2023届广东高考英语七选五专项训练（含解析）

七选五
When we’re bored, most of us end up being glued to a phone. That might ease our boredom. ____1____ That time could’ve been spent on a different, more valuable activity. The following will help ease your boredom, and teach you to use time more productively.
Reading.
____2____ That’s because they were forced to read at school. But when you have the option to choose which book you’re going to read, you can understand why it’s enjoyable. Not only can it help ease your boredom, it’s also one of the best ways to expand your knowledge.
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People often forget why they’re pursing something in the first place. Some may not even be sure what they’re supposed to be doing in their daily life. This lack of direction then often shows up as boredom. That’s why having goals is important.
Exercise.
Exercise is good and should be done frequently. ____4____ Most people who exercise do it to look better in the mirror. But there’s another reason why you should exercise, it improves our brain function.
Cleaning up your room.
Take a look around right now. Chances are that the space you’re in, is far from clean. However, you have to change that, as our physical environment has a huge impact on our cognition, behavior and decision making. ____5____ But once we remove all this visual mess from our environment, we’re able to focus and process information much better.
A．Pursuing a dream.
B．Planning and goal setting.
C．But there’s an opportunity cost.
D．Most people only do reading after school.
E．But for some reason, not everyone does it.
F．When our surroundings are a mess, so are we.
G．Most people don’t read anything after they’ve finished school.
Our lives are full of habits. Unfortunately a great many of them are bad habits. One way to break these bad habits is to fill our lives with good habits. Most people decide one day that they need to make changes to their lives and then they go all out to make big sweeping changes. This may work for them for the first few days, but then they get burned out. ____6____ This is a very unproductive way to spend your time and energy.
____7____ Say your goal is to get up an hour earlier every day. One day you start setting your alarm for an hour earlier and you keep this up for one week. Then because you are naturally resistant to change, you go back to your old habit. A better way is to set your alarm one minute earlier every day. After two months you are getting up an hour earlier and you will not even notice the change. ____8____
This approach can work for just about anything. If you are exercising for half an hour every day and you want to increase that time to one hour then add a minute every day. After one month you will have reached your goal with very little resistance from your body and mind. ____9____
This method of change is gentle, but very powerful. Think of everything you can accomplish if you just continuously improve a little at a time. The change itself creates the momentum (动力) you need to keep going. ____10____ What one minute change can you make to your life today
A．The key is to change a little bit at a time.
B．Keeping on exercising can build up strength.
C．It may take longer, but with this approach you are likely to succeed.
D．Nothing will happen if you are not determined to achieve your goal.
E．Pretty soon they are back to their old habits and nothing has changed.
F．Changing slowly removes the greatest barrier we have to change: fear.
G．Soon you will find yourself reaching your goals with almost no pain involved.
This spring, many parts of the United States experienced historic heat waves. ____11____ . If you do have a heart condition, here’s how to keep cool and protect yourself when temperatures rise.
Closely follow weather reports and stay inside on these days. If home is too hot, check with your town or city health department for cooling centers to help you stay cool. If you are working outside, evening and early morning are often the coolest times. ____12____ .
Try to drink some water every 20 minutes. ____13____ . “Never wait until you’re thirsty to drink,” says Dr. Bernstein. If you have heart failure, ask your doctor how much water you should drink daily, since too much water can cause discomfort.
____14____ . Soda and fruit juice may slow the passage of water from the digestive system (消化系统) to the bloodstream. While research is limited, some studies have found that too much alcohol (酒精) intake may raise risk for heat stroke during hot weather.
Protect your skin. ____15____ . And it increases dehydration (脱水). Wear a sun hat, sunglasses, and lightweight and light-colored clothing. Also, protect yourself from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen 30 minutes before going out. Re-apply every hour, especially if you have been swimming.
A．Set a timer to help you
B．Avoid soda, fruit juice and too much alcohol
C．Remember to take shelter from the sun at work
D．Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down
E．Make sure the air around you is cooler than your body
F．You should check your body temperature now and then
G．Extreme temperatures add health risks to people with heart problems
High school is a great time to start thinking about careers, yet many high schoolers don’t know what they want to do. ____16____. In fact, students are likely to change their minds many times, perhaps even after they enter the workforce. And some of tomorrow’s careers might not exist today.
____17____. However, they should know how to explore careers and put time into investigating them and learning about their skills and interests.
Understanding what you enjoy — and what you’re good at — is the first step in exploring careers. “____18____, the question is, ‘What do you like to learn about ’” says Schneider, a school counselor (规划师) at Sheboygan South High School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. “If you really like science, what do you enjoy about it — the lab work, the field research ” ____19____. High school junior Kate Sours, for example, loves spending time with kids as a babysitter and enjoys helping people, so she focused on those two interests when she began considering potential careers.
Once you’ve thought about the subjects and activities you like best, the next step is to look for careers that put those interests to use. If you love sports, for example, you might consider a career as a gym teacher or a coach. ____20____. There are hundreds of occupations, most of which are related to more than one skill area. School counselors, teachers, and parents can help point you in the direction of occupations that match your interests and skills.
A．High school students don’t have to know the exact career they want
B．If you don’t know what you want to do
C．But school counselors say that’s perfectly fine
D．But they aren’t the only options for people interested in sports
E．It’s important to think about what you like to do
F．When you get job experience
G．Use the answers to those questions to identify careers that may have similar tasks
Tips to fit gratitude in your life
Ready to begin Here are some ways to become a more thankful person.
Every day, say aloud three good things that happened. This can be a fun activity to do around the dinner table together with the whole family, but it’s also extremely powerful to express gratitude aloud when you’re alone.
Keep a gratitude journal. Write down the small things from your day that mattered to you, like the few minutes of quiet time you had on your drive to work, or the fact that this afternoon’s rain storm didn’t flood your basement. ____21____
Thank yourself. ____22____ Make sure you give yourself a thank-you for the healthy habits you’ve cultivated in your own life, such as eating plenty of vegetables or giving yourself enough time for rest each night.
Enjoy the good moments. If you notice you’re feeling happy, stop what you’re doing and pay attention for a few minutes. ____23____ Later, when you’re trying to inspire gratitude, you can remember this moment and experience the benefits all over again.
