2023届浙江高考英语七选五专项训练（含解析）

七选五
The idiom “a big fish in a small pond” describes a person who is very well known or important in a small group but is not known or important outside that small group.For example,a high-performing high school student in a small town could be a big fish in a small pond. ___1___ And he may simply not know how small his “pond” is-until he moves on to a big university. He must compete with hundreds of students who were also the best at their high schools. ___2___
Here is another example. A young singer was famous in his small town. He wanted to move to a big city to grow his singing career. ___3___ “Here in our small town,”they said, “you are a big fish in a small pond. Once you move to New York City, that is going to change. Best be ready!”For some people, this can be a painful realization-sometimes called a wake-up call.
___4___ They never grow their circle of friends or work environment.Sometimes they do not take opportunities that increase their environment, or pond. By staying in a small pond,it is safer.There are fewer dangers and also fewer competitors.
The Merriam-Webster online dictionary explains another way to use the idiom. It can also describe a situation where one person has more power, influence, knowledge,or experience than others within a small group. So sometimes we use this expression to describe people who want to stay in a small pond just to feel more important. ___5___
A．His family supported him but also warned him.
B．He may feel overly-confidentor overly-important.
C．Now, some people like being a big fishin a small pond.
D．People have been using this expression since the early 1800s.
E．Their position is not questioned by the other fish in the pond.
F．A pond is a small body of water,which is usually smaller than a lake.
G．His pond just got much larger and is now filled with many more fish.
Learning to Manage Your Time
The principles below are about effective time management. Think of time management techniques as tools to help you do what you value best. ____6____
Commitment — If you can’t promise to devote time to a task, don’t put it in your schedule. ____7____ If you don’t actually stick to your schedule, it will soon become useless.
One thing at a time — Current research shows us that multi-tasking is untrue. When switching between tasks, we pay a time cost: It takes time to get mentally back into the task, thus making us less efficient. ____8____ This depth is necessary where you are expected to gain a deeper understanding.
Response — In the moment of decision-making, when faced with other things which are not included in the schedule, take a moment to think and respond. ____9____ For example, if exercise is a top priority for you, don’t let a sudden fear about a grade prevent you from exercising. You can reduce the amount of exercise time, but don’t cut it out. Don’t let “mind games” get in the way.
Flexibility — ____10____ Don’t schedule every hour of the day. Leave empty time and schedule in entertainment time. Create two or three hours on Friday as a catch-all makeup time. When things come up and you are deciding whether to differ from your established schedule, look for future hours and days to see where you can make up lost time.
A．Be brief when making your schedule.
B．How do you combine flexibility with your schedule
C．When switching we also lose the depth of our engagement.
D．Try to keep the principles in mind as you schedule your time.
E．Switch blocks of time so that your schedule shows your new commitment.
F．Remember what’s most important to you and do what will help you get it.
G．Creating a schedule you can’t actually keep is setting yourself up for frustration.
You learn, connect with friends and play games online. Just as you look both ways before crossing the street, be sure you are using the Internet more safely. These tips, based on the latest research, will help you stay fun and safe online.
Be your own person. Don’t let friends or strangers pressure you to be someone you aren’t. ____11____ You may be Internet smart, but people and relationships change, and unexpected stuff can happen on the Internet.
Be nice online. ____12____ People who are annoying and aggressive online are at greater risk of being bullied (欺凌) themselves. If someone is mean to you, try not to react. Talk to a trusted adult or friend who can help. Use privacy tools to block the meanies.
Passwords are private. Don’t share your password even with friends. ____13____ One trick: Create a sentence like “I graduated from King School in 15” for the password “IgfKSil5”
____14____ It may be fun to check out new people for friendship or romance. But be aware that, while some people are nice, others act nice because they’re trying to get something. Praising or supportive messages may be more about controlling than friendship or romance.
Avoid in-person meetings. The only way someone can physically harm you is if you’re both in the same location, so-to be 100% safe-don’t meet them in person. If you really must get together with someone you “met” online, don’t go alone. Have the meeting in a public place. ____15____
A．And know your limits.
B．Read between the “lines”.
C．Think about what you post.
D．And bring some friends along.
E．Don’t think that others have better lives than you do.
F．Pick one you can remember but no one else can guess.
G．Or at least treat people the way you’d want to be treated.
Easy Tips to Reduce Your Screen Time
While modern technology helps us increase our efficiency in many different areas, it also does a lot of damage. However, with some careful planning, you can limit the time you spend in front of a screen.
Avoid screen time while you eat
Many people use meal breaks to catch up on social media pages and online news. While that might seem like a good idea, it makes it impossible for you to give your eyes some rest. ____16____ Just focus on the food you’re eating and enjoy it.
Limit screen time outside of work
If you work in front of the computer screen for 8 hours every day, you should limit your screen time outside of work. ____17____ Instead of watching the TV and playing video games, you could read a book you like.
Avoid watching TV in bed
Watching TV before going to sleep is the favorite entertainment for many of us, but it’s also very unhealthy. ____18____ Another problem is that instead of relaxing your eyes, it will only put pressure on them even more.
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Staying in touch with the people you love through social media networks is a good thing but spending hours in front of your computer screen or mobile device won’t do you any good. Instead of doing that, you should free up some time for a face-to-face meeting rather than FaceTime.
Find something else to do
Definitely, life is much more than just passively looking at a screen. ____20____ If not that, just go outside for a walk around the block, do anything else than looking at screens all day, every day.
A．Go out to relax your eyes.
B．Socialize more in real life.
C．Screen time before bed will make it harder for you to fall asleep.
D．That’s why you should always avoid looking at a screen while you eat.
E．So go outside, do something meaningful with friends, or just find a hobby to stay active.
F．That is to say, you should leave your work at work and use the time you have at home to relax.
G．There are many more important things to do at work rather than keep yourself staring at the screen all the time.
Danielle Waterman, an English woman rugby (橄榄球) player is interviewed and talks about her experience and opinions about the sport.
Having two older brothers taught me a lot about survival. ___21___ We’d play rugby together and if I wanted to play against my brothers, who I looked up to, I had to be good enough. It made me determined.
