2023届陕西高考英语七选五专项训练（含解析）

七选五
As Dr. Srini Pillay states in her new book, the brain does its best work when it’s allowed to move between focus and unfocus. ____1____.
◇Engage in positive constructive daydreaming.
Schedule into every workday some breaks from focusing. ____2____. Maybe an imaginary forest or a warm, sandy beach. Doing this several times a day can offer you fresh ideas.
◇Block interruptions before diving into deep work.
Our days are filled with distractions. To help, turn off text messaging and social media notifications. ____3____, our brains get a chance to complete full sentences of thought.
◇Make friends with your body clock.
Are you sharp and quick in mind in the morning Or is night person more your style Either way works as long as you schedule your most important projects during your brain’s periods of peak performance. Try to reserve your best brain time for the big stuff.
◇____4____.
This is fun and can help us think of new solutions to problems. Allowing your mind time to play is a way to work better.
◇Keep away from digital devices.
Taking a digital sabbath — intentionally setting aside time to rest from your screens and all their interruptions — offers an important benefit. ____5____, and it also helps us to “reset and think about what’s really important”.
A．Focus your mind
B．When they are shut off
C．Try travelling with your mind to someplace enjoyable
D．It reminds us there’s a world outside our screens
E．Here are several tips to help you find your flow
F．Try new hobbies
G．Digital devices can greatly improve our working efficiency
Have you ever tried to write a poem It’s easier than you might think. Poems are a lot like song lyrics. A good poem reveals an honest feeling about something. ____6____
____7____ — little things, big things, people, animals, buildings, events, etc. What do you see, hear, taste, smell, and feel You can do just about anything in a poem. That’s why poetry writing is so wild and free: there are no rules.
Then, choose your topic. What would you like your poem to be about ____8____, your poem will be more powerful.
Now freely write for five minutes about your topic. Then go back and read it. Do any words or phrases stand out Circle these to use in your poem.
Write your poem. Remember, a poem doesn’t have to rhyme (押韵). ____9____, but it should show your feelings about the topic. And it should sound nice to you.
Have a friend read your poem aloud to you. ____10____ If not, go back and rewrite the parts you don’t like.
I believe that poetry is the most exquisite (优美的) form of writing. And anyone can write a poem if they want to.
A．First, pay attention to the world around you
B．Explore different types of poems
C．If you choose a topic you feel strongly about
D．Follow these steps to write a poem
E．It doesn’t have to use sentences
F．Do you like the way it sounds
G．Choose a paragraph from a favourite book and turn it into a poem
Different people may have different habits. Then how might habits connect with studying and learning ____11____
What are habits
Habits are regular ways of dealing with your environment. You generally do not pay attention to them. Habits take many forms-eating, exercising, even studying. You may not realize it, but habits make up many of the actions that you do every day.
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In the book Atomic Habits, James Clear describes a four-step process by which habits are made. These steps are cue, craving, response, and reward. The cue tells your brain to begin a behavior. The craving is what makes you want to do something. The response is the actual habit that you perform.____13____“Rewards are the end goal of every habit,” Clear writes.
Make a habit studying English
You should organize your surroundings in such a way that the cues of your new habit are very obvious. For example, if you want to get in the habit of studying English every day, leave English books or notes in a very clear place.
To make your new habit easy, you could decrease the number of steps you have to take in order to study. You could also try reducing the amount of time you study.
Also, you need to make your habit satisfying.____14____For example, if you study English for 15 minutes, you could treat yourself to listening to a song you like.
Closing thoughts
Building new habits can take time.____15____But with time, careful planning and continued practice, you can do it.
A．How are habits made
B．You may have to repeat an action many times before it becomes a habit.
C．The response, in turn, gives you a reward.
D．Good habits lead to productive and happy life.
E．Now let’s explore the very question.
F．You can give yourself a reward after completing your new habit.
G．If you place too many demands on yourself, you are likely to give up on your new habit.
Tips for Successful Family Meetings
Life is more complex than any family drama from the golden age of television may have had us believe. When Mom, Dad and the kids faced a sticky problem, they generally had it neatly resolved within the running time of that week's episode (一集). ___16___ The process allows every family member to air thoughts and concerns and in doing so, to hear one another out. Here are some tips to plan for and carry out successful family meetings.
Preparing for the meeting. ___17___ First consider why it is you re meeting. The organization of bringing everyone together means coordinating (协调) schedules, but if the reason for the discussion is especially pressing—for example, your father is declining and your mother needs immediate assistance—then coordinating schedules, while challenging, is necessary. If you do have to arrange a family meeting to discuss the care of a parent, it can be helpful.
___18___ Decide on the most pressing issue(s) so that everyone has a clear focus for the conversation. It's a good idea to include these topics in the meeting invitation you send to your family members.
Time and place. The Internet can make it easier to gather individuals who live far apart. ___19___ Decide beforehand which family members will be asked to provide input and which of them will have a deciding voice. (For example, you might want all adult children and their significant others to participate in the meeting, but only the adults in the nuclear family to have a part in decision-making.) Encourage participants to come armed with relevant information. ___20___
A．Keep to one or two topics.
B．Pick the appropriate places.
C．Choosing time and place depends on weather.
D．Choose time that works for most of the participants.
E．Planning ahead for a family meeting is as important as the actual meeting.
F．Examples might include physician visit summaries, observations and financial documents.
G．Family meetings can be an invaluable method of discussing problems and reaching solutions.
Many people don’t take much time for lunch or if they do, they eat at their desks while checking emails. But lunch breaks are more than just a time to eat a meal. Taking lunch breaks can make you more productive and reduce stress. ____21____
You may consider spending time in nature. Go outside! Even spending a short time in nature has a positive effect on your mood. ____22____ Besides increasing your vitamin D, spending time in nature could help calm and relax you as well as helping to improve your immunity (免疫力). So go outside and enjoy yourself in the sun.
____23____ A short exercise session will help you meet your fitness goals and give you an energy improvement. If your workplace has a gym or there is one nearby, keep a gym bag in your office so you have no excuse not to go. If not, you can take a walk. Just keep moving!
Reading can also be a good choice. ____24____ So read a chapter of a good physical book. Not a reader Listening to something also helps. You can listen to audiobooks to refresh yourself and relax. In short, take time to recharge your batteries for the rest of the day.
Eat mindfully. Good nutrition plays an important role in your physical and mental health. Make your lunch count by eating nutritious foods. Make an everyday eating plan for yourself. ____25____ But stay away from sugar or caffeine because when the initial energy wears off, it will leave you tired and unproductive.
A．You can try a lunchtime workout.
B．It makes you learned and less stressed.
