients and, if there’s an imbalance in these, the tears won’t stay on the eye and will result in watering. Most commonly, it’s because the oil layer of the tears is lacking.
Eye scratches
A scratch on the cornea (角膜) is extremely painful and will cause redness, blurred vision and watering. The cornea is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and usually heals quickly with appropriate treatment. If you think your eye is scratched, it’s best to see your eye doctor as soon as possible. ____65____
A．Otherwise, it can easily become infected.
B．Most pink eye is caused by a virus, like the common cold.
C．So your eyes try to help increase the amount of tears produced.
D．This can cause redness and dryness of the eyelid itself and watering.
E．Even just walking through an area with allergens can cause eyes to water.
F．It seems not logical, but watering is the most bothersome sign of dry eye.
G．If your eyes water suddenly, watch the environmental factors you’re being exposed to.
It’s the middle of winter, when daylight is limited and the weather is often miserable. ____66____ So what can be done to lift our spirits
The shorter days and longer nights can make us feel down, and that can cause us to eat more and exercise less. Some fear loneliness and isolation during the long dark months. Those people who suffer this seasonal mood swing more seriously are described as having seasonal affective disorder — or SAD for short. ____67____
Jenny Scott-Thompson is one person who was diagnosed with SAD．____68____ As well as going outside during daylight hours, this is believed to help anyone who is affected by the winter gloom.
Although having more light is an obvious cure, antidepressants (抗抑郁药) can help those with more severe depression by artificially increasing the amount of serotonin (血清素) in the brain. But this isn’t suitable for everyone. ____69____ Clinical psychologist Laura Keyes says, “it can be helpful to think about how to adapt your eating and exercise patterns to the change of season.”
____70____ Writing for the BBC Social website, Esther De La Ford asks “What if we explored what winter has to offer us, instead of grieving those things that it is taking away ” She suggests we use this time for rest, reflection, slowing down, stillness and renewal. Maybe this might stop us longing for summer.
A．Many of us can try to just change our mindset.
B．For some of us, this is when the winter blues set in.
C．As advised, she took an active part in social activities.
D．Accepting winter and thinking positively may energize us.
E．As for the treatment, psychologists recommend more social interaction.
F．It’s a type of depression with a seasonal pattern caused by a lack of light.
G．She was advised to take light therapy, which involved sitting in front of a light box.
When I read that we spend almost three hours every day checking our smartphones, I was shocked. What was I missing in the real world when walking down the street, lost in a virtual world of social media updates and videos of dogs on bicycles I promised myself I would use my smartphone less, but it didn’t happen. Then one day my phone died and I had to wait a week for a new one.____71____I thought it would be hard, but in fact it was quite easy—and surprising in a good way for a number of reasons!
The first consequence was quite amazing—On the first day in the office without my phone, I was thinking more deeply and concentrating more. I rediscovered my brain!____72____Another consequence was that I actually talked to people more and felt more connected to them. I realized I was being more responsive to their news and sympathetic to their problems because I wasn’t constantly checking my phone. ____73____Their kindness made me feel welcome, and I discovered my brain has very good GPS!
At the very beginning, I was worried that I would be bored without my phone, but actually I enjoyed it—I’d forgotten how much I love books and newspapers.____74____And I also sensed that I slept so much better and felt more awake in the morning.
At times it was inconvenient to have no mobile internet connection, but all in all, there were a lot of benefits from not being connected 24/7. So, if you think you use your smartphone too much, put it away for a few days and see what happens.____75____
A．Would I survive
B．What’s the problem
C．You never know, you may become smarter!
D．Without a phone at hand I was more productive.
E．Reading everyday made me feel a lot more special.
F．I’m a lot more careful about how much I use it now.
G．Another day I was in a new city and I asked people for directions.
How to set up a library of things
Instead of cluttering(乱推放)our homes, garages and the planet, setting up a library of things allows neighbours to borrow and share huge, pricey goods. ____76____ But instead of borrowing books, local people are borrowing drills, pasta makers and guitars for an affordable fee. Here’s how to start your own:
Talk to your neighbours
____77____ Do they feel their home is too cluttered Do they want to do their bit for the environment and spend less money Link into local networks and ask people to vote on a “wish list” of items they could borrow.
Find a space
Start small in someone’s garage or local market to see what items are most popular. Then find space in buildings in urban areas with high footfall such as libraries or community hubs.____78____
Why start a Library of Things
We were living in a small house and needed some tools to put up shelves. We didn’t want to own the tools and hiring them was expensive! ____79____ Inspired by tool libraries in the US and lending libraries in Berlin, we started a small Library of Things locally and seven years later we’re running five Library of Things locations across London.
What other impact on the local area
We’ve run very successful events led by borrowers such as mending meetups, sewing classes, DIY classes. ____80____ Borrowers have previously tested out new food businesses at the market by using our items. And for every 10 someone spends on borrowing, 8 stays locally, creating local jobs and supporting the local community spaces.
A．Find out if local people need a sharing library.