Check for silver linings. Even the most difficult life challenges come with some benefit- you just have to look to find them. Being sick draws the compassion of friends. ____24____ When things feel hard, ask yourself: What’s good here
Look outward, not inward. Robert Emmons says people are more likely to feel grateful when they put their focus on others, rather than getting caught up in their own inner narratives about how things should have gone. Empathy (同理心) for others can arouse a sense of gratitude. ____25____
Change your perspective. If you struggle to come up with something to feel grateful for, put yourself in the shoes of someone experiencing misfortunes greater than your own. Recalling a colleague who is in poor health, e. g, will inspire gratitude for your own healthy body, which you may have taken for granted otherwise.
A．Making a mistake teaches you a lesson.
B．Make it a habit to show empathy for others.
C．And it is wise for people to have an outward focus.
D．When you feel unwell, ask yourself: What makes you being so
E．Gratitude doesn’t always need to be focused on what other people have done for you!
F．If you’re having a hard day, you can look back through these blessings in your life.
G．Notice exactly how you feel, including the sensations in your body and your thoughts.
They say once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learnt when we were kids, and many still put on our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride around the streets. ___26___So the question is, what makes it so appealing to people to ride their bikes once again
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn extra body fat. And it also helps strengthening your leg muscles. ___27___ A long ride in the countryside could help you to clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind, there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to commute (通勤) or get about town. ___28___ If you do drive into work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the train, there are changes at stations and other commuters speaking loudly on their phones. Cyclists face neither of these issues. ___29___ Wearing high-visibility clothing, sometimes referred to as ‘hi-vis’, is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
___30___It can help you to reduce your carbon footprint. Not pumping out fumes into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, getting about town, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them, cycling is gaining increasing popularity than ever before.
A．In recent times, cycling is making a comeback.
B．By cycling, you save money on fuel or train fares.
C．Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.
D．Cycling’s benefits aren’t just physical, but mental as well.
E．And once you have decided on cycling, the next thing is to ride it safely.
F．Many people prefer bicycle tours compared with other forms of transportation.
G．If you’re worried about safety, there are newly-built cycle paths in many cities.
Don’t get it wrong; there’s nothing wrong with therapy (治疗), except that it costs an arm and a leg. Considering that there are factors causing anxiety everywhere, the following tips come in quite handy. ____31____ But they can make living with disorders less burdensome. These tips would help you improve your mental health, until you can get therapy.
____32____ Locking yourself alone in will only let negative emotions worse. According to research, the sun can actually make you release dopamine, the happiness hormone. Plus, the change in scenery is good for your mind. You can enjoy the sun even if you’ re stuck inside. Just let it in by opening the blinds and airing out your space. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen.
Exercise at your own pace. Some people say gyming helps them feel better about their bodies, trains their minds and gives them something rewarding to do with their time. ____33____ You can choose yoga, fencing, kendo, skating, jujutsu, skipping, and dancing. The list is endless.
Try for restful sleep. Many mental health disorders ruin your sleep pattern, which could be why you’re tired all day. Good sleep isn’t just about how long you’ve stayed asleep. ____34____ For example, irregular sleep may leave you tired in the morning. You can get better sleep results by avoiding caffeine three hours before bedtime, creating a peaceful bedtime routine, and training your rhythm by sleeping and waking at the same time every day.
Take meditation (冥想) sessions. ____35____ Taking some time out to meditate can sort out the noise and calm you down and help you become aware of your present mental state.
A．The quality of the sleep counts.
B．One hour a day is suitable for the elderly.
C．Take a walk in the sun, or at least enjoy the sun.
D．None of these could cure a serious mental health condition.
E．But you don’t have to start weightlifting if you don’t feel like it.
F．Take it seriously how to improve your mental health without therapy.
G．Meditation can make you aware of the conflicting emotions within.
Getting into the right focus for serious studying can be difficult. With roommates or family, incoming messages, the internet, and so on, it’s easy to focus on other things, which can leave you unprepared for your tests. ____36____. Use these tips to make a quiet place that allows for concentration.
If you are on campus, roommates and dormitory can be loud, and if you are studying online from home, you might have to deal with your family’s comings and goings. ____37____. If you don’t care to study in silence, you could drown out the background noise of people talking around you. You could use earplugs when you need to concentrate deeply or download a white noise app on your phone.
Another easy way to get focused on your study plan is realizing you need something that you forgot outside your study space. For example, be sure to have all the pens, notebooks and textbooks you will need to complete your work. ____38____. So having all the necessary things on hand will keep you focused. Besides, if you are doing work or reading on a laptop, make sure to bring your charger, as a failing battery may force you to stop studying.
____39____. Students with worksheets and practice problems would probably do better with a desk or a large table. Students with lots of reading may be more comfortable on a sofa or chair where they can get comfortable while they study.
These simple steps can create quiet and calm space for you to get to work. Putting time and effort into your studies is the most important part of attending college. So set yourself up with a study space that suits you now. ____40____
A．It can lead to academic success.
B．Making sure the surrounding best for you is important.
C．In this case, you’d better create some background music.
D．Choosing the right way for you can help you do better in study.
E．Having the perfect study space can make it easier to focus on your study.
F．Wherever you are, study requires focus, so creating a quiet space is important.
G．Looking for any of these in the course of study may make it hard to truly focus.
Inventing campfire stories for children is easier than you might think. Use these easy tips for telling campfire stories that will entertain and delight children of all ages.
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When telling campfire stories to children, include a bunch of fun and strange names for the characters. If it is a humorous story, don’t be afraid to use silly things for names, like Snickers or Twix. If it is a scary story, you can use names like Mr. Blue Toes or Mrs. Scissor Arms.
Include animal characters
Campfire stories are often the best when they include animals, especially ones that can be found in the woods. Ideas of animals to include are bears, mountain lions, deer, and squirrels. You try to make the bears gentle and the squirrels or deer the more aggressive (好斗的) ones. ____42____
Take turns
No one says that a campfire story has to be told by one person from beginning to end. Take turns. _____43_____This will often result in unforeseen twists and induce tons of laughter.
Change your voice
Do not use a single voice when telling campfire stories to children. ____44____ Talk in different tones and use a different infliction for each character. Alternate(交替)between whispering and talking louder.
Using these tips will make telling campfire stories fun and exciting. ____45____. Once you get going, the kids may beg for more stories, until your voice is sore(疼的). It will be well worth it.
A．But be prepared.
B．Use fun and strange names
C．Children like listening to stories very much.
