2023届江苏高考英语七选五专项训练（含解析）

七选五
Ways Your Cell Phone Affects Your Body and Mind
First, some good news. Your phone can keep you safer. A study found that 137 more lives were saved per 100,000 patients when people called 911 from a mobile phone rather than from a fixed one. ___1___
Scanning your phone right before bed can cause sleep disorder. To avoid that, make a habit of not using your phone for at least 30 minutes before you close your eyes.
___2___ People now spend more than five hours a day typing and tapping, and feel eyes achy. About 60 percent of Americans experience discomfort, such as dryness, eye tiredness, and even headaches. Try taking a break from screens every 20 minutes.
When you are awake, a single sound on your phone can signal the coming news. However, this can weaken your ability to focus on a task. ___3___ It can even encourage creative ideas when you are alone. When you’re bored, four different areas of your brain become active and work together to pull in thoughts and combine them in unique ways.
Memory suffers too. ___4___ Instead of relying on the instructions from your phone’s GPS, older adults choose the old way, which increases activity in a part of the brain important for memory. Taking pictures with your phone may also harm your memory.
It would be easy to avoid all these problems by simply putting down your phone. The problem: It isn’t so easy. ___5___ And researches have proved this real. Of course, there are many phone apps to help you control your phone addiction. Or you can just let the battery rundown and forget about it!
A．But there are plenty of worries too.
B．Your phone can do damage to your eyes.
C．Silence your phone or simply put it away can help.
D．Walking with your face in your phone can be dangerous.
E．People may feel painful when separated from their phones.
F．Your hand may feel painful when you hold your phone too long.
G．Using a map and trying to remember it may be better for your brain.
Anger is the most destructive emotion. When you are in a temper, you make quick ill-considered decisions that you will probably regret. ____6____ How to stop being angry Here are four ways that you can fight the causes of anger.
Firstly, you need to change your attitude to the way the world works. You have to accept that sometimes things do go wrong and that people are not always lovely. The actions of other people can be a significant cause of anger. Try to accept that other people do behave in ways that will make you both frustrated and angry. ____7____
Secondly, don’t dismiss anger as a bad emotion. There are occasions when anger can be directed in such a way as to achieve great things. Martin Luther King was angry about the lack of civil rights in the USA．Gandhi was angry about British rule in India. They both used that anger to motivate themselves to fight against what they saw as injustice.
Thirdly, reacting angrily is a hard habit to break. But it is a habit, and habits can be broken. The trick is to avoid reacting when faced with a situation that usually angers. ____8____ This way, your anger will not get the emotional food it needs to survive.
Fourthly, don’t take the easy way when you get angry. We all get tempted to throw something, hit something (or even someone), or scream when we are angry. It is much harder to stay calm, to walk away from conflict, or to take a deep breath and act normally. ____9____ By learning control, you can become a much calmer. You will be better liked and better placed to influence others.
____10____ That control will come once you identify what is at the root of your anger. Make changes to your lifestyle and attitudes, and you will find that you will turn angry much less often, if at all.
A．You need to learn not to respond at all.
B．Anger of this type can be used to fuel action.
C．But that is what you must do if you are to stop anger.
D．You will also regret bad words spoken without thought.
E．Take positive steps towards solving the present problem.
F．You must recognize that anger is something you can control.
G．Realizing that no-one is perfect is a good start to avoiding getting angry.
Do you feel that it has been a long time since you came up with an amazing idea or something new This is a sign that there are improvements you should make in your thinking process(过程). ____11____ Thankfully, effective thinking can be practiced over time if you try the following approaches.
Think when you are relaxed.
____12____ If you can’t relax, the process is affected. For example, it may be challenging to perform well if you have pressure at school with coming exams. At this point, it is recommended that you reduce the pressure by getting support from people around you.
____13____
Top thinkers learn from their past experiences and mistakes. Effective thinking develops with time, and you can use events to enrich the process. From every event, even the painful ones, you can learn something.
Get your brain and heart to work together.
Sometimes, the brain can challenge what your heart wants. If you give in to your brain, your thinking process will fail. One way to get the two to be on the same page is to stay in a peaceful and quiet environment and relax. ____14____
You can improve your thinking process with the approaches above. ____15____ You will see some improvements slowly and make the quality of your ideas better.
A．Learn from past experiences.
B．Enrich your past experiences.
C．It doesn’t have to happen in one day.
D．Then, you can make wiser decisions.
E．Our negative beliefs are barriers to effective thinking.
F．Avoid thinking under pressure if you want to make the most from it.
G．However, our thinking may be ineffective and can hurt our well-being and decisions.
Are you discouraged when it comes to reorganizing the space and don’t know from where to start While hiring a good interior designer can accomplish the job, but knowing the aesthetics(美学) and design will give you a head start on how to do task fully well. _____16_____
Less is more
As cities have become crowded and space have become a prized possession, less is more is the mantra to decorate the home. The space should be used optimally(最佳) utilized and not merely for functional purpose — ideal positioning of furniture is of importance.____17____
Add sunshine to your home
The simplest way to change the decor of the home is to fully use the natural light with the help of ventilation(通风). ____18____It will lower down your energy bills substantially.
Bring colors and shade to the home
Colors give false illusion of space and warmth. ____19____On the contrary, if there is no sunshine, dark pastel(淡的) shades gives sense of warmth. Create a peaceful feeling, by opting for pastel shades as they are easy to go well with the different design settings.
Make your home future ready
____20____A smart home is necessary to make you look smarter. Technology has reached new advancement levels to our homes. A smart home involves use of appliances and machines, music lights and television, curtains, etc. This has become popular and fashionable in 2022 and the world is moving towards artificial intelligence.
A．Technology has made its way to our lives.
B．Good space planning will make your area look best.
C．Start small by adding eco-friendly items in your home.
D．Here is the guide on how to decorate the home or workspace.
E．Natural light fills up the space and makes the home look bigger.
F．It can prove to be a perfect security point for home and offices.
G．The shades of white and blush pink make the space look larger than what it is.
In theory, modern smartphones can last hundreds of hours on a single charge. ____21____
Manufacturers love to use laboratory conditions to advertise great numbers, most of which don’t match real-world use. Here we have some saving tricks that actually work.
Delete apps you don’t use. On average, smartphone users download about 42 apps but use only ten daily. An easy way to preserve battery life ____22____ Deleting an app that you don’t use is a simple way to free up storage space on your device and reduce the burden of your battery.
____23____A phone’s single biggest battery drain is the fact that it takes a lot of energy to keep your phone’s screen lit up, and we often leave it on accidentally, even if we’re not looking at the screen. The solution is to set your device to turn off its screen after 30 seconds or a minute.
