2023年高考英语七选五专项训练（含解析）

七选五
Think back to your last presentation. ____1____ And were they engaged in what you were saying While you may think yourself to be a great speaker, it is not particularly hard to annoy your audience. Here are the top three of annoying habits in a presentation: reading the presentation (37%), having no knowledge of the subject matter (22%), using many “umms” and “uhhs” (16%).
So here are some tips to help you avoid these annoying mistakes.
The most annoying presentation habit is also one of the easiest to fall victim to. With a visual aid, you tend to look back and read what you have already written. ____2____ By reading your slides, you show no additional information, and therefore give your audience no reason to keep listening once they have finished reading the slide themselves.
One guideline I find especially effective is to ensure each slide has no more than six main points, and no more than six words per point. ____3____ When in practice, having slides with flexible layouts and proper pictures is equally important.
____4____ The more prepared you are, the better you can effectively avoid sounding like you’ve never even heard of your topic before. So in order to show your audience you know your stuff, getting ready will make all the difference.
The third most annoying habit was using many “umms” and “uhhs”, a symptom of not communicating effectively. This could be a result of stage fright, but more often than not these interjections (感叹词) happen unconsciously. ____5____
One tip for avoiding this is to practice your presentation multiple times beforehand, out loud. The more you practice, the more likely you can catch yourself before letting the “umms” and “uhhs” slip out.
A．Was it boring
B．Were people interested
C．It helps you to save your time.
D．This stops you overloading your slides with information.
E．Despite how innocent they seem, they can ruin your credibility.
F．Avoiding another annoying habit comes down to one factor: preparation.
G．However, all this shows is that you can do what your audience can as well.
What to do when you hate your job
Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I hate my job so much.” A survey by CNBC found that 27% of employees weren’t happy at work. ___6___. In this article, you’ll learn what to do when you hate your job.
Keep thoughts quiet
It’s okay to hate your job, but talking about it openly or posting it on social media is a recipe for disaster. It may be easier than you think for employers to see your social media posts. ___7___. Instead, keep these thoughts to yourself, or share them with trusted friends and family.
Be professional
Similarly, when you hate your job, it can be challenging to remain calm at work. ___8___. In the long run, this will pay off. Try to avoid burning bridges. Instead, work to maintain your integrity (职业操守) and develop a good reputation.
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Sometimes it can help to dig into the motivation you had when you initially took the job. Perhaps you need the money, or the job is close to home. Aside from creating a more positive mindset, understanding what’s important to you can help you look on your job wisely.
Regardless of your feelings, it’s a good idea to learn how not to hate your job. Finding a new job isn’t easy. ___10___. So, even if you decide to jump ship, it may be a while before you can. Plus, there’s always the chance that you can improve the situation enough that you’re happy to stay. So, before we explore how to leave a job you hate, let’s try to embrace it first.
A．You’re not alone
B．However, there’s hope
C．Be as practical as you can
D．Remind yourself why you took the job
E．You could get the boot before you’re ready
F．However, it’s essential to stay effective and efficient
G．And building a reliable business income can take time
How to save money when booking a summer holiday
Recent headlines have not been kind to those of us who like a bargain getaway. With the price of hotels, self-catering and package holidays all rising, there’s been a barrage of bad news. ____11____ But these straitened times also give you an opportunity to sharpen your holiday booking skills.
Where should you begin
If you want to spend less this summer, it’s all about being flexible, having an open mind and double checking all your costs. ____12____ The three points are: transport, accommodation and daily costs. Nail all three, and you’re on track to stay within your budget.
What dates should you avoid
Beginning your holiday on a weekend can cost you more, with Saturday being the most expensive day for starting a trip. Instead, choose to depart midweek to save a few pounds. ____13____ However, going away in the last week of August can offer much better value, thanks in part to schoolchildren in many countries having already returned to school.
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If you have your heart set on a specific hotel in a specific resort and you’re happy with the price you’re being offered and have the means to book it, get it booked. Last-minute package deals can still pop up if agents are looking to fill spots, but you’ll have a lot less choice and there is always the chance that you won’t find anything that works out and you’ll end up stuck at home.
How can you protect yourself from problems down the line
Take out cover on the day you book to ensure that you’re protected if your trip is canceled, or if you’re unable to travel. ____15____ So you can be confident it’s the right choice for your individual needs.
A．When is the best time to book
B．Check “the triangle of cheap travel”.
C．How do you make sure that you get the best price
D．And always take the time to check your policy carefully.
E．A final option is to simply let your budget do the choosing.
F．The beginning of the school holidays is always more expensive.
G．It puts a damper on our summer holiday plans even before you start looking.
Lotteries(彩票) have been with us for most of recorded human history, dating back to the Han Dynasty, when profits may have helped finance the Great Wall. ____16____ About half of Americans said that they had bought a lottery ticket within the past year. However, there are many beliefs surrounding these games of chance that are actually untrue.
Playing makes economic sense when the jackpot(头奖) gets big.
The expected value of playing actually decreases as the jackpot gets bigger. The jackpot is paid out as an annuity(年金), which decreases its net present value(净现值); if you choose to take it as a lump sum(一次付清), you will get only about 60 percent of the advertised prize. ____17____ For example, the chance of winning the Mega Million jackpot is 1 in 302 million. Famously, you are more likely to be hit by lightning, than actually winning.
Winning big will solve your financial problems.
Even if you know the odds, it’s tough to shake the belief that hitting the jackpot would remove all of your money issues. Research shows within three to five years, the winners of big prizes were equally likely to have gone bankrupt(破产) as the small winners, and the groups had similarly low savings and high levels of debt. ____18____ One winner of more than $300 million led to his granddaughter’s drug habit that eventually took her life.
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“Winning $20 million in the lottery won’t make you happier,” said Harvard Medical School professor Sanjiv Chopra in a TED talk. He cited research showing that happiness varies with positive or negative changes in circumstances in the short run. ____20____ Studies that have examined the happiness levels of lottery winners, however, offer a more positive view. Probably the best study on this question, by researchers at the University of Warwick, examined repeated surveys collected from a random sample of Britons, some of whom received lottery wins of up to $200,000. Two years after a lottery win, they exhibited significantly better psychological health than those who hadn’t won.
A．There is a very good chance of winning the prize.
B．There are many stories of lottery wins destroying them.
C．Even now drawing a lucky number still has much appeal.
D．Winning the lottery will not contribute to your well-being.
E．They were also present at the beginning of modern England.
F．Over time people tend to return to their own happiness “set point”.