B．The Library of Things has a multiplier effect locally.
C．You’ll need some money to set up your sharing library.
D．But in rural areas, a mobile sharing library could work.
E．We were also getting annoyed about waste we were creating.
F．Speak to others who have done it and are willing to share their knowledge.
G．Affordable, convenient and environmental-friendly, sharing libraries are popping up.
China is witnessing fewer people tie the knot over the past few years, especially since the Outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. ____81____
A decline in the number of people of marriageable age is one of the reasons behind falling marriage registrations and marriage rate in China. ____82____ Delayed marriage is another driver of the decline in the marriage rate. From 2010 to 2020, the average age for Chinese women’s first marriage rose from 24 to 27.95, up almost four years in 10 years.
____83____ From 2000 to 2020, the number of Chinese women who received higher education rose from 16.87 million to 154.6 million. Women who receive higher education tend to delay plans to marry and raise a family. ____84____They are less financially dependent on their partners and have higher expectation of the quality of marriage and their partners. This makes them marry later in life, consequently raising the proportion of unmarried Chinese women. Moreover, fierce competition in the job market has made the younger generation put off marriage until they are older, if not give up the idea.
The Chinese government is paying growing attention to the phenomenon of delayed marriages and the declining marriage rate. ____85____
A．There are some reasons for this phenomenon.
B．It has taken some measures to address these issues.
C．The COVID-19 pandemic has changed some people’s attitude to marriage.
D．Looking ahead, the Chinese society will embrace all sorts of arrangements concerning marriage.
E．Also, as their incomes rise and awareness grows, Chinese women change their perspective about marriage and family life.
F．Better opportunities for women to receive higher education and work have made them delay plans to marry and raise a family.
G．From 1980 to 1989, the average annual birth stood at 22.09 million persons while from 1990 to 1999, the figure declined to 20.85 million.
An indoor garden has a positive impact on your life if you take care of them properly. However, if you fail to plan before starting one on your own, you may end up with a few problems. ____86____
Plants need an ample amount of sunlight for them to grow properly. ____87____. Before starting an urban garden, make sure you’ve conducted a few weeks’ worth of observations about how sunlight behaves inside your home at different times of the day. This will give you an idea as to where your urban garden is.
Obviously, the sun conditions would be useless if you don’t have enough space for the garden. That said, consider where the sunlight lands. You must also determine whether you can place a garden there.____88____ Do it in such a way that you get to accommodate your plants’ sunlight needs while also maximizing the space of your home for other things.
____89____ That’s a fact. This shouldn’t bother you, though. That’s because, in the long run, urban gardens are actually money-savers. The money you spent on gardening essentials will return in the form of not having to buy certain things in the market because you have one at home. Before starting an urban garden, consider the budget you want for the garden. This will determine the containers and types of plants you can cultivate.
The world will always present us with many problems that can affect us physically, mentally and emotionally. One great method for achieving a healthy lifestyle is by growing a garden.____90____ Thanks to urban gardening, you can have a slice of paradise in the city.
A．If not, you can try rearranging your home.
B．You also need to consider watering your plants.
C．To avoid that, you need to consider a few things.
D．Without enough sunlight, all living things wouldn’t survive.
E．That means you should consider the availability of sunlight.
F．Living in the city is not a problem for new gardeners anymore.
G．You will spend a few dollars if you want to start an urban garden.
I believe in the power of old-fashioned letters. Studies have shown that writing a letter has superior benefits to a text or email.____91____It forces you to concentrate and think of interesting and positive things that have happened in your life. Therefore, it demands the person to focus on the positive while writing. Some people also point out that, as mistakes are harder to correct than on text or email, you have to be more thoughtful
____92____It’s a pleasant surprise to receive a letter from a friend or relative, knowing that someone cares about you, thus enriching a relationship to grow healthily.
When I was 12, my mum made me write letters to a few randomly selected relatives. One of them was my uncle who I’d only met a few times. I wrote along letter detailing my life and interests. Then I forgot about this until I suddenly got a reply from him. “How lovely to hear from you,” he said, and went on to tell me all about his life.____93____
He turned out to be the most fascinating man. When he died, my mum was sad, as they had not been in touch for years.____94____The last one was written a few days before he had died. My mum comforted herself read ng them. Although they hadn’t been in touch, I had grown closet to him by writing to him.____95____It’s something I keep up to this day.
So, I’d encourage you to put pen to paper and see where it leads. What have you got to lose
A．I went upstairs and took out a box of letters.
B．There’s a real power in writing handwritten letters.
C．There’s something unique and special about texts or emails.
D．I cleared her house and found hundreds of letters and cards.
E．On the other hand, receiving a letter is such a lovely surprise.
F．So we began our writing to each other, which lasted for years.
G．From then on, it encouraged me to write to lots of other people.