Dim the screen. Viewing your phone’s millions of pixels at full brightness is a guaranteed battery drain. Even your phone’s auto-brightness feature will sometimes overdo it, meaning you could be losing precious hours of battery life. Try dimming your display a little at a time. ____24____
Go ahead and charge it. You’ve probably heard the classic advice about charging batteries: Let your battery drain all the way, then charge to 100 percent and repeat. The idea is that you are teaching your battery to “remember” its full charge capacity, rather than confusing it with periodic, inconsistent charges. ____25____ So instead of running out the door with 50 percent juice, consider plugging in your phone for 15 minutes before you leave.
A．Get rid of the others.
B．Decrease display time.
C．But it’s not the case in practice.
D．Turn off the ones that you don’t use.
E．You’ll be surprised how quickly your eyes adjust.
F．It doesn’t consume as much battery power as we think.
G．Actually most smartphone batteries don’t need special treatment.
To hug or not to hug That’s the question right now. ____26____ Depending on where you live, many of us are vaccinated (打疫苗). But it’s hard to know for sure before you hug whether or not the person you’re leaning into has got vaccinated. Meanwhile, many of us are longing for the warmth of a hug after long stretches of social isolation. Humans biologically need touch, and a good long hug is one of the best ways to get it.
Degge White, a professor at Northern Illinois University, says that our need for a hug goes all the way back to the survival of our species. When we’re born, we can’t care for ourselves and we need to be comfortable with being held in order to survive. ____27____ “When we hug, our brains release oxytocin, the bonding hormone (荷尔蒙), as well as serotonin and endorphins.”
____28____ Because for humans, the security of our small groups and later communities was very important to survival. Close contact helped build civilization. As a result, our brains need each other—and when we miss out, it can have psychological repercussions (心理影响). “When we can’t hug, we don’t get that feeling of good hormones.”
We may not know what we’re getting from greeting our friends and family with a hug; we just enjoy it. ____29____ An air greeting is not enough. Research published in the journal Psychological Science has shown that hugging has a “stress buffering (缓冲)” effect that may even protect us from illness and infections.
Some people grow up in more formal households where hugging isn’t common. Others may experience abuse that makes hugging unpleasant. In both cases, when children don’t experience healthy touch, it can impact their development. Kids who didn’t grow up being held miss out on that sense of safety and protection. They may act out or isolate from those around them. ____30____ Some children may show too much affection, desiring any form of positive attention that they didn’t get at home.
A．In some cases, the opposite may also be true.
B．This bond and sense of community has an important role.
C．We’re in an uncertain place in the world of greetings manner.
D．It isn’t until those experiences are taken away that we feel pain and sadness.
E．When friends reach out in preparation for a hug, they feel hormones increasing.
F．We’re rewarded with a rush of feel-good chemicals that come from a comfortable hug.
G．The lack of touching might imply cold attitudes in interpersonal relationships.
According to a 2022 report, nearly a quarter of people had relationships that were negatively affected by contradictory views during COVID-19. Even in normal times, we gain and lose friends all the time.____31____And, once you do, what’s the best way forward
Be clear and responsible
Beyond conflicts over core values, there are many reasons why people stop being friends: maybe you just drifted apart after graduating; maybe one of you has hit a milestone (parenthood say) and the other can’t relate.____32____Ask yourself why you’re considering ending the friendship. Next: have you told that to the other person
When to let it fade away
____33____He adds that a gradual fade can be fine—if both parties are aware it’s happening. In reality, there are certain situations where ghosting is the best strategy. Friendships can take on toxic(有毒的) qualities. According to one survey, 84 per cent of women and 75 per cent of men report having had a rude friend. ____34____
Find a silver lining
No matter how a friendship ends, it hurts to let go of someone you love. “Struggling to accept the situation is normal.” says Thomas.____35____Counter intuitive (违反直觉的) as it may seem, finding something to be grateful for in the former friendship can help, and it can also stop you from focusing on what you could have done differently. Thomas stresses that all relationships, at their core, are part of how we learn and grow.
A．Forget the core of friendship.
B．No matter the context, explaining clearly is key.
C．After all, human beings are attachment creature.
D．Thus, it will inevitably lead to a close friendship.
E．But how do you decide when a friendship has run its course
F．In that case, prioritize your well-being and quietly cut ties without guilt.
G．“Sometimes we can do nothing to decide the time,” says Thomas, a psychologist.
The typical cellphone user touches his or her phone 2,617 times every day. Most people spend 3 hours on their phones each day. The effects of this usage are shocking: reducing the quality of conversations and negatively affecting short-term memory and problem solving. ______36______. How can you cut down on your usage of cellphones The following are some methods suggested by experts.
Keep to your schedule.
You could set alarms specifying how often you can check your phone. ______37______. When your alarm sounds, read and handle notifications (通知) and then put down the phone. To reduce response anxiety, tell your friends or family that you may not respond to their messages as quickly as you used to.
Create no-phone time zones.
During working hours, if you’re constantly upset by your phone going off, you won’t remain focused on the work. Therefore, you could create a no-phone time zone. ______38______. So you can concentrate on the work in front of you.
______39______.
One idea is to replace some smartphone functions with real objects. For example, purchase a radio alarm clock instead of depending on your phone to wake you up, and start your new year by buying a new notebook, so you can write your appointment and to-do list there instead of in your phone.
Put a hairband (发带) around your phone.
When placed in the middle of the phone, the hairband allows users to answer phone calls easily, but makes other uses of the phone more difficult. Every time you want to use your phone, this brings about a mindfulness exercise and makes you ask yourself what your intention is. If you really want to use the phone, set your intention for why and remove the hairband. ______40______. Choose the methods most suitable for your situation and make efforts to avoid too much use of cellphones.
A．Reduce your reliance
B．Learn to live a life without phones
C．People get addicted to smartphones for different reasons
D．For example, every half-hour, every 45 minutes or every hour
E．And the relation between phone addiction and mental illness is alarming
F．The practice helps avoid mindlessly unlocking your phone every 3 minutes
G．Shut your phone for at least 2 hours of your day, when you’re most productive
Applying the correct time management skills and tips can help you get more organized and increase productivity. The more of these tools you learn to use, the more that you will get done each day.
____41____ First, get your work list ready for the following day the evening or night before. The best exercise is for you to plan your entire next day as the last thing you do before coming home from work. When you plan your day the night before, your subconscious then goes to work on your plans and goals while you are asleep. Very often you will wake up in the morning with ideas and insights that apply to the work of the day. ____42____ A major reason for insomnia is your lying awake trying not to forget to remember everything that you have to do the following day.