G．Besides, with jackpots much larger lotteries reduced the odds of winning.
Humans like exploring the world. Throughout history, we have gone to afar- off places to see how people in other areas leave. That urge (欲望) hasn’t disappeared, despite increasing awareness of the carbon footprint associated with travel. Nor should it—there’re great benefits from seeing the broader world. ____21____ Consider the following tips to reduce your influence when traveling.
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Not only does it save money, but travelers will avoid lines and crowds. And the damage to the sites is less. The climate benefit is real, too. Traveling during this time means better options for direct flights, which are more fuel-efficient. Planes burn up to 25% of their fuel supply when taking off and climbing, so fewer stopovers (中途停留) mean less fuel used.
● Use public transport
Instead of hiring a private vehicle, you can consider using public means of transport. Carrying lots of people, they cut down the carbon emissions (排放) that would otherwise be given out by many private vehicles.____23____
● Pack a “Capsule Travel Bag”
The heavier a plane is, the more fuel it requires to fly. Therefore, packing little is one simple way to reduce your impact. ____24____ Finnair, Finland’s biggest airline, has calculated that if each passenger were to cut down the weight of their luggage by 5 kilograms, the total reduction could save almost 17,000 toms of CO2 emissions.
● Bring your waste-free tools
A zero-waste routine or creating as little waste as possible is also important when you’re away. To often, though, people use as an excuse to let their waste-reduction efforts fail. ____25____ In order to reduce your impact on the environment, you need to carry reusable items. For instance, carry reusable shopping bags or reusable water bottles.
A．Travel during the off-season.
B．Explore the less well-known destinations.
C．In case you’re doubtful, there’re related statistics to prove it.
D．That is unfair to the locals of whatever place you are visiting.
E．The pressure on the environment could then be reduced greatly.
F．The popularity of traveling by air makes it hard to cut down the carbon footprint.
G．Fortunately, some aspects of travel can be done in ways gentler to the planet.
Nowadays, many of us are finding ourselves tired out, struggling to build balance back into our lives. ___26___ Spending time near oceans, lakes, rivers and other bule spaces can provide a range of benefits including reducing anxiety, easing mental tiredness and refreshing us. Here is some advice on how to take advantage of the healing power of water.
___27___ You likely have some water close by, even if it is just a pond alongside the road. Start there. Then get out to water you can visit on the weekend or a vacation. Urban water counts—rivers, canals and fountains. ___28___ If you can’t get to actual water, then paintings, photographs, videos and movies can produce some of the same benefits. Even virtual reality helps.
Go often. A little bit makes a big difference. ___29___ But an environmental psychologist found that spending a similar amount of time near water has the same benefits. Even people who look into aquariums(水族箱) have lower heart rates and better moods after just 15 minutes.
Listen. One of the most calming characteristics of water is its sound, typically steady and soft. The water sounds people find having the strongest healing power are rain in a rainforest, waves patting a beach, and a running stream. When the sounds of living things are added to the sounds of water, people like them even better. Make an audio recording of your favorite water. ___30___
A．Remember that all water counts.
B．It will bring back happy memories.
C．Stay in a place surrounded by water.
D．According to researchers, water can help us.
E．So does domestic water-in pools, bathtubs, even by fish tanks.
F．Spending some time every day near water can speed up our recovery.
G．It takes at least two hours a week in nature to improve our well-being.
Everyone knows that the choices we make affect our future. Suppose I am an intelligent student with good marks. However, being lazy, I do badly in my examinations. I am refused entry to university and cannot find a good job. The golden future will never be.____31____
However, your choices affect your future in a way that is more complicated.____32____ Your character is displayed through your choices, but it is also formed by them. Whenever you make a choice, your character changes or grows, depending on whether the decision you made is wise or foolish. ____33____ And so, you become the sort of person who will make a certain kind of choice in a certain situation.
____34____ After all, the field of human choice is a narrow one. Most of the things that form us in our lives are not subject to choice. We cannot choose when and where to be born, whether our families will be rich or poor, kind or cruel. We cannot even entirely control who we will meet in our lives. With so much that we cannot choose, how can we be said to be responsible for anything
However, we do have some power of choice, and we do control the most important thing of all: how we respond to circumstances.____35____ It is our key to having confidence in the future. It is human nature to fear the future, as the future is unknown. You cannot entirely control what will happen to you tomorrow. But if you have confidence in your character, then you do know one thing for certain about the future: no matter what happens, you will make a choice that you will be proud of.
A．Some will argue this is not true.
B．All these are from a bad choice!
C．Too many choices can be confusing.
D．This ability to choose how we behave is a great gift.
E．We can choose to keep struggling in hard times, or to give up.
F．Your character is being made by you, bit by bit, choice by choice.
G．This is because nearly all the choices you make affect your character.
The 24 solar terms (节气) are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. The Chinese people divided a year into 24 parts based on the sun’s position. ____36____They reflect the changes of the seasons, climate and phenology (生物气候学). The Yellow River Basin in northern China is believed to be the cradle(摇篮)of the solar terms system.
Solar terms were instructions for agricultural production and people’s daily lives. They mark things like seasons, temperature, precipitation (降水), growth of the crops and weather conditions.____37____
Most of the solar terms have rich social and cultural meanings. ____38____ The “Pure Brightness” is also referred to as Tomb-Sweeping Day, when people pay respect to those they have lost. The tradition remains to today. ____39____
The culture reflects the Chinese people’s respect for nature and tradition, their unique understanding of the universe, their wisdom to live in harmony with nature. It is the youth of China who can best help carry on this significant part of our culture. ____40____ Many young people have already been contributing their energy and strength to it. In fact, they have been living up to this challenge through artistic means. Many photos, essays and paintings have centered around the theme of the 24 solar terms.
A．Each part is called a solar term.
B．Many farmers still rely on the solar terms to work in the fields.
C．The sun’s positions bring about many things related to human life.
D．For instance, during the “Start of Winter”, people eat dumplings.
E．Their creativity and consciousness can bring new life to ancient culture.
F．Their wisdom for life and nature made the solar terms system popular today.
G．This has long been a central element of life in China, and we must protect it.
Art has been described in popular culture as something only particularly educated or wealthy people can enjoy. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. ____41____ Here are some tips that can help.
____42____Artists often create works to comment on major historical events, and this can give us a window into their unique perspective. For example, Pablo Picasso’s Guernica (1937) was created in response to the bombings during the Spanish Civil War. ____43____ Besides, powerful organizations and people throughout history often hired artists to create pieces that supported their causes. This affects the intended audience of the art piece—who was meant to see the art.