How to Keep a Diary
A diary is a way of writing down your memories, but it has other benefits as well. Keeping diaries is beneficial to your mental health and it helps you become a better writer! ____96____
____97____ Many people find it helpful to plan a right time to write each day. It’s good to write before bed or in the morning. Of course, you can write your diary at any time! It’s up to you!
Give your diary a special purpose. During some time of your life, you may not feel like there’s much interesting going on, which can make you harder to write something in your diary. You may devote your diary to a specific purpose.____98____
Write about thoughts and feelings, not just events. For example, your favorite band will come to your city.____99____ You can also write how the sound of the musical instruments makes your whole body feel like shaking and how excited and happy you are when they play your favorite song.
Use your diary for creative writing. When you write your diary, don’t worry too much about the rules of spelling and grammar. You don’t worry how other people think about your writing either! ____100____ Indeed, a lot of diary writing is just like that. Don’t be afraid, however, to use your diary to write more creatively. Some people even write their own songs in their diaries.
A．Schedule a time for writing.
B．Find a place for writing.
C．Most people think of a diary as a personal story.
D．You can describe the expectation you have before they walk onto the stage.
E．Filling your diary with your honest thoughts will make the experience more interesting.
F．To make diary writing an interesting part of your daily life, you can take the following tips.
G．For example, you can try a nature diary, in which you write about plants, animals, weather or other natural things.
参考答案：
1．A 2．F 3．B 4．G 5．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要列举了一些互联网为我们生活带来的便利。
1．根据上文“As science and technology have developed, our lifestyle experienced changes. From the first telephone to the first medical drug (药物) every invention has significantly affected lifestyle across the world.(随着科技的发展，我们的生活方式也发生了变化。从第一部电话到第一种药物，每一项发明都极大地影响了全世界的生活方式)”以及后文“Let us take a look at some areas of lifestyle where the Internet has played a significant role.(让我们来看看互联网在生活方式中发挥了重要作用的一些领域)”可知，互联网也对生活发挥了重要作用，A选项the Internet对应后文the Internet。故A选项“互联网也是如此”符合语境。故选A。
2．根据上文“The Internet has changed the idea of shopping in our lives. The Internet has made it possible that you can choose and buy a product from different sellers at the same time.(互联网改变了我们生活中购物的观念。互联网使你可以同时从不同的卖家那里选择和购买产品)”可知，本段主要说明了互联网对购物方式的改变，即网购。故F选项“通过网上购物，你可以节省很多时间，买到最新的产品”符合语境。故选F。
3．根据上文“For people who love traveling, the Internet is a friend in need and service. Now, we can make use of the power of the Internet to know more about travel destinations and even organize travel plans online. You can book hotels, tickets, and travel packages online.(对于喜欢旅行的人来说，互联网是一个需要帮助和服务的朋友。现在，我们可以利用互联网的力量，更多地了解旅游目的地，甚至在网上组织旅游计划。你可以在网上预订酒店、机票和旅游套餐)”可知，上文提到了互联网对旅游的影响，提到什么都可以在网上进行，不需要亲自去。故B选项“在家做就行了，坐好，然后收拾行李”符合语境。故选B。
4．根据上文“With the wide use of the Internet today, even education is now possible from the comforts of your home. If you have an Internet connection and a computer, you can easily join an online education program.(随着今天互联网的广泛使用，现在甚至教育都可以在舒适的家中进行。如果你有互联网连接和电脑，你可以很容易地加入一个在线教育计划)”可知，本段主要关于网络教育，G选项中online education programs对应上文online education program。故G选项“许多世界著名的学校现在提供各个领域的在线教育课程”符合语境。故选G。
5．根据后文“There are numerous sites that offer you the opportunity to search for your favorite job. You can get useful information about job opportunities. The Internet provides you with detailed and useful information about jobs.(有很多网站可以让你找到自己喜欢的工作。你可以得到关于工作机会的有用信息。互联网为你提供了有关工作的详细而有用的信息)”可知，本段的主旨是互联网对找工作的帮助。故C选项“多亏了互联网，现在找工作变得更容易了”符合语境。故选C。