D．Just have fun and get creative.
E．Good for children’s growing up
F．One person tells a part of the story and the next person takes over.
G．This will make even the best stories dull and uninteresting.
Lying and cheating are common human behaviors, but until relatively recently, there has been little actual research into just how often people lie. A 2004 Reader, s Digest poll found that as many as 96% of people admit to lying at least sometimes.
One national study published in 2016 surveyed 1,000 US adults. ____46____ The researchers found that about half of all lies were told by just 5% of all the subjects. This suggests that there likely exists a small group of people skilled at lying.
____47____ Some of these lies are “little white lies” intended to protect someone else’s feelings. (“No, that shirt does not make you look fat!”) In other cases, these lies can be much more serious (covering up a crime).
How to tell if someone is lying ____48____ If you suspect that someone might not be telling the truth, look at their body languages to help you. For example, shrugging, lack of expression, a bored posture, and grooming behaviors such as playing with hair or pressing fingers to lips can give away a person who is lying.
Another way to detect lies is to observe their speech. ____49____ Or they may repeat questions before answering them. These can often help us distinguish fact from fiction.
However, although some body language cues can be helpful, research suggests that many typical “suspect” behaviors are not always associated with lying. ____50____
A．You can watch their eyes carefully.
B．In fact, telling lies is always harmful.
C．One way is to focus on body language “tells”.
D．So it’s important to pay attention to all the possible signals.
E．The reality is that most people probably lie from time to time.
F．The result showed that 60% of them claimed that they did not lie at all.
G．Those telling lies often fail to provide specific details when a story is challenged.
When you’re giving a speech to an audience, there isn’t a one-stop-shop approach that will address everyone. ___51___ The following advice may help adapt your speech for your audiences.
Preparing your speech based on your audience size should be one of your first action-points. Larger audiences often have little participation, so ensure that your speech fills the given time. It’s also much harder to get the attention of a larger group.___52___ Remember to have eye contact with as many individuals around the room to keep them engaged. ___53___ This means you’ll need to prepare extra material if needed and allow for questions or comments throughout while still delivering your message in the given time.
___54___ Generally, there are four different ways in which people learn: visual, auditory, reading and writing and kina esthetic(动觉 ). Including elements of each learning style in your speech will help to engage more of your audience. Slides and images for visual learners, using sound effects for auditory learners, providing copies of the slides which can be noted and interactive parts of the speech will all be helpful in connecting with different audiences.
No matter how much you prepare and adapt your content for your audience, you may find yourself in the situation where you are losing their engagement during your speech. It’s essential that you read and act on these signals, like lack of eye contact, yawning or your listeners being on their phone. Take the time to observe these reactions in the crowd and understand what interest or bore your audience. ___55___
A．That’s why tone and body language is important.
B．Different people have different likes and dislikes.
C．But to draw a small audience’s attention seems much easier.
D．Smaller audiences often have more opportunities for interaction.
E．Different audiences have different requirements when receiving information.
F．Then adjust your approach to regain their attention while not going off your subject.
G．Another factor to consider is that your audiences have different ways to take in information.
How to bring more laughter into your life
Laughter is your birthright, a natural part of life that is inborn. Infants (婴儿) begin smiling during the first weeks of life and laugh out loud within months of being born. ___56___ Even if you did not grow up in a household where laughter was a common sound, you can learn to laugh at any stage of life. Here are some ways to start:
Smile. Smiling is the beginning of laughter, and like laughter, it’s infectious. ___57___ Instead of looking down at your phone, look up and smile at people you pass in the street, the person serving you a morning coffee, or the co – workers you share an elevator with. Notice the effect of smiling on others. Their happy faces will make you happy too.
___58___ Literally make a list. The simple act of considering the positive aspects of your life will distance you from negative thoughts that block humor and laughter. When you’re in a state of sadness, you have further to travel to reach humor and laughter.
When you hear laughter, move toward it. Sometimes humor and laughter are private, a shared joke among a small group, but usually not. More often, people are very happy to share something funny because it gives them an opportunity to laugh again and feed off the humor you find in it. ___59___.
Spend time with fun, playful people. These are people who laugh easily—both at themselves and at life’s absurdities (荒诞)—and who routinely find the humor in everyday events. ___60___ Even if you don’t consider yourself a lighthearted, humorous person, you can still seek out people who like to laugh and make others laugh. Every comedian appreciates an audience.
A．Count your blessings.
B．When you laugh, laugh aloud.
C．However, it can also be learned.
D．Their playful point of view and laughter are infectious.
E．When you hear laughter, seek it out and ask, “What’s funny ”
F．Laughter is a powerful cure for stress, pain, and disagreement.
G．When you look at someone or see something even mildly pleasing, practice smiling.
This is the world full of opportunities. The biggest misunderstanding that I’ve ever heard of is that in order for us to gain something, we must be willing to give up something else. ____61____ Over the years, I’ve come to realize that isn’t true. As I grow, I find several things are truly stopping us from living a more fulfilling life. Below are some.
Place limitations on yourself.
On the surface, limitations are the things that stop you from achieving something. ____62____ You’ll keep facing the same problems, forced to make the same choices, and perform the same actions repeatedly. They define your current circumstances and to that extent define your quality of life.
Lack self-control.
We all have some aspect about ourselves that we don’t like. ____63____ Maybe you have a large sweet tooth and can’t help yourself from eating sweet things. When you have a lack of self control, those habits are going to remain with you until you find some way to remove them.
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Our ability to come up with creative solutions for our problems comes from our ability to learn and adapt. If you’re not learning anything, you’re not progressing. Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Learning never exhausts the mind.”And I believe it.
Final thoughts.
When you get stuck on something, you are never truly stuck. It means that what you are currently doing isn’t enough to get you over the barrier. You don’t have to be working hard to overcome that barrier, rather change your thinking in how you’re approaching the problem. ____65____
A．Lack self confidence.
B．Lack learning and adaptability.
C．Give it time and keep working at it.
D．We shouldn’t bottle up our own weaknesses.
E．Maybe you’re someone who drinks a lot of alcohol or smokes.
F．Whether it’s career or health, one must be sacrificed in order for the other to succeed.
G．However, limitations are also the things that keep you restricted in the same life cycle.
We live in an age where we expect instant satisfaction from everything. Packages must be delivered within 24 hours and meals at a restaurant need to arrive within 30 minutes. ___66___The good news is that patience can be developed with time and practice. Here are some ways to help you become more patient.