I was lucky to have supportive parents, especially my mother, who was my role model. ___22___ It’s different now, with lots of amazing women in British sport as positive examples to young girls. The situation for women’s sport has improved, but there’s a long way to go. The regularity of male sport allows the public to be familiar with teams and players. ___23___
A few years ago, I got hurt in my knee and was told I couldn’t play again. ___24___ That’s when I really recognized the challenges I was facing mentally, as well as coping with my physical pain. No matter how much I trained, I wouldn’t improve unless I was happier and more confident. I realized I needed to get help for my mental health. Without that support, I wouldn’t have played again.
___25___ When I was injured, my immediate reaction was, ‘I need to keep going.’ I’ve built up strong will but it’s basically because I love what I do. When I play rugby, I work with other people, deal with failure and overcome difficulties - all these make me open-minded and determined. Rugby develops confidence in me around achieving and self-belief.
A．That’s what women’s sport needs.
B．Sometimes I did feel different to other girls.
C．I never thought of myself as different from them.
D．Playing rugby is my passion, and it enriches me.
E．However, I decided to insist on and to get to the Olympics.
F．As well as the physical side, the sport also leads me to a happy life.
G．There weren’t many female role models in sport when I was growing up.
Advice For Dealing With Uncertainty
We are living in uncertain times, going through changes that we can’t control. There’s just so much to worry about: health, finances, even our social relationship. ____26____ . If you are one of them, the following tips may do some help.
Reflect on yourself
Check in with yourself. Allow yourself to get in touch with how you’re feeling. Reflect both on what’s hard and on what’s still good. ____27____ . What matters is just that you find time to pause and take stock in the midst of a crisis.
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Find some things you want to do —things that take your mind of your worries during uncertain times. Maybe for you it’s baking a pie or organizing a closet or conquering a video game. Whatever it is, think about what feels meaningful or gives you a sense of accomplishment and do that.
Reach out for help
Connect with people who can lift you up and point you in the right direction. If you don’t talk to others, you’ll think you’re in a ditch by yourself. So, call, video-chat or text with a friend; join an online community; or even go old-school and write a letter. ____29____ .
Don’t try to make sense of things too soon
It can be tempting to rush through an uncertain situation and try to make it seem certain. So the last tip is more about what we should not do than what we should do. Don’t try to make sense of things too soon. ____30____ . That leaves room for new possibilities.
A．Set aside external expectations
B．Find your “best gift” for the day
C．It doesn’t matter how you reflect
D．You will understand that you are not alone
E．It’s crucial to figure out what life will hold in store for us
F．This state of uncertainty usually leaves us upset and depressed
G．Instead, take time to recharge, free up energy to do good, meaningful things
It seems very likely you fought like cat and dog when you were younger. ____31____ Here is how family bonds are vital as you enter old age.
____32____ A University of Michigan study found that children who were six or under when a new brother or sister arrived had a healthier BMI. Given that childhood weight issues can turn into adult weight problems, having a younger brother or sister might well be worth the fighting.
Having brothers and sisters makes you more charitable. ____33____ Could it be that having a samegeneration relative looking out for you enables you to think about others ... and more empathic. A study of more than 450 Canadian families found that if a sibling(姐妹兄弟) was warm and kind, the other sibling was likely to display the same qualities.
Siblings can help you have a healthier lifestyle. A multinational survey of more than 15,000 people found that 43 percent of people credited their family and friends for having the biggest impact on their health. ____34____
They help you live longer. In a study from the American Sociological Association, older adults who described themselves as being “extremely close” to the family members they listed as their closest confidents had a six percent chance of dying over the next five years, compared to a 14 percent risk for the people who reported not being very close to the family members listed.
Having good friends can bring many of the same benefits. We don’t all have brothers and sisters, or you might be distant from yours. Don’t panic. ____35____ Make friends by signing up to groups or classes and finding people who enjoy the same things as you.
A．Sisters can protect you from depression.
B．Having a younger sibling might make you slimmer.
C．But brothers and sisters can boost your physical and mental health.
D．Research shows having close friends can boost your health and well-being.
E．Brothers and sisters are readily available fitness and healthy-eating friends.
F．The research found having siblings made you twice as likely to do good deeds.
G．For each additional one, your risk of marriage breakdown was three percent less.
The next time you pick up a glass, notice the place where your fingers touched it. Do you see patterns of these lines ____36____ If you look closely at the tips of your fingers, you will see the same raised patterns on your skin.
Fingerprints (指纹) begin to form long before a baby is born. ____37____ Even if we injure our fingers, the lines of our fingerprints grow back the same way, as long as the injury isn’t very serious.
No two people have the same fingerprints—not even twins. Because fingerprints are unique, they can be used to identify people. ____38____ Fingerprints can also act like a key, unlocking a phone if a person’s fingerprint matches one that has been stored in the device.
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They might help us improve our sense of touch. Or they might help tell a doctor whether a patient is properly absorbing the medicine they’ve been given. Also they might help police to solve crimes (破案). If a thief stole gold watches from a store and left his fingerprints behind, the police can check those fingerprints. They compare them to their database to find who has a matching fingerprint.
Just imagine our life without fingerprints! It’d be difficult for us to read information and interact with whatever we’re touching or holding in our hands. ____40____ How do you feel when your fingers are interacting with the buttons of the computer while wearing gloves Or did you find difficulties in unlocking your phone
A．Those are your fingerprints.
B．Why do we need fingerprints
C．Why don’t people have the same fingerprints
D．Having no fingerprints is like wearing gloves!
E．Well, a fingerprint is formed when a finger makes contact with a surface.
F．Investigators look for fingerprints left to help figure out who had been there.
G．When we enter the world, we have the fingerprints we’ll have for our whole lives.
Easy Ways to Fight SAD in Dark Winter Days
When sunlight is in short supply and nights are long and cold in the winter, millions of people realize they don’t feel as merry as usual. ____41____ , you may be suffering from “seasonal affective disorder” or SAD．Try these easy ways to fight SAD．
Get more light. Most researchers agree that people who fall victim to SAD most often are particularly sensitive to the lack of light. ____42____ , getting light in the morning seems to offer the most benefit. If the weather permits, take a walk. In your home or office, try sitting close to a window that faces south.
Increase exercise. Although exercising may be about the last thing you want to do and you would rather curl up (蜷起来) with a book or watch TV, studies have shown that upping your exercise routine can reduce SAD．Doctors advise exercising at least 20 minutes a day at least three times a week. ____43____ . The benefits of exercise are also long-lasting. The longer you do it, the more benefit you’ll get.