C．Nothing can take effect better than that.
D．Read to find more benefits of lunch breaks.
E．So take time to do something good for yourself.
F．It will keep your body and brain conscious of careful eating.
G．Find a park or other green space nearby and eat your lunch there.
When I arrived in Britain, I could hardly order food in English. Two years later, I calmly explained the Chinese grammar to a British friend in English. ____26____.
Pay special attention to the basic words
____27____. Some are far more important than the others. Studies have shown that the most common 300 words in any language account for about 60% of the communication. The most common 1, 000 words account for more than 90% of the communication. The most basic 3, 000 words account for more than 95% of the communication. In other words, we should spend most of our time on the basic vocabulary.
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Studying five hours a day for two months will be better for you than studying five hours a week for two years. It’s because if you study five hours per week you cannot repeat in time. Repeating in time is very important for our memory. This is one reason why so many students find it so easy to forget.
Find ways to make it fun
As with anything, if you’re going to stick to it, you have to make it interesting.____29____, or you’re likely to get tired quickly. Go to events where you can practice while doing something fun instead. Look for people you enjoy talking to. Find out about the person you’re talking with. Talk about personal topics which you care about.____30____, or else you’re going to be bored and forget everything you have talked.
A．Don’t just sit in a classroom in front of a book
B．Make it a personal life experience
C．The first 300 words will get you quite far
D．I’d like to share the tips I’ve discovered over the past two years
E．Not all words are of the same importance
F．Make meaningful simple sentences with the most common 300 words
G．Study hours a day for a certain period of time
How to Stay Up In Down Times
Not only is life hard, it can unexpectedly become harder. One day we might be comfortably taking a walk, and then suddenly it seems like everything is going wrong._____31_____, there are ways to approach your situation.
Express gratitude. Be aware of what you do have, whether it’s a fantastic friend or wonderful partner. Try to make a list of things you are grateful for every night for two weeks. Write your friends a letter telling them how they have helped you._____32_____
Volunteer. Many studies have shown that community service is more satisfying over the long term than focusing on your problems.____33____You can become less focused on the bad stuff you’ve been dealing with. You even form a connection with other in the process.
Notice the good._____34_____, but it can be helpful. Maybe you’ll go through some personal growth and change because of what happened, or you’ll become closer to someone.
____35____. It’s always too easy to think the same negative thoughts over and over again. However, you can learn to change this. When you notice yourself having a negative thought about yourself, replace it with a positive one. If you find yourself thinking “It’s all my fault” or “I’m not good enough”, stop and re-mind yourself of how well you’ve been dealing with problems and how others appreciate you.
We can’t change what happened to us or our beloved ones. We can change how we react to it.
A．It might seem nearly impossible to find something pleasant in a difficult situation
B．Music can bring joy and peace of mind
C．Change negative self-talk
D．That’s when you can fall into the trap of pessimism
E．Try volunteering at your local library, homeless shelter or hospital
F．Appreciating the good in the world can change the way you look at life
G．But no matter how hard things become
Why Camp Is Great for Children
If you’ve been to camp, you’re not surprised to hear about the advantages of summer camp. Here is a list of the most important reasons to send your kids to camp.
At camp, children:
____36____ —Camp is the place where kids make their very best friends. Free from the social expectations pressuring (对……施加压力) them at school, camp encourages kids to relax and make friends easily. All the fun at camp draws everyone together. Every day, friendships are created.
Learn social skills—Coming to camp means joining a community where everyone must agree to work together and respect each other. When they live in a small room with others, kids solve problems, and see the importance of open communication. ____37____
Grow more independent—____38____ Managing their daily choices in the safe, caring environment of camp, children welcome this as a chance to grow in new directions. Camp helps kids develop who they are.
Experience success and become more confident—Camp helps children build self-confidence. With its non-competitive activities and different chances to succeed, camp life really improves young people. ____39____ Camp teaches kids that they can.
Spend their day being physically active—As children spend so much time these days inside and mostly sitting down, camp provides a wonderful chance to move. ____40____ Camp is action!
A．Make true friends.
B．Running, swimming, jumping and climbing!
C．There’s achievement every day.
D．Camp builds teamwork.
E．It is easy for kids to develop what they like to do.
F．When kids take a break from the Internet, they rediscover their creative powers.
G．Camp is the perfect place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves.
Nowadays, online learning turns out to be more and more practiced. It represents an easy and comfortable method for achieving knowledge in almost every field. Online learning is a great alternative to traditional classes. It is therefore especially beneficial to those who can’t go to school for certain reasons. ____41____.
____42____, online learning proves to be a useful option. Students have the chance to study in their own time. It is a great way to study many fields and to improve the level of self-motivation. Online learning is effective as students can make full use of their time. Then there is more time left for hobbies or other activities.
What else Easy access to all resources of a traditional course helps students learn wherever they are. ____43____. Among other advantages of online learning there are the responsibility and self-discipline(自律)of students.
However, only in a small group can a student develop properly. ____44____, be patient, get rid of disappointment, and especially to compete. Online learning cannot offer human interaction. Another disadvantage refers to the fact that online courses cannot deal with thousands of students that try to join discussions.
In conclusion, online learning should be seen as a complement(补充) to and extension of classical forms of learning. ____45____. Each form of learning has every reason to exist.
A．Online learning will replace the traditional courses in the future
B．Here are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning
C．At school , students learn how to make friends
D．Besides ,they are able to attend different courses on the Internet
E．Even the best online course can’t fully replace face-to-face contact
F．Although many people still consider traditional classes as the best way to attain knowledge
G．But online learning is also effective for those who can’t focus their attention
Recognizing the long history and great importance of tea around the world, in 2019, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 May as International Tea Day.
____46____ It is believed that tea first appeared in northeast India, north Myanmar and southwest China, but the exact place where the plant first grew is not known. Tea has been with us for a long time. ____47____. It is believed to have appeared in Yunnan during the Shang dynasty.
Why was International Tea Day set up Tea is the world’s most popular drink, after water. The tea industry is a main source of export revenues for some developing countries. It provides a great number of jobs for people, especially in some of the poorest areas. ____48____.
Which tea is best for health ____49____, Chamomile tea and Green tea take first place. Both are considered the healthiest tea choices. However, they serve different purposes. Chamomile tea cuts blood-sugar levels. Green tea has been shown to improve blood flow and helps prevent heart-related diseases.
How to celebrate International Tea Day ____50____. Or, why not make some delicious baked green tea treats on International Tea Day So you have a bake sale to draw people’s attention to working conditions in the tea industry.
