2023届福建高考英语七选五专项训练（含解析）

七选五
It’s strange, but I don’t really remember much about the hurricane itself. ____1____ I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off. All of a sudden, there was sky where the roof had been. I was so frightened that I just froze(保住不动).
Mom cried to get out quickly, but it was already too late by then. The rain was coming down so hard and so fast. ____2____ We were going nowhere.
At first, I was pleased we could stay at home, but soon it got really difficult. ____3____ There was water everywhere, but we couldn’t drink any of it or else we’d get really sick. We just had drinking water that was sent to us by helicopter, but it was never enough. It was August, so it was really, really hot and it smelled so bad everywhere! I just spent the days watching the boats going up and down the street and looking out for Smartie. ____4____
Living in the open air, we became breakfast, lunch and dinner for the mosquitos(蚊子). But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. ____5____ We had lost our home and everything in it. All we had left were the clothes on our backs. But thankfully, Smartie came home just in time. As Mom kept on reminding(提醒) us, we were all together and safe. Mom’s words made us feel better and gave us hope for the future.
A．It all happened so quickly.
B．We were so happy to take him with us.
C．It was difficult to stay positive, though.
D．Our street turned into a river in seconds.
E．He had disappeared the moment the storm hit.
F．Now, one year has passed and I’m back home.
G．Without a roof, staying inside was too dangerous.
When you go on holiday, where do you like to stay Do you like the luxury and the convenience of a five-star hotel ____6____ If you haven’t tried the second one, maybe you should join the increasing number of people who are enjoying the simple pleasure of camping.
By grabbing your tent, it’s easy to head off to the countryside and enjoy a night or two under the stars. Many campers are running away from their modern busy life to do this. They say it’s a good way to unwind and improve their sleep patterns and well-being. ____7____
For the adventurous, wild camping is the ultimate escape from reality. Armed with just some food and a sleeping bag, campers are free from rules and away from other people. ____8____ One wild camper, Phoebe Smith said, “The act of sleeping when everybody else has gone home—when you notice the wildlife and the stars—is one of the best things in life. ”
But for those who still want some home comforts, a campsite is a more suitable place to set up the tent. ____9____ And for the most luxurious camping experience, people could try glamping (豪华野营). In the UK, camping has always been popular. Around 4. 38 million people go camping in Britain every year.
More recently, sales of camping equipment have jumped as more people have chosen a staycation due to the corona virus pandemic. ____10____ Items like stoves, cool boxes and camping chairs are welcomed. With the addition of inflatable mattresses (充气床垫) and pillows, powerful torches and lamps to light up the tent and a better selection of easy-to-cook food, campers can almost ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping. So maybe it’s time to give camping a try.
A．Camping is double-edged.
B．It is also a good low-budget holiday choice.
C．Where can you find necessary camping facilities
D．Do you prefer the freedom of sleeping in the tent
E．Hence, they are able to experience a simple pleasure.
F．There are facilities such as washrooms and kitchens.
G．There has been a great increase in demand for related products.
Art exploration is not only fun and entertaining, but also educational. It allows youth to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life, but also for learning. Here are some tips for growing your up-and-coming artist.
Talk with your child about their work. ____11____. When we ask “What is it ”, we are saying that it should look like something we’d recognize. Instead, ask open-ended questions like “Tell me about your picture.” You can also describe specific things your child is doing by saying things such as, “You’re making short lines. I see you are using red, green and blue.”
Do what your child does. Instead of drawing your own picture, sit down with your child and do their actions. ____12____. If your child concentrates on what you are drawing or how “good” your picture is, they are less likely to be imaginative and creative on their own.
____13____. Instead of sitting down with a specific plan or outcome in mind, let your child explore, experiment and use their imaginations. They might make a big mess or change their mind several times — this is all part of the creative process.
Support, don’t lead. Have you ever noticed that activities become much less fun when they are told by someone else ____14____. So let them decide what materials they want to use and how and when to use them. Maybe they want to peel (剥) the paper off a crayon and use it lengthwise on the paper, instead of writing with the tip.
Get your child creating and learning. ____15____.
A．It is the same case with kids
B．Keep the process open-ended
C．Don’t shift their focus onto their drawings
D．It’s often hard to interpret a child’s drawings
E．Focus on the product, not the complex process
F．All you’ll need is a paintbrush and an open mind
G．Make big or small lines, or practice drawing circles
How your relationships affect your life expectancy(预期寿命)
You probably know that things like diet and alcohol drinking affect your life expectancy, but what about relationships ____16____
While our relationships offer us so many gifts like companionship, laughter, fun and joy, they offer us so much more than that. Our relationships quite literally give us life.
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Social integration(融合) is related to greater life satisfaction, better health and increased life expectancy. People with wide social networks are more likely to be happy, experience fewer health issues, experience better mental health and to live a lot longer.
Having a solid social network is important for good health
The safety and support experienced within our connections help calm our stress-response system, keeping away from serious stress-related diseases. ____18____ Overall, social isolation(孤立) can increase our mortality rate by 91 per cent and contribute to premature death.
The quality of our relationships matters
Now this doesn’t mean that we should dive head first into a relationship whenever we’re lonely in order to avoid early death. ____19____ Harmful relationships can be as isolating as being alone, so who we choose to break bread with is absolutely of great importance to our overall health.
The good news is that the worsening of our health often takes decades to occur. And if our health is in fact harmed, social integration can help reduce the health issues we have acquired.
____20____ If you should take anything from this, it’s that developing and lasting relationships can be just as significant to your health as taking vitamins is.
A．Keep healthy and live longer
B．The importance of human connection
C．Let’s explore how relationships can give you life.
D．Or that we should seek to join just any social group.
E．We should choose wisely to join a group that benefits our health.
F．All of this said, it’s largely clear that human connection is important.
G．However, lacking social connection can cause anxiety, depression and stress-related diseases.
Travel is an important part of your life, and it will make a comeback soon. Here are the most powerful benefits of traveling, including health, happiness, and more!
____21____ From running to get to airports and train stations to hiking along the beach to get some vitamin D, there are some reasons why travel is beneficial to your health. According to a study, travel decreases the risks of heart attacks and makes your brain healthy.
Travel can contribute to your happiness. ____22____ If you can go out and escape from your work, lessons or any other things possibly weighing you down, you will surely have a smile on your face. Travel will also leave you with a longer-lasting sense of happiness.