Find out the genre(类型) of the painting. If you’re looking at a painting, knowing what genre it belongs to can be helpful. Genres are basically categories. ____44____ In painting, the established and well-known genres include landscape, portraiture, still life and so on.
Learn about the art movements or schools that influenced the piece. Art movements were rises in popularity of certain ways of creating art. An art school is basically just a group of artists, sometimes all in the same region, who all have a similar style or subject matter. Knowing a little bit about these can help you understand why an artist might have made certain choices.
____45____ Learning a bit about artists who created a piece can help cast light on it in a variety of ways. It can help you understand why they made certain artistic decisions or chose to make the work in the first place.
A．It’s filled with against-war spirit.
B．It is decided by what the painting is about.
C．They are used to divide art into groups or types.
D．Read up on the life and philosophies of the artist.
E．Anyone who can draw well can understand the history of art.
F．Anyone can come to appreciate art with a bit of time and effort.
G．Understand the historical context of the time when the art was produced.
You can learn a lot from the design and color of food packaging._____46_____And if you’ve ever glanced at the back of a food package, you know it’s full of information: the story of the brand, nutritional figures, ingredients, and something called a “serving size”.
_____47_____They’re several brightly colored circles or squares that look like some sort of secret language. However, these shapes aren’t an indication of flavors, vitamins, or minerals.
The colored circles on food packages can come in a variety of colors. Apparently, those colored circles are called “printers’ color blocks” or “process control patches”._____48_____
We consulted an expert printing engineer, Meg Schiraldi, to find out exactly what the colored circles mean. “When the packaging is printed, technicians need to check the colored circles._____49_____ They compare the color to boxes printed around the world to ensure the consistent brand color,” Meg explained.
So there you have it! Colored circles on food packages help printers to match colors when they’re printing food packaging and ensure global brand consistency._____50_____Thanks, colored circles!
A．Most printers only use the four colors.
B．This helps them match challenging colors.
C．Without them, food packages would be a mess.
D．There’re other things printed on the back of most food packaging.
E．The color of a packet of M&M’s, for example, can tell you the flavor.
F．They do that to ensure the printing ink is the correct color and quality.
G．And they’re there to help the printing team who print the food packaging.
How to Study Effectively
With pressure and competition rising in education, students nowadays are eager to find the best methods or tools to improve their academic scores. So, questions like “What is the best study method ” or “How can I learn knowledge faster ” arise in their minds.____51____.
Play the role of a teacher
A useful way to remember lessons is to explain them aloud to yourself. Once you learn a study material, try to explain it to yourself or your friends as your teachers explain it to you. This will help you to clear your confusion related to the lesson.____52____. This will not only help the details stick in your mind but help you to be well prepared for your exams.
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Many students face a challenge like “Why can’t I remember what I’ve studied ”. ____54____. A tired brain is a barrier to learning. Exercise before studying helps to lift your mood. In fact, physical activity helps wake you up so you feel ready when you sit down with your books.
Absorb information in smaller chunks (块)
____55____ : You divide the 11 numbers into three smaller groups. It’s easier to get these three chunks to stick in your mind than it is to remember the whole thing as a single string of information. You can use this strategy when studying by breaking a list down into smaller parts. Work on memorizing each part as its own group.
Last but not the least, these tips on how to study effectively can only work if there is enough motivation and willpower to do well. You have to motivate yourself to reach the study goals.
A．Work out before studying
B．You can call your parents for help
C．Start with your toughest assignments
D．It has a lot to do with the brain getting too tired
E．Think about how you memorize a phone number
F．The following are some of the best tips on how to study effectively
G．Also, you can ask yourself questions just like your teachers would ask you
When working in the garden, a gardener has to deal with dirt, sticks, and rocks. This could cause injuries like cuts. Gardening gloves are used to protect your hands from such gardening dangers. And they can keep your hands clean. ____56____
Commonly, gardening gloves are made of cotton. Cotton is light and cheap to make and protects the hands from dirt. However, cotton gloves do not provide much protection from sharp objects. They wear out easily. ____57____ And that moisture (潮气) can make the gardener’s hands cold on a cold day.
To deal with the shortcomings of cotton gloves, gardeners can turn to other kinds of gardening gloves. Gloves made of both cotton and leather can be a good choice. ____58____ As a result, they don’t have to be replaced often. Their weakness is that they still get wet and do not provide much protection from sharp objects.
Gloves completely made of leather wear much better. They are usually used for heavy garden and yard work. ____59____ If gardeners want to keep moisture away from their hands, they can turn to the gloves specially designed for such a purpose.
____60____ The gloves of the right size will protect the gardener’s hands from many different kinds of dangers and allow them to catch things. Wearing gloves that are too big may prevent the gardener from holding on to tools. Gloves that are too small can cause skin injuries.
A．It is advised that you clean your gloves less often.
B．They wear better than cotton gardening gloves.
C．But they tend to be uncomfortable in hot conditions.
D．In addition, they get heavy when they are wet.
E．Some gloves are designed for light garden work.
F．They should fit properly whatever gardening gloves people use.
G．The type of gardening gloves available depends on the type of gardening.
Chou doufu is a fermented (发酵的) tofu with a strong smell but good flavour. The street snack is usually sold at night, served out of a small bowl and toothpicks (牙签) to pick it up. ____61____.
Chou dou fu was invented by a man named Wang Zhihe during the Qing Dynasty. He studied to become a local officer, but tried and failed many times. Every time he left his hometown to take the exam in the capital city, he would end up using all of his money for travelling and be left with nothing to buy food. ____62____, Wang Zhihe decided to make a living in the capital city while preparing for the next year’s exam.
His family back home was wealthy from their tofu factory business. ____63____. He bought some simple tools to make it in order to sell it on the street. During that time, the summer heat was causing the fresh tofu that he didn’t sell to become moldy (发霉). ____64____. He decided to cut the tofu into smaller pieces, dry them in the sun and then pickle (腌渍) them with salt. They were stored in a jar until autumn came. The moment he opened the jar, he was hit with the special smell of fermented tofu that had become grey. ____65____, so he sent them to the neighbors who found that they enjoyed the dish, too. From then on, chou doufu has become a famous street snack.
A．To earn much more money
B．He wanted to buy it immediately
C．To save himself the travelling cost and the time
D．There he learned how to make tofu at a young age
E．Here is a story about the beginning of chou doufu
F．He tried one and didn’t think its taste was terrible
G．He didn’t want to waste his food so he came up with a way to keep it
The fear of elevators is actually one of the most common phobias (恐惧症) experienced today. _____66_____ When combined with these other conditions, the fear of elevators is highly common, and usually successfully treated.