6．C 7．E 8．F 9．D 10．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是作者通过Poetry Out Loud教学生的几年里观察到的学生学习的方法。
6．空前说“Choice.(选择。)”，是作者要讲的第一个所观察到的学生的行为，C选项“This is the first step of the exercise.(这是练习的第一步。)”说明了这是第一步，也是作者第一个要说的内容，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
7．空前说“Learning just one poem well gives students a finite and concentrated experience with language.(只要学好一首诗，学生就能获得有限而集中的语言体验。)”，空格处应该对学生学一首诗进行进一步的讲解，E选项“And every student can learn one poem.(每个学生都可以学一首诗。)”中的“learn one poem”和空前“Learning just one poem”相一致，重申了学生都可以学习一首诗，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
8．空前说“Students learn a poem that will likely stay with them for years, if not forever. Poems contain mysteries and complexities that reveal themselves slowly- and sometimes even suddenly-over time.(学生们学到的一首诗可能会伴随他们很多年，甚至永远。诗歌包含着神秘和复杂，它们会随着时间慢慢地——有时甚至是突然地——展现出来。)”，这说明学诗对学生的影响是持久的，F选项“Therefore, it is a lasting course to learn poems.(因此，学诗是一门持久的课程。)”说明了学诗是持久的，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
9．空前说“Recitation is the perfect introduction to public speaking skills. All students need to be able to speak effectively in front of others.(背诵是公众演讲技巧的完美入门。所有的学生都需要能够在别人面前有效地说话。)”，空后说“Students learn elements of physical presence, voice, speed, volume, and tone without having to present their own work, which is more frightening for most students.(学生们无需展示自己的作品，就可以学习身体展示、声音、速度、音量和语气等要素，这对大多数学生来说更可怕。)”，说明把诗表演出来像是演戏，D选项“Performing a poem is a bit like acting.(表演一首诗有点像表演。)”说明了在公开场合背诗就像表演，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
10．空格处是本段主题句，由空后的“Students are not asked to memorize much anymore, yet many of them take pleasure in the act of repetition and remembering. They like testing themselves and realizing that they can in fact recall lines.(学生们不再被要求记忆太多东西，但他们中的许多人却从重复和记忆中获得乐趣。他们喜欢测试自己，并意识到他们实际上可以回忆起台词。)”可知，本段主要讲的是学生在学诗时会挑战他们的记忆力，B选项“Challenging memory and recall.(挑战记忆和回忆。)”概括了本段内容，可作为主题句，故选B。
11．B 12．A 13．D 14．F 15．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种效应——回声室效应，介绍了这种效应的起源以及处理方法。
11．根据空前“Echo chambers can happen anywhere information is exchanged, whether it’s online or in real life. The Internet has a unique type of echo chamber called a filter bubble(过滤泡沫).(回声室可以发生在任何信息交换的地方，无论是在网上还是在现实生活中。互联网有一种独特的回声室，称为过滤泡。)”可知，上文主要介绍了之所以会出现回声室效应，是因为过滤泡。选项B“It is created by keeping track of what you click on.(它是通过跟踪你点击的内容而创建的。)”解释了过滤泡是如何过滤你看到的内容的，同时和下文“Websites will then primarily show you content that’s similar to what you’ve already expressed interest in, which prevent you from finding new ideas online.(然后，网站将主要向你展示与你已经表示感兴趣的内容相似的内容，这阻止了你在网上找到新的想法。)”内容上保持一致。故选B。
12．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“If you’re ever wondering if a social group or website may be an echo chamber, stop and think about a few questions. Do they tend to only give one perspective on an issue Is that viewpoint mainly supported by rumor or incomplete evidence (如果你想知道一个社交团体或网站是不是一个回声室，停下来思考几个问题。他们是否倾向于对一个问题只给出一种观点？这个观点主要是谣言还是不完整的证据？)”和“If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have found an echo chamber. (如果你对以上任何一个问题的回答是肯定的，你可能已经找到了回声室。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是如何分辨出回声室。选项A“Echo chambers can also be tricky to recognize.(回声室也很难识别。)”与下文内容一致，故选A。
13．根据上文“If you’re ever wondering if a social group or website may be an echo chamber, stop and think about a few questions. Do they tend to only give one perspective on an issue Is that viewpoint mainly supported by rumor or incomplete evidence ( 如果你想知道一个社交团体或网站是不是一个回声室，停下来思考几个问题。他们是否倾向于对一个问题只给出一种观点？这个观点主要是谣言还是不完整的证据？)”以及空后“If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have found an echo chamber.(如果你对以上任何一个问题的回答是肯定的，你可能已经找到了回声室。)”可知，空处为一个问题，且是为了验证这个社交团体或网站是不是回声室。选项D“Are facts ignored whenever they go against that viewpoint (每当事实与那个观点相反时，事实就被忽视了吗？)”既是一个问题，同时与上文内容一致。故选D。