___67___Take a slightly longer route on your walk home. Appreciate the smell of your food before having a meal you love. Practice things like word puzzles that will test your patience. By doing these small things, you’ll develop your patience.
Knowing your triggers(诱因)will help you take better charge of a situation the next time you find yourself impatient.___68___For example, maybe you grow impatient when you see a long line at your favorite coffee shop. You can choose another time to go when you know it’ll be less busy.
Slowing things down when appropriate can help you build patience. Take some aspects in your life you can afford to slow down. For example, wait for your coffee to brew (冲泡) on a weekend morning.___69___
Accept things that are out of your control. If you are stuck in a traffic jam,there’s little you can do to get out of it. ___70___You can either observe the cars around you or play some music in your car.
A．Looking at things from another perspective.
B．Being more patient reduces your stress levels.
C．Enjoy such process occasionally rather than rush to do it.
D．Identify the things, places or people that make you impatient.
E．Many people have grown more and more impatient as a result.
F．Becoming more patient is a long journey and start it with small steps.
G．Instead of getting frustrated, accept your situation and make the best of it.
Benefits of playing online games
The past three years during the pandemic highlighted just how important your mental and physical health is. While there are plenty of ways you can improve your health, many of which are common knowledge, but one that you may not have considered is the health benefits of playing online games. ___71___, but it does.
The social benefits
Perhaps the most obvious benefit is the social aspect of online gaming. So many of the games offered today give players the chance to connect with others located around the world. ___72___, you’ll be socializing with others in real-time thanks to the in-game chat feature. Many of the top trending games offer this mode of play, so it’s not hard to find.
Enjoy some stress relief
Online gaming is also a way for people to unplug from their everyday lives and enjoy some stress relief. When you’re gaming, you are in that moment, and your brain isn’t thinking about anything else. ___73___.
Problem solving skills will be needed
Pretty much every online game out there will require problem-solving skills of one type or another. This is a skill that can help you in various areas of your everyday life, so finding a way to build on it is excellent.
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Then there is the element of risk, which many online games also feature. Learning how to be a risk-taker, at least a calculated risk-taker, can be a helpful benefit. ___75___, look at the pros and cons, and make the move that will benefit you most. Online casino (赌场) sites can be perfect for risk-taking skills. Each time you place a bet, you are taking a risk, and there needs to be a thought process behind it. You’ll learn the difference between smart and not so smart risks fast.
By acknowledging the health benefits of online games, you’ll start to see them in a whole new, much more positive light.
A．Tap into your risk-taking side
B．Improve your decision-making ability
C．Whether you play against them or team up
D．If you become more confident in coping with trouble
E．It will train your brain how to weigh up your options
F．This is perfect for those who have a hard time shutting off
G．It may be hard to believe that gaming provides real and measurable benefits
How to Convince Your Parents to Give You More Freedom
As you grow up, it can happen that you want more time to go out with friends or more computer time, but your parents are concerned about you. In this case, how can you gain more freedom from your parents ___76___ Here are some tips to help you make it.
Follow your parents' rules and instructions without complaint. ___77___You are also sup- posed to take care of your chores, such as cleaning your room or finishing your homework in time without being asked. It will remind them how responsibly you've been acting and show them your self-control.
___78___Let them know what's on your mind and what's going on in your life. They'll be more likely to consider your requests if they understand your point of view. Ask them for advice regarding school, friends, or anything else you have going on. They will appreciate that you value their opinions.
Avoid dangerous behaviors and wrong companions. It will be much harder for your parents to give you more freedom if you're drinking, partying a lot, or hanging out with the wrong crowds. ___79___Your parents can see how reliable they are. Always ask for permission before hanging out or staying out late. Your parents will feel relieved to know where you are and what you are doing.
Remain calm and accept their decision. Explain to them exactly why you think you can handle this particular freedom. If they say no, respect that choice. Becoming angry will only prove to them that you are not yet mature enough to handle additional freedom. Continue your good behavior instead. They might eventually recognize that you have grown up. ___80___
A．If possible, bring your friends home.
B．Naturally you will be given more freedom.
C．Always come home when you're supposed to.
D．Choose an appropriate time to discuss this topic.
E．You will need to show them that you are trustworthy.
F．Connect with your parents frequently in your daily life.
G．For instance, you can think about any possible consequence.
The summer temperature near South Africa is around 77 F. ____81____ That’s where Chris James is about to take us.
Raglan is within two hours’ drive from Auckland. This is the time of year when the surf is up along with the risks for those who don’t pay attention to the reefs below.
____82____ To me, surfing is one of the coolest things anybody can possibly do, and recently, my social media discover page has been overwhelmed with amazing surf videos, all filmed at this symbol location where I’m taking you today.
Welcome to Raglan. June is the peak season here at Manu Bay, which is home to one of the world’s most famous surf breaks. The perfect waves have helped top professional surfers wander on the water. It’s fascinating to watch these massive waves roll through, which can be as high as 20 feet. ____83____ According to experienced surfers, the intensity of the waves is due to the fact that there are three underwater reefs. They help to create those ideal conditions. But with the beauty of these waves, also comes a serious danger that has made Manu Bay known for the world’s deadliest wave. ____84____
The peak surf season continues throughout the winter. ____85____ While they do that, I’ll be watching them joyfully from the safety of my couch.
A．That keeps top surfers away.
B．One false move could be a disaster.
C．It is a pleasant temperature for wave surfing.
D．I am absolutely fascinated by big wave surfing.
E．And by the way, these waves are for experts only.
F．That’s not too different from this week’s high in the Raglan of Waikato.
G．The world’s top surfers will keep conquering Manu Bay’s monster waves.
Were We Happier Without Social Media
Social media is now fully implanted in our daily lives. We spend an average of two hours a day sharing, liking, tweeting, and updating information on social media. Indeed, the wonderful digital platforms enrich our lives with information and entertainment.____86____
Social media and stress
____87____In fact, it might turn out an endless stream of stress. In 2015,researchers tried to discover if social media causes more stress than it relieves. In the survey, women were reported being more stressed than men. Twitter was found to be “a contributor to stress”, because it increased people’s awareness of pressure.