A．Why was tea popular
B．Where was tea discovered
C．When it comes to health
D．The British then introduced the drink to India
E．There is proof that tea was drunk in China 5,000 years ago
F．You can try different kinds of tea you have never had before
G．In a word, tea plays an important role in developing countries
During the holidays or festivals, most of us get time away from work or university and we all intend to put this time off to good use, but it’s not always easy. How to keep up with your courses, as well as the festive activities and celebrations ____51____.
Create a schedule and follow it. ____52____, it’s easy to lose track of the hours and days. To avoid this, try to plan your schedule beforehand. Mark certain days, or hours, as learning hours and set reminders on your phone or in your diary so that you can stick to them. By doing this you can easily balance learning with festive activities. This is very important when you want to combine work and pleasure during the holidays.
____53____. What do you want to achieve at the end of the holiday period Try setting yourself a goal. You can write your goal out nice and big on a note or a piece of paper and stick it somewhere you can see it, so you’re reminded of what you’re working towards.
Take it step by step. A key thing to remember over the holidays is that you can learn something in a few short bursts. ____54____. If sitting down for a solid hour of learning isn’t working for you, just try 10 minutes at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Don’t forget to reward yourself. ____55____, try making sure you have rewards for when you complete some learning. For instance, if you finish one third of today’s lesson, you can have a cup of hot chocolate. Little rewards can help keep you active if you are struggling.
A．Think of a goal
B．Here are a few ways to help you
C．Arrange your plan randomly during the holiday
D．Learning doesn’t have to take over your whole day
E．Remember to try to get recognition and reward from others
F．If you’re still struggling to keep going with your learning
G．When you’re in holiday mode
You may be able to answer all of the questions the interviewer throws at you, and show a wealth of knowledge about the company in question. However, actions often speak louder than words.____56____, body language can easily be neglected. The way we present ourselves during an interview may betray our actual abilities. So it is necessary to control our body language.____57____:
A weak or overly strong handshake.
____58____ Therefore, it is good to make a positive impression with a stable handshake. A limp handshake may lead to assumptions of disinterest and weakness, whereas an overly strong one may come off as aggressive or pushy.
A negative facial expression.
Smile! Greeting an employer with a negative expression will not make you appear likable.____59____, open with a smile and remain natural and positive, without overdoing it.
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Casting your eyes down for the duration of an interview is something interviewers agree they hate. It wouldn’t be a good idea to continually stare at the person opposite you. However, regular eye contact shows that you are engaged in the conversation and that your self-esteem is high.
A．Take a moment to compose yourself before going in to interview
B．A stable handshake is important
C．During the job interview preparation stage
D．Take a look at the most common body language mistakes to avoid during your next interview
E．Avoiding eye contact
F．A handshake often opens and closes an interview
G．Interviewer will get annoyed when you show up with a negative expression
Food safety is a problem in all places around the world and people in different areas of the world prepare foods in different ways. The WHO released five simple rules for preparing food in a safe way. ____61____.
Keys 1: Keep clean
The first key tells about the importance of washing. —Before touching food while they are preparing food, and any time after they go to the toilet, people should wash their hands often. ____62____. Keeping everything clean helps people to avoid micro-organisms.
Keys 2: Separate raw and cooked
People should separate raw, or uncooked food from foods that are already cooked and foods that will not be cooked. ____63____, chicken, and fish in containers, or in separate areas. Raw foods should not touch prepared foods.
Keys 3: ____64____
People should cook eggs and meat, like birds, seafood, and animals, especially carefully. These foods may carry more micro-organisms than other foods. Food like soup must be boiled for at least a minute to make it be cooked completely. It is also important that people re-heat cooked food completely.
Keys 4: Keep food at safe temperatures.
____65____, they should keep the leftover (吃剩的食物) in a refrigerator below 5℃ and shouldn’t store it for too long. At room temperature, about 20℃, the amount of micro-organisms can increase very quickly. But temperatures above 60℃ or below 5℃ control the growth of micro-organisms. They cannot grow so quickly in a very hot or very cold environment.
Keys 5: Use safe water and raw materials
People should use safe water and choose fresh foods. Damaged or old food may develop harmful chemicals as it gets older.
A．When people are finished with eating
B．Eat cooked food immediately, while it is still hot
C．They call these rules the “Five Keys to Safer Food”
D．People should wash all surfaces and equipment used for preparing food
E．Cook completely
F．People should also protect cooking areas and food from insects and animals
G．People should store raw meat
Learning English, or any language, can be a challenging but rewarding experience. To make progress, you need to make a lot of effort and develop the right habits.
Make a plan and set realistic goals. Planning your learning day by day and week by week can be rewarding and can make it easier to measure your progress.____66____For example, you might aim to learn five new linking expressions next week (realistic ) rather than master academic writing (extremely un-realistic).
Record new vocabulary in an easy and practical way.____67____, it’s a good idea to organize vocabulary by topic. Experiment with different ways of recording vocabulary, including word -cards and mind maps, and see what works best for you. You should also take down the different forms, uses and pronunciation of particular words.
Be active and manage your own learning. When in class, try to participate as much as possible. Be determined to use the language and grammar your teacher has presented. Making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, so don’t let that stop you.____68____, you’ll soon start to see results.
____69____.Go through the notes you took in a certain class and try memorizing as much as possible. Then, write to see how much you can recall. Repeat the process until you’ve memorized all the things you set at the beginning of the task.
Find fun in English to watch, read and listen to. The English language is truly global and the opportunities to read or listen to it are endless.____70____.Get into the habit of watching TV shows or movies, listening to songs and radio shows, and reading books and magazines in English.
A．Remember where you get started
B．Review self-study notes regularly
C．This is especially true if you set realistic goals
D．By being active and taking control of your own learning
E．However, it’s crucial to make sure the topics are ones that interest you
F．As language lessons are often based on a particular theme
G．To succeed in English learning, you need to develop a good habit of learning grammar
Planning a trip abroad with your family or friends this summer vacation ___71___ .
1. If you want to make your trip safe and easy, plan ahead. Take the necessities with you. ___72___ , the more quickly you can move. Besides, planning ahead will save your time and make sure you don’t miss best things.
2. ___73___ . No one wants bad things to happen but you’ll feel better when you’re ready for them if they do. When you travel abroad, you are in a place you don’t know well and you can always be a target, especially your valuables. Don’t keep large amounts of cash in your wallet.
Try putting smaller notes in several different pockets. Also, take copies of your travel documents with you and leave your passport and other important documents in the hotel.
3. Nothing ruins a trip faster than the unexpected crisis. Don’t forget to buy the travel insurance ___74___ , so it is necessary to buy the insurance. But you need to be careful about the items in the contract(合同), so that you know what you are and are not covered for when you book travel insurance.