Travel relieves stress and anxiety. According to a trial conducted by Austrian researchers and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, one of the great travel benefits is that it can reduce stress level and anxiety. Even just one short vacation has positive effects on your emotions. ____23____
Travel enables you to experience new things. When you travel, you are stepping outside your comfort zone, for one thing. ____24____ Even if your destination is relatively nearby (across the country rather than internationally), you can learn something new.
Travel can improve your creativity. Are you a student, artist, writer, photographer, advertising manager, or video game designer struggling with coming up with your next great idea ____25____ So head on to book some international flight tickets if you’re considering improving your creativity.
A．Travel makes you healthy.
B．Travel can improve brain activity.
C．An outing enables you to get away from daily things.
D．You are still experiencing new things, for another thing.
E．And the good effects last quite a while after you get home.
F．Don’t come up with new ideas on the journey to foreign countries.
G．No matter who you are, travel can help you become more creative.
Everyone has at least one bad habit. Whether it’s being frequently late, tapping your feet, or eating junk food, a bad habit can have a negative influence on your happiness, health and social relationships. ____26____ However, understanding the basic principles of behavior change can give you a head start on the process.
You can only change what you decide you want to change. Take some time to reflect on the trouble your bad habit may lead to. ____27____ The more honest you are with yourself about the nature of your bad habit, the more likely you will be to start on the path toward changing it.
____28____ You need to strengthen your sense of belief that you can accomplish what you want. Seeing other people change successfully is inspiring, but you need to see yourself as being able to make those changes in yourself.
____29____ Once you figure out what is driving your bad habits, you will have gone a long way toward changing them. By figuring out what’s causing the bad habit, you can also work on deciding how to control the outcomes of your behavior.
Set reasonable goals at first, since your bad habits have taken years to establish themselves. ____30____ Decide on a realistic schedule that will work for you based on goals that you believe you can meet. Work out a schedule of times to go to the gym or on a run that will readily fit into your existing schedule. Start off slow, and gradually increase until you’re at the level recommended for your age, gender and family history.
A．Look into what’s causing the habit.
B．You’re not going to get rid of them in an instant.
C．Here are some tips to help you remove your bad habits.
D．To change some bad habits may require professional help.
E．To help motivate yourself, you may consider others’ advice.
F．If you don’t see a problem, you won’t work on changing your behavior.
G．Once you’ve decided to change, convince yourself you can achieve your goals.
Everyone, at some point in their lives, loses their enthusiasm when they’re at their lowest and things just don’t seem right. During these down moments, it is important that you care for yourself mentally. ____31____
● Open up. When you are not at your best, you can always reach out to someone who is trustworthy. ____32____ You can meet with a psychologist. As we know, a problem shared is half solved.
● ____33____ Find the causes of stress and stay away from them. It’s easy to get stressful and disappointed when you are burnt out. When it happens, try to take a break by sleeping or going on a vacation. Take a break from every stress and activity that may wear you out.
● Do what you love. Your productivity will improve when involved in what you love. Make a list of those activities you love when you’ve got the chance, or do them with friends. Doing what you love keeps yourself happy and less stressed. ____34____
● Be kind. I don’t know if you’ve felt this before. But there’s this joy that comes with putting a smile on others’ faces. ____35____ Wondering how to start You can volunteer, teach a person, say kind words, encourage others and show love in whatever way you think is best. This has an effect on you as well because kindness releases the happiness hormone (荷尔蒙).
A．Take a break.
B．Find stress factors.
C．How can you do it
D．Stress comes from unpleasant experiences.
E．It’s better to share it than to keep it all bottled up.
F．This is one big secret to improving your mental health.
G．Be the reason someone believes in the goodness in people.
I was recently in a business meeting, where two managers faced off with their wildly different opinions. But to our surprise, the meeting went remarkably well — and all because one of them simply showed a calm maturity (成熟). He kept saying things like, “I absolutely see your point, Jeff,” and “You’re right about that. Could we consider… ” ____36____ And things went smoothly. So what are more ways to bring more cool, collected calm into our life Here are some.
Focus on your own stuff.
It can be so easy to compare ourselves to other people over our paychecks, the contents of our closets, relationship statuses etc. But when you realize that all that matters is you, you can’t help but just do you. ____37____
Know how to laugh at yourself.
Joan Rivers said, “Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It’s all funny.” ____38____ And once you get to the point where you can laugh at yourself, you can laugh at pretty much anything.
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I don’t think there is anything more grown-up than taking 100 percent responsibility for your life. No excuses or exceptions — parental, governmental or otherwise. When you own your circumstances and your “stuff” you’re empowered.
____40____ . We can quantify our calm by our ability to “shake it off”. You really can choose to free yourself from anything: a rude remark, a disrespect from someone you’ve never liked, a passive-aggressive colleague ... whatever. When you can shake all that off and just focus on the present moment, you kind of have it figured out.
A．Never react.
B．Don’t blame others.
C．Life doesn’t have to be so serious, does it
D．And when that happens, life gets awesome.
E．Will guilt and regret have you living in the past
F．He met his colleague’s argument with absolute calm.
G．Maturity begins when drama and dissatisfaction end.
Everyone gets angry. If you’re experiencing huge anger, though, it could be damaging your mental and physical health as well as your relationships with others. Uncontrolled anger can be potential problems, such as anger management issues or mental disorder. ___41___ To control your anger, you can try to take the following measures.
Take a break as soon as you recognize that you’re angry. You can take a break by stopping what you’re doing, getting away from what makes you annoyed or just take a deep breath. ___42___
Visualize a happy place. If you still have a difficult time calming down, imagine yourself in a scene you find incredibly relaxing. ___43___ Focus on imagining every detail of this place: the light, the noises, the temperature, the weather, the smells. Keep thinking of your happy place until you feel completely immersed(浸没于) in it, and hang out there for a few minutes or until you feel calm.
Practice positive self-talk. Change the way that you think about something from negative to positive. ___44___ After you have given yourself a moment to calm down, “discuss” the situation with yourself in positive and relieving terms.
___45___ Sometimes sharing your concerns with a close friend might help you vent(发泄) your anger. Clearly express what you want from the other person. If you just want to vent your anger, state at the beginning that you don’t want help or advice, just sympathy. If you’re looking for a solution, let the other person know.
A．Ask for the support of someone you trust.
B．Positive thinking can help you relieve your anger in a healthy way.