Social media and relationship
Finding people sharing your ideals online might be delightful.____88____ It could happen, but, in reality, it’s your family, friends and teachers that bring you the true delight. But the time you spend on people on social media is greater than those you see in real life. On the platforms, the liquid relationships without real details don’t really translate into true connections in your real life.
Social media and entertainment
Social media may provide us with excitement, during which dopamine (多巴胺) would be released to keep us entertained. Entertainment has never been so easy with dopamine released so quickly, getting us addicted. For that excitement, we mortgage (抵押) a more meaningful and enjoyable life.____89____
Therefore, the answer to the question should be clear now. The feeling of being loved and being able to count on different people makes us happier. Social media sometimes just cheats us.____90____For the real happiness, we should maintain contact, talk face-to-face, listen to each other.
A．Thanks to it, we become happier.
B．People use social media to let off pressure
C．In return, it traps and takes away our attention.
D．However, were we happier without social media
E．Moreover, we should say goodbye to social media.
F．Don’t take it for granted that it gives us constant joy.
G．Can they really end up accompanying you in your real life
Everyone faces adversity during their lifetime. ____91____ . We can become stronger, and we can refuse to let hard times keep us from reaching our potential. Below are several ways to keep fighting the good fight and build your resilience (韧性) when the going gets tough.
Declare that life is not fair
You probably already realize this. But it’s important to say it out loud and keep it in the forefront of your mind when you’re going through a trial. Some people seem to never struggle, and some people get everything they want. ____92____.
Collect your resources
Everyone has people in their circle they can trust to support them or personal qualities that help them get through dark times. ____93____. Everyone has strengths they can access and build on.
Identify something in your life that is stable/positive
____94____. It may be a relationship with a relative, friend, or partner. Perhaps it’s a job that we love. It could be a secure home or living arrangement. Maybe it’s even a hobby that we enjoy. Remind yourself of the things that you can count on when there are a lot of changes going on around you or you are uncertain about the future.
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Remembering how you’ve gotten through difficulties in the past and how you navigated them can be a helpful tool and give you more hope and courage. If you find yourself struggling in ways that you’ve never experienced or to a degree that you haven’t faced before, it can still be helpful to reflect on things that you’ve done before. You want to remember that you have agency and that you can keep going.
A．Rethink how you feel about adversity
B．Reflect on past challenges that you have overcome
C．Accept that life is not fair, but that things often do work out with time and effort
D．Even during dark times in life, there is almost always something that we can count on
E．You may not know your own ability, so give some thought to what your superpowers are
F．However, we can shift our focus toward overcoming our own obstacles and personal growth
G．If you’ve experienced what seems like more than your fair share of adversity, this will be difficult.
I’m a slow reader. ____96____ This is fine for me because my target is to focus on quality. In the past, I used to spend the time necessary to get the most out of the book without getting lost in details. But now I attach more importance to quality than quantity. How can we do that How can we choose a good book to read Here are three simple steps on how to choose a good book to read.
____97____ I believe that having the right attitude is the starting point. What is the right attitude to have When it comes to self-education, the right attitude is curiosity. Because unlike formal education where external(外部的) factors push you to learn, with self-education you need to motivate yourself. Curiosity is like fuel in your self-education journey.
Find potential books. To find a good book to read, you should collect potential books to read. In my case, I usually put them on my Amazon wish list. How do you find these potential books ____98____ I also follow some websites that often recommend good books. I can then decide whether or not the book is a good one for me. ____99____
Choose the best book for your current situation. With a list of potential books to read, how do you choose which one to read ____100____ Which book would make the most difference in my current situation This question might seem simple, but if you use it, it can make a big difference in your personal growth.
A．Be curious.
B．Be cautious.
C．In my case, I ask myself a question.
D．Well, my first source is bestseller lists.
E．I can know more about the author of a book.
F．In general, I can only finish two books in a month.
G．If it is, then I’ll add it to my list of potential books to read.
“Work hard, play hard” is a commonly used phrase that refers to having a good work-life balance.____101____Here are some tips you can use to implement the work hard, play hard approach.
Assess how you spend your free time
Estimate how much free time you have each week and then make a list of the different activities you typically do outside of work. For a more accurate assessment, consider tracking how you spend your free time over the next week by keeping a log of your daily activities.____102____This can help you identify areas for improvement and make smarter decisions about how you spend your free time in the future.
Make a list of things that interest you
Consider what hobbies, topics and activities interest you.____103____Write these interests down so you have a list you can reference in the future. Then when you find yourself with a little free time, consult your list to see if there’s an interesting hobby or activity you might enjoy. This can help you use your free time more intentionally to create meaningful experiences outside of work.____104____
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While many people keep a schedule for work, scheduling your play time can also be beneficial. You can use a calendar or scheduling software to block off the times you plan to spend on work. Then, consider what personal goals you have for the week, what habits you would like to implement and what activities you might enjoy. You can create a list to help you stay organized.
A．Schedule your work time and your play time.
B．Identify your work goals and reward yourself for achieving them.
C．It can also help you learn new skills, decrease stress and improve your self-esteem.
D．If you want to strive to achieve a healthy work-life balance by embracing this lifestyle, adopting the work hard, play hard lifestyle may benefit you.
E．For example, if you want to write a novel this year, you might set a daily or weekly word count goal to help you track your progress.
F．At the end of the week, reflect on how much time you spent on hobbies, activities or interests that bring you joy.
G．Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, play tennis or learn to play the piano.
Say Goodbye to Post-holiday Syndrome
You’ve spent countless days waking up late, enjoying watching your favorite TV shows and lying on the beach.____106____ It’s time to go back to work. Here are some tips to make the shift from vacation to work smoother.
Tidy up your work-space first.
Chances are you’ll be greeted by piles of unopened mail, files, and other office items sitting on your desk.____107____ The longer you wait, the more likely these items will be sitting around your desk later in the week.
____108____
You may feel the urge to work on three different things at the same time in order to catch up on work. However, this is not the most efficient approach. Instead, you should make a point to focus your mind and to only work on one item or task at a time.
Remove unnecessary distractions.
It’s incredibly important to get serious about cutting out obvious distractions. This way, you can catch up on things efficiently without being bothered every five minutes.____109____
Make plans to enjoy yourself the first week back.
____110____ Scheduling a lunch date or two with friends can make the week back seem a bit less painful. Treat yourself to your favorite drink at the local cafe during your coffee break.