4. While enjoying the moment in the bar, be cautious and keep an eye on your drink at all times. Besides, being on holidays doesn’t mean you have the right to do what you want. ___75___ . Keep these tips in mind and make the most of your time. Have fun with family and friends and explore and enjoy your time away.
A．Expect the unexpected
B．The less you have to carry around
C．Don’t leave your hotel alone
D．Here are a few travel tips about travel abroad do’s and don’ts to keep you safe
E．Take more in any case
F．It will insure yourself against unexpected accidents
G．Be respectful and don’t do anything illegal
Storytelling has caught the human imagination for thousands of years. People everywhere have told stories to amuse, to teach, to remember, and just to pass the time. People started telling stories long before writing was invented. ____76____ But people all over the world still tell one another stories out loud. A person who can tell a good story nearly always finds listeners.
Before people developed writing, storytelling was the most important way to pass along information. Anything a culture wanted to protect — its beliefs, its history, and its traditions — had to be told out loud. Each generation would tell the culture’s stories to the next. ____77____
Knowledge passed on in this method is called the spoken tradition. Even cultures that know how to write still pass along some information in this way.
____78____ In other cultures only special storytellers were trusted to do this important job. A culture’s best storytellers had good memories. They could also make the stories very interesting, so people would listen and remember them. Sometimes people would sing the stories or tell them in the form of poems. ____79____
However, stories told aloud change over time as different people tell them. A storyteller might change a story in order to make it better. Or a teller may simply not remember all the details of a story. Unlike written stories, the spoken tradition is not created by any one person. ____80____
Sometimes the stories are collected and written down long after they have been created.
A．In this way the stories were passed along.
B．In some cultures everyone would pass along the stories.
C．Songs and poems can both make stories easier to remember.
D．Instead, a whole culture helps shape the changing stories throughout history.
E．Today stories are also written down in books and acted out in movies, TV shows, and plays.
F．Today we aren’t telling stories any more.
G．The storyteller is a special occupation (职业).
How to Improve Your English
Learning English is a continuous process. For tips on how to improve your English, read on. Read English newspapers, books, and magazines. Reading is an active process that requires your brain to work. When learning a language, much is achieved by speaking, listening and writing. ____81____. When you read, you learn new words and will be able to use them.
____82____. After reading the daily papers, choose one or two articles that stood out among all those that you read, and write down your reactions to them. Read what you wrote afterwards, and check if you made any grammatical errors or would like to improve your work.
Read the book version of a movie that you have already seen. If you are not a serious book reader, reading a story that you are already familiar with will help you move along page by page. ____83____, and you can remember it easily since the story is already familiar to you.
Teach English to children or friends. The best way to improve something is by teaching it to others. This also holds true for the English language. ____84____, you are able to practice. At the same time, you become more aware of your weak areas.
Use English every day. Whatever you are doing, from washing the dishes or taking out the garbage to going to work or to the gym, use English. Take out those new words that you learned and use them. Bring out those new idioms you came across and use them. If the new knowledge stays inside your head and in your notebooks, it won’t come to life. ____85____.
As you try to improve your English day by day, you will surely see improvements that are going to “make your day”.
A．Open your mouth
B．Keep a news diary
C．But reading is also a great help
D．Listening to songs can help you improve your English
E．When you share and teach English to others
F．Learn how to use it in your daily life
G．Reading the book version means you will find it easier to understand and guess vocabulary
Learning a foreign language can feel like climbing Mount Everest. There’s so much work to be done and no shortcuts to take.____86____.So let’s check out the list of some tips for learning a foreign language.
Take a language course. The first tip on our list is obvious—join a course as it will guide you through the foreign language relatively quickly. It can be a traditional classroom course or a modern version of online training.____87____, and choose a program that focuses on conversation.
Spend some time abroad. This must be everyone’s favorite language learning tip. There’s no better way to learn a foreign language than to visit a given country.____88____.
____89____.Too many students make mistakes in learning words of a foreign language. This is, of course, nearly impossible and you should try a different approach. For example, you can focus on learning a highly specific group of words.
Use a language learning app. We mentioned several studying solutions that involve human interaction. However, you can also find many language learning mobile apps.____90____, and help you to choose your own pace.
A．You can make progress by talking with the locals there
B．Hang out with your parents
C．Every student is going through the same phase
D．Such platforms help you to learn individually
E．However, there are many ways to make language learning simpler
F．But you should ask around in each case
G．Learn the right words
Advice for Cooking on a Tight Schedule
From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money, and time.
____91____Money is a topic that I’ll talk about another day. So today I want to give you some advice about how to make the most of the time in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule:
Think ahead. I usually think cooking is a pain when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook Do you have the right materials already ____92____
Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread ____93____It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.
____94____This may surprise you, but one of the best ways to make cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.
Hopefully that gives you a good start.____95____And don’t let a busy schedule disappoint you and stop you from making some great changes in your life!
A．Try new things.
B．Ability is easily improved.
C．Make three or four instead.
D．Understand your food better.
E．Cooking is a burden for many people.
F．Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.
G．A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.
One of the simplest and the most effective forms of communication involves nothing more than the movement of facial muscles. ____96____ Smiling! Everyone understands what a smile means. Everyone also understands what a frown means. In fact, these two basic facial expressions can he recognized regardless of the language spoken or the culture lived in.
____97____! When you give someone a hug or someone comes up and gives you a hug, this simple act of a hug can “speak” volumes about how much you care for the other person, ____98____, and how much you have missed the other person. This hug has so much to say, and yet there never has to be any words spoken.
And, who needs to say the words “yes” or “no” when a movement of the head says the same thing. These Basic examples show just how powerful body language can be. Just knowing how to read and use body language effectively makes it really easy to see—why it is not always a bad thing to be lost for words.
Body language in the world of love is a very common thing. And, most of the time, body language is the very first words “spoken” before any words are. ____99____, not “love at first word”. Across a crowded room, their eyes meet and linger, he winks at her, and she raises an eyebrow. The connection is made without any words needed. These displays of body language say it all. ____100____.
A．The old saying is “love at first sight”
B．The world is full of love
C．how much love you want to share with the other person
D．Hugs are so beautiful
E．In fact, sometimes they can say more than words can
F．What am I talking about
G．how much information we can get
Does this situation seem familiar to you Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently.____101____!
First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language.____102____. What you need to do is find listening resources. The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from the Internet. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.
____103____, you might still be frustrated (受阻) by limited understanding. What should you do Here is some of the advice I give my students:
Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.
Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times.