C．Keep exercising until you feel that you have regained control.
D．It could be any place that makes you feel at home and peaceful.
E．So it’s important to control your emotions and calm yourself down.
F．Remember that you do not have to respond to a situation immediately.
G．Getting away from what is upsetting you will make it easier to calm down.
If sports are something that interests you, obviously you would want to be good at them. Succeeding at a sport takes skill, and skill takes patience and determination. ____46____ Skill alone may take you far, but you’ll never go all the way unless you have the right attitude and team spirit to back it up.
Begin from basics first.
It’s common that young athletes want to jump into the advanced skills quickly. This isn’t an effective way to spend training time. If you’re new to a sport, take as much time as you need to get the basic movements down properly. ____47____
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.
Everyone should make a point of eating a diet that benefits their body. This is especially true if you want to be great at sports. ____48____ Base your diet on vegetables, leafy greens, lean proteins, and whole grains.
Set great goals for yourself.
This does not mean being unrealistic, or saying you’re going to go professional within a year. ____49____ Give yourself a suitable amount of time to achieve that goal, and break it down into smaller parts if the goal is especially big.
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Being good at sports means more than physical strength and speed. In order to be truly great, you need to apply positive attitude to the way you treat other players, even if they’re on the other team. If you lose a match, accept the loss and show respect to the other player for their victory.
A．Let yourself have fun.
B．Show good sportsmanship.
C．However, there are other things you need to think about.
D．It will make advanced skills a lot easier to grasp in the long run.
E．If you stop practicing, chances are that someone more determined will beat you.
F．Eating junk food will work against whatever efforts you make in the gym.
G．Instead, you should take a look at what you are, and figure out where you’d like to be.
A summary is a piece of writing that tells the main ideas of something. It is basically a shortened version of a larger text that describes its main points. ____51____ Follow these steps when writing a summary.
Carefully review the work you’re summarizing. If you are writing a summary of a written text, make sure to read it carefully. Thus, you can take note of what the author is saying and why he is saying it. ____52____ Therefore, make sure to take detailed notes.
____53____ Another way to ensure you are remembering important information is to underline words as you go. If you are watching something, write down time stamps of when important things happen. This makes it easier for you to look back on them when you are writing your summary.
Write down the main points. It is time to organize your summary into sentences that make up paragraphs. It’s suggested to start by writing down the main points in your own words. Make sure to write down these main points as they were presented by the author of the text. ____54____
Add in supporting points. Add in some major supporting points for your main idea. While these are more detailed sentences, make sure they connect to the rest of the text. There is no need to add in minor details if they do not add any value to your summary. ____55____ Maybe it was not a major plot point in the text. You only want to add general information that will give the reader a high-level understanding of the text.
A．Underline important information.
B．Try to remember important information.
C．But how can you write an effective summary
D．It means that these main points should be written down in order.
E．For instance, there is no need to include the character’s eye color.
F．Sometimes a minor detail can make a difference in your summary.
G．Similarly, it is advisable to write a summary about something you are hearing.
Camping Tips &Tricks for a Fun Trip
Many people idealize camping trips as being this easy, effortless encounter with destinations rich with natural landscapes and nights under the stars twinkling in the sky above. ____56____ That’s why we’ve prepared the best camping tips for you!
Plan accordingly, and then plan again. When you’re out in the middle of nowhere, you have to be equipped to nature’s challenges. ____57____ Therefore, a plan for unexpected weather changes is essential to a successful camping trip. For example, consider packing extra suppliers like blankets. While that might seem like a huge inconvenience, the biggest and real issue occurs when you need something you don’t have.
Know what you need. ____58____ Not all beginner campers will need the top-of-the-line, latest supplies. But you should have at least the basics! That includes a decent tent with enough room for people camping with you, a good sleeping bag appropriate for the season, and other supplies like food and water. You’d better create a convenient checklist that lays out everything that you should consider.
____59____ When you’re far away from the major conveniences we rely upon like an urgent care center, police stations, and emergency rooms, you should always remember that safety is your first priority! ____60____ A first aid kit is a great starting point, but it’s certainly not the end of maximizing your safety efforts. Depending on where you plan to camp, you’ll want to grab these items that cover you in most emergency situations: a pocket knife, a fire starter, and a safety whistle.
Ready to go camping Now you know what to expect and how to prepare for your next camping trip, so you actually have fun—rain or shine!
A．Always choose a safe campsite.
B．Never leave home without safety in mind.
C．We encourage you to create a safety supply kit.
D．Camping doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.
E．A clear 3-day forecast can easily shift into a sudden heavy rain.
F．To maximize your comfort, always bring appropriate clothes for cold and rain.
G．But for beginner campers, those expectations can rapidly turn into a mess of reality.
Should We Create More National Parks to Save Endangered Animals
Don’t you find it worrying that more and more species of animals are in real danger of becoming extinct ___61___ And I think the best way to do this is for governments to create more national parks.
___62___ If this environment is destroyed — for example, when farmers clear a forest for new fields, or trees are cut down to make profits — many animals are unable to survive, and more species are likely to become extinct.
In addition, national parks protect animals from the danger of being hunted. A major reason why many species are endangered is that these animals are killed by hunters. They hunt animals to make money. ___63___
On the other hand, some people fight against the creation of national parks because they consider it is wrong to interfere with nature. They believe that wild animals are happier living in their natural environment. ___64___ They also point out that a few species are more likely to produce young animals in the wild than in national parks.
All in all, these disadvantages are far less important than the benefits of national parks. ___65___ As a matter of fact, they protect animals from their greatest enemies, that is, human beings.
A．To begin with, animals are important to humans.
B．Some hunters even hunt animals simply for sport.
C．I personally believe that we must save these animals.
D．These parks allow animals to live in a safe environment.
E．Firstly, national parks protect these animals’ natural environment.
F．They say though the animals may face danger, they enjoy a free life.
G．There is a heated discussion about whether to create more national parks.
Why Experiencing a New Culture Is Good for You
Often the best way to really explore a new place and culture is by spending abundant time there. A quick vacation may give you a glimpse(警) into your destination. ____66____. These opportunities provide a support network as you adjust to new surroundings.
Dealing with culture shock
Culture shock is a response to your new surroundings when abroad that can leave you confused, anxious and feeling lonely. It generally includes frustration at how even the simplest things can be different in the new culture. The thing is though, culture shock can be seen as a problem but also as an opportunity. ____67____.