14．根据空前“There’s no perfect way to avoid echo chambers, but here are a few tips that can help you stay on the right track.(没有完美的方法来避免回声室，但这里有一些建议可以帮助你保持在正确的轨道上。)”可知，空处为帮助你保持在正确的轨道上的建议。选项F“The first step is to expand your media consumption sources.(第一步是扩大你的媒体消费来源。)”为第一个建议，内容上和下文“Adding in a few media sources with different opinions will allow you to at least understand what people are saying outside of your echo chamber.(加入一些不同观点的媒体来源，至少可以让你理解你的回音室之外的人在说什么。)”保持一致。故选F。
15．根据空前“Next, the most important aspect is reading each thing you see with a critical eye.(接下来，最重要的方面是用批判的眼光看待你所看到的每一件事。)”可知，这是作者给出的第二条建议，也就是要有批评性眼光。选项E“Make sure that each thing you accept as truth is truly fact.(确保你所接受的每件事都是真实的事实。)”是上文内容的延续，解释了何谓批判性看待看到的每一件事。故选E。
16．C 17．G 18．F 19．E 20．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些让你变得自信的方法。
16．根据上文“But how exactly do you gain confidence (但你究竟如何获得自信呢？)”及下文分段首句可知，C. Here are some ways to make you more confident.(这里有一些让你更自信的方法)能够承接上文，总领下文，符合语境。故选C。
17．根据下文“First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest.(首先，列出所有让你与众不同的东西)”及“Then look at the things you enjoy doing.(然后看看你喜欢做的事情)”可知，下文列举了两点内容。由此可知，G. This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are.(这是一个分两部分的过程，首先要了解你是谁)能够引领下文，符合语境。故选G。
18．根据上文“Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise.(意识到你是重要的和被欣赏的。人们通常羞于表扬。这让他们觉得自己不配得到表扬)”可知，此处指要意识到自己是重要的和值得欣赏的，但是人们通常羞于表扬。由此可知，F. Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise.(远离这种想法，愉快地接受表扬)能衔接上文，符合语境。故选F。
19．根据上文“If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away.(如果有人不同意你说的话，不要只是回避)”可知，E. Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her.(相反，你应该勇敢地和他或她讲道理)与上文形成转折关系，衔接自然，符合语境。故选E。
20．根据下文“Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence.(有一个目的和目标可以很好地增强你的信心)”可知，此处指出要有目标。由此可知，B. Move towards your goal.(朝着你的目标前进)与本段主旨一致，适合作段落中心句，符合语境。故选B。
21．C 22．B 23．G 24．D 25．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了一个乐于做好事的名字为伊万的人的故事。
21．根据空格后句“Wearing his red superhero cape, Ewan helped pass out 70 packed lunches to hungry people in a park in Detroit, Michigan. ”（穿着他的红色超级英雄斗篷, 在密歇根州底特律的一个公园里，伊万帮助饥饿的人们分发了70份盒饭）可知，这里介绍的是伊万的具体善举，由此推知，空处陈述他帮助别人的计划。C选项“A few months later, Ewan’s family planned a day of giving.”（几个月以后，Ewan一家计划了一个奉献日）符合语境，引出下文，故选C。
22．根据空格后句“People donated money and supplies, and Ewan took them to those in need. ”（人们捐赠钱和物资，伊万把它们带给那些需要帮助的人）可知，这里指的是其他人知道了伊万的事件后响应其善举，B选项“News spread (传播) about Ewan’s act of kindness.”（新闻报道了伊万的善行）符合语境，人们通过新闻得知伊万的善举，然后加入他的行列，故选B。
23．根据空格后句““In the end”, he says, “we gave 64 turkey dinners to families all around Detroit.””（“最后”，他说，“我们给底特律各地的家庭提供了64份火鸡大餐。”）可知，这里指的是伊万最后达到的成就，G选项“With his parents’ help, Ewan asked for more turkeys through the Internet, plus side dishes.”（在父母的帮助下，伊万通过互联网要求更多的火鸡以及配菜）符合语境，turkeys是关键词，故选G。
24．根据空格前句“You can help a neighbor garden. ”（你可以帮助邻居打理花园）可知，这里指的是你可以做的好事，D选项“Every little thing helps and can make someone feel happy.”（每一件小事都有帮助，都能让人感到快乐）符合语境，承接上文，指出任何小的行为都可以帮助到别人。故选D。
25．根据空格后句““No matter what happens,” Ewan says, “I will always keep helping people.””（“不管发生什么，”伊万说，“我会一直帮助别人。”）可知，这里指的伊万的决心，A选项“This superhero says he’ll never take off his cape.”（这位超级英雄说他永远不会脱下他的斗篷）符合语境，与下文语义一致。故选A。
26．D 27．E 28．F 29．G 30．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了一些关于如何好好复习的建议。
26．上文“It is also a good idea to revise before quizzes and exams. (在测验和考试前复习也是一个好主意)”说明考前复习是个好主意，选项D“这将帮助你在头脑中保持材料的新鲜感”承接上文，说明考前复习的具体好处。选项中This指上文to revise before quizzes and exams。故选D项。