_____67_____ Some may be frightened of being up so high. Others may be afraid of the enclosed space. Still others are afraid to be close to other people.
Since so many people suffer from the fear of elevators, there may be support groups in some areas. These are most common in cities with lots of tall buildings where riding an elevator is almost impossible to avoid in day-to-day life. _____68_____
Usually, the fear of elevators can be treated. Let sufferers visualize riding an elevator and picture the aspects which are frightening. Then they may be required to involve themselves in the part that scares them most. For example, someone who is afraid of heights may start by climbing a ladder over and over again. _____69_____ Next, they move on to a greater height, such as climbing a tree. As they experience greater and greater levels, their fear may become lessened. Finally, they will be able to enter an elevator.
Sometimes just stepping into it is a start. _____70_____This will likely still cause anxiety the first few times. But they can use methods which work when accomplishing smaller goals. Finally, after many attempts, riding an elevator may not cause anxiety at all.
A．They can stop this process when it causes little anxiety.
B．By now, you have identified what scares you most.
C．At other times, they will be asked to ride up a few flights.
D．Sufferers generally force themselves to face their fears.
E．Many aspects of riding an elevator may cause fear in sufferers.
F．In these locations, the fear of elevators can affect everyday activities.
G．It may present itself in correlation with another fear, such as the fear of limited spaces.
Israeli Company Develops 3D Printed Beef
If there were an award for the funniest company name of 2022, then the 3D printed meat company “Steakholder” would win that award.
Israeli company Steakholder Foods Ltd. has introduced its new product, Omakase Beef Morsels, which are bioprinted with cultured meat. The bites are inspired by the world-famous Wagyu beef, famous for its fat marbling patterns (大理石花纹) in the meat, which is also very expensive.
The company was formed in 2019 and has an office in Israel and Belgium, and is now expanding its operations to the US. ___71___
Stakeholder uses stem cells from cattle for the production of its printed beef, and the muscle tissue and fat are printed from two separate bio-inks.___72___ A bite can be made juicier, chewier, and the taste can also be altered.
___73___ The cells are selected from animals that will provide the best meat and yield. The next step is proliferation, in which the cells are placed into a nutrient rich reactor to multiply. When the cells reach appropriate numbers, the stem cells change into muscle cells and fat cells. ___74___
“This product marks a major step forward for us and for the cultured meat industry in general,” said Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods. “It is the result of a lot of hard work and our desire to achieve the highest level of meat possible through bioprinting and cell culture processes.”
___75___ Its patent for 3D-bioprinting technology is the result of intensive cooperation between its 3D printing engineers and cell biologists. “We see Omakase Beef Morsels as the combination of food, technology and fine art,” Kaufman said. “We want to inspire chefs around the world to create delicious masterpieces and unforgettable dining experiences.”
So there you have it, guilt-free meat eating may be just around the corner.
A．The company has already achieved several milestones since it was founded.
B．Its goal is to create sustainable meat products to replace meats such as beef, chicken and even fish.
C．The layers of meat and fat can be regrouped in different proportions to create different flavor experiences.
D．Additionally, producing meat without having to raise and kill cattle may work out better for ensuring animal welfare and overall health.
E．The meat product is the first of its kind and was created using a specific 3D-bioprinting technology that was recently patented by the company.
F．In the final steps, the muscle cells and fat cells are turned into meat, ready to be processed into the final product, whether it’s a burger, steak, or even a meatloaf.
G．The process works by first selecting the animals to extract (提取) the stem cells from.
When my children haven’t played outside enough, I can tell their energy levels will go up and the noise will increase in the house. I feel upset, so I tell them it’s time to go outside. Usually, they complain and come up with reasons why staying in is better, but I insist. Within minutes, they’re out and running around. Sometimes I give them a minimum time limit, say 20 minutes, before they could come back inside. ____76____
Kids need consistent outdoor play. There are many benefits, and I’d like to share some of them.
Outdoor play is good for kids’ physical health. ____77____ Movements like rolling and jumping also stimulate a child’s vestibular system. It’s the organizer for other senses and affects things like balance and space awareness. Children need to stimulate it regularly, and outdoor play allows this to happen naturally.
Outdoor play is beneficial mentally. It makes kids happy. You will see it when they come inside, tired but satisfied. It also gives children a chance to be in a space without fixed rules. There are no requirements to be quiet or stay clean. ____78____ It helps result in imaginative play and a creative flow state.
____79____There’s so much active learning that goes on outdoors. When kids get outdoors, they take the information they’ve heard in the classroom and apply it to real life. For example, building a bridge across a hole that will support the weight or getting the right consistency of mud by mixing dirt and water. They’ll also do better in school after spending more time outside.
Outdoor play is of great importance, so encourage your kids to take part in it. ____80____ You can also take them to beautiful parks and forests on weekends. Your kids will get hours of enjoyment, and the benefits are far-reaching.
A．It also has educational value.
B．Make your yard more interesting for them.
C．Don’t ask them to follow too many restrictions.
D．It connects physical exercise with better education, too.
E．So kids are free to do almost anything that entertains them.
F．But often they forget about it once they’re wrapped up in a game.
G．It helps build up strength and reduces the likelihood of overweight.
If you’ve studied biology, you’ve probably learned about blood types. Or perhaps you have learned something about blood types from social media. ____81____ These letters correspond to two antigens(抗原),A and B．People with AB blood have both antigens, those with A or B have only one, and people with O have no antigens at all.
____82____ If you’ve had a blood transfusion(输血), you are probably aware that your blood type determines which blood you can receive. Maybe you’ll think that you should plan your meals based on your blood type. ____83____ This last concept is popular in Asia, particularly in South Korea. Someone with type-A blood is thought to be considerate but shy. People with type-B blood are known for being creative but odd. Type-O individuals are considered to be some of the most sociable people. Those with type-AB are sensible artists, but sometimes calculating or unpredictable.
South Korea is one place where the blood type personality theory catches on. A study released in 2017 suggests that nearly 60%South Koreans believe that blood types serve as an indicator of a person’s personality. ____84____
But such theory can also cause discrimination. In the above-mentioned study, about half of the respondents said that they like people with type-O blood the best. ____85____ The general belief was that type-O individuals have a personality that best fits the culture in South Korea, while AB-types don’t suit such a cultural outlook. As a result, in recent years, many media have stopped promoting the theory.
A．Many factors contribute to your blood type.