Do not translate everything into your native language.
____104____. Don’t concentrate on details until you have understood the main ideas.
Listen to something you enjoy.
I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany.____105____, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion. Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts. Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didn’t pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.
A．Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis
B．But listening is a problem for all the beginners
C．However, after several weeks, I got used to the grammar rules
D．The most important thing is to listen as often as possible
E．In the beginning, when I didn’t understand a word
F．Listen for the general idea of the conversation
G．But you can’t follow a native English speaker at all
More than 4, 000 people died in car crashes in the United States in 1913. The nation’s roads weren’t built for vehicles that could speed along at 40 miles an hour. ____106____ , there was often confusion. Though police officers stood in the center of many of the most dangerous crossroads blowing whistles and waving their arms, few drivers paid attention.
____107____. Borrowing the red and green signals long used by railroads, and, tapping into the electricity that ran through the trolley lines. Hoge created the stoplight. Patented 100 years ago, the invention has shaped American cities and daily life ever since.
Hoge’s light made the first public appearance in 1914. ____108____. A policeman sitting in a booth on the sidewalk controlled the signals with a switch(开关). “ ____109____ as it makes for greater safety, speeds up traffic, and largely controls pedestrians in their movements across the street,” the city’s public safety director wrote after a year of operation. Six years later, we had William Potts, a police officer who had studied electrical engineering, to thank for the yellow light, but he could not patent his invention.
By 1930, all major American cities and many small towns had at least one electric traffic signal, and the innovation was spreading around the world. ____110____ .
A．Drivers approaching the intersection now saw two lights hung above it
B．When those machines met at a crowded intersection
C．The public is pleased with its operation
D．People there were not content with the invention
E．A Cleveland engineer named James Hoge had a solution for all this chaos
F．As it is remarkable that the passengers escaped with their lives
G．And the technology became symbol of progress
How to be a Good Team Leader
Teamwork is essential in school, sports, and group activities. Being a good team leader involves a lot of skills, but knowing how to relate to your team is one of the most important qualities a good team leader should have.
◇Show respect.
As a leader, you will sometimes have to make a decision in a hurry.____111____. You’d better explain clearly why you made the decision and ask for feedback from your team, which shows that you are a leader with respect.
◇____112____.
If some people are a little behind on a project or task, help them be patient and spend some time with the individual to assess why there is an issue. In addition, find a task for everyone no matter what their skill or level. ____113____.
◇Encourage your team.
Sometimes people are scared to try something, and this is where the leader comes in.____114____, even if difficult. It’s more likely that your team will get motivated and have the job done at last.
◇Recognize the positive results.
____115____, even if it’s small. You don’t have to reward good work with a pay raise. Oral appreciation holds a lot of weight. Taking a second or two to stop and thank your team makes a difference.
Once you follow the tips mentioned above, you will make a good team leader.
A．Include everyone
B．Keep a positive attitude
C．A pay raise will cheer up your team
D．Acknowledge your team for a job well done
E．After all, they all want to contribute in some way
F．Show your team that the task is possible
G．But this may not always be what everyone in your team wants
Successful public speaking centers on the physical message of presentation. Some call this “body language”.______116______.
We have all seen nervous presenters in classrooms and meetings. One effect of being nervous is moving from side to side._______117_______. In fact an audience can lose interest in a speaker who does not move. How a speaker moves is important. Whole-body movement should slow and planned to control attention. Such movement helps to communicate confidence.
______118______ They’ll be looking at their notes, the screen or the floor. The problem of having note and trying to talk from notes is often a big problem. So they have trouble with eye contact. The best way to avoid this problem is to use images and few words for notes instead of sentences. The image should help communicate the point you want to make. ______119______, then you can look at the audience while speaking.
A good way to change your body language is to make a video of your presentation and watch yourself. This helps you to become aware of what you need to change. An important part of public speaking is practice. When you practice remember these important tips: _______120_______, eye contact and gestures. Record yourself using a phone, tablet or camera. Watch yourself and plan what you will do to improve.
A．A speaker needs to focus on his speech all the time
B．A presenter does not need to stand perfectly still
C．Writing a few words with the image on your slide helps you remember that point
D．It includes posture, eye contact and gestures
E．Your eyes will speak your mind secretly
F．Be aware of your posture
G．Some speakers find it difficult to make eye contact with the audience
Italy is a great country to visit, and your vacation may be even better if you follow some tips. ___121___.
Italy doesn’t run like clockwork, ___122___. Leave some time for hanging out in a bar or going to a special event you may run across. After all, the most memorable part of your trip is something you don’t plan. Moving to a new hotel every day is exhausting and wastes a lot of time that could be spent enjoying a place for several days.
During the high season, I have heard of people standing in line for hours just to buy tickets to get into Italy’s top sights. These days, it’s pretty easy to buy tickets for most places online, ___123___. While I don’t recommend being tied down to a schedule, there are some tickets you really should buy ahead of time.
___124___. Keep a close eye on your belongings, don’t carry valuables in a pack on your back, and avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Carry your passport in a place that is difficult for a pick-pocket to access and don’t carry more cash than you’ll need for the day.
Italian churches are often interesting to visit and many hold important artworks. Many also have signs posted asking visitors not to enter wearing shorts or with bare shoulders. Women can carry around a scarf that can be used to cover bare shoulders when wearing sleeveless tops. Some places, like the Vatican, won’t admit people wearing shorts, ___125___.
A．so you’d better plan it ahead of schedule
B．but it requires planning your trip in advance
C．so don’t expect everything to go smoothly
D．so plan your dress to go with your sightseeing
E．It’s unlikely that you’ll be pulled over immediately
F．As in any big city, you should take care of your money or passport
G．Here are some mistakes tourists usually make when they visit Italy
For some people, income, fame, and a good work-life balance are the most important aspects when choosing a career (职业) path.____126____. Looking for a job where you can make a difference Here are some choices worth exploring.
Emergency services
Whether you choose to join the police, ambulance, or fire and rescue service, there are plenty of roles in this field.____127____. You’ll never have a boring day at work, but you’ll also have to deal with a lot of pressure and stress on a regular basis since a job as a first responder is both mentally and physically demanding.
____128____
Caring for those in need can give you a sense of purpose and help you connect with people on a deeper level, so it’s a very rewarding job. But this career path can be equally demanding, stressful, and exhausting. Empathy, patience, compassion, great communication skills, good observation, initiative, and physical strength are some of the most important caregiver skills and qualities you need in this field.
Charity work
Working for a charity is the very definition of helping and supporting people in need. From working in communications, HR, or IT to choosing a job in administration or fundraising, there are different ways in which you can bring your contribution.____129____.