Schedule your time. ____43____ The very act of using your organizational skills to plan your day, week, and month, gives you a greater feeling of control and will help increase productivity throughout your day. You’ll feel in charge of your life. Mastering your time organization actually increases your self-esteem and improves your sense of personal power.
Start early. To increase productivity, start your day early. ____44____ In the biographies and autobiographies of successful men and women, almost all of them have one thing in common. They developed great organizational skills and the habit of going to bed at a reasonable hour and rising early. Many successful people arise at 5:00 A．M. or 5:30 A．M. ____45____ As a result, they are always more effective than those who sleep in until the last possible moment.
A．Prepare in advance.
B．It reduces stress and releases energy.
C．Increase productivity with prime time.
D．Then they can have enough time to think and plan for the coming day.
E．Your most important work requires that you be at your best, and creative.
F．A major benefit of doing so is that this exercise lets you sleep more soundly.
G．The more time you take to think and plan, the better organized you will be in your life.
Exercise is important in all phases of life, but for seniors, it’s crucial to maintaining independence. Exercise ensures that seniors can get around and continue to do the things they enjoy and helps to prevent serious health conditions. ___46___
Strength exercises are among the best exercises for seniors. ___47___ These exercises can also improve a senior citizen’s metabolism(新陈代谢), which can be important for the maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels and normal weight.
Balance exercises are good for senior citizens as well because they build up muscles in the legs and strength in the lower body. They can help a senior citizen have better stability, translating into lowered risk of serious falls. ___48___
___49___ They help improve flexibility, making it easier for an older person to remain physically active and move around without stiffness(僵硬) and pain. Additionally, stretching exercises help senior citizens avoid muscle related injuries, which can occur in the course of exercising as well as during daily living.
Though exercise is good for senior citizens, it is smart for seniors to speak with their doctors before starting any new exercise program. ___50___ In some cases, they may also recommend avoiding certain exercises altogether.
A．For seniors, this may not be the top concern.
B．Such accidents tend to make them ill and weak.
C．Stretches are also important exercises for seniors.
D．Never exercise too much as it may have harmful effects.
E．They help to build up muscles and make the bones stronger.
F．They may suggest specific exercises and exercise frequency.
G．When it comes to choosing the best exercises for seniors, variety is key.
Happiness is work in progress but everyone' s process is different . Many people blame their own unhappiness on uncontrollable circumstances , situations or other people. ____51____No one can take away your happiness without your permission. Here are a few things that any of us can start doing to feel more happiness in our lives.
Find flow experiences
____52____Being consumed by a task or activity, where nothing else matters, is a state of being called Flow. To experience happiness without pursuing it, embrace daily happy habits. When your brain builds expectations about what will make you happy, it begins to adjust itself to seek more happy habits.
Express gratitude
People who are grateful feel better about themselves and they also show higher levels of happiness. Gratitude can help us feel more connected to the world around us.____53____People who intentionally cultivate gratitude show greater neural sensitivity in the medial prefrontal cortex, a brain region associated with learning, rational thinking, and decision making.
Develop meaningful relationships
Good social relationships are the most consistent predictor of a happy life. Satisfying relationships not only make people happy, but they also associated with better health and even longer life.____54____When they are positive we feel happiness, contentment, and calm. When relationships bring out the worst in us or they are non-existent, we feel anxious, depressed, and lonely.
Live in the moment
It’s extremely hard to be happy when you spend most of your time worrying about the past or living in fear of the future. Life is unfolding, but we are too occupied to notice.____55____ The simple things are the most extraordinary things that sometimes make life easy to manage.
A．So, enjoy the little joys in life when you find them.
B．Practicing it can also help make changes in our brains.
C．But the truth is that our happiness is our own responsibility.
D．It is a state of active, open, intentional attention on the present.
E．Besides, they are connected to some of our strongest emotions.
F．Have you ever lost yourself in something so much that you lost track of time
G．Every day presents an opportunity to try something that can make you grateful.
For anyone trying to lose weight, one of the first indulgences (嗜好) to get cut from their diet is alcohol. After all, a good-size glass of wine contains more than 150 calories. ____56____ New findings from researchers reveal that women who drink moderately (适量) are less likely to gain weight than those who don’t.
Researchers conducted a study of women’s drinking habits and weight gain. The researchers asked the women about their alcohol intake and measured each volunteer’s weight. ____57____ The researchers also considered some potential factors, such as age, smoking, physical activity and other lifestyle. ____58____
____59____ First, it appeared that the women who drank the most got fewer of their total calories from other sources than other women, Second, there is evidence that alcohol may cause physiological changes to appetite that may drive women to lose weight as they drink more.
This study suggests that you can probably make room for moderate alcohol consumption and not have it result in weight gain. ____60____ Previous studies have shown that drinking alcohol can lead to a greater risk of developing breast cancer. So whatever potential gains a glass of wine may have on slimming down the waist, the benefits must be balanced against the other potential risks of alcohol consumption.
A．Several possibilities can account for the link.
B．A small glass of wine per day is an unwise choice.
C．But maybe it’s time to put wine glasses back on the table.
D．The more alcohol women consumed, the slimmer they would be.
E．But we don’t advise people to drink more alcohol to control weight.
F．Those drinking a certain amount of alcohol daily were of normal weight.
G．But the link existed between alcohol intake with a low risk of gaining weight.
People usually find Christmas to be the most expensive time of a year. The money spent on the celebration increase surprisingly, ranging from gifts to decorating. ____61____ Here are suggestions to have a wonderful Christmas as well as a full wallet at the same time.
____62____ Set the amount you can afford to spend for the holiday, including gift giving and decorating. Once you have a budget (预算) set, follow it. And if you can keep to your budget, you’ll lead an easy life in the following weeks and months
Start shopping for Christmas decorations early. Stores have sales for decorations between Halloween and Thanksgiving. ____63____ Better yet, go shopping for next year’s decorations the day after Christmas. You can buy many things at very low prices right after Christmas.
Shop for gifts all year round. ____64____ It doesn’t matter when you get the gift, whether it’s January or June. Shopping early can prevent you from spending more money than you can afford. And if you spend little here and there throughout the year, Christmas will have a much smaller influence on your wallet in December
Cut down your gift giving. Sometimes you just can’t afford to get something for everyone. Take away the people from your list whom you seldom speak with. ____65____ The people you do choose to buy for don’t need something expensive. Keep in mind that it’s the thought that is more important.
A．Send them simple cards instead.
B．Great friendship may contribute to a perfect budget.
C．Begin with a budget.
D．And it’s after Thanksgiving that the prices begin to go up.
E．The gifts bought on special festivals surely carry special meanings to your friends.