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Perhaps the most obvious lesson learned with travel is the importance of language. Even just learning the basics of the local language can make getting about and making new friends easier. Trying to overcome the language barrier also teaches you about non-verbal communication. Since you can’t rely on what is being said, you learn to adapt, to people’s tone and body language. This makes you a better communicator.
Finding inspiration
____69____. In each of these creative fields you may come across new approaches or elements that you bring home with you; maybe it’s a certain combination of ingredients that you add to your cooking or a new style you adopt for your own home’s design.
Meeting new people
Meeting people and making friends while overseas is both a necessity and one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience. ____70____, which enables you to meet people that you never would have known otherwise. You may be exposed to people from different walks of life, find a similar spirit, or both at the same time.
A．Learning language skills
B．Developing body language
C．So you’re less likely to further experience a new culture
D．Travelling to new cultures is a great way to expand your social circle
E．Experiencing the local culture can expose you to local art, cuisine, architecture, etc.
F．Only by adjusting to and accepting new surroundings can you understand and appreciate it
G．But experiences like student or work exchange programs allow you to immerse(沉浸) in a new culture
During winter holidays, you’ll likely be photographed countless times. Reuniting with family and friends naturally pushes you to value the moments by taking photos.____71____. We take pictures on our phones and quickly check if the photos are good enough to be uploaded online or shared. Unfortunately, however, most of us are not naturally attractive in photos, and being the subject of so many photographs frequently results in more than a few images we wish didn’t exist.____72____By following these simple methods, you may permanently delete undesirable images and enjoy your holiday without worrying about what might end up online.
Knowing lighting is the first step to getting good pictures. The trick is to place yourself in front of the light and place the lighting behind the camera. When you take a shot with the light in front of your camera, the photograph looks dark. However, bright lighting on your face and behind the lenses (镜头) will make you look brighter and help avoid minor imperfections.____73____Also, ensure that windows and lighting equipment are behind the camera if you’re shooting indoors.
____74____! Maybe a side profile suits you the most, or if you have a nice face, a front-face photo can look the best. So, take some selfies (自拍) and learn your ideal photo profile before a shot. With confidence, take your net shot!
While a complex surroundings can result in an award-winning photo, it frequently shifts the viewer’s attention away from you. If you’re photographing outside, choose a solid-colored building or wall to pose against.____75____Having everything in order behind you can significantly influence the outcome of a photograph.
A．Nowadays photos are instant
B．Photoshoot skill are the top priority
C．However, it does not have to be the case this year
D．Appropriate angles can give you an excellent photograph
E．If the light is bright, it will create shadows on your body
F．If you’re outside, position the camera so that the sun is behind it
G．Ensure that the background is clean and tidy while shooting indoors
How to Love Yourself
Sometimes it seems easier to love others than it does to love yourself, but self-acceptance is an important part of developing healthy relationships with others.____76____. It also means living your own life as honestly as you can. Luckily, with a little practice and patience, you can learn to love yourself, too.
Know the dangers of a lack of self-love. A lack of self-love can lead you to make harmful choices. It can lead to a harmful dependence on others for validation, which makes people set aside their own needs in order to gain others’ approval.____77____
Discard your negative filter.____78____Too much focus on negative or less favorable events in your, life can make these events seem disproportionately (不成比例地) important. If you find yourself complaining that everything that happens to you is bad, try to find a little evidence to the contrary. It is very unlikely that everything is really bad.
____79____. Some people have trouble accepting anything less than perfection from themselves. If you find yourself pursuing perfectionism and feeling negatively about yourself when you are less than perfect, take three simple steps. Stop your current line of thinking, then focus on the effort that will be required to work toward a goal, and then steadily apply the required effort.
Celebrate and reward yourself. This is the fun part of self-love: rewarding yourself!____80____celebrate it with a nice dinner at your favorite fancy restaurant. Think of all of the hard work you do every day, and find a reason to reward yourself with something nice. Buy yourself the new book or video game you’ve had your eye on.
A．Avoid perfectionism
B．Reflect on the effects of self-love
C．If you have had a significant accomplishment
D．When you are thinking negatively about yourself
E．It can also prevent emotional recovery and progress
F．Loving yourself means recognizing your own self-worth
G．Focusing only on the negatives in your life is a bad habit
Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it’s important to distinguish television’s influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn’t really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children’s minds.
One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child’s ability to think and to understand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images. ____81____ Furthermore, children understand far more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room.
Another argument against television is that ____82____ But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesn’t take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like ____83____ “A child’s reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads,” Anderson says.
Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that it’s the other way around. “If you’re smart young, you’ll watch less TV when you’re older,” Anderson says. ____84____
For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that ____85____
A．television enriches children’s daily life.
B．it replaces reading as a form of entertainment.
C．Watching television is good for their brain development.
D．Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers.
E．television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.
F．Instead, they learn both specific and hidden meanings from what they see.
G．parents’ educational background have a stronger influence on a child’s reading.
There are numerous resources available for you to learn a language online, and many of them are free.
Watch TV in the language you’re studying. ___86___ For example, if you have the television on while you’re washing dishes, that is passive listening. To use TV viewing as a tool to improve your language skills, pay attention and watch actively. ___87___ In this way, you can understand what’s being said. Later, you might turn on subtitles in the language you`re learning.
Listen to music or podcasts. ___88___ Another advantage of listening to music or to a podcast is that you’re free to do something else at the same time.
Don’t be afraid to start with children’s books or comic books online. You likely learned how to read your native language through children’s books, and you can learn another language the same way. ___89___
___90___ If the language you’re studying is an official language of a country, there will typically be national news and entertainment websites in that language. Do a general online search for “news” with the name of the country. You might try doing your search in the language to bring up websites that are in that language.
A．Learn about the culture behind the language.
B．Turn on subtitles in your own language at first.
C．Visit international news or entertainment websites.
D．This helps to listen to the language as often as possible.
E．The words will be simpler and easier for you to understand.
F．However, you must employ active rather than passive listening.
G．The repetition of most music lyrics makes them a way to learn language.
Clownfish like to live in coral reefs, but they don’s spend their whole lives there. In the first few months after they are born, they “wander” in the open sea. When the baby clownfish grow big enough to swim, they hurry home. They can’t see the reef, however.____91____
But humans—and their ships, speedboats, energy exploration platforms and even surfing—have made the ocean an unbearably noisy place.____92____In the case of baby clownfish, they make them unable to find their way home.