Social work
____130____. You’ll be working with some of the most weak groups of people in society such as the elderly, children, adults with mental health issues, and so on. You’ll help people deal with challenging situations, which can be both frightening and extremely rewarding.
A．Care giving
B．Nursing and healthcare
C．Thus, you’ll be able to help people
D．It will put you at the forefront of social change and development
E．They allow you to serve your community and make the world a better place
F．For others, the possibility to help others far outweighs the rest of the benefits
G．Besides, charity jobs may also provide free working hours and conditions of employment
Does gardening leave you feeling happy and relaxed Your brain might be telling you something! ____131____With all the digging, lifting, watering, planting and moving, it is clear how gardening can have many physical benefits. But research shows that these benefits can also affect our minds as well!
In Japan, there is a growing trend called forest bathing, where people immerse themselves in the outdoors as a way to relax and improve concentration. Why has this caught on ____132____Studies have shown that forest bathing forces people to disconnect from distractions and be more mindful of their immediate surroundings. This can also happen while gardening. If you’ve ever weeded a garden bed, you will know that it requires a high degree of focus in order to identify unwanted plants. ____133____
Another important aspect of gardening is getting your hands dirty, and research show that this can improve your mental health. Scientists have discovered that the mycobacterium (分枝杆菌) found in soil can improve brain function. The micro bacteria found in the soil increases serotonin produced in the brain (also known as the “happy” chemical). ____134____
There’s also the sentimental (情感的) attachment to your garden. Gardening takes effort and because of this, a natural responsibility for the survival of your plants starts to rise with you. Sometimes you see them from seed to plant. Other times you forget to water them and they die.____135____In addition, the hard work will provide you with delicious little vegetables.
A．Because it is effective.
B．Because you don’t have a backyard.
C．You should look for areas to put planters.
D．By getting your hands dirty, you are also making your brain happy.
E．Gardening is a useful way of improving your physical and mental health.
F．By noticing the smallest details, you are also improving your concentration.
G．Regardless, caring for something other than yourself can be satisfying and purposeful.
How to Learn Vocabulary in a Foreign Language
It is not unusual that language learners regard vocabulary learning as the biggest block, especially in foreign language learning.____136____Try the following strategies to breeze through foreign language vocabulary tests and know words for life.
Trust flashcards. While they seem a little bit out of date, flashcards are still an effective way to learn vocabulary. They’re also cheap and easy to make. You can keep some flashcards on you and quiz yourself whenever you have a few spare minutes throughout the day. Traditional written cards are useful.___137___No matter which kind, the key to flashcards is repetition — use them often, and quiz yourself on old flashcards, too.
Employ multimedia sources to enrich your learning. Watching films and other videos in foreign languages gives you chances to learn new vocabulary and to hear how it is used in authentic speech. If you are interested in the sources, you are more likely to pay attention and learn.____138____Podcasts, YouTube videos, songs and similar sources can all be great ways to learn.
Work with new words rather than just look at them. Studies show that learners need to encounter words several times in different contexts before they really stick. To speed this process up, whenever you learn a new word, look at how it is used in context, and then follow a series of steps. Pronounce the word and spell it. Refer to a dictionary for the meaning of it.____139____
____140____ Practicing your foreign language with a local partner or someone who knows it well supercharges your learning. Not only will you have the chance to put your knowledge into action and build confidence in speaking, you’ll also learn new vocabulary from you partner. All while having fun!
A．Communicate with a fluent speaker.
B．So get the kind of the best quality.
C．However, it doesn’t have to be so painful!
D．Make up a sentence with it in your own words.
E．Practice copying it as often as you can to memorize it.
F．Creating virtual ones through apps is also a wise choice.
G．Therefore, it is of vital importance to choose some you prefer!
Stress and holidays seem to go hand-in-hand. ____141____ However, this may be a good time to try to rethink about holidays and view holidays as an opportunity to improve your psychological well-being.
Take time for yourself. You may feel pressured to be everything to everyone. But remember that you’re only one person and can only accomplish certain things. ____142____ Plus, others will benefit when you’re feeling less stressed. Reflect on aspects of your life that give you joy; go for a long walk; get a massage; or take time to listen to your favorite music or read a new book. All of us need some time to recharge our batteries.
Volunteer. Find a local charity, such as a soup kitchen or a shelter that needs volunteers, and offer to help. Alternatively, participate in a community giving tree program or an adopt-a- family program.____143____
Encourage healthy conversations. Let your family know that holidays are times to express gratitude. ____144____ If there is worry about heated disagreements or negative conversations, focus on what you and your family have in common. Families might even plan activities they can do together that foster good fun and laughter, like playing a family game or looking through old photo albums.
Seek support. ____145____ Getting things out in the open can help you manage your feelings and work toward a solution.
A．Remember what’s important.
B．It will create a family memory.
C．Sometimes self-care is the best thing you can do.
D．Be thankful for what you all have, including each other.
E．Talk about your worries and concerns with friends and family.
F．Your schedule becomes busier with preparations and celebrations.
G．Helping others may lift your mood and help you put your own struggles in perspective.
When your work performance is falling, your personal life will certainly be affected.____146____However, if you are equipped with some effective methods, you can absolutely improve your work performance.
Get clear on your goals. With a clear goal in your mind, you are more likely to take action.____147____ For each set of goals, decide your own time frame. Refer to these goals on a regular basis and make sure that you are noting the progress you are making.
Plan each day the night before. If you have no daily plan of action, you tend to end up fighting lots of small fires at work.____148____ As a consequence, your work productivity suffers. Therefore, it is necessary to take the time to plan for the next day.
____149____You should never spend all your time on the tasks you have to complete each day. Instead, take time out to spend with your colleagues. Therefore, you should make a plan on what you need to do each day and write it in details.
Celebrate your success. Managing your mind is the key to your moving forward. The best way to keep a good state is to celebrate your achievements. You should do this regularly.____150____
In a word, if you want to improve your work performance, you should have a clear action plan and know what needs to be done and how it should be done. If you apply these ways to your life, you will become an excellent performer.
A．Create a daily action plan.
B．Improve your relationship greatly.
C．You have to face various challenges.
D．Having a clear idea can give you proper directions.
E．Only in this way can you keep your motivation up.
F．This can stop you doing important tasks that need doing.
G．Therefore, try writing down the goals you want to achieve.