B．So, what does blood type mean to you personally
C．Meanwhile, only 6%of those surveyed said they like AB-types.
D．They have a large social circle but are very easy to get annoyed.
E．Or perhaps you think your blood type influences your personality.
F．Even those that don’t agree with the concept are familiar with the idea.
G．Either way, you’ll know there are four main blood types: A, B, O, and AB．
“If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need.” This is a piece of wise advice from Warren Buffet, arguably one of the greatest financial minds of the 21th century. ____86____ This is true especially in the present economic climate.
While the idea of being frugal(节俭的) has long been a part of Eastern culture, the relatively recent growth of wealth in China as well as the ease of purchasing has led to increased consumerism for many across the country. Yet this increased consumption of goods has been pushing up the prices of certain bare essentials such as housing, transportation and food, which is forcing people to reevaluate their priorities while spending money. ____87____
The internet is flooded with advice on where one can save money as well as good opinions about how they should spend their money. For example, clothes can be bought second-hand, but you should never skip a visit to the dentist. ____88____ In the meanwhile, you should limit those that are fancy but not entirely necessary. Of course, it is still fine to occasionally spend money on a nice vacation, but buying thirty pairs of shoes you will only wear a few times is neither responsible nor sustainable.
Hopefully, we all fully understand at this point that the resources on the earth are indeed limited. ____89____ As a result, the choice (forced or not) to be frugal is not only good for one’s wallet, but also beneficial to the planet in the long run. Have you ever chosen to starve yourself to get a pair of limited-edition sneakers ____90____
A．A continuous growth model on this planet is by no means sustainable.
B．These words have always not been taken seriously by young people.
C．They are meant to encourage people to buy more stuff than they need.
D．It makes sense to prioritize goods and services that directly affect your health.
E．It is no wonder then that being frugal is once again becoming a dominant trend.
F．Many young people today appear to be taking these words very much to heart.
G．If so, it is high time you started making changes for yourself and for all humanity.
What makes a work of architecture great Most people would argue that aesthetics are the most important. ____91____However, Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio believed that we should also consider durability and function when assessing a structure. The Rostonville Library in my city is a great example of Vitruvius’s principles.
Constructed entirely of granite — a hard and tough stone, the library is durable. It can withstand environmental pollution. For example, it is resistant to acid rain. Moreover, its granite structure is stable so it’s more likely to survive an earthquake._____92_____It uses solar energy for heating and a rooftop garden for cooling.
_____93_____Providing free access to print and digital information, it conveys a feeling of openness and accessibility. Furthermore, the entire library is on one level, and it has an open design — there are no inner walls or dividers. In addition, large windows let in plenty of natural light, so it’s easy to see and get to each department within the library.
Finally, the library is beautiful, with aesthetically pleasing details both inside and out. The large windows are copper-framed (铜框的). The copper color provides an interesting contrast against the color of the granite structure and it will remain as the copper ages. Growth from the rooftop garden, which reaches down the sides of the building, adds to the aesthetics of the building.______94______
Durability, functionality and beauty make the Rostonville Library a great structure. Architects who follow Vitruvius’s principles help to make the city more pleasant to live in._____95_____
A．The library is also sustainable.
B．It is true that beauty is critical.
C．This is not the only concern of the architects.
D．The library was designed with functionality in mind.
E．It softens the lines of the structure and helps it to fit into its natural surroundings.
F．Plus, the library was built on the edge of the city park, surrounded by native plants.
G．Buildings that fulfill these criteria offer both peace of mind and beauty for their users.
Working from home has its advantages, but a sense of community is not one of them. ____96____Research finds that people with friends at work are more satisfied with and perform better at their jobs. So what does it take to make friends at work Here are some tips:
Schedule an informal meeting just to chat.
____97____One study found that while people feel closer the more time they spend together, this wasn’t true at work. In fact, the more time people spent together at work, the less close they felt. This is likely because when we only focus on work, we don’t reveal anything about ourselves. If you want to make friends at work, stop talking about work.
Make informal meetings consistent.
Friendship is not built from one interaction; it grows gradually. ____98____Scheduling an informal chat is great, but this chat needs to be repeated for a friendship to develop. The best way to do this is to put a standing meeting on your calendar, perhaps once a week or once a month, depending on preference.
Share more of yourself.
Now that you have stopped talking about work, start sharing stories. Study shows that people like people who disclose details about themselves and when people answer a series of intimate questions, they feel closer afterward. ____99____Some good options are: What do you do for fun What were you like in high school etc.
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We often think likable people are funny or smart or charismatic, but the secret to being likable is actually to like people. People like people who they think like them. Co-workers will be more likely to want to be your friend if you show them you like them by doing things like greeting them warmly and celebrating their success.
A．Express praise.
B．Get intentional with team building.
C．We unconsciously like those we are more exposed to.
D．Use interesting questions to get to know your co-workers.
E．It pays to build a network of co-workers who see your value.
F．You can’t build a friendship if you only ever talk about work.
G．Still, feeling connected at work is necessary for our success in our jobs and lives.
How we garden
Some of us are challenged when it comes to gardening. We sometimes worry too much about what other people think about our gardens. The most important thing to remember when you’re creating your own garden is that it really needs to be about you. ____101____
That said, the best gardens work well with their surrounding environment. For instance, you might want to create a tropical (热带) feel but if you’ve got next-door’s oak tree (橡树) as the major background then it could look slightly odd. ____102____ If your garden is north-facing and you use black or grey-colored material, everything could become dark and depressing.
When it comes to planting, there are a lot of great influences out there. You might like the work of designers such as Piet Oudolf. But it’s good to remember that these influences are best used as a guide. ____103____ If you want to use ideas from other garden designers, then look for one that you’re comfortable with but don’t try to copy it outright—just be inspired by them.
____104____ I always think that if you’ve got fewer materials then the plants can sing better. For me, the plants are always at the heart of the garden. If you want them to stand out, keep your materials to as small a number as possible.
It’s the same when we select plants. We often forget that we don’t need a garden full of stars; we also need plants that provide the support act. ____105____ They often bring a more subtle element to the design.
A．A straight copy is never going to work, is it
B．Grasses are a great example of this sort of secondary role.
C．All of these considerations will really help you set the tone.
D．You shouldn’t concern yourself with what anyone else thinks.
E．The direction your garden faces will also affect the overall look.
F．In the use of different materials in your garden design, less is definitely more.
G．If you want to keep bugs away from your plants, you can spray pesticide regularly.