____93____There are still many other sea animals depending on their ability to hear for their survival. They use sounds to sense their environment and to communicate. Dolphins call one another by unique names. Toadfish hum. Whales sing.
Many sea animals swim away from the noises.____94____But slow-moving animals like sea cucumbers (海参) are left helpless. In some places, human-made noises are everywhere. Animals have to permanently move away from these noises to quieter places. They are then forced to compete against others for the same pools of resources. Over time, their populations start to become smaller.
Luckily, the noise is a controllable pollutant. “We know exactly what causes the noise, we know where it is and we know how to stop it” said Steve Simpson, a biologist in England.____95____Wind-powered boats have been developed. Shipping routes can also be moved away from certain areas. Researchers are calling for stricter rules. “We have noise standards for cars and trucks,” said Carlos Duarte, another biologist. “Why should we not have them for ships ”
A．Clownfish are not the only ones to suffer.
B．Many solutions to this problem already exist.
C．Some animals could swim fast to catch food.
D．These noises are often louder than the natural ones.
E．Instead, they depend on the small noises that a reef lets out.
F．Whales, for example, can learn to avoid busy shipping routes.
G．Actually, the ocean has always been home to many clownfish.
Teaching Kids Pet Care
Growing up with a family pet can be a wonderful experience for children. ___96___ It teaches responsibility, reduce the risk of allergies and encourage exercise according to the recent research. But how to manage children and pets properly, Veterinarian Dr Warren shares her top tips.
Make some basic ground rules before bringing home a new pet. ___97___Besides, ask your children to answer some basic questions about what will be involved in looking after the pet.
Always supervise young children and pets, and if you can’t supervise then be sure to separate them. Never leave a young child unsupervised with any pet, even when it’s your own well-loved and trusted dog. ___98___
___99___ Children should not be allowed to pick up their pet unless under supervision. When patting or playing with pets, be sure children are always sitting on the floor, not wandering around holding the pet. Letting go of a pet rather than forcing them to do something reluctantly is a must.
Teach kids how to help everyday pet care. Younger children can help fill the water bowl. ___100___This is a great way to teach lessons in basic pet hygiene by reminding them to wash their hands after handling their pet.
Encourage trips to the vet, where children will learn more about animal health and the responsibility of caring for a pet. More interestingly, enroll a new puppy into puppy classes can help pets learn good manners.
A．Warn kids that pets are not toys.
B．Teach kids to make friends with pets.
C．While older ones can take care of feeding or changing the litter tray.
D．And also pet care can be beneficial for childhood development and health.
E．The experience will have a life-long influence on children’s mental health.
F．Meanwhile, read some age-appropriate books about the type of pet you are getting.
G．Dog bites to children are mostly caused by their own dog or the dog of a friend or neighbor.
Conversation is an art form. In order to be good at having a good conversation, you need to focus on your conversations. Follow these simple steps and you will be well on your way to having a good conversation.
Allow yourself enough time. ____101____ Although it is usually a small talk, you should spend enough time on it.
____102____ In today’s high-paced technology-driven world, you are often planning your next comment before the person you are speaking with has finished talking. Instead of planning your own arguments, slow down and really listen to what is being said. A good conversation needs listening skill.
Focus on subjects you are fond of. Conversations about the things you don’t like are not interesting. ____103____, it is difficult for you to become involved emotionally in the conversation. If sports or politics are your interest, make them your topics.
Allow for the other person’s opinions. ____104____ In order for the conversation to be successful, both parties have to participate. Both have to listen and respond. By allowing for the other party’s opinion and arguments, the conversation can be open and free flowing.
Pay attention to non-verbal (非言语的) tips. Conversation is not just verbal. ____105____ Non-verbal tips like body language and tone of voice will give you signals about how the other person feels about what you are saying.
A．Listen before you respond
B．Repeat the good conversation
C．A good conversation cannot be too brief
D．Conversations require at least two people
E．Your entire body is involved in a good conversation
F．If you don’t care about what you are talking about
G．When you want to find a topic for your conversation
Many people make it our New Year decision to get more active — but maybe you have to spend large sums in gyms. ____106____ But by changing that plan for these following ideas, you can not only increase your energy but save your money.
Get started with running. Going for a jog costs nothing and is one of the easiest ways to build up your body. If running seems like a task, why not try an app to add to pleasure I love a sports app called RockMyRun. It understands your personal pace and then matches the music beat to it. ____107____
Follow fitness bloggers. The Internet is full of fitness bloggers competing for likes and followers. They often post some free short videos showing how they are exercising. ____108____For guidance from a personal trainer, which may even cost 30 to 65 an hour.
Take resistance training(抗阻力训练). ____109____ You can use them to increase your resistance training — zero gym required. Tins(罐头) of beans or tomatoes can be used as smaller weights, while 2-litre drink bottles offer heavier resistance.
____110____ It may be slightly cold to work out there, but most of them are nonprofit community outdoor gyms across the country. With everything you may need, they provide various training workouts. Find your nearest outdoor gym at tgogc. com.
A．Free outdoor gyms.
B．Great various workouts.
C．It is free to download on Android and iOS.
D．Generally, gyms cost on average 40.53 a month.
E．Make full use of their efforts by repeating these at home or in the gym.
F．Heavy kitchen items can be used as hand weightlifting equipment.
G．It is necessary for most people to train by lifting hand-held weights.
Summer holidays are one of the best time for a relaxing and stylish trip. As we prepare for it, packing is often an annoying task. ____111____. It’s not about packing light; it’s about packing smart.
_____112_____. Look for a stylish case with built-in separate space for clothes, shoes, underwear and all the other necessities. And a spacious carry-on with room for a book, chargers, tissue and various bits needed for a smooth journey is vital.
Then, instead of just throwing pieces of clothing into your suitcase (行李箱) and hoping for the best, make a plan of the clothes you’ll want to wear while you’re away.Make a list in the Notes app of your phone to really visualize (可视化) your clothes choices.
When planning your clothes, think what and where. ____113____. For example, a day of walking and exploring requires comfortable sportswear. A fancy dinner at a nice restaurant may need a more formal suit. Pick items that match each plan and leave out anything that doesn’t have a specific use. _____114_____.
Also, try to pack multi-tasking pieces that can be easily used for different scenes. For example wide-legged trousers are perfect for both daytime adventures and evening drinks with a simple change of shoes.