F．But there’s no reason to worry too much.
G．Whenever you’re out shopping, keep an eye out for great Christmas presents.
Does it feel like you are forever chasing (追逐) a rainbow That happiness is just around the corner but when you step forward, you find that the things that once can make you happy no longer make you happy like before ____66____ We, humans, tend to behave this way, which essentially limits our ability to be happy. There is a cool name for this phenomenon — the hedonic treadmill (享乐适应症).
____67____ To put it simply, a hedonic treadmill is our tendency to maintain a relatively stable level of happiness, despite undergoing major life changes. ____68____ In other words, humans have this unique tendency to return to a set happiness level after some time.
We often tell ourselves that if we achieve a certain something, we will finally be happy. ____69____ The moment we reach our goals, we experience a brief phase of satisfaction. And then we set our eyes on the next big prize. Thus begins our cycle of constant longing and traversing (穿梭) on the hedonic treadmill.
When unchecked, this eventually becomes an endless cycle that always limits our ability to be happy. ____70____
A．If that is so, then you are not alone.
B．What exactly is the hedonic treadmill
C．There are many factors that can influence our happiness.
D．These changes can be either positive or negative in nature.
E．However, things usually don’t work out this way in most cases.
F．We move in circles and stop only when we make an effort to do so.
G．Humans have the habit of falling into the hole of wanting too much.
When you look for a new role, don’t start by updating your CV. ____71____ Doing this will help you provide valuable content for your CV and interviews. So how do you go about conducting a careers self-assessment
Assess your skills
Think about the skills that are required to do your job effectively. ____72____ What do you do especially well and which skills do you enjoy using Now think of two or three examples where you demonstrated each skill in action. If you look closely, you will usually find that within each example there are a host of other related skills you employed.
____73____
Candidates often underestimate their knowledge and how it can be of use to an employer. This could range from applied technical know-how, to knowledge about a particular product, service, sector or type of customer. Are you up to date with the level of understanding required for your next role If not, make this an immediate goal.
Can you add value
How have you helped your organization generate income, reduce costs, solve problems and improve the quality of its service Your contribution may have been as an individual or as part of a team, but include it all. Do you have access to people, information and resources that could be of benefit to a potential employer ____74____
What do you want
This will include the salary level, of course, but what else is important to you How do you want your next job to be different from your current one ____75____ Write down your wish list and prioritize it so that you have your decision criteria for considering future opportunities.
Once your assessment is completed, you should have a much more detailed idea about what it is you have to offer prospective employers and you can now start writing your CV.
A．What do you know
B．Check again and keep a record of your application.
C．What are the things you would like to keep the same
D．Prove that an investment in you is likely to reap a return.
E．Add to this list any other key skills you have employed elsewhere.
F．That will give you a head start as you work your way up through the organization.
G．Instead, do a self-assessment to help you identify all the key information about yourself.
Life is for living according to the well-used expression. Sometimes what we wish to do is not completely up to us. ____76____ Many of us write a list of things we’d like to do before we leave this world—often called a bucket list (人生愿望清单).
Bucket lists have been called “the greatest hits of your life” and have helped some people get over anxiety to follow their dreams. Some of us may choose to write one to fill our life with new experiences, from skydiving to swimming with sharks. ____77____
This is something the BBC radio programme “All in the Mind” has been looking at. It heard from a blogger called Julie, who said she made a promise to live her bucket list. ____78____ Such a list can be exciting and can indeed help plan your life and give you focus.
____79____ But some people have argued it can be used as a strategy to try to control something that is actually uncontrollable. Clinical psychologist Linda Blair told the BBC that she was “not really in favour of bucket lists, which take you away from the natural chances.”
It’s probably true that a list can encourage people to follow someone else’s idea. But why not at least dream of what we would like to do ____80____ Whether we want to plan it or just see what happens, we should have our dreams.
A．The list can sometimes be crazy.
B．Working hard helps realize bucket lists.
C．Creating bucket lists can certainly give us hope.
D．How about making a bucket list once in a while
E．Why not reach for the stars, even if we only reach the sky
F．She dreams of cycling around the world and pushing her limits.
G．But there is no harm in dreaming about what we want in our life.
As the cooler days of autumn arrive in the northern part of the world, people are clearing out old plants and planning new gardens for next year. ____81____
If the plants have gotten larger than their original containers during their time outside, you can replant them into larger ones. ____82____ And replant them with fresh potting soil, and then water.
You can always divide plants like spider plants and flamingo flowers into two or more individual plants. Look for plants with root systems that clump together. They divide more easily.
If you are having trouble removing the plants from their containers, or pots, check to see if the roots have come through the drainage(排水) holes at the bottom of the pot.____83____
____84____Firstly, shake off any extra soil carefully. Secondly, find the connection between the root system and the plant’s top growth and pull apart the roots gently. Or you could cut through them with a sharp knife. Lastly, place each new plant in its container. Be sure to use fresh soil mix. Water the plants well until new plants form.
All houseplants that spent time outside should be moved to a shady area for a week before going inside for the winter season. ____85____ Continue to water regularly during this time.
After a week, look for insects on the plant, especially under the leaves. If you are still worried about insects, you can spray the plants with Neem oil mixed with water. And complete the move inside before temperatures drop below 12.7 degrees Celsius.
A．You can then divide the plants.
B．This helps the plant get used to lower light levels.
C．Houseplants that have stayed inside all summer still need care.
D．Choose one that is no more than 5 cm wider than the original.
E．If so, gently pull or cut the extra roots to help remove the plant.
F．Leave the plants as they are and wait for flowers to bloom.
G．However, outside plants in summer days will also return to the inside environment.
Regret is a very real reaction to a disappointing event in your life, a choice you made that can’t be changed, something you said that you can’t take back. ____86____ Regret can increase our stress, negatively affect physical health and disturb the balance of our immune systems.
____87____ One is what researchers refer to as the action path and the other is the inaction path. That is, we can regret the things we did or we can regret the things we did not do. Research suggests that action-related regret, although painful, encourages people to learn from their mistakes and move on. ____88____ This kind of regret is more likely to lead to depression and anxiety.
As with other negative emotions, it doesn’t work to avoid, deny or try to destroy regret. ____89____ Rather than stay put, people can manage these emotions in four steps: First, accept the fact that you are feeling them; determine why you are feeling them; allow yourself to learn from them: and, finally, release them and move forward.
You can help release these feelings of regret by practicing self-compassion (自我同情).This means reminding yourself that you are human, you are doing the best you can and you can learn from past decisions and grow. ____90____
Noticing, acknowledging and then forgiving your thoughts are a powerful step towards overcoming regret.
A．Dealing with regret is even more difficult.