27．上文“To revise for an exam, you must first find a quiet and relaxing environment. (为了备考，你必须先找一个安静放松的环境)”建议要找个安静放松的环境，选项E“你觉得最舒服的地方工作效果最好”承接上文，和上文存在因果关系，因为好的环境有助于工作效果，所以要找个好环境。故选E项。
28．上文“It’s a good idea to make revising part of your weekly routine. (把复习作为你每周例行公事的一部分是个好主意)”建议让复习有规律，选项F“最好的方法就是每天复习”具体给出有规律复习的好方法。故选F项。
29．上文“It can be very helpful to set up a system so that you are organized. (建立一个系统是很有帮助的，这样你就有组织了)”建议要有组织， 选项G“如果你在做笔记，要按主题、话题和日期来组织”承接上文，具体给出组织的方法。选项中organize和上文are organized语义一致，故选G项。
30．下文“At the end of every revision, review your notes carefully so that you can be sure that you have understood what you have learned. (在每次复习结束时，仔细复习你的笔记，这样你就可以确定你已经理解了你所学的东西)”建议检查复习效果，选项B“检查你的进展”概括下文，适合做小标题。故选B项。
31．E 32．C 33．F 34．B 35．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章告诉我们5种减少纸张浪费的方法。
31．根据本段小标题“Write on both sides of the paper. (在纸的两面都写。)”可知，本段主要讲述通过在纸的两面都写来减少纸张的浪费，E项中“The back of a piece of paper can be used”与小标题对应。E项：The back of a piece of paper can be used for things like drafts or other notes. (一张纸的背面可以用来写草稿或其他笔记。) 符合语境。故选E。
32．根据本段小标题“Use old newspaper to wrap gifts. (用旧报纸包装礼物。)”可知，空处是对标题的进一步解释说明，指出这样做的好处。C项中的“Using old newspapers”与标题对应。C项：Using old newspapers is a great, eco-friendly way to wrap gifts. (用旧报纸包装礼物是一种很好的环保方式。) 符合语境。故选C。
33．根据本段小标题“Recycle old paper. (回收旧纸。)”可知，本段主要讲述通过回收的方法来减少纸张浪费，F项中的“recycle paper ”与标题对应。F项：It takes a lot less energy to recycle paper than to make some from raw material. (回收纸张比从原材料中生产纸张所消耗的能源要少得多。) 符合语境。故选F。
34．根据本段小标题“Take notes on your computer or smartphone when possible. (尽可能在电脑或智能手机上做笔记。)”和上文“Taking paper notes can use up a lot of paper, which may be harmful to the environment. Instead, use a computer or your smartphone.(记纸质笔记会消耗大量纸张，这可能对环境有害。相反，使用电脑或智能手机。)”可知，本段强调用电子产品代替纸张记笔记。B项：You could use note app or word processor to do this. (你可以用笔记软件或文字处理软件来做这件事。)符合语境。故选B。
35．本段的标题是“Send e-mails instead of traditional mail. (用电子邮件代替传统信件。)”可知，根据D项的关键词“traditional mail”提示，D项：You could also text or call someone as opposed to sending traditional mail. (你也可以发短信或打电话，而不是发送传统的邮件。) 符合语境。故选D。
36．G 37．C 38．A 39．E 40．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几个缓解压力的方法。
36．根据空前“Stress relievers can help restore calm to your chaotic life (缓解压力可以帮助你恢复混乱生活的平静。)”可知，此处主要讲述压力可以帮助你恢复混乱生活的平静，设空处应该承上启下，介绍如何缓解压力。G选项“If your stress is getting out of control and you need quick relief, try one of these tips. (如果你的压力失控了，你需要快速缓解，试试这些建议。)”符合语境。故选G。
37．根据后文的“Physical activity can pump up your feel- good endorphins (内啡肽) and other natural neural chemicals that enhance your sense of well-being. (体育活动可以让你感觉良好的内啡肽和其他天然的神经化学物质，增强你的幸福感。)”可知，此处强调体育活动来带来的好处。C选项“Exercise can be a good stress reliever. (锻炼可以很好地缓解压力。)”符合语境，介绍了锻炼可以缓解压力。故选C。
38．根据后文“When you laugh, it not only lightens your mental load but also causes positive physical changes in your body. Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response. So read some jokes, watch a comedy or hang out with your funny friends. (当你笑的时候，它不仅减轻了你的精神负担，还会给你的身体带来积极的变化。笑能激发情绪，然后冷却你的压力反应。所以读一些笑话，看喜剧或和你有趣的朋友出去玩。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是笑的重要性。A选项“Laugh more. (笑的更多)”符合语境，概括本段段旨。故选A。
39．根据前文“Stress can cause you to have trouble falling asleep. (压力会让你难以入睡。)”可知，此处描述的是压力让你难以入睡，后文应该指出睡眠对于缓解压力的作用。E选项“But sleep is the time when your brain and body recharge. (但睡眠是你的大脑和身体充电的时间。)”承接前文，符合语境。故选E。
40．根据前文“Write whatever comes to mind. No one else needs to read it, so don’t strive for perfection in grammar or spelling (想到什么就写什么。没有人需要读它，所以不要在语法或拼写上追求完美。)”可知，当你有一些想法的时候，想到什么就写什么。D选项“Just let your thoughts flow on paper or computer screen. (让你的思绪在纸上或电脑屏幕上流动。)可知，除了让你的想法展现在纸上，也可以呈现在电脑的屏幕上。D选项符合语境。故选D。