参考答案：
1．E 2．C 3．B 4．F 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了让大脑进入最好的工作状态的五条建议。
1．根据前文“As Dr. Srini Pillay states in her new book, the brain does its best work when it’s allowed to move between focus and unfocus.（正如斯里尼·皮利博士在她的新书中所说，当大脑被允许在专注和不专注之间移动时，它的工作状态最好）”和后文给出的五条具体的建议可知，本段引入如何让大脑进入最好的工作状态的话题，空处需引出后文的建议。E项“Here are several tips to help you find your flow（这里有几个建议可以帮助你找到心流状态）”符合语境，可以引出后文具体的建议。故选E。
2．根据前文“Schedule into every workday some breaks from focusing.（在每个工作日安排一些休息时间）”和后文“Maybe an imaginary forest or a warm, sandy beach.（也许是想象中的森林或温暖的沙滩）”可知，本段建议安排让大脑休息的时间，后文列举想象日常生活中的远方，空处需起到过渡的作用，应该是说明让大脑充满想象。C项“Try travelling with your mind to someplace enjoyable（试着带着你的思想去一个令人愉快的地方旅行）”符合语境，其中的“someplace enjoyable”和后文的“forest or a warm, sandy beach”呼应。故选C。
3．根据前文“To help, turn off text messaging and social media notifications.（为了有所帮助，关掉短信和社交媒体通知）”和后文“our brains get a chance to complete full sentences of thought（我们的大脑有机会完成思想完整的句子）”可知，本段建议屏蔽各种干扰，说明做到关掉这些通知的好处。B项“When they are shut off（当它们关闭时）”符合语境，其中的“shut off”和前文的“turn off”呼应，同时可以衔接后文具体的对大脑的好处。故选B。
4．空处是段落小标题，需统领段落内容。根据后文“This is fun and can help us think of new solutions to problems. Allowing your mind time to play is a way to work better.（这很有趣，可以帮助我们想出解决问题的新方法。让你的大脑有时间玩耍是一种更好的工作方式）”可知，本段的建议与让大脑玩耍有关，而且非常有趣。F项“Try new hobbies（尝试新的爱好）”符合语境，其中的“new hobbies”和后文的“new solutions”呼应。故选F。
5．根据前文“Taking a digital sabbath — intentionally setting aside time to rest from your screens and all their interruptions — offers an important benefit.（“数字安息日”——有意识地留出时间从屏幕和所有干扰中休息——提供了一个重要的好处）”和后文“and it also helps us to “reset and think about what’s really important”（它还帮助我们“重新设定并思考什么才是真正重要的”）”可知，本段建议有意识地远离数字设备，并强调它带来的好处，空处和后文并列，应该是解释具体的好处。D项“It reminds us there’s a world outside our screens（它提醒我们在屏幕之外还有一个世界）”符合语境。故选D。
6．D 7．A 8．C 9．E 10．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章认为写诗比我们想象的简单，分享了尝试写诗的具体步骤。
6．根据前文“Have you ever tried to write a poem It’s easier than you might think.”（你试过写诗吗？这比你想象的要简单。）和后文具体的写诗的步骤可知，本段引入写诗的话题，空处在段尾，需引起后文的写诗的步骤。D项“Follow these steps to write a poem”（按照这些步骤来写诗）符合语境。故选D。
7．空处位于段首，需统领本段后文内容。根据后文“… little things, big things, people, animals, buildings, events, etc. What do you see, hear, taste, smell, and feel You can do just about anything in a poem.”（……小的事物、大的事物、人、动物、建筑、事件等等。你看到、听到、尝到、闻到和感觉到什么？你可以在诗里做任何事。）可知，后文具体介绍写诗的内容应围绕个人的感知，空处应该会点明写诗需要围绕周围的世界。A项“First, pay attention to the world around you”（首先，关注你周围的世界）符合语境，其中的“First”和后面段落中的“Then”呼应。故选A。
8．根据前文“Then, choose your topic. What would you like your poem to be about ”（然后，选择你的主题。你希望你的诗是关于什么的？）可知，本段介绍写诗的主题选择，空处应该会回答前文的问题。C项“If you choose a topic you feel strongly about”（如果你选择了一个你感觉很强烈的话题）符合语境，回答了前文的问题，其中的“feel strongly about”和后文的“more powerful”呼应。故选C。
9．根据前文“Write your poem. Remember, a poem doesn’t have to rhyme (押韵).”（写你的诗。记住，一首诗不一定要押韵。）可知，本段介绍写诗过程中语言方面的注意点，空处应该会承接前文说明不一定要遵守的规则。E项“It doesn’t have to use sentences”（它不需要使用句子）符合语境，承接前文，可以和后文形成语义的转折。故选E。
10．根据前文“Have a friend read your poem aloud to you.”（让一个朋友为你朗读你的诗。）和后文“If not, go back and rewrite the parts you don’t like.”（如果不喜欢，回去重写你不喜欢的部分。）可知，本段介绍通过朗读来润色诗歌，空处需承上启下，应该会讨论对朗读出来的诗歌的感受。F项“Do you like the way it sounds”（你喜欢它听起来的样子吗）符合语境，其中的“sounds”和前文的“read… aloud”呼应。故选F。
11．E 12．A 13．C 14．F 15．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要探讨了习惯和学习是如何联系起来的以及如何养成学习英语的习惯。
11．上文“Then how might habits connect with studying and learning (那么习惯是如何与学习和学习联系起来的呢？)”提出一个问题，习惯是如何与学习联系起来的？下文是围绕这个问题进行探讨，故E项“现在我们来探讨一下这个问题”承上启下，故选E。
12．根据本段首句“In the book Atomic Habits, James Clear describes a four-step process by which habits are made.(在《原子习惯》一书中，James Clear描述了养成习惯的四步过程)”可知，本段主要介绍养成习惯的四个过程，A项“如何养成习惯”符合语境，故选A。
13．上文“These steps are cue, craving, response, and reward.(这些步骤就是提示、渴望、反应和奖励)”可知，后面是对这四个过程逐一进行解释，结合上文可知，设空处是对最后一个步骤reward的解释。故C项“反过来，这种反应会给你一种奖励”符合语境。故选C。
14．根据上文“Also, you need to make your habit satisfying.(同时，你也应该让你的习惯得到满足)”以及下文“For example, if you study English for 15 minutes, you could treat yourself to listening to a song you like.(例如，如果你学了15分钟英语，你可以你自己听一首喜欢的音乐)”可知，本段主要介绍了要给完成习惯的自己一点奖赏。F项“你可以在养成新习惯后给自己一个奖励”符合语境。故选F。
15．根据上文“Building new habits can take time.(建立新习惯需要时间)”和下文“But with time, careful planning and continued practice, you can do it.(但随着时间的流逝，仔细的计划和持续的练习，你就能做到)”可知，建立新习惯需要时间，如果一件事情重复很多遍，随着时间的流逝，最终是能够做到的。B项“你可能要重复一件事很多次才会变成习惯”与上文语义一致，故选B。