B．Regret is not only unpleasant, but also unhealthy.
C．There are basically two ways to experience regret.
D．But regret related to the inaction path is harder to fix.
E．Seeing the situation in a different way may help reduce regret.
F．In the long run, these strategies only increase negative feelings.
G．Showing this compassion to yourself can help you accept and move past the regret.
Nothing can substitute (替代) for a good night’s sleep. There are some effective ways to reset your sleep cycle.
Have a light dinner
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a poor man. ____91____ . You should time your meals, because a full stomach can be the reason of insomnia (失眠). A light snack at bedtime can promote sleep, but too much food can lead to wakefulness.
Change it gradually
It is important to change your sleep cycle gradually in order to avoid stress and different sleep disorders. The most suitable way is to increase it by 15 minutes a time. If you have to wake up earlier, then try to fall asleep 15 minutes earlier each evening. ____92____.
Prepare your room for the sleep
People’s body is influenced by light and darkness. Doctors strongly suggest darkening the bedroom before sleep. ____93____. Moreover, close your curtains at night, so you will be able to sleep calmly.
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Consistency (developing regular sleeping hours) is the best way to change your sleep cycle. You should stick to the same sleep and wake-up time schedule. Don’t forget about weekends! It is allowed to have an extra hour on Saturdays, but you are to be back on track on Sundays.
Stop hitting the snooze button (止闹按钮)
I think everyone knows about those tempting five extra minutes in the morning. It doesn’t count, but you can turn these five extra minutes into ten or half an hour and you will realize that you are late. The morning that starts with stress isn’t a good beginning of your day. There are many ways to stop hitting the snooze button. ____95____. You have no choice but to answer it and before you find it, you will be out of bed.
A．Keep regular hours
B．This saying has a deep and wise meaning
C．A good night’s sleep can refresh and restore your body
D．Switch off laptops and other sources of light in your bedroom
E．Do something low-stress and boring until you discover that you are tired
F．The most effective way is to put an alarm clock on the other side of the room
G．It may be difficult to fall asleep at once, so take some relaxing procedures like a bath.
Key Steps to Cram (临时准备) for a Test Without Losing Your Mind
Social media is electronic ADHD (注意缺陷多动障碍综合征). ____96____ Texting, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Pinterest, etc., are great, but take a break to cram for exams.
____97____ We recommend a 50/10 split: 50 minutes studying, 10 minutes of anything else. On your break, exercise, or sing, or dance, or sit still. You pick. Then get back to work. Setting a timer will help you find a rhythm.
Remember, you are cramming at this point. Any learning here has a limited life, so stick to the basics. You are learning just the main ideas and the key details. Those are the things that are most likely to be on the test, so focus your energy there. Look for headings, key people, dates, equations, vocab words, and explanations of major ideas. ____98____
Talk to yourself. Every big idea you read, talk it out. Explain things to yourself. Make lots of hand actions. Pace if it helps. Stress words with a funny accent. ____99____ No, crazy people don’t remember more, but the more senses and emotions involved, the more you’ll remember.
Whether or not your teacher gave you a study guide, you need to make your own to cram for an exam. ____100____ After just making the guide yourself, 80% of your work will be done. You’re cramming, so it doesn’t have to be neat. Only you have to be able to read it. Writing it out, reading as you go, involving all your senses.
A．Let go of the rest.
B．Catch every second to cram.
C．The crazier you look, the better.
D．Cramming is about finding a good rhythm (节奏).
E．Your teacher is a help to make a study guide.
F．It will sink a revision like an elephant in a row boat.
G．This is no doubt that a guide is the best method to study for an exam.
Each place on this planet has its own unique traits culture and customs. In addition, different locales have their own languages and dialects. ____101____
As people travel more frequently, they exchange goods and ideas. Thus, the blending of cultures has become easier and more commonplace. In the age of globalization, one may argue that language acts as a barrier to communication. Individual dialects may divide people even further. ____102____ Dialects are important for international business. Read on to learn bow.
DIALECTS RETAIN IDENTITY
Many cultures use different words or pronunciations for the same thing. ____103____ Many times, exact translations are impossible. For example, one language may have a specific word for something, while another does not. If each language were standardized with the same set of words and pronunciations, cultures would lose their identities.
DIALECTS HELP SPREAD CREATIVITY
New words spread freely throughout different cultures thanks to world travel and the internet. In our modern society, each person can travel to experience new things. By learning new languages and dialects, a person expands his or her mind. Opening one’s mind promotes creativity. ____104____ Therefore, as we interact internationally, these exchanges lead to innovations.
DIALECTS INCREASE INDEPENDENCE
____105____ Even though a small group is part of a larger whole, their unique form of expression sets them apart. Their uniqueness provides them a sense of independence. Oftentimes, people from a specific area take pride in their dialect. Differences enhance cultural diversity and increase independence. Without diversity, our world would not progress in business or technology.
Our world needs dialects and individual expression to keep cultures alive for future generations. Preserving dialects is good for creativity, innovation, and business.
A．The free exchange of ideas leads to new ideas.
B．Unique pronunciations help give a culture its identity.
C．A dialect, by definition, is specific to a region or group.
D．When exchanging ideas, they feel comfortable speaking dialects.
E．Therefore, a standardized language is crucial in the communication.
F．However, dialects express the unique qualities of a particular region.
G．Language and dialects preserve the unique cultural elements of a given place.
America is seriously stressed out.According to the American Institute of Stress, even before the pandemic,94 percent of workers said they regularly felt stressed.____106____We all get busy sometimes, but feeling constantly worried and overtired can lead to burnout(倦怠),which can have serious results.
Think of burnout as stress taken to another level.“Typically,burnout is defined as an extreme state of psychological anxiety,”says YoungAh Park, an associate professor at the School of Labor and Employment Relations.____107____.
Because so many of us frequently feel stressed it can be hard to recognize when the line has been crossed.____108____Michael Leiter, a professor of psychology in Nova Scotia, explains“Burnout combines three key dimensions: extreme tiredness,feelings of pessimism and a sense of low achievement.“
____109____“This is a sign that demands are building faster than you can recover from them,” he says. That tiredness turns into feelings such as pessimism and withdrawal, especially feeling that way toward people you’re supposed to care about.____110____ In spite of this, it can contribute to making mistakes or even starting to feel emotionally disabled, all of which account for more serious issues to develop.
So before the stress rises up to that extreme alarming level take some steps you can to prevent burnout.
A．Why do people suffer from burnout
B．True burnout differs from feeling overtired.
C．Feeling tired when you begin working is a red flag.
D．Living at a burnout level can cause a serious disease.