As with most teaching methods, online learning also has its own negatives. Understanding them will help create strategies for more efficiently delivering the lessons, ensuring a good learning journey for students. So, what are the disadvantages of online learning
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For many students, one of the biggest challenges of online learning is the struggle with focusing on the screen for long periods of time. There’s a great chance for students to be easily attracted by social media or other sites. Therefore, it is vital for the teachers to keep their online classes interesting and interactive. It will help students stay focused on the lesson.
Technology issues
____107____ While Internet coverage has grown over the past few years, in smaller cities and towns, a consistent connection with great speed is a problem. Without a consistent Internet connection for students or teachers, there can be a lack of continuity in learning for the child. This is harmful to the education process.
Sense of isolation
Students can learn a lot from being in the company of their peers. ____108____ This often results in a sense of isolation for the students. In this situation, it is important that the school should allow for other forms of communication between students and teachers. ____109____
Teacher training
Online learning requires teachers to have a basic understanding of using digital forms of learning. ____110____ Very often, teachers have a very basic understanding of technology. Sometimes, they don’t even have the necessary resources or tools to conduct online classes. To solve this, it is important for schools to invest in training teachers with the latest technology updates.
A．Screen time management
B．Inability to focus on screens
C．Yet this is not always the case.
D．This increase in screen time is one of the biggest concerns.
E．However, in an online class, there is little physical interaction.
F．Another key challenge of online classes is Internet connectivity.
G．This can include online messages, emails and video conferencing.
Morning or night Which time of day do you enjoy the most and are more mentally alert Whichever one you prefer, there is a name for you.
Early birds or morning larks, as you can guess, are morning people. They have more energy in the morning and are happy to greet the day. ____111____ Therefore, morning larks tend to hit the day early. As most of society runs on daylight hours, morning larks are seen as productive people. As the saying goes: “The early bird gets the worm.”
____112____ These people have the least energy in the morning. They would rather get a few more hours of sleep than rise with the sun. But on the flip side, night owls come alive in the late evening hours. They become energetic and find inspiration in the moonlight. It’s no surprise that they can stay up well into the night.
While all birds are created equal, some night owls wish they could rise earlier. ____113____
●People can’t adjust their bedtimes overnight. So for those night owls wishing to rise at dawn, start with a 15-minute change. Go to bed 15 minutes earlier than usual and wake up that much earlier as well. Keep the pattern going until you find yourself rising with the sun.
●Though it may be challenging, start your morning with as much light as possible. ____114____ See what a difference it makes in helping you start your day.
●____115____ Don’t work hard to rise early during the week only to sleep in on weekends. To make the change from owl to lark you need to be consistent (坚持的) and rise early every day.
For the night owls out there, hopefully these tips will make your mornings more bearable.
A．Open the curtains or turn on the lights.
B．Night owls are the opposite of morning larks.
C．Pick an hour to wake up, and do it every day.
D．Because they rise early, they lose energy in the late afternoon.
E．There are things that morning larks can do to act more like night owls.
F．If you are one of them, here are some tips to help you catch that worm.
G．Morning larks and night owls are people that find their energy at opposite times.
It is universally acknowledged that adults, especially older ones, can’t learn language as easily as children can. However, contrary to conventional thinking, a new study shows that adult learners, even as beginners, could process sentence structures in new language much like native speakers. ___116___ Follow these tips and you can make the process more fun and more successful.
Find your motivation.
Wish you had paid more attention in high school Spanish Consider why you didn’t. Perhaps all you wanted out of the class was a good grade, or to fulfill a graduation requirement. ___117___ But the most successful language students are internally motivated, sincerely absorbed in their own learning. So pick a language you are excited to use.
Pick your tools.
It might take some trial and error, but you will figure out which resources work best for you. Mobile apps such as Duolingo and Babble gamify your learning. Consider a conversation-based class like Italki or Idlewild. And don’t neglect textbooks, grammar guides, and workbooks with answer keys. ___118___
Dive in.
___119___ Watch movies or listen to songs, even if they are just on in the background. Periodically look around you and see how many things you can name in the language you are studying. Or better yet, label items around your home with those words. You will have no choice but to see them and, in very little time, learn them.
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Practicing with other people helps solidify what you’ve already learned and make you more aware of which ideas you are able to express. These don’t need to be native speakers you chat with, though various websites and apps such as , HelloTalk, and TalkAbroad can connect you with some.
A．Get social.
B．Don’t sweat your mistakes.
C．Linguists call them external motivators.
D．Involve yourself in the chosen language as much as you can.
E．Knowing multiple languages can make you seem more attractive.
F．So if you dream of learning another language, your age does not disqualify you.
G．You may even enjoy children’s stories with simple vocabularies and accessible narratives.
Steps to Take to Become a Morning Person
Seek out as much natural light as possible.
The secret to becoming a morning person is exposure to bright light, says Jennifer Martin, president of the board of directors for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That’s because light suppresses melatonin, a hormone that plays an important role in circadian rhythm. ____121____
Ease in gradually.
____122____ You could force yourself to get up at your desired time every day, knowing that you’ll feel tired during the transition but will naturally start falling asleep earlier within a few weeks. But for some people — like those who need to drive long distances — those first few days of exhaustion from switching to a new schedule aren’t safe. In that case, Martin recommends gradually easing into the early-bird life. “What I’ll suggest to people is to shift half an hour, wait a few days, shift another half an hour, wait a few days, and then shift another half an hour,” she says.
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A consistent bedtime isn’t as crucial as sticking to the same wake up time every day, but it’s still important to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Most people should aim for at least seven hours a night — so you’ll probably need to inch your bedtime forward as you transition to a new schedule. Starting at least an hour before you hit the sack, cut back on how much exposure to bright light you’re getting, experts advise. ____124____
Plan something to look forward to.
____125____ “Now is the time to go buy your favorite coffee or pick up some pastries to have when your alarm goes off at 5 a. m.,” she says. “You’re not dreading it if you think of that.”
A．Reschedule your bedtime.
B．Wind down in the evenings.
C．The sun is the driver of our internal clock.
D．There are two ways to approach your journey to early rising.
E．To tempt you out of bed, Martin suggests treating yourself to something special.
F．Being exposed to artificial light in the late evening could interfere with your ability to fall asleep.
G．They also recommend rethinking the curtains you might use to foster a very dark sleeping environment.
How to Organize Your Digital Files
Searching for a file on your computer is a whole lot easier than digging through a pile of papers, yet it’s far from being a perfect system. Lately, it’s been hit-or-miss for me. ____126____ I hope some of these tips will help you.
Use “resources”, “in progress”, “final”, and “scrap” folders for projects.