____44____ . Studies have found that people who have low levels of two chemicals found in fish, EPA and DHA, are at increased risk for SAD．You can eat more fish-at least three times a week to fight it.
Take extra vitamin D．The body makes vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunshine. ____45____ .
A．Eat more fish
B．Work out at the gym
C．If you’re one of them
D．Any type of exercise offers benefits
E．Fresh fish contains a lot of EPA and DHA
F．Although any amount of outdoor light can help
G．Doctors recommend one pill a day if you get little exposure to the sun
Every day is a gift, and if you look forward to enjoying each day, then you need to learn to make the most of your day. ___46___
Have a great morning routine (常规). A good start will make you feel good and is sure to make the rest of your day good as well. Rise early and get ready for your new day. ___47___ Listen to good music. Have a wonderful breakfast. All these will help you start your day in a positive way.
Make time for short breaks. Since we spend most of our day in the workplace, it is necessary to relax between different tasks. Set a timer on your phone or computer to remind you it's time to get up, leave your desk, go out and get some fresh air.
___48___ Doing the same things every day is very boring. To prevent this, step out and take some time to do things that you have never done before. This will not only make a day exciting, but it’ll also build your confidence.
Ask someone to be your accountability partner (责任同伴). ___49___ This person encourages you, supports you and loves you. He or she will help you get over difficulties and achieve your goals.
Plan your schedule for the next day the night before. Make a list of all the tasks you want to complete the next day. ___50___ Focus on one thing at a time and give it your best try before moving on to the next day.
A．Go for a morning walk or run.
B．Here are some tips that can help you.
C．Try something new and learn from it.
D．Review your day before going to bed at night.
E．It could be your brother or sister, or a good friend.
F．This will help you save much time later in the day.
G．Do everything you can to have a good time every day.
Have you ever felt the need to be alone for a while I don’t mean situations when you should be alone, but occasions where you are with a group of people at a party or a restaurant. You get tired of jumping from conversation to conversation, and your mind starts to wander towards that interesting book you left halfway done, or that movie you have been meaning to watch. ___51___ Now before you rush to defense, please understand that being an introvert (内向的人)is completely normal.
A common misunderstanding about introverts is that they are loners or anti-social. ___52___ They have friends, probably not as many as extroverts (外向的人), but enough to suit their needs for human interaction. Scientifically, all humans fall somewhere between being an introvert and being an extrovert, and at least 25 percent of us are introverts.
___53___ Therefore, the ability to network is extremely valuable. Of course, sometimes introverts might be as capable of talking with people as extroverts, but sometimes they have to force themselves to engage with others in order to “fit in”. While extroverts feel comfortable shaking hands and making jokes, introverts get increasingly exhausted. ___54___ For the introverted, to continue in this awkward situation could really end up bringing them harm, with individuals reporting to suffer from loss of sleep, panic attacks and depression.
___55___ They form deep thoughts, conduct themselves carefully, and pay significant attention to detail. So, for the best results in a project involving group work, both introverts and extroverts are needed.
A．Society appears to favor extroverts.
B．Most introverts, however, are just regular people.
C．These are feelings usually typical of an introvert.
D．Introverts tend to recover by spending time alone.
E．You might have ignored that “strange” thought you had before.
F．Introverts, just like extroverts, have their own set of advantages.
G．Even if standing alone for a while, they get asked “Why are you all by yourself ”
Are you still frustrated for forgetting passwords Never again! There’s a way to choose and remember them with confidence.
___56___ It’s good exercise for your brain and a valuable way to protect your identity online. The system uses letters, numbers and symbols, so it will please even the strictest website. And the random-looking codes it produces would be extremely difficult for someone to crack, but just enough of a challenge for your brain.
First, choose a short quotation, one that no one would have any reason to associate with you. ___57___ So, if you chose “Play it again, Sam”, you’d have the letters PIAS. Next, choose a meaningful date again, one that can’t be guessed or easily researched. Maybe the year of a favorite holiday, “86,” say. ___58___ Finally, organize these building blocks in any order you like. And strengthen the code further by making some of the letters lower case and some upper: maybe 86&EPiAs.
Spend a little time getting to know this “foundation” for your passwords. “See” it in your mind’s eye. And then start using it as the basis for every new password you set. Add two or three extra letters each time, a few initials or abbreviations (缩写) to remind you of what this particular password is for. ___59___
So the final password for your BBC account could be: BBC86&EPiAs.
___60___ But each password ends up being complex and unique, helping to protect your identity and giving your memory a cracking workout every time.
A．Nothing is better than this.
B．What you should do is to follow a system.
C．We can remember them well if we often use the letters.
D．With a system like this, you’ve got a basic formula to follow.
E．Then add a random element by picking any two symbols like & and E.
F．Pick out the initial letters-creating the first “building block” for your passwords.
G．For example, you might use BT for your phone account or CC for the camera club forum.
After watching the amazing Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, chances are that you have fallen in love with some winter sports and you’re already making sure your equipment is ready for them.____61____. However, there’s another element to get ready. Your body! Even if you exercise regularly, skiing, or skating challenges your muscles in ways other activities don’t.
Exercising in the cold decreases your body temperature, so our metabolism (新陈代谢) increases to warm you up.____62____. Depending on the sport, certain muscles may also be used more frequently compared to activities in other seasons. The good news is that most winter sports involve heart endurance (耐力), muscle strength and muscle endurance.____63____
There are still some other things to think about.____64____. However, it can be hard on the body when you hit the slopes. As anyone who has spent time skiing or snowboarding can prove, after a long day on the slopes, the body becomes extremely tired.____65____. To avoid this, you need to take some time to strengthen your body and improve endurance. Before the winter season, a regular exercise program should include exercises that get the blood running while challenging the entire body, such as stair climbing or running. The intensity should vary from 20-45 minutes at least 3 to 5 days a week. As winter nears, adding a cardio (有氧的) workout longer in duration but lower in intensity can help increase endurance.
A．Winter sports provide a total body workout.
B．It is a wise idea to learn from experienced people.
C．And that is when injuries are more likely to occur.
D．And all of them can be trained before the winter season.
E．Probably, you have got your skis tuned and skates sharpened.
F．You’d better know the weather before you do the winter sports.
G．Your heart and lungs also need to work harder to warm the air into your body.