41．E 42．G 43．D 44．F 45．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。讲述了梦想更大可能只是意味着我们想要达到的一个小目标。但这不总是那么容易。本文给读者介绍了如何开始有更大的梦想的一些建议。
41．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据第二段小标题“Cultivate Confidence.(培养自信)”以及前文“Try to remember a time when you succeeded in doing something you set your mind to.(试着回忆一下你下定决心成功完成某件事的时刻)”可知，空处应承接上文说明为什么要回忆这些时刻。E选项“Use your experiences as inspiration and self-motivation.(把你的经历作为灵感和自我激励)”符合题意。故选E项。
42．根据上文“What if we fail What then If this sounds like you, it may be helpful to develop the belief that growth and learning are more important than success or other people’s opinions.(如果我们失败了怎么办 然后什么 如果这听起来像你，那么培养成长和学习比成功或他人意见更重要的信念可能会有所帮助)”推知，空处应陈述为什么要培养“成长和学习比成功或他人意见更重要”的信念，G选项“It can help you shift your focus to the journey instead of the end goal.(它可以帮助你将注意力转移到过程而不是最终目标上)”符合题意，it指代上文的提到的那个信念，故选G项。
43．根据上文“Success can mean different things to different people. For example, success might mean feeling like the odd one out in your family or friend group.(成功对不同的人有不同的含义。例如，成功可能意味着感觉自己是家人或朋友群中的异类)”以及下文“Or, it could lead to jealousy from others.(或者，它可能会导致别人的嫉妒)”可知，空处内容应与上下文一致，陈述成功的对某些人的含义。D选项“It might mean more responsibility than you really want.(这可能意味着比你想要的更多的责任)”符合语境，故选D项。
44．根据小标题“Use Your Imagination.(使用你的想象)”以及下文“Maybe you imagine yourself owning your own business, having a big family, or traveling all over the world. Then does living this life feel good or authentic (也许你想象自己拥有自己的事业，拥有一个大家庭，或者周游世界。那么这种生活感觉好吗 真实吗 )”可知，空处应总起本段，陈述用各种不同的想象开始。F选项“Start by visualizing a variety of different possible exciting outcomes.(从想象各种不同的可能的令人兴奋的结果开始)”符合语境，且切合本段主旨。故选F项。
45．根据上文“Sometimes we end up spending so much time focusing on big dreams that we forget to enjoy the process. Indeed, big dreams can help us imagine a life or a future we’ve never known. (有时候，我们花了太多的时间专注于伟大的梦想，而忘记了享受这个过程。的确，伟大的梦想可以帮助我们想象一个我们从未知道的生活或未来)”以及下文“If we don’t enjoy the process, it’s going to be tough to get there.(如果我们不享受这个过程，就很难达到目标)”可知，推知，空处内容与上文形成转折，指出伟大的梦想虽然可以帮助我们，但也有不利因素，导致我们不能享受过程，进而难以达到目标。A选项“But big dreams take time.(但伟大的梦想需要时间)”符合语境，故选A项。
46．F 47．C 48．A 49．D 50．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是舒适区，以及离开舒适区的一些方法。
46．根据这一段的小标题“Do everyday things differently.( 用不同的方式处理日常事务。)”和前文“In everyday life, there are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself. Turn off your smartphone and television while having dinner, decide what to wear more quickly, or just slow down to take in the surroundings on a walk. (在日常生活中，有很多机会挑战自己。吃饭时关掉智能手机和电视，更快地决定穿什么，或者在散步时放慢速度，欣赏一下周围的环境。)”列举的一系列不同于往常的惯例做法，推断出此处应该说做了这些事情会对走出舒适区有什么帮助，即让你打破固有的、舒适的惯例。所以选择项F“These changes break you out of old, comfortable routines.(这些改变会让你从旧的、舒适的日常生活中解脱出来。)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
47．根据空前“Many people want to improve their diets and stop relying on “comfort foods”. (许多人想改善他们的饮食，不再依赖“安慰食物”。)”可知，要改善饮食和停止依赖舒适区食物，此处应该说“要这么做，就意味着要尝试新的东西”，即空之后的“shifting to a healthier diet(转向更健康的饮食)”，所以选择项C“Doing so often means trying something new. (这样做通常意味着尝试新事物。)”符合上下文语境。故选C。
48．根据此空的位置，并结合上下几个段落，空处应该是一个小标题，能概括本段的主要内容，从A、B中选择。根据后文“Aiming higher with exercise is representative of leaving the comfort zone and a great way to get the ball rolling.(以更高的目标进行锻炼是离开舒适区的代表，也是让球滚动的好方法。)”可知，本段建议用运动来使自己走出舒适区，不是从零开始尝试一种新的运动，而是在原来的基础上制定更高的目标，A选项中的“next level”符合。所以选择项A“Take workouts to the next level. (让锻炼更上一层楼。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
49．根据本段小标题“Get creative. ”，得知本段中心话题为“变得有创意”。再根据空后的连词“therefore”推断出本空和后一句“Therefore, failing and accompanying learning are expected outcomes.(因此，失败和随之而来的学习是预期的结果。)”之间为因果关系。D项意为“创造性的努力是迈向未知的领域”，既与主题有关，又阐明了为什么“失败和随之而来的学习是预料中的结果”。所以选择项D“Creative efforts are about stepping into the unknown. (创造性的努力是迈向未知的领域。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