There are plenty of ways to title your subfolders for projects, but one of the most intuitive(使用简便的) is to have folders for stages of your project. ____127____
The “resources” folder is for things like images, documents, and other items that are needed to complete your project. ____128____“Final,” as you might imagine, is for the project files once the project has been approved and is done. “Scrap” is for anything you want to save from the project that doesn’t belong in the “final” folder.
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It’s near impossible to find a photo quickly when you have thousands of photos all named something like “20211108_0978234.jpg.” So for photos, I like to have a date structure and folders for key events or categories, such as: 2021 ＞01 (for the month)＞2021-01 Mom and Dad 50 Anniversary LA．This way, you can either browse your photos by year and month or search for folders that include “Mom”, “Dad”, “Anniversary”, or “LA．”
Use tags.
In addition to creating a folder structure that works for you, consider tagging files. ____130____ Say, for example, you want to see all of your photos for all of your holiday celebrations. You can set up a tag for “holidays.” And then to narrow down the results, you can search using the tag.
A．With tags, you can connect multiple files across folders.
B．For photos, use a date structure and keywords for your folders.
C．This way, you can always know which is the final project file to grab.
D．The standards will keep files organized and make them easier on the eye.
E．“In progress” is for the current working version or versions of the project.
F．To find files more efficiently, I’ve been rearranging my digital filing system.
G．Move your photos to a more specific folder or back them up on an external storage device.
A Simple Trick to Resist Junk Food
You’re tired and hungry. Then you catch something delicious, probably fried and almost certainly fattening. It is fried chicken! ____131____ A new research says that being exposed to the smell of junk food for at least two minutes can actually help you make healthier food choices.
Have you ever noticed that whatever appetizing treat catches your nose’s attention tends to be most appealing just after you first smell it What will happen if you’re standing in line after a couple of minutes ____132____ And recent science says that this is actually the right moment to walk away.
The results of a series of experiments show that extended exposure of more than two minutes to junk food smell leads to lower purchases of unhealthy foods compared with healthy smell. ____133____ That is why long exposure to junk food smell can be as satisfactory as actually having it in your mouth.
____134____ When the exposure to smell of healthy food were examined, food choices were not profoundly influenced. The reason for this is that healthy food is not connected with reward in our brain and therefore has little influence on what we desire.
So next time you’re feeling you don’t have the willpower to resist that French fries, it might be as simple as sitting there and smelling all that sweetness for just a minute or two. ____135____
A．But wait a minute before you order.
B．It’s a response that has been researched.
C．Get the satisfaction with none of the junk food.
D．It isn’t quite as irresistible as it was just moments ago.
E．However, it’s not the same case with smell of healthy food.
F．The brain doesn’t necessarily tell apart a pleasurable smell or taste.
G．It’s the same as actually eating it because your desire to eat it is satisfied.
Tennis, basketball, soccer, swimming — these are examples of the hundreds, maybe thousands, of sports in the world. People in every country play some kind of athletic game. Why do people spend so much time and energy playing sports ____136____
Good health is one big advantage to playing sports. ____137____ Scientists in Finland discovered that even between twins, the exercising one had more muscle, more energy, and healthier hearts and lungs. The one who did not play any sports had less energy and more fat.
____138____ Another reason is that they want to be social. People who play on a team become friends with their team members and meet players from different teams. Sports games become enjoyable social events, not just competitions.
An additional reason for playing sports is that it makes people feel good. It does this in two interesting ways. First, playing sports makes people feel good about themselves. ____139____ Second, when we exercise, our brains produce chemicals that make us feel good. When people run around for two hours playing a basketball game, they often feel great even if they lose the game.
There are a lot of other reasons why people play sports, but studies show that the biggest reason is enjoyment. When asked why they play sports, most people said they play because it’s fun. ____140____
Do you want to be healthy, socialize, feel good, and have fun Play a sport.
A．It takes time to find a fun sport.
B．They don’t have to play — they want to play.
C．Finishing a long race can make someone feel confident.
D．It may be because playing sports has a lot of advantages.
E．Good health is not the only reason that people play sports.
F．Exercise can make people stronger and help them live longer lives.
G．Sports allow people to realize the importance of physical and mental health.
Calendars are for managing your time. They work overtime to keep the messiness of human life confined into neat little grids, squeezing our lives into seconds, minutes and hours. I appreciate a calendar’s determined efforts to manage time. ___141___ For the past several years, I’ve kept a planner with me at all times. The real magic in planners, to me, comes in the blank space where I reflect on the past and imagine the future. Cracking open a fresh week’s layout on a Monday morning and seeing the empty pages expand like a canvas waiting to be filled, the tone of the week yet to be set, the possibilities endless.
You start by creating a wish list for your ideal life. The idea is to be as specific as possible. You then pick the one goal that would have the biggest positive impact. You break that goal down into smaller tasks, and then prioritize them. ___142___ This method turns a general idea in your head into something that you can actually accomplish. From there, you can reflect every month on how you spent your time, and whether what you did actually is consistent with the goals you set.
___143___ It leaves no digital footprint, but it does leave a paper trail that you can look back on for years to come. It doesn’t buzz impatiently when you don’t look at it, and it will not be exported to Outlook. It requires you to sit in quiet conversation with yourself, reflecting on your past and visualizing your future. It forces me to answer hard truths, like what do I really want out of life and am I spending my days in line with who I want to be. ___144___
Planning helps me ensure that I’m not a passenger at the mercy of my calendar, but rather driving toward a destination that I choose. ___145___ And some really nice pens.
A．Then, add those tasks to the calendar.
B．There’s no pressure to make it perfect.
C．But planners are for dreaming without limits.
D．It’s easy to appreciate calendars for their usefulness.
E．Using a paper planner brings me both joy and a sense of calm.
F．It’s an important ritual (仪式) that deserves weight and ceremony.
G．After all, our lives are the sum of how we spend our time and what we pay attention to.
To be successful or fulfilled, we should plan steps and attach deadlines. Researches show that goals can get you to work harder, focus more and perform better.____146____Worse still, they can make you more likely to cheat, and less likely to thrive.
For most of us, goals are outcomes. Those who are motivated only by the desire for the fruits of action are miserable, for they’re constantly anxious about the results of what they do. In fact, focusing on the outcome may make you even less likely to meet it.____147____It may be to learn to focus on process and forget the outcome entirely.
____148____That relates to the other risk of goalsetting: its focus. Research also shows that if they don’t really know how to complete the task, give them a goal that early on messes up their performance.