“Regards”. “Best wishes”. “Take care”. The words at the end of an email may seem unnecessary. ____66____ Even the most common “Sent from my iPhone” can tell that the sender has taken the time to reply although clearly not at their desk. Sign-off may just be a word or a short phrase, followed by your signature, and yet finding the right tone to close your email often requires a surprising amount of thought and skill.
When you’re struggling with how to end an email, it’s best to consider the context (语境). ____67____ Here are three of the most common email settings and the tried-and-true sign-offs that work best for each.
Best wishes. ____68____ However, be aware of its greeting card vibe (氛围) and use it only when it fits well with the tone of your email.
Cheers. A recent study by the email app Boomerang rated cheers as the most likely sign-off to get an email response. ____69____ Cheers works well if your email is friendly and conversational but, unless you’re actually British or Australian, it may come off as affected in more formal settings.
Best. Best conveys best wishes in a cheerful, short and informal way. If you get a lot of emails, you know that nearly everyone uses this sign-off. ____70____
Anyway, the appropriate sign-off depends on your position and your relation to the person who receives your email and the nature of exchange. Next time, take these factors into consideration and try the above sign-offs.
A．However, the sign-off matters.
B．Surprisingly, that isn’t a thank-you as most people assume.
C．Being both friendly and formal makes this sign-off a safe bet.
D．Actually, it’s the most important factor in choosing right words.
E．What works for a close colleague won’t work with a distant acquaintance.
F．You should always bear in mind that not all sign-offs convey certain messages.
G．The disadvantage is that it can be dull if you want your message to be attention-getting.
The word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions. Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. ____71____
Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity. Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics. ____72____ They are hooked on (迷上) shopping and usually buy things that they don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want.
____73____ There isn’t a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something. They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty.
____74____ Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot. ____75____ They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt (破产) and get sent to prison.
A．Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can result in many problems.
B．Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.
C．They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it.
D．The question is: why do they have this addiction
E．It can also cause financial problems.
F．Accordingly, these shopaholics should turn to a certain organization for help so that they can stop compulsive shopping.
G．Here are some ways to help you deal with shopping addiction.
Unlike a tourist, a traveler is someone who wants to experience another culture and avoid “tourist traps” and other less authentic experience. ___76___
___77___ Knowing the history and culture of where you’re going will help you connect with the locals, be more travel-conscious, and improve your experience overall. Start researching by reading guidebooks and then look into local newspapers and documentaries if possible.
Ask locals for advice. You don’t have to stop someone random on the street to get advice from a local. ___78___ Whether you want day trip, food, nightlife, or other advice, the locals can help!
Try free activities like riding bicycles and hiking. These types of activities are often overlooked during vacations because of the need to do everything “important” in any given city. However, biking around a city gives you a great view of the architecture and a sense for the city’s life and vibrancy. ___79___
Travel alone. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone by traveling alone and relying only on yourself and the friends you make during your trip. Sometimes, you’ll be making temporary friends, otherwise, they might be friends you stay in contact via social media or messaging. ___80___
A．Research your travel destination and pack appropriately.
B．Similarly, hiking in forests and parks can be a beautiful and relaxing way to connect with the culture.
C．Study your travel destination before leaving
D．Ask your taxi drivers, bartenders, and hotel receptionists where they recommend.
E．Ask locals where they’re going, if they have any advice for things to do in the region, and about their experience in the area.
F．But sometimes, travelling alone and meeting someone else in a foreign place leads to a friendship that can last a lifetime.
G．To embrace the traveler in you, focus on the culture of the country or city you’re visiting and connect with locals for advice and new friendships.
How similar are language and music
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. ____81____ Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.
Both language and music have a writing system.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. ____82____ By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.
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You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.
Both share emotion.
____84____ Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. ____85____ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics.
A．Both are various with culture.
B．Both are expressive around the world.
C．How do you know that I am angry
D．We use language to express our thoughts.
E．So just as you read English, you can read music.
F．Similarly, music is also part of many people’s lives.
G．In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.
Whenever you meet someone for the first time, you take great care to make a good impression. ___86___ When customers call for the first time they will judge you and your organization based on the impression that you make when you take and deal with their calls. Do you know what to say and do in such everyday situation on the telephone
★Answering the phone politely.
The way in which you answer the telephone say a lot about you. ___87___ So make sure it’s a good one. Before you pick up the phone make sure that there is a smile on your face. Believe me, you can hear a smile! You should sound friendly and welcoming on the phone even when you’re having a terrible day.
★Transferring (转移) calls.
If someone has reached you or your department by mistake, kindly transfer them and offer them information on how they can better reach that person next time. For example, you can say, “I’m sorry. ___88___ Let me transfer you to Ms Smith in Human Resources. If you’d like to reach her directly next time, her extension (分机) is 3556.”
★Taking messages.
Sometimes I’m amazed by the things people tell me when I call a company to speak to someone. I hear everything from “He’s out.” with no explanation, to “He is on the toilet.” ___89___ The proper response when some is out is something like the following: “___90___ Can I help you, or would you like to leave a message ”
A．Treat customers with respect.
B．I’m sorry but she is away from her desk.
C．That’s a little more information than I need!
D．You’ve actually reached the wrong department.
E．The same should be true when you “meet” someone over the phone.
F．Your voice and attitude create the first impression that the caller receives.
G．When you are not the person the caller wants to speak to, politely transfer them to the correct person.
Everyone knows that dental hygiene(牙齿保健)is important. ____91____ However, as kids grow up and become more independent, it’s easier to forget about dental hygiene.
For many young people, the morning routine(常规)includes brushing your teeth and eating breakfast. Bethany Tistle, a dental hygienist, suggests brushing after you eat. “____92____ Once after breakfast, and once before bed,” she says.
Brushing after meals gives you a chance to remove food that could get stuck between your teeth Flossing(用牙线洁牙)every day is also important.
Many kids may wonder whether they should use a manual or an electric toothbrush. ____93____ “It has a built-in, two-minute timer, which keeps you brushing the proper amount of time,” she says, “Most people only spend 30 seconds when they’re using a manual toothbrush. That’s not enough time.”
Smart food choices are also important for your teeth. Sugary snacks and even carbonated water can be bad for your teeth. Tistle suggests using a straw(吸管)when drinking sugary drinks.