It may take several days for you to finally get readjusted and that’s perfectly fine. Stay calm, focused and relaxed. You’ll be back to your old routine at work before you know it.
A．Do one thing at a time.
B．Make a list of tasks based on their importance.
C．Then you suddenly come to an uncomfortable realization.
D．So it’s a good idea to pay less attention to these items.
E．You’re back at work, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself.
F．Rather than ignoring these items, take a few minutes to process them.
G．Switch off your cell phone, and close out of any social media accounts.
Four Ways to Help Your Child Focus
Trouble focusing can be a long-term or short-term challenge.____111____It also impacts everyday life. You can’t always change the circumstances that make it hard to focus. But there are ways to help your child cut through distractions(分心事)and get things done.
Jump right into projects. The longer you put off starting a task, the harder it can be to focus on it. That goes for projects for school and around the house.____112____To make it easier to get started, try breaking tasks into smaller pieces. The important thing is not to delay getting started.
Limit directions to one or two at a time. When kids struggle with focus, it can be hard for them to listen to, remember, and follow through on(贯彻到底)directions. ____113____Let’s say it’s time for homework. You might tell your child to check the assignment book, get out the right materials, and start working. If that’s too much for your child to focus on and keep in mind, break it down into single steps.
____114____While you may want to concentrate on a particular task, sometimes you get stuck and your brain needs something fresh to focus on. Try switching to other tasks or something kids love to do, which can help their minds stay sharp and productive for a longer period.
Be open to what works. ____115____On the contrary, others do better with noise. That’s why it’s important to ask kids what works best for them. May be your child wants to listen to music while doing homework. Give it a try and see how it goes.
A．Switch tasks.
B．Try mindfulness.
C．Either way,it makes learning hard.
D．Some people need total quiet to focus.
E．Don’t just let the words pass over you.
F．So try not to overload your child with too many directions at once.
G．That doesn’t mean your child has to do everything at once, though.
Do you often go out for shopping How to avoid germs (病菌) when shopping in the grocery store ____116____.
Firstly, go to the grocery store bright and early when they’re just opening. This might be your best option. By avoiding large groups of people, ____117____, as the virus is mainly spread through close contact with other people.
One of the easiest ways to spread the virus is by touching a contaminated (被污染的) surface and then touching your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. ____118____. This is a lot harder than it sounds, because people touch their faces more than 20 times in a single hour. While a mask can help prevent you from touching your mouth and nose, it is strongly recommended to wear one.
____119____. This may be as simple as avoiding a crowded aisle (过道) and circling back a few minutes later. Since other shoppers might not be as mindful as you are about maintaining social distance, be polite in your request that they keep their distance with a polite “excuse me.”
Just as you’re being thoughtful about your own health, be thoughtful about the health of others, suggests Dr. Larkin. “____120____, see if you can shop for them or teach them to use an online and delivery option,” she says. “Be patient and kind with one another, especially the workers keeping the stores open and functioning — and of course, if you are ill, please stay home and don’t expose others.”
A．If you have an elderly neighbor who needs help
B．You had better stay at home instead of going out
C．Therefore, avoid touching your face while shopping
D．As a result, you should wear a mask when you go shopping
E．Moreover, try to maintain a safe, six-foot distance from other shoppers
F．Before you head out to one, you need some guidelines to ensure your safety
G．you decrease your risk of becoming infected
If you travel to nearly any Chinese city in the summertime, you will see people, mostly men wearing T-shirts, sitting out on the sidewalks on low chairs in the shade, playing a game with large round disks of wood. ____121____ Xiangqi dates back as early as the Warring States period. While experts have different opinions as to who created Xiangqi and how it is linked to Western chess, there is no doubt that by the Tang Dynasty Xiangqi was a popular game in China. ____122____ And in the 20th century both Sun Yat-sen and Zhou Enlai were big fans of the game.
And, though it may look quite a bit different than Western chess, Xiangqi is actually quite similar in what the pieces can do and how the game is played. Like Western chess, the object of the game is to capture the other player’s “king”. Actually, in Xiangqi he is just a general.
____123____Another big difference between Western chess and Xiangqi is that there is a large empty space in the middle of the board, which the elephants cannot cross. ____124____ This space refers to an area in China where Liu Bang and Xiang Yu had a life-or-death war. The war was so influential that “the Chu River and the Han Boundary” has become a metaphor(隐喻) referring to any boundary between two opposing armies. When the Chinese people today see this name on the board, the battle scenes come to their mind, as though they are surrounded by thick smoke, able to hear the beating of war drums. ____125____
A．Unlike Western chess, instead of placing the pieces in squares, the pieces are placed on the intersections of lines.
B．During the Qing Dynasty its popularity grew.
C．It is called “the Chu River and the Han Boundary” .
D．The game is called Xiangqi, a game of ordinary people.
E．There are many differences between Xiangqi and Western chess.
F．An intense battle is about to take place on this small chessboard.
G．Several sayings related to Xiangqi are in common use in China today.
What do the happiest people on earth have in common Recently, researchers have analyzed the common characteristics of the people who call themselves very, very happy with their lives, and who tend to live long. Here is part of what they have found:
Relationships
Research has found that it is strong personal and social relationships that make people happy. And this is true all throughout your life. ____126____. Socializing with friends and family, in a small and close-knit group, is the most important key to happiness and long life.
Helping others
It is not being helped or loved by others that leads to happiness and long life; it is helping others. ____127____.
Being busy doing things you love and are good at
It is true that one should not be stressed out and rushed all the time. ____128____, if you want to live a long, happy life. However, doing anything under the sun is not the secret to happiness. It is doing things that you are good at, and you are interested in, that makes you happy.
A happy, warm childhood
____129____. A study has noted that “warmth of childhood environment” is a very important predictor of contentment, happiness and even a long life.
Being grateful
In a study of gratitude, researchers at the University of Miami have found that people who consciously think of their blessings feel better about their lives. ____130____, than those who tend to take things for granted.
A．Being helped is of great importance
B．People are happiest when they have loving relationships
C．Children always happily grow up and play with themselves
D．They even exercise more, and make fewer visits to the hospital
E．The happiest people on earth have had a happy, warm, and stable childhood
F．But you have to be engaged in work that makes you busy and fully involved
G．The joy on the face of the people you help makes you contented and joyful yourself
When you’re meeting someone for the first time, you want to leave him or her a good impression. ___131___ However, it’s not just your mouth doing the talking — the way you hold yourself is just as important. Here are some tips on body language to show positivity and kindness in communication with others.