As an analysis outlines, when people were given performance-oriented goal, they acted in more competitive, selfish ways. Of course, it’s human nature to have aims, but we also may want to change our whole approach. Imagine the goal as a journey, which is about enjoying the movement, the particular challenges and the landscapes.____149____
So instead of focusing on where you want to be, set a goal based on the experience you want to have along the way. If you really want to find fulfillment, you have to do something else too. Give yourself over to your work, but let go of the outcome.____150____But it can be freer and more fulfilling.
A．Goals in themselves aren’t bad.
B．But they also can kill your creativity.
C．So instead of focusing on your goal, what is the key
D．In other words, prioritize the journey not just the destination.
E．As a result, the people who focus less on their goal are more likely to meet it.
F．Research shows that tough, specific goals get better results than easy, vague ones.
G．That means living with fewer goals, and with purpose, direction and openness instead.
参考答案：
1．B 2．G 3．D 4．F 5．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章针对演讲不受欢迎的三大原因——读幻灯片、对主题一无所知和使用过多的“嗯”“啊”感叹词——分别给出了建议。
1．上文“Think back to your last presentation.(回想一下你上次的演讲。)”提到了回想上一次的演讲；下文“And were they engaged in what you were saying (他们参与了你所说的吗？)”提出了一个问题：他们有没有参与到你所说的？由此可推知，设空处也应是一个问句。B项“Were people interested (人们感兴趣吗？)”与下文的they对应。故选B项。
2．上文“With a visual aid, you tend to look back and read what you have already written.(最讨厌的演讲习惯也是最容易成为受害者的习惯之一。有了视觉辅助，你倾向于回顾和阅读你已经写过的东西。)”提到了有了视觉辅助，会倾向于回顾和阅读已经写过的东西；下文“By reading your slides, you show no additional information, and therefore give your audience no reason to keep listening once they have finished reading the slide themselves.(通过阅读你的幻灯片，你没有展示额外的信息，因此给你的听众没有理由继续听，一旦他们自己看完幻灯片。)”提到了如果仅仅阅读幻灯片，没有展示额外的信息，那么观众看完幻灯片后就没有理由继续听了。由此可推知，设空处也应与读幻灯片内容有关。G项“However, all this shows is that you can do what your audience can as well.(然而，所有这些都表明，你做了你的观众能做的事情。)”与上下文对应。故选G项。
3．上文“One guideline I find especially effective is to ensure each slide has no more than six main points, and no more than six words per point.(我发现一个特别有效的指导方针是确保每张幻灯片不超过6个要点，每个要点不超过6个单词。)”提到了一个方法——确保每张幻灯片不超过6个要点，每个要点不超过6个单词。由此可推知，设空处说明上文这么做的作用。D项“This stops you overloading your slides with information.(这样可以防止幻灯片上的信息过多。)”中的this与上文ensure each slide has no more than six main points, and no more than six words per point对应。故选D项。
4．设空处位于段首，下文“The more prepared you are, the better you can effectively avoid sounding like you’ve never even heard of your topic before.(你准备得越充分，你就越能有效地避免听起来好像你以前从未听说过你的话题。)”提到了另一个方法：充分准备。由此可知，设空处应为本段主旨句。F项“Avoiding another annoying habit comes down to one factor: preparation.(避免另一个恼人的习惯可以归结为一个因素：准备。)”与下文对应。故选F项。
5．设空处位于段末，上文“The third most annoying habit was using many “umms” and “uhhs”, a symptom of not communicating effectively. This could be a result of stage fright, but more often than not these interjections (感叹词) happen unconsciously.(第三个最讨厌的习惯是不停地“嗯”和“啊”，这是沟通效率低下的表现。这可能是怯场的结果，但更多的时候，这些感叹词是在无意识中发生的。)”提到了一些无意识发生的感叹词，可知，空处要说明这些词产生的不好影响。E项“Despite how innocent they seem, they can ruin your credibility.(不管他们看起来多么无辜，他们都会毁掉你的信誉。)”中的they与上文的interjections对应。故选E项。
6．B 7．E 8．F 9．D 10．G
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了当你讨厌你的工作时该怎么办：厌恶的想法不公开，但可以和信任的人谈一谈；在职位上仍然保持工作的专业性；找回做这份工作的初衷。
6．根据前文“A survey by CNBC found that 27% of employees weren’t happy at work.(CNBC的一项调查发现，27%的员工在工作中不开心。)”提出了“工作中不开心”这一问题，设空后内容“In this article, you’ll learn what to do when you hate your job.(在这篇文章中，你会学到当你讨厌你的工作时该怎么做。)”则讲到这篇文章可以帮助，由此可推知，设空句应是转折句，表达“有问题，但也有希望解决”。选项B“However, there’s hope(然而，还是有希望的)”为转折句，在句意上符合分析。故选B项。
7．根据前文“talking about it openly or posting it on social media is a recipe for disaster(公开谈论它或在社交媒体上发布它会导致灾难的发生)”提出公开讨论对工作的厌恶会导致灾难，那么，设空句应具体讲述该灾难是什么。选项E“You could get the boot before you’re ready(你可能还没准备好就被解雇了)”提到的“被解雇”就是灾难，用在文中与前后文衔接紧密。故选E项。
8．根据小标题“Be professional(保持专业度)”可知，该段强调尽管对目前的工作厌恶，但还要保持工作的专业度。因此可推知，设空句应具体讲述“专业度”的具体表现。选项F“However, it’s essential to stay effective and efficient(然而，保持有效和高效是必要的)”提及的“有效和高效”即为专业度的表现，且在句意上，与前一句构成转折关系，前后衔接紧密。故选F项。
9．设空处为该段小标题。根据后文“Sometimes it can help to dig into the motivation you had when you initially took the job.(有时候，挖掘你最初接受这份工作时的动机会有所帮助。)”可知，该段强调找回做这份工作的初衷。选项D“Remind yourself why you took the job(提醒自己当初为什么接受这份工作)”贴合该段中心话题。故选D项。
10．根据后文“So, even if you decide to jump ship, it may be a while before you can.(所以，即使你决定跳槽，也可能需要一段时间。)”可知，跳槽存在一定的“风险”，这是一个结论，由此可推知，设空句作为前句应具体讲述其存在风险的原因。选项G“And building a reliable business income can take time(建立可靠的经济收入需要时间)”提及了一个风险原因：可靠的经济收入需要时间的积累，与前一句“Finding a new job isn’t easy.(找一份新工作并不容易。)”构成并列关系，用在文中可使前后文衔接紧密。故选G项。
11．G 12．B 13．F 14．A 15．D
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