Dairy products and foods that are crunchy(硬而脆的), such as apples and carrots, are good for your teeth. But Tistle advises against eating foods that are sticky. ____94____ Bits of food can get stuck in your teeth and create holes in them.
In order to ensure that you have a healthy mouth, visit the dentist at least twice a year. Brush and floss daily.
____95____ As Tistle says, “Dental hygiene is in the hands of the patient.”
A．And make healthy food choices.
B．Are you taking care of your teeth
C．You should brush your teeth after each meal.
D．Either one works, but Tistle prefers the latter.
E．Brushing should be done at least twice a day.
F．Some examples are fruit snacks and certain candies.
G．When children are very young, adults often help them take care of their teeth.
We’ve all heard the phrase less is more, and in the case of our personal space, it couldn’t be more accurate. In fact, studies have shown that a messy home can have a significant effect on our well-being because clutter (杂乱) can increase our stress and anxiety levels and reduce our ability to concentrate.
One place where this is particularly apparent is the bedroom, where the average person spends about a third of their time.____96____, your mind is unable to slow down and drift into peaceful sleep. You’ll find it easier to catch those much-needed if you’ve cleared away all the odds and ends that have collected on surfaces around the room.
____97____. The human brain prefers order, and a disorganized desk will divide your attention between your task and the state of your surroundings. As a result, you will drain your cognitive (认知的) resources much faster than you would in a tidy environment. If you regularly find yourself in situations like these, then it’s high time to clean up your act.
Now that you’re aware of the difference tidying up can make, let’s dig into some tried-and-tested ways of getting your home into shape. One of the best-known approaches in recent years is the KonMari Method by Marie Kondo, a world-famous organizing consultant from Japan.____98____.
That sounds simple enough, but where should you begin ____99____. If you’re starting with clothes, for example, collect all your articles from wherever they’re stored and sort through them all at once. This helps you see exactly how many extra items you’ve been hanging on to, making it easier to reduce your collection.
____100____. This way, other people won’t be around to make you feel bad about throwing out things like unwanted gifts. Another key tip is to shed any guilt you have about getting rid of objects by remembering that your home should honor who you are now, rather than who you once were. Should you hesitate, simply remind yourself how amazing it’ll feel to have your space filled with nothing but treasured belongings!
A．Kondo also recommends removing alone
B．The first step is to decide whether it is what you need
C．When your resting area is packed with too much stuff
D．Always keep in mind that it’s you who are the owner of your house
E．Another spot that should be kept neat is your work station
F．Kondo suggests working through your home by category rather than by room
G．Her strategy centers on keeping the items that spark joy and getting rid of the rest
Everyone has worries, but what do you do with your worries Whether your worries are big or small, you can take three steps to deal with them.
Try to find out the causes.
____101____ Sometimes you know it, but sometimes you might not. If you can’t make sure what your worries are, you will have more and more new problems in your life. So remember that you must try to find out the causes before you start to deal with them even though it might not be so easy.
____102____
There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won’t solve your problem. ____103____ If you’re worried about grades, ask yourself these questions:
★How do I get ready for class Do I review my notes even when there isn’t a test
★Do I have a good place to do my homework
★____104____
If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do — write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.
Ask for help.
When you are worried, you need to find someone to communicate with. ____105____ They will help you analyze (分析) your problems carefully and solve them easily.
A．The first step is to find out what you’re worried about.
B．How can I improve my grades
C．Think of the ways to improve grades.
D．Think of the ways to make it better.
E．Grades at school are often a top worry for students.
F．Have I tried different ways of studying
G．You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help.
Walking or running outdoors, people usually see rubbish all over the ground. Well, some people are doing something about it. ___106___ “Plogging” began in Sweden. The name connects the Swedish word “plocka” which means to pick up, and the word “jogging” which means to run slowly.
A Swedish man named Erik Ahlstr m, started the movement in 2016. He moved to Stockholm from a small community(社区) in northern Sweden. Each day he would ride his bike to work. He became worried about the amount of rubbish and litter he saw each day on his way to work. So, he took matters into his own hands. He began picking up the rubbish. ___107___
Today, plogging is an official activity, which is becoming more and more popular. People of all ages are welcome to plog. Exercise while helping your community. ___108___ It can also build closer social connections in a community. When the street looks bad and it’s dirty, you’re going to feel bad about the community. You may even feel less safe because of that. So if we’re all doing our part and picking it up, it’s very easy to help beautify it, and help build those social connection. ___109___ You get to feel some social duty when you do this.
Along with cleaning up the environment, there may be another reason to choose plogging instead of just jogging. You may get a better workout. One fitness app, Lifesum, records one hour of plogging as burning 288 calories. ___110___
As can be seen, cities around the world now hold plogging events. The goal is to spread the idea that littering is not acceptable. People would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground.
A．And that is how plogging was born!
B．In other words, plogging is equal parts of exercise and community service.
C．There are people all around the world doing this.
D．They are plogging!
E．You get to know your neighbors.
F．And plogging does good to your mental health.
G．Usual jogging burns about 235 calories.
Agriculture has come a long way from its ancient beginnings. Long ago, farmers would work hard on their individual plots of land, using simple tools or even their bare hands. They tended to their crops for many hours each day so that the crops grew well. ____111____ For example, a single storm could destroy a whole year’s work, while a summer of good weather could ensure a good harvest.
Modern science and technology have helped to greatly reduce the back-breaking labour involved in farming, along with the reliance on luck and guesswork. ____112____
Probably one of the most beneficial innovations is drip irrigation, which has made it possible to develop big, green farms in the middle of the desert. Simcha Blass, an Israeli scientist, discovered this new way of irrigation in the 1930s. Through this discovery, farmers can now produce crops on dry land without needing much water. ____113____ The limited and focused use of just the right amount of water also denies moisture (水分) to weeds, keeping them from harming the crops.
____114____ However, what if an area has plenty of water, but little usable soil As it turns out, it is possible to grow plants without using soil at all. With hydroponics (水培), plant roots are supported by rocks or a fiber mat. Nutrient-rich water is then provided so that the plants can grow. Recent research has centered on vertical hydroponics farming. With a vertical farm, the crops are planted in containers that are piled into plant skyscrapers. ____115____
With such technological advances, the image of a farmer pushing a plough will eventually become a thing of the past.
A．Luck played a great part in farming.
B．Some areas would be too dry to grow crops.
C．Drip irrigation deals with a lack of water in an area.