16．G 17．E 18．A 19．D 20．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了成功举办家庭会议的建议。
16．根据上文“Life is more complex than any family drama from the golden age of television may have had us believe. When Mom, Dad and the kids faced a sticky problem, they generally had it neatly resolved within the running time of that week's episode (一集).(生活比电视黄金时代的任何家庭剧都要复杂得多。当妈妈、爸爸和孩子们遇到棘手的问题时，他们通常会在那一集的播放时间内把问题解决掉)”以及后文“The process allows every family member to air thoughts and concerns and in doing so, to hear one another out. Here are some tips to plan for and carry out successful family meetings.(这个过程允许每个家庭成员表达自己的想法和担忧，并在此过程中倾听彼此的意见。这里有一些建议，可以帮助你计划和举办成功的家庭会议)”可知，本句是在说明家庭会议的作用：讨论问题和达成解决方案的宝贵方法。故G选项“家庭会议是讨论问题和达成解决方案的宝贵方法”符合语境，承上启下。故选G。
17．根据上文“Preparing for the meeting.(准备会议)”以及后文“First consider why it is you’re meeting. The organization of bringing everyone together means coordinating (协调) schedules, but if the reason for the discussion is especially pressing—for example, your father is declining and your mother needs immediate assistance—then coordinating schedules, while challenging, is necessary. If you do have to arrange a family meeting to discuss the care of a parent, it can be helpful.(首先考虑一下你们为什么开会。将所有人聚集在一起意味着协调日程安排，但如果讨论的原因特别紧迫——例如，你的父亲正在拒绝，而你的母亲需要立即帮助——那么协调日程安排虽然具有挑战性，但却是必要的。如果你必须安排一个家庭会议来讨论照顾父母的问题，这是很有帮助的)”可知，本段的主旨是准备家庭会议，即提起计划，故E选项“提前计划家庭会议和实际会议一样重要”符合语境，下文给出具体的做法。故选E。
18．根据后文“Decide on the most pressing issue(s) so that everyone has a clear focus for the conversation. It's a good idea to include these topics in the meeting invitation you send to your family members.(确定最紧迫的问题，这样每个人都有一个明确的谈话焦点。将这些主题包含在你发给家人的会议邀请中是个好主意)”可知，本段主要是说明会议的话题应该如何选择。故A选项“保留一两个话题”符合语境，故选A。
19．根据上文“Time and place. The Internet can make it easier to gather individuals who live far apart.(时间和地点。互联网可以使住得相隔很远的人更方便聚集)”以及后文“Decide beforehand which family members will be asked to provide input and which of them will have a deciding voice.(事先决定好请哪些家庭成员提供意见，哪些家庭成员有决定性的发言权)”可知，本句主要说明选择家庭会议的时间。故D选项“选择适合大多数参与者的时间”符合语境，故选D。
20．根据上文“Encourage participants to come armed with relevant information.(鼓励参与者带着相关信息前来)”可知，此处建议让参与者携带相关信息，F选项“例如可以包括医生访问摘要、观察和财务文件”符合语境，是针对携带什么相关信息进行举例说明。故选F。
21．E 22．G 23．A 24．B 25．F
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了如何规划午休来让你更有效率，减少压力。
21．根据空前“But lunch breaks are more than just a time to eat a meal. Taking lunch breaks can make you more productive and reduce stress.（但午休时间不仅仅是吃饭的时间。午休可以让你更有效率，减少压力。）”可知，这里强调午休时间的重要性，所以E项“So take time to do something good for yourself.（所以花点时间做一些对自己有益的事情。）”总结要做一些有益的事情，符合语境。故选E。
22．根据空前“You may consider spending time in nature. Go outside! Even spending a short time in nature has a positive effect on your mood.（你可以考虑花些时间在大自然中。去外面!即使在大自然中待一小段时间也会对你的心情产生积极的影响。）”可知，这里建议我们花些时间体验大自然，以及空后“Besides increasing your vitamin D, spending time in nature could help calm and relax you as well as helping to improve your immunity (免疫力).（除了增加你的维生素D，花时间在大自然中可以帮助你平静和放松，也有助于提高你的免疫力。所以走出去，在阳光下享受自己。）”可知，本句是在说明走出去，所以G项“找一个附近的公园或其他绿地，在那里吃午餐”符合语境。故选G。
23．根据空后“A short exercise session will help you meet your fitness goals and give you an energy improvement.（一次短暂的锻炼可以帮助你达到你的健身目标，让你精力充沛。）”可知，本段建议午餐时间锻炼。故A选项“你可以尝试一下午餐锻炼”符合语境，故选A。
24．根据空前“Reading can also be a good choice. （阅读也是一个不错的选择。）”可知，本句内容与阅读的好处有关。所以B项“这会让你学习，减少压力”，符合语境。故选B。
25．根据空前“ Make an everyday eating plan for yourself.（为自己制定一个每天的饮食计划。）”可知，下面要说这样做的好处。F项“It will keep your body and brain conscious of careful eating.（它会让你的身体和大脑保持谨慎饮食的意识。）”符合语境。故选F。
26．D 27．E 28．G 29．A 30．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章分享了作者学习英语的经验。
26．上文“Two years later, I calmly explained the Chinese grammar to a British friend in English. (两年后，我平静地用英语向一位英国朋友解释中文语法。)”说明作者英语学习较为成功，选项D“我想和大家分享一下我在过去两年中发现的秘诀”承接上文，和上文存在因果关系，引出文章主题，和大家分享学习经验。故选D项。
27．下文“Some are far more important than the others. (有些比其他的重要得多。)”说明英语单词不是同样重要，有些更重要，选项E“不是所有的单词都同样重要”说明不是所有单词都同样重要，引领下文。选项中importance 和下文中important语义相关。故选E项。
28．下文“Studying five hours a day for two months will be better for you than studying five hours a week for two years. (对你来说，连续两个月每天学习五小时比连续两年每周学习五小时要好。)”说明在一段时间内（连续两个月）每天学五个小时比较好，选项G“在一段时间内每天要学习几个小时”概括本段主题，建议在一段时间内，每天学习几个小时。故选G项。
29．下文“or you’re likely to get tired quickly (否则你可能很快就累了)”说明你可能很快就累，选项A“不要只是坐在教室里看书”建议不要总是坐在教室里学习，如果总是在教室里学习，你可能很快就累了。故选A项。
30．上文“Look for people you enjoy talking to. Find out about the person you’re talking with. Talk about