_____115_____, packing for a stylish holiday simply needs a little organization and some easily interchangeable clothes to make it pain-free.
A．If you choose a well-designed bag
B．Packing smart starts with the right bag
C．Pack items which will work with lots of other items
D．This means you won’t end up carrying loads of things you’ll not wear
E．Whether you’re heading abroad or exploring the shores of nearby cities
F．Consider what you’ll likely be doing each day and evening and pack accordingly
G．But there’s a solution to packing your suitcase efficiently without giving up on style
Sailing is one of the most fun and exciting ways to enjoy the world’s great bodies of water. You can sail wherever you find enough water and a little wind to navigate (导航) a boat. ____116____ Those with less spare time who are only looking for a fun way to relax can enjoy sailing near the shore on the closest body of water.
Sailboats come in all sizes. ____117____ Learning to sail will allow you to enjoy the water year-round, since you can still sail when the water becomes too cold to swim or water-ski. The art of sailing will open your eyes to a whole new world of water sports.
____118____ You control the boat by using a rudder (船舵) and sometimes other more complicated skills. Through the management of the sails, a sailor can control the force of the wind in them, which can change the direction and speed of the boat.
Sailing is a rather complex art. ____119____ Before you begin, you will need to become familiar with the parts of the sailboat. You must be able to swim well and you need to know first aid, so you are prepared if there is an emergency. Then you need to learn the basics of sailing, such as judging the wind, understanding the conditions of the water, and knowing how to handle the boat.
Sailing is an amazing way to stretch (拓宽) your boundaries. You will find new ways to enjoy water sports from the deck of a boat. ____120____
A．The sport of sailing has a long and rich history.
B．The truly adventurous can sail around the world.
C．Some can only fit one person and others are very large.
D．Next time you want to try a new sport, sign up for some sailing lessons.
E．The best way to learn the complexities of sailing is by taking a few classes.
F．When you sail, your boat is powered by the wind caught by the sail.
G．A good sailing course will teach you about all of the parts of the boat.
You have been told more than once to gain greater confidence and believe your best days may still lie ahead. Now I tell you some secrets of improving confidence.
When you look good, you feel good. So take pride in your appearance. Make it a point to practice good hygiene (卫生), and get dressed each morning like you are going to work . ____121____ Then you’ll find that your opinion of yourself becomes more positive.
Activities like learning to paint or play an instrument, studying a foreign language, and taking dance lessons or writing classes help inspire the natural desire to learn and master a new skill. ____122____ But it shows you can still accomplish new things and find enjoyment in them. This also reminds you that it’s okay to make mistakes, so you can improve and grow, which helps build self-confidence.
____123____ Find a fitness challenge that you need to overcome, create a plan, and then work to meet that goal. Any form of exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise also helps you build confidence, while setting a challenge with mini-goals along the way lets you experience the wonderful feeling of accomplishment.
It’s not easy to go out and interact with people as you age. ____124____ Lack of confidence can make socializing a challenge, so it is a good idea to volunteer. Choose something you enjoy that also provides personal interaction and gives you a chance to use your available skills.
Help from your friends and teachers allows you to work through barriers that affect confidence. Never be afraid to seek help when you need it. ____125____
A．Face new challenges bravely.
B．Challenge yourself physically.
C．Being a beginner again is tough.
D．Make efforts to improve your appearance.
E．It’s always a good thing to help each other.
F．You will improve your confidence instantly.
G．And this is even harder when you feel less confident.
Fake news spreads faster and more easily today through the internet, social media and instant messaging. ____126____, which can harm the public health and add to social disorder and division.
Some fake news also contains a mixture of correct information, which makes it difficult to spot what is true and accurate. ____127____. They might not have read the full story before sharing or just glanced over it. Before you decide to share, make sure to read stories properly and follow some checks to determine the accuracy.
If the story appears to claim a much higher level of certainty in its advice and arguments than other stories, this is questionable. ____128____. So, it is only natural to more readily accept information that provides comfort or easy solutions – unfortunately, often in a false way.
____129____, it is worth double-checking. Fake news will try to grab your attention by being more exaggerated than real stories. Anything written entirely in capital letters or containing a lot of exclamation marks should raise your suspicions.
The best sources for authentic information are your government websites. However, even government messaging can get things wrong. ____130____. For instance, The Conversation is a more trusted source because all content is written by academics who are experts in their fields. Websites such as APFactCheck and Full Fact highlight common fake news stories. A search engine can be used to look up the title of the article to see if it has been identified as fake news by the mainstream media.
A．If a story is more surprising
B．If a message presses you to share
C．Fake news may also be shared by trusted friends and family
D．People will be seeking certainty in a time of high uncertainty
E．But they are more trustworthy than unchecked sources on social media
F．Think twice about the messages and help guide your family and friends
G．These messages may contain useless, incorrect information and advice
Looking to find that perfect book Whether you’re an enthusiastic reader or just jumping into the reading train, choosing a good book to read can seem like a tough task, especially with so many books to choose from. We’ve got the best tips and tricks for picking out the books. Who knows ____131____.
Read books by your favorite author(s)
Reach for a book you know you’ll like because of the author. ____132____, you probably have an author or two you are absolutely fond of. Reading through the author’s list of works will help you see what titles you haven’t read — these unread titles may just be 5-star reads.
____133____
Choose for a book that’s already widely praised and highly rated. It’s easy to feel confused about what to read next when there are thousands upon thousands of books to choose from. You can narrow down your search by taking a look at award-winning books. These books are considered notable for a reason, so pick one up to see what it is about. ____134____.
Choose a book about a topic that interests you
____135____, just reach for something that reflects your real life and relates to your hobbies and interests. This is a great way to discover characters and stories you can relate to. Look at titles and covers carefully for keywords that represent your favorite things, or do a quick on-line search with your keyword and “book” or “fiction book”.
A．If you’re an enthusiastic reader
B．Reach for award-winning books
C．Narrow down the ways of choosing books
D．You may just find your perfect book you like
E．Once you’re stuck on what kind of book to pick next
F．Just do it quickly and see what can motivate your interest
G．After choosing the book, you may find you have many interests
We carry a laptop in our shoulder bags everywhere. We no longer need a desk or an Internet cable (网线). Our freedom has made us more productive. ____136____ We rely on our laptops to be there for us wherever we need them, but can they rely on us to care for them Here are five tasks you should perform on your laptop each month.