D．There have been experiments to make drip irrigation a reality.
E．This irrigation method uses far less water than other methods.
F．Furthermore, nearly all hydroponic farms partially or fully automated.
G．Farmers have benefited greatly from innovations in crop production.
Healthy lifestyle tips for college students
The lifestyle of a student is hectic (繁忙的). It gets even more hectic at a higher academic level. What everyone assumes is that school life is supposed to be fun. But when a healthy lifestyle takes a back seat in your life, you are giving diseases and stress an opening into your life. ___116___.
Cut Sugary Drinks
A healthy lifestyle starts with a clean diet. Besides, what you eat matters. Healthy eating results in youthful skin, boost energy levels, and enhances the immune system, which reduces diseases. An Unhealthy body increases the risk of diseases. ___117___. Cutting down on meals containing processed sugar is a great way to live a healthy life and reduce the risk of health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and dental plaques.
Say No to Stress
Due to the high expectation placed on students, many experience high levels of stress. ___118___. Chronic stress eventually leads to depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, and an increase in risky behavior. If the academic workload is a major source of stress, just leave it temporarily and go out for a walk.
___119___
Although physical exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, chances are that students often give up on the goal. A workout partner comes in to keep you motivated, offer companionship and give you the push you need to make physical activity part of your routine. Besides, it’s fun to work out with someone else with similar goals and gives a student a chance to socialize away from the school environment.
Don’t Overcommit
If you frequently overcommit, you will spend less time on things that really matter. First and foremost, you are in school to learn, so attending classes, studying, and completing assignments on time has to be your priority(当务之急). ___120___. If you find yourself saying yes to every invitation because you don’t want to disappoint your friends, the result will be you dealing with burnout (精疲力竭). So choose a healthy life and plan your time wisely to avoid overcommitting.
A．Work out regularly
B．Get an Exercise Buddy
C．Besides, it’s beneficial to invite your schoolmates and friends to dinner.
D．The remaining few hours are for socializing, engaging in fun and other activities.
E．In fact, academic tasks have become a lifestyle crisis affecting students at all academic levels.
F．When you are unwell, you will miss classes, which in turn affects your performance.
G．To ensure that doesn’t happen, take these healthy lifestyle tips into your daily routine.
The world has been witnessing a growing number of countries where people from around the globe live together and communicate with each other, with various customs and beliefs coexisting. America and Singapore are typical examples. Distinct cultures merge into a common cultural context for mankind. ____121____
Culture shapes our identity and influences our behaviors, and cultural diversity makes us accept, or to some extent, even integrate and assimilate (同化) into other cultures. To adapt to a diverse cultural community, the fundamental thing is to be aware that there are different cultures apart from our own. ____122____ Sometimes a person may not know much about geography or history, but by mixing with people from other cultures, they may have the opportunity to learn more about different countries.
For those who want to learn but do not know where to start, a great point is to pick up a book about the culture they are interested in, or do some online research on reputable websites. ____123____ One more way to start learning about new cultures is simply tasting the food from different cultures, since food can also be an aspect of cultural diversity.
____124____ It’s the same for children too, especially for those who live in culturally diverse cities such as Los Angeles, Shanghai, or Hong Kong. If children are not aware of diversity, then they become close-minded. This can lead to troubles at school and even lead to bullying. Show them how diverse the world is. ____125____
In today’s world, if we are able to know about other cultures, and respect other values, life will be easier for us.
A．Understanding diversity is important for adults.
B．Here are some ways to fight against cultural prejudices.
C．The best way to learn, though, is through face-to-face interaction.
D．That’s why more of us feel as if we are living in a multicultural age.
E．Take a positive view of different cultures, and we can broaden our horizons.
F．Help them be more open-minded toward people of different races, cultures, and countries.
G．In many multicultural communities, the best representation of diversity can be found in schools.
Creating a Welcoming Society for Guide Dogs
The four-and-a-half-year-old guide dog named Heimengmeng is more than just an assistance dog for Chen Yan — it is her companion as well as her family member.
“____126____ So simply relying on a cane (杖) and no guide dog would bring me a lot of unknown risks and dangers,” said Chen, a visually impaired piano tuner.
Teng Weimin, former vice chairman of China Association of the Blind, said that, there are 17 million blind people in China. ____127____
According to international standard based on the above figures, China currently has a requirement of 500 guide dogs, but only approximately 200 are there in the country for the reason that he concept of a guide dog is fairy new, Teng said.
Over the past decade, Chen has been trying to create more public awareness of guide dogs through her books, painting and social media platforms. ____128____ “Now even the hospital allows Heimengmeng to accompany me in the ward,” she said. “Other patients are also willing to share a ward with me despite my guide dog. ____129____”
The number of guide dogs in China has grown from zero to hundreds, with a many-fold increase in guide dog training centers. A guide dog handler hopes that there will be more supporting facilities to make it easier for blind people to travel around.
“If the society is more tolerant of guide dogs, blind people can walk around more freely. ____130____” Teng said.
A．I feel very grateful.
B．My job requires me to travel frequently.
C．Of them, about 9 million are in employment.
D．Guide dogs are known to be loyal to us humans.
E．Her short videos have drawn tens of thousands of followers online.
F．So all those who live with total blindness should be allowed to have a guide dog.
G．This will bring great benefits to their health, employment, education and family life.
Feeling tired by your to-do list can certainly make you unhappy. ___131___ In a new study, researchers found that people with more free time generally had higher levels of subjective well-being — but only up to a point.
People who had up to two hours of free time a day generally reported they felt better than those who’d had less time. But people who had five or more hours of free time a day generally said they felt worse. ___132___
Of course, most people know naturally that being too busy can cause stress. But the new study is not the first to question whether more free time will actually make people as happy as they believe it will. ___133___ It can be due to a lack of stimulation and structure, among other things.
Researchers also found that people’s well-being has something to do with the way they spend their extra time. ___134___ In other words, how people use their free time matters.
___135___ If watching two hours of Real Housewives in your free time increases your happiness, you should do that. The point of all of this is self-care, not shame.
A．Of course, what feels “productive” is up to you.
B．So ultimately the free-time “sweet spot” might be two to three hours per day.
C．However, more free time might not have the magic people dream it could be.
D．These individuals will benefit from spending their newfound time with purpose.
E．Free-time activities like knitting, reading, cooking or gaming also make people happy.