Nod and smile when appropriate. These nonverbal signs can show the other person that you’re fully involved in what he or she is saying, and in agreement. Try nodding three times to show that you’re really absorbing what she is saying. ___132___ If you turn up the corners of your mouth but your eyes stay the same, you could come off as insincere.
___133___ Don’t be obvious, but try to match her body language and facial expression. By doing this, you’ll help the other person feel comfortable toward you. This mirroring technique has even been shown to increase a person’s good will toward the person mirroring her. If she’s leaning on a wall, lean on the wall. If she has crossed her arms, cross your arms. ___134___
Laugh truly. Even if you’re in a formal setting, if the other person has clearly said something that was intended to raise a laugh, laugh! ___135___ And this can also show her that you’re listening to what she is saying. Avoid laughing out of nerves or because you have nothing to say.
A．Always keep your arms crossed.
B．Mirror the person you’re speaking with.
C．It’s an easy technique that can often pay off.
D．Show him or her that you have a sense of humor.
E．Avoid touching your hair or adjusting your clothing.
F．When it comes to smiling, make sure it reaches your eyes!
G．You want to say all the perfect things at all the right times.
What keeps us healthy and happy as we go through life The clearest message that we got from a 75-year study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. ___136___
The first is that social connections are really good for us, and that loneliness kills. It turns out that people who are more socially connected to others are happier. ___137___ On the contrary, the experience of loneliness turns out to be harmful. There are some people who are more lonely than they want to be. They find that they are less happy, their health declines earlier in midlife, and they live shorter lives than people who are not lonely.
And we know that you can be lonely in a crowd and you can be lonely in a marriage. So the second big lesson that we learned is that it’s not just the number of friends you have, and it’s not whether or not you’re in a committed relationship, but it’s the quality of your close relationships that matters. ___138___ High-conflict marriages, for example, without much love, turn out to be very bad for our health.
And the third big lesson that we learned about relationships is that good relationships don’t just protect our bodies, they protect our brains. It turns out that being in a securely attached relationship is protective. Many people are in relationships where they can get help from the other persons in times of need. ___139___
So, good and close relationships are good for our health and well-being. ___140___ This is wisdom that’s as old as the hills. Now, ask yourself a question: If you were going to invest now in your future best self, where would you put your time and your energy
A．These people’s memories stay sharper and longer.
B．We’ve learned three big lessons about relationships.
C．That is to say, the good life is built with good relationships.
D．What’s more, they’re physically healthier, and they live longer.
E．It turns out that living in the conflict is really bad for our health.
F．They will surprisingly find that this relationship cause mental decline.
G．People living in loneliness are either in sorrow or terrible health condition.
How to Raise a Child Who Loves Reading
Give your kids good books to read.
By “good” I mean quality literature that makes kids think, not just entertains them. Some books can be fun. ____141____ Keep away from lightweight (内容平庸的) books, because they may teach them to turn away from anything that makes their brains work too hard. A diet of lightweight books does not promote the patterns of thought that produce intellectual and personal excellence.
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Kids love listening to their parents read, even as they get older, so don’t stop reading aloud to your children just because they can read on their own. This is a perfect opportunity to challenge their abilities, vocabulary and worldviews by reading books.
Remove distractions (使人分心的事物).
With hand-held devices (设备) at hand, it’s almost impossible to expect children to give them up voluntarily for a book! ____143____ Parents should have these devices powered down and phones put away, and ask them to pull out their books. Once kids finally get into their books, it creates the same quiet, peaceful atmosphere home.
Talk about books with your kids.
____144____ Ask every family member, even the youngest, what they have read that day and what they’ve learned from it. This will arouse discussion and debate about the issues raised in the books.
Give our kids paper books, not e-books.
Studies have shown children keep information better when they read it on paper, as opposed to a screen, so avoid giving your child e-books to read. A paper book allows them to create a relationship with the book, to reread and to become familiar with a book’s feel and smell. ____145____
A．Read aloud to your kids.
B．Take chances to challenge your kids.
C．That’s where parental responsibility comes in.
D．All these are very real parts of the reading experience.
E．Parents should inform their kids of the harmfulness of hand-held devices.
F．The dinner table is a great place to start reflective conversations about books.
G．But it’s important to teach kids to appreciate books that may take effort to consume.
For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes (音调). ____146____ Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.
____147____ Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. ____148____ “I used to hate parties and I was distant from my friends.” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. ____149____
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. ____150____ There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks, I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”
A．Songs sound like noise to an amusic.
B．Now she knows that she is not alone.
C．The notes sound different to an amusic.
D．She felt lonely while staying away from others.
E．However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation.
F．Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs.
G．Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.