Clean your hard drive. Over the course of a month, how many files do you download and only need to review once ____137____ Go through your tiles and delete the files you no longer need. For those you do need. move them to the folder (文件夹) they belong to.
Defragment (碎片整理) your hard drive. After you’ve cleaned your hard drive, run your defragment program. Defragging rearranges all the small bits of data left in the drive when they’ve been moved, edited, and deleted. ____138____ The more organized your drive is, the better it can process data.
____139____ Now that you’ve cleaned the inside, it’s time to clean the outside as well. Use canned air to blow out the fans and keyboards. Wipe down the screen with microfiber.
Back up your data. If you don’t already have an automatic backup solution, this monthly cleaning is a good time to manually back up the data on your laptop.
Update your software. While we highly recommend updating software as the updates become available, there are plenty of reasons you can’t do the updating at that moment. Use the monthly check-in to check for updates. ____140____
Taking 20 minutes once a month to perform these five tasks will help ensure your laptop runs more smoothly and lasts longer.
A．Clean the machine.
B．Use a safe screen cleaner.
C．For most people, it’s a large amount.
D．These updates are mostly for your benefit and security.
E．If you want to delete programs be sure to remove them properly.
F．However, too often we ignore the maintenance of these machines.
G．It puts them in order and helps the drive space function smoothly.
How to Improve Your Communication Skills
If you feel like you lack the basic skills required for good communication, there are a number of reliable ways to improve. Here are a few tips:
____141____Effective communicators are always good listeners. Active listening means engaging with what people say by giving positive replies and asking follow-up questions to show that you are paying attention.
Focus on nonverbal communication. Mastering nonverbal signals can help prevent miscommunication and signal interest to those around you.____142____Your nonverbal signals affect the first impression you make on someone. Maintaining eye contact, limiting hand gestures, and having good posture go a long way when meeting someone for the first time.
Manage your own emotions. For clear communication and your own personal well-being, it’s important to manage your emotions and express them appropriately in context.____143____
Practice public speaking.____144____However, there’s no better way to develop good communication skills than by seeking out public speaking opportunities. Great communicators are able to clearly express their feelings, whether they’re speaking to a large group or talking face-to-face to one other person. Regularly speaking in front of a group will help you find your strengths and weaknesses and force you to develop great communication habits.
Ask for feedback. There’s no shame in asking for honest feedback on your communication skills from people around you.____145____
A．Practice active listening.
B．Develop communication skills.
C．Public speaking may sound frightening.
D．Know what’s appropriate to express when speaking publicly.
E．Turn to them for advice on improving your communication skills.
F．Showing strong emotions can lead to poor communication and conflict.
G．Pay attention to your facial expressions and body language when speaking with someone.
There is an English saying: “____146____“ Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. ____147____
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. ____148____ If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. ____149____
____150____ They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
A．Laughter can prolong one’s life.
B．As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics in which they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh.
C．The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain.
D．It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet.
E．Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still cannot put this theory into clinic practice.
F．Laughter is the best medicine.
G．They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.
参考答案：
1．A 2．D 3．G 4．E 5．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者经历的一场飓风灾难。
1．上文“It’s strange, but I don’t really remember much about the hurricane itself. (这很奇怪，但我真的不太记得飓风本身。)”说明作者遇到飓风灾难，选项A“一切发生得太快了。”承接上文，表示灾难发生得很快，引出下文“I was sitting in my room with my cat, Smartie, on my lap, when the roof just flew off. (我坐在我的房间里，我的猫，Smartie，在我的腿上，当屋顶刚刚飞开。)”具体描述飓风来的非常快。故选A项。
2．上文“The rain was coming down so hard and so fast. (雨下得又大又快。)”说明雨非常大，选项D“我们的街道在几秒钟内就变成了一条河。”承接上文，下文“We were going nowhere. (我们哪里也去不了。)”又和选项之间存在因果关系。故选D项。
3．上文“At first, I was pleased we could stay at home, but soon it got really difficult. (起初，我很高兴我们可以待在家里，但很快就变得非常困难。)”说明待在家里非常困难，选项G“没有屋顶，待在里面太危险了。”承接上文，说明具体困难，里面的危险，引出下文“There was water everywhere, but we couldn’t drink any of it or else we’d get really sick.(到处都是水，但我们不能喝，否则就会生病。)”说明困难和危险所在。故选G项。
4．上文“I just spent the days watching the boats going up and down the street and looking out for Smartie. (我只是整天看着船在街上来来往往，寻找Smartie。)”，选项E“暴风雨一来，他就不见了。”和上文存在因果关系，因为猫不见了，所以寻找猫。He指Smartie，故选E项。
5．上文“But Mom said that whatever happens, we should always try to see the good side of things. (但是妈妈说不管发生什么事，我们都应该看到事物好的一面。)”说明要看到事物好的一面，选项C“但是很难保持积极。”转折上文语义，表示难以看到好的一面，引出下文“We had lost our home and everything in it. (我们失去了我们的家和里面的一切。)”。故选C项。