E．That’s the end stage of burnout,but it takes a while to get there.
F．It’s a response to facing the continued stress beyond your ability.
G．And recently, their stress is reported to have reached an alarming level.
Camping is a great way to enjoy nature. You can breathe fresh air, cook over a campfire and sleep under the stars. However, camping also means dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets. ____111____ But there is a way to enjoy the natural world without giving up the comforts at home. It’s called glamping, and interest in it has been growing since 2007!
Glamping, a combination of the words glamorous (有魅力的) and camping, is a fairly new word. ____112____ Since around 600 B．C． Nomadic Mongolians have enjoyed the benefits of glamping. Their tents were so comfortable that they inspired the design of modern glamping tents!
There are many reasons why you should consider glamping for your next vacation. One of them is that glamping gives you access to some wonderful places. ____113____ Nowadays, glamping can be less expensive than staying in a hotel. But you can still enjoy the modern comforts of a hotel!
____114____ Glampsites often make generous use of eco-friendly materials and avoid using much plastic. So, there is less waste, and the area stays beautiful.
No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you. From Three Camel Lodge in Mongolia to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Canada, adventure is waiting for you. Sites can include a spa, a swimming pool and dinner under the stars. Activities can include exploring on horseback or camel and sightings of elephants, mountain sheep or tigers.
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A．You don’t have to give up beauty for comfort!
B．These are all the benefits and problems camping can bring.
C．These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping.
D．But it describes an activity that people have been doing for ages.
E．Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment.
F．A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world.
G．You can also lend a hand with protecting the environments of these places.
Expect guests over and don’t have a lot of time to cook up a feast ____116____ Throw in some fried chicken and you would soon have your guests eating out of your hands.
Fried rice is the simplest dish in the world to prepare. Even a twelve-year-old can do it! ____117____ You would need some garlic, vegetables, prawns and a few cups of cooked rice plus some seasoning.
Start by peeling the garlic. To do this real quickly, use the blade of the chopper and give the garlic a good smack. You will find the skin peeling right off. Then, chop the garlic finely. Alternatively, you could use a blender. ____118____ You wouldn’t want to be eating pesticides and dirt, would you Cut the vegetables and prawns into small pieces.
Then, put the pan over the fire and pour in some oil. Once it is hot, put in the garlic and fry till you get a heavenly garlicky smell. ____119____ Quickly add in the prawns, followed by the vegetables and rice. Stir well. And in some seasoning. And, to make things easier, buy one of those prepacked seasoning from the supermarket. They not only taste good, they are cheap and convenient too. Stir well to ensure your rice is well coated with the seasoning. Garnish with some cut chillies and serve hot. Your guests will love you for this. ____120____
A．It beats calling for pizza again!
B．A simple dish of fried rice will do.
C．Make sure they do not burn though.
D．For the vegetables, wash them properly first.
E．To begin, you have to prepare all the ingredients.
F．Traditionally, we wouldn’t put many expensive ingredients.
G．To make fried rice is a good way to clear all the leftovers in fridge.
Benefits of sport
Whether you simply go for a long walk in the park, ride your bicycle through the countryside or go to the gym, getting your body moving will not only make you feel more energetic, but will also improve your health.
Involving yourself in an activity that makes you breathe a little more heavily will improve the development of your heart and lungs and help them work more effectively and efficiently. Additionally, regular exercise will tone your body by contributing to the development of your muscles, bones and joints and will also help you maintain a healthy body weight. ____121____, making you better prepared to fight off infection.
____122____. Swimming, for example, is an excellent physical activity as nearly all muscles are used when you swim. As a result, it provides a good full—body workout, improving coordination (协调), balance and muscle strength. Of course, swimming is also a great way to cool down on a hot day.
Sport, as well as being a physical activity, has a mental aspect too. ____123____. Sport builds character and develops a number of qualities that are essential for a successful life. Included are three qualities worthy of special consideration.
First and foremost, sport requires self—discipline, without which it will be difficult for you to keep exercising. In order to do better than others in sport, you will have to set goals, make plans and stick to thoughts and actions, even without immediate rewards. ____124____. Everyone has their ups and downs, and therefore, a big part of life means having to deal with success and failure. Engaging in competitive sport will help you understand that the most important thing is not to win, but to learn and improve yourself. Finally, sport will help you understand how important teamwork is. It will show you that you often need to depend on others for your success and, similarly, that you can also make a contribution to the success of others.
The world of sport is a fairground of exciting chances where you can discover who you really are. ____125____！
A．Every sport has its own specific health benefits
B．Doing exercise, your heart and lungs must work harder
C．It can help define who you are and who you can become
D．It’s time, I think, to put on your sports shoes and go play
E．Secondly, sport will encourage you to keep a positive attitude
F．Another advantage of exercise is that it will improve your body’s immune system
G．Although my schedule is very tight, I will take exercise as a part of my daily routine
If you are of the “no regrets” school of life, you might think that all this regret is a reason for unhappiness. But that isn’t the case. ___126___ Here are three steps you can take the next time you find yourself thinking about your past mistakes.
Kill the ghost.
People often say their regrets “haunt” them. This suggests that regret is like a ghost: not entirely clear but always awful. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets. ___127___ Be honest without catastrophizing(小题大做). You will find that a list is a lot less frightening than a ghost.
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After you make a mistake, life moves on. But sometimes you just can’t stop kicking yourself. Perhaps you dropped out of school decades ago and are constantly calculating today how much money you would be making had you made it to graduation. ___129___ So, make up your mind to exchange your emotional sentence with a simple oral declaration: “I will not waste another minute of my life reliving a decision that cannot be changed.”
Collect your diploma(文凭).
___130___ If you never experienced regret, you would keep repeating the same behaviors that led you to miss opportunities in the past. Your regret can teach you to become smarter and more successful. So in your list of regrets, note how you want to change your behavior, and outline your determination going forward right now—and get started!
A．Forgive yourself.
B．Stop wasting time.
C．Going to the other extreme may be worse.
D．Regret is like a school run by human nature.
E．Write down why each one still bothers you and its bad effects.
F．Well analyzed and managed, regrets can be beneficial to your well-being.
G．In other words, you have voluntarily chosen a life sentence for a poor decision made previously.
Get into a group bigger than two and you get butterflies in your stomach. Staff meetings at work are difficult. And parties are the worst.
You’re not alone. Social anxiety affects an estimated 15 million Americans. Here are some tips to help you better navigate the social world:
For formal situations: Plan and prepare what you want to say
Know you want to get your point heard at that big meeting Plan and prepare. While the gold standard seems to be able to react quickly, it’s fine to know what you want to say in advance. ____131____. Have notes in front of you in case you are nervous.