参考答案：
1．C 2．G 3．B 4．E 5．F
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个在我们无聊的时候做的事情，这些比起玩手机更有意义。
1．根据前文“That might ease our boredom. (这也许能缓解我们的无聊。)”可知玩手机有一定好处；根据后文“That time could’ve been spent on a different, more valuable activity. (这些时间本可以花在其他更有价值的活动上。)”可知，玩手机的时间其实被浪费了，即玩手机的时候也错过了“使用这些时间做其他有意义的事情”的机会，即这样做存在机会成本。C项“But there’s an opportunity cost. (但这是有机会成本的。)”和前文构成转折；后文是对C项的进一步解释说明。因此C项承上启下，符合语境。故选C项。
2．根据后文“That’s because they were forced to read at school. (那是因为他们被迫在学校读书。)”可知，人们在学校被迫读书，在校外不愿意读书 。G项“Most people don’t read anything after they’ve finished school. (大多数人毕业后什么都不读。)”符合语境，且后文“they”指代G项中“Most people”。故选G项。
3．根据后文“That’s why having goals is important. (这就是为什么有目标很重要。)”可知本段主题强调树立目标的重要性。B项“Planning and goal setting. (计划和目标设定。)”符合语境。故选B项。
4．前文“Exercise is good and should be done frequently. (运动是好的，应该经常做。)”说明做运动有好处且应该经常做。根据第二段“That’s because they were forced to read at school. (那是因为他们被迫在学校读书。)和第三段“Some may not even be sure what they’re supposed to be doing in their daily life. (有些人甚至不确定他们在日常生活中应该做什么。)”可知，在每段给出的建议下，都说明了很多人在现实中不这样做。因此本段建议运动，现实中有些人不运动。E项“But for some reason, not everyone does it. (但出于某种原因，并不是每个人都这样做。)”说明有些人不定期运动，符合语境。故选E项。
5．根据“Cleaning up your room. (打扫你的房间。)” 和后文“But once we remove all this visual mess from our environment, we’re able to focus and process information much better. (但一旦我们把这些视觉上的混乱从我们的环境中移除，我们就能更好地集中注意力和处理信息。)”可知，本段主题为要打扫房间，拥有一个整洁的生活环境。F项“When our surroundings are a mess, so are we. (当我们周围的环境一团糟时，我们自己也一样。)”说明了整洁环境的重要性，符合语境。故选F项。
6．E 7．A 8．C 9．F 10．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍如何养成好习惯的方法。
6．根据上文“Our lives are full of habits. Unfortunately a great many of them are bad habits. One way to break these bad habits is to fill our lives with good habits. Most people decide one day that they need to make changes to their lives and then they go all out to make big sweeping changes. This may work for them for the first few days, but then they get burned out. (我们的生活充满了习惯。不幸的是，其中很多都是坏习惯。打破这些坏习惯的一个方法是让我们的生活充满好习惯。大多数人有一天决定，他们需要改变自己的生活，然后他们全力以赴，做出彻底的改变。这可能在最初几天对他们有用，但之后他们就会筋疲力尽。)”可知，做出巨大改变可能在最初几天对他们有用，但随后他们就会筋疲力尽。接下来应该进一步解释，很快他们又恢复了原来的习惯，一切都没有改变。选项E“很快，他们又回到了原来的习惯，什么都没有改变。”和上文意思一致。故选E。
7．根据下文“Say your goal is to get up an hour earlier every day. One day you start setting your alarm for an hour earlier and you keep this up for one week. Then because you are naturally resistant to change, you go back to your old habit. A better way is to set your alarm one minute earlier every day. After two months you are getting up an hour earlier and you will not even notice the change. (说你的目标是每天早起一小时。有一天，你开始提前一个小时设置闹钟，并保持一周。然后，因为你天生抗拒改变，你又回到了旧习惯。更好的方法是每天提前一分钟设置闹钟。两个月后，你会早起一小时，你甚至不会注意到变化。)”可知，这一段介绍改变坏习惯需要一点点做。选项A“关键是一次改变一点点。”和下文意思一致。故选A。
8．根据上文“A better way is to set your alarm one minute earlier every day. After two months you are getting up an hour earlier and you will not even notice the change. (更好的方法是每天提前一分钟设置闹钟。两个月后，你会早起一小时，你甚至不会注意到变化。)”可知，坏习惯要一点点改变，所以需要的时间应该会很长。选项C“这可能需要更长的时间，但通过这种方法，你很可能会成功。”和上文意思一致。故选C。
9．根据上文“This approach can work for just about anything. If you are exercising for half an hour every day and you want to increase that time to one hour then add a minute every day. After one month you will have reached your goal with very little resistance from your body and mind. (这种方法几乎适用于任何事情。如果你每天锻炼半小时，你想把时间增加到一小时，那么每天增加一分钟。一个月后，你的身体和思想几乎没有抵抗力，你就达到了目标。)”可知，这一段进一步讲述一点点改变坏习惯的好处。选项F“慢慢地改变会消除我们必须改变的最大障碍：恐惧。”和上文意思一致。故选F。
10．根据上文“This method of change is gentle, but very powerful. Think of everything you can accomplish if you just continuously improve a little at a time. The change itself creates the momentum (动力) you need to keep going. (这种改变的方法是温和的，但非常强大。想想如果你一次只不断进步一点点，你能完成的一切。变化本身创造了你继续前进所需的动力。)”可知，这一段是用鼓励性的语言总结一点点温和改变坏习惯的好处。选项G“很快你就会发现自己在几乎没有痛苦的情况下实现了目标。”呼应上文讲温和改变坏习惯的好处。故选G。
11．G 12．C 13．A 14．B 15．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了如果你有心脏病，如何在气温升高时保持凉爽和保护自己的方法。
11．根据上文“This spring, many parts of the United States experienced historic heat waves.”（今年春天，美国许多地区经历了历史性的热浪）以及下文“If you do have a heart condition, here’s how to keep cool and protect yourself when temperatures rise.”（如果你有心脏病，以下是如何在气温上升时保持凉爽并保护自己的方法）可知，选项承上启下说明高温对心脏的影响。故G选项“极端温度会增加心脏病患者的健康风险”。故选G项。
12．根据上文“If you are working outside, evening and early morning are often the coolest times.”（如果你在户外工作，晚上和清晨通常是最凉爽的时间）可知，选项承接上文说明在劳作时，应该采取的措施。故C选项“劳作时，避免暴晒”切题。故选C项。
13．根据上文“Try to drink some water every 20 minutes.”（试着每20分钟喝一次水）和下文““Never wait until you’re thirsty to drink,“ says Dr. Bernstein.”（伯恩斯坦博士说:“永远不要等到渴了才喝。”）可知，选项承接上文说明要定时喝水。故A项“设置一个定时器来提醒你”切题。故选A项。
14．根据下文“Soda and fruit juice may slow the passage of water from the digestive system (消化系统) to the bloodstream. While research is limited, some studies have found that too much alcohol (酒精) intake may raise risk for heat stroke during hot weather.”（苏打水和果汁可能会减缓水从消化系统进入血液的速度。虽然研究有限，但一些研究发现，在炎热的天气里，过量饮酒可能会增加中暑的风险）可知，本段再告诉我们避免摄入苏打水、果汁及过量酒精。故B选项“避免摄入苏打水、果汁及过量酒精”适合作本段主题句。故选B项。
15．根据上文“Protect your skin.”（保护你的皮肤）和下文“And it increases dehydration (脱水)”（它会加剧脱水）可知，选项承接上文说明保护你的皮肤的原因。故D项“晒伤会影响人体降温功能”切题。故选D项。
16．C 17．A 18．B 19．G 20．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了高中生探索职业的方法。
16．上文“High school is a great time to start thinking about careers, yet many high schoolers don’t know what they want to do.(高中是一个开始思考职业的好时机，然而，许多高中生不知道自己想做什么)”以及下文“In fact, students are likely to change their mind