6．D 7．B 8．E 9．F 10．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了露营的意义和露营的种类，以及在疫情的影响下，露营装备销量暴增的现象。
6．D选项“你喜欢在帐篷里睡觉的自由吗？”和上文“Do you like the luxury and the convenience of a five-star hotel (你喜欢五星级酒店的奢华和便利吗？)”是对本段首句“When you go on holiday, where do you like to stay (当你去度假时，你喜欢住在哪里？)”的具体举例，说明了人们可能会有的度假居住点。故选D项。
7．B选项“这也是一个不错的低预算度假选择。”承接上文“By grabbing your tent, it’s easy to head off to the countryside and enjoy a night or two under the stars. (抓起你的帐篷，就很容易去郊外，在星空下度过一两个夜晚)”和“They say it’s a good way to unwind and improve their sleep patterns and well-being. (他们说这是一个放松身心、改善睡眠模式和健康的好方法)”讲野外露营的另一个好处。故选B项。
8．E选项“因此，他们能够体验一种简单的快乐。”与上文“For the adventurous, wild camping is the ultimate escape from reality. Armed with just some food and a sleeping bag, campers are free from rules and away from other people. (对于喜欢冒险的人来说，野外露营是逃避现实的终极选择。露营者只带了一些食物和睡袋，就不受规则约束，远离其他人)”形成因果关系，即远离城市喧嚣，只身一人去露营，就会获得简单的快乐，引出下文“The act of sleeping when everybody else has gone home—when you notice the wildlife and the stars—is one of the best things in life. (当其他人都回家睡觉了，这时你注意到的野生动物和星星会是生活中最美好的事情之一)”所讲的简单的快乐。故选E项。
9．F选项“有洗手间和厨房等设施。”承接上文“But for those who still want some home comforts, a campsite is a more suitable place to set up the tent. (但是对于那些仍然想要一些舒适的家的人来说，露营地是一个更适合搭建帐篷的地方)”讲露营地可以给露营者带来舒适和便利，引出下文“And for the most luxurious camping experience, people could try glamping (豪华野营). (为了获得最豪华的露营体验，人们可以尝试豪华野营)”讲舒适的豪华野营。故选F项。
10．由上文“More recently, sales of camping equipment have jumped as more people have chosen a staycation due to the corona virus pandemic. (最近，由于冠状病毒大流行，越来越多的人选择了在家度假，露营设备的销量激增)”和下文“Items like stoves, cool boxes and camping chairs are welcomed. With the addition of inflatable mattresses (充气床垫) and pillows, powerful torches and lamps to light up the tent and a better selection of easy-to-cook food (炉灶、冰箱和露营椅等物品很受欢迎。随着充气床垫和枕头，强大的手电筒和灯照亮帐篷，以及更好的易于烹饪的食物选择的增加)”可知，在疫情的影响下，露营装备销量暴增，G选项“对相关产品的需求大幅增加。”切题。故选G项。
11．D 12．G 13．B 14．A 15．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章作者认为艺术探索不仅具有趣味性和娱乐性，而且具有教育意义，并介绍了一些培养孩子艺术探索的技巧。
11．根据段首句“Talk with your child about their work.(和孩子谈谈他们的作品。)”可知，本段主要提供读者一些技巧关于如何谈论孩子的作品；再根据下文“When we ask “What is it ”, we are saying that it should look like something we’d recognize. Instead, ask open-ended questions like “Tell me about your picture.” You can also describe specific things your child is doing by saying things such as, “You’re making short lines. I see you are using red, green and blue.”(当我们问“这是什么 ”，我们是说它应该看起来像我们能认出来的东西。相反，问一些开放式的问题，比如“说说你的照片吧。”你也可以描述你的孩子正在做的具体事情，比如，“你在画短线。我看到你在用红色、绿色和蓝色。”)”可知，孩子的作品很难去解读。选项D“It’s often hard to interpret a child’s drawings (通常很难理解孩子的画)”与下文内容一致。故选D。
12．根据上文“Do what your child does. Instead of drawing your own picture, sit down with your child and do their actions.(做你孩子做的事。与其自己画图画，不如坐下来和孩子一起做他们的动作。)”可知，作者建议读者模仿孩子正在做的事情。选项G“Make big or small lines, or practice drawing circles (画或大或小的线，或练习画圆)”与上文内容一致，指的是模仿孩子正在做的事。故选G。
13．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Instead of sitting down with a specific plan or outcome in mind, let your child explore, experiment and use their imaginations. They might make a big mess or change their mind several times-this is all part of the creative process.(与其坐下来在脑海中制定一个具体的计划或结果，不如让你的孩子去探索、实验和发挥他们的想象力。他们可能会搞得一团糟，或者几次改变主意——这些都是创意过程的一部分。)”可知，作者建议读者不要预先制定计划，而是让孩子自己去探索整个过程。选项B“Keep the process open-ended(保持过程的开放性)”与下文内容一致。故选B。
14．根据空前“Support, don’t lead. Have you ever noticed that activities become much less fun when they are told by someone else (支持，而不是领导。你是否注意到，当别人告诉你一些事情时，这些事情就变得不那么有趣了 )”可知，如果别人告诉你一些事，这些事就没意思了；再根据空后“So let them decide what materials they want to use and how and when to use them. (所以让他们决定他们想要使用什么材料，如何使用以及何时使用。)”可知，也不要告诉孩子该做什么。选项A“It is the same case with kids (孩子也是一样)”承上启下，既承接上文表示孩子也不喜欢你告诉他们该做什么，又引出下文让孩子自行决定做什么。故选A。
15．根据空前“Get your child creating and learning.(让你的孩子创造和学习。)”可知，作者鼓励读者让自己的孩子去创造和学习；选项F“All you’ll need is a paintbrush and an open mind(你所需要的只是一把画笔和一个开放的思想)”延续上文内容。故选F。
16．C 17．B 18．G 19．D 20．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是人际关系对于寿命的影响。
16．根据空前 “You probably know that things like diet and alcohol drinking affect your life expectancy, but what about relationships (你可能知道饮食和饮酒会影响你的寿命，但人际关系呢？)”可知此处讲的是人际关系也会如同喝酒和饮食一样影响我们的寿命，根据空后“While our relationships offer us so many gifts like companionship, laughter, fun and joy, they offer us so much more than that. Our relationships quite literally give us life.(虽然我们的人际关系给我们带来了很多礼物，比如陪伴、笑声、乐趣和欢乐，但它们给我们的远不止这些。我们的人际关系给了我们生命。)”可知此处讲的是人际关系不仅带给我们很多礼物还给了我们生命，空处承上启下，所以空处应该引出话题——人际关系是怎样赋予我们生命的，C项Let’s explore how relationships can give you life.(让我们来探索人际关系如何赋予你生命。)承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选C项。
17．空处为本段主旨句，根据空后“Social integration(融合) is related to greater life satisfaction, better health and increased life expectancy. People with wide social networks are more likely to be happy, experience fewer health issues, experience better mental health and to live a lot longer.(社会融合与更高的生活满意度、更好的健康和预期寿命的延长有关。拥有广泛社交网络的人更有可能快乐，经历更少的健康问题，体验更好的心理健康，活得更久。)”可知人际关系能够让我们更快乐，身心更健康，活得更长久，所以空处应该概括人际关系对我们身心健康的影响，B项The importance of human connection(人际关系的重要性)指出人际关系对于身心健康的影响，概括了全段的主旨，符合上下文语境。故选B项。
18．根据本段主旨句“Having a solid social network is important for good health(拥有一个稳固的社交网络对健康很重要)”可知本段主要讲的是稳固的社交网络对于健康的重要性，根据空前“The safety and support experienced within our connections help calm our stress-response system, keeping away fro