For casual situations: Prepare
Party coming up Like the staff meeting, be prepared. ____132____. Even if you worry that your story may seem out of place, try to make it fit: If you don’t know what to say on a particular topic, spin it back to what you do know. For example, your question about the economy brings me back to climate change; what you said reminds me of the time I ...
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The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger. ____134____. Over time, this will expand your comfort zone.
Take baby steps
Decide to go to the party and tell yourself you will stay for a half-hour and then see how you feel. Think of this less as some command performance and more as an experiment in expanding your social world. Baby steps like these are fine — it’s about learning to fight your emotions by moving forward. ____135____.
A．Don’t listen to your anxiety
B．With practice, it will become easier
C．Step forward and speak up in spite of it
D．However, this is not the best way to socialize
E．Map out a couple of stories that you feel comfortable sharing
F．The solution to any anxiety is to run toward it, not away from it
G．Write out your speech, however long or short, and practice ahead of time
In the hallways between classes, on the playground, or on the school bus, bullying (欺凌) can happen anywhere. ____136____. If you are being bullied, here are some tips to help you defend yourself.
Make a parent aware of the situation. Your parents can often speak out for you to the teachers and school leaders, and they may be able to have a talk with the parents of the aggressor (好斗者), ____137____. Many kids, especially those who are not very popular, may have a few teachers they really like. If you have someone like this at the school, talk to this person about the bullying incidents.
Stop being a victim (受害者). You don’t have to act like a victim just because you have been the victim of bullying. This gives the aggressor more power over you and the situation. Walk with your head held high, your chin up and your back straight. ____138____; this makes it harder for someone to think of you as weak.
____139____. Be aware of your surroundings (周围环境) and the people around you. Stay away from students who seem to be trouble-makers. When a bully goes near to you, it’s a good idea to stand near a teacher or any adult to prevent them from laughing at or making fun of you.
Learn to protect yourself. ____140____. These types of skill-based training courses not only help you defend yourself physically against aggressors, but they also teach you to avoid harmful environments, how to read unsafe people and how to prevent a fight before it starts.
A．Avoid the bully whenever possible
B．or you can turn to a teacher that you trust
C．Take a general self-defence class or martial arts
D．Consider that some bullies are also bully-victims
E．Show self-confidence rather than a lack of confidence
F．Get with a friend who can serve as a source of strength
G．Bullying can be a terrible, life-changing experience for children
Insects have an important role as part of the living planet, and they make up four-fifths of all animal species. But what difference do they make to our lives
Insects as a problem
____141____We plant crops which some insect species love, and they thrive on them. That’s when we start to call them pests.
Humans have caused some insect species to be moved from one part of the world to another—deliberately or by accident. If the introduced insect species has no natural enemies in their new home, they can become a real problem. A recent UK example is the Harlequin ladybird, which has found its way to Britain and eats other ladybirds.
Some insects can sting, bite, or transmit disease to humans.____142____Mosquitoes, for example, gain nourishment by sucking blood, and in the process they can transmit diseases, such as malaria.
So, when it comes to insects, its important to understand the consequences of human actions.
Insects as an opportunity
Insects are very important as pollinators(传粉者). Bees are perhaps the best example of this. ____143____Pollination is needed before many crops and fruits that we eat can be formed.
Insects are also useful as models in scientific research. The Fruit Fly is a good example. It breeds rapidly, and can produce very many generations per year in the laboratory, so it is ideal for the study of evolution.____144____
Insects can be useful to the gardener too—ladybirds, for example, are the gardeners’ friend because they eat aphids. Hoverflies and wasps also hunt and kill other insects for food in the garden. These species are called predators(捕食者).
____145____
A．Without them, many crops would fail.
B．Many insect species compete with us for food.
C．And don’t forget insects can also be eaten by man!
D．Many of these have been caused by human activities.
E．Sometimes it is joked that this is because they find us tasty.
F．Many pests can be controlled by spraying with chemical pesticides.
G．In fact, many genetic discoveries couldn’t have been made without it.
Variety makes things fresh and interesting; it keeps your brain sharp and your body alive-part of the reason why we feel refreshed after a holiday is the break from routine. ___146___ So doing things differently might take a bit of effort at first, but you'll soon feel the benefits. Whether it's learning a skill, or visiting somewhere new, these all require different ways of thinking.
“Lifelong learning requires us to have a growth mind set, to up size our knowledge of the world,” says health coach Susan sanders. “ ___147___ It's the learning that makes the difference, firing up our curiosity and engaging our minds.”
Many people decide that the best way to keep their minds feeling younger is to really change up their life and train for a new job. “As humans, we are meant to grow, stretch, and expand,” says Francesca Kastelanides, director and founder of Beam Academy. “ ___148___ Although it will most likely be challenging at times, if your reason why is strong enough, you will always gain the benefits.”
___149___ “When starting a new journey, ask yourself what you hope to gain, why you want to make this move, and what you expect to get out of it at the end.”
Learning something new will not only improve your skill set but it will boost your wellbeing. From a physical point of view, when you exercise your brain, the mind reshapes itself, because the physical brain can grow and change. But, mentally, a new skill also provides you with motivation and increase your confidence. ___150___ And, of course, learning will open new opportunities in life that will boost your happiness. And who doesn't want to be happier
A．We’re naturally creatures of habit.
B．But learning to grow is no easy task.
C．And it doesn't matter what we learn.
D．Thus you can overcome any fears and anxieties you have.
E．Learning a new skill or re training for a different career can only be positive.
F．To have the desired result, you should make some preparations in the first place.
G．She explains that the most important thing is to make use of your central motivation.