50．结合本段中心“Challenge your beliefs(挑战你的信念)”和空前的一句“It’s easy to get stuck in our ways, but this can lead to self-satisfaction—a feature of being in the comfort zone.( 我们很容易陷入困境，但这可能会导致自我满足——这是在舒适区的一个特征。)可知，一成不变是很容易的，但是这会导致自我满足”，所以要“探索其他的视角”，而且解释了后一句“this”指代的内容，所以选择项E“Therefore, we need to explore alternative perspectives. (因此，我们需要探索不同的视角。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
51．B 52．D 53．G 54．C 55．E
【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了为什么完美不是一个现实的目标。
51．根据前文“You are chasing a myth.(你在追逐一个神话)”以及后文“So it’s exhausting keeping up with the idea, in your head, of what perfection is.(所以，在你的头脑中不断思考什么是完美是很累人的)”可知此处在讲述完美像神话一样，应该是不存在的，所以B项“Perfection doesn’t exist.(完美是不存在的)”符合文意，且和后文构成因果关系。故选B项。
52．分析设空，空处位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“A constant reach for perfection can be very distracting from the present moment. When you get to a certain place that you’ve worked towards, instead of noticing it, embracing it and enjoying it, you switch to wanting more. This leads you into a trap of constantly re-evaluating areas of your life. (断追求完美会分散你对当下的注意力。当你到达一个你已经努力过的地方，而不是注意到它，拥抱它，享受它，你转而想要更多。这会让你陷入一个不断重新评估生活方方面面的陷阱。)”可知，本段是在讲述追求完美时会让你忽略生活中的美好，所以D项“You won’t enjoy the small things.(你不会享受小事)”符合文意。故选D项。
53．分析设空，空处位于段尾，应是本段的总结句，根据前文“Life can actually be very good in the present moment, like when you’re appreciating friends and family and celebrating the little wins.(当下的生活其实是很美好的，就像你感激朋友和家人，庆祝小小的胜利)”所以G项“All these can go unnoticed if you’re focused on future-based thinking.(如果你专注于基于未来的思考，所有这些都可能被忽视)”是对前文的总结，符合文意。故选G项。
54．分析设空，空处位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“Without realizing, you can end up finding and picking out imperfections in others and becoming an overly critical person who expects too much. You might find people want to distance themselves from you, or you may find challenges arising more frequently in your personal relationships.(在没有意识到的情况下，你可能会发现并挑出别人的缺点，成为一个过于挑剔、期望过高的人。你可能会发现人们想要与你保持距离，或者你可能会发现人际关系中出现的挑战越来越频繁)”可知，本段主要讲述了，追求完美的人，会过渡的苛责他人，所以C项“You might judge others unfairly.(你可能会不公正地评判别人)”是本段主题，符合文意。故选C项。
55．根据前文“Your mental health can suffer. Not only might you feel anxious that you’ re not where you want to be in life, you may feel emotionally low as a result of desiring perfection and constantly critiquing aspects of your life.(你的精神健康会受到影响。你不仅会因为没有达到你想要的生活而感到焦虑，还会因为渴望完美和不断批评生活的方方面面而感到情绪低落)”以及后文“They are mentally, emotionally and physically draining and can leave you feeling burnt out or even depressed.(它们会让你在精神上、情感上和身体上精疲力竭，甚至感到沮丧)”可知，此处是在讲述过于追求完美，会造成你精神上的伤害，所以E项“This can cause feelings of being defeated.(这会导致挫败感)”符合文意，下文“They”代指选项中的“feelings of being defeated”。故选E项。
56．D 57．E 58．A 59．F 60．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。数字技术占用了我们太多的时间和注意力，针对这个问题，作者介绍了三个具体的步骤解决。
56．后文“Try the following three steps to achieve balance in your and your family’s digital life: (尝试以下三个步骤来平衡你和你家人的数字生活:)”作者提出三个具体的步骤解决问题。结合选项，D项“But the only way to truly gain control is to take positive steps in advance. (但真正获得控制的唯一方法是提前采取积极的步骤。)”语意顺承。且同词复现“steps”。故选D。
57．前文“Or you could be getting stuck on your device at the dinner table and end up getting distracted. (或者你可能会在餐桌上沉迷于你的电子设备，最终分心。)”介绍沉迷电子设备的可能场景或者原因。结合选项，E项“Or maybe you are inefficient at work because you’re doing too much online shopping. (或者你工作效率低下，因为你在网上购物太多了。)”同为介绍介绍沉迷电子设备的可能场景或者原因，语意一致。故选E。
58．本句应为小标题。下文“In other words, what are you actually hungry for (换句话说，你到底在渴望什么 )”作者建议找到真正的愿望。结合选项，A项“Identify your true desire. (确定你真正的愿望。)”为中心句，总领下文。故选A。
59．小标题“Try a substitute (试一试替代品)”作者建议找替代品来减少屏幕时间。结合选项