F．Experts note, for example, that some adults struggle with the Post-retirement Depression.
G．In the experiment, the participants believed their well-being would suffer if they had a lot of free time and used it unproductively.
Are you always upset about time management You make to-do lists, try to work faster, and prioritize. ____136____ You might wonder: Is there anything wrong with me
Before you beat yourself up, think about this: There is no such thing as time management. ____137____ Instead, you’ll need to learn how to manage your personal energy. Getting things done has more to do with how you feel. Are you energetic Focused Full of drive
To review where you’re losing energy, you’ll need to review your life and habits. These questions can help:
How well do you sleep It’s tough to gather physical or mental energy if you’re tired. However, there is a quick fix to it. ____138____ To ensure you get quality sleep, you can also create a sleep-friendly environment, and practice good daytime habits.
How organized are your possessions If you’re someone with a lot of possessions, or with things spread out over a lot of space, you’ll find it much easier to focus when your space is clean and clear. For example, when you want to write a novel, it helps to create a clean environment. ____139____
Are you bored with life Boredom springs from doing the same things over and over. Doing something new, such as getting a new puppy or joining an online group to discuss travel destinations, adds color to your life.
____140____ Motivation enhances emotional energy. For example, have you noticed how much easier you can clean house, if you’re planning a party
A．Do you have exciting goals
B．A messy desk can destroy your focus.
C．Do you continue to save your energy
D．But still, you’re always running out of steam.
E．You can’t make more time, save it up or control it.
F．Something as simple as buying a new pillow can help.
G．Your habits will make noticeable differences in how you perform.
American girl Radajere Oleita thinks she may have a solution for two of our country’s persistent problems: garbage and poverty. ___141___. The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Don’t toss your empty chip bags into the trash. Donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless instead.
Chip eaters drop off their empty bags from Lay’s, and other favorites. And they are often seen at two locations in Detroit: a print shop and a clothing store. ___142___. After they clean the chip bags in soapy hot water, they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. They use padding and liners from old coats to line the insides.
___143___. And each takes around 150 to 300 chip bags, depending on whether they’re single-serve or family size. The result is a sleeping bag that is “waterproof, lightweight, and easy to carry around,” Oleita told the Detroit News.
Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has collected more than 800,000 chip bags and, as of last December, created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, it would be simpler to raise the money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s only half the goal for Oleita — whose family moved to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago with the hope of attaining a better life — and her fellow volunteers. ___144___.
And, of course, there’s the symbolism of salvaging bags that would otherwise land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. __145__. We can be reminded that environmental injustice and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita told : “I think it’s time to show connections between all of these issues.”
A．It’s a powerful reminder.
B．Chip eaters consume too much.
C．It’s called the Chip Bag Project.
D．The project was such a great success.
E．It takes about four hours to sew a sleeping bag.
F．That’s where Oleita and her volunteer helpers collect them.
G．She believes that they are dedicated to making an impact both socially and environmentally.
Every month we get an opportunity to discuss issues facing our vendors (小贩) in a work shop setting. Difficulties discussed include various issues they face as individuals, families and in the communities that they live in. ____146____ Examples of these are alcoholism, anger and stress management, parenting skills and many others. The first topic of the year was personal development.
____147____ It’s a lifelong process, in which an individual must assess their qualities and skills, identify areas where they want to grow, and plan ways in which they can grow themselves. Ideally, everyone should be creating personal development plans for themselves and the different areas of their life. ____148____ For the vendors, their goals are selling the magazine and putting food on the table for their families. It’s very unlikely that they ever take a step back to reflect on their lives and plans.
It’s therefore essential to provide them with such a space. In the recent personal development workshop, we asked them to list plans for the different areas of their lives. ____149____ Each year our vendors are supposed to, ideally, visit me, their social worker, to complete this PDP.
Every festive season, the vendors travel to the Eastern Cape to spend time with their families and to rest. Travelling costs and expenses are high. When they return, they are mostly out of money to buy food. It’s also a stressful time for some because their children are going back to school and need writing materials. As a result, this year we bought and distributed R100 Pick Pay vouchers (票券) to the vendors. ____150____ They really appreciated these.
A．Most of them are quite challenging for us.
B．However, life gets busy and we often drown or lose ourselves in daily to-do lists.
C．The experience gives them a good opportunity to complete their personal development plans (PDP).
D．We handle different topics on a number of levels.
E．What is personal development
F．Therefore, it is necessary for us to give guidance to them.
G．We also bought stationery for some of their children.