参考答案：
1．A 2．B 3．C 4．G 5．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。指出手机对人们的身心各个方面产生了什么影响。
1．上文“A study found that 137 more lives were saved per 100,000 patients when people called 911 from a mobile phone rather than from a fixed one. (一项研究发现，当人们用手机拨打911而不是用固定电话拨打911时，每10万名患者中就多挽救了137条生命。)”指出使用手机能挽救生命，这是很好的消息。下文“Scanning your phone right before bed can cause sleep disorder. (睡前浏览手机会导致睡眠障碍。)”指出睡前浏览手机会造成不良影响。由此推知，空处内容与上文为转折关系。选项A“But there are plenty of worries too. (但也有很多担忧。)”指出使用手机也会产生担忧，这与上文形成转折关系，但是自然而然引出了下文，符合语境。故选A项。
2．下文“People now spend more than five hours a day typing and tapping, and feel eyes achy. (现在，人们每天花超过五个小时打字和敲击，感觉眼睛疼痛。)”指出因为花时间在手机上打字等原因，眼睛会不舒服。选项B“Your phone can do damage to your eyes. (你的手机会伤害你的眼睛。)”指出手机会伤害眼睛，自然而然引出了下文的具体说明，符合语境。故选B项。
3．上文“However, this can weaken your ability to focus on a task. (然而，这会削弱你专注于某项任务的能力。)”指出使用手机可能导致专注能力下降。选项C“Silence your phone or simply put it away can help. (让手机静音或干脆把它收起来会有帮助。)”承接上文，提出防止专注能力下降的措施，符合语境。故选C项。
4．上文“Memory suffers too. (记忆也会受到影响。)”指出使用手机可能会使记忆力受影响。下文“Instead of relying on the instructions from your phone’s GPS, older adults choose the old way, which increases activity in a part of the brain important for memory. (未依赖手机GPS的指示，老年人反而选择了旧的方式，这会增加大脑中对记忆至关重要的部分的活动。)”指出老年人选择不使用手机的GPS指路功能。选项G“Using a map and trying to remember it may be better for your brain. (使用地图并尝试记住它可能对你的大脑更好。)”指出使用地图对大脑更友好，这是对上文反向佐证，也自然而然引出了下文，符合语境。故选G项。
5．上文“It would be easy to avoid all these problems by simply putting down your phone. The problem: It isn’t so easy. (只要放下手机，就很容易避免所有这些问题。问题是：放下手机并不容易。)”指出要放下手机是个难题。选项E“People may feel painful when separated from their phones. (与手机分开时，人们可能会感到痛苦。)”延续上文，指出放下手机是个难题，让人痛苦，符合语境。故选E项。
6．D 7．G 8．A 9．C 10．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种可以帮助对抗愤怒的方法。
6．根据上文“Anger is the most destructive emotion. When you are in a temper, you make quick ill-considered decisions that you will probably regret.(愤怒是最具破坏性的情绪。当你在发脾气的时候，你很快就做出了你可能会后悔的考虑不周全的决定)”可知，空前举例愤怒会给人带来的负面结果，空后提出问题“如何停止生气？”并提出建议。由此可知，空处可能是又举一例子证明愤怒情绪带来的负面后果。D项：You will also regret bad words spoken without thought.(你也会为未经思考就说了脏话而后悔)符合语境，“also regret”与空前regret呼应。故选D项。
7．根据上文“Firstly, you need to change your attitude to the way the world works. You have to accept that sometimes things do go wrong and that people are not always lovely. The actions of other people can be a significant cause of anger. Try to accept that other people do behave in ways that will make you both frustrated and angry.(你需要改变你对世界运转方式的态度。你必须接受有时候事情确实会出错，人们并不总是可爱的。其他人的行为可能是愤怒的重要原因。试着接受别人的行为确实会让你沮丧和生气)”可知，本段主要介绍从自己的认识来转变自己看待世界的态度，并从事和人两方面列举了建议。由此可知，G. Realizing that no-one is perfect is a good start to avoiding getting angry.(意识到没有人是完美的这个事实是避免生气的一个好的开始)承接上文，符合题意。故选G项。
8．根据上文“Thirdly, reacting angrily is a hard habit to break. But it is a habit, and habits can be broken. The trick is to avoid reacting when faced with a situation that usually angers.(第三，生气是一个很难改掉的习惯。但这是一种习惯，习惯是可以打破的。诀窍是在面对通常令人生气的情况时避免做出反应)”可知，通过不回应可以避免愤怒带来的负面影响。A项：You need to learn not to respond at all.(你需要学会完全不去回应)符合语境。故选A项。
9．根据上文“Fourthly, don’t take the easy way when you get angry. We all get tempted to throw something, hit something (or even someone), or scream when we are angry. It is much harder to stay calm, to walk away from conflict, or to take a deep breath and act normally.(第四，当你生气的时候，不要轻举妄动。当我们生气的时候，我们都会想要扔东西，打东西(甚至是人)，或者尖叫。要保持冷静，远离冲突，或者深呼吸并正常行事，就难多了)”可知，保持冷静是很难做到的。由此可知，C. But that is what you must do if you are to stop anger.(但如果你想停止愤怒，这就是你必须做的)符合语境，虽然很难，但是必须做。故选C项。
10．根据下文“That control will come once you identify what is at the root of your anger. (一旦你找到愤怒的根源，这种控制就可以做到)”可知，认识到愤怒的根源，就可以控制愤怒情绪。由此可知,F.You must recognize that anger is something you can control.(你必须认识到愤怒是你可以控制的)作为段首句，下一句中的That control与F项中的control呼应。故选F项。
11．G 12．F 13．A 14．D 15．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了改善思维过程的几个有效策略。
11．根据前文“Do you feel that it has been a long time since you came up with an amazing idea or something new This is a sign that there are improvements you should make in your thinking process(过程). ”（你是否觉得自己已经很久没有想出一个绝妙的点子或者新点子了？这是一个信号，表明在你的思考过程中你应该做出改进。）可知，当你很久没有新的点子想出来，说明你的思维需要改善。后文“Thankfully, effective thinking can be practiced over time if you try the following approaches.”（值得庆幸的是，如果你尝试以下方法，有效的思维可以随着时间的推移得到练习。）提到有一些方法可以帮助你通过练习，提高有效思维，所以空处应该承接前文，讲述我们的这种无效思维会带给我们什么后果。选项G.“然而，我们的思考可能是无效的，可能会损害我们的幸福和决定。”承接前文，同时引出了下文提到有效思维的策略的提出，符合题意。故选G。
12．本段标题“Think when you are relaxed.”（当你放松的时候可以思考。）说明思考要在思维放松的时候。下文“If you can’t relax, the process is affected. ”（如果你不能放松，这个过程就会受到影响。）可知，在不放松状态下，思考的过程会受到影响。因而空处应该描述如果要有有效的思考，要避免在不放松的状态下思考，即避免在压力下思考。选项F“如果你想充分利用，就要避免在压力下思考。”符合题意，故选F。
13．空处处于段落的标题部分，结合段落标题句的句式特点，答案可缩小范围到选项A与选项B。结合下文“Top thinkers learn from their past experiences and mistakes. ”（顶尖思想家从过去的经历和错误中吸取教训。）说明从过去的经历和错误中吸取教训是顶尖的思想家采取的方式，肯定了要从过去的经历和错误中吸取教训的意义。作为段落的标题句要充分概括这一点。选项A“从过去的经历中学习”，符合题意，故选A。
14．根据前文“If you give in to your brain, your thinking process will fail. One way to get the two to be on the same page is to stay in a peaceful and quiet environment and relax. ”（如果你向你的大脑屈服，你的思考过程就会