参考答案：
1．B 2．G 3．A 4．C 5．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文用一些具体事例解释了俚语“a big fish in a small pond(小池塘里的大鱼)”的含义。
1．根据上文“The idiom “a big fish in a small pond” describes a person who is very well known or important in a small group but is not known or important outside that small group. For example, a high-performing high school student in a small town could be a big fish in a small pond.”（“小池塘里的大鱼”描述的是一个人，他在一个小群体中非常有名或重要，但在这个小群体之外却不知名或不重要。例如，小镇上表现优异的高中生可能是小池塘里的一条大鱼。）可知，“小池塘里的大鱼”指小团体中的杰出者在团体外不知名。后文“And he may simply not know how small his “pond” is-until he moves on to a big university.”（他可能根本不知道自己的“池塘”有多小——直到他进入一所大大学。）说明“他”直到进入大学才意识到自己并没有那么杰出。因此可推断，设空处是解释表现优异的高中生感觉自己很重要。故选B。
2．根据上文“He must compete with hundreds of students who were also the best at their high schools.”（他必须与数百名高中成绩最好的学生竞争。）可知，“他”的竞争者多了，也就是说“他”所在的“池塘”更大了。G项“他的池塘变得更大了，现在装了更多的鱼。”符合语境。故选G。
3．根据上文“A young singer was famous in his small town. He wanted to move to a big city to grow his singing career. ”（一位年轻的歌手在她的小镇上很有名。她想搬到一个大城市来发展她的歌唱事业。）可知，这位在小镇出名的歌手想要去大城市发展。再根据后文““Here in our small town”, they said, “you are a big fish in a small pond. Once you move to New York , that is going to change. Best be ready! ”（他们说“在我们的小镇上，你是小池塘里的一条大鱼。一旦你搬到纽约市，情况就会改变，最好做好准备！”。）可知，他们的家人也告诫她要做好心理准备。由以上可推断，设空处描写他们的家人支持她的同时也给她一些警告。故选A。
4．设空处位于句首，可起到概括总结的作用。根据后文“They never grow their circle of friends or work environment. Sometimes they do not take opportunities that increase their environment, or pond. By staying in a small pond, it is safer.”（他们从来没有扩大自己的朋友圈或工作环境。有时，它们不抓住增加环境或池塘的机会。呆在小池塘里更安全。）可知，有些人不愿意改变处境，更倾向于选择安逸。故C项“现在，有些人喜欢在小池塘里做一条大鱼。”能概括此段内容。故选C。
5．根据上文“So sometimes we use this expression to describe people who want to stay in a small pond just to feel more important.”（所以有时我们用这个表达来形容那些想呆在小池塘里，只是为了感觉自己更重要的人。）可知，设空处是对这一定义的进一步解释。因此E项“他们的地位没有受到池塘里其他鱼的质疑。”符合语境。故选E。
6．D 7．G 8．C 9．F 10．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要提出了一些时间管理的原则。
6．根据上文“The principles below are about effective time management. Think of time management techniques as tools to help you do what you value best.(下面的原则是关于有效的时间管理。把时间管理技巧看作是帮助你做你最看重的事情的工具)”结合后文详细说明了这些原则，D选项中the principles对应上文中The principles。故D选项“当你安排时间时，尽量记住这些原则”符合语境，故选D。
7．根据上文“If you can’t promise to devote time to a task, don’t put it in your schedule.(如果你不能保证花时间完成一项任务，就不要把它列入你的日程表)”以及后文“If you don’t actually stick to your schedule, it will soon become useless.(如果你不坚持你的时间表，它很快就会变得无用)”可知，前后文都提到了无法保证坚持时间表的问题，即本句是在说明制定了实际上无法遵守的时间表会导致的问题，故G选项“制定一个你实际上无法遵守的时间表会让自己陷入沮丧”符合语境，故选G。
8．根据上文“When switching between tasks, we pay a time cost: It takes time to get mentally back into the task, thus making us less efficient.(在不同任务之间切换时，我们付出了时间代价：我们需要花时间来重新回到任务中，从而降低了效率)”可知，上文提到了在不同的任务之间切换，C选项中switching对应上文中switching。故C选项“当切换时，我们也失去了参与的深度”符合语境，说明切换带来的不良后果。故选C。
9．根据上文“Response — In the moment of decision-making, when faced with other things which are not included in the schedule, take a moment to think and respond.(回应——在做决定的时候，当面对计划之外的事情时，花点时间思考和回应)”以及后文“For example, if exercise is a top priority for you, don’t let a sudden fear about a grade prevent you from exercising. You can reduce the amount of exercise time, but don’t cut it out. Don’t let “mind games” get in the way.(例如，如果锻炼是你的首要任务，不要让对成绩的突然恐惧阻止你锻炼。你可以减少锻炼时间，但不要停止。不要让“心理游戏”成为阻碍)”可知，后文提到了锻炼是首要任务，就不要担心成绩，即强调记住最重要的是什么，故F选项“记住对你来说最重要的是什么，并做能帮助你得到它的事情”符合语境，故选F。
10．根据上文“Flexibility(灵活性)”以及后文“Don’t schedule every hour of the day. Leave empty time and schedule in entertainment time. Create two or three hours on Friday as a catch-all makeup time. When things come up and you are deciding whether to differ from your established schedule, look for future hours and days to see where you can make up lost time.(不要把一天中的每一个小时都安排好。留出空闲时间，安排娱乐时间。周五腾出两三个小时来化妆。当事情发生时，你正在决定是否要与既定的计划有所不同，看看未来的几个小时或几天，看看哪些地方可以弥补失去的时间)”可知，本段主要强调了灵活性，B选项中flexibility对应上文中Flexibility。故B选项“你是如何将灵活性和你的时间表结合起来的？”符合语境，故选B。
11．A 12．G 13．F 14．B 15．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是帮助你在网上保持乐趣和安全的几条建议。
11．空格前说“Be your own person. Don’t let friends or strangers pressure you to be someone you aren’t.(做你自己。不要让朋友或陌生人逼迫你成为不真实的自己。)”，因此本段主要讲的是不要理会别人的看法，A选项“And know your limits.(知道自己的极限。)”也表明了要始终做自己，因此与前面内容相符，故选A。
12．空前说“Be nice online.(在网上要友好。)”，空后说“People who are annoying and aggressive online are at greater risk of being bullied (欺凌) themselves.(那些在网上惹人讨厌、咄咄逼人的人自己也更容易受到欺负。)”，因此空格处应说明该如何对待他人，G选项“Or at least treat people the way you’d want to be treated.(或者至少以你希望别人对待你的方式来对待别人。)”说明了该如何对待他人，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
13．空前说“Passwords are private. Don’t share your password even with friends.(密码是私有的。不要与朋友分享你的密码。)”，空后说“One trick: Create a sentence like “I graduated from King School in 15” for the password “IgfKSil5”(一个技巧：创建一个句子，比如“我15年从国王学校毕业”，密码是“IgfKSil5”。)”，因此空格处应说选密码的方法，F选项“Pick one you can remember but no one else can guess.(选一个你记得但别人猜不出来的。)”是一种选密码的方法，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
14．空格处是本段的主题句，空后说“It may be fun to check out new people for friendship or romance. But be aware that, while some people are nice, others act nice because they’re trying to get something. Praising or supportive messages may be more about controlling than friendship or romance.(结交新朋友或谈恋爱可能会很有趣。但是要知道，有些人表现得很好，有些人表现得很好是因为他们想要得到什么。赞美或支持的信息可能比友谊或浪漫更有控制作用。)”，说明本段主要讲的是要体会人真实的意图，B选项“Read between the “lines”.(体会言外之意。)”说明了要理解人的真实意图，因此可作为本段主题句，故选B。
15．空前说“If you really must get together with someone you “met” online, don’t go alone. Have the meeting in a public place.(如果你真的必须和一个在网上认识的人在一起，不要一个人去。在公共场所见面。)”，空格处应说该如何避免一个人去，那就是跟别人一起去，D选项“And bring some friends along.(带些朋友一起来。)”说明了避免一个人去的方法，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
16．D 17．F 18．C 19．B 20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何限制花